Big Show with Rusic & Rose

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Start your mornings with George Rusic and Matt Rose as they discuss the biggest stories in sports and the teams that matter most to Calgary fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 960 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am MT.

NFL Storylines Heading Into Draft Day!
Yesterday at 4:09 PM

On Hour 4 of the Big Show Patrick Dumas is joined by NFL writer for CBS Jordan Dajani. Jordan and Patrick discuss all the biggest storylines around the NFL and give a preview of tomorrow's draft! The guys discuss why this draft is so QB top heavy, why Caleb Williams is getting so much criticism, who is the highlight of the draft beyond Caleb Williams, which teams might look to move up, which players could be moved if teams want to move up the draft and more!  

(21:48) To wrap the hour, Patrick and GVP get you ready for a...


Early Goaltending Narratives in The Stanley Cup Playoffs
Yesterday at 3:22 PM

On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn  joins the guys to discuss some of the early goaltending narratives from the Stanley Cup playoffs. We get Krahn's thoughts on Bobrovsky's incredible save, Connor Hellebuyck's struggles in the playoffs, why the Bruins are rotating goalies, Jake Oettinger's shaky start, Thatcher Demko getting hurt for Vancouver and more!

(32:49)  To wrap the hour, the guys take more of your best calls and texts and they also give their picks for the lock of the day!

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The Highs and Lows of The '24 Blue Jays So Far
Yesterday at 2:16 PM

On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt kick off the hour listening to your best text messages. Today we asked, Matt Dumba got stoned by Bobrovsky more than *blank*

(14:37) To wrap the hour, the guys are joined by Ben Nicholson Smith! Ben joins the guys to discuss all things Blue Jays following their loss to the KC Royals. The guys get Ben's thoughts on Vladdy's costly error, Kevin Gausman's start, the impressive start to the year for Turner and Varsho, why the Blue Jays might need to experiment with the top part of their lineup...


A Tough Night for The Jets and Canucks + The Rose Report!
Yesterday at 1:36 PM

Hour 1 of the Big Show is on the air! George and Matt kick off the show reacting to all the playoff action we saw last night in the NHL. The guys react to the Jets falling to the Avs, Bobrovsky making an incredible save, the Panthers picking up a win in OT, Thatcher Demko getting injured and more!

(25:11) To wrap the hour, Matty Rose gets you caught up on everything else in the world of sports with today's morning report.

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Jamie Dodd on Vancouver's Chances at a Deep Playoff Run
Last Tuesday at 4:13 PM

On Hour 4 of the Big Show Patrick Dumas and GVP get you ready for tonight's sporting slate. The guys preview all the NHL playoff games tonight, the Blue Jays looking to stay hot against the KC Royals and a brief look at the NBA playoff action as well!

(20:38) To wrap the hour, Canucks Central host Jamie Dodd joins the program! The guys discuss if this Vancouver team is the best squad we have ever seen in their franchise's history. Jamie weighs in on Elias Lindholm's new role in Vancouver's lineup, Connor Garland's career resurgence, the story of...


Why the Mark Stone Return is Raising Some Eyebrows
Last Tuesday at 3:38 PM

On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by David Pagnotta, the guys start the conversation with Pagnotta discussing how convenient the timing is that Mark Stone is healthy for game 1 of the playoffs. The guys ponder how the league can crack down on cap circumvention for playoff time. David also speaks on Auston Matthews' dominant game 2 performance, if the Islanders can get back in their series, what he made of the Lindy Ruff hire and more!

(20:40)  To wrap the hour, Vegas writer Jesse Granger joins the show! Jesse continues the discussion on Mark S...


Matt Marchese Talks Mark Stone, McDavid, The Leafs And More!
Last Tuesday at 2:09 PM

On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt kick off the hour listening to your best text messages. Today we asked, watching McDavid get 5 assists made me feel like *blank*

(17:09) To wrap the hour, the guys are joined by Matt Marchese. Matt weighs in on Mark Stone making his return to the lineup in time for game 1, the Kings allowing McDavid and the Oilers to walk all over them, why the Bruins started Ullmark in game 2, what are the chances the Maple Leafs can take control of this series and more.  

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Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid Shine + The Rose Report!
Last Tuesday at 1:20 PM

Hour 1 of the Big Show is on the air! George and Matt kick off the show reacting to the Oilers win over the LA Kings in game 1 of their series. Connor McDavid with a monster game with 5 assists. Later, the guys get into the Leafs game, Auston Matthews with maybe his best game ever in the playoffs, the guys discuss where is William Nylander, what injury does he have, why on Earth did the Bruins start Ullmark and more.  

(23:16) To wrap the hour, Matty Rose gets you caught up on everything else in the world of sports w...


The New Coach of the Surge Tyrell Vernon + Calgary Canucks Coach Brad Moran!
Last Monday at 4:13 PM

On Hour 4 of the Big Show Patrick Dumas is joined by Tyrell Vernon! Tyrell is the newest member of the Calgary Sports family as he was named Coach of the Calgary Surge. We get to know Vernon, his journey as a coach, his excitement to join the Surge, what he expects from his team, the CEBL, Canadian Basketball as a whole and more!

(19:17) To wrap the hour, head coach of the Calgary Canucks Brad Moran joins the show! Brad gives insights to how his team is prepping for the Centennial cup following their AJHL championship!

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Brent Krahn on Markstrom's Frustrations and His Future in Calgary
Last Monday at 3:35 PM

On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Brent Krahn. The guys get Krahn's thoughts on the statements that Jacob Markstrom made during his media availability at Flames locker clean out day. Krahn explains why he gets frustrated when Markstrom gets upset about being involved in trade rumors, why comments like this hurt the team and what he thinks the future holds for Markstrom. Later, Krahn gives his thoughts on some of the goaltending performances from the opening weekend of the playoffs including the goalfest we saw in Avs vs Jets game 1.  

(30:36)  To wr...