Episodios

  • The Swing - May 5, 2025 - Blue Jays Early Season Check-In w/Tom Ruminski, Leafs-Panthers ECSF Preview w/John Viveiros
    May 6 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys discuss what to expect in this Round 2 series between the Leafs and Panthers. They also get into how the Leafs can learn from their Round 1 series win over Ottawa, as well as the series loss to this same Florida team just two years ago.

    Then from the ice to the diamond as we review the Jays’ below-average start to the year with Baseball News Editor at TheScore, Tom Ruminski. Tom stresses the struggles at the plate for the Blue Jays, and which Jays sluggers need to be bringing in more runs.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we get you ready for Game 1 of the Leafs and Panthers with a more in-depth preview with a good friend of the show and Host of “Hot Take Hockey” on YouTube, John Viveiros. John explains how the Leafs can overcome the defending Stanley Cup Champs. He also talks about Florida’s 5-game series win over Tampa and why the Panthers may be taking Toronto too lightly.


    And lastly, in overtime, we put a bow on this Maple Leafs-Panthers preview episode with Brandon and Jacob’s predictions for the series.
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    57 m
  • The Swing - April 28, 2025 - Leafs Lead Newest Playoffs Edition Battle of Ontario w/Michael Mazzei, & NFL Draft Drama w/Mitch Milani
    Apr 29 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” This year, a bitter rivalry was reborn in the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Leafs and Sens. Jacob gives his take on the series, with the Leafs one win away from advancing to the next round.

    Then we get more into the Leafs-Sens playoff series as we welcome Writer from theleafsnation.dom, Michael Mazzei. Michael talks about how Game 5 in the series is a legacy game in the careers of the Leafs' “core four,” plus he’ll discuss some other testy playoff series across the league.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we break down a drama-filled NFL Draft with the Host of “The Bottom Line View” on YouTube, Mitch Milani. Mitch provides his explanation as to why Shedeur Sanders fell so hard in the draft, as well as giving his teams who he thinks drafted successfully and then the ones that set their teams behind.


    And lastly, in overtime, we wrap with some quick talk about the NBA Playoffs.
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    57 m
  • The Swing - April 14, 2025 - Vladdy A Jay 4 Life, NBA Playoff Preview w/Eamon Cassels, Rory Finally Completes Career Grand Slam w/Ryan Young
    Apr 15 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys start off by discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. officially putting pen to paper on his massive 500 million dollar contract extension with the Blue Jays. They have their say on what this means going forward for the organization, and why this is a move full of positives.

    Then we get a preview of the NBA Playoffs with the play-in tournament beginning tomorrow, as FanSided NBA Contributor, & NBA Editor at LastWordOnSports.com, Eamon Cassels joins the program. Eamon goes over who he thinks the real Championship contenders are, how deep the Warriors' playoff push can be, as well as who’s coming out of the play-in tourney, and he has lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, Staff Writer at Yahoo Sports, Ryan Young comes on the show to help recap a historical day at Augusta as Rory McIlroy finally dons the elusive green jacket. Ryan explains why Rory’s win is not just a big moment in golf, but in all of Sports. He also talks about Bryson DeChambeau crashing out in the final round, and why it was a confidence-boosting weekend for Listowel, Ontario native Corey Conners.


    And lastly, in overtime, the guys chat about Tennessee moving on from starting QB Nico Iamaleava over NIL contract discussions. On top of that, they give some early Maple Leafs playoff predictions if the playoffs started today.
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    55 m
  • The Swing - April 7, 2025 - Vladdy Jr. Staying, Trout Out w/Brendan Lang, March Madness w/Bill Bender, NHL Headlines w/Kyle Cushman
    Apr 8 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob opens up the show talking about the blockbuster $500 million deal that will keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a Blue Jay for 14 more years. Jacob will also tease what’s to come in a jam-packed episode filled with Steelheads Talk, a March Madness Championship Preview, and Ovechkin becoming the all-time goals leader.

    Then we’re joined by Brendan Lang, one of the hosts of “Trout Talk”, and a member of your Brampton Steelheads broadcast crew. Brendan explains why the Steelheads failed to get past Oshawa and have now been eliminated in the first round of the OHL playoffs once again.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week,” which includes Jacob’s March Madness Championship prediction.

    Following that, we break down and try to discuss the history we all witnessed seeing Alex Ovechkin pass Wayne Gretzky on the NHL’s All-Time goal list. To help go through the broken record and more NHL headlines, we are glad to bring back Hockey Writer at theScore, Kyle Cushman.

