The JD Bunkis Podcast

The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays and Canada Basketball, Dan Shulman, joins JD at the top of the program to talk about Joey Votto's retirement, Spencer Horwitz, Joey Loperfido, Dan's career calling Canada Basketball, FIBA basketball, the international team's red flags, and the future of the team (00:00). After, JD discusses fantasy football and hated athletes (34:31). 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.

Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and current NFL and college analyst for FOX, joins JD at the top of the show to talk pre-season, Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins, locker room dynamics, the pressure on Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels' shot at Rookie of the Year, Bo Nix and the pressure on Sean Payton, Anthony Richardson and the frisky Colts, Drake Maye comparisons, which team will take the next step this season, the Cleveland Browns' roster in the AFC North, and if the NFC North is the best division in the league (00:00). 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.

JD opens the show with his thoughts on Chris Bassitt's latest comments on the Blue Jays. Then, host of Blue Jays Talk and Blair and Barker, Jeff Blair joins the show to talk about Bassitt's references to the front office, Shohei Ohtani, Bo Bichette, the public reception, not getting closure from the decisions in the Minnesota game, the trust deficit, why they are running it back, and keeping miles off the tires (00:00). After, JD speaks on the Edmonton Oilers, cap space, and the St. Louis Blues (42:14). 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.

The FAN Morning Show's co-host Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the program to talk Joey Votto, competitive integrity, Davis Schneider's reality, a Bo Bichette breakup, enthusiasm for competing in 2025, Addison Barger, the Jays' young bench pieces, and buying stock (00:00). After, the duo chat about UFC 305 and Robert Griffin III (32:21). 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.

Nick Shook, writer for NFL.com, joins JD to discuss the risks of preseason football, J.J. McCarthy, tortured fanbases, preseason storylines, Michael Penix Jr.'s opportunity, the Steelers' quarterback expectations, innovation versus conservatism with the new kickoff format, the Haason Reddick drama, Brandon Aiyuk, and the confidence level of the Cleveland Browns (00:00). After, JD talks the state of the Patriots and Chase Claypool (37:56). 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 the show with his thoughts on the cursed Minnesota Vikings and John Tavares' sacrifice, before breaking down the comments post-press conference from Morgan Rielly, Brendan Shanahan, and Craig Berube. JD also talks about the difference in captaincy, if Tavares could be extending, rallying behind Auston Matthews, and Berube shielding the team from narratives (00:00). Then, JD speaks on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s incredible form and if the Jays missed an opportunity (29:15). 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.

Senior Managing Editor at the Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD at the top of the show to discuss Auston Matthews taking the captaincy from John Tavares, the future of both players on the team, Tavares' legacy as captain, team-friendly deals, the weight of the "C,"  the biggest impact of the change, Matthews' passion, media obligations, and the Oilers' offer sheets (00:00). After, JD talks about Will Wagner and the Blue Jays being more enjoyable (42:13). 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.

The FAN Morning Show's Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the show to discuss being invested in the Blue Jays tanking, concerns about competing in 2025, playing for the lottery ball or culture, shutting down the pitchers, moving to a six-man rotation, hit streaks, and Vlad Jr. (00:00). After, the duo digests the Olympic Games, Canada's 4x100-metre relay team, Steph and Lebron together, and spin-zoning Canada Soccer's drone scandal (29:49).  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 begins the show with his thoughts on USA Basketball's fourth quarter comeback against Serbia in the Olympics. Arden Zwelling, Blue Jays Reporter and co-host of At The Letters, breaks down the intricacies in the decision to move on or bring back Ross Atkins, the tone of Mark Shapiro's presser, the looming off-season decisions, if there's been a narrative shift about competing in 2025, the starting rotation in 2025, Kevin Gausman's season and how much confidence is playing a part in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season (8:00). The show ends with thoughts on the brash Noah Lyles. 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 the show with his pet peeves (00:00), before breaking down Mark Shapiro's latest press conference, excuses, front office errors with the bullpen, signing free-agent pitching, continuing to "learn,"  never winning a playoff game, not answering questions, continuity, success, failures, and the point of it all (08:12). 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 the show with his thoughts on Canada Basketball's devastating loss to France before being joined by the Senior Content Producer at theScore, Joseph Casciaro. The pair chat about what went wrong, the lack of weaponizing the team's depth, the stars, Jordi Fernández, Jamal Murray's performance, and the lasting implications on the program (00:00). After, JD weighs in on the infamous Rudy Gobert (44:38). 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 is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, to talk about intentionally walking Aaron Judge, Addison Barger, trading pitchers, Davis Schneider, Toronto's relationship with Joey Votto, and if the Blue Jays have become more entertaining post-trade deadline (00:00). After, the pair get into the Chicago White Sox' losing streak, relegation, penalties in the MLB draft, and incentivized tanking (30:29).  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 is joined at the top of the show by the host of Afternoon Drive on Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver, Dan Riccio, to talk about soccer trivia, if John Herdman will be fired, and the stakes for the Canada Women's Soccer team (00:00). After, the two discuss the NFL's new kickoff rules, the Hall of Fame Game, sports memorabilia, and the underrated Tim Duncan (24:34).  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 starts the show with his thoughts on Joey Loperfido's first outing as a Blue Jay, new faces, and fan experience (00:00). After, former NBA and Canada Basketball Men's Senior Team player Nik Stauskas joins the show to talk about Canada Basketball's chemistry, FIBA RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks, THAT loss to Venezuela in 2015, pressure in playing in tournaments, and what this Olympics means to Kelly Olynyk and Dwight Powell (06:25). Then, JD closes the show talking Luol Deng and the NFL Hall of Fame Game (35:05).  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.

