The JD Bunkis Podcast
Episodes
NFL Week 2 Upsets, Surprises, and the 0-2 Teams in the Most Trouble w/ Brady Quinn
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD kicks off the show with his thoughts on the underdog upsets from Week 2 in the NFL. FOX Sports NFL Analyst Brady Quinn joins the conversation to ch...
Leafs' Roster Battles w/ Elliotte Friedman
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD kicks off the show with his thoughts on the Bills' Super Bowl window, before Sportsnet's NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins the program to talk ab...
Good Hour: We're Back
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD at the top of the program to recap the big stories during the podcast's time off including Bowden...
Votto Legacy + Canada Basketball Reflections w/ Dan Shulman
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays and Canada Basketball, Dan Shulman, joins JD at the top of the program to talk about Joey Votto's retirement, Spenc...
Rookie QB Stock Watch and Who to Believe in This NFL Season w/ Brady Quinn
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and current NFL and college analyst for FOX, joins JD at the top of the show to talk pre-season, Michael Penix Jr....
Breaking Down the Bassitt Bombs w/ Jeff Blair
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on Chris Bassitt's latest comments on the Blue Jays. Then, host of Blue Jays Talk and Blair and Barker, Jeff Blair...
Good Hour: Has Bo's Absence Made the Heart Grow Fonder or Easier to Move On?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The FAN Morning Show's co-host Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the program to talk Joey Votto, competitive integrity, Davis Schneider's reality, a Bo...
Preseason Football Brain w/ Nick Shook
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Shook, writer for NFL.com, joins JD to discuss the risks of preseason football, J.J. McCarthy, tortured fanbases, preseason storylines, Michael P...
Things We Missed From the Leafs Leadership Change
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the cursed Minnesota Vikings and John Tavares' sacrifice, before breaking down the comments post-press conferen...
The Leafs' New Captain w/ James Mirtle
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Managing Editor at the Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD at the top of the show to discuss Auston Matthews taking the captaincy from John Tavare...
Good Hour: Jays Tank Theories + Lasting Olympic Memories
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The FAN Morning Show's Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the show to discuss being invested in the Blue Jays tanking, concerns about competing in 2025,...
Could the Jays Actually Rebuild? w/ Arden Zwelling + Team USA: The Avengers of Being Lame
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD begins the show with his thoughts on USA Basketball's fourth quarter comeback against Serbia in the Olympics. Arden Zwelling, Blue Jays Reporter an...
Mark Shapiro Breaks His Silence
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his pet peeves (00:00), before breaking down Mark Shapiro's latest press conference, excuses, front office errors with the bull...
Team Canada Choke Job w/ Joe Casciaro
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on Canada Basketball's devastating loss to France before being joined by the Senior Content Producer at theScore, ...
Good Hour: Are the Blue Jays More Entertaining Now?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, to talk about intentionally walking Aaron Judge, Addison Barger, trading pitchers, Davis S...
The Most Important Thing at the Olympics Ever w/ Dan Riccio
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined at the top of the show by the host of Afternoon Drive on Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver, Dan Riccio, to talk about soccer trivia, if John Her...
How Canada Basketball’s Culture Changed w/ Nik Stauskas
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the show with his thoughts on Joey Loperfido's first outing as a Blue Jay, the other new faces on the team, and the fan experience (00:00). ...
Good Hour: Do the Jays Get Credit for a Partial Teardown They Created?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The FAN Morning Show's Ben Ennis joins JD to kick off the show digesting the Blue Jays' trade deadline, evaluating their 13 new prospects, how to comp...
Jays Trade Grades + Deadline Day Big Picture Questions w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the show with an update on Canada Basketball and the Blue Jays' new assets (00:00). Then, Sportsnet MLB reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith joins t...
Who the Jays are Listening on + Evolving Approaches w/ Shi Davidi
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on John Herdman, the Canadian women's soccer win, an Olympic history lesson, and the Jays' market (00:00). Then, S...
Jacob Shaffelburg on Canada’s Magical Copa Run + the Jays' Frustrating Vision and a Heartbreaking Scandal
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD launches the show with speaking on the latest from Canada Soccer's drone scandal, the MLB trade deadline, Randy Arozarena, Chris Bassitt's recent c...
Ariel Helwani Live From the Paris Olympics on Canada Basketball and UFC 304 Stakes
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the red-hot yet frustrating Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the player's struggles, and the visually pleasing Daulton Va...
