The Swing

The Swing

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The Swing episodes

  • The Swing - August 29, 2022 - Blue Jays Just Plain Embarrassing, Ti-Cats Convo w/Josh Smith & PGA Tour Championship Wrap-Up w/Chris McKee
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob and Brandon let it all loose and vent their frustrations about the Blue Jays following them getting swept at home against the LA Angels. After, the guys will chat with a good friend of the show, and Writer for 3 Down Nation, Josh Smith. The guys will talk about the abysmal game in Toronto, where the team faded in the 2nd half and if Josh thinks the Ti-Cats have a real shot of making the playoffs. Jacob and Brandon will try and muster up some winning bets for you in the “Bets Of The Week Segment.” Then the guys put a bow on the PGA Tour Season with the Host of “This Week In Golf” right here on Sauga 960, Chris McKee. They’ll cover Rory’s incredible win in the FedEx Cup, and the boys will ask Chris if LIV Golf can overtake the PGA Tour, sometime soon. Lastly, in their “Overtime” segment Brandon and Jacob want you to get involved in the Terry Fox Run and if you can, to please donate to terryfox.org.
    47 min
  • The Swing - August 22, 2022 - World Juniors Summer Tourney, Kadri Moves Out To Calgary, & Blue Jays Catch-Up w/Chris Henderson
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob and Brandon share their latest trips as Jacob headed to the cottage and Brandon went to La Belle Province: Quebec. After, Jacob shares his not-so-warm thoughts and feelings about the IIHF’s World Junior Hockey Tournament. The guys will also talk about the shock move the Flames made to get Nazem Kadri and how good of contenders they look now after an eventful offseason for Calgary. You’ll get a chance to make some money with the “Bets Of The Week Segment.” Then we chat about Blue Jays baseball with Co-Editor and Contributor at Jays Journal, Chris Henderson. Lastly, in their “Overtime” segment Brandon and Jacob speak about York United’s recent successes and a look elsewhere in the Canadian Premier League Table.
    48 min
  • The Swing - August 15, 2022 - Tatis In Trouble, CEBL Championship Weekend Recap w/Mark Colley, & Footy Roundup w/Adam Iafrate
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob and Brandon discuss the immaturity and the poor decision-making as San Diego Padres superstar slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. received an 80-game suspension for the use of PED’s. Then, the boys discuss the CEBL Championship Weekend alongside Ottawa-based Sports Reporter, Host, Producer, and Writer, Mark Colley. Mark will review the competitive basketball on display from the Semis and Finals, plus he’ll tell you what you can look forward to when it comes to the growth of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Brandon and Jacob will try and redeem themselves to put some extra cash in your pockets with their best bets of the week. Also, the Host of the “See Thee Rise” podcast, Adam Iafrate shares his thoughts on the biggest storyline in the Premier League: a very disappointing Manchester United. He’ll get into the Canadian National Team player strikes, and Toronto FC’s playoff hopes. Lastly, in their “Overtime” segment Brandon and Jacob think of walkup songs in light of New York Mets Closer, Edwin Diaz’s walkout song goes viral.
    51 min
  • The Swing - August 8, 2022 - Jacob’s Monumental Trip, & CEBL Championship Weekend talk w/CEBL CEO & Commissioner Mike Morreale
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob returns back from his month-long vacation to Indonesia. He & Brandon discuss all the monkeying around he did while away. Then, we sit down and speak with the CEO and Commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, Mike Morreale. Mike lets you know about to expect for Championship Weekend in Ottawa, and the exponential growth of the CEBL. Brandon and Jacob will try to make you put some extra cash in your pockets with their best bets of the week. Lastly, in their “Overtime" segment, Brandon and Jacob share some laughs about “ESPN The Ocho” and all its wild competitions. Also, they’ll let you know about a can't-miss bobblehead day for a DFA’d player.
    50 min
  • The Swing - July 25, 2022 - Tkachuk Blockbuster Trade, & CEBL Catch-Up w/Andrew Damelin
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brendan & Brandon discuss the massive trade sending Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau going the other way to the Calgary Flames. Also, they’ll share their thoughts on how great the CEBL is and how it is making basketball in this country better. After a losing week, Brandon and Brendan will try once again to make you some money with their best bets of the week. Plus, Author at Raptors Republic, Host of the “Honey Drop,” (the official podcast of the Hamilton Honey Badgers) & broadcaster for the CEBL, drops into the show to chat about all the latest happenings throughout the league with playoff seeding yet to be determined and a preview of the CEBL playoffs. Lastly, Brandon and Brendan share some laughs about Lourdes Gurriel’s “Piña-Powered cocktail” and the inside-the-park grand slam for Raimel Tapia in their “Overtime” segment.
