The JD Bunkis Podcast

Leafs-Panthers Success Factors, P.A. Parenteau on What Toronto Can Roll Over From Game 1 + Ben Ennis on What’s Actually Good for the Jays

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, break down the Blue Jays' loss to the Angels in Anaheim. They discuss the underperforming offence, ...

The Leafs Impress, But Sam Bennett Goes Unpunished For His Crimes...Again w/ Kris Versteeg & Derek Lalonde

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD touches on an eventful Game 1 between the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, before bringing on two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg (8:00),...

Leafs-Panthers Preview w/ Ed Jovanovski & Nick Kypreos + Is Hope on the Horizon for the Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his recap of the wild weekend in the NHL, including the Winnipeg Jets' Game 7 comeback win over the Blues (00:00). Sportsnet's...

Sweet Relief. The Leafs Are on to the Next One w/ Brian Boyle, Jackie Redmond & Hockey Illuminati

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined off the top by Frank Crupi, a.k.a. Hockey Illuminati, to react to the Toronto Maple Leafs advancing past the Ottawa Senators in the first...

The Leafs Multiverse and Atkins Clock Watch w/ Ben Ennis, How the Leafs Adjust w/ Rick Bowness + Dan Shulman's Signs of Optimism

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' demons heading into Game 6 of the "Battle of Ontario" (8:00). Sportsnet's Dan Shulman joins the show t...

The Leafs Demons Wake Up, Can Toronto Put Them to Bed? w/ James Mirtle and Kris Versteeg

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the Leafs' Game 5 loss to the Ottawa Senators (00:00). They b...

The Leafs Feel Different… Craig Simpson and Anthony Petrielli on What’s Working for Toronto + Georges St-Pierre

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' Game 3 win in Ottawa over the Senators as they take a 3-0 lead in their first round matchup (00:00). Anthony Petrielli, ...

What the Senators Need to Prove and Leafs Need to Avoid w/ Jackie Redmond and Graeme Nichols + The Biggest NFL Draft Stories w/ Matt Miller

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blue Jays getting swept by the Houston Astros was nightmare fuel for JD (00:00). Jackie Redmond from NHL on TNT and the NHL Network, joins JD to c...

Ed Belfour and James Mirtle, Goaltending, Surprises and Why the Leafs Are up 2-0

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, break down the Maple Leafs' win over the Sens to take a 2-0 series lead in their first round seri...

The Best Night of the Playoffs and Are the Leafs Different? w/ Colby Armstrong + The Depressing Jays' Offence w/ Ben Ennis

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, mull over the Blue Jays' slow offensive start and the lack of a fifth pitcher in their starting rot...

An Early Statement for the Leafs, Officials, Goalies, Stars, Matchups and Depth Performers w/ Kris Versteeg & Luke Fox

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD gives his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the Senators in the renewed "Battle of Ontario" playoff matchup (00:00). Kris Versteeg, ...

Leafs Playoff Preview w/ Justin Bourne and Hockey Illuminati

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is pumped for the "Battle of Ontario" to get underway (00:00). Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, joins the show to break down the matc...

Battle of Ontario Memories w/ Steve Thomas, the Blue Jays' NEEDED Start + Best Stanley Cup Playoff Stories w/ DJ Bean

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens the show with his Blue Jays thoughts following their series win over the Braves (00:00). Former Leafs forward, Steve Thomas, jumps on to disc...

The Battle of Ontario Returns and So Do the Feelings w/ James Mirtle + Caleb Joseph on How the Jays Look When Varsho Returns

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs clinching the Atlantic Division to set up the Battle of Ontario in the fir...

Raptors Season Wrap and the Most Compelling NBA Playoff Matchups w/ Joseph Casciaro + Vladdy's Leadership Expectations Arden Zwelling

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD brings on Joseph Casciaro, lead Raptors and NBA reporter at theScore, to react to the Raptors locker room clean-out day and put a bow on their seas...

Rory's Rollercoaster Ride to History w/ Ben Ennis, Jason Sobel & Sam McKee

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD recaps The Masters alongside Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and Sam McKee, host and producer at Sportsnet 590 The FAN, discussing Rory...

The Jays' Power Outage and Vladdy's Pressure Era w/ Kevin Barker + Éric Gagné's Journey From Elite Closer to Helping Hitters

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is excited for baseball season. Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair & Barker, joins JD (6:00) to dive into the state of the Blue Jays 14 games into the ...

