The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , to react to the Philadelphia Eagles' blowout victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, whether Patrick Mahomes entering the GOAT conversation was premature, the irony of Tom Brady calling the game, and Jalen Hurts' MVP performance (0:00).  JD and Ben move on to the Blue Jays,  the miss on Pete Alonso, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s...

JD reacts to Anthony Stolarz returning to the Maple Leafs' crease and making 26 saves in a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. TheScore's Joe Casciaro joins to discuss the Raptors deadline moves in totality including Brandon Ingram’s injury history, spacing concerns with the starting lineup, the logic behind Toronto acquiring and immediately waiving James Wiseman, favourite deals from the NBA trade d...

JD reacts to the Raptors acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. The conversation continues with Ben Ennis; co-host of The FAN Morning Show.  JD and Ben question the Raptors' trajectory, if their ceiling is high enough, whether RJ Barrett and Ingram can co-exist, the Miami Heat trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, and why Kevin Durant shot down a Warriors reunion (10:...

JD opens the show with his thoughts on the NBA trade rumours ahead of Thursday’s deadline, before being joined by ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. He breaks down the reaction to Luka Dončić's trade to the Lakers, how it affects the rest of the league, where Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler could land, and the reports surrounding Brandon Ingram and the Raptors (00:00). Then, JD touches on the Raptors loss to...

JD starts with lingering Maple Leafs thoughts from the weekend (00:00). Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider from Daily Faceoff, breaks down the context around the Leafs trade targets: Yanni Gourde, Brandon Tanev, Dylan Cousins and Scott Laughton (10:00). JD and Frank argue about what may be the best route for the Leafs this trade deadline, before discussing the push and pull around Mitch Marner's contrac...

JD opens the show with his thoughts on the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap from the weekend, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg. He weighs in on Connor McDavid’s comments on starting games earlier when the Leafs come to town, the differences between the Oilers and Leafs on defence and in goal, continued use of the five-forward power play, implications of the salary...

JD reacts to news of Max Scherzer signing with the Blue Jays (00:00). Jason Demers, NHL Network analyst, discusses the effects of low-energy crowds at Maple Leafs games, what Morgan Reilly needs to succeed and how NHL'ers are viewing the 4 Nations Face-Off (7:00). Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , checks-in with JD to chat about the excitement of the Scherzer signing and Toronto's payro...

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the potential fit for Brandon Saad with the Leafs, their approach to dealing with injuries, 4 Nations Face-Off decisions, the best line combinations with Max Domi struggling, and the ongoing conversation around fan atmosphere inside Scotiabank Arena (00:00). Then, JD gives his thoughts on the latest in the Can...

Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show , joins JD in-studio to sift through Blake's Raptors trade deadline primer (00:00). How important is the Raptors financial flexibility? Why are the Raptors being linked to Brandon Ingram and how would he fit on the team? What's spurring Scottie Barnes' positive improvement? Will the Raptors get into a better tank position if or when they trade their vetera...

JD reacts to Elliotte Freidman’s report that some NHL teams will begin to enforce an “internal cap” strategy as the NHL’s salary cap rises. Writer from Maple Leafs Hot Stove, Anthony Petrielli, discusses his Monday notebook; the consistently injured roster, offensive issues with the blue line, and Morgan Reilly (00:00). JD then looks at the Raptors winning six of their last seven games and what th...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, drops by for 'Good Hour' to talk about the discourse around officiating in the NFL, the Bills' coaching, Patrick Mahomes, the Senators and Leafs fan rivalry, Ottawa's fanbase, the Blue Jays' offseason strategy, and Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s worth (00:00). Then, JD gives his thoughts on the Chiefs' dynasty and the Bills devastating loss (49:28). After, NFL Anal...

JD reacts to Michael Grange's article on Sportsnet.ca that details the Raptors situation heading towards the NBA trade deadline (00:00).  Blue Jays columnist, Shi Davidi, breaks down how and why the Blue Jays deferred some of Anthony Santander's contract, how real the Pete Alonso momentum is, what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. values, and if the Jays have changed their payroll approach (13:00). Next, ESPN...

