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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
Raptors on a Roll with Matt Bonner
Former NBA player and The Raptors Show's Matt Bonner (0:41) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to kick off the Monday edition. They discuss what's behind the Raptors' offensive surge to start the season, what's changed for them on the defensive side of the court, early impressions of rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, and Immanuel Quickley starting to bounce back from his slow start. Then, Ailish and Justin recap and share some takeaways from the weekend in sports, including the Leafs' playoff chances after a fifth straight loss, whether the Chiefs are in trouble after falling to .500, and the Mariners getting the first win of the MLB offseason by keeping Josh Naylor around Seattle. 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 days ago
49 minutes 55 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Friday Free-For-All with Ron MacLean
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the Friday edition with Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean (1:01). They get into the Leafs' early-season woes after suffering a fourth straight loss to the LA Kings, how Zach Hyman's return can stabilize the slow starting Oilers, John Tavares' case for Team Canada, and how he's preparing for the Grey Cup this weekend. Then, Ailish and Justin take a closer look at the Leafs' issues and consider whether they can turn it around. Finally, they open up the Friday Free-For-All and go around the sports world with their burning questions, including whether the Thunder set an NBA record for wins this season, what position the Blue Jays should prioritise in the offseason, 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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5 days ago
49 minutes 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
The Leafs' Sluggish Start with Frank Seravalli
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:15). They discuss his perception of the Leafs' sluggish start, Auston Matthews' play before his injury, whether Toronto could be sellers this season, and they debate potential fixes. Then, they discuss the hockey world losing a legend with Larry Brooks passing away. Later, ahead of the launch of his new show, Daniel Negreanu joins the show (25:40) to preview ‘Game Of Gold’ coming to Sportsnet this month, his NHL fandom, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss what they need to see from Auston Matthews for the Leafs to get back on track, if Anze Kopitar will finally score in Toronto, 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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6 days ago
49 minutes 55 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Oilers' Concerns + MLB GM Meetings with Shi Davidi
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the struggles for Canadian teams around the NHL early in the season and which teams' records match their play. Then, Sportsnet's Mark Spector joins the show (9:02) ahead of the Oilers visiting the Flyers. They break down what to expect on a big seven-game road trip, the goaltending landscape in Edmonton with Stuart Skinner struggling to make improvements, how Jack Roslovic has fit in with the Oilers, what Zach Hyman will bring when he returns, and much more. Later, Shi Davidi joins the show live from the MLB GM meetings in Vegas. They discuss the Jays still being one of the hottest topics in Vegas, whether Toronto has become a more desirable destination following a World Series run, the latest buzz surrounding Bo Bichette and other top free agents on the market, 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
49 minutes 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Who Will Win MLB Manager of the Year?
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off ahead of the Raptors matchup against the struggling Brooklyn Nets tonight. They discuss how the Raptors have looked 10 games into the season with the team sitting at the .500 mark, discuss the teams NBA Cup pathways, how the Raps stars have looked and adjusted early on, and more. Then, they discuss John Schneider being up for the AL Manager of the Year Award set to be announced tonight and who could be the next big Toronto athlete to win hardware. 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 week ago
24 minutes 37 seconds

The FAN Pregame
NBA Landscape with Tim Reynolds + Who Could Be in The HHOF Class of 2026?