The FAN Morning Show's Ben Ennis joins JD to kick off the show digesting the Blue Jays' trade deadline, evaluating their 13 new prospects, how to compete in 2025, Ross Atkins' press conference, front office woes, the abject disaster of a season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (00:00). After, the duo chats about the MLB Draft, tanking in baseball, and what to look for in the new players (33:34).  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 starts the show with an update on Canada Basketball and the Blue Jays' new assets (00:00). Then, Sportsnet MLB reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the program to talk about the Yusei Kikuchi haul, the Jays' cards at the deadline, Chad Green and Chris Bassitt's value, front office flexibility, competitive balance tax, the dismal season, and the face of the franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (07:54). Afterwards, JD runs the "Jared Sullinger Test" in the podcast only segment (49:22). 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 the show with his thoughts on John Herdman, the Canadian women's soccer win, an Olympic history lesson, and the Jays' market (00:00). Then, Sportsnet Senior Columnist Shi Davidi joins the program to chat about Danny Jansen's departure from the Blue Jays, accumulating assets, the reality of competitiveness in 2025, important junctures for the club, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yusei Kikuchi, Trey Yesavage, and older position players (07:59). Afterwards, JD weighs in on UFC 304, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's clutch finish (40:38).  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 launches the show with speaking on the latest from Canada Soccer's drone scandal, the MLB trade deadline, Randy Arozarena, Chris Bassitt's recent comments on the state of the Blue Jays, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro, and the club's trade market (00:00). Then, Forward for Canada Men's National Soccer Team and Nashville SC joins JD to look back at the country's magical Copa América run (19:10). 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 the show with his thoughts on the red-hot yet frustrating Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the player's struggles, and the visually pleasing Daulton Varsho (00:00). Then, Ariel Helwani of the MMA Hour, the Ringer MMA Show, and CBC Olympics coverage, joins the show to discuss Canada Soccer's latest scandal, journalism at the Paris 2024 Games, Canadian basketball history, and UFC 304 (12:54). Later on, JD wraps up the show with his thoughts on Connor Dewar's freshly inked contract with the Maple Leafs (45:30). 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.

JD is joined at the top of the show by Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus on Sportsnet, Blake Murphy to chat the NBA's second apron, financial repercussions for the Blue Jays, budget talk, restocking the farm system, and 'soft rebuilding' (00:00). Then, the two chat trading Vlad Guerrero Jr., changes for the club next season, free agency, and the Blue Jays' pitching staff (14:03). After, the duo digests the latest about Andrew Nembhard, Jamal Murray, Canada Basketball's chances in Paris, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24:57).  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.

Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the show to talk Toronto traffic and trains (00:00). After, the two speak on Bo Bichette's next contract, trading the shortstop, his performance, the Blue Jays competing next season, net positive superstardom, and if the team is in a position to pivot (07:49). Then, the duo chats about 'Mickey Mouse' championships and if it's Scottie Scheffler's year (42:50). 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 starts the show with his thoughts on the first half of the Blue Jays' season and then is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the team's front office, Shane Farrell, Ross Atkins, the trade deadline, and sanity among the fanbase (00:00). Later, the two debate what to expect from the club next season (26:08). 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.

NHL Network's Jackie Redmond joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the current state of the Leafs, expectations for the team, and public accountability (00:00). Then, the two talk about Mitch Marner and what makes a 'loser franchise' (11:12). 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 the show with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star game, along with the flooding and power outages in Toronto on Tuesday (00:00). Then, Prospect Writer for Baseball America, Geoff Pontes joins the program to talk about the MLB Draft, the Jays' scouting process, Trey Yesavage, the rest of Toronto's 2024 draft class, and PED's (10:46). 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 begins the show with his thoughts on Teoscar Hernández winning the MLB Home Run Derby (00:00). Then, Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro joins the program with his thoughts on Canada Soccer's Copa América run, standout performers, the overwhelming positivity surrounding the team, areas of improvement, and Jesse Marsch's 10/10 hire (03:16). Afterwards, JD ends the show with his thoughts on Ingrid Andress' National Anthem performance (44:50). 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 starts the show speaking on Canada Soccer's fourth place finish in Copa América, as well as the competition's final (00:00). Then, Jon Morosi of MLB Network joins the show to chat the Blue Jays' recent draft pick Trey Yesavage, the team's draft record, the Jays current trade market, the future of the club, and estimates about Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next contracts (10:01). 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 kicks off the show with Sportsnet's Jeff Blair of Blair and Barker and Blue Jays Talk to chat about the positivity trending upwards with Canada Soccer, the differences between John Herdman and Jesse Marsch, the use of Alphonso Davies, Canada Soccer's play in Copa America, and how Canada can find scoring moving forward (00:00). After, the two talk about the placement of Kevin Kiermaier on waivers, the future of the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette's latest interview, and what could be coming for Bo and Vladdy (19:39). Later on in the podcast-only portion of the show, JD dives into the latest from Dubas, Mitch Marner's next contract, the Raptors rebuild, and the ESPY Awards thoughts (48:32). 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.

Sportsnet 590's Ben Ennis joins JD to converse about the intensity of international soccer and the "Golden Generation" of Canada Basketball's chances at the Olympics (00:00). Afterwards, the duo talks about the Blue Jays' future needs, how the team can be competitive next season, if there's a future for the front office, and the fanbase's temperature for Vladdy and Bo's market (20:06). 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.

