The JD Bunkis Podcast

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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.

  1. 6 MINS AGO

    Hour 2: Raptors Resolutions and Okamoto Options w/ Blake Murphy

    Blake Murphy joins JD in-studio to get into any off-season Blue Jays thoughts he has before the duo gets into the Raptors. JD and Blake get into their New Years resolution for the Raptors; the pairing of Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and figuring out which depth players have a better chance of the long-term plan. The show ends with 'What we Missed'! (35:00) 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.

    47 min

  2. 1 HR AGO

    Hour 1: Leafs at the Midway Mark & Player Letter Grades w/ James Mirtle

    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 this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

    52 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Hour 2: Jays Sign Okamoto: What He Brings and What It Means w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

    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 of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

    46 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Hour 1: Canada’s Junior Problems, Matthews-Lamar Symmetry + NFL Week 18 w/ Brady Quinn

    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' passing Mats Sundin for the all-time Maple Leafs scoring record (47:00).  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.

    53 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Hour 2: Leafs Talk Catch Up w/ Sam McKee

    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 are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

    43 min

  6. 4D AGO

    Hour 1: One Thought for Each Toronto Team w/ Ben Ennis

    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 holidays (44:00).  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.

    55 min

  7. 2025-12-19

    Hour 2: Rick Bowness on Berube's Comments and What the Leafs Need to Change

    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 leadership core doesn't have that in their game, what a coach yelling on the bench really means, and how to balance the fine line of competition. JD reacts to Bowness' comments and explains his confusion about the Leafs leadership group. The last show of 2025 ends with 'What We Missed!' (26:00) 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.

    47 min

  8. 2025-12-19

    Hour 1: Berube Snaps + Best Thursday Game in NFL History & Who Has the Most to Prove?

    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 Week 16 questions. JD and Producer Armen wrap up with a chat about the Raptors being linked to more trade rumours (43:30).  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.

    52 min
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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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