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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The Habs-Thunder Parellel, Sabres Settling and Oilers Confidence w/ Kris Versteeg
JD asks Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, about the makeup of the Montreal Canadiens, what could happen next with Michael Hage, the allure and promise of the Buffalo Sabres, and if the Edmonton Oilers can…
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Are the Jays Back and is Hoffman Done? w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about the ABS challenge system and banter about what they are optimistic and pessimistic about with the Blue Jays. JD and Ben also chat about bad sports bar…
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Jays Realities, Mirages and Labour Negotiation Optimism w/ Jim Bowden
Jim Bowden, MLB insider and former MLB GM, joins JD to analyze the Blue Jays' concerning start, Bo Bichette's poor start with the New York Mets, Jeff Hoffman's volatility, the changing landscape of pitcher contracts,…
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Raptors on the Ropes w/ Michael Grange
JD reacts to the Raptors going down 0-2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and brings on Sportsnet's Michael Grange to dissect the Raptors' issues and Brandon Ingram's historically bad game. JD and Grange discuss Ingram's…
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Jays Identity Issues and the Hoffman Question w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, debate if the Blue Jays season is teetering and if they have a team identity. JD asks Ben about Dalton Varsho's injury, if Jeff Hoffman's role…
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The End of the Raptors Innocent Climb w/ Chris Mannix
Chris Mannix, NBC sideline reporter for the Raptors-Cleveland series, joins JD to react to the Raptors Game 1 loss and break down what will need to change for the Raptors in Game 2 and the rest of the series. JD asks…
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Raptors and NBA Playoff Preview w/ Jason Timpf
Jason Timpf, host of Hoops Tonight, joins JD to breaks down what the Raptors may struggle to handle from the Cavaliers, how the roster is built to guard the Cavs' star guards, what he thinks are the most critical hinge…
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How Active Are the Blue Jays w/ Jon Morosi + Leafs GM Candidate Off the Board
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs missing out on Sunny Mehta and how it appears the Leafs are conducting their management search. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi talks about the Blue Jays' precarious rotation situation and the…
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Matthews' Comments, Leafs GM Search and What's Next w/ James Mirtle
JD and James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, break down Auston Matthews' comments about not being able to predict the future and how the team reacted to his injury from the Radko Gudas hit. JD asks James if the…
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Leafs Locker Cleanout
JD reacts live to the interviews of Craig Berube, Auston Matthews and William Nylander at the Maple Leafs locker room clean out day. To close the hour, JD touches on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quiet bat. The views and…
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"Earned" w/ Chris Pronger
Chris Pronger, Hockey Hall of Famer and author of 'Earned', joins JD to discuss what he hopes people can take from his book, managing accountability, how a team builds up culture in 2026, and what a best player on a…
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Should Hoffman Still Close? + The Most Compelling Player in the NBA Playoffs w/ Ernie Johnson
Ernie Johnson, host of Inside the NBA on ESPN, talks about the regular season crawl to the NBA playoffs, the success of the Play-In Tournament, who the most compelling player of the postseason is to Ernie, Dillon…
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A.J. Pierzynski on the Kirk Hole and Jays Early Struggles
AJ Pierzynski, MLB analyst and World Series champion, joins JD to talk about what the most important factors are early in the MLB season, if there's a chance Max Scherzer would open to pitching out of the bullpen, the…
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Jays Vibe Check + Rory vs. Scottie w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about aging before debating Rory McIlroy's legacy, if he draws casual fans and his rivalry with Scottie Scheffler. Later, the duo discuss how they feel about…
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Raps Season Wrap + Playoff Preview w/ Blake Murphy
JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, evaluate the Raptors season in relation to goals and expectations, the optics of making the playoffs versus the play-in, why playing the Cleveland Cavaliers are a more…
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The Lacking Leafs Plan, Rory's Other Win + Can the Jays Survive Their Injuries? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs odds in the draft lottery and what he's pessimistic about. Ben Nicholson-Smith (13:00), Sportsnet MLB insider, joins JD to break down about the Blue Jays slow start to the season.…
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Things that Matter Early in a Season w/ Cliff Floyd
Cliff Floyd, former MLB veteran and MLB Network analyst, joins JD to talk about the early pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the effects of not having a consistent clean-up hitter, when you really start to worry about…
