Game Play
6,976 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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Matt's Opening Thought - April 20th, 2023
April 20, 2023 20:39 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt takes a look at the Leafs' underperforming players from game 1 and compares them to classic movie characters.
Fairservice on Guerrero Jr.'s return to the diamond, Kikuchi making a good impression and Canada at the WBC
March 13, 2023 20:21 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteToronto Blue Jays podcaster and writer on the Long Way From Sunlight, Drew Fairservice joins Game Play to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the diamond and his impact on both sides, Yusei Kikuchi's solid Spring Training and Canada's explosion of runs against Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic
McGran on the Maple Leafs' 'core-four' ramping up down the stretch, Marner's two-way game and more
March 13, 2023 19:38 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteMaple Leafs Writer for the Toronto Star, Kevin McGran joins Game Play to discuss the Maple Leafs' impressive victory over the Edmonton Oilers, the 'core-four''s impactful role in the final stretch of the season, Marner's highly touted two-way game and the matchup against the Buffalo Sabres
Padula: The jam-packed quarterback market could definitely shift how bettors wage
March 13, 2023 18:29 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteTSN EDGE Senior Betting Analyst, Domenic Padula joins Game Play to discuss the teeming quarterback market and how it may affect the betting market, Jimmy Garoppolo signing in Las Vegas, the Maple Leafs looking to tower over the Sabres and his early picks at the March Madness tournament
Koshan: If I'm Justin Holl right now I'm not walking around thinking my postseason spot is guaranteed
March 10, 2023 20:49 - 18 minutes - 1 ByteToronto Sun Leafs reporter Terry Koshan joins the show to discuss who the defensive corp could be to start the playoffs, the depth of the roster, if Ryan O'Reilly's hand could affect his play after returning, who the goalie will be this weekend, on the new look lines, how the new guys have filled in and who could be paired come playoff time.
Baraheni: [The Orlando games] was sort of the tipping point of the season
March 09, 2023 20:24 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteNBA reporter from the Steve Dangle Podcast Network Esfandiar Baraheni joins the show to discuss the Raptors struggles late in games, how the team expectations have changed, how players roles have been adjusted throughout the season, how the bench has hurt them the most and who could be in the NBA Final.
Game Play: March 8, 2023 - Hour 2
March 08, 2023 21:06 - 44 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Jim Tatti talks to former NFL QB and host of VSiN Primetime, Shaun King, about Lamar Jackson's situation in Baltimore and if Aaron Rodgers is a good fit in New York. Then Tatti is joined by TSN 1050 Raptors colour analyst Jevohn Shepherd to discuss Jakob Poeltl's impact on the team and what to expect from the game tonight against the Clippers.
Shepherd: For me, it`s (Poeltl`s) IQ. He just makes the game so much easier for everyone else
March 08, 2023 20:51 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Raptors Analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins the show to discuss why the team has been so frustration this season, Poeltl`s impact on the team, losing games late, playing refreshed vs tired, misinterpreted refereeing calls and what to expect from the game tonight vs the Clippers.
King: I think with Aaron, it`s all the other stuff... that would alarm me
March 08, 2023 20:26 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteFormer NFL QB and VSin Primetime host Shaun King joins the show to discuss his favourite QB story this offseason, Lamar`s situation in Baltimore, if Aaron Rodgers is a good fit in New York or somewhere else, if Daniel Jones` new contract in good for the Giants, Carr`s new contract and how Geno Smith earned his contract with the Seahawks.
Game Play: March 8, 2023 - Hour 1
March 08, 2023 20:12 - 46 minutes - 1 ByteJim Tatti filling in for Matt Cauz on Game Play. In the first hour of the show, Jim Tatti talks to "Inside the Maple Leafs" reporter David Alter about the Leafs' win against the Devils and how the lines might look over the next few weeks. Then Tatti brings back his signature segment, "Yes Guy, No Guy".
Alter on the Leafs new guys settling in and who could be playing with who down the stretch
March 08, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteSI's Leafs Reporter David Alter joins the show to discuss the recent road trip, how the new guys have been settling (or not settling) in, the McCabe acquisition, how the defensive pairings could shake out down the stretch, how deep the forward group is and how the trade deadline is the best determining factor for many teams.
Game Play: March 7, 2023 - Hour 2
March 07, 2023 21:05 - 43 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by NFL Network analyst Dave Dameshek to discuss Lamar Jackson's franchise tag and Aaron Rodgers being courted by the New York Jets. Then Matt talks to Covers.com senior betting analyst Andrew Caley about how Scott Foster continues to make problems for the NBA and his favourite bets for the NFL Draft.
