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Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by coach Claude Julien, who discusses Canada's solid start in the tournament and the pressures that come as the bracket tightens. He compares coaching in the Stanley Cup Final to an Olympic knockout game and talks about Jordan Binnington’s poise. Later, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (23:45) analyzes the Blue Jays’ trade for Jesús Sánchez, roster changes without Anthony Santander, and expectations for George Springer, Addison Barger, and Ricky Tiedemann.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 Ennis and Brent Gunning bring in Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala to explain why Team Canada has looked untouchable through three games and why the real tests only get louder from here. Bukala breaks down how Macklin Celebrini has fit right in beside superstar talent, the edge Canada has shown when things get scrappy, and how the goaltending has quieted what was supposed to be the one lingering question. They also keep one eye on Team USA, with Auston Matthews driving the Americans. In the back half, the guys dig into The Athletic poll calling the Dylan Cease contract the worst free agent deal and debate risk-versus-strikeout upside. The boys also touch on this year's NBA All-Star format and whether one strong showing can actually bring the event back, before circling Adam Silver’s latest anti-tanking talk. They finish at Pebble Beach, recapping Collin Morikawa's win to end a 28-month drought after a long delay sparked by Jacob Bridgeman’s adventure on the beach.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show on Family Day with a quick nod to the holiday, before jumping straight into how unstoppable Team Canada’s men’s hockey team has looked through the group stage. The boys compare it to past Olympic runs and explain why this version feels different. They also touch on Tom Wilson’s fight and a wider debate about how close the tournament has moved toward an NHL style product, before running through how the quarterfinal bracket and qualifying round could shake out. They wrap by zooming out to the broader Olympic experience, including the curling controversy and trash talk, plus a quick nod to Canada getting its first Gold courtesy of Mikaël Kingsbury. To close the hour, they pivot to the Blue Jays’ trade for Jesús Sánchez and debate if he can a real everyday factor and how much of the move is a bet on loud contact and power.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Adnan Virk, starting with the high of Team Canada steamrolling Czechia and why it only fuels the belief this group can run the table. They pivot to the U.S. and land on their clearest advantage: a goalie group deep enough to carry a short tournament if they settle on the right guy early. From there, they shift to baseball and sort through the early bad news around Blue Jays camp and what it could mean for the 2026 season. Later, 2002 Olympic gold medalist Mike Peca (24:17), takes them inside the Salt Lake experience with stories from the room, including a Pat Quinn moment he still hasn’t forgotten. He also weighs in on Hockey Canada’s roster build, and the NHL level physicality showing up early in the tournament. They finish with Connor Bedard, and Peca’s read on how unfazed he’s been by the Team Canada omission and why his mindset stays locked on the present.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 Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode by circling back to Team Canada’s 5–0 win over Czechia, including Jordan Binnington’s postgame “psycho goalie” stare. They look ahead to today's clash with Switzerland, react to Josh Morrissey's injury, and debate what’s even left for Canada to “learn” after such a complete opener. The conversation pivots to Blue Jays camp with José Berríos speaking publicly for the first time, weighing whether his “bad decision” comments sound like real closure or something that could linger, before touching on the Phillies moving on from Nick Castellanos. After the break, Justin Bourne (28:57) of Real Kyper & Bourne joins as the guys keep riding the high from Canada’s near-flawless opener. He zeroes in on the most Canadian subplot possible: Binnington looking calm, sharp, and comfortable, sparking the inevitable “so… what exactly is happening in St. Louis?” conversation. They wrap by looking ahead to Switzerland, what carries over, and whether anything needs tightening at all.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week on Friday the 13th by reacting to Team Canada’s dominant 5–0 win over Czechia in its Olympic opener. They break down the pace and physical edge, the contributions throughout the lineup, and Jordan Binnington’s steady start in goal, before looking ahead to the back-to-back against Switzerland. Later, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show live from Milan to explain why Binnington’s opener changes the goaltending conversation, and how Canada’s NHL-level structure gives them a real edge. They also pivot to the women’s side, discussing the widening gap with the U.S., the latest on Marie-Philip Poulin, and what Canada’s upset blueprint would have to look like if they meet again for gold.