Canadian soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario joins the show to talk about the value of Canadian soccer at the Copa América, the biggest lessons from the tournament, how Canada can improve looking forward to the 2026 World Cup, the steps to success for the future of the program, and the breakout stars from the tournament (04:45). After, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, James Mirtle joins JD to discuss Wes Clark's departure from the Maple Leafs and the team's draft record (32:40). 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 starts off the show digesting the most recent comments from Paul George on playing in Toronto, Kawhi's exit from the city, and the Raptors' future with Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley (00:00). Sportsnet 650's Dan Riccio joins JD to talk about Canada Soccer's bout with Argentina, Jesse Marsch's fit and tactics, and whether Alphonso Davies should be doing more (11:45). Could Jacob Shaffelburg be on the move from the MLS? Where is Canada Soccer's biggest area of growth? Does Messi have the most to lose (21:15)? Later in the podcast-only segment JD breaks down the Paul George to the Warriors rumours, the Pascal Siakam trade, DeMar DeRozan's new home, and his favourite NHL enforcers (49:00). 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.

JD starts the show comparing the Maple Leafs to the Edmonton Oilers (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to delve into the Blue Jays' porous bullpen. What's the path forward? Who's coming back? Should the team trade or retain Yimi Garcia? What's Yusei Kikuchi's value? Is it time to retool or rebuild? (7:00) Next, soccer writer at Sportsnet, Devang Desai, discusses Canada Soccer's standing at Copa America; the mental challenge of playing Venezuela in the quarterfinals, Jonathan David's impact, how Jesse Marsch has deployed Alphonso Davies and the impact of expectations (39:00). 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.

Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs (00:00). The gents give their outlook on the current roster, what moves might still be plausible, Oilers they missed out on, hopes in Chris Tanev. They finish with Canada Soccer talk. 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.

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, dives deep into the Maple Leafs' off-season so far. JD and James get into Mitch Marner, Nick Robertson's trade request, Max Domi, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, the totality of the roster and when the Leafs should give Auston Matthews the captaincy (00:00). 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.

Luke Fox, Leafs and NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses all the updated moves from the Leafs, how the Leafs roster is starting to look compared to last season, his opinion on the contracts being signed and what might change for Leafs players under Craig Berube (00:00). JD ends the thoughts with his opinions on the Leafs latest moves. 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.

Elliotte Friedman, NHL Insider with Sportsnet, breaks down how Chris Tanev and the Leafs found a partnership, which defensemen the Leafs are looking at next, what the Leafs might do with Nick Robertson's trade request, what Max Domi's might've got paid elsewhere, what the Leafs are looking at for a goaltender and their forward group, compiling a deal for Mitch Marner and the no-state tax issue (00:00). Jason Bukala, draft and prospect analyst with Sportsnet, explains why he's giving the Leafs a D+ draft grade, his focal markers when he evaluates young players, plus his thoughts on deploying Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten (30:00). 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.

Colby Armstrong, NHL Analyst with Sportsnet, chats about Max Domi signing with the Maple Leafs, discuss Domi's game versus Tyler Bertuzzi, why fit is so important, Nick Robertson's trade request and incorporating AHL talent (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former Edmonton Oiler and NHL analyst, joins to discuss the advantages of signing in Florida and the ripple effects of Steven Smakos' stalemate with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Timothy Liljigren signing and space for a Leafs backup goaltender (32:00). 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.

JD touches on the NHL Draft, Mitch Marner and Bo Bichette (00:00). Michael Grange, Raptors writer with Sportsnet, gets into the Toronto Raptors; the overall grade for their recent moves, nuances with their draft picks, and what to potentially expect this coming season (09:00). Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster joins the show to discuss the status of Bruce Brown, weaponizing cap space, the 19th pick Ja'Kobe Walter and Bronny James (36:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD chat about artificial intelligence, where the Blue Jays and Ross Atkins are at in the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walking back his Yankees comments, and Mitch Marner rumours. 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 praise for Canada's first-ever win at the Copa America tournament highlighted by Jacob Shaffelburg's performance. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, talks about the tight NHL off-season timeline, his read on where the Maple Leafs are at with Mitch Marner, the biggest decision for the Leafs this summer, Joseph Woll's extension and what contracts top free agents might command (9:00). 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.

JD opens the show with his thoughts on who should've won the Conn Smythe Trophy (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, details why Game 7 didn't go the Oilers' way, which players most helped Connor McDavid along the journey, McDavid's decision to not come out onto the ice to accept the Conn Smythe, Matthew Tkachuk's legacy and Paul Maurice's triumph (9:00). Later on, JD and the fellas weigh in on Scottie Barnes' massive contract extension with the Raptors. 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 describes the feelings around Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and ranks the legacy stakes on the line. Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli gets into the legacy stakes for Paul Maurice, his read on the Panthers' mental fortitude, the constricted off-season timetable in the NHL and the latest on the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner (9:00). JD then talks about where the Blue Jays are to end the show. 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.

Sam McKee, host and producer at Sportsnet 590 The FAN, discuss their experience watching Canada's men's soccer team take on Leo Messi and Argentina in the Copa America opener (00:00). Then JD and Sam get into the stakes in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the potentially complicated Conn Smythe choice, how the Oilers run is effecting how they view the Maple Leafs, and Mitch Marner thoughts (22:00). The boys finish off by discussing the latest trades in the NHL and the goaltender situation in Toronto (49:00). 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.

