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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

Kevin Woodley, "Goalie Guru" and writer for InGoal Magazine, joins JD to evaluate what he's seen from the Maple Leafs goaltenders; Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll, and Dennis Hildeby. Woodley details what he's liked from Woll this season, Hildeby's potential floor and ceiling, and how he viewed the goaltender swap of Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner. The show ends with 'What We Missed'! (34:30) 

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 Goaltending Deep Dive w/ Kevin Woodley

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' poor performance through 40 minutes last night, and if their comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks meant anything (00:00). Jason Bukala, former professional scout and NHL analyst at Sportsnet, breaks down what he saw from the Leafs volatile play, what he's learned about the Leafs, Canada's outlook going into the World Juniors, and Gavin McKenna's opportunity to prove doubters wrong (12:00). JD then discusses the Red Sox' offseason and José Berríos' comments to MLB Network (36:00). 

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: The Unlikeable Maple Leafs + World Juniors Preview w/ Jason Bukala

Dallas Braden, former MLB pitcher and now co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD to break down what Dylan Cease brings, the challenges of adding a new pitch, how the Trajekt machine increases the importance of adding a new pitch, Cody Ponce's biggest challenge transitioning from overseas to the MLB, the potential clubhouse affect(s) caused by José Berríos not being with the team in the World Series, and Chris Bassitt as a teammate. 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: Dallas Braden on the Jays Rotation, Offseason & Biggest Questions Moving Forward

JD opens today's show reacting to Auston Matthews' comments at practice, before diving into what was supposed to be his comeback season and the idea of moving William Nylander to Matthews' line (00:00). Maple Leafs defensemen, Troy Stecher, joins the show to chat about his newfound success with the Leafs, and his relationships with Chris Tanev and Jake McCabe (15:00). JD and Producer Armen then chat about the Raptors win and the unofficial opening of the trade season (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 1: Troy Stecher + What the Leafs Need from Matthews

New Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, Dylan Cease, joins the show to get into his love for disc-golf, his free agency process that landed him with Toronto, what sold him about the Blue Jays, and how he's approaching his first season with the Jays. JD touches on Josh Allen's comeback and the Quinn Hughes trade (23:00), before hitting '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: Dylan Cease on How the Jays Landed Him

JD reacts to the Blue Jays signing Tyler Rogers to their bullpen (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (10:00) explains how the Jays and Rogers came together, his impression of the contract, how he anticipates the Jays to strategize the rest of the off-season, the pace of the market for Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, and the most likely scenario(s) for José Berríos. JD then touches on the Kansas City Chiefs officially being eliminated from playoff contention (44:00). 

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: Jays Address the 'Pen + Bichette & Tucker Next Steps w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD explains why he's not down on William Nylander's drought and his demotion to the third line, and details why he's backing the Maple Leafs attempt to spread their talent out more. JD and Producer Brandon then get into Sunday's big game between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots (13:00), as well as some other fun storylines from the NFL's Week 15 schedule, before ending the week 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: Why Nylander to the Third Line is Nothing but Positives + Is Bills/Patriots Even a Big Game?

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chop it up about the New York Mets not being able to retain their free agents and how the effect may trickle down to the Blue Jays. They also compare Bo Bichette to Pete Alonso and Kyle Tucker, and debate what would happen if the Blue Jays miss out on their primary free-agent targets. Later (37:00), JD and Ben get into José Berríos' strange postseason absence from the team.

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 Offseason Variables & Berríos Feelings w/ Ben Ennis

The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD to analyze if Nick Robertson has increased his trade value, what statistics have bolstered the Maple Leafs success, if the Leafs should offer Troy Stecher a contract extension, Chris Tanev's recovery process, and the potential trickle down effects of Dennis Hildeby's impressive stretch of starts. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (43:00)

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 Improvements & a Lil' Hildeby Fun w/ James Mirtle

JD reacts to the free agency signings of Kyle Schwarber and Edwin Diaz (00:00). Steve Jones, co-host of The Dunker Spot podcast, joins JD to parse through what the Raptors really are (13:00). JD and Steve dive into the Raptors depth and how the league has caught up to their offensive scheme, if Brandon Ingram's heavy work load is sustainable, and the rotation battle between Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter.

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: Raptors Red Flags w/ Steve Jones

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to dive deeper into the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease; how is this signing on-brand with the Jays strategy? What is Cease's value and expectation? What are the advantages of jumping the free-agenct market? Why is the transofmred starting rotation in a good position? And, what's next on the off-season priority list?

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: What the Cease Signing Means Now and Moving Forward for the Jays w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

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