The FAN Morning Show

Ben and Brent kick off the second hour by checking the text-line to see how listeners experienced last night's historic Game 3. They reflect on the sense of unity among fans, how many people stayed up to watch the game until the very end, and what the atmosphere was like at the Rogers Centre watch party. They also discuss the emotions fans are feeling in the aftermath, and note the surprise surrou...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin Tuesday morning by recapping one of the wildest World Series games in the history of baseball. The guys go over the over six-hour game chronologically, starting from Bo Bichette being thrown out in the second inning. They discuss Home Plate Umpire Mark Wegner’s overall performance, Alejandro Kirk’s home run, the decision to pitch to Shohei Ohtani in the seventh in...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning by talking with former MLB catcher Alex Avila, who discusses Max Scherzer's World Series debut, comparing the younger and older versions of Scherzer, and what it's like to catch him. They also dive into his intensity and his longevity in the game. Next, MLB Network host Adnan Virk (27:04) shares insights on the series, discussing which team—Dodgers o...

Ben and Brent start the second hour setting up everything ahead of Game 3 of the World Series! How big is this game in deciding the series? They dive into the decision to switch starters with Max Scherzer getting the ball tonight, as well as the Blue Jays outlook against opposing starter, Tyler Glasnow. Jon Morosi (24:00), MLB Network insider, shares his read on the momentum heading into Game 3, B...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this week with a look back on the Blue Jays first two games of the World Series! They discuss how important it is for the Jays to get to the Dodgers' bullpen, Trey Yesavage's difficult outing in Game 1, and Friday's magical sixth inning outburst. The guys also chat about how Bo Bichette looked at second base, what the choice for him to play the field tells us a...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with ESPN's play-by-play announcer Karl Ravech. They discuss the Blue Jays' performance in the divisional and championship series, their chances against the Dodgers, and the impact of Alex Vesia's loss on the Dodgers' bullpen. The conversation also touches on clutch players like George Springer, John Schneider's coaching, and whether the Blue Jays are A...

Ben and Brent dive into the second hour with more ahead of Game 1 of the World Series! They take a closer look at where the Blue Jays have an advantage over the Dodgers, how each bullpen stacks up, and which players on each team put the most fear into your heart. The guys also chat about some potential X-factors on both sides, who has the edge on the mound, and the stakes for the Jays as they head...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday's show with everything you need to know ahead of Game 1 of the World Series! How important is it to set the tone tonight? They discuss their takeaways from media day yesterday, the keys for rookie Trey Yesavage on the mound, and how Bo Bichette’s status will impact the rest of the roster. If he makes the team, where should he play? Later, Jensen Lewis (2...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning chat with NFL analyst Charles Davis about the Dodgers being the Chiefs of the NFL, parallels between Travis Hunter and Shohei Ohtani, and the Jaguars' performance. They discuss the AFC landscape, the Chiefs' standing, the Steelers’ regret after losing to the Bengals, and if Cincinnati is back in playoff contention. Next, they welcome Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling (26:30) t...

Ben and Gunning roll into the second hour alongside Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, live from Atlanta on the heels of the Raptors' season opener. He shares his expectations for the 2025-26 season and breaks down how the addition of Brandon Ingram can help elevate this team into a legit playoff contender. Grange also dives into Gradey Dick's development, "slither vs. slippery", and which skillset Grade...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by recapping the Raptors' season opener victory over the Atlanta Hawks! The guys share their major takeaways from the team's 138-118 win including first impressions of Brandon Ingram, the ceiling for this group, and if they have another gear they can get to. They also take some time to chat about Victor Wembanyama's impressive season debut with...

In the final hour, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome “At The Letters” co-host Ben Nicholson Smith to discuss the Blue Jays’ ALCS finish and World Series matchup against the Dodgers. They dive into key questions for Friday’s game and Bo Bichette’s role. Next, Raptors GM Bobby Webster (23:23) shares insights on the upcoming season, current Blue Jays vibes, team expectations in the Eastern Conferen...

