The FAN Pregame

Jackie Redmond, studio host for NHL Network and rinkside reporter for the NHL on TNT, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Canucks’ woeful start to the season, Bruce Boudreau’s job security, the upcoming debut of Mullet Arena in Arizona, Barry Trotz campaigning for a job with an Original 6 franchise, and Sheldon Keefe experimenting with his line machinations (03:33). Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (31:35)! WIth the help of our listeners’ “Anchor” pick, they assemble our show’s daily Wake and Rake parlay. Justin also offers his TNF same-game 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.

Eric Smith, Raptors play-by-play voice on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Pascal Siakam’s red-hot start to the season, Fred VanVleet embracing his role as a facilitator and leader, and Christian Koloko carving out a spot in the Raptors’ rotation (00:24). Later, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi stops by to chat about the Phillies-Astros World Series matchup, why Philly poses the biggest challenge to Houston, Rob Thomson’s impact since stepping in as Phillies interim manager, and the futures of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani (21:59). 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 affiliates.

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by soliciting costume suggestions from the text line. Then, they discuss the Raptors’ 119-109 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe shaking up his lines, and Andy Martino’s report about Yankees players being upset by the jeering at Yankee Stadium during the ALCS. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:36)!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 Eskin, long-time host for 94.1 WIP Philadelphia, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the current vibes surrounding the Philly sports scene, the Phillies’ thrilling run to the World Series, the Eagles’ 6-0 start, and the pressure facing the 76ers (00:39). Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (28:54)! They tee up tonight’s Raptors-76ers 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.

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Jake Muzzin’s injury situation, Barry Trotz’s coaching future, and the Canucks’ 0-5-2 start to the season (00:21). Afterwards, Producer Daniele jumps on to help Justin and Ailish debut a new segment, Wake Up Wednesday (27:07)! 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 affiliates.

Ailish and Justin discuss Jake Muzzin landing on LTIR after suffering a neck injury last Monday, what his absence means for the blue line, and if the Leafs should pursue Jakob Chychrun. Then, Producers Josh and Daniele join the show to participate in an early-season installment of our Maple Leafs confidence rankings. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:44)! 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 current co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Phil Kessel’s Hall of Fame candidacy, the Leafs’ propensity for slow starts, the team’s lack of depth scoring, and early returns on Ilya Samsonov (00:00). Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! With the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:21)! 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.

Alvin Williams, former NBA guard and current Sportsnet colour analyst, checks in from Miami to discuss the Raptors earning a split of their mini two-game series against the Heat, Pascal Siakam’s torrid start to the season, Fred VanVleet’s evolution as a facilitator, and Precious Achiuwa’s continued maturation (00:10). Afterwards, Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com and author of Blood and Guts, joins Ailish and Justin to chat about the recent release of his new book, the genesis behind the project, the evolution of the tight end position, and which teams are currently facing the most pressure through the first 8 weeks of the NFL season (25:05). 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.

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss in Vegas, Phil Kessel tying Keith Yandle’s ironman streak, Ilya Samsonov being the Leafs' lone bright spot, and John Tavares' injury scare. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Raptors’ 98-90 win over the Heat, Precious Achiuwa’s big double-double performance, and if the Raptors sneakily won the Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade agreement (29:51). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:17)!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 weigh in on Tom Brady and the Bucs’ struggles and if this terrible season could tarnish his legacy, the Giants improving to 6-1, what has happened to the Lions, and if the Seahawks a legitimate threat to win the NFC West (00:36). Later, Ailish and Justin kick off Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They dive deep into what to watch in the Monday Nighter between the Patriots and the Bears, look ahead at the World Series, and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (22:30)! 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 for DailyFaceoff.com, drops by to talk about the disastrous start of the Vancouver Canucks season and what needs to change for them to turn it around, why he’s encouraged by what he’s seeing from the Leafs, and explains why Phil Kessel’s Iron Man streak is so impressive (02:18). Next, Ailish and Justin share their “Winners and Losers" of the weekend featuring Bryce Harper, Wayne Simmonds, Bennedict Mathurin, Tom Brady, Mark Scheifele, and many more (31:18)! 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.

