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On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football" podcast, to discuss Nyheim Hines’ emotional kick return touchdown to start Sunday’s game, how the Bills stack up against the Chiefs and Bengals, Aaron Rodgers’ future, the potential of Sean McVay stepping away from the Rams, Brandon Staley’s decision to play his starters in Week 18, the Texans’ handling of Lovie Smith, and the Jaguars ending their playoff drought. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:48)! Ailish and Justin analyze the early lines for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend and tee up tonight’s college football national championship game between TCU and Georgia. Then, with the help of the text-line, they construct our daily Wake and Rake parlay!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Frank Seravalli dropping by to chat about some of the new events proposed for All-Star weekend, the initial crop of 32 players selected to the All-Star Game, how the flat cap has impacted trade activity over the past couple of seasons, why most big trades this year will likely involve three teams, and Michael Bunting’s future beyond this season. Later, Ailish and Justin present their winners and losers from the weekend (29:16)!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Bills’ emotional return to the field on Sunday after Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, Nyheim Hines’ euphoric opening kickoff return touchdown, and Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future after yet another Packers letdown. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Leafs winning back-to-back games over the weekend, the Raptors ending a three-game skid with a victory over Portland, Scottie Barnes and Thad Young getting into an argument at halftime, and Fred VanVleet’s contract situation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:32)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, to discuss Mitch Marner being named to the All-Star roster, the Leafs’ emerging goaltending issues, Sheldon Keefe’s decision not to pull Matt Murray on Thursday night, Morgan Rielly’s untimely return to the blue line, if Toronto should consider resting Mark Giordano and/or John Tavares, and the team’s chances of retaining Michael Bunting this off-season. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (32:11)! Producer Daniele jumps on for our Week 18 edition of Pick a Side. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Knicks game and assemble our Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Charles Davis stopping by to discuss his emotions in the aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during Monday’s game against Cincinnati, the importance of Jalen Hurts returning to the Eagles’ lineup this weekend ahead of the playoffs, the Titans’ precarious quarterback situation, Trevor Lawrence’s maturation this year, and Monday night’s college football national championship game between Georgia and TCU. Later, Ailish and Justin conduct a live Tarot card reading about the Toronto Raptors (29:30). They addressed the following topics: Fred VanVleet’s future with the Raptors, the team’s outlook under Masai Ujiri’s leadership, Scottie Barnes’ prospects of reaching superstardom, and the current dynamic within the Raptors’ locker room.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Happy Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Canada’s OT win over Czechia to secure gold at the World Juniors, the use of 3-on-3 OT in the medal rounds, Connor Bedard being named tournament MVP, and Shane Wright’s special birthday moment. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 loss to the Kraken on Thursday, Matt Murray’s shaky outing, the Leafs’ overconfidence in Morgan Rielly, and Mark Giordano showing some signs of fatigue. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:05)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Mike Kelly, NHL Network analyst and analytics expert, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss William Nylander’s All-Star candidacy, the Maple Leafs’ deployment of a five-forward power play alignment, Pontus Holmberg carving out a role on the Leafs’ fourth line, the Boston Bruins’ dominant start to the season, and Logan Cooley’s impressive showing at the World Juniors for Team USA. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (27:10)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s World Junior Final between Canada and Czechia, as well as the Maple Leafs’ matchup against Seattle. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Scott Wheeler, NHL prospect writer for The Athletic, checking in from Halifax to discuss Canada’s win over Team USA on Wednesday night, Thomas Milic drawing interest from NHL scouts, and the challenges that Czechia poses for Canada. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Katie Heindl, NBA writer for Dime, SLAM Magazine and Yahoo Sports Canada, to chat about the criticism being directed towards Fred VanVleet, Nick Nurse’s level of culpability for the team’s struggles, and the potential disconnect within the Raptors’ locker room (26:05).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Ailish discuss the Raptors’ OT loss to the Bucks, their ugly start to the game, the team’s lack of bench production, and Toronto being a major domino in the trade market. Afterwards, they weigh in on Canada’s 6-2 win over the United States in the World Junior semi-finals, Thomas Milic’s emergence throughout the tournament, their upcoming rematch against Czechia in the Gold Medal Game, and Team USA getting burnt by a pair of controversial goalie interference calls. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, which includes a deep dive into the NHL’s revised All-Star roster selection process (43:41). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Joe Casciaro, senior NBA writer for theScore, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the importance of the Raptors’ upcoming homestand, the merits of keeping this core intact, and the team’s lack of bench production. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:33)! Ailish and Justin tee up today’s semi-final games at the World Juniors and tonight’s Raptors-Bucks matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss his experience attending the Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston, Jim Montgomery’s influence on the Bruins, Jakub Vrana being placed on waivers by Detroit, and William Nylander’s chances of earning an All-Star invite. Later, Chris Peters, NHL Draft expert for Flo Hockey, checks in from Halifax to chat about Connor Bedard’s historic run at the World Juniors, tonight’s Canada-USA matchup, Trey Augustine’s strong showing for the Americans, and the scouting report on Adam Fantilli (25:14).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ shootout loss to the Blues, Ilya Samsonov’s recent struggles, if Matt Murray is capable of handling an increased workload, Auston Matthews reaching the 500-point plateau, the Leafs’ preliminary talks with Michael Bunting on a possible contract extension, and William Nylander’s All-Star candidacy. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chat about the Raptors’ matchup against the Bucks and the latest on Damar Hamlin’s condition. Later, it’s the 2023 debut of the A-List (46:07)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins Ailish and Justin to discuss how Ryan O’Reilly’s foot injury might affect his price on the trade market, Bo Horvat driving up his trade price, the Maple Leafs’ biggest priorities ahead of the trade deadline, his personal NHL Mount Rushmore, and Connor McDavid’s chances of becoming the greatest player of all time. Afterwards, Ailish chats about her experience attending a Sudbury Wolves game over the holidays. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (30:19). They tee up tonight’s Blues-Leafs matchup and assemble their Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, Cam Janssen, former NHL forward and co-host of the "Cam and Strick" podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the aesthetic surrounding the NHL Winter Classic, the Blues’ sluggish start to the season, how Ryan O’Reilly’s injury might impact his trade value, if the Leafs can elevate their physicality come playoff time, and Connor Bedard’s star power. Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of "The Ross Tucker Football Podcast", stops by to chat about Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during last night’s Bills-Bengals game, his experience dealing with frightening on-field incidents as a player, and the NFL playoff picture heading into Week 18 (24:04).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin are back. They open the show by discussing the scary situation that unfolded in Cincinnati as Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night’s game. Ailish and Justin also chime in on the NFL’s response to the situation and the lengthy delay that preceded their decision to postpone the game. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Connor Bedard’s thrilling overtime winner against Slovakia in the World Juniors quarterfinal. Later, Coley Harvey, national reporter for ESPN and SportsCenter, checks in from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to discuss the latest on Damar Hamlin, the scene outside the hospital throughout the evening, and how the NFL might handle the postponement of the game (34:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate

Final hour of 2022 is here! Justin and Hailey are joined by daily faceoff insider Frank Seravalli to go around the league, including what happens with Dylan Larkin and his UFA status this year, if Jakob Chychrun will end up getting moved, and the plan in Pittsburgh going forward. Sportsnet.ca Toronto Maple Leafs reporter Luke Fox joins the show (24:32) to try to figure out why the Buds can’t beat the Arizona Coyotes, takeaways from the game, the playing-experience at Mullet arena and if Luke was a fan. What is he making of the Leafs goaltending? Something or nothing?The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins Justin and Hailey to talk about him winning an award for his incredible work with CBS before taking a look around Week 17 in the NFL, including the Packers' late season surge, Tua's injury status, the Derek Car situation in Las Vegas, and just how good the 49ers are. Justin and producer Austin then offer their picks for the weekend in Action presented by Draft Kings (19:21)! Host of the Raptors Show Will Lou joins the show (24:20) to go over a troubling stretch for the Raptors, what this means for both Nick Nurse and the front office going forward, and what the team's identity is right now.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

FAN Morning show kicks off with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian debating the merits of New Year's celebrations before jumping into the Leafs loss to the Pheonix Coyotes. Is there anything we can take away from this game that can apply for the rest of the season? Why can't the Leafs beat the Coyotes?  They then move onto the Raptors loss to the Grizzlies and whether or not Nick Nurse's diagnosis of an effort issue is correct. They also recap Canada's absolute paddling of Austria at the World Juniors. Finally, Justin and Hailey go over what they think will be the defining storyline from the second half of the NHL season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet World Junior Analyst Sam Cosentino joins Justin and Hailey to talk about the incredible play of Connor Bedard, how seamlessly he would slot into the NHL right now, and his overall impressions of team Canada thus far. Sam also offers some thoughts on the USA being upset by Slovakia and if we are seeing more parity in the world of hockey. Justin then offers his favourite prop plays for tonight's Thursday night NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans in action presented by Draft Kings! Finally, former NFL Wide Receiver Mike Pritchard joins the show (25:36) to talk about the benching of Derek Carr, the resurgent Packers, and whether or not Justin Jefferson should get more love for MVP.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show (00:25) to help Justin and Hailey go around the league, including who has surprised Greg the most thus far, if his Devils will bounce back, who he thinks told on the Leafs and their early departure time and how good he thinks Connor Bedard can be. Then, SDPN NBA reporter Esfandiar Baraheni joins the show (27:48) to talk about the NBA MVP race this year and if we have ever seen this quality or depth in the field before. They also discuss the Raptors before their matchup against the Grizzlies and what Esfandiar would like to see them do going forward in the future - retool or rebuild? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.