Ailish and Justin begin with Matthews vs. Bedard tonight in Toronto and all the talk leading into the game has been about the amount of media coverage for the rookie with people like teammate Taylor Hall saying it’s been overboard. Jeff Marek weighs in on the coverage and where to draw the line before discussing which NHL team and stars would you pay money to see (6:07). Later, former NHL referee Tim Peel joins the show to discuss tonight’s game, the evolution of referees, the role of fighting and how rules have changed, technology and getting calls right (25:52). Finally, ahead of NLCS Game 1 we are joined by Bob Nightengale from USA Today (59:23). Thoughts on the Playoffs, why older pitchers are being left in games longer, then, to off field stories like baseball returning to the Olympics.

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Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert wrap the week with Real Kyper in-studio as Nick Kypreos looks at the first few days of the NHL season, what he saw in the Leafs and why a player like Ryan Reaves is important. Over to the young stars and why there is a massive difference between someone like Knies and Minten. Next up, Chantal Minten, the mother of Maple Leafs' Fraser Minten on his rise to the NHL, the surprise text message he sent them about making the Leafs and what it’s been like since they got the amazing news (25:27). We close the show with Most Cursed teams in sports on this Friday the 13th and 1 Toronto team makes the list!

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Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish and Justin in studio to look back at today’s news conference where Jays President Mark Shapiro aimed to clean up the mess after the Ross Atkins Thanksgiving presser – and – his mission to speak to a very angry fan base. Then to the off-season, what’s next for people like Alek Manoah and how the team needs to address their lack of hitting from players to coaches. Next up, Auston Matthews scores 3 goals and Toronto seems to have much fewer hats than most rinks. Later, Jon Morosi from MLB Network on how things behind the scenes with the Jays are not exactly smooth (33:45). Finally, to Bryce Harper, the information shared in clubhouses and why the Braves and Phillies are destined to go the full 5 games in their series.  

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Ailish and Justin kick off the show with Frank Seravalli from Dailyfaceoff.com (3:31), who goes into what would make the Leafs season a success. Then, his first-hand look at Connor Bedard last night, his expectations for the other Connor (McDavid) to repeat as a 60-goal scorer and his thoughts on the NHL Pride tape ban and why the NHLPA has been oddly silent so far. Later, Luke Fox live from Scotiabank ahead of Leafs/Habs (28:49) and how the press box is obsessing with the end of the Hall and Oates goal song. Then, to the lineup overhaul and the different approach with Brad Treliving managing the team. We close with comments from Whit Merrifield who spoke on a podcast today about the Berrios controversy and why teams obsess with numbers instead of feeling the game.

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Ailish and Justin open the show with a recap of the Ross Atkins press conference over the weekend. Then on NHL Opening Night, they welcome Bill Daly (2:55), Deputy Commissioner to discuss the start of the season, Bedard’s debut, the banning of Pride Tape, technology and best-on-best hockey internationally. Later, a review of the Atkins press conference and what we can expect this week when Mark Shapiro speaks on Thursday. Then, NHL bold predictions and why out of 20 people at Sportsnet, not a single one picked the Leafs. Later, Alanna Rizzo from MLB Network (54:19) on Jays offensive woes, why Schneider should not take all the blame, former Jays shine in Arizona and the Braves/Phillies is the series that keeps on giving. 

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It’s the final countdown, and we saved the best for last. To begin Ailish and Justin’s final hour on The FAN Morning Show, they are joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, to discuss Gerrit Cole solidifying his Cy Young case on Thursday night, the Blue Jays’ inability to make adjustments against high-end starting pitching, his suspicion that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been hampered by injuries throughout the season, Davis Schneider’s current slump, the eroding relationship between Alek Manoah and the Jays’ front office, and the team’s crucial series in Tampa this weekend. Then, before signing off, Ailish and Justin take an opportunity to present their biggest - and boldest - predictions about the Maple Leafs, Raptors, and Blue Jays. Finally, to end the show, Ailish and Justin issue a final farewell to our loyal morning grinders (24:43). 

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Charles Davis - long-time friend of the show - checks in from Seattle to discuss Sunday’s Seahawks-Panthers matchup, Bryce Young’s potential absence from the lineup, the 49ers’ dominant win over the Giants on Thursday night, Brock Purdy’s ceiling as San Francisco’s starting quarterback, Micah Parsons’ MVP-calibre skill set, Cincinnati’s 0-2 start, and Jonathan Taylor’s lingering trade request. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Nick Kypreos (28:07), co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, to chat about Sheldon Keefe opening training camp with a conditioning skate, William Nylander’s contract situation, why he’s skeptical about Nylander’s ability to thrive at centre, the potential merits of having Mitch Marner play down the middle, early impressions of Brad Treliving, and Steven Stamkos’ contract stalemate with the Lightning. 

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Happy Friday! For the final time, it’s Ailish and Justin hosting The FAN Morning Show. They kick off our farewell show by discussing the Blue Jays’ 5-3 loss to the Yankees, Gerrit Cole’s Cy Young pursuit, the Blue Jays’ track record of struggling to hit against quality pitching, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s lingering knee injury, and the latest news surrounding Alek Manoah. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chat about their observations from day 1 of Maple Leafs training camp and William Nylander’s new linemates. Later, Ailish closes out the hour with her final edition of the A-List (42:41)! 

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Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and new co-host of The Raptors Show, stopping by in studio to discuss the Blue Jays’ series against the Yankees, Kevin Gausman’s strong outing on Wednesday night, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s knee injury, Cavan Biggio’s recent heater, and which team might be the ideal playoff opponent for the Blue Jays. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined in studio by Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning (26:06) to chat about their foray into the morning show slot, the Blue Jays’ playoff pursuit, why this team could be well-equipped to make a post-season run, and the current tenor surrounding the Maple Leafs. 

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Marek - long-time friend of the show - checks in to discuss his favourite interviews from the 32 Thoughts summer tour, Steven Stamkos’ discontent with his contract situation, the prevailing takeaways from Toronto’s media day, and the ripple effect of Mike Babcock’s resignation in Columbus. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Erin Ambrose, defenceman for the PWHL Montreal franchise, to chat about her experience going through the PWHL Draft, Montreal’s star-studded roster, and her expectations for the league’s inaugural season (32:18).

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