The FAN Pregame

Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Leafs’ mismanagement of Rasmus Sandin and potential solutions for the team’s goaltending situation. Afterwards, Brian Windhorst, senior NBA reporter for ESPN and host of the Hoop Collective podcast, shares his insight on the Raptors’ level of interest in Kevin Durant, the market for DeAndre Ayton and why Brooklyn isn’t entirely enthusiastic about Phoenix’s potential package for Durant, Utah’s significant haul for Rudy Gobert, if Scottie Barnes is off the table in KD talks, and the Raptors’ relationship with OG Anunoby (27:23). 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.

JD and Ailish discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s dismal outing against the A’s on Tuesday, Charlie Montoyo’s fiery post-game comments, and the Jays’ lack of quality at-bats during their current five-game losing skid. Then, they weigh in on the latest buzz surrounding the Leafs’ goaltending conundrum and if Toronto has botched the Rasmus Sandin situation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:52)!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.

Sportsnet’s Michael Grange stops by to discuss the Raptors' chances of acquiring Kevin Durant, what a prospective trade package would look like, and the team’s commitment to Scottie Barnes. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They chat about the fallout from UFC 276 and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:17)!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.

Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the show to discuss Alek Manoah’s rough start against the A’s on Monday, the rotation’s reliance on Manoah and Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios’ underwhelming first half of the season, and if Yusei Kikuchi can build on his last outing against Tampa. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on Nick Kypreos’ latest reporting regarding the lack of negotiations between the Leafs and Jack Campbell (19:09). Then, they head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (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 affiliate.

JD is back! He and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ desperate need to augment their pitching depth and why the Jays might not be ready to go all in at the trade deadline. Afterwards, JD shares his thoughts on the Raptors’ chances of landing Kevin Durant and why the LA Kings’ acquisition of Kevin Fiala provides a valuable lesson for the Maple Leafs (18:39). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (38:45)!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, writer for Raptors.com and CBC Sports, joins the show to discuss Kevin Durant requesting a trade out of Brooklyn, if the Raptors should consider moving Scottie Barnes in a potential deal for Durant, the team’s signing of Otto Porter Jr., and other moves from the opening weekend of the NBA free agency. Afterwards, Blake joins Ailish and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team previews the betting odds for today’s annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Blue Jays’ series opener against the Athletics. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:30). 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 affiliate.

Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays losing three straight games to the Rays to close out the Canada Day long weekend, the lack of power arms coming out of the Jays’ bullpen, and the need for more offensive production from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Teoscar Hernandez. David Pagnotta, Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period, checks in to chat about the Canadiens’ options with the No. 1 overall pick in this week’s NHL Draft, potential suitors for Johnny Gaudreau in free agency, the Blackhawks’ asking price for Alex DeBrincat, and the Leafs’ goaltending situation (25:16). 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.

Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ 4-4 home stand, the ripple effects of Kevin Gausman’s injury on Saturday, and the Raptors emerging as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:20)! 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.

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, stops by to discuss the possibility of Rasmus Sandin fetching an offer sheet this summer, the Maple Leafs actively seeking a trade partner for Justin Holl, and the lack of contract negotiations between the Leafs and Jack Campbell. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team previews this weekend’s UFC 276 card and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:20). 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.

Blake Murphy joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Atlanta Hawks acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Spurs, speculation surrounding potential contract extensions for Fred VanVleet and Thaddeus Young, and the Raptors’ outlook for free agency. Later, Caleb Joseph stops by to chat about the Blue Jays’ improved plate discipline in June, Gabriel Moreno’s defence behind the plate, and how the Jays might manage their catching situation upon Danny Jansen’s return (35:14). 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 affiliate.

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ extra-innings loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday, the lack of trustworthy arms in the bullpen, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing signs of leadership during this week’s series against Boston, and the speculation surrounding potential contract extensions for Fred VanVleet and Thaddeus Young. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (22:50)!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.

Ariel Helwani, MMA insider and host of the MMA Hour, joins the show to chat about this weekend’s UFC 276 card, Conor McGregor’s next potential opponent, the much-anticipated trilogy bout between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovksi, and the New York Knicks’ outlook in free agency. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team previews the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox finale and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:53). 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.

MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins JD and Ailish to discuss the current asking price for relievers around baseball, some names the Jays could be targeting, how the organization might handle Yusei Kikuchi’s recent struggles, and if the Jays should consider moving Danny Jansen. Afterwards, Justin Termine, co-host of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio, stops by to chat about Kyrie Irving opting in with the Brooklyn Nets, Russell Westbrook returning to the Lakers, and the Knicks’ interest in Jalen Brunson (31:00). 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 affiliate.

