The FAN Pregame

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The FAN Pregame Podcast

Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Jays' Finale & Vince Carter's Number to the Raps' Rafters

    Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis fill in for Ailish and Justin and begin the show discussing how the Blue Jays' 2024 season will be remembered, projections for who will crack the lineup in 2025 and Vladdy Jr.'s strong upturn in hitting. Then, the guys dive into the Toronto Raptors' official announcement of retiring Vince Carter's jersey and the fanbase's mixed reactions to the decision. Finally, the NFL teams under the most pressure heading into Week 4. 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.

    50 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Playoff Races, Hurricanes and Bye Bye Oakland

    On Day 1 of The President's Cup, the International Team gets embarrassed by the US (5-0) and Ailish Forfar and Ben Ennis look at if there is any potential to salvage the weekend. Then, to TNT's Brian Anderson on a wild end to the MLB season, a hurricane-delayed series between Braves & Mets and why MLB and A's owners blew the final game in Oakland. Later, David Amber (30:23) from The NHL on SN sets up the Leafs /Canadiens game tonight and discusses the hottest stories of the NHL preseason. 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.

    50 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    There's No Tanking In Baseball ...

    Ailish Forfar & Ben Ennis start with Adam Stanley (0:48) in Montreal ahead of this weekend's President's Cup. He discusses why the Americans are 12-1, what an International team upset would mean, bad weather and expectations for wild Canadian fans. We close with Shi Davidi (35:00) from Rogers Centre on the Jays' draft lottery chance and why it's so hard to tank in baseball. 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.

    50 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Push to the Post-Season

    Host of Coast to Coast Andi Petrillo (2:09) joins the show to talk about her new gig and trying to pull off the NHL version of "Red Zone" on Thursday nights. Then a look around the league and cracking the code of whether or not this year is different for the Leafs. Later on, Robert Flores from MLB Network (24:48) on the playoff push, the Tigers becoming "America's Team", the Ohtani and Judge grips on MVP and why he's sticking with his World Series prediction from the start of the season. Finally, the Jays off-season, why it's critical, Vladdy's worth and his belief that Toronto is one of the toughest places to play when they host playoff games. 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.

    50 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Complicated Story of Vince Carter and the Raptors

    Goalies are the focus of our conversation with Frank Seravalli (5:00) between Demko's health concerns, Swayman's fight with the Bruins and a new development between Lehner and the Golden Knights. Then a look at the pre-season and what to expect from Amazon's latest NHL docu-series. Later, Vince Carter's jersey will be retired this season and we speak to his former teammate Alvin Williams (24:44) about the complicated story of VC and Toronto, from hero to villain and back. 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.

    50 min

  6. SEP 20

    Goalies Top The Headlines at NHL Camps

    We are in the heart of NHL Training Camps opening and former NHL goalie Carter Hutton (0:34) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with a lot of goalies in the headlines from Demko's health, Swayman's contract and Ullmark's new team. Later, reflecting on Ohtani and some of the greatest single-game performances of all 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 affiliates.

    25 min

  7. SEP 19

    Nylander Takes a Shot ... At Keefe

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Jays win over the Rangers and the latest news from the Leafs training camp. Then, Gord Stellick joins the show to discuss how Craig Berube will make his mark on the team, what to expect between the pipes, expectations for Nicholas Robertson, 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.

    50 min

  8. SEP 18

    Rogers Buys, Bell Sells & Woj Retires

    NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert (1:44) to weigh in on Rogers buying the Bell share of MLSE, on the retirement of Adrian Wojnarowski and life as an insider - plus - the latest on the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman. Later, David Alter (30:36) of The Hockey News, down at Leafs training camp today where Mitch Marner was the story of the day. He shares why Marner's following in William Nylander's steps from last year and if an athlete can prevent media questions about their contract. 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.

    50 min
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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.

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  • Channel
    Sportsnet
  • Creator
    Sportsnet
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Rogers Sports & Media
  • Show Website
    The FAN Pregame

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