The JD Bunkis Podcast

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...

The Most Unwatchable Toronto Sports Teams + Alex Ovechkin's Stumble to History w/ Shayna Goldman

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shayna Goldman, NHL writer and co-host of the Too Many Men podcast, joins the show to break down Alex Ovechkin's scoring drought (10:00). JD then offe...

Moving on From Dubas w/ James Mirtle + NFL Contenders and Pretenders w/ Brady Quinn

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the week with some positive thoughts about the Maple Leafs before being joined by James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, to...

Are the Leafs Underrated? w/ Justin Bourne + Did Shohei Turn Heel? w/ Ben Lindbergh + McDermott Skeletons w/ Ty Dunne

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with a couple quick Raptors thoughts (00:00).  Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD to discuss what they ...

Dad's Trip Stories + Is Tavares a Hall of Famer? w/ Kris Versteeg

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Stanley Cup Champion Kris Versteeg to discuss playing back-to-back's, dad trip stories, if John Tavares is destined for the Hockey Hal...

The Most Heartbreaking Toronto Sports Moments + Tavares' Leafs Legacy w/ James Mirtle

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and Sam McKee from The Real Kyper & Bourne, join JD in-studio to go through the biggest 21st century heart...

No Sho for Toronto w/ Jim Bowden + Brady Quinn

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show discussing a heartbreaking weekend for Toronto sports fans  (00:00). MLB Insider and former MLB General Manager, Jim Bowden joins ...

What Arden Zwelling Learned in Japan About Shohei Ohtani + The Woll Hole w/ Matthew Barnaby

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show addressing the latest Shohei Ohtani news (00:00). Next, former NHL forward Matthew Barnaby talks with JD about playing without your...

What the Cap Jump Means for the Leafs w/ James Mirtle + Bob Nightengale and Bobby Ryan!

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with news of Juan Soto landing with the New York Yankees (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins JD ...

What if the Jays Don't Sign Shohei? w/ Ben Ennis

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to gauge the Shohei Ohtani hope-o-meter, before breaking down their quarrels with Ohtani's discre...

The Secret Shohei Meeting w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Leafs' Blue Line Budget w/ Frank Seravalli

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks-in from MLB's winter meetings in Nashville to discuss Shohei Ohtani's visit to the Blue Jays facilities in Dune...

Shohei and Soto? w/ Shi Davidi + 49ers' Statement and College Committee Controversy w/ Brady Quinn

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi checks-in from the MLB's winter meetings in Nashville to detail the Jays' pursuit of Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto (00:00). Next,...

Red Hot Redzone w/ Scott Hanson + Blue Jays Catcher Danny Jansen

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs and Nikita Zadorov (00:00).  Next, host of NFL Redzone, Scott Hanson, joins JD to discuss his...

What if Shohei Ohtani Signed with the Blue Jays? w/ Ben Ennis + Could the Raptors Lose O.G. w/ Michael Grange

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to chat about the Blue Jays' hopes for Shohei Ohtani and hopeless franchise rankings (00:00). Nex...

Are the Leafs Mid? w/ James Mirtle and Jackie Redmond + The Evolution of Sports Stakes w/ Bomani Jones

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, checks-in with JD to discuss why their patience is running thin with the Maple Leafs (00:00). ...

Jays Farm System Report w/ Kiley McDaniel + Leafs Homestand Pressure Points w/ Mike Futa

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD opens the show deconstructing Brad Treliving's surprise presser (00:00). Next, 2x Stanley Cup Winning Assistant General Manager Michael Futa  join...

Making Sense of the Matthews-Marner Slump w/ Kris Versteeg + Bad Break Bills w/ Brady Quinn

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD returns from the weekend and welcomes Kris Versteeg on the show to discuss the latest on the Maple Leafs following their two losses to Chicago and ...

Jays Rumour Mill w/ MLB Insider Robert Murray + Dubas Duel w/ Colby Armstrong

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NHL analyst Colby Armstrong joins JD to get into the lowly Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid, and Kyle Dubas' Penguins (5:00). Next, MLB Insider Robert ...

Leafs Sweden Stories w/ Luke Fox + Good Hour w/ Ben Ennis

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to discuss the Blue Jays off-season questions and sport media beef (00:00). Next, Sportsnet's Luk...

Kawhi Legacy Stakes w/ Howard Beck + Jays Pending Catching Questions and the Chiefs Pass Catcher Panic

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with concerns about the Kansas City Chiefs (00:00). Next, JD discusses the Jays free agency issues and Max Scherzer's obsession wit...

The Manoah Problem, Nylander by the Numbers w/ Mike Kelly + Week 11 w/ Brady Quinn

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his takeaways from the Maple Leafs trip to Sweden and reports of Alek Manoah in the trade market  (00:00). Mike Kelly, NHL Ne...