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Dodgers-Jays Takeaways, Early Season Pressure Points and Shohei Star Treatment w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers was a must-win, the fans complicated relationship with Jeff Hoffman, if Davis Schneider has gotten closer…
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Masters Preview w/ Joe House
The Ringer's Joe House chats about the Raptors' season outlook, before diving into The Masters with JD. They discuss the looming effect of Tiger Woods' accident, if golf could deliberately distance itself from Woods,…
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Leafs Front Office Hunt w/ James Mirtle
JD explains how he feels about the Blue Jays amidst their six-game losing streak. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, if there are front-running candidates for the Maple Leafs general manager job,…
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How Much Pressure Is on the Raptors Moving Forward? w/ Es Baraheni
Es Baraheni, co-host of NBA Daily at The Athletic, joins JD to explain why this offseason is one of the most important in Raptors franchise history. JD and Es talk about why the Raptors are facing a fork in the road,…
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Blue Jays Hell Week w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD reacts to the Blue Jays getting beat down 14-2 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet reporter, gets into the Blue Jays' long list of injuries. JD and Ben discuss Max Scherzer’s…
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Hour 2: Things to Care About in the Blue Jays-Dodgers Series
JD lists what he'll be paying most attention to as the Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Dodgers. JD and Producer Armen then discuss Sidney Crosby amassing another point-per-game season, a baby being born during an Oilers…
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Hour 1: The Jays' Nightmare Weekend and What's at Stake vs. the Dodgers w/ Dan Shulman
JD reacts to a nightmare weekend for the Blue Jays, and a bleak weekend for Toronto sports at large. Blue Jays play-by-play voice, Dan Shulman, discusses Alejandro Kirk's injury and importance, Brandon Valenzuela's…
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Hour 2: Jays Lineup Flexibility Pros and Cons w/ Kevin Barker
JD asks Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker, about Addison Barger's start to the season, why Barker is picking the Blue Jays to win the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s regular season ceiling, Brendon…
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Hour 1: The Leafs Need for a Cultural Rebuild w/ Jackie Redmond
JD and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, chat about Max Domi's quote about the Maple Leafs culture and if "none of your business" is really true or what it could really mean. JD and Jackie then discuss what level of…
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Hour 2: The Jays Big Intangible + Point Guard Barnes w/ Joseph Casciaro
JD and theScore's Joseph Casciaro dig into the excitement of Scottie Barnes the point guard, make arguments for and against RJ Barrett to be a part of the Raptors long-term future, and talk about Brandon Ingram's first…
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Hour 1: Picking Through the Pelley Presser w/ Justin Bourne
JD reacts to MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference following the firing of Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving. JD and Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, explain what they tookaway from…
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Hour 2: Ponce Injury Fallout and the Big Little Problem w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB insider and reporter, talk about the decisions ahead for the Blue Jays after Cody Ponce's knee injury in his Jays debut. JD asks Ben about Trey Yesavage throwing a simulated…
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Hour 1: Leafs-Treliving Split and What Comes Next w/ James Mirtle
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving and reflects on what the lesson(s) learned are. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, why the Leafs made this decision now, if the new…
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Hour 2: Jays Process Success Factors w/ Joe Siddall
Blue Jays television analyst, Joe Siddall, joins JD to analyzes the emotional rollover from last season at opening weekend, his most impressive performance of the weekend, early impressions of the Automated Ball-Strike…
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Hour 1: Early Jays Takes That Matter, Kind of w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about attending the Blue Jays home opener, how Toronto feels connected to this Jays team and their early thoughts that might matter. JD and Ben discuss the lack…
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Hour 2: Areas the Jays Can Get Even Better w/ Arden Zwelling
JD and Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talk about their expectations for Dylan Cease, why Arden believes pitch framing is more important than ever with the Automated Ball-Strike system, what Cody Ponce…
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Hour 1: Opening Day w/ Dan Shulman
