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The FAN Pregame

Get ready for tonight"s games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.

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00:49:56

Changing 'C's & UFC with Aaron Bronsteter

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/13

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox to break down the Leafs' upcoming announcement where they will name Auston Matthews their next captain. He discusses the timing of the decision to strip Tavares of the ‘C’, whether this move signifies an end of the ‘core four’ mentality and Matthews’ leadership style. Aaron Bronsteter (27:00) joins the show to tee up season 8 of Dana White’s Contender Series debuting tonight on Sportsnet. Then, he sets the stage for UFC 305

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00:49:57

Jays Debut Another Son Of A Big Leaguer

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/12

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the week with Caleb Joseph (6:20) who is on the road with the Jays in Anaheim tonight. He looks at how Vladdy turned it around and kept it going, Chris Bassitt blaming his poor performance on the roof being closed at Rogers Centre, and shares a deeper look at Will Wagner as he gets set for his Jays debut. Next, the NBO Men's Finals goes tonight in Montreal and Kyle Bukauskas (26:28) gives us a preview, how the Paris Olympics impacted the current tennis

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00:49:49

Coaching a Gold Medal 4x100 Winning Team

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/09

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert wrap up Paris 2024 after a wild day including Canada's surprise Gold in the 4x100 relay. First up, Mark Heese from CBC (6:29) and member of the volleyball Hall of Fame reflects on Melissa Hamana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson's beach volleyball silver medal for Canada and shares how he helped kickstart the sport going from exhibition to legitimate Olympic sport. Next, Glenroy Gilbert (25:52), 1996 Gold Medal winner in the 4x100 relay and current Head Coach for

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00:49:58

A Dream Team Scare, Covid-lympics & Flag Bearer Debate

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/08

Donnovan Bailey joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss Track, Noah Lyles somehow racing with Covid, why the 100M is the most watched sporting event in the world and the evolution of sprinting (11:42). Then, his thoughts on the Closing Ceremonies debate for flag bearer. Later, Madison Shipman (29:41) ahead of the Jays/O's on Olympic softball making a return and how much she would have loved to compete in her career. Finally, over to the Jays, the rise of Daulton Varsho and Kevin Gausman

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00:49:57

Where Paris 2024 Ranks All Time for Canada

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/07

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with the most fitting guest for some historical context on the Olympics - the great Ron MacLean (6:22). He reflects on all the games he has called, comparisons to Paris 2024, how special the Summer McIntosh performance was to see and shares a tour of Olympics past. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:19) live from Rogers Centre ahead of Jays/Orioles. A full recap and review of the Mark Shaprio press conference today, his words, his mood and what he said, plus, what

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00:49:49

Hoop Dreams Turn Into Nightmares vs France

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/06

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start by discussing a tough loss by Canada's men's team today and where it fits among the most disappointing losses of recent memory. Jon Morosi (12:42) from MLB Network shares his thoughts on the new-look Jays, the possible return of Joey Votto, whether or not the White Sox losing streak will continue and his thoughts on Bill Bean from MLB who passed away today. To close, Arash Madani (33:21) in Paris after the debacle of the Men's basketball team and why we

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00:50:01

Inside Track on Olympics Track & NBO Preview

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/05

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off recapping a busy weekend of Olympic events. Then, former Canadian Olympian Kate Van Buskirk (5:33) breaks down how Canada has looked so far in the Athletic events at the Paris Olympics, the mindset athletes must have to succeed in track and field, Ethan Katzberg’s historic gold medal in hammer throw and other Canadians to watch in upcoming throwing events. Ben Lewis (29:47) of Tennis Canada tees up the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. They

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00:49:57

Adam Stanley Talks Olympic Golf

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/02

Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to go over the men's and women's golf at the Olympics (5:54). He discusses what to expect from Corey Conners and the Canadians in Paris, the legacy of golf at the games since being reintroduced back in 2016, the weight on Tom Kim’s shoulders, and much more. Later, Sportsnet’s Chris Black (26:15) joins the show to discuss what the Jays should be looking for from their new additions and what the analytics show about the Jays new

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00:49:54

Brittany MacLean on McIntosh’s Dominance

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/08/01

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Olympian Brittany MacLean (5:46) live from Paris. They discuss her experience covering the Olympics, Summer McIntosh winning another gold medal, the events she most looks forward to watching and much more. The voice of Blue Jays radio Ben Shulman (29:08) shares what we can expect going forward this season from the young prospects who joined Toronto at the deadline. Then, they discuss the Jays locking up first-round pick Trey Yesavage to a

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00:49:51

CanWNT's Improbable Quarterfinal Berth

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/31

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Grange (5:53) to break down the latest surrounding Canada’s men’s and women’s basketball teams at the Olympics. They tee up tomorrow mornings early match between Canada and Australia on the women's side, how SGA and R.J. Barrett have fared so far, Jordi Fernández’s coaching decisions and much more. Arash Madani (30:16) joins the show from Nice following the Canadian Women’s Soccer teams’ triumphant victory over Columbia to advance to the

