Game Play
7,064 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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Vivek Jacob: I would not be surprised if the Raptors finished with a better record than the Nets and Sixers
October 21, 2022 19:07 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteRaptors.com and CBCSports.ca contributor Vivek Jacob joins Game Play to tee up tonight’s game between the Raptors and the Nets. Jacob shares his thoughts on why he could see the Raptors finishing the regular season with a better record than the Nets and 76ers, what he thinks the ceiling of this team is, how to best utilize the options they have on the bench, and more.
James Mirtle on Keefe-gate, the ripple effect of Muzzin’s injury and how Robertson can carve out a permanent role
October 20, 2022 20:14 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteSenior managing editor for The Athletic James Mirtle joins Game Play to tee up tonight's contest between the Maple Leafs and Stars. Mirtle shares his thoughts on the surprising level of drama stemming from Sheldon Keefe's critical comments on Monday night, how Jake Muzzin's injury affects the Leafs' blue-line moving forward, what Nick Robertson needs to show to carve out a full time position in the NHL, and more.
Game Play: October 20, 2022 - Hour 2
October 20, 2022 20:10 - 1 hour - 1 ByteIn the second hour of the Princess Margaret Lottery edition of Game Play, Matt Cauz speaks with more cancer survivors and families impacted by the disease. Matt also is joined by VSiN host Shaun King to break down the biggest storylines heading into Week 7 of the NFL season and The Athletic's James Mirtle to discuss Sheldon Keefe walking back his "elite players" comments.
Game Play: October 20, 2022 - Hour 1
October 20, 2022 19:21 - 58 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of today's special Princess Margaret Lottery edition of Game Play live from Princess Margaret's Grand Prize Show Home in Oakville, Matt Cauz gets into why the Leafs' early season struggles were predictable but a bounce-back game also wouldn't be surprising. Then Matt is joined by TSN 1050 Raptors colour analyst Jevohn Shepherd to recap the team's win against the Cavs in their season opener.
Jevohn Shepherd “It’s the nature of this team… there’s going to be someone different stepping up every night”
October 20, 2022 19:13 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Raptors Colour Analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Game Play to recap last night’s exciting opening night win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shepherd shares his thoughts on how head coach Nick Nurse gets his players to play with such consistent effort levels, Scottie Barnes impressive sophomore debut following his Rookie of the Year campaign, what to expect from the Nets on Friday, and more.
Matt’s Opening Thought - October 20th, 2022
October 20, 2022 18:32 - 6 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz as he brings you another daily edition of his Opening Thought. Today, Matt explains why the Leafs' early season struggles were predictable and why no one should be surprised if they come out with a strong performance tonight against the Stars.
Matt’s Opening Thought - October 19th, 2022
October 19, 2022 23:43 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz as he brings you another daily edition of his Opening Thought. Today, Matt tees up the upcoming season for the Toronto Raptors and examines why they inspire more confidence than other Toronto sports teams like the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays.
Game Play: October 19, 2022 - Hour 2
October 19, 2022 20:05 - 38 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to TheScore's Esfandiar Baraheni about the Raptors' upcoming season and why he thinks Pascal Siakam is primed to have his best season yet. Then Matt is joined by TSN Edge's Wesley Cheng in-studio to break down the unparalleled amount of parity entering the 2022-23 NBA season.
Wesley Cheng on Embiid’s path to MVP, Mobley’s tremendous DPOY value and the unparalleled parity entering the 2022-23 season
October 19, 2022 19:50 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge Betting Analyst Wesley Cheng joins Game Play to preview the upcoming NBA season from a betting perspective. Cheng shares his thoughts on why he thinks Joel Embiid has a great shot at winning NBA regular season MVP, why he thinks Evan Mobley provides tremendous value when betting on Defensive Player of the Year, the unparalleled league-wide parity entering the 2022-23 season, and more.
Esfandiar Baraheni “I think this will be Pascal Siakam’s best season yet… we will see the best version of him“
October 19, 2022 19:21 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteCo-host of the No Good Podcast Esfandiar Baraheni joins Game Play to preview the upcoming season for the Toronto Raptors. Baraheni shares his thoughts on why he believes Pascal Siakam will have his most productive season to date, what Scottie Barnes needs to focus on to improve on his Rookie of the Year campaign, Precious Achiuwa’s potential for a breakout season, and more.
Game Play: October 19, 2022 - Hour 1
October 19, 2022 19:08 - 45 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into why we trust the Raptors more than the Jays or Leafs despite the roster having less star power. Then Matt is joined by The Ringer's Joe House to get his thoughts on what he expects from the Raptors this season.
