The FAN Pregame

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Kevin Woodley, goaltending expert for InGoal Magazine, to discuss his evaluation of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, their fluctuations so far this season, the importance of goalie coaches in the modern NHL, and why most teams are adopting a tandem approach with their goaltending. Later, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by to chat about the Blue Jays signing Brandon Belt, what he brings to the table, how the front office’s approach has evolved throughout the off-season, if any additional moves will be made, and the potential of MLB expansion (30:01). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Georgia’s dominant win over TCU in the National Championship Game, the Blue Jays’ signing of Brandon Belt, his lineup fit, and how the Jays have shifted their priorities this off-season. Afterwards, Justin and Ailish present their Maple Leafs mid-season report cards and awards. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (44:27)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football" podcast, to discuss Nyheim Hines’ emotional kick return touchdown to start Sunday’s game, how the Bills stack up against the Chiefs and Bengals, Aaron Rodgers’ future, the potential of Sean McVay stepping away from the Rams, Brandon Staley’s decision to play his starters in Week 18, the Texans’ handling of Lovie Smith, and the Jaguars ending their playoff drought. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:48)! Ailish and Justin analyze the early lines for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend and tee up tonight’s college football national championship game between TCU and Georgia. Then, with the help of the text-line, they construct our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Frank Seravalli dropping by to chat about some of the new events proposed for All-Star weekend, the initial crop of 32 players selected to the All-Star Game, how the flat cap has impacted trade activity over the past couple of seasons, why most big trades this year will likely involve three teams, and Michael Bunting’s future beyond this season. Later, Ailish and Justin present their winners and losers from the weekend (29:16)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Bills’ emotional return to the field on Sunday after Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, Nyheim Hines’ euphoric opening kickoff return touchdown, and Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future after yet another Packers letdown. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Leafs winning back-to-back games over the weekend, the Raptors ending a three-game skid with a victory over Portland, Scottie Barnes and Thad Young getting into an argument at halftime, and Fred VanVleet’s contract situation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:32)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, to discuss Mitch Marner being named to the All-Star roster, the Leafs’ emerging goaltending issues, Sheldon Keefe’s decision not to pull Matt Murray on Thursday night, Morgan Rielly’s untimely return to the blue line, if Toronto should consider resting Mark Giordano and/or John Tavares, and the team’s chances of retaining Michael Bunting this off-season. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (32:11)! Producer Daniele jumps on for our Week 18 edition of Pick a Side. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Knicks game and assemble our Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Charles Davis stopping by to discuss his emotions in the aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during Monday’s game against Cincinnati, the importance of Jalen Hurts returning to the Eagles’ lineup this weekend ahead of the playoffs, the Titans’ precarious quarterback situation, Trevor Lawrence’s maturation this year, and Monday night’s college football national championship game between Georgia and TCU. Later, Ailish and Justin conduct a live Tarot card reading about the Toronto Raptors (29:30). They addressed the following topics: Fred VanVleet’s future with the Raptors, the team’s outlook under Masai Ujiri’s leadership, Scottie Barnes’ prospects of reaching superstardom, and the current dynamic within the Raptors’ locker room. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Happy Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Canada’s OT win over Czechia to secure gold at the World Juniors, the use of 3-on-3 OT in the medal rounds, Connor Bedard being named tournament MVP, and Shane Wright’s special birthday moment. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 loss to the Kraken on Thursday, Matt Murray’s shaky outing, the Leafs’ overconfidence in Morgan Rielly, and Mark Giordano showing some signs of fatigue. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:05)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Mike Kelly, NHL Network analyst and analytics expert, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss William Nylander’s All-Star candidacy, the Maple Leafs’ deployment of a five-forward power play alignment, Pontus Holmberg carving out a role on the Leafs’ fourth line, the Boston Bruins’ dominant start to the season, and Logan Cooley’s impressive showing at the World Juniors for Team USA. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (27:10)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s World Junior Final between Canada and Czechia, as well as the Maple Leafs’ matchup against Seattle. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Scott Wheeler, NHL prospect writer for The Athletic, checking in from Halifax to discuss Canada’s win over Team USA on Wednesday night, Thomas Milic drawing interest from NHL scouts, and the challenges that Czechia poses for Canada. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Katie Heindl, NBA writer for Dime, SLAM Magazine and Yahoo Sports Canada, to chat about the criticism being directed towards Fred VanVleet, Nick Nurse’s level of culpability for the team’s struggles, and the potential disconnect within the Raptors’ locker room (26:05). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Ailish discuss the Raptors’ OT loss to the Bucks, their ugly start to the game, the team’s lack of bench production, and Toronto being a major domino in the trade market. Afterwards, they weigh in on Canada’s 6-2 win over the United States in the World Junior semi-finals, Thomas Milic’s emergence throughout the tournament, their upcoming rematch against Czechia in the Gold Medal Game, and Team USA getting burnt by a pair of controversial goalie interference calls. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, which includes a deep dive into the NHL’s revised All-Star roster selection process (43:41). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Joe Casciaro, senior NBA writer for theScore, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the importance of the Raptors’ upcoming homestand, the merits of keeping this core intact, and the team’s lack of bench production. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:33)! Ailish and Justin tee up today’s semi-final games at the World Juniors and tonight’s Raptors-Bucks matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss his experience attending the Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston, Jim Montgomery’s influence on the Bruins, Jakub Vrana being placed on waivers by Detroit, and William Nylander’s chances of earning an All-Star invite. Later, Chris Peters, NHL Draft expert for Flo Hockey, checks in from Halifax to chat about Connor Bedard’s historic run at the World Juniors, tonight’s Canada-USA matchup, Trey Augustine’s strong showing for the Americans, and the scouting report on Adam Fantilli (25:14). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ shootout loss to the Blues, Ilya Samsonov’s recent struggles, if Matt Murray is capable of handling an increased workload, Auston Matthews reaching the 500-point plateau, the Leafs’ preliminary talks with Michael Bunting on a possible contract extension, and William Nylander’s All-Star candidacy. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chat about the Raptors’ matchup against the Bucks and the latest on Damar Hamlin’s condition. Later, it’s the 2023 debut of the A-List (46:07)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins Ailish and Justin to discuss how Ryan O’Reilly’s foot injury might affect his price on the trade market, Bo Horvat driving up his trade price, the Maple Leafs’ biggest priorities ahead of the trade deadline, his personal NHL Mount Rushmore, and Connor McDavid’s chances of becoming the greatest player of all time. Afterwards, Ailish chats about her experience attending a Sudbury Wolves game over the holidays. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (30:19). They tee up tonight’s Blues-Leafs matchup and assemble their Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, Cam Janssen, former NHL forward and co-host of the "Cam and Strick" podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the aesthetic surrounding the NHL Winter Classic, the Blues’ sluggish start to the season, how Ryan O’Reilly’s injury might impact his trade value, if the Leafs can elevate their physicality come playoff time, and Connor Bedard’s star power. Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of "The Ross Tucker Football Podcast", stops by to chat about Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during last night’s Bills-Bengals game, his experience dealing with frightening on-field incidents as a player, and the NFL playoff picture heading into Week 18 (24:04). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin are back. They open the show by discussing the scary situation that unfolded in Cincinnati as Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night’s game. Ailish and Justin also chime in on the NFL’s response to the situation and the lengthy delay that preceded their decision to postpone the game. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Connor Bedard’s thrilling overtime winner against Slovakia in the World Juniors quarterfinal. Later, Coley Harvey, national reporter for ESPN and SportsCenter, checks in from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to discuss the latest on Damar Hamlin, the scene outside the hospital throughout the evening, and how the NFL might handle the postponement of the game (34:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Final hour of 2022 is here! Justin and Hailey are joined by daily faceoff insider Frank Seravalli to go around the league, including what happens with Dylan Larkin and his UFA status this year, if Jakob Chychrun will end up getting moved, and the plan in Pittsburgh going forward. Sportsnet.ca Toronto Maple Leafs reporter Luke Fox joins the show (24:32) to try to figure out why the Buds can’t beat the Arizona Coyotes, takeaways from the game, the playing-experience at Mullet arena and if Luke was a fan. What is he making of the Leafs goaltending? Something or nothing?The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins Justin and Hailey to talk about him winning an award for his incredible work with CBS before taking a look around Week 17 in the NFL, including the Packers' late season surge, Tua's injury status, the Derek Car situation in Las Vegas, and just how good the 49ers are. Justin and producer Austin then offer their picks for the weekend in Action presented by Draft Kings (19:21)! Host of the Raptors Show Will Lou joins the show (24:20) to go over a troubling stretch for the Raptors, what this means for both Nick Nurse and the front office going forward, and what the team's identity is right now.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

