The FAN Morning Show

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.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning quickly take a quick look around the league that saw a couple of Pittsburgh Penguins superstars hit milestones last night and the Avalanche’s tough start to the season. The hosting pair then turned their attention back to the Leafs and tried to get into the head of new head coach Craig Berube to determine how he would feel about his team through four games and what his message would be to them right now. Next, Nick Kypreos (26:03) co-host of Real & Bourne joins the show giving some insight into some contract extension talks going on around the NHL including Toronto with Mitch Marner. 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 Auston Matthews getting on the scoresheet and the power play looking better. They also take time to dissect Bobby McMann’s big night, his line with Max Domi & William Nylander as well as Anthony Stolarz between the pipes. Next, the boys update you on the NLCS as the Dodgers pummelled the Mets in Game 3 to take the series leadThe hour ends with the Canadian Football Report (29:58). 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 Wednesday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking at the Maple Leafs who are in action tonight. They dive into the goaltending situation, as well as the players like Matthew Knies who have thrived in Craig Berube’s system and others who they hope to see get on the scoresheet (looking at you, Auston). Luke Gazdic, former NHLer and Sportsnet analyst, shares why Edmonton’s slow start could be a hangover effect after the team's Stanley Cup run, along with the impact of Toronto's re-vamped blue line featuring Chris Tanev. Later, we turn our attention back to baseball’s postseason with MLB Network’s Adnan Virk (26:55). The three get into who holds the upper hand in both the American and National League, what adjustments Dave Roberts and the Dodgers maybe need to make, and what matchup would be most ideal for the World Series. Today’s show ends with Ben and Brent looking at the upcoming hockey schedule and giving you a game to watch with your buds! 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 get into some of the things they hope to see from the Leafs against the Kings tonight. The morning duo welcome the co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, Justin Bourne (23:25). Before diving into the Leafs, JB weighs in on seeing the Oilers pick up their first win last night on a game he was working on Sportsnet’s Hockey Central and what the difference was for them last night. The trio then talk Leafs and what Bourne has seen systematically from the Leafs under Craig Berube and what could make the difference come this year’s Stanley Cup 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 talking about Aaron Judge's home run as the NY slugger hit his first of this postseason. They dive into if this could really get him going and if there is any way the Guardians could come back. They also take some time to discuss Daulton Varsho being nominated for a Gold Glove. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo take some time to delve into the Oilers' first win of the season last night and if it quells any tension around them. They also talk about a couple of trades in the NFL that saw a couple of big-name receivers get shipped to the AFC East (31:25). 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 today's final hour with the debut of a brand new segment, "What's Going On Here". The pair dive into some various Maple Leafs topics including: Auston Matthews' pointless start to the season, Joseph Woll's early injury concerns, the team's 0-for-9 power play, what's next for Timothy Liljegren, and Morgan Rielly’s place on the roster. The morning duo also take some time to sift through the Oilers' slow start, still winless at 0-3-0 on the season. In the final block, Ben and Brent continue the conversation with Mike Futa, two-time Stanley Cup champion and host of The FAN Hockey Show (26:05). He offers his assessment of which Leafs have excelled under new coach Craig Berube, before pivoting to look around the league at Edmonton and Los Angeles ahead of the latter being in town on Wednesday. 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 by talking about the Leafs' goaltending situation, what they’ve seen from Anthony Stolarz and when to expect Joseph Woll. They bring on former Leafs’ GM, now NHL analyst & host, Gord Stellick for his assessment of the matter and the team so far through three games under new head coach Craig Berube. The hosting duo then turned their attention to the NFL & week 6. They welcome back, the host of the Alternate Routes Podcast, Trey Wingo (22:52). The three guys look at what stole the headlines this weekend in the National Football League including Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, the Cowboys bad beat and who is on the hot seat in Dallas. 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 excited about the way the Maple Leafs have played so far under new head coach Craig Berube. The morning duo dives into Auston Matthews, who has yet to register a point in 3 games, and if there is any concern. In the backend of the hour, the hosting pair hit on the MLB Postseason; if Judge and Ohtani are under pressure to step up as well as touch on the Monday Nighter that saw Aaron Rodgers & the NY Jets fall to 2-4 on the year after a loss to the Bills. The hour ends with the Canadian Football Report (25:43). 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 what will be an exciting weekend of sports. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start with the Maple Leafs, who play their home opener on Saturday on Hockey Night In Canada against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and take some time to dive into Toronto’s special teams play. Craig Simpson, former NHLer and current HNIC and Sportsnet analyst, joins the conversations to shares his takeaways from the Leafs' first two games, their superstars not scoring a goal yet, and "Sid the Kid" still playing at an elite level at this point of his career. Later, the morning pair turn their attention to the MLB postseason ahead of two do-or-die Game 5's over the weekend. MLB Network’s Adnan Virk offers his expectations for Padres-Dodgers and Tigers-Guardians, before chatting about both New York teams advancing to their league championships, some under the radar storylines from these playoffs, and if not bat flipping is the new bat flipping (28:57). Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all our Canadian listeners! 