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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 Soccer Show w/ Tommy Wheeldon Jr!

6/6/2025
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! We kick off today's show with the Soccer Show w/ Tommy Wheeldon Jr! Tommy gets into the Cavalry's play of late, being honored with the Canadian Premier League Manager of the Month for May, playing through different conditions, Fraser Aird playing hero, Team Town Minor Soccer Match, and their upcoming match against York United! (23:42) Later on, Connor Gronsdahl and GVP look at Friday nights marquee matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers, the guys breakdown game 1, thoughts on the series, McDavid's intensity, and x factors who can be an impact in game 2. Plus, the guys breakdown how far teams really are from the Panthers and Oilers standard, who could be on the up-and-up in the near future? 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:00:44:52

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Playoffs and Offseason Moves w/ Frank Seravalli!

6/6/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour Daily Faceoff Insider, Frank Seravalli joins the show! Frank and the guys discuss some NHL hot topics amidst the Stanley Cup Finals! The guys discuss Elias Pettersson's potential to move on from Vancouver, the reality for the Flames this free agency, undercover players we might see on the move, the hiring of Dan Muse in Pittsburgh plus much more! (27:52) Later on, the guys discuss the Dallas Stars releasing Pete DeBoer, who'd be a good replacement to get them over the hump, and what's next for the Dallas Stars? Plus, the guys are joined by the Manager of Inclusion Programs for Golf Canada, Heather Fattore! Heather discusses the 'She Plays Golf' program in Calgary, celebrating women and girls new to the game of golf! 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:00:51:17

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Free Agency Discussion

6/6/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys react to a viral clip of a Flames fan sneaking into a game using a fake media pass, and the ripple effect its had for media members in Calgary. (10:39) Later on, the guys discuss the best team slogans in sports, the New York Giants game plan for this upcoming season and Shane Bowen's legendary quote, be a pirate! Plus, the guys dive into game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers potential of taking a strangle hold of the series, as well as free agency, Elias Pettersson's contract, is a trade in order? 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:00:33:33

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Will the Cats Pounce Back? + The Rose Report!

6/6/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys talk Friday nights game 2 matchup between the Panthers and the Oilers, will the Panthers bounce back, and what to expect for the rest of this series. Plus, the guys debate whether its justified to wear sunglasses inside, and much more! (30:47) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in 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:00:56:47

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Can the Panthers Bounce Back? + NBA Finals Preview

6/5/2025
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the hour, Patrick and GVP discuss game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. The boys look to what made Edmonton successful in this game, the sense that both teams knew what to expect, a shocking Panther loss after going 31-0 when leading going into the 3rd period, and McDavid's ability to play a dynamic two way game. (23:46) Later on, Patrick is joined by the event director for Marathon of Sports Calgary, Nathan Smyth! Nathan talks about the marathon of sport, professional athletes and special Olympians coming together, sports to expect, who can participate, and when it's happening. Next, the guys preview the much anticipated NBA Finals matchup between the OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers! 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:00:48:54

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Calgary Wild FC w/ Josh Morrissey!

6/5/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Winnipeg Jets defensemen Josh Morrisey! Josh talks about becoming a partial owner & board member for the Calgary Wild FC, what it means to him and his wife Margot, the Jets playoff run, 4-Nations Faceoff, and the prospect of playing in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games! (25:41) Later on, the guys are joined live in studio by CEO of the Prostate Cancer Centre, Jeff Davison! Jeff touches on the significance of June being Men's Mental Health Month, highlighting the importance of screening and check ups, mental health regulation, The MAN VAN; Calgary's 1st mobile health clinic, PSA blood testing, as well as the Fathers Day 50/50 where a dad will have a chance to win half the jackpot while the other half powers life-saving initiatives right here in Alberta. 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:00:45:44

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Game 1 Recap w/ Brent Krahn

6/5/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined in studio by Brent Krahn! Krahn and the guys catchup and discuss game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers depth showing up, Stuart Skinner's steady performance, the importance of Kapanen, McDavid's PK ability, and the toll physically this series has on the players. (15:37) Later on, the guys dive into the controversial goaltender interference goal scored by Bennett in game 1, should it have counted, did Bennett know what he was doing, should Knobloch have challenged? 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:00:38:13

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Oilers Take Game 1 + The Rose Report!

