First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo
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First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo
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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First Up - July 24th, 2026 - Hour 4
The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by YouTube golfer Sean Walsh to discuss the popularity...
Walsh on the massive popularity of YouTube golf, his connections to Canadian golfers & his dream foursome
YouTube golfer Sean Walsh joins us to chat about the explosion of the YouTube golf scene, his history with Canada, the YTG and the future of YouTube g...
First Up - July 24th, 2026 - Hour 3
The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we welcome Blackhawks forward Andrew Mangiapane to the show and look ahead to t...
Mangiapane on Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks, memories of playing with Ovechkin and McDavid & the rising salaries around the NHL
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Mangiapane joins us to chat about his excitement to play for the Blackhawks, Patrick Kane joining the Blackhawks, ro...
Merloni on the Red Sox 15 game winning streak coming to an end, if the success of the Red Sox is sustainable, and deadline plans for the Jays and the AL East
Former MLB player and NESN analyst Lou Merloni joins us to chat about the Red Sox 15 game winning streak coming to an end, if the success of the Red S...
First Up - July 24th, 2026 - Hour 2
The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer and Toronto Argonau...
DeBoer on why he chose the Islanders, coaching Matthew Schaefer & the keys to success in the modern NHL
New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer joins us to chat about choosing to coach the Islanders, challenges of coaching a team late, if Schaefer coul...
Kahmann on his first season in the CFL, challenges of being away from BMO Field for so long & playing with Chad Kelly
Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Tyler Kahmann joins us to chat about his first season with the Argonauts, adjusting to the CFL, playing with Chad Kell...
First Up - July 24th, 2026 - Hour 1
The first hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we discuss the Blue Jays beating the Rays behind a great start by Shane Bieber,...
First Up - July 23rd, 2026 - Hour 1
The first hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we discuss the Blue Jays beating the Rays behind a great start by Shane Bieber,...
First Up - July 23rd, 2026 - Hour 4
The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we react to the breaking news of Patrick Kane signing with the Chica...
First Up - July 23rd, 2026 - Hour 3
The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by ESPN and MSG Network NBA analyst Alan Hahn to discuss the LeBr...
Donskov on the new coaching staff for the World Juniors, his role as head coach and executive with Team Canada & the relationship between Crosby and Celebrini growing through international hockey
Head Coach of Team Canada at the World Juniors and World Championship Misha Donskov joins us to chat about his new coaching staff for the 2027 world J...
Hahn on why LeBron James is dragging out his free agent decision, the impact of LeBron's agency on the decision & the ongoing investigation of Kawhi Leonard
ESPN and MSG NBA analyst Alan Hahn joins us to chat about why LeBron James is dragging out his free agent decision, the impact of LeBron's agent Rich...
First Up - July 23rd, 2026 - Hour 2
The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by former Leafs forward Ryan Reaves joins us to discuss his next...
Reaves on being close to 1000 NHL games, wanting to play one more season & the off ice experience with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith
Former Leafs forward Ryan Reaves joins us to chat about wanting to play one more season in the NHL, going to broadcast boot camp, being close to 1000...
First Up - July 23rd, 2026 - Hour 1
The first hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we welcome TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips to the show to discuss the plight of...
Phillips on where things went wrong for the Jays, the value or lack there of for Gausman and the Red Sox winning streak coming to an end
Former Mets GM and TSN MLB analyst Steve Phillips joins us to chat about the plight of the Blue Jays, if Ross Atkins is going to sell mode, where did...
First Up - July 22nd, 2026 - Hour 4
The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by former NHLer Jack Campbell to discuss his decision...
Campbell on his decision to retire and become a career and performance coach, mentorship from Freddy Andersen & if it is harder to play in a Canadian market
Former NHL goalie Jack Campbell joins us to chat about his decision to retire, transitioning to a career coach, why a life coach was important to him,...
First Up - July 22nd, 2026 - Hour 3
The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney to discuss the struggling Jays a...
Olney on why George Springer can fetch a good return, the future of Kevin Gausman with the Jays & Varland as a sell high candidate
ESPN senior MLB writer Buster Olney joins us to chat about the Blue Jays disappointing 2026, how the Jays are planning to attack the deadline, what ki...
First Up - July 22nd, 2026 - Hour 2
The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by SB Nation NFL writer Jarrett Bailey to discuss upcoming NFL S...
Bailey on the importance of adding Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs, if the Patriots will regress & why the Bengals can win the AFC North
SB Nation NFL Writer and the Host of the Pump Fake Pod Jarrett Bailey joins us to chat about the NFL season being 7 weeks away, why the Chiefs will bo...
First Up - July 22nd, 2026 - Hour 1
The first hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we discuss the Jays getting beat down by the Rays yet again, if Kevin Gausman w...
First Up - July 21st, 2026 - Hour 4
The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by The Sporting News Soccer writer Kyle Bonn to discus...
MacMillan joins us to discuss the 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship
Tournament director for the 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship Maddie MacMillan joins us on First Up to discuss the tournament
Bonn on the impact of World Cup on North American soccer fandom, why Spain was so dominant and the future of Alphonso Davies
The Sporting News soccer writer Kyle Bonn joins us to chat about Spain winning the World Cup, if the World Cup will have lasting effects on the soccer...
First Up - July 21st, 2026 - Hour 3
The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson to discuss the stru...
Matheson on the Jays power outage since the all star break, John Schneider staying calm & how the Jays will handle the trade deadline
MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson joins us to talk about the struggling Blue Jays, the offence just cannot get going, John Schneider not thro...
Thompson on why he thinks the Leafs will contend for a playoff spot, where he wants to see Patrick Kane next season & a relatively quiet off-season in Montreal
Former NHL player and NHL Network Radio analyst Nate Thompson joins us to chat about the Maple Leafs offseasonand if they can make the postseason, whe...
First Up - July 21st, 2026 - Hour 2
The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we discuss the struggles of the Blue Jays and the power outage of their offenc...
First Up - July 21st, 2026 - Hour 1
The first hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we discuss the Blue Jays losing to the Rays, the lack of power from the Blue Ja...
First Up - July 20th, 2026 - Hour 4
The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo live from the Smilezone charity golf tournament from Lionhead Golf Club...
Schaefer on winning the Calder trophy, living with Matt Martin's family & meeting Tom Brady
Calder trophy winner Matthew Schaefer joins us to chat about his great rookie season, scoring an OT winner in his hometown of Toronto, what his summer...
Dylan and Matthew Strome on the intense family golf games, the return of Alex Ovechkin & a potential Strome Brothers podcast
Washington Capitals forward Dylan Strome and Hershey Bears forward Matthew Strome joins us to chat about the intense family golf games, the return of...
First Up - July 20th, 2026 - Hour 3
The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are live from Smilezone charity golf tournament at Lionhead Golf Club. We ar...
Jenner on why it was hard to leave the Blue Jackets, joining the Capitals & his jersey exchange with Ovechkin
Washington Capitals forward Boone Jenner joins us to chat about signing with the Capitals, why it was hard to the Blue Jackets organization, switching...
Perry on staying with the LA Kings, the key to playing for so long in the NHL and more!
Long time NHL player Corey Perry joins us to chat about why he decided to stay with LA, being one of the oldest players in the NHL, how he is able to...
Laughton on staying with the LA Kings, if there was interest from the Leafs & staying in shape over the summer
LA KIngs forward Scott Laughton on signing with the LA Kings, going through the trade deadline, how he is enjoying his off-season, if there was any in...