The FAN Pregame

Michael Lee, sports enterprise reporter for the Washington Post, stops by to discuss Andrew Wiggins’ importance to the Warriors’ championship quest, Steph Curry’s irrefutable legacy as one of the most influential players in NBA history, and the pressure facing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown heading into Game 6. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The team te...

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD and Ailish to discuss his takeaways from Colorado’s series-opening win in the Stanley Cup Final, what adjustments the Lightning will need to make in Game 2, and Jack Campbell’s current contract situation. Afterwards, Jeff Blair stops by to chat about Brandon Hyde’s rationale for pitching to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in ext...

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 7-6 walk-off win over the Orioles, Brandon Hyde’s confounding decision to pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the 10th inning, and lingering concerns about the Blue Jays’ bullpen. Then, JD and Ailish weigh in on Colorado’s thrilling 4-3 OT win over the Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Avs’ impressive forward depth, and the electric atmosphere ins...

Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman stops by to discuss his first impressions of Gabriel Moreno, the trickle down effect of Hyun-Jin Ryu’s season-ending injury, Ross Stripling’s success since moving into the rotation, Yusei Kikuchi’s inconsistency, and the likelihood of the Blue Jays exploring the trade market for some pitching reinforcements ahead of next month's deadline. Later, Blake j...

Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the legacy implications for Colorado in this year’s Stanley Cup Final, why Tampa matches up well against the Avalanche, the goaltending matchup in the series, the Lightning’s success rate with graduating players from the minors, and the Leafs’ “hypothetical Cup” argument.  The views and opinions expressed in this podca...

JD and Ailish discuss Gabriel Moreno collecting three hits in his Blue Jays home debut, Hyun-Jin Ryu being ruled out for the remainder of the season, Yusei Kikuchi’s recent struggles, and the need to bolster the starting rotation ahead of the trade deadline. Then, Brad Richards, former NHL forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins the show to discuss his experience squaring off against some...

Chris Mannix, senior NBA writer for Sports Illustrated and co-host of The Crossover Podcast, stops by to discuss Boston’s inconsistency during the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum’s relatively quiet series, Andrew Wiggins’ impact on both ends of the floor, and the Raptors’ reported interest in Rudy Gobert. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up tonigh...

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins JD and Ailish to discuss where this year’s Stanley Cup Final matchup ranks in NHL history, Tampa’s dynastic run over the past three seasons, and how the Lightning have shrewdly reloaded their roster in a salary cap era. Afterwards, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listener...

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 11-1 win over the Orioles on Monday, Alek Manoah’s winning pedigree, Andrew Wiggins powering the Warriors to a pivotal Game 5 win in the NBA Finals, and Wiggins’ transformation since joining the Warriors. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:14)!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not...

Aaron Ward, former NHL defenceman and three-time Stanley Cup champion, stops by to discuss Steven Stamkos’ performance throughout the playoffs, Jon Cooper’s key adjustments after falling down 0-2 against New York, and Tampa's impressive blue line depth. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting odds for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and to...

Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins JD and Ailish to discuss his takeaways from Gabriel Moreno’s debut weekend, if Moreno can earn a permanent roster spot for the rest of the season, Kevin Gausman’s reduced splitter usage in his outing against Detroit, and Ross Stripling’s simplified approach on the mound. Later, Sportsnet NBA columnist Michael Grange stops by to...

JD is back! He and Ailish discuss Gabriel Moreno’s debut weekend in the big leagues, how the Blue Jays might distribute catching duties between Moreno and Alejandro Kirk, and Ross Stripling’s effectiveness as a starter. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on the Lightning reaching their third straight Stanley Cup Final, Tampa’s winning culture, and the misleading comparisons between the Lightning a...

Grant Hill, NBA Hall of Famer and author of GAME: An Autobiography , joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his new book, the NBA’s load management crisis, if the league should consider shortening the regular season, Steph Curry’s greatness and what another title would mean for his legacy, and the Celtics’ impressive poise despite their lack of Finals experience. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Gabriel Moreno’s potential role alongside Alejandro Kirk and Zack Collins, Moreno’s intriguing offensive profile, Canada Soccer’s ongoing contract dispute with the senior men’s national team, and the budding feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceo...

Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss the Lightning’s Game 5 win over the Rangers, Tampa showing their championship mettle, what would constitute a successful weekend for Gabriel Moreno, and Kevin Gausman's recent struggles. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:52)!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not n...

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins the show to discuss how Gabriel Moreno's call up might impact Alejandro Kirk's workload, the potential timeline for Danny Jansen's stint on the IL, Yusei Kikuchi's recent struggles with command, and if the Jays have any lingering concerns about Kevin Gausman potentially tipping pitches. Later, Blake and Sam McKee join Ailish and Justin for the Wake an...

Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and NBA scribe for Sportsnet, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the timing of Gabriel Moreno’s call up, why Moreno’s stint might be temporary, how the Blue Jays can manage their three-catcher rotation, and the Celtics’ Game 3 win over the Warriors in the NBA Finals. Later, Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to chat about Tampa’s back-to-b...

Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss the Blue Jays’ decision to promote Gabriel Moreno from Triple-A Buffalo and Yusei Kikuchi’s struggles yesterday in Kansas City. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Ken Holland’s comments about the Oilers’ goaltending situation, the lack of true No. 1 goalies in the NHL, and what it means for the Leafs’ off-season plans (21:56)....

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by to discuss the level of concern surrounding Hyun-Jin Ryu's latest elbow ailment, Nate Pearson's potential timeline for a return to the big leagues, the Blue Jays' handling of Gabriel Moreno, and Alejandro Kirk’s long-term. Later, Tim Micallef, host of Tim and Friends, joins JD and Ailish to discuss Canada Soccer’s ongoing labour negotiations with the senior men’s na...

Seerat Sohi, NBA columnist and podcast host for The Ringer, joins JD and Ailish to discuss her observations from Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, the ceiling for Steph Curry’s legacy, Klay Thompson’s inconsistency this post-season, Andrew Wiggins reigniting his career in Golden State, and new Lakers coach Darvin Ham publicly expressing confidence in Russell Westbrook.  The views and opinions expre...

JD and Ailish discuss Alek Manoah’s dominant outing against the Royals, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s “chronic” elbow issues, and Zack Collins being promoted from Triple-A to fill Danny Jansen's roster spot instead of Gabriel Moreno.. Afterwards, Adam Foote, former NHL defenceman and two-time Stanley Cup champion, discusses Colorado’s sweep over the Oilers, his son Cal playing in his first post-season with Tampa...

Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and host of the Unfiltered podcast, joins the show to discuss the Oilers’ biggest off-season priorities, Cale Makar’s unique skill set, the Avs’ impressive lineup depth, the chances Evander Kane will land a long-term deal this summer, and lingering questions surrounding the Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation. Later, Blake jumps in with JD and Ailish for the Wake...

Brian Scalabrine, former NBA forward, 2008 NBA champion, and current co-host of The Starting Lineup on SiriusXM NBA Radio, joins the show to discuss his takeaways from Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, Jordan Poole being a liability on defence, his experience being on the Warriors’ coaching staff during the early days of Steph Curry’s career, what an additional title would mean for Curry’s legacy,...

JD and Ailish discuss the Avalanche advancing to the Stanley Cup Final with a sweep over the Oilers, what comes next for Edmonton, Cale Makar’s dominance on both ends of the ice, and whether the Leafs made a mistake moving on from Zach Hyman. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 8-0 win over the Royals and Ross Stripling tossing five shutout innings in his return to the rotation. L...

LaTroy Hawkins, former MLB pitcher and current Twins TV analyst, joins the show to discuss Minnesota’s game plan against Kevin Gausman on Sunday, why he’s skeptical that Gausman was tipping pitches, and Jose Berrios’ dominant 13-strikeout performance on Saturday. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting odds for tonight’s Blue Jays-R...