The JD Bunkis Podcast

Hour 1: Scherzer Signs + Can We Trust the Leafs at the Deadline? w/ Justin Bourne

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Blue Jays signing Max Scherzer, before moving on to the Maple Leafs 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD and Justin Bourne of Real...

Hour 2: How to Measure the Raptors' Success & is Wemby Already the Face of the League? w/ Zach Harper

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

National NBA writer and host, Zach Harper, joins JD Bunkis to talk about giving the Raptors an A- letter grade for their season thus far, Toronto's of...

Hour 1: Matthews Perception, the Jays Rotation and ABS Impressions w/ Ben Ennis

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about JD's Maple Leafs take on how Leafs nation may treat Auston Matthews moving forw...

Hour 2: Final Olympic Thoughts and a Week Out from the Leafs Deadline w/ James Mirtle

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, talks about the compact post-Olympic NHL schedule, if the World Cup will gain traction, the conversation ...

Hour 1: Jays Rotation Spotlights and Early Spring Stories w/ Shi Davidi

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins JD Bunkis live from Dunedin, Florida, to explain his read on Eric Lauer's role, what factors could influence the Blue Jay...

Hour 2: Canada Talk 4.Oof w/ Sam McKee

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam McKee, JD's co-host of Leafs Talk, talks about the positive and negative spins from Canada's loss to the United States. JD and Sam split their bla...

Hour 1: Team Canada Crusher w/ Kris Versteeg

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Canada's Olympic loss to the United States in the gold medal game and lists the biggest winners and losers from the game. Kris Versteeg, ...

Hour 2: Canada Pressure and Olympic Memories w/ Brenden Morrow

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic Gold Medalist and 15-year NHL forward, Brenden Morrow, joins JD Bunkis to discuss memories from the 2010 Olympic Games, the discourse around t...

Hour 1: Canada Misses a Golden Opportunity w/ Hailey Salvian

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Canada's women's hockey team heartbreaking loss to the United States in the gold medal game. CBC hockey analyst, Hailey Salvian, joins JD...

Hour 2: Canada Talk 3.0 w/ Ray Ferraro and Sam McKee

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Ferraro, Sportsnet and ESPN NHL analyst, joins JD Bunkis to discuss how pressure and expectations impact a hockey team and locker room, Canada's n...

Hour 1: Canada's Stress Test w/ Kris Versteeg

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, joins JD to react to Canada's overtime win versus Czechia in the Olympic quarterfinals. JD and Kris get ...

Hour 2: Jays Spring Training Stories that Matter w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to get into the acquisition of Jesus Sanchez: why it's important and what it means for Nathan Lukes. N...

Hour 1: Why the Pressure is Different this Time for Team Canada + Can They Be the Greatest Team of All-Time? w/ James Mirtle

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD weighs the pressure on Canada's men's hockey team in this tournament versus Olympics in the past that included the best players in the world. The A...

Hour 2: How Canada Became a Basketball Super Power w/ Oren Weisfeld

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oren Weisfeld, author of The Golden Generation, joins JD to get into his new book about Canada Basketball. JD asks Oren about underrated figures who p...

Hour 1: Jays Spring Training Stories We Care About w/ Ben Ennis

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the Blue Jays spring training gets underway, JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chat about what Blue Jays stories they're intrigued...

Hour 2: Canada at the Olympics w/ Ariel Helwani + the NBA's Big All-Star Win

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by CBC Olympics Correspondent Ariel Helwani from Italy to discuss the biggest Canadian storylines from the Milano-Cortina Olympics. Ariel...

Hour 1: Canada Talk 2.0 w/ Sam McKee

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee break down Team Canada's final two preliminary games over the weekend, before setting up the biggest storylines heading i...

Hour 2: Colby Armstrong's Early Olympic Impressions

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD Bunkis to talk about how Canada has lost our way in hockey and why this Canadian men’s team can ree...

Hour 1: Canada Talk w/ Sam McKee + Jays Make a Trade

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee banter about what makes Olympic hockey so special and the biggest winners from Canada's first men's game; how Doug Armstr...

Hour 2: Scott Niedermayer on the NHL's Return to the Olympics and Canada's Chase for Gold

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hockey Hall of Famer and Canadian great, Scott Niedermayer, joins JD Bunkis to talk about Canada's past Olympic runs, the shrinking skills gap between...