Dan Shulman, play by play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, joins JD Bunkis to talk. about the unprecedented popularity and anticipation of the Blue Jays season. Dan shares what he thinks is an underrated storyline to…
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Hour 2: Blue Jays Preview 2.0 w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD asks Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet's MLB insider, what he reads from Trey Yesavage’s shoulder impingement, what the next steps for José Berríos may be, the meritocracy of the starting rotation, what surprised him…
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Hour 1: Blue Jays Preview 1.0 w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about how they'll feel if the Blue Jays start the season off slow, which players could end up being scapegoats, the Jays stories they are most interested in…
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Hour 2: NBA Expansion Impacts, Tank Solutions and Early Draft Questions w/ Bobby Marks
JD asks Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA front office insider, about the possibilities and ripple effects of NBA expansion. Bobby analyzes the viability of the proposed destinations in Las Vegas and Seattle, what else is on the…
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Hour 1: It's Bleak in Leafs Land, but Will It Get Worse? w/ James Mirtle
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs win over the Boston Bruins and doesn't understand why the organization isn't embracing the tank. JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss why the Leafs seem adverse to…
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Hour 2: Cliff Floyd on Why the Jays Spring Training Was So Impressive
JD and Cliff Floyd, MLB Network Analyst and 17-year MLB veteran, joins JD Bunkis to talk about opening week feels, how different the start of a season is for a team who made the World Series, what Cliff thought about…
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Hour 1: How We're Evaluating the Raptors w/ Blake Murphy
JD and Blake Murphy, host of The Raptors Show and Jays Talk Plus, chop it up about their Blue Jays opening week excitement, before moving on to the Raptors season. JD and Blake discuss why it’s complicated to measure…
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Hour 2: Tyler Hansbrough
Tyler Hansbrough, former NCAA National Player of the Year, NCAA champion and Toronto Raptors forward, talks about what's been lost with the increased frequency of transfers in college basketball, how the NCAA can…
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Hour 1: Jays Front Office Stability + Rotation Confidence w/ Ben Ennis
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, get into the weekend of watching March Madness, Trey Yesavage's injury news, and how they see the Blue Jays starting rotation shaking out as the season gets underway.…
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Hour 2: Gaslighting at the NHL GM Meetings
JD explains his frustration about the reports coming from the NHL's General Manager meetings; particularly his gripes about the league's playoff format and the Department of Player Safety's process. The show ends with…
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Hour 1: Berríos and Jays Rotation Ripple Effects w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD reacts to news that José Berríos' has a stress fracture in his elbow. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to get into Berríos' injury; what we know about the diagnosis and the most identifiable ripple effects.…
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Hour 2: March Madness Teams and Players to Watch w/ Tate Frazier
The Ringer's Tate Frazier makes his annual appearance on the show to break down everything you need to know for March Madness. JD asks Tate about which lottery pick has the most to win or lose during the tournament,…
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Hour 1: Is Baseball Too Hot for a Lockout? + WBC Successes and Fixes w/ Jared Carrabis
JD shares his optimism about the sport of baseball following Venezuela's World Baseball Classic win. Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD to get into the momentum of baseball and the…
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Hour 2: Tuukka Rask
Tuukka Rask, Stanley Cup Champion and TNT analyst, joins JD Bunkis to give his thoughts on the Auston Matthews-Radko Gudas situation and debates if it's time for the NHL Department of Player Safety to revaluate their…
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Hour 1: Leafs Matthews Fallout and Hockey's International Future w/ James Mirtle
JD reacts to the World Championship news coming from the NHL General Manager meetings and explains why he thinks the World Championships may become the premier international hockey tournament. The Athletic's James…
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Hour 2: The Most Important Piece of Canada’s Baseball Moment w/ Ryan Dempster
Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star, Team Canada pitcher, and MLB Network analyst, joins JD Bunkis to share his feelings about seeing Canada advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Ryan and JD also chat…
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Hour 1: A Defining Leafs Moment + WBC Winners and Losers w/ Ben Ennis
JD laments about the moment Auston Matthews' hurt his knee and debates if that was a new low in this Maple Leafs era. Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins from Texas to get into the World Baseball Classic…
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