The FAN Morning Show

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi talked about Fraser Minten in the line-up and the way he’s fit in and contributed. The hosting duo debated if you could make the argument that he’s been their best third-line centre if Minten can be viewed as a Craig Berube “guy” as well as what Fraser’s ceiling is. To end the hour, today’s morning pair bring on the host of the Alternate Routes podcast, Trey Wingo (29:38), to tie a bow on Week 13 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 affiliate.

Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi kick off The FAN Morning Show breaking down another Leafs win. The hosting duo discuss what impressed them in the game including the team coming out strong, Auston Matthews scoring, John Tavares getting another goal, Anthony Stolarz between the pipes and Fraser Minten’s involvement in the game. B&D debate though if there should be concern with Toronto not being able to go full throttle on a lesser team like Chicago and dominate them early to take them completely out of the game. At the back end of the hour, the guys give the latest in the Juan Soto Sweepstakes and what we know from some of the top MLB insiders and analysts (34:42). 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 affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Monday with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi continuing the conversation around the Maple Leafs alongside Sam McKee of Real Kyper and Bourne and Leafs Talk. The trio share what they saw in captain Auston Matthews' return to the ice, how well William Nylander played on a new line and if Nick Robertson scoring made them think any differently of his role on the team. They also get into the soon-to-be announced rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off and discuss if it's worth the risk to have this desired tournament in the middle of a season. To end the first show of the week, Brent and Daniele turn their attention back to football and Week 13 in the NFL with Mike Jones, national NFL writer for The Athletic (27:50). The three get into the MVP discussion and what it would take for a non-quarterback to win the coveted honour. They also weigh in on if teams like the Ravens and Eagles are legit Super Bowl contenders, as well as if the Bengals have squandered their window to win.   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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi continued discussing the Maple Leafs focusing between the pipes and how Joseph Woll looked in net; they debate if he had taken the lead in the team’s goaltending situation. B&D also look at whether their recent weird schedule has caused some difficulty in playing both their goalies. The duo then welcome former Leafs’ GM, now analyst and host, Gord Stellick to look at the return of Auston Matthews, the team’s depth and scoring as well as the goaltending situation going into a busy week for the team. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo turn their attention to the NFL and what we saw on Sunday (33:01). 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 Daniele Franceschi kick off The FAN Morning Show talking Maple Leafs as Saturday saw Toronto return to form with a big win over the Lightning. They also look at the team's contributions from Chris Tanev, Nick Robertson, Mitch Marner, John Tavares & William Nylander; and how with their top gun back, everyone slots into their proper roles. In the back end of the hour, today’s morning pair look at the Raptors who got a narrow win over the Heat last night led by RJ Barrett who scored 37 points. B&D dive into what RJ’s role on a winning team should be, what the ceiling for this Raptors team is and how fans should feel about a possible “tank” season (29:04). 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 FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour of the week with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning continuing to talk hockey and mostly Maple Leafs. The hosting duo start on the Top Prospects showcase that took place this week with the first ever CHL-USA Prospects Challenge. B&B bring on Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala who was in attendance with his thoughts and if there is a “Re-thinking the top of the NHL Draft rankings”. (2:11) Next the trio turn their attention to the Maple Leafs and the week they’ve had: a seemingly weird schedule for the team still playing without their Captain and reports leaking of numbers that a couple of their “Core Four” is looking for. They dive into all of it and how a great recent record prior to Wednesday’s game with the Panthers has quelled the panic in Toronto. In the back end of the hour, the morning pair turn their attention back to the MLB offseason, some late drama in the Soto Sweepstakes that has “insiders” battling online. MLB Network’s Adnan Virk joins to discuss it all. (27:15) Have the favourites to land the Dominican superstar changed? Where makes the most sense? What are the various teams selling to him? And does it really simply come down to the dollar figure? The trio weigh in on it all. They also get into some possible Blue Jays trade targets and look ahead to the next Monday Night Prime Hockey which features the Maple Leafs. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS & NFL Network. The trio re-analyzes the Bears' disastrous final play, how that ending if someone’s job is, or should, now be on the line and dives into the other two games yesterday most notably the Dolphins continuing to lose in cold weather. They then move on to the Sunday slate; which games stand out and which have the most at stake. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo delve into the Maple Leafs, B&B get into reports regarding contract negotiations between the team and a few of their high-profile stars (30:07). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning run through the slate of American Thanksgiving games starting with what maybe stole all the headlines: a disastrous final sequence that cost the Bears their game against the Lions. The hosting pair go over the other two games: if the Giants-Cowboys insulted football fans and if the Dolphins-Packers was exactly what was expected. In the back end, the morning duo get into the latest and duelling reports of the status of Juan Soto (24:39). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of baby Friday still dissecting last night’s Leafs loss to the Panthers and another injury hitting its forward group. Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning dive into the deep list of injuries facing Toronto and again the impending return of Auston Matthews; how not knowing exactly when he will be back has to make you wonder how long the team can survive at the top of the Atlantic. They take some time to look at the odds currently set on the Leafs potential to make a Stanley Cup run. They welcome on Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox who is in Florida on the road with the team. (6:37) The Leafs reporter offers some insight into the state around the teams last night; how Toronto is dealing with the injuries that continue to pile up and how defending champ Florida was handling their latest skid. The trio get into where scoring help can come especially if McMann is set to miss time and Matthews doesn’t return Saturday. To close today’s show, the morning duo hit on a few topics including Bryson DeChambeau as golf content creator and the feat he accomplished; the anniversary of a significant trade in Blue Jays history and what some in the baseball world deem as fair value if Toronto was to trade Vlad Guerrero Jr. (32:15) 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss if last night’s game against the Panthers was as physical and nasty as would’ve expected or if it felt like talent was the biggest separator given all the Toronto injuries. The morning pair then take some time to quickly run down the American Thanksgiving NFL slate of games; what game they are most looking forward to and the expectations of the games. After that they get back to Leafs talk, this time with former Bud, now SN host & analyst, Nick Kypreos (25:35). The trio continued to discuss last night’s game and what can be taken away from it as well as the opportunity that is in front of this team to win the Atlantic division and what it would mean if they could. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show diving into the sleepy start by Toronto in Florida. The hosting duo delved into whether it was a lack of effort or a lack of talent with so many forwards out. In the backend of the hour, the morning pair talk about some Raptors who cruised to their first road win of the season with some great shooting and some role players stepping up (32:31). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hump day hour with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning talking Maple Leafs and the importance of tonight’s game against in Florida. Should playing the Panthers still be considered a measuring stick game? Or should the Leafs be looking to set the standard these days? The hosting duo debate it before welcoming on their “Leafs historian”, longtime The Star contributor, Damien Cox to weigh in. (4:23) The trio discuss if this is the highest confidence people have had around this team during the regular season sitting atop the Atlantic Division and given their recent play without captain Auston Matthews. In the back half of the hour, the morning pair turn their attention back to the MLB offseason. For this conversation, B&B are joined by former MLB catcher, now part of the Foul Territory podcast, Erik Kratz. (30:39) Kratzie weighs in on Soto Sweepstakes and why the MLB season should be more fun than other sports. The trio also look at some of the other names on the open market as well as a few apparently on the trade block that could be good options for the Blue Jays. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start by looking specifically at the resurgent season of the team’s previous captain John Tavares. The hosting pair ponder if losing the “C” could be a reason why or influence how he is playing. B&B also take some time to discuss his future; whether it will be in Toronto or if fans would be upset if he took more money from another team and go somewhere else next season. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo welcome former NHL Defensemen & Panthers TV analyst, Ed Jovanovski. Ed provides some insight on Florida’s season right now, if there’s much concern around their recent play and their rivalry with the Leafs. The trio also take some time to look at the three former Florida players who are with Toronto now and what has contributed to their early success with the Leafs (26:48). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning take some time to look at what they considered to have been the marquee games on the schedule for Toronto, how they’ve performed under Craig Berube and with a new goaltending tandem. B&B also look at the impending return of captain Auston Matthews and whether him being on a separate line from Mitch Marner. In the backend, the morning duo turn their attention to the MLB offseason discussing Juan Soto trolling baseball fans and how it was perceived as well as debating some players that are apparently on the trade block and if they make sense for the Blue Jays (33:40). 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.