Joe House on why he’s bullish on the Raptors, Brooklyn’s wide range of outcomes and the Wembanyama sweepstakes
October 19, 2022 18:53 - 15 minutes - 1 ByteCo-host of the Ringer Gambling Podcast Joe House joins Game Play to preview the 2022-23 NBA season. House shares his thoughts on why he is bullish on the Raptors' outlook this year, why it is difficult to gauge how the Brooklyn Nets will fare this year, how the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes will influence the number of teams that will tank, and more.
Game Play: October 18, 2022 - Hour 2
October 18, 2022 20:23 - 37 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips about Game 5 between the Guardians and Yankees and his prediction for the NLCS. Then Matt and Producer Nick rank the "Top excuses used by the Leafs after losing to the Coyotes" in this week's edition of the Tuesday Top-Five.
Phillips - "You have two fanbases that are absolutely nuts for their teams."
October 18, 2022 19:30 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteFormer MLB GM and current analyst Steve Phillips joins the show to discuss weather delays in MLB, if the MLB would do anything they could to get the Yankees to win, storylines ahead of Game 5 between the Yankees and Guardians and predictions for the Phillies/Padres series.
Game Play: October 18, 2022 - Hour 1
October 18, 2022 19:23 - 44 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into why there's a lack of quality QB play in the NFL. Then Matt talks to TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters about why he's not concerned about the team's performance to start the season and Covers.com senior betting analyst Andrew Caley about why the Raptors are overlooked in sportsbooks.
Caley - "The Raptors get criminally overlooked by not just American Media but sportsbooks as well."
October 18, 2022 19:03 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Betting analyst Andrew Caley joins the show to talk about the Raptors win total for the season, teams tanking for Wembanyama, why Russell Wilson has struggled so much and why the lack of QB quality has affected the NFL.
Masters - "They had a slow start last season... and they still had a franchise record in points."
October 18, 2022 18:34 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Maple Leafs Reporter Mark Masters joins the show to discuss what is more likely to be said if the Leafs bounce back against the Stars, why this team struggles against teams like the Coyotes, what should happen moving forward and how the lineup could change to make things right.
Matt's Opening Thought - October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022 18:17 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt looks at the lack of quality QB play in the NFL. On the heels of the Monday Night game between Russell Wilson and Justin Herbert both struggled immensely. Why is this happening? Is there a simple solution? Matt's breaks it all down and more.
Game Play: October 17, 2022 - Hour 2
October 17, 2022 20:20 - 37 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by former Maple Leafs goaltender and current NESN hockey analyst, Andrew Raycroft, to get his thoughts on Matt Murray's injury. Then Matt talks to Terry Koshan to delve deeper into the impact of Murray's long-term absence on the Maple Leafs.
Koshan - "[The biggest ramification is] the fact that Matt Murray can't get into a grove right now and will have to hit the reset button in mid-November."
October 17, 2022 19:47 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteMaple Leafs Reporter from the Toronto Sun Terry Koshan joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines from the Matt Murray injury, how the call ups might be utilized during the Murray injury, Matthews hitting-streak and the insanely high odds for the game tonight.
Raycroft - "At the end of the day Matt Murray was brought in for what happens in April and May and not October."
October 17, 2022 19:17 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteFormer Maple Leafs goaltender and current Analyst for NESN Andrew Raycroft joins the show to discuss his memories of Gord Downey from the Tragically Hip, what Matt Murray mindset might be right now after the injury, how hard it is to play injured as a goaltender, how difficult it is to be injured as a professional athlete, if the mental state of being injured helps push people to come back early and what realistic expectations should be for Samsonov.
Game Play: October 17, 2022 - Hour 1
October 17, 2022 19:09 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into the struggles and pain that comes with being a sports fan. Then Matt is joined by TSN Edge's Domenic Padula to recap a wild weekend in sports and look ahead to the Monday Nighter.
Padula - "It`s seems like somebody out there has put substantial money down for the Broncos to cover."
October 17, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge Betting Analyst Dom Padula joins the show to discuss some of the bad beats over the weekend, which props he loves for the Monday night game between the Broncos and Chargers, why the total has moved so much, how to possibly bet on the Leafs/Coyotes game and why Nylander shots are pretty much a lock.
Matt's Opening Thought - October 17th, 2022
October 17, 2022 18:19 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteIn today`s Opening Thought, Matt looks at the struggles of being a sports fan. From 100 win teams getting knocked out in the MLB playoffs to the poor production of the supposed top NFL teams, it isn`t easy to cheer on certain teams. How do you stay a fan when they keep disappointing you. Listen and find out.
