The JD Bunkis Podcast
Episodes
Jays Division Push, Bo and the Best Deadline Deals w/ Jim Bowden + Robertson... Again
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the week with thoughts on the Blue Jays' dominant victory over the Rockies after losing the previous series to the Royals, and the Yankees' ...
Jays Deadline Grades + How the New Pieces Fit w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays activity at the MLB Trade Deadline, and reflects on the players moved out and acquired by Toronto during a bus...
The Bieber Trade, Need Rankings and a Massive Jays Win w/ Ben Ennis
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined on MLB Trade Deadline day by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the importance of the Blue Jays' win over the Orioles...
Jays Rumours, Strategy and Deadline Preview w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD returns from his vacation to break down the Blue Jays' struggles amid their four-game losing streak, including two losses in a double-header to the...
Marner Schedule Fumble, Five Most Important Jays Stretch Questions w/ Rob Longley + Kadri, Rielly and Scheffler Thoughts
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts with his thoughts on the NHL schedule release, the potential lack of anticipation for Mitch Marner's return to Toronto, and the comparison t...
The All-Star Game’s Big Win + Ariel Helwani on the UFC’s White House Road, Knicks-Leafs Parallels + a Stagnant Heavyweight Division
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star Game, the addition of the ABS system, and the efficiency of more technology in sports (00:00). Ariel He...
Biggest Blue Jays Pre-Deadline Stretch Run Questions w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD discusses his feelings towards the MLB's Home Run Derby ahead of the All-Star Game tonight, as well as the possibility that the Canadian anthem was...
Jays at the Break, the Two Bats They Need + Reaves and Kadri Make Headlines
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the MLB All-Star break with his thoughts on the Blue Jays series loss to the Athletics, John Schneider's decision making with rest coming to ...
Matt Murray: Wearing the Maple Leaf, Woll and Why Goalies Aren’t Cool Anymore
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the news that Ryan Reaves has been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the San Jose Sharks. Matt Murray, for...
Vladdy Narratives and Expectations + an Early Look at MLB’s Next CBA w/ Jeff Blair
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD takes a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent string of play amidst the Blue Jays hot streak and how to approach the topic when he's seemingly und...
Jays Roster Untouchables and the Best Video in Internet History w/ Ben Ennis
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, open the show by breaking down the viral golf fight video making the rounds on social media, before...
A Signature Blue Jays Team + Michael Pezzetta on Coming Home
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD deep dives into the Toronto Blue Jays' unexpected nine-game win streak, the contributions from players up-and-down the roster, comparisons with the...
The Best Jays Series in a Decade + Is There Pressure on Treliving, an Early Look at Leafs Lines and Off-Season Questions w/ Justin Bourne
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD breaks down the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the Yankees at Rogers Centre, and looks back to compare this series with other memorable Jays moments...
Playoffs in July, What Makes This Jays Team Special and if It’s Sustainable w/ Joe Siddall
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' crazy win over the Yankees with Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, Joe Siddall (00:00). They discuss the energy at the Rogers Ce...
Big Jays Energy and the Summer of George + Where Things Went Wrong With Marner and the Leafs Silent Free Agent Win
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens with his thoughts on the Canada Day victory for the Blue Jays over the Yankees at Rogers Centre, the belief that the team can be competitive ...
Hour 2: Leafs Targets, the Trade Market and Blame Pie w/ David Pagnotta
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD continues the deep dive into the pre-free agency moves across the NHL with David Pagnotta, Editor-In-Chief at The Fourth Period (00:00). They discu...
Hour 1: Piecing Together the Leafs' Moves and Marner's Legacy w/ Luke Fox and Colby Armstrong
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD breaks down the latest moves ahead of NHL Free Agency, including Mitch Marner being dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights (00:00), before Luke Fox, Spo...
The Leafs Extension Wins, How Knies and Tavares Got Done and Offseason Plan A vs. B w/ James Mirtle
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD dives into the John Tavares and Matthew Knies' contract extensions with the Maple Leafs, before James Mirtle (00:00), senior writer at The Athletic...
Surprise Masai Goodbye w/ Michael Grange + Frank Seravalli on the NHL’s New CBA and Latest on Tavares and Knies
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD goes through the Blue Jays win over the Cleveland Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez both getting beaned, and how to view this Jays ...
Raptors Pick and NBA Draft Breakdown w/ Tate Frazier + the Mad Max Plan
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and The Ringer's Tate Frazier break down the first round of the NBA Draft, including the Raptors taking Collin Murray-Boyles out of South Carolina ...
