Episodes

  • The Swing - November 11, 2024 - NFL Week 10 Reactions w/Mitch Milani & Maple Leafs Early Season Check-In w/John Viveiros

    The Swing - November 11, 2024 - NFL Week 10 Reactions w/Mitch Milani & Maple Leafs Early Season Check-In w/John Viveiros
    Nov 12 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” After Alvin & the Chipmunks make an appearance, Brandon and Jacob share their thoughts about the LA Dodgers World Series Win.

    Then, our good buddy & Host of The Bottom Line View on YouTube, Mitch Milani joins the show to evaluate certain teams after their Week 10 performances. Mitch gives his take on Brady in the booth, who’s winning the AFC North, and the dumpsterfire that is the NY Jets and a whole lot more.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we move towards the ice as we welcome back a great friend of the show and Host of Hot Take Hockey on Youtube, John Viveiros. John hands out report cards to the Leafs roster and their new head coach. He also talks about their goalie situation, and their jekyll and hyde act against some of the NHL’s best & worst teams.

    Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon and Jacob debate on whether the Chiefs deserved to go to 9-0 after a narrow win over Denver on Sunday.
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    59 mins
  • The Swing - October 28, 2024 - Raptors Season Preview w/Mike Luciano & LAD-NYY World Series Heads To The Bronx w/Joshua Diemert

    The Swing - October 28, 2024 - Raptors Season Preview w/Mike Luciano & LAD-NYY World Series Heads To The Bronx w/Joshua Diemert
    Oct 29 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob is back from his major Europe trip and the guys get right back at it with a look at a Sports Equinox tonight. The guys also take a deeper dive and analyze some games from NFL Week 8.

    Then, we get a visit from our resident Raptors analyst, and Wrtiter at FanSided, Mike Luciano. Mike evaluates the big contracts given to Quickley, and Barnes over the summer and gives his realistic expectations for this season.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.” After that, we get you set for Game 3 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees in New York with Staff Writer at Pinstripe Alley on SB Nation, Joshua Diemert. Joshua explains what’s behind this 2-0 Dodgers series lead, and if Aaron Judge will turn it around.


    Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon and Jacob wrap up the show by talking Leafs and some Ballon d’Or controversy.
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    53 mins
  • The Swing - October 7, 2024 - York United Playoff Bound w/Thomas Hewitt & Maple Leafs/NHL Season Preview w/Michael Mazzei

    The Swing - October 7, 2024 - York United Playoff Bound w/Thomas Hewitt & Maple Leafs/NHL Season Preview w/Michael Mazzei
    Oct 8 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon begins the show talking about the Raps playing some pre-season ball in Montreal, the NHL Regular Season getting going in Czechia and of course, he dives into his outlook for the Maple Leafs. Brandon lets you know what your Brampton Steelheads have been up to in the past week and gives his thoughts on some big week 5 matchups in the NFL.

    Then, we talk footy as we welcome back, Wrtiter at canadiansoccerdaily.com & walkingthered.com, Thomas Hewitt. Thomas wraps up a crucial win for York over Atletico Ottawa yesterday. He also talks about how much 16-year-old Shola Jimoh, and Head Coach, Benjamin Mora have meant to the Nine Stripes.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with of course some MNF bets. After that, we get ready for the hockey season and get a preview from Writer at theleafsnation.com, Michael Mazzei. Michael shares his confidence in the Leafs after a head coaching change and some off-season moves. He also discusses Mitch Marner in a contract year, and how he sees the Western Conference shaping up.

    Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon recaps some more games from week 5 across the NFL including his Cowboys and their big road win in Pittsburgh.
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    56 mins
  • The Swing - September 30th, 2024 - NFL, Prez Cup, Trout Off To Winning Start w/Brendan Lang & Blue Jays Woeful 2024 Season w/Tom Dakers

    The Swing - September 30th, 2024 - NFL, Prez Cup, Trout Off To Winning Start w/Brendan Lang & Blue Jays Woeful 2024 Season w/Tom Dakers
    Oct 1 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Jacob is off on his Europe, so Brandon holds down the fort. Brandon goes through the Blue Jays awful season that was, a recap of some of the notable NFL Week 4 Matchups, and talks about Montreal treated to some entertaining golf from The Presidents Cup.

    Then, we bring in one of the members of your Steelheads broadcast crew, and one of the hosts of “Trout Talk,” Brendan Lang. Brendan returns to share his personal experience of the Steelheads' first-ever game at their new home in Brampton’s CAA Centre. Brendan also speaks on the top-notch offensive prowess that the Trout possess this season.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with of course some MNF bets. After that, we welcome, longtime Manager and Writer of Bluebirbanter.com, Tom Dakers. Tom evaluates the disappointing Blue Jays season, how it went all wrong, and where the ball club goes from here to fix it heading into 2025. Plus, Tom shares who he sees making the World Series.


