Second Look Sports

On episode eight of Second Looks Sports, Brandon Brown, Justin Arenburg and Alex Mandarino start the show by reflecting on a sports trade they will never forget: Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. To help the boys understand the swap, Sportsnet.ca's Zulfi Sheikh (7:57) comes on to discuss the madness that was the 2025 NBA trade deadline! After Zulfi shed's some light on all the deals, the boys debate which trade deadline across the big four North America sports is the biggest (31:15). Then it's time to stop and take a second look at some of the most interesting topics nobody is talking about (41:47). The guys finish off with the big game, yes Super Bowl LIX (51:35). Brandon, Justin and Alex give their pick on who will be the Super Bowl champion and MVP!

In episode seven of Second Look Sports Justin and Alex dive into the some recent hockey headlines like who will replace Alex Pietrangelo on Canada’s 4 Nations team (7:00) and was the Miro Heiskanen hit dirty (15:00). Next, producer Sarah grabs a mic to weigh in after a week of huge WNBA free agency developments (23:00). But you can’t keep Justin and Alex away from hockey for long, as they take a second look into the Leafs scoring slump and the Utah Hockey Club’s new name (33:00). Then, Second Look Sports welcomes their first guest in Ian Finlayson for a dive into the Raptors’ hot streak (41:00). The boys finish things off with who they’re cheering for in the press box (1:03:00).

In episode six of Second Look Sports, Justin Arenburg and Brandon Brown step up to the plate and swing for the fences, just like the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to do with the Pete Alonso rumours floating around (1:25). But the boys quickly turned their attention to the Blue Jays biggest FA signing in a couple years, Anthony Santander (6:00) before switching to hockey and the NHL’s superstar diva in Connor McDavid, who got suspended three games (15:52). Justin and Brandon question whether he gets different treatment or not from refs, right before stopping to take a second look and some other NHL players (30:48). In the second half of the show it gets hot (literally) while ranking the four remaining QB’s in the NFL right now (40:00) before saying who they would  want on a game-winning drive (46:20). Going into the weekend right, the guys give the NFC (53:30) and AFC (1:00:57) picks to make the Super Bowl. They end it off with cheering from the press box (1:06:40).

In episode five of Second Look Sports, Alex Mandarino, Justin Arenburg and Brandon Brown dive right into the reactions from the NFL’s Wild Card Weekend, starting in the NFC with the Eagles, Commanders, and Rams advancing (11:51). The guys move to the AFC to review the Chargers’ disappointing loss, and the heavyweight matchup coming up this weekend between the Ravens and Bills (34:46). Then, the boys take a Second Look at their favourite stories of the week across the sports world (55:52), before getting into the Blue Jays most recent free agent pursuit of Roki Sasaki (1:03:13). Finally, the squad gives their choice for this week’s ‘Cheering From the Press Box’ segment (1:06:51), and end the show with some NHL news (1:10:16).

In episode four, Alex Mandarino and Justin Arenburg are joined by producer Sarah Maat (subbing for Brandon Brown), and get things started with a look at Week 18 in the NFL (5:54). From there, some chats about the red hot Habs (29:20) and the PWHL Takeover Tour (48:06). Then, back to the NFL for some first round playoff picks (59:39). The squad ends the show with everyone’s favourite segments: ‘Taking a Second Look’ and ‘Cheering From The Press Box’ (1:12:10).

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In episode three Alex Mandarino, Brandon Brown, and Justin Arenburg start the new year off by ripping apart Canada’s world juniors team—it’s starting to feel like an early January tradition at this point (6:12). From there, a debate over who’s the College Football National Champion favourite. Will Ohio State or Georgia go all the way (20:01)? Then, a second look at the coolest sports storylines from last year: Kansas City Chiefs and their dynastic run, the WNBA and the Caitlin Clark effect, and the New York Mets with their off-season Juan Soto acquisition (34:35). Next, the boys make New Year's resolutions for the Toronto Raptors, Leafs, and Jays (45:52). To close, some predictions for Canada’s game against Czechia (1:07:25).

On this episode of Second Look Sports, Alex Mandarino, Brandon Brown, and Justin Arenburg reconvene for this episode of Second Look Sports after a week of action in the sports world! The boys start the show with a recap of their week and look ahead to the Holidays, before diving into the decision to leave Zach Hyman off Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off team. (5:30) Next, the Second Look squad take a deeper look at the trade sending Kaapo Kakko from the Rangers to the Kraken, (15:54) and Brandon gets his flowers after correctly picking the Milwaukee Bucks to win the NBA Cup in last week's episode. (29:45) After discussing Kirk Cousins’ benching in Atlanta and what we can look forward to from rookie Michael Penix Jr, (41:25) the guys give their Second Looks of the week, (51:43) and look ahead to the biggest events happening over the next two weeks. (58:30) To wrap up the show, they each give their pick for “Cheering from the Press Box”. (1:04:16)

Alex Mandarino, Brandon Brown, and Justin Arenburg get behind the mics for the first episode of Second Look Sport’s general sports show. Meet the boys as they chat all things MLB Winter Meetings and how Juan Soto looks in his new threads (6:30). Then a look at the Jays and their decision to invest in more defensive talent. Is anyone surprised (18:30)? Another surprise, Bill Belichick in the NCAA. And this time around, will he be more bubbly (27:00)? Then to the west coast, where it’s nice to see JT Miller back in action, but questions still surround his absence. (42:30). Next Mando, Brando, and Jutt each share a team they think deserves a “second look” this week (52:00). Finally, the boys do some cheering from the press box as they share a player, team, or storyline they’ll be rooting for (58:00).