The JD Bunkis Podcast

Chris Mannix, NBC sideline reporter for the Raptors-Cleveland series, joins JD to react to the Raptors Game 1 loss and break down what will need to change for the Raptors in Game 2 and the rest of the series. JD asks Chris about Brandon Ingram's lack of offensive involvement, Scottie Barnes' biggest test to date, which series opener around the league most shifted his mind, and LeBron James exposing the Houston Rockets. Later, JD and Producer Armen banter about the other biggest storylines from the opening weekend of the playoffs. 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.

Jason Timpf, host of Hoops Tonight, joins JD to breaks down what the Raptors may struggle to handle from the Cavaliers, how the roster is built to guard the Cavs' star guards, what he thinks are the most critical hinge points of the series, what fit issues the Raps may face head-on in the first-round, which first-round favourite has the most pressure, the elusive second ring for modern NBA superstars, and if Oklahoma City Thunder should be more favoured than they were last year. 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 reacts to the Maple Leafs missing out on Sunny Mehta and how it appears the Leafs are conducting their management search. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi talks about the Blue Jays' precarious rotation situation and the domino effect on the bullpen staff. JD and Jon also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s slow start, who they’re confident about in the lineup, the most surprising part of the Jays start, the rareness of being active in the trade market this early in the season. JD then lists a number of silver linings for the Jays and his favourite first-round matchups in the Stanley Cup playoffs and NBA playoffs. 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 James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, break down Auston Matthews' comments about not being able to predict the future and how the team reacted to his injury from the Radko Gudas hit. JD asks James if the Maple Leafs would consider trading William Nylander, the evolution of player empowerment, the differences between the general managers the Leafs are considering, and how the timeline of the search could unfold. 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 reacts live to the interviews of Craig Berube, Auston Matthews and William Nylander at the Maple Leafs locker room clean out day. To close the hour, JD touches on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quiet bat. 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.

Chris Pronger, Hockey Hall of Famer and author of 'Earned', joins JD to discuss what he hopes people can take from his book, managing accountability, how a team builds up culture in 2026, and what a best player on a team wants to understand about a franchise's direction. JD and Producer Armen then get into Lamelo Ball's dirty play and Rick Bowness' poignant post-game comments (29:00). 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.

Ernie Johnson, host of Inside the NBA on ESPN, talks about the regular season crawl to the NBA playoffs, the success of the Play-In Tournament, who the most compelling player of the postseason is to Ernie, Dillon Brooks' villain arc, Victor Wembanyama's future as the face of the league, and Inside the NBA's first season on ESPN. Later (40:00), JD reacts to Jeff Hoffman blowing the lead for the Blue Jays and wonders how long the leash is in the closing role. 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.

AJ Pierzynski, MLB analyst and World Series champion, joins JD to talk about what the most important factors are early in the MLB season, if there's a chance Max Scherzer would open to pitching out of the bullpen, the importance of Alejandro Kirk, the best way to determine a catcher's playing time, and why ABS makes framing pitches even more important. 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 aging before debating Rory McIlroy's legacy, if he draws casual fans and his rivalry with Scottie Scheffler. Later, the duo discuss how they feel about the Blue Jays a few weeks into the season. 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 Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, evaluate the Raptors season in relation to goals and expectations, the optics of making the playoffs versus the play-in, why playing the Cleveland Cavaliers are a more favourable matchup than the New York Knicks, and if they think Scottie Barnes should defend Donovan Mitchell. JD and Blake then get into their biggest wins and disappointments of the Raptors season. 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 reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs odds in the draft lottery and what he's pessimistic about. Ben Nicholson-Smith (13:00), Sportsnet MLB insider, joins JD to break down about the Blue Jays slow start to the season. JD asks Ben about George Springer's injury timeline, how the Jays can temporarily fill the lead-off spot, and what if Max Scherzer continues to struggle. JD and Ben also discuss if they feel any different about the potential in the Blue Jays season, and Brandon Valenzuela's sudden importance. JD explains what he thinks was the biggest win for Rory McIlroy at The Masters. 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.

Cliff Floyd, former MLB veteran and MLB Network analyst, joins JD to talk about the early pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the effects of not having a consistent clean-up hitter, when you really start to worry about a team's record, Addison Barger's expected leap, and dealing with having a target on your back. 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 and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers was a must-win, the fans complicated relationship with Jeff Hoffman, if Davis Schneider has gotten closer to an everyday player, if the extra time allotted to Shohei Ohtani during games is fair play, and thoughts on the looming MLB lockout. 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 Ringer's Joe House chats about the Raptors' season outlook, before diving into The Masters with JD. They discuss the looming effect of Tiger Woods' accident, if golf could deliberately distance itself from Woods, the most compelling narrative of the tournament, Rory McIlroy's chances to repeat as champion, and his favourite bet to make at Augusta. 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 explains how he feels about the Blue Jays amidst their six-game losing streak. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, if there are front-running candidates for the Maple Leafs general manager job, Sunny Mehta's fit with Toronto, who the next Leafs head coach could be, James' reporting on Mike Gillis and what role Gillis views himself in, if there's any clarity about the Leafs hiring a president alongside a general manager, and Auston Matthews' level of involvement during the Leafs hiring process. JD ends the hour touching on a report stating the Chicago Bulls potential interest in Masai Ujiri. 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.

