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Vivek Jacob, writer for Raptors.com and CBC Sports, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Raptors’ bounce back win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Scottie Barnes shouldering point guard responsibilities with Fred VanVleet sidelined, and Pascal Siakam’s MVP-calibre start to the season (02:40). Later, Ailish and Justin open up the phone lines to check in on the temperature of Leafs Nation (29:43).  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 their respective experiences handing out candy on Halloween, the Raptors’ dominant win over the Hawks, Scottie Barnes showing off his point guard skills, O.G. Anunoby’s reputation as a staunch defender, and Pascal Siakam’s early MVP buzz. Then, they weigh in on the Browns’ win over the Bengals on MNF, Cincinnati’s offensive struggles without Ja’Marr Chase, and which teams could make a big splash ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline (31:14). Afterwards, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:01)! 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

Friend of the show Ross Tucker joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Bills’ “workmanlike” win over the Packers on Sunday night, how Tom Brady’s divorce Friend of the show Ross Tucker joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Bills’ “workmanlike” win over the Packers on Sunday night, how Tom Brady’s divorce might affect his play rest of season, if the Cowboys are sneakily better without Ezekiel Elliott, and Zach Wilson’s stinker against the Patriots (01:31). Later, we dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (23:59)! They tee up tonight’s Raptors-Hawks game and the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bengals and Browns. Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. Justin also offers his MNF same-game 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 for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the “four-alarm" fire in Leaf land, the team’s current four-game losing skid, Kyle Dubas’ flawed roster construction, and if the Leafs are nearing a possible coaching change (01:15). Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into our weekly edition of “ Weekend Winners and Losers" (26:08).  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.

It’s a Halloween nightmare for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs' disappointing road trip, the clear disconnect between Sheldon Keefe and his roster, Keefe’s job security, the chances Kyle Dubas may lose his job in-season, and Mitch Marner’s mounting frustration (46:03). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List!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

Justin and Brent start off the hour discussing some of the Leafs’ most notable holes in their bottom six and on the blue line. Then, Mark Messier, former NHL forward and current ESPN analyst, joins the show to discuss his impressions of this year’s Maple Leafs team, his experience playing in New York, and Connor McDavid’s chances of winning the Rocket Richard Trophy this season (12:50). Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (32:50)! Producers Josh and Daniele jump in for our weekly edition of “Pick a Side”. Afterwards, Justin and Brent solicit text submissions for our “Anchor” pick and assemble the show’s 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.

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins Justin and Brent to discuss the Buccaneers’ 3-5 start to the season, if the Bengals can withstand the absence of Ja’Marr Chase, this Sunday’s surprisingly intriguing Patriots-Jets matchup, and whether Josh Allen or Tyreek Hill has a better chance of setting an NFL record this season (02:49). Later, Producer Daniele jumps in for our weekly edition of Would You Rather (30:55). 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.

Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 OT loss to the Sharks on Thursday, the team leaving Erik Kallgren hanging out to dry, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner getting off the schneid, and Sheldon Keefe’s lineup configuration. Then, Justin and Gunner weigh in on the Ravens’ 27-22 win over the Buccaneers and pose the question: is Tom Brady washed? Later, in the spirit of Halloween, producers Josh and Daniele join Justin and Brent to discuss some of Toronto’s most notorious sports nightmares and villains (33:11). 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 affiliate

Jackie Redmond, studio host for NHL Network and rinkside reporter for the NHL on TNT, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Canucks’ woeful start to the season, Bruce Boudreau’s job security, the upcoming debut of Mullet Arena in Arizona, Barry Trotz campaigning for a job with an Original 6 franchise, and Sheldon Keefe experimenting with his line machinations (03:33). Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (31:35)! WIth the help of our listeners’ “Anchor” pick, they assemble our show’s daily Wake and Rake parlay. Justin also offers his TNF same-game 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.

