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Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 loss to the Canadians on opening night, Sheldon Keefe calling out his team following the game, the Leafs’ lack of urgency and effort, and Matt Murray’s regular season debut. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:58)! 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 co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to discuss the Leafs’ new-look bottom six, why William Nylander could be in store for a big season, and his confidence level in Matt Murray. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Leafs-Canadiens season opener and today's MLB Playoffs slate. Afterwards, with the help of our audience, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:36).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

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins the show to discuss Hockey Canada’s leadership shakeup, his perspective as a hockey parent, who might be best-equipped to lead the next iteration of Hockey Canada, and the long road ahead for the organization to re-establish trust with Canadians. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by former Leafs captain Wendel Clark to discuss his excitement heading into the Leafs’ season opener, the lack of sandpaper in the team’s current lineup, and how this group can reverse their playoff fortunes (30:18). 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 affiliate

It’s time for the Leafs to officially drop the puck on their 2022-23 season! Ailish and Justin discuss the vibe heading into Wednesday’s season opener, John Tavares returning to the lineup in time for opening night, and the biggest question marks surrounding this team. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Hockey Canada’s management overhaul and what lies ahead for the organization (22:31). Afterwards, they share their takeaways from Ross Atkins’ season-ending press conference on Tuesday (31:12). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:04)!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

Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice for Sportsnet and MLB Playoffs on ESPN Radio, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays’ Wild Card exit, Ross Stripling’s impending free agency, John Schneider’s case to return as Jays manager in 2023, the most pressing questions facing GM Ross Atkins, and which pieces could be on the move this off-season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up the opening night of the NHL season and the start of the MLB Divisional Round. Then, with the help of the text line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily three-leg Wake and Rake parlay (25:32). 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

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the speculation surrounding John Tavares’ status for Wednesday’s season opener, the timing of Zach Aston-Reese’s contract signing, Nick Robertson being a casualty of the salary cap, and the most fascinating teams heading into the NHL season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Ross Stripling’s comments regarding his upcoming free agency this winter (24:55). Later, Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, stops by for a pre-season Leafs roundtable! Ailish, Justin and Brent run through the Leafs’ potential breakout and flop candidates, X-Factor players, and hot seat index (28:59). 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

Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs finalizing their opening night roster, John Tavares’ status for Opening Night, and Denis Malgin earning a roster spot over Nick Robertson. Afterwards, Ailish, Justin and producer Daniele conduct their 2022-23 “NHL Watchability” draft (18:48). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:44)!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

Arden Zwelling, MLB writer for Sportsnet and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the collision between George Springer and Bo Bichette, John Schneider’s decision-making throughout Game 2 and his chances of returning as manager in 2023, the team’s biggest questions heading into the off-season, and how payroll might factor into the front office’s ability to further augment this core. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They recap Justin’s impressive performance in his Beep Test this past Friday. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up Monday night’s Raiders-Chiefs game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. Justin also offers his MNF same-page parlay (28:07)! 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

Sportsnet MLB Insider Shi Davidi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays’ colossal Game 2 meltdown against Seattle, John Schneider’s decision not to make a defensive substitution for George Springer in the eighth inning, how this loss might inform the team’s approach this winter, and Schneider’s candidacy for the Jays’ permanent managerial role. Later, Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, stops by to chat about the Ravens’ win over the Bengals on Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys’ surprising 4-1 start, and Brian Daboll’s influence on the New York Giants (34:27). 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 affiliate

Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ epic Game 2 collapse against the Mariners in the AL Wild Card series, Luis Castillo outdueling Alek Manoah in Game 1, John Schneider’s future as Blue Jays manager, the front office’s level of culpability for the team’s Wild Card loss, and the scary collision between Bo Bichette and George Springer in center field. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Leafs’ roster cuts over the weekend and the team’s efforts to find a trade partner for Wayne Simmonds (34:07). Later, it’s time for the debut of Best Of/Worst Of, with a special ode to the Thanksgiving weekend (41:26)! 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

Former Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the unique atmosphere inside Rogers Centre during the playoffs, his interactions with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other members of the current Blue Jays, the iconic bat flip homer against Texas in 2015, and why he’s confident the Jays can make a run in October. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! We kick things off with our weekly edition of “Pick a Side” as Ailish and Justin take on producers Daniele and Josh. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series, solicit suggestions for the “Anchor” pick, and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. Ailish also sets the Over/Under for Justin’s Beep Test (25:39). 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

Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB editor and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the status of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Santiago Espinal ahead of Game 1 of the Wild Card series, which players remain on the bubble for the post-season roster, what the team might do with their starter situation in Game 2, and how the Jays lineup matches up against Luis Castillo. Later, we head to the phone lines to take calls from Blue Jays fans ahead of today’s Game 1 (24:27). 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 affiliate

It’s time for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series in Toronto! Ailish and Justin discuss some of their takeaways from yesterday’s Workout Day and media availability at Rogers Centre. They also weigh in on John Schneider remaining non-committal on who may be his Game 2 starter and the lingering roster decisions ahead of today’s 10 am deadline. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:18)! 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 affiliate

Curtis Granderson, former MLB outfielder and current MLB on TBS analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Alek Manoah getting the ball in Game 1 against Seattle, his experience being around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette during spring training in 2018, and Aaron Judge’s record-breaking season in the Bronx. Later, Jesse Rubinoff, Tim and Friends digital producer and host for SN Bets, stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Ailish, Justin and Jesse tee up all four MLB Wild Card series and preview tonight’s Colts-Broncos TNF matchup. Then, with the assistance of our listeners’ “Anchor” pick, we assemble a special four-leg Wake and Rake parlay! Justin also lays out his TNF same-game parlay (24:06). 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

MLB Network analyst Jon Morosi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his experience watching Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run in Texas, the magnitude of Judge’s accomplishment, what may happen with the baseball from that moment, how the Blue Jays match up against the Mariners, and if there’s a chance Lourdes Gurriel Jr. or Santiago Espinal will be omitted from Toronto’s post-season roster. Afterwards, NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis stops by to chat about tonight’s Colts-Broncos matchup, Russell Wilson’s shaky start to the season, the added pressure on Matt Ryan with Jonathan Taylor out of the Colts’ lineup, Tom Brady’s pedestrian start to the year, Patrick Mahomes taking his game to another in the post-Tyreek Hill era, and the NFL’s investment in expanding their reach in the UK (29:29). 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

Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays earning a split in Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Orioles, the uncertainty surrounding Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Santiago Espinal’s availability for the playoffs, who might be omitted from the team’s post-season roster, and which Blue Jays players are good candidates to become unsung heroes in October. 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

Former Blue Jays infielder Ryan Goins joins the show to discuss his memories from the Blue Jays’ 2015 playoff run, his iconic reaction to Jose Bautista’s “bat flip” homer, the unique atmosphere inside Rogers Centre, and his experience playing with Whit Merrifield in Kansas City. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They preview the betting odds for the NHL’s Rocket Richard, Vezina, and Jack Adams Awards. Then, Ailish and Justin solicit our daily “Anchor” pick from the text line and assemble our Wake and Rake parlay (22:41)!  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

Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his summer travels with Elliotte Friedman for NHL media engagements and the 32 Thoughts tour, Mathew Barzal’s lucrative eight-year extension with the New York Islanders, Hockey Canada’s ongoing parliamentary hearings, and why he’s optimistic about Matt Murray’s prospects with the Maple Leafs. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, checks in from Baltimore to chat about how John Schneider might approach today’s double-header against the Orioles, Jordan Romano’s sparse usage over the past few days, Whit Merrifield’s recent surge heading into the playoffs, and how this year’s team compares to the Jays’ 2015 post-season team (24:42). 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

Ailish and Justin discuss Aaron Judge setting the new AL single-season record with his 62nd home run of the year and how John Schneider should handle his lineup for today’s double-header in Baltimore. Afterwards, Ailish, Justin and producer Daniele draft their all-time Toronto sports playoff moments (21:18). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:46)!  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

Bill Ripken, former MLB infielder and current MLB Network analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Aaron Judge being stuck on 61 homers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s production this season, Bo Bichette’s defence at shortstop, Albert Pujols surpassing Babe Ruth for second place on MLB’s all-time RBI list, and why the Jays are a frisky team heading into the playoffs. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They preview the betting odds for the NHL’s Art Ross, Hart, Calder, and Norris Trophies. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. Ailish also presents her “Just 5 Bucks” pick of the day (25:34)!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 affiliate