The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD starts with his thoughts on the NHL All-Star festivities in Toronto before bringing on Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne , to break down the winners and losers from the star-studded weekend (10:00). Geoff Pontes, prospect writer with Baseball America, joins the show to get into the details of BA's 2024 MLB prospect rankings and why the Blue Jays' farm system dropped nine spots fro...

JD brings on Will Lou, co-host  of The Raptors Show , to discuss Scottie Barnes' development, the Raptors' challenge of building around him, and NBA scoring reaching higher and higher levels (10:00). Next up, 11-time All-Star and Hockey Hall of Famer, Chris Pronger joins the show to chat about his new career, All-Star weekend in Toronto, hitting Justin Bieber, and how to build team toughness (50:0...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to react to the Blue Jays signing Justin Turner to a 1-year deal (00:00). JD and Ben also debate if analytics have made sports more entertaining (40:00). Next, JD brings in Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet and Penguins analyst, to banter about NHL All-Star weekend, Toronto's media environment and if should Pittsburgh trade Sidney Crosby? (50:00) Ben...

JD starts the week with his burning NFL Championship weekend thoughts (00:00). Then, James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins the show to get into the biggest Maple Leafs' stories going into the All-Star break (11:00). Next, former NFL quarterback and Monday Morning Insider, Brady Quinn breaks down how the Ravens and Lions watched their Super Bowl hopes slip away, as well as P...

JD brings on Seerat Sohi from The Ringer to chat about the Raptors and their state of flux, if Masai Ujiri was too emotionally invested, and building around Scottie Barnes, plus Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers (4:00). Next, Tyler Dunne, NFL Columnist and Creator of GoLongTD.com , joins JD to tee up Championship weekend in the NFL (50:00). JD wraps up the week with his NFL playoff thoughts!  The vie...

JD starts by unpacking the Maple Leafs' 1-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Luke Fox, Sportsnet's Senior NHL Writer, joins JD to parse through Ilya Samsonov's resurrection, Joseph Woll's timeline, Mark Giordano's situation and a different Sheldon Keefe (7:00). Judy Battista, Columnist for NFL.com and Insider for NFL Network , comes on to chat the NFL's head coaching carousel, Jim Harbaugh to the Charg...

JD starts the show with an opening monologue about the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation (00:00). Next, Jackie Redmond, Host of the Jackie Redmond Show on YouTube and NHL on TNT reporter, checks-in with JD to discuss Taylor Swift's NFL impact and underrated sports (25:00). Next, former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton comes on the show to chat about pros versus joes, balancing three goaltenders on th...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio! JD and Ben contextualize modern statistical feats in the NBA, before getting into Anthony Rendon's suggestion for Major League Baseball, and if sports dynasties are going extinct (00:00). Next, former Maple Leaf defenceman and Stanley Cup champion, Tomáš Kaberle chats about about NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto, his team-first mentali...

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins the show to discuss how Maple Leafs feel about Sheldon Keefe internally, the urgency for change, and what's left to be seen (8:00). Next, Brady Quinn, Monday Morning Insider and Former NFL quarterback, hops on with JD to breakdown the Bills-Chiefs classic, the Packers' fumbled opportunity, Dan Campbell's roaring Lions, and the environme...

Chael Sonnen, MMA Legend and Host of You're Welcome with Chael Sonnen, discusses how different fighters promote, who the UFC hopes wins at 297, the funniest personalities in the UFC, why fighting is tough in January and looking ahead to UFC 300 (8:00). Jeff Saturday, former NFL Centre, Super Bowl Champion and ESPN NFL Analyst, comes on to break down the most impressive Wild Card team, the nuances...

JD dives into the Pascal Siakam trade and is joined by Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, to detail the move and weigh what the Raptors got in return from the Pacers  (7:00). JD then takes a moment to reflect on Pascal Siakam's time with the Raptors (28:00). Next, Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to banter about Siakam's departure, faith in Masai Ujiri, the idea of re...

A heated JD Bunkis starts the show with his disgust about the Maple Leafs' lack of accountability. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the KLEVR app, joins JD to help diagnose the Leafs' issues, before focusing on Sheldon Keefe's oversights and how a new head coach might help (10:00). JD then touches on the latest reports about a seemingly inevitable Pascal Siakam trade (50...

