The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk. They discuss the aftermath of the World Series Game 7 loss, how it compares to the Leafs' past disappointments, and when he might start thinking about the Blue Jays again. They also explore the moments from Game 7 that will linger and discuss the decisions that might haunt the Blue Jays this season. The conversatio...

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour talking football with Charles Davis, NFL on CBS analyst! They begin with thoughts on last night's Broncos win over the Raiders and debate Denver's ceiling with Bo Nix at the helm. The guys also chat about the combination of Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye bringing the magic back to Foxborough, the Ravens' case to win the AFC North, the state of the Bills foll...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by recapping what we heard yesterday from the Blue Jays front office during yesterday's end-of-season media availability. They discuss the shift in tone from this group following a World Series appearance, as well as the legacy for Ross Atkins and Mark Shaprio compared to their predecessor, Alex Anthopoulos. Should both of them be extended? The g...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning show by welcoming Yahoo MLB writer and co-host of Cespedes Family BBQ, Jordan Shusterman. They discuss Shane Bieber opting into the final year of his contract and its impact on the Blue Jays' pitching rotation. Jordan shares his thoughts on the team's playoff run and offseason outlook, including Bo Bichette's potential return and its effect on free a...

Ben and Brent roll into the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs General Manager and friend of the show! After some quick Blue Jays thoughts, Gord dives into the Leafs' victory over the Mammoth, Auston Matthews' recent form, Anthony Stolarz' reassuring play last night, and the team's playoff trajectory. Later, the guys share their expectations for this afternoon's Blue Jays end-...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 win over Utah Mammoth last night. They share their takeaways from the game including how good the Leafs can be when their best players perform, John Tavares' form as he leads the league in 5-on-5 points, and the celebrations following JT's 501st career goal. The boys also touch on how Matias Maccelli cha...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by NHL insider Frank Servalli to discuss the World Series, drawing parallels between the Blue Jays and his Phillies' experience in 1993. They also delve into NHL news, including who Frank believes is the best team currently and the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff chances and Auston Matthews' performance. Next, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (27:16) shares insights on...

Ben and Brent open the second hour with more on Shane Bieber opting into his 2026 player option with the Blue Jays. They discuss the former Cy Young Award winner's decision to accept a deal will below market value, how that changes his perception among the fanbase, and if the team should consider bringing back Max Scherzer as well. The guys pivot to the Maple Leafs to chat about some news coming o...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off today's show celebrating the news of Shane Bieber opting in to another year with the Blue Jays! They discuss how this signing shapes Toronto's rotation going into next year and reaffirms the "run it back" mentality that many fans hoped this team would embrace. Will this affect Bo Bichette's future with the Jays? After the break, the guys recap an impressive 128...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning by chatting with Sportsnet.ca Leafs reporter Luke Fox. They discuss his experience covering Game 7 of the World Series while on the road with the Leafs and compare the differing reactions to the Leafs and Blue Jays in Toronto. Key topics include Auston Matthews’ performance, the struggles of the bottom six, and surviving without Chris Tanev. They pon...

Ben and Brent dive into the second hour of today's show with more Maple Leafs thoughts. They question if Craig Berube seems worried about his club, if he's feeling the heat, and if there are any doubt about the team making the playoffs. Later, the boys take a look at Baseball America's projections for some free agent contracts this offseason. How much work do the Blue Jays have to do, and will it...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins! The boys break down the key plays during the team's third period rally, the concerns on display over the first 40 minutes, as well as Auston Matthews and William Nylander's impact when playing together. Despite his goal, does Matthews look fully healthy? The boys al...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning by chatting with longtime Toronto columnist Damien Cox about the Blue Jays’ recent run and game 7. They discuss the emotional impact of the loss, memorable moments, and whether the Jays can sustain the city's excitement. What lessons can the Leafs learn from this season? They also welcome Sportsnet analyst Joe Siddall (23:29) to get his perspective o...

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour gauging the emotions of Blue Jays fans from coast to coast. How should we feel given how far this team went into the playoffs and how close they were to World Series glory? The boys turn their attention to what next year looks like, including reasons for hope moving forward and if this roster will stay together over the offseason. Jon Morosi (24:25), MLB...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open today's show by voicing the emotions of a city and country as a whole following the Blue Jays loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. The guys rewind to Saturday's heartbreaking Game 7 to discuss the elation of Bo Bichette’s home run, the chaos of the benches clearing, and the sinking feeling as Miguel Rojas' hit his home run in the ninth. They also to...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the week with ESPN's Jon “Boog” Sciambi, discussing the Blue Jays' performance in the World Series. They dive into the team's chemistry, the struggling Dodgers, Mookie Betts, and what to expect from Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They also chat with Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (25:47) about his thoughts on the series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impressive play,...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dive into the second hour discussing potential World Series MVPs for the Blue Jays, beyond Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They highlight Addison Barger's strong performance and ponder who might be the team's unsung hero a decade from now—could it be Andres Gimenez, Nathan Lukes, or Chris Bassitt? The duo shares confidence rankings for the bullpen, reflecting on Jeff Hoffman's re...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning discussing Game 6 of the World Series. How does it feel to wake up on the brink of history, especially with the Blue Jays as favorites? Are they justifiably favored? With George Springer rumored to be close to returning, how healthy can we expect him to be? Will the Jays extend Gausman beyond his usual limits, and what implications would that hav...

Ben and Brent kick off the final hour discussing the Blue Jays nearing a World Series win and its potential impact on the city. They engage with fans about expectations for the closing game and share thoughts on Dave Roberts' performance with the Dodgers. The conversation shifts to the effects of Game 6 on Halloween festivities and the possibility of the Blue Jays making free agency moves. Former...

Ben and Brent begin the second hour by previewing Game 6 of the World Series! They discuss George Springer’s status ahead of Friday's matchup, before taking a closer look at what Bo Bichette’s comments to Ken Rosenthal could indicate about his future in Toronto. Later, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (25:38) joins to share his thoughts on the series, including Trey Yesavage’s standout outing, Blake Snell...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday’s show by breaking down the Blue Jays victory in Game 5 to move one win away from a World Series title. They look back on Trey Yesavage’s dominant seven-inning outing and his impact on the Blue Jays’ postseason run, before examining how the team managed to get to Blake Snell despite missing George Springer. The boys also highlight Davis Schneider's instant...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by former MLB player Joba Chamberlain to discuss the World Series, including his take on the Blue Jays’ postseason performance, Shane Bieber’s pitching, and Chris Bassitt’s unexpected role out of the bullpen. Joba also shares insights on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s star status and the value of leadership in the clubhouse, while expressing anticipation for Trey Ye...

Ben and Brent open the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They start off with thoughts on the Blue Jays’ current run and how the city’s excitement compares to the 1992–93 seasons, as well as the Raptors’ 2019 championship. They also take time to dive into the Maple Leafs’ win over the Flames last night, praising Max Domi’s standout performance, Matth...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Blue Jays’ Game 4 victory over the Dodgers, highlighting how the team overcame George Springer’s absence and the pivotal role Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could play in the next three games. They discuss Shane Bieber’s strong outing and whether his approach offered a blueprint for containing Shohei Ohtani, as well as Chris Bassitt’s...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour with former Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson. They discuss Erik's memorable 18-inning game, the clubhouse atmosphere during long innings, and his thoughts on last night’s game and Brandon Little’s performance. Erik shares insights on how the team might respond in Game 4 and the impact on pitchers' routines. The hosts then turn to listener question...