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Morning Tip-Off's Imman Adan joins Sho Alli and Savanna Hamilton to discuss the Raptors' improvement on defence, what she's looking forward to in Pascal Siakam's return, and who will be the odd man out once Siakam plays more minutes (14:29). NHL.com's Dave McCarthy weighs in on the Leafs' winning streak, Jack Campbell's performance in net, and Sheldon Keefe's adjustments since the start of the season (55:14). ESPN.com's Joon Lee jumps on to chat about what he'll remember about the Astros-Braves World Series, who the Blue Jays focus their sights during free agency between Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien, and which notable free agents around the MLB he's keeping an eye on (1:22:54). Plus, Toronto Argos Defensive Back Jalen Collins stops by to discuss the difference between playing in the CFL and NFL, the Argos' road to the playoffs, and which NFL team has the best defence team (1:43:48). Sporting News' Kyle Irving shares his thoughts on how Pascal Siakam performed against Brooklyn, if having the Knicks on their winning ways is good for the NBA, and how the Warriors look without Klay Thompson (2:25:02).

Sho Alli hosts! The Hockey News' Mike Stephens chats the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings, Mitch Marner scoring his first of the season and Morgan Rielly's contract extension [4:27]. Basketball analyst for CBC Sports Jevohn Shepherd shares his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors' rookies in Scottie Barnes and Dalano Banton, Fred VanVleet's new leadership role and what the team could look like when Pascal Siakam returns [51:22]. ESPN's Greg Wyshynski discusses the Chicago Blackhawks investigation and the hot starts for the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes [1:16:39]. Leafs Nation co-host Gord Stellick continues the Leafs conversation as they get ready for a busy week against the Golden Knights, Lightning and Bruins [1:41:27]. Writer for the National Football Post Brenden Deeg takes a spin around Week 8 of the NFL [2:04:47]!

George Rusic and Matt Marchese host! The guys discuss Morgan Rielly's eight-year extension with the Leafs, and take a look at whether that contract means this is the last season with this current core of Matthews, Marner, Nylander and Tavares (1:10). Next, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph stops by to tee up tonight's Leafs-Red Wings matchup (30:51). Then WGR 550's Sal Capaccio looks ahead to Sunday's Bills-Dolphins showdown (50:27). The guys shift to some Raptors talk with PxP voice Eric Smith, recapping the team's win over the Magic, and looking ahead to tonight's game against the Pacers (1:17:52). The Canadians Press' Josh Clipperton joins the show to talk some Leafs and the future of the team's core, before taking a look at which surprise teams are the real deal (1:40:01). To wrap,  Jim Monos, Pickswise NFL analyst & former NFL executive, breaks down Sunday's Week 8 matchups (2:05:31).

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli host! The guys open the show talking the Toronto Maple Leafs' blowout loss to a star-less Pittsburgh Penguins. Toronto correspondent for NHL.com Dave McCarthy helps break down the Leafs loss and who shoulders the blame for their disappointing start [28:02]. Co-host for No Dunks podcast Leigh Ellis talks the emergence of the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks to start the season, a look at the Western Conference and how Scottie Barnes has looked early on in his NBA career [51:54]. Writer for Raptors.com and host of CBC's North Court Vivek Jacob chats Scottie Barnes early impressions, OG Anunoby learning to be a primary scorer and Fred VanVleet's new leadership role [1:19:39]. MLB writer for CBS Sports RJ Anderson looks ahead to the World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves [1:43:12]. Staff and Graph co-host Rachel Doerrie shares her thoughts on the Leafs disappointing play, the lack of accountability from the stars and makes her case for Ondrej Kase to move up the lineup chart [2:07:31].

Sho Alli hosts! Leafs and NHL analyst for Yahoo! Sports Justin Cuthbert discusses William Nylander's hot start, Mitch Marner's lack of scoring and Michael Bunting's role with the Leafs ahead of their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins [6:49]. RotoWire NFL analyst Jim Coventry shares his thoughts on Lamar Jackson and his position in the MVP race, whether Baker Mayfield is the long-term solution for Cleveland and Tua Tagovailoa's future with Miami [27:47]. Dishes and Dimes co-host and writer for Dime Katie Heindl talks Scottie Barnes' performance against the Boston Celtics, Gary Trent Jr. potentially being a starting player and Fred VanVleet's new leadership role [54:40]. Cover 1 Buffalo co-host Aaron Quinn looks back on the Buffalo Bills' loss to the Tennessee Titans and their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins [1:16:29].