Es Baraheni, co-host of NBA Daily at The Athletic, joins JD to explain why this offseason is one of the most important in Raptors franchise history. JD and Es talk about why the Raptors are facing a fork in the road, the viable routes to become a legit contender or make the roster younger, Darko Rajakovic's job security, and which kind of player could take the Raptors out of the middle. 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 affiliate.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays getting beat down 14-2 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet reporter, gets into the Blue Jays' long list of injuries. JD and Ben discuss Max Scherzer’s forearm tendinitis; when it became a cause for concern and how the Jays might strategize their sudden lack of pitching depth. Later, JD and Ben talk about the weight of expectation and the slow start to the season could spoil the goodwill from the fan base, Brandon Valenzuela’s chances of moving up the catcher depth chart, what the most optimistic signs have been, and how aggressive the Jays could get with roster movement. The hour ends with JD’s thoughts on the state of college basketball. 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 lists what he'll be paying most attention to as the Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Dodgers. JD and Producer Armen then discuss Sidney Crosby amassing another point-per-game season, a baby being born during an Oilers game, Soccer Canada giving away jerseys, 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 reacts to a nightmare weekend for the Blue Jays, and a bleak weekend for Toronto sports at large. Blue Jays play-by-play voice, Dan Shulman, discusses Alejandro Kirk's injury and importance, Brandon Valenzuela's learning curve, what Dan finds most concerning with the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pressure, and the weirdness of going up against the Los Angeles Dodgers again. JD closes the hour touching on the New York Islanders decision to replace Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer and if he feels the Maple Leafs missed on DeBoer. 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 asks Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker, about Addison Barger's start to the season, why Barker is picking the Blue Jays to win the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s regular season ceiling, Brendon Little's falling standing in the pecking order, how the Jays may manage their injured starting rotation, and early thoughts on ABS. 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 and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, chat about Max Domi's quote about the Maple Leafs culture and if "none of your business" is really true or what it could really mean. JD and Jackie then discuss what level of transparency fans deserve and how the organization has created an us-versus-them mentality. JD then reacts to the Raptors worst loss of the season. 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 theScore's Joseph Casciaro dig into the excitement of Scottie Barnes the point guard, make arguments for and against RJ Barrett to be a part of the Raptors long-term future, and talk about Brandon Ingram's first season with the Raptors. JD and Joseph then discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the lingering conversation about officiating, plus NBA expansion on the horizon. 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 reacts to MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference following the firing of Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving. JD and Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, explain what they tookaway from Pelley's comments about being "data-driven" and a planning a retool versus a rebuild. JD and Justin then debate if the Leafs should continue building around Auston Matthews. JD wonders if there's too many "if's" and what the argument is for the Leafs to be back in playoff contention next season. 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 Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB insider and reporter, talk about the decisions ahead for the Blue Jays after Cody Ponce's knee injury in his Jays debut. JD asks Ben about Trey Yesavage throwing a simulated game and when his return timetable could be, his thoughts on the limited time Ponce was able to pitch, what Brendon Little's disastrous start to the season could mean, his thoughts on Spencer Miles, and what's mattered to him to start the season. 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 reacts to the Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving and reflects on what the lesson(s) learned are. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, why the Leafs made this decision now, if the new general manager will be hired by a hiring firm, how wide Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment might cast their net, how other teams around the league have turned their failures into success, what the biggest concern is as the decision-making begins, and if this changes the timeline or decision on Craig Berube. 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.

Blue Jays television analyst, Joe Siddall, joins JD to analyzes the emotional rollover from last season at opening weekend, his most impressive performance of the weekend, early impressions of the Automated Ball-Strike system, the sustainability of Kazuma Okamoto’s debut performance, and Ernie Clement's next step. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (37:30) 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 and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about attending the Blue Jays home opener, how Toronto feels connected to this Jays team and their early thoughts that might matter. JD and Ben discuss the lack of confidence in Jeff Hoffman, rank the debuts of the new Jays additions, the waning Brendon Little belief, Kazuma Okamoto's presence, Dylan Cease and Eric Lauer stock, and the evolution of Ernie Clement. 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 Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talk about their expectations for Dylan Cease, why Arden believes pitch framing is more important than ever with the Automated Ball-Strike system, what Cody Ponce could provide, if the bullpen has improved and how John Schneider may deploy it, which bat Arden sees improving, and the difference he's noticed from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The show ends with debate about the crowd-work trend in stand-up comedy. 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.

Dan Shulman, play by play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, joins JD Bunkis to talk. about the unprecedented popularity and anticipation of the Blue Jays season. Dan shares what he thinks is an underrated storyline to start the season, before getting into Addison Barger's role as the x-factor, how he sees the Jays offence playing out, and his first season broadcasting without Buck Martinez. JD then touches on the Sweet Sixteen of college basketball. 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 asks Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet's MLB insider, what he reads from Trey Yesavage’s shoulder impingement, what the next steps for José Berríos may be, the meritocracy of the starting rotation, what surprised him about the Opening Day roster, how the Jays could make up for a lack of historically powerful hitters, what he's noticed in the evolution of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and what he thinks is the most overlooked talking point heading into the season-opener. 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, talk about how they'll feel if the Blue Jays start the season off slow, which players could end up being scapegoats, the Jays stories they are most interested in following, and what they think are the underrated and properly rated Jays storylines for the 2026 season. 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 asks Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA front office insider, about the possibilities and ripple effects of NBA expansion. Bobby analyzes the viability of the proposed destinations in Las Vegas and Seattle, what else is on the slate at the NBA's Board of Governors meeting, how tanking may be curtailed, if there's chance of reducing the 82-game schedule, and what he thinks of the projected 2026 lottery picks. 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 reacts to the Maple Leafs win over the Boston Bruins and doesn't understand why the organization isn't embracing the tank. JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss why the Leafs seem adverse to tanking, if it'd be different without Craig Berube behind the bench anymore, what the Leafs decision-makers may be thinking about this teams chances in the near future, and if trading William Nylander or Auston Matthews should be considered. JD then touches on Victor Wembanyama's MVP case. 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 Cliff Floyd, MLB Network Analyst and 17-year MLB veteran, joins JD Bunkis to talk about opening week feels, how different the start of a season is for a team who made the World Series, what Cliff thought about the Blue Jays after visiting their spring training camp, the maturation of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Jays biggest question mark(s). 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 and Blake Murphy, host of The Raptors Show and Jays Talk Plus, chop it up about their Blue Jays opening week excitement, before moving on to the Raptors season. JD and Blake discuss why it’s complicated to measure success for the rest of the Raptors season and playoffs, what the next step for the team might be, the awkward Jakob Poeltl contract and Ja'Kobe Walter optimism. JD and Blake close out the hour with their favourite Blue Jays story to watch out for early this season. 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.

