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The JD Bunkis Podcast

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Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Trade Deadline
NHL
James Mirtle
Boston Bruins
NHL Playoffs
Toronto Blue Jays
Craig Berube
NBA
Toronto Raptors
Concert Culture
Pittsburgh Steelers
Joey Votto
Brendan Shanahan
Scottie Barnes
Josh Donaldson
Jake Guentzel
Jeff Marek Show
Denver Nuggets
Philadelphia Flyers

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

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Rick Bowness, who has coached the most games in NHL history, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's post-game comments and explains a coaches perspective when dealing with a lack of compete level. Bowness details what a disconnected and lifeless team can... more

JD reacts to Craig Berube's post-game comments and thinks the Maple Leafs bench boss has reached a boiling point (00:00). James Palmer, NFL insider and co-host of Scoop City, breaks down (12:00) potentially the greatest Thursday night football game e... more

Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne joins JD get into the different mental and media approaches of athletes, Auston Matthews’ relationship with fans, the challenges and benefits of a “reset” for the Maple Leafs, and the ever-evolving sport media l... more

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chat about being a host during the holidays, Bo Bichette starting to tell teams he's open to moving to second base and what it means for the Blue Jays, their gut feelings remaining MLB free agents, a... more

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Troy Stecher
A defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, discussing his career and experiences
Toronto Maple Leafs
Episode: Hour 1: Troy Stecher + What the Leafs Need from Matthews
Brandon Brown
Buffalo Bills representative
Buffalo Bills
Episode: Hour 2: Why Nylander to the Third Line is Nothing but Positives + Is Bills/Patriots Even a Big Game?
John Scott
Eight-year NHL veteran and host of the Dropping the Gloves podcast
Dropping the Gloves Podcast
Episode: Hour 2: How the Leafs are Turning a Corner w/ John Scott + Anthony Davis Raptors Rumours
Luke Gazdic
Former NHL player and hockey analyst for Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada, NHL on Sportsnet
Episode: Hour 2: Leafs Defensive Step, Credit for Berube & Woll w/ Luke Gazdic
Jackie Redmond
Host at TNT and WWE
Episode: Hour 1: What's Missing with Matthews w/ Jackie Redmond
Luke Gazdek
Sports analyst
Episode: Hour 1: What's Missing with Matthews w/ Jackie Redmond
Bobby Marks
Front office insider for ESPN and former Nets Assistant GM
ESPN
Episode: Hour 1: Giannis Rumours + Raptors Ceiling w/ Bobby Marks
Eric Smith
Sports commentator and author
Sportsnet
Episode: Hour 1: Black Friday, Thanksgiving NFL Games + Darko Perception Change w/ Eric Smith
Matt Bonner
Former NBA player and sports analyst
Sportsnet
Episode: Hour 2: The Brilliance of Jokic and Will We Ever Get Another One? w/ Matt Bonner

Host

J.D. Bunkis
Host with a focus on breaking down sports stories with honesty and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Consistently great show

    JD hosts a fantastic show with informed guests, relevant discussion and great energy. Superb coverage of The Jays this season and always great stuff with The Leafs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oysterboy
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this show

    JD first heard you in Toronto Mike a few months ago. Because of that I tune in to listen to you everyday. Love your heart for our city

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott 46854
    Canada2 months ago
  • Game 5

    Thanks so much for summing up your feelings and thoughts about Game 5. I couldn’t agree more. Let’s win Game 7!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giacomo Mario
    Canada2 months ago
  • Listen daily

    Love JDs take daily. He is honest and a great podcast! Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaisyJamaican01
    Canada4 months ago
  • Best Sports Radio Show in the region

    JD does not waste any time with useless banter and giggling like so many other shows. Instead he launches into all his thoughts in great detail, and at least for me seems to hit the nail on the head on a brought spectrum of topics. Love your passion JD and please know you are can’t miss in the Sports media world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raptorized
    Canada5 months ago

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Fans appreciate the honest and direct approach that the host brings to the discussion, creating a relatable atmosphere.
Listeners find the insights from experts and former players add valuable depth to the sports analysis.
The lively discussions and engaging content keep fans coming back, often describing the experience as like hanging out with friends.
Some listeners wish for a broader focus on other sports beyond hockey and baseball, while others fully enjoy the concentrated coverage of their favorite teams.

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#78
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Apple Podcasts
#67
Singapore/Sports

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Hour 2: Matthews "What Ifs" w/ Justin Bourne
Q: How would you try to make hockey more digestible for fans?
Bourne explains the need for thoughtful athletes who can articulate their insights, as well as developing a format that encourages more engagement from intelligent players.
Hour 1: The Unlikeable Maple Leafs + World Juniors Preview w/ Jason Bukala
Q: Do you think this is a good hockey team with an effort issue? Or do you think that this is just a bad hockey team or a mediocre hockey team?
Mediocre hockey team amongst several mediocre hockey teams in the National Hockey League right now.
Hour 2: Dylan Cease on How the Jays Landed Him
Q: What are your thoughts on the reputation of the Blue Jays clubhouse?
The fact that they have such a tight-knit group is just icing on the cake. It makes coming to the ballpark that much easier.
Hour 2: Dylan Cease on How the Jays Landed Him
Q: How did you come to choose Toronto as your destination?
The Blue Jays checked all the boxes for me. I heard nothing but good things about the city and the clubhouse, so it was a pretty easy decision.
Hour 2: Dylan Cease on How the Jays Landed Him
Q: What was it like for you personally on a day to day during the free agency process?
I had a lot of faith in trust in Scott, so I wasn't blowing his phone up every day. We kind of talked and he let me know how it's going to go down.

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7. Bobby Marks
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