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ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins JD and Ailish to discuss Kevin Durant remaining with the Brooklyn Nets, the lack of teams pushing all-in to acquire Durant, what pieces the Raptors were willing to move in a possible KD trade, and OG Anunoby’s relationship with the Raptors organization. Jonathan Papelbon, former MLB closer and host of the Blackjack and Pap podcast, stops by to chat about his recent visit to Toronto, working out with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Ross Stripling’s stellar year for the Blue Jays (28:18).  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

JD chats about his experience going to the CNE. Then, he and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 9-3 win over the Red Sox, Ross Stripling delivering another quality start, and his future beyond this season. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on Kevin Durant agreeing to move forward as a member of the Brooklyn Nets (28:42). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:45)!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

Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, joins Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays’ strong starting pitching during their weekend series in the Bronx, Alek Manoah’s recent issues with command, George Springer’s value in the leadoff spot, and Bo Bichette’s struggles this season. Afterwards, Dave Cameron, head coach of Canada’s World Junior team, stops by to chat about his team’s gold medal win in Edmonton, Mason McTavish’s iconic “save” in overtime of the Gold Medal game, and the challenge of regrouping after the initial cancellation of the tournament in December (23:57). Later, Canadian LPGA legend Lorie Kane checks in from Ottawa to discuss her 30th and final appearance at the CP Women’s Open this weekend and Brooke Henderson’s impressive run on the LPGA Tour (35:05). 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

Ariel Helwani, MMA Insider and host of the MMA Hour, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the evolution of WWE, Leon Edwards’ thrilling knockout win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278, and the crowded title picture in the welterweight division. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! He and JD chat about their night at Scotiabank Arena for Monday Night RAW and Blake also chimes in on the Kevin Durant saga. Afterwards, the crew tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:13)!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

Tyler Dunne, national NFL writer and founder of GoLongTD.com, joins JD and Ailish to discuss Dana White’s revelation about nearly luring Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to the Raiders, Mike McCarthy’s job security in Dallas, and the Bills’ Super Bowl aspirations this season. Later, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (30:53). 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

JD and Ailish host! JD discusses his experience attending WWE Monday Night RAW at Scotiabank Arena. Then, he and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays making up ground in the race for the top AL Wild Card spot and Ross Stripling’s importance to the team’s starting rotation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (30:45)!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

Jason Bukala, former NHL scout and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Ailish to discuss Canada’s gold medal win over Finland at the World Juniors, Mason McTavish’s iconic game-saving play in overtime, Connor Bedard’s unique skill set, and how the Leafs’ top prospects fared in the tournament. Later, NFL Network analyst Cynthia Frelund stops by to chat about her experience being at Bills training camp over the past week, Josh Allen’s continued improvement, Von Miller’s leadership off the field, and tips for fantasy football drafters (26:57). 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

Joon Lee, MLB scribe for ESPN, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ bouts of inconsistency throughout the season, if the Jays have the necessary ingredients to be a legitimate World Series contender, the Yankees’ recent struggles, and the vibe in New York between Yankees and Mets fans. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew chats about Leon Edwards’ big underdog win over Kamaru Usman on Saturday and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:01)!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

Julia Kreuz, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, joins Ailish and Brent to discuss Alek Manoah’s fiery disposition on the mound, how the Jays’ rotation stacks up against other AL contenders, and George Springer’s ongoing injury issues. Afterwards, Sam Cosentino, junior hockey analyst for Sportsnet, stops by to chat about where Mason McTavish’s “save” ranks in the pantheon of all-time World Junior moments, some standout performers from the tournament, and why Matthew Knies is an ideal fit for the Maple Leafs (27:40). 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 hosts alongside Brent Gunning! They discuss the Blue Jays taking three of four games against the Yankees over the weekend, Alek Manoah’s dust up with Gerrit Cole on Sunday, and Canada winning gold at the World Juniors in Edmonton. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (36:08)!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 affiliate

