The JD Bunkis Podcast

Joseph Casciaro of theScore joins JD Bunkis to get into the Raptors' clutch play, Gradey Dick's usage and inconsistent season, Marc Stein's report about the Raptors front office feeling "win-now" pressure, and RJ Barrett's precarious situation. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (30:00) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refl...

JD explains how his thought about the Maple Leafs has changed because of the team's 10-game stretch. The Athletic's James Mirtle (9:00) chimes in on the Leafs' dramatic turn around, which players influenced the attitude change, how a Bobby McMann contract extension may play out, Dougie Hamilton's fit on the Leafs blue line, and the goaltending rotation with the return of Anthony Stolarz. JD then t...

Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD Bunkis live from Boston to discuss the shifting power dynamics in the American League East, the Red Sox losing Alex Bregman, and the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. JD then hits on an impressive comeback victory from the Raptors (26:00) , before the show ends with 'What We Missed!'  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...

JD touches on the Maple Leafs dramatic turn around (00:00). Former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, gets into (7:00) the NFL's Wild Card weekend; if Justin Herbert deserves blame for the Chargers poor performance, the Patriots' identity and Super Bowl chances, Jalen Hurts' limitations, Nick Sirianni's job security, the Jaguars' blame pie, and the Bears-Packers classic.  The views and opinions express...

Dave Dameshek, host of the Shek Show , joins JD Bunkis ahead of the NFL's Wild Card Weekend to answer one question about each of the matchups. JD also questions the Ottawa Senators social media strategy (49:15).  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 & Media or any affiliates.    

JD opens with his reaction to the Maple Leafs eight-game point streak. Mitch Bannon, Blue Jays beat reporter for The Athletic, discusses his report about the Jays being more aggressiveness for the pursuit of Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger's $30 million per season asking price, what Anthony Santander's trade market may look like, any surprises from the Jays deals that helped them avoid arbitration, an...

Sam Hallam,  Head Coach of Sweden’s national men's hockey team, joins JD Bunkis ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. Coach Hallam gets into how the 4 Nations Tournament helped Sweden prepare for the Olympics, if the smaller Olympic rinks will impact his gameplan, what went into the decision to select Oliver Ekman-Larsson to the Olympic roster, what William Nylander means to the Swedish hockey, what are...

Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show joins JD Bunkis to talk about their bucket list athletes and sporting events left to attend in-person. JD and Ben then shift gears to the Blue Jays to chat about the team's fan-favourites, the positional dynamic difference with Bo Bichette versus Kyle Tucker, and the push-and-pull with Tucker's free agency.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t...

ESPN NFL Insider, Dan Graziano, joins JD Bunkis to offer his insights on the Baltimore Ravens firing John Harbaugh, Lamar Jackson’s uncertain future and the rest of the coaching carousel in the NFL. Later (25:00), JD discusses the latest reports surrounding the Blue Jays' chase for Kyle Tucker. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (39:00) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...

JD opens with his reaction to Brad Marchand's media manipulation in Toronto. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, gives his thoughts (12:00) on Marchand, Zayne Parekh's comments about personality in hockey, Nick Robertson's improved play, how the Leafs are different without William Nylander, Matias Maccelli, the power play's success, and Auston Matthews' strong stretch of play. JD and Kri...

Blake Murphy joins JD in-studio to get into any offseason Blue Jays thoughts he has, before switching gears to the Raptors. JD and Blake dive into their New Years resolutions for the Raptors, the pairing of Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and which depth players are a part of the team's long-term plan. The show ends with 'What we Missed'! (35:00) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

JD reacts to the Raptors' win over the Hawks last night, before bringing on The Athletic's James Mirtle. JD and James dive into their biggest Maple Leafs storylines halfway through the season (12:00),  along with the most disappointing and most underrated aspects at the midway mark. Finally, JD shares his letter grades for each Maple Leaf on the roster (40:00).  The views and opinions expressed in...

