Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, dropping by to discuss Jose Bautista’s emotional, heartfelt Level of Excellence ceremony, the Blue Jays’ ugly offensive approach this season, Yusei Kikuchi’s impressive turnaround, his chances of starting a playoff game this fall, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s performance since returning from Tommy John surgery, and who might be next to join Bautista on the Level of Excellence. Afterwards, Justin and Jesse are joined by Genie Bouchard (23:19) to chat about her experience working as an analyst for Sportsnet, the viral “Cotton-eyed Joe” moment from the weekend, Jessica Pegula’s victory, Liudmila Samsonova being forced to play two matches on Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz’s showing in his first tournament since Wimbledon, and what lies ahead for her this summer during tennis’ hard court swing.  

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, stops by to discuss Jose Bautista’s unique journey to becoming an MLB star, the confounding nature of this year’s Blue Jays team, Toronto missing out on Cody Bellinger last winter, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles at the plate, and the team returning to a five-man rotation following Alek Manoah’s demotion. Later, Justin and Jesse their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (27:36).

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Happy Monday! Justin hosts alongside Jesse Rubinoff. The guys discuss Jose Bautista’s emotional Level of Excellence ceremony on Saturday, Bautista’s indelible legacy in Toronto, the lasting impact of the Blue Jays’ 2015 and 2016 playoff runs, and the lavish pendant Bautista received during Saturday’s ceremony. Then, Justin and Jesse weigh in on the Blue Jays dropping two of three against the Cubs over the weekend, the team’s inconsistency at the plate, the impact of Bo Bichette’s absence, and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s form since rejoining the Jays’ rotation. Later, the guys close out the hour with our daily edition of the A-List (48:45)!

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Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with former Blue Jays infielder John McDonald stopping by to discuss his experience playing with Jose Bautista in Toronto, Bautista’s transformation into one of the best hitters in baseball, his emotional Father’s Day home run, and his status as a cult-like hero among Jays fans. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Jesse Rogers, MLB Insider for ESPN, to chat about the Chicago Cubs’ resurgence this season, Marcus Stroman’s tenure in Chicago, Cody Bellinger’s MVP-calibre campaign, the San Diego Padres’ confounding struggles in 2023, and the current state of the Blue Jays (27:21). 

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Brent are joined by former Blue Jays pitcher JA Happ to discuss Jose Bautista’s impending induction into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, his experience being teammates with Bautista in Toronto, the unique vibe in Toronto during the Jays’ 2015 and 2016 runs, Pete Walker’s influence as a pitching coach, and what it was like playing for John Gibbons. Later, former NFL GM Mike Mayock stops by to chat about the Buffalo Bills’ personnel changes this off-season, expectations for the Eagles in 2023, the 49ers’ Sean Payton’s return to the NFL, and the Packers’ outlook in the post-Aaron Rodgers era (24:34).  

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Happy Friday! Justin and Brent open the show by discussing the Edmonton Elks’ 22-game home losing streak, Billy Walters’ claims about Phil Mickelson’s gambling escapades, the Blue Jays’ 4-3 loss to the Guardians on Thursday, Alek Manoah’s shaky outing, if the Jays should consider sending Manoah back to the minors, and the team’s ongoing offensive woes. Later, the guys present our daily edition of the A-List, featuring a former NFLer who launched a fraud scheme in the GTA (44:56).

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Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Brook Jacoby, former Blue Jays hitting coach, stopping by to discuss Jose Bautista’s impending induction into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, his memories from working with Bautista in Toronto, and the role of a hitting coach in today’s MLB game. Afterwards, Justin and Brent and joined by MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds (20:56) to chat about his experience being in the broadcast booth for Bautista’s iconic “bat flip” homer in 2015, the Blue Jays’ offensive warts this season, the evolution of hitting over the past 5-10 years, Baltimore’s ascent this season, if the Astros are still the class of the AL, and Seattle’s current seven-game winning streak. The guys close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay.  

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Sho Alli stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ offensive challenges this season, George Springer’s inconsistent production this year, potential concerns about his longevity, Guillermo Martinez’s job security, and the Blue Jays’ stout pitching staff. Later, Justin and Brent are joined by Trey Wingo, senior NFL analyst for Pro Football Network and 33rd Team, to discuss Aaron Rodgers’ acclimation to the Jets, the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback situation, Bill Belichick’s future in New England, expectations for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, Justin Fields’ pre-season MVP buzz, Jalen Hurts’ emergence as one of the NFL’s most dynamic signal callers, and Commanders players expressing “concern” about Eric Bieniemy’s coaching style (22:35). 

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Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning! The guys open the show by discussing the latest wave of Canadian victories at the National Bank Open, the Maple Leafs’ signing of Martin Jones, Kevin Gausman’s seven-inning gem against the Guardians, the Blue Jays’ lack of offence this week in Cleveland, and the team’s pitching-oriented identity. Then, Justin and Brent chat about their takeaways from Netflix’s new Johnny Manziel documentary. Afterwards, in honour of Manziel, the guys present their favourite all-time sports flops (42:03). 

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On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Brent are joined by Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane to discuss the relationship between Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, Allen’s turnover issues last season, the hype surrounding rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid, the team’s commitment to Sean McDermott, Aaron Rodgers’ arrival in the AFC East, and Damar Hamlin’s remarkable return to football this summer. Later, Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, stops by (22:22) to chat about the Blue Jays’ offensive dry spell since arriving in Cleveland, John Schneider’s lineup construction on Tuesday night, Yusei Kikuchi’s resurgent season, the possibility of Kikuchi starting a post-season game for the Jays, Kevin Gausman’s calming presence on the mound, Jordan Hicks’ ideal bullpen role, and the current AL playoff race. The guys close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay!

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