The Knies Game w/ James Mirtle, What the Leafs Can Learn From the 2018 Caps w/ Devante Smith-Pelly + Early Jays Surprises w/ Jared Carrabis

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' crucial win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last nigh...

Leafs Playoff Pre-Scout w/ Derek Lalonde + Masters Narrative Preview w/ Shane Ryan

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs loss to their potential playoff foes, the Florida Panthers. Derek Lalonde (8:00), former NHL head coach, breaks down what...

A Jays Day of Celebration, Vlad Reflections and Springer's Start w/ Dan Shulman and Ben Ennis

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss the emotional and psychological boost of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. re-signin...

Vladdy’s New Deal, What It Means Now and Moving Forward w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + The End of the Gr8 Chase w/ Joe Beninati

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD begins the show reacting to reports that the Toronto Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have agreed to a 14-year, $500-million contract extension....

Jays Surprises and Vladdy Noise w/ Jeff Blair + Torpedo Takes w/ Jake Mintz

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with a look at the Blue Jays ahead of their weekend series in New York against the Mets, before diving into Jon Heyman's latest rep...

Kris Versteeg and Jason Bukala on the Leafs' Early Playoff Start

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show giving the Maple Leafs props for winning a big game against the Florida Panthers (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champ...

Matthew Barnaby on Leafs-Panthers Edges + Blue Jays Optimism and the Best Debuts w/ Ben Ennis

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, dive into the positives of the Blue Jays' start to the 2025 season including Andrés Giménez' surp...

Raptors Pick Preview and Lovable Duke w/ Tate Frazier + Blake Murphy on Jays Starts That Matter and Darko's Next Steps

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of Jays Talk Plus & The Raptors Show, start the show discussing the start to the Blue Jays' season following their win ov...

What the Leafs Learned This Weekend w/ James Mirtle + Blue Jays First Impressions w/ Keegan Matheson

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, gets into everything Maple Leafs after a successful weekend in California (6:00). JD and James get into A...

Jays Overreactions w/ Ben Ennis & Buck Martinez

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, break down a disappointing Opening Day for the Toronto Blue Jays (0:00). They discuss their experie...

Jays Opening Day w/ Kevin Pillar, Dan Shulman and Jon Morosi

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD explains the thoughts and feelings surrounding the Blue Jays home opener. Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, chats about Opening Day, under...

Can the Leafs Balance Their Lines? w/ Luke Fox + Jays Paths to Success w/ Arden Zwelling

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins JD to chat about what the Leafs have left to figure out down the stretch of the season (4:00). JD and Luke get i...

Jays Spring Stories That Matter w/ Joe Siddall + Who Starts for the Leafs in Game One w/ Kevin Woodley

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD discusses Scott Laughton before the Maple Leafs face-off against his former team (00:00). Blue Jays analyst, Joe Siddall, talks about if Alejandro ...

Leafs Bottom Six Sticking Points and Rielly/Knies' Futures w/ James Mirtle + Surprising Jays Roster Moves, Kirk's Contract and Where Things Stand with Vladdy w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the action-packed weekend of sports, including Canada's men's soccer team victory over the Americans (00:00). JD then moves onto the Mapl...

Gary Roberts + Jay Bilas on Lottery Picks Raptors Fans Should Care About + Jody Shelley on a Playoff Style Win for the Leafs

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s most recent free agency comments (00:00), before Amazon Monday Night Hockey analyst Jody Shelley joins...

Canada’s Potential Playoff Moment w/ Craig Simpson + Leafs Measuring Sticks w/ Jackie Redmond

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Redmond from the NHL Network and NHL on TNT joins JD to get into the familiar feelings from the Maple Leafs season (5:00). The duo compare and ...

Big Blue Jays Questions and Hopeless Sports Cities w/ Ben Ennis + Matthews' Proof of Life w/ Jim Ralph

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate José Berríos as the Opening Day starter for the Blue Jays and starter options with Max Sch...

The Leafs Identity Crisis w/ James Mirtle + 5 Steps to Fix It w/ Hockey Illuminati

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' worst stretch of the season. James Mirtle, senior NHL writer at The Athletic, analyzes what's gone wrong for the Leafs (...

Leafs Red Flags w/ Luke Gazdic and Bill Lindsay

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs failing to mount a third period comeback against the Florida Panthers last night. He's joined by NHL Network's Bi...

