Episodes
Scotty is with Brent Gunning for the rest of the week and today it’s all Jays/Yankees today (mostly) (1:05). The Stanton HR might be the moment we look back as the time the season was changed. Nick Kypreos tries to solve the mystery of Moorcroft 96 and explains how the Leafs will try to make their PP function like Tampa (1:12:39). Next, Ben Nicholson Smith says that while it’s not over, the Jays now need help from other teams like Baltimore. Also, the three-hot Jays were supposed to be a...
Published 09/29/21
Scotty and George open the show with the Jays and Yankees series and they can’t help but wonder how many more wins the Jays might have had if they played the entire season at Rogers Centre (1:06). The Leafs lost in Montreal last night and we speak to Stu Cowan who was in attendance, and he also gives some insight into the rumours of the Rays splitting time with Montreal (57:32). Next up, Kevin Barker looks at the Jays approach in the series and the need to be disciplined and look for their...
Published 09/28/21
Scotty opens up the show today with George Rusic and admits he is “playing hurt” after the 49ers’ tough loss to the Packers (0:56). It’s a huge week with the Yankees in town. Jon Morosi is first up, gives an update on the AL Cy Young and the advantage/disadvantage of getting multiple days off before the playoffs (50:05). Next up, Stephen Brunt and why the book on Charlie Montoyo has him anywhere from being fired to the AL Manager of the Year. He also talks about the possibility of the Rays...
Published 09/27/21
Scotty and Ziggy open up with the news that Mike is leaving the show after today. The guy who drinks sheep kefir and can hit a 101 MPH baseball is onto the next step of his career (1:00). We share some memories and fun moment throughout the show. With a busy weekend ahead we start with Adam Stanley live from the Ryder Cup which is about to start (32:53). Next a chat in Vegas with Charles Davis who is working Dolphins vs. Raiders this weekend. Game of the week is between Bucs @ Rams or Packers...
Published 09/24/21
Scotty and Ziggy look back at Leafs media day and the newly formed rivalry with the Rays after the Kiermaier situation (1:22). First, Andrew Raycroft joins the show to discuss the dangers of losing Morgan Reilly for nothing and how winning a Cup starts with goaltending and defence (56:58). Next, Kevin Barker make his Thursday appearance and explains why Charlie Montoyo has the perfect demeanor for this team and why they don’t need a screamer (1:12:14). We move to Justin Cuthbert from Yahoo!...
Published 09/23/21
Scotty and Ziggy recap a tense Jays win over the Rays even with Joe West behind the plate (1:00)! It’s Leafs media day and we speak to both Mike Zeisberger (58:22) and Nick Kypreos (1:12:03) about increased pressure and expectations this year and why despite all of this, guys want to play in Toronto over smaller markets. It’s also obvious that Morgan Reilly is the #1 storyline heading into the Leafs season. Next, we catch up with Pat Hentgen, former Jays pitcher and Cy Young award winner. He...
Published 09/22/21
Scotty welcomes back Ziggy after a couple days off the show. Kevin Barker is first up and he breaks down how Tampa approached Robbie Ray much differently this time around, hit him harder and did not fall for the slider (1:10:56). Next, Bruce Boudreau on Leafs opening camp and then a game this weekend. He agrees with Mitch Marner wanting to “keep the past in the past” (1:39:30). Later, Tim Micallef on the Jays’ hopes, plus a look at the NFL, how much has changed from Week 1 to Week 2 and the...
Published 09/21/21
Scotty Mac and Brent Gunning open the show as he’s in for Ziggy today. The Jays stay hot but you can’t help but wonder what’s happened to Ryu and his health situation as he hits the IL (0:55). Jon Morosi (49:54) checks in for his weekly visit and is followed by Stephen Brunt (1:13:10). Both look at the status of the AL East and the surprise that the Yankees were the ones to fall apart so late. The series over the weekend was another opportunity to revisit the Josh Donaldson years as well....