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ thrilling 6-5 walk-off win over the Red Sox, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s emotional game-winning hit, his resurgence in June, and the bullpen squandering another lead. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (30:24)!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, co-host of the At The Letters Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays signing Sergio Romo, the team’s lack of high-leverage relief arms, the slow-developing trade market, and if the Jays should consider subtracting from their catching depth. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:22). 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.

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, stops by to discuss how this year's Stanley Cup Final compared to other matchups in the salary cap era, Tampa’s impressive three-year run in the midst of a flat cap, and how Colorado might navigate their impending cap crunch this summer. Afterwards, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (30:27). 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.

JD and Ailish discuss the Colorado Avalanche’s success rate with drafting and developing their own stars, Timothy Liljegren signing a two-year extension with the Maple Leafs, and the Blue Jays adding some pitching help in the form of veteran Sergio Romo. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (33:05)!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.

Jason York, former NHL defenceman and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to discuss Cale Makar winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, his transcendent skill set, Colorado’s lockdown third period in Game 6, and what comes next for Tampa. Later, Cabbie joins Ailish and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The team tees up tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:51). 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.

Sportsnet’s Luke Fox checks in from Tampa to discuss the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup celebration, his conversation with Nazem Kadri following last night’s win, what a championship means for Nathan MacKinnon’s legacy, and Tampa’s remarkable three-year run. Later, Tim Leiper, former Blue Jays first base coach, drops by to weigh in on the Jays’ mounting pitching issues, how the team should handle Yusei Kikuchi’s struggles, the pressure facing Ross Atkins to augment the rotation, and Alejandro Kirk’s red-hot June (25:48). 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.

Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert. They discuss the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, Nathan MacKinnon’s dominant performance in Game 6, and Nazem Kadri’s viral post-game message to his playoff critics. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Blue Jays’ recent pitching woes and their big week ahead with Boston and Tampa coming to town (28:57). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (36:39). 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.

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar, we start things off with an all Bobby segment! ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks joins the crew to discuss his major sticking points and the ramifications from last night's NBA draft across the league (00:30). Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster then joins to look back on his team's draft last night, what he sees in #33 pick Christian Koloko, and take us inside his strategy when evaluating prospects (16:18). Finally, Jackie Redmond of the NHL Network joins the gang for the daily Wake 'n' Rake segment, presented by Unibet! They preview everything ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley cup finals tonight and find the value bets to cash in on (25:58). 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.

In the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar are joined by co-host of The FAN Drive Time Ben Ennis to discus the hard-luck history of the Kings in the NBA Draft, before shifting gears to the Blue Jays' bullpen concerns, some possible remedies on the trade market, and the expectations for the Jays as summer approaches (05:19). Later on, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne Nick Kypreos joins JD & Ailish to preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final tonight, and looks ahead to if the Lightning will live to see another game and how this series could affect Tampa's legacy (33:32). 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 affiliates.

In the opening hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar breakdown everything from the NBA Draft. They provide instant analysis on the Raptors' selection of Christian Koloko with pick #33, where they see him fitting in next year, and go over their winners and losers from last night's draft with a focus on the Kings. JD then gives his take on the entire Kyrie Irving-Brooklyn Nets saga and offers some possible solutions, before sharing a thought on Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final. Finally, it's a Friday edition of the A-List featuring crying over spoiled milk and Russian hockey culture (42:02). 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.

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis and Ailish Forfar are joined by the host of Jays Talk Plus Blake Murphy to preview everything NBA draft (00:21)! How does he see the order shaking out tonight? What does he see the Raptors doing? Is there any validity to the rumours of OG wanting out of town? In the Wake 'n' Rake today presented by Unibet, JD gives your his best NBA Draft prop, Ailish has some diamond picks, and Blake is going prop hunting (24:28)! 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 affiliates.

Hour 2 of The Fan Morning Show is here! JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar are joined by Anthony Stewart to talk through Colorado's Game 4 win, the grittiness that exists within this team, and the controversy surrounding Nazem Kadri's game-winning goal (09:36). Later on, Michael Grange joins the show to discuss the validity of the recent OG Anunoby trade rumours, before moving on to the NBA Draft to highlight which Canadians are poised to be selected (30:06). 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.

In the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar breakdown the missed call from last night's Stanley cup final and the lasting ramifications it could have, before re-visiting the Nazem Kadri trade from the Leafs and everything that has followed since. JD then talks about the trade rumours surrounding the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby, and shares why he thinks it's bogus (26:19). Finally, Ailish brings you a baby-Friday version of the A-List featuring: THE Ohio State university, Lewis Hamilton, and much more (37:08)! 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.

