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The FAN Pregame
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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.
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Jays in Flux With Ben Nicholson-Smith + Younger Stars on the Rise
2w ago00:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:59) to discuss the Blue Jays' disappointing play following the All-Star break. They debate the feelings amongst Jays fans about the team, whether they will be buyers or sellers at the approaching trade deadline, which players could be made available or untouchable, and John Schneider's job security. After the break, Ailish and Justin touch on the Red Sox' 15-game winning streak before the Blue Jays head to Fenway this weekend, Jason Robertson signing a one-year contract to return to the Dallas Stars next season, before looking at the youngest players across sports and their potential to surpass the current slate of stars. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Rays Success Story With Grant Balfour + Kevin Gausman on the Move?
2w ago00:49:51Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with a look at the Blue Jays' position ahead of the trade deadline next week. Rays Analyst Grant Balfour joins the show (7:48) to discuss the Rays' exciting season so far, what's behind their success, the team's trade deadline wish list, and their potential to go deep in the playoffs, before turning their attention to the Blue Jays' struggles in 2026. After the break, Ailish and Justin revisit the Jays' needs heading into next season, and the likelihood that Kevin Gausman will be traded. Finally, they take your texts on athletes who deserved more in their career! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Spain Captures World Cup Glory + Can the Blue Jays Get Back in the Playoff Picture?
2w ago00:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff start the week with a thought on the World Cup Final and the Blue Jays' celebratory weekend following the All-Star break, before being joined by Oliver Platt from OneSoccer (6:18). They discuss Spain's victory over Argentina and their dominant tournament, Canada's place in the FIFA rankings following their run, and what could be next for Lionel Messi following a potential final World Cup appearance. After the break, Ailish and Jesse continue the conversation about Canada's place in the soccer world before drafting Blue Jays who should be considered 'untouchable' ahead of the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Wrapping Up the World Cup with Kara Lang + Blue Jays Back in Action
3w ago00:49:53Tap to summarizeFIFA analyst and former Canadian National Soccer team member Kara Lang (2:05) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of the World Cup Final on Sunday! She reflects on Canada putting on a show as hosts, the men's team's World Cup moment, whether Argentina can conjure more magic in the Final, how Spain can shut down Lionel Messi, and the tournament's most memorable moments. Then, Ailish and Justin check in on The Open Championship, with Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty headlining Round 2. Later, Sportsnet radio broadcaster Ben Shulman joins the show (30:27) with the Blue Jays back in action after the All-Star break. They discuss reasons to be optimistic about a potential Jays playoff berth, the team's crucial pre-deadline stretch ahead, and how they can start the second half strong against the Chicago White Sox. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Miami Sports Spotlight with Tim Reynolds + Why the Jays Should Be Buyers
3w ago00:49:52Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Tim Reynolds (2:23)! They kick things off discussing the latest on Lebron’s free agency decision, the Heat announcing Giannis as the newest member of the team, what the new look Miami Heat can accomplish this season, Brady Tkachuk joining the Florida Panthers, his time covering Bobrovsky and what we can expect from the Leafs new goaltender, whether Kawhi will be a Raptor, and much more! Later, Brandon Wile joins the show (28:05) to discuss how the Jays need to approach the deadline, what the fans want to see, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing if there should be a 3rd Place Game In The World Cup. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Vladdy's Second-Half Outlook + Must-See NHL Matchups in 2026-27
3w ago00:49:55Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:05)! They discuss Steve Yzerman ending his tenure as GM of the Red Wings without a playoff appearance and what is next for Detroit. Then, they chat about Vladdy’s confounding first half, if Bo Bichette’s departure is part of Vladdy’s struggles, the MLB trade deadline, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to discuss the biggest sports losses that are entirely the fault of a team’s head coach/manager, inspired by Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in England's loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Finally, they discuss some of the notable NHL games from the league's schedule release! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →World Cup Final Is Set + Previewing The Open With Michael Breed
3w ago00:49:46Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa (1:00) following England’s stunning collapse to Argentina in the World Cup Semi-finals. They break down how much of the loss is on Thomas Tuchel, what to make of Lionel Messi’s continued dominance, Lamine Yamal’s resume and health ahead of the Final, and much more! Then, ahead of the Open kicking off tomorrow, Sirius XM’s Michael Breed (29:19) joins the show! They discuss what to expect from the course and why it’s a different style of golf, Rory McIlroy's outlook, whether Tommy Fleetwood can come through in his home tournament, the chip on Scottie Scheffler's shoulders, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Sean Walker Joins The Show + Yzerman Era Over In Detroit
3w ago00:49:48Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to England’s epic collapse to Argentina at the World Cup. Then, Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup-winning defenceman Sean Walker (4:42) joins the show! They discuss his early days as Ailish's teammate in Keswick, what his plans are with the Stanley Cup, what other teams around the league can learn from the Hurricanes, Jordan Staal’s importance to the team, how Rod Brind’Amour was able to guide his team over the hump, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the GM change in Detroit with Yzerman staying with the organisation in a new role, what can be learned from his tenure as the Red Wings GM, landing spots for Patrick Kane, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Jays' All-Star Spotlight with Shi Davidi + Sports Hills We'd Die On
3w ago00:49:58Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Shi Davidi (2:19) live in Philly ahead of the MLB Midsummer Classic! They discuss what to expect from John Schneider’s AL Squad, what starting means for Dylan Cease, whether Toronto will be getting an ASG down the road, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to hear the sports hills you will die on! They discuss the best hockey player of all time, Pennant winners getting championship rings, and much more. Then, they end things off with a post-ASG Blue Jays season preview and discuss which young NHL Stars might overtake Leo Carlsson’s record-setting contract. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Spain Headed to World Cup Final + Ricky Romero Previews The Midsummer Classic
3w ago00:49:52Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Steve Ceruti (2:23) to recap Spain's win over France to advance to the World Cup Final! They discuss Spain’s path to the final, who is the more favourable matchup for Spain between England and Argentina, the Jude Bellingham narrative changes leading into the tournament up until now, his thoughts on expanding the tournament once again, and much more! Then, former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Ricky Romero joins the show (28:27) to tee up the MLB All-Star Game! They break down the Home Run Derby and Walker’s path to taking home the title, the new format, and more. Later, they look ahead to Dylan Cease starting for the American League In The All-Star Game, his memories at the ASG, what we need to see from Vladdy after electing to skip the ASG, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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