Caley: I'm not sure how I would feel about having him as my quarterback at this point in his career
March 07, 2023 20:55 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteCovers.com Betting analyst Andrew Caley joins the show to discuss Rodgers meeting with the Jets, how Scott Foster continues to make problems for the NBA, how the Raptors have been confusing, his favourite bets for the Draft and more.
Dameshek on Lamar's franchise tag and Rodgers New York meeting
March 07, 2023 20:26 - 16 minutes - 1 ByteNFL Network Analyst and Host of the Minus-3 podacast Dave Dameshek joins the show to discuss the Leafs matching with the Lightning in the playoffs again, Oscar Awards, Lamar's franchise tag, Rodgers being courted by the Jets and discussing other QB's moving around the league.
Game Play: March 7, 2023 - Hour 1
March 07, 2023 20:03 - 46 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into he biggest QB storylines around the NFL, as well as some of the major questions from this offseason. Then Matt and Producer Nick rank the top things they'd like to see from the Leafs down the stretch in this week's "Tuesday Top-Five".
Matt's Opening Thought - March 7, 2023
March 07, 2023 19:28 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt looks at the biggest QB storylines around the NFL this offseason. Which QB's are going to be tagged? Who has earned a big pay day (or who thinks they have)? Where will Aaron Rodgers end up? All this and more inside Matt's Opening Thought.
Game Play: March 6, 2023 - Hour 2
March 06, 2023 21:06 - 46 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by The Athletic Blue Jays writer Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s knee injury and what it could mean for him moving forward. Then Matt talks to TSN Edge's Domenic Padula about the shift in NHL Stanley Cup odds and how to bet on the Senators down the stretch.
Padula: It's wide open and anything can happen, especially if you have a hot goaltender
March 06, 2023 20:50 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge founder and Betting Analyst Dom Padula joins the show to discuss the upset odds in the NBA, how the NHL title odds are significantly different, the impact of emotional letdown in betting, how injuries have affected recent odds, how to bet the Senators down the stretch,
McGrath on Vladdy's injury and Gausman's adjustment to the new rules
March 06, 2023 20:30 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteThe Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath joins the show to discuss Valldy's injury and what it could mean moving forward, Kevin Gausman's adjustment to the balk rule, how the new rules are affecting players so far, missing John Gibbons and Jose Bautista's inclusion in the level of Excellence.
Bronsteter: If you're operating in the Wild West, you can't have it both ways
March 06, 2023 20:18 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteTSN MMA Reporter Aaron Bronsteter to discuss UFC 285 and Jon Jones victory, how impressive Jones' submission was over Gane, how this impact's Jones legacy, what it what it means for the Heavyweight division and who is Jones' next opponent.
Game Play: March 6, 2023 - Hour 1
March 06, 2023 20:07 - 49 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz makes a case for Nikola Jokic being the best player in the NBA. Then Matt is joined by TSN MMA reporter Aaron Bronsteter to discuss Jon Jones' big win over Cyril Gane and what this means for the future of the UFC Heavyweight Division.
Matt's Opening Thought - March 6, 2023
March 06, 2023 19:19 - 8 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt focuses on the case for Nikola Jokic to be the best player in the NBA. His stats seem to back it up his case, but why is Jokic never talked about as the best? Jokic has shown he is elite, what would it take him for to get into consideration? Matt breaks it all down.
Game Play: March 3, 2023 - Hour 2
March 03, 2023 21:03 - 34 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by Covers.com betting analyst Josh Inglis to discuss which teams to bet on post-trade deadline and which underdog teams might have big games this weekend. Then Matt talks to TSN hockey analyst Martin Biron about this year's trade deadline followed by SportsCentre anchor Jennifer Hedger about what it was like shooting "Bad for Bedard".
Hedger on Tradecentre and NHL playoff seeding
March 03, 2023 20:46 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteScortscentre Host and member of tradecentre Jennifer Hedger joins the show to discuss what it was like at tradecentre on deadline day, what it was like working with Bruce Boudreau, what the Bad for Bedard music video shooting was like and how much better the NHL would be without conference seeding in the playoffs.
Game Play: March 3, 2023 - Hour 1
March 03, 2023 20:22 - 44 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz gets into how this year's trade deadline was all about one team: The Boston Bruins. Then Matt is joined by The Athletic's James Mirtle to discuss why people wanted Kyle Dubas to do more ahead of the trade deadline and whether or not he actually did enough to prepare the Leafs for the playoffs.
Inglis on McDavid's potential historical night and how to bet the World Baseball Classic
March 03, 2023 20:19 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteSenior Betting Analyst at covers.com Josh inglis joins the show to discuss which teams to bet on post trade deadline, which underdogs teams might have big games this weekend, McDavid's potential historical night his favourite bets for tonight and how to bet on the World Baseball Classic.