Good Hour + Keith Yandle on Laughton, Tanev and the Death of Bruins' Culture

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00) to discuss the latest reports from contract negotiations between pending free agent ...

Can the Jays Cross the Shrinking Vladdy Bridge w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + What the Leafs Are Missing w/ Justin Bourne

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD begins the show discussing reports on the gap in contract talks between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays. The conversation continues...

What the Leafs Traded Away and the Ripple Effects w/ Jason Bukala + NFL QB Carousel w/ James Palmer

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs blowing a 3-0 lead, but holding on for a shootout win against Utah HC last night. Then, the conversation shifts t...

Marner Madness & Inside the Leafs' Deadline w/ James Mirtle + Fitting in Trade Adds, Winners and Losers w/ Kris Versteeg

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to reports of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner being approached to waive his no-move clause during trade talks with the Carolina Hurric...

Deadline Day! w/ Colby Armstrong, Derek Lalonde & Justin Bourne

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Sportsnet NHL Analyst Colby Armstrong to start the show on NHL trade deadline day. They discuss the Brock Nelson trade from the Island...

Leafs Trade Winds w/ Elliotte Friedman + Paths to Improvement & the Sticking Internal Question w/ Anthony Petrielli

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to a rough stretch for Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies' fight with Zach Whitecloud, and the mounting pressure on the Leafs...

Leafs Deadline Priorities, Targets and Atlantic Pressure w/ Frank Seravalli + UFC Star Outage and Cena Heel Turn w/ Ariel Helwani

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts with his thoughts on the Trent Frederic trade from the Bruins to the Oilers (00:00). Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider from Daily Faceoff, joins ...

Where the Leafs Stand with Marner at the Deadline w/ Nick Kypreos + NHL's Biggest Trade Dominoes w/ David Pagnotta + Shai's Under-Appreciated Stardom

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-level season after his most recent 50-point game against the Rockets, before diving into the Maple Leafs ah...

How the Leafs Can Make Moves at the Deadline w/ James Mirtle + Should Tortured Franchises Be more Aggressive w/ Ben Ennis

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, sift through a philosophical trade deadline question about tortured franchises and their fans (00:0...

Deadline Memories, Pressure Points and What's Up with the Oilers? w/ Brian Boyle + the Stafford Drama and NFL Combine Waves w/ Brady Quinn

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD explains what he'd like to see from the Maple Leafs as the NHL's trade deadline week approaches. Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, breaks down how the ...

Leafs-Blues Trade Connections & Hockey’s Moment w/ Cam Janssen + Embiid… A Raptors Fit? w/ Blake Murphy

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to get into how NBA coverage has evolved, the impact of nostalgia, and the possibility o...

How Matthews Plays Into the Leafs' Deadline Decisions and Best Trade Fits w/ Mike Futa + Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Lack of Bo Conversations and Vladdy’s Bet

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Leafs' 5-4 overtime comeback against the Boston Bruins last night. He share his takeaways including Nick Robertson's physical play, p...

Vlad-istraction and Why No Bo? w/ Ben Ennis + The American Matthews Narrative and 4 Nations Staying Power w/ DJ Bean

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, conduct a temperature check on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and discuss how the lack of a contract extensi...

Lingering 4 Nations Thoughts + Jays Spring Stories w/ Arden Zwelling + Marner's Moment and Leafs' Depth Stress Test w/ Luke Fox

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the week lingering, big-picture thoughts on the 4 Nations Face-Off; growing the game, Sidney Crosby, and Mitch Marner (00:00). Sportsnet Blu...

Our Game. Canada Talk w/ Kris Versteeg + Sam McKee

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Canada's victory over the United States to win the 4 Nations Face-Off (00:00). Two-time Stanley Cup winner Kris Versteeg joins the show t...

Canada vs. USA for the Soul of a Nation w/ Dan Hamhuis and Jackie Redmond + The Vlad Disaster

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD previews the 4 Nations Face-Off Final between Canada and the USA (00:00). Jackie Redmond from NHL on TNT and the NHL Network joins to discuss the s...

4 Nations Preview w/ Colby Armstrong & Justin Bourne | Stakes, Fears and Storylines

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, to preview the 4 Nations Face-Off. They debate whether Canada's roster still has the 'i...

