The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD Bunkis starts the week talking about a deflating weekend for the struggling Toronto Raptors, dropping two games to the bottom-feeding Orlando Magic, and questions where the team should go from here. Later, Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling helps break down the impact of the Blue Jays signing Kevin Kiermaier and how this deal will affect the rest of their offseason plans, before switching gears to go o...

JD Bunkis is joined by Ailish Forfar of "The FAN Morning Show" off the top to chat about the glory of having cable television (00:09), before looking back on the flurry of MLB free agency moves including the Blue Jays losing out on Brandon Nimmo to the New York Mets. Later, The Athletic’s James Mirtle stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs' dominant win over the L.A. Kings, what's behind the team's r...

JD Bunkis is joined by The FAN Drive Time's Blake Murphy to go over the Blue Jays' offseason thus far, why they always seem to be the "bridesmaid" in the free agent market this year, and which players might still be on their radar (00:02). Blake and JD then transition to the Raptors' impressive win over the L.A. Lakers last night and question what this win says about the team and if Gary Trent Jr....

JD Bunkis opens the show reacting to this morning's breaking news that the New York Yankees have signed Aaron Judge to a 9-year $360 million contract, and looks into what the ramifications could be for the remainder of the free agent market (00:02). Host of Hockey Central Hailey Salvian look backs on the Maple Leafs' win over the Dallas Stars last night and talks about the fun of streaks, the surp...

The Good Hour kicks off with Ben Ennis and JD discussing Justin Verlander's new deal with the New York Mets and if Toronto had any interest in him, before firing up the hot stove to discuss who they would like to see in a Blue Jays uniform next season (00:03). The pair then focus on the hardcourt to chat about the Raptors' season so far and how they can get out of the messy middle of the standings...

JD Bunkis starts this week recapping the Maple Leafs' overtime loss the Tampa Bay Lightning, adding to the team's tally of six losses in the extra frame. Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg looks into what the Leafs can learn from their OT struggles and how Mitch Marner’s heater affects the rest of the team, before focusing in on Chicago to determine what's next for Patrick Kane (11:34). L...

JD kicks off this episode offering some thoughts on the Maple Leafs' win last night, Mitch Marner’s historic performance, and a Raptors game that left a lot to be desired. Then, Devang Desai, producer of "A Kick in the Grass", helps preview Canada's final World Cup contest against Morocco, what the Canadian side still has to play for, and what the future holds for John Herdman (00:02). Later, JD a...

It's time for The Good Hour with Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis! They start off going over the state of Canadian men's soccer, what this World Cup run has meant for the country, and if Alphonso Davies' media silence overshadows any of the team's accomplishments (00:02). Later on, the guys discuss Don Mattingly's new gig as the Blue Jays bench coach and how worried John Schneider should be about the hire,...

JD Bunkis starts today's podcast recapping the Raptors win over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, and comments on just how good this team could be when fully healthy. Later, Anthony Petrielli of Maple Leafs Hotstove looks back on Toronto's recent stretch of games and weighs in on Mitch Marner's importance to this team's success (10:23). Then, JD and the gang sniff out this week's fishy betting l...

JD and Josiah Bosch kick off the week recapping Canada's loss to Croatia, eliminating them from the World Cup. Sportsnet soccer analyst James Sharman adds to the conversation by discussing the impact of just qualifying for the tournament, how Canadian fans should feel after being knocked out, and why the future is bright for 2026 (10:23). Later on, the guys review all the action from Week 12 in th...

JD Bunkis starts off with a reflection on the life and legacy of Börje Salming, and shares what he means to Leafs Nation and Swedish hockey as a whole (00:01). Later, Josiah Bosch joins the fray to go over the ideal weekend for the Canadians in the World Cup, before helping to preview Sunday's match vs. Croatia. Next up, NHL Network host Jackie Redmond joins JD to take a look around the NHL to dis...

JD Bunkis kicks things off recapping Canada’s loss against Belgium in their opening match at the World Cup and the disappointment he felt afterwards. Soon after, voice of Hockey Night in Canada Craig Simpson joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the red-hot New Jersey Devils, just how good Mitch Marner has been lately, and if there is cause for concern with Auston Matthews' play (3...

JD Bunkis is live at Café Diplomatico with Sam McKee and Josiah Bosch to preview everything ahead of Canada's opening match against Belgium in the World Cup! The boys go over how excited they are to see Canada’s first World Cup match since 1986, if the Canadian squad can fend off Belgium's star-studded lineup, and how they can capitalize on a tournament full of upsets (00:03). Next up, Kristian Ja...

