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.
Episodes page 2 of 6
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The End of the 2026 Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
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,…
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What the Jays Need, the Kawhi Extension Question + Josh Allen Dominates the Playground and NFL Week 2 Urgency w/ Carmen Vitali
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…
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The Refreshed Leafs + Training Camp Preview w/ James Mirtle
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…
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Matthew Knies + 2027 NHL Pressure Points w/ Justin Bourne
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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Kawhi’s Finally a Raptor, So What Now w/ Es Baraheni + Jays Choke Blame Game
JD reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays' series opening 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s let down performance, and John Schneider's decision to forego warming up a bullpen arm while Jose Soriano…
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Vlad Finally Does It, Cease Faith, Kirk Workload and Ernie Stakes w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the collective sigh of relief from the Toronto Blue Jays' fanbase following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first home run of the season at the Rogers Centre,…
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What’s Still on the Table for the Jays Roster + Slept on Niners, Sleepy Rams
JD begins the show (0:00) discussing the San Francisco 49ers upset win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, how much blame can be attributed the Rams' last-minute travel plans, sluggish performances from veterans…
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A Jays Tipping Point + NHL Storylines We're Excited For w/ Jackie Redmond
JD reacts to the Seattle Seahawks' 13-10 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL season opener, before sharing his thoughts on how the Blue Jays' series loss to the Athletics could haunt them in the playoff race.…
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How Much Pressure Is on the Jays to Make the Playoffs? Bateman’s Future + the Still Underrated Miles
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss the Blue Jays' bounce back win to even their series against the Athletics, the pressure on Toronto to make the playoffs, and Anthony…
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Jays Stretch Run Puzzle Pieces w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Kawhi Winners and Losers
JD returns from vacation and shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays' continued chase for a postseason berth, before discussing the punishment handed down by the NBA down to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard.…
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Jays Stretch Run Pressure + Clippers in the Clear w/ Ben Ennis
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss Kyle Tucker's struggles with the Los Angeles Dodgers, if there would be a different level of fan pressure had he signed in Toronto, and…
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Have the Jays Found an Identity? How We Got Here and What Comes Next w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' series victory over the New York Yankees before being joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (9:41) to discuss Toronto's sudden turnaround, their continued reliance on great pitching and…
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Pivotal Pieces for a Jays Run + Eric Sogard
JD shares his perspective on the post-deadline vibe shift in the Blue Jays' clubhouse and fan atmosphere at the Rogers Centre. Then, Eric Sogard, former MLB infielder and Blue Jay joins the show (11:42) to discuss his…
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The Jays Are… Don’t Say It, Just Think It + Overrated/Underrated NFL Camp Storylines w/ James Palmer
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' third straight victory over the Red Sox, bringing Toronto within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot. Then, James Palmer, NFL Insider at Bleacher Report, joins the show (5:33) to discuss NFL…
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Jays Hot Streak Theories + Where Cease’s Season Could Rank All-Time w/ Jeff Blair
JD is joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker and Jays Talk (0:00) to put Dylan Cease's Cy Young calibre campaign into perspective across Jays' history, discuss how coming so close to a World Series last year…
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Rule Rage, the War on WAR and Kawhi Fatigue w/ Blake Murphy
JD and Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus (0:00), share their reaction to the bizarre rulebook review that prompted a 17-minute delay in the seventh inning of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Red Sox, and…
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The Suddenly Gritty Blue Jays and Evolving Deadline Takes w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the Blue Jays showing signs of life after another series win over the weekend, how well Toronto threaded the needle between buying and selling at last…
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Cy Young Cease, New Additions and Jays Pitching w/ Adam Ottavino
JD details his night at the Argos game, before giving his thoughts on the Blue Jays' heartbreaking loss in extra innings to the Cubs, and the dominance from Dylan Cease over the last two months. Adam Ottavino, host of…
