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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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    • 4.5 • 36 Ratings

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.

    The Almighty Jumbotron + Are the NBA Finals Already Over? w/ Joe Casciaro

    The Almighty Jumbotron + Are the NBA Finals Already Over? w/ Joe Casciaro

    JD opens the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ series split against Baltimore, his experience attending “School Day” at Rogers Centre, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent offensive resurgence, and Yusei Kikuchi’s unique narrative arc during his tenure in Toronto. Then, Joseph Casciaro, NBA scribe for theScore, joins JD to discuss the Celtics’ dominant win over Dallas in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s impressive depth contributions, if the Mavericks’ playoff success has been overstated, the conflicting narratives surrounding Boston’s path to the Finals, Kristaps Porzingis’ impressive performance in his return to the Celtics’ lineup, and how a championship victory would impact the perception of Jayson Tatum. Joe also vents his frustration about the current state of the Blue Jays and the team’s overdependence on “process.” Afterwards, JD wraps up the show by chatting about the Stanley Cup Final and Zach Hyman’s quest to establish a new playoff goal record (45:52).

    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.

    • 49 min
    Good Hour: The Biggest Blue Jays Wake Up Call

    Good Hour: The Biggest Blue Jays Wake Up Call

    Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD discuss potential pivots that the Blue Jays should consider, fan feelings at Rogers Centre, if Davis Schneider is the most popular Blue Jay and Armen's questionable jersey decision. In the podcast-only portion, the gents discuss if they always need a rooting interest, what they care about in the NBA and NHL finals and take a quick visit to the conspiracy kitchen (49:30).

    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.

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Stanley Cup Preview + Is Marner Brave or Stubborn? w/ Colby Armstrong

    Stanley Cup Preview + Is Marner Brave or Stubborn? w/ Colby Armstrong

    JD opens the show by measuring the gap between the Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles (00:00). Colby Armstrong, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and Spittin' Chiclets, discusses Mitch Marner wanting to stay with the Maple Leafs, how big skaters are catching up to the smaller ones, the pressure of the Stanley Cup Finals, how the Oilers stack up to the Panthers, and which Panther will match up against Connor McDavid (8:00).

    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.

    • 49 min
    How Deep Could the Jays Cut w/ Robert Murray + Marner Brain Busters

    How Deep Could the Jays Cut w/ Robert Murray + Marner Brain Busters

    MLB Insider Robert Murray sizes up the trade market for Kevin Gausman, breaks down how the Blue Jays can improve their roster in the short and long-term, plus notes how they can learn from past mistakes (8:00). JD then gets into Elliotte Friedman's reports about Mitch Marner (45:00).

    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.

    • 49 min
    Are the Oilers Canada's Team? w/ Kris Versteeg

    Are the Oilers Canada's Team? w/ Kris Versteeg

    Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, discusses the Edmonton Oilers winning formula, why the Dallas Stars fell short, Stuart Skinner's turnaround, Connor McDavid greatness, if the Oilers or Panthers will benefit more from the week off before the Stanley Cup Final and the nuances of the biggest stage (8:00). 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.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    The Luka and Kyrie Jump + Potential Surprise Additions to Canada Basketball’s Olympic Roster w/ Michael Grange

    The Luka and Kyrie Jump + Potential Surprise Additions to Canada Basketball’s Olympic Roster w/ Michael Grange

    Sportsnet's Michael Grange and JD break down Luka Dončić's greatness and journey to his first NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving's turnaround, and how the Mavericks stack up against the Boston Celtics (7:00). Plus, Grange talks about the players who may be part of Canada's Senior Men's National Team at the Paris Olympics.

    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.

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

AT73 ,

Always makes me laugh

Very entertaining podcast that’s not afraid to be emotionally invested in the local teams. Every episode also good for a few good laughs. Great combo.

Chickenandwaffles09 ,

Even keel leafs takes.

Doesn’t plat fanboy.

TCow2011 ,

Coffee & Rants

Guys. You’re doing a great job of representing the fans. Love the show and rarely miss it as you know.

BTW. Stay petty. Always. It’s natural and it’s part of being fan! Sports hate and pettiness. Critical!

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