Raptors Draft Scenarios, the Trade “Plans” and the NBA's Regrettable Cap w/ Blake Murphy
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of Jays Talk Plus & The Raptors Show, discuss the activity in the NBA trade market ahead of the Draft, where the Raptors ...
Jays Deadline Strategies and Front Office Trust w/ Ben Ennis
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate the Blue Jays needs at the MLB trade deadline (00:00) and the sustainability of the starter ...
Leafs Negotiation Updates and Pivot Plans w/ James Mirtle + Shai's Ceiling
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD breaks down the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Championship win in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, with thoughts on the prolific season from the Th...
The Tavares Contract is About More Than Money + Siakam vs. Shai, the Return of the Specialist and Raptors KD Rumours w/ Michael Grange
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD discusses how Matt Duschene's contract extension in Dallas should be viewed here in Toronto (00:00). JD then shifts focus to the NBA Finals and bri...
The Best Teams of the NHL Cap Era + What Now for McDavid w/ Kris Versteeg
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined by Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, to list and debate the best teams in the NHL's salary cap era (00:00). JD and Kris also discuss t...
Do the Raptors Have a Plan? The Shai and Williams Statement, NBA Conversation Problems and It's Fine for Marner to hate Toronto, but Why the Leafs?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking control of the NBA Finals in game 5, then gives his thoughts on the NBA's parity era and what the Raptor...
Marner Fatigue, the Devers Deal + Blake Wheeler on Marchand, McDavid and If the Oilers Missed Their Chance
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to reports that Mitch Marner is unwilling to communicate with the Maple Leafs (00:00) and the Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers (6:00). B...
Is Oilers-Panthers the Best Final in the Cap Era? Draisaitl’s Legacy and Edmonton’s Turning Point Game
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Edmonton Oilers stunning comeback victory in game 4, Connor McDavid's performance, how Leon Draisaitl will be remembered and a sign o...
Are the Jays Good? What’s Sustainable, What Do They Need and Will Championships be as Meaningful in the Parity Era w/ Ben Ennis
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, admit they were wrong about the Indiana Pacers (00:00), talk about the complicated feelings when sp...
The One Certainty from the Jays Hot Streak + Jackie Redmond on the Ingredients to a Perfect Stanley Cup Finals + Raptors Rumour Reasoning
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD rides the high of the Blue Jays securing their fifth-straight series victory (00:00). Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, checks-in from Florida t...
What Feels Sustainable for the Jays + Old DAWGS and Stanley Cup Takeaways w/ Kris Versteeg + Tax Talk
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to another comeback win from the Blue Jay and why this hot stretch of play feels sustainable (00:00). Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Ve...
Latest Leafs Rumours & Offseason Scenarios w/ James Mirtle + Solving the Francis Problem and NBA Finals Game 2 Takeaways
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' mostly good weekend and the obvious trade that needs to materialize (00:00). The Athletic's James Mirtle checks-in from th...
The Cardiac Pacers, Marner Rumours, a Blue Jays Truth and a Steelers Nightmare
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the historic comeback win from the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton (00:00). JD then goes through his feelings following the report o...
Oilers-Panthers Takeaways, Lazy Leafs Bennett Fears + Giannis/Raptors Murmurs and NBA Finals Preview w/ Michael Grange
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD goes over the dramatics in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, along with the "what if" of Sam Bennett signing with the Maple Leafs (00:00). JD then s...
The Most Frustrating Piece of the Jays Season + McDavid vs Goliath w/ Sean Avery
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains what he was thinking at Rogers Centre as the Philadelphia Phillies lit up Bowden Francis (00:00). Sean Avery, 10-year NHL forward and auth...
Why The Raptors Make Sense in a Giannis Trade + Stanley Cup Final Preview w/ Colby Armstrong
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains why he's buying the rumours tying Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Toronto Raptors (00:00). Colby Armstrong, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and the...
The Barger Breakthrough + Can the Raptors Still Win the Siakam Trade? w/ Ben Ennis
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Addison Barger's breakout and the Blue Jays' homerun-happy weekend (00:00). Is Barger the s...
Treliving Takeaways + Dallas Braden
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains his admiration for the Edmonton Oilers, before illustrating his offseason Maple Leafs thoughts following Brad Treliving's comments regardi...
Hour 2: Treliving Media Conference + Reaction
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving speaks with the media at Scotiabank Arena (2:00) and JD reacts (40:00) on the other side. The views and ...
