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First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

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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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The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss the Leafs losing back to back games, we take listener calls on Wake Up Woodbridge and we give you our FanDu... more

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by former NHLer TJ Oshie to discuss the Leafs and other big stories in the NHL. We also welcome former NFL GM Mark Dominik to the show to discuss Week 10 of the NFL ... more

Former NFL GM Mark Dominik joins us to chat about the Bills losing to the Dolphins, why he still sees the Bills as Super Bowl contenders, why the Colts success is a mirage, why the Patriots will win the AFC East, Rams are on fire in the NFC, and more... more

Former NHLer and ESPN hockey analyst TJ Oshie joins us to chat about his transition to the media world, the influx of young talent in the NHL, Ovechkin scoring goal number 900, seeing his contemporaries in the hockey hall of fame, Blues teammates bei... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Draeger
TSN hockey insider
TSN
Episode: First Up - November 7th - Hour 4
Karl Alzner
Former NHL player with the Washington Capitals
Episode: First Up - November 7th - Hour 2
Tyler Heineman
Toronto Blue Jays catcher and key player for the team
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: First Up - November 5th - Hour 1
Marty Hurney
Former NFL General Manager
Episode: First Up - November 4th - Hour 3
Jon Sciambi
ESPN broadcaster covering the World Series
ESPN
Episode: First Up - October 31st - Hour 2
J Happ
Former MLB pitcher, World Series champion
Episode: First Up - October 29th - Hour 3
Jay Happ
Former MLB pitcher and World Series champion
Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Happ on Bieber's strong start in Game 4, expectations for Yesavage tonight & why its so tough to face the Jays lineup
Alden Gonzalez
ESPN reporter covering the World Series
ESPN
Episode: First Up - October 23rd - Hour 4
Paul Molitor
Former MLB player and World Series MVP
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: First Up - October 22nd - Hour 4

Hosts

Aaron Korolnek
Co-host with extensive knowledge and insight into sports analysis, particularly in NHL and NFL discussions.
Carlo Colaiacovo
Co-host and former NHL player, providing unique insights into the sports scene, especially regarding the NHL.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 442 ratings
  • 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.

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    2
    Beach Ball
    Canada3 months ago
  • Covo

    Will always be a Bills fan and a Sabre. Don’t forget it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timaaa
    United States5 months ago
  • Quality Show

    Carlo and AK do a great job! Could be interesting for the dynamic if they added a third member. Still a great show though as is!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B Georgian
    Canada5 months ago
  • Because

    How many times does Coco say because during a show? At least 20. Annoying as hell.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lyingscum
    Canada10 months ago
  • Advertising

    Enough with real estate plugs Carlo. Very repetitive and annoying. And Carlo what bird is on the Baltimore Orioles hat??????

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PaulyGi
    Canadaa year ago

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Overall, the hosts are often praised for their knowledge and expertise in sports, though criticisms arise about one host's presentation style.
Listeners find the blend of personal anecdotes and sports analysis engaging, making it a popular morning staple.
Some feedback notes frustrations with audio quality and frequent issues that disrupt the listening experience.
Many listeners appreciate the informative and humorous nature of the discussions, particularly enjoying the insights shared by industry experts and guests.

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First Up - November 6th - Hour 2
Q: Do you ever cringe thinking about some of the things you may have said at some point in a hockey season and then later on, you're like, oh, that was not exactly the case?
Mike reflects on the nature of evaluations early in the season and acknowledges that some past concerns may have been premature, especially considering the team's recent turnaround.
First Up - November 7th - Hour 3
Q: Is he underappreciated in this market?
Boy, you hope he isn't, but you kind of almost have to think that he is, don't you?
First Up - November 7th - Hour 3
Q: Does he look at all different to you than he did at the start of the year?
No, I don't think so. I mean, he's adjusting like everybody else is.
Alzner on the Crosby vs Ovechkin rivalry and what it meant to the NHL, Ovechkin reaching the 900 goal milestone & Crosby leading the NHL in goals
Q: If you played in Washington, means you played against Crosby a lot. What are your memories of defending that guy?
I'm a huge Sid fan. He's kind of the ultimate as a Canadian hockey player and I haven't heard anyone say anything bad about him.
Alzner on the Crosby vs Ovechkin rivalry and what it meant to the NHL, Ovechkin reaching the 900 goal milestone & Crosby leading the NHL in goals
Q: Do you think there's any part of him right now that thinks that he should keep playing to try to get to 1000?
It's probably in the back of his head somewhere, but I just don't think it's possible to do that. So many things can happen along the way that can slow him down.

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