The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD prepares for the Blue Jays to play in their first ALCS since 2016, and describes his struggle to find tickets for this postseason series compared to Blue Jays playoff runs in years past, before looking back at the unexpected contributors on this likeable version of the Blue Jays (00:00). Then, Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, jumps on with JD to further break down the Jays series vict...

JD opens with the Blue Jays moving on to the ALCS for the first time since 2016 after their 5-2 win over the Yankees in the Bronx, and breaks down how the Jays managed to survive the adversity of the season as they continue to have success in the postseason (00:00). Curtis Granderson, former MLB outfielder and TBS baseball analyst, joins JD to continue the conversation around the Blue Jays moving...

JD breaks down the Blue Jays first loss to the Yankees in the ALDS ahead of Game 4 on Wednesday, and the concerns that the Jays may have wasted a golden opportunity to move on in three games (00:00). Then, Adam Ottavino, former Yankees reliever and host of Baseball and Coffee , joins the show to discuss the change in momentum for both the Blue Jays and Yankees, John Schneider's decision to remove...

JD and Sam McKee, Sportsnet 590 The FAN producer and co-host of Leafs Talk , kick off the show with their thoughts on the Blue Jays as they head into the Bronx with a chance to close out the Yankees in three games (00:00). Then, the guys pivot to the NHL to discuss Connor McDavid's surprising two-year contract extension, before getting into their thoughts on the Maple Leafs (12:01). They touch on...

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , discuss their experience down at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays opened up the ALDS against the Yankees, and the dominating performances as the Jays took a 2-0 series lead (00:00). The guys get into the historic showings from Trey Yesavage, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Daulton Varsho, the Blue Jays offensive production from the entirety of the lineu...

JD gives his thoughts on the Yankees moving on to the ALDS to take on the Blue Jays, and the results from the rest of the MLB's Wild Card series (00:00). Eric Hosmer, 2015 World Series Champion & co-host of the Diggin' Deep Podcast, joins JD to discuss the postseason action so far, including the craziness that unfolded in Chicago between the Padres and the umpire crew, the resurgence of baseball r...

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , discuss the craziness of the MLB's Wild Card round, and look ahead to what may await the Blue Jays in the ALDS ahead of the pivotal Game 3 between the Yankees and Red Sox on Thursday (00:00). The guys take a look at Bo Bichette's recovery and potential availability in the postseason, Trey Yesavage's projected role within the Jays' pitching staff,...

JD reacts to the results from the first day of postseason baseball, including Tarik Skubal's dominant performance for the Tigers and the comeback by the Red Sox to beat the Yankees, before giving his ranking of the best playoffs in sports (00:00). James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason and training camp news with real games just a week away (9:4...

JD gives his thoughts on the MLB Wild Card series' beginning on Tuesday, and whether he'd rather see the Yankees or Red Sox take on the Blue Jays in the ALDS (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, joins JD to discuss the results from Week 4 in the NFL, including the devastating injury to Tyreek Hill, the comparisons between the Bengals and Jets organizations, the concern level for the Ravens after...

JD gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays sweeping the Rays to clinch the AL East division and the top seed in the American League, and the importance of the Jays bypassing the Wild Card series after their struggles heading into the final weekend of the regular season (00:00). Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' final series, the fan atmosphere at Ro...

JD takes a sigh of relief after the Blue Jays salvage their series against the Red Sox with a 6-1 victory, looks at the offensive breakthrough that was Daulton Varsho's grand slam to give the Jays the lead in the 6th inning, and the division race getting even tighter with just three games to play (00:00). Arden Zwelling, senior writer at Sportsnet.ca, joins JD to continue the conversation on the B...

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , chat about the Blue Jays' loss to Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox, as the Jays fall into a tie with the Yankees for the AL East division lead (00:00). The guys examine the chances that the Blue Jays can pull it together and win the division, what it will take for the Jays to get back on track, the plan for the starting rotation with playoff match...

