Episode Details

JD Bunkis starts Friday's pod with his thoughts on last night's epic Game 5 in the World Series, capped off by the "McCatch"! Luke Fox, Maple Leafs reporter for Sportsnet, looks ahead to pivotal weekend for Toronto and focuses in on what we can learn about this team in the coming stretch, the excitement surrounding Timothy Liljegren's return, what's next for Jake Muzzin and the latest on Matt Murray (03:34). Next up, NHL Network host Jackie Redmond discusses the toxic environment that surrounds the Leafs currently, why is there a culture war around this team, and (inspired by Ryan Reynolds) shares one thing she likes, but can’t afford (29:43). Later on, Michael Lombardi, host of the "GM Shuffle" podcast weighs in on the NFL trade deadline, the miscommunications between Brandin Cooks and the Houston Texans, and what's gone wrong in L.A. for the Rams this year (52:37). We wrap up with former All-Star and World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon, who chats about the keys to the Astros' bullpen dominance, how the Blue Jay can replicate this blueprint, and if he and Bryce Harper have squashed the beef (1:16:18)

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