Best Ben Bowman Podcasts (2024)

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NASCAR LIVE 7-30-24 : Celebrating Hendrick Motorsports 40th Anniversary Part 1 45:55

7m ago45:55

45:55

This week we begin 2 weeks of special episodes honoring the 40th anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports. In part 1 we revisit the victory that saved the team, remind you of Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham's dominance, and highlight some of the most iconic HMS paint schemes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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Countdown to the MLB Deadline 49:09

26m ago49:09

49:09

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour, 60 minutes closer to MLB’s trade deadline later today. Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning begin the hour by welcoming on Sportsnet’s own Jeff Blair to join the conversation (0:33). The host of Blair & Barker weighs in on the deals the Jays have made thus far, especially the return they got in the Yusei Kikuchi …

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The Future of the Blue Jays 47:48

1h ago47:48

47:48

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning focus on GM Ross Atkins and whether he’ll be back at the helm for next season. They consider the decision to keep him and let him make these deals for the organization. B&B welcomes Doug Smith to get his thoughts on what he saw from the squad in that first win over Greece. At the backen…

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MLB Deadline Day & Jays Deals 48:57

24m ago48:57

48:57

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on the doubleheader split Toronto had yesterday and start on the deals the team made yesterday sending Justin Turner and Yusei Kikuchi to other teams. They look at both guy's tenures as Blue Jays and the seasons involved. At the back end of the hour, the duo update you on Canada’s medal count …

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Blue Jays + Canada Basketball Takeaways 47:33

41m ago47:33

47:33

The final of the hour of The FAN Morning Show starts with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning diving more into the deadline for the Blue Jays. They dive into how the team will stack up moving forward and if they will acquire anything by tomorrow's deadline. The morning duo head to Baltimore to check in with The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath as the trio discuss …

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Jays’ Sell-off Underway 48:33

26m ago48:33

48:33

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start on the Blue Jays' sweeping the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers. Next, they dive into the sell-off the organization is having ahead of this year’s MLB Trade Deadline tomorrow and the names that have been unloaded in Yimi Garcia, Nate Pearson & Danny Jansen. They look …

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Canada’s Olympic Start: Good, Bad & Ugly 46:20

22m ago46:20

46:20

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show starting on the Olympics and Canada specifically. They talk about how it started with the darkness over the Canada Soccer scandal and all the infractions placed on them. B&B discuss how it was handled, what other backlash we could see and how now after 2 wins, the women’s national team has the…

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Olympic Draft, Canada Soccer Speaks & Dan Riccio on CanWNT Fallout 48:12

39m ago48:12

48:12

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee close out this week on The FAN Morning Show drafting their favourite Olympic sports! Why isn’t the 100-metre dash at the top anymore? The guys then discuss Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue's statement to the press following the program's cheating scandal. Brent and Sam question if the Canadian 2020 gold medal is tainted now,…

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Jays Get Destroyed by Rays w/ Ben Shulman 48:10

18m ago48:10

48:10

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Sam McKee go over the Blue Jays dismantling at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. Is this rock bottom for the 2024 Blue Jays or will the trade deadline leave them more depleted? Did Chris Bassitt have it right in his assessment? And what does the Tampa Bay Rays sending Randy Arozarena to the Marine…

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Canada’s Sporting Disgrace + Stan Bowman Fallout 50:16

10m ago50:16

50:16

Brent Gunning is joined by Sam McKee for the Friday edition of The FAN Morning Show. The boys jump into the ‘Drone gate’ surrounding Canada soccer right now. What was the reaction from the guys when they found out the news? Does this put a damper on Canada’s summer of soccer? How will the new Canada Soccer CEO, Kevin Blue, handle the controversy? T…

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Adnan Virk on Importance of Sox-Yankees & Adam Stanley on Canadian Open 47:28

1h ago47:28

47:28

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the FAN Morning Show talking about how the Yankee’s have recently struggled. Should there be cause for concern? The guys then welcome on MLB Network host Adnan Virk (4:16). He shares his thoughts on the Yankee’s recent struggles and if he thinks they will miss the playoffs. The guys then go ove…

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Kevin Kiermaier's Legacy + Damien Cox on Canada at the Olympics 49:10

1h ago49:10

49:10

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour looking at how Kevin Kiermaier will be remembered after announcing that he will retire at the end of this season. Do advanced defensive metrics make you appreciate him more? The guys then turn their attention to the Jays' win over the Rays yesterday, what Yariel Rodriguez' emergence this year mea…

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Canadian Villains + Stan Bowman Gets Hired in Edmonton 50:17

