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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 Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talk about their expectations for Dylan Cease, why Arden believes pitch framing is more important than ever with the Automated Ball-Strike system, what Cody Ponce could provide, if the bullpen has improved and how John Schneider may deploy it, which bat Arden sees improving, and the difference he's noticed from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The show ends with debate about the crowd-work trend in stand-up comedy. 

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: Areas the Jays Can Get Even Better w/ Arden Zwelling

Dan Shulman, play by play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, joins JD Bunkis to talk. about the unprecedented popularity and anticipation of the Blue Jays season. Dan shares what he thinks is an underrated storyline to start the season, before getting into Addison Barger's role as the x-factor, how he sees the Jays offence playing out, and his first season broadcasting without Buck Martinez. JD then touches on the Sweet Sixteen 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.

Hour 1: Opening Day w/ Dan Shulman

JD asks Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet's MLB insider, what he reads from Trey Yesavage’s shoulder impingement, what the next steps for José Berríos may be, the meritocracy of the starting rotation, what surprised him about the Opening Day roster, how the Jays could make up for a lack of historically powerful hitters, what he's noticed in the evolution of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and what he thinks is the most overlooked talking point heading into the season-opener. 

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: Blue Jays Preview 2.0 w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, talk about how they'll feel if the Blue Jays start the season off slow, which players could end up being scapegoats, the Jays stories they are most interested in following, and what they think are the underrated and properly rated Jays storylines for the 2026 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: Blue Jays Preview 1.0 w/ Ben Ennis

JD asks Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA front office insider, about the possibilities and ripple effects of NBA expansion. Bobby analyzes the viability of the proposed destinations in Las Vegas and Seattle, what else is on the slate at the NBA's Board of Governors meeting, how tanking may be curtailed, if there's chance of reducing the 82-game schedule, and what he thinks of the projected 2026 lottery picks. 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: NBA Expansion Impacts, Tank Solutions and Early Draft Questions w/ Bobby Marks

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs win over the Boston Bruins and doesn't understand why the organization isn't embracing the tank. JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss why the Leafs seem adverse to tanking, if it'd be different without Craig Berube behind the bench anymore, what the Leafs decision-makers may be thinking about this teams chances in the near future, and if trading William Nylander or Auston Matthews should be considered. JD then touches on Victor Wembanyama's MVP case. 

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: It's Bleak in Leafs Land, but Will It Get Worse? w/ James Mirtle

JD and Cliff Floyd, MLB Network Analyst and 17-year MLB veteran, joins JD Bunkis to talk about opening week feels, how different the start of a season is for a team who made the World Series, what Cliff thought about the Blue Jays after visiting their spring training camp, the maturation of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Jays biggest question mark(s). 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: Cliff Floyd on Why the Jays Spring Training Was So Impressive

JD and Blake Murphy, host of The Raptors Show and Jays Talk Plus, chop it up about their Blue Jays opening week excitement, before moving on to the Raptors season. JD and Blake discuss why it’s complicated to measure success for the rest of the Raptors season and playoffs, what the next step for the team might be, the awkward Jakob Poeltl contract and Ja'Kobe Walter optimism. JD and Blake close out the hour with their favourite Blue Jays story to watch out for early this 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: How We're Evaluating the Raptors w/ Blake Murphy

Tyler Hansbrough, former NCAA National Player of the Year, NCAA champion and Toronto Raptors forward, talks about what's been lost with the increased frequency of transfers in college basketball, how the NCAA can combat the wild nature of the transfer portal, if the tournament is harder for potential lottery or high draft picks, and his outlook on Darryn Peterson and Darius Acuff Jr. and his favourite memory with the Raptors. JD and Producer Armen discuss the Raptors' weekend to end the show. 

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: Tyler Hansbrough

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, get into the weekend of watching March Madness, Trey Yesavage's injury news, and how they see the Blue Jays starting rotation shaking out as the season gets underway.

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: Jays Front Office Stability + Rotation Confidence w/ Ben Ennis

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses why the Leafs are upset about Morgan Rielly's 5-game suspension and why it's a good time for Brendan Shanahan to speak, before sharing more about the Leafs' depth and trade whispers (07:00). JD then gives his thoughts on Pascal Siakam's return and Scottie Barnes' accountability. Ariel Helwani, host of MMA Hour, checks-in to get into the latest happenings and upcoming fights in the UFC (1:00:00).

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.

What the Leafs Might Learn Without Rielly w/ James Mirtle + McGregor Holdup and UFC 298 w/ Ariel Helwani

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