The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD is joined by Stanley Cup Champion Kris Versteeg to discuss playing back-to-back's, dad trip stories, if John Tavares is destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Connor bowl (3:00). JD and the fellas then get into a report that the New England Patriots are moving on from Bill Belichick, before discussing Draymond Green's temper and Zion Williamson's conditioning (50:00).    The views and opi...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and Sam McKee from The Real Kyper & Bourne , join JD in-studio to go through the biggest 21st century heartbreaks in Toronto sports (00:00). Next, James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic , comes on the show to discuss John Tavares' 1000th point moment and reflect on his past, present and future (54:00). JD and the gents end the show with...

JD starts the show discussing a heartbreaking weekend for Toronto sports fans  (00:00). MLB Insider and former MLB General Manager, Jim Bowden joins the show to discuss how Shohei Ohtani ended up signing with the Dodgers, if the Blue Jays were ever serious contenders and where Toronto goes from here (10:00). Brady Quinn, our Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback, drops-in to discuss th...

JD starts the show addressing the latest Shohei Ohtani news (00:00). Next, former NHL forward Matthew Barnaby talks with JD about playing without your starting goaltender and the lack of buzz in the battle of Ontario (10:00). Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling joins JD in-studio to break down Ohtani's past and look at his present decision (53:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...

JD starts the show with news of Juan Soto landing with the New York Yankees (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic , joins JD to discuss what to look for as the Maple Leafs start a busy stretch of games and who Brad Treliving can target to strengthen the blue line (10:00). Insider Bob Nightengale checks-in from the MLB winter meetings to discuss the Shohei Ohtani sweepstak...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to gauge the Shohei Ohtani hope-o-meter, before breaking down their quarrels with Ohtani's discreet decision process, Dave Roberts leaking the Dodgers' meeting details, and what's ahead if the Jays miss out on a deal (00:00). JD then gets into the Raptors, NBA In-Season Tournament, and 'What We Missed!'   The views and opinions expressed in this...

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks-in from MLB's winter meetings in Nashville to discuss Shohei Ohtani's visit to the Blue Jays facilities in Dunedin (00:00). Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider with Daily Faceoff , joins the show to discuss the Leafs' pursuit of Chris Tanev, the salary cap bump and the potential for expansion (50:00). Later on, JD then gets into Ross Atkins' explanation of what diff...

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi checks-in from the MLB's winter meetings in Nashville to detail the Jays' pursuit of Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto (00:00). Next, JD touches on the Maple Leafs weekend, before Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn joins the show to discuss the NCAA's playoff selection controversy, if the 49ers have a weakness, Brock Purdy's MVP case, Big Dom DiSandro a...

JD starts the show with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs and Nikita Zadorov (00:00).  Next, host of NFL Redzone, Scott Hanson, joins JD to discuss his show and the infamous fire alarm in the studio (9:00). Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen comes on the show to discuss rehab, getting hit by pitches, the clutch factor and free agency rumours (50:00). JD then shares what he wants to see on NFL Sunday bef...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to chat about the Blue Jays' hopes for Shohei Ohtani and hopeless franchise rankings (00:00). Next, Sportsnet's Michael Grange comes on the show to detail Scottie Barnes and his fit with Pascal Siakam, the Raptors bench unit,  Gradey Dick's shooting mechanics and O.G. Anunoby's looming free-agency (50:00). The gents end the show with 'What We Mi...

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, checks-in with JD to discuss why their patience is running thin with the Maple Leafs (00:00). Next, Bomani Jones, Host of The Right Time with Bomani Jones presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment,  joins the show to chat stakes in sports, past success versus current performance, the professionalization of youth sports and beef in sport media...

JD opens the show deconstructing Brad Treliving's surprise presser (00:00). Next, 2x Stanley Cup Winning Assistant General Manager Michael Futa  joins the conversation and gets into Mitch Marner's early-season display and potential strategies for both Treliving and Sheldon Keefe (10:00). ESPN Baseball Insider Kiley McDaniel joins JD to estimate the Blue Jays chances of landing Shohei Ohtani, evalu...

JD returns from the weekend and welcomes Kris Versteeg on the show to discuss the latest on the Maple Leafs following their two losses to Chicago and Pittsburgh. JD and Kris go over Mitch Marner’s play to this point in the season, Toronto playing too risky in their own zone, Tyler Bertuzzi fitting-in on the second line, and Alex Ovechkin’s comments that he and Sidney Crosby “saved the NHL”. NFL in...

