Episodes

  • The Swing - September 30th, 2024 - NFL, Prez Cup, Trout Off To Winning Start w/Brendan Lang & Blue Jays Woeful 2024 Season w/Tom Dakers

    The Swing - September 30th, 2024 - NFL, Prez Cup, Trout Off To Winning Start w/Brendan Lang & Blue Jays Woeful 2024 Season w/Tom Dakers
    Oct 1 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob is off on his Europe, so Brandon holds down the fort. Brandon goes through the Blue Jays awful season that was, a recap of some of the notable NFL Week 4 Matchups, and talks about Montreal treated to some entertaining golf from The Presidents Cup.

    Then, we bring in one of the members of your Steelheads broadcast crew, and one of the hosts of “Trout Talk,” Brendan Lang. Brendan returns to share his personal experience of the Steelheads' first-ever game at their new home in Brampton’s CAA Centre. Brendan also speaks on the top-notch offensive prowess that the Trout possess this season.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with of course some MNF bets. After that, we welcome, longtime Manager and Writer of Bluebirbanter.com, Tom Dakers. Tom evaluates the disappointing Blue Jays season, how it went all wrong, and where the ball club goes from here to fix it heading into 2025. Plus, Tom shares who he sees making the World Series.


    Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon gives his thoughts on who he’d like to see face off in the World Series.
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    54 mins
  • The Swing - September 23, 2024 - NFL Week 3 Surprises & MNF Doubleheader Preview w/Mitch Milani, Steelheads Season Preview w/Brendan Lang

    The Swing - September 23, 2024 - NFL Week 3 Surprises & MNF Doubleheader Preview w/Mitch Milani, Steelheads Season Preview w/Brendan Lang
    Sep 24 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The boys do things a little differently and prepare you for the pair of Monday Night Football games with a great friend of the show and Host of “TheBottomLineView” on YouTube, Mitch Milani. Mitch shares why we are seeing so many upsets, and then shares what he expects to see in MNF in both Bills-Jaguars and Bengals-Commanders.

    The guys give their thoughts on some of the unexpected, shocking scorelines from Sunday’s slate of NFL action, plus Brandon lets out all his frustration when it comes to his Cowboys.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with of course some MNF bets. After that, we bring in another pal of the program, one of your Steelheads broadcast crew members, and one of the hosts of “Trout Talk,” Brendan Lang. Brendan explains why he envisions the Steelheads fighting for top spot in the East this season, and why Porter Martone is a top 5 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.

    Lastly, in Overtime, Jacob and Brandon discuss Vince Carter becoming the first in Raptors franchise history to see his number retired.
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    53 mins
  • The Swing - September 16, 2024 - NFL Week 2 Headlines, Steelheads Pre-Season Check-In w/Mikey K, & Scope of NCAA Football w/John Buhler

    The Swing - September 16, 2024 - NFL Week 2 Headlines, Steelheads Pre-Season Check-In w/Mikey K, & Scope of NCAA Football w/John Buhler
    Sep 17 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys start off the show talking about the large list of key injuries in the NFL, then they get into some of the marquee games like Bengals-Chiefs, and Dolphins-Bills. The guys also discuss whether Tua will hang it up.

    Then we turn over to the ice, and bring in a good friend of the show, one of the members of your Steelheads broadcast crew, and one of the hosts of “Trout Talk,” Mike Karafilidis. Mikey K lets you know the mindset for the team and Coach Richmond going into the 24-25 season. He also says who he’s liking so far during the pre-season.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with some special MNF bets. Following that we check in on the past 3 weeks of College Football with Staff Writer from FanSided.com, John Buhler. John has his say on the new conference realignment, plus gives his take on what’s gone wrong for the defending national champs, Michigan, along with the horrible starts for Florida and Florida State.

    Lastly, in Overtime, the guys break down the Panthers deciding to bench former number 1 overall pick, QB Bryce Young.
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    52 mins
  • The Swing - September 9, 2024 - Non-Stop Football Talk, & NFL Week 1 Thoughts w/RJ Ochoa

    The Swing - September 9, 2024 - Non-Stop Football Talk, & NFL Week 1 Thoughts w/RJ Ochoa
    Sep 10 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon joins the show live from Portugal, where the boys give you nothing but football coverage. The guys welcome back the season in a big way and recap Week 1.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.”     Then to help sort through the opening week of the NFL, Manager & Editor-In-Chief of Blogging The Boys, covering the Dallas Cowboys for SB Nation, RJ Ochoa joins the show. RJ feels the good vibes for Dallas despite a miserable offseason. Plus sounds off on his biggest disappointments including the Bengals with their really rough start, as well as which teams he's most impressed with.

