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The FAN Pregame
Sportsnet
2000 episodes
2 days ago
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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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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Episodes (20/2000)
The FAN Pregame
USA's Olympic Roster Selection + First Friday Free-For-All of the Year!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Russo following Team U.S.A.’s Olympic roster selection. Then, they discuss the tough decisions that Bill Guerin and co. were forced to make, how the Women’s national team stacks up and if Canada will have a chance, who will get the starting nod for the American’s on the Men’s side, why Brock Faber was a lock to make the roster over other established defenders, and more. Then, they discuss how Quinn Hughes has fit in so far in Minnesota and discuss what Bill Guerin has up his sleeve to further bolster his roster. Next, it’s the Friday free for all! Ailish and Justin go through the Olympic rosters, the latest reports surrounding the Blue Jays and the top free agents still available, 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 affiliate.
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1 day ago
49 minutes 36 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Olympic Roster Reactions w/ Chris Cuthbert + 2026 Vision Board!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off reacting to team Canada’s Olympic hockey roster announcement. Play-by-play voice Chris Cuthbert (9:40) joins the show to discuss his surprises from the announcement, why Sam Bennett was not included, Tom Wilson getting his chance to shine on the national stage and if his game will translate to the Olympics, the Panthers and Lightning rivals turned teammates for the red and white, why Connor Bedard was omitted, and much more. Later, they discuss the Maple Leafs' 4-0 victory over the Devils without some of their star power. Ailish and Justin close out 2025 with a vision board for the new year! 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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3 days ago
49 minutes 53 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Injury Plagued Leafs Face Devils + Canada's Olympic Roster Prediction
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Luke Fox ahead of a tonight’s Leafs matchup against the Devils. They discuss the Leafs injury riddled roster, if Matthews will suit up tonight, how the team can bounce back, and more. Then, they discuss how the Leafs depth can step up, the teams powerplay, and which players have a future on the team. Then, ahead of tomorrow’s roster announcement for Team Canada, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (25:03) joins the show to discuss who he expects to be named to Canada’s Olympic roster, how Canada has looked at the WJC, 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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4 days ago
49 minutes 41 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Matt Bonner Talks Mo Bamba + 2025 Year in Review
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Matt Bonner ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Orlando Magic. They discuss what it is like to play in the NBA during the holidays, Jakob Poeltl’s injury and what the Raptors are getting in Mo Bamba, Scottie Barnes' historic game yesterday, and much more. Then, as we approach the new year, Ailish and Justin go through the moments that defined 2025 and read your texts! 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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5 days ago
49 minutes 45 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Battle of Alberta Double Feature + More Festivus Grievances!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Meaghan Mikkelson (1:25) ahead of tonight’s battle of Alberta. They discuss the timing of the Flames and Oilers meeting twice in one week, what it is like playing in a rivalry game, and more. Then, they discuss what has changed for the Flames after an abysmal start to the season. They break down the culture in the room, how the team has handled their start, individual performances, the scouting report on Rasmus Andersson, the team’s path back to the postseason, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin continue to go through their Festivus grievances around the sports world. 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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1 week ago
48 minutes 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
NBA Christmas Day Preview + Festivus Grievances
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing Brad Treliving and Craig Berube’s press conference on the firing of Marc Savard. Then, ahead of a busy holiday season for the NBA, NBA Insider Brett Siegel joins the show (9:23)! They tee up tonight’s Raps/Heat game, the biggest names who could be moved with the NBA trade deadline only 6 weeks out, what he is hearing from the G League Winter Showcase, how the Spurs are developing into a powerhouse in the NBA, the Christmas slate of NBA games, and much more. Then, in the spirit of Festivus, Ailish and Justin air their grievances around the sports world and read your grievances on the text line. 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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1 week ago
50 minutes 48 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Canada's World Juniors Outlook + One Gift for Each Canadian NHL Teams
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Jason Bukala (1:59)! They break down Team Canada’s World Juniors roster and where it ranks amongst Canada’s best. They discuss the expectations the Hunter brothers have for their squad, Canada’s system for developing goalies, how the players snubbed from Canada last year will make their mark this time around, his memories of scouting Sidney Crosby, and much more! Later, in the spirit of the holidays, Ailish and Justin go through the Canadian NHL teams and gift each one a present to help each team. 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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1 week ago
49 minutes 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Leafs Fire Marc Savard, What's Next? with Sam McKee
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Sam McKee! They start things off discussing the Leafs’ struggles at the NHL's Holiday break, the conversations surrounding Auston Matthews and his issues this season, the conspiracy theories surrounding the Leafs' captain, the consequences if Toronto does not respond to Berube’s messaging, and more. Then, they discuss how the Leafs can improve their power play, what is needed to reinvigorate the team, and more. Later, Ailish, Justin, and Sam react to assistant coach and power play specialist Marc Savard being fired from the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss what is next for the Leafs' power play, if there is a clear answer to fixing the team's struggles on the man-advantage, 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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1 week ago
51 minutes 5 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Optimism in Vancouver + Friday Free for All
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Iain MacIntyre (1:58) ahead of the Canucks' matchup against the Islanders tonight and their clash with the Bruins tomorrow. They discuss the aftermath of the Quinn Hughes trade in Vancouver and the atmosphere in the locker room. Then, they chat about how the new additions will help the team compete, what changes in a locker room when you trade your captain mid-season, who will now be relied upon as leaders in Vancouver, and much more. Then, It’s the Friday Free for All! Ailish and Justin discuss a wide variety of topics, including the Leafs' struggles and what Treliving needs to do to turn his team around, how Tavares can help make an impact, 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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2 weeks ago
49 minutes 56 seconds

