The JD Bunkis Podcast
Episodes
Breaking Down Vladdy, Okamoto and Springer w/ Cliff Floyd
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Floyd, MLB Network analyst and World Series Champion, joins JD to discuss what about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season has surprised him the most, ...
Vladdy Realities and Athletes You Don't Want to See w/ Ben Ennis
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Chandler Simpson and athletes that drive you crazy when they play against your team, how ...
Marner Discourse and NHL Meltdowns w/ Colby Armstrong
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to Mitch Marner's playoff performance with the Vegas Golden Knights and the surrounding Toronto discourse. Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL an...
Vlad Frustration, Bright Spots and Where the Jays Need More Urgency w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to a loaded sports weekend and starts by expanding on the Blue Jays with Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter. JD as...
Sam Cosentino's Draft Board and Big Questions
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet hockey analyst, joins JD to discuss the difference between a mock draft and a draft ranking, how close or far apart the prosp...
McKenna Nitpicks + Jays Power Outage and w/ Kevin Barker
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD gives his opinion on the heated debate about the Maple Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall draft pick. Kevin Barker, from Blair an...
First Overall Pick Dominoes + How and When the Leafs Get Back into Contention w/ James Mirtle
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, analyzes which way he would use the first overall pick, the biggest dominos from getting the first overal...
Into the Mystic + Jays Concern-O-Meter w/ Ben Ennis
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about sports superstitions, the most exciting moments as a sports fan, and where winning the...
Raptors Off-Season Questions w/ Bobby Marks
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA front office insider, breaks down the Raptors off-season prerogatives, including Jakob Poeltl's contract and what it would take ...
Leafs Lottery Luck and a Look at the Draft w/ Jason Bukala and Sam McKee
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs winning the NHL's draft lottery and starts to think about what the Maple Leafs may do with the first overall pick. Jason ...
The Berrios Plan, Heineman or Valenzuela? and Skubal's Surgery w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, discuss what happened between John Schneider Tyler Heineman, the catcher b...
Chayka and Sundin Meet the Press + What's Next w/ Nick Kypreos
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the introduction of John Chayka and Mats Sundin as the Toronto Maple Leafs front office leadership and outlines how there is a lot of cat...
Habs-Bolts Game 7 Fallout and What Now for McDavid and the Oilers w/ Kris Versteeg
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, talk about the Montreal Canadiens persevering in Game 7 despite only having nine shots on goal, w...
The Leafs Decide + Raptors Playoff Perception Changes w/ Joseph Casciaro
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs hiring John Chayka and Mats Sundin to lead their new front office. JD then gets into the Raptos game 7 loss and what matt...
What Needs to Change for the Jays in May w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talk about if it's fair to criticize Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of homerun...
Michael Soroka + The McDavid and Jokic Parellel
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to Connor McDavid and Nikola Jokic being eliminated from the first-round of the playoffs and the modern realities of parody in the NHL and N...
The New Leafs Front Office Takes Shape w/ James Mirtle
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, about the Maple Leafs search to hire a new president of hockey operations or a general manager. J...
Raptors Let the Cavs Off the Hook w/ Justin Termine + Three Straight Series Wins for the Jays
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to positive and negatives from the Raptors Game 5 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on SiriusXM, shares if ...
Playoff Format Pitfalls, Oilers Pressure & Trailing Teams to Believe in w/ Shayna Goldman
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD asks Shayna Goldman, national NHL writer at The Athletic, about which team she trusts more to complete a series comeback down 3-1, how the playoff ...
Yesavage Returns and the Bullpen Finds Order w/ Ben Ennis
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss the difference between small and big market sports cities, reaons for Raptors optimism, the...
Stanley Cup Playoff Sore and Bright Spots w/ Matthew Barnaby
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Matthew Barnaby, 14-year NHL forward, analyze Sidney Crosby's and Connor McDavid's chances of making a comeback in their first round series, wh...
Jays Rich People Problems and Poverty Stricken Red Sox w/ Jared Carrabis
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, get into the Dylan Cease experience thus far with the Blue Jays, before JD asks Jared ...