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Athlete Departures That Stung w/ Sam McKee + The Suddenly Plucky Jays
JD is joined off the top by Sportsnet producer and host, Sam McKee, to discuss the Blue Jays' big week and Kevin Gausman's place amongst the Mount Rushmore of athletes that have left Toronto, including former Leafs,…
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Have Salary Caps Been Good for Sports Fans? Kawhi and the NBA Narrative Ecosystem W/ Bomani Jones
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros, along with the apparent injuries to Trey Yesavage and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming out of the trade deadline. Then, Bomani Jones, Emmy Award winning host of The Right…
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Jays Deadline Recap w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD reacts to the Blue Jays busy trade deadline and gives his thoughts on the moves, before bringing in Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down all the action. They get into the Jays' plan to acquire controllable…
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Soriano Trade Live Reaction, Gausman Return & State of the Jays Farm System w/ Geoff Pontes
JD reacts to the Blue Jays trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, and looks ahead to what the Jays need to do before Monday's trade deadline. He looks back at this era of the Blue Jays potentially coming to an end,…
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Gavin McKenna + MLB Teams That Need to Make a Move w/ Jared Carrabis
JD ponders the Blue Jays strategy as the trade deadline and what he thinks the team should be prioritize. Gavin McKenna, Toronto Maple Leafs No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, joins (6:00) JD to chat about John…
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Who Are the Jays Trading? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD reacts to Kevin Gausman's comments about the Blue Jays clubhouse, before bringing on MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter (5:30). JD asks Ben about the Jays' strategy, what kind of a market is developing across…
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Jays Deadline Convictions w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, (6:00) debate how big of a sell the Blue Jays should have at the deadline, Kevin Gausman’s future, which Jays holds the most trade value, a potential lockout, building…
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Jays Deadline Options w/ Robert Murray
Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, talks about his read on the Blue Jays deadline strategy, how next seasons lockout potential is impacting some front offices, trading within the American League East division,…
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Catch Up Show, Jays Grief, LeBron to Philly and Ferris Fumble
JD returns from his break to recap the week that was in sports, starting with the Blue Jays. JD talks about the disbelief and frustration level(s) of the Jays lost season and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued…
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Jays Deadline Path w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD previews the restart of the Blue Jays season and is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith (5:00) to dive into the team. JD and Ben discuss the prospect of Bo Bichette returning to the Blue Jays, how bad Vladimir Guerrero…
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Messi's Masterpiece and England's Collapse + Jays Draft and Farm System Deadline Impact w/ Jordan Shusterman
JD reacts to England's late-game collapse and how the semi-final was relatable in the Toronto market. Jordan Shusterman, co-host of The Cespedes BBQ podcast, breaks down (10:00) why the MLB doesn't try harder to make…
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Kawhi Limbo + Raptors Summer League Takeaways w/ Joseph Casciaro
JD reacts to new reports about the NBA's investigation on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Joseph Casciaro, NBA reporter at theScore, joins JD (5:00) to get into the moving parts of the investigation, the…
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Jays at the Break, the McGregor Disaster + Another FIFA Controversy
JD recaps and breaks down the Blue Jays' last weekend before the All-Star break, UFC 329 and the continued World Cup action. JD talks about the Jays disappointing first half of the season and what the team needs to…
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What Now with the Raptors and Kawhi? w/ Michael Grange
JD reacts to Morroco's loss to France and what it makes him feel about Canada Soccer and teases UFC 329. JD and Sportsnet's Michael Grange then get into the news of the NBA putting the Raptors and Clippers trade for…
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Dylan Cease and the War Against the Charts w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, how starting pitching has evolved, what a signing Cease has been for the Jays, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles.…
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Jays Deadline Direction w/ Jim Bowden, Alfie is a Leaf & the Great Sports Tech Disaster
JD opens with thoughts on where the Blue Jays are at through 92 games of the season including why Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s performance is the hinge point before the trade deadline and what the roster's biggest holes…