The FAN Pregame
How Will Injury Concerns Impact Olympic Rosters?
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli. They break down what to expect from the Leafs/Caps game tonight and the outsider perspective on the Leafs and the secrecy surrounding Matthews health and if the Leafs captain is losing his powers, if Matthews will be team U.S.A.’s captain at the Olympics, and more. Then, they take a look around the league and discuss if Tom Wilson is a lock for Canada, the injury concerns ahead of the Olympics, if we will see an influx of trades before the Olympics, Jarry’s early returns in Edmonton, what the Canucks are getting in Zeev Buium and his potential, 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 affiliate.
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes 44 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Blue Jays Offseason Check-In with BNS
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Sam Cosentino (2:12) ahead of tonight’s Jets/Blues matchup. They tee up the contest and discuss the ultra-competitive Central Division, as well as the importance of tonight’s game for the Jets to regain a playoff spot. They also examine the Blues' struggles this season and look at Team Canada’s WJC roster, discussing what to expect leading up to the tournament. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (26:03) to discuss the latest storylines from MLB free agency and the Blue Jays' plans. They chat about the latest surrounding Bo Bichette and if Toronto is still a likely landing spot for the shortstop, what could be next for the Jays this offseason, where they stand in the Kyle Tucker market, and much more. Justin and Jesse end things off discussing the Knicks winning the NBA Cup and the model of in-season cups. 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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2 weeks ago
49 minutes 53 seconds

