The JD Bunkis Podcast

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...

Blue Jays Snap Reactions w/ Ben Ennis + Leafs Unquantifiables w/ Luke Gazdic

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to go over their snap judgements from the first weekend of the Blue Jays season; Sunday's must-wi...

Brandon Belt Looks Back on 2023 Blue Jays + Looking Forward to 2024 w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the Blue Jays’ Opening Day win in Tampa, José Berríos’ impressive outing on the mound, Vla...

Opening Day w/ Dan Shulman, Joe Siddall and J.P. Ricciardi + Which Five Jays Have the Highest Stakes?

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Shulman, voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, opens the show talking about Opening Day hopes, the outlook on the Jays' season, the importance of a stro...

Blue Jays by the Numbers w/ Blake Murphy + Stretch Run Focal Points and What a Bertuzzi Deal Looks Like w/ Luke Fox

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Murphy, Host of Jays Talk Plus, joins JD in-studio to dive into the numbers that project positive or negative regressions for the bats in the Bl...

Underrated Jays Stories and Missing Ohtani Answers w/ Arden Zwelling + Playoff Matchups and Pick Your Poison w/ Jackie Redmond

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Writer and Co-Host of At the Letters Podcast, discusses Shohei Ohtani's comments regarding the gambling and theft investigat...

What Happened with Hyman and Where to Put Marner w/ James Mirtle + Ohtani and the Jays' Biggest Question w/ Ben Ennis

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses his takeaways from the Leafs' weekend, the impact of having three goaltenders on the...

Sports Pride Power Rankings, Steelers QB Dreams & Doubting Dubas w/ Dave Dameshek + Mike Bibby

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts today's show weighing in on the current state of the Maple Leafs (00:00). David "Funny Dave" Dameshek joins the program to discuss sports fa...

The Leafs Dog-Day Problem w/ James Mirtle + Craig Berube

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor of The Athletic, chats with JD about the Leafs being stuck in the standings (again), potentially changing the NHL...

Leafs Special Teams Breakdown w/ Justin Bourne + Former Flyers Enforcer Riley Cote

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Riley Cote, former Flyers Forward, Co-Host of the Nasty Knuckles Podcast and Co-Founder of BodyCheck Health, joins JD Bunkis to discuss the Flyers' id...

Encouraging Leafs Signals + Can the Jays Re-Sign Danny Jansen? w/ Ben Ennis

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis to discuss getting older than the current generation of professional athletes, Danny Janse...

Jays Spring Storylines w/ Keegan Matheson + Scott Hartnell

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens chatting about the Raptors' ugly loss to the Pistons, before MLB.com's Keegan Matheson checks-in from Blue Jays Spring Training to get into B...

The Leafs Crease Battle w/ Goalie Guru Kevin Woodley + Ailish Forfar In-Studio

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Woodley, Editor of InGoal Magazine, discusses what he's seen in Ilya Samsonov's since his comeback, plus which Maple Leafs netminder has the hig...

A.J. Pierzynski on the Jays' Big Bet + The Dumbest Leafs Narrative and Votto’s Value w/ Ben Ennis

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD touch on the Maple Leafs and Gerrit Cole, before getting into the Blue Jays signing Joey Votto (00:...

Deadline Disagreements w/ James Mirtle + The NBA's New Pippen w/ Adam Mares

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, debates JD about the moves, or lack thereof, that the Leafs made at the trade deadline, plus J...

Leafs, Bruins Frustrations & Trade Deadline Day w/ Kris Vertseeg, Mike Futa, Brad May, Derek Roy and Jason Bukala

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD gets into his pet peeves from the Maple Leafs' latest loss to the Boston Bruins (00:00). Kris Versteeg, Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the KLE...

Trade Winners and Futures w/ Jeff Marek + Treliving's Clean-Up w/ Nick Kypreos

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Marek, Host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, gets into his favourite trade of the week so far, the NHL's salary cap and weapo...

NHL Trade Deadline Primer w/ Frank Seravalli and Best Leafs' Fits w/ Luke Fox

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Seravalli, Hockey Insider and President of Hockey Content with Daily Faceoff, discusses the current prices in the trade market, the Vancouver Ca...

Elliotte Friedman on the Leafs' Deadline Whispers + Andrew Raycroft & Ben Ennis

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to chat about how Josh Donaldson's Toronto legacy and how the team should honour him, plus how Ja...

Shanaplan Deadline Pressure w/ James Mirtle + Jays Spring Story Updates w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins the show to get into the pressure on the Maple Leafs' front office and the urgency to ma...

