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Episodes
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Nov. 11: The Leafs struggle, the Raptors don't, and TFC can't get it done

11/11/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss Mitch Marner's ankle injury, the Leafs' rough weekend, the Raptors' big win, and TFC's loss to Seattle in the MLS Cup final (4:19); the talent that is Lamar Jackson, the Cowboy's late-game play calling, the Saints loss, and the roughing the passer penalty called against Gerald McCoy with Ross Tucker of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast (43:22); the Raptors' resilience against the Lakers, and tonight's match-up vs. the Clippers and Kawhi with Sportsnet NBA...

Duration:01:57:39

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Nov. 8: Leafs and Raiders come up clutch

11/8/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss Scott's next (potential) hair cut, Mike Babcock's food comments, the Leafs' win, and Auston Matthews' play (1:20); the Raiders' playoff chances, Browns vs. Bills, the 49ers, and Antonio Brown with FOX Sports' Charles Davis (43:45); the best bets for Week 10 in the NFL with Inside the Lines' Steve Rapp (1:03:25); the Leafs' roster, Jason Spezza's future with the team, where Taylor Hall and the Devils are at, and the latest on the Dustin Byfulgien situation with...

Duration:02:00:25

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Nov. 7: Blue Jays president and an Oilers legend

11/7/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss Doris Burke's comments on load management, and the Raptors' win over the Kings (2:09); Mike Babcock's comments on Jason Spezza and what might happen when Zach Hyman returns (50:03); the renovations in Dunedin, the Blue Jays' pursuit of free agents, and Vlad Jr.'s off-season with Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro (1:09:15); and Oilers legend Paul Coffey's time in Edmonton, his off-season training and how it's changed over the years, coaching, and what he...

Duration:02:00:05

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Nov. 11: Is a big move coming for the Leafs?

11/6/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss the Leafs 3-1 win over the Kings, and what may happen when Zach Hyman is back (2:29); the Raptors game against Sacramento, Nick Nurse's comments on Pascal Siakam, and the passing of Eli Pasquale with Michael Grange (1:07:31); the Leafs possibly moving players when Zach Hyman returns with Brian Burke (1:26:30); and what former Raptor and current Kings analyst Doug Christie thought of the Raptors' championship (1:46:55). All that plus much more! The views and...

Duration:02:01:16

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Nov. 5: Drew Doughty has some thoughts about the Leafs

11/5/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss Drew Doughty's comments on the Leafs and John Tavares returning to the lineup with David Amber (1:07:00); the Raptor' championship and how the team looks this season with former Raptor Muggsy Bogues (1:25:04); and take a look around the NHL with NHL.com's Pete Jensen (1:49:49). All that plus much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any...

Duration:02:03:40

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Nov. 4: The Browns are a mess and William Nylander is in the doghouse

11/4/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss the Leafs' win in the shootout over the Flyers (9:34); the messy Browns, the Ravens topping the Patriots and the MVP race in the NFL with The Ross Tucker Football Podcast's Ross Tucker (45:50); the importance of this upcoming week for the Leafs and who has been disappointing this season with Sportsnet's Todd Warriner (1:23:44); the intimacy of NBA games and whether there are serious security concerns, and Pascal Siakam's aggressiveness with The Athletic's...

Duration:01:59:06

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Nov. 1: New month, new focus for the Leafs

11/1/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss the the 49ers moving to 8-0 on the season, Ravens vs. Patriots, and how the Chiefs are feeling with FOX Sports' Charles Davis (45:37); Inside the Lines; Steve Rapp gives his Week 9 picks (1:02:37); the panic in Leaf-land, their rough stretch and why they need to just buckle down and get through it, Ovechkin's comments, and the play of Tyson Barrie and Morgan Rielly with NHL insider Elliotte Friedman (1:25:13); and Raptors vs. Bucks with Bucks broadcaster Jim...

Duration:02:02:15

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Oct. 31:The Nats pull it off

10/31/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss the Raptors win over Dwane Casey and the Detroit Pistons with Yahoo Sports' Vivek Jacob (1:02:31); the Nationals' World Series win with MLB Network/FOX Sports' Jon Morosi (1:19:42); and recap the first few weeks of the NHL with ESPN's Emily Kaplan (1:40:47). All that plus much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:01:56:37

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Oct. 30: The World Series is going the distance

10/30/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss the Raptors' matchup with the Pistons, and the emergence of OG Anunoby with Michael Grange (1:04:34); the Leafs' overtime loss to Washington and Alex Ovechkin's comments with Brian Burke (1:24:57); TFC's Eastern Conference final against Atlanta with Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis (1:35:30); and the Nationals evening up the series and what to expect from Game Seven tonight with the Ringer's Michael Baumann (1:45:59) . All that plus much more! The views and opinions...

Duration:02:00:57

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Oct. 29: Travis Dermott is back, Pascal Siakam looks great, and the Astros can clinch

10/29/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss the Leafs' matchup with the Capitals tonight and what Travis Dermott's return means for the team with David Amber (1:06:34), Pascal Siakam's development and the Warriors' struggles with NBA.com's Steve Aschburner (1:29:04) and Game 6 of the World Series, and the Nationals' incredible season with Dan Shulman (1:45:45).

Duration:02:00:42

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Oct. 28: The back-to-back blues

10/28/2019
Scott MacArthur, Ashley Docking, and Mike Zigomanis discuss the Leafs continued mediocrity with Luke Fox (1:24:09), what NFL teams are for real with Ross Tucker, host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, (46:17) and what to expect from the Raptors, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby this season with PXP voice Matt Devlin (1:42:56). All that plus much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers...