The FAN Morning Show dives into its final hour of Tuesday with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning continuing to talk NHL and Maple Leafs. The hosting duo debate if their confidence in Toronto has ever been higher in the Auston Matthews TML era. They welcome on Sportsnet’s own Ryan Dixon to further the conversation. (5:34) The composer of SN’s weekly NHL Power Rankings weighs in on where the Leafs fit and if they seem better than in past years with a stronger all around line-up as well as goaltending. The trio then look around the League at some of the surprising circumstances with struggling teams and their decisions, like the Bruins firing of Jim Montgomery, and the Rangers looking to make a big trade to shake up their roster. Next, B&B turn their attention back to the Raptors and are joined by Sportsnet’s own Michael Grange en route from Detroit where he took in the game last night. (26:35) The trio debate if the seemingly “tank” year has had an effect on the fanbase, if Toronto’s inability to get fully healthy should be a concern, how good they are when they are at full strength as well as what Jakob Poeltl’s role and future is with this squad. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning specifically focus on the impending return of Toronto’s captain Auston Matthews and the pressure that might be on him when he returns to the ice with the team. The boys debate if Mitch Marner will continue to carry his own line in getting set for the playoffs and find out what his value to this team is in a contract year. The morning duo turn their attention back to the NFL and look to tie a bow on Week 12. B&B enlisted the help of Trey Wingo (24:21), host of the Alternate Routes Podcast. The trio discussed Lamar & the Ravens' impressive play last night and why they could be dangerous come to the playoffs and if Jim Harbaugh has the Chargers ready to contend in the AFC. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking about the Raptors after Toronto dropped another close one last night in Detroit. The hosting duo talked about how the team is 0-10 on the road so far this season. They talk about how it's been good for the “tank” of it all but how the team hasn’t been at full strength all year and when they are, if these close games could go in their favour. B&B took some time to discuss Monday Night Football and saw John win another Harbaugh Bowl over his brother. They also talk about what they think of both the Ravens and Chargers as the playoff picture takes shape. The morning pair take some time to update the latest in the Juan Soto sweepstakes (32:10). 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 FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour of Monday as Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning keep talking about the Auston Matthews situation after getting some texts on it after the last hour. They bring on hockey insider of Daily FaceOff, Frank Seravalli, to weigh in on if too much has been made of it in Toronto, the secrecy code the NHL has built around discussing injuries and if there is a disconnect between players, media & fans. (6:39) The trio also do a quick look around the league to look at the standings with American Thanksgiving this week, who are true Stanley Cup contenders and if the Maple Leafs are in that tier. They also talk about Connor Bedard’s year and recent drought. Next, the morning duo turn their attention back to the NFL and what we saw on Sunday. For this convo they welcome on national NFL Writer and Founder of GoLongTD.com, Tyler Dunne. (31:31) The trio look at how good the Eagles have been, if Saquon Barkley is among MVP candidates or Nick Sirianni is up for coach of the year. They also dive into who the favourites are in both conferences, who the biggest challengers to the defending champion Chiefs are and which rookie quarterbacks are on the best career projection. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning talk more Leafs and continue to discuss their winning ways even without their captain in the line-up. The hosting duo enlist the help of former Leafs GM, now hockey analyst & host, Gord Stellick to weigh in on everything around the team: the goaltending situation and who is their number one; the Nylander brothers playing together, Mitch Marner elevating his game with the captain out and what it means for his future and just when we might see the return of Auston Matthews to the line-up and where he slots in. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo dive deeper into the Auston Matthews situation after the Leafs’ captain spoke to the media over the weekend after returning from Germany and finally getting back on the ice (31:55). 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 affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking Maple Leafs. The hosting pair talk about Toronto picking up another win where Mitch Marner led the charge scoring twice in the franchise’s first-ever meeting with the Utah Hockey Club. The a.m. boys debate if seeing them win without Auston Matthews gives you more faith in this club. The duo also get into Joseph Woll getting back-to-back starts. If it means Anthony Stolarz lost the upper hand we thought he had and the brother connection we finally got to see on the ice with the Nylanders both suiting up and getting some time together. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo gets into the Raptors and ends on the NFL (37:43). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week focused on the top stories from the past five days. In a work week where the Maple Leafs played just one game, there was still a lot around the team for Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning to talk about. The hosting pair enlist the help of their “Leafs historian”, The Star contributor Damien Cox to weigh in on everything from Ryan Reaves’ suspension to the hit Matthew Knies took that didn’t garner any discipline as well as the stuff in between; Auston Matthews injury secrecy and him heading to Germany. (2:31) And of course there was a really well played game by TML that saw a couple of impressive NHL debuts from some young buds. The trio debate the two hits the most; how the game has evolved but also how much it can actually be policed to try to eliminate “headshots”. In the back end of the hour, the morning duo go a step further and welcome on Stephen Walkom, the senior vice president and director of officiating for the NHL. He gives the boys some insight into the process, how decisions are made and what they look for the most. (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.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS as well as NFL Network, who begins by weighing in on the history and fun of football games in the snow. Next, the trio look at the remaining schedule for Week 12 which features numerous divisional match-ups. At the back end of the hour, the morning pair ran through a few sports stories that caught their eye. First up is if the Blue Jays will non-tender their closer Jordan Romano. B&B discuss how they view Romano’s time in Toronto and some of the misconceptions around him as well as what the benefits of the team bringing him back would be (27:39). 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking Raptors, who, for the first time this year, won back-to-back games. B&B debate if given what we’ve seen from this Toronto team so far, especially given they haven’t been fully healthy yet, they are too good to tank for Cooper Flagg. The hosting pair then dive into what it means to get Scottie Barnes back and what the ceiling is for RJ Barrett. The morning duo then turned their attention to the NFL and discussed the Thursday Nighter. To end the hour, Ben & Brent discuss the video the NHL put out yesterday explaining the differences between recent hits; explaining the lack of penalty or suspension in the Zach Whitecloud on Matthew Knies one (34:44). 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.

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning revisit the Zach Whitecloud hit on Matthew Knies in last night’s Maple Leafs win over the Golden Knights. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins the duo to give his thoughts, and discuss the vibes around the team in the midst of their lighter schedule. (3:53) They also take a look at the depth coming up from the Marlies with a number of players out of the lineup for the Leafs. Later, B&B are joined by NFL Network’s Jeffri Chadiha to break down the AFC playoff picture, who should be the favourite between the Chiefs and the Bills, and how far the Pittsburgh Steelers can go. (28:50) The trio also get into the MVP conversation, and question if a non-quarterback should be considered for the 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 affiliate.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning reset on the Maple Leafs; where they are at after twenty games and their twelfth win of the season. The hosting pair delve into the latest Leafs win, yet again without Matthews but also address the injuries, especially to their forward batch that continue to pile up for Toronto. B&B discuss what it means for the team and how it forces them to see what they have in terms of depth. At the back end of the hour, B&B enlisted the help of Sportsnet’s own, Nick Kypreos (24:38) for his thoughts on the hit itself, the way the game is played and how impressive the Leafs are playing despite all these injuries. The Stanley Cup champ also re-visits an engaging segment from his show earlier in the week that is also the topic of The Star piece put out today regarding Mitch Marner, his value on the open market, his future as a Maple Leaf and how fans view him. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show taking some time to celebrate Joseph Woll’s first shutout of the season, how impressive the call-ups were and just a hard-fought game from the whole team. But the jubilee turns quickly as they have to address Matthew Knies getting hurt and exiting the game after a hit from Zach Whitecloud. The hosting pair turn their attention to the MLB offseason and rifle through a few different topics including the latest on Soto team meetings, who seem like the favourites, other players the Blue Jays could be targeting as well as what the Red Sox say their expectations are for next season and where that leaves the A.L. East (35:39). 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.