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Tim Reynolds ahead of the Cavs matchup against the Heat. They discuss the Raptors' .500 start to the season, who the team’s best player is, the teams recipe for success, and much more. Then they discuss the Heat’s matchup against the leaders of the East, How Andrew Wiggins has adjusted to life in Miami, the Heat's home record, and much more. Then, they discuss the Spurs looking like they are taking the jump to the next level, Ja Morant’s potential outside of Memphis, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss tonight’s HHOF induction including Sportsnet’s Jennifer Botterill and her impact on the women’s game, and more. Then, they discuss who could be in the 2026 HHOF class. 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 week ago
49 minutes 23 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Frank Or Fiction Returns + Checking In with Ryan Leslie
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank or Fiction with Frank Seravalli (0:55)! They discuss whether Ovi will be getting a retirement tour, the future of the Penguins with ownership changes, whether Nazem Kadri will be on a new team by the deadline, if the Leafs are a cup contender, and much more. Then, Maple Leafs Host Ryan Leslie joins the show (28:37)! They discuss his first impressions with stars such as Tavares, if the Olympics are a conversation in the Leafs locker room, Cowan’s first taste of the NHL, tee up the weekend's matchup against the Bruins, 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
48 minutes 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
MLB Free Agency Underway + Bruins Roll Into Toronto
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Brandon Wile (0:55) as they discuss his experience covering a World Series-contending team and how the team celebrated advancing in each round. Then, they discuss the opening of free agency, predictions surrounding Bo Bichette’s future, the Jays' free agency checklist, and much more. Later, Pete Blackburn joins the show (26:10) ahead of the Leafs' HNIC matchup against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. They discuss how the rivalry has evolved between the two teams, Boston’s five-game win streak and what has contributed to their success, the Canadian Olympic jerseys, the youth movement in Anaheim, Ryan O’Reilly’s postgame comments last night, 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
50 minutes 42 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Who Will Make the Team Canada Cut? + Early NBA Impressions with Katie Heindl
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the first hour of a three-hour special discussing Joseph Woll's return to the ice with the Marlies for a conditioning stint. Then, they react to Team Canada's recently released jerseys for the Olympics, project who won't be headed to Milan from Canada's 4 Nations roster, and discuss which Canadian players —like Macklin Celebrini, Mark Scheifele, Wyatt Johnston, Nick Suzuki and Connor Bedard— should make the Team Canada cut. Later, of the Basketball Feelings substack, Katie Heindl (30:50), stops by to discuss the Thunder picking up where they left off after winning an NBA title, early returns on Kevin Durant with the Rockets, the sustainability of the Lakers' hot start and RJ Barrett's role with the Raptors. Finally, she tees up the Raps' NBA Cup matchup against the Hawks. 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 53 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Blue Jays Availability Takeaways + Sid vs. Ovi for 99th Time!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' end-of-season media availabilities and their biggest takeaways. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (11:28) to discuss the Jays' offseason priorities, what Bo Bichette could get on the open market and what he is looking for, what to make of Shane Bieber taking a discount to stay in Canada for another year, and much more. Later, they discuss Atkins’ comments on Jeff Hoffman not being married to the closer role. Finally, they discuss Sid and Ovi set to face off tonight once again for the 99th time in their careers. 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 53 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Easton Cowan Sent Down + Shane Bieber Returns
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Craig Simpson ahead of the Leafs hosting the Utah Mammoth for the first time. They discuss the Leafs start to the season, takeaways from the comeback win over the Penguins, Cowan being sent down to the AHL and how it will impact his development, and more. Then, following his report surrounding Shane Bieber electing to stay in Toronto, Jon Heyman joins the show. They discuss why this was an unexpected move from Bieber, if the Jays World Series run will help them attract top free agents, if Tucker and Alonso could be options for Toronto, the likelihood of Bo staying 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 affiliate.
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes 46 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Who Has Stolen the Show Early In the NHL Season?
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic in the studio (1:01). They tee up a flurry of exciting hockey games on the network tonight and discuss how the Oilers have started the year. They break down Connor McDavid’s lack of goals, where Edmonton is getting its scoring from, the changing landscape of contracts around the NHL, how they handled their contracts this offseason and more. Then, they look through the first chunk of the season and discuss which teams have been the biggest surprises, the players who deserve to be on Canada’s Olympic roster, what has contributed to the Habs' success, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their free agent wish lists for the Blue Jays and recap a busy NFL trade deadline that saw the Jets send Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys and Sauce Gardner to the Colts for three first-round picks. 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 55 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Reflecting on a Disappointing Weekend In Toronto
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing a disappointing weekend in Toronto. Then, Arden Zwelling joins the show to reflect on his season covering the Blue Jays, way the Jays built the team and the way they developed into a special group, what we can expect for Toronto this offseason and if Bo could stick with the Jays, what will change the most before next season’s opener, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin react to John Schneider being named as a finalist for the Manager of the Year award, if this was the best World Series in history, their perspectives of the game from being their live, 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
49 minutes 28 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Can The Jays Bring The Commissioner's Trophy Home?
The Commissioner's Trophy is in Toronto! Ahead of Game 6 of the World Series, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined live from the field by former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (0:35) to discuss what to expect from the Toronto Blue Jays tonight with a World Series up for grabs. They discuss what we should expect to see from Kevin Gausman on the mound, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the Jays' lineup and how getting to the Fall Classic will impact the Jays' free agency options. Later, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall (26:15) discusses what a World Series win will mean for the city of Toronto, the Game 6 pitching matchup, how the Jays can make adjustments to Yamamoto’s elite stuff, Kirk’s defensive performance throughout the World Series, and much more. Then, they discuss which Blue Jay fans would be the happiest to see win the WS and the best career stories for the Jays players and staff, the Game 6 history 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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2 weeks ago
49 minutes 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Yesavage's Path to World Series History with College Coach Cliff Godwin
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Trey Yesavage’s historic performance in Game 5 of the World Series and how the Dodgers' players reacted to the loss. They share takeaways from the game and welcome Trey’s college coach at East Carolina University, Cliff Godwin, to the show (11:33). He discusses his time coaching Yesavage in college and what he was like when he first came to the program versus the kid who is starting in the World Series, how he has handled adversity and evolved throughout his career, what the young pitcher is like off the field, and much more. Then, Alanna Rizzo joins the show (26:00) to discuss the Dodgers' struggles at the top of the order, how Yamamoto will approach his second start of the World Series, their pathway back into the series, 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 54 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Who's Under the Most Pressure in Game 5 of the World Series?
