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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. Pros, Cons and Overreactions with the Leafs New Coach + Overlooked Elements of the McKenna Case w/ Justin Bourne

    · 49 min

    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…

  2. The Leafs' New Head Coach, the Woll Trade and What Comes Next for Toronto w/ James Mirtle

    · 49 min

    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…

  3. Jays Pressure Ramp Up and Fake Raptors Trades w/ Blake Murphy

    · 49 min

    JD gives his final thoughts on Mitch Marner, before shifting focus to the Blue Jays (4:30). JD highlights the Jays’ lack of magic compared to the 2025 season, their lack of consistency, and the mounting pressure on…

  4. Hurricanes and Knicks are Champions, Marner, the Jays Missed Oppurtunity + UFC Freedom 250

    · 49 min

    JD recaps the Stanley Cup Final victory for the Carolina Hurricanes (4:00). He highlights Jordan Staal winning the Conn Smythe, ponders if the 'Canes team-building can be duplicated, and outlines Mitch Marner’s play in…

  5. Conn Smythe Candidates and Can the Canes Close? w/ Kris Versteeg

    · 49 min

    JD previews Canada’s opening matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina and ponders what the fan ratio might be in the home-opener. JD then talks about the Blue Jays series against the New York Yankees before. Two-time…

  6. The Greatest Collapse/Comeback in NBA History + Jays' Looming Decisions w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

    · 49 min

    JD tips off the pod with his thoughts on the New York Knicks unreal 29-point comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He breaks down how OG Anunoby might be the favorite for Finals MVP, how…

  7. Ray Ferraro on Stanley Cup Surprises, Leafs’ Lessons and First Pick + Vlad/Springer Frustrations and Spurs' Claw Back

    · 49 min

    JD tips off the show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss in their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. He breaks down the hot streak Ernie Clement is on, the poor play of George Springer, and the…

  8. The Valenzuela Question, Jays Identity Search + World Cup Preview w/ James Sharman

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to the Blue Jays' comeback win against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He breaks down the incredible recent play of rookie Brandon Valenzuela, the continued struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the tear…

  9. Knies Trade Package, A Memorable Jays Debut + The Canes' Comeback w/ Shayna Goldman

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to the Blue Jays much-needed win against Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves. JD and Shayna Goldman, national NHL writer at The Athletic, discuss the controversial no-goal call from Game 2, what they've learned…

  10. Do the Jays Feel Like a Contender? + NBA Finals Overreactions w/ Ben Ennis

    · 49 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, tell old man stories, try to determine Brandon Valenzuela's value, discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s now "disaster" season, the biggest issues plaguing the team, what…

  11. SCF Game 1, Jays Speed Shortage & NBA Finals Preview w/ Jason Timpf

    · 49 min

    JD reacts to Vegas Golden Knights' Game 1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes and the start of the Blue Jays series against the Atlanta Braves. Next, Jason Timpf, host of Hoops Tonight, joins JD to get into the NBA…

  12. Toronto Takes Centre Stage at the Cup Final + Leafs Latest Hire w/ James Mirtle

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to Mitch Marner's "dark times" comments before the Stanley Cup Final. JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss why everything is being made to be about the Maple Leafs, the NHL's media…

  13. The Jays' Disappointing Split, Hoffman, Game 7 + Knicks Nirvana w/ Ariel Helwani

    · 49 min

    JD reacts to the Blue Jays rollercoaster weekend to split their four-game series with the Baltimore Orioles. Ariel Helwani joins JD to get into his New York Knicks fandom and the NBA Finals matchup against the San…

  14. Chris Bassitt

    · 50 min

    Chris Bassitt, Baltimore Orioles pitcher and former Blue Jay, discusses the weirdness of pitching against your former team, George Springer sticking his tongue out, PitchCom issues, stories from the World Series run,…

  15. Habs Pressure Points and Future Fallout w/ Marco D'Amico + Scottie Snubs and Atkins Deep Cuts

    · 49 min

    JD reacts to the Blue Jays series win over the Miami Marlins. Then, JD asks Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show, why the Montreal Canadiens have struggled to win at the Bell Centre, how the Carolina…

  16. Jays Outfield Crunch, Vegas' Sweep & Thunder-Spurs Game 5 Takeaways

    · 50 min

    JD evaluates the new Blue Jays who are producing more for the team; Jesus Sanchez, Spencer Miles, and Yohendrick Pinango. JD questions how the roster and position construct of the Blue Jays can shift with the return of…

  17. Are Rivalries Dead? Jays Injuries and Steroid Games w/ Ben Ennis

    · 50 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, The FAN Morning Show, discuss sports fandom in the 90's before turning their attention to Maple Leafs fans' feelings as the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens inch closer to the Stanley Cup…