Ailish and Justin begin the show breaking down the Leafs' win over Winnipeg, weigh in on the impact and philosophy change of inserting Wayne Simmonds and Kyle Clifford into the lineup, Ilya Samsonov’s great start to his Leafs’ career, and discuss Phil Kessel on the verge of tying Keith Yandle’s NHL Ironman streak. Next, Ailish and Justin share their impressions of the pair of Raptors losses this weekend and break down the merits of a Phillies-Astros World Series matchup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:54)! 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.

Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Nick Robertson’s impressive season debut, the Leafs’ power play struggles, and what Wayne Simmonds could add to Toronto’s lineup. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Producers Daniele and Josh join Ailish and Justin for our weekly edition of “Pick a Side.” Afterwards, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:18). 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 affiliate

Charles Davis, NFL on CBS colour analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the New York Jets’ surprising 4-2 start, Russell Wilson struggling to get acclimated in Denver, the 49ers’ blockbuster acquisition of Christian McCaffrey on Thursday night, and the Buccaneers’ offensive issues so far this season. Afterwards, Producer Daniele jumps on to debut a new segment, “Would You Rather?” (28:54)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 affiliate

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ thrilling 3-2 OT win over the Stars on Thursday, Nick Robertson’s two-goal performance in his season debut, the lack of production from the bottom six, and Sheldon Keefe’s criticism toward the media. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, featuring the NHL’s new reverse-retro jerseys (43:23). 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

Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play announcer for Sportsnet and the MLB Playoffs on ESPN Radio, checks in from Houston to discuss the Astros’ Game 1 win over the Yankees in the ALCS, the disdain that Yankee fans have for the Astros, Philadelphia’s improbable post-season run, Terry Francona’s future as a Big League manager, and the chances Shohei Ohtani could be traded this off-season. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! First, Justin presents his same-game parlay for TNF. Then, with the help of our listeners, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (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 affiliate

Sportsnet NBA Insider Michael Grange joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Raptors’ narrow win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Pascal Siakam’s impressive performance, and defining realistic expectations for the team this year. Afterwards, Keith Yandle, former NHL defenceman and new Sportsnet analyst, stops by to chat about his role on Monday Night Hockey, his assessment of the Leafs’ blue line, Sheldon Keefe’s messaging after Monday’s loss against Arizona, and his all-time favourite teammates (28:52). 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’ opening night win over the Cavaliers, Pascal Siakam setting the tone with his aggressiveness on the offensive end of the floor, Christian Koloko’s strong debut, and the team’s lockdown fourth quarter defence. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Sheldon Keefe backtracking on his comments from Monday, Mitch Marner’s intriguing response to the situation, and Jake Muzzin being placed on IR with a neck injury (18:56). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:28)!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 General Manager Bobby Webster joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his expectations for this season, the next steps in Scottie Barnes’ development, O.G. Anunoby’s role on this team, and the organization’s investment in new shooting technology at OVO Centre. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. They tee up tonight’s Raptors-Cavaliers game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:12)! 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 Marek, host of the Jeff Marek Show, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Sheldon Keefe calling out his team early in the season, the current crop of coaches on the hot seat, the Leafs’ biggest flaws, and Gary Bettman’s comments on the potential increase of the salary cap. Afterwards, Producer Daniele jumps in to present some Raptors Over/Under totals to Ailish and Justin (26:48). 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

After a lengthy off-season, it’s time for Raptors basketball! Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors opening their season at home against the Cavaliers, the team’s injuries heading into the year, and the burning questions currently surrounding this Raptors team. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Yankees advancing to the ALCS and the Blue Jays’ potential interest in Terry Francona (33:26). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, headlined by Draymond Green’s self-produced documentary on TNT (44:53). 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 affiliate

William Lou, host of The Raptors Show, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his recent sitdown interview with Nick Nurse, Scottie Barnes’ outlook for this season, and Precious Achiuwa’s ongoing development. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Blake Murphy stops by to indulge in some NBA futures bets. Then, with the help of the textline, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:23)! 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