Tyler Hansbrough, former NCAA National Player of the Year, NCAA champion and Toronto Raptors forward, talks about what's been lost with the increased frequency of transfers in college basketball, how the NCAA can combat the wild nature of the transfer portal, if the tournament is harder for potential lottery or high draft picks, and his outlook on Darryn Peterson and Darius Acuff Jr. and his favourite memory with the Raptors. JD and Producer Armen discuss the Raptors' weekend 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.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, get into the weekend of watching March Madness, Trey Yesavage's injury news, and how they see the Blue Jays starting rotation shaking out as the season gets underway. 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 his frustration about the reports coming from the NHL's General Manager meetings; particularly his gripes about the league's playoff format and the Department of Player Safety's process. 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 reacts to news that José Berríos' has a stress fracture in his elbow. Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to get into Berríos' injury; what we know about the diagnosis and the most identifiable ripple effects. JD and Ben also discuss Shane Bieber's comments and what his timeline could be, how the first series of the season could be effected, expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s regular season, and feelings on the looming work stoppage in the MLB. JD then touches on the love for Sidney Crosby. 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 Ringer's Tate Frazier makes his annual appearance on the show to break down everything you need to know for March Madness. JD asks Tate about which lottery pick has the most to win or lose during the tournament, how the top few lottery picks could shake out, point guards to be excited about, where the real drop off is in the 2026 NBA draft, what underdogs he likes to upset higher seeds, and Rick Pitino's place in college sports. 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 shares his optimism about the sport of baseball following Venezuela's World Baseball Classic win. Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD to get into the momentum of baseball and the looming lockout threat. Later, JD asks Jared about how American baseball fans are taking the loss, if he thinks the WBC is bigger than the World Series, why the tournament was a success, and three ideas to make it even better. 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.

Tuukka Rask, Stanley Cup Champion and TNT analyst, joins JD Bunkis to give his thoughts on the Auston Matthews-Radko Gudas situation and debates if it's time for the NHL Department of Player Safety to revaluate their process. The pair also discuss the grey area regarding goaltender interference, the difficulty of playing behind a lousy defence, the shrinking gap in international hockey, and what could help propel goaltender's development. 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 reacts to the World Championship news coming from the NHL General Manager meetings and explains why he thinks the World Championships may become the premier international hockey tournament. The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD (10:00) to dive into how they felt about the World Championships of the past and predict what the next tournament may be like. Next (20:00), JD and James get into the ripple effects from the Auston Matthews - Radko Gudas incident and how it's permeating in the organization. Later, JD tries to give a positive spin on an otherwise nightmare Maple Leafs season. 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.

Ryan Dempster, former MLB All-Star, Team Canada pitcher, and MLB Network analyst, joins JD Bunkis to share his feelings about seeing Canada advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Ryan and JD also chat about the nuances of youth baseball development and how the Blue Jays starting rotation could shake out, before the show wraps 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 laments about the moment Auston Matthews' hurt his knee and debates if that was a new low in this Maple Leafs era. Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins from Texas to get into the World Baseball Classic with JD. JD and Ben discuss if they are looking more or less forward to the automated ball-strike system in the MLB after the WBC, Canada not qualifying for the Olympics, Josh Naylor's missed opportunity, Owen Caissie's national popularity, and Kevin Gausman as the Jays Opening Day starter. 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 Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg, to get an inside feel on playing in a big hockey market. JD and Kris then get into Sheldon Keefe, the Maple Leafs' lines and slow starts, getting Tyler Bertuzzi going, Toronto's boo birds, the faulty defense, what poor goaltending does to a team, and the leaking Oilers (10:00). Next up, Seerat Sohi, NBA writer with The Ringer, joins JD to discuss the James Harden trade, the power struggle in the Western Conference, Shaedon Sharpe, year three Scottie Barnes, where the Raptors go from here, and the In-Season Tournament (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 is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, to get into Scottie Barnes' team, Victor Wembanyama's spectacle, Shohei Ohtani's sweepstakes, Daulton Varsho's gold glove snub, if this was the worst World Series ever, and if it means anything for baseball (00:01). Next, our Monday Morning Insider and former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, joins JD to analyze the NFL's tipping point between physicality and skill, the lack of quarterback talent, Bryce Young's season, the bruised Bills, if Kansas City are still the Chiefs of the NFL, and the Dolphins' chances to go deep (50:00). JD ends the show reacting to Nicholas Robertson being called up. 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 takeaways from the Leafs' convincing win over the Stars (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the Blue Jays off-season hypotheticals and Alek Manoah's future (9:00). Next, Team Canada and Minnesota Timbewolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, joins JD to discuss Canada's FIBA World Cup run, his off-season routine, getting traded and playing for different franchises (49:00). Next, Erik Kratz, co-host of Foul Territory and former MLB player, joins JD to chat about living at the Rogers Centre, the Gabriel Moreno-Daulton Varsho trade, and selling the World Series (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.

JD and Ben Ennis are reunited for this week's 'Good Hour'! How badly does Ben want to see Joey Votto in a Blue Jays uniform? What takeaways did the guys have from the Raptors' home opener? Have their expectations for this team changed? Next, the guys share their thoughts on Chris Russo's 'retirement' promise and how they would handle a similar situation. Finally, the pair look back on the Blue Jays' trade with the Diamondbacks over the offseason and question what Daulton Varsho would have to do to justify the deal. Later on, WGR Bills pre & post game host Nate Geary stops by to help tee up Buffalo's Thursday night battle with the Buccaneers. The guys close out the day 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 affiliate.