14m ago50:17

50:17

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are reunited on The FAN Morning Show! They kick off Thursday looking at the backlash surrounding the Canadian women’s soccer spying scandal. Does this make Canada the bad guys now? The pair get into where this cheating scandals ranks in the bigger picture of all time cheating controversies, along with how this moment cou…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 130 : Todd Bodine 17:54

23m ago17:54

17:54

On this week's show Mike Bagley goes wide open with 2 time truck series champion, Todd Bodine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jays Deadline Plans and "Running it Back" 48:30

2h ago48:30

48:30

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show today starts with Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi discussing the common theme with Toronto teams and “running it back” after down seasons and believing in the “cores”. They look at which out of the major three (Leafs, Raptors & Blue Jays) seems to frustrate them the most. B&D then settle on the Jays and del…

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Canada Soccer and Basketball Updates 50:01

3h ago50:01

50:01

The FAN Morning Show continues with some breaking news off the top. Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi share the latest on the Canada Soccer scandal with news of some self-inflicted penalties by the organization. Next up, friend of the show and analyst for the NFL on CBS and NFL Network, Charles Davis dives into NFL preseason storylines and disse…

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A Canada Soccer Scandal + A Blue Jays Runback 46:44

30m ago46:44

46:44

The FAN Morning Show starts today on the first scandal of Paris 2024... and it involves Canada. Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi share what we know about Canada Soccer's surveillance of New Zealand's practice and delve into their thoughts on it. Next, the pair turn their attention to the Blue Jays after dropping their first game of their series…

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NASCAR LIVE 7-23-24 : Chad Knaus, NASCAR Medalists 46:03

11m ago46:03

46:03

On a brand new edition of NASCAR Live Chad Knaus sits down with Steve Post and Todd Gordon. We also get into the Olympic spirit by giving out gold, silver, and bronze medals in all 3 of NASCAR's top series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Jays Deadline Paths + LeBron & Scottie Scheffler 46:43

1h ago46:43

46:43

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi bring in Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss if he expects a full rebuild from the Blue Jays, the complications trying to replace Danny Jansen and the challenge of building pitching depth mid-season (1:08). They ask what indication there is that suggest the Blue Jays want t…

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Where the Blue Jays Stand in the A.L. East + Pivoting to 2025 50:14

19m ago50:14

50:14

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi lead-off the second hour discussing the Blue Jays' precarious position in the American League East. The gents get into potential paths for future contention, how the third Wild Card slot has influenced decision making, if a ‘soft sell’ at the trade deadline is the most appropriate strategy, and if the Jays will …

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Who Could Be Canada’s Flag Bearer? + Another Highest-Paid NFL Quarterback 49:56

30m ago49:56

49:56

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi dive into the process of picking an Olympian to bear the flag at the opening and closing ceremonies at the Olympics. The pair get into news of LeBron James being voted as the male flag bearer for the United States and what role popularity could play in the decision, before weighing their favourite options to bea…

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A Player's Perspective w/ Frank Catalanotto & José Cruz Jr. 48:25

12m ago48:25

48:25

It’s the final hour of The FAN Morning Show at the 29th Annual Jays Care Golf Classic with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning! The hosts welcome on Frank Catalanotto, former Blue Jay, to pick his brain about his memories in Toronto, the current playoff format in MLB, and what he would do to make the game more exciting (0:20). After, they welcome on José C…

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Xander Schauffele’s Big Win + How to Manage The Blue Jays 50:01

6m ago50:01

50:01

The FAN Morning Show continues live from the 29th Annual Jays Care Golf Classic with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning. The pair welcomes Joe House, host of the Fairway Rollin’ Podcast, to discuss Xander Schauffele’s big win at the The Open Championship (1:00). The trio discuss Schauffele’s play at the Royal Troon Golf Club and his bid for the World Golf…

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The Future of the Blue Jays 45:13

4d ago45:13

45:13

The second hour of The FAN Morning Show continues with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning live from Rattlesnake Golf Club for the 29th annual Jays Care Golf Classic. They begin on the Blue Jays' page and look ahead to the upcoming trade deadline with some names expected to be on the move. The pair then get into a recent report addressing the futures of th…

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Live on Location for Jays Care 52:54

33m ago52:54

52:54

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning is back in action live from Rattlesnake Golf Club in Milton, Ontario for the 29th annual Jays Care Golf Classic! The pair kick things off discussing the Blue Jays, who avoided the sweep on Sunday by winning the final game of their weekend series with the Tigers. They get into George Springer's m…

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Yusei Kikuchi & The Jays + The Conditions At Royal Troon 49:11

