The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and JD Bunkis kick things off with Matt Bonner (6:48) following the Raptors' media day. They discuss Masai calling this past season a rebuild, Darko’s mindset and expectations heading into his second season as the Raptors head coach, who will step up in a leadership role, and much more. Then, James Palmer (29:19) joins the show to recap Week 4 of the NFL season and the biggest takeaw...

Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis fill in for Ailish and Justin and begin the show discussing how the Blue Jays' 2024 season will be remembered, projections for who will crack the lineup in 2025 and Vladdy Jr.'s strong upturn in hitting. Then, the guys dive into the Toronto Raptors' official announcement of retiring Vince Carter's jersey and the fanbase's mixed reactions to the decision. Finally, the NFL te...

On Day 1 of The President's Cup, the International Team gets embarrassed by the US (5-0) and Ailish Forfar and Ben Ennis look at if there is any potential to salvage the weekend. Then, to TNT's Brian Anderson on a wild end to the MLB season, a hurricane-delayed series between Braves & Mets and why MLB and A's owners blew the final game in Oakland. Later, David Amber (30:23) from The NHL on SN sets...

Ailish Forfar & Ben Ennis start with Adam Stanley (0:48) in Montreal ahead of this weekend's President's Cup. He discusses why the Americans are 12-1, what an International team upset would mean, bad weather and expectations for wild Canadian fans. We close with Shi Davidi (35:00) from Rogers Centre on the Jays' draft lottery chance and why it's so hard to tank in baseball. The views and opinions...

Host of Coast to Coast Andi Petrillo (2:09) joins the show to talk about her new gig and trying to pull off the NHL version of "Red Zone" on Thursday nights. Then a look around the league and cracking the code of whether or not this year is different for the Leafs. Later on, Robert Flores from MLB Network (24:48) on the playoff push, the Tigers becoming "America's Team", the Ohtani and Judge grips...

Goalies are the focus of our conversation with Frank Seravalli (5:00) between Demko's health concerns, Swayman's fight with the Bruins and a new development between Lehner and the Golden Knights. Then a look at the pre-season and what to expect from Amazon's latest NHL docu-series. Later, Vince Carter's jersey will be retired this season and we speak to his former teammate Alvin Williams (24:44) a...

We are in the heart of NHL Training Camps opening and former NHL goalie Carter Hutton (0:34) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with a lot of goalies in the headlines from Demko's health, Swayman's contract and Ullmark's new team. Later, reflecting on Ohtani and some of the greatest single-game performances of all time. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts a...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Jays win over the Rangers and the latest news from the Leafs training camp. Then, Gord Stellick joins the show to discuss how Craig Berube will make his mark on the team, what to expect between the pipes, expectations for Nicholas Robertson, and more.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest...

NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert (1:44) to weigh in on Rogers buying the Bell share of MLSE, on the retirement of Adrian Wojnarowski and life as an insider - plus - the latest on the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman. Later, David Alter (30:36) of The Hockey News, down at Leafs training camp today where Mitch Marner was the story of the day. He shares why Marner's foll...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome in NHL Super Agent Pat Brisson (10:38) to take us behind the scenes of Sidney Crosby's extension negotiations, why Sid was always fixated on the $8.7M figure and his willingness to take a discount for the team to win. Then, on another client, John Tavares, a summer where he gave up the "C" and his ongoing talks with the Leafs to bring him back. Later, Dan...

The Athletic's Rob Rossi, who has covered Sidney Crosby from Day 1, joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff to discuss Crosby's contract extension, why he was always destined to stay a Penguin and his personality away from the cameras (10:50). Later, Shi Davidi (33:22) on whether the Jays will now be less aggressive in the off-season, the pros and cons of Bo Bichette returning (possibly) to the lin...

The Jays start a new series with the Cardinals tonight and Ben Nicholson-Smith (5:14) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from Rogers Centre with a look at the end of the season including the return of Bo Bichette while Bowden Francis hopes to keep things going after two missed no hitters. Later, top prospects with Jason Bukula (26:00), league wide and then a focus on the Canadian teams. We cl...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome former GM of both the Orioles and Mets Jim Duquette (10:40) to the show. He looks at Bowden Francis and what we have learned from what we have seen this year, plus - Bo Bichette, what do to with him especially now that he publicly declared his intentions for the Jays. Later on, Herm Edwards (28:56) tees up tonight's Bills/Dolphins game, Week 2 in the NFL a...