    Lastly, in Overtime, the guys break down Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's record-breaking extension.
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    55 mins
  • The Swing - August 19, 2024 - Will Wagner's Hot Start, Auston Matthews Named Captain w/John Viveiros, & NFL Season Preview w/Mitch Milani

    The Swing - August 19, 2024 - Will Wagner's Hot Start, Auston Matthews Named Captain w/John Viveiros, & NFL Season Preview w/Mitch Milani
    Aug 20 2024
    On today's episode of The Swing, Jacob is joined once again by Brendan Lang. They start the show by recapping a busy week in Toronto sports, discussing Auston Matthews being named the new captain of the Maple Leafs, as well as Will Wagner's debut with the Blue Jays. They are then joined by John Viveiros, host of "Hot Take Hockey" on YouTube, who offers his thoughts on the Leafs giving Matthews the captaincy, as well as some other news around the NHL. Then, Mitch Milani, host of "The Bottom Line View" on YouTube, joins to discussing some major NFL story lines heading into the season. They wrap up the show by detailing a big move made earlier in the day by the Brampton Steelheads.
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    54 mins
  • The Swing - August 12, 2024 - Olympics Over, Canada Men’s B-Ball Miss Podium & Canadian Olympic Swimming Success w/Byron MacDonald

    The Swing - August 12, 2024 - Olympics Over, Canada Men’s B-Ball Miss Podium & Canadian Olympic Swimming Success w/Byron MacDonald
    Aug 15 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys share some highlights and golden stories from a record Summer Olympics for Team Canada. Also, fresh off of Phil Wizard’s Gold medal win in the Olympic debut of breaking, we debate whether dancing is a sport and whether we’d like to see breaking again in the future. The guys talk some Blue Jays with Will Wagner making his MLB debut.

    Next, following a disappointing quarter-final loss to France, the guys dive into Canadian men’s basketball as they answer whether the tournament was a big step forward for the program or a big chance missed.

    Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.”     Then we welcome in former Olympian, award-winning Broadcaster, and one of the most decorated swimming coaches in the nation, Byron MacDonald. Byron shares his experiences at previous Olympic games, weighs in on “The Summer of Summer”, and the next big thing in swimming, Summer McIntosh. He also discusses Kylie Masse winning yet another medal, his personal connection to Masse, what makes a swimmer elite? and so much more.

    Lastly, in Overtime, the guys give out some more shoutouts to the Canadians getting gold at the Paris Olympics.
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    54 mins
  • The Swing - July 29, 2024 - Blue Jays & MLB Trade Deadline Chat w/Chris Henderson & Canada Soccer Drone Spying Scandal w/Felipe Vallejo

    The Swing - July 29, 2024 - Blue Jays & MLB Trade Deadline Chat w/Chris Henderson & Canada Soccer Drone Spying Scandal w/Felipe Vallejo
    Jul 30 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys give their reactions to what transactions the Blue Jays have made in the last few days ahead of Trade Deadline Day. They also give their opinions on the Canada Soccer drone spying scandal and why one sanction is too harsh.

    Next, we get another opinion on the Blue Jays and the moves they’ve made so far from Baseball Writer, Chris Henderson. Chris lets you know what he thinks when it comes to Vlad and Bo still being here next season, and also whether he sees the Jays as competitive in 2025.

    Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.” Then we welcome in for the first time, Soccer Writer and Contributor at Away From The Numbers, northerntribune.ca & Co-Host of “Coast To Coast FC,” Felipe Vallejo. Felipe shares his view on the drone spying scandal, and if the Canadian media is being too cruel against the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team.

    Lastly, in Overtime, the guys break some Blue Jays news, and then Brandon gives some shoutouts to the Canadian medalists so far at the Paris Olympics.
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    53 mins
  • The Swing - July 22, 2024 - The Open Champ. Recap w/Adam Silverstein & Jays/MLB Trade Deadline Chat w/Tom Ruminski

    The Swing - July 22, 2024 - The Open Champ. Recap w/Adam Silverstein & Jays/MLB Trade Deadline Chat w/Tom Ruminski
    Jul 24 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob shares his thoughts on what he watched from The Open championship with Xander Schauffele scoring an incredible final round en route to another major victory.

    Then with MLB Trade Deadline Day fast approaching, the guys are in complete agreement when it comes to the ultimately disappointing state of the Blue Jays.

    Next, we get more insight on the Open Championship from this past weekend from CBS Sports Director of Editorial for college sports and golf, Adam Silverstein. Adam talks about Xander solidifying himself as one of the best on the tour, and following another disappointing major performance, he explains what’s going on with Rory.

    Then, it’s time for your “Bets of the Week.” Then we welcome in for the first time, Baseball News Editor at theScore, Tom Ruminski. Tom explains what realistically is in the cards for the Blue Jays before Trade Deadline Day, and he tells why the Jays competitive window isn’t over.

    Lastly, in Overtime, the guys share in how impressed they are by South Sudan pushing USA to the brink in Men’s basketball in preparation for the Olympics.
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    52 mins