He's the greatest homegrown Blue Jays prospect in a generation, and maybe the best in franchise history. Jeff and Stephen discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and how best to handle his development, as well as that of the rest of the farm system, which hasn't been in better shape in years. Audio credit: SN and TBS. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

When a team is out of playoff contention, does its clubhouse culture change? Thirteen-year MLB vet and Kansas City Royals colour commentator, Rex Hudler, joins Jeff and Stephen to discuss just that. What did he do to keep his teammates motivated when losing? How does an in-season managerial change impact a club? And how do teams handle negativity in the clubhouse? Audio Credits: FAN 590, FOX Sports, MLB TV and Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts...

By trading DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors changed the way the franchise is viewed around the NBA. Jeff and Stephen are joined by long-time beat reporter Doug Smith of The Toronto Star to discuss how the business of winning now rules the Raptors' roost. Former Raptor Alvin Williams also shares his thoughts on why the team has trouble luring players north and how once they get to Toronto, they quickly change their tunes. Audio credit: 680 News, CBC, ESPN and Sportsnet 590....

Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post joins the show to examine the varying ways major sports leagues have reacted to domestic violence incidents and delve into the Roberto Osuna situation and what the Toronto Blue Jays could do once the pitcher has served his MLB suspension. Jeff and Stephen also discuss the possibility of Slava Voynov returning to the NHL and go deeper on the notion of second chances. Audio credit: CityNews, Global, Tim and Sid and Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed...

Jeff and Stephen look back at a memorable World Cup with ESPN's Global Sports Correspondent Sam Borden, the potential impact of France's victory and what lies ahead as we look to 2022 in Qatar. Audio Credits: Al Jazeera, Antena 1, BBC & FIFA TV.

Despite decades of mismanagement and disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain the most important franchise in hockey. By landing John Tavares, the biggest free-agent signing of the salary-cap era, to add to an exciting young core, the Leafs look like they could contend for years to come. Jeff and Stephen are joined by former Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment president Tom Anselmi to discuss what it was like to lead an iconic franchise that always came up short, and by Mike Zeisberger...

Atlanta Braves GM and executive VP Alex Anthopoulos joins Jeff and Stephen in studio to discuss his current contender, his time in Toronto and how he turned the Blue Jays into a powerhouse, the similarities running the two franchises, and how MLB front offices plan for the future. Audio credits to Xave Ruth, Fox Sports South and MLB TV.

Jeff and Stephen are joined in studio by Ken Dryden, author, Hall of Fame goaltender, former Toronto Maple Leafs president and past politician. They investigate ways to address concussions in hockey and opine on what the NHL and NHLPA can do to mitigate the problem for their players. Audio credit: CBC, HBO, NBC, ESPN and ABC.

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America, but what will it mean for Canadian soccer? Jeff and Stephen chat with former U.S. men's goalkeeper and current FOX soccer analyst Tony Meola about the impact the 1994 World Cup had on the game and the top players in the United States, and whether Canada's squad will be more prepared to compete on home soil than the U.S. was.

Jeff and Stephen explore hooliganism ahead of the World Cup and retrace the origins of fan violence in soccer. Sam Borden of ESPN travelled to Russia for his magazine story on a new school of hooligan culture that sometimes doesn't involve soccer, but might involve an architect or a graphic designer. Sam joins The Lede from Russia to discuss these new MMA-style hooligans, their thoughts on the Russian government and why the violence at Euro 2016 in Marseille escalated as it did.

LeBron James and Jim Brown have a city in common. And like Brown in the 1960s, LeBron is politically active. Both are also iconic figures in African-American sports and cultural history. But that's where the similarities end. Dave Zirin, sports editor of The Nation and writer of The Edge of Sports, discusses his new book "Jim Brown: Last Man Standing" and how LeBron is finding his own way as keeper of the flame lit by the likes of Brown, Muhammad Ali and Bill Russell.

Each week, Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt tackle the most impactful stories in the world of sports and their intersection with popular culture. Jeff and Stephen lean on their expansive Rolodexes and a combined 70 or so years covering the biggest events and most interesting names in the games we all love to entertain, engage and educate listeners.