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show JD & Ailish are joined by Sportsnet play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman (00:52) to talk about the state of this Jays team, potential bullpen solutions, the starters, and the continued great play of Alejandro Kirk. Blake Murphy then rejoins the gang for a Wednesday edition of Wake 'n' Rake (18:32). They re-litigate last night's Wingsanity and take a look at the Stanley Cup finals. 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.

Former NHLer Kris Versteeg joins JD & Ailish to talk about the Avs and Lightning series, looks back on his experiences playing in the Cup Final, and weighs in on where his former teammate Patrick Kane may end up (01:10). Next, Our Lady Peace bassist Duncan Coutts joins JD to talk about his love for Toronto sports and the band’s upcoming concert at Massey Hallon June 24th (34:10)! 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 & JD go over last night's wing eating contest at St. Louis Bar & Grill: who won and more importantly who lost! They then talk about the Blue Jays' tough loss to White Sox: Just how overwhelmed has the bullpen become? And what are the possible solutions? Next they touch on Auston Mathews winning the Hart Trophy & Ted Lindsay Award and what it means going forward. Finally, a Wednesday edition of the A-List featuring Trevor Lawrence, potential Blue Jays All Star selections, and LIV + PGA news (35:51). 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 affiliates.

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, 15-year NHL veteran Matthew Barnaby joins to discuss Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final, if the Lightning have turned a corner, the play of Nikita Kucherov, and how he sees the series playing out from here (00:30). Blake Murphy re-joins the crew for Wake and Rake presented by Unibet. They preview the wing eating contest going down at St. Louis Bar and Grill tonight, before offering their best bets for tonight's Jays-White Sox game! 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.

In the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD & Ailish welcome on the host of The FAN Drive Time Stephen Brunt (00:38) to discuss the Jays' 8-7 loss to the White Sox, the options the team has to upgrade the bullpen, and what might be troubling Kevin Gausman recently. JD & Ailish then go over the Kyrie Irving saga in Brooklyn and what resolution we might see. Finally, we head to the text-line for to answer your questions (31:00)! 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.

In the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish returns from Montreal and the Canadian Grand Prix to give you a review of her experience! JD then outlines the problems with the Blue Jays in their loss to the White Sox and Kevin Gausman's struggles in June. Finally, the A-List returns (38:23)! 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 affiliates.

Shi Davidi joins the guys to recap the Jays’ tough weekend set vs the Yankees. They discuss how aggressive the front office should be to get the bullpen some help, if winning the division is still an attainable goal, and Nate Pearson's latest physical set-back in what seems to be a trend (00:20). Blake Murphy later joins for Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. They discuss value bets in tonight’s Blue Jays-White Sox matchup, Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, and assemble their daily parlay (23:55)! 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.

Luke Fox joins JD and Sam McKee to recap the Avs’ dominant 7-0 win over Tampa Bay in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final (01:03). Have the Lightning’s back-to-back Cup runs finally caught up to them? Is there any way for the champs to get back in this thing? And how will Colorado be able to keep all their young and electrifying upcoming free agents after this playoff run? The guys also recap an exciting F1 weekend in Montreal with Max Verstappen winning the Canadian GP, while Matt Fitzpatrick had a dramatic win at the U.S. Open, the 1st major win of his career (18:17). 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 affiliates.

JD and Sam McKee recap the Blue Jays’ 10-9 win over the Yankees to close out the series on a high, before they air out their frustrations with the bullpen and why the offence seems to embody "Jekyll and Hyde". They also quickly touch on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, where Colorado looked to be just too much for Tampa Bay (30:11). 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.

Blake Murphy joins JD and Sam to discuss the malaise surrounding the 2022 F1 season, the Celtics’ influx of turnovers in Game 6, Boston’s dwindling championship window, and Andrew Wiggins’ breakthrough with the Warriors. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Yankees series opener, where the odds sit after Round 1 at the U.S. Open, and Saturday’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:53)!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.

JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They share their thoughts on Kevin Gausman’s recent struggles and the Blue Jays’ noticeable void in the bullpen. Afterwards, they discuss the Warriors winning the NBA title, Boston’s abysmal performance on their home floor, and Steph Curry further solidifying his legacy by elevating the Warriors to a championship and winning Finals MVP (17:51). Later, Daniel Ricciardo, Formula 1 driver for McLaren and eight-time Grand Prix winner, joins the show to discuss F1’s long-awaited return to Montreal, his experience winning the 2014 Canadian Grand Prix (the first of his career), and the growth of Formula 1 in North America (38:36). 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.

Peter Forsberg, Hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins JD Bunkis and Sam McKee to discuss Colorado’s impressive run to the Cup Final, his signature shootout move, Andrei Vasilevskiy’s prolific playoff resume, and his relationship with fellow countryman Mats Sundin. 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.