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01:39:45

The Summer of Canada & Jays Trades

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/30

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the MLB Trade Deadline with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:48) to break down the Jays' moves. He evaluates the large return in the trade that sent Yusei Kikuchi to Houston and discusses what's next for the Blue Jays. Then, former CANWNT forward Kara Lang (27:08) gives her thoughts on the spying scandal for the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team, the impact it has had on the players and how much the team's dramatic win over France means going forward. Later, Ben

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00:49:44

More Drone Fallout & Jays Make Significant Trade

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/26

It was a big day for the Olympics, the opening ceremonies and the appearance of Celine Dion. Plus, the Blue Jays trade Yimi Garcia to the Seattle Mariners ahead of the deadline. Later, Donnovan Bennett (23:37) in studio on Canada Soccer, swimming and other medal hopefuls. We close with Amy Walsh (41:46) from CBC and former player for Team Canada, member of the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame who gives a player perspective on the controversy, how prevalent it is in soccer and how the players will try to

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00:49:45

The Bumpy Road Ahead For CANWNT

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/24

Arash Madani joins Justin Cuthbert and Ben Ennis to discuss the latest heat on Canada Women's Soccer and head coach Bev Priestman amidst the drone scandal (4:09). Later, Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff on the Edmonton Oilers controversial hiring of Stan Bowman as their new general manager (24:45). 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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00:49:50

Paris Preview with Elliotte Friedman & Peter Mansbridge

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/23

Justin Cuthbert and Ben Ennis take a couple of different looks at the Olympics, starting with Elliott Friedman (5:39), who is calling Canoe, Kayak and Rowing for Paris 2024. He discusses why he welcomed the challenge to call the Olympics, a break from hockey, where Canada ranks on the water and their best chances for Gold. Later, Canadian broadcast legend Peter Mansbridge (25:45) on the evolution of Canadian sports on the global stage, from the disgrace of Ben Johnson to the redemption of Donnovan

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00:49:59

Vlad, Bo & A Difference In Desires

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/22

Justin Cuthbert opens the show solo and is joined by JD Bunkis later on as co-host. First, a chat with Keegan Matheson (3:25) from MLB.com who looks at the Jays a week away from the deadline - why a Bichette trade is not expected but not surprising either, what Vladdy might cost this summer and a detailed discussion on how the Jays plan to win in 2025. Later, Michael Grange (27:35) shares a look at Canada Basketball pre-Olympic exhibition games - Jamal Murray's absence and whether that can be

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00:49:45

Mysterious Cuts - Jamal Murray, Joey Votto Disappear

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/19

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff start at Rogers Centre where Arden Zwelling (4:17) discusses the mood of the team heading into the deadline and Joey Votto suffering a setback before his planned Triple A debut with the Bisons. Later, Joe Raso (27:06), CEBL executive, FIBA analyst and NBA scout, reflects on Team Canada's exhibition win against France today, the strengths of the roster, whether fans should worry about Jamal Murray's absence and how the team makes up for their lack of size.The views

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00:50:08

Olympics Preview - On The Track - with Mark Lee

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/18

Calling Track and Athletics at the Paris Olympics, Mark Lee (0:50) joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff for a preview, a look back at calling Gold for Degrasse and Warner, a surprise entry for the men's 100m this year and who has the best chance at gold for Team Canada this year. To close, NHL analyst Mike Futa (28:06) evaluates the offseasons of all the Canadian teams so far and ask, "Where are they now and where are they going?"The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the

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00:49:35

All In Our (Basketball) Feelings

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/18

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff start with a review of the opening round at The Open Championship - an opening round to forget for headliners Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. Then, they look at newly announced NBA futures and where the Raptors stack up on win-total odds and championship odds compared to other teams in similar rebuilding situations. Later, more Raps as Katie Heindl (28:05) from the Basketball Feelings podcast shares her perspective of the Raptors' Summer League runs in Las Vegas. She

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00:49:57

The Open Championship Preview with Adam Stanley

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/17

Adam Stanley joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff to tee up The Open Championship - how Rory McIlroy bounces back from his Scottish Open collapse, Tiger's war of words with Colin Montgomerie and why he feels this is Tiger's best chance to win another major (0:38). Later, MLB Insider for USA Today - Bob Nightengale - describes where he sees the Jays, what their priorities are and why they are right to expect great returns for their available players (17:18). He gets into Vladdy's trade value,

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00:49:26

Clark's WNBA Takeover & Olympic Pressure

The FAN Pregame ·

2024/07/17

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff start with award winning journalist Christine Brennan (10:54) on Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie campaign and her rising stardom, even among non-basketball fans. Then, she weighs in on the decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the Olympic squad. Later, former Olympian, medalist and member of the Olympic Hall of Fame – Curt Harnett (30:36) describes what preparation and pressure was like as an Olympic athlete and then later as a Chef de Mission.The views and opinions

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