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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.

22H AGO

Santander's First Season In Toronto Is Officially Over

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman to tee up Game 4 of the ALCS. They discuss the big takeaways from a pivotal game 3 win for the Blue Jays and break down what went right for Toronto, what to expect from Max Scherzer in his 500th MLB start, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin break down the opening lineup before we hear from Blue Jays manager John Schneider ahead of Game 4. Then, Ailish and Justin react to Santander’s postseason being over, and discuss what the best moments from game 3 were. Then, Eduardo Perez joins the show to discuss Vladdy getting the playoff experience needed to take his game to the next level, Max Scherzer’s experience in these situations, and much more. Then, live from T-Mobile Park on the field, Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss the Jays reportedly looking to add Loperfido into the lineup, what to expect from the pitching matchup, what the Mariners will have up their sleeves, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing what Loperfido will bring to the table and their expectations for Game 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 affiliate.

1h 15m
1D AGO

How The Jays Can Turn the Series Around

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off in-studio with Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell (0:51) ahead of a major Game 3 for the Jays against the Mariners. They discuss the Jays' lineup issues in the series, the differences between the Jays and Mariners bullpens, what the Jays can expect from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin break down the pitching matchup before welcoming in Ricky Romero to discuss his takeaways from the Jays' 0-2 start to the ALCS series (24:33). They discuss the Jays' bullpen and the bullpen decisions the Jays have made, how Varland has looked, 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.

50 min
2D AGO

Can the Blue Jays Come Back Against the Mariners in Seattle?

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing a tough weekend for Toronto sports fans as the Jays are down 0-2 in the ALCS. Then, they react to John Schneider announcing that Max Scherzer will be the game 4 starter on Thursday. Then, Alex Avila joins the show to discuss how the Blue Jays can come back in the series, Cal Raleigh’s AL MVP case, his experience catching for Max Scherzer, and take a look at game 2 between the Dodgers and Brewers. 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.

25 min
6D AGO

ALCS Awaits Tigers-Mariners

Ailish Forfar and Justin kick things off with Buck Martinez (6:08) ahead of the ALCS! They discuss what he took away from a fantastic outing from Toronto at the ALDS, how Vladdy has raised his game when it matters most, Bo Bichette’s status for the ALCS, John Schneider’s performance and decision-making so far, who would be the better opponent for Toronto between the Mariners and Tigers, and much more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (25:42) live from Seattle ahead of game 5 between the Mariners and Tigers. They tee up a pivotal matchup and discuss what each team brings to the table, break down how the Yankees and Aaron Boone handled the media frenzy that took place in the ALDS, the Dodgers' chances of heading back to the World Series and defending their title, 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.

50 min
OCT 9

Blue Jays Punch Ticket to ALCS!

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:25) to break down a flurry of NHL news over the past week. They discuss the numerous players that have agreed to terms, including Connor McDavid, Kyle Connor, Jack Eichel, and more. They break down McDavid’s discount with Edmonton and the moves it has allowed the Oilers to make, whether Edmonton could bring in a new goaltender, Jonathan Toews set to make his return to the NHL with the Jets tonight, and much more. Later, Ailish and Justin react to last night’s Blue Jays ALDS victory over the Yankees, their overall impressions of the series, what to expect in the ALCS, 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.

50 min
OCT 8

Did The Jays Wake Up the Sleeping Giant in the Bronx?

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux (1:49) ahead of Game 4 of the ALDS. They discuss what to expect in a must-win game for the Yankees and what it is like for him to return to one of his old big-league teams. They discuss the epic collapse from the Jays in the Bronx last night, if the Jays woke up a sleeping giant, the performance of the bullpen heading into a bullpen game, the Yankees' defensive improvements, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their thoughts and reactions to last night’s game, how they expect the bullpen to perform, how the Jays put themselves in this position, the big names they left out of the ALDS roster, 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.

50 min
OCT 7

Is Game 3 a Must-Win Game for the Blue Jays?

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Blake Murphy (0:47) ahead of the Jays' Game 3 matchup against the Yankees in the Bronx. They discuss whether tonight is a must-win for the Blue Jays, how they will approach the game with a potential bullpen game in Game 4, what to expect from Shane Bieber, how he has performed against the Yankees in the past, and more. Then, former Blue Jay Justin Smoak joins the show (28:20) ahead of Game 3 in the Bronx. They discuss what it is like watching Vladdy after being teammates with him early in his career and his defensive game, how important the clubhouse is for team success, reflecting on the 2015 Jays clubhouse, 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.

50 min
OCT 6

Jays Heading to Bronx on a High + Elliotte Friedman on McDavid's Extension

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the big news of the day surrounding the Oilers ending the Connor McDavid contract saga (for now) after signing a 2-year deal. Then, Shi Davidi joins the show (15:07) to discuss the Jays taking a 2-0 lead in the ALDS against the New York Yankees. They discuss the Jays' impressive starting pitching and Trey Yesavage’s historic playoff debut, how the Yankees will be approaching Game 3 in the Bronx, and more. Later, Elliotte Friedman joins the show (36:01) to discuss McDavid's extension in Edmonton. They break down his decision to sign a short-term deal at a discount, McDavid’s role in the decision-making in Edmonton, if the contract will affect other stars around the league like Cale Makar, 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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Ailish Forfar

Host
Justin Cuthbert

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4.8

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30 Ratings

Ailish is a breath of fresh air.

04/27/2023

Zubcut

Ailish Forfar is fabulous. Tremendous talent at this genre. Such an endearing personality as well. Justin is a good foil but Ailish carries the show.
Fan of the Fan Morning Show

12/15/2022

Cpinelli

Great, balanced insights from Ailish and Justin. Electric chemistry!
Top Shelf

10/17/2022

ToddBird

Unfortunately, I am unable to listen live, but I do make sure to listen to at least one hour of the the Podcasts everyday. I think Ailish and Justin trade analysis bits nicely and seem to listen to what the other is saying. Spoiler alert: They get married and have 4 kids (one playing each of the 4 major sports). Just kidding, not kidding, of course 😉 Top shelf content and delivery.
Good Show

01/22/2020

LAFAN09

I love how they talk about ALL the sports!!

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.