JD Bunkis starts off recapping the Maple Leafs' overtime loss against the New York Islanders last night, before being joined by The Athletics' Kevin Papetti! They question why this team seems to struggle in the extra frame, what's next for Nick Robertson after another healthy scratch, and how confident they are in Matt Murray as the team's number one goaltender (00:07). Afterwards, JD, Josiah and...

We start this week with the "Good Hour", featuring Ben Ennis of "The FAN Drive Time" alongside JD Bunkis! They begin by recapping the Argonauts' Grey Cup victory over the Blue Bombers and question if this could this be the start of something in Toronto, and what needs to change in this city for the Argos to become a major attraction. Later, the pair focus in how the everything off of the pitch is...

JD Bunkis kicks off today’s podcast recapping the Maple Leafs' win over the New Jersey Devils last night with the host of "Tim and Friends", Tim Micallef! (00:07) They chat about how fun a young core on the rise can be in the salary cup era, before previewing the upcoming Grey Cup between the Argonauts and Blue Bombers and the excitement surrounding the World Cup. Later on, JD shares his best pick...

JD is joined off the top by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to help break down the trade that sent Teoscar Hernández to the Seattle Mariners. The pair discuss what Teo meant to the city of Toronto, viable options that the Jays can pursue to replace him, and what role freshly acquired pitcher Erik Swanson will play (00:02). Later on, they focus in on the Raptors' impressive win over the Miami Heat, Kyle L...

JD Bunkis is joined by The Athletic's James Mirtle to review the Maple Leafs' win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night, before looking into how the salary cap era has brought an end to NHL dynasties and the biggest questions facing the Leafs right now (05:12). Afterwards, JD looks ahead to an interesting Thursday nighter between the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans, presented by DraftKing...

We kick off The Good Hour with JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of "The FAN Drive Time", to discuss how Jake Muzzin's injury will impact the Maple Leafs long-term, and how many injuries are too many (00:15). Then, they take inspiration from last night's Eagles-Commanders game to talk about the state of replay review in sports, including why certain plays are still unreviewable and how officials are grade...

JD Bunkis is joined off the top by his co-host on "Leafs Talk", Sam McKee, as they recap their time at the Toronto Argonauts' win over the Montreal Alouettes Sunday to move onto the Grey Cup. Sam and JD then share their "freezing cold" Leafs takes including Sam's endorsement of the Matt Murray trade, before taking a moment to reflect on Toronto's tribute to Börje Salming this weekend. Next up, for...

We open today's Remembrance Day podcast by reflecting on those that sacrificed their lives for us, before welcoming in the host of "At The Letters", Ben Nicholson-Smith, live from the GM meetings in Las Vegas. He discusses if the Blue Jays are primed to make a move at shortstop, Toronto's most pressing need this offseason, what's next for Nate Pearson, and if the Jays will move one of their three...

JD Bunkis starts off chatting about the current Twitter minefield with paid verification being introduced, before looking into why last night's Raptors game was a no-win situation and how Precious Achiuwa's injury could impact the team long term. Soon after, Ian Tulloch of the Hockey News focuses in on some of the Maple Leafs' early data trends including: the metrics behind Auston Mathews' slow st...

JD Bunkis kicks off today’s show finding the positives from the Maple Leafs' loss last night to the Vegas Golden Knights. We then switch gears to the gridiron to preview this week's Thursday Night Football action between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers, presented by DraftKings (9:43)! Afterwards, JD and gang sort through the stories of the day including Ryan Reynolds' appearance at the C...

The Good Hour is here! Co-host of "The FAN Drive Time" Ben Ennis joins JD to question how high Scottie Barnes' ceiling can be, before looking into if the Raptors or Maple Leafs have more potential for improvement this season (03:32). They then switch gears to recap the World Series and discuss the pivotal decision to pull Zack Wheeler in Game 6, the keys to Houston Astros' success, and if this cha...

JD Bunkis kicks off Monday's show recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs' undefeated weekend with the co-host of "Real Kyper and Bourne", Justin Bourne! They discuss how this weekend eased the pressure on Sheldon Keefe, William Nylander and John Tavares' great play of late, if Denis Malgin is deserving of a roster spot, and if the team should pursue a trade for a goalie (03:34). Later on, the guys shar...