Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman chimes in on Mitch Marner’s contract dispute, the Blue Jays’ pitching outlook for 2020, and the futures of Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins (15:53); Former two-time Super Bowl champion and current CBS analyst Bryant McFadden weighs in on the Steelers’ offensive struggles in Week 1 against New England, Pittsburgh’s lack of depth in their receiving core, and which team has the most prove heading into Week 2 (48:31); Shi Davidi, MLB scribe for Sportsnet, shares his thoughts on the contractual status of the Jays’ front office and how MLB executives view the Jays organization (1:14:50); Sportsnet NHL insider Chris Johnston discusses Mitch Marner’s ongoing contract negotiations, the Leafs’ limitations in terms of salary, and if Marner’s stalemate affects his candidacy for the Leafs’ captaincy (1:33:11); Toronto Raptors rookie guard Terence Davis joins the show to chat about his decision to sign with the Raptors as an undrafted free agent and his impressions of Canada (2:04:15).

Adam Lefkoe, NFL analyst and host of “The Lefkoe Show” on Bleacher Report, opines on the Texans’ struggles in situational football, Lamar Jackson’s standout performance in Week 1, and the Cleveland Browns’ issues along their offensive line (13:46); Ben & JD share their thoughts on Kevin Durant’s comments about his time in OKC, the landscape of the NBA, and why he decided to leave the Golden State Warriors (1:17:48); Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette discusses his passion for tennis, getting acclimated to the Jays’ clubhouse, his aggressive approach at the plate, and how Troy Tulowitzki shaped his approach towards the game of baseball (1:28:55); Former NFL quarterback Chris Redman weighs in on the success of veteran quarterbacks in today’s NFL and how the Cleveland Browns can bounce back after a disappointing season-opening loss to the Titans (2:02:29).

Gregg Rosenthal, co-host of the “Around the NFL” podcast, weighs in on the Patriots’ dominant season-opening win over the Steelers, Antonio Brown’s fit within New England’s offence, and shares his biggest takeaways from Week 1 of the regular season (12:59); Former world No. 1 and two-time US Open champion Tracy Austin chimes in on Bianca Andreescu’s historic victory at the US Open and why her game is conditioned for long-term success (47:45); Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB scribe for Sportsnet & co-host of “At the Letters,” joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about Anthony Kay’s major league debut, the Blue Jays’ recent struggles at the plate, and Dave Dombrowski’s dismissal in Boston (1:16:45); Former NFL fullback Chris Gronkowksi discusses the Patriots’ acquisition of Antonio Brown, his brother Rob’s life after football, and the Cleveland Browns’ struggles in Week 1 (1:34:07); Tennis Canada Fed Cup captain Heidi El Tabakh opines about Bianca Andreescu’s ground breaking victory at the US Open and combating the hostile environment at Arthur Ashe Stadium (2:03:41).

Tyler Dunne, NFL scribe for Bleacher Report, weighs in on the Packers’ season-opening win over the Bears, Antonio Brown’s status for Week 1, and the ceiling of the new-look Cleveland Browns (13:00); Former Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner discusses his new deal with the Carolina Hurricanes and reflects on his time in Toronto (45:15); Thomas Dobby & Alex Seixeiro join Ben & JD in studio for the season debut of the Cool Picks Challenge (1:07:35); Sportsnet’s Caroline Cameron checks in from New York to discuss Bianca Andreescu’s historic run to the U.S. Open Final and her much-anticipated rematch against Serena Williams (1:34:17); Former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper chimes in on Derek Fisher’s struggles in the outfield and the Blue Jays’ organizational outfield depth (1:47:58).

Odd Shark analyst Joe Osborne weighs in on Thursday night’s NFL season opener between the Packers & Bears and offers his best bets for the remaining slate of Week 1 games (31:31 ); Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about the Raptors’ historic championship victory, celebrating with Marc Gasol during the team’s championship parade, his long standing commitment to the Giants of Africa, and the continued evolution of the Raptors 905 (46:16); Sportsnet’s Michael Grange chimes in on Steve Nash’s comments regarding NBA players’ reluctance to suit up for Canada and FIBA’s bizarre qualification system (1:17:48); Carlos Pena, former 14-year MLB veteran and current MLB Network analyst, checks in from Tampa to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s development and concerns about Vlad’s conditioning (1:32:08); Frank Schwab, NFL scribe for Yahoo Sports, discusses Antonio Brown’s confrontation with Raiders general manager Mike Mayock, his future in Oakland, and Matt LaFleur’s fit as Packers head coach (2:00:55).

