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Brent Gunning and Matt Marchese host! Hockey analyst for Maple Leafs Hot Stove Ian Tulloch discusses the Leafs final tune-up game and expectations for the season. FanGraph's Jay Jaffe talks the MLB postseason and tees up Game 3 of Rays/Red Sox. Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period Dave Pagnotta previews the NHL season, starting on October 12th. Host of Cover 1 Buffalo Greg Tompsett looks ahead to Bills/Chiefs, their first meeting since last year's AFC Championship game and how the Bills have performed through four games.

Sho Alli hosts! Blue Jays beat writer for The Toronto Star Laura Armstrong discusses whether the team could pursue Jose Ramirez or are comfortable with Santiago Espinal, how their top prospects fit into next season and how they'll bolster their pitching. Sports Illustrated's Gary Gramling previews Week 5 in the NFL and whether the Arizona Cardinals' offense can keep it up throughout the season. Writer for Raptors Republic Sahal Abdi shares his thoughts on Scottie Barnes' first couple games for the Toronto Raptors and expectations for the season. Leafs Nation co-host Brent Gunning chats the final preseason game and looking ahead to the season start on October 13.

The Hockey News' David Alter joins George Rusic to discuss the feeling among Leafs nation is they are already over their game 7 loss to the Canadiens in the 2020 playoffs, if the team has the weakiest roster to date, expectations for Ilya Mikheyev, and how will the team split goalie duties [6:18]. theScore's Dom Cosentino weighs in on Week 5 in the NFL, concerns in Pittsburgh, Russell Wilson missing games with a finger injury, and if he's buying in on the Bengals [52:49]. Raptors.com's Vivek Jacob shares his thoughts on the number one storyline for the basketball club headinginto the new season, outlook for Scottie Barnes, if Goran Dragic will be traded at the deadline, and Canada men's soccer team earning a point following their tie against Mexico [1:16:29]. Syracuse.com's Matt Parrino give his thoughts on Josh Allen's improvement in his throwing accuracy, Cole Beasley's off-field issues, and AFC Championship rematch against the Chiefs [1:41:27]. Plus, ESPN's Joon Lee chimes in on which teams MLB fans should cheer for between the Astros-White Sox, Boston tying their series against the Rays, if the Oakland A's or Rays have a future at the home ballparks, and if there could be a change in playoff format [2:03:54].

Roger Lajoie hosts! Leafs Nation co-host Gord Stellick shares his thoughts on the Sheldon Keefe extension and high expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs [8:05]. NBA insider and Raptors analyst Michael Grange looks ahead to the start of preseason games and realistic expectations from the Raptors [51:55]. CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani looks ahead to Week 4 of the NFL, which undefeated team can improve to 4-0 and Tom Brady's return to Foxborough [1:18:39]. Kaitlyn McGrath tees up the final two games of the season, the tight AL wild card race and how we'll look back on this season whether the Jays make the wild card or not [1:42:06]. Friend of the show Lee Hamilton stops by to look back on the San Diego Padres' disastrous collapse, the division race between the LA Dodgers and SF Giants and Week 4 in the NFL [2:05:55].

Toronto Star's Laura Armstrong joins George Rusic and Gord Stellick to discuss if Charlie Montoyo kept Robbie Ray in the game for too long in Thursday's loss to the Yankees, if there were any games to look back at that the Blue Jays should have won, and which player between Robbie Ray and Marcus Semien may have played their final game in a Toronto uniform (26:19). Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox weighs in on Sheldon Keefe's contract extension with the Leafs, Jack Campbell's expectations heading into the year, and how the team views their upcoming season after another disappointing year in the playoffs (51:33). Former NFL WR Tori Gurley shares his thoughts on how big of a game Tom Brady's return to face the Patriots in New England is, how Brady's time with Bill Belichick ended, and who has a higher ceiling between Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence (01:17:35). Plus, "Launch Angle" podcast's Rob Silver chimes in on Montoyo's approach to the Yankees series finale, concerns with a quiet offence, and Nate Pearson's performances since returning to the club (01:39:49). Former NFL QB Ryan Leaf gives his perspective on the biggest adjustment he had to make from playing in college to the NFL, how is Tom Brady perceived by his peers, and if Ryan's off field issues affected him in his playing career (02:00:14). 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 affiliates.

