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Ailish and Justin discuss Mitch Marner extending his point streak to 17 games, Marner’s role as the “heartbeat” of this Maple Leafs team, Matt Murray’s 42-save performance on Monday night, and Mac Hollowell’s impact on the blue line. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Pascal Siakam’s return to the court and Nick Nurse’s lineup decisions. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:04)!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 affiliate

Jeff Blair, co-host of "A Kick in the Grass", joins the show to discuss Canada’s 4-1 loss to Croatia, John Herdman’s future with the national program, the team’s biggest positional deficiencies, and Alphonso Davies’ decision not to speak with the media following Sunday’s match. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (37:03)! They select our daily "Anchor" pick and assemble the 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.

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Mark Giordano’s steady presence on the blue line, Matt Murray’s goal post antics, Jason Robertson’s red-hot start to the season, and the New York Rangers’ recent struggles. Later, Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", stops by to chat about the current competitive landscape in the NFC, the plethora of two-point conversions around the NFL this year, and Tampa’s rough outing in Cleveland (29:27).  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 discuss Canada’s 4-1 loss to Croatia at the World Cup, the prevailing emotions surrounding Canada’s showing at the tournament, and John Herdman’s viral “eff” Croatia comment. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Maple Leafs sweeping their weekend back-to-back and Rasmus Sandin elevating his game amidst the team’s current injury woes. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:22)!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

Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo joins AIlish and Justin live from Qatar and chat about the fan atmosphere, the size of Canada's contingent at the World Cup, and his expectations going into Canada's match vs. Croatia on Sunday. Then, it's time for Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (26:05)! Ailish and Justin renew the "Pick a Side" rivalry with technical producer Josh Santos and share their picks for this weekend's NFL action. And of course, we send you into the weekend with 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.

Charles Davis, NFL analyst on CBS, joins the morning crew to recap everything from the American Thanksgiving slate of football! He questions if the Bills for real after their narrow win in Detroit, if we have to start taking the Vikings and Cowboys seriously, and previews the upcoming Bengals-Titans clash this Sunday. Later, former Maple Leafs GM Gord Stellick joins Ailish and Justin to add to the conversation on Börje Salming's incredible legacy (28:06). He discusses what was it like to know Börje off the ice, before offering his thoughts on Toronto's current blue line and his level of trust in Matt Murray. 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 Forfar and Justin Cuthbert remember a Maple Leafs legend in Börje Salming. They look back on the impact he had, not only on the organization in Toronto, but also on Swedish players around the league. We hear from his former teammate Darryl Sittler, plus audio from William Nylander and Sheldon Keefe about the impact he had across the game. The crew then goes over what another loss on the Leafs' blue line means with Jordie Benn suffering an injury and question how much this team can withstand. They also recap the American Thanksgiving action in the NFL yesterday and ponder if the Minnesota Vikings are for real. Finally, a Friday edition of the A-List featuring Joe Burrow and Jim Nantz (39:18)! 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.

OneSoccer analyst Gareth Wheeler kicks off the third hour of The FAN Morning Show by focusing on the fallout following Canada's loss in their opening World Cup match vs. Belgium. They discuss how they felt after the final whistle was blown, Alphonso Davies' penalty kick, John Herdman's comments about Croatia, and how they see the remainder of this tournament playing out. Then, it is time for an American Thanksgiving edition of Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (25:13)! Ailish and Justin share their best bets for a day full of NFL football and discuss which World Cup lines stand out on today's slate.  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 Leafs reporter Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to kick of the second hour of the morning show recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs' victory over the New Jersey Devils. The trio discuss just how impressive last night's win was. if this team can continue to withstand injuries to the blue line, and Matt Murray's performance since his return from injury. Later, Sportsnet Raptors reporter Michael Grange joins the crew to talk about the depleted Toronto Raptors roster, the timelines of when to expect some of their guys back, Nick Nurse's comments on Gary Trent Jr. and his pattern of calling out players over the years (27:34).   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 kick off the morning discussing Canada's disappointing loss to Belgium in the World Cup yesterday afternoon and how the first half of the game changed expectations for Canadian fans. Later, they go over how the Leafs' snapped the New Jersey Devils' 13-game winning streak, the loss of another blue liner in the process, and question how many injuries this team can withstand. Speaking of injuries, the morning crew then sorts through the depleted Raptors roster and ask how much of this teams' struggles are related to injuries?  Then, it's time for a baby Friday edition of the A-List featuring Chad "Swag" Kelly being a little to "swaggy".   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 have you covered for an additional hour of World Cup coverage on The FAN Morning Show! They welcome in Sportsnet soccer analyst James Sharman, who shares his thoughts ahead of Canada's big test against Belgium this afternoon, what he's looking for out of the Canadian squad early on, and takes a step back to look at the favourites in the 2022 tournament. Later, it's time for "What's Up, Wednesday" where Ailish and Justin answer the biggest questions surrounding Toronto sports (23:54)! 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 and joined by Sportsnet host and anchor Faizal Khamisa live from Café Diplomatico to look back on Morocco's early morning draw against Croatia, Saudi Arabia's stunning victory over Argentina, and discuss what needs to go right for Canada to win their opening match vs. Belgium. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (32:01)! They tee up today’s World Cup matches and 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.

