The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour with thoughts on the Maple Leafs hiring of Jim Hiller as the team's next head coach. They share their initial reaction to the news, examine his resume around the league, and discuss what they learned from yesterday's press conference. The guys also debate if Auston Matthews and William Nylander were consulted during the process, the team's conte...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' 3-0 victory over the Red Sox last night. They take a look at the miserable season in Boston so far, the success of the Jays' bullpen day, and Max Scherzer's trip to the IL. The guys also chat about Shane Bieber's return timeline, why Davis Schneider loves hitting at Fenway Park, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quality of...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Nick Kypreos to discuss the Joseph Woll trade and its implications for the Leafs' future. They explore the goalie situation, cap flexibility, and whether Morgan Rielly might waive his no-trade clause. The conversation also touches on the coaching search and the potential of John Tortorella as a candidate. Afterward, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (24:27) shares...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour with a look at the Maple Leafs coaching search. They discuss the team's interest in Western Michigan's Pat Ferschweiler, the pivot away from David Carle, and if they should take a closer look at John Tortorella. Next, Canadian PGA golfer Ben Silverman joins the show to discuss his experience at the RBC Canadian Open, the process of qualifying fo...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Blue Jays 6-1 win over the Red Sox to open the series in Boston last night. They break down Toronto's offensive surge, Davis Schneider's form at Fenway Park, Myles Straw's performance in centre field versus Daulton Varsho, and George Springer hitting his 300th career home run. Does he have a Hall of Fame resume? They also touc...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the final hour by chatting with NHL insider Frank Seravalli about the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win and lessons for other teams. They discuss offseason storylines, potential trade routes, and updates on Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers coaching situation. Frank also shares insights on the Leafs' coaching search and the draft. After the break, FAN 590...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour with a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far. They discuss his production at the plate, what might be behind his lack of home run power, and the factors that could fuel a second-half turnaround. Next, Brent and Daniele break down yesterday's World Cup action and set up today's exciting schedule featuring France, Argentina and No...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kickoff Tuesday morning by setting up the Blue Jays' series against the Red Sox. They outline the importance of this upcoming stretch and Toronto's outlook as we approach the midway mark of the season. The guys also debate if Dylan Cease has been the best signing of the Ross Atkins era, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leading the AL first base All-Star voting despite his...

In the final hour of Monday's show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Kevin Barker, former Major Leaguer and co-host of Blair and Barker. They discuss the Yankees series, fan concerns about the team's performance, lineup struggles, and the heavy reliance on the bullpen early in the season. Kevin also shares his thoughts on manager John Schneider after recent ejections. After the break, they chat...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour chatting with Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They break down the Stanley Cup Final with thoughts on the Hurricanes' play late in the series, standout performances from Brandon Bussi and Jordan Staal, and questions surrounding John Tortorella and Carter Hart. The conversation then shifts to Mitch Marner’s playof...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Monday morning by recapping an eventful weekend of sports. They begin with the Blue Jays' series loss to the Yankees with thoughts on the level of concern in Toronto, where the team needs to improve, and who shoulders most of the blame. After the break, the guys turn their attention towards the Hurricanes hoisting the Stanley Cup. They break down Carol...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week with Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman discussing the Blue Jays. They'll cover expectations for the Yankees series, Alejandro Kirk's potential return, and the depth at catcher. They'll also analyze George Springer's performance, Shane Bieber's rotation return, and the impact on the bullpen. Afterward, Sportsnet Soccer analyst James Sharman (28:35) joins to d...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour by setting up the start of Canada’s World Cup campaign at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They discuss their expectations for the opening match, the major questions facing this team as they begin the tournament, and their chances to advance past the group stage. The boys also detail the importance of Jonathan David and Cyle Larin, as w...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi start Friday morning by recapping the Hurricanes' Game 5 victory over the Golden Knights! They share their biggest takeaways including the keys to Carolina's statement win, the impact of Brandon Bussi in goal, Carter Hart’s performance and John Tortorella's comments about potentially turning to Aidan Hill. They also touch on Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe case and Niki...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday by chatting with Adnan Virk about NBA Finals Game 4 in New York. They discuss the Knicks' surprising comeback—is it due to their performance or the Spurs' mistakes? Adnan shares thoughts on the embrace of OG Anunoby in NYC and why Victor Wembanyama wasn’t featured at the end. They also compare the NBA Finals to the Stanley Cup Finals and evaluate the st...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the second hour with a recap of the Knicks' historic comeback over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night. They discuss New York's mentality in the second half, how much blame San Antonio deserves for blowing the 29-point lead, and why they didn’t turn to Victor Wembanyama more down the stretch. The guys also chat about OG Anunoby's game-winning shot, lo...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning with thoughts on the Blue Jays 7-4 loss to the Phillies last night. They look at Max Scherzer's return to the mound, his outlook this season, and if Spencer Miles has earned that final rotation spot. The guys also touch on George Springer's return to the leadoff spot with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. right behind him, and the reasoning behind Andrés G...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Brad Gushue to discuss his golf game, the Olympic “cheating” controversy, and the future of curling. Emma Miskew (14:24) reflects on her Olympic experience and how the sport continues to evolve. Later, Jeremy Roenick shares his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and Mitch Marner’s success in Vegas. The show wraps up with Adam Henrique weighing in on the Oilers’ i...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Blue Jays’ dramatic walk-off win, whether it could mark a turning point in their season, and the biggest concerns surrounding the roster, including George Springer’s future. Russell Martin joins the show to discuss his new podcast, his time in Toronto, and the Blue Jays’ championship aspirations. Later, Joe Carter and Cito Gaston (34:11) reflect on their Blu...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour live from the Joe Carter Celebrity Charity Golf Classic alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! He discusses his takeaways from Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, Mitch Marner's case to win the Conn Smythe regardless of Vegas' result, and if we will see Frederik Andersen again in this series. The guys also chat about th...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Blue Jays walk off victory over the Phillies last night. The boys discuss the sustainability of Toronto's style of play, Louis Varland giving up a run for the first time in a over a month, and Dylan Cease showing no signs of rust in his return. They also touch of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moving up to bat leadoff and Jesús Sánchez...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Frank Seravalli to discuss Peter Laviolette becoming the new coach of the LA Kings. They explore how close he was to coaching the Leafs and whether the team's extensive interviews indicate a reset or fact-finding mission. They also cover the Oilers' potential interest in Mike Babcock and the implications of Dylan Larkin's trade demand. After the break, Justin Bo...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Michael Grange, Sportsnet NBA reporter, to break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals! They discuss the level of concern in New York, Victor Wembanyama's performance, the free throw differential, and where the Knicks can improve heading into Game 4. The guys also chat about the Raptors extending GM Bobby Webster and what it means for this upcoming off-season in T...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off today's show with a recap of the Spurs' 115-111 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. They break down Victor Wembanyama's improved play last night, the Knicks' struggles down the stretch, and De'Aaron Fox's big shot late. Next, the guys pivot to discuss Peter Laviolette becoming the next head coach of the LA Kings. They question why the Maple Leafs missed out, i...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday by chatting with NHL analyst Jason Bukala about insights from Buffalo and the NHL scouting combine. They discuss changes in player rankings, Stenberg's World Championship participation, McKenna's testing performance, and intriguing draft-related questions. They also touch on rumours of Joe Pavelski coaching the Leafs. After the break, Andscape's David Den...