How the Raptors Got Back in the Series and What it Means Moving Forward w/ Steve Jones
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Jones, co-host of The Dunker Spot, joins JD to discuss how Darko Rajaković has adjusted as the series has gone along, the shift that comes with...
Raptors Flip the Script + Jays Vibe Shift w/ Shi Davidi
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Raptors tying up their first-round series 2-2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shi Davidi, MLB columnist and Sportsnet Jays reporter,...
Adam Ottavino Breaks Down the Most Important Jays Pitching Questions
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Ottavino, MLB analyst and 15-year MLB pitcher, joins JD to assess the Blue Jays pitching staff. Adam analyzes Jeff Hoffman’s performance thus f...
An Inspiring Raptors Performance + Day 1 Winners and Losers at the NFL Draft w/ Brady Quinn
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Raptors Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and debates what the most important factors in the win was. Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX a...
Okamoto's Adjustment, Vlad Power + Jays Closer Concerns w/ Cliff Floyd
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD asks Cliff Floyd, MLB Network analyst, about Logan Gilbert's shirt malfunction, the team dynamics at play when the closing role is not solidified, ...
NBA Doomsday Scenario, Ingram Legacy Game + Leafs Narrow the GM Search Field
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and theScore's Joseph Casciaro, chat about the ripple effects from Victor Wembanyama's concussion, Brandon Ingram's time to step up, and what's bee...
The Habs-Thunder Parellel, Sabres Settling and Oilers Confidence w/ Kris Versteeg
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD asks Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, about the makeup of the Montreal Canadiens, what could happen next with Michael Hage, the allure...
Jays Optimism and Pessimism Points w/ Ben Ennis
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about the ABS challenge system and banter about what they are optimistic and pessimistic about...
Jays Realities, Mirages and Labour Negotiation Optimism w/ Jim Bowden
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bowden, MLB insider and former MLB GM, joins JD to analyze the Blue Jays' concerning start, Bo Bichette's poor start with the New York Mets, Jeff ...
Raptors on the Ropes w/ Michael Grange
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Raptors going down 0-2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and brings on Sportsnet's Michael Grange to dissect the Raptors' issues and Brandon...
Jays Identity Issues and the Hoffman Question w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, debate if the Blue Jays season is teetering and if they have a team identity...
The End of the Raptors Innocent Climb w/ Chris Mannix
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix, NBC sideline reporter for the Raptors-Cleveland series, joins JD to react to the Raptors Game 1 loss and break down what will need to ch...
Raptors and NBA Playoff Preview w/ Jason Timpf
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Timpf, host of Hoops Tonight, joins JD to breaks down what the Raptors may struggle to handle from the Cavaliers, how the roster is built to gua...
How Active Are the Blue Jays w/ Jon Morosi + Leafs GM Candidate Off the Board
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs missing out on Sunny Mehta and how it appears the Leafs are conducting their management search. MLB Network’s Jon Moros...
Matthews' Comments, the Leafs GM search and What's Next w/ James Mirtle
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and James Mirtle, senior writer from The Athletic, break down Auston Matthews' comments about not being able to predict the future and how the team...
Reaction to Matthews and Berube Speaking on Locker Room Clean Out Day
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts live to the interviews of Craig Berube, Auston Matthews and William Nylander at the Maple Leafs locker room clean out day. To close the hour...
"Earned" w/ Chris Pronger
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Pronger, Hockey Hall of Famer and author of 'Earned', joins JD to discuss what he hopes people can take from his book, managing accountability, ...
Should Hoffman Still Close? + The Most Compelling Player in the NBA Playoffs w/ Ernie Johnson
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ernie Johnson, host of Inside the NBA on ESPN, talks about the regular season crawl to the NBA playoffs, the success of the Play-In Tournament, who th...
A.J. Pierzynski on the Kirk Hole and Jays Early Struggles
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AJ Pierzynski, MLB analyst and World Series champion, joins JD to talk about what the most important factors are early in the MLB season, if there's a...