Ryan Dixon, senior hockey writer for Sportsnet, joins the show to discuss Carey Price’s Hall of Fame resume, Connor Bedard’s showing at the World Juniors, and the Calgary Flames’ wild off-season. Later, Jason Sobel, golf writer for The Action Network, stops by to chat about Tiger Woods’ participation in this week’s PGA players’ meeting, Tiger’s animosity towards Greg Norman, and Patrick Reed’s lawsuit against Brandel Chamblee (28:48). 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 Brent and Sam to discuss Nazem Kadri’s long-term deal in Calgary, Brad Treliving shrewdly retooling his roster after losing both Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, Lou Lamoriello failing to sign Kadri, and Rasmus Sandin’s contract impasse with the Leafs. Later, the guys dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet. They tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Yankees matchup, Canada’s semi-final game against Czechia at the World Juniors, and assemble the show’s daily Wake and Rake parlay (32:35)! 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 Insider Jon Morosi joins Brent and Sam from New York to discuss the Blue Jays’ impressive win on Thursday night, Jose Berrios’ up-and-down season, and the tight AL playoff race. Later, Trey Wingo, host of the Half-Forgotten History podcast, stops by to chat about Deshaun Watson being assessed an 11-game suspension, his disingenuous press conference yesterday, the Ravens’ outlook for this season, and Matthew Stafford’s elbow issues this off-season (26:46). 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

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss the Blue Jays’ resounding 9-2 win over the Yankees on Thursday, George Springer being a catalyst for the Jays’ offence, and Jose Berrios’ solid bounce back outing. Afterwards, Brent and Sam weigh in on Nazem Kadri signing with the Flames and Sean Monahan being dealt to the Montreal Canadiens (33:18). 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

WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland joins Ailish and Blake to discuss his upcoming return to Toronto for Monday Night RAW, his special t-shirt collaboration with the Maple Leafs, Triple H taking over as head of WWE creative, and the Maple Leafs’ moves this off-season. Later, Ailish is joined by Keith McPherson, host for WFAN and co-host of Off Base on MLB Network, to discuss the Yankees’ comeback win over Tampa on Wednesday, this weekend’s series against the Blue Jays, and the ongoing Kevin Durant saga in Brooklyn (25:43). 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 affiliate

Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice for Sportsnet, checks in from New York to discuss the Blue Jays’ 6-1 win over Baltimore on Wednesday, George Springer’s clutch pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning, the team’s current lineup construction, and Yusei Kikuchi being moved to the bullpen. Later, Blake joins Ailish and Brent for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up the betting odds for tonight’s Blue Jays-Yankees opener and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:49)! 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

Shane Ryan, writer for Golf Digest, joins Ailish and Brent to discuss PGA players gathering for a private meeting to address LIV Golf, Tiger Woods using his cache to defend the PGA Tour, and the possibility that The Masters bans LIV members from next year’s tournament. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox stops by to chat about his conversation with Rasmus Sandin’s agent, Lewis Gross, the lack of traction in contract talks, and Sandin’s peculiar fit on the Leafs’ current blue line (25:46). 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

Ailish hosts alongside Brent Gunning! They open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ 6-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday, Ross Stripling’s stellar outing in his return from the IL, and Yusei Kikuchi being demoted to the bullpen. Then, Ailish and Brent share their thoughts on Rasmus Sandin’s contract stalemate with the Maple Leafs (22:41). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (32:57)!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

Lauren Gardner, co-host of Off Base on MLB Network, joins Ailish to discuss her experience attending the Field of Dreams Game in Iowa, the Blue Jays’ recent skid and tight AL playoff race, and her lifelong fandom of the Colorado Avalanche. Afterwards, Kori Cheverie, assistant coach for the Canadian women’s hockey team, checks in from Calgary to chat about her current work with the Canadian women’s development team, Canada’s roster for the upcoming IIHF World Championship, and the improved parity in women’s hockey at the international level (27:19). 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 affiliate

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane joins the show to discuss the possibility of Odell Beckham Jr. signing in Buffalo, expectations for the upcoming 2022 season, Josh Allen’s continued maturation, the Bills’ resurgence over the past few seasons, and the organization’s intimate relationship with the Buffalo community. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The team tees up the betting line for today’s Blue Jays-Orioles game and assembles their 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.