Arden Zwelling, MLB scribe for Sportsnet and co-host of “At the Letters,” joins Ben & JD in studio to discuss the Blue Jays’ decision to deploy an opener ahead of T.J. Zeuch, Mark Shapiro’s comments on Baseball Central about the club’s use of the opener, and the Jays’ current outfield depth (12:14); Dan Hanzus, co-host of the “Around the NFL” podcast, chimes in on Jared Goff’s contract extension with the L.A. Rams, Ezekiel Elliott’s record-setting deal with the Cowboys, and the Raiders’ decision to impose fines against star receiver Antonio Brown (1:15:15); Former Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia discusses Justin Verlander’s impressive Hall of Fame resume, Rowdy Tellez’s up-and-down 2019 campaign, and why it’s imperative for the Blue Jays to pursue high-end free agent talent (1:31:48); Steve Tasker, former Buffalo Bills All-Pro wide receiver and co-host of “One Bills Live,” joins the show to chat about Josh Allen’s progression heading into his sophomore season and the Bills’ current backfield depth (2:00:01).

Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi weighs in on the Blue Jays’ decision to promote T.J. Zeuch and Anthony Kay, the club’s strategy to use an opener in accordance with Zeuch’s debut, and other possible September call ups (15:47); NFL Network analyst Steve Wyche chimes in on Ezekiel Elliott’s contract status, a possible extension for Dak Prescott, and the Seahawks’ acquisition of Jadeveon Clowney (46:05); Atlanta Braves starting pitcher and Calgary native Mike Soroka joins the show to chat about his impressive rookie campaign, his experience playing against the Blue Jays, and Josh Donaldson’s new “Bringer of Rain” celebration (1:29:59); Blake Murphy, NBA scribe for The Athletic, shares his thoughts on Canada’s performance at the FIBA World Cup and how Canada Basketball can foster a culture that encourages the participation of top-tier NBA talent (3:34 pm).

Mike Wilner, Blue Jays play-by-play voice for SN 590 The FAN, joins Ben ‘Solo’ Ennis for a chat on the team kicking off their series vs. the best team in baseball, the Houston Astros (5:52); SN’s Caroline Cameron hops on to discuss the continuing US Open, including Bianca Andreescu moving into the top ten worldwide rankings, and 15-year old Coco Gauff moving on in the tournament (30:48); SN’s Michael Grange joins to discuss the FIBA World Cup, Team Canada’s chances in the ‘Group of Death’, and discuss the Raptors bringing back the Dino jersey from the nineties (47:23); Former Blue Jays pitcher Joe Biagini joins to discuss coming back to Rogers Centre for the first time, while getting mobbed by some autograph hounds (1:09:53); NFL.com’s Dave Dameshek discusses the ongoing Antonio Brown saga, Tom Brady’s ownership of the Steelers, and the toughest division in football (1:19:14); The Wall Street Journal’s Jared Diamond joins to discuss his article on the Astros’ strikeout rate, plus how the Jays’ young guns are viewed around the majors (1:36:58); CBS Sports’ Ben Gretch joins to discuss how long you should wait on drafting a QB, how Tony Pollard could fill in for an absent Ezekiel Elliott, and the best bargains to target (2:01:23).

Arden Zwelling, co-host of “At the Letters,” joins Ben & JD in studio to chat about Nate Pearson’s rapid ascension through the minors, the variables associated with prospect development, and how the Jays can assemble a playoff-calibre starting rotation (2:43); Buffalo Bisons pitcher and Blue Jays top prospect Nate Pearson discusses his progression through the Jays’ minor league system, his elite-level velocity, and the development of secondary pitches (46:52); Adam Lefkoe, NFL analyst for Bleacher Report and host of “The Adam Lefkoe Show,” weighs in on the NFL’s latest pre-season experiment in Canada, Trent Williams’ strained relationship with Washington’s front office, and which veteran quarterbacks might regress in 2019 (1:14:54); Yahoo Sports fantasy football expert Brad Evans chimes in on the changing landscape of the fantasy football industry and offers up some draft advice for fantasy owners (1:59:24).

Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman discusses Josh Donaldson’s impact on the Jays organization, his candidacy for the “Level of Excellence,” and the atmosphere in the ballpark during the Jays’ annual trip to Seattle (48:02); Trey Wingo, co-host of “Golic and Wingo” on ESPN Radio, chimes in on the prospect of Carli Llyod breaking into the NFL and fans’ reaction to Andrew Luck’s stunning retirement from football (1:16:40); Good Show Leafs analyst Justin Bourne joins the show to chat about the misleading nature of hockey analytics and how teams can strike a balance between quantitative and qualitative data (1:33:03); CBS fantasy football analyst Jamey Eisenberg shares his thoughts on the proliferation of fantasy football and the ideal draft strategy (2:00:37).