Episodes

  • Canada Cruises Past Switzerland + Tanking Issue Clouding NBA All-Star Game
    Feb 14 2026

    In a rare post-game edition of The FAN Pregame, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs welcome Luke Gazdic (1:44) into the studio to help break down the Canadian men's 5-1 win over Switzerland. Gaz evaluates Jon Cooper's adjustments through two games, the crowd's impact in Milan, whether there's a problem with the men's format, Macklin Celebrini's hot start to his international career, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse share some Olympic injury news with Marie-Philip Poulin returning to practice and Josh Morrissey set to miss another game. Finally, former NBA pro and Pelicans analyst Antonio Daniels stops by (26:08) to tee up the NBA All-Star game, the tanking conversation clouding the league, the new international wrinkle of this year's events, what can be done to fix it in the future, and Chris Paul's unceremonious retirement.

    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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    50 mins
  • Canada, USA’s Men’s Hockey Teams Kick Off Olympic Tournaments
    Feb 13 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Canada getting two big 5-0 wins from both the men’s and women’s hockey teams in Milan! Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (10:45) to recap what we saw from Canada’s men’s hockey team in their tournament debut. They discuss what we saw from Jordan Binnington, how Macklin Celebrini made his presence known in his Olympic debut, what to make from Alberts Smits, the tournament's lone 2026 Draft eligible player, and much more. Then, Former USA Olympian and Toronto Maple Leaf, John-Michael Liles (30:34), joins the show! He shares some memories from playing at the Olympics with Keith Tkachuk and now seeing his son’s leading the way for Team USA, MacKinnon’s game on the national stage, Team USA’s elite D-core, the pressure Auston Matthews faces as captain, 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.

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    50 mins
  • Blue Jays Spring Look-Ahead with Shi Davidi + Canada vs. Czechia Preview
    Feb 12 2026

    Justin Cuthbert returns! Ailish Forfar and Justin kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:04) live from Florida as the Blue Jays have officially kicked off as pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin. They discuss how the injury news from yesterday could impact the team's plans for opening day, whether they will be looking to make an upgrade, what to expect from a full season of Trey Yesavage, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss who could be the Blue Jays' opening day starter. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through Canada’s medal count before teeing up the Canadian Men’s Hockey Team’s first game tomorrow morning against Czechia.

    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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    50 mins
  • Santander's Setback + The Olympics Experience with Claude Julien
    Feb 11 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Arden Zwelling (1:01) following the breaking Blue Jays news. They discuss what Santander’s injury means for the team and how long the team was aware of the latest injury, Shane Bieber’s status, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Jose Berrios’ future in Toronto, and more. Then, Claude Julien joins the show (27:13) to discuss his memories on the bench at the Olympics in 2014. They discuss what he sees day-to-day from Jordan Binnington in his role as an assistant coach with the Blues, how coaching in the NHL and Olympics differ, what he has noticed from Macklin Celebrini in his sophomore season, and much more. They end things off discussing Abby Murphy’s antics against Team Canada and how she has established herself as the villain in Milan.

    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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    50 mins
  • Team USA's Upper Hand on Canada + Bad News at Spring Training
    Feb 10 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with CBC’s Matt Cullen (1:49) following Canada’s loss to Team USA in Women’s Hockey. They discuss how Canada has kicked off the Winter Olympics, which events Canada has a chance to compete in, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the breaking Blue Jays news that Santander will be out long-term, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Shane Bieber facing injury concerns, and more. Then, Sportsnet’s own Meaghan Mikkelson (27:17) joins the show to discuss her memories and experiences in the Canada/US Women’s Hockey Rivalry, how Canada can bounce back from a disappointing loss, and 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.

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    50 mins
  • Olympic Hockey Gets Underway!
    Feb 10 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Anna Dua kick things off by reacting to Canada’s Women’s hockey team's victory over Czechia. They break down the performance, discuss Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury, and more. Then, they discuss the Seahawks' win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl, whether it was a missed opportunity for Buffalo, and the halftime show. Later, Sam Cosentino joins the show (29:02) to break down what we have seen from the Canadian and American Men’s hockey teams, their line combos at practice and who could match up against the two powerhouse countries. Then, they discuss whether Gavin McKenna’s legal troubles will impact his draft stock. Finally, Greg Wyshynski stops by (54:15) to break down what we can expect from the American team in Milan. They discuss the roster decisions that Bill Guerin and Co. had to make, Charlie McAvoy’s injury leading up to the tournament, 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.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Patriots Return to the Super Bowl + Buck Martinez Calls It a Career
    Feb 7 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Volin (7:29) ahead of the Super Bowl. They discuss the quick rebuild following the Brady/Belichick dynasty, Drake Maye’s health ahead of the big game, and much more. Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (27:36) following the announcement that Buck Martinez has retired from the Blue Jays broadcast. They discuss his legacy in the city and the league, his memories at the park with Buck, and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off by ranking their favourite Super Bowl foods!

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    50 mins
  • Olympic Memories With Brad Fay + Seahawks Road to the Super Bowl!
    Feb 6 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Justinn Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Brad Fay (0:56)! They discuss the Olympic opening ceremonies, the return of NHLers at the Olympics, what he is looking forward to most this Olympics, the top stories heading into the games, favourite Olympic memories, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the latest news surrounding whether Canada’s women’s hockey team will be able to play their first game against Switzerland tomorrow. Next, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic joins the show (27:41) ahead of the Super Bowl. They break down the last 11 years following a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Patriots and how they once again head into February to take on the Pats! They discuss Sam Darnold getting a chance to complete a storybook season, who could be the difference-maker for Seattle, 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.

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    50 mins