The Two Leafs' Debates, Steph & LeBron Crystal Ball Questions w/ Ramona Shelburne + Don La Greca + Thomas Drance

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts with Ilya Lyubushkin's return to the Maple Leafs (00:00). Don Le Greca, Co-Host of the Michael Kay Show on ESPN radio and the YES Network, c...

What the Leafs Still Need to Find Out w/ Kris Versteeg + Jackie Redmond's Toronto Untouchables

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and creator of the KLEVR app, joins JD to debate if and how the Leafs are getting better coaching of late...

Leafs Prospect Pile and Asset Assessments w/ Jason Bukala + Ryan Callahan and Dwight Powell

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Callahan, 13-year NHL veteran and ESPN Analyst, joins JD to discuss how it is returning home after a road trip, thoughts on this version of the M...

Raptors Development Keys w/ Steve Jones Jr. + Brian Boyle on the Leafs' Leadership Leap

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former NBA assistant and video coach Steve Jones Jr. joins JD to analyze the Raptors' young core, what they can mold into, Darko Rajaković's imprint,...

Why the Jays Didn't Make a Splash w/ Robert Murray + Most Meaningful Takeaways From the Leafs Streak w/ Justin Bourne

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the week with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' seven game winning streak. Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD to discu...

Piecing Together the Leafs' Playoff Blueline w/ Anthony Petrielli + Real vs. Fake Jays Spring Training Storylines w/ Arden Zwelling

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Petrielli, writer with Maple Leafs Hot Stove, joins JD to discuss if the Leafs have found something during Morgan Rielly's absence, if TJ Brod...

Leafs Deadline Plans and Rielly Theories w/ James Mirtle + Frank Isola on the NBA’s No-Care Era

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins JD to get into Morgan Rielly's unsuccessful appeal, potential trades for the Leafs, the ...

Matthews' Evolution w/ Craig Simpson + Jays Spring Narrative Buy and Sell w/ Ben Ennis

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to get into Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, plus what Blue Jays narratives they are buying ...

Dan Bylsma on Sid, USA Hockey & Bertuzzi + Should the Leafs Push for Hanifin w/ Hailey Salvian

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with thoughts on the NBA's underwhelming All-Star Weekend (00:00). Hailey Salvian of The Athletic joins JD to contrast the populari...

Which Leafs Goalie Has the Highest Ceiling w/ Kelly Hrudey + Siakam Reflections w/ Vivek Jacob

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens the show with his thoughts on Pascal Siakam's tenure and reception Wednesday night in Toronto (00:00). Kelly Hrudey, Sportsnet Hockey Analyst...

What the Leafs Might Learn Without Rielly w/ James Mirtle + McGregor Holdup and UFC 298 w/ Ariel Helwani

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses why the Leafs are upset about Morgan Rielly's 5-game suspension and why it's a good ...

The Wemby Experience & Sulky Scottie w/ Ben Ennis + Cam Janssen on NHL Controversies

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to discuss the most exciting athletes to watch live, Scottie Barnes' body language, and...

Rielly vs. Ridly w/ Matthew Barnaby + Super Bowl Swing Moments & Mahomes' Cemented Legacy w/ Brady Quinn

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his initial Super Bowl thoughts (00:00). Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and author of Unfiltered, joins JD to discuss the...

Raptors Deadline Grades w/ Blake Murphy + Super Bowl Preview w/ Brady Quinn

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Murphy, Co-Host of The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to get into the Raptors' roster management and their identity moving forward (00:00). Ne...

Leafs Trade Aggression Level w/ Frank Seravalli + Super Bowl Champion Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on Playing w/ Mahomes & Kelce

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Seravalli, Daily Faceoff's President of Hockey Content, joins JD Bunkis to break down what trade(s) would move the needle for the Maple Leafs, a...

Raptors Rumor Round-Up w/ Michael Grange + Vlad's Hinge Point w/ Ben Ennis

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD for a classic good hour as they get into the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s arbitration proce...

Alternate Leafs Reality w/ James Mirtle + NBA Deadline Pressure Points w/ Justin Termine

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD brings on James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, to get into the Maple Leafs' lack of depth, their potential trade strategies, She...

All-Star Weekend Winners and Losers w/ Justin Bourne + How the Jays' Farm System Fell Apart w/ BA’s Geoff Pontes

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts with his thoughts on the NHL All-Star festivities in Toronto before bringing on Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, to break do...

The Justin Turner Debate w/ Jared Carrabis + Chris Pronger and Will Lou!

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD brings on Will Lou, co-host  of The Raptors Show, to discuss Scottie Barnes' development, the Raptors' challenge of building around him, and NBA s...