Game Play: October 14, 2022 - Hour 2
October 14, 2022 20:15 - 39 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to Covers.com betting analyst Josh Inglis about his best bets across the NHL, NFL and MLB Postseason this weekend. Then Matt awards his best sports stories of the week in the "Friday Podium".
Inglis - "I don't know if Marner swapped his left hand with his right hand in the off season because he has been sloppy with the puck."
October 14, 2022 19:24 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Founder and NFL/NHL/MLB betting analyst Josh Inglis joins the show to discuss Al Michael's comments on Dan Snyder, on his start to the NHL season, how the rangers/Jets game has been bet, what he likes about the DAL/PHI game, how to bet teh KC/BUF game and how he is betting on the MLB Slate.
Game Play: October 14, 2022 - Hour 1
October 14, 2022 19:20 - 43 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz reveals his Confidence Picks for Week 6 of the NFL season. Then Matt is joined by TSN 1200 Ottawa host Shawn Simpson to preview tomorrow night's Battle of Ontario and discuss why Matt Murray didn't work out with the Senators.
Simpson - "Maybe this is something that just works out for both sides."
October 14, 2022 18:44 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteTSN 1200 host and former NHLer Shawn Simpson joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the Battle of Ontario, what went wrong with Murray in Ottawa, the great story of Craig Anderson, what the expectations on the Senators could mean, the offseason moves for the Senators and what the growth of young players means.
Game Play: October 13, 2022 - Hour 2
October 13, 2022 20:28 - 39 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to TSN Edge's Domenic Padula about why he is tailing a handful of William Nylander shot props tonight and his favourite bets for Week 6 of the NFL season. Then Matt is joined by AEW wrestler Brian Pillman Jr. to discuss the Greektown Wrestling event this weekend.
Brian Pillman Jr. on his Calgary roots, catching lice in a shady motel, and this weekend’s Greektown wrestling event
October 13, 2022 20:26 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteCo-member of the Varsity Blonds as seen on AEW on TNT Brian Pillman Jr. joins Game Play to discuss his upcoming event with Greektown Wrestling this weekend. Pillman Jr. shares his thoughts on growing up in Calgary while pursuing wrestling, the time he caught lice at a shady motel while on the road, what to expect from this weekend’s Greektown Wrestling event, and more.
Start 'em, Sit 'em, Cut 'em - October 13th, 2022
October 13, 2022 20:15 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz and Producer Chris for another weekly edition of Start 'em, Sit 'em, Cut 'em. Find out which player they are most confident in starting for fantasy football during tonight's game between the Commanders and Bears, which food commonly associated with Montreal they think is the best, and more.
Domenic Padula on Nylander shot props, Commanders/Bears and his favourite bets for the Week 6 NFL slate
October 13, 2022 19:33 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge Betting Analyst Domenic Padula joins Game Play to tee up tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders. Padula shares his thoughts on why he is tailing a handful of William Nylander shot props tonight, his favourite bets for the Week 6 NFL slate, and more.
Game Play: October 13, 2022 - Hour 1
October 13, 2022 19:13 - 46 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz shares his thoughts on the Leafs' season opening loss to the Canadiens. Then Matt is joined by Toronto Sun Maple Leafs reporter Terry Koshan to discuss Matt Murray's sup-par performance and the play of Holl and Muzzin against the Habs.
Matt’s Opening Thought - October 13th, 2022
October 13, 2022 18:27 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz as he brings you another daily edition of his Opening Thought. Today, Matt recaps a tough opening night loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs while providing a safe space for both those who want to yell and scream and those who are taking a more patient approach.
Game Play: October 12, 2022 - Hour 2
October 12, 2022 20:04 - 40 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips about where Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays go from here as they enter the offseason. Then Matt and Producer Chris debate Hart trophy odds and who is more likely to miss the playoffs between the Bengals and Rams in this week's edition of "This or That".
This or That - October 12th, 2022
October 12, 2022 19:49 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz and Producer Chris for another weekly edition of This or That. Find whether they think Cale Makar or Nikita Kucherov has a better chance of winning the Hart Trophy, who is more likely to miss the playoffs between the Bengals and Rams, and more.
Game Play: October 12, 2022 - Hour 1
October 12, 2022 19:06 - 43 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz shares why he's excited for the Leafs and entering the season with a renewed level of optimism. Then Matt is joined by 'Inside The Maple Leafs' reporter for the Sports Illustrated, David Alter, to preview tonight's season opener against the Canadiens.