Published 09/20/21
Scotty opens up with Gord Stellick who is in for Ziggy today and the Jays welcome back Josh Donaldson this weekend at home (1:01). Charles Davis is first up for his Friday NFL segment and he looks back at the Bills loss in Week 1 and the typical overreaction to start the season (51:05). Next, Josh Thole, the former Jays catcher takes us into the mind of Josh Donaldson who faces his former team this weekend (1:13:40). Staying with the Jays, Shi Davidi looks at the managing of the rotation and...
Published 09/17/21
Scotty and Ziggy look back at the Jays/Rays in which Ziggy was in attendance. Toronto is now 1-0 in those games (1:00)! Kevin Barker makes his Thursday appearance and discusses rest vs rust with pitchers and why Romano needed to appear yesterday no matter what (1:11:30). Next up Dave Zirin, author of a new book called “The Kaepernick Way” and his message for people who think sports and politics don’t mix (1:41:41). Later on RJ Barrett the Canadian forward with the NY Knicks who just opened a...
Published 09/16/21
Scotty and Ziggy look back at a tough Jays loss to the Rays where Berrios was still stellar. Plus, Ziggy is attending the Jays game today and there is a debate whether or not he should wear a jersey with his name on it. Big topic today is whether or not Vladdy has made a case to catch Ohtani for MVP (1:11). First up Tim Leiper, former Jays 1B coach, who predicted Vlad would be MVP at the start of the season. He discusses his new role with the Giants and how they are staying ahead of the...
Published 09/15/21
Scotty and Ziggy look back at the Jays and Rays and while the offence was impressive it’s hard not to point to Alek Manoah, his killer slider and the fastest Jay to 100K (1:10:00). Up early with us is Joshua Kloke of The Athletic. He’s been at development camp, looks at the prospects worth paying attention to, plus where is Nick Ritchie going to fit in on this roster (53:56)? Next up Kevin Barker who looks at how twitter disliking Charlie Montoyo doesn’t mean anything. The Manoah slider is a...
Published 09/14/21
Scotty and Ziggy look back at a wild night between and Yankees and Mets and how it helped the Jays. Week 1 of the NFL is behind us and who did better with their picks? Plus, at the US Open Leylah fell short and Novak didn’t complete the calendar slam (1:19). Jon Morosi drops by to look at the Jays run and why they are a legit fave to keep the Wild Card slot, and why the player who pushes the Jays over the top is George Springer (49:23). Later on, Ross Tucker looks back at Week 1 in the NFL,...
Published 09/13/21
A wild and successful week wraps with the Jays sweeping the Yankees, Leylah makes the US Open Final, and Brady and Dak put on an amazing show to kickoff the NFL season (1:18). Charles Davis jumps on first and was blown away by Tampa/Dallas. He’s also covering the Bills and Steelers this weekend (50:08). Next, Ken Davidoff from the NY Post on the Yankees losing streak, how voting works and if Jays players like Ray and Vladdy Jr are at a disadvantage. Plus, a lifetime New Yorker’s view on the...
Published 09/10/21
Scotty and Ziggy are in a good mood yet again after another win by the Jays and Team Canada (1:30). It’s also the start of the NFL season and we were pleased to welcome Sara Walsh from NFL Network who covers the Bucs on a regular basis. Yes the Bucs ARE better than they were last year so a repeat is possible (1:01:17). Later, Kevin Barker on Bio Bichette being dangerous even when slumping when you watch how pitchers try to deal with him (1:13:24). Glen Grunwald is next to talk about retiring...
Published 09/09/21
Scotty and Ziggy are giddy about the Jays’ win streak, two Canadians in the US Open Semis and a big night for Canadian soccer with WCQ continuing (1:34). James Sharman looks ahead to Canada vs El Salvador and while Davies can’t be replaced, there is enough Canadian depth to manage the situation (1:14:50). Next up, Tennis Canada President and CEO Michael Downey on the US Open and what happened at a grass roots level that has led to this uprising of Canadian tennis (1:30:10). Over to Adnan Virk...
Published 09/08/21
Even after a long weekend the Jays have not lost a game since their last show! Can they somehow make the math work for them (2:02)? Jon Morosi (49:50) joins us from Cooperstown NY and he’s followed by Keven Barker. In this Jays panel we look at George Springer and why he can still play a role even if not 100%. Plus a discussion of Pearson and Merryweather and whether they can be trusted in a high leverage situation (1:11:15). Ross Tucker makes his NFL season debut with us and he’s picking the...
