Episodes

  • Importance of the NHL Preseason & Jays Offseason
    Sep 27 2024

    The FAN Morning Show enters its final hour of the week with Brent Gunning and Sam McKee circling back to find value in the NHL preseason alongside Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. The trio dive deep into how the Maple Leafs' roster is shaping out and if there's a significant difference that can take them to a next level, before focusing on some of the team's pending contracts with a look at how the league is trending in terms of payroll construction. After that, Brent and Sam check in with their final guest of the week, the man who will call the final Blue Jays series on Sportsnet this weekend, Dan Shulman (28:20). They begin by chatting about yesterday's final game in Oakland and the Athletics' storied franchise history, before getting into the importance of Toronto's offseason, how it will determine where Vlad Guerrero Jr. will play, and if the organization can lock up their superstar long-term.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliates.

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    47 mins
  • NFL Week 4 Preview w/ Charles Davis
    Sep 27 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Sam McKee welcome Charles Davis, analyst for the NFL on CBS as well as NFL Network. The trio start in the AFC East to look at how dominant the Bills have been and the ever-emerging NY Jets who seem to be getting better every week. They rifle through a few other teams that have impressed and disappointed to talk about which ones are a true representation of who they are. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! (30:39)

    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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    50 mins
  • Leafs Mishaps + President's Cup Disappointment
    Sep 27 2024

    Brent Gunning & Sam McKee kick off this Friday's edition of The FAN Morning Show by expressing their disappointment in watching the last A’s game in Oakland at the Coliseum yesterday and how tough losing a longtime sports franchise can be. B&S then quickly turned their attention to the latest Leafs preseason game that resulted in a win but a few banged-up players. At the back end of the hour, the hosts give their thoughts on day one of the President's Cup and why it was a major disappointment for Team International, Canadians and Captain Mike Weir (36:28).

    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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    50 mins
  • NHL Big Questions + NFL Power Rankings
    Sep 26 2024

    The FAN Morning Show's final hour starts with Brent Gunning pitching an idea for the Presidents Cup to his co-host Sam McKee. The pair then switch gears to hockey and chat with Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala for his thoughts on the NHL preseason thus far. The trio talk about Easton Cowan’s Maple Leafs camp, what he needs to do to crack the roster, the difference in Toronto's training regimen under Craig Berube, how it could carry over to the regular season, and more! Next up, they turn their attention to the gridiron and revisit their NFL Top 5 Power Rankings, this time with a man who makes that very list for The Athletic. Falcons beat writer Josh Kendall shares his take on the Chiefs and Bills atop the AFC, the Packers' impressive play without Jordan Love and how sustainable it is, as well as the Lions' strong start despite not yet hitting their full potential (27:37). Brent and Sam wrap up today's show with a conversation on quarterback and coaching tiers around the league, along with which teams can be trusted as the season progresses.

    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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    47 mins
  • What If Players, Presidents Cup + NFL Top 5
    Sep 26 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Sam McKee reacting to some news to come out this morning that NBA star Derrick Rose has announced his retirement. Next, the morning pair heads to Montreal to check in with Adam Stanley of Sportsnet covering the Presidents Cup. After the golf preview, B&S turned their attention to football and gave their top 5 power rankings of teams in the NFL heading into Week 4 (31:59).

    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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    50 mins
  • Jays’ Fans’ Feelings + Leafs Green/Red Flags
    Sep 26 2024

    The FAN Morning Show kicks off Thursday with Brent Gunning asking Sam McKee about the night he spent at the ballpark watching the Blue Jays. Sam relays the feel around the Rogers Centre and towards the team from the fans in the stands. Next, the morning duo turn their attention to the Maple Leafs. First, they dissect Mitch Marner's comments after being asked about the Amazon docuseries and saying he probably won’t watch it. Next, Brent pitches some TML scenarios for the season to see if Sam thinks green flags or red flags are happening (37:08).

    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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    51 mins
  • Blue Jays’ Failures, Leafs Divisional Challenges + Rookie QB Obstacles
    Sep 25 2024

    The FAN Morning Show with Brent Gunning and Sam McKee goes into its final hour of the day looking at the American League standings as the season winds down and discussing why the Blue Jays' campaign feels like more of a failure after seeing the calibre of teams in playoff positions. Next up, Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon checks in on the NHL preseason, starting with the Maple Leafs and what have we learned in training camp under new head coach Craig Berube. They also look around the league to identify which teams, especially in the Atlantic Division, to keep an eye on, as well as which goaltenders in the Eastern Conference pose the biggest challenges. Later on, former NFL linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion, Matt Chatham joins the program to share his insight on some rookie quarterbacks around the league (28:36). He weighs in on the nature versus nurture argument with young signal callers, what's behind Jayden Daniels' Week 3 breakout performance, and when we could see Drake Maye get a chance at the starting role in New England.

    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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    49 mins
  • Goalie Gossip + Presidents Cup Preview
    Sep 25 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Sam McKee begin to tee up for this week’s Presidents Cup in Montreal. The duo discussed the report on how tough it will be to get in and out of the location and venue and their expectations for Team International to compete against the U.S.A. B&S table that for the time being to get back to some hockey talk. This time focusing on goaltending around the League with reports that the New York Rangers are willing to make Igor Shesterkin the highest-paid goalie in the League; what they think of it and what that would mean for the Jeremy Swayman situation in Boston with the Bruins, which leads to a discussion of goalie contracts as a whole. They get back into the Presidents Cup talk though, welcoming the host of the Fairway Rollin’ podcast, Joe House (24:46), for his take on the team golf event why he sees value in Team International and how a good start could maybe make it a closer event than people expect. The trio also hit on NFL and Jayden Daniels’ breakout on Monday as well as Vince Carter’s honouring by the Raptors.

    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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    49 mins