Episodes

  • Leafs Breakdown + World Series Hangover
    Nov 1 2024

    The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continuing the puck talk and diving into the latest surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, but that seems to be overshadowed by the discussion around William Nylander’s ice time. They welcome on Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala for his take on the matter between player and coach; how big of a deal he sees it to be that Willy Styles is getting less minutes. The trio also delve into the team’s goaltending situation and whether or not we can expect to see Joseph Woll in net again Saturday playing in hometown. They also get some thoughts on the Timothy Liljegren trade the team made earlier in the week and what other roster moves we can expect soon. To end the week, the morning hosts are joined by former big leaguer and SN590’s own, Kevin Barker (24:18). The co-host of Blair and Barker follows up on Game 5 of the World Series; how surprised he was to see the Yankees blow the game away and what were the biggest factors that attributed to the collapse. The three also discuss the expectations for the offseason, what the Yankees will seek and how Juan Soto signing will impact the entirety of the league.

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    48 mins
  • NFL Week 9 Preview + Willy Styles Losing Minutes
    Nov 1 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS who joins to help preview the Week 9 Sunday slate. The trio discuss which matchups are the marquee ones this week as the playoff picture starts to develop and teams like the Colts are making decisions like switching to a veteran QB to try to get in. In the backend of the hour, the morning boys re-visit the Leafs and the diminished minutes of William Nylander. Does it mean anything? Is it just Craig Berube’s style? Could it motivate or help Willy? (27:14)

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    49 mins
  • Leafs Low-Stress Win + Ice Time Convos
    Nov 1 2024

    Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show recapping the Leafs' win over the Kraken. The hosting pair also took some time to discuss the Leafs' goaltending situation, whether they were surprised Joseph Woll got the start, how well he played and what it means for who will be in between the pipes on Saturday in St Louis. At the backend of the hour, the morning duo hit on some other stories like the NY Jets' big win on TNF, Jeremy Swayman getting shelled by the Hurricanes & Sidney Crosby powering the Penguins to a much-needed victory (30:31).

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    48 mins
  • Leafs Making Moves + What Defined the 2024 World Series?
    Oct 31 2024

    The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking back on last night's Game 5 that crowned the Los Angeles Dodgers as World Series champions. The pair delve into the Yankees' collapse and how disheartening it was to watch... aside from the majority of baseball fans who may have enjoyed it. Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox offers some thoughts on the Fall Classic, before getting into the deal Brad Treliving made that sent Timothy Liljegren to San Jose. The NHL writer and reporter offers up some other roster moves we can expect this weekend from the team, as well as helps preview tonight’s game against the Kraken. After the break, MLB.com contributor, author and founder of Deadspin, Will Leitch hops aboard talk more about the 2024 World Series (27:10). The trio dive into how this Fall Classic will be remembered, what stood out the most, some of the underlying stories that helped the Dodgers win and what will seemingly be a busy, important offseason for the Yankees.

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    48 mins
  • Jury on Judge as a Choker + More World Series Breakdown
    Oct 31 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning delve deeper into the Yankees' side of the story, debating whether Aaron Judge, who made a costly error in last night's championship game. B&B discuss that, as well as the Yankees' pending free agents, which include Juan Soto. The morning pair welcome MLB Network insider and reporter Jon Morosi (25:08) to discuss the 2024 World Series and what we will remember about it, including a really dramatic game one, a major collapse in game five, and Freddie Freeman's historic performance.

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    49 mins
  • The Dodgers Are World Series Champions
    Oct 31 2024

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin The FAN Morning Show by discussing Los Angeles' second title in five years, how it differs from the previous one, what it means for Shohei Ohtani and his legacy, winning in his first year with the team, and World Series MVP Freddie Freeman's historic performance. In the latter half of the hour, the hosts discuss the Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving agreeing to trade Timothy Liljegren to the Sharks. They discuss the return and, more significantly, what it means for the cap and roster, as well as some indications of future moves and new players joining the club on the ice (35:08).

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    50 mins
  • Will the World Series Go Back to L.A.?
    Oct 30 2024

    The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour still focused on the World Series after the Yankees avoided the sweep last night to extend the Fall Classic for at least one more game. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning give you an update on the fans that were ejected for interference and if the season ticket holders will be allowed back into Yankee Stadium tonight. The pair then tee up Game 5 and what it means for New York to have their ace Gerrit Cole on the mound as they again try to avoid elimination. Ben and Brent take some time to chat about the Maple Leafs' lineup decisions with some players getting healthy and ready to get on the ice. Adnan Virk of MLB Network and Prime Monday Night Hockey details his journey yesterday from Winnipeg to the Bronx to catch Game 4 of the World Series (25:12). He share what the atmosphere was like in the park, along with some of the key players on the home side who need to step up tonight if they want to push the series back to L.A.

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    48 mins
  • How Far Can Fan Interference Go
    Oct 30 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning delve into a show appearance by Celtics head coach Joe Mazzula where he was talking about rule changes in the NBA and says it might be worth the league allowing fighting back for entertainment purposes. Next, The Star contributor, Damien Cox joins the show to take some time to talk about the start of the season for Toronto’s NHL team; what they’ve seen from them so far this season and if anything stands out as a positive difference from the squads of recent past years in the Auston Matthews era (25:57).

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    48 mins