The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week with CBS golf analyst Mark Immelman! They discuss Augusta’s course setup, audience reactions to LIV players, and Rory's surprising performance. After the break, MLB Network host Adnan Virk (24:03) joins to review the Blue Jays' slow start and pitching injuries. They also cover other MLB season news.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Jesse Marsch, Canadian national team head coach. They discuss the impact of automatic World Cup qualification, hosting the tournament, team depth, and growth since the last World Cup, including the influence of Alphonso Davies’ absence and lessons from Copa América. They also touch on Canada’s group and overall expectations for the tournament. After the break, they cover Trey Yesavage’s rehab progress and timeline with the Blue Jays, along with Chris Pronger’s comments about a potential Leafs presidency. The hour wraps with Raptors play-by-play voice Eric Smith (25:40), who reflects on Toronto’s pair of wins over the Heat, evaluates their playoff outlook, and discusses the team’s offseason direction.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the week by recapping the opening round of the Masters at Augusta. They share their key takeaways from Thursday's action including Rory McIlroy’s strong start, the added buzz he brings to the tournament, and the struggles of LIV players. After the break, they discuss the Raptors’ win over the Heat, focusing on Brandon Ingram’s durable season, the team’s character, and their playoff outlook, including a potential matchup against the Knicks. The show wraps with a look at the Maple Leafs’ disappointing performance against the Islanders, what it could mean for their draft positioning, and speculation around Morgan Rielly’s future with the team.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by MLB Insider Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the Blue Jays' recent win, injuries, and potential reinforcements. They also ponder base-running strategies following slow offensive starts. Later, professional golfer David Hearn (25:13) shares insights on the Masters, Rory's chances, and the evolution of Golf Canada. He discusses the camaraderie among golfers and the challenges of playing at major tournaments, especially Amen Corner.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s growing leadership role with the Blue Jays. They chat about Vlad's slow start to the season and how much responsibility he carries for the team’s early struggles, before debating the extended pitching warmup time granted for Shohei Ohtani. Is it fair? The boys also get into Ron Francis' potential fit in Toronto, the celebrity presence at Augusta, and how it changes the atmosphere at The Masters. After the break, Sportsnet NHL analyst Jason Bukala (27:41) joins to break down the Leafs’ recent performance, what to expect down the stretch, and the depth players that stood out. He also weighs in on the team’s front office structure, the influence of organizational leadership and PR, as well as the Oilers’ dominant stretch led by Connor McDavid.

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.