The Swing

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  • Tune in every Monday at 7 to “The Swing” as Brandon Da Ponte and Jacob Goldbach hit the sweet spot between local, national, and global sports.

    They’ll discuss all of the important and relevant topics within the world of professional sport giving you a wide range of insights from acclaimed analysts across the industry. You’ll get your weekly dose of your favourite teams as they dive into the latest local sports talk when it comes to the teams broadcasted right here on Sauga 960. Plus, the boys will also help you out with your bets in Bets of the Week.

    It’s fast-paced, informative, entertaining, and you won’t want to miss it. So, let’s get into the swing of things.
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Episodes
  • The Swing - May 5, 2025 - Blue Jays Early Season Check-In w/Tom Ruminski, Leafs-Panthers ECSF Preview w/John Viveiros

    The Swing - May 5, 2025 - Blue Jays Early Season Check-In w/Tom Ruminski, Leafs-Panthers ECSF Preview w/John Viveiros
    May 6 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys discuss what to expect in this Round 2 series between the Leafs and Panthers. They also get into how the Leafs can learn from their Round 1 series win over Ottawa, as well as the series loss to this same Florida team just two years ago.

    Then from the ice to the diamond as we review the Jays’ below-average start to the year with Baseball News Editor at TheScore, Tom Ruminski. Tom stresses the struggles at the plate for the Blue Jays, and which Jays sluggers need to be bringing in more runs.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we get you ready for Game 1 of the Leafs and Panthers with a more in-depth preview with a good friend of the show and Host of “Hot Take Hockey” on YouTube, John Viveiros. John explains how the Leafs can overcome the defending Stanley Cup Champs. He also talks about Florida’s 5-game series win over Tampa and why the Panthers may be taking Toronto too lightly.

    And lastly, in overtime, we put a bow on this Maple Leafs-Panthers preview episode with Brandon and Jacob’s predictions for the series.
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    57 mins
  • The Swing - April 28, 2025 - Leafs Lead Newest Playoffs Edition Battle of Ontario w/Michael Mazzei, & NFL Draft Drama w/Mitch Milani

    The Swing - April 28, 2025 - Leafs Lead Newest Playoffs Edition Battle of Ontario w/Michael Mazzei, & NFL Draft Drama w/Mitch Milani
    Apr 29 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” This year, a bitter rivalry was reborn in the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Leafs and Sens. Jacob gives his take on the series, with the Leafs one win away from advancing to the next round.

    Then we get more into the Leafs-Sens playoff series as we welcome Writer from theleafsnation.dom, Michael Mazzei. Michael talks about how Game 5 in the series is a legacy game in the careers of the Leafs' “core four,” plus he’ll discuss some other testy playoff series across the league.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we break down a drama-filled NFL Draft with the Host of “The Bottom Line View” on YouTube, Mitch Milani. Mitch provides his explanation as to why Shedeur Sanders fell so hard in the draft, as well as giving his teams who he thinks drafted successfully and then the ones that set their teams behind.


    And lastly, in overtime, we wrap with some quick talk about the NBA Playoffs.
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    57 mins
  • The Swing - April 14, 2025 - Vladdy A Jay 4 Life, NBA Playoff Preview w/Eamon Cassels, Rory Finally Completes Career Grand Slam w/Ryan Young

    The Swing - April 14, 2025 - Vladdy A Jay 4 Life, NBA Playoff Preview w/Eamon Cassels, Rory Finally Completes Career Grand Slam w/Ryan Young
    Apr 15 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys start off by discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. officially putting pen to paper on his massive 500 million dollar contract extension with the Blue Jays. They have their say on what this means going forward for the organization, and why this is a move full of positives.

    Then we get a preview of the NBA Playoffs with the play-in tournament beginning tomorrow, as FanSided NBA Contributor, & NBA Editor at LastWordOnSports.com, Eamon Cassels joins the program. Eamon goes over who he thinks the real Championship contenders are, how deep the Warriors' playoff push can be, as well as who’s coming out of the play-in tourney, and he has lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, Staff Writer at Yahoo Sports, Ryan Young comes on the show to help recap a historical day at Augusta as Rory McIlroy finally dons the elusive green jacket. Ryan explains why Rory’s win is not just a big moment in golf, but in all of Sports. He also talks about Bryson DeChambeau crashing out in the final round, and why it was a confidence-boosting weekend for Listowel, Ontario native Corey Conners.

    And lastly, in overtime, the guys chat about Tennessee moving on from starting QB Nico Iamaleava over NIL contract discussions. On top of that, they give some early Maple Leafs playoff predictions if the playoffs started today.
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    55 mins
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