6/5/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys recap Wednesday nights game 1 matchup between the Panthers and the Oilers, McDavid & Draisaitl's continued dominance, and the excitement this series will bring going forward. Plus, the guys discuss the RBC Canadian Open, which soup is superior, and hot dog bread bowls! (28:55) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in 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:00:52:43

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Blue Jays Latest w/ Ben Shulman

6/4/2025
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show, Patrick is joined by the voice of the Blue jays on the SportsNet Radio Network, Ben Shulman! The guys dive into Toronto's three game series between the Phillies, what the Bowden Francis injury means for the pitching depth chart, the significance of Addison Barger. They also discuss Bo Bichette's value amidst struggles, the latest on Max Scherzer possibly throwing in the FCL or a sim game this weekend, and wonder - where exactly is Spencer Turnbull? (28:08) Later, GVP and Patrick break the news of the Colorado Avalanche signing Brock Nelson to a 7 year deal. The focus shifts to the PWHL expansion draft, and if the NHL were to follow the same format, which Flames players would you protect? 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:00:41:57

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The Return of Brent Krahn!

6/4/2025
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined in studio by Brent Krahn! Krahn and the guys catchup and discuss the night ahead in the Stanley Cup Final and exposing fake Flames fans. Next, Krahn and the guys give their exact predictions for the cup final, the catch? They all must have different answers, the loser will have to spin the wheel of not ideal. (24:14) Later on, the guys treat Brent to a special surprise including a play by play of Brent's first game in the National Hockey League with the Dallas Stars! 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:00:50:27

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Dave Dickenson Talks Stamps Season Kickoff!

6/4/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! George and Matt start the hour reacting to Montreal's Samuel De Champlain bridge being lit up with Edmonton Oilers colours, should this be normalized or should Habs fans be concerned where their loyalties lie? Next, George brings up the necessity for Flames fans to stand together in the face of their rival advancing to the final, should true die hard fans jump ship to cheer on their country's team? (22:02) To wrap the hour, head coach of the Calgary Stampeders, Dave Dickenson joins the show! Dave gives you the latest ahead of the Stampeders kicking off their season against the Hamilton Tiger Cats. Dave tells us how the offseason/training camp has gone, the receiving/running core after some injuries, concerns about linebacker depth, new turnover in the roster, 80 years of Stampeders football, how the defense is shaping up 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:00:42:27

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World's Fastest Cow + The Rose Report!

6/4/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys discuss the much anticipated game 1 matchup between the Panthers and the Oilers. The guys dive into various topics like the Stampeders home opener Saturday evening vs the Tiger Cats, Stamps game day traditions, the worlds fastest cow, and hot air balloon rides. Next, the guys tease a special surprise they have in store for the Big Show Flames & Stanley Cup Analyst, Brent Krahn! (26:15) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in 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:00:52:20

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CFL Season Preview w/ John Hodge!

6/3/2025
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the hour, Patrick is joined by CFL insider & writer for 3DownsNation John Hodge to dive into the return of CFL action this week. They discuss how they see the Stamps favoring this season, is Tre Ford the guy for Edmonton, Vernon Adams' leadership in BC, expectations for teams like Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatchewan, and which rosters are poised to make noise this upcoming season. Plus, the guys look forward to the 2026 Grey Cup hosted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, expectations from Brady Oliveria & Zach Carllaros, a look out east, and much more! (30:58) Later on, Patrick and GVP discuss Nick Kypreos' offseason trade board, who leads the pack, where does Rossi land, could the flames target Morgan Reilly, is there potential for Erik Karlsson to move? Plus, the guys cover Ryan Dixon's top 5 destinations for Rasmus Andersson, what could the flames get in return, is there potential he stays? 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:00:48:34

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Cup Finals Preview w/ Jack Michaels

