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First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo

Aaron Korolnek, Carlo Colaiacovo

Booking Overview

A weekday sports morning show focused on Toronto teams and major NHL, MLB, and NFL storylines, typically featuring external sports analysts, former players, beat writers, and national insiders. Credible pitches include current or former professional athletes, team and league analysts, prominent reporters, and sports industry experts; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly books established but accessible sports-media professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 972.0k subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

iheartradiopodcasts@bellmedia.ca

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Host

Aaron Korolnek - Sports radio broadcaster and morning-show co-host covering Toronto sports and major professional leagues.

Carlo Colaiacovo - Former NHL defenseman with 14 years of league experience who provides firsthand hockey insight as a sports broadcaster.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Former professional athletes, established league or team analysts, national sports-media insiders, beat writers, and experienced broadcasters with authoritative knowledge of current NHL, MLB, or NFL topics.
Required Achievements:  
Professional playing career, National sports-network analyst role, Major league or team insider position, Established beat-writing or reporting experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Keegan Matheson - The Blue Jays’ Loss To The Orioles, Playoff Prospects, Ricky Tiedemann’s Return, And Dylan Cease.

Buster Olney - The Toronto Blue Jays’ Fading Playoff Chances.

Trey Wingo - Week 2 Of The NFL Season.

Frank Corrado - Maple Leafs Defensive Pairings, Playoff Expectations, The Eastern Conference Playoff Race, And Future NHL Stars.

Recent Topics

Sports, Sports News, Hockey, Baseball, Football

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo
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Leafs beat the Sharks & Wake Up Woodbridge | First Up - Oct. 20, 2026 - Hour 4

October 20, 2026

The fourth and final hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey insider Chris Johnston to chat about the Leafs beating the Sharks. We hear from Leafs fans on Wake Up Woodbridge and give you our FanDuel best bets

Leafs win back-to-back games & World Series matchup | First Up - Oct. 20, 2026 - Hour 3

October 20, 2026

The third hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey analyst Frank Corrado to discuss the Leafs win over the Sharks. We also welcome ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney to the show to discuss the World Series

Corrado on why the old Auston Matthews is back, Raddysh trying to fit in & if McKenna should get more ice time

October 20, 2026

Former NHLer and TSN hockey analyst Frank Corrado joins us to chat about the Leafs shutdown penalty kill, why Auston Matthews is back, if McKenna should play higher in the lineup, Raddysh and his early season play so far, and more!

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo?

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo is hosted by Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo. Its publicly listed email is iheartradiopodcasts@bellmedia.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo?

The publicly listed email for First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo: iheartradiopodcasts@bellmedia.ca.

How many listeners does First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo have?

Podseeker estimates First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo?

First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Former professional athletes, established league or team analysts, national sports-media insiders, beat writers, and experienced broadcasters with authoritative knowledge of current NHL, MLB, or NFL topics. Common among recent guests: Professional playing career; National sports-network analyst role; Major league or team insider position. Recent guests include Keegan Matheson, Buster Olney, and Trey Wingo.

How hard is it to get booked on First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does First Up with Korolnek & Colaiacovo cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Sports News, Hockey, Baseball, and Football. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

iheartradiopodcasts@bellmedia.ca

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