Kristen Shilton, NHL reporter for ESPN, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Leafs’ underwhelming performance on Monday night, Auston Matthews’ pedestrian start to the season, Sheldon Keefe’s public criticism of his team, and if it’s time to replace Denis Malgin on the second line. Afterwards, in celebration of NBA Opening Night, Producer Daniele jumps in to run through some “Most Likely To” scenarios for the 2022-23 season (31:11). 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 affiliate

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-2 loss to the Coyotes on Monday, Nick Ritchie lighting the lamp against his former team, Sheldon Keefe calling out his stars after last night’s loss, Morgan Rielly’s controversial “hand” pass, Jake Muzzin’s injury on the blue line, and potential lineup changes for Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:03)! 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 for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s injury woes, Ilya Samsonov having the opportunity to assert himself as the Leafs’ No. 1 netminder, the speculation surrounding Michael Bunting’s next contract, and the current asking price for Coyotes defenceman Jakob Chychrun. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Maple Leafs-Coyotes game and Broncos-Chargers matchup on Monday Night Football. Afterwards, with the help of our listeners’ “Anchor pick,” Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (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

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Bills’ win over the Chiefs, Von Miller’s status as one of the NFL’s most impactful defensive players, the level of optimism in New York surrounding the Jets and Giants, and Bailey Zappe leading the Patriots back to .500. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin debut a new segment, “Winners and Losers of the Weekend!” This week’s edition of W&L features the University of Tennessee Volunteers, a bold pre-season proclamation from Dave Roberts, and a saucy celebration courtesy of Sauce Gardner (25:20)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 Matt Murray being placed on LTIR with an adductor injury, Ilya Samsonov taking control of the crease, Nick Robertson being recalled from the Marlies and his role moving forward, and the Bills’ thrilling 24-20 win over the Chiefs. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:17)!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

Hailey Salvian, national hockey writer for The Athletic, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the PWHPA’s upcoming Dream Gap Tour and the Canadian women’s hockey team’s joint statement regarding Hockey Canada’s leadership overhaul. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Brian Windhorst’s comments about the Raptors and why they’re a prime candidate to make a seismic mid-season trade (15:45). Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Josh and producer Daniele jump in for our Week 6 edition of “Pick a Side.” Afterwards, Ailish and Justin assemble our Wake and Rake parlay (22:54)! 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 affiliate

Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Leafs’ response after Sheldon Keefe’s fiery post-game remarks on Wednesday, Ilya Samsonov’s performance in his Leafs debut, the team playing with a physical edge against Washington, and David Kampf’s role on the fourth line. Later, NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis stops by to discuss Sunday’s highly-anticipated matchup between the Bills and Chiefs, the Giants’ surprising 4-1 start to the season, Cooper Rush looking to remain undefeated in a SNF showdown against the Eagles, and Matt Rhule’s dismissal in Carolina (24:55). 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 affiliate

Ailish discusses her experience meeting The Rock at the Leafs’ home opener. Then, she and Justin weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 win over the Capitals, the team’s stars rebounding after Wednesday night’s loss, and Ilya Samsonov picking up a win against his former team. Afterwards, they discuss the NFL’s recent string of Thursday Night Football duds and some of Al Michaels’ funniest quotes from last night’s game between the Commanders and Bears. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:06)! 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 affiliate

Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet colour analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ opening night loss in Montreal, Toronto’s lack of quickness on the blue line, and Matt Murray struggling with his glove side. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Capitals-Leafs game and Ailish provides her “Just 5 Bucks” pick of the day. Then, with the help of the text line, Justin and Ailish select their “Anchor” pick and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (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 affiliate

Kyle Bukauskas, rinkside reporter for Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, joins the show to discuss the vibes at Bell Centre on Wednesday night, Carey Price’s special pre-game appearance, Sheldon Keefe’s public criticism of his team, and how the Leafs played in front of Matt Murray. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on speculation surrounding a possible long-term extension for Michael Bunting. Later, Jon Morosi checks in from Houston to discuss the Blue Jays’ off-season outlook, why John Schneider is likely to return as manager in 2023, the team’s most pressing needs, and Ross Stripling’s impending free agency (26:38). 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

