Game Play
7,037 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAiring daily from 2-4pm and hosted by Matthew Cauz, Game Play is Canada’s first daily sports talk show focused on sports betting and fantasy that provides listeners with the inside edge on every sport's latest lines, greatest prop bets and up-to-date information.
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Episodes
Engelland - "What they've been doing so far is impressive."
November 08, 2022 20:49 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteFormer NHL Player and current AT&T Sportsnet analyst and Special Assistant to the Owner Deryk Engelland joins the show to discuss Jack Eichel's place with the Golden Knights, the Golden Knights start to the season, How Thompson has taken his chance between the pipes, why being in front of the net is a good thing and how the expectations from the past may have effect this current team
Caley - "I just don't know what Irsay is doing."
November 08, 2022 20:18 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Senior Betting Analyst joins the show to discuss the ties in the NFL, what is going on in Indy, what the Utah Jazz are doing in the NBA right now, if Aaron Rodgers is actually bad and who would win between Andy Dalton and Kirk Cousins in Primetime.
Game Play: November 8, 2022 - Hour 1
November 08, 2022 20:03 - 44 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz examines how the Maple Leafs have miraculously become Canada's best team and what has gone wrong for the rest of the teams recently. Then Matt is joined by Covers.com senior betting analyst Andrew Caley to discuss how he plans to approach betting on Week 10 of the NFL season.
Matt's Opening Thought - November 8, 2022
November 08, 2022 19:28 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's opening Thought, Matt looks at how the Leafs are currently the best Canadian team. With Calgary struggling, the Oilers inability to make a save, Vancouver forgetting how to play, it is easy to see. Why is everything going wrong?
Game Play: November 7, 2022 - Hour 2
November 07, 2022 21:20 - 38 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to TSN 1050 Maple Leafs colour analyst Jim Ralph about how TJ Brodie has impacted the defensive pairings. Then Matt is joined by Astros pregame host Kevin Eschenfelder to discuss the Astros' World Series win and if this win helps to diminish the cheating scandal.
Eschenfelder - "He's a great guy and people tend to gravitate towards him."
November 07, 2022 21:11 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteAT&T Sportsnet Anchor and Astros Host Kevin Eschenfelder joins the show to discuss the Astros world series win, how the pitching staff was managed, if this win helps to diminish the trash can jokes, where Verlander might end up, how Dusty Baker turned around the team's outward appearance and what the scene is at the Astros parade.
Ralph - "Since he has played with Brodie he has looked really good."
November 07, 2022 20:32 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteLeafs Radio Colour Commentator Jim Ralph joins the show to discuss the biggest takeaway from the Leafs successful weekend, Brodie's impact on the defensive players, the line shuffling, which Nylander moment was the best and how Kallgren can take advantage of his opportunity.
Game Play: November 7, 2022 - Hour 1
November 07, 2022 20:09 - 44 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz recaps the craziness from the weekend and what surprised him the most. Then Matt is joined by TSN Edge betting analyst Evan Render to discuss Mattress Mack's huge betting win and what he expects from the Monday Nighter.
Render - "I think it's a Lamar Jackson game."
November 07, 2022 19:48 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge Betting Analyst Evan Render joins the show to discuss Mattress Mack, if you should bet on the Packers anymore, why there is so many close games this season, what has caused some bad football as well and what he expects from the Monday Nighter.
Matt's Opening Thought - November 7, 2022
November 07, 2022 19:26 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt does his best to recap the craziness from the weekend. From the College Football upsets to Leafs playing well, he touches on every subject possible. What surprised him the most? Find out now.
Phillips on Verlander's legacy and what game 5 means for it
November 04, 2022 20:11 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteMLB Network and TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins the show to discuss the importance of Game 5 on Justin Verlander's legacy, the Astros stellar defense, fun Creed talk and World Series ring talk.
Game Play: November 4, 2022 - Hour 2
November 04, 2022 20:05 - 36 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz awards his top stories of the week from around the world of sports in the Friday Podium. Then Matt is joined by TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips to discuss Justin Verlander finally winning a World Series start and if the Astros will finish off the Phillies this weekend.
Game Play: November 4, 2022 - Hour 1
November 04, 2022 19:13 - 44 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz shares his Week 9 confidence picks for the Cauz Confidence Pool. Then Matt is joined by Covers.com betting analyst Josh Inglis to discuss betting on the Leafs to miss the playoffs and how he sees the World Series playing out this weekend.
Inglis - "It's just really a matter of the conference itself... Everybody is better."