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, talks with JD at the top of the show about the Leafs’ plan if Matthew Knies should miss time, what they should be coveting in potential trades, and how to address the play of Morgan Rielly and Max Domi (00:00). Then, Marcellus Wiley of Dat Dude TV, Hydration Situation, On the Rocks Podcast, and 10-year NFL veteran, tackles the Lamar Jackson discourse,...

JD reacts to Anthony Santander's introductory press conference with the Toronto Blue Jays (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to give a read on the rest of the free agent market, targets the Jays are still willing to spend on, their remaining needs, the possibility of signing Pete Alonso and Jurickson Profar, Max Scherzer's fit, deferred money in contracts and if it's going to become...

JD opens the program with his thoughts on the Blue Jays signing OF Anthony Santander to a 5-year deal, before being joined by Real Kyper and Bourne co-host Justin Bourne to discuss the possibility of creating out-of-market rivalries, the Morgan Rielly discourse, and Craig Berube's accountability culture (00:00). Then, JD voices his opinion on the Connor McDavid suspension (44:47). Afterward, World...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to try and make sense of the Blue Jays trading for Myles Straw, missing on Rōki Sasaki and if the Jays can still have a path to excitement (00:00). JD and Ben then get into the discourse around Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen (44:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX analyst, breaks down the Buffalo Bills' victory, Jackson's legacy, Jay...

JD begins the show with his thoughts on Ken Rosenthal's latest Blue Jays news. James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Devils and Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews, the team's stars, trade targets, role players and rentals, J. T. Miller, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and the state tax advantage (00:00). Then, JD and Armen speak on UFC 311 and Arman Ts...

JD starts the show thinking over the Blue Jays' chase for Rōki Sasaki (00:00). Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter, Arden Zwelling, weighs-in on what it'd mean for Toronto to sign Sasaki, what specifically about the Jays facilities are "state-of-the-art", how the Jays pitching development is viewed, and what Sasaki seems to covet (10:00). With Arden in Los Angeles to cover UFC 311, JD asks him about the...

JD starts the show with his latest Leafs thoughts before being joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discuss Toronto's three-game losing streak, accountability culture, team dynamics, the power play, the Leafs' issues, and the definition of insanity (00:00). Then, co-host of the FAN Hockey Show, Mike Futa talks with JD about Rōki Sasaki, Tony DeAngelo, slumps, Jake McCabe, the team's trade ass...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to chat about Sam Darnold's awful end to the season, details of Shohei Ohtani's meeting with the Blue Jays, and Roki Sasaki's interest in the Jays (00:00). Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, dives into the Jays' offseason (51:00). Why are they in the mix for Sasaki? What are their chances at re-signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo...

JD opens the show with his opinion on the latest Blue Jays' move and his Leafs' weekend thoughts, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg. He weighs in on Mitch Marner's latest comments, the team's internal accountability culture, the power play, the problem with developing young hockey players in Canada, and the price of youth sports (00:00). Then, JD gives his 'Stats...

Dave Dameshek, host of the Shek Show , checks-in before the NFL's Wild Card Weekend (3:00). Dave breaks down the stakes between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, which MVP candidate has the most playoff pressure, why it's the Detroit Lions' time, and a handful of quarterbacks that could move in the off-season. JD then lays out his betting picks for the NFL's Divisional Round (43:30). B...

Blake Murphy from The Raptors Show joins JD in-studio to dive into the Raptors' losing season (00:00). What are the biggest issues? How solvable are they? How do we evaluate the rest of the season?  Is there concerns about head coach Darko Rajaković? Has Scottie Barnes progressed this season? What will it take to trade Jakob Poeltl? Later, Sportsnet Maple Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, discusses the Le...

Former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins JD to discuss the conclusion of the World Junior Championship, the assembly of Canada's team, the USA program's 'swagger,' the identity of Team Canada, Dave Cameron, where the country's hockey development is at now, the optimism level for Canada's program, Matthew Schaefer, and Easton Cowan (00:00). Then,...

JD opens with thoughts about Team Canada's early exit from the World Juniors and where the sport of hockey is at in Canada (00:00). Cam Robinson, content director for Elite Prospects, breaks down what went wrong for Canada; the poor roster construction, lack of chemistry, questionable coaching decisions and Dave Cameron (17:00). James Palmer, senior NFL reporter for Underdog Fantasy, chats about t...