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The JD Bunkis Podcast

Sportsnet

300 episodes

JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.

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  1. The Leafs Tagging Problem, The Atlantic Beast + Around the NHL w/ Marco D'Amico

    · 48 min

    JD and Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show, chat about how the tagging rule could apple to the Maple Leafs, how the Leafs can tangibly improve their blueline, how the stacked Atlantic Division may…

  2. Kawhi Concern, the NBA Injury Mystery + The World Series Win That's Already Happened

    · 50 min

    JD and Sportsnet's Ben Ennis get into the news of Kawhi Leonard missing multiple weeks due to left knee swelling, how much of a bummer it is for fans versus the team, if star athlete return games have actual cathartic…

  3. Raptors Early Impressions w/ Joe Wolfond

    · 46 min

    Raptors writer Joe Wolfond joins JD to dive into the first week of the Raptors season. JD and Joe get into the team's disappointing loss to the Timberwolves, how important RJ Barrett is to the team, the Jakob Poeltl…

  4. Leafs Standards, Moves Talk and Who Should Get the Net Thursday w/ Sam McKee

    · 53 min

    JD and Sam McKee, from Real Kyper and Bourne, get into a couple light red flags for the Maple Leafs, how the Leafs stack up against the rest of their division, how the responsibility shifts without Kirill Marchenko,…

  5. NFL Week 7 Takeaways w/ Brady Quinn

    · 45 min

    Former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, joins JD to analyze the Seahawks' win over the undefeated Chiefs, if he's buying JJ McCarthy stock, Kevin O'Connell's reputation, which contenders look shaky, and other headlines…

  6. Hate is Great. A New Leafs Energy + Rielly Resurrection w/ James Mirtle

    · 53 min

    JD reacts to a weekend of hate in the NHL, before breaking down the Maple Leafs' impressive 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. JD brings on James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to see if Mirtle is buying the…

  7. Raptors Puzzle Pieces + NBA First Impressions w/ David Fizdale

    · 47 min

    JD asks David Fizdale, 20-year NBA coach and NBA TV analyst, about his first impressions from the NBA's opening day and the statement the Thunder made, before moving on to the Raptors. JD and Coach Fizdale discuss…

  8. Cowan's Rising Star, Marchenko's Return and Settling Leafs w/ Luke Gazdic

    · 51 min

    JD reacts to Kirill Marchenko's return to Columbus and brings on Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic to dive into the Maple Leafs. JD and Luke begin with Adam Fantilli's pointed comments about his ex-linemate Marchenko, if the…

  9. Raptors Season Preview w/ Blake Murphy

    · 45 min

    JD is joined by Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, to preview the Raptors season: is JD's excitement level found? How does Kawhi Leonard improve the team? Outside of defence and health, what is the Raptors…

  10. Phew. A Sneaky Big Leafs Win w/ Sam McKee

    · 52 min

    JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into the Maple Leafs' important 3-1 win over the Sharks. The duo discuss the biggest positives from the night, Auston Matthews' leadership evolution, Gavin McKenna's fit in the Toronto…

  11. NFL Week 6 Winners and Losers w/ Brady Quinn

    · 49 min

    Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX analyst, joins JD to analyze Caleb Williams' spectacular return, if the Rams can turn their season around, if the NFL needs to improve their replay-review system, the shockingly fun Browns, the…

  12. Leafs Tone Shift, Trade Parameters + "New McDavid" w/ DJ Bean

    · 50 min

    JD and DJ Bean, co-host of the What Chaos Show, talk about Nikita Zadarov's fit with the Maple Leafs and his reputation among former teammates, the transactional prevalence early in this NHL season, if DJ is surprised…

  13. Leafs Coaching Grace and Dodgers Flop w/ Ben Ennis

    · 47 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Jim Hiller's bizarre decision to sit Gavin McKenna on the bench for half the game. Later (19:00), JD and Ben discuss the Brewers sweeping the Dodgers and how…

  14. The Hiller Hiccup, Leafs Identity and Moves that Could Come w/ James Mirtle

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to Gavin McKenna's benching and the Maple Leafs narrow 5-4 loss to the Sabres. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, analyzes Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna for half the game, Hiller's…

  15. Fraud Dodgers Fans + MLB Owners Lose the Narrative w/ Jared Carrabis

    · 46 min

    JD is joined Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, analyzes the Dodgers facing elimination, the public battle for salary cap narratives, ratings, lockout, and payroll what if's, and the real Shohei…

  16. Ryan Reaves + NHL Rumour Mill Starts to Churn w/ Marco D'Amico

    · 52 min

    JD is joined by Ryan Reaves, 16-year NHL forward, his interests post-retirement, dealing with Toronto's media market, what he's going to miss about his playing in the NHL, what he would've done if he didn't take the…

