Episodes

  • The Beautiful Dream w/ Atiba Hutchinson
    Sep 16 2024

    The final hour of The Fan Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continues diving into the NFL alongside Bill Bender, senior NFL writer for the Sporting News. They discuss the teams that have impressed and disappointed through the first two weeks of the season, the latest showdown between Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes, how much trouble Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are in, and if 2-0 teams like the Steelers or the Chargers can be considered contenders. After that, the morning duo welcome in retired Canadian soccer player, Atiba Hutchinson (23:20). The former national team captain reflects on his 20-year career and capturing it all in his latest memoir, The Beautiful Dream. The trio also discuss the incredible growth that Canadian soccer has made in his lifetime, and what its future holds with the likes of a player of Alphonso Davies caliber along with new head coach Jesse Marsch. To end today’s show, B&B go back to the gridiron to discuss the health and future of Tua Tagovailoa and preview the Monday Night's battle between the Falcons and Eagles.

    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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    47 mins
  • Takeaways After 2 NFL Weeks + a Look Around MLB
    Sep 16 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning dive into who the most entertaining & intriguing teams are and which coach is on the hottest Seat. The two hosts also take some time to discuss the end of the LIV golf season and if anyone notices. Later, the boys turn their attention back to baseball and welcome Insider Jon Morosi of MLB Network to look around the Majors. The boys discuss the current Jays team and who has bounced back to give the organization some things to think about for 2025 (25:19).

    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.

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    49 mins
  • NFL Sunday Week 2 + Jays’ Teams in the Vlad Era
    Sep 16 2024

    Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show dissecting the Sunday in Week 2 of the NFL. The pair started on the Chiefs who did it again, a late comeback to snatch a victory away from Joe Burrow & the Bengals. They look at the history between the two and if football fans had a right to be upset about a late call in that game that went KC’s way. At the backend of the hour, the morning duo turned their attention to the Blue Jays and with 12 games left of the 2024 season; ponder how this year will be remembered and if it is among the worst we’ve seen during the Vlad Guerrero Jr. era in Toronto (35:05).

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Leafs Have Options + Jays Finding Positives
    Sep 13 2024

    The final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begins on the Toronto Maple Leafs' page alongside two-time Stanley Cup winning executive, Mike Futa. He shares his thoughts on the team's biggest decisions heading into camp for the 2025 season, the level they can reach if they stay healthy, and what the new signings have to offer. Next up, B&B are joined by former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph to chat about the Blue Jays (27:43). After reminiscing and telling stories from his career, Caleb weighs in on what he seen from Bowden Francis in his recent incredible run of starts and if its sustainable. The trio also discuss Bowden’s future with the team and what other guys called up this season could have a role on the squad next year.

    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 affiliates.

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    48 mins
  • NFL Week 2 Preview/ w Charles Davis
    Sep 13 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning are joined by the NFL on CBS’ Charles Davis who will be in Tennessee to call Jets versus Titans. The trio start by looking back at TNF particularly what happened with Tua and if this could be the Josh Allen & the Bills’ year. They then focus on Sunday’s slate and discuss if it is already a MUST-WIN game for Robert Saleh & the Jets. Then, B&B previewed their favourite match-ups this weekend and the games they were most excited to watch in Week 2 (28:06).

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    48 mins
  • The Tribulations of Tua + Treliving Talks
    Sep 13 2024

    Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show and turn their attention to last night’s Thursday Night NFL Game that had a sombre tone after Tua Tagovailoa left it in the third quarter with a concussion. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo dive into some of what Maple Leafs’ GM Brad Treliving said yesterday when talking to the media as he addressed some of the signings and reports that came out this week around his team (28:18).

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Leafs Lines, Contracts & Expectations
    Sep 12 2024

    The final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning starts with a closer look at the Maple Leafs' offseason as a whole, the contracts they doled out, and what the roster implications are. They bring on Sportsnet's own Jason Bukala to share his take on the Leafs' freshly inked deals, what those new players offer to the team, what it means for some young players awaiting an opportunity, and who could be the odd man out. Later on, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the conversations after returning home from covering media day in Las Vegas (28:00). After opening with some NHL expansion talk, the trio focus in on Leafs' storylines heading into training camp and discuss how a certain docu-series could factor into what we find out and think of certain guys this season.

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    48 mins
  • Blue Jays R&D + MLB Playoff Picture
    Sep 12 2024

    On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss the lessons they’ve learned from the Blue Jays this season especially down the stretch with some players whose futures are on the fringe. Next, the morning duo turn their attention to a comment made by DeMar DeRozan that got around yesterday saying he is fully confident that the Raptors would still have become NBA champions if he wasn't traded. Next, the pair turn their attention back to baseball and welcome on MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (26:33) to look around the Majors. The trio looks at the playoff picture and MVP races in both leagues, and they have to discuss Bowden Francis’ recent unreal run and the luxuries it affords the Jays.

    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.

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    49 mins