The FAN Drive Time

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Ben Ennis runs down the biggest stories of the day in sports. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 3pm-5pm ET.

  • 47 minutes 42 seconds
    HHOF Debate + Leafs-Sens Game Day

    The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of Tuesday focusing on hockey. Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start the puck talk on the Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony that took place last night and the process of who is named every year. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff joins the fray and the spirited debate on if more transparency is needed in who is in the mix to get in. (4:55) B&B also get into some of the roster decisions facing the Maple Leafs with the hockey insider as well as if things can get better for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The morning duo break up the puck talk with another “Dispatch from Stupid Town” given some breaking news regarding Juan Soto meeting with teams this week. The Blue Jays are up first so the boys discuss what that could mean. The hosting pair get back to hockey and are joined by “historian” & The Star longtime contributor, Damien Cox. (28:01) The trio dive into why, or if, rivalries aren’t as intense as they used to be and why that is. Is the style of hockey different? Is it social media? They debate it all as well as some fond memories from Leafs-Sens in the past and what is best case scenario for Toronto in net for the rest of the season. (47:42)

    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.

    12 November 2024, 2:29 pm
  • 47 minutes 41 seconds
    Leafs-Senators Rivalry Re-Ignited + NFL Week 10 Recap

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning look at the Leafs' first game against the Ottawa Senators especially it being the first game against each other since the Ridly Greig fiasco. B&B also look at the main rivalries around sports and if any are close to how tense some used to be. Next, the hosting duo give you some of the latest musings in the Juan Soto sweepstakes and if the Blue Jays could be surprise spoilers for him. At the back end of the hour, B&B wrap up Week 10 in the NFL with the host of the Alternate Routes podcast, Trey Wingo (23:36). The trio discuss what teams are on the cusp of the playoff picture and who needs to start making a real push to get in.

    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.

    12 November 2024, 1:21 pm
  • 50 minutes 32 seconds
    Leafs Injuries + Adjustments

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show looking at the player updates we all received yesterday from Toronto’s head coach & GM that included Auston Matthews remaining doubtful, Max Pacioretty being week to week, Jani Hakanpaa and some others being close to playing. At the back end of the hour, the morning pair dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ “bad night” and where it leaves Sidney Crosby this season as well as the Monday Nighter; seeing Tua lead the Dolphins to a win and what they feel or think about him back on the field (29:51).

    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.

    12 November 2024, 1:07 pm
  • 47 minutes 53 seconds
    Jason Bukala on Stolarz’s Play & Donte Whitner's Week 10 Takeaways

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the morning by welcoming on Pro Hockey Group analyst, and Sportsnet.ca writer Jason Bukala to break down the Leafs weekend and the stellar play of Anthony Stolarz. Has he cemented himself as the Leafs number one goaltender going forward? What if anything worries Jason from this weekend? How did they fix the power play? And how has Easton Cowan looked in the OHL with the London Knights? The guys are then joined by former 10 year NFL pro, 3 time pro bowler, & CBS Sports analyst Donte Whitner to go over his takeaways from week 10 in the NFL! (26:45) What did he make of the 49ers with CMC back in the lineup? How do the tiers in the NFC shake out? Does he think the Chiefs are this good or getting lucky, and does it matter? 

    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.

    11 November 2024, 2:44 pm
  • 47 minutes 46 seconds
    Gord Stellick on the Leafs Weekend & The Raptors Interesting Season

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning bring in former NHL GM and host of Sirius XM Morning Skate Gord Stellick to breakdown hall of fame weekend out of Toronto. Does Gord think the power play is going to continue to function like that? What does he make of the goaltending? And how does he feel about how the lines are looking? And what should fans expect from the team without Auston Matthews going forward? The guys then go over the Blue Jays interest in Shinnosuke Ogasawara and what he could look like in the rotation? The guys then take a look at the Raptor’s west coast trip, and if this might be one of the most competitive tanks of all time? And are they really the worst team in the NBA right now? And just how did the Argo’s manage to make it to the Grey Cup this weekend? (25:41)

    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.

    11 November 2024, 1:05 pm
  • 49 minutes 52 seconds
    The Powerful Play of the Leafs Weekend & NFL Week 10 Takeaways

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by taking a look back at hall of fame weekend in Toronto and what they saw in the team’s victory over the Red Wings & Canadiens. How did they get the power play back on track so well? How impressed is everyone with Max Pacioretty? Is there anyway you can take him out of the lineup? What do we make of the play in net? And can we have any takeaways from it? The guys then break down the NFL week 10 slate and what we learned. What does it say about the rest of the NFL that the Chiefs are undefeated despite not playing that well? How did the Lions win despite Jared Goff throwing for 5 interceptions? And are we under rating the Pittsburgh Steelers? And what do your rookie QB power rankings look like right now? (29:12)

    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.