  17. Kevin Pangos + The Raptors Exciting Season

    · 46 min

    Canadian Kevin Pangos, former All-American and 11-year pro, joins JD Bunkis to discuss his decision to retire, his passions for teaching the game, his unique perspective that can help the game move forward, what he's…

  18. Leafs Moral Victories vs. Real Concerns w/ Sam McKee

    · 52 min

    JD Bunkis and Sam McKee react to the Maple Leafs' narrow 5-4 loss to the Mammoth. The duo break down their biggest positives and negatives from Toronto's West Coast road trip, talk about the Leafs' biggest room for…

  19. Bills Win, But Do They Feel Good? w/ Ty Dunne

    · 49 min

    JD and Tyler Dunne, founder of Go Long, dive into how good the Buffalo Bills really are, what they are most concerned and satisfied about, how the Super Bowl-favourite Rams now have a losing record, and preview…

  20. Tanev Trouble + MLB Postseason Problems and Prosperity w/ Adam Ottavino

    · 49 min

    JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' 6-3 victory over the Avalanche and the injury to Chris Tanev. JD is joined by Adam Ottavino, 15-year MLB pitcher and NBC analyst, to get into what MLB's 2026 postseason has taught us about…

  21. NFL Week 5 Statements w/ Brady Quinn

    · 46 min

    Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, joins JD to recap Week 5 in the NFL, including the Seahawks’ tough divisional loss to the 49ers, San Francisco’s success to start the season, Jordan Love’s performance, where the…

  22. Leafs Stars Stay Hot, Why It Means More for Matthews & PP1 McKenna w/ Shayna Goldman

    · 52 min

    JD opens the show with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 win over the Avalanche on Saturday. Shayna Goldman, NHL writer at The Athletic, joins (15:52) to discuss Kirill Marchenko’s impact since joining the Leafs,…

  23. Week 5 NFL Hot Spots w/ Scott Turner

    · 46 min

    Scott Turner, long-time NFL offensive coordinator, joins JD Bunkis to analyze the Cowboys' lowly loss to the Buccaneers, Sean Payton getting back to offensive play-calling, how in-game play-calling has evolved, and…

  24. Leafs Roller Coaster Ride w/ Sam McKee

    · 51 min

    JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into the positives and negatives from the Maple Leafs' 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The duo try to make out how good the Leafs are going to be this season, if the Leafs'…

  25. The Leafs Search for a New Identity and What We Can Learn From the Player Empowerment Movement w/ Jackie Redmond

    · 49 min

    JD and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, get into the new era of the Maple Leafs and the balancing act between winning now, convincing Auston Matthews to stay in Toronto, and the domino effects of player…

  26. What Stands Out From the Leafs Start w/ James Mirtle

    · 50 min

    JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, the feelings this season playing against the Vegas Golden Knights and what's stood out most through four games of the Maple Leafs season. JD and James discuss the…

  27. Raptors and Eastern Conference Preview w/ Jason Timpf

    · 47 min

    JD asks Jason Timpf, host of Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf, about how the Raptors stack up in the new and deep Eastern Conference. JD and Jason discuss what Kawhi Leonard brings to the Raptors, make sense of Leonard's…

  28. McKenna's Moment w/ Kris Versteeg

    · 51 min

    JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' exciting 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, and JD chat about Gavin McKenna's breakout game, Jim Hiller dropping…

  29. The Most Interesting MLB Postseason Storylines w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

    · 49 min

    JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter, talks about the Yankees ugly style of play, if Aaron Boone is suited to continue managing the Yankees, if the White Sox can continue winning with…

  30. What's Best for McKenna's Development? w/ Jason Bukala

    · 48 min

    JD is joined by Jason Bukala, Sportsnet NHL analyst and founder of the Pro Hockey Group, to dive into Gavin McKenna's first week in the NHL. JD asks Jason what the Maple Leafs can do with their line combinations to…

  31. Bryce Young and Brock Purdy Breakouts, Windows That Have Shut and Other Week 4 Takeaways w/ Brady Quinn

    · 49 min

    Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, talks about the Bryce Young stock he's buying, the beat down that should change the Jets' strategy, how legit the Raiders are, how much blame Jalen Hurts deserves for the Eagles'…

  32. Have Rivalries Changed Forever and McKenna Narratives w/ Ben Ennis

    · 50 min

    JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to debate if sports rivalries will ever be the same in professional sports. Later (29:00), JD and Ben then give the rational and irrational perspectives on…

  33. NFL Week 4 Games that Matter w/ Steven Ruiz

    · 49 min

    Steven Ruiz, NFL writer with FOX Sports, joins JD to analyze the Week 4 games that matter on the NFL schedule. JD and Steven the shockingly good Cleveland Browns, if the 49ers are a contender, Drake Maye's short and…

