Toronto’s Joe Panik on the Blue Jays Searching for a Home, Being Careful with On-Field Conversations, Young Players Helping the Team Mindset

Jays Talk Plus: Long Week Ahead for Rays vs. Jays: Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph joins Blake Murphy to discuss how hitters and catchers adjust to an umpire's wide strike zone, a catcher's framing skills, and whether the team would consider replacing Yusei Kikuchi's spot in the bullpen (05:59). Sportsnet producer Chris Black jumps on for an early week edition of "Explain It Black" and weighs in on the bullpen day's trickle-down effect after Sunday's game, who could get called up from the minors and added to the 'pen, and where his confidence level is at with Bo Bichette facing against Tampa Bay's pitchers (27:20). Afterward, MLB.com's Adam Berry looks back at the pair of blowout losses for the Rays against the Yankees, the magnitude of the final stretch of the season in the AL Wild Card race, the scouting report on probable starter Cooper Criswell, and how the Rays have taught their pitching prospects to prepare for relief innings (50:29). To wrap up, Blake previews José Berríos' upcoming st by Blue Jays Talk

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Jays Talk Plus: Sense of Urgency for the Pitching Staff?: Blake Murphy is joined by Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner who shares his impressions on Gabriel Moreno, Yusei Kikuchi's continuing struggle to start strong, how Hyun-jin Ryu's injury affects the pitching staff, and how Jose Berrios can build off his last few starts (02:33). Next, Blake reads your mailbag questions and looks at the Ryu void to identify what options are available, if Ross Stripling is the answer, and if this changes any future plans for Nate Pearson (25:54). In the second hour, The Athletic's Keith Law reveals what he looks for in catching prospects progressing from the Minors to the Majors, what makes the jump so difficult, why he's not high on RHP prospect Max Castillo, and how Keith scouts the stat line for young players (48:17). Finally, former MLB pitcher and VSiN host Josh Towers joins to discuss the transition from being a player to a part of the media, how pitchers can retain the trust of their coaching s by Blue Jays Talk

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The Buds Are Back: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin off-the-rails Friday by reviewing Kyle Dubas' press conference where he addresses questions surrounding the goalie group, hints at targeting a non-rental blueliner like Jakob Chychrun at the deadline and the growth of the Leafs over his tenure as GM. Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick joins the conversation (42:21) and discusses the pressure on Dubas this season, who the Leafs should target at the deadline and who they can feel good about giving up. Next, Blue Jackets reporter for The Athletic Aaron Portzline joins the show (1:06:11) to tee up tonight and tommorrow's Leafs games against Columbus, and talks about the team's dissapointing season so far and how they turn it around in the coming years. The guys conclude with reactions to the Vladimir Tarasenko trade, Patrick Kane's comments about it and some fan questions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily r by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Jays Talk Plus: Is Gabriel Moreno Ready to Get Called Up?: Blake Murphy opens the show with a quick look back at the Jays' series-opening win against the White Sox. MLB.com's Julia Kreuz jumps on to discuss an ideal plan for splitting time between Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen, Teoscar Hernandez getting back on track, and how the team is finding ways to win 1-run games (05:03). Spin Rate's Drew Fairservice breaks down Kirk's at-bats, an interest in Bo Bichette's plate approach, and Charlie Montoyo finding a spot for Julian Merryweather to pitch in relief (25:03). The Athletic's Keith Law shares his impressions on Jays prospect Gabriel Moreno, why he's hesitant to call up the young catcher, that position's value in the trade market, and LHP Ricky Tiedemann cracking into the pipeline's top 100 prospects (50:54). Finally, The FAN Drive's Ben Ennis stops by to chat about his confidence level in Hyun-Jin Ryu this season, why Matt Chapman is due for a big game, the thought of trading away by Blue Jays Talk

