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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.

The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss Kyle Tucker's struggles with the Los Angeles Dodgers, if there would be a different level of fan pressure had he signed in Toronto, and sizing up the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of their three game series with the Blue Jays. Then, JD and Ben react to the initial findings from the NBA's investigation of Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard (34:06) before wrapping the show with "Old News" (47:09).

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.

 
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Jays Stretch Run Pressure + Clippers in the Clear w/ Ben Ennis

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' series victory over the New York Yankees before being joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (9:41) to discuss Toronto's sudden turnaround, their continued reliance on great pitching and defence, contributions from depth pieces, and how sustainable the Jays' success is without an offensive resurgence. Then, JD shares his perspective on Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love's high-ankle sprain (47:34).

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.

 
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Have the Jays Found an Identity? How We Got Here and What Comes Next w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD shares his perspective on the post-deadline vibe shift in the Blue Jays' clubhouse and fan atmosphere at the Rogers Centre. Then, Eric Sogard, former MLB infielder and Blue Jay joins the show (11:42) to discuss his short but memorable tenure in Toronto, playing alongside rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his involvement with youth development at PRO5 Baseball Academy, and his work with the Czechia national team. Lastly, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (39:40).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

 
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Pivotal Pieces for a Jays Run + Eric Sogard

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' third straight victory over the Red Sox, bringing Toronto within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot. Then, James Palmer, NFL Insider at Bleacher Report, joins the show (5:33) to discuss NFL training camp storylines including, the Seattle Seahawks looking to repeat with a reshaped roster and coaching staff, concerns with the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive support around Patrick Mahomes, whether now is the right time for the Minnesota Vikings to move on from J.J. McCarthy, and first impressions from the Buffalo Bills under Joe Brady. Afterwards, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (40:26).

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.

 
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The Jays Are… Don’t Say It, Just Think It + Overrated/Underrated NFL Camp Storylines w/ James Palmer

JD is joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker and Jays Talk (0:00) to put Dylan Cease's Cy Young calibre campaign into perspective across Jays' history, discuss how coming so close to a World Series last year has affected the Jays in 2026, and debate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s outlook this season. Then, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (40:21).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

 
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Jays Hot Streak Theories + Where Cease’s Season Could Rank All-Time w/ Jeff Blair

JD and Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus (0:00), share their reaction to the bizarre rulebook review that prompted a 17-minute delay in the seventh inning of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Red Sox, and JD's perspective on the unique experience of being in the ballpark during the incident. Then, JD and Blake parse through what's behind the Jays' recent turnaround before pivoting to a discussion on the flaws with Wins-Above-Replacement as a catch-all stat in 2026. They wrap up the show chatting about the level of fatigue with the NBA's ongoing investigation of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard (42:31).

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.

 
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Rule Rage, the War on WAR and Kawhi Fatigue w/ Blake Murphy

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the Blue Jays showing signs of life after another series win over the weekend, how well Toronto threaded the needle between buying and selling at last week's trade deadline, how the weak American League competition has made for meaningful Jays baseball in August, and the argument for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still being able to save the Jays' postseason hopes with a hot stretch to close out the year. Afterwards, JD and Ben close out the show with "Old News" (43:19).

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.

 
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The Suddenly Gritty Blue Jays and Evolving Deadline Takes w/ Ben Ennis

JD details his night at the Argos game, before giving his thoughts on the Blue Jays' heartbreaking loss in extra innings to the Cubs, and the dominance from Dylan Cease over the last two months. Adam Ottavino, host of the Baseball & Coffee podcast, joins JD to continue the conversation around Cease, and his development over his career and throughout this season, before getting into the Jose Soriano's arsenal ahead of his first start Blue Jays start against the Phillies, and the ability of Spencer Miles to fill in both in the bullpen and in the rotation. After the break, JD and Brandon go through "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.

 
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Cy Young Cease, New Additions and Jays Pitching w/ Adam Ottavino

JD is joined off the top by Sportsnet producer and host, Sam McKee, to discuss the Blue Jays' big week and Kevin Gausman's place amongst the Mount Rushmore of athletes that have left Toronto, including former Leafs, Raptors, and Blue Jays. Later, JD reacts to the Blue Jays win in extra-innings against the Astros to take their third consecutive series, before JD and producer Brandon hit on Gausman's comments about Chicago, and get to "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.

 
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Athlete Departures That Stung w/ Sam McKee + The Suddenly Plucky Jays

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros, along with the apparent injuries to Trey Yesavage and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming out of the trade deadline. Then, Bomani Jones, Emmy Award winning host of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, joins JD to chat about the Dodgers and the potential for a salary cap in Major League Baseball, the situation around the Portland Trail Blazers and how it relates to the big picture in sports, and the news around the Kawhi Leonard investigation, before getting into the continued player movement in the NBA. After the break, JD and the producers go through "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.

 
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Have Salary Caps Been Good for Sports Fans? Kawhi and the NBA Narrative Ecosystem W/ Bomani Jones

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to dive deeper into the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease; how is this signing on-brand with the Jays strategy? What is Cease's value and expectation? What are the advantages of jumping the free-agenct market? Why is the transofmred starting rotation in a good position? And, what's next on the off-season priority list?

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.

 

 

 
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Hour 2: What the Cease Signing Means Now and Moving Forward for the Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

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