Jays Deadline Numbers That Matter + Canada Basketball's Biggest Storylines w/ Blake Murphy
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD is joined at the top of the show by Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus on Sportsnet, Blake Murphy to chat the NBA's second apron, financial...
Good Hour: Should Bo Go?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the show to talk Toronto traffic and trains (00:00). After, the two speak on Bo Bichette's ne...
Jays Deadline Philosophy and What to Expect w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the show with his thoughts on the first half of the Blue Jays' season and then is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the t...
Losers Like the Leafs w/ Jackie Redmond
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NHL Network's Jackie Redmond joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the current state of the Leafs, expectations for the team, and public accounta...
Jays Draft Grades + Did Toronto Just Draft Their No. 1 Prospect w/ Geoff Pontes
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star game, along with the flooding and power outages in Toronto on Tuesday (00:00). Then, Prospect ...
Canada Soccer State of the Union w/ Sid Seixeiro
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD begins the show with his thoughts on Teoscar Hernández winning the MLB Home Run Derby (00:00). Then, Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro joins the...
Goodbye Soccer, Hello MLB Trades w/ Jon Morosi
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the show speaking on Canada Soccer's fourth place finish in Copa América, as well as the competition's final (00:00). Then, Jon Morosi of M...
Canada Soccer Gets Its Swagger Back + Blue Jays Front Office Focal Points w/ Jeff Blair
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD kicks off the show with Sportsnet's Jeff Blair of Blair and Barker and Blue Jays Talk to chat about the positivity trending upwards with Canada Soc...
Good Hour: Blue Jays Crazy Pills + Should Soccer Be Illegal?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sportsnet 590's Ben Ennis joins JD to converse about the intensity of international soccer and the "Golden Generation" of Canada Basketball's chances ...
Who’s Shaping the Leafs Front Office After Another Dubas Departure w/ James Mirtle + Dwayne De Rosario on the Impact of Canada Soccer’s Run
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario joins the show to talk about the value of Canadian soccer at the Copa América, the biggest lessons from the ...
The Raptors' Rebuild Ripples + Where Canada Soccer Has Shown Growth w/ Dan Riccio
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts off the show digesting the most recent comments from Paul George on playing in Toronto, Kawhi's exit from the city, and the Raptors' future ...
When Should the Jays Try to Compete Again? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Canada Soccer Expectations w/ Devang Desai
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts the show comparing the Maple Leafs to the Edmonton Oilers (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to delve into the Blue Jays' por...
Leafs Talk: Is Toronto Having a Good Off-Season or Is It Too Early to Judge?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs (00:00). The gents give their outlook o...
What the Leafs Could've Done Differently w/ James Mirtle
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, dives deep into the Maple Leafs' off-season so far. JD and James get into Mitch Marner, Nick R...
NHL Free Agency Fest P.3 w/ Luke Fox
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Fox, Leafs and NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses all the updated moves from the Leafs, how the Leafs roster is starting to look compared to la...
NHL Free Agency Fest P.2 w/ Elliotte Friedman and Jason Bukala
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elliotte Friedman, NHL Insider with Sportsnet, breaks down how Chris Tanev and the Leafs found a partnership, which defensemen the Leafs are looking a...
NHL Free Agency Fest P.1 w/ Colby Armstrong and Luke Gazdic
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colby Armstrong, NHL Analyst with Sportsnet, chats about Max Domi signing with the Maple Leafs, discuss Domi's game versus Tyler Bertuzzi, why fit is ...
Raptors GM Bobby Webster on the Draft, Trades and Free Agency + Michael Grange's Grades and What's Next
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD touches on the NHL Draft, Mitch Marner and Bo Bichette (00:00). Michael Grange, Raptors writer with Sportsnet, gets into the Toronto Raptors; the o...
Good Hour: Could You Live With Vladdy as a Yankee?
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD chat about artificial intelligence, where the Blue Jays and Ross Atkins are at in the season, Vladi...
Leafs Rumours, Most Likely Outcomes and Biggest Off-Season Questions w/James Mirtle
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens with his praise for Canada's first-ever win at the Copa America tournament highlighted by Jacob Shaffelburg's performance. James Mirtle, Seni...
Game 7 Legacies, Heartbreaks and Takeaways w/ Kris Versteeg
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with his thoughts on who should've won the Conn Smythe Trophy (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, details why Gam...