The World Series is set and JD Bunkis shares how the Philadelphia Phillies have broken his brain. He then goes into his thoughts on the action from opening night in the NBA (00:01). Senior managing editor at The Athletic James Mirtle joins JD then to go over the Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Capitals (11:23). Do we have a goaltending controversy on our hands? Should we still be anxious about the blue line? And how does James like the new additions? JD then welcomes on Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, to preview the start of a new season of basketball in Toronto (50:01)! What are Blake and JD most excited to see? What is the current ceiling for this team? And do we finally have a better idea of the direction of the franchise? 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.

JD Bunkis kicks off show sharing his excitement for the start of the NBA season. He then welcomes on 10-year NBA veteran and host of the new Point Forward podcast, Evan Turner, to get set for tonight's opening tip-off. Who is he most looking forward to seeing take the court this year? What are his thoughts on the Raptors? JD then offers his thoughts on the NLCS as the Phillies-Diamondbacks head to a decisive Game 7, before circling back to the Blue Jays' trade with Arizona over the offseason. Later on, Nick Kypreos, host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to talk through the Maple Leafs' goalie troubles to start the season and why Sheldon Keefe has been quick to make changes between the pipes. The guys close things out 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 thoughts on the Maple Leafs' weekend before being joined by 10-year NHL veteran Sean Avery. JD and Sean get into the Leafs big comeback win against the Lightning, Ryan Reaves' value, the thin blue line, plus Sean's relations with Brendan Shanahan and Sheldon Keefe (10:00). Next, our NFL insider Brady Quinn joins the show to discuss Sunday's upsets, the shaky Bills, middling Chargers, Deshaun Watson, and trying to buy in on flag football (49:00). JD ends the show with "What We Missed!" (1:25:00). 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 Bunkis offers his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 2-1 loss last night to the Florida Panthers, and why it all feels so familiar. 14-year NHL veteran and NHL Network analyst, Brian Boyle joins the program to give his thoughts on Toronto's early season performance (00:08). Why does this team continue to start slow, and is there anything that they can do in the room to change it? Later on, Ariel Helwani of The MMA Hour and The Ringer MMA Show, joins JD to go over his experience at the Logan Paul - Dillon Danis fight in Manchester. He then previews UFC 294 coming up this weekend and what we should expect (50:12)! JD closes out the week previewing Week 7 of the NFL season and shares his most anticipated matchups (1:14:32). 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.

JD Bunkis kicks off the show with his thoughts on the MLB playoffs, before preparing for the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers tonight. Ed Jovanovski, Panthers Pre & Postgame analyst for Bally Sports Florida and Olympic Gold Medalist, joins JD to go over what to expect from the Panthers tonight, how last year's playoff run carried over into this season, and shares his thoughts on the Leafs' line shuffling (22:34). Later on, Senior Managing Editor of the Athletic James Mirtle joins JD to share his thoughts on Toronto's first three games of the season and previews how important tonight's contest is (50:01). The guys close out the day with 'What We Missed' (1:23:42). 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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, joins JD. They debate, who are the most box-office athletes in sports today? How many Bryce Harper's are left in sports? Does baseball have to tinker with the playoff format? (00:00). Next, Jackie Redmond, NHL and Monday Night RAW reporter, and JD try to hypothesize why the Maple Leafs start periods slow, then get into fun takes and airplane stories (50:00). JD closes out the day with 'What We Missed'! (1:12:34). 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 is joined by Kris Versteeg, 14-year NHL veteran and 2x Stanley Cup champion, to break down how Sheldon Keefe is handling ice time, maximizing William Nylander, and Connor Bedard's allure (10:00). Next, our NFL Insider Brady Quinn joins JD fresh off a parent-teacher conference to breakdown the Monday Night football game between the Chargers and Cowboys. Are we over rating Justin Herbert? Does Dak Prescott deserve more respect? Plus, more on Bill Belichick's decline and the Detroit Lions' uproar (50:12). The guys close out the day 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 is joined by Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst and colour commentator for the Pittsburgh Penguins, to discuss John Klingburg's powerplay prowess, Connor Bedard's start and importance to the NHL, and "The Chiclets Cup" (9:00). Next, 14-year NFL quarterback and current NFL Network analyst, Chase Daniel joins JD to break down quarterbacks around the league including Brocky Purdy, Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, CJ Stroud, and Jared Goff, before crowning his favourite QB to watch (50:00). Later on, JD and the team get into Dillon Danis' fight with Logan Paul, cheering for the tank, some current top QB's, Wemby's breakout, Tyreek Hill's celebration, and more (1:30:00)! 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 Bunkis is joined by FAN Morning Show host Ben Ennis for this week's edition of 'Good Hour'! They review Mark Shapiro's press conference from yesterday and how it left them feeling, before getting into where the front office goes from here (00:01). JD then offers his final thoughts on a pivotal Blue Jays off-season, before sorting through the NFL's 3-2 teams to determine who has the most to prove this week (50:01). The guys close out the week with the biggest stories 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 affiliate

JD Bunkis starts the show with his thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' comeback victory in last night's home opener, capped off with a hat-trick by Auston Matthews (00:00). Kris Versteeg, 14-year NHL veteran and former Maple Leaf, joins the show to discuss the Leafs' defensive miscues, what this year's new additions bring, Fraser Minten's first game jitters, Auston Matthews' greatness, and his first impressions of Connor Bedard (10:00). JD ends this episode with his thoughts on MLB's postseason and Whit Merrifield's comments regarding José Berríos being pulled prematurely (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 sets the stage for the 2023-24 Maple Leafs season (00:00). Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to categorize Maple Leafs storylines into underrated, overrated or properly rated. JD and Justin get into Fraser Minten, Nylander's contract distraction and driving his own line, how the d-line might shape up, Liljegren's expectations, the importance of Matthews' season, and the goaltending question mark (12:00). Next, Hailey Salvian, Senior NHL Writer with The Athletic, stops by to discuss this year's most intriguing divisions, must-watch teams, and what she's curious about with the Leafs (50:00). JD and the gents end the show talking about which Leaf could become first to blame, and the embarrassing postseason for the AL East, (1:20:00) 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.