18m ago49:11

49:11

In the final hour of the week, The FAN Morning Show with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi are joined by Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays writer for The Athletic, who provides insight into Yusei Kikuchi’s season and if we may see him on the move ahead of the July 30th deadline (1:17). The discussion then shifts to the current state of Toronto’s catchi…

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Blue Jays Second Half Preview + Micheal Grange on Canada's Exhibition Game 47:43

1h ago47:43

47:43

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour of The FAN Morning Show with a look in the Blue Jays' second half. They go over what to expect from the Blue Birds down the stretch, if a full fire sale is needed for them to retool next year, and their thoughts on the team's starting rotation. Later on, Sportsnet's Micheal Grange joins …

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Open Championship Round 1 Thoughts + Who's the Best Athlete of 21st Century? 50:19

2h ago50:19

50:19

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off your Friday recapping everything from Royal Troon in Scotland! The pair get into Shane Lowry's opening round, the Canadians Mackenzie Hughes and Corey Connor's chances, and what to think after Tiger Woods' rocky start. Is he diminishing his legacy by continuing to play? Later on, the guys then get into …

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The Future of Canada Soccer w/ CEO Kevin Blue 47:11

1h ago47:11

47:11

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi talking about the summer of soccer that Canada is currently experiencing. They are pleased to be joined by General Secretary and CEO of Canada Soccer, Kevin Blue. Kevin discusses his short time at the helm of Canada Soccer and what the priorities have b…

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Jays Blueprint to Contention + More Open and Tiger Talk 51:24

12m ago51:24

51:24

The FAN Morning Show continues into its second hour as Brent Gunning continues to give you the latest updates from The Open Championship. Daniele Franceschi joins the conversation as they switch gears to baseball, discussing the Blue Jays ideal path back to contention as they get set to start their second half. Later on, Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley st…

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The Hour About (Sports) Nothing 48:47

10d ago48:47

48:47

The FAN Morning Show gets started with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi a little peeved at the lack of sports happening at the moment. With the same issues arising every year around the MLB All-Star Break, the pair wonder why certain leagues don’t take more advantage of the lull in the sports calendar. There is still one more day until the Blue…

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 129 : Daniel Dye 18:50

7d ago18:50

18:50

On this week's show Mike Bagley goes Wide Open with Daniel Dye as he continues to push for his first ever playoff birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kyle Brandt's First Pitch + Teeing Up The Open 47:42

2h ago47:42

47:42

The FAN Morning Show wraps up with Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi analyzing the future of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and weighing the possibility of the Blue Jays star slugger re-signing. They are joined by NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt to discuss what it feels like to have their very own bobblehead night and the nerves ahead of throwing out the Ceremon…

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Vladdy Jr.'s Future Most Likely Not in Toronto 48:21

14m ago48:21

48:21

The FAN Morning Show continues into its second hour with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi talking about the future of the Blue Jays' one and only All-Star in 2024, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. They discuss the possibility of an extension for Toronto’s first baseman and look around the league to see what some comparable contracts are for him. They talk…

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All-Star Games, Breakout Stars & Playing in T.O. 49:24

12d ago49:24

49:24

The FAN Morning Show is back with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi surviving the rain and flooding that went on around the city of Toronto yesterday. After some thoughts on that, the duo get into last night’s MLB midseason classic and All-Star Games in general to talk about if MLB’s version is different than others and maybe a bit more refreshi…

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NASCAR LIVE 7-16-24 : Cole Custer, Grant Enfinger 46:06

8m ago46:06

46:06

A fresh NASCAR Live is ready for your listening pleasure. First up, we recap the weekend at Pocono with a new edition of Backtrax and a sit-down with Cole Custer. We then look ahead to this weekend in the Circle City with a comprehensive Brickyard 400 preview and a conversation with truck series playoff contender, Grant Enfinger. See Privacy Policy…

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Growth In Canadian Sports + How a GM Views the All Star Break 48:13

31m ago48:13

48:13

The Fan Morning Show goes into its final hour with Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi continuing to examine how far Canada Soccer has come as of late and how to keep that momentum going up to the 2026 World Cup. They let you hear a some of the sit-down Sportsnet’s Arash Madani had with manager Jesse Marsch before bringing on the trepid SN reporter …

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How Much Coaching Matters + Berube's Potential Leafs Impact 45:00

2h ago45:00

45:00

The FAN Morning Show continues into its second hour with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi looking into the importance of coaching. They start by examining Canada Soccer’s new manager Jesse Marsch and his immediate impact on the program which was quite evident at Copa América. That leads the pair down a path to look at a certain local team that …

