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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

Sportsnet MLB writer, Ben Nicholson-Smith, joins JD to go over the American League MVP voting and the criteria that baseball writers lean on (00:00). Then (10:31), JD and Ben get into Blue Jays free agency; if their chase for free-agents feels materially different, what they absolutely need, what positional need they'll look to address first, Jose Berrios' standing going into next season and the names they are rumoured to have interest in. 

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 GM Meeting Whispers w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

JD wonders how this year Blue Jays offseason may be different from years past and touches on the rumours of the Maple Leafs courting Rasmus Andersson (00:00). Sportsnet NHL writer, Luke Fox, discusses the biggest problems with the Maple Leafs, how a lack of accountability is playing out, bringing back Joseph Woll, Bobby McMann's improved play and the lacklustre impact from the new players (12:00). Next, JD says what he liked best about the Raptors statement win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (39:00). 

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: How Different is this Leafs Slump to Those From the Past? w/ Luke Fox + The Surging Raptors

Stanley Cup Champion and 19-year NHL forward, Patrice Bergeron, joins the show to discuss what culture and accountability really mean and how they're built, getting to a level in the NHL where you have a voice in the locker room, navigating pressure, and Sidney Crosby's impact on Hockey Canada. JD then relays Bergeron's thoughts into the local market (30:00). 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: Patrice Bergeron on Leadership, Culture and What Crosby Means to Team Canada

JD lays out his thoughts about Auston Matthews' injury and how the Maple Leafs might go about handling it (00:00). NHL analyst and fomer NHL forward, Colby Armstrong, hops on with JD (8:00) to chat about Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini and their potential fits on Canada's Olympic hockey roster. JD asks Colby (25:00) if he sees the Leafs improving and about his travelling diet. JD explains why he thinks Matthew Knies might be the person the Leafs should lean on and reacts to the Leafs recalling Artur Akhtyamov.

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 Team Canada Youth Question + Where the Leafs Start w/ Colby Armstrong

ESPN Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD to get into some disastrous situations across the NBA (00:00). Bobby explains why the Dallas Mavericks decided now was the time to fire General Manager Nico Harrison, if the trade market will percolate more this season, and the tricky situations with the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers. JD and Bobby then chat about the Raptors and where they stand among the open, yet pesky, Eastern Conference (28:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (39:00) 

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: Has the Raptors Ceiling Changed and NBA Front Office Disasters w/ Bobby Marks

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

MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins JD to analyze the MLB free agency market; the pace of information, what names on the market might cause a domino effect, why the Blue Jays are in a unique position, Bo Bichette being a priority but not the priority, how the Jays position puzzle may come together, how the team could explore the trade market, and the state of the starting rotation. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (38:30) 

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: Shaping the Jays Free Agent Plans w/ Jon Morosi

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, air out some Toronto sports bar gripes, before turning their attention to MLB free agency. The Good Hour duo (14:00) describe why the Los Angeles Dodgers are the real evil empire, as JD announces that the Dodgers have passed the New York Yankees on his most-hated list. Next, JD and Ben sift through the MLB rumour mill, including if they believe in the momentum linking All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Blue Jays (30:00). 

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 Expectations, Dodgers Hate + Sports Bar Problems w/ Ben Ennis

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to dive into the pool of problems with the Maple Leafs (00:00). JD and James try to discern what the team's identity is, what the eye test and analytics is telling them about Toronto's poor defense, who deserves a slice of the blame pie and why, what the reason(s) for optimism are, and the strong play from John Tavares, William Nylander, Matthew Knies and Nick Robertson. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (33:00) 

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: What the Hell Should the Leafs Do? w/ James Mirtle

JD reacts to the ugly weekend of hockey from the Maple Leafs (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback, helps JD (10:00) decipher teams who are contenders or pretenders, the Buffalo Bills brutal loss to the Miami Dolphins, different head coaching styles and what works in the modern game, Aaron Rodgers' reluctance to get hit, and JD's Seattle Seahawks. JD then offers a subtle warning to the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

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: Leafs Panic Button + How Many True Contenders Are There in the NFL? w/ Brady Quinn

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' mostly good weekend and the obvious trade that needs to materialize (00:00). The Athletic's James Mirtle checks-in from the NHL combine to discuss the buzz among front offices (3:00) including teams interested in Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett's rising stock, plus the positioning of John Tavares and Morgan Reilly. JD and James finish the conversation deliberating who or what would actually change the Maple Leafs DNA (30:00). 

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.

Latest Leafs Rumours & Offseason Scenarios w/ James Mirtle + Solving the Francis Problem and NBA Finals Game 2 Takeaways

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