The Swing

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Tune in every Monday at 7 to “The Swing” as Brandon Da Ponte and Jacob Goldbach hit the sweet spot between local, national, and global sports.

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How many episodes does The Swing have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

The Swing episodes:

April 15, 2025 The Swing - April 14, 2025 - Vladdy A Jay 4 Life, NBA Playoff Preview w/Eamon Cassels, Rory Finally Completes Career Grand Slam w/Ryan Young
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys start off by discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. officially putting pen to paper on his massive 500 million dollar contract extension with the Blue Jays. They have their say on what this means going forward for the organization, and why this is a move full of positives.

Then we get a preview of the NBA Playoffs with the play-in tournament beginning tomorrow, as FanSided NBA Contributor, & NBA Editor at LastWordOnSports.com, Eamon Cassels joins the program. Eamon goes over who he thinks the real Championship contenders are, how deep the Warriors' playoff push can be, as well as who’s coming out of the play-in tourney, and he has lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, Staff Writer at Yahoo Sports, Ryan Young comes on the show to help recap a historical day at Augusta as Rory McIlroy finally dons the elusive green jacket. Ryan explains why Rory’s win is not just a big moment in golf, but in all of Sports. He also talks about Bryson DeChambeau crashing out in the final round, and why it was a confidence-boosting weekend for Listowel, Ontario native Corey Conners.

And lastly, in overtime, the guys chat about Tennessee moving on from starting QB Nico Iamaleava over NIL contract discussions. On top of that, they give some early Maple Leafs playoff predictions if the playoffs started today.
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April 08, 2025 The Swing - April 7, 2025 - Vladdy Jr. Staying, Trout Out w/Brendan Lang, March Madness w/Bill Bender, NHL Headlines w/Kyle Cushman
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob opens up the show talking about the blockbuster $500 million deal that will keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a Blue Jay for 14 more years. Jacob will also tease what’s to come in a jam-packed episode filled with Steelheads Talk, a March Madness Championship Preview, and Ovechkin becoming the all-time goals leader.

Then we’re joined by Brendan Lang, one of the hosts of “Trout Talk”, and a member of your Brampton Steelheads broadcast crew. Brendan explains why the Steelheads failed to get past Oshawa and have now been eliminated in the first round of the OHL playoffs once again.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week,” which includes Jacob’s March Madness Championship prediction.

Following that, we break down and try to discuss the history we all witnessed seeing Alex Ovechkin pass Wayne Gretzky on the NHL’s All-Time goal list. To help go through the broken record and more NHL headlines, we are glad to bring back Hockey Writer at theScore, Kyle Cushman.

And lastly, the final guys of March Madness have arrived, and we get a review of the Women’s championship along with a preview of the men’s one with Senior Writer at The Sporting News, Bill Bender. Bill explains why the women’s UConn team might be onto a dynasty run, plus what’s next for Dawn Staley and her South Carolina team. Bill will also get into the Men’s championship matchup between Florida and Houston, and what we can expect, as well as the keys for each team to win the national championship.
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April 01, 2025 The Swing - March 31, 2025 - Jays Open Season, March Madness Final 4 & Raptors 905 Season Review/Raptors Draft Look-Ahead w/Coty Wiles
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys open up the show to talk about the opening regular-season series the Blue Jays had against their division rivals, the Baltimore Orioles. They’ll get into what’s given them optimism and how concerned they are with Max Scherzer already on the IL. Plus, they give some quick thoughts on the Yankees' now-famous “Torpedo Bats.”

Then we get down to business, as now we’re left with four, yes, the Final Four is almost here, as the guys weigh in on what they’ve seen so far in the Men’s NCAA tournament, and of course they give their picks on who’s making it to the Championship game.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we continue talking basketball as we recap another season where the Raptors 905 will miss out on the playoffs. Coty Wiles, Writer for Raptors Republic, explains why this year was a big collapse for the 905. He’ll also give some insight into who the Raptors should go after in the upcoming NBA Draft, which includes some recognizable names if you’ve been watching March Madness.

And finally, the guys go over the Steelheads stealing a game in Oshawa to even up their opening round playoff series against the Generals as the series heads back home to Brampton.
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March 25, 2025 The Swing - March 24, 2025 - Steelheads Opening Round Playoff Preview w/Zack Bodenstein & March Madness Round-Up w/Chris McKee
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys discuss a somewhat disappointing Men’s March Madness Tourney. The guys contrast this year’s tourney to last year’s and talk about whether not seeing as many underdogs hurts the entertainment value.

Then we get excited about OHL Playoff hockey finally returning to Brampton as the Steelheads get set for their opening-round series versus the Oshawa Generals. To help you get ready for it, Zack Bodenstein, a Member of your Steelheads broadcast crew comes on to give his analysis on this tight 4v5 seed matchup. Zack explains the Steelheads becoming the powerhouse they were meant to be, but also a grind it’ll be to get past Oshawa.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we bring a good buddy of the show, a familiar voice on Sauga 960 AM, and a Member of the United States Basketball Writers Association, Chris McKee to talk all things Men’s March Madness. Chris explains why there will be fewer Cinderella stories for tournaments to come, the coaching carousel, and who he has to win it all.

And finally Brandon gives a shoutout to the Canadian National Men’s Soccer Team on their 3rd place finish at the CONCACAF Nations League.
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54min
March 11, 2025 The Swing - March 10, 2025 - Blue Jays Season Preview w/Chris Henderson & NHL Trade Deadline Debrief w/John Viveiros
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” With Spring Training already underway, the guys chop it up with their resident Blue Jays expert & Baseball writer, Chris Henderson. Chris gives his thoughts on the Vladdy Jr. contract situation and the new bats in the lineup, including Anthony Santander. He’ll also provide some insight into what he expects from Bowden Francis and the rest of the starting rotation, as well as his prediction on whether the Jays will be in the Playoffs!