Hour 1: Early Jays Feels w/ Ben Ennis

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Ben Ennis joins JD Bunkis in-studio to celebrate the return of men's best-on-best hockey at the Olympics, and to discuss what the loss of ...

Hour 2: Scottie Barnes' Development Path w/ His Trainer Brian Macon

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Scottie Barnes' long-time trainer, Brian Macon, joins JD Bunkis to get into his relationship with Scottie Barnes and share what made Barnes special fr...

Hour 1: The Santander Injury and What Now for the Blue Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Blue Jays announcement that Anthony Santander will miss a majority of the season with an injury. Ben Nicholson-Smith, senior Blue Jay...

Hour 2: Jays Farm Breakdown w/ Keith Law

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Law, baseball writer at The Athletic, joins the show to dig into his top prospects lists and evaluation. JD asks Keith if the Jays farm system i...

Hour 1: Are the Leafs Deadline Plans Set? Who Stays and Who Goes w/ James Mirtle

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Marie-Philip Poulin getting injured in Canada's first game. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, and JD talks about the Maple Lea...

Hour 2: How Deep Is the NHL Draft + Canada Line Combos w/ Jason Bukala

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Bukala, Sportsnet NHL analyst and founder of The Pro Hockey Group, joins JD Bunkis to analyze Gavin McKenna's updated draft stock, Keaton Verhoe...

Hour 1: The Seahawks Win w/ Brady Quinn

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to his Seattle Seahawks winning their second-ever Super Bowl. Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX and former NFL quarterback, breaks down why th...

Hour 2: Buck Martinez Retirement Thoughts w/ Dan Shulman + The Seahawks Hour

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the news that Sportsnet's Buck Martinez is retiring from his duties as the Blue Jays game analyst, before jumping into his prop bets for ...

Hour 1: Predicting the Raptors Direction + NBA Trade Deadline w/ Joseph Casciaro

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens with his thoughts on the Raptors direction following a quiet trade deadline, and their win over the Bulls in Toronto (00:00). Joseph Casciaro...

Hour 2: Super Bowl Trench Warfare w/ Jeff Saturday

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Super Bowl champion and former first-team All-Pro centre, Jeff Saturday, joins JD Bunkis to discuss Nick Emmanwori sustaining an injury in practice fo...

Hour 1: Team Canada Olympic Preview w/ Kris Versteeg + Raptors Road to the Deadline

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to another blown lead by the Raptors and their acquisition of third-year centre Trayce Jackson-Davis. Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Ve...

Hour 2: Leafs at the Break and Hyman "What Ifs" w/ Luke Gazdic

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Gazdic, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD Bunkis to get into the Oilers' biggest flaws, what it's like building a team around Connor McDavid and Le...

Hour 1: What the Raptors Could Do at the Deadline w/ Michael Grange

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' West Coast road trip, before moving onto the Raptors' outlook heading into Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Sportsnet's Mi...

Hour 2: Six Big Questions for Super Bowl 60 w/ Adam Rank

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Rank, NFL Network analyst, joins JD to get into lingering questions surrounding Super Bowl week in California. JD asks Rank about his confidence ...

Hour 1: Raptors Trade Fits and Deadline Preview w/ Bobby Marks

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD ahead of the NBA's trade deadline. JD asks Bobby about James Harden's most recent trade request, ...

Hour 2: Leafs and Raptors Crossroad Deadlines

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Raptors weekend and explains why he prefers for the front office to not swing for the fences at this weeks trade deadline. Next, JD g...

Hour 1: Is This the Last Time the NHL Goes to the Olympics? + GM Rankings and Stars We Least Want to Watch w/ Ben Ennis

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis in-studio to rank their confidence level for all Toronto sports general managers, discuss why...

Hour 2: Leafs Therapy Sessions w/ Jackie Redmond

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Jackie Redmond, from NHL on TNT, chop it up about the difference of watching sports as a fan versus in their usual media roles, before moving o...

Hour 1: Raptors Deadline Preview and Targets w/ Blake Murphy

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, react to the Raptors 11th straight loss to the New York Knicks. The duo discuss the biggest concerns...

Hour 2: The Raptors Deadline Catch + Charlie Villanueva

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Toronto Raptor, Charlie Villanueva, joins JD Bunkis to talk about his time in Toronto, post-retirement career, the importance of veterans and c...