6/3/2025
Hour 3 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To open up this hour the George and Matt are joined by the voice of the Oilers, Jack Michaels. The guys dive into the highly anticipated cup final between the Florida Panther and the Edmonton Oilers, the health status of the Oilers, what makes the Panther's the Oilers toughest matchup this playoffs yet, the brilliance of Alexander Barkov, the sneaky additions of Walman & Klingberg, and much more! (31:19) Later on in the hour George and Matt are treated to Patrick Dumas' reading of Dr. Squatch's new advertisement featuring Sydney Sweeney's bath water. Patrick does his best to serenade the guys and listeners... 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:00:46:53

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Kevin Barker on the Red Hot Blue Jays

6/3/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Kevin Barker where he speaks on recently entering Virginia Tech's Sports Hall of Fame, Addison Barger's recent success on the plate, if this offensive run by the Jays is sustainable, Bo Bichette's role as leadoff hitter, Ernie Clement and his found confidence and much more! (26:24) Later on, the guys are joined by the Big Show Golf Analyst Adam Stanley, who discusses the RBC Canadian Open hosted at TPC Toronto this Thursday, the notable Canadians participating in the Open, Rory's emergence from isolation, Scottie Scheffler's continued dominance, Maja Stark's tough win at the US Women's Open, 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:00:47:11

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One More Sleep Until the Stanley Cup Final + The Morning Report!

6/3/2025
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! After a rare down night in sports on Monday evening, the much anticipated rematch of Stanley Cup Final is only one more sleep away! The guys dive into hour one discussing the upcoming RBC Canadian Open taking place at TPC Toronto, exotic animal smugglers, and Tinder's height filter feature, is it over for the short kings? (29:04) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in 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:00:47:15

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Latest Around the Sports World w/ Daniele Franceschi

6/2/2025
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! In this hour, SportsNet 590 Host and Producer Daniele Franceschi joins Patrick to chat about the state of the Toronto Blue Jays, Addison Barger's emergence, a Varsho & Santander update as they continue on IL, as well as the NBA finals, favourties, and more! (30:22) Later on, Patrick and GVP debate which NHL teams are best equipped to take a jump next year, how do Dallas and Carolina stack up next season, what's missing, will they add notable pieces to take that step, the prospect of the Canes signing Mitch Marner, as well, can the flames make that push soon? Also which bottom tier team is on the rise to dominance in the next 5 seasons? 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:00:46:55

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Adnan Virk on Stanley Cup Finals + The Worst Sleeping Injuries?

6/2/2025
Hour three of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour three the guys are joined by Prime Monday Night Hockey host Adnan Virk, to discuss news around the MLB including the Colorado Rockies abysmal season, Alejandro Kirk, and the Blue Jays sweep of the Athletics. Then the focus shifts to what's new around the National Hockey League, can McDavid & Draisaitl be denied, cup predictions, and much more! (26:19) Later, the guys discuss the Calgary Stampeders and with training camp concluding, the regular season is just on the horizon. Then, George & Matty take to the text lines to answer a few questions, also to see what peoples worst sleeping injuries are, the answers may shock you... 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:00:44:39

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Stanley Cup Final Rematch + Greg Wyshynski!

6/2/2025
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys take a look back to last years Stanley Cup Final, more specifically, the exchange between Matthew Tkachuk & Connor McDavid in the handshake line after game 7 in Sunrise. The guys give their thoughts on this years rematch, and much more. (13:49) Later on, George & Matt are joined by Greg Wyshynski to discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup final, predictions on where he sees this series going, and what the biggest difference is going to be for the Oilers from the Stars to the Panthers. Greg also talks about certain players and who needs to step up to be the difference maker in this series, why goaltending is going to be a key factor in this series, injuries on both sides, plus free agency and where he sees Mitch Marner landing! 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:00:40:43

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Should the Flames Target Rossi? + The Rose Report!

6/2/2025
Hour one of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand now! The guys kick off the hour diving into Addison Barger's genius at the plate, the Jays recent winning ways, and are movies getting dumber or is it us. George then asks the guys what's the worst sleep injury they've ever experienced? Next, the guys tease the Marco Rossi situation, the potential of an offer sheet, potential landing spots, and players comparable. (26:16) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in 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:00:58:16