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Skating Around The NHL With Shane O & Adam Oates!: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show recapping the Maple Leafs' OT loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Hockey Night in Canada, how much they miss Morgan Rielly's impact on the blueline, and what's the identity of the fourth line. Then, former NHLer and co-host of the Missin Curfew Podcast Shane O'Brien (41:42) weighs in on Jacob Trouba's physical presence for the New York Rangers and how he feels about St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington's antics on the ice and head coach Craig Berube's putting his netminder on blast. Then, former NHLer Adam Oates (1:06:08) discusses the difficulties of maintaining any type of streak in the NHL, the importance of up-and-coming players learning how to skate with the puck in their hand, and how many goals Auston Matthews needs to score to have a successful season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect by Real Kyper & Bourne

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John Schneider Joins the Show!: Blair and Barker kick off the final hour with former Blue Jays catcher Caleb Joseph, who shares his thoughts on Charlie Montoyo's dismissal, what led to the change at the helm, and his personal experience in the Jays' clubhouse (03:21). Later on, interim manager of the Toronto Blue Jays John Schneider joins the show to talk about his excitement to manage the club, the changes he'd like to implement, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far, his philosophy managing a team and what fans can expect moving forward (25:23). Finally, the guys send you off into the All-Star break with an edition of Barker Back Leg Bits (41:47)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Blair & Barker

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Jays Talk Plus: Bo Making His Presence Known: Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black and Joe Siddall to discuss how Bo Bichette's process has lead to his improved plate awareness and strides in defensive runs saved, before focusing in on the state of the bullpen ahead of the post-season (03:57). Sideline reporter and play-by-play voice for the Orioles Melanie Newman breaks down the O's decision to change pitchers right before Monday's double-header, how Brandon Hyde has juggled the pitching staff, Gunnar Henderson's performance around the diamond since being called up, and the importance of Baltimore's remaining schedule against Toronto (31:34). Later on, Ricky Romero of the "Spin Rate" podcast stops by to chat about the relationships between umpires and pitchers, umpire scouting reports, the momentum of the Jays' starting rotation since late August, and his assessment of Mitch White's pitching arsenal (01`:15:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those by Blue Jays Talk

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Jays Talk Plus: Pitcher & Catcher POV on Kikuchi + Jackie Bradley Jr. is a Jay: Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith to share his reaction on the Blue Jays signing Jackie Bradley Jr. and discusses his fit with the team (00:15). Then, Blake recaps the series opener against the Orioles and Yusei Kikuchi's struggles, before we hear post-game comments from interim manager John Schneider (07:10). Ricky Romero of MLB Network and the "Spin Rate" podcast jumps on to discuss the lack of depth starters with Kikuchi continuing to search for a good outing, ways to build off a rough start, and what he expects out of Alek Manoah in tonight's matchup (25:28). Former catcher and current Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph weighs in on how much a catcher can help a pitcher who's not finding his groove, their ability to read how batters are adjusting from behind the plate, and how hot it gets at Camden Yards (51:00). Afterward, we check in on the Blue Jays prospects with Doug Fox, aut by Blue Jays Talk

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How Kikuchi Found His Footing + Bill Ripken!: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, which featured another quality start from Yusei Kikuchi. The guys discuss the adjustments Kikuchi has made on the mound, the batting order returning to how it was, and concerns about Tim Mayza’s injury and who will step up in the bullpen. Later on, MLB Network analyst Bill Ripken discusses how great players break out of hitting slumps and what he’s noticed from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette offensively and defensively a month into the season (27:44). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Blair & Barker

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Ep. 34: Welcome Wendell!: On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jay Patt (@Bulls_Jay) to review how the Chicago Bulls fared in the 2018 NBA Draft. Topics discussed include: The overall outcome of the Bulls draft (1:00), the Bulls passing on Michael Porter Jr. (5:02), a full breakdown of the No. 7 pick, Wendell Carter Jr., and his fit in Chicago (8:24), rumours of the Bulls looking to trade up in the draft (17:58), the Bulls promising and drafting Chandler Hutchison (23:58), how the new Bulls will fare in the rotation as part of the rebuild (30:25), and plenty more. And later in the show, Bulls podcaster and grand optimist Fred Pheiffer (@CBEFred) stops by to give his views on the draft, and the progress of the Bulls title contention hopes (46:30). by CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

