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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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Greg Wyshynski on The Stanley Cup Playoffs!

4/18/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick is on demand! To kick off hour 3, the guys are joined by Greg Wyshynski. Greg and the guys discuss which player is under the most pressure heading into the playoffs, the playoff matchups he wants to see the most, if we will see any Wild Card teams pull off an upset, if the Oilers have what it takes to get back to the Cup Final again and more! (28:03) Later on, the guys are joined Wade Waters from 365 Golf for the Speargrass Golf Show! Wade speaks on how he is helping George's game, tips for golfers ahead of the season 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:00:46:19

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Frank Seravalli on the Flames Off Season Plans!

4/18/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Frank Seravalli. Frank speaks on how Flames fans should feel about the season as a whole, if the Flames will be active in free agency or with offer sheets, how the Flames will look to add to their center depth, the future of Rasmus Andersson and more! (24:11) Later on, the guys have a discussion on Dan Vladar and if he should return to the Flames next season to continue to provide solid goaltending behind Dustin Wolf. 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:00:44:21

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Parekh & Flames End Season With a W!

4/18/2025
The Big Show with Rusic and Dumas is On Demand! On hour 1, George and Patrick Kick off the show recapping the final game of the year for the Calgary Flames. The guys speak on the rookies who made their debut and found the scoresheet, how they feel about where the organization is at after this season and more! (22:14) Later on, Patrick gets you up to speed with all the biggest headlines across the world of sports with today's edition of the 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:00:51:51

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Which Canadian Team Will Make the Stanley Cup Final?

4/17/2025
Hour 2 of big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the hour Patrick, GVP and Connor are previewing the Eastern Conference side of the Stanley Cup Playoff bracket! The guys go through in depth into each matchup and give their thoughts on who could become Eastern Conference Champions! (20:03) Later on, Patrick asks the boys some burning questions ahead of the playoffs beginning! 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:00:45:41

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Peter Klein on Everything from Zayne Parekh to WrestleMania!

4/17/2025
Hour 1 of The Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the show Patrick and GVP are previewing the Flames final game of the season tonight against the LA Kings! The guys give their thoughts on what their expecting to see out of the multiple Flames Debutants tonight. Then later on they touch on all the matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs being finalized. (22:53) Later on, Patrick is joined by SN 960 contributor and host of the Couch Potato Diary Podcast, Peter Klein! PK dives right into the end of the Flames season, particularly what he's expecting to see out of Zayne Parekh tonight. Then PK touches on the Rasmus Andersson extension question. To close the guys talk about WrestleMania this weekend! 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:00:47:23

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Derek Wills Looks Back on the Season That Was!

4/17/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3, the guys are joined by Derek Wills! Derek speaks on the playoff race coming to an abrupt end for the Flames, who has been the MVP for the Flames this season, what the future holds for Rasmus Andersson, what the Flames can build on from this year and more! (27:11) Later on, the guys take your best texts of the day! Today the guys asked you to weigh in on what the Flames will do with Rasmus Andersson this offseason. 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:00:46:57

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Sam Cosentino on Flames Prospects!

4/17/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys have discussion on the future of Rasmus Andersson. The guys ask if tonight could be the last game he will play as a member of the Calgary Flames. (17:15) Later on, Sam Cosentino joins the show! Sam gives his thoughts on the Rasmus Andersson discussion, what he expects from Zayne Parekh's debut/ future with the Flames organization, Parkeh and Lane Hutson in terms of comparables, the playoff matchups he has his eye on 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:00:40:37

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This is The End...

4/17/2025
The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is On Demand! On hour 1, George and Matt Kick off the show discussing the final game for the Calgary Flames. The guys speak on the call ups they have made, who gets the start in net tonight and more! (23:15) Later on, Matty gets you up to speed with all the biggest headlines across the world of sports with today's edition of the Rose 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:00:54:58

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Flames Roster Question Marks?

4/16/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour 2 Patrick and GVP take a look at some of the Flames roster question marks. They dial into some of the younger players on the roster, looking at what they liked and didn't like from each one of the Flames youngsters. To close they look at some veterans that may not be back next year. (26:51) Later on, Patrick and GVP go through each of the first round Matchups in the Western Conference of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and give their thoughts on each matchup as well as pick some favourites! 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:00:43:52

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Diana Matheson on the Northern Super League!

4/16/2025
Hour 1 of Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the show Patrick and GVP dive into the Flames being eliminated from post season contention last night, and how the result of this season could affect the team going into next year. (17:06) Later on, Patrick is joined by Canadian Soccer legend, and Chief Growth Officer of the Northern Super League, Diana Matheson! Diana tells us about the new domestic women's soccer league, its importance, some familiar faces involved with the league, some goals for the new league and much 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:00:39:51

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Where do the Flames go From Here?