The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning mostly looking around the NHL. The hosting duo first follow-up on their conversation about if and how the National Hockey League is different from other organizations when handling player injuries and negative news. B&B enlist the help of a couple ex-pros to get their take on what’s been happening around the NHL. First up is Jason Demers, former D-Man & now NHL Network analyst. (10:40) JD Love weighs in on learning the latest on the Leafs’ Captain Auston Matthews going to Germany to get some injury help, the Bruins season so far that culminated yesterday in the first head coach firing of the season at Jim Montgomery’s expense as well as looking at Team Canada’s goaltending situation and who his pick would be. Next man up is Colby Armstrong of Sportsnet, Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Spittin' Chiclets. (27:27) ArmDog who will be on the broadcast tonight of TML v VGK helps preview the match; dives into how the Matthews injury has been handled publicly and if PR has changed much since his playing days in the League. The trio also take some time to discuss the Penguins and how times are rough now in Pittsburgh; how tough it is to watch Sidney Crosby deal with their shortcomings in the twilight of his career. Is there any way out of it? Hear what Army who knows the team well thinks. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning focused on the Maple Leafs who get back in action tonight when they host the Vegas Golden Knights. The hosting duo started to preview the game looking at Leafs lines and pairings, the insertion of Fraser Minten and what expectations are for him, They switched gears to the NFL and the decision by the New York Jets to fire their GM; just adding another name to the list of people to not survive the Aaron Rodgers experience there. Next, the morning pair shift its attention to the NBA and the drama around the Sixers who sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They welcome Sportsnet’s own Michael Grange (24:23) to weigh in on the conversation as well as how pro teams handle the negative press that leaks out or player injury news. The trio also takes time to look at the Raptors' season and how it's playing out. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show with the latest news from the Maple Leafs on Auston Matthews. Toronto GM Brad Treliving updated everyone yesterday that AM34 is in Germany to deal with his health and upper body injury. He also says there’s no reason to alarm even though it's been almost a month since we’ve seen the TML Captain on the ice. The hosting pair give their take on what they make of the matter as a whole, why they are a little aggravated by it and the transparency of it all. B&B also dive into Ryan Reaves not being allowed to address the media regarding his hit and suspension as well as the recall for Fraser Minten and what expectations for him should be. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo dive into some other hockey things including the Bruins firing of Jim Montgomery (25:48). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final Tuesday hour with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning tying a bow on Week 11 in the NFL. The hosting duo bring on Trey Wingo to help dissect what we saw this weekend. (3:00) The host of the Alternate Routes Podcast weighs in on everything from the Bills win over the Chiefs and what it means as well as the Ravens sporadic play, the Steelers “real’-ness, Aaron Rodgers’ future, the Jets numerous issues and the Giants “tanking” out. In the final block of the day, the morning pair turn their attention back to hockey and are joined by the always entertaining Scott Hartnell. (27:18) The 17-year NHL vet, now NHL Network analyst gives his take on how injuries are divulged and hidden by teams these days as well as the Ryan Reaves hit and subsequent suspension. The trio debate if the Leafs are more harshly viewed and criticized by those outside Toronto including the League office before looking around the NHL to discuss what’s haunting the Bruins this season and which head coaches are on the hot seat. (46:42) 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 affiliate.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning focused on the Maple Leafs. The hosting pair analyze where this team is at especially on a slow week and where they are with some players on & off the ice. B&B enlist the help of former Leafs GM, now hockey host and analyst, Gord Stellick to go through it all including the bizarreness of the Auston Matthews injury, what we know and the fact he hasn’t even been skating. The trio also get into Mitch Marner stepping up in the absence of the captain, the play of the other top liners, their depth, goaltending and the Ryan Reaves suspension. At the back end of the hour, the morning pair hit on the news that the NHL cap could take a big jump and what it means for the Leafs. B&B also update you on the latest in the Soto sweepstakes when they debate a new show segment (27:53). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking about the Raptors after Toronto snapped its seven-game losing streak with a victory over Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers. B&B hit on the core players including RJ Barrett who broke a Canadian Raptors scoring record last night, and Jakob Poeltl, who also had a good game and could potentially bring in some assets at the deadline this year. The hosting duo then took some time to talk NFL and last night’s Monday Night Football game that saw the Cowboys' losing streak extend. The guys wrap up with Auston Matthews seemingly being out another week and not even currently skating! (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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi continuing to talk puck. They dissect the Maple Leafs' overtime win over the Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada alongside Frank Seravalli, Daily Faceoff NHL insider. (5:46) He shares his take on how Mitch Marner's elevated play without Auston Matthews affects his contractual situation and if it gives him more leverage, before breaking down Ryan Reaves' suspension, if the league office views Toronto's incidents differently than other teams, and Alex Ovechkin closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. The morning duo then circle back to the NFL with Bleacher Report's James Palmer (30:10). The co-host of the 89 podcast with Steve Smith Sr. gets into how good the Bills and Steelers looked on Sunday, how both teams doubled-down on their quarterbacks with moves at the deadline, the Chiefs walking the tightrope of being the top team in the AFC and if we can believe in the Ravens as Super Bowl contenders. The hour ends with some interesting Jets stats that maybe tell us Robert Saleh wasn’t the problem in New York. THE FAN MORNING SHOW goes into its final Monday hour with Ben Ennis & Daniele Franceschi continuing to talk puck. They continue to dissect the Leafs Saturday win over the Oilers and what it means. The hosting pair are joined by hockey insider Frank Seravalli of Daily FaceOff. B&D get his take on where the elevated play of Mitch Marner without Auston Matthews puts him in his contractual situation and if it gives him more leverage. The trio also get into the Ryan Reaves suspension and if the League office views incidents with TML differently than other teams as well as Ovi closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s all time goal record. The morning duo then circle back to the NFL and for this conversation, B&D welcome on NFL insider James Palmer of Bleacher Report. The co-host of the 89 podcast with Steve Smith Sr. gets into how good the Bills & Steelers looked on Sunday, how both teams seem to double down on their fate in their QBs with moves at the deadline. The trio also discuss the Chiefs walking the tightrope of being the top team in the AFC and if we can believe in the Ravens as Super Bowl contenders. The hour ends with some interesting Jets stats that maybe tell us Robert Saleh wasn’t the problem in NY. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi dissect the marquee match-ups in Week 11, how they played out and what they took away from them. The hosting pair then take some time to give their take on the Friday night Netflix boxing stream headlined by Jake Paul & Mike Tyson. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo turned their attention back to the NHL and enlisted the help of Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (24:37) to get into it more. They discuss how impressed he’s been with the play of Mitch Marner & John Tavares in the absence of Auston Matthews; they look at how lines could shift once the captain comes back. They also take some time to talk about the goaltending situation and the Ryan Reaves hit that landed him a 5 game suspension. 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.

