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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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Are the Canes For Real? + Round 2 Predictions!

5/4/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys discuss the end of round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Start of Round 2. The guys debate whether or not the Carolina Hurricanes are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference now. (23:58) Later on, the guys discuss the crazy series opener between the Avalanche and the Wild last night and how that effects their viewpoints on the series moving forward. Then the guys give their round 2 predictions for each series! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:42:54

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Adnan Virk + Draft Lottery Eve!

5/4/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by NHL/ MLB Network and the Host of the NHL on Prime, Adnan Virk! TO start the guys ask Adnan what is the most overrated movie franchise of all time. then Adan dives in on the jays recent course correction, and the mess that is the New York Mets. (23:25) Later, on the guys begin to preview the NHL Draft Lottery tomorrow and how big the implications are for the Calgary Flames franchise as a whole. To close we take your best texts on overrated movie franchises. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:46:59

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Top 8 Goalies in Round 2 w/ Brent Krahn!

5/4/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by Big Show Flames Analyst and Media Superstar, Brent Krahn! Krahn hops on to help the guys break down the Montreal Canadiens surviving the Tampa Bay Lightning to advance to round 2, and breaks down Jakob Dobes' strong performance. Plus, the guys discuss what's next for the Lightning after another first round disappointment. (17:31) Later on, the guys discuss game 1 of round 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Then Krahn brings you his top goalies remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs list! To close the guys discuss the Edmonton Oilers season ending press conference and the comments of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:48:13

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Habs Advance + Rose Report!

5/4/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss May the 4th and the Star Wars movie franchise. Then they get into the Montreal Canadiens surviving the Tamps Bay Lightning in game 7 to advance to round two and a date with the Buffalo Sabres. (17:28) 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:48:57

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Oilers/Stars Disappoint: What's Next?

5/1/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys discuss the Oilers loss to the Anaheim Ducks in 6 games. The guys discuss the reasons for Edmonton's early exit and what the path forward for the Oilers could look like! (27:49) Later on, Shan and Connor flip over to the central side of the bracket and dive into the Dallas Stars' murky future after being bounced by Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild form the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:43:21

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Kevin Baker on Vlad's Power Outage

5/1/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by the Co-Host of Blair and barker on Sportsnet, Kevin Barker! Kevin brakes down Vladdy's power struggles to start the year, and decides if the Jays will be able to win with him hitting for average but not power. Then Kevin gives his thoughts on the Pitching staff as it begins to get healthier. (26:47) Next its time for the Speargrass golf show with Todd Halpen! Todd gives us some tips for newer golfers how excited he is for the season to be starting!. To close we have Plays of the Week! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:47:47

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Brent Krahn + Frank Seravalli!

5/1/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by Big Show Flames Analyst and Media Superstar, Brent Krahn! To start their Hour together Krahn gives his takes on why the Oilers were taken out by the Anaheim Ducks in the 1st round of Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then Krahn gives his thought son his former team, the Dallas Stars also being eliminated from the playoffs. (21:58) Later on, the trio are joined by NHL Insider and the Host of Frankly Hockey, Frank Seravalli! Frank gives his take on the Oilers presumably premature demise in the playoffs. Then he touches on some of the other series across the Stanley Cup Playoffs. TO close he gives us an update on the Toronto maple Leafs GM search. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:45:13

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Oilers Bounced By Ducks + Rose Report!

5/1/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys break down the Edmonton Oilers being ELIMINATED from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks. (21:28) 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:47:13

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Habs/Knights Close to Advancing+ Playoff Bracket Check In

4/30/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Aazam Ali Nanji is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys review Wednesday's action in the NHL as the Flyers advance while the Golden Knights and Canadiens move within one win of the second round. The guys debate which side of Flames fans should be on with Vegas. (22:06) Later on, Shan and Aazam check in on their bracket to see if they are worried and/or happy with their picks in the first round, with only a few days remaining in the first round. Plus, their picks as the Stanley Cup Champions, and your thoughts on the text line. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:39:39

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Devlin Breaks Down Game 5 for the Raps + Adam Stanley on LIV Golf

