Episodes
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JD kicks off the show teeing up the excitement of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jason Bukala, former NHL Head Scout and Writer at Sportsnet, breaks down round-one for the Maple Leafs; the legacies on the line, how the Leafs are preparing to beat the Bruins, winning the neutral zone battles, how to get the best of William Nylander, the pressure on Sheldon Keefe to make on-the-fly adjustments, and configuring the defensive pairings (7:00). JD lays out why this is a huge series for the relationship between Mitch Marner and the Leafs (31:00). Fluto Shinzawa, Writer with The Athletic, checks-in from Boston to discuss the Bruins' goaltending strategy, the team's weaknesses, and pairing Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy (36:00). ESPN NHL Reporter, Kristen Shilton, talks about the Leafs' nagging injuries, keys to success for the blue line, which Leaf(s) might find themselves out of the lineup, if Nylander will start on his own line, stacking up against David Pastrnak, and if either team should have done more at the deadline (50:00). JD wraps with his thoughts about the Leafs' core four heading into Game 1 and ranks his interest in the other first-round series.
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.
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James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, breaks down how this version of the Maple Leafs stacks up against past iterations heading into the playoffs (8:00). JD and James rank who has the highest stakes in the Leafs brass, the matchup against the Boston Bruins, configuring the blue line in Game 1 and Auston Matthews' legacy. JD then touches on the loss of the Arizona Coyotes (50:00). Ben Nicholson-Smith, Blue Jays Writer and Co-Host of At The Letters, discusses John Schneider's decision to trot out Erik Swanson and Jordan Romano into high leverage situations in their first appearance, if Daulton Varsho's offence is normalizing, Ricky Tiedemann's slow start in AAA, why Alek Manoah is with the team and when his window might be closed (55:00). The show ends with thoughts on Masai Ujiri's exit interview and Jontay Porter's lifetime ban.
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.
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Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, discusses how Sheldon Keefe and the Maple Leafs should approach game 82, William Nylander's quiet stretch run, if teams have a mental advantage against certain opponents, looking ahead to the Boston Bruins and the Leafs' psychological challenge (5:00). Sam McKee from The Real Kyper and Bourne chats about the Auston Matthews 70 goal chase coming down to the last game and how they feel about the Bruins matchup (36:00). JD gets into the Jays winning the series against the Yankees, his love for the Yusei Kikuchi, and Jordan Romano's return. The gents end with 'What We Missed!'
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.
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JD and Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about the Blue Jays' pitching trust tree, how the bullpen is shaping up, their confidence in the lineup, why Aaron Judge isn't booed more and which number one professional athlete has the widest gap between them and the rest of the athletes in their sport (00:00). Hailey Salvian, NHL and Women's Hockey Writer with The Athletic, discusses her thought process when voting for the Hart Memorial Trophy; where does Auston Matthews' case rank? (53:00) Plus, at this point, how important is it for Matthews to get goal 70 and what nuanced criteria goes into the Frank J. Selke award?
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.
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William Lou of The Raptors Show wraps up the Raptors' losing season; How did they get to this point? Do they have an identity? How do they develop a culture moving forward? What's the next jump for Scottie look like? How was Darko RajakoviÄ's first season as head coach? How do they compare to past bad Raptors teams? What's Masai Ujiri's future with MLSE? Next up, Michael Collins, Senior Golf Analyst with ESPN and former PGA caddie, discusses Scottie Scheffler's dominance, how Scheffler compares to Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and the biggest losers from the weekend (50:00). The show ends with JD's thoughts on UFC 300, and Sheldon Keefe's interesting answer to fans 70-goal excitement.
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.
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Jackie Redmond joins JD to get into the Maple Leafs; love for Max Domi, what 70 goals really means for Auston Matthews, the notion to rest him, the recent lack of pop in the powerplay, and what's the most nerve-racking aspect heading into the playoffs (5:00). Plus, Jackie and JD give their Hart Trophy rankings! Aljamain Sterling, Mixed Martial Artist, touches on the meaning of being in UFC 300, preparing during fight week, fighting a weight class up, and how authenticity shines through in combat sports (39:00). Zach Harper, NBA Writer and Podcaster, discusses the success and drama of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Western Conference power struggle, the NBA's changing of the guard, why Nikola Jokic isn't embraced more, and NBA awards (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'
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.