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Jays Talk Plus: Prospect Report with Vancouver Canadians Manager Brent Lavallee & Keith Law: MLB Network's Adnan Virk joins Blake Murphy to discuss how the Jays stack up against the rest in the AL East division as the season heads into the final stretch, why he values the team's offence over their pitching rotation, the streakiness of the batters, what is Bo Bichette's future contract worth, and who is the front runner for AL MVP and Cy Young awards (4:43). Vancouver Canadians manager, Brent Lavallee stops by to chat about his experience managing a baseball club based in his home town, the differences between college to high-A, the balancing act of helping young players work towards their strengths and weaknesses, the gratification of seeing prospects getting promoted and his report on 3B Damiano Palmegiani, OF Gabriel Martinez and SS Alex de Jesus (25:15). The Athletic's Keith Law breaks down his concerns with Ricky Tiedemann's delivery in his pitches, adjusting where pitchers stand o by Blue Jays Talk

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Jays Talk Plus: Post-Deadline Prospect Overview: Blake Murphy kicks off the show alongside Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker, following a big Jays win against the Orioles last night! They discuss Matt Chapman’s performance, Vladdy’s swing mechanics, the Jays' unsung heroes, and more. Next up, Baseball American Editor-in-Chief JJ Cooper sorts through some of the biggest prospects who moved at the deadline, the updated prospect rankings around the league, how information and stats have evolved for scouts over the past 20 years, and the Jays' deadline moves (28:00). To kick off the next hour, Michael Baumann of FanGraphs stops by to discuss which teams improved the most at the deadline, how the market played out for position players, and the improvements made by Yusei Kikuchi (52:05). Finally, Patrick Dubuque of Baseball Prospectus joins Blake to discuss the trade market at this year’s deadline, Jordan Hicks' development as a pitcher, how contending teams utilize their prospect po by Blue Jays Talk

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Inside Tampa's Turnaround with Brian Engblom: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy start things off making sense of how Tampa Bay evened up the Eastern Conference Finals at 2-2. They break down how the Lightning slowed down the Rangers, Victor Hedman's crushing hit on Filip Chytil, and hear from Jon Cooper & Gerard Gallant on today's edition of Kyper's Clippers (03:37). Afterwards, Lightning analyst Brian Engblom highlights the role players stepping up for Tampa, the edge Brandon Hagel plays with, the changes made after losing the first two games of the series, and the evolution of Jon Cooper and Steven Stamkos (24:45). Finally, the fellas take a look at the recent signings around the league and discuss the market value for Leafs' free agent Ilya Mikheyev (40:29). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Playoff Prep with Jason York and Eddie O: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about the season dragging on and the difficulty coaches may have in keeping players engaged, Sheldon Keefe's comments on resting players, whether Matthews should be sitting more as the season wraps, the Leafs' play against the Sabres, the potential for the game to be a chippy affair, and how the team's special teams look (2:48). Next, Jason York stops by to comment on why it won't be hard for Sheldon Keefe to keep his players engaged as the postseason approaches, why he believes the Lightning would be the preferred opponent for Toronto as opposed to the Bruins, the tough question of resting Auston Matthews, and why veterans don't like sitting (26:48). Afterward, Ed Olczyk shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews, if the Lightning or Bruins would be the better first-round playoff opponent for Toronto, managing rest ahead of the postseason, the Golden Knights' playoff push, the amount unproven goalies by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Jays Talk Plus: Locked on Target (Field): The second season is here! Blake Murphy kicks off Jays Talk Plus by providing a brief overview of Toronto's weekend series and the festivities that followed the clinch. He is later joined by Jonah Birenbaum, Senior Editor at TheScore, who outlines why the Jays have reasons to be optimistic as they head into the playoffs and why it would be a mistake to underestimate the Twins. In the latter part of the hour, Jon Morosi from MLB Network joins, opening with praise the potential farewells of four sure-fire Hall of Famers, including Cabrera, Wainwright, Greinke, and Votto. They then dive deep into a preview of Wild Card week, discussing all four matchups, including the Jays/Twins series, and debating the MLB's decision to go with dual overlap games versus a quadruple-header format (31:05). During the final hour, Sportsnet Producer Chris Black joins in-studio for an extended discussion. They begin by weighing the pros and cons of playing afternoon g by Blue Jays Talk

