The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday’s show by breaking down the Blue Jays’ 8-1 win over the Miami Marlins. They discuss the lineup’s recent success against top pitching, Ernie Clement’s impact, and Spencer Miles’ growing importance to the team. They also touch on Sandy Alcántara’s wild outing, the Blue Jays’ continued success with Rule 5 picks, and Dylan Cease’s new clean-shaven look. Later...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli, discussing the Hurricanes' Game 3 win in the Eastern Conference Finals. They explore whether this is a new Hurricanes team or a reflection of their opponent's weaknesses, and assess the impact of goalie Jakub Dobeš for the Canadiens. The guys express surprise at the Avalanche's struggles against the Golden Knights an...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by reacting to Elliotte Friedman’s latest comments on 32 Thoughts regarding the Maple Leafs' meeting with Auston Matthews. They also break down the latest on Alphonso Davies’ availability for Canada Soccer, expectations ahead of the World Cup, and Jesse Marsch’s impact after signing a contract extension. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (24:52)...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning by breaking down the Blue Jays’ series-opening loss to the Marlins. They chat about some defensive miscues behind Trey Yesavage’s start, his impressive early emergence this season, Nathan Lukes’ return to the lineup, Davis Schneider being sent down, and the impact of Dylan Cease’s injury on the rotation. After the break, they discuss the Hurrica...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Toronto Star contributor Damien Cox to discuss his article on the challenges faced by Canadian NHL teams. They explore the Canadiens’ success, player preferences about playing in Canada, and the implications of Mitch Marner’s playoff performance on Auston Matthews’ future. They also analyze the hiring of John Chayka and its potential impact on the Leafs. L...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They begin with thoughts on the Golden Knights' Game 3 comeback to take a 3-0 series lead over the Avalanche. They break down Vegas’ strengths, Colorado’s struggles, and whether the Avalanche rely too heavily on Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. The conversation also covers the Ea...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning recap the Blue Jays' weekend series victory, taking two of three from the Pittsburgh Pirates. They highlight the team's impressive offensive showing against Paul Skenes that could spark confidence in the lineup moving forward. They also discuss injury concerns surrounding Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., including the potential impact on the rotation and whether t...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with MLB host Adnan Virk, discussing the Blue Jays' recent road trip against the Yankees, their need for a hot streak, and health as the playoffs approach. They also talk about the Rays and Yankees' dominance, the hype around seeing Paul Skene live, and the potential trade of Shohei Ohtani. Later, producer Sam McKee (22:35) joins to share thoughts on th...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour with Sportsnet's Michael Grange. They break down the biggest stories from around the NBA playoffs including the Cavaliers’ struggles in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks’ core, and the rise of Victor Wembanyama and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the break, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show to discuss Montreal's Game 1 win in the NHL...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday's show with thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays' gritty win over the New York Yankees to split the road series in New York. They discuss renewed confidence in the Jays, Spencer Miles’ emergence as a potential rotation option, the effectiveness of the team’s double-opener strategy, and strong outings from Adam Makko and Jeff Hoffman. The duo also debates Ho...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the morning with Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker and Jays Talk. They discuss Trey Yesavage's performance for the Blue Jays, the bullpen's reliability, and the lineup's approach at the plate. They also examine Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s current form and whether the team needs another bat, along with thoughts on the slow start in the AL. After the break, f...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by discussing José Berríos’ undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season. The guys reflect on his Blue Jays tenure and look back on how the trade that brought him to Toronto will be remembered. They also preview the Eastern Conference Final and debate the Hurricanes’ future if they fall short again. Later, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (28:49) joins...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday morning by recapping Trey Yesavage’s dominant start against the Yankees in last night's 2-1 victory. They discuss whether his early-season success, following last year’s playoff run, has solidified expectations for his future. They also examine the Blue Jays’ offensive contributions from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, the sustainability of the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Wednesday morning with Ringer contributor Joe House. They discuss the Cavs' collapse, Kenny Atkinson's timeouts, and the Knicks' performance. Is Jalen Brunson emerging as a star? They ponder the Western Conference Finals, Victor Wembanyama's skills, and if he'll defy the trend of star players needing to lose first. After the break, they chat with former catcher...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They discuss the Canadiens’ rapid rise to the Eastern Conference Final, what has made their rebuild successful, and how it compares to Toronto’s path over the past decade. They also examine how the flat cap may have impacted the Leafs, the long-term outlook for Montreal’s core,...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning by recapping the Blue Jays’ loss to the Yankees. They get into the team’s contact-heavy offence, lack of power, lineup construction, and whether injuries and replacement players are impacting their approach. They also break down Dylan Cease’s outing, his control issues, and preview what to expect from Cam Schlittler on the mound today. After the b...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the day with NHL insider Frank Seravalli. They discuss the Canadiens' surprising advancement to the Eastern Conference finals, their potential future, and the Leafs' standings in the Atlantic Division. They also touch on the Leafs' coaching search, including David Carle's interest, and compare the coaching roles at the Leafs and Denver University. Afterward, the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by discussing the departures of Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey from the Maple Leafs front office. They break down what the changes could mean for the team’s offseason direction and coaching search, including speculation around David Carle and Bruce Cassidy. The boys also evaluate the Spurs' win in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals w...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin with thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. They break down Alex Newhook's overtime winner, what has made the Canadiens’ rebuild so successful, how impressive Jakob Dobeš has been, the impact of Martin St. Louis behind the bench, and whether Montreal has a chance to upset the Hurricanes. The conversation also shifts to what t...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with Sportsnet.ca’s Luke Fox, discussing the Golden Knights' advancement to the conference finals and their chances against the Avalanche. They assess Mitch Marner's playoff performance and the media's access to the Knights post-win. The conversation shifts to Auston Matthews' future with the Leafs—his captaincy, long-term commitment, and the implicatio...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode with thoughts on the Golden Knights advancing to the Western Conference Finals behind a standout postseason from Mitch Marner. The boys take a closer look at his playoff redemption story and discuss how his success outside Toronto may reshape perceptions of his time with the Maple Leafs. The guys also react to John Tortorella declining to speak to the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday's show by previewing the Blue Jays "Rivalry Weekend" series in Detroit. The boys debate if the rivalry with the Tigers still resonates in Toronto, how realignment and divisional differences have affected it, and how the last 20 years of Blue Jays baseball might have looked in the AL Central instead of the AL East. They also break down Dylan Cease’s stron...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday morning with MLB Network and Amazon Prime host Adnan Virk. They discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' recent win and whether it felt like a must-win game. Adnan shares his thoughts on Dylan Cease's performance, concerns about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Daulton Varsho’s importance to the lineup. The conversation then shifts to the Leafs' decision to fire Craig...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by reacting to Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka's comments on the team's decision to part ways with Craig Berube. The boys debate how much responsibility Berube bears for last season, what the move says about Chayka’s leadership, and what direction the team should take with its next head coach amid uncertainty surrounding Auston Matthews. Lat...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning celebrating the Blue Jays' 5-3 walk-off win to finally defeat the Tampa Bay Rays. The boys discuss Dylan Cease’s dominant outing, what it means for the Blue Jays’ pitching staff, Daulton Varsho's heroics in the tenth inning, and whether the offence may be turning a corner. Later, they break down the Colorado Avalanche advancing to the Western C...