    51 min
  • The Swing - July 18, 2022 - NHL Free Agent Frenzy, & Formula 1 Talk w/Gurjot Gill
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brendan & Brandon discuss the wild opening day of the NHL Free Agent market and dive into the incredible deal that brought Johnny Gaudreau to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Plus, they’ll give their opinions on the Blue Jays firing manager Charlie Montoyo. Seneca Journalism and York University Communications Graduate, Gurjot Gill gives his thoughts on the Formula 1 race season thus far and the high expectations surrounding Charles Leclerc and the Ferrari team. Then, after a miserable week, Brandon and Brendan try to put some extra money in your pockets with their best bets of the week. Also, the boys discuss the Leafs dicey goaltending situation and other major free agency-related storylines. Plus, Brandon and Brendan give some last-minute quick thoughts on the MLB Home Run Derby in their “Overtime” segment.
    49 min
  • The Swing - July 11, 2022 - Blue Jays woes, Ti-Cats Convo w/Josh Smith & NHL Draft Recap w/Lauren Kelly
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brendan & Brandon discuss the Jays getting swept in Seattle, and what needs to change going forward. Writer for 3 Down Nation, Josh Smith shares his reasoning as to why the Ti-Cats have yet to pick up a victory thus far. Then, Brandon and Brendan try to put some extra money in your pockets with their best bets of the week. Also, OHL Regional Scout at Elite Prospects, Lauren Kelly recaps and breaks down all the biggest stories from the NHL Draft. Plus, Brandon and Brendan give some last-minute quick thoughts about the NHL Draft & the 4 Blue Jays selected to the MLB All-Star Game in their “Overtime” segment.
    50 min
  • The Swing - July 4, 2022 - Kevin Durant To The Raps? & York United FC's Seriously Struggling w/ Eoin O'Callaghan
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob is away on vacation to Indonesia so Brendan of “The RAW Mike Richards Show” steps up to the plate & joins Brandon. The guys discuss the hottest topic in sports right now with the possibility of All-Star and future Hall of Famer, Kevin Durant heading to the Toronto Raptors. Filmmaker, Author, Play by Play Broadcaster of York United FC on Sauga 960 AM, Host of Added Time: The York United Show, which can be heard on Sauga 960 AM Wednesdays at 7, & Vice-President of Content and Communication Strategy at York United FC, Eoin O’Callaghan explains why York’s form has been so poor in recent times. Then, Brandon and Brendan try to put some extra cash in your pockets with their best bets of the week. Also, National Sports Columnist with Postmedia News, Scott Stinson gives his thoughts on the Kevin Durant situation and player leverage in the NBA. Plus, Brandon and Brendan go through some super wild and wacky stuff that happened in the past week including the Cleveland Guardians & Mississauga's own Josh Naylor headbutting his manager after a walk-off HR, and Joey Chestnut fighting off a protestor to win another Hot Dog eating contest in their “Overtime” segment.
    51 min
  • The Swing - June 27, 2022 - Recent Blue Jays Struggles, CEBL Update w/Andrew Damelin, & Avalanche Win Stanley Cup w/Kelsey Hammond
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob & Brandon open up the show raving about Alejandro Kirk’s All-Star calibre season thus far, but also discuss the Blue Jays' mediocre performances as of late. Play by Play Broadcaster/Analyst for the CEBL & Author at Raptors Republic, Andrew Damelin checks into the show to go over some major storylines in the CEBL season so far. Then, Brandon and Jacob try to put some extra cash in your pockets with their best bets of the week. Also, Writer at Colorado Hockey Now, Kelsey Hammond recaps a major Stanley Cup win for the Colorado Avalanche. Plus, Brandon and Jacob dream about the Leafs winning the cup, and a massive brawl on the diamond between the LA Angels and the Seattle Mariners in their “Overtime” segment.
    49 min
  • The Swing - June 13, 2022 - Gabriel Moreno Makes MLB Debut, Rory McIlroy Defends Canadian Open Title w/ Lukas Weese, & NHL Finals Preview
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob shares his incredible experience at St. George’s for the Canadian Open. Associate Editor at The Athletic, Lukas Weese who covered the event, gives his thoughts on the great weekend of golf and now historic back-to-back wins for Rory McIlroy. Then, Brandon and Jacob try to put some extra cash in your pockets with their best bets of the week. Also, the boys discuss the massive matchup for the Stanley Cup Finals between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche. Plus, Brandon and Jacob go through multiple hot topics including the OHL Final in their “Overtime” segment.
    49 min

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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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