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Jays Talk Plus: Numbers, Photos, and Pitch Grips: Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black, Blue Jays on Sportsnet Producer, to take us through his role working on MLB coverage, the integration of Statcast in the broadcasts, Jose Berrios' up and down starts, and makes the case to carry three catchers at a time on the lineup (02:09). Photo Director at West End Phoenix Jalani Morgan shares his ongoing photo essay called "Black Jays" and his experience mentoring photojournalists (29:06). The Athletic's Eno Sarris weighs in on the best ballparks that offer the top craft beer options, why the vulcan grip isn't used often by pitchers, the death of the fastball count and the use of more sliders (50:26). Finally, MLB.com's Mike Petriello breaks down Vlad Jr.'s slide in May, how he recognizes when a player is coming out of a slump, and a look at battle of the aces tonight between Chicago's Lucas Giolito and Kevin Gausman (01:15:57). Finally, Blake gives the scouting report for Toronto's upcoming s by Blue Jays Talk

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B's (Somehow) Get Even Better: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get off-the-rails Friday going with the Bruins trading for Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, the price they payed relative to the Ryan O'Reilly trade and why it's now time for the Leafs to double down on a defenceman at the deadline. Minnesota Wild writer for The Athletic Mike Russo shares insights on what direction the team will go at the deadline, Matt Dumba's status and the importance of Kirill Kaprizov (20:35). Then, Doug MacLean - recovering from a pickleball injury - discusses John Tavares at the wing, Craig Berube's comments about his team not caring and how Patrick Kane would fit on the Rangers (40:48). Finally, the host of Spittin' Chicklets Rear Admiral weighs in on the Bruins' move, the future of their core and what (if any) concerns he has for the team going forward (1:06:36). The guys close out with a bit of Fake Trade Friday and listener questions (1:24:54)! The views and opinions expressed in this by Real Kyper & Bourne

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All-Star Weakened: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with a critical look at All-Star weekend, the good, the bad, if the NHL tried too hard to please too many people and what they can do to improve the events next year in Toronto. Former Leafs GM Dave Nonis (21:01) joins the discussion and also shares how the Leafs are approaching the deadline from a front office point of view, their biggest need and what it would take to trade away Matthew Knies. Flames columnist for Sportsnet.ca Eric Francis hops on the show (44:28) to discuss Calgary's season outlook after the All-Star break, the reasons the team has dissapointed this season and what additions they can make to turn it around. Later, Kyper, Bourne and Sam are briefly joined by Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (1:06:31) to break down Bo Horvat's contract extension and Lou Lamoriello's very 'un-Lou' comments about it. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refl by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Leafs Hour: Reason for Optimism: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with a look at tonight's Leafs' game against the lowly Blue Jackets, the team's tendency to let down in these spots, Gregor getting another look on the top line and Keefe trying to limit the team leaders' workloads. Then a look at Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten making Canada's world junior team, how the tandem of Samsonov and Jones will split time and whether the Leafs prefer a blueline rental or a defenceman with term in a trade. Finally, Blue Jackets analyst for The Athletic Aaron Portzline (34:32) gives a Columbus POV of tonight's game, Fantilli's first game in Toronto, Jarmo Kekalainen being on the hot seat and Gaudreau and Laine's struggles. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Keefe Shakes up Top Line on Western Trip: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show by debating whether it's tougher to play for the Leafs or the New York Yankees? Next, Garry Galley joins the show to discuss the pressure of playing in big markets, Claude Giroux and the Ottawa Senators, and why the Leafs have been struggling to score goals at even strength (22:12). Then, former NHLer Scott Hartnell joins the show to discuss Barry Trotz hinting at being interested in coaching the Leafs, John Tortorella and the Flyers, and more (49:00). Next, former NHLer Andrew Peters joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Sabres start to the season and Ilya Lyubushkin (01:07:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Leafs vs. Bruins: How Much Does It Matter?: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Maple Leafs loss to the Detroit Red Wings and how Bobby McMann has fit on the Leafs lines. Next, Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery jumps on (18:35) to discuss his adjustment to the team's system while implementing his own philosophy, how different it is coaching a veteran team in comparison to younger teams, his assessment of the Toronto hockey club, and getting another chance with the Bruins organization after leaving the Dallas Stars. Then, Doug MacLean joins for his weekly chat with the boys (57:43) and shares his thoughts on the regular season, if teams are allowed to have throwaway games, and if young players can cement themselves into a lineup when the post-season comes around. Afterward, the guys are joined by Windsor Spitfires, Seattle Kraken prospect Shane Wright (1:05:54) to sum up his learning experience playing hockey in the World Juniors and within the AHL. The view by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Jays Talk Plus: A Swing and A Missed Opportunity: Blake Murphy opens the show looking back at the Blue Jays' Wild Card loss to the Mariners. He sorts through the decision to pull Kevin Gausman and bring in Tim Mayza to face switch hitter Carlos Santana, George Springer's collision with Bo Bichette in the outfield, defensive adjustments with Raimel Tapia and Jackie Bradley Jr., how the Jays' trade deadline relates to their fallout in the postseason, and the importance of having a young competitive team early in their contracts (03:39). MLB.com's Julia Kreuz shares what she's learned from interim manager John Schneider in the two-game sweep, if the interim tag will be removed ahead of next season, what some of the players can takeaway from their first playoff games, and how she would like GM Ross Atkins to address the postseason results (27:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sport by Blue Jays Talk

