Boomer & Warrener In The Morning

On the third hour of The Big Show, George and Matt welcome Flames Reporter, Ryan Leslie to the show! Ryan shared his perspective on the vibe in the Flames' locker room following last night's loss, some bright spots in the Flames' lineup this season, and discusses how much turnover we could potentially see from the team during the offseason. Afterwards, to tee up the Toronto Blue Jays' home-opener, the guys were joined by Blue Jays Analyst, Blake Murphy! Blake shared his thoughts on the positive play of Bo Bichette offensively, but also describes the adventure it is to watch his defensive play at shortstop. Blake also shared his early thoughts on how the AL is shaping up just a couple of weeks into the MLB 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the second hour of The Big Show, George and Matt dive deeper into the Flames' season after officially being eliminated from playoff contention. The guys discuss the next steps for this Flames group, try to identify possible causes of the Flames' struggles and check in with Melancholy Malcolm to fill us in on the thoughts of Flames fans on Twitter following last night's loss. Afterwards, Luke Gazdic joins the program to share his thoughts on the Flames season as it was, some of his experiences as a player around this time of year in the NHL, and if the Flames lack of a captain contributed to their struggles this 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the first hour of The Big Show, George and Matt reflect on the aftermath of yet another Flames loss, that saw them officially fall out of the playoff race in the NHL. They review the team's performance against the Predators, tackle critical issues that the team will have to confront in the upcoming offseason, and question the decision to assign Nick Richie as the Flames' primary shooter at a season-defining moment in the shootout. Afterwards, the guys get reactions from the locker room and take a look around the world of sports with today's edition of The Morning Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the third hour of The Big Show, George and Matt are joined by our resident Flames expert, Peter Loubardias! Lou shares his thoughts on the Flames' playoff hopes, the team's struggles at home this season, the Flames' love-hate relationship with one-goal games, and if Matt Coronato and Jakob Pelletier should see some time in the Flames' lineup before the end of the season. Afterwards, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee join the program to reflect on what was a wild edition of The Masters this year! The guys evaluate the performances of Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. The guys also talk about Rory McIlroy's chances of capturing a Masters title in his career.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the second hour of The Big Show, George and Matt dive deep into the Flames' upcoming game against the Preds and discuss the possibility of Matt Coronato making his Flames debut. Does Coronato deserve a chance to showcase his talent? Let us know on the textline at 960-960 or on our voicemail at 403-407-0238. Later, the guys are joined by Greg Wyshynski, who brings a wealth of insights and  positive talking points for Flames fans. Greg shares his thoughts on the performances of Huberdeau and Kadri this season, his top contenders as we approach the NHL playoffs, and if the President's Trophy curse will strike again after the Bruins' historical 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the first hour of The Big Show, George and Matt take a look at the Flames updated playoff chances following Saturday night's loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Afterwards, the guys take a look at the Flames huge tilt against the Predators and share their thoughts on what was a wild Masters Tournament! Later, it was a very busy long weekend in the world of sports and to bring you up to speed, Matty Rose has everything you need with today's edition of The Morning Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the fourth hour of The Big Show, Patrick Dumas welcomes Calgary Roughnecks Goaltender, Christian Del Bianco, to the show! Christian reflects on the Roughnecks' season so far, their upcoming Superhero Game at the Saddledome, and his personal pursuit of National Lacrosse League history!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the third hour of The Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Derek Wills to reflect on the Flames' recent triumph over the Jets. Derek shared his thoughts on the Flames' performance in the win, which has put them back in the Wild Card race with just three games to go. With a potential playoff spot on the horizon, he also shares his thoughts on the ideal opponents for the Flames if they manage to sneak into a Wild Card spot. Afterwards, Mitch Fox joins the program for the first Speargrass Golf Show of the year! Mitch described his excitement for the upcoming golf season at Speargrass, how often he watches the weather around this time of year, and his thoughts on the Masters as players begin to tee off at the event!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the second hour of The Big Show, George and Matt welcome Frank Seravalli to the show! Frank shares his thoughts on the Flames' huge win against the Jets, who would be more disappointed to miss the playoffs between the two teams, Jacob Markstrom keeping the team calm, and the on-ice component Tanev brings to the Flames' lineup!Afterwards, Alex Brodie is back with another edition of Brodie on the Beat! This week, Alex asks the people of Calgary who they would be blaming if the Flames fail to clinch an NHL playoff spot. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the first hour of The Big Show, George and Matt dive into the Flames' exciting victory over the Winnipeg Jets that sees them now tied on points for the final Wild Card spot in the West! The guys break down the key moments in the game, the crucial saves made  by Jacob Markstrom to keep the Flames in the game in the second period, and analyze the implications of the win for the Flames' playoff hopes. Afterwards, Matty Rose has everything you need to know from the world of sports with today's edition of The Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the fourth hour of The Big Show, Patrick Dumas takes a deeper dive into the state of the Calgary Flames with Peter Klein! Peter gives his take on Sutter's decision to play Markstrom against the Blackhawks, which players needed to take things up a notch in these types of games, and looks ahead to tonight's make-or-break tilt against the Jets! Patrick and Peter also spend some time talking about the WWE/UFC merger and give their thoughts on Vince McMahon's role with the organization as Chairman. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the third hour of The Big Show, George and Matt kickoff the hour with Eric Francis! Eric shared his thoughts on the Flames' performance against the 'Hawks, evaluates Nazem Kadri and Jacob Markstrom's performances, and if the Flames will go through big changes come this year's offseason. Afterwards, it's time for another edition of Impossible Flames Trivia! This week, we look for a connection between Marc Savard, Troy Brouwer and Grant Fuhr! Think you have the answer? Let us know on the textline or our voicemail!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the second hour of The Big Show, George and Matt dive deeper ino the Flames' loss to the Blackhawks, offering some fast facts and insights from the game. They also discussed Nazem Kadri's analytics and how they relate to why the Flames' offseason additions need to be better in high-stakes situations. Afterwards, the guys turn their attention to the Flames' next opponent, the Winnipeg Jets. To help us get the tale of the tape from the side of the Jets, we welcomed Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds to the program! Sean discussed the current state of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick Bowness' first season with the team, and how the team has adapted to not having a captain! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On hour one of The Big Show, George and Matt waste no time in dissecting the Flames' recent loss to the NHL's worst Blackhawks. The guys gave a breakdown of Calgary's poor performance and discussed the team's ongoing struggles. Additionally, the guys check in with the Big Show voicemail to get our listeners thoughts on the game. Afterwards, Matty Rose has everything you need from around the world of sports to start your day with The Morning Report!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the third hour of The Big Show, to take a look at the playoff picture around the NHL, the guys are joined by Jake Hahn! Jake shares his thoughts on the Flames' upcoming tilt against the Jets, Tyler Toffoli's incredible season, who he expected more from in the Flames' lineup and if the Oilers are a real contender despite their goaltending situation. Afterwards, Adam Stanley joins the program to help us tee up The 2023 Masters at Augusta National! Adam talks about his experience at Augusta so far, the vibe between PGA and LIV players playing together, and what to expect from the four Canadians teeing off at the tournament this week! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the second hour of The Big Show, George and Matty take a deep dive into the biggest week of the season for the Flames! The guys discuss Walker Duher's role in the lineup, players that need to step up the most for the Flames to find success, and if the upcoming tilt against the Jets is the biggest regular season game we've seen in the past few years! Afterwards, Sam Cosentino joins the program to share his thoughts on how many points the Flames need to sneak into a playoff spot, why they shouldn't take the Blackhawks lightly despite their struggles this season, and what we need to expect from Elias Lindholm to close out the regular 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the first hour of The Big Show, George and Matt discuss the importance of the Flames' upcoming back-to-back games and debate who they think will get the start in goal tonight against the Blackhawks. The guys also share their early thoughts on the Blue Jays' slow start to the season and listen to some of your best Darryl Sutter impressions on our voicemail! Matty Rose brings you up to speed all around the world of sports with today's iteration of The Morning Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the third hour of The Big Show, George and Matt kickoff the hour with our resident Flames expert, Peter Loubardias! Peter first shared his thoughts on his travel experiences and pet peeves. Afterwards, the guys dug into the weekend that was for the Calgary Flames, teed up a huge upcoming back-to-back this week, and revisited how they're feeling about the Flames chances at making the playoffs. Afterwards, following the Blue Jays' opening series against the Cardinals, the guys were joined by Jamie Campbell! Jamie shared his thoughts on the pitching performances in all three games, the Jays' baserunning abilities and overall thoughts on the team as they head out to Kansas City to take on the Royals this week. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the second hour of The Big Show, George and Matt kickoff the hour with a deep dive into the Flames' win against the Ducks! The guys share their thoughts on the Flames' playoff chances, how enticing this upcoming back-to-back is, and Darryl Sutter's decision to put Vladar in for the second period! Later, Anthony Stewart joins the program to share his thoughts on the current state of the Flames and their playoff chances, enticing playoff scenarios around the NHL, and what exactly is going on in Winnipeg right now.To wrap the hour, GVP presents his poem to Alex, following his loss in the general knowledge quiz last week!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

On the first hour of The Big Show, George and Matt breakdown what was a positive weekend for the Flames that saw them come from behind for a win for the first and second times this season! The guys discuss the Flames' depth players coming up huge in a must-win game, Troy Stecher continuing to make an impression in the Flames' lineup, and Michael Stones rocket of a shot that sealed the deal against the ducks. Afterwards, Matty Rose brings you up to speed after a busy weekend in the world of sports with today's edition of The Morning Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.