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour with a look at John Schneider's comments yesterday about Bo Bichette potentially being on the Blue Jays World Series roster. They question how his presences changes this lineup, who would be the odd man out, and if he's more likely to DH or return to shortstop. The guys also take some time to share what they learned about the Blue Jays in the ALCS that c...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs' disappointing loss to the New Jersey Devils last night. They dive into the team's lack of response after Anthony Stolarz' comments on Saturday night, thoughts on the top line, and the group's overall lack of identity. The guys also chat about Connor McDavid scoring his first goal of the season, and debate if the o...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour with 1992 World Series MVP Pat Borders, discussing his thoughts on Game 7 and the team's season. Borders shares insights on similarities between this team and the '92 squad, the city's energy, and which teammate might famously ride a horse shirtless in Toronto. They then chat with Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez about how the 2025 team reached the...

Ben and Brent roll into the second hour with more from the Blue Jays' Game 7 ALCS victory to advance to the World Series. They dive into George Springer’s evolving legacy in Toronto, how the rotation might shake out next round, John Schneider's bullpen management down the stretch, and Bo Bichette's potential return. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (23:15) continues the conversation with thoughts on balanci...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the morning by recapping the Blue Jays Game 7 victory over the Seattle Mariners to advance to the World Series! They boys break down how the Jays overcame a 3-1 deficit, their level of concern heading into the bottom of the 7th, and George Springer's three-run blast that electrified the city. Where in the pantheon of home runs does this one rank for the team? B...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the possibilities for tonight's game, pondering if a legend will emerge and whether it’ll be a close match or a blowout. They highlight potential unsung heroes and review the bullpen's leverage rankings. The hosts also invite listeners to share thoughts on who should throw out the first pitch. Sportsnet Blue Jays play-by-play commentator Dan Shulman (23:21) join...

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour teeing up everything ahead of tonight's Game 7 of the ALCS. They discuss how David Ortiz has changed his reputation in this city, who should throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and their expectations with Shane Bieber taking the mound. Jon Morosi (23:00), MLB Network insider, shares his takeaways from last night's game and the series as a whole. Who ha...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the new week by celebrating the Blue Jays' Game 6 victory over the Mariners in the ALCS to set up a Game 7 tonight in Toronto! They boys get into Trey Yesavage’s impressive rookie performance, along with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s postseason to remember and where it ranks in the history of baseball. They also take time to break down Friday's Game 5 loss including...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week with Kevin Barker, co-host of ‘Blair & Barker.’ They discuss game 4 of the ALCS, including Max Scherzer's performance and John Schneider's decision to rely on him. Kevin also shares his thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact and Andres Gimenez's importance to the team. They look ahead to Kevin Gausman in game 5. They then welcome 2015 World...

Brent and Daniele roll into the second hour by taking the temperature in Toronto after a big Game 4 win for the Blue Jays! How are you feeling after the Jays tied up the ALCS? Charles Davis, NFL on CBS analyst, joins the guys to help set up Week 7 in the NFL. He shares his impressions from the Steelers and Bengals Thursday night clash featuring vintage performances from Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodger...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday morning recapping the Blue Jays' victorious Game 4! The guys dive into Max Scherzer's vintage performance, his argument with John Schneider to stay in the game, and the manager's response to let his pitcher work through trouble. They also take some time to discuss Andrés Giménez' second-straight game with a clutch two-run home run, the level of...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Hour three of The FAN Morning Show with Brian Kenny from the MLB Network to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' big win last night in Game 3, whether Max Scherzer can have one last legacy game, whether the offence can remain hot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s October to remember and touch on the Dodgers and Brewers series. Later, Frank Seravalli (26:01) joins the...

Brent and Daniele continue into the second hour with more on the Blue Jays' massive Game 3 victory to narrow Seattle's ALCS lead to 2-1. The boys gauge their confidence level heading into Game 4 tonight, before touching on Max Scherzer's opportunity ahead, how the bullpen might be deployed following the veteran starter, and Jeff Hoffman's limited usage during the postseason so far. Later, Sho Alli...