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First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

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Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard
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Sergei Bobrovsky
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Dylan Larkin
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Connor Hellebuyck
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Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.

Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.

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In the second hour of First Up, Aaron Korolnek and Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk ponder whether the Raptors or Leafs are providing more optimism to the Toronto. Later, NBA on TSN Analyst Jack Armstrong joins the show to discuss Jakob Poeltl's u... more

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Josh Lewenberg
TSN Raptors reporter
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Episode: What is Kawhi's injury timeline? + Wrapping up a Halloween Special | First Up - Oct. 30, 2026 - Hour 4
Dave Naylor
TSN Football Insider and CFL columnist.
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Episode: Naylor on the positive scoring trends in the CFL, expansion talk to Quebec City and an East Division Semifinal preview
Martin Biron
TSN hockey analyst and former NHL goaltender
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Episode: Is Bobrovsky being overworked + the CFL in Quebec City | First Up - Oct. 30, 2026 - Hour 3
Darren Dreger
TSN hockey insider covering NHL news and trades.
TSN
Episode: Bobrovsky or Stolarz Saturday + Where could Larkin land? | First Up - Oct. 30, 2026 - Hour 2
Mike Johnson
TSN hockey analyst and former NHL player
TSN
Episode: Reactions from Leafs' loss to Kraken + Sports Halloween costumes | First Up - Oct. 29, 2026 - Hour 4
James Duthie
TSN host and sports broadcaster writing a book about major sporting events he has covered.
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Episode: Can Sergei find his game + Jonathan Taylor on the move? | First Up - Oct. 29, 2026 - Hour 3
Ed Werder
WFAA NFL reporter and sports journalist.
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Episode: Can Sergei find his game + Jonathan Taylor on the move? | First Up - Oct. 29, 2026 - Hour 3
Ralph Holley
Defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts
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Episode: A scary Argos defence on Halloween + McKenna on the top line | First Up - Oct. 29, 2026 - Hour 2
Steve Phillips
TSN MLB analyst
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Episode: It's a happy Friday for Leafs fans! | First Up - Oct. 23, 2026 - Hour 4

Hosts

Carlo Colaiacovo
Co-host, former NHL player; TSN hockey analyst
Matthew Cauz
Host of the show
Matthew Korolnek
Host of First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 471 ratings
  • Have to stop

    I hate to do this and don’t love leaving bad reviews but I just can’t listen to Carlo stutter for words anymore. I used to enjoy listening to the show as they were the first to air the latest news and updates. But man, Carlo is just painful to listen to. Grasping for words, stuttering all over the place, loud and honestly a bit obnoxious. Like I said, hate to say it but I had to aggressively click the stop button to stop listening today out of annoyance. Been listening for a years but today was ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    kellerkeller91
    Canada5 months ago
  • PST

    Best in the biz ! Can you guys adjust the start time for us Canucks fans tho

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canucks GM
    Canada6 months ago
  • Can't

    Coco- Nice guy but can't listen to this, TSN needs better morning guys. No great insight, Doesn't seem well read, No charisma

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Randall Review
    Canada6 months ago
  • Ay yi yi

    Listening to Carlo try and grasp for a word or complete a sentence makes me feel like when I watch my grandma try to find her solitaire app on her iPad. It’s a struggle…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DrewAJ33
    Canadaa year ago
  • Because

    Jesus, how many times does Coco say “because” in a show. Gotta be a hundred. Insane nobody has told him to make an effort to at least limit it. Because is a space filler 85% of the time and isn’t necessary, BECAUSE I said so. I’ll deal with AK after we fix Coco.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Beach Ball
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners note strong host chemistry and deep sports knowledge.

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#184
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#21
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#185
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Can Sergei find his game + Jonathan Taylor on the move? | First Up - Oct. 29, 2026 - Hour 3
Q: You think Minnesota emerges undefeated through seven weeks, Ed?
Werder says Detroit's offense will test Minnesota, but the Vikings' defense has kept them in games by limiting scoring and pressuring quarterbacks.
Can Sergei find his game + Jonathan Taylor on the move? | First Up - Oct. 29, 2026 - Hour 3
Q: Do you think we actually see a Jonathan Taylor trade that could change the running back position for some of the contenders?
Werder says contenders such as Seattle and Minnesota could pursue Taylor, and Indianapolis may trade him if it receives a high-value offer while rebuilding.
Bobrovsky or Stolarz Saturday + Where could Larkin land? | First Up - Oct. 30, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: Where's your level of concern right now with what you're seeing in the Sergei Bobrovsky play?
Dreger says Bobrovsky has struggled and was not good enough in his recent outing, but it is early in the season; he expects the Leafs to give their plan time while requiring Bobrovsky to prove he can improve.
Bobrovsky or Stolarz Saturday + Where could Larkin land? | First Up - Oct. 30, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: Do you think this is the right approach for Dylan Larkin?
Dreger says withholding his services may speed up the trade process, while emphasizing that Detroit will not make a bad deal and could consider offers from teams outside Larkin's list.
Dreger on Dylan Larkin's suspension, the latest on Edvinsson, and Chris Tanev's impact in Toronto upon his return
Q: Where's your level of concern right now with what you're seeing in the Sergei Bobrovsky play?
Dreger says Bobrovsky's recent performance has been below standard, but it is early in the season. He expects the team to follow its goaltending plan for now, while noting that the coaching staff may need to give Anthony Stolarz more starts if Bobrovsky continues to struggle.

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