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Big Show with Rusic & Rose

THE FAN Radio Network

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.

Location:

Calgary, AB

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Contact:

#240, 2723 - 37 Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T1Y 5R8 403-240-4444


Episodes
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The Flames Path Forward

4/4/2025
Hour 1 of Big show + with GVP is on demand! In today's edition GVP and Connor are breaking down the Flames path to the playoffs! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:25:27

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Krahn on Flames Staying Alive!

4/4/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys breakdown a Flames 4-1 win over the Ducks. Krahn speaks on Adam Klapka's game, the lack of physicality from Anaheim, Nazem Kadri, why he feels sorry for John Gibson, Blake Coleman's 2 goal effort and more! (26:01) Later, the guys take some of your best texts of the day, Mitch Fox joins the crew for the first edition of the Speargrass Golf show, and they listen to this week's edition of the Big Show Blooper reel! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:54:10

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Frank Seravalli on a Pair of Flames Prospects Joining the Team!

4/4/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic & Dumas is on demand! To open up the hour the guys discuss the playoff chances of the Calgary Flames. The guys look at Minnesota's schedule, possible must win games for Calgary and how many points the Flames need the rest of the way out to feel good about their chances. (11:45) Later on, Frank Seravalli joins the show! Frank speaks on Nazem Kadri's consistent play, Aydar Suniev signing an ELC in Calgary, if Zayne Parekh might get into some games if Saginaw is eliminated from the playoffs, what will happen with Rasmus Andersson this offseason, who deserves coach of the year love and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:36:11

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Flames Drown Ducks!

4/4/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the show the guys breakdown the Flames keeping their playoff hopes alive with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The guys discuss Nazem Kadri's gret game, Adma Klapka continuing to show progress, Calgary's pursuit of the Wild for the Wild Card and more! (24:15) Later on, Matty gets you up to speed with the rest of the headlines in the world of Sports with today's morning report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:56:49

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Jays Check in with Rob Longley!

4/3/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show + w/ Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show Patrick and GVP are talking about the Flames must win game vs. the Anaheim Ducks tonight. They then get into the biggest stories from across the league last night and preview the other games tonight! (20:29) later on, Patrick is joined by Blue Jays Writer for Postmedia, Rob Longley! The guys get into the jays opening to the season. Then they talk about some of the Jays surprise early standouts this year. Lastly they look ahead to the Jays next series in New York against the Mets. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:46:09

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It's Matt Rose's Birthday! + Derek Wills

4/3/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by Derek Wills. Derek and the guys discuss the hard path to the playoffs the Flames have, tonight's game against the Ducks, Sharangovich needing an uptick in production to help Calgary's offence, what the off season will hold for some of the veterans on the team, how the Flames are building a culture and more! (35:55) Later, the guys take your best texts of the day wishing Matty Rose a Happy Birthday! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:49:01

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Jason Bukala on Aydar Suniev!

4/3/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To open up the hour the guys are joined by Jason Bukala! Jason and the guys discuss what a playoff run can do for Calgary's youngsters, the Flames signing Aydar Suniev to a 3 year ELC, if Zayne Parekh could get into some NHL games this season, how Steven Stamkos is looking at his place in Nashville, the incredible run the Blues are on right now and more! (28:28) Later on, Dr Jason Wong joins the show to tell us about the initiatives the hospital home lottery is doing and how you can enter for a chance to win a new home. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:42:15

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Last Chance Saloon for Flames?

4/3/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys set the scene from the hospital home lottery show home they are at today. Later the guys discuss whether or not tonight's Flames game is a make or break game for their playoff hopes. The guys also discuss the games that are on around the league that could have playoff implications for the Flames. (23:57) Later on, Matty gets you up to speed with the rest of the headlines in the world of Sports with today's morning report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:51:11

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Jacob Stoller on the Jets Playoff Push!

4/2/2025
Hour 2 of the Big show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up hour 2 Patrick is joined by Winnipeg jets Writer for Sportsnet, Jacob Stoller! Jacob gives us an inside look on the Winnipeg Jets, including, their play of late, Connor Hellebuyck's hart trophy campaign, the team playoff outlook and much more! (25:15) Later on, Patrick and GVP get you ready for another wild night of sports, and discuss some of the new NFL rule changes! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:47:47

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Dennis Bernstein on All The Playoff Races!

4/2/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show Patrick and GVP discuss the Flames crucial loss to Utah HC and what it means for the team down the stretch drive, and what it could mean for the future of the team in general. (25:02) Later on, Patrick is joined by Senior Writer for the Fourth Period, Dennis Bernstein! Dennis opens by discussing the top stories from around the Pacific Division. Then the guys dive into the playoff races from across the NHL. lastly, they talk about the couching carousel in the league + other notes from round the league. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:48:03

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It's Brent Krahn's Birthday!