Mirtle: They're kind of just like a machine
March 03, 2023 19:57 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteSenior Editor at the Athletic James Mirtle joins the show to discuss how impressive the Bruins have been this year, how weird it is that people want the Leafs to do more, if Dubas could have done more, how the big boys need to step up and who needs to step up to get to the next round
Matt's opening Thought - March 3, 2023
March 03, 2023 19:33 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's opening Thought, Matt looks at how this year's trade deadline was all about one team... The Boston Bruins. Every trade and pick that was moved was due to the fact the Bruins are as good as they are. He looks at what all this means for the betting odds and what fans should watch for.
De Grasse on the Kids Help Phone fundraising campaign Feel Out Loud and his Olympic journey
March 02, 2023 21:26 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteCanadian sprinter and six-time Olympic medalist, Andre De Grasse joins Game Play to discuss serving as the honorary co-chair of the Kids Help Phone fundraising campaign Feel Out Loud, the movement of supporting youth mental health and his journey in preparation for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Game Play: March 2, 2023 - Hour 2
March 02, 2023 21:13 - 41 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by Founder and Director of P3 Performance, Dr. Marcus Elliott, to discuss the importance of performance enhancement on developing elite athletes and how sports science impacts professional athletes. Then Matt talks to six-time Canadian Olympic medalist, Andre De Grasse, about his Kids Help Phone campaign and preparing for next year's Summer Olympics in Paris.
Dr. Elliott on the performance enhancement of elite athletes, utilizing advanced sports science and more
March 02, 2023 20:41 - 17 minutes - 1 ByteFounder and Director of P3, Dr. Marcus Elliott joins Game Play to discuss the importance of performance enhancement on developing elite athletes, the impact of training, building optimal strength and across the professional sports and how their peak performance utilizes advanced sports science.
Game Play: March 2, 2023 - Hour 1
March 02, 2023 20:12 - 51 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz shares his favourite "super-fun" hypothetical trades ahead of tomorrow's NHL trade deadline. Then Matt is joined by Toronto Sun Maple Leafs reporter Lance Hornsby to recap the Oilers' rout over the Leafs and preview tonight's matchup against the Calgary Flames.
Hornby: You are going to need two steady goaltenders down the last stretch of the season
March 02, 2023 20:04 - 10 minutes - 1 ByteSports Writer for the Toronto Sun, Lance Hornby joins Game Play to discuss the Oilers' rout over the Maple Leafs, preview the matchup against the Calgary Flames, Toronto's necessity to have depth at goaltending, the newest additions on the roster and more
Matt's Opening Thought - March 2, 2023
March 02, 2023 19:34 - 7 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt discusses his 'super-fun' and hypothetical trades throughout the National Hockey League. From shipping Sidney Crosby up to Canada, and Alex Ovechkin to the Minnesota Wild, Matt goes around the NHL and lists his favourite trades.
Elhassan on the Raptors' second half direction, Durant in Phoenix and more
March 01, 2023 22:51 - 14 minutes - 1 ByteHost on SiriusXM NBA Radio and former Assistant Directior of Basketball Operations executive with the Phoenix Suns, Amin Elhassan joins Game Play to discuss the Toronto Raptors in the second half and what their ceiling is, Kevin Durant on the Phoenix Suns and the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers this season
Fuhrman on the Maple Leafs' additions in a betting look, the arms race in the Eastern Conference and more
March 01, 2023 21:48 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteCo-Founder of the Bet The Board Podcast and Analyst for CBS, Todd Fuhrman joins Game Play to discuss the latest around the betting markets across the National Hockey League. Fuhrman discusses how the Maple Leafs' additions will affect betting and wagers, the futures picks in the Eastern Conference and the NHL Awards this season
Game Play: March 1, 2023 - Hour 2
March 01, 2023 21:13 - 43 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by SiriusXM NBA radio host Amin Elhassan to discuss the biggest storylines from around the league. Then Matt talks to Co-Founder of the Bet The Board Podcast and CBS analyst, Todd Fuhrman, about the futures market in the NHL and teams with the most betting value across the league.
Gazzola: This season has been full supernova explosion for McDavid
March 01, 2023 20:35 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteHost of the Edmonton Oilers' pre and post Game Show on TSN 1260 Edmonton, Tom Gazzola, joins Game Play to discuss Connor McDavid's exceptional and historical point-scoring season, the Oilers' matchup against the Maple Leafs, the deal involving Mattias Ekholm and the Oilers' approach at the trade deadline
Game Play: March 1, 2023 - Hour 1
March 01, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by NFL Network analyst Charles Davis to discuss the biggest storylines as the NFL Scouting Combine begins. Then Matt talks to TSN 1260's Tom Gazzola about tonight's matchup between the Oilers and Leafs and if Edmonton has any more moves in store ahead of the trade deadline.