Eric Smith, Raptors play-by-play voice on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Pascal Siakam’s red-hot start to the season, Fred VanVleet embracing his role as a facilitator and leader, and Christian Koloko carving out a spot in the Raptors’ rotation (00:24). Later, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi stops by to chat about the Phillies-Astros World Series matchup, why Philly poses the biggest challenge to Houston, Rob Thomson’s impact since stepping in as Phillies interim manager, and the futures of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani (21:59).  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.

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by soliciting costume suggestions from the text line. Then, they discuss the Raptors’ 119-109 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, Sheldon Keefe shaking up his lines, and Andy Martino’s report about Yankees players being upset by the jeering at Yankee Stadium during the ALCS. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:36)!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

Howard Eskin, long-time host for 94.1 WIP Philadelphia, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the current vibes surrounding the Philly sports scene, the Phillies’ thrilling run to the World Series, the Eagles’ 6-0 start, and the pressure facing the 76ers (00:39). Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (28:54)! They tee up tonight’s Raptors-76ers game 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.

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Jake Muzzin’s injury situation, Barry Trotz’s coaching future, and the Canucks’ 0-5-2 start to the season (00:21). Afterwards, Producer Daniele jumps on to help Justin and Ailish debut a new segment, Wake Up Wednesday (27:07)! 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 affiliates.

Ailish and Justin discuss Jake Muzzin landing on LTIR after suffering a neck injury last Monday, what his absence means for the blue line, and if the Leafs should pursue Jakob Chychrun. Then, Producers Josh and Daniele join the show to participate in an early-season installment of our Maple Leafs confidence rankings. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:44)! 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

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and current co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Phil Kessel’s Hall of Fame candidacy, the Leafs’ propensity for slow starts, the team’s lack of depth scoring, and early returns on Ilya Samsonov (00:00). Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! With the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:21)! 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.

Alvin Williams, former NBA guard and current Sportsnet colour analyst, checks in from Miami to discuss the Raptors earning a split of their mini two-game series against the Heat, Pascal Siakam’s torrid start to the season, Fred VanVleet’s evolution as a facilitator, and Precious Achiuwa’s continued maturation (00:10). Afterwards, Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com and author of Blood and Guts, joins Ailish and Justin to chat about the recent release of his new book, the genesis behind the project, the evolution of the tight end position, and which teams are currently facing the most pressure through the first 8 weeks of the NFL season (25:05). 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.

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss in Vegas, Phil Kessel tying Keith Yandle’s ironman streak, Ilya Samsonov being the Leafs' lone bright spot, and John Tavares' injury scare. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Raptors’ 98-90 win over the Heat, Precious Achiuwa’s big double-double performance, and if the Raptors sneakily won the Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade agreement (29:51). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:17)!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

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins the show to weigh in on Tom Brady and the Bucs’ struggles and if this terrible season could tarnish his legacy, the Giants improving to 6-1, what has happened to the Lions, and if the Seahawks a legitimate threat to win the NFC West (00:36). Later, Ailish and Justin kick off Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They dive deep into what to watch in the Monday Nighter between the Patriots and the Bears, look ahead at the World Series, and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (22:30)! 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 for DailyFaceoff.com, drops by to talk about the disastrous start of the Vancouver Canucks season and what needs to change for them to turn it around, why he’s encouraged by what he’s seeing from the Leafs, and explains why Phil Kessel’s Iron Man streak is so impressive (02:18). Next, Ailish and Justin share their “Winners and Losers" of the weekend featuring Bryce Harper, Wayne Simmonds, Bennedict Mathurin, Tom Brady, Mark Scheifele, and many more (31:18)! 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.

Ailish and Justin begin the show breaking down the Leafs' win over Winnipeg, weigh in on the impact and philosophy change of inserting Wayne Simmonds and Kyle Clifford into the lineup, Ilya Samsonov’s great start to his Leafs’ career, and discuss Phil Kessel on the verge of tying Keith Yandle’s NHL Ironman streak. Next, Ailish and Justin share their impressions of the pair of Raptors losses this weekend and break down the merits of a Phillies-Astros World Series matchup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:54)! 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.