The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up Friday morning with Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter Rob Longley. They discuss the Jays' matchup with the Yankees and potential rotation strategies learned from intersquad games. Will Bo Bichette be ready for Saturday? What questions loom for the playoff roster, and are there expectations for Anthony Santander and Vladdy? The guys also chat with former Blue J...

Ben and Daniele kick off the second hour alongside Charlies Davis, NFL analyst on CBS! They break down the 49ers' gutsy performance last night, Mac Jones' potential be follow a similar career trajectory to Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, and if Brock Purdy should be worried about his job once he returns. Charles also takes a look at the AFC North to debate if the Baltimore Ravens are in more troub...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi close out the week by reviewing how the Yankees took down the Red Sox in the Wild Card round! They take a closer look at the Blue Jays' ALDS opponent and discuss how they feel about the result, what they learned about the Bronx Bombers, Cam Schlittler's performance, and Aaron Boone's decision to leave him in. The guys turn their attention to the National League Wil...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday's show with former major leaguer and Blue Jays commentator Buck Martinez. They discuss the significance of the Blue Jays' inter-squad game, key players besides Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and playoff rotation strategies. Buck shares insights on the Red Sox-Yankees series and its relevance for the Jays. Next, legendary Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista (24:2...

Ben and Brent start the second hour talking Maple Leafs with former General Manager and friend of the show, Gord Stellick! He dives into Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the team, what's best for his development, the state of the team's goaltending depth, and what Auston Matthews' next contact might look like given the expanding salary cap. Later, Ben and Brent listen back to some audio from the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the morning by looking at the New York Yankees Game 2 victory over the Red Sox. They discuss how big of a role Jazz Chisholm Jr. played in the game, if they expect to see him play today against a left hander, and Aaron Judge's quest to shed the label of a playoff choker. The guys also get into the Padres' bounce-back performance, before debating if either the G...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Wednesday morning by chatting with Sportsnet Raptors reporter Michael Grange. They discuss the Raptors’ outlook for the season, expectations for a playoff push with Brandon Ingram, and the journey from a 30-win team to playoff contenders. They also address health concerns, the significance of this season for Darko and the coaching staff, and Scottie Barnes' po...

Ben and Brent kick off the second hour of the show by examining how the Blue Jays are preparing for the postseason. After yesterday's announcement that the team will participate in some intrasquad action, the guys question if Bo Bichette will take some swings, if Anthony Santander can find a way to get hot before Saturday, and how serious they will take these games. They also debate the Jays' deci...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning recapping the Red Sox' victory over the New York Yankees last night. They chat about Garrett Crochet's impressive performance, the advantage of having top-end rotation talent, and who they would rather see face the Blue Jays in the ALDS. The guys also look at the other three series that got underway yesterday including the "small ball" Tigers,...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Tuesday morning by chatting with NHL insider Frank Servalli about the Leafs' extension with Anthony Stolarz. Did he like the deal? What implications does it have for free agency and the goalie market? They also discuss the impact of the LTIR on future trades and the potential for teams like the Panthers to navigate salary cap issues. Additionally, they ponder th...

Ben and Brent open this episode taking a look at the Wild Card as MLB's postseason is set to begin tonight. They share which series are they most excited for, what they expect as old rivals in New York and Boston meet once again, and what result Blue Jays fans should be hoping for. The guys also break down what the Blue Jays playoff roster could look like and how the team should handle Bo Bichette...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start Tuesday morning looking at some of the lineup questions concerning the Toronto Maple Leafs! Do the guys expect Easton Cowan to start the season with the big club? Who should slot onto the top line to play alongside Auston Matthews? Is James Reimer's lack of involvement a good sign for the return of Joseph Woll? The guys take a closer look at the NHL’s top 100 play...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning by welcoming Ben Nicholson Smith, co-host of ‘At The Letters.’ They discuss the Blue Jays’ season, including their turnaround after April, the importance of securing a Bye in the Wild Card round, and potential playoff roster construction, including the use of 13 pitchers and Bo Bichette’s recovery time. They also welcome MLB Network host Adnan Virk (...