November 04, 2022 18:57 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Betting analyst Josh Inglis joins the show to discuss betting on the Leafs to miss the playoffs, how oddsmaker are delayed in changing their lines, how he sees the World Series games this weekend, what are the odds that Indy could surprise, why the Bills are such big favourites on the spread as well as his favourite plays for this weekend.
Game Play: November 3, 2022 - Hour 2
November 03, 2022 20:07 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by former TFC star and Italian international, Sebastian Giovinco, to discuss his expectations for Canada at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Then Matt talks to TSN Edge's Wesley Cheng about Pascal Siakam's emergence as a top talent in the NBA.
Cheng - " When oddsmakers are hedging their MVP bets against Siakam, that\s a good sign"
November 03, 2022 19:52 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge Betting Analyst Wesley Cheng joins the show to discuss the emergence of Siakam as a top NBA player, how impressive Scottie has been as the PG for the team, who is the better player between Giannis and Luka, how talented Benedict Mathurin
Giovinco on the Canadian National Team and what to expect
November 03, 2022 19:34 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteFormer TFC Star and Italian international Sebastian Giovinco joins the show to talk about his partnership with Budweiser Zero, Forza Canada, to try and promote the Canadian team to the Italian community, how excited he is to cheer on the Canadian team and what he sees for the team.
Game Play: November 3, 2022 - Hour 1
November 03, 2022 19:06 - 43 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into what needs to happen for Justin Verlander to win a World Series game and why he can't seem to answer the call on the biggest stage. Then Matt is joined by Toronto Sun Maple Leafs reporter Terry Koshan to discuss John Tavares leading the Leafs out of their losing streak.
Koshan - "You know you had to beat a lesser team and they did that."
November 03, 2022 19:04 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteThe Toronto Sun' Leafs Reporter Terry Koshan joins the show to discuss the inconsistencies in the team's start, Tavares' huge game, the storylines from the Flyers game and what the team needs to do to carry the momentum forward
Matt's Opening Thought - November 3, 2022
November 03, 2022 18:34 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt looks at the pressure on Justin Verlander in the World Series. The man who has a hall of fame spot locked up, who will have multiple Cy Young awards and yet the man who also can't win a World Series game. What needs to happen for him to get a win?
Game Play: November 2, 2022 - Hour 2
November 02, 2022 20:08 - 38 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to Covers.com senior betting analyst Andrew Caley about why this is the opportune time for bettors to jump on the Astros. Then Matt is joined by Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk to discuss why it is fair to question the internal motivation of the Maple Leafs right now.
Dave Feschuk “They don’t seem to be particularly easy to light a fire underneath them right now”
November 02, 2022 19:53 - 15 minutes - 1 ByteToronto Star Sports Columnist Dave Feschuk joins Game Play to tee up tonight’s game between the Maple Leafs and Flyers. Feschuk shares his thoughts on the negativity looming over the team amidst their slow start to the season, why the process over result trope that is constantly trotted out by the team has become tiring, why it is fair to question the internal motivation of the team right now, and more.
This or That - November 2nd, 2022
November 02, 2022 19:42 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz and Producer Chris for another weekly edition of This or That. Find whether they think Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers will retire first, which team between the Bruins and Golden Knights has a better chance of winning their respective conference, and more.
Andrew Caley “I think this is the time to jump on the Houston Astros”
November 02, 2022 19:19 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Betting Analyst Andrew Caley joins Game Play to recap Game 3 of the World Series and look ahead to the Game 4 betting slate tonight. Caley shares his thoughts on why this is the opportune time for bettors to jump on the Astros, why he likes Christian Javier props tonight in Game 4, why the Giants might regret not trading Saquon Barkley ahead of the NFL trade deadline, and more.
Sean McIndoe “This is a team with all the talent in the world playing scared”
November 02, 2022 19:02 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteCo-host of The Athletic Hockey Show Sean McIndoe joins Game Play to discuss the ongoing turmoil surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs. McIndoe shares his thoughts on why the Maple Leafs are an incredibly hard team to root for at times despite their talent and success, why there is no amount of regular season success that can appease the Maple Leafs’ fanbase, the team’s alarming lack of signature good moments in the Core-Four era, and more.
Game Play: November 2, 2022 - Hour 1
November 02, 2022 19:01 - 47 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into why the trades that didn’t happen during yesterday’s NFL trade deadline are far more interesting than the trades that occurred. Then Matt is joined by The Athletic's Down Goes Brown to get his thoughts on the ongoing turmoil early this season for the Maple Leafs.