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final segment by welcoming former NHL defenceman Marc Methot. They preview Canada vs. Czechia and discuss the NHL-style physical tone early in the tournament. They focus on Canada’s blue line and the pressure on the bottom pairing, then debate Binnington vs. Logan Thompson in goal. They finish with Methot’s take on the tournament format, including extended 3-on-3 overtime. Later, Eric Smith (26:01), the Raptors’ radio play-by-play voice on Sportsnet 590, joins to react to last night’s home loss to the Pistons, Jakob Poeltl’s return, and the next steps in the team’s progression.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 Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode alongside Sportsnet’s Luke Fox. live from the Olympics in Milano Cortina. Luke recaps Day 1 of men’s hockey, from Slovakia’s upset of Finland to Sweden’s Italy scare and the early physical tone under NHL-style officiating (minus fighting). He digs into the goalie gamesmanship, before previewing Canada–Czechia and why Mark Stone could have a “moment” in this tournament. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (24:50) joins to break down Jays camp concerns, including Anthony Santander's injury fallout, Shane Bieber’s arm issue, the need for José Berríos to bounce-back, and whether the bullpen needs more behind Jeff Hoffman.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday’s show by sounding a Raptors fraud alarm after a 113–95 loss to a shorthanded Pistons team. They pivot to MLB after Chris Bassitt lands in Baltimore, then hit quick spring training chatter, including Jeff Hoffman’s arrival optics. They also discuss Oshawa team brass asking Generals fans to shower before games. Later, they shift to Olympic men’s hockey with Day 1 takeaways, including William Nylander helping Sweden survive an Italy scare and Slovakia’s upset of Finland. They wrap the hour by laying out what they want to see from Canada today.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open hour three by welcoming Dwane Casey, the former Raptors head coach who now serves as an executive for the Detroit Pistons. He previews Raptors–Pistons as a measuring-stick game, explains why Detroit has worked this season, and weighs in on the latest incident involving this edition of the “Bad Boys” Pistons, while also sharing his perspective on Darko Rajaković’s Year 2 growth. They then welcome ESPN’s NHL writer Greg Wyshynski (24:15) to gauge the Canada–USA rivalry after the U.S. women’s 5–0 win and to preview what to watch as the men’s tournament begins, including the U.S. goalie gamesmanship. They also hit the Devils’ Quinn Hughes photo-edit gaffe and set expectations for Auston Matthews on this stage.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 Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode with a Canada–USA women’s reality check after the Americans blanked Canada 5–0. They debate whether it’s truly “more than Marie-Philip Poulin” after yesterday's shorthanded effort, before shifting to the men’s side and Canada’s goaltending microscope. Later, Sportsnet’s Blue Jays Insider Shi Davidi (26:03) joins to break down fallout of Anthony Santander's injury, the Kyle Tucker miss, Shane Bieber’s forearm issue, and whether José Berríos' situation needs a real decision, before setting expectations for Ricky Tiedemann this spring.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday’s show with a Blue Jays camp gut-punch after Anthony Santander goes down, forcing Toronto to rethink its lineup around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They also flag early pitching concern with Shane Bieber and revisit the awkward José Berríos situation. After the break, they tee up Raptors–Pistons tonight as a legit Eastern Conference measuring stick game and discuss what Toronto should prioritize down the stretch. Later, Brandon Ingram’s All-Star replacement nod sparks the “do players playing in Canada get enough love?” debate.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final hour by welcoming Sam McKee, producer of Real Kyper & Bourne, back from a mini getaway in Mexico, where he caught a soccer match and took in the Olympics from afar. They dig into the drama (and non-drama) around both Team Canada’s women and men, and they also kick around the idea of expanding golf’s major championship calendar beyond the current four. They then welcome Matt Chatham (27:15), former NFL linebacker (Patriots/Jets) and three-time Super Bowl champion, to explain what a team actually learns from reaching the Super Bowl and losing, and to make sense of Drake Maye’s performance on the biggest stage. Later, JD Bunkis (40:13) of The JD Bunkis Podcast checks in to roast Brent after his Seahawks’ Super Bowl win over Gunning’s Patriots.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.
en Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode by welcoming Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! He shares his view on Canada's Olympic men’s hockey optics, including village vs. hotel living, closed practices, and whether any of it is a real edge or just fan paranoia. They discuss head coach Jon Cooper downplaying Canada’s starting goalie decision and how the tournament’s feel changes without fighting. Later, Rob Longley (24:25), Toronto Sun sports columnist, joins the boys live from Milano Cortina to examine whether Canada vs. USA will carry the same animosity as the Four Nations tournament, how the rivalry compares in the women’s game versus the men’s, and what to watch for this afternoon's matchup.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show with women’s hockey and Canada’s 5–1 win over Czechia, then debate where physicality crosses from “compete” into reckless contact following Marie-Philip Poulin's injury. They shift to the men’s team optics, closed practices, Olympic Village vs. hotel living, and whether any of it matters once the puck drops. Later, Ben and Brent chat about the Devils’ viral social media mishap after a botched crop tried to edit Quinn Hughes out of a Team USA photo. Later, they pivot to baseball with Red Sox fan anger as another ripple of the Rafael Devers fallout lands, before turning to Blue Jays camp with pitchers and catchers arriving and a new lineup identity around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. without Bo Bichette.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final hour with Sportsnet’s Raptors analyst Alvin Williams to react to Darko’s Scottie Barnes MVP prognostication and Barnes’ continued growth. They discuss whether this version of the Raptors is Toronto’s ceiling or if the eye test suggests more, while highlighting RJ Barrett’s steady impact. Later, they welcome NFL analyst Trey Wingo (22:25), host of the Straight Facts, Homie! podcast, to revisit the biggest Super Bowl LX inflection point and whether Kenneth Walker’s MVP was more dominance or design. They also explore what the game changed (or didn’t) about Sam Darnold long-term, New England’s top priority in building around Drake Maye, and whether the NFL is entering a new era of parity.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 Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Charles Davis, CBS NFL analyst, for his Super Bowl LX takeaways. They discuss how Seattle’s defence controlled the script and what Kenneth Walker’s MVP says about the game. They also dig into the next steps for both Drake Maye and Sam Darnold, before sharing their thoughts on Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. Later, they size up Team Canada’s first line combinations and investigate why Mike Sullivan won’t name a starter for the U.S. opener. They close by circling back to the WM Phoenix Open crowd conversation after Hideki Matsuyama repeatedly had to back off.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open a new week on The FAN Morning Show by reacting to Super Bowl LX. They question what Drake Maye’s rough playoff run says about his future, debate whether Sam Darnold’s ring proves he’s "the guy" in Seattle, and spotlight how the Seahawks’ defense ultimately swung the game. Later, they pivot to Raptors All-Star chatter, debating what Scottie Barnes getting in (and Brandon Ingram being left out) says about Toronto’s hierarchy after Darko Rajaković’s loud push for both.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.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss Olympic ice surface impressions with Sean Reynolds live from Milan-Cortina, including concerns and Canada’s medal expectations. They also weigh in on men’s Olympic hockey and Connor McDavid’s legacy. Later, Raptors GM Bobby Webster (25:33) talks trade deadline strategies, balancing current needs with future assets, and offers insights on Chris Paul and the team's second half of the season. Ben and Brent conclude with their thoughts on the Raptors' outlook.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 Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Charles Davis, NFL on CBS host. He breaks down the NFL awards including Matthew Stafford’s MVP win, the voting rationale, and broader concerns around recent award decisions and Hall of Fame selections. They also preview the Super Bowl with thoughts on the key matchups, quarterback storylines, and the contrasting paths the Patriots and Seahawks took to reach this stage. Ben and Brent then share their own Super Bowl predictions, before focus shifts to the Winter Olympics and how much Canada’s medal count matters beyond hockey. Which non-hockey sports resonate most in this country? The hour wraps with a look at the Tigers’ handling of Tarik Skubal and the potential long-term impact, along with a discussion on Brooks Koepka.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.
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actually it's better, don't need to get same old story over and over again from McCain
nowhere near as good as McCown. you get what you pay for.
podcasts looking good folks