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The JD Bunkis Podcast

Sportsnet
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Raptors
Blue Jays
Gavin Mckenna
Kawhi Leonard
World Baseball Classic
Auston Matthews
Cleveland Cavaliers
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
NHL
Montreal Canadiens
NBA
Los Angeles Dodgers
Scottie Barnes
MLB Postseason
Dylan Cease
NBA Playoffs
Max Scherzer
Major League Baseball

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 Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show, chat about how the tagging rule could apple to the Maple Leafs, how the Leafs can tangibly improve their blueline, how the stacked Atlantic Division may shake out, if the Canadiens would tr... more

JD and Sportsnet's Ben Ennis get into the news of Kawhi Leonard missing multiple weeks due to left knee swelling, how much of a bummer it is for fans versus the team, if star athlete return games have actual cathartic value, the NBA's star injury pro... more

Raptors writer Joe Wolfond joins JD to dive into the first week of the Raptors season. JD and Joe get into the team's disappointing loss to the Timberwolves, how important RJ Barrett is to the team, the Jakob Poeltl problem, concern about how Kawhi L... more

JD and Sam McKee, from Real Kyper and Bourne, get into a couple light red flags for the Maple Leafs, how the Leafs stack up against the rest of their division, how the responsibility shifts without Kirill Marchenko, Easton Cowan's continued importanc... more

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Recent Guests

Brady Quinn
Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst.
Fox Sports
Episode: NFL Week 7 Takeaways w/ Brady Quinn
James Mirtle
Senior writer at The Athletic who has covered the Maple Leafs for 18 years.
The Athletic
Episode: Hate is Great. A New Leafs Energy + Rielly Resurrection w/ James Mirtle
David Fizdale
20-year NBA coach, two-time NBA champion and NBA TV analyst.
NBA TV
Episode: Raptors Puzzle Pieces + NBA First Impressions w/ David Fizdale
Luke Gazdic
Sportsnet NHL analyst and host of the Luke in a Box feature.
Sportsnet
Episode: Cowan's Rising Star, Marchenko's Return and Settling Leafs w/ Luke Gazdic
Blake Murphy
Co-host of The Raptors Show and basketball analyst.
The Raptors Show
Episode: Raptors Season Preview w/ Blake Murphy
Sam McKee
Sportsnet broadcaster and sports commentator.
Sportsnet
Episode: Phew. A Sneaky Big Leafs Win w/ Sam McKee
DJ Bean
Co-host of the What Chaos Show.
The Ringer
Episode: Leafs Tone Shift, Trade Parameters + "New McDavid" w/ DJ Bean
Ben Ennis
Co-host of The FAN Morning Show.
Sportsnet 590 The FAN
Episode: Leafs Coaching Grace and Dodgers Flop w/ Ben Ennis
Jared Carrabis
Co-host of the Baseball Is Dead podcast.
Baseball Is Dead
Episode: Fraud Dodgers Fans + MLB Owners Lose the Narrative w/ Jared Carrabis

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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
    Canadaa month 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
    Canada2 months 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
    Canada3 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 States3 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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#166
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Apple Podcasts
#12
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Apple Podcasts
#185
Hong Kong/Sports

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NHL Trades that Should Happen, Bettman Moves on No Moves and the New Contract Environment w/ Marco D'Amico
Q: So how do you think this plays out? How long do you think we go here?
D'Amico says Winnipeg wants to stay competitive and has set a high price, while interested teams may wait for that price to fall. He believes Hellebuyck's age, contract and absence from camp weaken his trade value and argues a deal should have been completed earlier.
NHL Trades that Should Happen, Bettman Moves on No Moves and the New Contract Environment w/ Marco D'Amico
Q: Do you think this is an empty threat from Gary Bettman or something that we actually see the league move on?
D'Amico says there is no uniform view among league officials, players and agents. He suggests teams could simply offer fewer clauses, and says a player who requests a trade despite a full no-trade clause could face having that protection voided in a future collective bargaining agreement.
NFL Week 4 Games that Matter w/ Steven Ruiz
Q: How important do you think this game is for the Patriots to kind of reestablish that they are the other team in this division and that they should be taken seriously?
Ruiz calls the game important for the Patriots' offense. He says Maye is pressing, but sees his physical tools as intact and places most of the blame on the team's weak supporting cast.
NFL Week 4 Games that Matter w/ Steven Ruiz
Q: So are the Browns good?
Ruiz says Cleveland is not bad but may be outperforming its underlying statistics. He points to lingering quarterback mistakes and expects stronger opponents to expose weaknesses.
The Most Interesting MLB Postseason Storylines w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
Q: Have you started to get any little whispers in your ear about guys the Blue Jays might like or things that could happen?
Nicholson-Smith expects the Blue Jays to pursue offense and starting pitching, identifying Teruaki Sato, Brandon Lowe, and Seiya Suzuki as possible offensive targets and mentioning Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Max Scherzer among pitching possibilities.

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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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6. Sam McKee
7. DJ Bean
8. Ben Ennis

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