Raptors Stats You Should Know w/ Blake Murphy + Manoah and Ohtani Updates w/ Jon Morosi

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, to talk about Zach Lavine's fit with the Raptors, the "stats you should know" about this te...

Shohei Jays Dreams w/ Ben Ennis + Klingberg, Kane and Potential Leafs Moves w/ James Mirtle

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show. JD and Ben dive into reports of the Blue Jays being a "sleeper" to sign Shohei Ohtani, act...

A Few Leafs Thoughts w/ Jeff Marek + NBA Early Season Winners & Losers w/ Bobby Marks

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Jeff Marek, host of the Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts Podcast, to discuss the face of Swedish hockey, yearning for blue-collar playe...

Toronto Sports Insecurities w/ Sid Seixeiro + Charles Jourdain & Mike Malott In-Studio

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 William Lou, host of The Raptors Show, joins JD to discuss the Raptors' 23-point comeback, Toronto's rivalry with the Boston Celtics, and how Pascal...

Leafs' Discovery Weekend w/ Justin Bourne + NFL Week 10 w/ Brady Quinn

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD to debate if the Maple Leafs can repeat their strong performance against the Canucks and the...

Leafs Deep Dive w/ Joe Nieuwendyk, Jackie Redmond & Jason Bukala + Chad Kelly!

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk joins JD to chat about the Hockey Hall of Fame's upcoming Legends Classic game, Joe's time with the Maple Leafs, playing ...

Leafs Concern Meter w/ James Mirtle + Encouraging Raptors Signs w/ Vivek Jacob

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss potential solutions for John Klingberg and Ryan Reaves, the Leafs' poor pena...

Jays Off-Season Primer w/ Jim Bowden + Scandal of Senators w/ Ian Mendes

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Bowden, MLB Analyst, Insider and former Executive of the Year, joins JD to discuss the biggest off-season dominoes, the looming decisions for the ...

Pressure vs. Patience w/ Kris Versteeg + Early NBA Convictions w/ Seerat Sohi

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg, to get an inside feel on playing in a big hockey market. JD and Kris then get into Sheldon Keefe,...

Fake Contenders w/ Ben Ennis + Brady Quinn on the NFL's QB Development Problem

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show,  to get into Scottie Barnes' team, Victor Wembanyama's spectacle, Shohei Ohtani's sweepst...

Jays Off-Season Options w/ BNS, Trade Reflections w/ Erik Kratz & Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Canada's Basketball Moment

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts the show with his takeaways from the Leafs' convincing win over the Stars (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the B...

Good Hour: Raptors First Impressions + Nate Geary's Bills Diagnosis

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD and Ben Ennis are reunited for this week's 'Good Hour'!  How badly does Ben want to see Joey Votto in a Blue Jays uniform? What takeaways did the ...

What's Working for the Leafs w/ James Mirtle + Raptors Big Questions w/ Blake Murphy

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The World Series is set and JD Bunkis shares how the Philadelphia Phillies have broken his brain. He then goes into his thoughts on the action from op...

Keefe's Exploration + NBA's Most Exciting Team w/ Evan Turner

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD Bunkis kicks off show sharing his excitement for the start of the NBA season. He then welcomes on 10-year NBA veteran and host of the new Point For...

Do the Leafs Own the Lightning? w/ Sean Avery + Week 7 w/ Brady Quinn

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD starts with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' weekend before being joined by 10-year NHL veteran Sean Avery. JD and Sean get into the Leafs big come...

The Leafs' Flat Circle Start w/ Brian Boyle + Ariel Helwani

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD Bunkis offers his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 2-1 loss last night to the Florida Panthers, and why it all feels so familiar. 14-year NHL veteran a...

Solving the Leafs' Puzzle w/ James Mirtle & Ed Jovanovski

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD Bunkis kicks off the show with his thoughts on the MLB playoffs, before preparing for the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers tonight...

Good Hour: Best Highlight Reel Athletes + The Slow Start Leafs w/ Jackie Redmond

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, joins JD. They debate, who are the most box-office athletes in sports today? How many Bryce Harper's are l...

Leafs Red Flags w/ Kris Versteeg + Brady Quinn's Four Biggest NFL Storylines

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Kris Versteeg, 14-year NHL veteran and 2x Stanley Cup champion, to break down how Sheldon Keefe is handling ice time, maximizing Willi...

Bedard vs. Matthews w/ Colby Armstrong + QB Narratives vs. Tape w/ Chase Daniel

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD is joined by Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst and colour commentator for the Pittsburgh Penguins, to discuss John Klingburg's powerplay prowe...

Good Hour: Shapiro & Atkins are Staying, What Now?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD Bunkis is joined by FAN Morning Show host Ben Ennis for this week's edition of 'Good Hour'! They review Mark Shapiro's press conference from yester...

Leafs First Impressions w/ Kris Versteeg

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JD Bunkis starts the show with his thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' comeback victory in last night's home opener, capped off with a hat-trick by A...