FAN Morning show kicks off with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian debating the merits of New Year's celebrations before jumping into the Leafs loss to the Pheonix Coyotes. Is there anything we can take away from this game that can apply for the rest of the season? Why can't the Leafs beat the Coyotes? They then move onto the Raptors loss to the Grizzlies and whether or not Nick Nurse's diagnosis of an effort issue is correct. They also recap Canada's absolute paddling of Austria at the World Juniors. Finally, Justin and Hailey go over what they think will be the defining storyline from the second half of the NHL season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet World Junior Analyst Sam Cosentino joins Justin and Hailey to talk about the incredible play of Connor Bedard, how seamlessly he would slot into the NHL right now, and his overall impressions of team Canada thus far. Sam also offers some thoughts on the USA being upset by Slovakia and if we are seeing more parity in the world of hockey. Justin then offers his favourite prop plays for tonight's Thursday night NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans in action presented by Draft Kings! Finally, former NFL Wide Receiver Mike Pritchard joins the show (25:36) to talk about the benching of Derek Carr, the resurgent Packers, and whether or not Justin Jefferson should get more love for MVP.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show (00:25) to help Justin and Hailey go around the league, including who has surprised Greg the most thus far, if his Devils will bounce back, who he thinks told on the Leafs and their early departure time and how good he thinks Connor Bedard can be. Then, SDPN NBA reporter Esfandiar Baraheni joins the show (27:48) to talk about the NBA MVP race this year and if we have ever seen this quality or depth in the field before. They also discuss the Raptors before their matchup against the Grizzlies and what Esfandiar would like to see them do going forward in the future - retool or rebuild? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin and Hailey kick off the morning by getting to know Hailey a little better. They then go over Canada's impressive win over Germany at the World Juniors and just how good Connor Bedard has been. Then, Morgan Rielly's return to the lineup and what it could mean for the team going forward. Who sits, and does the five-forward powerplay stick around? They close out the first hour by taking a look back at the Athletic's NHL Survey that went out at the start of the year. What was Hailey most right about, and what was she most wrong? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin and Hailey are joined by Alvin Williams (00:23) to talk about Kawhi’s return to Toronto last night, the more muted reception he got compared to Norm Powell, how good this Clippers team can be if they continue to stay healthy and what has happened to the Raptors' defence this year. Later, Steve Dangle shares his thoughts (26:51) on the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs, what's surprised him the most about William Nylander, and the goaltending this year. Then, they go over who Morgan Rielly will replace on the blue line and why the surplus of defencemen is a good problem to have.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Justin and Hailey are joined by Westwood One Radio analyst Ross Tucker (4:30) to go over all the Week 16 action around the NFL, including what the Dolphins do after Tua's third concussion, the Packers being back in the hunt and if the 49ers are the best team in the league right now. Sportsnet.ca writer and 16-year NHL scout Jason Bukala joins (25:31) to look at team Canada in the World Junior championship, if he is worried about their loss to Czechia, Canada's goaltending shortcomings and other players we should keep our eyes on. Jason also discusses the Leafs and their most valuable trade-chip prospects.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

We are back from the holiday break, with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian! They kick off the show by getting to know Hailey a little better before going over who won the Matthew Tkachuk trade and whether the Flames are better this year? They then recap the Leaf's-Blues game and the play of William Nylander. Has he been the best Leaf this season? And what is your major concern with the team going forward? Kaitlyn McGrath from the Athletic then joins the crew (31:51) to go over the Daulton Varsho trade how should Blue Jays fans feel? And what should they expect out of Varsho this year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Chris Cuthbert, play-by-play announcer for the NHL on Sportsnet, joins the show (0:47) to discuss what it’s like being Justin’s dad, his assessment of the Leafs’ season thus far, how Matthew Knies factors into the Leafs’ plans (both this season and beyond), getting injured during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, his personal sports broadcasting bucket list, and his favourite holiday traditions. Producers Daniele and Josh jump on for our weekly edition of Pick a Side (26:38)! Then, Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Cavaliers game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (37:43)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins the show to discuss Zach Wilson getting benched during Thursday night’s game, Gardner Minshew stepping in for an injured Jalen Hurts this weekend, the Patriots’ viral gaffe against Las Vegas, the Giants rediscovering their swagger amid a tight playoff race, and the best gift the NFL received in 2022. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into some holiday-themed festivities! In honour of Festivus, Ailish and Justin air one grievance for each Toronto sports team (30:49). Then, they indulge in a game of Best of/Worst of - holiday edition!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

