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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

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.

Raptors and NBA Playoff Preview w/ Jason Timpf

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.

How Active Are the Blue Jays w/ Jon Morosi + Leafs GM Candidate Off the Board

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.

Matthews' Comments, Leafs GM Search and What's Next w/ James Mirtle

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.

Leafs Locker Cleanout

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.

"Earned" w/ Chris Pronger

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.

Should Hoffman Still Close? + The Most Compelling Player in the NBA Playoffs w/ Ernie Johnson

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.

A.J. Pierzynski on the Kirk Hole and Jays Early Struggles

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.

Jays Vibe Check + Rory vs. Scottie w/ Ben Ennis

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.

Raps Season Wrap + Playoff Preview w/ Blake Murphy

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.

The Lacking Leafs Plan, Rory's Other Win + Can the Jays Survive Their Injuries? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD Bunkis shares his thoughts on the start of The Masters and Rory McIlroy's slow start at Augusta National, begging the question if Rory will ever complete his career grand slam? Managing editor at The Athletic James Mirtle joins JD then to review the Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Bruins last night, what the Buds can take away from the game, Sheldon Keefe's continued line shuffling, and how he feels about Toronto's goaltending heading into the playoffs (11:23). JD closes out the week with his best bets of the day, presented by Betano (50:06).

 

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.

James Mirtle's Leafs Pressing Questions + Masters First Round Reactions

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