Duration:01:59:29

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Oct. 25: What's to blame for the Leafs' struggles?

10/25/2019
Scott MacArthur, Ashley Docking, and Mike Zigomanis discuss the Leafs' recent struggles with Elliotte Friedman (45:45); the Astros firing of assistant GM Brandon Taubman and whether they can get back into the World Series with Dan Shulman (1:09:48); the Panthers and 49ers so far this season and where Tom Brady might go if he leaves New England with FOX Sports' Charles Davis (1:24:56); and George Rusic gives his Week 8 in the NFL (1:45:02). All that plus much more! The views and opinions...

Duration:02:02:23

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Oct. 24: Nats annihilate the Astros

10/24/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike discuss the Nationals' win over the Astros in Game 2 of the World Series, and TFC's big win over NYC FC to advance to the Eastern Conference Final; the Six-Pack with Hugh Burrill; the Leafs' continued struggles and the Canadiens' surprising play with Sportsnet.ca's Andrew Berkshire; the Astros assistant GM controversy with Richard Deitsch; NBA Eastern Conference favourites, the pressure on LeBron, and whether the Clippers can win over fans in L.A. with Sirius XM's...

Duration:02:02:41

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Oct. 23: Raptors rally on a special night

10/23/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike give their thoughts on the Raptors' Championship Ceremony, the team's performance vs. the Pelicans, and Clippers vs. Lakers; the Six-Pack with Hugh Burrill; the Leafs' outing vs. the Bruins; the Raptors' special night with former NBA-er Mike James; the Leafs' play through 10 games, the Doughty-Tkachuk rivalry, and Patrick Marleau's play San Jose with Sportsnet's Brian Burke; Game 1 of the World Series; and the Raptors' Championship rings with Baron Rings' Drina...

Duration:01:56:54

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Oct. 22: Same old story for the Leafs, while the Raptors get set for a new season

10/22/2019
Scott, Ashley, and Mike take a look at the Raptors' season opener, and discuss expectations for the team this season; the Six-Pack with Hugh Burrill; the Raptors' banner raising and season opener with Michael Grange; recap the Leafs' loss to the Blue Jackets with David Amber; and talk about how Dwane Casey is feeling after the Raptors' title victory with The Athletic's Michael Lee. All that plus much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests...

Duration:02:01:34

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Oct. 21: The Leafs, Astros, and Pascal Siakam are the weekend's winners

10/21/2019
Scott MacArthur, Ashley Docking, and Mike Zigomanis recap the Leafs win over the Bruins on Saturday night; the Six-Pack with Hugh Burrill; the 49ers' win over the Redskins and Lamar Jackson's dominance with NFL analyst Ross Tucker; Pascal Siakam's extension and how teams will view the Raptors heading into the season; and they tee up the World series between the Astros and Nationals with the MLB Network's Jon Morosi. All that plus much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

Duration:02:01:56

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Oct. 18: Oh captain, the Leafs' injured captain!

10/18/2019
Scott MacArthur, Ashley Docking, and Mike Zigomanis discuss John Tavares' injury and what the Leafs' lines may look like over these next two weeks; the Six-Pack with Hugh Burrill; the Chiefs' win over the Broncos and Patrick Mahomes' injury with FOX Sports' Charles Davis; how the Leafs' lines may look, and the struggling Devils and Wild with Elliotte Friedman; and the best bets for Week 7 in the NFL with Inside The Lines' Steve Rapp.

Duration:02:01:48

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Oct. 17: Leafs collapse against the Caps, while the Oilers stay red-hot

10/17/2019
Scott MacArthur, Ashley Docking, and Mike Zigomanis discuss the Leafs' collapse against the Capitals, Connor McDavid's greatness and the Thursday night battle between the Chiefs and Broncos (6:13); the Lead Off Six Pack with Hugh Burrill (26:06); NHL analyst for Sportsnet Andrew Berkshire recaps the Leafs loss to the Capitals, discusses whether back-to-back will be an issue for Toronto, and Morgan Rielly's play with Cody Ceci (1:09:06); NFL feature writer for Bleacher report Tyler Dunne...

Duration:02:01:06

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Oct. 16: Shuffling lines

10/16/2019
Scott MacArthur, Ashley Docking, and Mike Zigomanis recap the Leafs' win over the Wild, discuss the Nationals completing the sweep of the Cardinals and the Astros taking a 2-1 series lead over the Yankees (3:10); the Lead Off Six- Pack (27:45); Leafs Nation's Nick Alberga recaps the Leafs' taking down the Wild, Trevor Moore's play with John Tavares and Mitch Marner, and Michael Hutchinson taking on the Capitals (46:52); former Astros infielder Geoff Blum joins to talk about the dominance of...

Duration:01:59:33

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Oct. 15: Leafs need to make a statement vs. the Wild

10/15/2019
Scott MacArthur, Ashley Docking, and Mike Zigomanis tee up Leafs vs. Minnesota, and discuss the Nationals being one win away from the World Series, and the Packers' win over the Lions on Monday Night Football (6:04); the Lead Off Six-Pack with Hugh Burrill (27:27); Sportsnet/ESPN's Dan Shulman gives his thoughts on how good Gerrit Cole is and where he might go in free agency, how fun the ALCS has been, and Aaron Boone's post-season decision making (1:06:56); Host of Hockey Central David...

Duration:02:01:34