Ailish and Justin and joined by Jeff Marek, host of "The Jeff Marek Show" and "32 Thoughts: The Podcast", live from Café Diplomatico! They discuss the ripple effects of Morgan Rielly's trip to LTIR, some potential blue line replacements available on the market, and Nick Robertson's anticipated return to the lineup tonight. Later on, the voice of the World Cup on FOX, JP Dellacamera joins to breakdown Canada's opening match against Belgium, how the two sides compare and what to watch for this afternoon (28:11). 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 host live from Café Diplomatico in the heart of Little Italy in Toronto! They discuss how the Maple Leafs’ can survive without Morgan Rielly on the blue line, and look ahead to preview tonight's Raptors-Nets game. They then focus in on the World Cup and how Canada projects to line up in their opening match against Belgium. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List before we close out the first hour with a soccer report, presented by CertainTeed (34:04)! 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.

Vivek Jacob, writer for Raptors.com and soccer scribe for CBC Sports, joins the show to discuss his early takeaways from the World Cup, Saudi Arabia’s stunning upset win over Argentina, the areas where Canada can potentially exploit Belgium, Alphonso Davies’ status for tomorrow’s opener, Scottie Barnes’ recent resurgence, and the tangible impact of Pascal Siakam’s absence from the lineup. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (26:18)! They tee up today’s World Cup matches and 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.

Nick Kypreos, co-host of "Real Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Leafs’ recent spell of overtime losses, Nick Robertson’s continued omission from the lineup, Auston Matthews not passing the eye test, Toronto’s lack of production at 5-on-5, and Sheldon Keefe’s first three years at the helm of the Leafs. Later, Toronto Argonauts GM Michael “Pinball” Clemons stops by to chat about his team’s big Grey Cup win over Winnipeg on Sunday, Ryan Dinwiddie’s role in shifting the culture over the past two seasons, and McLeod Bethel-Thompson’s emergence as a leader (21:50). 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 discuss the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 OT loss to the Islanders on Monday night, the team’s recent struggles in overtime situations, Morgan Rielly’s injury, Rasmus Sandin dropping the gloves to stand up for Auston Matthews, and Matthews’ pedestrian start to the season. They also touch on Jon Morosi’s latest reporting regarding the Blue Jays’ pursuit of Cody Bellinger. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (42:41)! 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

The final hour of Monday kicks off Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Ailish and Justin go over their best picks of the day including tonight's Leafs-Islanders game and some World Cup futures, before building our daily Wake and Rake parlay! Later on, Ross Tucker of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast" joins the crew to break down everything from Week 11 in the NFL and sort through the league's biggest "frauds" at this point of the season (22:19). 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.

Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli joins the crew to go over his latest article on six potential trade targets the Maple Leafs' could target to replace Jake Muzzin, before discussing what the future holds for Nick Robertson in Toronto. They then sort through some of the biggest points of interest around the league including: what's next for Patrick Kane, the impact of Erik Karlsson's historic season, and Shane Wright's disappointing start. Ailish and Justin then share their "Winners and Losers" from the weekend, before being joined by the producer of "A Kick in the Grass", Devang Desai, to preview today's World Cup match between England and Iran and update us on Alphonso Davies' availability (31:05). 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.

The Toronto Argonauts are Grey Cup champions! Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off recapping the night including the exciting end of game and the puzzling halftime show. Later, Ailish and Justin look back on an action-packed sports weekend featuring the start of the World Cup, a Maple Leafs victory on Saturday, and a Raptors heartbreaking OT loss in Atlanta. Afterwards, Ailish shares her Monday morning edition of The A-List before closing out the first hour with a soccer report, presented by Certainteed (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 affiliates.