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Lowry Retires a Raptor, Jays Pain and Canada Soccer Closing Thoughts
JD reacts to Kyle Lowry's retirement video and his NBA career, before moving onto his thoughts on the Blue Jays' putrid weekend on the west coast. JD talks (9:00) about the Jays' biggest causes for concerns, if he sees…
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Are the Leafs a Playoff Team? w/ Sam McKee
JD and Sam McKee, co-Host of Leafs Talk, chop it up about the last World Cup game in Toronto, what new Maple Leafs' they are most excited about, and what Morgan Rielly returning to Toronto may look like. The duo then…
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Leafs Free Agency Review + Remaining Questions w/ James Mirtle
JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, break down all of the Maple Leafs activity on the first day of NHL free-agency. JD asks James about the likelihood of Morgan Reilly returning to the Leafs, Sergei…
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The Kawhi Trade, Raptors Roster Questions + LeBron's Expendables w/ Jason Timpf
JD is joined by host of the Hoops Tonight, Jason Timpf, to dive into Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, his health concerns, the trio of Kawhi, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles, and what this deal means for RJ…
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Kawhi Returns, Leafs Rumour Mill w/ Elliotte Friedman + Early Free Agency Look w/ Marco D'Amico
JD reacts to Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Elliotte Friedman (6:00), Sportsnet NHL insider and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins JD to get into NHL free agency; the latest on Zach Werenski and Matthew…
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Kawhi, Bo's Return + Leafs Off-Season w/ Mike Futa
JD reacts to reports that the Raptors are close to finalizing a trade to land Kawhi Leonard. Mike Futa, former Los Angeles Knights assistant general manager, joins JD in-studio to get into Bo Bichette's emotional…
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McKenna, Canada's World Cup Moment + Why the Leafs Draft was Such a Win w/ Jason Bukala
JD reacts to Canada's historic World Cup victory to advance to the round of 16. Next (6:00), JD speaks about the Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna and brings on Sportsnet's Jason Bukala to break down the NHL draft. JD…
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Emergency Pod: Leafs Draft Gavin McKenna First Overall
JD Bunkis and Sam McKee share their reaction to the 2026 NHL Draft with the Toronto Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna with their first overall pick. The guys touch on what the Penn State forward brings to the team and…
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The Shift in the McKenna Narrative, Draft Buzz and Preview w/ Cam Robinson
JD previews the NHL draft and the Maple Leafs thought process with the number one overall selection. Cam Robinson, senior director and scout at Elite Prospects, breaks down (8:00) who he would draft, what the…
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Leafs Buzz, Raptors Rumblings + What to Make of Canada's Group Stage Performance w/ James Sharman
JD tips off the pod discussing the growing buzz around a Matthew Knies trade. JD then gives his thoughts on the Jays' 3-1 loss to the Astros before welcoming (10:00) James Sharman, co-host of Footy Prime. JD asks James…
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The Raptors Pick and NBA's First-Round w/ Tate Frazier + NHL Trade Bonanza + the Problem with Bieber
JD reacts to the Blue Jays tough loss in extra innings. Tate Frazier, host at The Ringer, breaks down what the Raptors 19th draft pick, Allen Graves, can bring to Toronto. JD then (37:00) asks Tate about the 2026…
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Jays Face of the Franchise, Best Closer in 20 Years, and the Giannis Trade is a Bummer w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to the Miami Heat, overreactions to the New York Knicks, the Blue Jays being back to .500, Shane Bieber's return, and the…
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The Tkachuk Trade, NHL Player Empowerment + Marlies Head Coach John Gruden
JD reacts to the Ottawa Senators trading Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. John Gruden, Toronto Marlies head coach, reflects on what led to the Marlies' rise to Calder Cup champions, the development of the Maple…
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Leafs Grab Raddysh w/ Sam McKee and Ben Ennis
JD is joined by Sam McKee and Ben Ennis to dive into the Maple Leafs acquisition of defensemen Darren Raddysh via sign-and-trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD and Sam discuss all the pros and cons of Raddysh's game,…
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Pros, Cons and Overreactions with the Leafs New Coach + Overlooked Elements of the McKenna Case w/ Justin Bourne
JD reacts further to the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller. Justin Bourne (08:15), co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to share what he expects from Hiller, the patience this hire allows Toronto to have, and his likes…
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The Leafs' New Head Coach, the Woll Trade and What Comes Next for Toronto w/ James Mirtle
JD reacts to breaking news of the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller their next head coach. JD also reacts to the Leafs trading away Joseph Woll before bringing on James Mirtle (12:45), senior writer at The…
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