4/2/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are still joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys give more analysis from what they saw from Flames vs Utah and who they are chasing in the wild card race. Later, we take your best texts and calls! Today we asked for you to send Krahner a birthday wish! (25:22) Later on, the guys discuss if we could see a wild card team upset one of the division winners in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:46:47

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Brent Krahn on the Flames Falling in Utah

4/2/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To open up the hour the guys have a conversation on the Flames' playoff chances, the Flames currently have a projected chance of just 12% to make the playoffs. Later, Roughnecks forward Tanner Cook joins the show! Tanner tells us about how he spent his weekend off, the playoff race, the Roughnecks' explosive offence and more. (15:44) Later on, Brent Krahn joins the show. Krahn and the guys give their takeaways from the Flames falling to the Utah Hockey Club. Krahn speaks on the goaltending on both sides, what woke the Flames up for the 3rd period, the Flames playing with some desperation, Utah's speed and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:37:25

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Flames Drop Crucial Points in Utah

4/2/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys breakdown a Flames loss to the Utah Hockey club. The guys speak on the controversial no goal, the Flames trying to get the tying goal in the 3rd period, and more from yesterday's game! Matty also tells us about how he broke his brand new driver at the driving range yesterday. (24:49) Later on, Matty gets you up to speed with the rest of the headlines in the world of Sports with today's morning report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:52:56

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Final Whoa Canada Rankings of the Season!

4/1/2025
Hour 2 of The Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! In hour 2 Patrick and GVP are going through their monthly Whoa Canada Rankings, dissecting which teams they believe are clicking at the right time! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:36:08

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Reacting to Flames vs. Avs!

4/1/2025
Hour1 of the Big Show w/ Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the show Patrick and GVP react to the Flames huge come from behind victory over the Colorado Avalanche. We hear from Adam Klapka and the guys dive into whether or not Dan Vladar should get more starts down the home stretch. (22:22) Later on, Patrick is joined by Daniele Franceschi of SN 590 to break down the Jays opening weekend. The guys get into the hot start for Andre Gimenez, and the controversy of the Torpedo Bat. Then they get into Max Scherzer's injury and other notes from around the team. To close out their chat Daniele dives into the Toronto Maple Leafs push for an Atlantic Division title. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:53:05

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Krahn on the Flames Staying Alive!

4/1/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by Brent Krahn! Krahn and the guys give their takeaways from the Flames picking up a shootout win over the Calgary Flames. Krahn speaks on the shooters the Avs rolled out for the shootout, Coleman taking a run at Makar, why no one on Colorado responded to Coleman, the 4th line scoring a pair of goals and more! (19:39) Later on, Krahn discusses the hot streak Dan Vladar has been on over his last 7 starts. Krahn and the guys debate which goaltender gives the Flames a better chance to win at this point of the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:47:27

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Jon Abbott previews Flames vs. The H.C.

4/1/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To open up the hour the guys have a conversation on where the Flames currently sit in the wild card race. George and the guys discuss how if the Flames had a few more wins in regulation they could have been a playoff team. (13:32) Later on, the guys are joined by Jon Abbott to recap Flames vs Avalanche and to get you ready for Flames vs Utah! Jon speaks on the effort against the Oilers on Saturday, the 4th line getting the team back into the game against Colorado, why Colorado didn't use Mackinnon, Makar or Necas in the shootout, the Flames top 6 still finding a way to be impactful, what he expects from Utah tonight and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:35:19

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Flames Bury the Avs!

4/1/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the show recapping the Flames picking up a surprise win over the Colorado Avalanche! The guys discuss Adam Klapka's huge game, Ryan Lomberg getting a goal, the Flames getting right back into the wild card race, tonight's game against Utah and more! (28:49) Later on, Matty gets you up to speed with the rest of the headlines in the world of Sports with today's morning report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:56:03

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Is This a 'Lost Season' For the Flames?

3/31/2025
Hour 4 of the Big Show with GVP is on demand! To kick off the hour GVP and Connor are looking back to the Flames loss to the Oilers and how the Flames let a point slip away up north. Next, they discuss the Flames season as a whole and how it should be looked at. (28:51) Later on, GVP and Connor are discussing some of the top Goalie gear of their childhoods! Then the guys revisit their conversation about the Flames season and take some thoughts from the textline on the subject. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:48:23

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Krahn on a lost Point Up North

3/31/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic & Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by Brent Krahn! Krahn tells about the second episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, reffing the the beer league broadcast, the loss to the Edmonton Oilers, Leon Draisaitl taking the game over, the poor 3rd period in Edmonton, what he expects from tonight's game in Colorado and more! (24:24) Later on, the guys play who played for the Flames and the Avalanche and they take your best calls of the day! The Oilers were promoting a "Skinner Dinner" the guys asked you to tell us what is in a Skinner Dinner. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Duration:00:47:22