Matt’s Opening Thought - Nov 2nd, 2022
November 02, 2022 18:28 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz as he brings you another daily edition of his Opening Thought. Today, Matt explains why he thinks the trades that didn’t happen during yesterday’s NFL trade deadline are far more interesting than the trades that did end up taking place.
Game Play: November 1, 2022 - Hour 2
November 01, 2022 20:11 - 38 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to TSN Edge's Evan Render about why he thinks the Bruins’ hot start is the real deal and Maple Leafs reporter David Alter about the changes Sheldon Keefe made to the lineup in practice today. Then Matt is joined by VSiN's Shaun King to discuss the deals made ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
David Alter: "The team is looking for a full reset"
November 01, 2022 19:55 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteMaple Leafs reporter David Alter joins Game Play to discuss the Maple Leafs returning back home after a unsuccessful month of October, the narrative of not leading up to expectation ten games in and Sheldon Keefe's decision to switch the lines at practice.
Shaun King on why he likes the Claypool deal for Chicago, Lawrence’s up and down sophomore season & Cowboys’ path to winning the NFC
November 01, 2022 19:49 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteCo-host of VSiN Live Primetime Shaun King joins Game Play to discuss the deals made ahead of the NFL trade deadline. King shares his thoughts on why he likes the decision by the Bears to trade for Chase Claypool, why Trevor Lawrence has had an inconsistent sophomore campaign, why he thinks the Cowboys are the second-best team in the NFC, and more.
Evan Render on the betting fallout from the Chubb trade, Bruins’ hot start & Devils’ ridiculous shot volume
November 01, 2022 19:21 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Betting Analyst Evan Render join Game Play to discuss the Tuesday NHL betting slate. Render shares his thoughts on why he thinks the Miami Dolphins are the big winner of the NFL trade deadline after acquiring Bradley Chubb, why he thinks the Bruins’ hot start is the real deal, why he has been chasing props for the opposing goalies facing the Devils, and more.
Game Play: November 1, 2022 - Hour 1
November 01, 2022 19:20 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into the drama surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and why they are such a difficult team to root for sometimes. Then Matt and Producer Chris rank the "Top Trades They'd Like to See Happen in the NFL" in this week's Tuesday Top-Five.
Tuesday Top 5 - NFL Trades We Want To See Happen
November 01, 2022 18:58 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz and Producer Chris for another weekly edition of the Tuesday Top 5. This week, the guys put their GM caps on and share the top trades they want to see happen ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
Matt's Opening Thought - November 1st, 2022
November 01, 2022 18:30 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz as he brings you another daily edition of his Opening Thought. Today, Matt dissects the drama current drama surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and puts into perspective why they are such a difficult team to root for sometimes.
Halloween Candy Draft - October 31st, 2022
October 31, 2022 21:35 - 6 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Michael Distefano, Luca Celebre and Producer Chris as they get their cheat sheets out for the Halloween Candy Draft. Find out who Luca shockingly selects with the first overall pick and why Michael is not impressed with Jolly Ranchers.
Mike's Monday Mood Meter - October 31st, 2022
October 31, 2022 21:19 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Michael Distefano and Luca Celebre for another weekly edition of the Monday Mood Meter. Producer Chris joins the guys to ask the question, how are you feeling if you are Sheldon Keefe, Shane Wright or the Las Vegas Raiders after tumultuous weekends?
Trick or Treat Props - October 31st, 2022
October 31, 2022 21:13 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Michael Distefano and Luca Celebre as they get into the Halloween festivities by playing a little Trick or Treats Props. Find out which futures props they think could be a tasty treat for bettors and which ones they’re calling out as a big time trick.
Dom Padula “Boyd in particular has absolutely been going off the last couple of weeks, that’s something I’m strongly considering playing”
October 31, 2022 20:58 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge Betting Analyst Dom Padula joins Game Play to tee up tonight’s game between the Bengals and Browns. Padula shares his thoughts on Roquan Smith being traded to the Ravens, how the Christian McCaffrey trade affects the 49ers futures markets, why he is looking at Tyler Boyd and a handful of other Bengals to have a big game tonight, and more.
Adam Burke “I know people like to talk about the cheating scandal, but they continue to be good because of their player development system”
October 31, 2022 20:37 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteSports Betting Analyst for VSiN Adam Burke joins Game Play to tee up Game 3 of the World Series. Burke shares his thoughts on why Noah Syndergaard could be in for a tough night against the Astros, why Jose Altuve has a good shot of breaking out of his slump, why Houston deserves praise for having an elite player development system, and more.
