The JD Bunkis Podcast
Episodes
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...
Leafs' Trade Market Targets, Young Gun Impressions and the Knies Hit w/ James Mirtle
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies, the discourse on what is and isn't a dirty h...
A Look at the Leafs Young Guys w/ Jason Bukala + the Matthews Mystery Fallout w/ Frank Seravalli
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli joins JD to discuss and dissect Auston Matthews flying to Germany to see a doctor for his mysterious injury. Why are t...
How the League Missed on Stolarz, Leafs Goalie Trends and Canada’s Goalie Problem w/ Kevin Woodley + Dark Hour w/ Ben Ennis
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Good Hour: Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to talk about the Raptors' playoff chances, the Indiana Pacers, Auston Matthews' simil...
Argos' Championship, Tyson's Flop, Raptors' Ethical Tank and How to Fix the NBA Cup w/ Blake Murphy + Does This Bills Win Mean Something Different Come Playoff Time? w/ Brady Quinn
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Toronto Argonauts are Grey Cup Champions! (00:00) Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins JD to discuss the boxing and MMA fights from th...
Monster Fight Weekend and the True Jon Jones w/ Ariel Helwani, the Big Three in the NFL w/ Steve Palazzolo + Travis Dermott
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creator of Uncrowned, Ariel Helwani, joins JD at the start of the program to chat about Jon Jones, UFC 309, the new 'old' gloves, what Jones next figh...
Chael Sonnen + James Mirtle on Knies’ Importance + Will the Leafs Scoring Return
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic, joins JD to talk about Matthew Knies and his consistent spark in the Leafs lineup, discuss if Toront...
Blue Jays Rumour Mill w/ Robert Murray + Is It Too Late to Fix the NBA and the Future of Player Pods w/ Bomani Jones
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the show going over the Leafs 3-0 loss to the Senators (00:00). Bomani Jones, host of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, joins JD to delve in...
Jays Conspiracy Corner w/ Ben Ennis + Trevor May on How to Pitch the Jays, World Series Fallout and Soto
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host of The Fan Morning Show, Ben Ennis, joins JD at the top of the program to talk about their Blue Jays conspiracy theories, their belief around ...
Which Depth Forwards Can Step Up for the Leafs w/ Justin Bourne + Contenders and Pretenders w/ Brady Quinn
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD gets into the Maple Leafs third consecutive victory without Auston Matthews. Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper and Bourne, and JD get into t...
Deep Dive Into a Deep RFA Crop w/ Luke Fox + What the Jays Have In the Cupboards & Realistic Fixes w/ Kiley McDaniel + Bengals' Window & Likely Letdown Teams w/ Charles McDonald
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NHL writer for Sportsnet, Luke Fox, joins JD at the top of the show to talk about the amount of RFAs in the NHL, deal trends, Evan Bouchard, Matthew K...
Nazem Kadri + Raptors Red Flags w/ Matt Bonner
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show explaining one thing that makes sense about the Blue Jays offseason, before sharing his confusion about why the Raptors have the wor...
Leafs Most Encouraging Signs w/ James Mirtle + Jays Rumours from GM Meetings w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + NFL's Buyers Market w / Bill Barnwell
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, senior writer with The Athletic, analyzes the Maple Leafs after an encouraging 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins (5:00). JD and James t...
Good Hour: Most Exciting Team in Toronto Sports and Can We Even Talk About Soto? + Brady Quinn on the NFL’s QB Development Problem
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis of The FAN Morning Show joins JD at the top of the show to talk about contenders for Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani trauma, Tyler O'Neill, a Vladi...
What's Up With Matthews and How Much Has the New Coach Mattered w/ Kris Versteeg + Vince, DeMar, and Drake
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD gets into the Maple Leafs' busy weekend and brings on two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, to discuss the captaincy's weight on Auston Mat...
How the Leafs Better Develop Defencemen & the Nylander Coaching Question w/ Justin Bourne + Zach Bogosian + What Matters Most for the Shorthanded Raptors w/ Michael Grange
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to discuss William Nylander asking for more ice time, Timothy Liljegren's perception and c...
The Yankees' Choke and World Series Legacy Swings w/ Chris "Mad Dog" Russo & Ben Ennis + Most Desperate NFL Buyers w/ James Palmer + Goodbye Liljegren
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to news of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Timothy Liljegren (00:00). Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo from Mad Dog Radio joins JD to dive into t...
Joe Girardi + Dallas Braden on Yankees fans, Roberts' Punt and the Most Legendary World Series Performances
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains why a small part of him is now cheering for the Yankees in the World Series (00:00). Frank Seravalli, Hockey Insider at Daily Faceoff, ana...
Where the Leafs Are Winning and the Most Obvious Hole w/ James Mirtle + Eric Hosmer on the Judge Disappearance, Umpires and World Series Winners
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD at the top of the show to talk about the Maple Leafs' 6-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets. They get ...
Good Hour: Will Yankees Fans Boo Judge and the Biggest Remaining World Series Questions + NFL Week 8 w/ Brady Quinn
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to banter about the 2024 World Series. JD and Ben discuss Freddie Freeman's historical ...
What Needs to Change for the Leafs, UFC 308 Star Stock w/ Aaron Bronsteter + Leafs-Bruins Non-Rivalry w/ DJ Bean
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD to talk about the Leafs' blowout loss to the St. Louis Blues, Toronto's lack of chemistry, Au...
