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  Jays' Final Week with Jon Morosi + Preseason Storylines with Shayna Goldman 21.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (4:51) ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays Series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss Dylan Cease’s injury and if Jays fans should be worried about his heath for next season, Spencer Miles's positive season for Toronto, if we will see Max Scherzer in the MLB next season, why the Jays are fixable this offseason, the AL manager of the year favorites, and more. Then, Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:18) to discuss her takeaways from the first weekend of the NHL Preseason. They discuss if Marchenko and Fantilli could be on the move from Columbus, Kent Hughes’ patient offseason, if the Sens could be better then last season even without Brady Tkachuk, and more.  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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  Jays' Texas-Sized Stakes vs. Rangers + Is This the Bills' Year? 18.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Zach Bodenstein welcome radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman (1:00) in-studio as Ailish's Jays get set for a pivotal weekend series against Zach's Rangers in Texas. They discuss confidence levels in Dylan Cease on regular rest, what to expect from recent call-up José Rodríguez, the bullpen's workload, and how the Jays' lineup matches up against the top of Texas' rotation. Later, Prime NFL insider James Palmer stops by (26:40) following the Bills' statement win over the Lions on Thursday Night Football. He discusses Josh Allen's dominant performance, shares some overreactions after Week 1, and previews a loaded Week 2 slate in the NFL. 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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  Frank Seravalli Talks Hellebuyck’s Future + Leafs Camp Storylines 17.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:37) with NHL training camps opening up. They discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension from the Jets after failing to report to practice, what a trade for the Jets start goalie could look like and what the offers have looked like thus far, Dylan Larkin’s future, expectations for the Sharks, if Adam Fantilli has a future with Columbus, the major contract extensions for younger players as of late, and more. Then, Sam McKee joins the show (26:30) with the Leafs preseason set to begin this weekend. They break down the optimism surrounding the team, media day, the biggest questions Leafs fans want answers to for the preseason, expectations for Gavin McKenna, and much more! 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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  One Question Facing Each Canadian NHL Teams With Kyle Bukauskas 15.09.2026 49хв

  Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off recapping a close contest last night that saw the Jays lose their series opener against the Tigers. Then, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall joins the show (8:50) to break down how Soriano fared in game 1, the Jays' injury woes, what to expect in game 2, and much more! Later, Kyle Bukauskas joins the show (26:30) to discuss the biggest questions facing all of the NHL’s Canadian teams! They discuss the future of the Canucks under new leadership, which of the Ontario teams is under the most pressure, and much more! 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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  Vladdy Snaps the Slump + Final Push with Shi Davidi and Jon Morosi 14.09.2026 49хв

  Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (1:31) joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff ahead of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Detroit Tigers. He discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slump busting home run at the Rogers Centre, the Jays' identity heading into the final four series of the season, potential solutions for Dylan Cease's slipping velocity, the potential of Brett Bateman's power-tool, and Kazuma Okamoto's rookie season. Then, Justin and Jesse chat about the Raptors' trade for Kawhi Leonard inching towards being made 'official' before welcoming in MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (26:15) to share his expectations for Vladdy after his home run, why the Tigers' post-deadline hot streak wore off, how the AL Wild Card race might unfold, and potential ripple effects of MLB expansion. 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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  Expectations for Blue Jays' Critical Homestand with Ben Nicholson-Smith 11.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:43) ahead of Toronto's weekend series against the Baltimore. He previews the veteran duel on the mound in the opener as Max Scherzer faces off against former teammate Chris Bassitt, discusses the decision to DFA Jesús Sánchez and call-up career Minor Leaguer Rudy Martin Jr., and forecasts when Trey Yesavage and Anthony Santander might be ready to rejoin the team. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the 49ers embarrassing the Rams in Australia, the Red Wings stripping the 'C' from Dylan Larkin, and Gavin McKenna turning heads at the Maple Leafs' rookie camp. Finally, they close out the week by power ranking the seven Canadian NHL teams by intrigue ahead of the start of the 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.
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  The First Frank Or Fiction Of the 2026-27 NHL Season With Frank Seravalli 10.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome back Frank Seravalli (1:32) for a game of Frank or Fiction with the NHL season inching closer! They discuss the unanswered question from the offseason, whether Connor Hellebuyck will be a Winnipeg Jet on opening night, if Quinn Hughes will sign with the Wild, the contract extensions to Fraser Minten and Zeev Buium, the Habs' contract situation, what Sidney Crosby’s next contract will look like, and more. Then, they discuss the future of NHL expansion, and end things off honouring the legendary Barry Melrose. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the Jays playoff chances after a series loss to the A’s, the Jays pitching matchups down the road, what to expect against the Orioles, and they share some NFL overreactions after the Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots. 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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  Jays Look To Bounce Back Over A’s with David Singh and Caleb Joseph 08.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s David Singh (1:05) live from Sacramento ahead of Game 2 of the Blue Jays' series against the A’s. They discuss what it is like to cover MLB baseball in Sacramento, how the Jays dropped Cease’s start in game 1, the Jays' defensive struggles, and more. Then, Sportsnet’s Caleb Joseph joins the show (26:30) to discuss what to expect from a Soriano start tonight, the Jays use of the ABS challenge, what we can expect in Toronto's next series against the Orioles, and much more. Finally, they end things off discussing Crosby's NHL future and predictions for the NFL 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.
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  Jays/A’s Preview with Chris Black + Ohtani Concerns with Ben Verlander 07.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet Blue Jays producer Chris Black (1:15) ahead of the Jays' series against the A’s. They discuss what to expect from a Dylan Cease start tonight and the argument for why he could be the AL Cy young winner, the Jays defensive prowess this season, if Jays fans can expect to see Santander any time soon, and much more! Then, Ben Verlander (25:40) joins the show to break down how the rest of the MLB views Vladdy’s season and if he can turn some heads against the A’s, how a streak can make or break a season in the AL, if it is time to worry about Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the Dodgers' lineup, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the different approaches between the San Francisco 49ers And Los Angeles Rams as they kick off their seasons in Australia. 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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  Jays' Keys in Kansas City + A New Format for the PGA Tour 04.09.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:23) ahead of tonight's matchup between the Blue Jays and the Royals. They break down how the team performed against The Guardians to get back into the playoff hunt, Vladdy's bat, and much more. Then, with changes coming to the PGA tour format, Adam Stanley joins the show (27:12) to break down what is next for the PGA tour and the future of the Canadian Open. 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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  Jays Inch Closer in Cleveland + What to Expect From Kawhi’s Toronto Return 03.09.2026 49хв

  After a major series win against the Cleveland Guardians, Ben Shulman joins the show (1:22) to discuss his experience calling the three-game series and what he took away from the series, Vladdy’s performance, the bats coming alive when it mattered most, if what we are seeing from Brett Bateman can continue, the confidence in Soriano, if there is a flaw in Toronto’s play, and much more! Then, Matt Devlin joins the show (28:05) to discuss the Kawhi trade nearing completion with the superstar set to join the Raptors at any moment. They discuss the discourse and feelings from Raptors fans on his return, what Kawhi brings both on and off the court, his mentality and work ethic coming into a younger team, Lowry being honoured by the Raptors, and much more! 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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  Marc Stein Breaks Down Clippers/Kawhi Verdict 02.09.2026 49хв

  After the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1, Dan Shulman (1:27) joins the show ahead of his call of Game 2. They discuss if Brett Bateman could be the catalyst for the Jays this year, why tonight’s contest is a must-win game for Toronto, what to expect with Dylan Cease on the mound, and more. Then, with the NBA finally releasing their verdict on the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation, NBA Insider Marc Stein (25:27) joins the show! They break down the penalty that L.A. has received, why Kawhi got off with a limited punishment, what the ruling means for the Raptors, and more. They end things off discussing the teams to root for ahead of the NFL 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.
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  Chris Leroux Previews Jays' Biggest Series Of The Year 01.09.2026 25хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (1:03) ahead of the Blue Jays series against the Guardians. They break down if this is the Jays biggest series of the year, what to expect from the Jays going with an opener in Game 1, Buck Martinez's legacy, and much more! 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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  Jays' Crucial Series in Cleveland + James Palmer Previews 2026-27 NFL Season 31.08.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jensen Lewis (1:53)! They break down how the Guardians are performing as they get ready to take on the Jays tomorrow evening, if PCA has run away with the NL MVP after hitting five homers against the Reds, what it means to have below .500 teams competing for the playoffs, how Milwaukee is finding success despite their low home run numbers, and much more. Then, James Palmer joins the show (26:00) ahead of the NFL Season to discuss the biggest stories heading into the season. They start off with Aaron Donald's NFL return with the Rams, whether Dallas could be a legitimate threat this season, the Bills' outlook under new head coach Joe Brady and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Messi retiring from the Argentina Men’s National Team. 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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  Robert Murray on AL Wild Card Race + Cale Makar Signs Record-Setting Contract 28.08.2026 49хв

  Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off discussing Cale Makar getting an NHL record contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Then, MLB Insider Robert Murray (5:24) joins the show to discuss the AL Wild Card race, a massive blunder for the Jays last night, if the boos are justified, and more. Then, they look around the AL and discuss the Yankees path, the Dodgers sweeping the pirates and what to expect in Skubal’s start against his former team tonight, if the Brewers could overtake L.A., and more. Then, Justin and Jesse give their thoughts on if the boos to Vladdy and the Jays can have significant repercussions, what the next path for Vladdy should be, and more. Then, they discuss Makar accepting the NHL’s highest ever contract, what it could mean for the future of the league, how it compares to some of the biggest contracts around the NHL, and much more! 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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  Jays Add New Pitcher + Hellebuyck Requests Trade From Jets 27.08.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:51) ahead of the Blue Jays' matchup against the Royals. They discuss the Jays signing Michael Lorenzen, the thin pitching staff, their need for a Star Centerfielder, the latest criticism involving Vladdy and the Gatorade bath, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show (25:37) to discuss Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly requesting a trade out of Winnipeg. They break down the relationship between Hellebuyck and the Jets over the years, what the next steps would be for Winnipeg if they grant the trade request, how Cheveldayoff will approach a potential trade, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the expected contract extension for Cale Makar with the Colorado Avalanche. 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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  Jays' Wild Card Slide with Jon Morosi and Sho Alli 26.08.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi ahead of the Jays' second game against the Royals (1:26). They discuss how the Jays have looked falling back in their AL Wild Card Race, what Brett Bateman has brought to the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s continued struggles, Shane Bieber’s future, and much more. Then, they look around the league starting with Cleveland, early returns on Tarik Skubal with the Dodgers and whether his future lies in L.A., and more. Then, Sho Alli joins the show (25:35) to break down his thoughts on how the team looks day-in and day-out, Alejandro Kirk’s recent stretch, his early impressions of Bateman, the Jays selling over 1M loonie dogs, and more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the national tv games in the U.S. around the NHL. 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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  Shane Bieber’s Season Hits Snag + Fantasy Football Draft Prep 25.08.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Rob Longley (1:53) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber’s latest injury and how his season has gone so far, whether the Jays are looking to re-sign the pending free agent, what to expect from Vladdy in the final stretch of the season, and much more. Then, with the NFL season inching closer, it’s fantasy football draft season! Ailish and Justin welcome John Daigle (26:28) of Establish The Run to break down the biggest fantasy football questions and strategies that fantasy GMs need to keep in mind for their drafts, how you should approach the first round, and much more! 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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  MLB Wild Card Check-In With Jesse Rogers 24.08.2026 49хв

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers (2:00)! They discuss the playoff races taking over the MLB including the closely-contended AL Wild card race, if the White Sox have a legitimate chance to go on a run in October, the pros and cons of a sub .500 team making the postseason, the Ohtani vs. PCA MVP race and if PCA has the edge, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discussed how much the Jays have changed since before Ailish’s vacation, the mystery of the Walter Cup going missing, and more. Finally, they discuss the latest surrounding Mark Walter’s alleged financial issues and what this means for the future of the pro teams he owns including the Dodgers, and the future of the PWHL which he is the co-founder of. 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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  Ricky Romero Previews Jays/Yankees Series + Friday Free For All! 21.08.2026 49хв

  Justin Cuthbert and Zack Bodenstein kick things off with former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero (0:37). They discuss what we can expect from Vladdy when he returns this weekend, why both the fans and the pitchers themselves want to see Cease vs. Schlittler, what the Jays can expect from a bullpen game to open the series against the Yankees, Soriano’s impact in Toronto so far with Pete Walker, and much more. Then, it’s time for another edition of the Friday Free For All! Justin and Zack discuss which sport's fans have it the best in terms of schedules, and discuss the biggest storylines around the sports world! 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.