The Chiefs Historical Hinge Moment and the End of the GOAT Debate w/ Brady Quinn and Ben Ennis

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to react to the Philadelphia Eagles' blowout victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super ...

Is the Raptors' Rebuild Over and the Many Post-Deadline Ifs w/ Joe Casciaro + Super Bowl Props + Leafs Trade Asset Check-In w/ Jason Bukala

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Anthony Stolarz returning to the Maple Leafs' crease and making 26 saves in a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. TheScore's Joe Casciaro jo...

The Raptors Trade for Ingram and Veer off the Rebuilding Path + Super Bowl Preview w/ Brady Quinn

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to the Raptors acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. The conversation continues with Ben Ennis; co-host of The FAN Morning...

The Leafs Rising Cap Questions and Deadline Strategies w/ James Mirtle + KD, Butler and Potential Raptors Deadline Moves w/ Bobby Marks

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens the show with his thoughts on the NBA trade rumours ahead of Thursday’s deadline, before being joined by ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. He break...

Jays Farm Report and Why Vladdy is a Great Bet w/ Kiley McDaniel + Is this an All-In Season for the Leafs? w/ Frank Seravalli

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts with lingering Maple Leafs thoughts from the weekend (00:00). Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider from Daily Faceoff, breaks down the context aroun...

The Worst Trade in NBA history w/ Zach Harper + Leafs Rollercoaster Weekend w/ Kris Versteeg

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens the show with his thoughts on the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap from the weekend, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris...

Chris Bassitt on Reuniting with Max Scherzer + Jason Demers & Ben Ennis

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to news of Max Scherzer signing with the Blue Jays (00:00). Jason Demers, NHL Network analyst, discusses the effects of low-energy crowds at...

Matthews 4 Nations Stakes and the Feast or Famine Leafs w/ James Mirtle + Blue Jays Signing Timelines w/ Jon Morosi

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the potential fit for Brandon Saad with the Leafs, their appr...

Ernie Clement + Raptors Trade Deadline Primer w/ Blake Murphy

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to sift through Blake's Raptors trade deadline primer (00:00). How important is the Rapt...

Are Fan Critiques Off Limits For the Leafs and Is Josh Allen Getting a Pass w/ Sid Seixeiro + Anthony Petrielli on What We’re Missing With the Leafs' Mounting Injuries

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Elliotte Freidman’s report that some NHL teams will begin to enforce an “internal cap” strategy as the NHL’s salary cap rises. Wr...

Mahomes Breaks Buffalo Again, Ref Rage and Saquon’s Historic Run w/ Brady Quinn + a Growing Battle of Ontario Problem and the Jays Evolving Free Agency Strategy w/ Ben Ennis

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, drops by for 'Good Hour' to talk about the discourse around officiating in the NFL, the Bills' coaching, P...

How the Jays are Approaching Free Agency w/ Shi Davidi + NFL Championship Weekend Preview w/ Bill Barnwell

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Michael Grange's article on Sportsnet.ca that details the Raptors situation heading towards the NBA trade deadline (00:00).  Blue Jays c...

The Leafs’ Limited Trade Options and What to Do With Morgan Rielly w/ James Mirtle + Discussing the Discourse, Bills Mafia’s Moment and What’s at Stake in NFL Championship Weekend w/ Marcellus Wiley

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, talks with JD at the top of the show about the Leafs’ plan if Matthew Knies should miss time, what the...

What's Next For the Blue Jays and Rumour Reality Check w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to Anthony Santander's introductory press conference with the Toronto Blue Jays (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to give a ...

Santander Signs and How Players Look At the Blue Jays Right Now w/ Eric Hosmer + the Rielly Riddle w/ Justin Bourne

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens the program with his thoughts on the Blue Jays signing OF Anthony Santander to a 5-year deal, before being joined by Real Kyper and Bourne co...

Another Jays Heartbreak and Is an Exciting Opening Day Even Possible w/ Ben Ennis + Did Lamar Choke, Benchmark Rookie Season and Lions' Shrinking Window w/ Brady Quinn

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to try and make sense of the Blue Jays trading for Myles Straw, missing on Rōki Sasaki and if th...

The Leafs Response and Does Tavares’ Injury Expedite the Trade Timeline w/ James Mirtle + NFL Divisional Round Preview w/ Damien Woody

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD begins the show with his thoughts on Ken Rosenthal's latest Blue Jays news. James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss t...

