The FAN Morning Show

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Start your mornings with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the biggest stories in sports and the teams that matter most to Toronto fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.

  • 49 minutes 34 seconds
    Dylan Cease Returns to Chicago + NHL Playoff Races with Bukala

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers ahead of tomorrow's home opener for the White Sox against the Jays. They discuss Dylan Cease’s start to life in Toronto, Alex Bregman’s start to his Cubs tenure, if the Yankees look poised for a deep run this season, and Bo Bichette’s early season struggles with his new team in a new role Then, they discuss Konnor Griffin getting a major payday and his first MLB call-up, why both sides elected to make the move, and more. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show to discuss why the Sharks are still in the playoff hunt, the favourite in the East, the Sabres being able to end their playoff drought with a win against Ottawa, Porter Martone’s NHL Debut and what he brings to Philly. Then, they discuss what to make of the Leafs GM search and what is next for Toronto.

     

    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 affiliate.

    2 April 2026, 10:59 pm
  • 49 minutes 51 seconds
    Top Priorities in Leafs' GM Search with Frank Seravalli

    Victory Plus NHL insider Frank Seravalli (2:08) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to kick off the Wednesday edition. They discuss the Leafs' GM search, the Auston Matthews factor of the Leafs' looming decision, Doug Armstrong's potential fit in Toronto, and recent reports about the expensive fan services offered at Scotiabank Arena. Later, ahead of Canucks vs. Avalanche on Wednesday Night Hockey, Sam Cosentino (26:11) stops by the studio to discuss who Vancouver might target at the top of the draft, whether the Leafs are better off losing their pick and drafting in 2027, the Hart trophy race, and what Cale Makar's absence means for the Avs down the stretch.

    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.

    1 April 2026, 11:01 pm
  • 49 minutes 53 seconds
    The Post-Brad Treliving Era Begins in Toronto

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing MLSE CEO Keith Pelley’s presser after firing Brad Treliving as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. They share their biggest takeaways from the presser and break down what this means for the team's future. Then, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman joins the show (13:11) ahead of the Blue Jays matchup against the Rockies, and he discusses the blowout loss to open the series, Max Scherzer making his season debut, Brandon Little’s struggles early on, and much more. Later, David Pagnotta joins the show (25:47) to discuss the timing of the Leafs' decision to move on from Treliving, what the plan will be for the team, if Berube will make it until the end of the season, and much more.

    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.

    31 March 2026, 11:01 pm
  • 49 minutes 54 seconds
    Jays Take on Rockies + Leafs Face Off Against Gudas And The Ducks

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:01), who discusses the Blue Jays' record-setting opening weekend, realistic expectations for Cody Ponce in his Blue Jays debut, Kazuma Okamoto’s MLB debut series, Andrés Giménez's importance to the team, and more. Then, they tee up the series against the Colorado Rockies. Later, ahead of the Leafs' matchup against Radko Gudas and the Anaheim Ducks, Luke Fox joins the show (25:40). They discuss who would be most likely to step up and fight Gudas for injuring Auston Matthews, if Bruce Cassidy being fired by the Vegas Golden Knights could have meaning for the Leafs, and much more.  

    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.

    30 March 2026, 11:02 pm
  • 49 minutes 55 seconds
    Blue Jays Opening Night Preview With Joe Carter and Ben Shulman

    Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff get set for Blue Jays' Opening Night! Jays legend Joe Carter joins the show (5:38) to discuss the honour of receiving a statue outside of Rogers Centre, the nerves of playing in the first game of the season, how the team can build upon last year's World Series run, how the rest of the league will view them, his relationship with Ernie Clement, and much more. Then, Ben Shulman joins the show (26:25) ahead of his first call of the season! They break down the differences between this year’s roster compared to 2025, whether the injuries to the rotation to start the season should change expectations for the team, who needs to have a big year for Toronto, and much more!

    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.

    27 March 2026, 11:01 pm
  • 49 minutes 53 seconds
    Blue Jays 2026 Season Superlatives With Caleb Joseph

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (0:58) for another edition of Frank or Fiction. They discuss whether the Red Wings' playoff chances are slipping away, if the Golden Knights are as good as their record indicates, the Oilers' path back to the Western Conference Finals, and whether Kyle Dubas deserves credit for the Penguins' success. Then, Sportsnet’s Caleb Joseph (26:21) joins the show to discuss what it is like to play in a home opener, go through the 2026 Blue Jays superlatives, and much more.

    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.

    26 March 2026, 11:03 pm
  • 49 minutes 28 seconds
    MLB Opening Night Preview With Ben Verlander and Erik Kratz

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Verlander ahead of MLB Opening night. They discuss the biggest storylines around baseball heading into opening night, if the Jays improved this offseason, if anyone could overtake the Dodgers, the expectations for the Phillies, and more. Then, they end things off discussing the rookies to keep an eye on. Then, former MLB Catcher Erik Kratz joins the show to discuss why players love to play for Toronto, what a former catcher thinks about the MLB’s implementation of ABS, expectations for Bo Bichette with the Mets, and much more.

     

    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 affiliate.

    25 March 2026, 10:59 pm
  • 24 minutes 39 seconds
    Can Aaron Judge Win Third Straight AL MVP?

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. They break down the Jays pitching staff with the injuries heading into opening day, if Roman Anthony is ready to lead the Boston Red Sox to new heights, How Alonso could help improve the Baltimore Orioles, and much more. Then, they discuss who could come out of the AL East, the Jays locking Ross Atkins up to a long-term deal, and much more.

     

    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 affiliate.

    24 March 2026, 10:28 pm
  • 49 minutes 44 seconds
    Blue Jays Lock Up Management + TGL Finals Preview With Adam Stanley

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:10), following Ross Atkins and John Schneider getting contract extensions with the Toronto Blue Jays. They break down the importance of locking up key personnel, the big roster decisions and cuts from the Blue Jays, the last two battles to make the Jays roster, and much more. Then, Adam Stanley joins the show ahead of the TGL Finals (30:43). They break down what we have seen in Year 2 of the TGL, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the state of the NCAA.

    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.

    23 March 2026, 11:03 pm
  • 24 minutes 53 seconds
    Raptors' Late Stretch Confidence

    Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Matt Devlin ahead of the Raptors matchup against Jokic and The Nuggets. They break down the importance of Poeltl getting back in the lineup, the teams upcoming schedule, the evolution of scoring across the league, the big games we have seen this season, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the Jays kicking off their season in a weeks time!

     

    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 affiliate.

    20 March 2026, 10:31 pm
  • 49 minutes 53 seconds
    Optimizing Your NHL Award Ballot With Seravalli + Blue Jays Rotation Worries?

    Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:09) for a check-in on the NHL's award races. They discuss Macklin Celebrini’s Hart trophy candidacy, why Evan Bouchard deserves more respect in the Norris race, whether the Jack Adams is Jon Cooper’s to lose, Rick Bowness’s candidacy, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the Jays' rotation to start the season, given the injury news for Trey Yesavage and José Berríos, Buck Martinez heading to the new Blue Jays' Hall of Excellence, and much more. 

    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.

    19 March 2026, 11:00 pm
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