
Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2000 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Ahead of Game 4 Of The Stanley Cup Finals, ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins the show (1:45) to preview the pivotal contest. They break down how Carolina can stay in the game, whether Jordan Staal has been Carolina’s best player, and much more. Then, forme... more
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:45) ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Phillies! They discuss the Jays' recent play, the injured players returning this week, the Jays' catcher situation once Alejandro Ki... more
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s Matt Bonner to tee up game 2 of the NBA Finals Between the Spurs and Knicks. They discuss what his former team, the San Antonio Spurs need to do to come back in game 2, what Wemby wi... more
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jennifer Botterill (1:08) live from Carolina. They break down how Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final played out and what both sides need to change in Game 2. Then, Greg Wyshynski joins the show (25... more
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I find it hard to listen to both hosts, no excitement, no real personality, mono-tone, and downright boring.
So So So so so So so so so so so so so so so gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Sportsnet owes her a huge thank you for saving the fan morning show . JD the alcoholic was sinking it . Facts - Ailish was promoted to the hottest time slot and JD Butkis was limited to an hour because he’s so annoying and too hung over to do mornings.. winner!
CANT WAIT FOR THE LEAFS PREGAME WITH MY FAVORITE RADIO HOSTS :)
Ailish and Justin :)
Ailish Forfar is fabulous. Tremendous talent at this genre. Such an endearing personality as well. Justin is a good foil but Ailish carries the show.
Good JD has his own show now but this show unlistenable without him. This is the best you can do?
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A fast-paced sports talk show that covers the stories fans care about across major leagues, with a strong focus on hockey, baseball, and basketball. Episodes typically blend game previews, injuries, and narrative arcs with insider perspectives from players, analysts, and reporters. A standout aspect is the mix of Toronto-area sports coverage and cross-league insights, often weaving live context, betting segments, and front-office discussions into a cohesive, opinion-heavy format. It's likely to appeal to fans who crave timely analysis, reader-friendly banter, and expert voices on playoff races, drafts, and season-long narratives.
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