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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 sifts through Auston Matthews’ career, why this is Matthews’ hinge moment, and the perception of him in the Toronto market. JD and Producer Armen then continue the Raptors conversation before getting into Don Mattingly's comments on the infamous game 7 play, and the comments made by Tatsuya Imai and Hal Steinbrenner. 

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 Bar for Auston Matthews + WWM

JD reacts to the Raptors winning their eighth straight victory. Sportsnets Michael Grange joins JD (9:00) to analyze how real this stretch of Raptors basketball is, what's surprised him about Brandon Ingram and the team cohesion, RJ Barrett's role in culture setting, how Scottie Barnes' has grown as a leader, and Jamal Shead's impact of winning. JD closes the hour talking about another underwhelming stand-alone game in the NFL. 

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: Raps Win Streak, Ingram's Fit and Barnes' Leadership w/ Michael Grange

Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins JD to dive into the Maple Leafs culture and what is contributing to their losing ways (00:00). JD and Kris discuss the Leafs' lack of pointed emotion, if and how they are missing Mitch Marner, the coaching bluepint, working the injuries, and why Auston Matthews is facing the most pressure in his career. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (38:00).

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.

Hour 2: A Defining Stretch for Matthews and Why Effort is a Cop Out w/ Kris Versteeg

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs sitting last in the Eastern Conference standings (00:00). FOX NFL analyst, Brady Quinnn, joins JD (10:00) to chat about what team changed his opinion the most in week 12, if the Kansas City Chiefs are still one of the best teams, the concern level for the Philidelphia Eagles, Matthew Stafford turning back the clock, if the window has closed on the Detroit Lions, and questionable coaching decisions. 

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: Last Place Leafs + NFL Winners and Losers in Week 12 w/ Brady Quinn

MLB Insider, Robert Murray, joins JD to break down what feels different this season about the Blue Jays off-season pursuits (00:00). Robert gets into the pace of the MLB off-season news, why some quality free agents are signing early, high-leverage solutions for the Blue Jays, Framber Valdez's make-up, and the sweepstakes for Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (40:00) 

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.

Hour 2: Jays Free Agent Buzz and Targets w/ Robert Murray

JD reacts to the secretive nature of the Maple Leafs injury reports. Justin Bourne, from The Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to debate if the Maple Leafs are working themselves out of a funk, Joseph Woll's return, Easton Cowan's improved performance, if the Leafs are too slow to fix, and if Craig Berube's system matches the roster personnel. JD ends the hour talking about the "soft" at Bills. (42:00)

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.

Hour 1: Cowan’s Evolving Ceiling + Leafs Guilty/Not Guilty w/ Justin Bourne

Jackie Redmond of NHL on TNT and WWE Network , joins JD to chat about the potential positives from the Maple Leafs season, how accountability plays out, the biggest issues with the Leafs, Cam Skattebo, and everyone in sports having a podcast (00:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (35:00) 

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.

Hour 2: Leafs Spin Zones w/ Jackie Redmond

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis in-studio to chat about the Raptors on the heels of their fifth-straight win. They dive into how quickly the page was turned on Nick Nurse and discuss Scottie Barnes' popularity in Toronto. Later, the guys find ways to try to get over their World Series depression, and look at the Blue Jays' chase for a big fish this offseason. 

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: Scottie Barnes' Popularity and Getting Over Jays Depression w/ Ben Ennis

Jim Bowden, former Executive of the Year and current MLB insider, joins JD to dive into the Blue Jays offseason intentions, which big name free agents could land in Toronto, the chase for Bo Bichette and what it means if he returns or leaves, what he makes of players opting-in, how personality fit affects strategies, Tarik Skubal's standing with the Detroit Tigers, and the looming collective bargaining negotiations. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (35:00)

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.

Hour 2: Jays Free Agency Aggression w/ Jim Bowden

JD open with his reaction to some MLB free agency news, before looking into Brad Treliving's address to Maple Leafs Nation. The Athletic's James Mirtle gives his takeaways from Treliving's press conference and discusses the heat on Auston Matthews, Joseph Woll's performance, Matthew Knies' injury and the Leafs short-term outlook (14:00). 

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.

Hour 1: Treliving Speaks & What Can Actually Change for the Leafs w/ James Mirtle

JD weighs where the Maple Leafs are at after their third consecutive loss. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, joins JD (10:00) to break down what's structurally wrong with the Leafs, what might be off with the coaching, and the dire situation at the centre position. JD and Versteeg also discuss Nikita Zadorov's hit on Auston Matthews and Duncan Keith's legacy. 

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: What the Leafs are Doing Wrong (A Lot) w/ Kris Versteeg

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