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The Swing

The Swing

By: NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
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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.Copyright NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
Episodes
  • The Swing - June 2, 2025 - Stanley Cup Finals Preview, PSG Finally Champions League Winners w/Rob Wheeler & Jays Check-In w/Tom Ruminski

    The Swing - June 2, 2025 - Stanley Cup Finals Preview, PSG Finally Champions League Winners w/Rob Wheeler & Jays Check-In w/Tom Ruminski
    Jun 3 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon and Jacob start the show, looking forward to the Stanley Cup Finals between Edmonton and Florida. The guys preview the final and answer the question as to whether the Oilers can end the over-3-decade Canadian Stanley Cup drought.

    Then we pivot to the pitch, as the European soccer season is over with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history in a shocking 5-0 final win over Inter. Soccer Writer at FanSided, Robert Wheeler, joins the show to discuss how incredible PSG were in the final, as well as explain how influential Luis Enrique has been to PSG's treble-winning season.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we get the latest on the Blue Jays, and Baseball News Editor at theScore, Tom Ruminski. Tom talks about the offensive resurgence and the positive impact that Addison Barger has had. He’ll also discuss some current question marks to the Jays' rotation.


    And lastly, in overtime, the guys give their predictions on the NBA Finals and give their take on Giannis rumoured to move to the Raptors.
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    56 mins
  • The Swing - May 26, 2025 - NBA Playoffs/Raps Off-Season Talk w/Amos Mina & Maple Leafs Off-Season Discussion w/John Viveiros

    The Swing - May 26, 2025 - NBA Playoffs/Raps Off-Season Talk w/Amos Mina & Maple Leafs Off-Season Discussion w/John Viveiros
    May 27 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon and Jacob have yet another therapy session, venting their frustrations about another embarrassing Game 7 loss and exit from the playoffs. The guys give their thoughts on the Core Four, what needs to change, the ShanaPlan, and whether the result of the Eastern Conference Finals has changed anything in their minds.

    Then, we evaluate what we’ve seen in the NBA Playoffs thus far with first-time guest and Editor/Site Expert at Raptors Rapture, Amos Mina. Amos gives his thoughts on Indiana’s unexpected rise to leading the Eastern Conference Finals and why they remind him of the 2019 Raptors championship-winning team. He also looks at SGA’s Thunder and their chances of lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy. Plus, he explains what the Raps should do with their 9th overall draft pick.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we get some more Maple Leafs post-mortem with a good buddy of the program, and Host of “Hot Take Hockey” on YouTube, John Viveiros. John gives his outlook on the Leafs' latest disappointing elimination, plus his thoughts on what to do this off-season, including options of who he’d like to see them add to the roster.

    And lastly, in overtime, the guys share what the first thing the Leafs should do this off-season, plus a quick thought on the Blue Jays as they find themselves below .500.
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    52 mins
  • The Swing - May 12, 2025 - Status Update of Leafs-Panthers Series, & NBA Draft Lottery Live Reaction + NBA Playoffs Check-In w/Mike Luciano

    The Swing - May 12, 2025 - Status Update of Leafs-Panthers Series, & NBA Draft Lottery Live Reaction + NBA Playoffs Check-In w/Mike Luciano
    May 13 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon and Jacob recap what’s happened thus far in the Maple Leafs’ 2nd-round playoff series against the Panthers. They break down the Leafs’ early series success and how the pendulum of the series has swung.

    Then we find out how the lottery balls fall and who wins the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. We follow the NBA Draft Lottery LIVE as it happens with a good friend of the show, Podcast Host & Writer at FanSided, Mike Luciano. Mike joins the guys and reacts to some big surprises, including the Mavs miraculously overcoming the odds to grab the number 1 overall pick. He’ll also give his opinion on how the Raps getting 9th overall affects their draft strategy and their whole offseason.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, Mike sticks around to delve into each of the 4 Conference Semi-Finals across the NBA Playoffs and even discusses Shedeur Sanders and the possibility of him becoming the Browns starting quarterback.


    And lastly, in overtime, the guys give their final thoughts on the Leafs-Panthers series and predictions for the rest of this hotly contested series.
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    53 mins
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