Woll’s Return and Pending Leafs Questions w/ James Mirtle + Its One Game but… Raptors and NBA Immediate Takes w/ Joe Casciaro
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined at the top of the show by theScore's lead Raptors and NBA reporter, Joseph Casciaro, to talk about the Raptors' season opening loss to th...
Mats Sundin + Kris Versteeg
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD begins the show discussing opening night in the NBA (00:00). Mats Sundin, Maple Leafs all-time leading scorer, joins the show to get into the found...
Raptors and NBA Season Preview w/ Blake Murphy + Zach Harper
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Raptors Show co-host, Blake Murphy, joins JD at the top of the program to preview the Raptors' season. The two talk about the team rebuilding, exp...
Jays Nightmare Bowl World Series, Leafs Third Line Pressure Points + NFL Week 7 Winners and Losers w/ Ben Ennis and Brady Quinn
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of the The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to kick off the week with Good Hour! JD and Ben react to the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York...
Breaking Down the Leafs' Net w/ Carter Hutton + Playoff Chokers, the Clutch King and Greatest Game of the MLB Playoffs w/ Corey Kluber and Ben Ennis
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Kluber, 13-year MLB veteran and two-time Cy Young Award winner, joins the show to get into the miraculous walk-off comeback by the Cleveland Gua...
Early Leafs Surprises w/ James Mirtle + The NFL’s Developing Trade Market w/ Dan Graziano
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined by James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to talk about Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, Max Domi, William Nylander, if Anthony S...
Leafs' Unprecedented Blue Line Potential, Liljegren Showcase Scenarios w/ Mike Futa + Yankees' Aura w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD dives into the updated version of the Maple Leafs' blueline; is it the best of this era (00:00)? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks-in from the...
MLB Playoff Interest & Another Painful Lesson From a Former Blue Jay w/ Ben Ennis + The Adams Trade & Week 6 Takeaways w/ Brady Quinn
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD at the top of the show to break down the MLB playoffs and their level of interest in the New York...
Toronto’s Improved Blueline & PP Problems w/ P.K. Subban, First Impressions w/ James Mirtle + A Trip to the Three Rivers w/ Dave Dameshek
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens with a couple thoughts on Sheldon Keefe and Dennis Hildeby following the Leafs' 4-2 win against the Devils (00:00). Dave Dameshek of the Minu...
Familiar Feelings, The Coach Bowl and What Leafs Do in Net w/ Kris Versteeg and Cory Schneider
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD begins the show with his initial reactions from the Maple Leafs season opener (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of ...
Woll WTF, Leafs Roster Battles & Contract Questions w/ Frank Seravalli and Luke Fox
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD begins with his points of emphasis as the Toronto Maple Leafs start their season tonight (00:00). Daily Faceoff Insider, Frank Seravalli, discusses...
Leafs Young Gun Scouting Reports and Projections with Jason Bukala + Good Hour: What Matters Most in the MLB Playoffs
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show debate if George Springer's contract is the worst in Blue Jays history and a touch on a couple other linger...
Leafs Talk Season Preview, Bills and Jets Red Flags + The Most Entertaining Athlete on Earth
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam McKee joins JD to start the week previewing the Maple Leafs' season. The duo talk preseason, William Nylander, the positivity and negativity aroun...
The Most Interesting NHL Storylines w/ David Amber and Inside the NHL with Jackie Redmond
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD reacts to Nick Robertson's scoring outburst in the preseason. What does Robertson's fit and leeway look like on the Maple Leafs' regular season ros...
Leafs Camp Shakeout w/ James Mirtle, Dan Hanzus Heeds the Call and the Jays Front Office Flop
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD begins the program digesting the Blue Jays front office season-wrap media availability, before being joined by co-host of the Heed the Call podcast...
What's Next For the Jays Front Office w/ Jim Bowden and Ben Ennis
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show get into the squandered opportunity by the Blue Jays front office; the moves and mindset in the Vladdy-Bo e...
Blue Jays Autopsy w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith, NFL Week 4 Winners and Losers w/ Brady Quinn & the Towns Trade w/ Howard Beck
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD kicks off the show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays' season ending. Then, FOX Sports NFL analyst Brady Quinn joins the show to recap the Detroit ...
Good Hour: Jays' Finale & Vince Carter's Number to the Raps' Rafters
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis fill in for Ailish and Justin and begin the show discussing how the Blue Jays' 2024 season will be remembered, projections for...
Nylander Centre of Attention + Week 3 in the NFL and Which 2-0, 0-2 Teams We’re Buying w/ Charles McDonald
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the podcast digesting the latest comments from William Nylander. Then, Charles McDonald, NFL analyst for Yahoo Sports and author of the Four...
Good Hour: Is Bo Back, Raptors Cringe and the Ultimate Woj Bomb
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD at the top of the program to chat about Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from journalism, the chan...
What We Want to Hear From the Leafs on Media Day w/ Justin Bourne
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the show with his thoughts on Rogers acquiring 37.5% of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment. Then, Sportsnet NHL analyst and co-host of Rea...
DeMar DeRozan and Sid’s New (Old) Deal
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on Sidney Crosby's new deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Then, JD sits down with former Toronto Raptor, current S...