George Rusic and Matt Marchese host! Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox recaps the Maple Leafs' loss to the Sharks, looks ahead to their game against the Penguins and the team's lack of scoring from the top players [30:50]. Raptors host for Sportsnet Brad Fay discusses the Raptors' win over the Celtics, Scottie Barnes' impressive play and Gary Trent Jr's improved game in a starting role [54:25]. Penguins radio play-by-play voice Josh Getzoff talks the Pens' covid protocol issues, their play without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and tonight's game against the Maple Leafs [1:21:10]. CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani chats the Tennessee's Titans win against the Bills and Derrick Henry's dominance, what a Baker Mayfield extension looks like and what to make of the Arizona Cardinals [1:46:26]. SiriusXM NHL's Scott Laughlin chats Leafs/Penguins, whether Marc Bergevin's time is coming to an end with the Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Kraken's home opener [2:12:11].

The Hockey News' Mike Stephens joins Roger Lajoie to discuss how the Leafs have performed without their top players like Auston Matthews, his level of concerns with the team's goaltending depth, and what Michael Bunting brings to the Leafs [3:59]. ESPN.com's Victoria Matiash weighs in on if the Oilers will break through in the 2021-22 season, expectations on the Minnesota Wild, Montreal's slow start and Jack Eichel's situation in Buffalo [21:07]. Sportsnet.ca's Steven Loung chimes in on where the Raptors roster shapes up heading into their season opener, where they project to finish in the East, how the new faces will peform including Scottie Barnes and an increased role from OG Anunoby [48:30]. CBS Sports Danny Vietti gives his thoughts on if fans are underestimating the Braves in the postseason, if the Dodgers are vulnerable this year, and how Kike Hernandez has performed in the playoffs [1:12:55]. Plus, The Athletic's Joshua Kloke chats about the Leafs facing a non-Canadian team for the first time in over a year, William Nylander's growing confidence, and how will the team play with Matthews returning [1:37:09]. Legendary Sports Talk Show Host Lee Hacksaw Hamilton stops by to share his perspective on Jon Gruden's investigation and fallout from leaked emails and comments, and assess the Week 6 game [2:03:28].

Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick joins Sho Alli to discuss the Leafs picking up Alex Bishop from the University of Toronto on a one-game amateur tryout to back up Jack Campbell vs. the Senators, injuries plaguing the Leafs early in the year, and Jason Spezza having a bigger role on the team [4:51]. Baseball America's Kyle Glaser weighs in on Kike Hernandez's performances during the post season, if the Atlanta Braves are the most underrated team left in the playoffs, and if the Dodgers have enough arms to compete against the Braves [22:36]. News 4 Buffalo's Heather Prusak chats about how the Bills have bounced back since their Week 1 loss to Pittsburgh, and how they match up against the Titans in Week 6 [52:47]. Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon previews the rest of the Week 6 matchups in the NFL [1:22:51]. Dishes and Dimes's Imman Adan shares her expectations for OG Anunoby in the upcoming season, Raptors moving towards positionless lineup, and Malachi Flynn's role on the team [1:42:12]. Plus, McKeen's Hockey's Gus Katsaros chimes in on NHL's cap space resulting in the Leafs grabbing an amateur player to backup Campbell, and how will the roster shape up when Auston Matthews returns [2:05:40].

George Rusic and Matt Marchese host! Leafs and NHL analyst for Yahoo! Sports Justin Cuthbert discusses the Leafs' start to the season and losing goaltender Petr Mrazek to injury [35:17]. Senior writer for The Athletic Ian Mendes chats the Ottawa Senators win over the Leafs in their home opener, Brady Tkachuk's contract extension and their rebuild progress [53:33]. National Football Post's Brenden Deeg previews Week 6 of the NFL and the Las Vegas Raiders moving on from Jon Gruden [1:24:21]. Sportsnet's Hazel Mae looks at the ALCS between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros [1:41:21]. SiriusXM NHL host Jake Hahn takes a look around the NHL in the first week of the season [2:08:57].

Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert are joined by NHL writer Julian McKenzie to discuss the latest around the league ahead of the regular season (27:07). The guys discuss the expectations for the Canadiens without Carey Price to start the season, the outlook for the Florida Panthers in the Atlantic division, the contract stalemate between the Senators and Brady Tkachuk, and if there’s a resolution in sight for the Sabres and Jack Eichel. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (50:39) shares his thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs including their early season schedule against Montreal and Ottawa, Sheldon Keefe not being afraid to tinker with his lines, William Nylander on the PK, who steps up with Ilya Mikeyev slated to miss time, and what Ondrej Kase can bring to the team. Host of ‘The MMQB Podcast’ Gary Gramling recaps Week 5 in the NFL including the Bills quality win over the Chiefs at Arrowhead, Justin Herbert leading the Chargers over the Browns, why he thinks Cleveland is the best team in the AFC despite the loss, and the Cowboys’ start to the season (1:18:00).

Brent Gunning and Matt Marchese host! Hockey analyst for Maple Leafs Hot Stove Ian Tulloch discusses the Leafs final tune-up game and expectations for the season. FanGraph's Jay Jaffe talks the MLB postseason and tees up Game 3 of Rays/Red Sox. Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period Dave Pagnotta previews the NHL season, starting on October 12th. Host of Cover 1 Buffalo Greg Tompsett looks ahead to Bills/Chiefs, their first meeting since last year's AFC Championship game and how the Bills have performed through four games.

Sho Alli hosts! Blue Jays beat writer for The Toronto Star Laura Armstrong discusses whether the team could pursue Jose Ramirez or are comfortable with Santiago Espinal, how their top prospects fit into next season and how they'll bolster their pitching. Sports Illustrated's Gary Gramling previews Week 5 in the NFL and whether the Arizona Cardinals' offense can keep it up throughout the season. Writer for Raptors Republic Sahal Abdi shares his thoughts on Scottie Barnes' first couple games for the Toronto Raptors and expectations for the season. Leafs Nation co-host Brent Gunning chats the final preseason game and looking ahead to the season start on October 13.

The Hockey News' David Alter joins George Rusic to discuss the feeling among Leafs nation is they are already over their game 7 loss to the Canadiens in the 2020 playoffs, if the team has the weakiest roster to date, expectations for Ilya Mikheyev, and how will the team split goalie duties [6:18]. theScore's Dom Cosentino weighs in on Week 5 in the NFL, concerns in Pittsburgh, Russell Wilson missing games with a finger injury, and if he's buying in on the Bengals [52:49]. Raptors.com's Vivek Jacob shares his thoughts on the number one storyline for the basketball club headinginto the new season, outlook for Scottie Barnes, if Goran Dragic will be traded at the deadline, and Canada men's soccer team earning a point following their tie against Mexico [1:16:29]. Syracuse.com's Matt Parrino give his thoughts on Josh Allen's improvement in his throwing accuracy, Cole Beasley's off-field issues, and AFC Championship rematch against the Chiefs [1:41:27]. Plus, ESPN's Joon Lee chimes in on which teams MLB fans should cheer for between the Astros-White Sox, Boston tying their series against the Rays, if the Oakland A's or Rays have a future at the home ballparks, and if there could be a change in playoff format [2:03:54].

Roger Lajoie hosts! Leafs Nation co-host Gord Stellick shares his thoughts on the Sheldon Keefe extension and high expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs [8:05]. NBA insider and Raptors analyst Michael Grange looks ahead to the start of preseason games and realistic expectations from the Raptors [51:55]. CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani looks ahead to Week 4 of the NFL, which undefeated team can improve to 4-0 and Tom Brady's return to Foxborough [1:18:39]. Kaitlyn McGrath tees up the final two games of the season, the tight AL wild card race and how we'll look back on this season whether the Jays make the wild card or not [1:42:06]. Friend of the show Lee Hamilton stops by to look back on the San Diego Padres' disastrous collapse, the division race between the LA Dodgers and SF Giants and Week 4 in the NFL [2:05:55].

Toronto Star's Laura Armstrong joins George Rusic and Gord Stellick to discuss if Charlie Montoyo kept Robbie Ray in the game for too long in Thursday's loss to the Yankees, if there were any games to look back at that the Blue Jays should have won, and which player between Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien may have played their final game in a Toronto uniform (26:19). Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox weighs in on Sheldon Keefe's contract extension with the Leafs, Jack Campbell's expectations heading into the year, and how the team views their upcoming season after another disappointing year in the playoffs (51:33). Former NFL WR Tori Gurley shares his thoughts on how big of a game Tom Brady's return to face the Patriots in New England is, how Brady's time with Bill Belichick ended, and who has a higher ceiling between Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence (01:17:35). Plus, "Launch Angle" podcast's Rob Silver chimes in on Montoyo's approach to the Yankees series finale, concerns with a quiet offence, and Nate Pearson's performances since returning to the club (01:39:49). Former NFL QB Ryan Leaf gives his perspective on the biggest adjustment he had to make from playing in college to the NFL, how is Tom Brady perceived by his peers, and if Ryan's off field issues affected him in his playing career (02:00:14). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben opens the show with JD Bunkis and they have a Good Show farewell as they discuss the lineup changes at TheFAN and JD discusses the new morning show that is set to debut on Monday October 4, 2021. Along with the industry chat, the guys hit on the biggest topic in Toronto sports today which is the Blue Jays and Yankees series. Looking back at last night the Bo Bichette HR could become a staple of the season. Next Stephen Brunt is along to discuss TheFAN Drive Time show with Ben. They admit to picking the wrong game of the Yankees series to attend (opener) Later, Dante Bichette on how he is even