Game 7 Legacy Stakes and the Latest on Marner w/ Frank Seravalli + The Rock Bottom Blue Jays
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD describes the feelings around Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and ranks the legacy stakes on the line. Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli ge...
Canada Soccer Guys, the Most Impressive Cup and Leafs Talk w/ Sam McKee
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam McKee, host and producer at Sportsnet 590 The FAN, discuss their experience watching Canada's men's soccer team take on Leo Messi and Argentina in...
Canada Soccer Copa Preview w/ Sid Seixeiro + The Oilers are Beyond Back
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD speaks on why this year's Stanley Cup Final could become the series of a lifetime (00:00). Sid Seixeiro, host of Breakfast Television, discusses th...
What a Bo Trade Could Look Like and NBA Finals Rapid Fire w/ Ben Ennis
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD chop it up about the Celtics' title run, Boston's sports riches, plus the parity trend and directio...
More Likely Comeback: Oilers or Mavs? Kris Versteeg on McDavid vs. Barkov and the Keys to Edmonton’s Win
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens with a chat about how the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals have mirrored each other through the first four games. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley C...
Barkov Buries McDavid + Stugotz and Raffi Torres
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD explains how Alexander Barkov is outplaying Connor McDavid in the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final. Jon 'Stugotz' Weiner, co-host of the ...
Luka Loses It and the Two-Truth Celtics w/ Devin Harris
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens with his critiques of Luka Dončić's frustrating composure in Game 3 of the NBA Final. Devin Harris, 15-year NBA veteran and analyst with Ba...
Good Hour: Jays, Refs and Losers Would You Rathers
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to get into Teoscar Hernández, if they'd rather watch the 2023 or 2024 Blue Jays, Joey Votto's w...
Dwayne Roloson on How the Oilers Can Get Back in This Series, ‘06 Parallels & Bobrovsky vs. Skinner Pressures
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show discussing the part momentum plays in the Stanley Cup Final. Dwayne Roloson, 14-year NHL veteran and former Edmonton Oilers goaltend...
How the Leafs Might Spend Their Money, Murmurs, and What’s Next for Marner w/ James Mirtle
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD begins the show by discussing his experience attending the Toronto Argonauts’ home opener on Sunday night and the Blue Jays’ significant roster...
The Almighty Jumbotron + Are the NBA Finals Already Over? w/ Joe Casciaro
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ series split against Baltimore, his experience attending “School Day” at Rogers Centre, Vladimir ...
Good Hour: The Biggest Blue Jays Wake Up Call
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD discuss potential pivots that the Blue Jays should consider, fan feelings at Rogers Centre, if Davi...
Stanley Cup Preview + Is Marner Brave or Stubborn? w/ Colby Armstrong
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show by measuring the gap between the Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles (00:00). Colby Armstrong, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and Spittin' Ch...
How Deep Could the Jays Cut w/ Robert Murray + Marner Brain Busters
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLB Insider Robert Murray sizes up the trade market for Kevin Gausman, breaks down how the Blue Jays can improve their roster in the short and long-te...
Are the Oilers Canada's Team? w/ Kris Versteeg
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, discusses the Edmonton Oilers winning formula, why the Dallas Stars fell ...
The Luka and Kyrie Jump + Potential Surprise Additions to Canada Basketball’s Olympic Roster w/ Michael Grange
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sportsnet's Michael Grange and JD break down Luka Dončić's greatness and journey to his first NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving's turnaround, and how the Mav...
Pivot or Teardown? + Do Feelings Matter in the Blue Jays' Decision Making w/ Ben Ennis
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD get into which teams and players left in the NHL's conference finals are easy to root for, how Toro...
The “Best” NBA Playoff Narratives with Justin Termine
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on NBA Sirius XM, discusses Anthony Edwards' ceiling and marketability, the Timberwolves' future, Boston's hatred fo...
Are Leafs Fans on the Oilers' Bandwagon? + Andrew Wiggins on Defending Luka
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD discusses the rollercoaster Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, if most of Canada is behind Connor McDavid and the Oilers and Jaso...
Playing Under Craig Berube and Connor McDavid Reverence w/ Jake Allen
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD opens the show with some rapid-fire takes about some of the biggest games from the weekend. New Jersey Devils goaltender, Jake Allen, chats about t...
