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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 and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss their experience down at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays opened up the ALDS against the Yankees, and the dominating performances as the Jays took a 2-0 series lead (00:00). The guys get into the historic showings from Trey Yesavage, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Daulton Varsho, the Blue Jays offensive production from the entirety of the lineup, the difference in Aaron Judge's play from the regular season to the playoffs, and the puzzling decisions made by Yankees manager Aaron Boone across both games. After the break, JD and Ben continue the conversation around the Blue Jays playoff victories, and the pitching plans ahead of Game 3 and 4 in the Bronx (38:15).

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.

What a Weekend, Jays ALDS Takeaways and What's Next w/ Ben Ennis

JD gives his thoughts on the Yankees moving on to the ALDS to take on the Blue Jays, and the results from the rest of the MLB's Wild Card series (00:00). Eric Hosmer, 2015 World Series Champion & co-host of the Diggin' Deep Podcast, joins JD to discuss the postseason action so far, including the craziness that unfolded in Chicago between the Padres and the umpire crew, the resurgence of baseball ratings in 2025, and the intensity of the three-game Wild Card format, before getting into the matchup between the Blue Jays and Yankees (10:12). They chat about the importance of getting length from starting pitcher's to keep the bullpen fresh, the Blue Jays' advantage in the field defensively, and the comparisons between the leaders of each team in Aaron Judge and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Later, JD describes his three keys for the Blue Jays to beat the Yankees and move on to the ALCS (46:43).

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-Yankees DS Preview w/ Eric Hosmer

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss the craziness of the MLB's Wild Card round, and look ahead to what may await the Blue Jays in the ALDS ahead of the pivotal Game 3 between the Yankees and Red Sox on Thursday (00:00). The guys take a look at Bo Bichette's recovery and potential availability in the postseason, Trey Yesavage's projected role within the Jays' pitching staff, and how Eric Lauer will fit into the equation, before comparing each of their Blue Jays playoff rosters. After the break, JD and Ben get into their confidence level in Jays' closer Jeff Hoffman and what they would do if things go south, before evaluating Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 2025 season and debating what we should expect from the Blue Jays' slugger (32:37). 

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 Playoff Obsessions w/ Ben Ennis

JD reacts to the results from the first day of postseason baseball, including Tarik Skubal's dominant performance for the Tigers and the comeback by the Red Sox to beat the Yankees, before giving his ranking of the best playoffs in sports (00:00). James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason and training camp news with real games just a week away (9:44). They get into the expectations for this group after losing Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews' health and ability to shoot the puck at an elite level, Anthony Stolarz' contract extension with Joseph Woll's continued absence, Easton Cowan likely breaking camp with the Leafs on the fourth line to start the season, and the tough decisions to be made with the bottom six. After the break, JD looks at the latest chapter in the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention reports after he spoke on the subject at the Clippers' media day (46:33).

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 Four Big Stories From Leafs Camp w/ James Mirtle

JD gives his thoughts on the MLB Wild Card series' beginning on Tuesday, and whether he'd rather see the Yankees or Red Sox take on the Blue Jays in the ALDS (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, joins JD to discuss the results from Week 4 in the NFL, including the devastating injury to Tyreek Hill, the comparisons between the Bengals and Jets organizations, the concern level for the Ravens after another loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the Packers' struggles against the Cowboys after getting off to a hot start to the season, and first impressions of Jaxson Dart for the Giants after helping them get their first win against the Chargers (9:48). After the break, JD breaks down some of the comments from Raptors Media Day, and the team's expectations for the upcoming NBA season (43:26).

 

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.

Week 4 Takeaways, Ravens Panic, the Underrated Cowboys and Hopeless Franchises w/ Brady Quinn + Raptors Set Their Standard

JD gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays sweeping the Rays to clinch the AL East division and the top seed in the American League, and the importance of the Jays bypassing the Wild Card series after their struggles heading into the final weekend of the regular season (00:00). Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, joins the show to break down the Blue Jays' final series, the fan atmosphere at Rogers Centre during pivotal moments, the historical comparisons for Alejandro Kirk's first inning grand slam, the chemistry in the clubhouse, and the importance of the organizational depth in winning the division pennant, before getting into what the Jays' postseason roster could look like (10:14). After the break, JD takes a look at Anthony Stolarz's new four-year contract extension with the Leafs (46:54).

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 Team Nobody Saw Coming… Jays Clinch, Kirk’s Moment and Defining Traits w/ Dan Shulman

JD takes a sigh of relief after the Blue Jays salvage their series against the Red Sox with a 6-1 victory, looks at the offensive breakthrough that was Daulton Varsho's grand slam to give the Jays the lead in the 6th inning, and the division race getting even tighter with just three games to play (00:00). Arden Zwelling, senior writer at Sportsnet.ca, joins JD to continue the conversation on the Blue Jays pushing for the AL East pennant (6:26). They discuss the starting pitcher decisions down the stretch and into the postseason, the likelihood we see Max Scherzer pitch again in a Jays uniform, Vladdy's struggles in September over the course of his career, projecting when Bo Bichette could return, and the Jays relationship with José Berríos going forward. After the break, JD gives his final thoughts on who should be the Blue Jays starter on Sunday, as the Jays finish their regular season against the Orioles (44:24).

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 affiliates.

The Jays Playoff Multiverse, Pitching Decisions and Bo's Timeline w/ Arden Zwelling

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chat about the Blue Jays' loss to Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox, as the Jays fall into a tie with the Yankees for the AL East division lead (00:00). The guys examine the chances that the Blue Jays can pull it together and win the division, what it will take for the Jays to get back on track, the plan for the starting rotation with playoff matchups still up in the air, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles at the plate in September. Then, JD and Ben discuss the seriousness of the Blue Jays' collapse in the division should they fall to the Wild Card series, and compare this season's regular season to recent year's past, before looking at the contributions from the newest Blue Jays this season, including Anthony Santander, Max Scherzer, and Andrés Giménez (29:42).

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 Collapse Fallout, Vlad Struggles + How This Could Affect the Future w/ Ben Ennis

JD breaks down the Blue Jays' loss to the Red Sox back at Rogers Centre, and gives his thoughts on the multiple missed review calls against the Jays, as well as Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent slump, and the front office's decision to DFA Alek Manoah (00:00). Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead and Section 10 podcasts, joins JD to continue the conversation on the monumental Jays-Red Sox series (08:09). They discuss the stress of watching baseball games in September, before getting into the efficiency of replay review in the MLB, the Red Sox playing spoiler as they try to secure their own postseason spot, and Blue Jays concerns heading into the playoffs. Later, JD breaks down the Blue Jays chances to clinch the AL East, as he previews the rest of the series against the Red Sox, before getting into the Maple Leafs' second preseason game, and the Dallas Cowboys' lowly status in the National Football League (39:36).

 

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 Panic, Manoah DFA, Review Fails and What’s the Procedure w/ Jared Carrabis

JD reacts to the announced rule changes in the Canadian Football League, and the shift towards a more "Americanized" version of the game (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst, jumps on with JD to give his thoughts on the CFL changes, before diving into the results from Week 3 in the NFL (8:49). They discuss the Lions' win over the Ravens in Baltimore on Monday Night Football, the Steelers' place amongst the best teams in the AFC after their win against the Patriots, the arrival of Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the Broncos' slow start after becoming a playoff favourite, Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers rising to the top of the NFC, and the surprising start for Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts. Later, JD touches on former Raptors guard Fred VanVleet suffering a torn ACL before the start of the NBA season, and how it affects the Houston Rockets going forward (47:44).

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 Four Big Stories From Leafs Camp w/ James Mirtle

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