Ben Ennis & Daniele Franceschi kick off The FAN Morning Show talking about the Toronto Argonauts winning the 111th Grey Cup last night. They discuss GC MVP Nick Arbuckle stepping in for Chad Kelly and how the Toronto defence was the biggest difference-maker in the game. The hosting pair then talk about the Maple Leafs and an eventful game on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss another comeback win for the Buds, Mitch Marner stepping up and taking over with Captain Auston Matthews out as well as the Ryan Reaves hit on Darnell Nurse and resulting suspension. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo give you the latest reports in the Juan Soto Sweepstakes and also take a few minutes to discuss the NBA’s last-place Raptors, where maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem (32:36). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning talking goaltending in the NHL. They begin with the Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz start to the season and how at 30 years of age, he’s making the push to be the 1A option for a NHL team. B&B also look at his international eligibility and how he’s not even in the mix for the American team but would be for Canada. The hosting duo welcome on former NHL goalie, now analyst for NHL Network, Cory Schneider. (4:50) Cory weighs in on being a part of a national program, the developmental system for netminders and when goalies hit their prime. He gives some personal recollections on his career path as well as looks at the market for goalies in the NHL right now. In the final segment of TFMS this week, B&B check in with Adnan Virk of MLB Network as well as Prime Monday Night Hockey. (27:04) AV gives some thoughts on his Eagles team taking sole possession of first in the NFC East before the trio get into the MLB offseason. They discuss the details of Juan Soto’s meeting with the Red Sox and what, if anything, it can tell us about his meeting with the Blue Jays. They also get into Toronto’s chances especially against Steve Cohen & the Mets and what secondary big names are out there as a back up plan for those teams that miss out on Soto. (46:32) 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis and preview some marquee games for Week 11. Next B&B switched gears to soccer and welcomed The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke (26:32). The morning duo get a lay of the land of Suriname from JK on site and the sense around the team heading into tonight’s match. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on Connor McDavid reaching the 1000-point mark in his career. B&B discussed how the Oilers Captain is viewed, if this further cements his legacy, and if it is tough to determine where his greatest will lead him among all-time greats. Next, the boys discuss another tweet yesterday inferring how in the Blue Jays are on Juan Soto. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo give some thoughts on the Thursday Night Football game, how well the Eagles are playing and the job head coach Nick Siriani has done. They end with thoughts on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson showdown this weekend (31:21). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour on Thursday with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning continuing to talk puck and the Maple Leafs. The boys look forward to their next game, a matchup with the Edmonton Oilers Saturday night on Hockey Night in Canada. To dive deeper into it, the hosting duo welcome on former NHLer, Sportsnet Hockey Central analyst, Luke Gazdic. (2:54) The trio get into the Leafs and how they’ve been playing as of late as well as re-imagine some of the lines and pairings of players that they all think would work well. In the back end of the hour, B&B shift gears back to baseball and bring on Sportsnet’s own Jeff Blair. (26:04) The co-host of Blair & Barker gives his take on the Soto Sweepstakes this offseason and if Toronto is truly in the mix. Then, the trio get into the numerous targets & needs the Jays have in order to become competitive next season, as well as how important it is given it's Vlad Jr’s last year under contract and how it could play for the organization trying to extend and sign him. (47:32) 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning reset on the Maple Leafs and look at the Atlantic Division as a whole. The hosting pair then turned their attention to the MLB offseason headlined by the Juan Soto Sweepstakes. The guys welcome former MLB exec, now the host of ‘Nothing Personal’, David Samson for his thoughts. The trio dive into the role Scott Boras plays, which teams make the most sense for Soto and how Vlad Jr’s impending free agency affects the Blue Jays' chances. After that, the morning duo get back into some Leafs Talk with Anthony Petrielli. The writer of Leafs Notebook on Maple Leafs Hotstove weighs in on what he’s made of Toronto under new head coach Craig Berube 18 games in (25:27). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show and discuss Toronto rallying from a two-goal deficit to beat the Capitals in overtime finally. The hosting pair looked at the Mitch Marner goal in the last minute of regulation to tie it and the John Tavares OT winner. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo take some time to discuss the latest reports on Juan Soto; looking for any connection to Toronto as a possible destination for him to sign and Ben lets Jays fans know why they may have been duped (30:39). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of Wednesday with full focus on hockey and specifically the Leafs. Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning again can’t help but look at the game TML gave away last night against the Sens and never really seemed to be in it. It also wasn’t the first time time this season; in fact it seems like its happened too many times already this year. The hosting duo enlist the help of a couple SN friends to try to make sense of it. First up is Sportsnet’s NHL & Leafs reporter Luke Fox who checks in from Washington ahead of Toronto’s game tonight against the Capitals. (5:50) The hockey insider & reporter gives his take on what he saw from the Leafs last night; on if its happening too much this season and what he contributes it to. The trio discuss the lines, players who have not been getting on the scoresheet and how new head coach Craig Berube has handled it all so far. Next the morning duo welcome on former NHLer, now Sportsnet analyst, Garry Galley, who gives his take on how those no show games happen thoughout the course of a season. (30:58) He also weighs in on the overall seasons of both the Leafs & the Sens; how things could be on the uptick for both teams over the course of the season. The hour ends with the Budweiser Game to Watch this week. (47:48) 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning still focused on the Maple Leafs and the egg they laid last night. The morning duo get into how we’ve seen this multiple times this season and wonder why it happens especially after days off and at home. The hosting pair then turned their attention to the Jays' offseason and their top priority of extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr before next season especially. The guys then welcome Former Blue Jays’ GM J.P. Ricciardi (24:13) and give the guys his take on the position in trying to sign Vlad & Bo as well as chase Juan Soto in free agency. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning talk about the dud showing by the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. The hosting pair dive straight into the Maple Leafs laying an egg at home against their provincial rivals and getting shut out by Linus Ullmark. They also get into who they hope steps up, especially with their captain Auston Matthews out and what they make of the relationship between Craig Berube & William Nylander. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo take some time to talk Raptors and the NBA Cup (34:10). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of Tuesday focusing on hockey. Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start the puck talk on the Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony that took place last night and the process of who is named every year. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff joins the fray and the spirited debate on if more transparency is needed in who is in the mix to get in. (4:55) B&B also get into some of the roster decisions facing the Maple Leafs with the hockey insider as well as if things can get better for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The morning duo break up the puck talk with another “Dispatch from Stupid Town” given some breaking news regarding Juan Soto meeting with teams this week. The Blue Jays are up first so the boys discuss what that could mean. The hosting pair get back to hockey and are joined by “historian” & The Star longtime contributor, Damien Cox. (28:01) The trio dive into why, or if, rivalries aren’t as intense as they used to be and why that is. Is the style of hockey different? Is it social media? They debate it all as well as some fond memories from Leafs-Sens in the past and what is best case scenario for Toronto in net for the rest of the season. (47:42) 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 affiliate.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning look at the Leafs' first game against the Ottawa Senators especially it being the first game against each other since the Ridly Greig fiasco. B&B also look at the main rivalries around sports and if any are close to how tense some used to be. Next, the hosting duo give you some of the latest musings in the Juan Soto sweepstakes and if the Blue Jays could be surprise spoilers for him. At the back end of the hour, B&B wrap up Week 10 in the NFL with the host of the Alternate Routes podcast, Trey Wingo (23:36). The trio discuss what teams are on the cusp of the playoff picture and who needs to start making a real push to get in. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show looking at the player updates we all received yesterday from Toronto’s head coach & GM that included Auston Matthews remaining doubtful, Max Pacioretty being week to week, Jani Hakanpaa and some others being close to playing. At the back end of the hour, the morning pair dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ “bad night” and where it leaves Sidney Crosby this season as well as the Monday Nighter; seeing Tua lead the Dolphins to a win and what they feel or think about him back on the field (29:51). 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the morning by welcoming on Pro Hockey Group analyst, and Sportsnet.ca writer Jason Bukala to break down the Leafs weekend and the stellar play of Anthony Stolarz. Has he cemented himself as the Leafs number one goaltender going forward? What if anything worries Jason from this weekend? How did they fix the power play? And how has Easton Cowan looked in the OHL with the London Knights? The guys are then joined by former 10 year NFL pro, 3 time pro bowler, & CBS Sports analyst Donte Whitner to go over his takeaways from week 10 in the NFL! (26:45) What did he make of the 49ers with CMC back in the lineup? How do the tiers in the NFC shake out? Does he think the Chiefs are this good or getting lucky, and does it matter? 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning bring in former NHL GM and host of Sirius XM Morning Skate Gord Stellick to breakdown hall of fame weekend out of Toronto. Does Gord think the power play is going to continue to function like that? What does he make of the goaltending? And how does he feel about how the lines are looking? And what should fans expect from the team without Auston Matthews going forward? The guys then go over the Blue Jays interest in Shinnosuke Ogasawara and what he could look like in the rotation? The guys then take a look at the Raptor’s west coast trip, and if this might be one of the most competitive tanks of all time? And are they really the worst team in the NBA right now? And just how did the Argo’s manage to make it to the Grey Cup this weekend? (25:41) 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by taking a look back at hall of fame weekend in Toronto and what they saw in the team’s victory over the Red Wings & Canadiens. How did they get the power play back on track so well? How impressed is everyone with Max Pacioretty? Is there anyway you can take him out of the lineup? What do we make of the play in net? And can we have any takeaways from it? The guys then break down the NFL week 10 slate and what we learned. What does it say about the rest of the NFL that the Chiefs are undefeated despite not playing that well? How did the Lions win despite Jared Goff throwing for 5 interceptions? And are we under rating the Pittsburgh Steelers? And what do your rookie QB power rankings look like right now? (29:12) 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking some more puck. They continue to look at the back-to-back games the Maple Leafs have tonight and tomorrow against a couple of Atlantic division foes. B&B debate who will or should start in between the pipes for Toronto in each game and what lineup shuffle we can expect if Auston Matthews remains out. The hosting pair welcome on host of the Dropping the Gloves podcast, John Scott. They get the former NHLer's take on the news this week that the NCAA would lift its eligibility ban in allowing CHL players to compete at US colleges and what the impact of it could be. They also get the 2016 NHL All-Star MVP’s thoughts on the Leafs and why the rebuild in Detroit with the Red Wings hasn’t gone well with Stevie Yzerman. In the final block of the week, the morning duo are joined by Sports Emmy award winner, host on MLB Network and Prime Monday Night Hockey, Adnan Virk (25:50). After some insight on what its like to be part of the Prime crew with Mark Messier, the trio turn their attention to baseball and the pursuit to land this year’s free agency trophy in Juan Soto. They talk about how it’ll most likely come down to the Yankees and Mets; how Steve Cohen will spend anything to win. The trio also discuss how it’ll be a huge malfunction for the Blue Jays to go into next season without having extended Vlad or Bo. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS to dive into some marquee match-ups in Week 10 and discuss what teams need to start revving up for a playoff push. They get into how DeAndre Hopkins has integrated into the Chiefs' offence immediately and what to expect from a returning Christian McCaffrey. At the back end of this hour, the hosting pair do some Leafs talk as Toronto has back-to-back games starting tonight. B&B discuss if they think they’ll see Auston Matthews in either game, who needs to step up in his absence and what lineup changes we could see in the two games this weekend (30:18). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by talking about the Thursday Night Football Game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. In the back end of the hour, the morning duo shifted their focus to the Blue Jays. They discuss if they learned anything from hearing Ross Atkins speak at the GM Meetings this week that alters how they view the Jays’ offseason pursuits. B&B are surprised that a starter is on their “wish list”, who the real options are there, what money they are working with and if it matters if they don’t sign a few big bats (28:58). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking about the Canadian men's national soccer team, as they’re holding a camp this week in Toronto. The team will name their roster Friday for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal series against Suriname, and the morning duo are joined by special guest, the beloved head coach of the squad, Jesse Marsch. Jesse gives the boys some insight into camp, the young squad participating and some names to watch out for in these two upcoming games. Besides previewing the two-legged contest, the hosting pair also get Jesse’s take on what its been like since taking the job, the early success the team has had under him, what needs to get better and what his plan is to ensure that it will. The trio also take a few minutes to look ahead to the 2026 World Cup and what Jesse’s hopes are for the team in that competition, before sharing how he feels more Canadian already and how soccer supporters across the nation have embraced him. To end today’s show, B&B talk some baseball with former MLB GM and now MLB Network Radio analyst, Jim Duquette (26:25). They dive into the Juan Soto sweepstakes, which teams are legitimate pursuers of the superstar and if a bidding war between the Yankees and Mets is a real possibility. The trio also discuss the role Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, could have in how his free agency goes and if he learned anything from the down year he had for his clients last offseason. To close, Ben and Brent get some thoughts from Jim on the Blue Jays; if they can compete in the A.L. East next season and what they need to make that happen, as well as how fan expectations can put some Toronto execs on the hot seat this year.   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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start on the team’s last win over their biggest rival and how new head coach Craig Berube called the victory over the Bruins the template of how he wants them to play every night. The hosting pair then enlist some help and bring on Stanley Cup champion, The Star contributor and Sportsnet hockey analyst, Nick Kypreos (24:28), to get into it more. The co-host weighs in on the suddenly surging power play and takes some time to discuss Captain Auston Matthews and his start to the season; they dive into what’s different this season under Chief, what he could be dealing with if it's affecting his game and maybe what we can learn about this squad while he’s out of the line-up. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start with the Raptors who suffered their second-worst loss of the early season last night in Sacramento at the hands of DeMar DeRozan & the Kings. The hosting duo then turned their attention to the NHL. It offered the latest update on Connor McDavid who will be back in the line-up after just 3 games despite the original 2 to 3-week diagnosis timeline. At the back end of the hour, Ben & Brent talk some baseball and the Juan Soto sweepstakes as a list was leaked of teams that are already in pursuit of the MLB superstar including a couple of mystery entrants (27:39). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discussing the Blue Jays' offseason, which is now officially underway. The hosting pair look at what parameters the team is working with, what their needs are, and how the two coincide. They welcome on Sportsnet’s own Shi Davidi live from San Antonio where he is covering the MLB GM Meetings. The baseball insider looks into the priorities for the organization this winter, the likelihood of extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., how (or if) limited money can be spread around to fill a bunch of different needs, and who some of those targets could be. They also get into the farm system and the easiest path to building it back up. Next up, SN590’s own Mike Futa shifts attention to the Maple Leafs after taking in last night's action alongside a certain TJMS host (28:53). He shares what the atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena was like against the team's most hated rival, as well as what he saw on the ice from the Blue and White, especially on the power play that finally got going without Captain Auston Matthews. 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 FAN Morning Show continues into its second hour of Wednesday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking Maple Leafs. The pair dive into William Nylander's start, leading the team in goals and tied for tops in the NHL, and wonder if his popularity is up among fans and what his ceiling could be this season. The morning duo then give their short list of players who have really impressed to begin the year and are essential to the success of this team, before taking a few minutes to talk about the lineups that new coach Craig Berube has deployed. Speaking of impressive, the boys discuss how important it was that the Leafs took it to the Bruins physically during last night's 4-0 victory. The pair then turn their attention to the Philadelphia Phillies to discuss how, despite both regular season and some postseason success, are looking to shake up their popular and good core to try to take the next step. B&B debate if the Phillies are the “Anti-Leafs” in terms of refusing to “run it back”. In the back end of the hour, The Star contributor Damien Cox joins the guys to delve into last night’s big win, the goaltending in Toronto is, and the play of Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Matthew Knies and Max Domi (23:27). 