Justin Turner to the Blue Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Could the Pens Trade Sid?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to react to the Blue Jays signing Justin Turner to a 1-year deal (00:00). JD and Ben also debate ...

Can the Leafs Stand Pat? w/ James Mirtle + Lamar's Legacy & Lions' Heartbreak w/ Brady Quinn

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the week with his burning NFL Championship weekend thoughts (00:00). Then, James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins the...

The Raptors and Kawhi Inflection Point w/ Seerat Sohi + Championship Weekend Preview w/ Ty Dunne

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD brings on Seerat Sohi from The Ringer to chat about the Raptors and their state of flux, if Masai Ujiri was too emotionally invested, and building ...

Samsonov’s Surprise and Luke Fox’s Leafs Notebook + Judy Battista on the NFL Coaching Carousel and Ref Transparency

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts by unpacking the Maple Leafs' 1-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Luke Fox, Sportsnet's Senior NHL Writer, joins JD to parse through Ilya Samson...

Leafs and Bills Anguish w/ Sid Seixeiro + Is It Samsonov's Net Again? w/ Carter Hutton + Jackie Redmond!

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with an opening monologue about the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation (00:00). Next, Jackie Redmond, Host of the Jackie Redmond Sh...

The Death of Dynasties w/ Ben Ennis + Tomáš Kaberle on the Maple Leafs' Blue Line

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio! JD and Ben contextualize modern statistical feats in the NBA, before getting into Anth...

West Coast Lessons w/ James Mirtle + Brady Quinn's NFL Divisional Round Rewind

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins the show to discuss how Maple Leafs feel about Sheldon Keefe internally, the urgency for...

UFC 297 w/ Chael Sonnen & Dricus Du Plessis + Allen vs. Mahomes Legacy Stakes w/ Jeff Saturday

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chael Sonnen, MMA Legend and Host of You're Welcome with Chael Sonnen, discusses how different fighters promote, who the UFC hopes wins at 297, the fu...

Evaluating Siakam's Trade and Legacy w/ Bobby Marks + Ben Ennis on the Media vs. the Leafs

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD dives into the Pascal Siakam trade and is joined by Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, to detail the move and weigh what the Raptors got i...

Why the Leafs Need a New Head Coach w/ Kris Versteeg + Ariel Helwani on the Bills, Raptors/Knicks Trade and UFC 297

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A heated JD Bunkis starts the show with his disgust about the Maple Leafs' lack of accountability. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and cr...

Leafs Mid-Season Markers w/ James Mirtle + Bills vs. Ghosts and Elements w/ Eric Wood

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens today's show looking back on Monday's NFL Wild Card slate with his thoughts on the Bills and Eagles. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor wit...

Raptors' Future w/ Brian Scalabrine + NFL Wild Card Weekend Takeaways w/ Brady Quinn

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' disappointing weekend. Soon after, our Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback, Bra...

Bills, Blizzards and Belichick w/ Chris Berman and Jason McCourty + All-Time Auston

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts off the show with some big-picture Maple Leafs thoughts following last night's overtime loss on Long Island. Jason McCourty, NFL veteran, Su...

Raptors' Honeymoon and Siakam's Future w/ Blake Murphy + Perry's Potential Fit in Toronto

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD kicks off today's show alongside Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, talking about the new-look Raptors, Darko Rajaković's improvement, Imm...

Ref Rants and Raptors Rumours w/ Jake Fischer + Aaron Bronsteter

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his thoughts on the officiating in last night's Raptors vs. Lakers game, capped off by head coach Darko Rajaković's fiery com...

Why the Leafs Didn't Wait + The End of Toronto's Mystique w/ Nick Kypreos & Ben Ennis

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins the first hour of the show. JD and Ben go over the aftershock of William Nylander's contract extensi...

Nylander's New Deal w/ James Mirtle + NFL Regular Season Wrap w/ Brady Quinn

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the new year giving his thoughts on the trade that sent OG Anunoby to the Knicks and William Nylander's contract negotiations (00:00). James...

Leafs Red Flags w/ Jackie Redmond + QB Focus w/ Chris Simms

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with some quick thoughts on Ilya Samsonov following a rough outing Thursday night in Buffalo (00:00). Chris Simms, former NFL quart...

'PreHistoric' w/ Alex Wong + Holiday Sports Wishlist w/ Ben Ennis

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to banter about their holiday sports wish-list, pressure on the Blue Jays and the Rapto...

Quiet Leafs' Stats and the Clutch Gene w/ Justin Williams + Jays Rumour Mill w/ Robert Murray

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Williams a.k.a. 'Mr.Game 7' joins the show to discuss honing the clutch factors, Alex Ovechkin's career, compar...