JD starts Monday's show recalling Ross Atkins' press conference over the weekend (00:00). Soon after, Maple Leafs captain John Tavares joins JD to discuss the upcoming season! He zeroes in on coming to training camp healthy, off-season improvement, reflection as a veteran, getting past the first-round and the excitement of playing in Toronto (9:00). Next, NFL Insider Brady Quinn stops by to discuss the crop of legit Superbowl competitors, the Ravens' limitations, what the Chiefs are missing, if a Kirk Cousins trade make sense, the preliminary tank wars, and where the Patriots and Bill Belichick go from here (26:00). Later on, James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, joins JD to preview the Leafs season including the selling point for the fans, Nylander's situation, the biggest roster questions, Fraser Minten, and more (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 off with some love for Fraser Minten after his preseason showing last night. Soon after, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to attribute the Blue Jays' shortcomings and discuss Toronto's free agency turnover, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., routes to improve the roster, impact of the hitting coach, and other potential changes (6:00). Then, Conor Orr, Senior Writer with Sports Illustrated, joins JD to talk about the Bears season, if it's time for the Bengals to shut down Joe Burrow, a pivotal week ahead for the Cowboys, and how to gauge the Jaguars' potential (49:00). The gents join JD to chat about the juiciest Week 5 matchups, Joel Embiid joining Team USA, Brock Purdy having a roommate, and Chase Claypool being traded (1:20:31). 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 is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, for this week's debut of 'The Bad Hour'. The pair start off discussing the Blue Jays' embarrassing playoff elimination at the hands of the Minnesota Twins, before dissecting the corpse of the 2023 season (00:00). Later, JD is joined by David Samson, former Miami Marlins President and host of Nothing Personal with David Samson, to talk about who made the decision to pull José Berríos, analytics in the modern game, how other markets view Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the decision to tweak or overhaul the roster, and the growth of Major League Baseball this season (49:03) To end the show, JD ponders if the Blue Jays have reached their tipping point (1:12:34). 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 Bunkis recaps a disappointing Game 1 for the Toronto Blue Jays. Where do they go from here? How hopeful is he about Game 2 today (00:01)? Sportsnet's own Joe Siddall then joins JD to offer his thoughts on Game 1 highlighted by Toronto's lack of offence, the team's composition, Bo Bichette's decision to run through the stop sign at third base, and how short José Berríos' leash will be today (07:34). Next up, Co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast and former MLB pitcher, Dallas Braden joins JD to share what he saw from Kevin Gausman yesterday, before getting into the Jays' chance to claw back into the series, the secret to Sonny Gray's success, the keys for Berríos' return to Minnesota, and his confidence in Chris Bassitt in a potential Game 3 (50:21). Finally, Jon Morosi of MLB Network joins JD to talk about what is at stake today for the Blue Jays today and the size of the ramifications that come with a sweep (1:12:34)? 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 Bunkis gets you set for the start of the Blue Jays' Wild Card series against the Minnesota Twins with Sportsnet's own Arden Zwelling! They go over the projected starters for the series, the decision to go with José Berríos in Game 2, the Jays' success on the road this season, and if people are sleeping on the Twins. Do you think the Blue Jays are better-suited for the postseason this year then last (04:32)? JD Bunkis then welcomes on former Blue Jay starter and 12 year MLB veteran, Marco Estrada! The pair chat about his experience in the playoffs, what it means to be "clutch", and why the postseason brought the best out of him (50:32). JD wraps things up with a recap of Raptors media day and the feelings it left him with (1:21:34). 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 Bunkis and Ben Ennis kick off the show trying to find a signature moment from the Jays season (02:32). They question if this team's lack of "magic" bodes well for the postseason, what to expect heading into this week's Wild Card series, and who should be closing out the ninth inning. Later on, former NFL QB and current Fox Sports Host Brady Quinn joins JD to recap Week 4 in the NFL! They discuss what the Bills' win over the Dolphins means for the AFC East hierarchy, the Chargers continuing to "Charger", why Trevor Lawrence still leaves more to be desired, and just how good USC's Caleb Williams is (24:32). In the podcast-only section, the guys recap the rest of the Week 4 action, before closing out the show with some Ryder Cup talk and thoughts on Jrue Holiday going to the Celtics (50:01). 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis kicks off the show giving praise to the Toronto Blue Jays for avoiding a sweep against the New York Yankees, and to Chris Bassitt after reaching the 200 innings after throwing 7.2 frames of shutout baseball (00:01). JD then looks at Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury and what it means for the Tampa Bay Lightning's upcoming season (11:23). Later on, nine-year NFL veteran and Buffalo Bills' number three all-time rushing leader, Fred Jackson joins JD to go over Thursday's NFL action and if we should buy stock in the Detroit Lions, before previewing this weekend's pivotal Bills-Dolphins matchup including what makes the Dolphins' running game so dynamic and the magnitude of this moment for the Bills (19:21). 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis is joined by Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, for this week's edition of Good Hour! The pair share their thoughts on Damian Lillard's move to Milwaukee, if there's more Toronto could have done to acquire him, how much blame should be put on Masai Ujiri, and the next steps for the Raptors (00:01)? Next, Ben and JD get into the Blue Jays' dispiriting loss to the New York Yankees last night and gauge their level of concern heading into the final four games. Is the humidor at Rogers Centre playing a role in this offensive lull (26:20)? In the podcast-only section, the guys go over where they think Jrue Holiday will be headed, Damian Lillard's goodbye message to Portland, which athlete they would pick to represent the city of Toronto, and Ben becoming a hockey dad (50:01)! 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis is joined by his Leafs Talk Co-Host Sam McKee to recap how they are feeling after the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss to the Yankees yesterday. How confident are the boys feeling headed into the final five games of the season? Are you still confident in Jordan Romano? And how concerning is the lack of offence at home? The guys then get into the Leafs pre-seaon thus far, how impressed they have been with Easton Cowan, and how worried should Leafs fans be about the d-core. In the podcast-only section, the guys give their thoughts on the Raptors continued trade rumors, server's role in society, and Rowdy Tellez and Josh Donaldson's locker room intros. 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.