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith analyzes the Blue Jays signing of Japanese free-agent Kazuma Okamoto. Ben discusses if Okamoto can be an everyday third baseman, who the Jays may look to trade to manage positional needs, and how the Okamoto signing impacts the Jays chase for Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette.  The show ends with 'What We Missed!'  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...

JD reacts to Canada's semi-final loss at the World Juniors. Brady Quinn, NFL FOX analyst and former NFL quarterback, breaks down (10:00) the Pittsburgh Steelers dramatic win over the Baltimore Ravens, what may be in John Harbaugh's future, Kevin Stefanski's firing, the surging Seattle Seahawks, the surprising Carolina Panthers, and the bad look in college football. JD touches on Auston Matthews' p...

JD and his Leafs Talk co-host, Sam McKee, catch up about Auston Matthews' recent uptick in production, the improved power play, increased pressure on Craig Berube and William Nylander, Chris Tanev's health and contract, the passion factor instilled in the Leafs' fan base, Troy Stecher's prized popularity, and Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...

JD felt like a more casual sports fan during the holiday break, so he and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , chop it up about each Toronto sports team. JD and Ben get into the remaining business left in the Blue Jays offseason, what they make of the Raptors up and down season, and the post-Marc Savard Maple Leafs. JD then goes over some of the movies and shows he watched during the holid...

Rick Bowness, who has coached the most games in NHL history, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's post-game comments and explains a coaches perspective when dealing with a lack of compete level. Bowness details what a disconnected and lifeless team can do to turn the compete level up a notch, the nuances between being a first and second year coach, if a team can implement 'nastiness' when the leader...

JD reacts to Craig Berube's post-game comments and thinks the Maple Leafs bench boss has reached a boiling point (00:00). James Palmer, NFL insider and co-host of Scoop City , breaks down (12:00) potentially the greatest Thursday night football game ever, the NFL's MVP race, Josh Allen's season, if he thinks the Kansas City Chiefs will take a step back before taking a step forward, and the biggest...

Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne joins JD get into the different mental and media approaches of athletes, Auston Matthews’ relationship with fans, the challenges and benefits of a “reset” for the Maple Leafs, and the ever-evolving sport media landscape. The show ends with ‘What We Missed!’ (39:00)  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not...

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chat about being a host during the holidays, Bo Bichette starting to tell teams he's open to moving to second base and what it means for the Blue Jays, their gut feelings remaining MLB free agents, and Kevin Durant’s comments about his 2019 NBA Finals injury.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and d...

Kevin Woodley, "Goalie Guru" and writer for InGoal Magazine, joins JD to evaluate what he's seen from the Maple Leafs goaltenders; Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll, and Dennis Hildeby. Woodley details what he's liked from Woll this season, Hildeby's potential floor and ceiling, and how he viewed the goaltender swap of Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner. The show ends with 'What We Missed'! (34:30)  The...

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' poor performance through 40 minutes last night, and if their comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks meant anything (00:00). Jason Bukala, former professional scout and NHL analyst at Sportsnet, breaks down what he saw from the Leafs volatile play, what he's learned about the Leafs, Canada's outlook going into the World Juniors, and Gavin McKenna's opportunity to prov...

Dallas Braden, former MLB pitcher and now co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD to break down what Dylan Cease brings, the challenges of adding a new pitch, how the Trajekt machine increases the importance of adding a new pitch, Cody Ponce's biggest challenge transitioning from overseas to the MLB, the potential clubhouse affect(s) caused by José Berríos not being with the team in the...

JD opens today's show reacting to Auston Matthews' comments at practice, before diving into what was supposed to be his comeback season and the idea of moving William Nylander to Matthews' line (00:00). Maple Leafs defensemen, Troy Stecher, joins the show to chat about his newfound success with the Leafs, and his relationships with Chris Tanev and Jake McCabe (15:00). JD and Producer Armen then ch...

New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, Dylan Cease, joins the show to get into his love for disc-golf, his free agency process that landed him with Toronto, what sold him about the Blue Jays, and how he's approaching his first season with the Jays. JD touches on Josh Allen's comeback and the Quinn Hughes trade (23:00), before hitting 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t...