Jays Vibe Check + Rory vs. Scottie w/ Ben Ennis
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about aging before debating Rory McIlroy's legacy, if he draws casual fans and his rivalry w...
Raps Season Wrap + Playoff Preview w/ Blake Murphy
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, evaluate the Raptors season in relation to goals and expectations, the optics of making the playoffs...
The Lacking Leafs Plan, Rory's Other Win + Can the Jays Survive Their Injuries? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs odds in the draft lottery and what he's pessimistic about. Ben Nicholson-Smith (13:00), Sportsnet MLB insider, ...
Things that Matter Early in a Season w/ Cliff Floyd
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Floyd, former MLB veteran and MLB Network analyst, talks about the early pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the effects of not having a consiste...
Dodgers-Jays Takeaways, Early Season Pressure Points and Shohei Star Treatment w/ Ben Ennis
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers was a must-win, the fans complicated ...
Masters Preview w/ Joe House
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Joe House chats about the Raptors' season outlook, before diving into The Masters with JD. They discuss the looming effect of Tiger Woods...
Leafs Front Office Hunt w/ James Mirtle
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains how he feels about the Blue Jays amidst their six-game losing streak. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, if there are fr...
How Much Pressure Is on the Raptors Moving Forward? w/ Es Baraheni
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Es Baraheni, co-host of NBA Daily at The Athletic, joins JD to explain why this offseason is one of the most important in Raptors franchise history. J...
Blue Jays Hell Week w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Blue Jays getting beat down 14-2 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet reporter, gets into the ...
Hour 2: Things to Care About in the Blue Jays-Dodgers Series
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD lists what he'll be paying most attention to as the Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Dodgers. JD and Producer Armen then discuss Sidney Crosby amassi...
Hour 1: The Jays' Nightmare Weekend and What's at Stake vs. the Dodgers w/ Dan Shulman
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to a nightmare weekend for the Blue Jays, and a bleak weekend for Toronto sports at large. Blue Jays play-by-play voice, Dan Shulman, discus...
Hour 2: Jays Lineup Flexibility Pros and Cons w/ Kevin Barker
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD asks Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker, about Addison Barger's start to the season, why Barker is picking the Blue Jays to win the World Se...
Hour 1: The Leafs Need for a Cultural Rebuild w/ Jackie Redmond
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, chat about Max Domi's quote about the Maple Leafs culture and if "none of your business" is really true or...
Hour 2: The Jays Big Intangible + Point Guard Barnes w/ Joseph Casciaro
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and theScore's Joseph Casciaro dig into the excitement of Scottie Barnes the point guard, make arguments for and against RJ Barrett to be a part of...
Hour 1: Picking Through the Pelley Presser w/ Justin Bourne
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference following the firing of Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving. JD and Justin Bourne, co-ho...
Hour 2: Ponce Injury Fallout and the Big Little Problem w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB insider and reporter, talk about the decisions ahead for the Blue Jays after Cody Ponce's knee injury in his...
Hour 1: Leafs-Treliving Split and What Comes Next? w/ James Mirtle
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving and what the lesson(s) learned are. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athl...
Hour 2: Jays Process Success Factors w/ Joe Siddall
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blue Jays television analyst, Joe Siddall, joins JD to analyzes the emotional rollover from last season at opening weekend, his most impressive perfor...
Hour 1: Early Jays Takes That Matter, Kind of w/ Ben Ennis
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about attending the Blue Jays home opener, how Toronto feels connected to this Jays team and t...
Hour 2: Areas the Jays Can Get Even Better w/ Arden Zwelling
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talk about their expectations for Dylan Cease, why Arden believes pitch framing is more important...
Hour 1: Opening Day w/ Dan Shulman
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Shulman, play by play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, joins JD Bunkis to talk. about the unprecedented popularity and anticipation of the Blue Jay...
Hour 2: Blue Jays Preview Pod 2.0 w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD asks Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet's MLB insider, what he reads from Trey Yesavage’s shoulder impingement, what the next steps for José Berrío...