The Modern Dynamic Between Fans, Athletes and Media
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD discusses the Blue Jays, tension at the Vancouver Canucks end-of-season media conference, how the Edmonton Oilers stack up against the Dallas Stars...
Good Hour: Jays' Jacket, Underrated Legacy Stakes and the 10 Worst Contracts in Sports
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD banter about the return of the Blue Jays' home run jacket, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. se...
Henrik Lundqvist and James Mirtle on the Leafs' New Coach, Culture & Off-Season Questions
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's introductory press conference; how it was overshadowed by t...
What the Leafs Can Expect From Berube w/ Kris Versteeg + A Weekend of Game 7's
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs hiring Craig Berube, what kind of change he can instill, his coachin...
Former MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke on What's Ahead for Keith Pelley + Scottie Scheffler's Wild Ride + Do the Oilers Stink? w/ Luke Gazdic
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD chats about breaking news Scottie Scheffler was detained Friday morning (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former NHL forward and Sportsnet NHL analyst, breaks ...
Biggest Blue Jays 'What Ifs' w/ Ben Ennis + Jokic A.K.A The New Shaq w/ Zach Harper
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to chat about the growing sample size of the Blue Jays, if an upcoming winning streak is actually...
Could the Jays Move Springer and Would Atkins Be the One to Do It? w/ Jeff Blair + Playoff Rats and Heroes w/ DJ Bean + The Layers of Jokic's Brilliance
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Blair of Sportsnet's Blair & Barker, explores Canada Soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup and George Springer's predicament with the Blue Jays (00:...
Canada's Best Athlete + A New Men's Soccer Coach w/ Sid Seixeiro + Blue Jays Timelines w/ Shi Davidi
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a heroic playoff performance, JD emphasizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case as Canada's best athlete (00:00). Shi Davidi, Sportsnet's senior MLB ...
Death of the Shanaplan and Next Steps for the Leafs w/ James Mirtle + Raptors Sliding Doors w/ Blake Murphy
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy, Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus, just JD to discuss the aftermath of the NBA Draft Lottery. Was it a good or bad thing that t...
The Most Important Questions For the Leafs' Brass w/ Jeff Marek and Luke Fox
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins JD Bunkis to discuss how Sheldon Keefe handled his final media conference and moments with the Maple Leafs, the challenge...
Keefe's Firing and What's Next w/ Elliotte Friedman + Jim Bowden on Atkins/Schneider Security and Vlad Trade Potential
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to get into how the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs makes them feel about the ...
Whit Merrifield on his Time in Toronto + Jays Next Steps w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + UFC KO Artist Derrick Lewis
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whit Merrifield, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman, talks about how his free-agency landed him in Philly, why his time in Toronto concluded, the vi...
Leafs Exit Grades and What Comes Next w/ James Mirtle
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD details the Maple Leafs' exit interviews; Mitch Marner's "looked upon as Gods" comment, John Tavares thinking the Leafs are "right there", William ...
Another Leafs Autopsy w/ Kris Versteeg and Mike Futa
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD lays out what went wrong, what we learned and what should be next for the Toronto Maple Leafs following another first-round playoff loss (00:00). M...
Teemu Selanne and James Mirtle on the Leafs-Bruins Demon-Off Game 7
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD lays out the stakes and implications of Game 7 between the Leafs and Bruins. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses the ...
Complicated Leafs Feelings w/ Jackie Redmond + Mike Rupp on the Series' Biggest Questions
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Redmond from the NHL on TNT and NHL Network joins JD in-studio to get into the feelings heading into Game 6 in Toronto; being a Leafs fan, embr...
The Leafs Bounce Back: Matthew Barnaby, Carter Hutton and Luke Fox on Bruins Pressure, Woll's Moment and What's Next
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Fox, NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses the vibes before, during, and after Game 5, Brad Marchand's defensiveness about blowing a 3-1 lead, wha...
Felix Potvin on the Leafs' No-Show Game 4 and What Can Change + Toronto Sports Closure w/ Ben Ennis + Sara Civian
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD discuss Jamal Murray's clutch gene, the exhaustion of the Maple Leafs and their fans, William Nylan...
Culture, Identity and How the Leafs Ended up on the Brink of Another Defeat w/ Kris Versteeg + Joe Siddall on the Jays' Star Struggles
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD relays the temperature of Maple Leafs fans after a porous Game 4 showing. Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup champion and Creator of the Klevr App, gets...