Ben and Brent roll into the second hour of today's show continuing celebrating the Blue Jays' division-clinching victory. They take a moment to reflect on the 2025 season, before sharing their expectations heading into the playoffs. Which lineup will we see? Later, the guys chat about Anthony Stolarz' four-year extension signed with the Maple Leafs. Trey Wingo (25:40), host of the Straight Facts H...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week celebrating the Blue Jays' American League East victory! They dive into Alejandro Kirk’s impressive game and how important has he been to this team this year, along with John Schneider's case to win AL Manager of the Year. The guys also dive into the decision to pitch Kevin Gausman in the final game of the regular season, the team's memorable postgame...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with Jeff Blair, co-host of 'Blair & Barker.' They discuss the Blue Jays' recent victory, Eric Lauer's performance, the Jose Berrois situation, Alek Manoah's struggles, and what constitutes a successful season for the Jays—World Series or bust? They then welcome Joe House (25:44) from 'The Ringer Gambling Show' to chat about the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, t...

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour alongside Charles Davis, NFL on CBS analyst! They dive into last night's clash between the Seahawks and Cardinals and discuss if Seattle is for real after moving to 3-1 on the season. Charles also shares his take on the Bills ahead of their matchup with the Saints, the level of concern surrounding the Ravens' defence, if the Rams are better than people a...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning celebrating a big Blue Jays victory over the Red Sox last night. They chat about the emotion surrounding Daulton Varsho’s grand slam, the palpable sense of relief that followed, and if they remember a bigger home run since José Bautista's iconic blast. The guys also share how impressive yesterday's bullpen day was and if they would consider using...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning host Foul Territory's Alanna Rizzo, who discusses the Blue Jays' series against the Red Sox, their recent struggles, and the upcoming division race. They also explore the A.L. MVP race and her current vote. Later, they welcome Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman (25:41), who shares his insights on the team's challenges, rotation management, and the postseason o...

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! Gord shares his thoughts on Joseph Woll's absence, where it leaves the team moving forward, Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the team out of camp, and the ceiling of this group heading into the 2025-26 season! Later, the guys review Collin Morikawa's comments on what he wants to hea...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox last night. What's the level of panic around the team right now? The guys forecast Toronto's chances to hang onto their AL East lead with the Yankees breathing down their neck, what to make of Max Scherzer's recent form, and the role umpires have played down the stretch. They also chat...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning conclude Wednesday morning by hosting NHL Insider Frank Servalli. They discuss key issues facing the Toronto Maple Leafs, including how Auston Matthews can fill the gap left by Mitch Marner's absence and the team's overall strategy. They also touch on the latest regarding Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, plus updates on Kirill Kaprizov’s contract situation with t...

Ben and Brent kick off the second hour by reviewing the Blue Jays' decision to DFA Alek Manoah. The guys share their memories of the peaks and valleys from his time in Toronto, and express their surprise that the ride might finally be over. Will Manoah catch on with another team? Ben and Brent also weigh in on Major League Baseball's announcement yesterday that the Automatic Balls and Strikes syst...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by reviewing the Blue Jays' tough loss to the Red Sox last night that closed the gap in the American League East down to one game. They dive into George Springer's double that was called foul, Kevin Gausman's potential final start of the regular season, and how much pressure the team is feeling following the Yankees' win over the White Sox yes...

Ben and Brent kick off this morning's final hour alongside Anthony Petrielli, Maple Leafs Hot Stove reporter, ahead of Toronto's preseason home opener! He shares what he's looking for before the season officially starts up, who's in the mix for the team's final roster spots, and the Buds' outlook in the post Mitch Marner era. The trio also examine the early defensive pairings, Morgan Rielly being...