It’s our final show before Christmas! Justin discusses his experience attending yesterday’s Leafs-Flyers game and his assessment of Ailish’s performance as in-stadium host. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Leafs’ 4-3 win over Philly, Ilya Samsonov’s inconsistency over the past two games, and early returns on the team’s five-forward power play alignment. Later, it’s the final day of the Holid-A List! Ailish and Justin exchange their Christmas gifts live on air (33:47).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to chat about Michael Bunting’s improved offensive skill set, his future beyond this season, Sheldon Keefe “jamming it” to his critics, and what he would gift the Maple Leafs for Christmas. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:21)! Ailish and Justin tee up today’s Leafs-Flyers matinee showdown and the intriguing Jaguars-Jets matchup on TNF. Then, with the help of the text line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss John Tortorella’s decision to bench Tony DeAngelo and Kevin Hayes, if the Flyers have any buyer’s remorse, the Leafs’ chances of landing Bo Horvat, and Josh Morrissey’s Norris-calibre start to the season. Afterwards, Blake Murphy, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, chimes in on Pascal Siakam’s historic 52-point night at MSG, the Raptors’ veteran leaders stepping up on Wednesday, O.G. Anunoby’s future, Malachi Flynn receiving more playing time, and Nick Nurse’s level of culpability for the Raptors’ struggles this season (26:57). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin and Ailish discuss Pascal Siakam’s historic 52-point performance against the Knicks on Wednesday night, the Raptors snapping their six-game losing skid, Scottie Barnes’ quiet night, and O.G. Anunoby’s defensive prowess. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Maple Leafs’ turnaround since their last meeting against the Flyers and Lionel Messi reaching an agreement to remain with Paris Saint-Germain. Later, it’s Day 4 of the Holid-A List! Today, Ailish and Justin select gifts for the Maple Leafs (44:19). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Howard Beck, senior NBA scribe for Sports Illustrated and co-host of "The Crossover" podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss how the Raptors’ early-season struggles are being perceived around the NBA, Toronto’s flawed roster construction, and Fred VanVleet’s trade value. Later, Steven Psihogios, betting analyst for North Star Bets, stops by to participate in the Wake and Rake (25:08)! He weighs in on the current betting landscape of the NHL Awards market and the NFL MVP race, before Ailish and Justin conclude the show by assembling our Wake and Rake parlay. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Marek - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ defensive performance against Tampa on Tuesday, Michael Bunting’s gritty skill set, if Dan Kelly will face any discipline from the NHL, Auston Matthews’ special Christmas-themed skates, the potential of star players signing skate deals, and Cale Makar currying favour with NHL officials. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on the Masters’ decision to allow LIV players to participate in the 2023 iteration of the tournament. Later, Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and prospects writer for The Athletic, checks in to chat about the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship, expectations for Connor Bedard at the tournament, Adam Fantilli’s skill set, and the current level of parity in international hockey (28:43). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by opening up a special Christmas package that was delivered to our studio. Then, they share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 win over the Lightning, Toronto’s defensive masterclass, and Michael Bunting’s incident with linesman Dan Kelly. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Zach Lowe’s comments about O.G. Anunoby’s trade value and the chances we see a seismic move in the coming months. Later, it’s Day 3 of the Holid-A List. Today, Ailish and Justin select gifts for the Raptors (46:48).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Dave Andreychuk, former NHL forward and current Lightning analyst for Bally Sports, joins the show to discuss Tampa’s current five-game winning streak, if there’s a different aura surrounding this year’s Maple Leafs team, Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase, and the current competitive landscape in the Atlantic Division. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:13)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Maple Leafs-Lightning matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ failed Denis Malgin experiment, Sheldon Keefe experimenting with a five-forward alignment on the power play, and David Kampf’s importance to the bottom six. Later, Katie Heindl, writer for Dime, SLAM Magazine and Yahoo Sports Canada, stops by to chat about the Raptors’ performance against Philly on Monday, why talks of a rebuild might be premature, Masai Ujiri’s history of not making any panic moves, and Scottie Barnes’ season thus far (26:47). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ OT loss to the 76ers on Monday, the team’s inability to close out games, Pascal Siakam’s standout performance against Philly, and the organization’s biggest personnel deficiencies. Then, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Dryden Hunt and Ross Atkins’ comments from his media availability on Monday. Later, it’s Day 2 of the Holid-A List. Today, Ailish and Justin select gifts for the Blue Jays (43:51). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", joins the show to discuss Josh Allen’s standout performance against the Dolphins on Saturday, Minnesota’s historic 33-point comeback, Chandler Jones’ dramatic walk-off touchdown against the Patriots, and Trevor Lawrence’s continued development. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (25:37)! They tee up tonight’s Raptors-76ers matchup and Rams-Packers game. Then, with the help of our daily “Anchor” pick, Ailish and Justin assemble their Wake and Rake parlay. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