  34. NHL Trades that Should Happen, Bettman Moves on No Moves and the New Contract Environment w/ Marco D'Amico

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to big nights from former Maple Leafs; Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, and Nick Robertson. Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico show, joins JD (6:00) to talk about Montreal's interest in Kirill…

  35. Raptors Media Day and Camp Takeaways w/ Joseph Casciaro

    · 46 min

    JD is joined by Joseph Casciaro, Raptors reporter with theScore, at the start of the Raptors training camp to discuss Kawhi Leonard's drastic personality shift, if Brandon Ingram's partial Achilles tear impacted the…

  36. Cowan's Hot Start and the Leafs Staying in the Rumour Mill w/ James Mirtle

    · 52 min

    JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss Easton Cowan's off-season, his mental make-up, and how Jim Hiller can find the youngster more ice-time. Then (17:00), JD and James dive deeper into the Maple…

  37. Where McKenna Fits, Leafs Blueline and Chemistry Questions w/ Jason Demers

    · 47 min

    Jason Demers, 13-year NHL veteran and NHL Network analyst, joins JD Bunkis to discuss if chemistry is overrated, how long it typically takes defensemen to gel, which defensive pairings he likes on the Maple Leafs,…

  38. Leafs First Impressions w/ Sam McKee

    · 51 min

    JD and Sam McKee, Real Kyper and Bourne producer and host, get into their first Maple Leafs first impressions (a.k.a. overreactions). JD and Sam talk about Kirill Marchenko's instant impact, what spooked them most…

  39. Marchenko Excitement and Leafs Expectations w/ Colby Armstrong

    · 49 min

    Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD in-studio to chop it up about what the Maple Leafs will miss about Matthew Knies and how good Kirill Marchenko can be in Toronto. The duo then discuss Gavin McKenna's…

  40. The Leafs-Jackets Blockbuster Trade + What Toronto is Getting in Marchenko w/ Aaron Portzline

    · 48 min

    JD reacts to the Maple Leafs trading Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko. JD asks Aaron Portzline, senior writer for The Athletic covering the Blue Jackets, about what Marchenko is going to bring to Toronto, what…

  41. NFL Week 3 Takeaways w/ Brady Quinn

    · 48 min

    JD is joined by Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX and former NFL quarterback (0:00), to discuss the Chargers being winless through three games, level of concern with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, how legit are the…

  42. Jays Fan Closure, Offseason Stakes + Vlad Walk Back w/ Ben Ennis

    · 50 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), share their takeaways from the Toronto Blue Jays' season, the overall fan sentiment entering the offseason, and what lessons the front office can apply towards…

  43. Leafs Roster Decisions and the Overlooked Matthews w/ Luke Fox

    · 49 min

    JD opens the show with his thoughts on the Leafs' bonding trip in Arizona this weekend before being joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox (6:32). Together they discuss Steven Lorentz being waived yesterday, first impressions…

  44. Vladdy’s Foot Meets His Mouth + Leafs Preseason Takeaways w/ Anthony Petrielli

    · 48 min

    JD reacts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quotes from a recent interview regarding his contract and his follow up comments after the Toronto Blue Jays' double-header against the Baltimore Orioles (0:00). Then, JD is joined…

  45. What's Next for the Blue Jays and MLB's Labour Negotiations w/ Jim Bowden

    · 49 min

    JD is joined by Jim Bowden, MLB Insider (4:00), who shares his perspective on the Toronto Blue Jays' offensive struggles, whether the lineup fix for 2027 starts with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or the bats surrounding him,…

  46. Off-Season Impact of the Jays’ Stretch Run Collapse w/ Ben Ennis

    · 49 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' fading playoff chances, concerns with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance beyond 2026, how aggressive the front office should…

  47. The End of the 2026 Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

    · 49 min

    JD begins the show reviewing the Toronto Blue Jays' disappointing weekend series in Texas before being joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (12:35). Together, they discuss the Blue Jays' wilting playoff chances,…

  48. What the Jays Need, the Kawhi Extension Question + Josh Allen Dominates the Playground and NFL Week 2 Urgency w/ Carmen Vitali

    · 49 min

    JD shares his thoughts on the importance of the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series in Texas and Kawhi Leonard's anticipated two-year extension with the Toronto Raptors (0:00). Then Carmen Vitali, analyst at Fox Sports…

  49. The Refreshed Leafs + Training Camp Preview w/ James Mirtle

    · 49 min

    JD begins the show discussing the level of anticipation and intrigue ahead of this Leafs season compared to recent years. Then, JD is joined by James Mirtle, Senior Writer at The Athletic (8:18), to preview Toronto…

  50. Matthew Knies + 2027 NHL Pressure Points w/ Justin Bourne

    · 49 min

    JD is joined by Matthew Knies, Toronto Maple Leafs forward (3:09), to discuss what he learned from last years adversity on a team and personal level, what he focused on over the offseason, his first impressions on…

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