Accountability Matters and Where the Leafs Need to Show it w/ Nick Kypreos + What the Jays Sasaki Pitch Might Look Like w/ Arden Zwelling

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show thinking over the Blue Jays' chase for Rōki Sasaki (00:00). Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter, Arden Zwelling, weighs-in on what it'd m...

Leafs Warning Signs That Matter w/ Jackie Redmond and Mike Futa

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his latest Leafs thoughts before being joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discuss Toronto's three-game losing streak, a...

Jays Sasaki Sweepstakes, Vladdy and Bo’s Chances of Returning and Why Toronto is Striking Out w/ Robert Murray + Good Hour w/ Ben Ennis

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to chat about Sam Darnold's awful end to the season, details of Shohei Ohtani's meeting...

Have the Leafs Developed Better Accountability Culture w/ Kris Versteeg + Most Impressive Wins and Biggest Losers of NFL Wild Card Weekend w/ Brady Quinn

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens the show with his opinion on the latest Blue Jays' move and his Leafs' weekend thoughts, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion...

Vlad, Bo and Jays Front Office Theories w/ Ben Ennis + Who Has the Most Pressure in the NFL Divisional Round w/ Dave Dameshek

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Dameshek, host of the Shek Show, checks-in before the NFL's Wild Card Weekend (3:00). Dave breaks down the stakes between the Baltimore Ravens an...

Leafs at the Midway Mark and McCabe’s Evolving Import w/ Luke Fox + Blake Murphy on What the Hell We’re Supposed to Watch for With the Raptors

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Murphy from The Raptors Show joins JD in-studio to dive into the Raptors' losing season (00:00). What are the biggest issues? How solvable are t...

Matthews Returns & Peeling Back the Layers of Canada’s Hockey Problems w/ Jason Bukala + The Lions' Statement and Which NFL Teams Have the Most Concerning Futures w/ Brady Quinn

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins JD to discuss the conclusion of the World Junior Champio...

Is Hockey Still Canada’s Game? Breaking Down the Failure in Ottawa w/ Cam Robinson + The Shifting U.S.A–Canada Hockey Dynamic w/ DJ Bean + The Biggest Week 18 Stakes w/ James Palmer

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens with thoughts about Team Canada's early exit from the World Juniors and where the sport of hockey is at in Canada (00:00). Cam Robinson, cont...

Matthews Fatigue and Leafs Holiday Thoughts w/ James Mirtle + Blood Feuds and Blue Jays w/ Ben Ennis

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of the FAN Morning Show, joins JD for the first show of 2025 to talk about Canada's World Juniors loss to the United States and the...

Matthews Fears & Is it Fair to Worry About Rielly? w/ Kris Versteeg + Vladdy Opens Up + Darnold Respect, the Wide Open NFC & Rejuvenated MVP Race w/ Brady Quinn

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens with his reaction to Auston Matthews getting hurt again (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, thinks Matthews' may have sust...

Raptors Tank Prize Preview w/ Tate Frazier, What to Watch for at the World Juniors w/ Jason Bukala + What the 82 Game Leagues Can Learn From MLB and Jays Free Agency Questions w/ Jared Carrabis

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Carrabis of Baseball is Dead and Section 10 podcasts joins JD to discuss how baseball has changed since introducing the pitch clock, the MLB mar...

The Leafs' Most Important Fact-Finding Missions & When They Might Dive Into the Trade Market w/ James Mirtle + NFL’s Parity Problem & Week 16’s Most Meaningful Games w/ Charles McDonald

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD kicks off the show alongside James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to dive into the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars (00:00). They...

Stolarz' Woes and Leafs' System Growing Pains w/ Rick Bowness + Was the NBA Cup a Bust? w/ Zach Harper

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD reacts to news of Anthony Stolarz missing an extended period of time (00:00). Rick Bowness, who has coached the most games in NHL history, breaks d...

When a Tavares Extension Happens and What It Looks Like + Sounding the Alarm on Hockey w/ Frank Seravalli + Good Hour w/ Ben Ennis

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show joins JD at the top of the program for Good Hour! The pair talk about the disappointing NFL Monday Night do...