JD speaks on why this year's Stanley Cup Final could become the series of a lifetime (00:00). Sid Seixeiro, host of Breakfast Television, discusses the goal of Team Canada's men's soccer team at Copa America, Alphonso Davies as the new captain, the importance of fixing Jonathan David, Ismaël Koné's growth and the shrinking gap between international powerhouses and emerging countries (10:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD chop it up about the Celtics' title run, Boston's sports riches, plus the parity trend and direction of the NBA. JD and Ben also get into if Bo Bichette may like a change of scenery, how the track record of the Blue Jays front office complicates their feelings towards roster moves and if this bullpen is the worst from this era of the Jays (30:00). 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.

JD opens with a chat about how the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals have mirrored each other through the first four games. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the Klevr app, discusses the psychological advantage from the Oilers scoring eight goals, how the team's role players led the way in Game 4, Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk's series so far, the best runs from defensive centres in NHL history, and if Edmonton can claw back into the series (9:00). The show ends '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.

JD explains how Alexander Barkov is outplaying Connor McDavid in the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final. Jon 'Stugotz' Weiner, co-host of the Dan La Batard Show with Stugotz, chats with JD about how Canadians might be feeling about the Stanley Cup heading south to Florida, McDavid on the verge of being swept with only having three assists so far, and how fans feel about Jimmy Butler (9:00). Raffi Torres, 12-year NHL veteran, chats about being the glue guy on the 2006 Oilers' Cup finalist team and what worked for him in Edmonton (32:00). The gents end the show 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.

JD opens with his critiques of Luka Dončić's frustrating composure in Game 3 of the NBA Final. Devin Harris, 15-year NBA veteran and analyst with Bally Sports Southwest, breaks down how the Mavericks can learn from this failure, the distraction that comes when you fixate on the officiating, Dončić's biggest defensive downfall, the Celtics' dominant run, the uniqueness of Jrue Holiday and Kyrie Irving's legacy (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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to get into Teoscar Hernández, if they'd rather watch the 2023 or 2024 Blue Jays, Joey Votto's win, the feeling seeing your team play well but still lose, and a couple interesting results from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll, before ranking the hardest sports to officiate. 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 the show discussing the part momentum plays in the Stanley Cup Final. Dwayne Roloson, 14-year NHL veteran and former Edmonton Oilers goaltender, chats about the feeling of being down 0-2 in a playoff series, the nuances of the 'next man up mentality', what it's like being a red-hot goaltender like Sergei Bobrovsky and pressure on Stuart Skinner (6:00). 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.

JD begins the show by discussing his experience attending the Toronto Argonauts’ home opener on Sunday night and the Blue Jays’ significant roster moves over the weekend. Then, James Mirtle, senior managing editor for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Panthers’ victory over the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, potential sources of optimism for Edmonton heading into Game 2, how modern NHL parity complicates teams’ pursuit of the Stanley Cup, how the NHL’s salary cap inflation could impact the Leafs’ off-season plans, potential free agent targets for Toronto, and the latest buzz surrounding Mitch Marner (08:41). Later, JD weighs in on the Celtics taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals and Caitlin Clark being omitted from Team USA’s Olympic roster (41:31). 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD get into which teams and players left in the NHL's conference finals are easy to root for, how Toronto's professional sports teams are mimicking each other and reasons to trade or not trade Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (00:00). 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.

Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on NBA Sirius XM, discusses Anthony Edwards' ceiling and marketability, the Timberwolves' future, Boston's hatred for Kyrie Irving, as well as why Luka Dončić and Irving are positioned as the most skilled backcourt of all-time (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.

JD discusses the rollercoaster Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, if most of Canada is behind Connor McDavid and the Oilers and Jason Robertson's coming out party (00:00). Later, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins and JD get into Draymond Green's spot on Inside the NBA and guarding Luka Dončić (25:00). The gents end 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.

JD opens the show with some rapid-fire takes about some of the biggest games from the weekend. New Jersey Devils goaltender, Jake Allen, chats about trying his hand in media, how Connor McDavid is revered by other players, playing for Craig Berube and his tendencies behind the bench (8:00). The show wraps up with another edition of '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.

JD discusses the Blue Jays, tension at the Vancouver Canucks end-of-season media conference, how the Edmonton Oilers stack up against the Dallas Stars, Leonel Messi not travelling to Vancouver and technology's role in professional sports. 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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD banter about the return of the Blue Jays' home run jacket, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. setting the culture, where George Springer's contract ranks among other athletes, Springer's options for the rest of the season, plus underrated legacy stakes in the NHL and NBA conference finals (00:00). 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.

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's introductory press conference; how it was overshadowed by the roster construction, what the overall message was and who else could join Berube on the coaching staff (00:00). Plus, Sheldon Keefe's fit with the New Jersey Devils and Steven Stamkos rumors. Henrik Lundqvist, NHL Hall of Famer and analyst with TNT, chats about his new documentary Open Heart, finding peace in retirement, the most important attributes of a head coach, and the goaltending matchup in the Rangers and Panthers series (30:00). 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.

Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs hiring Craig Berube, what kind of change he can instill, his coaching nature, his big challenges, how coaches like Berube can relate to younger players, the Edmonton Oilers moving onto the Western Conference Finals, plus Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes (4:00). Later on, the gents get into the pair of NBA Game 7's over the weekend. 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 chats about breaking news Scottie Scheffler was detained Friday morning (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former NHL forward and Sportsnet NHL analyst, breaks down the frustrating Oilers, the goaltending conundrums and underrated Rangers players (10:00). JD touches on the legacy stakes for Jamal Murray and the Timberwolves and Nuggets heading into game 7. Tim Leiweke, former MLSE CEO and current CEO of the Oak View Group, discusses building modern sports stadiums, new MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and Toronto as a sports market (50:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to chat about the growing sample size of the Blue Jays, if an upcoming winning streak is actually good for the team, reasons to re-tool or re-build, what a win-win move might look like and the biggest 'what if' in recent Toronto sports memory (00:00). Zach Harper, NBA writer with The Bounce and The Athletic, discusses Nikola Jokic's ascension, why high-calibre NBA defences struggle to handle Jokic, if Shaquille O'Neal's most-dominant reputation is at risk, and the Minnesota Timberwolves moment at hand (1:00:00). 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.

Jeff Blair of Sportsnet's Blair & Barker, explores Canada Soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup and George Springer's predicament with the Blue Jays (00:00). Later, JD praises Nikola Jokic's Game 5 masterpiece and wonders where's the love from the rest of the NBA (35:00). DJ Bean, co-host of the Whats Chaos Show, checks-in to discuss the madness in the Bruins-Panthers and Canucks-Oiler series; how NHL fans view' rats', how the Leafs might've faired against the Panthers, the Oilers-Canucks battle, Nikita Zadorov's rising popularity and Elias Pettersson's similarity to Mitch Marner (50:00). 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.

After a heroic playoff performance, JD emphasizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case as Canada's best athlete (00:00). Shi Davidi, Sportsnet's senior MLB columnist, breaks down the big-picture importance of the Blue Jays next two series, the Orioles' interest in Jordan Romano, Erik Swanson's lows, how the Jays are feeling about Alek Manoah and Yariel Rodriguez, why George Springer is still the lead-off hitter and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent success (10:00). Later on, the gents briefly discuss their sports-watching habits (42:00). Sid Seixeiro, host on Breakfast Television, chats about Soccer Canada's new men's head coach and where the program is at ahead of the 2026 World Cup, final takeaways from the Leafs end-of-year presser, and the odds of the Jays, Leafs and Raptors having new management by 2025 (51:00). "What We Missed!" to finish the show (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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy, Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus, just JD to discuss the aftermath of the NBA Draft Lottery. Was it a good or bad thing that the Raptors lost their 2024 first-round pick? What are the Raptors prioritizing this off-season? What to expect from the 2024 NBA draft? (00:00). Plus, JD and Blake chat about the Blue Jays' weekend, the biggest signs of optimism and pessimism, if and when Ross Atkins' time is up, and Alek Manoah's path back to a full-time starter (24:00). James Mirtle, senior managing editor at The Athletic, reviews the Maple Leafs' press conference with Keith Pelley, Brandon Shanahan and Brad Treliving (52:00). James and JD discuss the shifted power dynamic, what the "Shanaplan" will be judged by this season, navigating Mitch Marner's no-movement-clause, the Leafs coaching candidates and the latest on Joel Quenneville. JD ends the show with thoughts on Nikola Jokic and the Edmonton Oilers series with the Vancouver Canucks. 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.

Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins JD Bunkis to discuss how Sheldon Keefe handled his final media conference and moments with the Maple Leafs, the challenge of striking the right tone, Keith Pelley's unique approach and understanding where the Leafs fan base is at (00:00). Sportsnet's Luke Fox notes the power shift at MLSE, the Leafs' crucial off-season questions and how it was covering Keefe during his tenure (25:00). JD gets into how Sheldon Keefe understood the Toronto market place and his parting message to Leafs nation, plus what he really wants to hear in Friday's management press conference (51:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to get into how the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs makes them feel about the Leafs' exit, current rankings of the Blue Jays' lineup, Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his cringe post-game interview shower (00:00). Jim Bowden, MLB insider and analyst, talks about where the Blue Jays are, why it's time to make tough decisions, and the black cloud that still hovering (50:00). Elliotte Friedman and Nick Kypreos join the show to react to breaking news of the Toronto Maple Leafs firing head coach Sheldon Keefe (1:08:00).  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.

Whit Merrifield, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman, talks about how his free-agency landed him in Philly, why his time in Toronto concluded, the vibe around the 2023 Blue Jays, how it's like as a player when the team isn't getting results and his love for city (2:00). Later, JD chats about the NHL Draft Lottery and matchups in the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (27:00). Derrick Lewis a.k.a. "The Black Beast" discusses his upcoming heavyweight main event at UFC 301, how his catchphrase came to be, dealing with an ear infection, and catching car thieves (36:00). Ben Nicholson-Smith, Blue Jays writer and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, chats about the slumping Toronto Blue Jays; how close are they to making changes? What will be prioritized? Is it the cook, the ingredients or both? What exactly will push them to decide between buying and selling? And if there are any positives to lean on (50:00). 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.

JD details the Maple Leafs' exit interviews; Mitch Marner's "looked upon as Gods" comment, John Tavares thinking the Leafs are "right there", William Nylander's admiration for the core, credit to Sheldon Keefe and criticism about his remarks on the powerplay process (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, and JD discuss the what news could come of Friday's Leafs management press conference, the confidence level that Marner will waive his no-move clause and the different ways Marner's tenure with the Leafs could end, the read on Keefe's job security, and a look-ahead at the Leafs' next head coaching options (50:30). The show ends with thoughts on the Timberwolves and Nuggets. 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 lays out what went wrong, what we learned and what should be next for the Toronto Maple Leafs following another first-round playoff loss (00:00). Mike Futa, former NHL executive and analyst with Sportsnet, discusses Matthew Tkachuk's poke at the Leafs, how a front office goes about trading a player with a no movement clause, what Sheldon Keefe speaking to the media on locker clean-out day could suggest and an observation about the relationship between Brad Treliving and Brendan Shanahan (28:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the Klevr app, breaks down what locker-room clean out day is like, how the Leafs were sleeping on the series-winning goal, Sheldon Keefe's shortcomings, if Mitch Marner's criticism has been overblown, how the rest of the NHL views the Leafs and if Morgan Rielly should be on the trading block (50:00). The show ends with Jays thoughts and '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.

