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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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Berube OUT in Toronto + Is Caufield Elite?

5/13/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys react to Craig Berube being let go as Head Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then they look back at his time as HC of the team and bring some ideas on who could replace him. (25:58) Later on, Shan and Connor look at the Buffalo Sabres evening their series against the Montreal Canadiens and get into a debate over the question: Is Cole Caufield an Elite Player? 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:00:44:52

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Coaching Carousel has Begun! + Greg Wyshynski

5/13/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the final hour of the program, the guys are blessed with some overtime Brent Krahn! The guys break down the coaching situation in Edmonton, and if Chris Knoblauch is a a dead coach walking. Then they bring in the Leafs moving on from Craig Berube and how the two searches are connected. (24:46) Later on the guys are joined by Sr. Writer for ESPN, Greg Wyshynski to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs! the guys immediately get Greg's insight into the coaching situations in both Toronto and Edmonton, but most importantly how Bruce Cassidy ties into all of this on the Coaching Carousel. Then, the guys get into all the biggest storylines from across Round 2 of the Stanley Cup 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. 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:00:50:19

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Craig Berube Fired w/ Brent Krahn!

5/13/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour2 the guys are joined by Big Show Flames Analyst and Media Superstar, Brent Krahn! To start the guys discuss the riveting news that Dunkin' Donuts is coming to Canada. Then, the guys get into the Habs/Sabres series, and the weird bounce that caused Buffalo's 2nd goal. (19:16) Later on the guys react to to the breaking news that Craig Berube has been fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then, the guys dive into the Colorado/Minnesota series, and how the Avalanche have managed to push the Wild to the brink of elimination. Next, the guys give their takes on a tight Vegas/Anaheim series on the other side of the Western Conference bracket! 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:00:42:08

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Sabres Slash Habs + Rose Report!

5/13/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show George made his return to Ball Hockey last night and immediately has beef with an official. Then the guys get into the Buffalo Sabres evening their series with the Montreal Canadiens and the lengthy review that took place in the 1st period. (33:40) 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:00:50:15

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Satiar Shah on Canucks Front Office Search!

5/12/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys discuss the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild's game 4 last night and what separates the two teams at this point. Then they discuss the Manson/McCarron play and how the rules change in the playoffs. (21:08) Later on, the guys are joined by the Co-Host of Canucks Central and Canucks Game Host on Sportsnet 650, Satiar Shah! Satiar take the guys through another tumultuous of season in Vancouver with a GM search well under way. Then Satiar gives the guys some insight into the Canucks draft strategy as they hold the 3rd overall pick. 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:00:45:47

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Adam Stanley + Shaved ice & Mustard Taste Test!

5/12/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by SN Golf Reporter, Adam Stanley! Adam helps the guys preview this weekends PGA Championship at Aronomink Golf Club! Adam takes us through how the course plays, his favourites and how he thinks the Canadians in the field will fair this weekend ant the years second major! (20:42) Later on, Shan and Matt try Shredded Ice and Mustard! Then we hear some Draymond green Roasts from the Roast of Kevin Hart! 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:00:44:34

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Luke Gazdic + Kyle Bukauskas!

5/12/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by former NHLer and NHL Analyst on SN, Luke Gazdic! Off the top the guys get Luke's reaction to the Edmonton Oilers being denied by the Vegas Golden Knights to interview their old Head Coach Bruce Cassidy. Then Luke gives the guys his thoughts on all the major storylines from across the Stanley Cup Playoffs! (20:14) Later on the guys are joined by NHL Reporter for SN and Co-host of the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas! The guys get Kyle's take on Montreal's strong start to their Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then Kyle gives us his insight on some of the biggest rumours from across 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:00:44:47

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Sports Potpourri + Rose Report!

5/12/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss the upcoming PGA Championship and if they'd rather make a Hole-in-One or an Albatross! Then, the guys discuss LeBron James, before getting into the Colorado Avalanche taking a 3-1 series stranglehold over the Minnesota Wild in their round 2 matchup! To close the guys touch on the World Cup with Canada's opening game one month away! (27:58) 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:00:49:46

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Adnan Virk + Anna Dua!

5/11/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by MLB/NHL Networks and the Host of the NHL on Prime, Adnan Virk! To start, Krahn sticks around to give Adnan his take on Mortal Combat 2! Then the guys get into the Toronto Blue Jays, mediocre start to the season and if the have an Eric Lauer problem. Then Adnan gives his take on Vlad Jr's. lack of power to start the year and if we need to readjust expectations for the Jays a quarter of the way into the season. (25:30) Later on, the guys are joined by Reporter for Sportsnet, Anna Dua! The guys have Anna explain herself in regards to her viral X post having Shaved Ice and Mustard. Then, the guys get some of her other food outlandish combinations. To close the guys hear some local Philly news reacting to the Sixers being swept by the Knicks in the NBA 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. 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:00:50:02

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Brent Krahn on Rewriting Playoff Narratives!

