The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD begins the show with his thoughts on USA Basketball's fourth quarter comeback against Serbia in the Olympics. Arden Zwelling, Blue Jays Reporter and co-host of At The Letters , breaks down the intricacies in the decision to move on or bring back Ross Atkins, the tone of Mark Shapiro's presser, the looming off-season decisions, if there's been a narrative shift about competing in 2025, the start...

JD opens the show with his pet peeves (00:00), before breaking down Mark Shapiro's latest press conference, excuses, front office errors with the bullpen, signing free-agent pitching, continuing to "learn,"  never winning a playoff game, not answering questions, continuity, success, failures, and the point of it all (08:12).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts...

JD opens the show with his thoughts on Canada Basketball's devastating loss to France before being joined by the Senior Content Producer at theScore, Joseph Casciaro. The pair chat about what went wrong, the lack of weaponizing the team's depth, the stars, Jordi Fernández, Jamal Murray's performance, and the lasting implications on the program (00:00). After, JD weighs in on the infamous Rudy Gobe...

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, to talk about intentionally walking Aaron Judge, Addison Barger, trading pitchers, Davis Schneider, Toronto's relationship with Joey Votto, and if the Blue Jays have become more entertaining post-trade deadline (00:00). After, the pair get into the Chicago White Sox' losing streak, relegation, penalties in the MLB draft, and incentivized...

JD is joined at the top of the show by the host of Afternoon Drive on Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver, Dan Riccio, to talk about soccer trivia, if John Herdman will be fired, and the stakes for the Canada Women's Soccer team (00:00). After, the two discuss the NFL's new kickoff rules, the Hall of Fame Game, sports memorabilia, and the underrated Tim Duncan (24:34).     The views and opinions expressed...

JD starts the show with his thoughts on Joey Loperfido's first outing as a Blue Jay, the other new faces on the team, and the fan experience (00:00). After, former NBA and Canada Basketball Men's Senior Team player Nik Stauskas joins the show to talk about Canada Basketball's chemistry, FIBA RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks, THAT loss to Venezuela in 2015, pressure in playing in tournaments, and what...

The FAN Morning Show's Ben Ennis joins JD to kick off the show digesting the Blue Jays' trade deadline, evaluating their 13 new prospects, how to compete in 2025, Ross Atkins' press conference, front office woes, the abject disaster of a season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (00:00). After, the duo chats about the MLB Draft, tanking in baseball, and what to look for in the new players (33:34).   The v...

JD starts the show with an update on Canada Basketball and the Blue Jays' new assets (00:00). Then, Sportsnet MLB reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the program to talk about the Yusei Kikuchi haul, the Jays' cards at the deadline, Chad Green and Chris Bassitt's value, front office flexibility, competitive balance tax, the dismal season, and the face of the franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (07:54)...

JD opens the show with his thoughts on John Herdman, the Canadian women's soccer win, an Olympic history lesson, and the Jays' market (00:00). Then, Sportsnet Senior Columnist Shi Davidi joins the program to chat about Danny Jansen's departure from the Blue Jays, accumulating assets, the reality of competitiveness in 2025, important junctures for the club, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yusei Kikuchi, Tre...

JD launches the show with speaking on the latest from Canada Soccer's drone scandal, the MLB trade deadline, Randy Arozarena, Chris Bassitt's recent comments on the state of the Blue Jays, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro, and the club's trade market (00:00). Then, Forward for Canada Men's National Soccer Team and Nashville SC joins JD to look back at the country's magical Copa América run (19:10).  ...

JD opens the show with his thoughts on the red-hot yet frustrating Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the player's struggles, and the visually pleasing Daulton Varsho (00:00). Then, Ariel Helwani of the MMA Hour, the Ringer MMA Show, and CBC Olympics coverage, joins the show to discuss Canada Soccer's latest scandal, journalism at the Paris 2024 Games, Canadian basketball history, and UFC 304 (12:54). Later o...

JD is joined at the top of the show by Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus on Sportsnet, Blake Murphy to chat the NBA's second apron, financial repercussions for the Blue Jays, budget talk, restocking the farm system, and 'soft rebuilding' (00:00). Then, the two chat trading Vlad Guerrero Jr., changes for the club next season, free agency, and the Blue Jays' pitching staff (14:03). After, t...

Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the show to talk Toronto traffic and trains (00:00). After, the two speak on Bo Bichette's next contract, trading the shortstop, his performance, the Blue Jays competing next season, net positive superstardom, and if the team is in a position to pivot (07:49). Then, the duo chats about 'Mickey Mouse' championships and if it's Scottie Scheffl...

JD starts the show with his thoughts on the first half of the Blue Jays' season and then is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the team's front office, Shane Farrell, Ross Atkins, the trade deadline, and sanity among the fanbase (00:00). Later, the two debate what to expect from the club next season (26:08).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host...

NHL Network's Jackie Redmond joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the current state of the Leafs, expectations for the team, and public accountability (00:00). Then, the two talk about Mitch Marner and what makes a 'loser franchise' (11:12).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Medi...

JD opens the show with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star game, along with the flooding and power outages in Toronto on Tuesday (00:00). Then, Prospect Writer for Baseball America, Geoff Pontes joins the program to talk about the MLB Draft, the Jays' scouting process, Trey Yesavage, the rest of Toronto's 2024 draft class, and PED's (10:46).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...

JD begins the show with his thoughts on Teoscar Hernández winning the MLB Home Run Derby (00:00). Then, Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro joins the program with his thoughts on Canada Soccer's Copa América run, standout performers, the overwhelming positivity surrounding the team, areas of improvement, and Jesse Marsch's 10/10 hire (03:16). Afterwards, JD ends the show with his thoughts on Ingri...

JD starts the show speaking on Canada Soccer's fourth place finish in Copa América, as well as the competition's final (00:00). Then, Jon Morosi of MLB Network joins the show to chat the Blue Jays' recent draft pick Trey Yesavage, the team's draft record, the Jays current trade market, the future of the club, and estimates about Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next contracts (10:01).    Th...

JD kicks off the show with Sportsnet's Jeff Blair of Blair and Barker and Blue Jays Talk to chat about the positivity trending upwards with Canada Soccer, the differences between John Herdman and Jesse Marsch, the use of Alphonso Davies, Canada Soccer's play in Copa America, and how Canada can find scoring moving forward (00:00). After, the two talk about the placement of Kevin Kiermaier on waiver...

Sportsnet 590's Ben Ennis joins JD to converse about the intensity of international soccer and the "Golden Generation" of Canada Basketball's chances at the Olympics (00:00). Afterwards, the duo talks about the Blue Jays' future needs, how the team can be competitive next season, if there's a future for the front office, and the fanbase's temperature for Vladdy and Bo's market (20:06). The views a...

Canadian soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario joins the show to talk about the value of Canadian soccer at the Copa América, the biggest lessons from the tournament, how Canada can improve looking forward to the 2026 World Cup, the steps to success for the future of the program, and the breakout stars from the tournament (04:45). After, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, James Mirtle joins JD to d...

JD starts off the show digesting the most recent comments from Paul George on playing in Toronto, Kawhi's exit from the city, and the Raptors' future with Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley (00:00). Sportsnet 650's Dan Riccio joins JD to talk about Canada Soccer's bout with Argentina, Jesse Marsch's fit and tactics, and whether Alphonso Davies should be doing more (11:45). Could Jacob Shaffelbur...

JD starts the show comparing the Maple Leafs to the Edmonton Oilers (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to delve into the Blue Jays' porous bullpen. What's the path forward? Who's coming back? Should the team trade or retain Yimi Garcia? What's Yusei Kikuchi's value? Is it time to retool or rebuild? (7:00) Next, soccer writer at Sportsnet, Devang Desai, discusses Canada Soccer's stan...

Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs (00:00). The gents give their outlook on the current roster, what moves might still be plausible, Oilers they missed out on, and hopes in Chris Tanev. They finish the show with Canada Soccer talk.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n...

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, dives deep into the Maple Leafs' off-season so far. JD and James get into Mitch Marner, Nick Robertson's trade request, Max Domi, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, the totality of the roster and when the Leafs should give Auston Matthews the captaincy (00:00).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...