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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

Cliff Floyd, former MLB veteran and MLB Network analyst, joins JD to talk about the early pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the effects of not having a consistent clean-up hitter, when you really start to worry about a team's record, Addison Barger's expected leap, and dealing with having a target on your back. 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.

Things that Matter Early in a Season w/ Cliff Floyd

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers was a must-win, the fans complicated relationship with Jeff Hoffman, if Davis Schneider has gotten closer to an everyday player, if the extra time allotted to Shohei Ohtani during games is fair play, and thoughts on the looming MLB lockout. 

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.

Dodgers-Jays Takeaways, Early Season Pressure Points and Shohei Star Treatment w/ Ben Ennis

The Ringer's Joe House chats about the Raptors' season outlook, before diving into The Masters with JD. They discuss the looming effect of Tiger Woods' accident, if golf could deliberately distance itself from Woods, the most compelling narrative of the tournament, Rory McIlroy's chances to repeat as champion, and his favourite bet to make at Augusta. 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.

Masters Preview w/ Joe House

JD explains how he feels about the Blue Jays amidst their six-game losing streak. JD asks James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, if there are front-running candidates for the Maple Leafs general manager job, Sunny Mehta's fit with Toronto, who the next Leafs head coach could be, James' reporting on Mike Gillis and what role Gillis views himself in, if there's any clarity about the Leafs hiring a president alongside a general manager, and Auston Matthews' level of involvement during the Leafs hiring process. JD ends the hour touching on a report stating the Chicago Bulls potential interest in Masai Ujiri. 

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 Front Office Hunt w/ James Mirtle

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 Bunkis kicks things off discussing why Blue Jays fans are hating on the vibes at Rogers Centre and if there needs to be a change with how stadium operators hype up the crowd (00:01). Next up, JD welcomes back James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, to share an update on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs in mid-August. The pair focus in on the contracts of both Auston Matthews and William Nylander, how the final roster will shape up on opening night, if there are still more moves to come, and Matt Murray's LTIR status (00:06). In today's pod-only section, JD then offers his thoughts on the new running backs in the AFC East and fans who get a championship tattoo (49:24). 

 

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.

Leafs Off-Season Check Up w/ James Mirtle

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