JD lays out the stakes and implications of Game 7 between the Leafs and Bruins. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses the anxiety in Boston, the Leafs playing 'playoff hockey', Brad Treliving's additions, credit to Sheldon Keefe and which Maple Leaf has the most to gain or lose (8:00). Teemu Selanne, Hockey Hall of Famer, talks about the anxiety in Boston, playing Game 7 on the road, the importance of special teams, Jim Montgomery calling out David Pastrňák, the physical toll for older players and starring in his first movie (54:00). 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.

Jackie Redmond from the NHL on TNT and NHL Network joins JD in-studio to get into the feelings heading into Game 6 in Toronto; being a Leafs fan, embracing change, what coming back from 3-1 could mean for the rest of the Leafs playoffs and the off-season, how the 'others' on the team might feel, and negativity in the media (00:00). Mike Rupp, former NHL forward and analyst with NHL Network, discusses the dramatic highs and lows of the Maple Leafs, building a culture, how Auston Matthews has matured, how the Leafs can replicate their Game 5 performance, and the thin line Brad Marchand is tip-toeing on (50:00). Later on, JD gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays' offence and Drake's hip-hop beef. 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.

Luke Fox, NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses the vibes before, during, and after Game 5, Brad Marchand's defensiveness about blowing a 3-1 lead, what the Bruins are starting to question, and the latest health update on Auston Matthews (7:00). JD lays out points of optimism for Leafs fans, but wonders why their effort is so inconsistent. Former NHL goaltender, Carter Hutton, joins JD to breakdown how Joseph Woll impressed, if the Leafs waited too long to bring Woll in, Woll's psychological strength, the hurdle of ankle injuries for goalies, which goalie the Bruins deploy in Game 6 and Game 7 - if necessary (27:00). Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and author of Unfiltered, discusses if it's more nerve-racking being up or down in a series, respect for Brad Marchand, how Mitch Marner and the Leafs have responded to criticism and looking ahead to Game 6 (50:00). The gents end 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.

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD discuss Jamal Murray's clutch gene, the exhaustion of the Maple Leafs and their fans, William Nylander being mic'd up in Game 4, plus a big picture Blue Jays questions regarding their stars and manager (00:00). Felix Potvin, former Maple Leafs goaltender, chats about the tactic Sheldon Keefe took by telling the media that the Leafs effort was fine, advice for Joseph Woll, Jeremey Swayman's form, the feeling you have to fight down in a series, and positive signs that belief exists in a team (50:00). Sara Civian, Hockey Writer with Bleacher Report, checks-in from Boston to chat about how Bruins fans feel about the rivalry, how they have taken a choke-hold on the series, if the team's original goaltending strategy is finished, and are we still discrediting what the Bruins are doing (1:00:00). 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.

JD relays the temperature of Maple Leafs fans after a porous Game 4 showing. Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup champion and Creator of the Klevr App, gets into what the Leafs are lacking. How do the Leafs still not have an identity? Plus, organizational and locker-room accountability, betting on talent, taking pride in your role, coaching shortcomings, quantifying effort and the loser psyche (8:00). JD then tells his experience at the ballpark watching Shohei Ohtani dunk on Blue Jays nation (41:00). Joe Siddall, former catcher and Blue Jays Studio Analyst, discusses the struggling top of the order, how far pitching and defence can take a major league team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette's lack of productivity, how Bichette can get back to his best self, how much coaching plays into hitting and judging the Jays record based on how they've played (50:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis to chat about the Leafs crowd in Toronto with real feedback from fans at Game 3 (00:00). Later, JD and Ben get into the upcoming Dodgers series, what's kept the Blue Jays afloat, and their level of confidence in the Jays' hitters (25:00). P.K. Subban, former NHL All-Star and current ESPN analyst, breaks down how the Leafs can make their powerplay work, mental games with Brad Marchand, why Toronto isn't getting the most from Mitch Marner and building a locker-room culture (50:00). JD ends the show with thoughts on the NFL draft and '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.

JD lays out what's not clicking with the Maple Leafs. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, gets into the Leafs' poor powerplay; potential adjustments and the contrast with the Bruins powerplay. JD and James also discuss Sheldon Keefe's home playoff record and comments about Brad Marchand, William Nylander's top-secret injury, the uncomfortable core four conversation, who TJ Brodie should draw-in for and what the bright side is (8:00). Sportsnet Analyst and Stanley Cup Champion, Craig Simpson, breaks down what the Leafs' powerplay lacks and how it can get better, what penalty killing skills are hampering the Leafs, Mitch Marner's game, if not knowing status of teammate is a distraction, and the Leafs' winning formula (52:00). 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.