JD breaks down the Blue Jays' loss to the Red Sox back at Rogers Centre, and gives his thoughts on the multiple missed review calls against the Jays, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent slump, and the front office's decision to DFA Alek Manoah (00:00). Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead and Section 10 podcasts, joins JD to continue the conversation on the monumental Jays-Red Sox...

JD reacts to the announced rule changes in the Canadian Football League, and the shift towards a more "Americanized" version of the game (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, jumps on with JD to give his thoughts on the CFL changes, before diving into the results from Week 3 in the NFL (8:49). They discuss the Lions' win over the Ravens in Baltimore on Monday Night Football, the Steelers' place a...

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' clinching a postseason berth after their win against the Royals in the series finale, the team's celebration in the clubhouse, and the journey to get to this point (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to continue the conversation around the Blue Jays heading into the playoffs, including Daulton Varsho's incredible catch that was ruled incorrectly, the...

JD fawns over Kevin Gausman's latest quality start for the Blue Jays against the Rays, along with the dominance of the Jays' top two starting pitchers in Gausman and Shane Bieber as Toronto gets closer to clinching a postseason berth (00:00). Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs opening training camp, potential line combinations with Mitch Marner's departure, t...

JD starts with his thoughts the now infamous home run in the Blue Jays' win over the Rays, and whether or not it should have been called fan interference (00:00). Buck Martinez, Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' series against Tampa, calling Trey Yesavage's first career major league start and projecting how he can help the Blue Jays in the playoffs, the Jays'...

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , to break down Trey Yesavage's first career MLB start with the Blue Jays, as they defeated the Rays in 11 innings (00:00). They discuss the rookie's dominance in his first major league appearance, his unique arm angle and how it affects hitters, and whether or not he will get another start with the big club. Then, JD and Ben get into the...

JD recaps the Blue Jays' series sweep over the Baltimore Orioles as they continue to push for the AL East pennant, and gives Kevin Gausman his flowers ahead of a potential Game 1 playoff start (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, joins the show to break down Week 2 in the NFL (9:32), including the injury to Joe Burrow that will keep him out for three months, the struggles of Trevor Lawrence and...

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , to discuss the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros in dramatic fashion (00:00). The guys get into Jeff Hoffman allowing another 9th inning home run and whether or not a change should be made in the bullpen, the case for Trey Yesavage to be brought up, the recent offensive struggles without Bo Bichette in the lineup, and how the lineup could sh...

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' latest stressful comeback victory over the Houston Astros in their series-opener, following the news that Bo Bichette would be placed on the IL (00:00). James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs as they prepare to open training camp, including the additions made over the offseason and the projected line combinations, expectat...

JD sets up the Blue Jays series against the Astros down at Rogers Centre, before breaking down quotes from Matthew Knies at the NHL Player Media Tour (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL Analyst joins the show to discuss the results from the NFL's first week back. They look at the Vikings and J.J. McCarthy taking down Caleb Williams and the Bears on MNF, the Green Bay Packers' dominant victory over the D...

JD reacts to the Bills' improbable comeback victory against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football and quickly breaks down Week 1 of the NFL slate, before getting to the Blue Jays series loss against the Yankees in the Bronx (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to continue the conversation about the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette's recent injury, the Yankees' sign-stealing ability and John...

JD reflects on the Blue Jays' series win against the Reds following another offensive explosion and praises Jays' ace Shane Bieber for his gutsy six-inning performance, before taking a closer look at the depth throughout the lineup (00:00). JD details the incredible season that George Springer is having, and makes the case for him to be included in the American League MVP conversation. Later, JD p...

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , to discuss the reports around Kawhi Leonard signing with the Los Angeles Clippers after the 2019 championship and how it effected the Raptors' chances the following season (00:00). They shift to the Blue Jays' pitching situation after their chaotic victory in Cincinnati to discuss José Berríos' challenges on the mound, the competition fo...