The Swing

The Swing

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  • The Swing - September 18, 2023 - NFL Week 2 Recap, Mississauga Steelheads Preview, & MLB Playoff Race
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob is joined by Brendan Lang as they recap Week 2 of the NFL. Then, they give a tease of what we can expect from the Mississauga Steelheads this season.

    Our feature interview for today is Baseball News Editor for theScore, Tom Ruminski. They discuss the chaotic past week for the Blue Jays, as well as an overview of what's going on across the MLB.

    They wrap up the show by discussing Trea Turner, standing ovations vs. booing, and Vladdy's post-game win celebration.
    55 min
  • The Swing - September 11, 2023 - Series Of The Season For Blue Jays vs TEX, & NFL IS BACK! w/Mitch Milani
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob returns to the show after his U.S. vacation and explains his experiences at the ballparks he visited. The boys set up a season-defining series for the Blue Jays as they prepare to open up a 4-game set against the Texas Rangers.

    After that, NFL football is back in our lives and to celebrate, we gladly welcome back, a very good friend of the show, Mitch Milani, the Host of “TheBottomLineView” on YouTube. Mitch goes over some of the more notable Week 1 results by discussing which teams surprised the most and which teams’ losses shouldn’t be looked into that much, plus Mitch evaluates some of the top rookie QBs in their first feel for regular season football.

    Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week'' with some Monday Night Football-focused bets.

    Then, Mitch sticks around and predicts who will be making the playoffs in both the AFC & NFC. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon raves about Canada historically winning Bronze at the FIBA World Cup over USA, and a shoutout for one of the greatest to ever play tennis, Novak Djokovic winning the U.S. Open and securing his 24th all-time major single’s title.
    54 min
  • The Swing - August 28, 2023 - York United Update with Eoin O’Callaghan, & US Open Tennis Preview with Mike McIntyre
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon breaks down the big-money contract extension that keeps Auston Matthews as a Leafs player for the foreseeable future, and how this affects negotiations with William Nylander. He also talks about the Jays finding themselves in an even more giant hole trying to get into the Wild Card spots, and how he sees the probability of that as… bleak. After that, with the Canadian Premier League regular season winding down, York United find themselves in a hunt to make it into the playoffs, and to give an update on the “Nine Stripes’,” recent performances, a good friend, and Host of “Added Time: The York United Show,” Eoin O’Callaghan joins the show. Eoin explains the change in the squad this season under Martin Nash as manager. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.'' Following that, Longtime Canadian Tennis Journalist, and Co-host of “Match Point Canada,” Mike McIntyre comes on the show to give a preview of the US Open. Mike highlights all the players representing the Maple Leaf at Flushing Meadows. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon raves about Canada being on an absolute roll at the FIBA World Cup.