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JD says the Jays have found a new primary rival (00:00). Former NHL All-Star, Cory Schneider, discusses the NHL playoff format, trying to manufacture rivalries, challenges of being a backup goaltender in the playoffs, politics of the goaltending pecking order, the lack of mental leeway for goalies, starting your career in a Canadian market and dealing with social media as a professional athlete (10:00). Hall of Famer Chris Webber talks about the process of writing his book "By God's Grace", if being left out of the Fab Five documentary motivated him to tell his own story, his journey and relationship with Jalen Rose, the state of collegiate athletics and memories of Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals (50:00). The gents end with 'What We Missed!'
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.
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Brent Gunning, Co-Host of The FAN Morning and Golf Show, chats about The Masters (5:00). What would a Masters win mean to Rory McIlroy's legacy? What if McIlroy joined LIV? What's the post LIV vs. PGA reality? Plus, the tail end of Tiger Woods' career, bets for the weekend, and the other big stories at The Masters. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, breaks down the Maple Leafs' recent tinkering; what have we seen with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on different lines? How else can the Leafs experiment with the centre spot? How can Max Domi and the Leafs find a suitable deal in the off-season? What has Nick Robertson proved this season? And does home-ice matter to the Leafs? (50:00).
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.
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Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD banter about the Blue Jays' home-opener, utilizing Daulton Varsho, the pressure on the team's starting rotation, Zach Edey's college run and the solar eclipse (00:00). The Ringer's Joe House drops-in to discuss the biggest stories at The Masters; LIV versus PGA, Jon Rahm's responsibility, hope in Rory Mcllroy, if he could end up joining LIV, Tiger Woods feelings, which golfer the PGA wants to win and Bronny James' case at the upcoming NBA Draft (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed'!
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.
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JD starts things off trying to keep the vibes high for the Blue Jays home opener tonight. Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL Analyst and Host on Spittin' Chiclets, discusses what makes the Pittsburgh Penguins dangerous, tonight's matchup versus the Maple Leafs, and Sheldon Keefe's approach for spreading talent around the lineup (5:00). Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero explains how special home openers are in Toronto, the Ăngel HernĂĄndez problem, JosĂ© BerrĂos comfort zone, mental hurdles Alek Manoah is facing and the injury problems in baseball (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed'!
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.
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Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, foreshadows the Maple Leafs' playoff run with JD (10:00). Kris and JD get into Mitch Marner's importance to the powerplay, how important milestones are for teammates, what will help with post-season success, and the complicated Selke criteria. Sid Seixeiro, Breakfast Television Host, airs out his grievances; Why was Marner so mad at the media? Should the Leafs rest Auston Matthews down the stretch? How will Stefon Diggs be remembered in Buffalo? And should Vince Carter's jersey be retired in Toronto? (55:00).
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.
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Jeff Marek, Host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, chats about the place 'hating' has in sports and what individual NHL awards Auston Matthews could win this season (7:00). JD then discusses the misguided notion of resting players when they're healthy (35:00). Caleb Joseph, Blue Jays Studio Analyst, breaks down the weight from the frustration of last season, the 'big screen effect' on batters, what we've seen from JosĂ© BerrĂos and what's next for Bowden Francis' after his first career big league start (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed'!
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.
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JD starts with his disgust following the Blue Jays no-hit performance five games into the season (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses how Auston Matthews is perceived among Leafs' fans, how much the 70 goal milestone matters, line experiments in the stretch run of the season, if the starting goaltender should be a question heading into the playoffs and Simon Benoit's contract extension (8:00). Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, breaks down the rise of women's college basketball, what went wrong with the G-League Ignite, Zach Edey's rising draft stock, where a gem could land in the 2024 NBA draft and the biggest threat to Denver in the West (50:00). The gents then hit 'What We Missed!'
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.