Hour 1: Blue Jays Preview 1.0 w/ Ben Ennis
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about how they'll feel if the Blue Jays start the season off slow, which players could end up ...
Hour 2: NBA Expansion Impacts, Tank Solutions and Early Draft Questions w/ Bobby Marks
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD asks Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA front office insider, about the possibilities and ripple effects of NBA expansion. Bobby analyzes the viability of the p...
Hour 1: It's Bleak in Leafs Land, but Will It Get Worse? w/ James Mirtle
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs win over the Boston Bruins and doesn't understand why the organization isn't embracing the tank. JD and James Mirtle, sen...
Hour 2: Cliff Floyd on Why the Jays Spring Training Was So Impressive
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Cliff Floyd, MLB Network Analyst and 17-year MLB veteran, joins JD Bunkis to talk about opening week feels, how different the start of a season...
Hour 1: How We're Evaluating the Raptors w/ Blake Murphy
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Blake Murphy, host of The Raptors Show and Jays Talk Plus, chop it up about their Blue Jays opening week excitement, before moving on to the Ra...
Hour 2: Tyler Hansbrough
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Hansbrough, former NCAA National Player of the Year, NCAA champion and Toronto Raptors forward, talks about what's been lost with the increased ...
Hour 1: Jays Front Office Stability + Rotation Confidence w/ Ben Ennis
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, get into the weekend of watching March Madness, Trey Yesavage's injury news, and how they see the B...
Hour 2: Gaslighting at the NHL GM Meetings
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains his frustration about the reports coming from the NHL's General Manager meetings; particularly his gripes about the league's playoff forma...
Hour 1: Berríos and Jays Rotation Ripple Effects w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to news that José Berríos' has a stress fracture in his elbow. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to get into Berríos' injury; what...
Hour 2: March Madness Teams and Players to Watch w/ Tate Frazier
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Tate Frazier makes his annual appearance on the show to break down everything you need to know for March Madness. JD asks Tate about whic...
Hour 1: Is Baseball Too Hot for a Lockout? + WBC Successes and Fixes w/ Jared Carrabis
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD shares his optimism about the sport of baseball following Venezuela's World Baseball Classic win. Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead p...
Hour 2: Tuukka Rask
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuukka Rask, Stanley Cup Champion and TNT analyst, joins JD Bunkis to give his thoughts on the Auston Matthews-Radko Gudas situation and debates if it...
Hour 1: Leafs Matthews Fallout and Hockey's International Future w/ James Mirtle
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the World Championship news coming from the NHL General Manager meetings and explains why he thinks the World Championships may become th...
Hour 2: The Most Important Piece of Canada’s Baseball Moment w/ Ryan Dempster
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star, Team Canada pitcher, and MLB Network analyst, joins JD Bunkis to share his feelings about seeing Canada advance to...
Hour 1: A Defining Leafs Moment + WBC Winners and Losers w/ Ben Ennis
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD laments about the moment Auston Matthews' hurt his knee and debates if that was a new low in this Maple Leafs era. Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Mo...
Hour 2: The Added Importance of International Competitions and Toronto Market Myths w/ Jackie Redmond
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT and WWE, joins JD to talk about her experience at the Winter Olympics, the recent successes for the sport of hocke...
Hour 1: Canada Baseball Gets the Monkey off Their Back + Yesavage Plans w/ Chris Leroux
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to Canada qualifying into the knockout round at the World Baseball Classic. Sportsnet's Chris Leroux, former MLB and Team Canada pitcher, an...
Hour 2: Chris Mannix on How the Raptors Move out of the Middle, the MVP Race, Bam and NBA Tanking Solutions
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Mannix, writer and host at Sports Illustrated, joins JD Bunkis to break down how the NBA media and league office felt about Bam Adebayo's 83-poi...