Michael Lee, sports enterprise reporter for the Washington Post, stops by to discuss Andrew Wiggins’ importance to the Warriors’ championship quest, Steph Curry’s irrefutable legacy as one of the most influential players in NBA history, and the pressure facing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown heading into Game 6. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The team tees up the betting lines for today’s Blue-Jays Orioles finale and Game 6 of the NBA Finals. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:02). 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 JD and Ailish to discuss his takeaways from Colorado’s series-opening win in the Stanley Cup Final, what adjustments the Lightning will need to make in Game 2, and Jack Campbell’s current contract situation. Afterwards, Jeff Blair stops by to chat about Brandon Hyde’s rationale for pitching to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in extra innings, Charlie Montoyo’s decision to let Yimi Garcia face Ryan Mountcastle in the eighth inning, the level of urgency for Ross Atkins to augment the bullpen, and how the Jays can navigate Hyun-Jin Ryu’s contract (31:23). 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.

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 7-6 walk-off win over the Orioles, Brandon Hyde’s confounding decision to pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the 10th inning, and lingering concerns about the Blue Jays’ bullpen. Then, JD and Ailish weigh in on Colorado’s thrilling 4-3 OT win over the Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Avs’ impressive forward depth, and the electric atmosphere inside Ball Arena for the series opener (19:30). Later, we close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (32:38)! 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.

Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman stops by to discuss his first impressions of Gabriel Moreno, the trickle down effect of Hyun-Jin Ryu’s season-ending injury, Ross Stripling’s success since moving into the rotation, Yusei Kikuchi’s inconsistency, and the likelihood of the Blue Jays exploring the trade market for some pitching reinforcements ahead of next month's deadline. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting lines for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles game. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (21:13). 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 Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the legacy implications for Colorado in this year’s Stanley Cup Final, why Tampa matches up well against the Avalanche, the goaltending matchup in the series, the Lightning’s success rate with graduating players from the minors, and the Leafs’ “hypothetical Cup” argument. 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.

JD and Ailish discuss Gabriel Moreno collecting three hits in his Blue Jays home debut, Hyun-Jin Ryu being ruled out for the remainder of the season, Yusei Kikuchi’s recent struggles, and the need to bolster the starting rotation ahead of the trade deadline. Then, Brad Richards, former NHL forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins the show to discuss his experience squaring off against some of the Lightning’s current core players during the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, Tampa’s quest for a three-peat, Andrei Vasilevskiy’s impressive track record in clutch moments, and Steven Stamkos’ growth as a leader (19:25). We close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (34:33)!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.

Chris Mannix, senior NBA writer for Sports Illustrated and co-host of The Crossover Podcast, stops by to discuss Boston’s inconsistency during the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum’s relatively quiet series, Andrew Wiggins’ impact on both ends of the floor, and the Raptors’ reported interest in Rudy Gobert. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles matchup and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (21:57). 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 affiliate.

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins JD and Ailish to discuss where this year’s Stanley Cup Final matchup ranks in NHL history, Tampa’s dynastic run over the past three seasons, and how the Lightning have shrewdly reloaded their roster in a salary cap era. Afterwards, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (29:26). 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.

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 11-1 win over the Orioles on Monday, Alek Manoah’s winning pedigree, Andrew Wiggins powering the Warriors to a pivotal Game 5 win in the NBA Finals, and Wiggins’ transformation since joining the Warriors. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:14)! 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 affiliate.

Aaron Ward, former NHL defenceman and three-time Stanley Cup champion, stops by to discuss Steven Stamkos’ performance throughout the playoffs, Jon Cooper’s key adjustments after falling down 0-2 against New York, and Tampa's impressive blue line depth. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting odds for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and tonight’s series opener between the Blue Jays and Orioles. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:36).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.

Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins JD and Ailish to discuss his takeaways from Gabriel Moreno’s debut weekend, if Moreno can earn a permanent roster spot for the rest of the season, Kevin Gausman’s reduced splitter usage in his outing against Detroit, and Ross Stripling’s simplified approach on the mound. Later, Sportsnet NBA columnist Michael Grange stops by to chat about how the 2022 Warriors compare to Golden State's 2019 Finals team, Steph Curry’s impressive fitness level and how it’s aided his longevity, and Andrew Wiggins’ impressive play during the Finals (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 affiliate.

JD is back! He and Ailish discuss Gabriel Moreno’s debut weekend in the big leagues, how the Blue Jays might distribute catching duties between Moreno and Alejandro Kirk, and Ross Stripling’s effectiveness as a starter. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on the Lightning reaching their third straight Stanley Cup Final, Tampa’s winning culture, and the misleading comparisons between the Lightning and Maple Leafs (22:45). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (36:36)! 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.