The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD Bunkis is joined by Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus , to break down the Raptors' selection of Gradey Dick with the 13th pick in the NBA Draft! (00:01) The pair discuss the freshman's skillset, how he can fit with the current roster, and what to make of his social media presence. JD and Blake also weigh in on Chris Haynes' report about Pascal Siakam wanting to stay in Toronto and how Fred V...

JD Bunkis kicks off today’s show sharing his surprise about the rumors surrounding Larry Tanenbaum selling a share of MLSE holding, and what the evaluation of the organization is in total. He then dives into the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame class and why Curtis Joseph and Alexander Mogilny did not make the cut (02:23). Later on, NBA insider Marc Stein joins JD to sift through the Raptors' rumour mill...

JD Bunkis kicks things off breaking down a big-time win for the Blue Jays over the Marlins, why these games in June have a high leverage feel, and if last night's win alleviated some of the pressure on John Schneider (00:02). Later on, Matt Moore of The Action Network joins JD to go over all the burning questions facing the Toronto Raptors. The pair discuss Gary Trent Jr. opting into the final yea...

JD Bunkis is back from vacation alongside Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time , for this edition of the 'Good Hour'! They start off chatting about some of the finer points of house ownership and indoor plumbing, before taking a step back for a wide angle view of the Toronto sports scene. The pair discuss which team is creating the most hope right now, the Maple Leafs' plan to run it back, and if...

JD Bunkis opens with his thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup last night, what the rest of the league can take away from this, and what lessons the Leafs learn from how Vegas built their roster. (00:37)  Then, former Orioles centre fielder and 4x Gold Glover Adam Jones joins JD to reminisce about the chaos of the 2016 American League Wild Card game, before taking a look at...

JD Bunkis is joined by Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus , to break down all the action from the Denver Nuggets NBA Championship! They go over how impressed they were by Nikola Jokic's play, if it's still too early to debate where he ranks all time, and if Jamal Murray’s performance in the Finals could elevate him above Steve Nash as Canada's best basketball player. (02:34) Later on, JD asks Bl...

JD Bunkis is joined by Sam McKee, host of The Golf Show , to recap Nick Taylor’s historic performance at the RBC Canadian Open (02:34)! The pair chat about where it ranks among the greatest Canadian sports moments, how will this effect golf in the long run, and if the hype will this carry over to next week's US Open. Later on, Sportsnet's Michael Grange hops aboard to discuss the Raptors' head coa...

Ariel Helwani joins JD to chat about pick-up hoops, the Heat's comeback chances, a key question mark around Canada's men's basketball program, remembering the 2019 NBA Finals, the new season of The Ultimate Fighter and Conor McGregor. (06:45)  JD then offers today's best bets, presented by Betano! (49:15)   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n...

JD starts the show emphasizing the Nuggets' stellar performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals before being joined by co-host of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, Jon Weiner! The pair discuss the Heat being written off again, the psyche of the team's fans, Miami as a sports city, the looming reception for Messi in South Florida, and subtle differences between the 305 and 416 (4:30). JD then offers...

JD starts the show processing the meddling PGA-LIV marriage. Then, JD is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the Blue Jays sending Alek Manoah down to the Florida Complex League, if Manoah was part of the decision, what aspects Manoah will look to improve, the mental and physical steps back to success, the odds he can return this season and positively contribute, the Jays' chances...

JD is joined by the host of The Fan Drive Time, Ben Ennis, to dive into Alek Manoah going from a Cy Young candidate to one of the worst starting pitchers in the MLB, the boo birds at Rogers Centre, why the Blue Jays - who some favored to win the World Series - feel stuck in the middle, and if Manoah should get demoted to Triple-A (00:01). Later, JD and Ben talk about CBS Miami reporter Samantha Ri...

JD starts show discussing the bravado head coaches have during press conferences and offers his takeaways from the Blue Jays' sweep of the New York Mets (00:01). Then, Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg joins JD to break down the Brad Treliving hire; his body of work in Calgary, the difference being a General Manager in Toronto, and how he can fill holes in the Maple Leafs. After, JD and Kris cons...

JD Bunkis starts the show spewing his boredom around the Blue Jays right now, and what they can do to change it. (00:01). Senior managing editor at The Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs new hire Brad Treliving, if the early feelings with Treliving are all too familiar, Shanahan still being the Geppetto in the front office, what other candidates Toronto may have missed out...

