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First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

TSN 1050
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Blue Jays
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Toronto Raptors
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Montreal Canadiens
Carolina Hurricanes
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Canada
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Kyle Lowry
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New York Knicks
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Alphonso Davies

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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Latest Episodes

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Matt Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by ESPN's Michael Eaves to discuss the PGA Tour playoffs, Steve Phillips joins us to disucss the Jays and we give you our FanDuel best bets

PGA Tour on ESPN and SportsCenter host Michael Eaves joins us to chat about Scottie Scheffler's dominance, Jordan Spieth's collapse, Sam Burns inability to finish, why Rory struggled and more!

The third hour of First Up with Matt Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by former NFL GM Mark Dominik to discuss the NFL preseason. We also give you our Winners of the Weekend

Former NFL GM Mark Dominik joins us to chat about how the Vikings have handled the QB position, if he has injury concerns for Jaxson Dart, Von Miller signs with the Cowboys, Aaron Donald's potential return to the Rams, and more!

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Recent Guests

Andy O'Brien
Toronto Maple Leafs' new Vice President of Sport Performance
Toronto Maple Leafs
Episode: First Up - August 5th, 2026 - Hour 4
Trey Wingo
Host of Inside Football
Inside Football / ESPN
Episode: First Up - August 4th, 2026 - Hour 3
DaShaun Amos
Three-time Grey Cup champion with the Toronto Argonauts
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Episode: Amos on returning home to BMO Field, the closeness of this year's group, and what he expects from the team in the second half
Ty Dunne
Founder of Go Long
Go Long
Episode: First Up - July 29th, 2026 - Hour 4
Jason Sinnarajah
President of Business Operations for the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
Episode: First Up - July 29th, 2026 - Hour 3
Tyler Dunn
NFL reporter
Fox/News outlets
Episode: First Up - July 29th, 2026 - Hour 1
Jason Sinaraja
Sports analyst
Episode: First Up - July 29th, 2026 - Hour 1
Jack Campbell
Former NHL goalie, executive life coach at Novus Global
Novus Global
Episode: First Up - July 22nd, 2026 - Hour 4
Jared Bailey
NFL/football analyst guest
Episode: First Up - July 22nd, 2026 - Hour 1

Hosts

Aaron Korolnek
Host of First Up on TSN; known for blunt, fast-paced analysis and guest interactions
Carlo Colaiacovo
Co-host and former NHL defenseman with insider NHL locker-room perspective

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 465 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • PST

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canucks GM
    Canada3 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
    Canada4 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
    Canada9 months 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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Audio quality issues have been a frequent critique.
Strong on-air chemistry and deep sports knowledge.
Audience loves the Toronto-local focus and guest depth.

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#223
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Talking Points

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O'Brien on his role with the Maple Leafs, how he plans to impact the team's performance, and which he's looking forward to working with
Q: How does the no mandatory fitness testing in camps change your preparation and approach to training camps?
No testing shifts the focus to continuous, individualized data-driven programming, ensuring training is relevant to game demands, while still protecting players and staying compliant with league rules.
O'Brien on his role with the Maple Leafs, how he plans to impact the team's performance, and which he's looking forward to working with
Q: Andy, take us through maybe some of your relationships with current Maple Leaf players and how that factored into taking this job.
My relationships with players like John Tavares and others have helped me understand what they need and how I can best support them within a larger organization, which was a key factor in my move to Toronto.
First Up - August 4th, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: How do you frame the upcoming game against Calgary to the team in terms of motivation?
Amos frames it as a must-respond game, focusing on playing with a clear game plan, leveraging home energy, and showing growth after the previous losses.
First Up - August 4th, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: What does the Argonauts' home return mean for the locker room and fan engagement?
Amos emphasizes that returning home after a long road stretch is a turning point for building camaraderie, leadership, and energy for the rest of the season.
First Up - August 4th, 2026 - Hour 4
Q: Why did the Jays keep Springer despite other trade options, given his 10-and-5 rights?
Springer expressed a clear preference to stay in Toronto, and the Jays respected that veto reality, avoiding trades that would have likely met resistance and preserving a core for a potential in-season push.

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A fast-paced Toronto sports morning show mixing deep dives into baseball, hockey, and basketball with live guests, audience interaction, and playful banter. Episodes often feature insider analysis from hockey and baseball guests, rapid-fire takes on playoff picture, and timely updates on coaching searches, player development, and front-office moves. A standout is the steady on-air chemistry between the two hosts, who balance expert insights with entertaining storytelling, fan inbox questions, and cross-sport banter that keeps listeners engaged as they start their day. The format frequently blends in-depth analysis with relatable studio banter and light segments, making it appealing to dedicated local sports fans and those who appreciate beh... more

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