  18. JD's Jays WAR Leaders w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + The Avs are Done + What Mattered Most From the Thunder/Spurs Split

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to the Vegas Golden Knights taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter, discusses the minor injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if Patrick…

  19. Miles High Club + the Toronto-pocalypse w/ Jackie Redmond

    · 49 min

    JD reacts to the Blue Jays splitting their four game series against the New York Yankees. JD then switches gears to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and wonders if you can be really be a Maple Leafs fan if you are rooting for…

  20. The Jays Shift in Tone + Yesavage Intangibles w/ Dan Shulman + Welcome to the OKC Hate Bandwagon

    · 49 min

    JD reacts to the Vegas Golden Knights taking home ice-advantage in the Western Conference Finals. Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, joins JD (7:00) to get into last night's Blue Jays must-win victory over the…

  21. Leafs Coaching Search, Matthews Limbo and Off-Season Smoke w/ James Mirtle

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to the Blue Jays fall in the American League standings after another loss to the Yankees in the Bronx. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, gives an inside look at the Maple Leafs continued off-season…

  22. Game 7 Fallout and Conference Finals Previews w/ Luke Gazdic + Wemby, Schneider and Everything We Missed

    · 50 min

    JD touches on the Maple Leafs letting go of Craig Berube and the Blue Jays losing to the Yankees, before bringing on Sportsnet NHL analyst, Luke Gazdic, to dive into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. JD and Luke break down the…

  23. Breaking Down Vladdy, Okamoto and Springer w/ Cliff Floyd

    · 45 min

    Cliff Floyd, MLB Network analyst and World Series Champion, joins JD to discuss what about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season has surprised him the most, how the Blue Jays supporting cast has helped or hurt Vladdy, how…

  24. Vladdy Realities and Athletes You Don't Want to See w/ Ben Ennis

    · 52 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Chandler Simpson and athletes that drive you crazy when they play against your team, how they view morality in sports differently, plus Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s…

  25. Marner Discourse and NHL Meltdowns w/ Colby Armstrong

    · 48 min

    JD reacts to Mitch Marner's playoff performance with the Vegas Golden Knights and the surrounding Toronto discourse. Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins to have the Marner conversation, discuss the Montreal…

  26. Vlad Frustration, Bright Spots and Where the Jays Need More Urgency w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

    · 51 min

    JD reacts to a loaded sports weekend and starts by expanding on the Blue Jays with Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter. JD asks Ben which Jays pitcher could be joining the starting rotation,…

  27. Sam Cosentino's Draft Board and Big Questions

    · 46 min

    Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet hockey analyst, joins JD to discuss the difference between a mock draft and a draft ranking, how close or far apart the prospective 2026 NHL lottery picks are, Gavin McKenna's strengths and…

  28. McKenna Nitpicks + Jays Power Outage w/ Kevin Barker

    · 52 min

    JD gives his opinion on the heated debate about the Maple Leafs selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall draft pick. Kevin Barker, from Blair and Barker, analyzes what's wrong with the Blue Jays offence, what…

  29. First Overall Pick Dominoes + How and When the Leafs Get Back into Contention w/ James Mirtle

    · 48 min

    James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, analyzes how he would utilize the first overall pick, the biggest dominos from winning the draft lottery, what direction the front office may lean, what the Leafs roster…

  30. Into the Mystic + Jays Concern-O-Meter w/ Ben Ennis

    · 51 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about sports superstitions, the most exciting moments as a sports fan, and where winning the draft lottery ranks among them. Later, the duo debate if they're…

  31. Raptors Off-Season Questions w/ Bobby Marks

    · 46 min

    Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA front office insider, breaks down the Raptors off-season prerogatives, including Jakob Poeltl's contract and what it would take for the Raptors to get off it, what move the Raptors should…

  32. Leafs Lottery Luck and a Look at the Draft w/ Jason Bukala and Sam McKee

    · 52 min

    JD reacts to the Maple Leafs winning the NHL's Draft Lottery and starts to think about what the Maple Leafs may do with the first overall pick. Jason Bukala (9:00), Sportsnet hockey analyst and former Director of…

  33. Jays Position Battles w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

    · 48 min

    JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, discuss what happened between John Schneider and Tyler Heineman, the catcher battle between Heineman and Brandon Valenzuela, multiple positive…

  34. Chayka and Sundin Meet the Press + What's Next w/ Nick Kypreos

    · 50 min

    JD reacts to the introduction of John Chayka and Mats Sundin as the Toronto Maple Leafs front office leadership and outlines how there is a lot of catching up to do for the organization. JD asks Nick Kypreos, co-host…

