Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.tsn.ca/podcasts
Episodes
First Up - January 27th, 2026 - Hour 4
1/27/2026
Hour 4 to wrap up the day on First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as the guys are joined by Chris "The Bulldog" Parker of WGR in Buffalo to talk Sabres and the BIlls Head Coaching search. Plus we try to find a new nickname for Carlo to celebrate his birthday & AK gives his FanDuel Best Bets!
Duration:00:40:13
First Up - January 27th, 2026 - Hour 3
1/27/2026
Hour 3 of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as the guys are TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado to discuss why the Leafs shouldn't add at the trade deadline and the importance of tonight's matchup versus the Sabres. As well former NFL GM Mark Dominik stops by to chat about Super Bowl LX and the Buffalo Bills head coaching search.
Duration:00:42:38
Chris Johnston on the health of William Nylander, Stolarz taking the net on Friday & the Leafs plan before the Olympic break
1/27/2026
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins the show for Leafs Breakfast to discuss the health of William Nylander and whether we see him before the Olympic break. As well he speaks on how Anthony Stolarz ended up in net on Friday night & why the Leafs shouldn't be expected to make moves before the Olympic Break.
Duration:00:15:02
First Up - January 27th, 2026 - Hour 2
1/27/2026
Hour 2 of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as the birthday celebrations continue for Carlo. AK and Carlo discuss how Anthony Stolarz ended up in net on Friday night and the strength of the Atlantic Division. As well TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston stops by to discuss why William Nylander was fined for his middle finger the other night and the Leafs plan heading into the Olympic freeze.
Duration:00:46:24
First Up - January 27th - Hour 1
1/27/2026
The 1st Hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as AK discusses his travel adventures getting home from a golf trip. As well the guys revisit Mitch Marner's return to Toronto on Friday, plus their early thoughts on the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl LX matchup & the Oilers getting another D-man Hat Trick last night.
Duration:00:40:39
First Up - January 2nd, 2026 - Hour 4
1/2/2026
Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for the final hour of First Up! Aaron and Dave are joined by ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney to discuss the latest news from free agency before welcoming TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to discuss Canada's Olympic roster selections. The guys then close out the show with their Best Bets, powered by FanDuel.
Duration:00:33:45
First Up - January 2nd, 2026 - Hour 3
1/2/2026
Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for the third hour of First Up! Aaron and Dave are joined by TSN Host James Duthie to discuss Canada's Olympic roster selections and tonight's World Juniors quarterfinals matchup between Canada and Slovakia. The guys then welcome WFAA NFL Reporter Ed Werder to discuss the top storylines heading into the final week of the regular season.
Duration:00:43:51
Olney on why Jays likely have largest offer for Tucker, why Bichette could be potential fall back option for Yankees and Marte trade saga approaching its conclusion
1/2/2026
ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins First Up to discuss the latest news from free agency. Olney shares his thoughts on why he believes the Blue Jays have made the most aggressive offer for Kyle Tucker thus far this winter, whether Bo Bichette might be a fall back option for the Yankees if they don’t re-sign Cody Bellinger, why he believes the ongoing trade rumours surround Ketel Marte will be resolved one way or another within the next week, and more.
Duration:00:14:26
Werder on whether Bills will let Cook chase rushing title, Ravens’ ongoing with drama with Lamar and Black Monday chopping block looming
1/2/2026
WFAA NFL Reporter Ed Werder joins First Up to look ahead to the Week 18 slate. Werder shares his thoughts on how the Bills might approach a mostly meaningless game against the Jets this weekend, the ongoing drama surrounding Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, how many coaches might be on the chopping block ahead of the NFL’s infamous ‘Black Monday’, and more.
Duration:00:16:31
Duthie on Cooper’s input on Team Canada roster selection, Armstrong’s trepidation on selecting Binnington, and Canada’s quarterfinal showdown with Slovakia
1/2/2026
TSN Host James Duthie joins First Up to discuss Canada’s Olympic roster announcement and the World Junior Championship quarterfinals matchup. Duthie shares his thoughts on what to expect from Canada in tonight’s game against Slovakia, how much impact he believes Jon Cooper had on Canada’s Olympic roster selection process, what to make of Jordan Binnington’s inclusion on Canada’s roster despite his underwhelming season thus far, and more.
