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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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Flames Season in Review w/ Matty Rose!

4/17/2026
On hour 3 of the Big Show, Derek Wills joins Matt Rose and Brent Krahn to talk about the high points and low points of the Calgary Flames season this year. (20:26) Later on, Matt Rose takes a look back at the Calgary Flames season in an Original Audio Essay. To close, it's the Speargrass golf show, Mario Swampy joins the show to share his inspiring story 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. 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:00:49:15

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Brent Krahn's Goalie Rankings! + Frank Seravalli!

4/17/2026
Hour two of the Big Show with Rose and Krahn is on demand! To kick off the 2nd hour the guys are joined by NHL Insider and the host of Frankly Hockey, Frank Seravalli! To Start Frank talks about everything going on in the NHL with the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting Saturday night. Seravalli talks about what's happening around the NHL with the many firings going on. (24:42) Later on, Brent Krahn gives his playoff goalie rankings for all of the 16 starting goalies to see which teams have the best goalie going into the playoffs beginning on Saturday. 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:00:46:13

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The Flames Season is Over.

4/17/2026
Hour one of the Big Show with Matty Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys give a recap from the Kings and Flames game on last night, plus Rose and Krahn give you a preview for the NHL playoff picture. (24:17) Later on, Shan Virjee, gets you up to date with the morning report with everything that's going on around the sports world from the last day of the NHL regular season, the NBA playoffs, baseball 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. 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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The Quest for The 3rd Best Lottery Odds

4/16/2026
On Big Show Plus Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl give a look into the final game of the regular season for the Flames and they talk about the upcoming playoffs. (25:07) Later on, Shan and Connor give some of the new Flames players letter grades on the season with how they have preformed with the team, from the rookies who were called up or the people acquired in a trade. 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:00:43:31

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Blue Jays Early Struggles w/ Kevin Barker

4/16/2026
Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rose and Krahn is on demand! To kick off the hour, Kevin Barker co-host of Blair and Barker on Sportsnet joins Brent and Matt to talk about the Blue Jays. Barker goes into some of the struggles that the Blue Jays are facing during the first month of the regular season. (23:28) Later on, Rose and Krahn look into the Flames roster going into the final game of the regular season, and they talk about if teams should be resting players at the end of the season. 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:00:46:06

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Level of Excitement for Flames Offseason + Dennis Bernstein!

4/16/2026
Hour 2 of the Big Show with Matt Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys talk about the Flames and the upcoming draft lottery, plus they look into what the roster could look like next year, and their excitement levels for each stage of the Flames offseason. (22:38) Later on, Dennis Bernstein, Sr. Writer for the Fourth Period joins the show to talk with Krahn and Rose about the Flames vs Kings game at the Saddledome Thursday night. Then, Bernstein talks about the Kings and a preview at some of the teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as well as Anze Kopitar's career as it nears an end. 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:00:44:22

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The End is Here + Morning Report!

4/16/2026
Hour 1 of the Big Show with Matty Rose and Brent Krahn is on demand! To kick off the show the guys touch on Krahn's debut game, and a preview of the Flames final game of the season. (21:43) Later on during the Morning Report, Shan Virjee takes us through what's happening around the world of sports from the NHL plus a playoff preview, Blue Jays, the NBA play-in tournament 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. 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:00:45:49

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Flames' Report Cards!

4/15/2026
The Big Show+ with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsahl is on demand! On today's show, Connor and Stefan Luciani give their letter grades to Flames players heading into the final game of the season before chatting about fake cowboys. (22:27) Later, they continue their report cards talking about some of the younger Flames and what they expect from the 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. 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:00:43:01

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NHL Playoff Rankings!

4/15/2026
Hour three of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! For the final hour of the Big Show, Peter Klein, Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl break down their power rankings for the 16 teams set to battle for the Stanley Cup. (18:14) Later, the guys continue their power rankings for playoff teams and even debate...country music? 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:00:45:39

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Bowness Meltdown + Krahner From The Road!

4/15/2026
Hour two of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To start the second hour, Peter Klein, Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl break down an all-time sound byte from Blue Jackets' head coach Rick Bowness after a sloppy end to their season and what this means for the future of Columbus. (22:34) Later, Brent Krahn joins the show from the road to chat a bit more about how much Jon Abbott helped him through his T.V. broadcasting debut before pivoting back to the Flames and how the goalie tandem of Wolf/Cooley has been through the final part of the season. 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:00:47:44

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Flames/Avs Recap + Morning Report!