David Amber, studio host for the NHL on Sportsnet, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss hockey fans being deprived of best-on-best international competition, Alex Ovechkin’s chances of reaching 1,000 goals, the NHL potentially adopting an 84-game regular season schedule, and the Oilers’ inconsistency this season. Later, Sportsnet soccer scribe Peter Galindo stops by to chat about Lionel Messi’s place among the greatest players of all-time, the pageantry and drama leading up to Messi’s triumphant championship moment, and Kylian Mbappe’s impressive World Cup resume (27:53). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin discuss Sunday’s enthralling World Cup Final, Lionel Messi cementing his legacy with a World Cup title, and Kylian Mbappe serving as the perfect foil to Messi. Afterwards, they chat about the Raptors’ five-game losing streak and if the team is approaching tanking territory. Later, Ailish and Justin debut the Holid-A List. Every day this week, they will hand out Christmas gifts to teams across pro sports. First up: the NFL (44:29)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Vivek Jacob, Raptors.com reporter and soccer writer for CBC Sports, joins the show to discuss the Raptors’ lack of perimeter shooting, Fred VanVleet’s future in Toronto, and this Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and France. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (27:44). They are joined by Producers Daniele and Josh for our weekly edition of Pick a Side. Afterwards, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis shares his analysis of Ailish’s table-jumping video from last weekend. Afterwards, he weighs in on Brock Purdy’s success in San Francisco, Jared Goff’s recent hot stretch, how weather might impact Saturday’s Bills-Dolphins matchup, and the Patriots’ ongoing play-calling quandary. Later, Nick Kypreos stops by to chat about Timothy Liljegren’s injury on the blue line, Ryan O’Reilly’s potential fit with the Maple Leafs, Connor Timmins’ play since joining the lineup, and Alexander Ovechkin’s goal chase (27:46). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin open the show by chatting about their upcoming photoshoot and Michael Bunting’s viral cover shoot with Glory Magazine. Then, they weigh on the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Rangers, the end of Mitch Marner’s 23-game point streak, Sheldon Keefe deploying a line of Matthews-Tavares-Marner late in the game, and the Maple Leafs’ reported interest in Ryan O’Reilly. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their takeaways from Kevin Kiermaier’s introductory press conference and his role on this Blue Jays team. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:04)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Jackie Redmond, NHL Network host and NHL on TNT rinkside reporter, discusses why she’s buying into this current iteration of the Maple Leafs, lingering concerns about the bottom six, the Leafs’ team MVP so far this season, Alex Ovechkin’s chances of reaching 1,000 goals, and the ideal landing spots for some of the NHL’s prime trade candidates. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (28:05)! They preview tonight’s Leafs-Rangers matchup and the 49ers-Seahawks game. Then, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet’s Michael Grange stops by to discuss Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes finding their rhythm on Wednesday night, the team’s ongoing shooting struggles, how O.G. Anunoby’s absence has impacted Toronto’s defence, and looming questions regarding the team’s long-term future. Later, Martin Tyler, World Cup play-by-play voice for SBS and Sky Sports, joins Ailish and Justin from Qatar to discuss Lionel Messi looking to capture his first World Cup title, his chances of winning the Golden Ball, Didier Deschamps’ influence on France’s success, and Morocco’s remarkable run at this World Cup (27:09). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish opens the show by discussing her experience attending last night’s Raptors-Kings game and the adventure to get her snow tires fitted. Then, she and Justin weigh in on the Raptors’ continued shooting woes, their low-volume three-point output, the team’s personnel flaws, and how these next 12 games might shape the front office’s decision-making. They also share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ matchup against the Rangers and France advancing to the World Cup Final where they will meet Argentina. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, featuring a story about Bill Belichick’s apparent fascination with Pamela Anderson (47:23). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Raptors radio play-by-play announcer Eric Smith joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the team’s recent struggles, their current shooting slump, the team’s long-term direction, and Scottie Barnes’ underwhelming season thus far. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (27:15). They preview today’s Raptors-Kings matchup and the France-Morocco showdown at the World Cup. Then, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Marek, host of "The Jeff Marek Show" and co-host of "32 Thoughts: The Podcast", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the current state of women’s hockey, Alex Ovechkin hitting the 800-goal mark, the NHL’s projected salary cap increase for next season, and Ryan Reynolds’ interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Producer Daniele for another edition of What’s Up Wednesday (28:40)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 7-0 blowout win over the Ducks on Tuesday night, Ilya Samsonov recording his second straight shutout, and Michael Bunting reclaiming his spot on the Leafs’ top line. Then, they weigh in on Alex Ovechkin reaching the 800-goal plateau and if he’s already established himself as the best goal-scorer of all-time. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Ross Stripling signing with the Giants and his time with the Blue Jays. We close out the hour with Ailish's daily edition of the A-List (47:32)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate