The FAN Pregame

Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB Editor and co-host of the "At the Letters" podcast, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ acquisition of Chris Bassitt, where Bassitt fits in their rotation, the current market for Toronto’s catchers, Kevin Kiermaier’s role on this team, and what comes next for the Jays this off-season. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (24:06). They tee up tonight’s Leafs-Ducks game and 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 Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ turnaround since their latest matchup against the Ducks, William Nylander’s ascent, his contract status beyond this season, Joey Anderson’s insertion into the lineup, and Kyle Dubas’ leverage in extension talks with the Leafs. Afterwards, Peter Drury, World Cup play-by-play announcer and Premier League voice for NBC, checks in from Qatar to chat about Canada’s performance at the World Cup, John Herdman’s future with the program, Lionel Messi’s pursuit of a World Cup title, Morocco’s remarkable run to the semi-finals, and his iconic commentary style (24:42). 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 their experience attending Will Lou and Alex Wong’s live event with special guest Chris Boucher, the Blue Jays landing Chris Bassitt in free agency, Toronto’s lack of swing-and-miss in the bullpen, the Leafs’ drastic turnaround since their last matchup against Anaheim, and if Kyle Dubas has earned a contract extension. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:07)! 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

Former offensive lineman Ross Tucker joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap everything from Week 14 in the NFL including: a dominant win from the Buffalo Bills, the resurgence of the Detroit Lions, the confusing Dallas Cowboys, and the suddenly mediocre Seattle Seahawks. Later, Ross outlines who he sees making up the playoff picture in both the AFC and NFC this season. Then, it's time for the Wake and Rake (22:45)! Ailish and Justin make their picks for tonight's Monday Night Football contest and 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.

Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert live from the NHL's Board of Governors meeting in Florida to sort through what's on the docket today and outline what potential rule changes could we see for next year. He also comments on what Calgary Flames Head Coach Darryl Sutter said about the officiating in Toronto, which teams he sees as buyers and sellers as we approach the mid-way point of the season, and who will lead Gary Bettman's toast today. The crew then recaps this weekend's Winners and Losers including Ailish's battle with a folding table. Finally, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins the show to talk about the Blue Jays' signing of Kevin Kiermaier, how he can impact this current roster in Toronto, and why this could be the "move before the move" (25:37). 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the week by recapping her trip to Orchard Park to see Bills-Jets yesterday, and shares whether or not she was able to conquer the table. The crew then looks back on the Leafs' come-from-behind win over the Calgary Flames and focus in on the play of Mitch Marner and William Nylander. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the struggling Raptors who dropped a pair of games vs. Orlando this weekend, what's next for this team, and why they haven't been able to connect young and old this year. Ailish closes out the hour with her daily edition of the A-List (44:39). 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.

MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss how he got the scoop on Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees, the Blue Jays’ underwhelming offseason thus far, why Toronto could be a natural trade partner for Bryan Reynolds, the team’s inability to attract free agents this winter, and the challenges that Toronto faces to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette long-term. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (28:00)! Producers Daniele and Josh jump on to participate in our weekly edition of “Pick a Side.” 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 affiliates.

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Baker Mayfield leading the Rams to a comeback win on Thursday night, the Bills’ matchup against the Jets, and Russell Wilson’s disappointing first year in Denver. Later, Brent Gunning, co-host of "Leafs Nation", stops by to chat about Pierre Engvall’s game misconduct penalty, Mitch Marner’s historic point streak, William Nylander’s consistency this season, the possibility of Sheldon Keefe rolling with 11 forwards and 7 defencemen, and the Maple Leafs’ stable goaltending tandem (27:43). 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 affiliates.

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 5-0 shutout win over the Kings, Pierre Engvall’s game misconduct penalty on Sean Durzi, Justin Bieber making an appearance at Scotiabank Arena, and Nick Robertson’s shoulder injury. Afterwards, with Ailish heading to the Bills-Jets game on Sunday, she weighs the possibility of jumping through a table. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Blue Jays missing out on Brandon Nimmo (49:19).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

Fred McGriff, a.k.a. The “Crime Dog,” joins the show to discuss being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his experience playing in Toronto, and his impressions of this current iteration of the Blue Jays. Then, Ailish and Justin react to breaking news that Brittney Griner has been released by Russia in a one-for-one prisoner swap with the United States (19:40). Later, Marie-Philip Poulin, captain of the Canadian women’s hockey team, stops by to chat about being named the recipient of the 2022 Northern Star Award, the current state of the PWHPA, and her work with the Montreal Canadiens (22:12). Finally, Ailish and Justin close out the show with our daily Wake and Rake parlay (39:58)! 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.

Nick Kypreos, co-host of "Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s emergence this season, the success of the Liljegren-Sandin pairing, Toronto’s improved defensive structure, and Auston Matthews beginning to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. Afterwards, Steph Labbe, former Team Canada goalkeeper and current GM of the Vancouver Whitecaps, stops by to chat about the creation of a new domestic pro women’s soccer league, the Whitecaps being one of the inaugural teams committed to the league, and how this new venture will contribute to the long-term growth of Canadian soccer (29:09). 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 and Justin discuss Tage Thompson’s special 5-goal performance on Wednesday night, Marie-Philip Poulin being named this year’s Northern Star Award winner, the Raptors’ dominant win over a shorthanded Lakers team, Fred VanVleet being questioned about unfollowing some of his teammates on Instagram, and how Aaron Judge’s new contract might impact the Blue Jays’ negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:43)! 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

Jeff Blair, co-host of "Blair and Barker" and "A Kick in the Grass", joins the show to discuss this year’s crop of candidates for the 2022 Northern Star Award as Canada’s top athlete and the Blue Jays’ activity so far this off-season. Then, Jeff offers his initial reaction to breaking news that Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees on a nine-year, $360 million deal. He also chimes in on the quarterfinal matchups at the World Cup. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (39:26). They take a look at the current World Cup odds heading into the quarterfinals and 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 - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s strong start to the season, the Leafs’ improved defensive structure, how the 2017 NHL Draft shaped Dallas’ current core, and the murky circumstances surrounding Paul Maurice’s departure from Winnipeg. Later, Phil Handy, 2019 NBA champion with the Raptors and current Lakers assistant coach, stops by to chat about Anthony Davis’ resurgence this season, Russell Westbrook adapting to his role as the Lakers’ sixth man, Pascal Siakam’s evolution over the past few seasons, his impressions of Scottie Barnes, and Nick Nurse’s innovative approach as a coach (22:00). 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 kick off the show by discussing Cristiano Ronaldo’s benching at the World Cup and his precipitous fall from grace. Afterwards, they share their thoughts on Matt Murray’s 44-save shutout against the Stars, Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren elevating their game on the blue line, the Leafs’ epic 5-on-3 penalty kill, and Mitch Marner extending his point streak to 20 while Jason Robertson was held off the scoresheet. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on Jon Heyman’s viral Aaron Judge gaffe and the Blue Jays missing out on some of their preferred free agent targets. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:16)!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 affiliate

Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Mark Giordano’s impact on the Leafs' blue line, his experience playing in the NHL against his brother Chris, Nick Robertson’s inconsistent usage this season, and the phenomenon of players “putting money on the board.” Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (22:33). They tee up today’s Round of 16 matchups at the World Cup and tonight’s Leafs-Stars matchup. 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

Marty Turco, former NHL goalie and President of the Dallas Stars Foundation, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Stars’ red-hot start to the season, Jason Robertson’s 18-game point streak, the evolution of the goaltending position, and his impressions of Matt Murray. Later, CJ Miles, former NBA guard and co-host of the "Strictly Hoops" podcast, discusses his foray into the podcast world, the Raptors’ current struggles with role definition, O.G. Anunoby’s evolution as a two-way player, and Scottie Barnes’ inconsistency this season (24:50). 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 discuss the Raptors’ loss to the Celtics on Monday, Fred VanVleet’s early-season struggles, and the team losing their identity. Then, they weigh in on tonight’s Maple Leafs-Stars matchup and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s insertion into the lineup. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin react to Jon Morosi’s reporting regarding the Blue Jays’ interest in Bryan Reynolds, the potential of Toronto moving Ricky Tiedemann or Orelvis Martinez, and Ross Atkins’ assessment of the free agent market. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:59)!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

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", joins the show to discuss Jalen Hurts’ MVP case, A.J. Brown getting revenge against his former team, the Bengals winning three straight over the Chiefs, and the impact of Jimmy Garoppolo’s season-ending ankle injury. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (26:19). They tee up tonight’s Raptors-Celtics game and Saints-Buccaneers matchup. 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 affiliates.

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins the show to discuss Mitch Marner and Jason Robertson’s respective point streaks, how the Maple Leafs stack up against the Lightning, Brock Boeser’s fallout in Vancouver, the LA Kings’ decision to demote Cal Petersen to the AHL, early contenders for the Jack Adams Award, Erik Karlsson’s future in San Jose, and Alex Formenton’s contract stalemate with the Senators. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the possibility of Toronto hosting the 2024 NHL All-Star Game (26:58). Later, Ailish and Justin present their Winners and Losers from the weekend (29:55)! 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 Bengals’ win over the Chiefs on Sunday and the slew of quarterback injuries around the NFL, including the 49ers losing Jimmy Garoppolo for the season. Then, they weigh in on Mitch Marner extending his point streak to a franchise-record 19 games, the Maple Leafs’ OT loss to the Lightning on Saturday, and Jon Cooper’s comments about Toronto adopting a different style of play. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Raptors’ up-and-down weekend, the team holding a players’ only meeting after Friday night’s loss in Brooklyn, and Toronto’s lack of stability in their starting lineup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:15)! 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

CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins the Morning Crew to look ahead to busy Sunday in the NFL! From Chiefs-Bengals to Titans-Eagles, we swing around the league and answer the big questions including: if Mike White is for real, the Bills' ceiling, and if the Dolphins are real contenders in the AFC. To close the show, Ailish and Justin tee up today's Wake and Rake (26:19). Producers Austin and Josh hop aboard for our weekly edition of "Pick a Side", before sending you into the weekend with the 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.

OneSoccer analyst Kristian Jack joins the Morning Crew live from Qatar following Canada's loss to Morocco to chat about what's next for the program, who surprised him the most this tournament, Alphonso Davies' role going forward, and what's ahead for John Herdman. Later on, Sportsnet NHL analyst Sam Cosentino joins the show to discuss what the Maple Leafs need as the season starts to take shape, the trails and tribulation of Nick Robertson, and his expectations for this year's projected first overall draft pick, Connor Bedard (28:49). 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the morning recapping Canada's loss against Morocco, capping off their World Cup run. The pair discuss how hopeful they are for the future of the program, despite the disappointment of 2022. Ailish and Justin then sort through Elliotte Friedman's comments on the Maple Leafs' needs this season, and chat about potential options Toronto could target around the league. Ailish closes out the hour with The A-List (45:08). 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.

Blake Murphy joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the Raptors' disappointing performance last night against the New Orleans Pelicans, how worried he is about Scottie Barnes' development, and Gary Trent Jr.'s fit coming off the bench. Blake then offers his thoughts on Don Mattingly joining the Blue Jays' coaching staff and what it means for John Schneider. Later on, Ailish and Justin dive into a World Cup inspired Wake and Rake (20:31), before closing out the show with today's bookends! 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 joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to chat about Mitch Marner's incredible play during his historic point streak, if this streak has changed how Leafs fans view him, and what the future holds for Ilya Samsonov and Kris Letang. Later, Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo joins live from Qatar to preview Canada's upcoming contest against Morocco and shares his thoughts on what each team still has to play for and the drama surrounding Alphonso Davies (27:10). 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the morning recapping Mitch Marner's historic night in the Maple Leafs' 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks and reflect on the significance of his streak. Justin then recaps a wild day at the World Cup including a thrilling conclusion to Group C that ended Mexico's run, before looking ahead to preview Canada's final match this morning vs. Morocco. The crew then dives into the Raptors' tough loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, and touch on what the Blue Jays' hiring of Don Mattingly could mean for John Schneider. They close out the hour with a "Baby Friday" edition of the A-List including Pat Maroon, teammate banter, and more (41:06)! 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.

Will Lou, host of "The Raptors Show", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Thad Young’s emergence in the starting unit, Pascal Siakam’s seamless return to the lineup, and Nick Nurse’s decision to bring Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes off the bench. Afterwards, we transition into the Wake and Rake (19:22)! They select our daily "anchor pick" from the text-line and assemble our Wake and Rake parlay! Later, Ailish and Justin close out the show by weighing in on what Don Mattingly could add to the Blue Jays’ coaching staff (33:16). 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.

Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Sheldon Keefe’s coaching performance so far this season, Mitch Marner’s influence on the Leafs’ locker room, Keefe’s decision to separate Marner and Matthews, and the team’s management of Nick Robertson. Later on, Josh Kloke, soccer writer for The Athletic, checks in from Qatar to chat about John Herdman highlighting the praise he received from Thierry Henry, Herdman’s tactical faults against Croatia, his latest piece on Alphonso Davies’ future, and how Davies has showed his inexperience at this tournament (29:14). 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.