Hour 1: Who the Leafs Should Sell w/ Justin Bourne

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens with his reaction to the Maple Leafs loss to the Buffalo Sabres and the feelings spurred by Darryl Sittler's ten-point game celebration. Just...

Hour 2: Ryan Whitney on the State of the Leafs and Matthews' Olympic Legacy Stakes

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Whitney, co-host of Spittin' Chiclets, joins JD Bunkis to chat about how his thoughts on the Maple Leafs have changed, healthy locker room conver...

Hour 1: Leafs Culture Blame Game, What to Do with Jays' Prospects and Embarrassing Things w/ Ben Ennis

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis react to William Nylander getting fined for his middle finger, the corporate atmosphere or culture around the Mapl...

Hour 2: Leafs Culture Issues and What it Means For the Deadline w/ James Mirtle

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer from The Athletic, gets into the Maple Leafs' negative indicators both on and off the ice. James and JD discuss options th...

Hour 1: Leafs Fan Disconnect + The Seahawks and Patriots Paths to the Super Bowl w/ Brady Quinn

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the horrid weekend for the Maple Leafs, before turning his attention the NFL playoffs. Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, breaks down (10:0...

Hour 2: The Raptors Next Move w/ Michael Grange

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Michael Grange joins JD Bunkis gives his insight on Bobby Webster's standing in his first season without Masai Ujiri, what questions the R...

Hour 1: Unnecessary Marner Think Pieces w/ Kris Versteeg

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the back and forth regarding the potential boos in Mitch Marner's return to Toronto. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, gets i...

Hour 2: Marner Reception and Leave the Walking Wounded Leafs w/ James Mirtle

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD Bunkis to talk about the high-rates of overtime in the NHL, the Maple Leafs injury bug, Joseph Woll's vote of con...

Hour 1: NFL Conference Championship Preview w/ Brady Quinn

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD touches on the highest overtime rate in NHL's salary cap era. Former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, breaks down (10:00) the Buffalo Bills personnel ...

Hour 2: Atlantic Teams to Believe and Leafs Red Flags w/ Luke Fox

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins JD Bunkis to discuss the competitive Atlantic Division teams they believe in, their nerve level for the Maple Leafs after a...

Hour 1: Raptors Timeline Challenge w/ Es Baraheni

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Es Baraheni, host of NBA Daily at The Athletic, joins JD Bunkis after the Raptors' blow out win against the Golden State Warriors. JD and Es fantasize...

Hour 2: Ernie Clement

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement joins JD Bunkis to talk about the Jays World Series run, Bo Bichette as a teammate and friend, his own rise in popul...

Hour 1: Are the Jays Done? + Dodgers Ripple Effects w/ Jim Bowden

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Bowden, MLB insider and former MLB general manager, joins JD Bunkis to analyze if the last few days of MLB free agency has increased the likelihoo...

Hour 2: Bills New Coach, What Comes Next & Divisional Takeaways w/ Steve Palazzolo

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Palazzolo, host of Check the Mic, joins JD Bunkis to react to the breaking news of the Buffalo Bills firing head coach Sean McDermott. The pair ...

Hour 1: The Bo Goodbye, Did the Jays Mishandle Him & Dodgers Hate w/ Ben Ennis

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Ben Ennis joins JD in-studio to banter about the Blue Jays fall-out after missing out on Kyle Tucker and losing Bo Bichette. The duo refle...

Hour 2: Marner, Kawhi & Divisional Round Preview

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD explains why the Maple Leafs weekend tilt against the Winnipeg Jets is now infinitely more important. Next, with Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles ...

Hour 1: Tucker Crusher, What Now for Baseball and the Blue Jays? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Kyle Tucker's decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith contextualizes the Dodgers record-breaking o...

Hour 2: Marner Reflections and a Look Ahead w/ Nick Kypreos

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos gets into what he's thought about most as the Maple Leafs face-off against their former teammate Mitch Marner, what might may...

Hour 1: The Marner Game w/ Jackie Redmond + Kyle Tucker Watch

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the latest reports about Kyle Tucker, before turning his attention to the divorce between Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs. JD and Jackie...

Hour 2: The Marner Matchup and Why the Leafs are Back w/ Hockey Illuminati

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Crupi, better known as "Hockey Illuminati", chops it up with JD about the biggest reasons the Maple Leafs season has turned around, what Leafs f...