George and Brent talk about Bo Bichette’s big homerun and scoreboard watching with Tim Leiper (21:59). Gord Stellick discusses pre-season overreactions and upcoming roster decisions (50:04). The Athletic’s Nate Tice looks at the Thursday Night game between the Jaguars and Bengals as well as Tom Brady’s return to New England (01:15:45). Drew Fairservice of the Spin Rate Podcast tees up the finale of the Jays and Yankees and weighs in on Robbie Ray’s Cy Young candidacy (01:40:13). Former NFL defensive back Darius Butler gives his opinion on playing in the Thursday Night game and why defensive backs don’t get enough credit (02:03:53). 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 affiliates.

Yahoo! Sports' Justin Cuthbert joins Brent Gunning to discuss how Nick Ritchie would fit on the Leafs' top line, how William Nylander is shaping up as a complete player, and if will Nick Robertson break through to the main team (07:04). Sportsnet.ca's Nick Ashbourne weighs in on potentially Hyun-Jin Ryu's biggest start of his MLB career, the importance of having Alejandro Kirk's bat in the lineup, and the impact of the final Yankees series for the Blue Jays' young core (23:40). Jays Talk's Rob Wong chimes in on how he thinks Ryu will perform with extra days rest and coming off a short stint on the IL in a big game, Charlie Montoyo managing his pitching staff, and realistic expectations for Nate Pearson's career (47:26). Plus, MLB.com's Sarah Langs gives her thoughts on the Blue Jays-Yankees series with implications on the Wild Card race, the AL Cy Young award battle between Robbie Ray and Gerrit Cole, and if the Jays should be concerned about the Seattle Mariners behind them in the chase (01:09:32). 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.

Daily Hive Toronto's Ian Hunter joins Roger Lajoie to discuss the importance of home field advantage heading into the final stretch of the Blue Jays' Wild Card chase, how Alek Manoah has earned the trust from the team during his rookie stint, and how will Hyun-Jin Ryu perform in his first start after spending time on the IL in a big series vs. Yankees (08:45). Raptors Radio Voice Eric Smith weighs in on how the team could perform playing in front of the home crowd again, expectations for Fred VanVleet and the backcourt post-Kyle Lowry, if Pascal Siakam can return to his all-star form and what role will rookie Scottie Barnes receive early in the year (26:42). CBS Sports' Danny Vietti chimes in on who has the strongest schedule among the AL East teams fighting for a Wild Card spot, how the playoff matches are shaping up in the NL West and St. Louis on the verge of clinching a spot to play the one-game series (49:26). Plus, NBC Sports' Samantha Bunten jumps on to chat about Stafford and the Rams' upsetting the defending Super Bowl champions in Week 3, any concerns with the Chiefs losing two straight, and if Samantha is buying in on the Bills through three games (01:14:44). 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 affiliates.

Roger Lajoie hosts! Hockey analyst for Maple Leafs Hot Stove Ian Tulloch chats the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of their preseason debut against the Montreal Canadiens and what to expect throughout training camp [4:41]. Reporter for MMA Junkie Nolan King tees up UFC 266's two title fights and the return of Nick Diaz as he takes on veteran Robbie Lawler [31:26]. Blue Jays writer for Sportsnet Nick Ashbourne discusses the Blue Jays recent struggles as they fall two game back of the New York Yankees for the second wild card heading into the final week of the season [50:34]. Deputy managing editor for Habs Eyes on the Prize Jared Book chats Montreal's training camp and their first preseason game tonight against the Maple Leafs [1:16:21]. Sirius XM NHL's Jake Hahn talks the start of NHL training camps and preseason hockey, as well as Jack Eichel's situation in Buffalo [1:36:47].