The FAN Morning Show

Sportsnet

Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.

Subscribe Listen in podnodRSS feed Show website

26 episodes
Updated Today

Episodes26

Newest first

Today · 49 min
Argos Head Coach Mike Miller on Return to Toronto + Blue Jays' Wild Card Chase with Jake Mintz
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee kick off the final hour by welcoming Toronto Argonauts head coach Mike Miller to the show! They discuss the challenges of starting the season on the road, this evening's last-awaited return to Toronto, and his experience coaching in the CFL. The guys then break down Mike Sando's latest quarterback rankings, debating the futures of J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams, while comparing Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. Later, Yahoo Sports baseball writer and Céspedes Family BBQ
Today · 46 min
Toughest Job in the NHL + Todd Lewis on Wyndham Championship
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee kick off the second hour by discussing Canada's qualification for the U-20 World Cup for the first time in 20 years. They dive into the country's growing soccer success, as well as the fun connection of one of the Sedins' sons representing Canada. They then dive into the Red Wings' GM search, debating whether it's the toughest job in hockey amid Dylan Larkin's trade request, the team's lengthy playoff drought, and comparisons to other challenging front-office situatio
Today · 50 min
Jays Complete Comeback, Three-Straight Series Wins & LIV Finds Investor
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open the show with a recap of the Blue Jays’ extra-innings win over the Astros! They break down yet another series victory for the Jays, the club’s Wild Card outlook, Jameson Taillon’s debut, Ernie Clement’s go-ahead homer, Chase Lee’s first save opportunity, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s day off. They also discuss what the Jays need to show this weekend to keep their playoff hopes alive, before shifting to LIV Golf’s reported new investor, why the league continues desp
Yesterday · 46 min
Ryan Dixon’s First Overall Pick Rankings & Herm Edwards on the NFL’s Return
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee start the final hour with Sportsnet.ca’s Ryan Dixon, discussing his ranking of the next five first-overall picks, Macklin Celebrini’s place on the list, Matthew Schaefer’s upside, Auston Matthews’ rebound potential, Gavin McKenna’s future ranking, and Morgan Rielly’s status with the Leafs. After the break, former NFL coach Herm Edwards (26:28) joins to talk training camp changes, Josh Allen and the Bills’ pressure to contend, Joe Brady’s impact, and Allen’s legacy if
Yesterday · 49 min
Ross Atkins Speaks + J.P. Ricciardi on Blue Jays Post-Deadline
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open the second hour by reacting to Ross Atkins’ comments on Tuesday's episode of Blair & Barker. They dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles at the dish, the front office’s role in supporting him, the current lineup, the Blue Jays’ offseason priorities, and the acquisition of José Soriano. After the break, former Blue Jays GM and NESN contributor J.P. Ricciardi (25:52) joins the show to assess Toronto’s trade deadline, the challenge of balancing the present and
Yesterday · 50 min
Jays' Luck Runs Out in Houston, Yesavage Exits Early & Bryson Leads LIV
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open this morning's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' 7-2 loss to the Astros. They focus on Trey Yesavage's early exit with a knee injury, what it could mean for the team's rotation, and the job done by the bullpen to keep the game within reach. They also discuss Max Scherzer keeping his spot in the rotation, the Blue Jays' continued offensive struggles after scoring just two runs, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s prolonged slump. After the break, the conversation shifts
Tuesday · 47 min
Jim Callis & Shi Davidi on the Blue Jays’ Trade Deadline
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee break down the Blue Jays’ trade deadline with MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis and Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. Callis evaluates Toronto’s returns, highlights the most exciting prospect acquired, discusses the decision to move top prospect Arjun Nimmala for José Soriano, and assesses the state of the Jays’ farm system. Shi Davidi (27:06) weighs in on the deadline haul, Soriano’s impact, the choice not to move players like George Springer or Shane Bieber, and what the moves say ab
Tuesday · 47 min
Villain Rankings + Madison Shipman on Blue Jays' Deadline
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee kick off the second hour of the morning by asking the question: is any team is more hated than the Los Angeles Dodgers right now? They discuss how the blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal has grown the Dodgers' villain status and debate how they compare to other polarizing teams. Does Major League Baseball need a salary cap to resolve this, or does the issue lie with other organizations? After the break, Sportsnet Blue Jays Central analyst Madison Shipman (23:00) joins
Tuesday · 52 min
Trade Deadline Rewind + Gunning's Paternity Leave Takes!
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee open this morning's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' busy trade deadline. They sift through the transaction list to break down each addition and departure, including the acquisition of José Soriano and the exits of Daulton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman, while debating whether Toronto successfully balanced competing now with building for the future. The boys also evaluate the team's prospect return and examine why Shane Bieber and George Springer ultimately stayed put. Af
Monday · 48 min
MLB Trade Deadline Preview with Adnan Virk & Ben Shulman
Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open with MLB Network’s Adnan Virk to break down the Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman trade, deadline sellers and buyers, the Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal deal, and MLB’s long-term labour outlook. Later, Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shulman (26:11) joins to discuss Toronto’s season, the Gausman return, the club’s top prospects, potential deadline moves, and what the Jays could get for Jeff Hoffman. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and d
Monday · 48 min
Dodgers Acquire Skubal + Jays Next Moves with Jon Morosi
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Monday · 50 min
Kevin Gausman Traded to Cubs
Brent Gunning and Sho Alli kick off the week by breaking down the Blue Jays' trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. The guys take some time to reflect on the starter's legacy in Toronto, where he ranks among the franchise's greatest pitchers, and what his departure says about the team's direction ahead of the trade deadline. After the break, they discuss what the fan experience could look like at Rogers Centre after the deadline, expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the futures of George
Friday · 45 min
Kawhi’s Future in Focus + NFL Storylines with Trey Wingo
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi are joined by Keith Smith to break down the latest surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s investigation and discuss whether the Raptors star will suit up this season. Later, Trey Wingo (21:46) previews the NFL season, highlighting the biggest storylines to watch and the quarterbacks poised to make the biggest impact. 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
Friday · 48 min
Blue Jays Deadline Plans & Vladdy's Struggles with Kevin Barker
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour by previewing the Blue Jays' final series before the trade deadline against the Cardinals. They discuss Dylan Cease's Cy Young case, compare his late-season push to Roy Halladay's performances on non-contending Jays teams, and break down the other award contenders. The conversation then shifts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disappointing season, his power struggles, what they mean for 2027, and whether the Blue Jays can both sell at the deadline
Friday · 53 min
Blue Jays Last Series Before Deadline + Next Steps for Kawhi
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week by previewing this weekend's Blue Jays vs. Cardinals series. They discuss the emotions ahead of the Jays' final series before the trade deadline, the team's pending UFAs, potential early deadline moves, the futures of George Springer, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Max Scherzer, and what kind of returns the Blue Jays could expect in trades. After the break, the conversation shifts to Kawhi Leonard's pending trade to the Raptors, the implication
July 30 · 45 min
Robert Flores Sets Up the Trade Deadline & JD Bunkis Finds Out!
Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off the third hour by welcoming MLB Central host Robert Flores. They discuss the Blue Jays' struggles this year, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance and potential trade moves before the deadline. Robert shares insights on whether the Jays can still contend in a competitive AL East and what a trade for Tarrik Skubal might look like. Next, they welcome JD Bunkis (22:48) of the JD Bunkis Podcast to explore the latest on Kawhi Leonard. They discuss potential co
July 30 · 48 min
The Future of LIV Golf with Bob Harig + Jason Bukala on Celebrini's San Jose Payday
Ben Ennis and Sam McKee open the second hour alongside Bob Harig, golf writer and author of Tiger vs. Phil. He shares the latest on LIV Golf as the league's future remains in the balance, with thoughts on the financial side of the game, what changes could keep the tour afloat, and what a potential collapse would mean for its biggest stars and the PGA Tour. They also examine the growing Rory McIlroy vs. Bryson DeChambeau rivalry and how it compares to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Later, Sports
July 30 · 51 min
Jays Win a Series, Kawhi Saga Drags On & Celebrini Signs Extension
Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off Thursday morning with a recap of the Blue Jays' series win over the Washington Nationals. They discuss what it means for the team's outlook, the emergence of the pitching staff led by Dylan Cease and Trey Yesavage, the bullpen's future, Louis Varland's trade value, and Yohendrick Piñango's potential role next season. After the break, the guys examine the latest surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the potential implications for the Raptors if the situation remains unres
July 29 · 46 min
Blue Jays' Present & Future with Dan Shulman & Keith Law
Ben Ennis and Sam McKee welcome Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman to discuss Shane Bieber's performance and whether it should be considered an anomaly. They also explore George Springer's trade potential, the Blue Jays' needs for the offseason, and concerns about left-handed pitching and Vladdy's injury. After the break, Athletic's Keith Law (25:14) joins to discuss Vladdy's season and the Blue Jays' reliance on past performances. They delve into the trade market, the state of the Jays' farm syste
July 29 · 48 min
Blue Jays Feuds, LeBron in Philly & Death of LIV with Joe House
Ben Ennis and Sam McKee kick off the second hour by discussing Ken Rosenthal's report on the Blue Jays and Braves, including the relationship between Toronto and Alex Anthopoulos and how both organizations interact within the trade market. They also compare the outlooks of the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays heading into next season. Later, they welcome Joe House, podcast host at The Ringer, to discuss LIV Golf cancelling its Team Championship in Michigan, the future of LIV and the PGA Tour, LeBron Ja