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Happy Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Matt Murray’s extended absence between starts, the importance of tonight’s potential start against the Senators, the big storylines heading into NFL championship weekend, and the latest intel on Fred VanVleet’s future. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:39)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by TNT's Liam McHugh to chat about the Maple Leafs’ attitude shift this season, Ilya Samsonov’s recent emergence, William Nylander’s elite skill set, his experience working with new Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, and having the opportunity to share the panel with Wayne Gretzky. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (24:32)! Tim Micallef, host of Tim and Friends, stops by to indulge in some mock props about the Raptors' trade deadline and this weekend’s NFL Conference Championship games. Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin construct their 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Nate Burleson, former NFL wide receiver and current NFL on CBS analyst, to discuss the Bills’ playoff exit, Joe Burrow’s post-season moxie, what a win over Cincinnati would mean for Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts’ emergence as a bonafide MVP-level quarterback, Nick Sirianni’s swagger on the sidelines, and Brock Purdy’s ascent with the 49ers. Later, Katie Heindl, NBA scribe for Dime, SLAM Magazine, and Yahoo Sports Canada, stops by to chat about the Raptors’ win over Sacramento, Precious Achiuwa’s recent surge, O.G. Anunoby’s relationship with the organization, and the chances Gary Trent Jr. remains in Toronto (24:47).  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.

Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish presenting Justin with a gift. Then, they discuss the Maple Leafs’ OT win over the Rangers, early returns on the Matthews-Marner reunion, if there’s any merit to the idea that Matthews is blocking too many shots, Ilya Samsonov seizing control of the net, and Timothy Liljegren’s emergence this season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Raptors’ win in Sacramento, the team’s stout defensive performance, and the latest speculation surrounding Gary Trent Jr. Later, we close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (48:27).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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Jackie Redmond, NHL Network host and rinkside reporter for TNT, to discuss Connor McDavid’s historic season, his case as the most dominant athlete in North America, how the Bruins’ success might inform the Leafs’ deadline approach, the Canucks’ handling of the Bruce Boudreau situation, Erik Karlsson’s future, and this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble event. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (31:38)! Ailish and Justin preview tonight’s Leafs-Rangers game and Raptors-Kings matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss his experience visiting Owen Sound last week, Ilya Samsonov’s decision to bet on himself, the Maple Leafs’ trade deadline outlook, if advancing beyond the first round would be enough for Kyle Dubas to retain his job as GM, and the Canucks’ handling of the Bruce Boudreau-Rick Tocchet situation. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on former Blue Jay Scott Rolen being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Later, Donnovan Bennett, host of Going Deep, checks in to discuss Fred VanVleet’s decision to switch agents mid-season, what the move signals about his upcoming foray into free agency, the Raptors’ love affair with Jakob Poeltl, and the WNBA’s upcoming visit to Toronto (27:23).  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 affiliates.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Rick Tocchet’s coaching debut with the Canucks, the mixed reaction from Canucks fans, Fred VanVleet’s decision to part ways with his agency, and how this development affects his availability at the trade deadline. Afterwards, they weigh in on Sheldon Keefe tinkering with his line machinations and if this season is the appropriate time for the Leafs to go “all in.” Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:20). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by David Phelps, former Blue Jays relief pitcher, to discuss his recent retirement from baseball, spending the final two years of his career in Toronto, Jordan Romano’s unique demeanour on and off the field, his impressions of the outfield renovations at Rogers Centre, and some of the team’s big roster changes this offseason. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:25)! Jesse Rubinoff, Digital Producer for Tim and Friends, stops by to analyze the early lines for this weekend’s NFL conference championship games and explore some Super Bowl future bets. Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss Sheldon Keefe’s decision to reunite William Nylander and John Tavares, Nylander’s All-Star snub, Ilya Samsonov’s recent hot streak, Timo Meier’s potential fit in Toronto, and the Leafs’ degree of willingness to move Matthew Knies. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Nate Geary, host for WGR 550, to break down the Bills’ loss to the Bengals in the AFC Divisional Round, if the team’s Super Bowl window is shrinking, Sean McDermott’s uninspiring post-season resume, Stefon Diggs’ expressive personality, and what lies ahead this offseason (29:42).  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 affiliates.

Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Justin discussing his experience attending last night’s Leafs-Islanders game and co-hosting Leafs Nation with Gord Stellick. Then, he and Ailish weigh in on John Tavares’ dominant second period, William Nylander’s two-goal performance, Ilya Samsonov earning his third consecutive start, and if the Leafs’ goaltending battle has fully shifted in Samsonov’s favour. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on the latest trade speculation surrounding Gary Trent Jr. and Elliotte Friedman’s comments about receiving blame for the Canucks’ firing of Bruce Boudreau. Later, Hour 1 concludes with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (44:29)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ross Tucker stops by to discuss the Bills being outclassed by the Bengals, Buffalo’s most notable areas for improvement, how Patrick Mahomes’ ankle sprain might impact his effectiveness in the AFC title game, the Eagles’ dominant performance versus New York, and if Brock Purdy is adequately equipped to take on a stout Philly defence. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (27:15)! Ailish and Justin take an early look at the lines for next weekend’s NFL conference championship games. Then, they tee up tonight’s Leafs-Islanders matchup and assemble our 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, to discuss the Maple Leafs’ goaltending competition, how Boston’s success might influence Toronto’s trade deadline plans, Timo Meier’s potential fit in the top six, and Bobby McMann carving out a role on the team’s third line. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (30:28). 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 affiliate

Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish discussing her experience attending Hockey Day in Canada in Owen Sound. Then, she and Justin discuss the Bills’ divisional round loss to the Bengals, Buffalo’s over-reliance on Josh Allen, Joe Burrow adding to his post-season resume, Patrick Mahomes playing through a high-ankle sprain, and the 49ers’ narrow win over the Cowboys. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ OT loss in Montreal and the Raptors splitting their weekend back-to-back. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:43)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman to discuss his recent feature on Arber Xhekaj, Steven Stamkos reaching the 500-goal mark, the fallout from Ivan Provorov’s Pride Night boycott, Bo Horvat’s main trade suitors, when the Canucks might pull the trigger on a coaching change, and where things stand with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:32)! Producers Josh and Daniele jump on for our weekly edition of "Pick a Side"! Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Charles Davis to preview this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round, the Giants being the ultimate underdog story, Dak Prescott’s chances of replicating his success from Wild Card weekend, the Bengals’ offensive line issues, and the futures of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Later, Blake Murphy, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, stops by to chat about the Raptors’ loss to the Timberwolves, the merits of a potential teardown, why Gary Trent Jr. is likely to be traded, the team’s Fred VanVleet conundrum, Masai Ujiri’s historical reluctance to rebuild, and Joe Wieskamp’s chances of carving out a role with the Raptors (25:24).  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.

Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with a special announcement from Ailish. Then, she and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ win over the Jets, Ilya Samsonov’s standout performance, Auston Matthews’ recent offensive surge, and Michael Bunting’s similarities to Darcy Tucker. Afterwards, they dissect the Raptors’ fourth quarter collapse in Minnesota, Nick Nurse’s sparse bench usage, Scottie Barnes turning a corner, and the team’s need for a culture reset (46:06). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Mike Mayock, former NFL GM and current Westwood One analyst, joins the show to discuss this Sunday’s Bills-Bengals matchup, Josh Allen’s recent turnover issues, the special partnership between Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, Tom Brady’s future, and the Giants’ chances of upsetting the Eagles. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (34:41)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Maple Leafs-Jets game and, with the help of the text-line, 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin welcome in Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey to chat about his stellar season so far, the key to the Jets' resurgence, and the impact Head Coach Rick Bowness has made on the roster. Later on, we're joined in-studio by Jason Priestley and Michael Geddes, Producer and Director of Offside: The Harold Ballard Story, to share a sneak preview of the upcoming release of their new documentary, before getting into the inspiration behind the project (25:00). 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 affiliates.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Steven Stamkos reaching the 500-goal plateau, his growing legacy as one of the best players of this generation, which Leafs netminder should get the start against Winnipeg on Thursday night, and if Toronto is currently the best team in Canada. Then, Ailish and Justin power rank their most intriguing matchups for the NFL Divisional Round. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (48:00)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps joins the show to discuss Fred VanVleet’s value on the trade market, the Raptors reaching a critical inflection point, CJ McCollum’s comments about potential unrest in the team’s locker room, and Scottie Barnes’s offensive surge over the past few games. Later, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:09)! We wrap up the hour looking at the latest updates from the Rogers Centre renovation featuring new communal spaces for the 2023 Blue Jays season. 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.