JD Bunkis starts the show giving his initial thoughts on the news that Brad Treliving will be the next GM of the Leafs. He is then joined by Sportsnet Insider and co-host of the 32 Thoughts Podcast , Elliotte Friedman, to discuss reports that Brad Treliving is in the final stages of contract negotiations to become the next General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs (08:43). JD and Elliotte discuss...

JD Bunkis starts the show recapping the Celtics' heartbreaking Game 7 loss at TD Garden to the Miami Heat. JD is joined by ESPN NBA reporter Israel Gutierrez to discuss his unexpected prediction of the Heat and Nuggets meeting in the NBA Finals, Caleb Martin’s spectacular play,  playoff Jimmy saving his legacy, what’s potentially next for Jaylen Brown, Kyle Lowry’s stature in Miami, and initial re...

JD Bunkis is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of  The Fan Drive Time , for this week's edition of 'Good Hour'! They dive into the Miami Heat on the verge of the worst playoff collapse in NBA playoff history, and touch on the Sunday vibes at the horse-racing track. Later, JD and Ben dive into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s approach at the plate and his troubles when being down in the count, before taking a st...

JD Bunkis is joined by the co-host of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish Forfar, to start the show chatting about "one of the greatest shows of all-time",   Succession (00:01). After, JD gets into the poor play and bad vibes surrounding the drowning Blue Jays. Later on, JD is joined by ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, who helps break down the Celtics chances of becoming the first team to overc...

JD Bunkis is joined by the host of The FAN Drive Time, Ben Ennis, for this week's edition of 'Good Hour'! The gents begin the show by chatting about reality television, before getting into the Blue Jays' familiar bullpen troubles and the offensive prowess of the team (00:02). JD and Ben set their sights on the NHL to discuss the Panthers making the Stanley Cup Final, Matthew Tkachuk's swagger and...

JD Bunkis welcomes back Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus , to talk about last night's offensive explosion for the Toronto Blue Jays and what it could mean going forward for the team. They then get into the team's bullpen concerns, what changes could lie ahead, and if George Springer is still the player the Jays signed. The pair then switch gears to the hardcourt to break down the Nuggets' swee...

JD Bunks recaps an eventful weekend for the Blue Jays and shares where his current concerns lie with this team amid their five-game losing streak. JD welcomes on James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, who helps answer some of the bigger questions around the Maple Leafs' decision to part ways with Kyle Dubas including Brendan Shanahan's plan, what's next, and how it could affect the long-te...

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back for an emergency Leafs Talk podcast with the news today that the Maple Leafs will not be bringing Kyle Dubas back as general manager. They react to the events leading up to the decision, Dubas' negotiation, Brandon Shanahan's press conference and what comes next for the Leafs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do...

Its Friday and we’re still awaiting news on Kyle Dubas' future with the Maple Leafs. JD Bunkis starts the show looking at the NBA’s Western Conference Final and Jamal Murray’s performance in Game 2 to extend the Nuggets' series lead. He then turns his attention back to the Leafs' upcoming off-season with the help of Daily Faceoff NHL Insider, Frank Seravalli! They pair chat about the state of the...

The 'Good Hour' returns today! JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis of The FAN Drive Time dive into the Blue Jays' latest series against the Yankees and discuss the strengths of Toronto's roster across the board (00:01). After that, they turn their attention to the Maple Leafs to chat about the precarious situation surrounding the General Manager's chair next season, their takeaways from the team's end-of-seas...

JD Bunkis starts off sharing how much he loves seeing the Blue Jays and Yankees rivalry heat up! Before diving into it, JD offers some quick thoughts on the NBA draft lottery and Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Final. Later on, he enlists the help of Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss everything that's transpired so far between Toronto and New York, what to expect in the last two game...

Tis the season. With the Leafs’ season done, JD Bunkis is getting back down to the Rogers Centre to watch the Jays. He went last night and it did seem like the Yankees were cheating but what is even more concerning is Alek Manoah. He gives a few thoughts on why he’s worried about the Jays supposed number one pitcher. JD, then, turns his attention back to the Leafs: After hearing players, coach & G...