Luke Fox, Maple Leafs and NHL Writer with Sportsnet, joins JD to discuss their confidence levels after Game 2, if the Bruins will deviate from their goaltending plan, the latest from William Nylander, if T.J. Brodie will draw back into the lineup, and the contrast between Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner (7:00). Pete Blackburn, Co-host of the What's Chaos Show, checks-in to give the Boston perspective on the Bruins-Leafs rivalry; how are Bruins fans feeling about the series thus far, goaltending strategy, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Max Domi as the villain (35:00). Later on, Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro chats with JD about the nature of the Leafs' crowd and fanbase, if Marner's criticism is fair, Sheldon Keefe, the secrecy around Nylander and more (50:00). 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.

JD kicks things off discussing the stakes in the Leafs-Bruins playoff series. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, analyzes how Auston Matthews looks different in this year's postseason, the coaching chess match in the series, what to do with Mitch Marner, potential changes heading into Game 3 and the William Nylander mystery (8:00). Later on, JD then gives his thoughts on Ilya Samsonov's performance through two games before wrapping up 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.

JD starts with his concerns from the Maple Leafs' Game 1 loss. He's joined by Mike Futa, former Stanley Cup-winning executive, to discuss Toronto's need for desperation, Max Domi's passion, Mitch Marner's chance to change his career narrative, and the recipe for the Leafs' stars to have success (8:00). JD then gives some rapid-fire thoughts about the Blue Jays (40:00). Former NHL head coach Claude Julien explains how the Leafs got away from their identity, game-planning for Game 2, how team culture is manifested, Boston's mental edge, if the Bruins hope Sheldon Keefe will reunite Marner and Auston Matthews, accountability in the locker room, and coaching decisions with fringe injuries (52:00). 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.

JD kicks off the show teeing up the excitement of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jason Bukala, former NHL Head Scout and Writer at Sportsnet, breaks down round-one for the Maple Leafs; the legacies on the line, how the Leafs are preparing to beat the Bruins, winning the neutral zone battles, how to get the best of William Nylander, the pressure on Sheldon Keefe to make on-the-fly adjustments, and configuring the defensive pairings (7:00). JD lays out why this is a huge series for the relationship between Mitch Marner and the Leafs (31:00). Fluto Shinzawa, Writer with The Athletic, checks-in from Boston to discuss the Bruins' goaltending strategy, the team's weaknesses, and pairing Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy (36:00). ESPN NHL Reporter, Kristen Shilton, talks about the Leafs' nagging injuries, keys to success for the blue line, which Leaf(s) might find themselves out of the lineup, if Nylander will start on his own line, stacking up against David Pastrnak, and if either team should have done more at the deadline (50:00). JD wraps with his thoughts about the Leafs' core four heading into Game 1 and ranks his interest in the other first-round series. 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.

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, breaks down how this version of the Maple Leafs stacks up against past iterations heading into the playoffs (8:00). JD and James rank who has the highest stakes in the Leafs brass, the matchup against the Boston Bruins, configuring the blue line in Game 1 and Auston Matthews' legacy. JD then touches on the loss of the Arizona Coyotes (50:00). Ben Nicholson-Smith, Blue Jays Writer and Co-Host of At The Letters, discusses John Schneider's decision to trot out Erik Swanson and Jordan Romano into high leverage situations in their first appearance, if Daulton Varsho's offence is normalizing, Ricky Tiedemann's slow start in AAA, why Alek Manoah is with the team and when his window might be closed (55:00). The show ends with thoughts on Masai Ujiri's exit interview and Jontay Porter's lifetime ban. 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.

Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, discusses how Sheldon Keefe and the Maple Leafs should approach game 82, William Nylander's quiet stretch run, if teams have a mental advantage against certain opponents, looking ahead to the Boston Bruins and the Leafs' psychological challenge (5:00). Sam McKee from The Real Kyper and Bourne chats about the Auston Matthews 70 goal chase coming down to the last game and how they feel about the Bruins matchup (36:00). JD gets into the Jays winning the series against the Yankees, his love for the Yusei Kikuchi, and Jordan Romano's return. The gents end 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.

JD and Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about the Blue Jays' pitching trust tree, how the bullpen is shaping up, their confidence in the lineup, why Aaron Judge isn't booed more and which number one professional athlete has the widest gap between them and the rest of the athletes in their sport (00:00). Hailey Salvian, NHL and Women's Hockey Writer with The Athletic, discusses her thought process when voting for the Hart Memorial Trophy; where does Auston Matthews' case rank? (53:00) Plus, at this point, how important is it for Matthews to get goal 70 and what nuanced criteria goes into the Frank J. Selke award? 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.

William Lou of The Raptors Show wraps up the Raptors' losing season; How did they get to this point? Do they have an identity? How do they develop a culture moving forward? What's the next jump for Scottie look like? How was Darko Rajaković's first season as head coach? How do they compare to past bad Raptors teams? What's Masai Ujiri's future with MLSE? Next up, Michael Collins, Senior Golf Analyst with ESPN and former PGA caddie, discusses Scottie Scheffler's dominance, how Scheffler compares to Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and the biggest losers from the weekend (50:00). The show ends with JD's thoughts on UFC 300, and Sheldon Keefe's interesting answer to fans 70-goal excitement. 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.

Jackie Redmond joins JD to get into the Maple Leafs; love for Max Domi, what 70 goals really means for Auston Matthews, the notion to rest him, the recent lack of pop in the powerplay, and what's the most nerve-racking aspect heading into the playoffs (5:00). Plus, Jackie and JD give their Hart Trophy rankings! Aljamain Sterling, Mixed Martial Artist, touches on the meaning of being in UFC 300, preparing during fight week, fighting a weight class up, and how authenticity shines through in combat sports (39:00). Zach Harper, NBA Writer and Podcaster, discusses the success and drama of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Western Conference power struggle, the NBA's changing of the guard, why Nikola Jokic isn't embraced more, and NBA awards (52:00). 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.