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 from the NFL on CBS and NFL Network to help preview this week’s slate of games. The trio hit on what will change for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, Caleb Williams versus Jayden Daniels so far, New England decided to start Drake Maye, if the Bengals can still salvage their season. After that, the boys look at the long weekend here in Canada with Thanksgiving and wonder if a sports element could be added to it to make it special, like our friends south of the border. B&B gives a few ideas and suggestions about which leagues need to make it happen (30:26). 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 the Leafs getting their first win over the New Jersey Devils. They dive into the depth scoring Toronto showed, their top guys going pointless again, how the team blocked 27 shots, the penalties TML has taken in two games and of course the growth of their special teams. At the back end of the hour, the hosts hit on the Yankees getting back to the ALCS, the Guardians pushing their ALDS to Game 5, the Thursday Night Football game that seemed to restore order in the NFC West and recap other games around the NHL in the first real week of the regular season (23:57). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking at the Maple Leafs' roster to see what changes can be made to spark the club heading into the second game of the season. Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli checks in on healthy scratch Timothy Liljegren and what his market might look like, how Toronto can manage their salary cap throughout the year, and Igor Shesterkin's precarious situation with the Rangers. Next, the pair check in with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox en route from Montreal to New Jersey covering the Maple Leafs first two games (28:58). Luke offers a firsthand account of how the Joseph Woll situation played out and what was being said around the team, before sharing his biggest takeaways from last night’s game and what adjustments need to be made, including in net, as they face the Devils tonight with a familiar face behind the bench in Sheldon Keefe (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 affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning delve further into Toronto’s goaltending situation and how likely it is that Craig Berube will give Anthony Stolarz another start tonight in New Jersey. The pair discuss how serious the injury to Joseph Woll is, how the team should handle it and if it changes their mind on the guy they came into the season thinking was their 1A starter. The morning duo keep the conversation going with Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala (24:43). The guys weighs in on what he saw from the Leafs last night, how the goalie situation played out leading up to the puck drop and who or what needs to be better. 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 disappointed with the outcome of Game 1 for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they get shutout 1-0 by their division rivals, the Canadiens. B&B dive into the news that broke minutes after yesterday’s show ended: that Toronto goalie Denis Hildeby was en route to Montreal as Joseph Woll’s health was in question with lower body tightness. What the heck happened to Woll within a day? Ben & Brent also take some time at the end of the hour to dive into the MLB postseason that saw the Mets move onto the NLCS and the Dodgers forcing a deciding Game 5 with the Padres. The hour ends with the Canadian Football Report (26:14). 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.

The FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour focusing on tonight's season opener for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the team's new head coach Craig Berube; how he will handle the lineup and media in the city alongside Joshua Kloke of The Athletic. He offers his thoughts on how "Chief" managed the media yesterday and the team's final roster decisions including sending Easton Cowan back to junior hockey, before sharing his expectations for Toronto's 2024-25 squad. Next up, Ben and Brent check in with the man who will be on the radio call of tonight season opener, voice of the Maple Leafs for 42 years, Joe Bowen (29:12). "Bonsie" chats about how Berube's style of play as a player will forge its way into his coaching style, as well as the fireworks we can expect tonight in Montreal after some intense moments in the preseason between these two teams. 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 discuss what they expect or hope to see from the new coach and system. The hosts bring on former Leafs GM, now host and analyst, Gord Stellick to weigh in on his excitement for the season and what this team needs to show right out of the gate tonight. The trio delve into the final roster decisions the team made, the lines that will be put out there and what adjustments we can expect from Chief and his staff to how this team plays. Next, the morning duo do their own TML preview by posing some of the biggest questions facing the team going into 2024-25 (24:29). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show with their excitement for a new year under a new head coach with a new captain for TML. They look at the impact Craig Berube will have on his team and deal with the media in the city that started yesterday with who will start between the pipes for Toronto in the first game. The morning duo dissect the Leafs’ goaltending situation; and how they see it playing out over the first week of the season and throughout the entire season. In the backend of the hour, the boys hit on other topics: the MLB postseason as two NL teams get pushed to the brink, Jeremy Swayman on the bench for the Bruins' first game and the NY Jets firing Robert Saleh (25:47). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning conclude The FAN Morning Show with host of the Dropping the Gloves podcast, John Scott, for his thoughts and expectations heading into the new season. The former NHLer talks about some of his biggest storylines going in including how the Leafs will do under their new head coach and if Connor McDavid will finally get to hoist Lord Stanley. Later, the guys welcome Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean (24:26). The trio in this block discuss things like what it would mean for the Cup to come back to Canada if McDavid is the best chance of that happening, if Alex Ovechkin will catch Wayne Gretzky’s as the League’s all-time goal scorer and what to expect from Sidney Crosby & the Penguins. 