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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

Es Baraheni, co-host of NBA Daily at The Athletic, joins JD to explain why this offseason is one of the most important in Raptors franchise history. JD and Es talk about why the Raptors are facing a fork in the road, the viable routes to become a legit contender or make the roster younger, Darko Rajakovic's job security, and which kind of player could take the Raptors out of the middle. 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 affiliate.

How Much Pressure Is on the Raptors Moving Forward? w/ Es Baraheni

JD reacts to the Blue Jays getting beat down 14-2 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet reporter, gets into the Blue Jays' long list of injuries. JD and Ben discuss Max Scherzer’s forearm tendinitis; when it became a cause for concern and how the Jays might strategize their sudden lack of pitching depth. Later, JD and Ben talk about the weight of expectation and the slow start to the season could spoil the goodwill from the fan base, Brandon Valenzuela’s chances of moving up the catcher depth chart, what the most optimistic signs have been, and how aggressive the Jays could get with roster movement. The hour ends with JD’s thoughts on the state of college basketball. 

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.

Blue Jays Hell Week w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD lists what he'll be paying most attention to as the Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Dodgers. JD and Producer Armen then discuss Sidney Crosby amassing another point-per-game season, a baby being born during an Oilers game, Soccer Canada giving away jerseys, and "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.

Hour 2: Things to Care About in the Blue Jays-Dodgers Series

JD reacts to a nightmare weekend for the Blue Jays, and a bleak weekend for Toronto sports at large. Blue Jays play-by-play voice, Dan Shulman, discusses Alejandro Kirk's injury and importance, Brandon Valenzuela's learning curve, what Dan finds most concerning with the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pressure, and the weirdness of going up against the Los Angeles Dodgers again. JD closes the hour touching on the New York Islanders decision to replace Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer and if he feels the Maple Leafs missed on DeBoer. 

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.

Hour 1: The Jays' Nightmare Weekend and What's at Stake vs. the Dodgers w/ Dan Shulman

JD asks Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker, about Addison Barger's start to the season, why Barker is picking the Blue Jays to win the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s regular season ceiling, Brendon Little's falling standing in the pecking order, how the Jays may manage their injured starting rotation, and early thoughts on ABS. 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.

Hour 2: Jays Lineup Flexibility Pros and Cons w/ Kevin Barker

JD and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, chat about Max Domi's quote about the Maple Leafs culture and if "none of your business" is really true or what it could really mean. JD and Jackie then discuss what level of transparency fans deserve and how the organization has created an us-versus-them mentality. JD then reacts to the Raptors worst loss of 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.

Hour 1: The Leafs Need for a Cultural Rebuild w/ Jackie Redmond

JD and theScore's Joseph Casciaro dig into the excitement of Scottie Barnes the point guard, make arguments for and against RJ Barrett to be a part of the Raptors long-term future, and talk about Brandon Ingram's first season with the Raptors. JD and Joseph then discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the lingering conversation about officiating, plus NBA expansion on the horizon. 

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.

Hour 2: The Jays Big Intangible + Point Guard Barnes w/ Joseph Casciaro

JD reacts to MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference following the firing of Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving. JD and Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, explain what they tookaway from Pelley's comments about being "data-driven" and a planning a retool versus a rebuild. JD and Justin then debate if the Leafs should continue building around Auston Matthews. JD wonders if there's too many "if's" and what the argument is for the Leafs to be back in playoff contention next 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.

Hour 1: Picking Through the Pelley Presser w/ Justin Bourne

JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB insider and reporter, talk about the decisions ahead for the Blue Jays after Cody Ponce's knee injury in his Jays debut. JD asks Ben about Trey Yesavage throwing a simulated game and when his return timetable could be, his thoughts on the limited time Ponce was able to pitch, what Brendon Little's disastrous start to the season could mean, his thoughts on Spencer Miles, and what's mattered to him to start the season. 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.

Hour 2: Ponce Injury Fallout and the Big Little Problem w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving and reflects on what the lesson(s) learned are. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, why the Leafs made this decision now, if the new general manager will be hired by a hiring firm, how wide Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment might cast their net, how other teams around the league have turned their failures into success, what the biggest concern is as the decision-making begins, and if this changes the timeline or decision on Craig Berube. 

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.

Hour 1: Leafs-Treliving Split and What Comes Next w/ James Mirtle

JD starts with Yusei Kikcuhi's sleeping schedule (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior managing editor at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the start of Maple Leafs training camp; why the season doesn't feel novel, fan feelings, predicting Nylander's situation, the core four dynamics, stories to watch for, the d-line, Treliving's autonomy, and more (6:00).

 

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.

Leafs Media Day Truth Serum w/ James Mirtle

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