4/15/2026
Hour one of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the show this morning, we have Peter Klein and Shan Virjee filling in for the absent Rusic and Rose. They breakdown the Flames loss to the Colorado Avalanche and the positives they can take away down the stretch of the season and heading into game 82 on Thursday. (26:35) Later, Shan gets you up to date on everything you need to know in the world of sports with the Morning 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:00:51:36

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The Central Division is a Bloodbath!

4/14/2026
The Big Show+ with Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl is on demand! To kickoff the Big Show+ Connor and Stefan Luciani talk a little bit more about the NHL Playoffs and the matchups we are set to see. Should there be a reformat? Are the LA Kings the worst team in the playoffs? (26:51) Later, they talk a little bit more about the struggling Toronto Blue Jays and the strength of their upcoming scheduled starting with the Brewers. 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:00:45:53

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Conor Mcgahey Hour!

4/14/2026
Hour three of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! On hour three, the guys are joined by a very special guest as the voice of the Colorado Avalanche Conor McGahey is in studio for the full hour! He talks quite a lot about the success of the Colorado Avalanche this season and in recent years, and the tough years they went through prior to their current form, comparing it to a period the Flames are entering now. (29:34) Later, the guys chat with Conor a little bit more about his career and the path he took to get to where he is right now. 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:00:46:47

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More NHL Playoffs Chat + Job Abbott on Krahner's Debut!

4/14/2026
Hour two of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! Hour two of the show starts off with Matty, Shan and Connor continuing their chat about the NHL Playoffs, They also touch on some of the Flames top prospects including the news of Cole Reschny returning to North Dakota for 2026-2027 NCAA season. (23:44) Later, T.V. voice of the Calgary Flames Jon Abbott joins the show to talk a little bit about the Flames, and a lot a bit of how he felt Brent Krahn did alongside him in his T.V. debut as the colour analyst. 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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NHL Playoffs Are Here (Almost) + Morning Report!

4/14/2026
Hour one of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kickoff the show, Matty Rose, Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl talk about all the potential matchups we're set to see with the Stanley Cup Playoffs just days away. (25:55) Later, Shan gets you up to date with everything you need to know in the world of sports with the morning 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:00:49:22

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Is Rory McIlroy One of Golf's Greatest?

4/13/2026
Big Show+ with Connor Gornsdahl and Shan Virjee is on demand! On today's show, Connor and Stefan talk about what winning a second great jacket means for Rory McIlroy. Is he truly solidified as one of golf's all-time legends? (30:58) Later, they talk about the sluggish start the Blue Jays have had to their season and where their struggles seem to be stemming from. Is it time to hit the panic button already? 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:00:47:36

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Adnan Virk + NHL Playoffs Predictions!

4/13/2026
Hour 3 of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! Entering the final hour of the Big Show, the guys welcome Adnan Virk to the show who previews the final Prime Monday Nigh Hockey matchup between the Leafs and the Stars and how excited he is for it...maybe? He the touches on the early struggles on the Blue Jays and if he's ready to hit the panic button or not. (26:13) Later, the guys hit you with some of their Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions as the NHL season approaches the finish 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:00:44:46

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Brent Krahn T.V. Debut + More Flames/Mammoth!

4/13/2026
Hour two of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kickoff hour two, the guys take a listen to some of their favourite moments from Brent Krahn's T.V debut doing colour for the Flames Sunday evening matchup with the Mammoth! (13:36) Later, Krahner joins the show from the road to give his thoughts on his first time on the mic for a regular season game. He talks about the whole behind the scene process and the nerves he had going into it. Then, he dives a bit further into the Flames win over the Mammoth. 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:00:40:18

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Flames/Mammoth Recap + Morning Report!

4/13/2026
Hour one of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the new week, Matty Rose, Shan Virjee and Connor Gronsdahl lead the way filling in for an absent George. They talk about a convincing Flames victory over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday evening and how they think Brent Krahn fared in his T.V. broadcasting debut! They then talk about The Masters and share the results of The Masters pool. (22:14) Later, Shan gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning 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:00:53:30

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Frank Seravalli on Flames Potential Signings!

4/10/2026
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! Frank gives his take on the current NHL playoff format and if it needs to be changed. Then, he gets into the Philadelphia Flyers playoff chase and how Porter Martone has helped to transform that team. Next Frank discusses the craziness behind the late season coaching changes in the league and other potential front office moves! (28:23) Later on, we play your best texts and are joined by Wade Waters of Golf 365 for the Speargrass Golf Show! 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:00:51:24