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Friday · 1 hr 13 min
The Best Team Performance in a Playoff Series
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert begin their Friday edition discussing the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the World Series champions in the NLCS and why the Brewers deserve all the credit in dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers, before bringing on Baseball Today host Chris Rose to weigh in on the series, Pat Murphy's influence on the National League winning roster, and if the Cleveland Guardians can overcome their World Series drought. Then, on the Friday Free-For-All, Ailish and Justin touch on othe
Thursday · 49 min
Frank Or Fiction with Seravalli + Do-or-Die for the Dodgers
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:52) in another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, the Leafs' needs, whether we will ever see a 200-point player again, if Dylan Larkin would be willing to go to Montreal, the future of the Hughes brothers, and much more. Then, ahead of a must-win game for the Dodgers to avoid a sweep, Katie Woo joins the show (25:55) to tee up Game 4 of the NLCS. They discuss Shohei Ohtani getting bac
Wednesday · 1 hr 14 min
The End of Two-Way Shohei Ohtani?
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Fabian Ardaya (10:25) of the Athletic. They discuss Shohei being bumped even farther down the lineup, if the dual threat of Ohtani could be over, what to expect in a pivitol Game 3 tonight, Blake Snell being on the mound, and much more. Then, Devante Smith-Pelly joins the show (28:51) ahead of the battle between two of his former teams. They break down what to expect from the Habs and Caps, what teams will have to get Ovi for his retirement
Tuesday · 49 min
Kawhi Suits Up + Principe on Bouchard’s Dream Start
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert preview the Raptors season as they take on the Knicks in preseason action. They're joined by theScore's Joseph Casciaro (10:22) live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of the game to discuss Kawhi Leonard returning to Toronto, what the ceiling is for this team in a tighter Eastern Conference, and what the young players like Collin Murray-Boyles and recent draft pick Allen Graves could give the Raptors this season. Afterwards, they chat with Sportsnet's Gene Principe (2
Monday · 1 hr 14 min
What Toronto Sports Fans Should Be Thankful For
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off a special thanksgiving with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi live from Tampa Bay ahead of the Rays ALCS matchup against Cleveland. They discuss the payrolls for both teams, if the Rays are a favourite to advance to the World Series, the confidence in Drew Rassmussen, a Canadian matchup in the series, and much more! Then, ahead of the Senators matchup against the Devils on Monday Night Hockey, Jason York joins the show. They discuss how the Senators look heading i
October 9 · 49 min
Wrapping Up MLB Division Series on The Friday Free For All!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert tee up a busy weekend slate in the sports world with a Friday Free For All! They start with a look at the Winnipeg Jets and whether their hot start makes them reconsider entertaining a Connor Hellebuyck trade. Then, they review their Monday hot takes, reflect on the Cleveland Guardians forcing a Game 5 against the Chicago White Sox, and discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' chances to dethrone the LA Dodgers in the ALCS. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the most surpri
October 8 · 1 hr 14 min
McKenna vs. Marner + MLB’s Proposed Rule Changes
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Fox ahead of the Maple Leafs visit to Las Vegas to take on the Golden Knights. They discuss the massive comeback earlier in the week against Nashville, McKenna moving down in the lineup, what to expect from Marner and co. after a Stanley Cup Final appearance last year, and much more! Then, ahead of a major Game 4 between the Guardians and White Sox, ESPN’s Roxy Bernstein joins the show ahead of his call of the game. They discuss if the
October 7 · 1 hr 14 min
Robert Flores Talks Baseball’s Biggest Day Of The Year!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (9:51)! They discuss Gavin McKenna recording his first 2 career points last night, if McKenna could be a true impact player for Toronto in year one, if the Vancouver Canucks are heading in the right direction, and much more. Then, with a massive day of playoff baseball, MLB Network’s Robert Flores joins the show (28:10) to discuss four elimination games on Wednesday! They discuss the Dodgers World Series aspirations, if the Whit
October 6 · 49 min
Division Series Keys with Ben Verlander + Questions for Canadian NHL Teams
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Verlander (11:41) ahead of tonight’s matchup between the Brewers and Padres. They discuss what to expect between the two sides, how each team has built their rosters and how Milwaukee has pushed San Diego to the brink, and much more. Then, a week into the NHL season, Ailish and Justin ask the biggest questions for each Canadian team. They break down how Montreal can fare without Ivan Demidov for the next 2-4 weeks, if Evan Bouchard’s suc
October 5 · 1 hr 14 min
Ovi Farewell Season Kicks Off + Can The Rays Defeat The Yankees?
