The FAN Pregame

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", joins the show to discuss Josh Allen’s standout performance against the Dolphins on Saturday, Minnesota’s historic 33-point comeback, Chandler Jones’ dramatic walk-off touchdown against the Patriots, and Trevor Lawrence’s continued development. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (25:37)! The...

David Amber, studio host for the NHL on Sportsnet, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss hockey fans being deprived of best-on-best international competition, Alex Ovechkin’s chances of reaching 1,000 goals, the NHL potentially adopting an 84-game regular season schedule, and the Oilers’ inconsistency this season. Later, Sportsnet soccer scribe Peter Galindo stops by to chat about Lionel Messi’s plac...

Ailish and Justin discuss Sunday’s enthralling World Cup Final, Lionel Messi cementing his legacy with a World Cup title, and Kylian Mbappe serving as the perfect foil to Messi. Afterwards, they chat about the Raptors’ five-game losing streak and if the team is approaching tanking territory. Later, Ailish and Justin debut the Holid-A List. Every day this week, they will hand out Christmas gifts to...

Vivek Jacob, Raptors.com reporter and soccer writer for CBC Sports, joins the show to discuss the Raptors’ lack of perimeter shooting, Fred VanVleet’s future in Toronto, and this Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and France. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (27:44). They are joined by Producers Daniele and Josh for our weekly edition of Pick a Side. Afterwards, with th...

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis shares his analysis of Ailish’s table-jumping video from last weekend. Afterwards, he weighs in on Brock Purdy’s success in San Francisco, Jared Goff’s recent hot stretch, how weather might impact Saturday’s Bills-Dolphins matchup, and the Patriots’ ongoing play-calling quandary. Later, Nick Kypreos stops by to chat about Timothy Liljegren’s injury on the bl...

Ailish and Justin open the show by chatting about their upcoming photoshoot and Michael Bunting’s viral cover shoot with Glory Magazine. Then, they weigh on the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Rangers, the end of Mitch Marner’s 23-game point streak, Sheldon Keefe deploying a line of Matthews-Tavares-Marner late in the game, and the Maple Leafs’ reported interest in Ryan O’Reilly. Afterwards, Ailish a...

Jackie Redmond, NHL Network host and NHL on TNT rinkside reporter, discusses why she’s buying into this current iteration of the Maple Leafs, lingering concerns about the bottom six, the Leafs’ team MVP so far this season, Alex Ovechkin’s chances of reaching 1,000 goals, and the ideal landing spots for some of the NHL’s prime trade candidates. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and R...

Sportsnet’s Michael Grange stops by to discuss Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes finding their rhythm on Wednesday night, the team’s ongoing shooting struggles, how O.G. Anunoby’s absence has impacted Toronto’s defence, and looming questions regarding the team’s long-term future. Later, Martin Tyler, World Cup play-by-play voice for SBS and Sky Sports, joins Ailish and Justin from Qatar to discuss...

Ailish opens the show by discussing her experience attending last night’s Raptors-Kings game and the adventure to get her snow tires fitted. Then, she and Justin weigh in on the Raptors’ continued shooting woes, their low-volume three-point output, the team’s personnel flaws, and how these next 12 games might shape the front office’s decision-making. They also share their thoughts on the Maple Lea...

Raptors radio play-by-play announcer Eric Smith joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the team’s recent struggles, their current shooting slump, the team’s long-term direction, and Scottie Barnes’ underwhelming season thus far. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (27:15). They preview today’s Raptors-Kings matchup and the France-Morocco showdown at the World Cup. Then, with the help...

Jeff Marek, host of "The Jeff Marek Show" and co-host of "32 Thoughts: The Podcast", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the current state of women’s hockey, Alex Ovechkin hitting the 800-goal mark, the NHL’s projected salary cap increase for next season, and Ryan Reynolds’ interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Producer Daniele for another edition o...

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 7-0 blowout win over the Ducks on Tuesday night, Ilya Samsonov recording his second straight shutout, and Michael Bunting reclaiming his spot on the Leafs’ top line. Then, they weigh in on Alex Ovechkin reaching the 800-goal plateau and if he’s already established himself as the best goal-scorer of all-time. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoug...

Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB Editor and co-host of the "At the Letters" podcast, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ acquisition of Chris Bassitt, where Bassitt fits in their rotation, the current market for Toronto’s catchers, Kevin Kiermaier’s role on this team, and what comes next for the Jays this off-season. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (24:06). They tee up...

Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ turnaround since their latest matchup against the Ducks, William Nylander’s ascent, his contract status beyond this season, Joey Anderson’s insertion into the lineup, and Kyle Dubas’ leverage in extension talks with the Leafs. Afterwards, Peter Drury, World Cup play-by-play announcer and Premier League voice for NBC, checks i...

Ailish and Justin discuss their experience attending Will Lou and Alex Wong’s live event with special guest Chris Boucher, the Blue Jays landing Chris Bassitt in free agency, Toronto’s lack of swing-and-miss in the bullpen, the Leafs’ drastic turnaround since their last matchup against Anaheim, and if Kyle Dubas has earned a contract extension. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-Lis...

Former offensive lineman Ross Tucker joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap everything from Week 14 in the NFL including: a dominant win from the Buffalo Bills, the resurgence of the Detroit Lions, the confusing Dallas Cowboys, and the suddenly mediocre Seattle Seahawks. Later, Ross outlines who he sees making up the playoff picture in both the AFC and NFC this season. Then, it's time fo...

Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert live from the NHL's Board of Governors meeting in Florida to sort through what's on the docket today and outline what potential rule changes could we see for next year. He also comments on what Calgary Flames Head Coach Darryl Sutter said about the officiating in Toronto, which teams he sees as buyers and sellers as we approac...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the week by recapping her trip to Orchard Park to see Bills-Jets yesterday, and shares whether or not she was able to conquer the table. The crew then looks back on the Leafs' come-from-behind win over the Calgary Flames and focus in on the play of Mitch Marner and William Nylander. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the struggling Raptors who dropped a p...

MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss how he got the scoop on Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees, the Blue Jays’ underwhelming offseason thus far, why Toronto could be a natural trade partner for Bryan Reynolds, the team’s inability to attract free agents this winter, and the challenges that Toronto faces to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette long-term. Later, Ailis...

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Baker Mayfield leading the Rams to a comeback win on Thursday night, the Bills’ matchup against the Jets, and Russell Wilson’s disappointing first year in Denver. Later, Brent Gunning, co-host of "Leafs Nation", stops by to chat about Pierre Engvall’s game misconduct penalty, Mitch Marner’s historic point streak, William Ny...

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 5-0 shutout win over the Kings, Pierre Engvall’s game misconduct penalty on Sean Durzi, Justin Bieber making an appearance at Scotiabank Arena, and Nick Robertson’s shoulder injury. Afterwards, with Ailish heading to the Bills-Jets game on Sunday, she weighs the possibility of jumping through a table. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Blue Jays miss...

Fred McGriff, a.k.a. The “Crime Dog,” joins the show to discuss being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his experience playing in Toronto, and his impressions of this current iteration of the Blue Jays. Then, Ailish and Justin react to breaking news that Brittney Griner has been released by Russia in a one-for-one prisoner swap with the United States (19:40). Later, Marie-Philip Pouli...

Nick Kypreos, co-host of "Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s emergence this season, the success of the Liljegren-Sandin pairing, Toronto’s improved defensive structure, and Auston Matthews beginning to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. Afterwards, Steph Labbe, former Team Canada goalkeeper and current GM of the Vancouver Whitecaps, stops by to chat about the creat...

Ailish and Justin discuss Tage Thompson’s special 5-goal performance on Wednesday night, Marie-Philip Poulin being named this year’s Northern Star Award winner, the Raptors’ dominant win over a shorthanded Lakers team, Fred VanVleet being questioned about unfollowing some of his teammates on Instagram, and how Aaron Judge’s new contract might impact the Blue Jays’ negotiations with Vladimir Guerre...

Jeff Blair, co-host of "Blair and Barker" and "A Kick in the Grass", joins the show to discuss this year’s crop of candidates for the 2022 Northern Star Award as Canada’s top athlete and the Blue Jays’ activity so far this off-season. Then, Jeff offers his initial reaction to breaking news that Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees on a nine-year, $360 million deal. He also chimes in on...