Ailish and Justin discuss Nick Kypreos’ viral quote from yesterday’s show and Kyper’s response to the situation. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin present their Maple Leafs quarterly report cards. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (42:38)!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

Alvin Williams, former NBA guard and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the show to discuss the Raptors’ win over the Cavaliers on Monday, Pascal Siakam’s seamless return to the lineup, Nick Nurse’s decision to alter his rotation, O.G. Anunoby’s lockdown defence, and what a fully healthy Raptors team might be capable of this season. Then, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (21:16). With the help of the text line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! To close the show, Ailish and Justin revisit Nick Kypreos’ comments from Hour 2 about Auston Matthews’ uncertain future (31:21). 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.

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of "Real Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Mitch Marner’s torrid start to the season, the lingering cloud over Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto, the Leafs’ blue line depth rising to the occasion, and Matt Murray finding his groove since returning from injury. Later, Devang Desai, producer of "A Kick in the Grass", stops by to chat about John Herdman’s tactical decisions against Croatia on Sunday, Herdman’s future beyond this tournament, and the early favourites to contend for the World Cup trophy (30:50). 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 Mitch Marner extending his point streak to 17 games, Marner’s role as the “heartbeat” of this Maple Leafs team, Matt Murray’s 42-save performance on Monday night, and Mac Hollowell’s impact on the blue line. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Pascal Siakam’s return to the court and Nick Nurse’s lineup decisions. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:04)!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

Jeff Blair, co-host of "A Kick in the Grass", joins the show to discuss Canada’s 4-1 loss to Croatia, John Herdman’s future with the national program, the team’s biggest positional deficiencies, and Alphonso Davies’ decision not to speak with the media following Sunday’s match. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (37:03)! They select our daily "Anchor" pick and assemble the 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.

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Mark Giordano’s steady presence on the blue line, Matt Murray’s goal post antics, Jason Robertson’s red-hot start to the season, and the New York Rangers’ recent struggles. Later, Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", stops by to chat about the current competitive landscape in the NFC, the plethora of two-point conversions around the NFL this year, and Tampa’s rough outing in Cleveland (29:27). 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 affiliates.

Ailish and Justin discuss Canada’s 4-1 loss to Croatia at the World Cup, the prevailing emotions surrounding Canada’s showing at the tournament, and John Herdman’s viral “eff” Croatia comment. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Maple Leafs sweeping their weekend back-to-back and Rasmus Sandin elevating his game amidst the team’s current injury woes. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:22)!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

Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo joins AIlish and Justin live from Qatar and chat about the fan atmosphere, the size of Canada's contingent at the World Cup, and his expectations going into Canada's match vs. Croatia on Sunday. Then, it's time for Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (26:05)! Ailish and Justin renew the "Pick a Side" rivalry with technical producer Josh Santos and share their picks for this weekend's NFL action. And of course, we send you into the weekend with 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.

Charles Davis, NFL analyst on CBS, joins the morning crew to recap everything from the American Thanksgiving slate of football! He questions if the Bills for real after their narrow win in Detroit, if we have to start taking the Vikings and Cowboys seriously, and previews the upcoming Bengals-Titans clash this Sunday. Later, former Maple Leafs GM Gord Stellick joins Ailish and Justin to add to the conversation on Börje Salming's incredible legacy (28:06). He discusses what was it like to know Börje off the ice, before offering his thoughts on Toronto's current blue line and his level of trust in Matt Murray. 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert remember a Maple Leafs legend in Börje Salming. They look back on the impact he had, not only on the organization in Toronto, but also on Swedish players around the league. We hear from his former teammate Darryl Sittler, plus audio from William Nylander and Sheldon Keefe about the impact he had across the game. The crew then goes over what another loss on the Leafs' blue line means with Jordie Benn suffering an injury and question how much this team can withstand. They also recap the American Thanksgiving action in the NFL yesterday and ponder if the Minnesota Vikings are for real. Finally, a Friday edition of the A-List featuring Joe Burrow and Jim Nantz (39:18)! 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.

