The Swing

By: NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
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  • Tune in every Monday at 7 to “The Swing” as Brandon Da Ponte and Jacob Goldbach hit the sweet spot between local, national, and global sports.

    They’ll discuss all of the important and relevant topics within the world of professional sport giving you a wide range of insights from acclaimed analysts across the industry. You’ll get your weekly dose of your favourite teams as they dive into the latest local sports talk when it comes to the teams broadcasted right here on Sauga 960. Plus, the boys will also help you out with your bets in Bets of the Week.

    It’s fast-paced, informative, entertaining, and you won’t want to miss it. So, let’s get into the swing of things.
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Episodes
  • The Swing - January 20, 2025 - CFP Nat. Champ. Preview w/Dalton Wasserman & NFL Playoffs Reaction & Lookahead w/Rob "Stats" Guerrera

    The Swing - January 20, 2025 - CFP Nat. Champ. Preview w/Dalton Wasserman & NFL Playoffs Reaction & Lookahead w/Rob "Stats" Guerrera
    Jan 21 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys are loving the non-stop football schedule. They’ll also discuss the first major move of the Blue Jays front office as Anthony Santander signs a big-money deal with Toronto. Is it a good deal? How does this look on the front office? Is Santander the right guy? The guys debate!

    Then, we get you ready and give you everything you need to know ahead of the College Football National Championship tonight between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. To help preview the National Championship, Analyst/Contributor at Pro Football Focus & Co-host of “PFF College Football Show,” Dalton Wasserman joins the show for the first time. Dalton gives the keys to victory for both sides and tells how each team should feel in a natty win or natty loss scenario.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” featuring some special picks for the Ohio State-Notre Dame Natty.

    Following that the guys recap what happened in the NFL Divisional Round and preview what’s to come in the Conference Championship with the Owner of “Gold Standard Network” The 49ers Podcast Network, & ESPN Radio Host, Rob “Stats” Guerrera. Rob shares his thoughts on Sean McDermott’s late-game coaching decisions, and how the Ravens shake off their playoff demons. Plus, he answers whether Jayden Daniels is providing the best rookie season from a QB we’ve ever seen.


    Lastly, in Overtime, we are giving away tickets to Raptors Fan Day!
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    56 mins
  • The Swing - January 13, 2025 - Steelheads Check-In w/Mikey K & NFL Playoffs Debrief w/Arif Hasan

    The Swing - January 13, 2025 - Steelheads Check-In w/Mikey K & NFL Playoffs Debrief w/Arif Hasan
    Jan 14 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The boys recap what they saw this past weekend in the NFL Wild Card games and give their say on who was more disappointing in their respective losses: Jordan Love or Justin Herbert? Plus, the guys look ahead to the Divisional round including the headline matchup with Josh Allen and the Bills hosting Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

    Then, we discuss some Brampton Steelheads with one of the members of your Steelheads broadcast crew & a Host of “Trout Talk”, Mike Karafilidis. Mikey K gives a status update on the Steelheads and explains how he sees major improvements ahead for the Trout, now with a more complete and healthy lineup.

    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” with betting minds on tonight’s MNF Wild Card game between the Rams and Vikings. Following that we get an expert football opinion from the Owner of the Football newsletter “Wide Left” on Substack, and Host of the podcast “Norse Code.” Arif previews his Vikings' big Wild Card matchup tonight against the LA Rams. He also breaks down what Buffalo needs to do to handle Baltimore’s run game, and he gives his take on who is more likely to upset the number 1 seeds: Washington or Houston.

    Lastly, in Overtime, Jacob mentions the Jays being in the running for another top talent, meanwhile, Brandon raves about his Ohio State Buckeyes making it to the National Championship. Plus, they provide their predictions for the game tonight between the Rams and Vikings.
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    52 mins
  • The Swing - January 6, 2025 - College Football Playoff w/Blake Toppmeyer & World Juniors Debrief w/Brendan Lang

    The Swing - January 6, 2025 - College Football Playoff w/Blake Toppmeyer & World Juniors Debrief w/Brendan Lang
    Jan 7 2025
    Catch up on what you missed on the latest episode of “The Swing.” The guys start off 2025 by dishing on another heavily disappointing early exit from the World Juniors by Team Canada. They also dive into the last regular season games of the NFL season. Is Sam Darnold a pretender? They debate!

    Then, to chat about the College Football Playoff, we are joined by Senior National College Football Columnist at USA Today, Blake Toppmeyer. Blake gives his take on how the new playoff format is working, and the massive demolition Ohio State has putting on thus far. Plus, he also offers a preview of the CFP Semi-Final matchups.


    As always, you get your “Bets of the Week” as the guys try to put some money in your pockets. Then a regular guest on the program joins us again, he’s 1 part of your Steelheads Broadcast crew, & “Trout Talk” both here on Sauga 960AM, it’s Brendan Lang. Brendan says who he believes shoulders the most blame for Canada’s QF elimination on home ice, plus a closer look at the Steelheads who made the tourney.


    Lastly, in Overtime, Jacob and Brandon give their picks for the NFL Wild Card Round.
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    54 mins

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