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 loss to the Canadians on opening night, Sheldon Keefe calling out his team following the game, the Leafs’ lack of urgency and effort, and Matt Murray’s regular season debut. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (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 affiliate

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to discuss the Leafs’ new-look bottom six, why William Nylander could be in store for a big season, and his confidence level in Matt Murray. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Leafs-Canadiens season opener and today's MLB Playoffs slate. Afterwards, with the help of our audience, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:36).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 Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins the show to discuss Hockey Canada’s leadership shakeup, his perspective as a hockey parent, who might be best-equipped to lead the next iteration of Hockey Canada, and the long road ahead for the organization to re-establish trust with Canadians. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by former Leafs captain Wendel Clark to discuss his excitement heading into the Leafs’ season opener, the lack of sandpaper in the team’s current lineup, and how this group can reverse their playoff fortunes (30:18). 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 affiliate

It’s time for the Leafs to officially drop the puck on their 2022-23 season! Ailish and Justin discuss the vibe heading into Wednesday’s season opener, John Tavares returning to the lineup in time for opening night, and the biggest question marks surrounding this team. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Hockey Canada’s management overhaul and what lies ahead for the organization (22:31). Afterwards, they share their takeaways from Ross Atkins’ season-ending press conference on Tuesday (31:12). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:04)!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

Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice for Sportsnet and MLB Playoffs on ESPN Radio, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays’ Wild Card exit, Ross Stripling’s impending free agency, John Schneider’s case to return as Jays manager in 2023, the most pressing questions facing GM Ross Atkins, and which pieces could be on the move this off-season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up the opening night of the NHL season and the start of the MLB Divisional Round. Then, with the help of the text line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily three-leg Wake and Rake parlay (25:32). 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

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the speculation surrounding John Tavares’ status for Wednesday’s season opener, the timing of Zach Aston-Reese’s contract signing, Nick Robertson being a casualty of the salary cap, and the most fascinating teams heading into the NHL season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Ross Stripling’s comments regarding his upcoming free agency this winter (24:55). Later, Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, stops by for a pre-season Leafs roundtable! Ailish, Justin and Brent run through the Leafs’ potential breakout and flop candidates, X-Factor players, and hot seat index (28:59). 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

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs finalizing their opening night roster, John Tavares’ status for Opening Night, and Denis Malgin earning a roster spot over Nick Robertson. Afterwards, Ailish, Justin and producer Daniele conduct their 2022-23 “NHL Watchability” draft (18:48). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:44)!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

Arden Zwelling, MLB writer for Sportsnet and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the collision between George Springer and Bo Bichette, John Schneider’s decision-making throughout Game 2 and his chances of returning as manager in 2023, the team’s biggest questions heading into the off-season, and how payroll might factor into the front office’s ability to further augment this core. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They recap Justin’s impressive performance in his Beep Test this past Friday. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up Monday night’s Raiders-Chiefs game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. Justin also offers his MNF same-page parlay (28:07)! 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

Sportsnet MLB Insider Shi Davidi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays’ colossal Game 2 meltdown against Seattle, John Schneider’s decision not to make a defensive substitution for George Springer in the eighth inning, how this loss might inform the team’s approach this winter, and Schneider’s candidacy for the Jays’ permanent managerial role. Later, Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, stops by to chat about the Ravens’ win over the Bengals on Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys’ surprising 4-1 start, and Brian Daboll’s influence on the New York Giants (34:27). 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

Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ epic Game 2 collapse against the Mariners in the AL Wild Card series, Luis Castillo outdueling Alek Manoah in Game 1, John Schneider’s future as Blue Jays manager, the front office’s level of culpability for the team’s Wild Card loss, and the scary collision between Bo Bichette and George Springer in center field. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Leafs’ roster cuts over the weekend and the team’s efforts to find a trade partner for Wayne Simmonds (34:07). Later, it’s time for the debut of Best Of/Worst Of, with a special ode to the Thanksgiving weekend (41:26)! 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 Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the unique atmosphere inside Rogers Centre during the playoffs, his interactions with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other members of the current Blue Jays, the iconic bat flip homer against Texas in 2015, and why he’s confident the Jays can make a run in October. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! We kick things off with our weekly edition of “Pick a Side” as Ailish and Justin take on producers Daniele and Josh. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series, solicit suggestions for the “Anchor” pick, and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. Ailish also sets the Over/Under for Justin’s Beep Test (25:39). 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 affiliate

Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB editor and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the status of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Santiago Espinal ahead of Game 1 of the Wild Card series, which players remain on the bubble for the post-season roster, what the team might do with their starter situation in Game 2, and how the Jays lineup matches up against Luis Castillo. Later, we head to the phone lines to take calls from Blue Jays fans ahead of today’s Game 1 (24:27). 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

It’s time for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series in Toronto! Ailish and Justin discuss some of their takeaways from yesterday’s Workout Day and media availability at Rogers Centre. They also weigh in on John Schneider remaining non-committal on who may be his Game 2 starter and the lingering roster decisions ahead of today’s 10 am deadline. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:18)! 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 affiliate

Curtis Granderson, former MLB outfielder and current MLB on TBS analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Alek Manoah getting the ball in Game 1 against Seattle, his experience being around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette during spring training in 2018, and Aaron Judge’s record-breaking season in the Bronx. Later, Jesse Rubinoff, Tim and Friends digital producer and host for SN Bets, stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Ailish, Justin and Jesse tee up all four MLB Wild Card series and preview tonight’s Colts-Broncos TNF matchup. Then, with the assistance of our listeners’ “Anchor” pick, we assemble a special four-leg Wake and Rake parlay! Justin also lays out his TNF same-game parlay (24:06). 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 affiliate

MLB Network analyst Jon Morosi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his experience watching Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run in Texas, the magnitude of Judge’s accomplishment, what may happen with the baseball from that moment, how the Blue Jays match up against the Mariners, and if there’s a chance Lourdes Gurriel Jr. or Santiago Espinal will be omitted from Toronto’s post-season roster. Afterwards, NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis stops by to chat about tonight’s Colts-Broncos matchup, Russell Wilson’s shaky start to the season, the added pressure on Matt Ryan with Jonathan Taylor out of the Colts’ lineup, Tom Brady’s pedestrian start to the year, Patrick Mahomes taking his game to another in the post-Tyreek Hill era, and the NFL’s investment in expanding their reach in the UK (29:29). 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

Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays earning a split in Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Orioles, the uncertainty surrounding Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Santiago Espinal’s availability for the playoffs, who might be omitted from the team’s post-season roster, and which Blue Jays players are good candidates to become unsung heroes in October. 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

Former Blue Jays infielder Ryan Goins joins the show to discuss his memories from the Blue Jays’ 2015 playoff run, his iconic reaction to Jose Bautista’s “bat flip” homer, the unique atmosphere inside Rogers Centre, and his experience playing with Whit Merrifield in Kansas City. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They preview the betting odds for the NHL’s Rocket Richard, Vezina, and Jack Adams Awards. Then, Ailish and Justin solicit our daily “Anchor” pick from the text line and assemble our Wake and Rake parlay (22:41)! 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

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his summer travels with Elliotte Friedman for NHL media engagements and the 32 Thoughts tour, Mathew Barzal’s lucrative eight-year extension with the New York Islanders, Hockey Canada’s ongoing parliamentary hearings, and why he’s optimistic about Matt Murray’s prospects with the Maple Leafs. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, checks in from Baltimore to chat about how John Schneider might approach today’s double-header against the Orioles, Jordan Romano’s sparse usage over the past few days, Whit Merrifield’s recent surge heading into the playoffs, and how this year’s team compares to the Jays’ 2015 post-season team (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 affiliate