Hour 1: Comparing Kyle Tucker's Contract Offers w/ Ben Ennis

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis to dig into the latest reports linking Kyle Tucker to the Blue Jays. The duo weigh the con...

Hour 2: Should the Raptors Be Feeling Win-Now Pressure? w/ Joseph Casciaro

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Casciaro of theScore joins JD Bunkis to get into the Raptors' clutch play, Gradey Dick's usage and inconsistent season, Marc Stein's report abo...

Hour 1: Are the Leafs Officially a Wagon? w/ James Mirtle

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD explains how his thought about the Maple Leafs has changed because of the team's 10-game stretch. The Athletic's James Mirtle (9:00) chimes in on t...

Hour 2: AL East Dynamics and Bo Bichette Sweepstakes w/ Jared Carrabis

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD Bunkis live from Boston to discuss the shifting power dynamics in the American Leagu...

What We Learned from an Amazing NFL Wild Card Weekend w/ Brady Quinn

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD touches on the Maple Leafs dramatci turn around (00:00). Former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, gets into (7:00) the NFL's Wild Card weekend; if Just...

Hour 2: One Question for Each NFL Wild Card Game w/ Dave Dameshek

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Dameshek, host of the Shek Show, joins JD Bunkis ahead of the NFL's Wild Card Weekend to answer one question about each of the matchups. JD also ...

Hour 1: Leafs Synergy + Tucker Aggression w/ Mitch Bannon

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens with his reaction to the Maple Leafs eight-game point streak. Mitch Bannon, Blue Jays beat reporter for The Athletic, discusses his report ab...

Hour 2: Sweden's Head Coach Sam Hallam on the Olympics, Nylander and Ekman-Larsson

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Hallam,  Head Coach of Sweden’s national men's hockey team, joins JD Bunkis ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. Coach Hallam gets into how the 4 Na...

Hour1: The Kyle Tucker Tug of War and Bucket List Athletes to See In-Person w/ Ben Ennis

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show joins JD Bunkis to talk about their bucket list athletes and sporting events left to attend in-person. JD and Ben ...

Hour 2: What's Next for Harbaugh and Lamar? w/ Dan Graziano + Jays Turn Up Tucker Pursuit

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

ESPN NFL Insider, Dan Graziano, joins JD Bunkis to offer his insights on the Baltimore Ravens firing John Harbaugh, Lamar Jackson’s uncertain future...

Hour 1: Hockey's Greatest Troll, Positive Leafs Trends and Youth Hockey Development w/ Kris Versteeg

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens with his reaction to Brad Marchand's media manipulation in Toronto. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, gives his thoughts (12:00) ...

Hour 2: Raptors Resolutions and Okamoto Options w/ Blake Murphy

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Murphy joins JD in-studio to get into any offseason Blue Jays thoughts he has, before switching gears to the Raptors. JD and Blake dive into the...

Hour 1: Leafs at the Midway Mark & Player Letter Grades w/ James Mirtle

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Raptors' win over the Hawks last night, before bringing on The Athletic's James Mirtle. JD and James dive into their biggest Maple Le...

Hour 2: Jays Sign Okamoto: What He Brings and What It Means w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith analyzes the Blue Jays signing of Japanese free-agent Kazuma Okamoto. Ben discusses if Okamoto can be an everyday thir...

Hour 1: Canada’s Junior Problems, Matthews-Lamar Symmetry + NFL Week 18 w/ Brady Quinn

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Canada's semi-final loss at the World Juniors. Brady Quinn, NFL FOX analyst and former NFL quarterback, breaks down (10:00) the Pittsburg...

Hour 2: Leafs Talk Catch Up w/ Sam McKee

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD and his Leafs Talk co-host, Sam McKee, catch up about Auston Matthews' recent uptick in production, the improved power play, increased pressure on ...

Hour 1: One Thought for Each Toronto Team w/ Ben Ennis

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JD felt like a more casual sports fan during the holiday break, so he and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chop it up about each Toronto sp...

Hour 2: Rick Bowness on Berube's Comments and What the Leafs Need to Change

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Bowness, who has coached the most games in NHL history, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's post-game comments and explains a coaches perspective ...

Hour 1: Berube Snaps + The Best Thursday Game in NFL History and Who has the Most to Prove in the NFL

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Craig Berube's post-game comments and thinks the Maple Leafs bench boss has reached a boiling point (00:00). James Palmer, NFL insider an...