How Fixable Are the Leafs Problems? w/ Anthony Petrielli + Josh Allen's Brain-Breaking Play and Overlooked Bills Storylines w/ Nate Geary

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the week listing positive and negative indicators from the Maple Leafs' weekend and season so far (00:00). JD brings on Anthony Petrielli, w...

Leafs Lineup Fits w/ James Mirtle + When the Jays Might Make a Move w/ Jon Morosi + What the Raptors are Learning Without Their Young Stars w/ Michael Grange

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Senior Writer at the Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD to discuss Anthony Stolarz' injury, how the team will use Joseph Woll in the upcoming stretch of...

What's Next for the Jays? w/ Arden Zwelling + Catching Up w/ Jackie Redmond

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD teases why the Blue Jays offseason feels like a band-aid on a bullet wound (00:00). Jackie Redmond, NHL and WWE personality, joins JD to debate if ...

What the Giménez Trade Signals & the Jays Front Office’s Biggest Problem w/ Jeff Blair + Kris Versteeg and JP Ricciardi

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined at the top of the show by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, to dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over Sheldon Keefe ...

Will Free Agency Ever be Fun Again for Blue Jays w/ Ben Ennis + Revisiting the RJ/OG Trade & the NY Paradigm Shift w/ John Jastremski

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show dive into Jordan Romano moving on to the Philadelphia Phillies, where the Blue Jays are with a Vladimir Gue...

Shocker! No Soto, So What Now For the Jays? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Allen Cements MVP and Darnold Inspires a Look at the Future w/ Brady Quinn

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the repercussions for the Blue Jays after Juan Soto's $765 million, 15-year contract with the Me...

Martin Brodeur on What Playing for Canada Did for His Career and the Future of the Country in Net, Should Matthews and Marner Reunite w/ James Mirtle + Is This the Bills Year? w/ Chris Berman

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Team Canada's official roster announced, JD and James Mirtle from The Athletic break down what has become Canada's biggest weakness in hockey: go...

How Long Should Minten Stay and What's Different with the Leafs w/ Craig Simpson + The NBA's 25 Under 25 List w/ Bobby Marks

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD explains why he misses the element of surprise in sports (00:00). ESPN NBA insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD to discuss if the Raptors are too good to...

Blue Jays Free Agent Forecast and What Happens With Vladdy w/ Jim Bowden + Is the Raptors' Tank Dead? w/ Blake Murphy

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins the show to talk with JD about if the Toronto Raptors' tank is dead, which teams will finish below th...

JD's 4 Nations Canada Roster and Where Things Really Stand with Marner w/ Luke Fox + Is This a Must Win Year for the Bills? w/ Brady Quinn

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fox, NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses the latest Mitch Marner murmurs, JD's Team Canada roster picks, Craig Berube's system, Joseph Woll's st...

Why Are the Jays Waiting on a Vladdy Extension? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Team Canada Bubble Questions w/ Mike Kelly + Joel Anthony

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to parse through the MLB's free-agency chase for Juan Soto, where the Blue Jays are at with Vladimir Gu...

The Important Marner Questions No One’s Asking w/ James Mirtle + Each Toronto Team’s Biggest Question w/ Sid Seixeiro

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD  to discuss the parity of the NHL regular season, Toronto's moral victories, lessons from the ...

Why This Year Could be Different for the Leafs w/ Brian Boyle + TML Quarter Grades w/ Ailish Forfar

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 JD and Ailish Forfar, co-host of The FAN Pre Game Show, draft their report cards for each Maple Leaf and categorize each player based on their 2024-...

Romano’s Legacy and Jays FA Wishlist w/ Ben Ennis + The Raptors Ethical Tank’s Greatest Point of Frustration & Lamar’s Moment

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show chat about Jordan Romano's time as a Toronto Blue Jay, his legacy here, and where he ranks among Canadians ...

What the Leafs Learned Without Matthews w/ Kris Versteeg + Young QBs That Were Good Are Bad, and Ones Who Were Bad Are Good w/ Brady Quinn

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins JD to discuss the Leafs' lines when Auston Matthews rejoins the team, Mitch Marner's consistency w...

Colby Armstrong Turns Heel + Dan Shulman's Cooper Flagg Impressions and Jays Wish List + Jeff Saturday and Nick Arbuckle

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts with his rapid fire thoughts before bringing on Jeff Saturday, former NFL quarterback, Colts Hall of Famer and ESPN NFL analyst. Jeff breaks...