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The Swing

The Swing

By: NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
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 Tune in every Monday at 7 to “The Swing” as Brandon Da Ponte and Jacob Goldbach hit the sweet spot between local, national, and global sports.

They’ll discuss all of the important and relevant topics within the world of professional sport giving you a wide range of insights from acclaimed analysts across the industry. You’ll get your weekly dose of your favourite teams as they dive into the latest local sports talk when it comes to the teams broadcasted right here on Sauga 960. Plus, the boys will also help you out with your bets in Bets of the Week.

It’s fast-paced, informative, entertaining, and you won’t want to miss it. So, let’s get into the swing of things.Copyright NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
Episodes
  • 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

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