The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Charles Davis, NFL on CBS host. He breaks down the NFL awards including Matthew Stafford’s MVP win, the voting rationale, and broader concerns around recent award decisions and Hall of Fame selections. They also preview the Super Bowl with thoughts on the key matchups, quarterback storylines, and the contrasting paths the Patriots and Seahawks took to reach this stage. Ben and Brent then share their own Super Bowl predictions, before focus shifts to the Winter Olympics and how much Canada’s medal count matters beyond hockey. Which non-hockey sports resonate most in this country? The hour wraps with a look at the Tigers’ handling of Tarik Skubal and the potential long-term impact, along with a discussion on Brooks Koepka.
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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday's show by breaking down the Raptors’ trade deadline day win over the Chicago Bulls. The pair examine Brandon Ingram’s performance and what it could mean for the team’s ceiling moving forward. They also touch on whether Toronto has found something in the backcourt, how the lack of depth at centre impacts the roster, what it means that the Raptors stood pat at the deadline, and how much the rest of the season may hinge on Jakob Poeltl’s health. The guys also take a look at some other moves around the league, including the lack of movement involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, the current status of Ja Morant, and concerns surrounding the Clippers. After the break, Ben and Brent shift to the NHL to discuss Brandon Hagel’s comments on the Panthers–Lightning rivalry, Olympic storylines and injury replacements. They close out the final hour with a wild story from the world of Olympic ski jumping.
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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday by talking to Sportsnet.ca's Leafs reporter Luke Fox about the Leafs' three-game winning streak before the Olympic break. They discuss whether this affects the team's strategy as the trade deadline approaches and the significance of the upcoming six games for the team's direction. Luke also shares his thoughts on Anthony Stolarz' recent performances, the officiating issues faced by the Leafs, and previews the Olympics following Connor McDavid’s piece. Afterwards, they chat with Adnan Virk (23:00) from Amazon Prime about the Framber Valdez signing to the Tigers, his thoughts on the Blue Jays' involvement, and how CBA uncertainty is shaping contract trends. They finish by pondering if fans will ever fully move on from Game 7 of the World Series.
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 former All-Pro defensive lineman and host of Dat Dude TV on YouTube, Marcellus Wiley. The trio get you set for Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks with thoughts on New England’s potential for another run, Seattle’s path to victory, Sam Darnold’s reliability, and the key matchups and defensive impact in the game. Ben and Brent then discuss how fans should feel about the Patriots’ return to the Super Bowl and whether dynasty fatigue, or Boston bias, factors in. After the break, Sportsnet Raptors reporter Michael Grange (24:10) joins the show to analyze Toronto’s acquisition of Trayce Jackson-Davis from the Warriors, the roster's tax implications, and their place in the Eastern Conference. Grange also gets into what's next for Chris Paul after his curious trade to Toronto, along with his thoughts on James Harden's trade to Cleveland. The hour wraps with Ben and Brent discussing the postponement of the Canada–Finland women’s Olympic hockey game.
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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday by recapping the Raptors’ fourth-quarter collapse against Minnesota. They dive into what it says about the team, their crunch-time struggles, Brandon Ingram’s role, the lack of quality wins, and how aggressive Toronto should be at the trade deadline, including whether a move like Domantas Sabonis could elevate them. They also react to the Raptors' acquisition of Chris Paul, Anthony Davis' trade to Washington, what Dallas ultimately received for Luka Dončić, and the Wizards’ direction. After the break, they dig into Framber Valdez signing with the Tigers, how the deal compares to Dylan Cease’s, potential implications for Tarik Skubal, the surprising return for Artemi Panarin, and the impact of his Kings-only preference. They guys close this hour with a discussion about Gavin McKenna after the top NHL draft prospect was charged with aggravated assault.
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.