The JD Bunkis Podcast

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The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.

  1. 14 HR AGO

    Which Depth Forwards Can Step Up for the Leafs w/ Justin Bourne + Contenders and Pretenders w/ Brady Quinn

    JD gets into the Maple Leafs third consecutive victory without Auston Matthews. Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper and Bourne, and JD get into the Leafs depth questions, including a closer look at Max Domi, Nick Robertson, and Bobby McMann (5:00). JD and Justin also chat about the Leafs sudden spark on the power-play, incorporating Matthews back into the lineup, if they've noticed something different about Mitch Marner, and Connor Timmins. JD lays out some stats you should know from the weekend (45:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX analyst, breaks down week 10 in the NFL: Is there a parity problem? Are Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs actually inevitable? Is Mahomes superstar treatment outrageous? Plus, Russell Wilson's time machine, the best rookie performances and more. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:23:00) 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.

    1h 39m

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Deep Dive Into a Deep RFA Crop w/ Luke Fox + What the Jays Have In the Cupboards & Realistic Fixes w/ Kiley McDaniel + Bengals' Window & Likely Letdown Teams w/ Charles McDonald

    NHL writer for Sportsnet, Luke Fox, joins JD at the top of the show to talk about the amount of RFAs in the NHL, deal trends, Evan Bouchard, Matthew Knies, Leafs duos, and how Toronto will split the net (00:00). Then, ESPN MLB insider and prospect specialist, Kiley McDaniel, talks with JD about the Blue Jays' farm system, Jake Bloss, Toronto's offseason, and the MLB reliever market (32:00). After, NFL writer for Yahoo, Charles McDonald, joins the program to speak about the fallout for the Bengals after their 35-34 loss to the Ravens, Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor, Baltimore's struggling defence, Roquan Smith, which NFC team could challenge the Lions, and if the Jets can upset the Cardinals in Week 10 (53:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:21:30). 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.

    1h 38m

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Nazem Kadri + Raptors Red Flags w/ Matt Bonner

    JD opens the show explaining one thing that makes sense about the Blue Jays offseason, before sharing his confusion about why the Raptors have the worst defensive rating in the NBA (00:00). Nazem Kadri, Calgary Flames forward and author of Dreamer: My Life On The Edge, joins JD to discuss why he got his book out before retirement, his battles for a spot and recognition in the NHL, showing personality in the league, Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel, how his tenure ended with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the level of modern trash-talk (15:00). JD touches on tonight's marquee Thursday Night Football game, before bringing on Matt Bonner, co-host of The Raptors Show, former Raptor and two-time NBA champion (45:00). JD asks Matt why the Raptors why they keep blowing fourth quarter leads, what we've learned about RJ Barrett, what's wrong with their defence, the most surprising improvements from Gradey Dick, and what the most intriguing question is when Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley return. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:28:00) 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.

    1h 38m

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Leafs Most Encouraging Signs w/ James Mirtle + Jays Rumours from GM Meetings w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + NFL's Buyers Market w / Bill Barnwell

    James Mirtle, senior writer with The Athletic, analyzes the Maple Leafs after an encouraging 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins (5:00). JD and James theorize why the Leafs are so successful without Auston Matthews, debate line combinations, and discuss the Atlantic Division, how to get the most from Max Domi, Anthony Stolarz' workload and modern day goaltending science. Ben Nicholson-Smith, Blue Jays and MLB reporter with Sportsnet, checks-in from the GM meetings to chat about the general tenor of the Blue Jays front office, how the Jays can stay financially flexible, players the Jays are targeting, and the latest about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension (50:00). Bill Barnwell, ESPN NFL writer, gets into the winners and losers at the NFL trade deadline (1:15:00). 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.

    1h 38m

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Good Hour: Most Exciting Team in Toronto Sports and Can We Even Talk About Soto? + Brady Quinn on the NFL’s QB Development Problem

    Ben Ennis of The FAN Morning Show joins JD at the top of the show to talk about contenders for Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani trauma, Tyler O'Neill, a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract, and the fallout from the World Series for the Yankees (00:00). After, the two speak on the NBA ratings and analytics in sports (38:10). Then, FOX Sports NFL Analyst Brady Quinn joins the program to talk Todd Bowles' decision, NFL coaches and analytics, quarterback play, and feast or famine at the trade deadline (50:27). Finally, JD wraps the show with his thoughts on Auston Matthews' injury and the Raptors (1:16:47). 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.

    1h 38m

  6. 4 NOV

    What's Up With Matthews and How Much Has the New Coach Mattered w/ Kris Versteeg + Vince, DeMar, and Drake

    JD gets into the Maple Leafs' busy weekend and brings on two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, to discuss the captaincy's weight on Auston Matthews, Matthews sticking up for Mitch Marner, Ryan Reaves having no fights yet this season, what's different and the same under Craig Berube, Max Domi as the third line centre, and William Nylander asking for more ice-time (00:00). JD then gives his takeaway's from Vince Carter's jersey retirement and Drake's comments (38:00). Herm Edwards, ESPN analyst and former 10-year defensive back in the NFL, discusses Josh Allen's greatness, the drowning Miami Dolphins, the Dallas Cowboys playoff chances, and how to coach Anthony Richardson (52:00). JD and the producers end with 'What We Missed!' (1:15:00) 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.

    1h 38m

  7. 1 NOV

    How the Leafs Better Develop Defencemen & the Nylander Coaching Question w/ Justin Bourne + Zach Bogosian + What Matters Most for the Shorthanded Raptors w/ Michael Grange

    Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to discuss William Nylander asking for more ice time, Timothy Liljegren's perception and criticism about the Leafs drafting and development (10:00). Zach Bogosian, defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, joins the show to chop it up about Toronto media, being roommates with Mitch Marner, being a professional athlete in the social media era, defending Marner and Halloween (25:30). Michael Grange, Sportsnet's senior Raptors columnist, analyzes JD's concerns with the Raptors; What are we watching for? Has the tank already started? How has Gradey Dick improved his offensive arsenal? Where does Jakob Poeltl's stand? (51:30) Plus, JD and Michael discuss the big weekend for the Raptors franchise as they lift Vince Carter's jersey to the rafters (1:12:00). JD then gives his thoughts on C.J. Stroud's tough Thursday night performance. 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.

    1h 37m

  8. 31 OCT

    The Yankees' Choke and World Series Legacy Swings w/ Chris "Mad Dog" Russo & Ben Ennis + Most Desperate NFL Buyers w/ James Palmer + Goodbye Liljegren

    JD reacts to news of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Timothy Liljegren (00:00). Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo from Mad Dog Radio joins JD to dive into the results from the World Series. JD and 'Mad Dog' discuss the memorable collapse by the Yankees in Game 5, the pressure on Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone, where Juan Soto could end up, and where Freddie Freeman's performance ranks in World Series history (5:00). JD then gets into news of Scottie Barnes' orbital fracture and what it means for the next month of Raptors basketball (35:00). James Palmer, senior NFL insider for Underdog and Bleacher Report, joins the show to preview the trade deadline. What has changed about the NFL trade deadline? Who are the most desperate teams looking to buy? What fringe teams might try to jump ahead of schedule? Why aren't more of the lower-rung teams selling? What's behind the trend of young quarterbacks getting benched (50:00)? Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to wrap up the MLB season by discussing the next steps for the Dodgers and Yankees, Shohei Ohtani's contribution, and how iconic the Yankees' Game 5 choke-job was (1:16:30). 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.

    1h 37m
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JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.

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