JD starts the show focusing on Joe Burrow playing through a calf injury to secure the Bengals' first win on Monday night (00:00). William Lou, Co-Host of The Raptors Show, then joins JD to discuss the Raptors' interest in Damian Lillard, if the move would make the team into a contender, what a potential trade package might look like, and if they'd rather lose O.G. Anunoby or Scottie Barnes in a deal (12:00) In the podcast-only portion, the guys get into show reboots, if Oregon got help to beat Colorado, and rollercoaster rides (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 starts with his impressions of an optimistic Blue Jays weekend, before getting into the dominant Argos' season so far and Coach Prime's Buffaloes (00:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and our Monday morning insider, joins JD to discuss Notre Dame's loss to Ohio State, before diving into the Broncos' disaster, the Dolphins' surge, Justin Fields, the flexing Bills, and the Cowboys' offence (25:00). In the podcast-only portion, JD and the buds get into the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce buzz, rapid football takes, and more (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 discussing the AL wild card race and the meddling NY Giants (00:00). Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD to talk about the Maple Leafs upcoming season; fan apathy, measuring the newness, JD's theory about why Nylander is playing centre, and rating the blue line (12:00). 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 is joined by Ben Ennis, new host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss Yusei Kikuchi's beauty sleep, picking a franchise to be perpetually bad, Alek Manoah's arm injections, and an update on the Jays' rollercoaster ride (00:00). In the podcast-only portion, JD, Ben and the boys talk about recent comments by Justin Fields, Steven Stamkos future in Tampa Bay, cruise complications, and the "X" paywall (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 with Yusei Kikcuhi's sleeping schedule (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior managing editor at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the start of Maple Leafs training camp; why the season doesn't feel novel, fan feelings, predicting Nylander's situation, the core four dynamics, stories to watch for, the d-line, Treliving's autonomy, and more (6:00). 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.

Herm Edwards, ESPN analyst, 10-year NFL veteran and former Division I Head Coach, joins JD to break down the NFL's early season injuries, slow starts, how the Browns can improve, if Deshaun Watson can bounce back, the Steelers struggles, and his first impressions on Bryce Young (6:00). JD and the guys continue with their takeaways from two weeks of NFL football and list their five current worst quarterbacks (46:00). The gents carry the quarterback talk into the podcast-only portion, before getting into some recent news and some funny stories (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 explains how it feels riding the never-ending Blue Jays rollercoaster (00:00). Then, he gets into the emerging details of the investigation that led to Mike Babcock's resignation (6:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and our Monday morning insider, joins JD to breakdown the NFL's latest action; where the Cowboys stand, updates on the 2021 quarterback draft class, if the Patriots have adapted post-Tom Brady (22:00). 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 by describing the mood after the Blue Jays were swept by the Rangers (00:00). Jared Carrabis, host of the Baseball is Dead and Name Redacted podcasts, joins JD to compare rival AL East teams, discuss how free agents view the Jays, what to do with Vladdy Jr., the Red Sox firing Chaim Bloom, and the upcoming Red Sox vs. Jays series (8:00). In the podcast-only portion JD lists the intriguing week 2 NFL matchups, then the fella's discuss what qualifies as a bandwagon fan and Giannis' recent comments (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 is joined by Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, to alleviate the bitter feelings from Wednesday's 10-0 Blue Jays loss (00:00). JD and Ben break down the most disappointing Blue Jays season they've seen; the offensive struggles, off-season changes, looming staff decisions, Vladdy Jr.'s woes, and a furious fan base. 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 talking about the Blue Jays finding themselves out of a playoff spot again (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the Jays' record versus playoff teams, the ripple effects of the new dimensions at Rogers Centre, Cavan Biggio’s hot streak at third base, Matt Chapman’s looming return, Davis Schneider’s influence on the offence, John Schneider’s level of control, the trust level with Trevor Richards, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s future, and Alek Manoah’s stand-off with the organization (8:00). In today’s podcast-only portion, JD and the fellas chat about the photo allegations about Mike Babcock, the NHL’s expansion interest, a cool sports bar promotion, and Apple’s iPhone 15 launch. 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.

JD starts the show breaking down the Blue Jays' 10-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday night (00:00). Trey Wingo, senior NFL analyst, joins JD to discuss who could replace Aaron Rodgers as the New York Jets' starting quarterback, before pondering Rodgers' potential return, the Buffalo Bills' rocky start, and Week 1's most disappointing losses (16:50). Where do the Jets go from here? (41:20) In today's podcast-only portion, JD's friend Shawn, a die-hard Jets fan, joins the show to talk about the historic and current woes in New York (48:50). 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 tying a bow on Canada's bronze-medal run in the FIBA World Cup (00:00). JD then categorizes his overreactions from Week 1 of the NFL (18:50). In the podcast-only portion, JD and the gents continue with their takeaways from Week 1 in the NFL, before ranking the best cottage activities (48:50). 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 Bunkis kicks off Friday's episode with his thoughts on Canada's early morning semi-final loss to Serbia in the FIBA World Cup What does the team need to improve on headed into the 2024 Paris Olympics? Later on, JD shares his take on Thursday night's NFL season opener between the Lions and Chiefs, before going over the major storylines ahead of the first Sunday slate of the year! He highlights the must-watch games on the schedule this week, who has the edge in the Packers-Bears rivalry, if the Bills are due to regress this season, and the most interesting quarterback situations around the league. 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.

