Second Look Sports

In Episode 18 of Second Look Sports, Alex Mandarino, Justin Arenburg, and Brandon Brown kick things off with an unexpected shared experience between Alex & Justin, before they get into their most cherished sporting events of the year (9:13). Next, the guys recap The Masters and discuss Rory McIlroy’s performance in capturing his first green jacket (18:06), and touch on Vladimir Guerrero Jrs. extension and press conference announcement (35:22). Later, the crew shifts to the NHL to break down the latest player polls and whether or not Connor McDavid is still king on the ice (43:36), before they give their predictions on the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (57:51).

In Episode 17 of Second Look Sports, Brandon Brown and Justin Arenburg are joined by MLB insider and columnist for Sportsnet.ca Shi Davidi to discuss the breaking news of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signing long term with the Toronto Blue Jays for $500 Million and what it now means for the club. Later the guys discuss everything in the NHL from Alex Ovechkin breaking the all-time goal record with his 895th goal to the new Russian player, Ivan Demidov joining the Montreal Canadiens. Finally the guy say their perfect Masters dinner with the green jacket on the line this week.Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.

Justin, Alex & Brandon chat barber shop etiquette to open up this week's episode, before diving into the drama surrounding Canadian soccer superstar Alphonso Davies' recent ACL injury and the subsequent fallout with his club team Bayern Munich (8:06). The trio discuss whether Soccer Canada, or Canada Basketball are in a better place both from a grassroots level, and competitive standard as of today (20:11). The group chats the emergence of the torpedo style bat in the MLB (23:07), and whether it's success so far will continue to cause mass hysteria. Then, the guys weigh in on the NFL's decision to table banning the tush push indefinitely, and whether or not that was the right move (34:07). Later, Keegan Matheson (42:14) of MLB.com joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' strong start, the team's hitting philosophy, the importance of a consistent bullpen, and which players look poised for monster seasons. The crew then finishes off with Taking A Second Look (1:26:52).

Alex, Justin & Brandon welcome everyone to their MLB Opening Day pod by discussing the feeling of the first Thursday of baseball every season, as well as offering over/unders for how many games each of them will watch, both from the comfort of their couch and the Rogers Centre alike. Zach Worden, associate editor at Sportsnet, then joins the crew to weigh in on the Toronto Blue Jays outlook this season (14:03), including the team's bullpen structure, expectations for rookie Alan Roden, and some predictions for player milestones this year. After, the trio discuss the likelihood of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hitting 40 home runs this season (45:42), John Tortorella's exit in Philadelphia (49:58), and the new, unorthodox Giants quarterback room in New York after Russell Wilson joins the fold (1:01:51).

Justin, Brandon, & Alex kick things off with some cheeky thoughts on their favourite all-time sitcom, before diving into the latest updates on Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, including his new five-part docuseries and whether or not he'll be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (4:19). The crew sticks with hockey, weighing in on who will snag the Wild Card sports in tight playoff race in both the East and West (15:05), before switching to March Madness talk with their Final Four bracket selections (28:26). Later, the trio gives their Taking A Second Look (32:42), before introducing some new game segments, including Player A/Player B, Matching Segments, and Blind Rankings (40:36). Finally, the group wraps things up with quick hits, including the MLB Tokyo Series (1:00:49), Happy Gilmore 2 trailer (1:03:28), and Sidney Crosby's latest one-team points accomplishment (1:09:17).

Alex, Justin & Brandon kick things off by praising the sports calendars turn towards more action in the past several weeks. The crew discusses the unique NFL free agency structure being scheduled prior to the draft (4:17), before weighing in on which teams had the most impactful signings through the first few days (14:14). Then, the trio offer opinions on their favourite teams' newest members, including the Bills (30:24), Patriots (32:16), and Chargers (35:40), before predicting which team Aaron Rodgers lands (40:25) as well as some of the other big name players still on the market. Finally, the team share their Taking A Second Look for the week (1:02:15).

Alex, Justin and Brandon kick things off with overall thoughts on Friday's NHL Trade Deadline, providing a comprehensive overview of how many top-tier players were moved and what teams seemed to fill their lineup needs to gear up for a playoff run. The trio then welcome on Sportsnet's Alex Adams (8:23) to discuss the Ottawa Senators big trades, including bringing in Dylan Cozens from the Buffalo Sabres and Fabian Zetterlund from the San Jose Sharks. Alex shares his thoughts on how these moves will affect the team and most notably Brady Tkachuk, and how the Sens will fair if they remain in a wild card spot come playoff time. Later, the crew chat Brad Marchand making his way to Florida (41:36), the end of the Mikko Rantanen saga as he lands and signs in Dallas (56:31), the Toronto Maple Leafs successful day (1:05:41), and the winners and losers of the trade deadline (1:22:17).

Alex, Justin & Brandon kick things off with a roundtable discussion on the likeliest outcome for Carolina's Mikko Rantanen, and whether he remains in Raleigh past the trade deadline (5:32). The trio then shift gears to the diamond, where the Toronto Blue Jays have entered spring training with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a pending free agent, and discuss whether the four-time All-Star will have another stellar season (22:44). The guys then break down Luka Doncic's performance against his former team (31:29), before discussing MLB's new ABS system and whether the NHL season has hit a rut following the 4 Nations Face-Off finale (36:41). Finally, the crew dives into Taking a Second Look and Cheering From The Pressbox (51:32), where they predict what destinations Matthew Stafford, Seth Jones, and Matthew Schaefer may end up landing in.

Enjoy this special Second Look Sports Podcast with Alex, Justin and Brandon reacting and breaking down Canada beating the USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

In episode 9 of Second Look Sports Alex, Justin, and Brandon jump right into the 4 Nations Face-Off and Canada’s huge OT win over Sweden (0:00). From there it's a couple debates: Binnington vs. Hill and Jarvis vs. Bennett (23:00). They finish off hockey by giving Crosby his flowers (31:00) before moving over to the NFL. First up is Aaron Rodgers leaving the Jets (34:51), followed up by a look at the super blowout Super Bowl (38:38). Right after the boys took a second look (53:00), they jumped into Raps talk and Brandon Ingram signing a three-year deal (1:01:00). Alex, Brandon, and Justin finished off the show in unison, cheering for Team Canada from the press box and giving their 4 Nations tournament predictions (1:06:00).