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The Horror Season for Jays Fans Continues 51:41

2h ago51:41

51:41

The FAN Morning Show welcomes back Brent Gunning to the host's chair, who is joined by guest host Daniele Franceschi! The duo start by discussing last night’s MLB Home Run Derby and the appeal of the event in relation to other All-Star competitions, most notably the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. They also relish in the fact that a former Blue Jay, Teoscar…

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The Jays’ Draft, English Heartbreak & Canadian Pride 46:36

7d ago46:36

46:36

The final hour of today's FAN Morning Show kicks off with hosts Matt Marchese and Daniele Franceschi sitting down in-studio with fellow SN590 host, Sho Alli of Jays Talk. The trio dive into their takeaways from the Blue Jays' unofficial first half and the disappointment of the season thus far, before looking ahead to if and how this franchise can b…

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How Far Canada Soccer Has Come + Copa “Unprofessionalism" 48:18

1h ago48:18

48:18

The FAN Morning Show continues into the second hour with hosts Matt Marchese and Daniele Franceschi offering some quick follow up thoughts on England’s loss in the Euro 2024 Final. Does their supporters' heartbreak compare to that of Leafs Nation? Next, they turn their attention to Copa América and what we saw from Canada Soccer in the battle for t…

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Blue Jays at the Break + Spain’s Euro Dominance 52:07

16d ago52:07

52:07

The FAN Morning Show is back from the weekend! Hosts Matt Marchese and Daniele Franceschi start off with the Blue Jays, who narrowly avoided a sweep in Arizona by holding off the D-Backs to win on Sunday. Despite the victory, the team heads into the All-Star break at the bottom of the American League East. The pair offer their biggest takeaways fro…

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Canada Soccer's Success + Blue Jays Shortcomings 46:59

19d ago46:59

46:59

Matt Marchese and Daniele Franceschi wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show looking ahead to Canada's chance at third place in the Copa America tournament Saturday against Uruguay. They enlist the help of a man who has played for the program in the past, Canadian international goaltender and now part of the Footy Prime podcast, Craig Forrest! Th…

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MLSE Changes Coming + the Legendary Peter Drury 51:05

19d ago51:05

51:05

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Matt Marchese & Daniele Franceschi start on the changes at MLSE as they announce mutual parting ways with the Argos & TFC president. Next, the guys are joined by legendary soccer broadcaster Peter Drury from Sky Reports & NBC Sports. The lead commentator for the Premier League & Champions League helps preview th…

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Making the Jays’ Important Decisions + What Third Means to Canada Soccer 49:07

19d ago49:07

49:07

Matt Marchese & Daniele Franceschi kick off this Friday edition of The FAN Morning Show by talking Blue Jays. The boys look at what the two series wins in a row mean if anything and how certain players are finding their groove just before the all-star break. At the back end of the hour, Matt & Daniele turn their attention to Canada Soccer and what …

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Looking for Hope Around the Jays 47:18

20d ago47:18

47:18

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi moves into its final hour looking into the major decisions facing the Blue Jays organization. Sportsnet’s own Blake Murphy joins in-studio to inspire some hope within the team's farm system after Orelvis Martínez and Ricky Tiedemann's setbacks, before examining the franchise's problems and …

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Jays Deadline Reports & Theories 47:23

20d ago47:23

47:23

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Daniele Franceschi look at what the Blue Jays could do at the deadline. The duo wonders if they’ll listen if people call on Vladimir Guerrero Jr & Bo Bichette and how viable it is to keep or trade both. Then, ahead of this weekend’s MLB Draft, Ben & Daniele look back at the draft history of the Mark …

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Blue Jays & Canada Basketball Takeaways 50:39

20d ago50:39

50:39

Ben Ennis & Daniele Franceschi kick off The FAN Morning Show starting on the Blue Jays who won their game in San Francisco by scoring their highest run total since May 26. They discuss Chris Bassitt grinding through five innings but still picking up the win and wonder if he could be coveted at the deadline. At the back end of the hour, the morning …

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NASCAR LIVE WIDE OPEN Episode 128 : Noah Gragson 18:04

2d ago18:04

18:04

On this week's episode Chris Wilner goes one-on-one with Noah Gragson fresh off of the announcement that he will join Front Row Motorsports in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Canada Soccer's Bright Future 45:20

21d ago45:20

45:20

The FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour of the day with hosts Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi talking Canada Soccer, their success in this tournament and the future of the program. They check in with two former Canadian Internationals, each with 40+ caps for the national team, to get their thoughts on what they’ve seen, how far the prog…

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