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And we're back! Justin, Brandon, and Alex regroup after the first half of the ALCS to break down a back-and-forth series culminating in the raucous Game 5 at T-Mobile Park. The crew kicks things off with the positives they gleamed from the Blue Jays in their most recent contest, along with any optimism ahead of a Game 6 at home (1:12). Next, the trio dissect John Schneider's decision to place Brendon Little into a high-leverage situation in the bottom of the 8th inning, and how the rest of the series will shape fans perception of Toronto's manager (7:18). The group then looks ahead to Game 6 in the 6ix, and the Blue Jays chances at taking the series to a pivotal Game 7 and beyond (28:46). Finally, the boys marvel at Shohei Ohtani's NLCS Game 4 performance and whether he is the best baseball player ever to grace the field (44:06).

In this episode of Second Look Sports, Justin Arenburg, Alex Mandarino, and Brandon Brown preview the ALCS matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners. They discuss the thrilling Game 5 of the ALDS between the Mariners and Tigers, highlighting key performances and pitching strategies. The conversation shifts to the importance of Game 1 for the Blue Jays, the health of Bo Bichette, and the potential impact of Cal Raleigh on the series. The guys also make predictions for the upcoming series, emphasizing the significance of momentum and defensive plays in playoff baseball.

Episode 36 of the Second Looks Sports show is for one thing and one thing only, playoff baseball, and since the boys are Canadian they thought it would be fun to preview the talk around the country, the Toronto Blue Jays vs. the New York Yankees. Brandon and Justin look at everything, breaking down what will be key in this series for the Blue Jays if they want to advance.

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Brandon and Alex kick things off with their reaction to Daulton Varsho's grand slam to solidify the Blue Jays 6-1 victory over the Red Sox in the final game of the series (2:12). The duo share their confidence level in the team heading into the final stretch of the regular season, how the bullpen is shaping out (5:48), and if this team resembles the 2015 squad, the last year the Jays won their division (17:35). Next, the guys pivot to the NFL, breaking down the Cardinals-Seahawks Thurday night matchup (23:15), if Sam Darnold could be the next Baker Mayfield in reviving his career (31:06), and the best matchups of Week 4 (34:22). After, the two discuss NHL training camp news (42:15), before wrapping up with a thought on the first round of the Ryder Cup (51:16), and whether Canadians should be allowed in the field in future years of the event (57:05).

In this episode, Alex Mandarino, Justin Arenburg, and Brandon Brown discuss the Toronto Blue Jays recent offensive struggles as they continue to chase the AL East division pennant, before debating whether or not Jose Berrios should be included on the Jays' playoff roster (6:14). Then, the guys recap the Bills' win over the Dolphins in Buffalo to kick off Week 3, and dive deeper into what Miami's plan should be going forward (39:27). Later, the SLS crew break down the most exciting games left in Week 3 (1:02:31), before touching on two athlete retirements out of Los Angeles (1:12:38).

And just like that, the boys are back! With a full slate of sports on the docket, Brandon, Justin and Alex kick things off with their summer recap and some fantasy football antics (1:00), before turning things over to the NFL to discuss a team or player each of them was impressed with after Week 1 (11:05). Next, the crew offers thoughts on which team was most dissapointing after Week 1, as well as which team is likliest to bounce back in the coming weeks (22:04). Then, the guys turn their attention to baseball, and discusse whether they feel comfortable with the Blue Jays playoff hopes if Jeff Hoffman remains the closer (41:48), and debate who the Game 1 starting pitcher should be for the club (51:19). Finally, the trio break down Kirill Kaprizov's rejection of the latest contract offer by the Minnesota Wild (1:03:24), and where NHL contract structures are headed with the rising salaray cap (1:16:56).

Alex, Justin and Brandon kick things off recapping their weeks, before diving into the MLB trade deadline. The trio discuss the Blue Jays bringing in Shane Bieber and his potential impact (12:20), the Padres aggressive moves to bolster their lineup (26:30), and which newly acquired asset is going to make the biggest impact on their new team (41:48). The crew then pivot over to the National Bank Open, and offer thoughts on the lack of Canadian success thus far (46:11), as well as Eugenie Bouchard's official retirement in her hometown (50:11). Finally, the boys walk through some NFL news as training camps get underway, including what the outcomes of Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson's "hold-ins" are likely to be (57:16).

It's definitely summer time on Episode 31 of the Second Look Sports Podcast! Justin Arenburg, Alex Mandarino and Brandon Brown catch up with stuff happening within their own lives before discussing all the big time sporting news. Including the MLB All Star game, NHL schedule release and the Wimbledon Finals! In the final segment of the show the boys let loose, sparking some wild debates which would eventually lead to potentially the worst take of all time...

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In our milestone Episode 30, Alex Mandarino & Brandon Brown chat the true start of the dog days of summer, and how former NHLer Nick Tarnasky is spending them on the golf course (1:18). The two then pivot to the Blue Jays and their recent win streak (6:31), including how to manage Anthony Santander upon his return (16:10), and does this team share comparisons to the 2015 squad (23:37). Next, the duo break down the new ratified NHL CBA (36:30), and discuss whether an 84-game season is actually beneficial for the product on the ice (37:35). Finally, the crew wraps up with an overview of Wimbledon (1:00:51), and a look ahead to the semi-finals matchups for the men's, and who the final's champion could be on the women's tour.

Justin Arenburg and Brandon Brown are back for episode 29 of the Second Look Sports podcast minus Alex Mandarino who was at a wedding, no, not his own. Justin and Brandon start the show by talking about the Toronto Blue Jays, possibly the world’s best baseball team at the moment and why general manager Ross Atkins might deserve some credit. Later the guys talk about the NHL free agency window with the winners and losers, Mitch Marner going to the Vegas Golden Knights, Nic Ehlers going to the Carolina Hurricanes and a lot more. To wrap up the show Brandon plays a little game to remember what the Toronto Maple Leafs just lost with Mitch Marner.

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