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
  • 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
  • The Swing - April 7, 2025 - Vladdy Jr. Staying, Trout Out w/Brendan Lang, March Madness w/Bill Bender, NHL Headlines w/Kyle Cushman

    The Swing - April 7, 2025 - Vladdy Jr. Staying, Trout Out w/Brendan Lang, March Madness w/Bill Bender, NHL Headlines w/Kyle Cushman
    Apr 8 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob opens up the show talking about the blockbuster $500 million deal that will keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a Blue Jay for 14 more years. Jacob will also tease what’s to come in a jam-packed episode filled with Steelheads Talk, a March Madness Championship Preview, and Ovechkin becoming the all-time goals leader.

    Then we’re joined by Brendan Lang, one of the hosts of “Trout Talk”, and a member of your Brampton Steelheads broadcast crew. Brendan explains why the Steelheads failed to get past Oshawa and have now been eliminated in the first round of the OHL playoffs once again.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week,” which includes Jacob’s March Madness Championship prediction.

    Following that, we break down and try to discuss the history we all witnessed seeing Alex Ovechkin pass Wayne Gretzky on the NHL’s All-Time goal list. To help go through the broken record and more NHL headlines, we are glad to bring back Hockey Writer at theScore, Kyle Cushman.

    And lastly, the final guys of March Madness have arrived, and we get a review of the Women’s championship along with a preview of the men’s one with Senior Writer at The Sporting News, Bill Bender. Bill explains why the women’s UConn team might be onto a dynasty run, plus what’s next for Dawn Staley and her South Carolina team. Bill will also get into the Men’s championship matchup between Florida and Houston, and what we can expect, as well as the keys for each team to win the national championship.
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    58 mins
  • The Swing - March 31, 2025 - Jays Open Season, March Madness Final 4 & Raptors 905 Season Review/Raptors Draft Look-Ahead w/Coty Wiles

    The Swing - March 31, 2025 - Jays Open Season, March Madness Final 4 & Raptors 905 Season Review/Raptors Draft Look-Ahead w/Coty Wiles
    Apr 1 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys open up the show to talk about the opening regular-season series the Blue Jays had against their division rivals, the Baltimore Orioles. They’ll get into what’s given them optimism and how concerned they are with Max Scherzer already on the IL. Plus, they give some quick thoughts on the Yankees' now-famous “Torpedo Bats.”

    Then we get down to business, as now we’re left with four, yes, the Final Four is almost here, as the guys weigh in on what they’ve seen so far in the Men’s NCAA tournament, and of course they give their picks on who’s making it to the Championship game.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we continue talking basketball as we recap another season where the Raptors 905 will miss out on the playoffs. Coty Wiles, Writer for Raptors Republic, explains why this year was a big collapse for the 905. He’ll also give some insight into who the Raptors should go after in the upcoming NBA Draft, which includes some recognizable names if you’ve been watching March Madness.

    And finally, the guys go over the Steelheads stealing a game in Oshawa to even up their opening round playoff series against the Generals as the series heads back home to Brampton.
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    53 mins
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