OneSoccer analyst Gareth Wheeler kicks off the third hour of The FAN Morning Show by focusing on the fallout following Canada's loss in their opening World Cup match vs. Belgium. They discuss how they felt after the final whistle was blown, Alphonso Davies' penalty kick, John Herdman's comments about Croatia, and how they see the remainder of this tournament playing out. Then, it is time for an American Thanksgiving edition of Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (25:13)! Ailish and Justin share their best bets for a day full of NFL football and discuss which World Cup lines stand out on today's slate. 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 Leafs reporter Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to kick of the second hour of the morning show recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs' victory over the New Jersey Devils. The trio discuss just how impressive last night's win was. if this team can continue to withstand injuries to the blue line, and Matt Murray's performance since his return from injury. Later, Sportsnet Raptors reporter Michael Grange joins the crew to talk about the depleted Toronto Raptors roster, the timelines of when to expect some of their guys back, Nick Nurse's comments on Gary Trent Jr. and his pattern of calling out players over the years (27:34). 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 kick off the morning discussing Canada's disappointing loss to Belgium in the World Cup yesterday afternoon and how the first half of the game changed expectations for Canadian fans. Later, they go over how the Leafs' snapped the New Jersey Devils' 13-game winning streak, the loss of another blue liner in the process, and question how many injuries this team can withstand. Speaking of injuries, the morning crew then sorts through the depleted Raptors roster and ask how much of this teams' struggles are related to injuries? Then, it's time for a baby Friday edition of the A-List featuring Chad "Swag" Kelly being a little to "swaggy". 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 have you covered for an additional hour of World Cup coverage on The FAN Morning Show! They welcome in Sportsnet soccer analyst James Sharman, who shares his thoughts ahead of Canada's big test against Belgium this afternoon, what he's looking for out of the Canadian squad early on, and takes a step back to look at the favourites in the 2022 tournament. Later, it's time for "What's Up, Wednesday" where Ailish and Justin answer the biggest questions surrounding Toronto sports (23:54)! 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 and joined by Sportsnet host and anchor Faizal Khamisa live from Café Diplomatico to look back on Morocco's early morning draw against Croatia, Saudi Arabia's stunning victory over Argentina, and discuss what needs to go right for Canada to win their opening match vs. Belgium. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (32:01)! They tee up today’s World Cup matches and 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.

Ailish and Justin and joined by Jeff Marek, host of "The Jeff Marek Show" and "32 Thoughts: The Podcast", live from Café Diplomatico! They discuss the ripple effects of Morgan Rielly's trip to LTIR, some potential blue line replacements available on the market, and Nick Robertson's anticipated return to the lineup tonight. Later on, the voice of the World Cup on FOX, JP Dellacamera joins to breakdown Canada's opening match against Belgium, how the two sides compare and what to watch for this afternoon (28:11). 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 host live from Café Diplomatico in the heart of Little Italy in Toronto! They discuss how the Maple Leafs’ can survive without Morgan Rielly on the blue line, and look ahead to preview tonight's Raptors-Nets game. They then focus in on the World Cup and how Canada projects to line up in their opening match against Belgium. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List before we close out the first hour with a soccer report, presented by CertainTeed (34:04)! 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.

Vivek Jacob, writer for Raptors.com and soccer scribe for CBC Sports, joins the show to discuss his early takeaways from the World Cup, Saudi Arabia’s stunning upset win over Argentina, the areas where Canada can potentially exploit Belgium, Alphonso Davies’ status for tomorrow’s opener, Scottie Barnes’ recent resurgence, and the tangible impact of Pascal Siakam’s absence from the lineup. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (26:18)! They tee up today’s World Cup matches and 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.

Nick Kypreos, co-host of "Real Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Leafs’ recent spell of overtime losses, Nick Robertson’s continued omission from the lineup, Auston Matthews not passing the eye test, Toronto’s lack of production at 5-on-5, and Sheldon Keefe’s first three years at the helm of the Leafs. Later, Toronto Argonauts GM Michael “Pinball” Clemons stops by to chat about his team’s big Grey Cup win over Winnipeg on Sunday, Ryan Dinwiddie’s role in shifting the culture over the past two seasons, and McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s emergence as a leader (21:50). 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’ 3-2 OT loss to the Islanders on Monday night, the team’s recent struggles in overtime situations, Morgan Rielly’s injury, Rasmus Sandin dropping the gloves to stand up for Auston Matthews, and Matthews’ pedestrian start to the season. They also touch on Jon Morosi’s latest reporting regarding the Blue Jays’ pursuit of Cody Bellinger. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (42:41)! 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

The final hour of Monday kicks off Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Ailish and Justin go over their best picks of the day including tonight's Leafs-Islanders game and some World Cup futures, before building our daily Wake and Rake parlay! Later on, Ross Tucker of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast" joins the crew to break down everything from Week 11 in the NFL and sort through the league's biggest "frauds" at this point of the season (22:19). 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 affiliates.