NHL analyst Colby Armstrong joins JD to get into the lowly Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid, and Kyle Dubas' Penguins (5:00). Next, MLB Insider Robert Murray stops in to discuss the Blue Jays' role in the MLB free agency and trade market (50:00). The show ends with discussion of Gregg Popovich's weirdest moment.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to discuss the Blue Jays off-season questions and sport media beef (00:00). Next, Sportsnet's Luke Fox connects from overseas to detail the takeaway's from the Maple Leafs trip to Sweden (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflec...

JD starts the show with concerns about the Kansas City Chiefs (00:00). Next, JD discusses the Jays free agency issues and Max Scherzer's obsession with the pitch clock  (25:00). Howard Beck, Senior NBA Writer with The Ringer , drops in to talk about the contradiction with ejecting NBA stars, Kawhi Leonard's legacy and the Raptors being in limbo (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed'!    The...

JD starts the show with his takeaways from the Maple Leafs trip to Sweden and reports of Alek Manoah in the trade market  (00:00). Mike Kelly, NHL Network Analyst, stops by to discuss what's driving William Nylander's success and if it's sustainable (35:00). Next, Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn, joins JD to breakdown hip tackles, the Buffalo Bills, Kenny Pickett as a...

JD is joined by Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, to talk about Zach Lavine's fit with the Raptors, the "stats you should know" about this team, and Toronto's first In-Season Tournament game tipping off tonight (00:00).  JD then gives his thoughts on Joe Burrow's injury and Dillon Brooks' ascent (50:00). To close the week, Jon Morosi, MLB Network insider, joins JD to delve into Alek Manoa...

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show. JD and Ben dive into reports of the Blue Jays being a "sleeper" to sign Shohei Ohtani, active athletes they'd give organizational control to and a new solution to punish load management (00:00). Next, James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic , joins JD to discuss John Klingberg's absence from practice and the complications o...

JD is joined by Jeff Marek, host of the Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts Podcast , to discuss the face of Swedish hockey, yearning for blue-collar players, the Maple Leafs' interest in Nikita Zadorov, and the proposed changes to overtime (5:00). JD then gets into some NBA news and rumors before Bobby Marks, NBA ESPN Front Office Insider, joins the show to discuss the mounting pressure on the Clippe...

 William Lou, host of The Raptors Show , joins JD to discuss the Raptors' 23-point comeback, Toronto's rivalry with the Boston Celtics, and how Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes coexist (5:00). Next, mixed martial artists Mike Malott and Charles Jourdain, join JD in-studio to discuss their nicknames, becoming friends, the difference venues make in fights, improving MMA coverage and GSP as a trailbl...

Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne , joins JD to debate if the Maple Leafs can repeat their strong performance against the Canucks and the biggest stories of the young season (5:00). JD then laments on the Argos' collapse in the CFL East Finals (25:00). Next, Brady Quinn, our Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback, jumps on to tackle the latest: sympathy for Zach Wilson? Aa...

Hall of Famer Joe Nieuwendyk joins JD to chat about the Hockey Hall of Fame's upcoming Legends Classic game, Joe's time with the Maple Leafs, playing in Toronto and effective communication between a front office and coaching staff (5:00). Jackie Redmond, NHL and WWE reporter, stops by to chat about the Maple Leafs' roster flaws (25:00). Next, JD continues the Leafs conversation with Jason Bukala,...

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic , joins JD to discuss potential solutions for John Klingberg and Ryan Reaves, the Leafs' poor penalty kill, options to incite change, and some positive takeaways from last night's loss (10:00). Next, NBA writer Vivek Jacob joins JD to chat about the Toronto Raptors; optimistic signs, roster hierarchy, locker room vibes, and grading Gradey Dick (...

Jim Bowden, MLB Analyst, Insider and former Executive of the Year, joins JD to discuss the biggest off-season dominoes, the looming decisions for the Blue Jays, and major league expansion in Montreal (5:00). Next, Ian Mendes, Senior Writer with The Athletic , stops by to contextualize the uneasy Ottawa Senators and the battle of Ontario (50:00). JD and the gents end the show with "What We Missed!"...