Matt's Opening Thought - March 1, 2023
March 01, 2023 19:42 - 5 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt circles around the Toronto Maple Leafs' flurry of movement approaching the NHL's trade deadline, the acquisitions of Ryan O'Reilly, Erik Gustafsson, Jake McCabe, Sam Lafferty Luke Schenn and Noel Acciari and how Kyle Dubas' 'all-in' mode approach is a full 'Godfather' analogy.
Matt's Opening Thought - February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023 22:31 - 6 minutes - 1 ByteIn today's Opening Thought, Matt dives into the news and notes around the Maple Leafs recent moves, how Kyle Dubas is in 'all-in' mode and what the ceiling will be for Toronto approaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Dissinger on the Netflix docuseries 'Quarterback', extensively covering Mahomes and the Chiefs' title victory
February 28, 2023 22:05 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteDirector and Producer at NFL Films for the Netflix docuseries 'Quarterback', Matt Dissinger joins Game Play to discuss the journey of Patrick Mahomes' triumphant season, the behind-the-scenes of covering Mahomes throughout the year, the key moments for the Kansas City Chiefs and more featured in the docuseries.
Goldman on the Maple Leafs' recent acquisitions, Kane dealt to the Rangers and more
February 28, 2023 21:18 - 12 minutes - 1 ByteNHL Staff Writer for The Athletic and Co-Host of the Too Many Men Podcast, Shayna Goldman joins Game Play to discuss the flurry of deals leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline. Goldman discusses the Maple Leafs' recent acquisitions and her views of the lineup, Patrick Kane being dealt to the New York Rangers and more trade deadline news across the National Hockey League.
Game Play: February 28, 2023 - Hour 2
February 28, 2023 21:13 - 42 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to The Athletic NHL staff writer, Shayna Goldman, about the flurry of trade movement ahead of the deadline and the Maple Leafs' recent acquisitions. Then Matt is joined by director and producer at NFL Films for the Netflix docuseries "Quarterback" Matt Dissinger, to discuss the views through the lens of Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota during the 2022 season.
Game Play: February 28, 2023 - Hour 1
February 28, 2023 20:21 - 48 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by Covers.com senior betting analyst Andrew Caley to get into all the betting angles for the Raptors' matchup against the Chicago Bulls and betting for the NFL Draft. Then Matt and Producer Josh list their top athletes who should have their own documentary in this week's "Tuesday Top-Five".
Caley on MLB's new rule changes: This is going to create many opportunities when placing wagers on pitchers/batters
February 28, 2023 20:17 - 9 minutes - 1 ByteSenior Betting Analyst at Covers.com, Andrew Caley joins the show to discuss the betting trends for the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls matchup, Fred VanVleet, DeMar DeRozan and OG Anunoby as players to watch, and how MLB's new rules could be beneficial in the betting scheme including totals, walks and more.
Game Play: February 27, 2023 - Hour 2
February 27, 2023 21:06 - 46 minutes - 1 ByteIn the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is joined by Toronto Sun columnist Steve Buffery to discuss how covering sports has changed and his favourite sports memories as a journalist. Then Matt talks to TSN Edge's Domenic Padula about how to bet on Auston Matthews goal props moving forward, what other trades we could expect coming up before the deadline.
Padula: When they are back at full strength, Colorado is going to be a tough team to knock out
February 27, 2023 20:47 - 11 minutes - 1 ByteTSN Edge Founder and Betting Analyst Dom Padula joins the show to discuss a potential new playoff format, how to bet the Western Conference, Colorado getting healthy, how to bet on Matthews goal props moving forward, what other trades we could expect coming up to the deadline and how the Bruins are going to affect the betting lines the rest of the season.
Buffery on the differences in covering sports now to the past and his favourite sporting memories
February 27, 2023 20:31 - 13 minutes - 1 ByteToronto Sun Sports Columnist Steve Buffery joins the show to discuss how tough it was to be a writer during COVID, how different it was covering sports when he started vs now, getting to know players and coaches better in the past, covering the Olympics and some of his favourite memories covering sports.
Game Play: February 27, 2023 - Hour 1
February 27, 2023 20:20 - 44 minutes - 1 ByteIn the first hour of Game Play, Matt is joined by Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard to discuss what it was like playing in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge and his favourite moments from his first year in the NBA so far. Then Matt talks to TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters about where newly acquired defenceman Jake McCabe might fit into the Leafs' lineup.