    Lastly, in Overtime, Brandon gives his thoughts on who he’d like to see face off in the World Series.
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    54 mins
  • The Swing - September 23, 2024 - NFL Week 3 Surprises & MNF Doubleheader Preview w/Mitch Milani, Steelheads Season Preview w/Brendan Lang

    The Swing - September 23, 2024 - NFL Week 3 Surprises & MNF Doubleheader Preview w/Mitch Milani, Steelheads Season Preview w/Brendan Lang
    Sep 24 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The boys do things a little differently and prepare you for the pair of Monday Night Football games with a great friend of the show and Host of “TheBottomLineView” on YouTube, Mitch Milani. Mitch shares why we are seeing so many upsets, and then shares what he expects to see in MNF in both Bills-Jaguars and Bengals-Commanders.

    The guys give their thoughts on some of the unexpected, shocking scorelines from Sunday’s slate of NFL action, plus Brandon lets out all his frustration when it comes to his Cowboys.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with of course some MNF bets. After that, we bring in another pal of the program, one of your Steelheads broadcast crew members, and one of the hosts of “Trout Talk,” Brendan Lang. Brendan explains why he envisions the Steelheads fighting for top spot in the East this season, and why Porter Martone is a top 5 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.

    Lastly, in Overtime, Jacob and Brandon discuss Vince Carter becoming the first in Raptors franchise history to see his number retired.
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    53 mins
  • The Swing - September 16, 2024 - NFL Week 2 Headlines, Steelheads Pre-Season Check-In w/Mikey K, & Scope of NCAA Football w/John Buhler

    The Swing - September 16, 2024 - NFL Week 2 Headlines, Steelheads Pre-Season Check-In w/Mikey K, & Scope of NCAA Football w/John Buhler
    Sep 17 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys start off the show talking about the large list of key injuries in the NFL, then they get into some of the marquee games like Bengals-Chiefs, and Dolphins-Bills. The guys also discuss whether Tua will hang it up.

    Then we turn over to the ice, and bring in a good friend of the show, one of the members of your Steelheads broadcast crew, and one of the hosts of “Trout Talk,” Mike Karafilidis. Mikey K lets you know the mindset for the team and Coach Richmond going into the 24-25 season. He also says who he’s liking so far during the pre-season.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with some special MNF bets. Following that we check in on the past 3 weeks of College Football with Staff Writer from FanSided.com, John Buhler. John has his say on the new conference realignment, plus gives his take on what’s gone wrong for the defending national champs, Michigan, along with the horrible starts for Florida and Florida State.

    Lastly, in Overtime, the guys break down the Panthers deciding to bench former number 1 overall pick, QB Bryce Young.
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    52 mins
  • The Swing - September 9, 2024 - Non-Stop Football Talk, & NFL Week 1 Thoughts w/RJ Ochoa

    The Swing - September 9, 2024 - Non-Stop Football Talk, & NFL Week 1 Thoughts w/RJ Ochoa
    Sep 10 2024
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” Brandon joins the show live from Portugal, where the boys give you nothing but football coverage. The guys welcome back the season in a big way and recap Week 1.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week.”     Then to help sort through the opening week of the NFL, Manager & Editor-In-Chief of Blogging The Boys, covering the Dallas Cowboys for SB Nation, RJ Ochoa joins the show. RJ feels the good vibes for Dallas despite a miserable offseason. Plus sounds off on his biggest disappointments including the Bengals with their really rough start, as well as which teams he's most impressed with.

    Lastly, in Overtime, the guys break down Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's record-breaking extension.
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    55 mins
  • The Swing - August 19, 2024 - Will Wagner's Hot Start, Auston Matthews Named Captain w/John Viveiros, & NFL Season Preview w/Mitch Milani

    The Swing - August 19, 2024 - Will Wagner's Hot Start, Auston Matthews Named Captain w/John Viveiros, & NFL Season Preview w/Mitch Milani
    Aug 20 2024
    On today's episode of The Swing, Jacob is joined once again by Brendan Lang. They start the show by recapping a busy week in Toronto sports, discussing Auston Matthews being named the new captain of the Maple Leafs, as well as Will Wagner's debut with the Blue Jays. They are then joined by John Viveiros, host of "Hot Take Hockey" on YouTube, who offers his thoughts on the Leafs giving Matthews the captaincy, as well as some other news around the NHL. Then, Mitch Milani, host of "The Bottom Line View" on YouTube, joins to discussing some major NFL story lines heading into the season. They wrap up the show by detailing a big move made earlier in the day by the Brampton Steelheads.
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    54 mins