4/16/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3, Brent Krahn remains in studio to give his extended thoughts on the 24/25 Calgary Flames season. Then, the guys all dive in on what they think the future holds for the team, and each of them give their thoughts on which direction they think the team should go. (25:20) Later on, George and Brent Krahn spin the wheel, GVP hits the streets to ask some burning questions! The guys also give away from Roughnecks tickets. 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:00:52:37

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24/25 Flames Season Obituary with Eric Francis

4/16/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined Eric Francis and Brent Krahn. Together the guys continue to talk all things Flames after they were officially eliminated from playoff contention. Eric speaks on the positives the fanbase can draw from this season, the progression of the young players on the team, the young players they have coming through the pipeline, the future of some of their veterans and more! (24:17) Later on, The guys continue to the conversation with Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys go around the room and discuss the playoff matchups they are looking forward to the most. Later, Riley Pollock the digital content producer for the Roughnecks gives the latest on the team with 2 games left to play. 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:00:41:25

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The Flames Have Been Eliminated

4/16/2025
The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is On Demand! On hour 1, George and Matt Kick off the show discussing the Flames being eliminated from playoff contention due to the Blues and Wild both winning games. The guys give their thoughts on the Flames never giving up and playing for each other until the very end. (20:10) Later on, Matty gets you up to speed with all the biggest headlines across the world of sports with today's edition of the Rose 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:00:48:10

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A Sneak Peek at Playoff Matchups!

4/15/2025
Hour 2 of the big show+ with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the hour, Patrick and GVP give their thoughts on then projected NHL playoff matches in the East and West. The guys take a look at each series and explain how they think they will play out. (20:21) Later, Patrick is joined by Jesse Granger of the Athletic to talk all things Golden Knights! Jesse speaks on the breakout season of Pavel Dorofeyev, Jack Eichel emerging as a top 5-10 player in the NHL, Mark Stone's health, how Vegas will stack up against some other teams beyond the first round, the expected lineup ahead of tonight's game against the Flames 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:00:41:43

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Tommy Wheeldon Jr + The Flames Remain in the Chase!

4/15/2025
The Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour 1 Patrick is joined by Tommy Wheeldon Jr to preview the start of the season for Cavalry FC. Tommy previews the home opener, entering the season as champions, avoiding a slow start this season, roster changes and more. (26:32) Later, Patrick and GVP take a look at other moments in Flames history where they were chasing a playoff spot during the final games of the season. The guys also take a closer look at how the Wild and Blues are preparing for their final games as Calgary's playoff fate lies in both of their hands. 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:00:53:10

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Jon Abbott on the Flames Fight Down the Stretch!

4/15/2025
Hour 3 of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! On this hour, George and Matt are joined by Jon Abbott ahead of Flames vs Golden Knights. Jon speaks on Yegor Sharangovich finally finding his scoring touch, the Flames still in pursuit of a wild card spot, Mackenzie Weegar as a potential future captain of the Flames, Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar blocking a ton of shots for the Flames, adjustments to the forward group, what making the playoffs could do for the younger players and more. (23:13) Later on, George gives some numbers that could help you feel better about tonight's Flames game against Vegas. The guys also discuss all the possibilities for how the Flames can make 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:00:45:01

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Jason Bukala on Flames Amateur Signings!

4/15/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys give their thoughts on the Flames chasing down a playoff spot. The guys discuss how Calgary has played above expectations all season, how playoff games will be great for young players, the Flames needing help on the out of town scoreboard and more! (15:31) Later on, Jason Bukala joins the show! Jason gives his thoughts on Ivan Demidov making his debut for the Habs last night, the potential of a player like Demidov, the Flames making some NCAA prospect signings, Flames prospect Henry Mews moving to the NCAA next season, NCAA vs CHL in terms of development 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:00:38:41

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Flames Welcome Knights for Decision Day!

4/15/2025
Hour 1 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the boys send GVP out onto the C-Train. Then the guys get into tonight's big game for the Flames! (24:34) Later on, it's time for the Rose Report! In this edition; Flames, NHL, NBA Play in, Jays, Hitmen 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:00:55:19

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Flames & Rory handle Business!

4/14/2025
The Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour1 Patrick and GVP are breaking down all things from the Flames undefeated weekend! First they look at the Flames back to back wins and which Flames players are peaking at the right time! Then the guys look at the wider playoff picture and what needs to happen for the Flames to sneak into the Stanley Cup Playoffs! (27:17) Later on, Patrick is joined by SN 590 The FAN's Daniele Franceschi! To kick off their chat the guys dive into the Blue Jays strong road trip, and what could be in store for this homestand. Plus A discussion on Vladimir Guerrero Jr's. first time back at the Rogers Centre since signing his extension with the team! Then Daniele tells us about the Toronto Maple Leafs outlook heading into the postseason, as well as a wider look at the NHL Playoffs. To close the show the guys break down Rory McIlroy's masters victory and ask the question, who is the next person that will complete the career grand slam? 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:01:11:51

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Krahn on Flames Big Weekend!

4/14/2025
Hour 3 of the big show with Rustic and Rose is on demand! The guys are joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys discuss the weekend that was for the Calgary Flames. Krahn speaks on the dominant win over the Minnesota Wild, the Flames keeping their playoff hopes alive with a win over San Jose, Ryan Lomberg and Adam Klapka both scoring goals, the Bahl/ Andersson pairing and more! (23:42) Later, Kevin Kobelka joins the show to discuss the latest events around the city involving minor hockey. Later, Krahn and the guys continue the chat on the Calgary Flames and some of the projected playoff matchups that we might see. 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:00:47:38