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:25) ahead of Rogers Monday Night Hockey. They kick things off discussing Alexander Ovechkin announcing that 2026-27 will be his final season in the NHL and what to expect from his farewell tour. Then, they discuss the Senators' outlook without Jake Sanderson, whether Simon Edvinsson could end up in Utah, and more. Afterward, it’s time for the inaugural Monday Hot Take! Later, ahead of Game 2 between the Yankees and Rays, M
October 2 · 49 min
Yukon Hockey's Historic Moment with Premier Currie Dixon
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert tee up the weekend's divisional rounds of MLB's postseason after the Braves wrapped up the Wild Card round with a Game 3 win over the Phillies. Then, they get set for the first Battle of Ontario of the season with the Senators set to visit the Maple Leafs to open their season. Yukon Premier Currie Dixon joins the show (9:58) to discuss what it means for the territory to have Gavin McKenna and Dylan Cozens become the first Yukon-born players to face each other in
October 1 · 1 hr 14 min
Early-Season NHL Contract Drama + Wild Card Reflection with Jesse Rogers
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:25) to break down the latest surrounding the Red Wings' negotiations with Simon Edvindsson, who is still in Europe with the Red Wings season set to begin. Then, they discuss what Connor Hellebuyck is risking by sitting out, early impressions on Gavin McKenna, Gary Bettman’s latest thoughts on trade protection from The FAN Hockey Show, and more. Later, ahead of the final Wild Card game of the MLB postseason between the Phil
September 30 · 1 hr 14 min
MLB Wild Card Storylines + Coaching Marchenko with Dean Evason
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Blue Jays season-ending media availability. Then, ahead of the Red Sox Wild Card matchup against the New York Yankees, Jake Mintz joins the show (10:30) live from the stadium. They break down what to expect in a must-win game for Boston, the Cubs' chances tonight with Kevin Gausman on the mound, and more. Then, ahead of the Leafs second game of the season, former Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason stops
September 29 · 49 min
NHL Opening Night Preview with Justin Cuthbert & Jody Shelley
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off NHL Opening night with Justin Cuthbert (2:27) live from Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the excitement surrounding the Leafs' season kicking off tonight, Toronto pulling off a blockbuster for Kirill Marchenko, expectations for Gavin McKenna, how Jim Hiller’s coaching style will work, and more! Then, they debate who had the better offseason between Toronto and Montreal. Later, Jody Shelly joins the show (26:30) to break down what we can look forward to on
September 28 · 49 min
Kyle Bukauskas, Luke Fox Break Down Leafs' Preseason Blockbuster
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off discussing the Leafs making a blockbuster trade just before opening night rosters were due. They break down how John Chayka landed Kirill Marchenko, what the trade means for Toronto, why the team decided to trade Matthew Knies, and more. Then, Kyle Bukauskas joins the show (11:07) to discuss what transpired at Leafs camp ahead of the trade, play a game of ‘This Or That’ where they go through some of the biggest questions heading into the season, a
September 25 · 49 min
Dan Shulman Tees Up Final Blue Jays Series Of 2026
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off ahead of first pitch between the Reds and Blue Jays in the final series of the season and discuss Vladdy’s apology regarding his contract comments. Then, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman joins the show (10:58). They discuss the clubhouses reactions to Vladdy’s comments, what the reception will be for George Springer in what could be his final series with Toronto, if Max Scherzer will be pitching on Sunday and if he can overtake Justin Verlander’s strikeou
September 24 · 49 min
NHL Eastern Conference Preview With Frank Seravalli
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (1:07) for an Eastern Conference Preview! They discuss the Washington Capitals massive offseason and if they can take over Carolina for the top spot in the metro, if Philly can make another playoff push, how much of the Devils season depends on Jack Hughes, and more. Then, they move into the Atlantic division. They break down if the Habs need another centreman, which Canadian teams will make the postseason, and mo
September 23 · 49 min
NHL Value Draft With Jason Bukala
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things with Jason Bukala (1:12) as they go through an NHL Value Draft! Each team is made up of 3 forwards, 2 defenseman, and 1 goaltender who they would build a team around. They go through some of the biggest questions facing the current and future faces of the NHL, the contracts of that will define the NHL going forward, expectations for the league's superstars and young guns this season, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar
September 22 · 49 min
AL Playoff Picture with Jensen Lewis + Western Conf. Preview With Jason Demers
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the Raptors signing Kawhi Leonard to an extension. They discuss how it lines up with the Raptors window of contention, what the roster will look like this year, and more. Then, with the AL Playoff picture clearing up, Jensen Lewis (11:07) joins the show! They break down the Guardians taking a hold of the AL Wild Card Race, if the season is over for Toronto, the Red Sox and Yankees play as of late, and more! Then, Jason Demers joins
September 21 · 49 min
Jays' Final Week with Jon Morosi + Preseason Storylines with Shayna Goldman
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (4:51) ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays Series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss Dylan Cease’s injury and if Jays fans should be worried about his heath for next season, Spencer Miles's positive season for Toronto, if we will see Max Scherzer in the MLB next season, why the Jays are fixable this offseason, the AL manager of the year favorites, and more. Then, Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:18)

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