Ben opens the show with JD Bunkis and they have a Good Show farewell as they discuss the lineup changes at TheFAN and JD discusses the new morning show that is set to debut on Monday October 4, 2021. Along with the industry chat, the guys hit on the biggest topic in Toronto sports today which is the Blue Jays and Yankees series. Looking back at last night the Bo Bichette HR could become a staple of the season. Next Stephen Brunt is along to discuss TheFAN Drive Time show with Ben. They admit to picking the wrong game of the Yankees series to attend (opener) Later, Dante Bichette on how he is even

Yahoo! Sports' Justin Cuthbert joins Brent Gunning to discuss how Nick Ritchie would fit on the Leafs' top line, how William Nylander is shaping up as a complete player, and if will Nick Robertson break through to the main team (07:04). Sportsnet.ca's Nick Ashbourne weighs in on potentially Hyun-Jin Ryu's biggest start of his MLB career, the importance of having Alejandro Kirk's bat in the lineup, and the impact of the final Yankees series for the Blue Jays' young core (23:40). Jays Talk's Rob Wong chimes in on how he thinks Ryu will perform with extra days rest and coming off a short stint on the IL in a big game, Charlie Montoyo managing his pitching staff, and realistic expectations for Nate Pearson's career (47:26). Plus, MLB.com's Sarah Langs gives her thoughts on the Blue Jays-Yankees series with implications on the Wild Card race, the AL Cy Young award battle between Robbie Ray and Gerrit Cole, and if the Jays should be concerned about the Seattle Mariners behind them in the chase (01:09:32). 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 affiliates.

Daily Hive Toronto's Ian Hunter joins Roger Lajoie to discuss the importance of home field advantage heading into the final stretch of the Blue Jays' Wild Card chase, how Alek Manoah has earned the trust from the team during his rookie stint, and how will Hyun-Jin Ryu perform in his first start after spending time on the IL in a big series vs. Yankees (08:45). Raptors Radio Voice Eric Smith weighs in on how the team could perform playing in front of the home crowd again, expectations for Fred VanVleet and the backcourt post-Kyle Lowry, if Pascal Siakam can return to his all-star form and what role will rookie Scottie Barnes receive early in the year (26:42). CBS Sports' Danny Vietti chimes in on who has the strongest schedule among the AL East teams fighting for a Wild Card spot, how the playoff matches are shaping up in the NL West and St. Louis on the verge of clinching a spot to play the one-game series (49:26). Plus, NBC Sports' Samantha Bunten jumps on to chat about Stafford and the Rams' upsetting the defending Super Bowl champions in Week 3, any concerns with the Chiefs losing two straight, and if Samantha is buying in on the Bills through three games (01:14:44). 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 affiliates.

Roger Lajoie hosts! Hockey analyst for Maple Leafs Hot Stove Ian Tulloch chats the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of their preseason debut against the Montreal Canadiens and what to expect throughout training camp [4:41]. Reporter for MMA Junkie Nolan King tees up UFC 266's two title fights and the return of Nick Diaz as he takes on veteran Robbie Lawler [31:26]. Blue Jays writer for Sportsnet Nick Ashbourne discusses the Blue Jays recent struggles as they fall two game back of the New York Yankees for the second wild card heading into the final week of the season [50:34]. Deputy managing editor for Habs Eyes on the Prize Jared Book chats Montreal's training camp and their first preseason game tonight against the Maple Leafs [1:16:21]. Sirius XM NHL's Jake Hahn talks the start of NHL training camps and preseason hockey, as well as Jack Eichel's situation in Buffalo [1:36:47].

Ben Nicholson-Smith, co-host of "At The Letters" joins Brent Gunning and Justin Bourne to discuss Steven Matz's outing against the Twins, if Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will be slotted into the DH spot after injuring his hand, George Springer's potential return to the outfield, the approach to bringing back Teoscar Hernandez long-term, and if we will see Hyun-Jin Ryu pitch again for the Jays this year (19:21). Frank Seravalli, hockey insider for Daily Faceoff, weighs in on Jack Eichel's future with the Buffalo Sabres, the status of vaccinated and unvaccinated players in the NHL, the Ottawa Senators finding a resolution with Brady Tkachuk's contract, and if beat writers and reporters will return to covering their respective teams more closely (47:59). Plus, Luke Kerr-Dineen, editor for Golf.com, shares his thoughts on Team USA sitting Bryson DeChambeau from morning tee times to start the Ryder Cup and if home field advantage matters for this tournament (01:07:34). 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.