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 do their own NHL preview where they give their thoughts on things like the biggest storyline heading into the season; which team is under the most pressure as well as which teams they think will take a step forward and backwards. Next, the guys turn their attention back to the MLB postseason, bringing on MLB Network’s Jon Morosi on these divisional series and the history of all of them being tied after two games. The trio then get into the drama-filled NLDSs with their true divisional rivalries and how intense it's gotten; how we see this playing out (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 & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show and dissect last night’s game that saw the Tigers pull off a ninth-inning win in Cleveland against a dominant closer and the Royals keeping the Yankees bats at bay to get back into their series. Next, they look at the Monday Night Football game and the Chiefs moving to 5-0 after a pretty impressive win over the Saints. At the back end of the hour, the morning tandem delves into the Maple Leafs' final roster for this season which was announced yesterday (34:27). 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day focused on the start of the NHL regular season. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning look back on the pair of Global Series games between the Devils and Sabres and discuss if either team might take a step in the top-heavy Eastern Conference. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski shares his list of true contenders around the league, which new coaches are in the best position to succeed, and his thoughts on Jeremy Swayman returning to the Bruins. Billy Jaffe of NESN and NHL Network joins the conversation to discuss how Swayman's public negotiations influenced both sides into getting a deal done, the expectations and pressures this new contract brings with it, if Boston fans could hold any resentment toward Jeremy, and how quick he’ll be ready for the season (27:48). Ben and Brent wrap up the show with some final thoughts on the Bruins' situation in goal and the impact it might have on the Atlantic Division. 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 with some quick thoughts on the Boston Bruins finally getting a deal done with Jeremy Swayman. Next, the guys focus on the Leafs with some questions surrounding Nick Robertson and whether he should be seen as a part of this team. Next, the morning pair get back to the NFL. This time they bring on Trey Wingo (26:46), host of the Alternate Routes podcast, for his thoughts on what we saw on Sunday and the landscape of the NFL. The two hosts take some time at the end of the hour to talk about the Chiefs and the challenge of continuing to win and who most stands in their way of trying to three-peat. 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 NLDS series that fittingly features two such rivalries and how great it is for baseball to have this. Next, the morning pair turns their attention to Week 5 in the NFL which seemed to be headlined by another divisional rivalry between the Ravens and Bengals. They also dive into whether the Jets have an Aaron Rodgers problem and dissect rookie QB play and how impressive this class has been (26:25). 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's final hour of the week looks at major storylines in the NHL preseason and the MLB postseason. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning quickly give their thoughts on the NHL regular season starting today in Prague, before welcoming Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli. The trio dive into the story that has dominated the NHL preseason: the drama between the Boston Bruins and their supposed starting goalie, Jeremy Swayman. They get into how its played out in the public perception, where it leaves both sides and if there is any logical way to come back from. Next, B&B turn their attention back to the MLB postseason and the incredible dramatics we’ve seen already, headlined by last night and Pete Alonso’s late heroics, with MLB Network’s Adnan Virk (25:52). The trio take some time to preview the divisional series in both leagues; which teams are true contenders and who's under the most pressure to win. They end with the surprising news that Terry Francona is returning to manage the Reds, if the Blue Jays should have sought him out, and what was made of how Mark Shapiro handled his end-of-season address. 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 quickly hit on what they saw last night on Thursday Night Football with the Falcons beating the Bucs in OT. They welcome on a Friday regular Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS to get his thoughts and run through Sunday’s slate of games. B&B also take a few minutes to preview the MLB postseason divisional series and which ones they’re most looking forward to watching (32:27). 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 diving into the Mets moving on to the divisional round after a dramatic ninth-inning home run by Pete Alonso. The morning duo also reacted to the confirmed report that the Cincinnati Reds are set to hire Terry Francona as their next manager. They wondered if given past connections to current Jays’ execs it was ever broached to bring him to Toronto. At the back end of the hour, B&B offers a couple of takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ mainly discussing how Nick Robertson seems to be doing everything the team asks of him and where that leaves him heading into the season (30:45). 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 affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning enters today's final hour looking back on the Blue Jays' season with Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith, who’s work was referenced by Mark Shapiro yesterday at his end-of-season address. BNS tells the hosts about the conversation it led him to have with the Jays President and CEO, before sharing his other takeaways including how the team will approach this offseason and how they can prove that they’ve learned their lesson from 2024. Next up, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the NHL and chat with another Sportsnet personality and reporter in Luke Fox (23:25). After a quick look at the Maple Leafs' preseason and expectations this year, the trio take a trip around the league to discuss if there are too many exhibition games and the upcoming debut of "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL". The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.