JD Bunkis kicks things off sharing why the Blue Jays' latest road trip left a bad taste in his mouth following yesterday's loss to the Athletics. If they manage to make the playoffs, do they still pose a threat to other contenders (00:01)? Soon after, voice of the FIBA World Cup, Dan Shulman joins JD to discuss Canada's performance thus far in the tournament, what it means to qualify for the Olympics, and how the team stacks up against semi-final opponent Serbia. Later on, the pair offer their thoughts on the Blue Jays' September stretch and the state of the Green Bay Packers (07:43). Next up, Head Coach of the Canadian men's national basketball team, Jordi Fernández stops by to reflect on the tournament for his team so far, before diving into his knowledge of the program and what we can expect against Serbia in the semis (35:32). Then the boys close out the day with what we missed, highlighted by the return of NFL football! (48:23) 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.

JD Bunkis opens the show discussing the Blue Jays’ big win over the Athletics last night, and the less-than happy couple spotted during the broadcast. Tyler Dunne of GoLong.com joins the show to sort through some of the groupthink narratives from the NFL pre-season. They discuss who's for real in the AFC East, if the Jets are getting to much hype, if the Bills' championship window has closed, which position groups they believe in, and if there's any doubt Patrick Mahomes can start strong despite the Chiefs' injury concerns. In today's podcast-only portion, JD covers the Lyon fans holding the team accountable! 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.

JD welcomes back Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, for this week's edition of the Good Hour! They open with a discussion on Canada basketball qualifying for the Olympics for the first time since 2000, if there's still interest in the remaining World Cup schedule, Dillon Brooks' redemption tour this tournament, and the ceiling for this Canadian team. Later on, JD and Ben touch on the Blue Jays' nail-biting weekend, if fans should leave the series in Colorado feeling disappointed, and share their expectations for this week's schedule against the Athletics and Royals. On today's podcast-only portion of the show, the guys get into the scenes at Burning Man and some Labour Day CFL action.  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.

JD Bunkis is fired up as the NFL season starts to close in! How excited are you for your fantasy draft this weekend (00:32)? Soon after, CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis stops by to sift through the stories of the pre-season! He discusses how the Bills stack up in the crowded AFC East division, if Kenny Pickett and the Steelers can surprise the AFC North, and if Deshaun Watson can lead the Browns in a positive direction this season. Later on, the pair debate is fans should be worried about the longevity of this year's crop of rookie QBs, if the Jets are being overhyped after their busy off-season, and who will emerge from the NFC this season (07:34). In the podcast-only section, JD and the boys go over some of the storylines they missed with Charles (49:54). 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.

JD Bunkis is joined by Sid Seixeiro, Host of Breakfast Television and Sportsnet Alumni, to look back on John Herdman's departure from Canadian Men's National Team to coach Toronto FC. The pair dig into what's gone wrong within Canada Soccer to squash the optimism of last year's World Cup, how TFC fans are feeling about the hire, and what's next for the national program (00:01). Next up, JD and Sid give their thoughts on the Blue Jays' season so far, John Schneider’s management of the team, and the consequences on missing the playoffs (26:32). Finally, JD and Sid share their thoughts on Sheldon Keefe’s contract extension with the Maple Leafs, if the new deal was deserved, and who's really calling the shots within Toronto's front office (32:45). JD closes out the show with some extended thoughts on Keefe's new contract, before forecasting what lies ahead in Leafland (45:23). 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.

JD Bunkis welcomes in Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus, to go over yesterday's dispiriting Blue Jays loss to the Nationals. Why has this season felt so much more disappointing then expected? The pair get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season as a whole, John Schneider's managerial decisions, and if there's still time to turn things around and make the playoffs. Later, JD and Blake switch gears to the FIBA World Cup and Canada's perfect 3-0 start! They discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's evolution into the best player on the court, who from Canada's star-studded roster has impressed them the most, and Jordi Fernandez' strong start behind the bench (45:35). In today's podcast-only portion, JD and the guys go over everything we missed! (50:01) 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 affiliate.

JD kicks things off alongside his Leafs Talk co-host, Sam McKee, in-studio to break down Auston Matthews' extension with the Maple Leafs! They debate whether the contract should be viewed as a positive or rather a new precedent set, before chatting about the expectations that come with being the highest paid player in the league (00:01). Next up, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli adds to the conversation to discuss the term of the deal, what it means for William Nylander’s negotiations, and how it could impact the rest of Toronto's roster construction (11:32). Later on, JD and Sam forecast what's on the horizon for Mitch Marner next season and if Nylander would consider taking a haircut on his next contract, before JD shares why Willy's comments bothered him yesterday. (44:32) 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis recaps an important win for the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles last night, highlighted by Brandon Belt's big blast to put the team ahead in extra innings! Does this team give you the confidence that they can win a World Series? Next up, Sportsnet Blue Jays colour commentator Joe Siddall hops aboard to discuss Brandon Belt and Daulton Varsho's resurgence, the keys to the Blue Jays' defence, the strides Bo Bichette has made defensively, and what in the world is going on with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. right now (09:11). To wrap up, JD goes over Richard Sherman and Pete Carroll reliving one of the worst moments of his sporting life (44:11). 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.

