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The JD Bunkis Podcast

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Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Raptors
Blue Jays
NHL
Cleveland Cavaliers
Canada
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
World Baseball Classic
NBA
Team Canada
Gavin Mckenna
Olympics
Kawhi Leonard
Auston Matthews
Major League Baseball
NBA Trade Deadline
Los Angeles Dodgers
Hockey
Seattle Seahawks

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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JD and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, get into the new era of the Maple Leafs and the balancing act between winning now, convincing Auston Matthews to stay in Toronto, and the domino effects of player empowerment, trade requests, and no-move cl... more

JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, the feelings this season playing against the Vegas Golden Knights and what's stood out most through four games of the Maple Leafs season. JD and James discuss the Leafs most important developments o... more

JD asks Jason Timpf, host of Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf, about how the Raptors stack up in the new and deep Eastern Conference. JD and Jason discuss what Kawhi Leonard brings to the Raptors, make sense of Leonard's legacy, compare Leonard to Bran... more

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' exciting 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, and JD chat about Gavin McKenna's breakout game, Jim Hiller dropping McKenna to the third line and blen... more

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Recent Guests

Es Baraheni
Athletic journalist who covers basketball
The Athletic
Episode: Kawhi’s Finally a Raptor, So What Now w/ Es Baraheni + Jays Choke Blame Game
Christian Cheneidy
Co-commentator for What We Missed segment
Episode: What’s Still on the Table for the Jays Roster + Slept on Niners, Sleepy Rams
Eric Sogard
Head of PRO5 Baseball Academy, former Major League Baseball player
PRO5 Baseball Academy
Episode: Pivotal Pieces for a Jays Run + Eric Sogard
Geoff Pontes
Prospect writer at Baseball America
Baseball America
Episode: Soriano Trade Live Reaction, Gausman Return & State of the Jays Farm System w/ Geoff Pontes
Gavin McKenna
Guest discussing Yukon background and perspective
Episode: Gavin McKenna + MLB Teams That Need to Make a Move w/ Jared Carrabis
Robert Murray
MLB insider with FanSided, contributor to Foul Territory
FanSided, Foul Territory
Episode: Jays Deadline Options w/ Robert Murray
Jordan Shusterman
Co-host of The Cespedes BBQ Podcast; MLB writer at Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports; The Cespedes BBQ
Episode: Messi's Masterpiece and England's Collapse + Jays Draft and Farm System Deadline Impact w/ Jordan Shusterman
John Schneider
Toronto Blue Jays manager, guest on the show
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Jays at the Break, the McGregor Disaster + Another FIFA Controversy
Sam McKee
Guest joining to discuss Leafs off-season and season expectations
The JD Bunkis Podcast / Leafs coverage
Episode: Are the Leafs a Playoff Team? w/ Sam McKee

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JD Bunkis
Host of The JD Bunkis Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Keep Up The Great Work JD

    Love this show and enjoy the thoughtful and critical analysis, even if you’re a passionate Leafs and Jays fan at heart. Can’t believe Leafs Talk was cancelled (presumably by a bean counter at Rogers or some thin skinned suit at MLSE). Your show is great ENTERTAINMENT and always interesting, which is what “the Fan” should be all about. Best analysis in the whole business, and my favourite Sportsnet personality (Sam is #2).

    Last point - If JD’s podcast is ever cancelled (like Leafs Talk) I’m swit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zach P77
    Canada6 days ago
  • Obsessed with Marner

    Mitch Marner left the team two years ago. Since than; every single hockey themed episode JD brings him up. Get over it loser

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SongPop3Sucks
    Canadaa month ago
  • Best Toronto/Canada Sports Show

    I have been listening to JD since the “Good Show” days. My favourite episodes are the “Good Hour” ones with Ben Ennis but I listen to all of this podcast. Honest, hilarious, and relatable takes on Toronto and Canadian sports. Did you know he’s from the Yukon?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DGGLEB
    Canada2 months ago
  • So much potential, so much left on the table.

    The Jays are having a historically bad year and perhaps so are the podcasts that should be the top of the game. Too often these conversations of people talking over each other so you hear absolutely nothing. Even worse, there seems to be no plan or outline as they suggest one idea and then refute a couple of sentences later with no recall of what they just said! This is the tweedledum and tweedledee of jays podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    betapic
    United States2 months ago
  • Hot Take

    If you enjoy early-middle-age guys who are obsessed with seeming young, sound perpetually annoyed and pissy, talk down to everyone and come off like they think they’re the smartest people in the room… then “jump on” and “chop it up” with the King of Hot Takes. When JD avoids all that b.s. he’s actually quite insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KarlMaldensNose
    Canada6 months ago

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Listeners praise its honesty, Toronto focus, and strong guest lineup.
Fans appreciate the host duo's energy, depth, and Toronto sports pride.
Some listeners critique the show for talking over each other and lacking a clear outline.

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Spotify
#198
Canada/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#159
Canada/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#99
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#170
Hong Kong/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kawhi’s Finally a Raptor, So What Now w/ Es Baraheni + Jays Choke Blame Game
Q: Do you think that was a mistake, or do you think that that was the right move?
The guest explains that not revisiting the deal preserves relationships and trust, and highlights the timing constraints and leverage considerations that influenced the Raptors' decision.
Kawhi’s Finally a Raptor, So What Now w/ Es Baraheni + Jays Choke Blame Game
Q: What's up, brother? How are we doing?
Es Baraheni answers with a morning greeting and shares relief that the Kawhi storyline is wrapping up, shifting focus to basketball discussion and what's next for the Raptors.
Cy Young Cease, New Additions and Jays Pitching w/ Adam Ottavino
Q: What makes Dylan Cease such a standout this season?
Ottavino and the host explain Cease's breakthrough due to a refined mix and rhythm, coupled with a slight adjustment to pitch usage, resulting in sustained dominance and elite strikeout rates.
Jays Deadline Path w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
Q: What would need to happen for the Blue Jays to become a significant buyer at the deadline?
They would need to show credible momentum in the standings (e.g., win streaks or a path to playoff contention) and pursue controllable starting pitching, not rentals, while keeping long-term asset value in mind; the goal would be to strengthen the core for the next few years rather than chasing a short-term surge.
Jays Deadline Direction w/ Jim Bowden, Alfie is a Leaf & the Great Sports Tech Disaster
Q: What's up, Jim? How are we doing, brother?
Bowden discusses his current role as an insider analyst, then gives a quick overview of the Blue Jays' situation and the trade deadline landscape, emphasizing that the decision will depend on how the team performs going into August and potential injuries.

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A fast-paced weekday sports discussion show that blends in-depth analysis of the Toronto Blue Jays with broader pro and college sports chatter, cross-sport narratives, and media/fan culture. Episodes regularly feature MLB insiders, pitchers and hitters, and cross-sport voices, with a strong emphasis on roster moves, playoffs, and the business of sports. The format often combines sharp opinion, expert context from guests, and candid banter between two hosts, delivering timely takes on games, trades, and headlines for a Toronto-area audience. A notable edge is the mix of traditional baseball discussion with NBA/NFL conversations and investigative journalism angles on sports narratives, which can offer unique angles for sponsors and guests ali... more

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4. Geoff Pontes
5. Gavin McKenna
6. Robert Murray
7. Jordan Shusterman
8. John Schneider

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