Hour 2: Matthews "What Ifs" w/ Justin Bourne

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne joins JD get into the different mental and media approaches of athletes, Auston Matthews’ relationship with f...

Hour 1: Good Hour w/ Ben Ennis

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chat about being a host during the holidays, Bo Bichette starting to tell teams he's open to moving...

Hour 2: Leafs Goaltending Deep Dive w/ Kevin Woodley

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Woodley, "Goalie Guru" and writer for InGoal Magazine, joins JD to evaluate what he's seen from the Maple Leafs goaltenders; Anthony Stolarz, Jo...

Hour 1: Making Sense of Matthews and the Leafs w/ Jason Bukala

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' poor performance through 40 minutes last night, and if their comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks meant anything (00:...

Hour 2: Dallas Braden on the Jays Rotation, Offseason & Biggest Questions Moving Forward

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas Braden, former MLB pitcher and now co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD to break down what Dylan Cease brings, the challenges of a...

Hour 1: Troy Stecher + What the Leafs Need from Matthews

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens today's show reacting to Auston Matthews' comments at practice, before diving into what was supposed to be his comeback season and the idea o...

Hour 2: Dylan Cease on How the Jays Landed Him

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, Dylan Cease, joins the show to get into his love for disc-golf, his free agency process that landed him with Toronto, w...

Hour 1: Jays Address the 'Pen + Bichette & Tucker Next Steps w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Blue Jays signing Tyler Rogers to their bullpen (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (10:00) explains how the Jays and Rogers cam...

Hour 2: Why Nylander to the Third Line is Nothing but Positives + Is Bills/Patriots Even a Big Game?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD explains why he's not down on William Nylander's drought and his demotion to the third line, and details why he's backing the Maple Leafs attempt t...

Hour 1: Jays Off-Season Variables and Berrios Feelings w/ Ben Ennis

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chop it up about the New York Mets not being able to retain their free agents and how the effect ma...

Hour 2: Leafs Improvements & a Lil' Hildeby Fun w/ James Mirtle

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD to analyze if Nick Robertson has increased his trade value, what statistics have bolstered the Maple Leafs succes...

Hour 1: Raptors Red Flags w/ Steve Jones

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the free agency signings of Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Diaz (00:00). Steve Jones, co-host of The Dunker Spot podcast, joins JD to parse thr...

Hour 2: How the Leafs are Turning a Corner w/ John Scott + Anthony Davis Raptors Rumours

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Scott, eight-year NHL forward and host of Dropping the Gloves podcast, joins JD to discuss the NHL's Department of Player Safety having a hearing...

Hour 1: Jays at the Winter Meetings and Free Agent Dominoes w/ Jim Bowden

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs impressive win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jim Bowden, MLB Insider and former General Manager, (6:00) joins the show fr...

Hour 2: How the Leafs Fix Their Powerplay + Impact Depth w/ Kris Versteeg

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, joins JD to analyze why the Maple Leafs have found a better rhythm, the different strengths of Scott Lau...

Hour 1: Raptors Losing Streak + NFL Week 14 Takeaways and the College Football Problem w/ Brady Quinn

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD touches on the tilt between the Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning and the end of the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty. Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterb...

Hour 2: Leafs Defensive Step, Credit for Berube & Woll w/ Luke Gazdic

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Gazdic, Sportsnet NHL analyst, hops aboard alongside JD Bunkis to chat about Troy Stecher's past with the Edmonton Oilers, how the Maple Leafs th...

Hour 1: The Loss of Woll and What's Missing with Matthews w/ Jackie Redmond

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Producer Armen start the show talking about LeBron James’ 10-point scoring streak ending in Toronto in the most poetic way. JD then shifts fo...

Hour 2: Kevin Kiermaier on How the Jays Pitch Free Agents, Pillar Rivalry & Evolving Outfield Defence

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Kiermaier, former Toronto Blue Jay and 12-year MLB centrefielder, joins JD to discuss his goal to revolutionize outfield defense, if the Blue Ja...

Hour 1: Giannis Rumours + Raptors Ceiling w/ Bobby Marks

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to reports of Giannis Antentekounmpo having discussions with the Milwaukee Bucks about his future. Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA front office inside...

Hour 2: The Jays New Starting Pitcher and What it Means Moving Forward w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss Cody Ponce’s track record, how good he can be in MLB, if former Blue Jay Hyun Jin-Ryu had an imp...