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First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

TSN 1050
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Maple Leafs
World Cup
Kawhi Leonard
NHL
Toronto Raptors
NHL Draft
Carolina Hurricanes
Canada
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Vegas Golden Knights
Toronto
Montreal Canadiens
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Gavin Mckenna
Kyle Lowry
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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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 Matt Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by fantasy expert Matthew Berry to look ahead to the upcoming season. We also chat with Argos Adarius Pickett to look ahead to the Labour Day Classic and give ... more

Fantasy Football guru from Fantasy Life, Fantasy Football Happy Hour and NBC Sports Matthew Berry joins us to chat about the risk involved with drafting Christian McCaffery, is Patrick Mahomes still a top fantasy QB, one player he likes that no one i... more

The third hour of First Up with Matt Cauz and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by former GM of the Blue Jays JP Ricciardi to discuss the teams playoff chase. We also welcome Aaron Rose to the show to dicsuss how the Jays stack up in the East

Raptors analyst Aaron Rose joins us to chat about the light punishment of Kawhi Leonard, if the Raptors can re-negotiate the Kawhi Leonard deal, if Scottie Barnes is more important to the success of the Raptors next season than Kawhi is, and more!

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Recent Guests

Jamaal Magloire
Former NBA player, Hall of Fame entrant
Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame (2026)
Episode: First Up - August 26th, 2026 - Hour 4
Brandon Noble
Former NFL defensive coordinator, sports USA analyst, Delaware Valley college coach
Delaware Valley University / Sports USA
Episode: First Up - August 26th, 2026 - Hour 3
Keegan Matheson
Blue Jays reporter
MLB.com
Episode: First Up - August 26th, 2026 - Hour 3
Jamal McGlore
Canadian Basketball Hall of Famer
Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame
Episode: First Up - August 26th, 2026 - Hour 3
Jeremy Guthrie
Royals color analyst
Kansas City Royals
Episode: First Up - August 25th, 2026 - Hour 3
Jerod Cherry
Three-time Super Bowl champ, co-host of the Next Level on ESPN Cleveland
ESPN Cleveland
Episode: Cherry on Deshaun Watson being named the starter for the Browns, if letting Baker Mayfield go was where everything went wrong & his pick to win the AFC North
Emory Hunt
NFL analyst, CBS Sports contributor
CBS Sports
Episode: Hunt on if NFL has the talent for possible expansion, a generational QB class in college Football & if the NFL has a QB development problem
Chelsea Leite
Tempo beat reporter for TSN
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Episode: Leite on the Toronto Tempo's inaugural season, looking ahead to Tempo vs Fever & the star power of Caitlin Clark as she makes her Toronto debut
Neil Solondz
Broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
Episode: First Up - August 18th, 2026 - Hour 2

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 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
    Canada3 months ago
  • PST

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canucks GM
    Canada4 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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Listeners note strong host chemistry and deep sports knowledge.

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First Up - August 26th, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: What attracted you to this position at Michigan?
He cites the prestige of the Michigan program and the opportunity to work with an NHL-quality coaching staff and to elevate the program to the next level.
First Up - August 26th, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: What has the day-to-day been like for you so far in this dual role at Michigan?
Brewer explains the role is extremely long and busy, involving recruiting, NIL negotiations, and coordinating a program that places many players into the NHL, all while trying to execute the coach's vision.
First Up - August 24th, 2026 - Hour 4
Q: Giancarlo Stanton's injury history has been a big talking point for the Yankees; how do you evaluate his career durability and future impact?
Stanton's durability has been a recurring concern, but his peak performance and potential to reach milestone home run totals keep him in the conversation for a Hall of Fame trajectory if he can stay healthy and contribute consistently down the stretch.
First Up - August 24th, 2026 - Hour 4
Q: What are the ramifications of Wyndham Clark winning the BMW Championship going into the FedEx Cup final?
Clark's win reshapes the contender landscape for player of the year and tightens the race for the FedEx Cup, highlighting his strong season and putting him in the conversation for top honors as the playoffs approach.
Magloire on being inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame, his memories as an assistant coach with the Raptors & the growth of basketball in Canada
Q: How different is the Canadian men's basketball scene today versus when you were drafted?
He notes the dramatic growth from three Canadians in the NBA in 2000 to well over twenty-five by 2006, and attributes much of that growth to the Raptors and other development platforms like Raptors 905, which expanded opportunities for Canadian players.

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A fast-paced sports morning show blend combines banter with deep-dive interviews across football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Frequent guests include NFL executives and former players, MLB insiders, and Canadian basketball executives, giving listeners insider perspectives on player development, team-building, and league dynamics. The tone mixes light-hearted daily life commentary with sharp analysis, cross-sport banter, and live betting segments, making it a strong fit for fans who want both entertainment and expert context before they start their day. Noteworthy quirks include long-running host chemistry, cross-league coverage, and recurring insider guests that bring behind-the-scenes angles to popular sports narratives.

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