JD says the Jays have found a new primary rival (00:00). Former NHL All-Star, Cory Schneider, discusses the NHL playoff format, trying to manufacture rivalries, challenges of being a backup goaltender in the playoffs, politics of the goaltending pecking order, the lack of mental leeway for goalies, starting your career in a Canadian market and dealing with social media as a professional athlete (10:00). Hall of Famer Chris Webber talks about the process of writing his book "By God's Grace", if being left out of the Fab Five documentary motivated him to tell his own story, his journey and relationship with Jalen Rose, the state of collegiate athletics and memories of Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals (50:00). The gents end 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.

Brent Gunning, Co-Host of The FAN Morning and Golf Show, chats about The Masters (5:00). What would a Masters win mean to Rory Mcilroy's legacy? What if Mcilroy joined LIV? What's the post LIV vs. PGA reality? Plus, the tail end of Tiger Woods' career, bets for the weekend, and the other biggest stories at The Masters. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, breaks down the Maple Leafs recent tinkering; what have we seen with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on different lines? How else can the Leafs experiment with the centre spot? How can Max Domi and the Leafs find a suitable deal in the off-season? What has Nick Robertson proved this season? And does home-ice matter to the Leafs? (50:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD banter about the Blue Jays' home-opener, utilizing Daulton Varsho, the pressure on the team's starting rotation, Zach Edey's college run and the solar eclipse (00:00). The Ringer's Joe House drops-in to discuss the biggest stories at The Masters; LIV versus PGA, Jon Rahm's responsibility, hope in Rory Mcllroy, if he could end up joining LIV, Tiger Woods feelings, which golfer the PGA wants to win and Bronny James' case at the upcoming NBA Draft (52:00). 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.

JD starts things off trying to keep the vibes high for the Blue Jays home opener tonight. Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL Analyst and Host on Spittin' Chiclets, discusses what makes the Pittsburgh Penguins dangerous, tonight's matchup versus the Maple Leafs, and Sheldon Keefe's approach for spreading talent around the lineup (5:00). Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero explains how special home openers are in Toronto, the Ángel Hernández problem, José Berríos comfort zone, mental hurdles Alek Manoah is facing and the injury problems in baseball (50:00). 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.

Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, foreshadows the Maple Leafs' playoff run with JD (10:00). Kris and JD get into Mitch Marner's importance to the powerplay, how important milestones are for teammates, what will help with post-season success, and the complicated Selke criteria. Sid Seixeiro, Breakfast Television Host, airs out his grievances; Why was Marner so mad at the media? Should the Leafs rest Auston Matthews down the stretch? How will Stefon Diggs be remembered in Buffalo? And should Vince Carter's jersey be retired in Toronto? (55:00). 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.

Jeff Marek, Host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, chats about the place 'hating' has in sports and what individual NHL awards Auston Matthews could win this season (7:00). JD then discusses the misguided notion of resting players when they're healthy (35:00). Caleb Joseph, Blue Jays Studio Analyst, breaks down the weight from the frustration of last season, the 'big screen effect' on batters, what we've seen from José Berríos and what's next for Bowden Francis' after his first career big league start (50:00). 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.

JD starts with his disgust following the Blue Jays no-hit performance five games into the season (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses how Auston Matthews is perceived among Leafs' fans, how much the 70 goal milestone matters, line experiments in the stretch run of the season, if the starting goaltender should be a question heading into the playoffs and Simon Benoit's contract extension (8:00). Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, breaks down the rise of women's college basketball, what went wrong with the G-League Ignite, Zach Edey's rising draft stock, where a gem could land in the 2024 NBA draft and the biggest threat to Denver in the West (50:00). The gents then hit '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.

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to go over their snap judgements from the first weekend of the Blue Jays season; Sunday's must-win, Davis Schneider's case to be an everyday player, Ernie Clement's upside over Isiah Kiner-Falefa at third base, Cavan Biggio's rising stock, mixed reactions on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Daniel Vogelbach's future, Randy Arozarena's continued Jays torment, the Rays' pitching carousel finally being diminished, Toronto's biggest x-factor, ongoing bullpen questions, and a Joey Votto theory (00:00). Luke Gadzic, Sportsnet's NHL Analyst, discusses Leafs nation embracing their blue collar players, the corporate crowd in Toronto, Auston Matthews' chase for 70 goals, being teammates with the newly extended Simon Benoit, Tyler Bertuzzi's long-term fit with the Leafs, and if Ilya Samsonov has run away with the starting job (52:00). 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.

Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the Blue Jays’ Opening Day win in Tampa, José Berríos’ impressive outing on the mound, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s majestic homer and encouraging swing decisions, which Blue Jays players bear the most pressure in 2024, and why he’s bullish on Toronto's offence this season. Then, JD shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 win over the Capitals, Joseph Woll’s strong performance, and the response from the “Core 4” after Sheldon Keefe’s public criticism earlier this week (42:54). Later, JD is joined by Brandon Belt, former Blue Jays DH/first baseman, to chat about his future, the lack of offers/interest that materialized in free agency, his level of dialogue with the Blue Jays’ front office during the winter, the team’s offensive struggles last season, his relationship with the Jays’ young stars, and why the team’s offence hit a snag at Rogers Centre in 2023 (50:11). JD closes the show by weighing in on Simon Benoit’s three-year contract extension and the fallout from Thursday’s Sweet 16 games in the NCAA Tournament (01:25:55). 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.