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 affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on the Maple Leafs who faced off against the Boston Bruins. At the backend of the hour, Ben & Brent talk Blue Jays specifically about their payroll parameters, what they’re working with and what it means for their offseason. They also look in at MLB’s GM Meetings that are taking place and what we heard from Jays’ GM Ross Atkins who spoke yesterday (34:00). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning setting up tonight’s Bruins-Leafs showdown at Scotiabank Arena. The duo dive into what they've learned, if anything, from Toronto's first bunch of games this season, along with which version of the Blue and White will hit the ice against their biggest rival. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli chats about Auston Matthews' slow goal-scoring start, why it doesn’t discount him from still winning the Rocket Richard, the impact Craig Berube has had on the team's top stars, and some upcoming roster decisions. The trio also look round the league to discuss the dynamic between John Tortorella and Matvei Michkov, compelling Four Nations Face-Off lineup debates, and what other future showcases we could see next in hockey. Later on, Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox offers his expectations for tonight's clash at Scotiabank Arena, before getting into potential adjustments to the power play unit, which players they really need to get going, and how this group can stop their two-game slide (28:45). 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start to preview tonight’s match-up as Toronto hosts the Bruins. Next, the two hosts return to the NFL for a final wrap-up of Week 9. They welcome Trey Wingo (22:36), host of the Alternate Routes Podcast. The trio discuss the benefits of the Chiefs going perfect this season, Mahomes versus Brady, who the elite teams are in each conference and which ones could be sneaky contenders if they can get into the playoffs. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show focusing on the Chiefs and how they survived a second-half comeback win over the Bucs. Next, the morning duo reacted to the Raptors as Toronto put up a good fight but did drop another close game to the Nuggets after RJ Barrett missed a buzzer game-winner. The backend of the hour focuses on the Blue Jays who made some roster moves yesterday with only one being a surprise. They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s future if he’ll have the same mentality as Juan Soto and go to free agency (28:37). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour on Monday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning diving into the NFL's Sunday slate of games. Jim Monos, former Super Bowl champion executive, joins the program to share what stood out most from Week 9, his top tier of teams in both conferences, and how big of a difference players like Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry have made to their new squads. The trio also discuss the amount of teams that rely on their quarterback's play, before delving into the progress of young signal callers like Anthony Richardson and Caleb Williams. Next up, Sportsnet's own David Amber shifts focus to the NHL and chats about the Maple Leafs' weekend the was, the noticeable differences from Toronto's play last year, and what the future holds for Mitch Marner and Matthew Knies (25:06). David also checks in on what's happening around the league including the state of the Atlantic Division and the Leafs' next opponent, the Boston Bruins.  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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome former Leafs’ GM, now NHL analyst/host, Gord Stellick for his take on the impact of a new coaching staff and where we can look for some positive progression from this team moving throughout the season. The trio also discuss what players have shown growth, and if there’s any concern for a down season for Auston Matthews and their special teams. In the backend of this second hour, they give some thoughts on the Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho winning his first Gold Glove award and also hit on the Juan Soto sweepstakes that baseball fans are about to be enthralled by this MLB offseason as we got some reports that Toronto will go "All-Out" for him. They also spend a few minutes discussing David Pastranak getting benched by the Bruins and being ruled a coaching decision (27:07). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs who had a tough weekend with two road losses in two days. At the backend of the hour, the morning pair look back at a special night at Scotiabank Arena where the Raptors retired their first number in their franchise’s history by raising Vince Carter’s #15 to the rafters. B&B gave their takeaways from the ceremony, VC’s speech, and some of the fallouts that came from it (31:36). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continuing the puck talk and diving into the latest surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, but that seems to be overshadowed by the discussion around William Nylander’s ice time. They welcome on Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala for his take on the matter between player and coach; how big of a deal he sees it to be that Willy Styles is getting less minutes. The trio also delve into the team’s goaltending situation and whether or not we can expect to see Joseph Woll in net again Saturday playing in hometown. They also get some thoughts on the Timothy Liljegren trade the team made earlier in the week and what other roster moves we can expect soon. To end the week, the morning hosts are joined by former big leaguer and SN590’s own, Kevin Barker (24:18). The co-host of Blair and Barker follows up on Game 5 of the World Series; how surprised he was to see the Yankees blow the game away and what were the biggest factors that attributed to the collapse. The three also discuss the expectations for the offseason, what the Yankees will seek and how Juan Soto signing will impact the entirety of the league. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS who joins to help preview the Week 9 Sunday slate. The trio discuss which matchups are the marquee ones this week as the playoff picture starts to develop and teams like the Colts are making decisions like switching to a veteran QB to try to get in. In the backend of the hour, the morning boys re-visit the Leafs and the diminished minutes of William Nylander. Does it mean anything? Is it just Craig Berube’s style? Could it motivate or help Willy? (27:14) 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show recapping the Leafs' win over the Kraken. The hosting pair also took some time to discuss the Leafs' goaltending situation, whether they were surprised Joseph Woll got the start, how well he played and what it means for who will be in between the pipes on Saturday in St Louis. At the backend of the hour, the morning duo hit on some other stories like the NY Jets' big win on TNF, Jeremy Swayman getting shelled by the Hurricanes & Sidney Crosby powering the Penguins to a much-needed victory (30:31). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking back on last night's Game 5 that crowned the Los Angeles Dodgers as World Series champions. The pair delve into the Yankees' collapse and how disheartening it was to watch... aside from the majority of baseball fans who may have enjoyed it. Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox offers some thoughts on the Fall Classic, before getting into the deal Brad Treliving made that sent Timothy Liljegren to San Jose. The NHL writer and reporter offers up some other roster moves we can expect this weekend from the team, as well as helps preview tonight’s game against the Kraken. After the break, MLB.com contributor, author and founder of Deadspin, Will Leitch hops aboard talk more about the 2024 World Series (27:10). The trio dive into how this Fall Classic will be remembered, what stood out the most, some of the underlying stories that helped the Dodgers win and what will seemingly be a busy, important offseason for the Yankees. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning delve deeper into the Yankees' side of the story, debating whether Aaron Judge, who made a costly error in last night's championship game. B&B discuss that, as well as the Yankees' pending free agents, which include Juan Soto. The morning pair welcome MLB Network insider and reporter Jon Morosi (25:08) to discuss the 2024 World Series and what we will remember about it, including a really dramatic game one, a major collapse in game five, and Freddie Freeman's historic performance. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin The FAN Morning Show by discussing Los Angeles' second title in five years, how it differs from the previous one, what it means for Shohei Ohtani and his legacy, winning in his first year with the team, and World Series MVP Freddie Freeman's historic performance. In the latter half of the hour, the hosts discuss the Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving agreeing to trade Timothy Liljegren to the Sharks. They discuss the return and, more significantly, what it means for the cap and roster, as well as some indications of future moves and new players joining the club on the ice (35:08). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour still focused on the World Series after the Yankees avoided the sweep last night to extend the Fall Classic for at least one more game. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning give you an update on the fans that were ejected for interference and if the season ticket holders will be allowed back into Yankee Stadium tonight. The pair then tee up Game 5 and what it means for New York to have their ace Gerrit Cole on the mound as they again try to avoid elimination. Ben and Brent take some time to chat about the Maple Leafs' lineup decisions with some players getting healthy and ready to get on the ice. Adnan Virk of MLB Network and Prime Monday Night Hockey details his journey yesterday from Winnipeg to the Bronx to catch Game 4 of the World Series (25:12). He share what the atmosphere was like in the park, along with some of the key players on the home side who need to step up tonight if they want to push the series back to L.A. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning delve into a show appearance by Celtics head coach Joe Mazzula where he was talking about rule changes in the NBA and says it might be worth the league allowing fighting back for entertainment purposes. Next, The Star contributor, Damien Cox joins the show to take some time to talk about the start of the season for Toronto’s NHL team; what they’ve seen from them so far this season and if anything stands out as a positive difference from the squads of recent past years in the Auston Matthews era (25:57). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by discussing the 2024 World Series. The duo breaks down the Bronx Bombers' bats waking up highlighted by a grand slam from Anthony Volpe; David Roberts's use of his bullpen & arms and Freddie Freeman & Luke Weaver continuing to dominate in the Fall Classic. In the back end of the hour, the morning pair dive into a few stories from around sports including Marc-Andre Fleury getting his flowers in Pittsburgh, what’s going on with the Penguins, Ovi’s multi-goal night and the Colts benching Anthony Richardson (28:44). 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 the final hour of today's FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome on Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli! He offers his insight on the Maple Leafs extending Jake McCabe and shares a sobering perspective on the rollercoaster beginning to Toronto's 2024/25 season. After the break, the guys are joined by Jared Carrabis from Underdog’s Baseball is Dead podcast to discuss Game 3 of the World Series, the Yankees teetering on the edge, and the comforting certainty that the 2004 Red Sox playoff feat will remain unduplicated for another year (22:08). 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 affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off hour two by discussing how the re-signing of Jake McCabe does not appear to be a concern for the Leafs and their 'developing' defensive core. They then praise a moral Raptors triumph in another loss, as well as a Monday Night Football game in which Daniel Jones 'dressed up' as himself in prime time once more. They are then joined by Trey Wingo (25:12) of the Alternate Routes Podcast to talk about Week 8 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 affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the show by analyzing a Maple Leafs victory on Monday night, which highlighted players' increased skills. They discuss Max Pacioretty's strange, but immediately impactful move to the second line, the 2024 version of John Tavares dressed as his 2018/19 self, and the power play units morphing into actual NHL powerplay units. On the other hand, they try to make sense of the Yankees' offense not 'dressing up' like their regular season selves, the Dodgers' pitching staff being inflated as a fully loaded one, and hip-hop artist Fat Joe attempting to emulate Ice Cube's ability to energize a home crowd (27:50). 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 the final hour of Monday's FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Sportsnet’s MLB Insider, Ben Nicholson-Smith. He dishes on Shohei Ohtani’s potential return following his injury in Game 2, Freddie Freeman becoming Los Angeles' new Kirk Gibson, plus Juan Soto’s free agency and if he’s the most dangerous bat left in this series. In the final segment, the pair connect with Thomas Hickey of NHL Network (27:10). They shift the conversation back to the Maple Leafs to preview tonight’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Sportsnet 590 Leafs Analyst and Insider Gord Stellick. The trio highlights a mini-crisis for the Toronto Maple Leafs after a strong start, namely if fixing the power play requires a more aggressive approach and if the new coach, Craig Berube, is the right approach. In the second half, the boys look at Week 8 in the NFL discussing the battle of the number one and two picks and the miracle 52-yard Hail Mary TD that will forever connect them (25:51). 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by kicking rocks around the latest Maple Leafs setback on Saturday night. The duo tries to make sense of the struggling power play and explore whether lineup changes could be part of the solution. They also preview the upcoming game against the Winnipeg Jets. In the second half of the hour, they share their thoughts on the first two games of the World Series in Chavez Ravine, the latest injury setback for Shohei Ohtani, and if the ‘championship birthright’ New York Yankees can still make it a series. They wrap up the hour with the Canadian Football report (30:51). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week and the focus is Toronto sports teams and their early season returns. Brent Gunning and Sho Alli start with the Maple Leafs, who after playing their most complete game in recent memory, had two very poor performances against teams viewed as lesser them then. To discuss why that may be, today’s morning pair welcome on Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala. The founder of the Pro Hockey Group weighs in on the shortcomings of Toronto's the power play, some bad habits continuing, who has been the team's most underwhelming player, as well as who has been the most consistent in the way head coach Craig Berube wants to play. Next, we turn our their attention to the Raptors alongside Vivek Jacob, writer of the weekly newsletter "Raptors in 7" on Substack and Sportsnet contributor (30:38). The trio discuss what and who needs to be better, Scottie Barnes' growth this season as the leader and what a successful season in Toronto would look like, before quickly hitting on a few other stories around the league centred around former Raptor, Kawhi Leonard. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Sho Alli look at Sunday’s slate of Week 8 in the NFL and if the Thursday Nighter was any indication, it should be a good one. The duo quickly reset on the game between the Lions and the Rams before bringing on Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS. The trio then dives deeper into the two divisions, the NFC North and West, to determine who should be seen as the favourites. Next, they welcome MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (27:14) for his thoughts on who holds the upper hand heading into the Fall Classic. 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 & Sho Alli kick off The FAN Morning Show discussing if they should be worried about the Toronto Maple Leafs after the team threw up another dud of a game last night. The duo broke down how for the second game in a row, they came out super flat again and seemed to have no energy or legs. This has been a recurring problem for Toronto in the past so can Berube fix the tall task and eliminate these types of games? B&S give you their thoughts on it and what they say from Joseph Woll in his first game of the season. In the back end of the hour, today’s morning pair give some thoughts on the World Series which gets going tonight and the Thursday Night Football game that was quite entertaining (31:43). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning revisiting last night’s Toronto Raptors loss; a historically bad defeat for the franchise’s season opener. The duo discuss the things that should get better including certain players returning from injury to join the lineup and Scottie Barnes playing better than his opening night showing. The hosts welcome back former NBA point guard now Sportsnet analyst, Alvin Williams, for his take on what we saw and what to expect from this team this season. Boogie also weighs in on what its been like to be a part of the organization’s history especially going into this, their 30th anniversary series, and celebrating Vince Carter and that era of Raptors basketball that he was a part of. The trio also dive into which players need to show growth this year and Scottie Barnes taking on the leadership role at such a young age. In the final segment of the day, Ben and Brent bring on Adnan Virk of MLB Network and Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey (27:03). They talk about his trip to Toronto for the Maple Leafs game Monday, before diving into a full preview of this year’s Fall Classic. They look at the dream World Series matchup between the Yankees-Dodgers; whose lineup is scarier and which players could be the X-Factor.   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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and the importance of it being a bounce-back game tonight against the Blues. The hosts debate who or what needs to be good tonight to keep the positive vibes around the team to start the season and what will happen if it’s a subpar game again. The morning duo close the hour with Carter Hutton (26:26). The former netminder gives his take on Toronto laying that egg in the second of the back-to-back earlier this week and what he saw from Dennis Hildeby that night. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning look at the Toronto Raptors losing by 30 to kick off their 30th anniversary season of the organization. The duo looked for some positives in that game and some things that we know shouldn’t continue for this team like the performance of Scottie Barnes. The morning duo also take some time to dive into some other storylines around the NBA from the start of the season including the league investigating the 76ers’ for their injury management, especially of Joel Embiid and the Clippers playing their first game in their new $2 billion arena. The hour ends with ‘The Canadian Football Report (26:21). 