The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by Alan Hahn of ESPN NYC to discuss how the Raptors can contend in the East. We also chat with Mike Johnson about the Leafs vs Rangers match and we give you our FanDuel best bets 

Raptors are real contenders in East | First Up - Oct. 22, 2026 - Hour 4

Host of Don, Hahn and Rosenberg on ESPN NYC Alan Hahn joins us to chat about the start of the NBA season, why the Raptors defence is scary to the rest of the East, the great start for the Rangers, and more! 

Hahn on how the Raptors stack up in the East, the great start for the Rangers & Senators fans stealing the show in Brady Tkachuk's return 

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN basketball analyst Leo Rauntins to discuss the Raptors season opener. We also chat with WFAA NFL reporter Ed Werder to preview Week 7

Kawhi is back & Week 7 preview | First Up - Oct. 22, 2026 - Hour 3

WFAA NFL reporter joins us to discuss the Patriots vs Bears matchup on Thursday Night Football, the Jalen Hurts situation in Philly, if Taylor or Barkley will be traded, if the Rams will miss the playoffs. JJ McCarthy being named the starter in NYC, and more! 

Werder on the Patriots vs Bears matchup on Thursday Night Football, the Jalen Hurts situation in Philly & JJ McCarthy being named the starter in NYC

Former NBAer and TSN basketball analyst Leo Rautins joins us to chat about the Raptors dominant win over the Bulls, Kawhi Leonard's start to the season, how Barnes and Kawhi fit together, why Kawhi's presence elevates the Raptors, and more!  

Rautins on the Raptors dominant win over the Bulls, why Kawhi's presence elevates the Raptors & how Barnes and Kawhi fit together

The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss the Leafs and the Sens win in the return of Brady Tkachuk. We also discuss the Raptors beating the Bulls in Kawhi Leonard's return 

Brady Tkachuk gets a rude welcome in Ottawa | First Up - Oct. 22, 2026 - Hour 2

Former NHLer and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson joins us to chat about the Leafs vs Rangers matchup, the creative chants of the Ottawa Seantors fans in the return of Brady Tkachuk, if the Rangers hot start  is for real, and more! 

Mike Johnson on Leafs vs Rangers, the banged up Leafs blue line & the Senators fans steal the show in Brady Tkachuk's return

The first hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we look back on the Raptors crushing the Bulls to start the season at home, Senators dominating the Panthers in Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa, creative chants in Ottawa, and we give out the Hot Take Oscars

Kawhi is back, Raptors dominate the Bulls | First Up - Oct. 22, 2026 - Hour 1

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by Raptors President of Basketball of Operation Bobby Webster to preview the Raptors season. We also give you our FanDuel best bets

 Bobby Webster joins the show! | First Up - Oct. 21, 2026 - Hour 4

Raptors President of Basketball Operations Bobby Webster joins the show to chat about the excitement around the upcoming season with Kawhi Leonard back, the difference between Kawhi now and 7 years ago, who has impressed him the most so far, his excitement around the young players on the Raptors, Scottie Barnes trying to reach another level, the health of Poeltl, his confidence in Darko as the head coach, the plan to keep Kawhi healthy and more!

Raptors President of Basketball Operations Bobby Webster joins the show to chat about the excitement around the upcoming season with Kawhi Leonard back, the difference between Kawhi now and 7 years ago, who has impressed him the most so far, his excitement around the young players on the Raptors, Scottie Barnes trying to reach another level, the health of Poeltl, his confidence in Darko as the head coach, the plan to keep Kawhi healthy and more!

Webster on return of Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors, his excitement around the young players on the Raptors & the team's plan to keep Kawhi healthy

Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.

Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.

Join Toronto's top new pair in the mornings on First Up with Korolnek and Colaiacovo, weekdays from 6-10am.
Born and bred in the city, former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, who with his 14 years experience in the NHL, brings you inside the locker room like very few can.

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