    58 min
  • The Swing - August 21, 2023 - Brampton Honey Badgers Season Wrap-up w/Andrew Damelin, & Europea Footy Is Back
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon talks about the Jays and which superstars are missing the mark this season as they chase the final AL Wild Card spot. He also dives into Spain’s Women’s World Cup triumph over England, along with some high hopes for Canada at the FIBA World Cup. After that, we put a bow on the Brampton Honey Badgers season with longtime friend of the show, and Host of “The Honey Drop,” Andrew Damelin. Andrew breaks down the loss to Scarborough in the play-in, gives an assessment of the CEBL after its 5th season, and provides his insight on if Canada can medal at the FIBA World Cup. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.'' Following that, Brandon gives his predictions across European Soccer’s top domestic leagues and gives a bit of a preview for the 23/24 season. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon shouts out a pair of Canadians making the PGA Tour Championship, and he runs down the long luxurious list of benefits Neymar’s getting for moving to Saudi Arabia.
    56 min
  • The Swing - July 31, 2023 - Eve of MLB Trade Deadline, & Canada Embarrassingly Crash Out of Women’s World Cup w/ Adam Iafrate
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon has a therapy session and lets out all his true feelings after the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team bows out of the Women’s World Cup in disastrous fashion in its final group game against Australia. Then the guys discuss the Jays' moves ahead of the trade deadline. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.'' Following that, we dive back into Canada’s early elimination at the Women’s World Cup and welcome back a great friend of the show and Canadian Soccer Analyst, Adam Iafrate. Adam explains what went wrong in today’s game and throughout the tournament. Adam also provides a spicy take on if the conflict with the federation played a part in their poor results. Lastly, in Overtime, the guys discuss some news out of NFL Training Camps.
    56 min
  • The Swing - July 24, 2023 - Brampton Honey Badgers On Brink of Playoff Berth w/ Andrew Damelin, The Open Champ Recap w/ Shane Ryan
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys talk about an incredible weekend of golf for surprising Open Championship Winner, Brian Harman. Jacob and Brandon also break down how Alek Manoah is progressing on the Blue Jays mound since coming back from the minors. We then catch up with the Host of “The Honey Drop,” Andrew Damelin. Andrew provides his reasons as to why the Honey Badgers struggled mid-season and now how they seem to have found their groove as they fight to clinch one of the play-in spots in the CEBL Playoffs. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.'' Following that, the guys recap this past weekend’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool with New York Times Bestselling Author, and GolfDigest.com contributor, Shane Ryan. Shane explains what led Harman to victory in a diverse field of players finishing high on the leaderboard. Plus, he also provides his thoughts and predictions on the upcoming Ryder Cup making its return to Europe. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon gives his rant on the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team and what he calls a “disappointing” performance in their 1st group match at the Women’s World Cup versus Nigeria.
    52 min
  • The Swing - July 17, 2023 - MLB All-Star Fest RXN, Classic Wimbledon Men Final, The Open Champ., & Jays Mid-Season Report w/Chris Henderson
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys talk and replay their favourite moments from the Home Run Derby won by our very own Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Jays feeling the winning vibes post-All-Star break by sweeping the Diamondbacks. Jacob and Brandon also discuss an all-time classic in the Wimbledon Men’s Final this past Sunday and how Carlos Alcaraz has the potential to be one of the greats alongside Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic. Also, Jacob tees up The Open Championship this weekend with Rory McIlroy coming in hot. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week,'' with some very focused bets on the next major on the golf calendar. After that, a very good friend of the show, and Baseball Writer, Chris Henderson gives his opinions on Vlad winning the HR Derby, what the Blue Jays front office should look to do, and who they should target as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Chris will also provide his Mid-Season report card for the Jays. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon and Jacob go through the latest NFL off-season news with a number of top players unable to complete long-term deals ahead of the franchise-tag deadline and quite the statement from Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott.
    52 min
  • The Swing - July 10, 2023 - HR Derby Night, Leafs Off-Season Moves & Trout Talk Podcast w/ Mikey K
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys look ahead to tonight’s Home Run Derby, and discuss the format. Jacob and Brandon weigh the Maple Leafs Free-Agent Signings and some key departures. We also get our good pal of the show and Member of the Mississauga Steelheads Broadcast Crew right here on Sauga 960, Mikey “K” Karafilidis. Mike talks about the brand new show on the station, “Trout Talk.” Mikey also explains Coach James Richmond’s expectations for the upcoming season and Forward Angus MacDonell getting drafted by the Dallas Stars. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.'' where the guys get into their Home Run Derby predictions. Also, the guys become teachers and give letter grades to the Blue Jays mid-way through the season. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon and Jacob go over a strange moment between the next big thing in basketball, Spurs' Number 1 Overall Pick, Victor Wembanyama and legendary Pop Star, Britney Spears.
    52 min
  • The Swing - June 19, 2023 - Gelato or Sorbet?, Lackluster Blue Jays, & Canada Men’s Soccer w/Tom Nightingale
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Following a nice debate about gelato or Sorbet, Jacob and Brandon break down what’s lacking right now for the Blue Jays coming off 2 series losses. After that, Jacob puts a bow on this past weekend’s U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club, and then the guys talk about Vegas as the new Stanley Cup champs, and Denver as the new NBA champs, plus a recap of a blockbuster trade in the NBA. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.'' We then welcome in Managing Editor of Canadian Soccer Daily, Tom Nightingale. Tom assesses the damage done by the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team’s disappointing CONCACAF Nations League Final loss against the USA. Tom also evaluates Jon Herdman, and what the future looks like for the squad with the Gold Cup right around the corner. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon and Jacob discuss how the Raptors compare to some of the Eastern Conference’s best.
    52 min
  • The Swing - June 12, 2023 - PGA-LIV Golf Merger, Nick Taylor Historic Can. Open Win & U.S. Open Lookahead w/Jon McCarthy
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob and Brandon discuss the groundbreaking PGA Tour-Liv Golf Merger. After that, the guys converse about the Stanley Cup Finals, and NBA Finals with teams on the brink of winning their respective league’s trophy. Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.'' We then welcome in National Golf Writer for Toronto Sun - Postmedia, Jon McCarthy. Jon provides his thoughts on the major deal between PGA and LIV, and how it will affect fans’ viewing experience. Plus, Jon explains how big of a win it was for Nick Taylor this past weekend, and he’ll look at which Canadians and others he likes to win the U.S. Open. Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon and Jacob talk about Manchester City lifting the UEFA Champions League Trophy, Adam Hadwin getting tackled by security during Nick Taylor’s Championship celebration, and a shoutout to Milos Raonic for making a successful return to tennis after nearly 2 years.
    50 min

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