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Next Man Up in Newark: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee tee up tonight's Leafs game against the Devils, Matt Murray's return and the complicated goalie battle, the Leafs' puzzle of defensive pairings and who can step up in Tavares' and O'Reilly's absences. They are joined by general manager of the Devils Tom Fitzgerald, who discusses constructing a contending team, the process of acquiring Timo Meier and Jack Hughes' development (20:50). Later, NHL Network's Mike Kelly breaks down why Auston Matthews' offensive production is down, the Leafs lack of playmaking from the center position and teams he thinks can be sneaky contenders (43:21). Finally, NHL Network's Brian Lawton weighs in on how the salary cap affected this year's deadline, Jon Cooper benching his top line in Tampa and who improved the most from their deadline moves (1:07:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Spo by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Brodie Hits IR + Star or Superstar: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee begin with the news that TJ Brodie will hit the IR and what the Leafs will miss in his absence. They are joined by NHL Network's Mike Kelly (21:36) who shares some thoughts and analytics on Auston Matthews' underwhelming goal-scoring pace, Morgan Rielly's struggles and whether or not Calle Järnkrok can be a long-term solution on the second line. Then, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe joins the show (41:17) and goes deep on the Winnipeg Jets, the reason for this season's turnaround, the Rick Bowness effect and their financial future inspiring more urgency. Later, former NHL pro, agent and GM Brian Lawton of NHL Network discusses the 'buyers market' ahead of the deadline, who the Leafs should target and who may become available (1:03:54). Finally, Kyper, Bourne and Sam play a game of 'Star or Superstar.' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Speed Kills: The Avs Earn Early Stanley Cup Edge: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy look back on Colorado's overtime victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals! We hear Jon Cooper's reaction to the loss, before the guys discuss if Tampa had more left in the tank, Colorado's difference-making tempo, and highlight Valeri Nichushkin and Ondrej Palat (02:30). Later on, former NHL goalie and current ESPN analyst Brian Boucher shares his take on this Stanley Cup matchup, Colorado's speed vs. Tampa's defence, the goaltending battle, and how the stars performed in Game 1 (22:07). To wrap up, the guys look into the rumours surrounding Senators goalie Matt Murray and talk about how he might fit with the Maple Leafs (43:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

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