Kaitlyn McGrath (8:19) is at Rogers Centre ahead of Jays/Mets and takes a look at the Jays trying to play the spoiler, what she thought about the Bo Bichette comments this week, if the Jays' starters are set for success next year and more. Later, Aaron Bronsteter (25:49), UFC reporter from Las Vegas ahead of the first PPV held at The Sphere. He goes behind the scenes to explain the connection with...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the week with Jon Morosi (9:33) on Bo Bichette's comments today about wanting to stay with the Jays long term and he outlines what he believes is the real motivation behind what he said. Later, MVP talk and if there is any chance that people will catch either Ohtani and Judge. Finally, Natalie Spooner (26:23) from the newly named Toronto Sceptres, how she on...

The new host of 32 Thoughts - Kyle Bukauskas - joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert today after dropping his first episode with Elliotte Friedman, their first interview ahead with Sidney Crosby and why #87 is still without a contract extension (11:04).  Next up, Cynthia Frelund (33:24) from NFL Network on Ravens/Chiefs then Eagles/Packers and the top games remaining in Week 1. We close with Jam...

Alanna Rizzo from MLB Network joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to share context around how terrific Ohtani's season has been, who she likes in the AL East between the O's and Yankees, MVP races and some entertaining races for Rookie of the Year (5:45). Plus, Bo Bichette, to return or to shut it down? Later on, NFL veteran Lorenzo Neal (27:00) on Week 1, playing for the Ravens and John Harba...

Leon Draisaitl signs an extension with the Oilers today which marked the return of Frank Seravalli to the show (4:09). He looks at the deal, the impact on the next Connor McDavid contract, teams and players looking at deferred compensation and how tough it is to fill out the rest of the roster with such big contracts on the table. After some NFL betting futures we are then joined by Shi Davidi (34...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Aaron Portzline of The Athletic (1:17) to reflect upon the life and legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. They discuss the memories he has covering Johnny Hockey since he joined the Blue Jackets, the Gaudreau family’s impact on the hockey community, and more. Then, Luke Fox (16:27) shares his own memories covering Johnny Hockey. Then, they d...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things with Kaitlyn McGrath (5:45) of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the Jays' top prospects that could be called up sooner rather than later, Jake Bloss’s latest start with the Bisons, Bowden Francis’ season and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the athletes/sport events that they would most like to witness live. Former Canadian Paralympian and CBC...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Julia Kreuz (4:23) of MLB.com, who discusses the latest rumours around Bo Bichette’s future in Toronto, what it will take to sign Vladdy and what the Jays can take away from a ‘lost season.' St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Ops. and General Manager Doug Armstrong (25:24) joins the show to discuss the Blues' big offseason, the teams' offer sh...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman (0:51) to break down the team's win-streak. He discusses the pressure the young players face and who is making the best case to be on the roster next season. Then, they discuss the future of Bo Bichette, if Vladdy will wait to sign a contract, and much more. Match Point Canada's Mike McIntyre (25:43) b...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with MLB Network's Jon Morosi (4:58), who discusses the Jays' hot stretch as of late and what has led to their recent string of Ws. Then, they discuss Shohei Ohtani reaching the 40-40 milestone, Aaron Judge’s HR pace, the hottest races around the MLB, and much more. Next, Charean Williams (26:30) joins the show to break down CeeDee Lamb’s massive co...

On the heels of the King's Plate ending, Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff reveal the results and why it's connected to fantasy football. Then, over to Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:22) at Rogers Centre after a wild week of Chris Bassitt's podcast, Joey Votto's retirement and Vladdy experimenting with 3B. Next up, the NFL is finally around the corner and Trey Wingo (25:36), longtime NFL host, looks at wha...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff head to Buffalo to speak with Pat Malacaro (0:26), the voice of the Buffalo Bisons, following Joey Votto's sudden retirement. He looks back on the Votto/Bisons experience, what he was like to be around and the impact on the players that got to pick his brain. Then, the tandem of Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Parades join the show (26:57) after their silver m...