P.K. Subban on Keefe's Adjustments and Marner's Pressure + Lower Bowl Culture and Confessions w/ Ben Ennis
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis to chat about the Leafs crowd in Toronto with real feedback from fans at Game 3 (00:00). L...
Leafs Star Power Outage, Special Teams Dysfunction and What Now? w/ Craig Simpson and James Mirtle
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD lays out what's not clicking with the Maple Leafs. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, gets into the Leafs' poor powerplay; pot...
The Marner Pile On w/ Sid Seixeiro + Luke Fox's Notebook + Is Leafs-Bruins a True Rivalry? w/ Pete Blackburn
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Fox, Maple Leafs and NHL Writer with Sportsnet, joins JD to discuss their confidence levels after Game 2, if the Bruins will deviate from their g...
Matthews' Dominance and Who Needs to Step Up for the Leafs w/ Kris Versteeg
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD kicks things off discussing the stakes in the Leafs-Bruins playoff series. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, analyzes how Auston Matthe...
Leafs-Bruins Culture Gaps w/ Claude Julien + Toronto's First Domino w/ Mike Futa
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts with his concerns from the Maple Leafs' Game 1 loss. He's joined by Mike Futa, former Stanley Cup-winning executive, to discuss Toronto's ne...
Leafs-Bruins Mega-Preview w/ Jason Bukala, Fluto Shinzawa & Kristen Shilton
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD kicks off the show teeing up the excitement of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jason Bukala, former NHL Head Scout and Writer at Sportsnet, breaks down r...
Leafs Playoff Preview, Ghosts, X-Factors and Stakes w/ James Mirtle + Blue Jays Bullpen Fumble w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, breaks down how this version of the Maple Leafs stacks up against past iterations heading into...
Kris Versteeg on Milestones, Mental Games and Matching Up With Boston
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, discusses how Sheldon Keefe and the Maple Leafs should approach game 82, William ...
Auston Matthews' Obvious Hart Case w/ Hailey Salvian + Jays Points of Pride and Warning Signs w/ Ben Ennis
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD and Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about the Blue Jays' pitching trust tree, how the bullpen is shaping up, their confidence in...
Raptors Culture Focus w/ Will Lou + Michael Collins on Scottie Scheffler's Dominant Masters Win
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
William Lou of The Raptors Show wraps up the Raptors' losing season; How did they get to this point? Do they have an identity? How do they develop a c...
Why Max Domi Means so Much to Leafs Fans w/ Jackie Redmond + The NBA's Succession Problem, Awards and Playoff Matchups w/ Zach Harper
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Redmond joins JD to get into the Maple Leafs; love for Max Domi, what 70 goals really means for Auston Matthews, the notion to rest him, the re...
Chris Webber's Battles On and Off the Court + Goalie Duels w/ Cory Schneider + The Jays' New Rival
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD says the Jays have found a new primary rival (00:00). Former NHL All-Star, Cory Schneider, discusses the NHL playoff format, trying to manufacture ...
Should the Leafs Reunite Matthews and Marner? w/ James Mirtle + Masters Storylines That Matter w/ Brent Gunning
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Gunning, Co-Host of The FAN Morning and Golf Show, chats about The Masters (5:00). What would a Masters win mean to Rory McIlroy's legacy? What ...
Jays Home Opener Takeaways w/ Ben Ennis + Masters Preview w/ Joe House
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD banter about the Blue Jays' home-opener, utilizing Daulton Varsho, the pressure on the team's start...
Dubas vs. Toronto w/ Colby Armstrong + Home Opener Pressure w/ Ricky Romero
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts things off trying to keep the vibes high for the Blue Jays home opener tonight. Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL Analyst and Host on Spittin' ...
Matthews' Minutes, Carter Jersey Retirement and Diggs' Legacy w/ Sid Seixeiro + Kris Versteeg on What's up With the Leafs Power-Play
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, foreshadows the Maple Leafs' playoff run with JD (10:00). Kris and JD get into Mi...
Matthews' Selke Candidacy w/ Jeff Marek + Jays Pressure Carryover w/ Caleb Joseph
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Marek, Host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, chats about the place 'hating' has in sports and what individual NHL awards Aust...
Is Matthews Under-Appreciated w/ James Mirtle, How March Affects the NBA Draft w/ Bobby Marks & The Already Frustrating Blue Jays
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JD starts with his disgust following the Blue Jays no-hit performance five games into the season (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with Th...