    And lastly, the final guys of March Madness have arrived, and we get a review of the Women’s championship along with a preview of the men’s one with Senior Writer at The Sporting News, Bill Bender. Bill explains why the women’s UConn team might be onto a dynasty run, plus what’s next for Dawn Staley and her South Carolina team. Bill will also get into the Men’s championship matchup between Florida and Houston, and what we can expect, as well as the keys for each team to win the national championship.
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    58 m
  • The Swing - March 31, 2025 - Jays Open Season, March Madness Final 4 & Raptors 905 Season Review/Raptors Draft Look-Ahead w/Coty Wiles
    Apr 1 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys open up the show to talk about the opening regular-season series the Blue Jays had against their division rivals, the Baltimore Orioles. They’ll get into what’s given them optimism and how concerned they are with Max Scherzer already on the IL. Plus, they give some quick thoughts on the Yankees' now-famous “Torpedo Bats.”

    Then we get down to business, as now we’re left with four, yes, the Final Four is almost here, as the guys weigh in on what they’ve seen so far in the Men’s NCAA tournament, and of course they give their picks on who’s making it to the Championship game.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” Following that, we continue talking basketball as we recap another season where the Raptors 905 will miss out on the playoffs. Coty Wiles, Writer for Raptors Republic, explains why this year was a big collapse for the 905. He’ll also give some insight into who the Raptors should go after in the upcoming NBA Draft, which includes some recognizable names if you’ve been watching March Madness.


    And finally, the guys go over the Steelheads stealing a game in Oshawa to even up their opening round playoff series against the Generals as the series heads back home to Brampton.
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    53 m
  • The Swing - March 24, 2025 - Steelheads Opening Round Playoff Preview w/Zack Bodenstein & March Madness Round-Up w/Chris McKee
    Mar 25 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys discuss a somewhat disappointing Men’s March Madness Tourney. The guys contrast this year’s tourney to last year’s and talk about whether not seeing as many underdogs hurts the entertainment value.

    Then we get excited about OHL Playoff hockey finally returning to Brampton as the Steelheads get set for their opening-round series versus the Oshawa Generals. To help you get ready for it, Zack Bodenstein, a Member of your Steelheads broadcast crew comes on to give his analysis on this tight 4v5 seed matchup. Zack explains the Steelheads becoming the powerhouse they were meant to be, but also a grind it’ll be to get past Oshawa.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we bring a good buddy of the show, a familiar voice on Sauga 960 AM, and a Member of the United States Basketball Writers Association, Chris McKee to talk all things Men’s March Madness. Chris explains why there will be fewer Cinderella stories for tournaments to come, the coaching carousel, and who he has to win it all.


    And finally Brandon gives a shoutout to the Canadian National Men’s Soccer Team on their 3rd place finish at the CONCACAF Nations League.
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    53 m
  • The Swing - March 10, 2025 - Blue Jays Season Preview w/Chris Henderson & NHL Trade Deadline Debrief w/John Viveiros
    Mar 11 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” With Spring Training already underway, the guys chop it up with their resident Blue Jays expert & Baseball writer, Chris Henderson. Chris gives his thoughts on the Vladdy Jr. contract situation and the new bats in the lineup, including Anthony Santander. He’ll also provide some insight into what he expects from Bowden Francis and the rest of the starting rotation, as well as his prediction on whether the Jays will be in the Playoffs!

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we bring a good friend of the program and Host of “Hot Take Hockey” on YouTube to break down the NHL Trade Deadline. John evaluates the job of Leafs GM Brad Treliving on Deadline Day and looks into what some of the new additions to the roster mean for the future. John will give his take on the monumental trade that sent longtime Boston Bruin, Brad Marchand, to Florida, plus he will share which teams made the best moves on Trade Deadline Day.
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    55 m
  • The Swing - March 3, 2025 - Lots Of Leafs W’s, Steelheads On Fire! w/Brendan Lang, & Status Of Raps w/Mike Luciano
    Mar 4 2025
    Catch up on what you missed in the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys discuss the Leafs as their perfect steak since returning from the 4 Nations Faceoff continues. The guys weigh whether this will coincide with a deep run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

    Then, we bring in a good friend of the show, a member of your Steelheads broadcast crew, and a Host of “Trout Talk” on Sauga 960, Brendan Lang. Brendan explains why the Steelheads are riding such a hot streak as of late.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we welcome back writer at FanSided, Mike Luciano, to talk about the Raptors and NBA hoops. Mike evaluates if the Raptors front office is rushing their rebuild by trading for Brandon Ingram. He’ll also give his opinion on Jimmy Butler adjusting well to life in Golden State.


    Lastly, in Overtime, Opening Day is fast approaching as the Jays' stars appear in Spring Training.
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    53 m
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