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 FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning debating if its too early in the season to be nervous about the Maple Leafs after the letdown they suffered in Columbus last night. They welcome on The Star longtime contributor and TFMS “Leafs historian”, Damien Cox, for his thoughts on the Buds’ start to the season under new coach Craig Berube. The trio dive into why its too early to be nervous that this is the same old Leafs team that tends to play down to opponents, along with how much accountability the players should be held to and if "Chief" is the one to instill that like never before. The final guest of today’s show is Toronto Raptors’ GM Bobby Webster, who joins the program to discuss his hopes for the franchise’s continued rebuild this season (22:36). He shares some injury updates on players, who he hopes to see the most growth from to be a part of the team’s future, and what could make this season, the 30th anniversary of the franchise, a special one. The show ends with Ben and Brent’s pick for the NHL “Game To Watch” 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning react to the news that the defending champion KC Chiefs are getting a new wide receiver. Next, the morning duo get back into the Maple Leafs and wonder if the players on this team feel the pressure of past playoff failures and view the recent lack of success. Next, the hosting pair turn their attention to the Toronto Raptors who tip off their season tonight at Scotiabank Arena. The two talk about what would constitute a successful season for the team before welcoming Sportsnet’s own Michael Grange (26:17) for his thoughts. The trio then went over what realistic expectations for the organization that admitted they are in a re-build are as well as go over certain players and the growth we hope to see from them. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss the game in that TML never seemed to have their legs, fell behind early and could never recover or get momentum. The morning pair dive into if there was anything good to take from it; if it was just a bad one-off loss or if there’s more to be concerned about. The hosting duo then delve into the start of the NBA season that got underway last night seeing some league history and the defending champ Celtics pick up where they left off (31:08). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with its full focus is on the NHL with 16 games and all 32 teams in action! Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the abundance of hockey on tap for the day that begins at 6 pm ET with games starting at fifteen minute intervals alongside Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. The trio get into the Maple Leafs and who or what has impressed the hockey insider the most so far, as well as how much of that is influenced by their new head coach. What would it take for Craig Berube to win the Jack Adams Award this year? Frank also takes a look around the league to talk about some other teams like the upstart Flames and the pointless Predators. Next the morning duo turn their attention back strictly to the Maple Leafs who are back in action tonight in Columbus with Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox (24:47). He shares his take on the team’s statement win last night over Tampa Bay, if this is the best start we’ve seen in the “Core Four” era, the differences we've seen compared to years past, and how the organization plans to navigate some important upcoming salary cap decisions. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning dive into what we’ve seen from the Toronto Maple Leafs overall this season; what has been encouraging from the ‘blue & white’ and could make them seem like a different team that in the past ready to make a deep playoff run. The hosting duo talks about what parts of the team game are most likely to stick and which parts they are scared won’t have staying power. At the back end of the hour, B&B take one final look at the weekend that was in the NFL and wrap up Week 7 with the host of the Alternate Routes Podcast, Trey Wingo (23:13). The trio gets into who sits atop the League and should be considered legit Super Bowl contenders. The boys also look at the potential return of Tua Tagovailoa in Week 8. 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show gushing over what they saw from the Maple Leafs last night. It was a real bounce-back game for Toronto after Saturday’s loss to beat Tampa 5-2 handily and maybe the most complete game we’ve seen from the team in the “Core Four” era. The hosting pair talked about what impressed them starting with Anthony Stolarz between the pipes. B&B discussed the Leafs’ goaltending situation, how Woll will play into it when he’s back, and if we could see him tonight in Columbus. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo give some thoughts on the Blue Jays' announcement of a new hitting coach as well as Lamar & the Ravens' imposing win on MNF (32:06). 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of today's FAN Morning Show talking Toronto hockey and the work done by Brad Treliving over the offseason. MLB.com's Keegan Matheson shifts attention back to the MLB postseason after the much coveted Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup was secured. The trio get into how great it is for baseball, the viewership it should bring in, and the star power in both dugouts. Later on, Keegan shares some insight into how the Yankees got hot at the right time, as well as how key Juan Soto is to bringing a championship back to New York after his time covering the ALCS. Next up, the morning duo look at tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Lighting standalone matchup showcased on Prime Monday Night Hockey with former NHLer, Jody Shelley, who will be on the call (28:15). Jody shares his expectations for this Atlantic Division clash, before offering some insight into Toronto's new head coach, Craig Berube, who he knows well. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning look at the defence and goaltending situation for Toronto and what expectations should be for Joseph Woll’s return. B&B continue the conversation, diving deeper with former Leafs’ GM, now hockey analyst and host, Gord Stellick. The trio look at Saturday’s game against the Rangers and what held the Leafs back from competing with the reigning Presidents Trophy winners; if it can tell us anything about where Toronto is in the hierarchy of the NHL. In the backend of the hour, the hosting pair look back at the Sunday Week 7 action in the NFL (26:41). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by talking about the World Series match-up that is now set and was what everyone had hoped for. It features two iconic franchises, the top team from each league the Yankees & Dodgers. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo look back on the Leafs loss to the Rangers on Saturday. The hour ends with a Canadian Football Report wrapping up Week 20 of the CFL (27:19). 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 FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the week revisiting the incredibly fun Game 3 last night between the Guardians and Yankees. It leads the pair to discuss if baseball's playoffs create the most unpredictable moments. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins the conversation to share his take, before offering his thoughts on some contract situations around the NHL including Jeremy Swayman, Jake Oettinger, Igor Shesterkin, Mitch Marner and Mikko Rantanen. Sportsnet's Luke Fox wraps up the hour with the latest from Toronto (29:12). He shares his early impressions of the Blue and White including who has impressed most so far, which new player has had the biggest impact and where the goaltending situation currently stands. 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 two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start on the Thursday Night Football game where two rookie QBs squared off. The duo continue the conversation with NFL on CBS’ Charles Davis. The trio dive into why teams are willing to put rookies under centre so quickly as well as move on maybe even faster if it doesn’t work. They also take some time to preview the rest of the slate of Sunday games including a Super Bowl re-match, a big NFC North showdown and the reunion of Aaron Rodgers-Devante Adams on Prime Time. At the back end of this hour, the morning duo discuss some other storylines around the world of sports including Kawhi Leonard being hurt (again) and set to miss infinite time this season for the Clippers. They lastly hit on the Stars extending goaltender Jake Oettinger to the Jeremy Swayman contract and what the parallels between the two are (27:38). 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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking postseason baseball and how last night gave us another instant classic. The hosting duo gives you the rundown of how it played out, what it means for the series, and whether the Yankees should be worried. They also discuss the Dodgers pushing the Mets to the brink of ending their season with another dominating win. At the back end of the hour, the morning pair look around the NHL. They discuss some teams that might already be on must-win watch and what teams are looking like early legit Cup contenders (31:20). 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.

This episode of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning opens talking Maple Leafs and debating if any one on the team stands out as the team’s proverbial “whipping boy” this season. Next, the duo pivot and revisit yesterday's postseason baseball action alongside MLB Network's Jon Morosi. He shares what he's seen so far in the American and National League Championship Series: how Mets fans are feeling, the Dodgers' surprising Game 3 blowout win, and if the Guardians stand a chance as the series shifts to Cleveland down 0-2. Later, Ben and Brent get back to some puck talk and bring back a show favourite, NHL Network’s Jason Demers (26:55). The former NHL defenceman weighs in on Colorado's early struggles and when it becomes "must-win" territory, before looking at the value of Maple Leafs' regular season and how much is at stake come playoff time; is a long run or bust?! 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.