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Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to go over their snap judgements from the first weekend of the Blue Jays season; Sunday's must-win, Davis Schneider's case to be an everyday player, Ernie Clement's upside over Isiah Kiner-Falefa at third base, Cavan Biggio's rising stock, mixed reactions on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Daniel Vogelbach's future, Randy Arozarena's continued Jays torment, the Rays' pitching carousel finally being diminished, Toronto's biggest x-factor, ongoing bullpen questions, and a Joey Votto theory (00:00). Luke Gadzic, Sportsnet's NHL Analyst, discusses Leafs nation embracing their blue collar players, the corporate crowd in Toronto, Auston Matthews' chase for 70 goals, being teammates with the newly extended Simon Benoit, Tyler Bertuzzi's long-term fit with the Leafs, and if Ilya Samsonov has run away with the starting job (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'
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.
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Sportsnetâs Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the Blue Jaysâ Opening Day win in Tampa, JosĂ© BerrĂosâ impressive outing on the mound, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.âs majestic homer and encouraging swing decisions, which Blue Jays players bear the most pressure in 2024, and why heâs bullish on Toronto's offence this season. Then, JD shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafsâ 5-1 win over the Capitals, Joseph Wollâs strong performance, and the response from the âCore 4â after Sheldon Keefeâs public criticism earlier this week (42:54). Later, JD is joined by Brandon Belt, former Blue Jays DH/first baseman, to chat about his future, the lack of offers/interest that materialized in free agency, his level of dialogue with the Blue Jaysâ front office during the winter, the teamâs offensive struggles last season, his relationship with the Jaysâ young stars, and why the teamâs offence hit a snag at Rogers Centre in 2023 (50:11). JD closes the show by weighing in on Simon Benoitâs three-year contract extension and the fallout from Thursdayâs Sweet 16 games in the NCAA Tournament (01:25:55).
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.
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Dan Shulman, voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, opens the show talking about Opening Day hopes, the outlook on the Jays' season, the importance of a strong start, how Daulton Varsho has prepared for a bounce-back year, the translation of energy in the clubhouse and one standout player to watch as March Madness continues (6:00). Joe Siddall, Sportsnet's Blue Jays Analyst, discusses the Jays' batting order, the pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the intricacies of hitting a fastball, which Blue Jay made a positive adjustment at the plate, and starting the season without Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson (34:00). J.P. Ricciardi, former Blue Jays General Manager and Host of The Brushback with JP, chats about why he's optimistic about the Jays, if Vlad is the Jayson Tatum of baseball, what's behind the rise of pitcher injuries, the place for analytics in the MLB and expectations on a GM (50:00).
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.
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Blake Murphy, Host of Jays Talk Plus, joins JD in-studio to dive into the numbers that project positive or negative regressions for the bats in the Blue Jays' lineup (00:00). Luke Fox, Sportsnet's Maple Leafs and NHL writer, chats about Sheldon Keefe's potent post-game comments, the Leafs' defensive pairings, how the team is using load management, Ilya Samsonov's injury, and the chances Tyler Bertuzzi wears the Blue and White next season (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'
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.
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Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Writer and Co-Host of At the Letters Podcast, discusses Shohei Ohtani's comments regarding the gambling and theft investigation into his interpreter, Kevin Gausman ramping up, updates on Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson, Alek Manoah's status, the most overlooked thing of Spring Training, how the offence can be more productive, what the batting order might look like, and potential surprise stories of the season (5:00). Jackie Redmond chats about notification messes, picking playoff matchups, Leafs' hopes, travel and sports venue tribulations (50:00).
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.
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James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses his takeaways from the Leafs' weekend, the impact of having three goaltenders on the roster, how Zach Hyman will be remembered in Toronto, if the Edmonton Oilers are legit, the Leafs' blue-line since the trade deadline, and what Mitch Marner's line might look like upon his return (8:00). Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, chats about March Madness, the investigation into Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, his predictions for the biggest stories of the Blue Jays' season, and which player they are looking forward to watching and buying stock in (50:00).
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.
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JD starts today's show weighing in on the current state of the Maple Leafs (00:00). David "Funny Dave" Dameshek joins the program to discuss sports fandom and the differences between cities, before sharing his take on the new-look new Steelers era and Kyle Dubas' Penguins (06:00). Mike Bibby, former NBA point guard and Sacramento Kings analyst, talks about the state of college athletics, getting drafted to the Vancouver Grizzlies, advice for the lottery-bound Raptors, and playing against LeBron James (50:00). JD ends the show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays trading Santiago Espinal.
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.
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