The FAN Pregame
New York Pressure with Mike Breen + Skinner vs. the Oilers
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off looking ahead to a much anticipated NBA Cup Final between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks before bringing on MSG Network and ESPN's Mike Breen to take a deeper dive in the buy-in from the players and fans for the league's in-season tournament, what it could mean for the Knicks and it's fanbase to raise a Cup trophy and banner, the pressure to win in New York, and the rise of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Then, Justin and Jesse touch on the first meeting between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers since swapping goaltenders while getting Sportsnet.ca's Mark Spector's thoughts on Brett Kulak being included in the trade to the Pens and where does the focus shift in Edmonton's front office. 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 affiliate.
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2 weeks ago
49 minutes 25 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Quinn Hughes Trade Fallout + Post-Mahomes Playoff Landscape
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff open with a chat on the Blue Jays' signing of reliever Tyler Rogers and how the submariner adds to the bullpen mix in Toronto. Then, ESPN's Ryan S. Clark joins the show (10:24) to help break down Friday's NHL blockbuster that saw the Vancouver Canucks send Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. They get into what the deal means for the ultra-competitive Central Division and why it was a move the Wild needed to make before discussing the Buffalo Sabres swapping Kevyn Adams for Jarmo Kekäläinen as General Manager. Later, Justin and Jesse discuss the Kansas City Chiefs being eliminated from postseason contention while losing Patrick Mahomes to an ACL tear, and they identify their NFL contenders and pretenders after Week 15. 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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2 weeks ago
49 minutes 58 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Oilers Find Their Goalie + Friday Free For All!
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off, discussing the Blue Jays extending President Mark Shapiro to a 5-year deal and why he deserved the commitment from the team. Then, after making a move to solve their issues between the pipes, Oilers Now Host Bob Stauffer joins the show (11:01) to break down the latest moves from GM Stan Bowman and company made to improve the team. They discuss whether Tristan Jarry is the upgrade the team needed, Stuart Skinner's tenure in Edmonton, the rationale for shipping out Brett Kulak, and much more. Then, it’s a Friday Free For All! Justin and Jesse discuss a wide variety of topics around the sports world, including Victor Wembanyama returning for the NBA Cup, the best teams in the NFL, the big slates to keep an eye on this weekend, 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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3 weeks ago
49 minutes 57 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Jacob Fowler Makes his NHL Debut
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick thing off with Frank Seravalli. They discuss the latest surrounding Quinn Hughes and if he could be a New Jersey Devil, what the Devils would need to do to make this happen, and more. Then, They discuss Habs top prospect Jacob Fowler getting called up to make his NHL debut against the Penguins tonight, how Montreal got to this point between the pipes, how different Canada’s Olympic team will look from it’s Four Nations Roster, Carter Hart’s return to Philly tonight, and much more. Justin and Jesse end things off discussing the latest MLB free agent signings. 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 affiliate.
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes 52 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Wrapping up MLB Winter Meetings with Shi Davidi
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Shi Davidi (0:51) live from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. They discuss the differences this offseason from years past at the Meetings, Pete Alonso’s big contract with the Orioles, whether Bo Bichette is still a realistic option to re-sign in Toronto, the Blue Jays' interest in Kyle Tucker, what to expect from the starting rotation in Toronto, and much more. Then, James Herbert joins the show (28:55) to discuss the Raptors' Quarter Final loss to the Knicks in the NBA Cup, potential Raptors trade scenarios, if Anthony Davis could work in Toronto, 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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3 weeks ago
49 minutes 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Raps Take on the Knicks in NBA Cup Quarter Finals
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Matt Devlin (1:42) ahead of the Raptors' NBA Cup Quarter Final matchup against the New York Knicks. They discuss the team's play in the group games, what is on the line for the Raptors tonight, how Toronto's stars have adjusted and built themselves this season, why this is the biggest game for the Raptors in years, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse break down the Raptors' chances at the NBA Cup, if other sports should follow with a Cup of their own, and more. Then, they move on to the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. They discuss the big signings of Diaz and Schwarber, what it means for the Blue Jays, 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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3 weeks ago
49 minutes 55 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Winter Meeting Check-In with BNS + Northern Star Award Preview
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Northern Star award which is set to be announced tomorrow. They discuss the top candidates and go back through the history of the award. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to discuss the latest news and rumours live from Orlando at the MLB Winter Meetings. They discuss the latest on Berrios, the teams reported interested in relievers such as Diaz, which big names the team could be in on, how they have approached the offseason, if Marte could be a trade option for Toronto, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through the Leafs recent stretch of play and discuss the big game against the Lightning tonight. Then, they go through the Northern Star Award candidates and preview what to expect in the annual award and preview who could be on the ballot next year! 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 affiliate.
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3 weeks ago
49 minutes 24 seconds

The FAN Pregame
World Cup Draw Reaction with James Sharman
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with James Sharman (1:15) following the 2026 World Cup Draw! They discuss how Canada will be tested early in a tough group stage, whether Italy will find their way into the group stage against Canada, which country could be the biggest surprise at the tournament, and much more. Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (25:13) for another edition of Frank or Fiction! They discuss the Leafs' situation between the pipes as Joseph Woll is set to miss time, if Jordan Binnington could find his way out of St. Louis, if the rink will be ready for Milan and if the smaller rink will affect the play, and much more. Ailish and Justin discuss a major LeBron record ending at the hands of Toronto, the biggest NFL games to follow this weekend, 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.
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4 weeks ago
49 minutes 51 seconds

The FAN Pregame
LeBron James (Potential) Final Trip to Toronto
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Alvin Williams ahead of the Raptors clash with the Lakers tonight! They discuss the excitement what could be LeBron’s last time in Toronto, Brandon Ingram’s dominance this season and what to expect tonight against his former team, how the Lakers perform without Luka in the lineup, Scotties continued development, if Giannis could be a Raptor, 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 affiliate.
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1 month ago
24 minutes 45 seconds

The FAN Pregame
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.