Hour 1:Why the Leafs Dangled Knies + What's on the Table for the Leafs and Treliving this Off-Season w/ Nick Kypreos
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to a wild night in sports and focuses on the current state of Maple Leafs fans. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos joins JD to talk about what a prosp...
Hour 2: Early NFL Free Agency Returns w/ James Palmer + Spectacular Shai
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NFL insider James Palmer joins JD to get into the start of NFL free agency; what moves he thought were the most potent and most surprising, if DJ Moor...
Hour 1: A Tipping Point for Canada Baseball + Jays Rotation Scenarios w/ Ben Ennis
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if Canada has real pressure at the World Baseball Classic, what would make it feel more impo...
Hour 2: A Look Through the Leafs Cupboards w/ Jason Bukala
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sportsnet's Jason Bukala, former director of amateur scouting for the Florida Panthers, joins JD Bunkis to break down Easton Cowan's disjointed season...
Hour 1: Leafs Deadline Recap, What Went Wrong and What Comes Next w/ James Mirtle
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs activity, or lack thereof, at the NHL trade deadline. The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD to compare Kyle Dubas' tenure ...
Hour 3: So What About Matthews? w/ Kris Versteeg and Devante Smith-Pelly
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Kris Versteeg discuss notorious tough and nasty players, their thoughts on the Toronto market and the invested Ma...
Hour 2: Leafs Culture and Big Direction Questions w/ James Mirtle
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss the directions the Maple Leafs could take, what the paths back to contention could be, pro...
Hour 1: Roy Trade + Deadline Pressure Points w/ Colby Armstrong
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, tell trade deadline stories before analyzing the Nicholas Roy trade to the Colorado Avalanche, Kyle Dub...
Hour 2: Does the Leafs Front Office Have a Plan, and If So, How Do They Execute It? w/ Mike Futa
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show and former NHL assistant general manager, joins JD in-studio to get into the nuances of how a front office a...
Hour 1: The Team Without a Plan + Matthew Barnaby on Early Moves and NMC Politics
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains how the Maple Leafs haven't been on the same page, tries to make sense of why they haven't devised a consistent plan, and touches on the a...
Hour 2: Trevor May on the Blue Jays Underrated Off-Season + Will We See Baseball at the Olympics?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor May, big league pitcher for nine seasons and host of the Mayday! podcast, joins JD to talks about the likelihood of seeing baseball at the 2028...
Hour 1: Raptors Closing Time Troubles + Leafs Rude Awakenings w/ Luke Fox
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains the pressure mounting on the Maple Leafs front office and brings in Sportsnet's Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, to dive into the direction of th...
Hour 2: Canada Baseball's Moment w/ Russell Martin
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Martin, first base coach of Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic and former Blue Jays catcher, hops on the show to chat about his potenti...
Hour 1: Hopeless Franchise Rankings and Canada at the WBC w/ Ben Ennis
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, build their trust tree for the Blue Jays bullpen, before debating the intensity of the World Baseball ...
Hour 2: Projecting the Leafs Deadline, Berube and Treliving Futures w/ David Pagnotta
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Pagnotta, Editor in Chief of The Fourth Period, joins JD to break down what the flow of trades may be during NHL trade deadline week, what the...
Hour 1: Leafs Future Tipping Point + Jays Camp Check w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to another putrid Maple Leafs performance and lays out the turbulent situation the franchise is in. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD (12:0...
Hour 2: Which Jays are Impressing Most at Camp? w/ Arden Zwelling
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling joins the show live from Dunedin, Florida to get into early Blue Jays spring training stories. JD asks Arden about Brendon ...
Hour 1: Leafs Biggest Deadline Questions and the Mishandling of Easton Cowan w/ Anthony Petrielli
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs putrid loss to the Florida Panthers, before bringing on Anthony Petrielli from Maple Leafs Hot Stove. JD and Anthony dig ...
Hour 2: Why the Raptors Can't Beat Good Teams w/ Matt Bonner
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Bonner, former Raptor and current co-host of The Raptors Show, joins JD Bunkis in-studio to get into dynamics of a basketball broadcast, why the ...