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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 begins the show (0:00) discussing the San Francisco 49ers upset win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, how much blame can be attributed the Rams' last-minute travel plans, sluggish performances from veterans including Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett, and question marks surrounding the 49ers' durability. Then, JD shares his thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays entering the weekend (17:52), the mounting pressure on Toronto to make the postseason, and the Blue Jays' path to roster improvement in 2027. Afterwards, JD shares his favourite picks for the rest of Week 1 in the NFL before hitting "What We Missed" with the producers (30:10).

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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What’s Still on the Table for the Jays Roster + Slept on Niners, Sleepy Rams

JD reacts to the Seattle Seahawks' 13-10 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL season opener, before sharing his thoughts on how the Blue Jays' series loss to the Athletics could haunt them in the playoff race. Then, JD is joined by Jackie Redmond, NHL Reporter on TNT (15:50), to discuss the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers taking drastically different approaches to travel ahead of their matchup in Australia, Gavin McKenna training with Mitch Marner and other NHLers in Muskoka, and the NHL storylines they're most looking forward ahead of training camp.

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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A Jays Tipping Point + NHL Storylines We're Excited For w/ Jackie Redmond

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss the Blue Jays' bounce back win to even their series against the Athletics, the pressure on Toronto to make the playoffs, and Anthony Santander beginning his injury rehab assignment. Afterwards, JD and Ben reflect on the immediate impact Brett Bateman has brought to the Jays' lineup and which aspects of his game are sustainable beyond 2026, before concluding the show with "Old News" (34:50).

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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How Much Pressure Is on the Jays to Make the Playoffs? Bateman’s Future + the Still Underrated Miles

JD returns from vacation and shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays' continued chase for a postseason berth, before discussing the punishment handed down by the NBA down to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Then, JD is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (16:01) to react to Toronto's let-down performance in their series opener against the Athletics, how John Schneider will manage the starting rotation down the stretch, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tinkering with his batting mechanics, and the case for Brett Bateman providing more impact on the Blue Jays than Kevin Gausman could have to end 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.

 
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Jays Stretch Run Puzzle Pieces w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Kawhi Winners and Losers

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 goes through the Blue Jays win over the Cleveland Guardians, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez both getting beaned, and how to view this Jays team as we approach the MLB trade deadline (00:00). Frank Seravalli, President of Hockey Content at Daily Faceoff, joins the show to chat about the upcoming CBA announcement, and the latest updates concerning the Leafs' negotiations with John Tavares and Mathew Knies. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange jumps on to chat about the breaking news around Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors parting ways, what could have led to this decision, and what the plan could be going forward (27:50).

 

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.

 
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Surprise Masai Goodbye w/ Michael Grange + Frank Seravalli on the NHL’s New CBA and Latest on Tavares and Knies

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