5/11/2026
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 Krahn reacts to the news that Adam Klapka has been cut from the Czech World Championship team. Then the guys get into the Habs big game 3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. (20:31) Later on, the guys discuss Mitch Marner and Fredrick Andersen rewriting their playoff performer reputations with strong showings in the Stanley Cup Playoffs thus far. Then the gang gets into the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild series and the battle between Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes in that 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:00:37:58

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Habs Dominate Sabres + Rose Report!

5/11/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss gross food combinations after SN's Anna Dua had shaved Ice and Mustard. Then the guys discuss the Montreal Canadiens dominant 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres last night at Centre Bell. (28:01) 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:00:52:42

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Canes' Keep Rolling + The Quiz!

5/8/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys discuss the Carolina Hurricanes take a 3-o stranglehold over their series with the Philadelphia Flyers. The guys debater whether or nor the Hurricanes are the favourites in the Eastern Conference side of the bracket! (28:23) Later on, the guys close out the week with "So You Think You Know Puck!" 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:00:44:13

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Frank Seravalli + Golf Show!

5/8/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by NHL Insider and the Host of Frankly Hockey, Frank Seravalli! Off the top the guys continue discussing the issues that face the Edmonton Oilers this offseason with Frank. Next, the guys dive into the aftermath of the NHL's Draft Lottery, and if there could be trades near the top of the draft. Then they get into What the Toronto maple Leafs will do with 1st overall and how the pick has changed the outlook of the team. (28:03) Later on, we take your best texts on Coach fights! Then, we are joined for the Speargrass Golf Show, by the Head Pro at Speargrass Golf Course, Mitch Fox! Mitch tells us some tips for golfers and talks about the opening of Speargrass Golf Course! To close we have our 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:00:52:23

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How to FIX the Oilers w/ Brent Krahn!

5/8/2026
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! The guys discuss the Hurricanes vs. Flyers series and if the Hurricanes have more to prove, strength of opponent wise. Then, the guys discuss the year end tradition of teams announcing player injuries after the season is over. (18:02) Later on, the guys dive into the Montreal vs. Buffalo series. The guys recap what happened to the Habs in game 1, and if they think they can respond in game 2 or if Buffalo can take a big 2-0 series lead. Then, the guys discuss Sportsnet's Mark Spector's piece outlining what the Oilers need to do to improve going into next year. 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:00:39:27

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Who is the Toughest Coach in the NHL?

5/8/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys react to all the Calgary Flames going to the World Championships in Switzerland! Then, the guys discuss an interaction George and Matt had with each other yesterday on their way home. Lastly, they talk about who the toughest coach in the NHL is. (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:00:52:21

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Looking at 6th Overall + Jays Fall Back

5/7/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour Shan and Connor continue to try and put a positive spin on the results from Tuesday nights NHL Draft Lottery results. Then they dive in on the action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night and close the segment with some Jonas Hiller talk. (26:40) Later on, the guys discuss the Jays recent struggles, who needs to step up and who could be sent down when Alejandro Kirk returns. 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:00:42:01

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Kevin Barker on Jays in May!

5/7/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the 3rd hour the guys are joined by the Co-host of Blair and Barker on Sportsnet, Kevin Barker! Kevin dives right into the Jays getting swept at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays in the Jays return to the Trop'. Then Kevin goes deeper on the Jays offensive struggles, the emergence of Kazuma Okamoto, Patrick Corbin's performance on the mound, and much more! (25:08) Later on, We take your best texts! 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:00:47:38

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Brent Krahn + Sam Cosentino!

5/7/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour2 the guys are joined by Big Show Flames Analyst and Media Superstar, Brent Krahn! To kick off their chat the guys get Krahn's reaction to the ping pong balls not falling the Flames way at the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. Then, the gang gets into all the action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night! (21:21) Later on, the guys are joined by Sportsnet Prospect Analyst, Sam Cosentino! The guys get Sam's reaction the the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. Then, Sammy gives his take on who could be available for the Flames at pick #6 and if they should go forward or defenceman with the selection. Then Sammy gives us some insight in the scouting process and who he sees going early in this years 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:00:44:46

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Could the Flames Trade Up? + Rose Report!

5/7/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys explore some Flames fan draft trade proposals. Then, the guys get into to the chances that the Flames are actually able to trade up in this years draft. (24:25) 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:00:48:45

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A Positive Spin on the Draft Lottery...

5/6/2026
Big Show + with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys look back at the night to forget that was the NHL Draft Lottery for Flames fans. Then, the guys try to pull some positives out of a unfortunate situation for the team. (22:55) later on the guys take the pulse of the fan base and open up 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:00:44:42