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Co-host of At the Letters Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar & JD Bunkis to look back on the Blue Jays' weekend in Boston, before discussing the team's needs ahead of the trade deadline and the limited options available (01:44). They then jump into text-line Tuesday to answer all of your questions including: the F1 season in review, Blue Jays' deadline targets, John Schneider's future with Toronto and mosh pit experiences.   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.

JD Bunkis is back on The FAN Morning Show! He and Ailish Forfar chat about his week off before delving into the Blue Jays and what we should expect from them ahead of the trade deadline. JD then relates Matthew Tkachuk's situation to the Maple Leafs and the future of Auston Mathews. Later on, Ailish shares her Tuesday edition of the A-List featuring chess playing robots and Kyler Murray's odd contract requirements (43:34).  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.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show is here live from Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! Former Blue Jay Matt Stairs joins them live from the course to talk about his career with the Jays, his favourite memories playing, and what qualities he sees in this current Jays team (00:23). Afterwards Jose Cruz Jr. joins Ailish and Justin live on location and chat about his plan for the tournament today, before sharing a few of his best memories of playing in Toronto (26:00). 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 third hour of The FAN Morning Show is here with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert live from the Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! They are joined by ESPN hockey writer Greg Wyshynski to look back on the blockbuster trade that sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Panthers, weighs in on the Flames' return in the deal, and discusses if the Leafs have improved or declined over this off-season (02:00). The pair are then joined by Susan Hallsworth, Director of Philanthropy for Jays Care, to chat about today's event and the mission for the Jays Care Foundation (25:03). Finally, Ailish and Justin get their best bets together for a Monday edition of Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet (36:56).  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 second hour of The FAN Morning Show is live from the Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert are joined by former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper to talk about the impressive weekend for the Blue Jays after the All-Star break (00:46). Then they are joined by Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo to discuss Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi's debuts for TFC over the weekend, and how the new additions could impact TFC's season (23:28). 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 host live from the Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! They discuss the Blue Jays’ weekend sweep over the Red Sox, Alek Manoah’s fiery outing on Saturday, and the team’s offensive explosion in their first series after the All-Star Break. Then, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on the Panthers’ acquisition of Matthew Tkachuk from the Flames and Calgary taking on expiring contracts with Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar. 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.

Nick Richard, writer for Leafs Nation, stops by to chat about the Leafs’ off-season moves thus far, his level of confidence in the team’s new goaltending tandem, and the best lineup fit for Rasmus Sandin. Later, Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins Sam and Brent to discuss the uncertain futures of Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers in Boston and which teams might be the favourites to land Juan Soto (25:23). 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.

 Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Sam and Brent to discuss Toronto’s decision not to pitch Jose Berrios against the Red Sox this weekend, if the Jays should take a run at Juan Soto, and the team’s new batting order. Later, the guys conduct their “Best Beer Draft,” selecting the best situations that call for a satisfying cold beer (26:13). 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.

Peter Galindo, soccer scribe for Sportsnet, joins Sam and Brent to discuss Toronto FC’s recent influx of Italian signings, how Lorenzo Insigne’s game might translate to MLS, and TFC’s struggles over the past couple of seasons. Afterwards, Trey Wingo, host of the Half Forgotten History podcast, checks in to chat about his experience playing Canada’s prestigious Cabot Cliffs golf course, and the Arizona Cardinals inking Kyler Murray to a lucrative contract negotiations (28:30). 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 affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss the Blue Jays’ pitching rotation for this weekend’s series against the Red Sox, Jose Berrios’ inconsistency this season, and lingering concerns about the bullpen. Later, Sam and Brent reveal their respective lists of the most popular athletes in Toronto (29:08). 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.

Joon Lee, MLB writer for ESPN, joins Brent and Sam to discuss the likelihood of Juan Soto being dealt before the trade deadline, MLB prohibiting teams from trading draft picks, and the New York Yankees’ historic season thus far. Jeremy Rutherford, NHL and St. Louis Blues reporter for The Athletic, checks in to discuss the latest buzz surrounding potential trade suitors for Matthew Tkachuk, the Blues’ interest in Tkachuk, and what comes next for the Calgary Flames (23:59). 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.

Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins Sam and Brent to discuss Lamar Jackson’s contract situation, the 49ers granting Jimmy Garoppolo permission to seek a trade, and expectations for Tom Brady this season. Joe House, host of the Fairway Rollin’ Podcast, stops by to chat about Rory McIlroy’s loss at the Open Championship, how LIV Golf is complicating the current golf landscape, and Henrik Stenson relinquishing his Ryder Cup captaincy in order to join the LIV tour (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 affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss Matthew Tkachuk reportedly informing the Calgary Flames that he will not re-sign with the team and if the Maple Leafs should consider pursuing him. Later, the guys present some hypothetical Tkachuk trades for teams across the NHL (28:13). 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.

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Sam and Brent to discuss Nazem Kadri’s free agent situation, Matthew Tkachuk’s uncertain future in Calgary, Rasmus Sandin’s RFA status and the possibility of an offer sheet, and how the Leafs could navigate their current salary cap dilemma. Brian Geltzeiler, analyst for SiriusXM NBA Radio and NBA TV, checks in to chat about the chances Kevin Durant begins next season in Brooklyn and the Knicks’ push to acquire Donovan Mitchell (26:16). 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 affiliate.

Jon Tayler, editor for FanGraphs, joins Sam and Brent to discuss the Nationals’ desire to include Patrick Corbin in any Juan Soto trade and Aaron Judge’s uncertain future in New York. Afterwards, the guys chime in on Pierre Engvall’s comments about his desire to become a 20-goal scorer next season (20:23). Later, Charles Davis, NFL analyst for CBS, stops by to chat about Mac Jones’ outlook for the 2022 NFL season, Baker Mayfield’s move to Carolina, how Russell Wilson might fare in Denver, and the Bills being pre-season betting favourites to win the Super Bowl (26:00). 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 their takeaways from last night’s MLB All-Star Game, Alek Manoah’s viral mic’d up moment, the Nationals’ desired trade haul for Juan Soto, and if the Blue Jays have enough assets to enter the Soto sweepstakes. Later, Sam and Brent share their thoughts on the latest speculation surrounding a possible Matthew Tkachuk trade and if Leaf fans should be concerned about Auston Matthews’ future (35:40). 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.

Gord Stellick, former NHL GM and co-host of Leafs Nation Pre and Post-Game, stops by to discuss Nazem Kadri’s free agency situation, Colorado’s cap crunch, and the Leafs’ off-season thus far. Later, Ricky Romero joins Brent and Sam to chat about last night’s MLB Home Run Derby, his experience being an All-Star in 2011, Vlad Jr.’s reputation around baseball, and Juan Soto’s uncertain future in Washington (25:12). 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 Brent and Sam to discuss Cameron Smith’s win at St. Andrew’s, LIV Golf’s quest to usurp the PGA Tour, and Rory McIlroy coming up short at the majors. Afterwards, the guys share their winners and losers from the first week of NHL free agency (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 affiliate.

 Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss last night’s Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso falling short of a three-peat, and how the derby compares to other All-Star events around sports. Later, Brent and Sam discuss Nazem Kadri’s ongoing free agency process and which teams could be his top suitors (37:33).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.

Luke Fox, NHL writer for Sportsnet, joins Sam and Brent to discuss the Maple Leafs’ crowded bottom six, Rasmus Sandin’s contract status, and his confidence level in the team's new goaltending tandem. Later, Jason Sobel, golf scribe for The Action Network and analyst for SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, stops by to chat about Cameron Smith’s clinical putting performance on Sunday and his potential defection to LIV Golf (24:34). Afterwards, Sam and Brent close out the show by giving their picks for tonight’s MLB Home Run Derby!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.