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we bring a good friend of the program and Host of “Hot Take Hockey” on YouTube to break down the NHL Trade Deadline. John evaluates the job of Leafs GM Brad Treliving on Deadline Day and looks into what some of the new additions to the roster mean for the future. John will give his take on the monumental trade that sent longtime Boston Bruin, Brad Marchand, to Florida, plus he will share which teams made the best moves on Trade Deadline Day.
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56min
March 04, 2025 The Swing - March 3, 2025 - Lots Of Leafs W’s, Steelheads On Fire! w/Brendan Lang, & Status Of Raps w/Mike Luciano
Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys discuss the Leafs as their perfect steak since returning from the 4 Nations Faceoff continues. The guys weigh whether this will coincide with a deep run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Then, we bring in a good friend of the show, a member of your Steelheads broadcast crew, and a Host of “Trout Talk” on Sauga 960, Brendan Lang. Brendan explains why the Steelheads are riding such a hot streak as of late.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we welcome back writer at FanSided, Mike Luciano, to talk about the Raptors and NBA hoops. Mike evaluates if the Raptors front office is rushing their rebuild by trading for Brandon Ingram. He’ll also give his opinion on Jimmy Butler adjusting well to life in Golden State.

Lastly, in Overtime, Opening Day is fast approaching as the Jays' stars appear in Spring Training.
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54min
February 25, 2025 The Swing - February 24, 2025 - 4 Nations Faceoff Grand Success, Raps 905 Check w/Chris McKee, & 4NF Wrap + Leafs Analysis w/Michael Mazzei
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys gush about the high entertainment value and overall wild success of the 4 Nations Faceoff that Team Canada ended up prevailing in. They’ll discuss what made it such a hit amongst fans, the impact on the game of hockey, and what other sports leagues across North America can learn from the NHL.

Then, we talk Raptors 905 ball with our Play by Play man for the 905 here on the station, Chris McKee. Chris gives insight into some 905 ballers who are getting time with the NBA squad in Toronto. He’ll also get into what has made Raptors 905 a great organization in its decade.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with some futures bets. After that were joined once again by a good friend of the program, Michael Mazzei, writer at theleafsnation.com. Michael also speaks highly of the 4 Nations Faceoff tourney meanwhile talking about Binnington proving his doubters wrong, and new hope for Marner & the Leafs. He’ll also dive into the Leafs and why this season is their greatest opportunity to win their division, plus who the buds should go after at the trade deadline.

Lastly, in Overtime, Jacob and Brandon spend a couple more minutes raving about the 4 Nations Faceoff.
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52min
February 11, 2025 The Swing - February 10, 2025 - Eagles Throttle Mahomes & Chiefs To Become Super Bowl Champs, & Breaking Down Super Bowl LIX w/Mitch Milani
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” We have new Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. The guys break down the “Big Game” last night, and cover it from all angles. They start by going over how the Eagles’ demolished the Chiefs in one of the most lopsided Super Bowls of all time to claim the franchise's 2nd title, plus they answer whether Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts can now be considered elite.

Then, they discuss what went wrong for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Who is at fault: Mahomes, Coach Reid, the O-line, or OC Matt Nagy? Also, was the outside noise of a 3-peat going in, a factor in this historically embarrassing loss?

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with a busy slate of NBA basketball on the night.

Then we get right back into your Super Bowl coverage with a very good friend of the program and Host of “TheBottomLineView” on YouTube, Mitch MIlani. Mitch discusses the Chiefs game plan failing miserably, and how this is the worst performance we’ve seen from Patrick Mahomes. He’ll also get into how massive credit needs to be given to the Eagles' Front Office, and as well after missing out on the three-peat, Mitch will share what he thinks the offseason plan should be for the Chiefs in the months ahead.

Lastly, in Overtime, Jacob and Brandon spend a couple of minutes to talk about the 4 Nations Faceoff
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54min
February 04, 2025 The Swing - February 3, 2025 - Luka-AD Mega Blockbuster Trade Reaction, Super Bowl Preview, & Sit-Down Interview w/Martellus Bennett
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys preview what to expect in their big interview with Multi-Talented Artist, Illustrator, Author, Pro Bowl Tight End & Super Bowl Champ, Martellus Bennett. They’ll also provide their thoughts on the massive trade that shocked the sporting world and sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” to help you get the upper hand on Super Bowl Sunday. Following that we get back into our super cool conversation with Pro Bowl Tight End and Super Bowl Champ, Martellus Bennett.

Lastly, in Overtime, Jacob and Brandon give you their Super Bowl keys to victory for the Chiefs and Eagles if they’re to lift the Lombardi Trophy. Plus, they give their predictions on the big game.
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57min
January 28, 2025 The Swing - January 27, 2025 - NFL Championship Reaction, Super Bowl Preview w/Mitch Milani & NHL Talk w/John Viveiros
Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys react to Sunday’s NFC & AFC Championship games. They’ll review what went wrong for the Commanders and Bills and what propelled the Eagles and Chiefs to victory.

As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that we get a Super Bowl Preview from the Host of “TheBottomLineView” on YouTube, Mitch Milani.

Lastly, in Overtime, John Viveiros, Host of “Hot Take Hockey” on YouTube, comes on the show to discuss the massive three-team trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes.
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58min

FAQs about The Swing:

How many episodes does The Swing have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.