JD Bunkis kicks off today’s show previewing this week's pivotal series between the Blue Jays and Orioles. Is this the most important series this season? (00:01) Later on, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo join to chat about the tightly contested American League Wild Card race, which teams they project to make the cut, and if Jays fans should be concerned about their playoff hopes. Later, they delve into Orioles Owner John Angelos' comments yesterday surrounding the young core in Baltimore, the feeling in New York with both the Yankees and Mets struggling, and if the Jets can help change the tune in the Big Apple when the NFL kicks off (08:23). JD then recaps an embarrassing moment from new Guardians owner Josh Harris and Joe Buck, before sorting through everything that we missed in today's podcast-only portion! (49:54). 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.

JD Bunkis kicks off the week with his thoughts on the Blue Jays' series win the over the Reds and the importance of Bo Bichette's return on both sides of the ball. What does he mean when he says he wants to see a fearless approach (00:01)? Soon after, MLB insider Jon Morosi discusses Bichette’s true value to the Jays, what's going on with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if this season could change his long-term projections, what his next contract might look like in this scenario, and why Alek Manoah is still in Toronto after being sent down to Triple-A Buffalo. Does this indicate a spot start for the Jays could be incoming? (12:34) In today's podcast-only portion, JD shares his thoughts on all the stories he missed from the weekend including his updated cereal rankings and a recap of UFC 292 (49:32)! 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis are reunited before Ben heads to Texas to chat about everything Blue Jays! They discuss their takeaways from Kevin Gausman's latest start, Bo Bichette's rising price tag, the importance of bullpen depth, and their confidence level that Alek Manoah can bounce back (00:01). Later on, the guys focus in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to discuss if this version of Vlad is his true form, if he can recapture the magic of his 2021 season, and if the Blue Jays would ever entertain a trade offer for him (20:32). Finally, the guys get into what they are watching for here down the stretch run. (38:43) 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.

JD Bunkis kicks off the show by recapping an electric start from Yusei Kikuchi and why he is now the definitive Blue Jays number two starter, without a doubt. JD then welcomes on new Carolina Hurricane forward and former Maple Leaf, Michael Bunting! (00:07) They go over his time in Toronto, what type of negotiation he had with the Maple Leafs, how his relationship was with Sheldon Keefe, his suspension in the playoffs, and what his favourite memories playing with the Maple Leafs were. Did he have any regrets about his time here? Later on, JD goes over Jamal Murray opting out of the World Cup of Basketball and what it means for team Canada’s World Cup chances going forward (43:23). Then in the podcast-only portion, JD looks at Lionel Messi's success in MLS and if it is good for the league as a whole. 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.

JD Bunkis kicks things off discussing why Blue Jays fans are hating on the vibes at Rogers Centre and if there needs to be a change with how stadium operators hype up the crowd (00:01). Next up, JD welcomes back James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, to share an update on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs in mid-August. The pair focus in on the contracts of both Auston Matthews and William Nylander, how the final roster will shape up on opening night, if there are still more moves to come, and Matt Murray's LTIR status (00:06). In today's pod-only section, JD then offers his thoughts on the new running backs in the AFC East and fans who get a championship tattoo (49:24). 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.

JD Bunkis kicks off today's show recapping the Blue Jays' festivities honouring Jose Bautista this weekend and reminisces about Jose's time in Toronto. Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to share his thoughts on the ceremony and some of his favourite memories of Jose, before the guys break down the Jays' weekend series with the Cubs (10:12). They discuss if Sunday's offensive surge will continue this week against the Phillies, the state of the rotation going forward into the postseason, and what's behind Jays fans' frustrations this year. Later on, JD recaps his trip to Sunday's Argos game at BMO Field and dives into why he's all in on the Boatmen this year! (36:32). In today's podcast-only portion, JD looks into James Harden's recent comments about Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey! (50:01) 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis kicks off the show with his thoughts on how people maintain their spots at Blue Jays games, and friends who are late paying you back. JD then goes over his thoughts on Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez, and why he is suffering so much backlash online, is it his fault? (00:01) Then, former Blue Jay first basemen Chris Colabello joins JD to talk about the role of a hitting coach on the team. JD and Chris then go over some of his favourite memories of playing with Bautista, and who he is as a person. Does the 2015 season seem as special to him as it is to the Blue Jays fans? What quality stands out to him most about Bautista? (11:23) JD then shares his thoughts on the 2015 Blue Jays and why he will always fondly remember them (32:45). In the podcast only part JD then goes over Martin Jones signing with the Leafs! (50:01) 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis kicks off the show today with the good, the bad, and the ugly of a 1-0 Blue Jays loss last night. How impressive has Kikuchi been this year? Why was Biggio in there and what is Varsho doing hitting 5th? (00:01) CBC.ca and Sportsnet.ca writer Vivek Jacob joins JD to then go over the rumors surrounding the Toronto Raptors and Pascal Siakam. How have they still not budged off their asking price for Pascal? Do the guys like the rumored package to be on the table? What should the market be for Siakam too? The guys then look at the National Bank Open and why a casual sports fan should care. What has happened to the momentum behind Canadian Tennis? (11:23) JD closes out the day with his thoughts on Kyle Dubas comments that the Leafs were in for Erik Karlsson (45:32). 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 affiliate.

JD Bunkis kicks off the week with the host of FAN Drive Time Ben Ennis! They take a deep dive into the weekend series after getting a sweep against the Boston Red Sox and why the Jays struggle against the Orioles, is the division still in play, the idea of Davis Schneider being ‘for real’, and if the Jays should do a 6-man rotation. The guys then look at the drama surrounding the Orioles suspending their broadcaster (00:01), and the fight between Jose Rameriz and Tim Anderson. Finally, JD and the guys then recap the weekend in what we missed! including the Karlsson trade, a brawl in Alabama, and the Jake Paul - Nate Diaz fight! (50:01). 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 affiliate.