    11 November 2024, 12:21 pm
  • 47 minutes 5 seconds
    Puck Talk + Pursuing Soto

    The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking some more puck. They continue to look at the back-to-back games the Maple Leafs have tonight and tomorrow against a couple of Atlantic division foes. B&B debate who will or should start in between the pipes for Toronto in each game and what lineup shuffle we can expect if Auston Matthews remains out. The hosting pair welcome on host of the Dropping the Gloves podcast, John Scott. They get the former NHLer's take on the news this week that the NCAA would lift its eligibility ban in allowing CHL players to compete at US colleges and what the impact of it could be. They also get the 2016 NHL All-Star MVP’s thoughts on the Leafs and why the rebuild in Detroit with the Red Wings hasn’t gone well with Stevie Yzerman. In the final block of the week, the morning duo are joined by Sports Emmy award winner, host on MLB Network and Prime Monday Night Hockey, Adnan Virk (25:50). After some insight on what its like to be part of the Prime crew with Mark Messier, the trio turn their attention to baseball and the pursuit to land this year’s free agency trophy in Juan Soto. They talk about how it’ll most likely come down to the Yankees and Mets; how Steve Cohen will spend anything to win. The trio also discuss how it’ll be a huge malfunction for the Blue Jays to go into next season without having extended Vlad or Bo.

     

    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.

    8 November 2024, 2:17 pm
  • 48 minutes 41 seconds
    NFL Week 10 Preview + Maple Leafs Line-up

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS to dive into some marquee match-ups in Week 10 and discuss what teams need to start revving up for a playoff push. They get into how DeAndre Hopkins has integrated into the Chiefs' offence immediately and what to expect from a returning Christian McCaffrey. At the back end of this hour, the hosting pair do some Leafs talk as Toronto has back-to-back games starting tonight. B&B discuss if they think they’ll see Auston Matthews in either game, who needs to step up in his absence and what lineup changes we could see in the two games this weekend (30:18).

    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.

    8 November 2024, 1:26 pm
  • 50 minutes 23 seconds
    AFC North Drama + Blue Jays' Options

    Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by talking about the Thursday Night Football Game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals. In the back end of the hour, the morning duo shifted their focus to the Blue Jays. They discuss if they learned anything from hearing Ross Atkins speak at the GM Meetings this week that alters how they view the Jays’ offseason pursuits. B&B are surprised that a starter is on their “wish list”, who the real options are there, what money they are working with and if it matters if they don’t sign a few big bats (28:58).

    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.

    8 November 2024, 12:53 pm
  • 46 minutes 58 seconds
    CanMNT Head Coach Jesse Marsch + MLB GM Musings

    The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking about the Canadian men's national soccer team, as they’re holding a camp this week in Toronto. The team will name their roster Friday for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal series against Suriname, and the morning duo are joined by special guest, the beloved head coach of the squad, Jesse Marsch. Jesse gives the boys some insight into camp, the young squad participating and some names to watch out for in these two upcoming games. Besides previewing the two-legged contest, the hosting pair also get Jesse’s take on what its been like since taking the job, the early success the team has had under him, what needs to get better and what his plan is to ensure that it will. The trio also take a few minutes to look ahead to the 2026 World Cup and what Jesse’s hopes are for the team in that competition, before sharing how he feels more Canadian already and how soccer supporters across the nation have embraced him. To end today’s show, B&B talk some baseball with former MLB GM and now MLB Network Radio analyst, Jim Duquette (26:25). They dive into the Juan Soto sweepstakes, which teams are legitimate pursuers of the superstar and if a bidding war between the Yankees and Mets is a real possibility. The trio also discuss the role Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, could have in how his free agency goes and if he learned anything from the down year he had for his clients last offseason. To close, Ben and Brent get some thoughts from Jim on the Blue Jays; if they can compete in the A.L. East next season and what they need to make that happen, as well as how fan expectations can put some Toronto execs on the hot seat this year.  

     

    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.

    7 November 2024, 2:05 pm
  • 47 minutes 53 seconds
    The Toronto Template + Leafs’ Sustainability

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start on the team’s last win over their biggest rival and how new head coach Craig Berube called the victory over the Bruins the template of how he wants them to play every night. The hosting pair then enlist some help and bring on Stanley Cup champion, The Star contributor and Sportsnet hockey analyst, Nick Kypreos (24:28), to get into it more. The co-host weighs in on the suddenly surging power play and takes some time to discuss Captain Auston Matthews and his start to the season; they dive into what’s different this season under Chief, what he could be dealing with if it's affecting his game and maybe what we can learn about this squad while he’s out of the line-up.

    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.

    7 November 2024, 1:33 pm
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