Vinnie Iyer on the NFL trade deadline, Hopkins’ resurgence and RB handcuffs to target
October 31, 2022 20:31 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteFantasy Football writer for the Sporting News Vinnie Iyer joins Game Play to discuss the upcoming NFL trade deadline and the second half of the fantasy football season. Iyer shares his thoughts on who might be on the move ahead of tomorrow’s deadline, why DeAndre Hopkins looks like a potential league-winner down the stretch, which running back handcuffs he thinks have the most value, and more.
Game Play: October 31, 2022 - Hour 2
October 31, 2022 20:14 - 37 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Luca Celebre and Mike DiStefano are joined by VSiN sports betting analyst Adam Burke to tee up Game 3 of the World Series tonight. Then Luca and Al's Brother talk to TSN Edge's Domenic Padula to recap Week 8 of the NFL season.
Game Play: October 31, 2022 - Hour 1
October 31, 2022 19:15 - 35 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, BarDown's Luca Celebre and Mike DiStefano are joined by The Sporting News fantasy football writer Vinnie Iyer to look ahead to the NFL trade deadline and the second half of the fantasy football season. Then Luca and Al's Brother make some Trick or Treat prop bets in honour of today being Halloween.
Game Play: October 28, 2022 - Hour 2
October 28, 2022 20:05 - 36 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to Covers.com betting analyst Josh Inglis about whether Brady and Rodgers can turn their seasons around and why the World Series could be closer than many think. Then Matt is joined by TSN 1050 Raptors analyst Warren Ward to discuss what has led to Pascal Siakam's great play this season.
Warren Ward “This is an accumulation of last year and the year before… the results are showing now but the work was done before that”
October 28, 2022 19:44 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteTSN 1050 Raptors Commentator Warren Ward joins Game Play to tee up tonight’s game between Toronto and the Philadelphia 76ers. Ward shares his thoughts on why Pascal Siakam is playing the best basketball of his career, reports that the NBA is looking to implement a hard salary cap, which struggling team among the Lakers, Nets, and 76ers is in the most trouble, and more.
Josh Inglis “We watched what Brady did last night, just because they’re good quarterbacks doesn’t mean they’re going to turn it around”
October 28, 2022 19:28 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Betting Analyst Josh Inglis joins Game Play to tee up the MLB, NHL, and NFL weekend betting slates. Inglis shares his thoughts on why he thinks there is some value in Coyotes player props as they get set to debut at Mullet Arena tonight, why he thinks the World Series could be closer than most think despite the Astros being heavy favourites, why he thinks the Buffalo Bills will have no problem handling the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, and more.
Game Play: October 28, 2022 - Hour 1
October 28, 2022 19:21 - 45 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz reveals his Confidence Picks for Week 8 in the Cauz Confidence Pool. Then Matt is joined by TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips to discuss why he believes the Astros are already a dynasty and who he thinks will win the World Series.
Steve Phillips “I think they are a dynasty when you really look at it and it’s not going away for next year”
October 28, 2022 18:52 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteTSN MLB Analyst Steve Phillips join Game Play to tee up Game 1 of the World Series. Phillips shares his thoughts on why he thinks the Houston Astros are already a dynasty, why Bryce Harper is on track to become a Hall-of-Famer, who he thinks will win the Fall Classic, and more.
Matt’s Confidence Pool Picks - Week 8
October 28, 2022 18:33 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz for another weekly edition of his Confidence Pool Picks. Find out why Matt is expecting the Titans to roll against the Texans and why his season-long fade of the New York Giants could be reaching an end.
Bret Hedican “I don’t even know if I’d want to play for an organization that is more worried about tanking than the product that is on the ice at that moment”
October 27, 2022 20:40 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteFormer NHLer and current Sharks Colour Analyst for NBCSN Bret Hedican joins Game Play to tee up tonight’s game between San Jose and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hedican shares his thoughts on the early season struggles of the Sharks, his perspective on the Maple Leafs from outside the Toronto market, why he wouldn’t want to be part of an organization that is committed to tanking for Connor Bedard, and more.
Tim Murray “Both of these teams are banged up right now… I’m probably going to hold my nose and follow the line movement with the Bucs”
October 27, 2022 20:22 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteCo-host of VSiN Live Primetime Tim Murray joins Game Play to tee up tonight’s game between the Ravens and Bucs as well as look ahead to the Week 8 NFL slate. Murray shares his thoughts on why he likes the Bucs tonight despite their struggles in recent weeks, the ongoing struggles of both Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, his favourite bets for the Week 8 slate and more.