Duration:00:14:30
First Up - January 2nd, 2026 - Hour 2
1/2/2026
Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for the second hour of First Up! Aaron and Dave are joined by Producer Cheese for another edition of Pigeon or Peacock before welcoming TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger for another edition of Leafs breakfast.
Duration:00:48:43
Dreger on Bennett’s omission from Team Canada roster, how Armstrong might approach injury replacements and Matthews’ vintage effort vs. Jets
1/2/2026
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins First Up for another edition of Leafs’ Breakfast. Dreger shares his thoughts on Sam Bennett’s omission from the Canadian Olympic roster, how Canada might approach any potential injury replacements in light of Bo Horvat’s injury last night, Auston Matthews’ vintage performance last night against the Winnipeg Jets, and more.
Duration:00:16:18
First Up - January 2nd, 2026 - Hour 1
1/2/2026
Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for the opening hour of First Up! Aaron and Dave kick off the show by looking back on Auston Matthews' impressive performance in the Leafs' victory over Winnipeg last night. The guys also break down Canada's Olympic roster announcement and look ahead Canada's quarterfinal World Juniors matchup against Slovakia tonight.
Duration:00:38:00
First Up - December 31st, 2025 - Hour 4
12/31/2025
Join Aaron Korolnek and Matthew Cauz for the final hour of First Up for 2025! The guys kick off the hour by welcoming TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg to look ahead to tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets, before welcoming Toronto Star Sports columnist Dave Feschuk to recap the top Toronto sports stories of 2025. Aaron and Matthew then close out the show by bringing you their best bets, powered by FanDuel.
Duration:00:38:15
Lewenberg on determining Barnes’ true ceiling, whether Raptors need to upgrade on centre position with Poeltl injury, and more
12/31/2025
TSN Raptors Report Josh Lewenberg joins First Up to tee up tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets. Lewenberg shares his thoughts on what Scottie Barnes’ true ceiling is amidst a career-best season, whether the Raptors need to upgrade at the centre position with Jakob Poeltl's ongoing injury issues, why the progression of the Raptors’ young players will be their biggest key to success in 2026, and more.
Duration:00:16:58
First Up - December 31st, 2025 - Hour 3
12/31/2025
Join Aaron Korolnek and Matthew Cauz for the third hour of First Up! Aaron and Matthew are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to look ahead to Canada's New Year's Eve showdown against Findland at the World Junior Championship. The guys then look ahead to 2026 by sharing their boldest sports takes for the upcoming year.
Duration:00:44:21
Johnson on Canada’s New Year’s Eve showdown with Finland, whether Binnington deserves to make Canadian Olympic roster, and more
12/31/2025
TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins First Up to look ahead to Canada’s New Year’s Eve showdown against Finland. Johnson also shares his thoughts on Canada announcing it’s Olympic roster later this morning, why he believes Jason Robertson being left off the American Olympic roster would be a mistake, and more.
Duration:00:17:10
First Up - December 31st, 2025 - Hour 2
12/31/2025
Join Aaron Korolnek and Matthew Cauz for the second hour of First Up! The guys welcome Toronto Star Sports columnist to look back on 2025 through the lense of Toronto sports, before closing out the hour with Hockey News Maple Leafs reporter to look back on the Leafs impressive victory against the Devils last night.
Duration:00:47:23
Alter on Leafs impressive effort against Devils, fallout of Joshua and Tanev injuries, and more
12/31/2025
Hockey News Maple Leafs Reporter David Alter joins First Up for another edition of Leafs Breakfast. Alter shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs unusually good record when Auston Matthews is out of the lineup, the recent success the Leafs power play has seen after firing Marc Savard, how long the team might be without Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev after their latest injuries, and more.
Duration:00:12:26
Feschuk on Raptors optimism heading into 2026, reflections on Blue Jays World Series run and Leafs tumultuous 2025
12/31/2025
Toronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk joins First Up to look back on the top stories from Toronto sports in 2025. Feschuk shares his thoughts on why the Raptors should have more optimism than the Leafs heading into the new year, how the Blue Jays magical World Series run captivated the entire country, what changes might be in store for the Leafs in 2026, and more.
Duration:00:15:10