Hour 1: What We Need to Hear from Treliving, the Leafs Feedback Loop + Ben Nicholson-Smith
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains why the Toronto market pressure discourse is overblown and previews what Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving will have to address t...
The Blue Jays Identity Search w/ Keegan Matheson + NHL Playoff Problem Neglect
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD weighs the effectiveness of the Stanley Cup Playoffs format (00:00). Keegan Matheson, Blue Jays reporter with MLB.com and author of "The Franchise:...
The Jays Most Important Player + Can the Leafs Improve Their Image Without Winning w/ Ben Ennis
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if Daulton Varsho is the most important player on the Blue Jays and how to feel about Anthon...
Leafs Off-Season Questions and Picking Through the Pelley Presser w/ James Mirtle
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined by NHL writer James Mirtle from The Athletic to analyze if the Maple Leafs should take anything away from the Florida Panthers drubbing o...
Leafs Contract Buzz, Culture Questions and Front Office Fallout w/ David Pagnotta + NBA Pain Index w/ Zach Harper
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Pagnotta, Editor in Chief of The Fourth Period, analyzes if the choice to let Brendan Shanahan walk was easy, what a new club president might me...
Hour 1: The End of the Shanaplan & Most Predictable Leafs Narrative + Dan Shulman on the Problem-Solving Jays
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the departure of Brendan Shanahan from the Maple Leafs organization (00:00). Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, joins JD to discu...
Hour 2: Norm Powell Looks Back on His Time in Toronto and What Could’ve Been
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined by former Raptors guard and NBA Champion Norman Powell (00:00). They discuss his development in Toronto before the 2019 championship and ...
Hour 1: Pat Maroon on How Good Teams Handle Big Games + What to Expect From the Leafs' Brass in the Coming Weeks
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens with his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Stars completing massive comebacks in their respective Conference Final openers, the Blue ...
What Chris Pronger Saw Go Wrong for the Leafs + Good Hour w/ Ben Ennis
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, co host of The FAN Morning Show, try to make sense of Auston Matthews' reluctance to reveal details about his injury (00:00). JD and...
Leafs Exit Interviews and Analysis
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined in studio by Frank Crupi aka Hockey Illuminati, ahead of the Maple Leafs' end-of-season media availabilities, as JD breaks down what he's...
The Growing Divide Between the Leafs and Their Fans, and How to Fix It w/ Hockey Illuminati
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined in studio by Frank Crupi, aka Hockey Illuminati, to continue the Leafs' post-mortem following their elimination from the Stanley Cup play...
Leafs Post-Mortem w/ James Mirtle & Kris Versteeg
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs losing 6-1 on home ice to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 (00:00). He's joined by James Mirtle of The Athletic (11...
A Legacy Defining Weekend for the Leafs w/Jason Bukala and Luke Fox
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts ahead of a pivotal Game 6 for the Maple Leafs down in Florida, before being joined by Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writ...
A Brand New Low for the Leafs w/ James Mirtle + Blake Wheeler on What Just Happened and If Anything Can Change
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to the putrid performance from the Maple Leafs in their 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 (00:00). The Athletic's James Mirtle join...
The Leafs' Incredible Opportunity w/ Jackie Redmond + Breaking Down Woll, Bobrovsky and What to Look for in Net w/ Jake Allen
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD prepares for a pivotal Game 5 between the Maple Leafs and Panthers in Toronto and looks at the lack of production from the Leafs' best players (00:...
The Raptors Gut Punch, Lottery Problems and What Now w/ Joseph Casciario + Leafs Pressure Gauge w/ Ben Ennis
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to mull through the disappointment of the Raptors ending up with the ninth pick in the NBA...
The Leafs' Uncomfortable Familiar Story and How It Changes w/ Kris Versteeg and Mike Futa
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD gives his thoughts following the Maple Leafs' two losses to the Panthers down in Florida over the weekend, drawing their second round series at two...
Have the Leafs Done Enough to Change the Off-Season w/ Frank Seravalli + Curtis Granderson on Devers, the AL East and Playing in Toronto + Ryan Goins
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD teases the Maple Leafs' weekend in Florida with a chance to return home with a Conference Finals berth (00:00). Frank Seravalli (10:00), hockey ins...
Embrace the Hope. How the Leafs Ended up 2-0 and the Near Future in Net w/ James Mirtle and Carter Hutton
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JD feels the "force" shift in the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup Playoff run (00:00). James Mirtle (7:00), senior NHL writer at The Athletic, joins JD to de...
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...