The Blue Jays have evened the series! Dan Shulman (0:57) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert on the show ahead of tonight’s massive Game 5! They discuss what the mood is like in the Jays' clubhouse, what to expect from Toronto’s Game 5 starter, Trey Yesavage, how Dave Roberts will manage his bullpen, George Springer’s health, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss their positive takeaways from the Jays tying the series. Next, Ryan Dempster joins the show (26:57) live from Dodgers Stadium to discuss the pressure levels ahead of Game 5, why the Dodgers offence has not been as advertised throughout the lineup, what it means for a roster when a starting pitcher helps the team by moving to the bullpen like Bassitt has done, what to expect from Snell in Game 5, 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 53 seconds

The FAN Pregame
How Can the Jays Bounce Back From an Unforgettable Loss?
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi ahead of game 4 of the World Series following a historic 18 Inning Game 3. They discuss the Jays waiting until the last minute to release their lineup, George Springer’s health, and what Jays fans need from Shane Bieber tonight. They react to the Jays lineup announcement, how Game 3 was managed on both sides, if Ohtani will be walked, what we will see from John Schneider tonight, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss their takeaways from last night’s game and how they viewed Schneider’s decision making. Then, Live from Dodgers Stadium, Bill Shaikin joins the show to discuss the atmosphere in last night’s marathon, how Shohei Ohtani will be able to recover and perform on the mound after reaching base 9 times less then 24 hours ago, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin continue to tee up a pivotal game 4, and discuss the NHL Frozen Frenzy tonight. 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 21 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Jamie Campbell, Jessica Mendoza Tee Up Game 3 of the World Series
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jamie Campbell (1:00) live from Dodger Stadium ahead of Game 3 of the World Series. They discuss what to expect from the Dodgers at home, why the Jays elected to start Max Scherzer over Shane Bieber, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss what we have seen from Mad Max this season, how it has all led up to tonight, and discuss his World Series experience. Later, ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza joins the show (25:45) to break down how the first two games of the World Series played out, what we have seen and are missing from Shohei so far, how Yamamoto was able to slow down the Blue Jays' offence, 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 45 seconds

The FAN Pregame
World Series Eve with Jack Morris and Russell Dorsey
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with their biggest takeaways from World Series media day, including John Schneider announcing that Rookie Trey Yesavage will be starting Game 1 at the Rogers Centre. Then, Former Blue Jays World Series Champion and Baseball HOFer Jack Morris joins the show (11:05) to discuss his memories of winning the World Series in 1992 with Toronto, the pressure the Jays felt to win as opposed to the other WS winning teams he played with, how he thinks the Jays stack up against the defending champion Dodgers, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin throw it live to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts from the podium. Next, they talk to Yahoo MLB Insider Russell Dorsey (40:33) live from the Rogers Centre to discuss the breaking news surrounding Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia taking a leave of absence from the team ahead of the World Series due to a personal matter. They discuss his importance to the Dodgers, if this World Series is a “David vs. Goliath” matchup, 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 53 seconds

The FAN Pregame
Raptors Open 2025-26 Season in Atlanta!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing the biggest World Series storylines. From Freddie Freeman facing Canada’s team, the starting pitching matchups, and who will be in the Blue Jays' lineup for Game 1. Then, it’s Raptors opening night in Atlanta! Michael Grange joins the show (18:18) ahead of the first game of the Raptors' season to discuss what Brandon Ingram can bring, if Scottie Barnes is ready to take the team to the next step in year 5, and much more. Later, looking ahead to the World Series, Jared Carrabis stops by (27:47) to break down why the Dodgers are going into Game 1 as the heavy favourites, why it's foolish to count out the Jays, how the two managers stack up against one another, what to expect from the Dodgers' stars including Shohei both on the mound and at the plate, 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 weeks ago
49 minutes 54 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.