David Alter “The expectations that Auston Matthews has put on himself and the rest of the league is just crazy… the sky is the limit for this guy”
October 12, 2022 18:58 - 10 minutes - 1 BytePublisher and reporter of 'Inside The Maple Leafs' for Sports Illustrated David Alter joins Game Play to tee up opening night against the Montreal Canadiens. Alter shares his thoughts on a perceived lack of buzz surrounding the team on opening night, how Auston Matthews can take his game to even loftier heights, how he expects the Leafs’ lines to evolve over the course of the season, and more.
Matt’s Opening Thought - October 12th, 2022
October 12, 2022 18:23 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz as he brings you another daily edition of his Opening Thought. Today, Matt explains why the playoff demons of the Leafs' past shouldn’t prevent fans from enjoying what should be an exciting season.
Game Play: October 11, 2022 - Hour 2
October 11, 2022 20:20 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by former MLB pitcher Josh Towers to make sense of the Blue Jays' collapse against the Mariners. Then Matt talks to professional wrestler Ethan Page about his journey to AEW.
Page - "It's so full circle and a dream come true."
October 11, 2022 19:49 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteAEW Wrestler Ethan Page joins the show to discuss his journey to AEW, gives his Randy Savage impersonation, how he has handled the steep climb through the ranks, what it means to him, his craziest hotel story in his career, his vlog and toy store goals.
Game Play: October 11, 2022 - Hour 1
October 11, 2022 19:19 - 43 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz has his Week 5 Confidence Picks graded by Producer Nick. Then Matt is joined by Covers.com senior betting analyst Andrew Caley to discuss his best bets for the NFL slate and MLB postseason.
Towers - "I don't know how you blow an 8-1 lead at home, especially in Toronto."
October 11, 2022 19:14 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteFormer MLB Pitcher and host at VSiN Josh Towers joins the show to discuss what happened to the Blue Jays in the final 4 innings on Saturday, how they loss the game, what was going on with Joe Musgrove's ears, which fanbase is hurting more after the wild card round and who he favourite is for the rest of the playoffs.
Caley - "While Bo showed signs of improvement on defense this year, he showed his old habits in that moment."
October 11, 2022 18:46 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Senior betting Analyst joins the show to discuss the potential moves the Jays could make in the off season to get better, what Schneider can do to try and position this team better, which Divisional Round matchup is his favourite, how to bet the Giants and his favourite odds for this week.
Matt's Opening Thought - October 11, 2022
October 11, 2022 18:35 - 4 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt looks at the Jays collapse in the Wild Card against the Mariners. What does this feel like from the bluejays perspective and where do they go from here? Matt lokks at it all.
Game Play: October 7, 2022 - Hour 2
October 07, 2022 20:17 - 38 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by The Athletic's Dom Dom Luszczyszyn to examine the Atlantic Division and how he expects things to shake out. Then Matt talks to former Blue Jay Chris Colabello about what the postseason atmosphere is like in Toronto ahead of the Jays' Wild Card series against the Mariners.
Matt’s Confidence Pool Picks - Week 5
October 07, 2022 20:10 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz for another weekly edition of his Confidence Pool Picks. Find out why Matt is reluctantly backing the Titans and locking in the Chiefs with his highest confidence rating.
Chris Colabello on the atmosphere of playoff baseball, Manoah’s penchant for rising to the occasion & the value of Springer’s experience
October 07, 2022 19:49 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteFormer MLBer Chris Colabello joins Game Play to tee up Game 1 of the Blue Jays and Mariners’ Wild Card series. Colabello shares his thoughts on what the atmosphere of playoff baseball is like at Rogers Centre, why Alek Manoah always seems to rise to the occasion, the value of George Springer’s post-season experience, and more.
The Friday Podium - October 7th, 2022
October 07, 2022 19:35 - 3 minutes - 1 ByteJoin Matthew Cauz for another weekly edition of the Friday Podium. Matt and Producer Chris look back on the week that was and hand out some hardware to Aaron Judge and others.
Dom Luszczyszyn on question marks in net for the Leafs, why people are writing off Tavares too soon & Atlantic Divison preview
October 07, 2022 19:28 - 17 minutes - 1 ByteNHL Writer for The Athletic Dom Luszczyszyn joins Game Play to examine the Atlantic Division. Luszczyszyn shares his thoughts on the uncertainty in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs, why he thinks some are writing off John Tavares too soon, why he thinks some pundits have an overzealous outlook for the Ottawa Senators, how he expects the Atlantic Division to shake out, and more.