Published 09/07/21
Scotty and Ziggy spend more time on Jays math now that Boston won last night and extended their lead (17:56). Our Friday NFL Analyst – Charles Davis – is back for the season and we spend time on the bubble teams, how much more dangerous the Bucs are now and why he feels the Patriots are headed to the playoffs (50:51). Later on, former Jets GM and current ESPN Insider, Mike Tannenbaum joins the show for more NFL talk. We take a closer look at Covid protocols and the tough position coaches are...
Published 09/03/21
Scotty and Ziggy take on the Jays latest win over Baltimore and why the star of the game was not a player – it was bunting (1:23)! Plenty of baseball as Kevin Barker makes his Thursday appearance. The crew debates the 3B position and whether Cavan Biggio will be there next season. Plus a chat about Randal Grichuk’s rollercoaster season (1:11:54). Picking up from there, Keegan Matheson from MLB.com looks at “small ball” and other baseball terms that people use but don’t always understand...
Published 09/02/21
Scotty and Ziggy eventually get to the Jays horrible loss to Baltimore – but – there was Championship to discuss as Canada takes the Women’s World’s and ends the US’ winning streak (1:40). Back to sports in a bit but first we also rank Toronto’s most hated highways (29:38). We head to Boston where Andrew Raycroft has been working the morning show at WEEI. Mac Jones is the Pats starter. We also look at the Eichel situation and how it all went wrong for Buffalo (51:42). Next up, Dan Shulman on...
Published 09/01/21
Scotty and Ziggy look back at another incredible performance by Robbie Ray and the mystery of how someone can be so successful with just two pitches (8:12). We unveil a new gambling segment called “Against All Odds” and it’s an instant classic (1:02:50)! Kevin Barker makes his regular Tuesday appearance and weighs in on Ray and his 2 pitches. They chat about the Jays approach with Grichuk and the adjustment that Pete Walker made to the delivery of Berrios before his latest start (1:11:44)....
Published 08/31/21
Scotty and Ziggy are back again after some vacation time and there’s a ton going on between the Jays playoff race, the Habs and Canes offer sheet rivalry and the NY Mets literally giving their fans the finger (5:28)! Jon Morosi checks in to discuss the Jays’ fading offence and how the team is showing their age at this point of the season but points to meaningful games in August as a sign of growth (50:29). Next, Stephen Brunt looks at how the Jays offence carried them so far but ended up...
Published 08/30/21
George Rusic and Julie Stewart-Binks discuss the Blue Jays’ 10-7 loss to the White Sox on Thursday, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s poor outing, and Frederik Andersen’s comments about his time in Toronto (2:10). Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by to chat about the Blue Jays’ fading playoff hopes,  Marcus Semien’s two-homer game on Thursday, and the team’s bullpen issues this season (54:40). Steve Levy, play-by-play announcer for ESPN’s Monday Night Football, discusses his experience working in the MNF booth, the...
Published 08/27/21
George Rusic and Julie Stewart-Binks share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ 3-1 win over the White Sox on Wednesday and Robbie Ray’s stellar 14-strikeout performance (1:30). Sportsnet’s Emily Sadler stops by to chat about today’s Canada-USA matchup at the IIHF Women’s World Championship and the evolution of Team USA’s women’s hockey program (52:45). Jimmy Arias weighs in on Serena Williams withdrawing from the U.S. Open, and the absences of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on the men’s side...
Published 08/26/21
George Rusic and Julie Stewart-Binks discuss the Blue Jays’ 5-2 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday and Jose Berrios’ struggles since being acquired at the trade deadline (0:58). Simon Bennett stops by to go one-on-one with Julie in a game of “It could be this or it could be that.” (42:07) “Cousin” Sal Iacono, co-founder of the Extra Points podcast network and co-host of FOX Bet Live, discusses the impending legalization of single-event sports betting in Canada and offers some of his favourite...
Published 08/25/21