4/30/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, the TV voice of the Raptors joins the guys, Matt Devlin to break down game five loss for Toronto as they look to avoid elimination at home against Cleveland. Matt discusses the standouts for the team as injuries continue to pile up. Plus, a look at the Flames prospect, Jonathan Castagna, as his son played alongside him at Cornell University. (19:32) Later on, the guys are joined by Sportsnet's Golf Reporter and Ottawa Bureau Chief, Adam Stanley, to break down the news from LIV Golf closing its doors at the end of the season. Adam discusses the work players will have to do in order to return to the PGA and which big names will have the best chances to return. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:49:26

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Kyle Bukauskas on Montreal/Tampa Bay First Round Matchup

4/30/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by Big Show NFL Insider, Ross Tucker, as he gives his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs format and the extra intermission before each overtime period. Plus, Ross gives his thoughts on the first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, and the rest of the NFL Draft selections. (21:02) Later on, George and Matt are joined by Kyle Bukauskas to break down game five between the Canadiens and the Lightning as Montreal moves within one win of the second round of the playoffs. Plus, his memories of the late great John Garrett. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:40:22

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It's Shan's Birthday + Rose Report!

4/30/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys recap all the action from round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night. Then the gang talks about the most tidiest things to do on an annual basis, like driver's license renewal, taxes, car registration, etc. Plus, they get fired up for Shan's birthday (26:31) 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:55:40

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Ducks/Sabres Fail to Advance! + NHL Rule Changes!

4/29/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys review the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both failing to to advance past two more veteran laden teams and advance to the seconds round. They also touch on the Wild taking a 3-2 series lead over the Dallas Stars. (27:15) Later on, Shan and Connor each bring 3 rule changes to the table that they would like to see implemented immediately to the NHL. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:46:41

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Pete Blackburn + Jay McNeil!

4/29/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by the Host of the What Chaos Podcast, Pete Blackburn! Pete helps us break down all things from Bruins vs. Sabres in round 1. Pete gives us his insight into the struggles of David Pasternak and Morgan Geekie, the play of Jeremey Swayman and more! Next, Pate goes through some of the other playoff series underway right now. (21:21) later on, the guys are joined by the President of the Calgary Stampeders, jay McNeil! Jay brings some insight into the CFL's recently announced playoff format starting in 2027. Then, he discusses the season begin moved up to start on May long weekend also starting in a couple years. Then, Jay gives us a dew notes surrounding yesterday's CFL Draft. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:46:00

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Krahn on Round 1 Heating Up!

4/29/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by Big Show Flames Analyst, and Media Superstar, Brent Krahn! Krahn gives his take on the Oilers staving off elimination against the Ducks last night. Then, he gets into the recent goaltending play across the remaining 1st round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! (17:13) Later on, Krahn gives his take on Jeremey Swayman, bouncing back after getting pulled in game 4 and yelling at his bench on his way down the tunnel. Then Krahn gives his thoughts on the finalists for the Ted Lindsay trophy. To close, Krahn previews, Lightning vs. Canadiens game 5 tonight. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:40:26

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Changes Coming to the CFL + Rose Report!

4/29/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys recap all the action from round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night. Then the gang reacts to the changes the CFL has announced to their playoff format and give their thoughts on the direction of the league as a whole. (23:02) 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:53:20

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Who is the Most Underrated Player in the NHL?

4/28/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour, the guys discuss all the action from across the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night. (26:27) Later on, Shan and Connor each present their top 10 most underrated players in the NHL lists! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:49:08

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Nick Kypreos on the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

4/28/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by the Co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne on Sportsnet, Nick Kypreos! Nick gives us his takes on the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then he gives us some insight on the Toronto Maple Leafs GM search, and his thoughts on Brady Tkachuk's future in Ottawa. (26:30) Later on, we rake your best texts, and tell you about a $100,000 race that anyone could win. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:47:07

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The Return of Flames Grilling!

4/28/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Big Show Flames Analyst and media Superstar, Brent Krahn! Krahn gives his take on the past weekend in round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and specifically the lack of strong goaltending in round 1. (20:27) Later on, Krahn gives his take on the Ducks Overtime game winning goal on Sunday night, and how apparently the technology is not there yet. To close the hour, Krahn and Rose go head to head in the return of Flames grilling! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:43:57

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Knights Strike Back + Rose Report!

4/28/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show Matty has a bone to pick with the American broadcasts of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then the guys get into all the action from the sporting world last night! (22:14) 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Duration:00:51:05