JD opens today's show looking back on Monday's NFL Wild Card slate with his thoughts on the Bills and Eagles. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic , joins JD to discuss the ebbs and flows of the Leafs' season so far, before diagnosing the team's biggest issues at the halfway mark (8:00). Later on, Eric Wood, former Bills Pro-Bowler and host of the Centered on Buffalo podcast, sto...

JD starts the show with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' disappointing weekend. Soon after, our Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, stops by to recap the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend and discuss what's next for the winners and losers (7:00). Next, Brian Scalabrine, former NBA forward and current Celtics NBC analyst, joins the show ahead of tonight's Raptors-Celtics mat...

JD starts off the show with some big-picture Maple Leafs thoughts following last night's overtime loss on Long Island. Jason McCourty, NFL veteran, Super Bowl champ and host on Good Morning Football, joins the show to get into Bill Belichick's legacy and stories from his time with the Patriots (10:00). JD then touches on the NFL's Wild Card matchups (30:00). Next, Hailey Salvian from The Athletic...

JD kicks off today's show alongside Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, talking about the new-look Raptors, Darko Rajaković's improvement, Immanuel Quickley's early returns, and Pascal Siakam's fit and trade value. Plus, where's Gradey Dick? (00:00). Next, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs' reluctance to start Dennis Hildeby, Ilya Samsonov's return to the team,...

JD starts the show with his thoughts on the officiating in last night's Raptors vs. Lakers game, capped off by head coach Darko Rajaković's fiery comments post-game (00:00). Jake Fischer, NBA Insider with Yahoo Sports, joins JD to break down if the Raptors maximized OG Anunoby's value and why facilitating a Pascal Siakam trade is like threading a needle. Plus, what's Gary Trent Jr.'s market like a...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins the first hour of the show. JD and Ben go over the aftershock of William Nylander's contract extension, before touching on the Blue Jays' disappointing off-season (5:00). Next, Nick Kypreos, co-host of The Real Kyper and Bourne , hops on with JD to discuss the nuances of Nylander's new deal, including the factors of advertising money, legacy and m...

JD starts the new year giving his thoughts on the trade that sent OG Anunoby to the Knicks and William Nylander's contract negotiations (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins JD to get into the details and consequences of Nylander's contract extension and the Leafs' dire goaltending situation (15:00).  Our Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback, Brady Qui...

JD starts the show with some quick thoughts on Ilya Samsonov following a rough outing Thursday night in Buffalo (00:00). Chris Simms, former NFL quarterback turned NBC analyst, goes around the NFL with JD to break down some teams and quarterbacks on different trajectories, before getting into what defines an NFL MVP (5:00). Next, Jackie Redmond, NHL on TNT and WWE reporter, joins JD to talk about...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD in-studio to banter about their holiday sports wish-list, pressure on the Blue Jays and the Raptors' direction (00:00). Next, Alex Wong, co-host and producer of The Raptors Show , takes Ben's spot in-studio to chat about some Raptors history lessons and 'what if's' from Alex's book, 'PreHistoric.' The views and opinions expressed in this podcas...

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Williams a.k.a. 'Mr. Game 7' joins the show to discuss honing the clutch factors, Alex Ovechkin's career, comparisons to Auston Matthews and the tail end of his own NHL career (5:00). Next, JD gives some thoughts on the Raptors and NBA trade market (35:00). Robert Murray, MLB Insider with FanSided, joins the show to detail the Blue Jays' next targets and MLB'...

Shayna Goldman, NHL writer and co-host of the Too Many Men podcast, joins the show to break down Alex Ovechkin's scoring drought (10:00). JD then offers his Toronto Raptors and Seattle Seahawks thoughts, before ranking the most unwatchable Toronto sports teams of the past decade (50:00). JD and the fellas get into the most beloved athletes to end the show.    The views and opinions expressed in th...

JD starts the week with some positive thoughts about the Maple Leafs before being joined by James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, to discuss this season's turning point(s), Sidney Crosby's final seasons, Kyle Dubas' return and the waning patience with Ilya Samsonov (6:00). JD touches on the most recent off-season reports concerning the Blue Jays (40:00). Next, Brady Quinn, our Mo...

JD starts the show with a couple quick Raptors thoughts (00:00).  Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD to discuss what they like about the Maple Leafs, what needs to be corrected and the defensive pairings moving forward (7:00).  Ben Lindbergh, Senior Editor at The Ringer and Host of FanGraphs Effectively Wild Podcast, joins JD to discuss his article outlining Shohei Ohtan...