  35. Habs-Bolts Game 7 Fallout and What Now for McDavid and the Oilers w/ Kris Versteeg

    · 46 min

    JD and Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, talk about the Montreal Canadiens persevering in Game 7 despite only having nine shots on goal, what the next move could be for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Connor…

  36. The Leafs Decide + Raptors Playoff Perception Changes w/ Joseph Casciaro

    · 52 min

    JD reacts to the Maple Leafs hiring John Chayka and Mats Sundin to lead their new front office. JD then gets into the Raptors' Game 7 loss and what matters most moving forward. JD and Joseph Casciaro, Raptors reporter…

  37. What Needs to Change for the Jays in May w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

    · 46 min

    JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talk about if it's fair to criticize Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of home runs despite his impactful season, George Springer and Addison…

  38. Michael Soroka + The McDavid-Jokic Parallel

    · 52 min

    JD reacts to Connor McDavid and Nikola Jokic being eliminated from the first round of the playoffs and discusses the modern realities of parody in the NHL and NBA with producer Armen. Michael Soroka, Team Canada and…

  39. The New Leafs Front Office Takes Shape w/ James Mirtle

    · 47 min

    JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, about the Maple Leafs search to hire a new president of hockey operations or a general manager. JD and James discuss what Matt Sundin's influence could be on the…

  40. Raptors Let the Cavs Off the Hook w/ Justin Termine + Three Straight Series Wins for the Jays

    · 51 min

    JD reacts to positive and negatives from the Raptors Game 5 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on SiriusXM, shares if he feels the Raptors fumbled the game or if the Cavaliers took it,…

  41. Playoff Format Pitfalls, Oilers Pressure & Trailing Teams to Believe in w/ Shayna Goldman

    · 45 min

    JD asks Shayna Goldman, national NHL writer at The Athletic, about which team she trusts more to complete a series comeback down 3-1, how the playoff results will affect the Pittsburgh Penguins' future, if feelings…

  42. Yesavage Returns and the Bullpen Finds Order w/ Ben Ennis

    · 53 min

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss the difference between small and big market sports cities, reaons for Raptors optimism, the return of Trey Yesavage, how they think the Blue Jays closing role…

  43. Stanley Cup Playoff Sore and Bright Spots w/ Matthew Barnaby

    · 49 min

    JD and Matthew Barnaby, 14-year NHL forward, analyze Sidney Crosby's and Connor McDavid's chances of making a comeback in their first round series, what possibilities McDavid's competitive hunger could lead to, if the…

  44. Jays Rich People Problems and Poverty Stricken Red Sox w/ Jared Carrabis

    · 49 min

    JD and Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, get into the Dylan Cease experience thus far with the Blue Jays, before JD asks Jared about the tumultuous times for the Boston Red Sox. Jared breaks down…

  45. How the Raptors Got Back in the Series and What it Means Moving Forward w/ Steve Jones

    · 46 min

    Steve Jones, co-host of The Dunker Spot, joins JD to discuss how Darko Rajaković has adjusted as the series has gone along, the shift that comes with Scottie Barnes being the best player in the series, if there is a…

  46. Raptors Flip the Script + Jays Vibe Shift w/ Shi Davidi

    · 52 min

    JD reacts to the Raptors tying up their first-round series 2-2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shi Davidi, MLB columnist and Sportsnet Jays reporter, talks about Jeff Hoffman's ousting as the closer, the plan with…

  47. Adam Ottavino Breaks Down the Most Important Jays Pitching Questions

    · 47 min

    Adam Ottavino, MLB analyst and 15-year MLB pitcher, joins JD to assess the Blue Jays pitching staff. Adam analyzes Jeff Hoffman’s performance thus far and breaks down why fixing pitching mechanics is harder then fixing…

  48. An Inspiring Raptors Performance + Day 1 Winners and Losers at the NFL Draft w/ Brady Quinn

    · 51 min

    JD reacts to the Raptors Game 3 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and debates what the most important factors in the win was. Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX analyst, breaks down Round 1 of the NFL draft. JD and Producer Armen…

  49. Okamoto's Adjustment, Vlad Power + Jays Closer Concerns w/ Cliff Floyd

    · 48 min

    JD asks Cliff Floyd, MLB Network analyst, about Logan Gilbert's shirt malfunction, the team dynamics at play when the closing role is not solidified, how he would deploy Jeff Hoffman amidst his struggles, if he thinks…

  50. NBA Doomsday Scenario, Ingram Legacy Game + Leafs Narrow the GM Search Field

    · 50 min

    JD and theScore's Joseph Casciaro, chat about the ripple effects from Victor Wembanyama's concussion, Brandon Ingram's time to step up, and what's been reaffirmed about the Raptors thus far in the playoffs. JD then…

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