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.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 46:45
JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show and Jays Talk Plus, get into the Blue Jays free-agency pursuits and how they feel about Randy Arozerena and Jazz Chisolm Jr. JD…
Nov 13, 2026 · 51:05
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs fifth-straight loss. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to break down what needs to happen for the Leafs to turn the season…
Nov 12, 2026 · 44:23
JD asks Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show , about the NHL capitalizing on player empowerment, how the NHL could alter their video review process, and Connor…
Nov 12, 2026 · 53:21
JD reacts to the Raptors blowing a huge lead to the Boston Celtics. Tom Haberstroh, Sixer sideline reporter for NBC Sports, joins from Philadelphia where the Raptors are getting…
Nov 11, 2026 · 46:11
JD is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Blue Jays reporter, to check in from MLB's general manager meetings in Las Vegas. JD asks Ben about Freddy Peralta's chances…
Nov 11, 2026 · 52:45
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs dropping the sixth of their last seven games. Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg, breaks down what he sees as the primary issues with the…
Nov 10, 2026 · 46:22
JD and Es Baraheni, NBA host at The Athletic, discuss Jakob Poeltl's strong play of late, if the Raptors would pair Poeltl with Jamal Shead more often, how important Shead is to…
Nov 10, 2026 · 51:54
JD Bunkis is joined by Kevin Woodley, analyst for inGoal Magazine, to break down Sergei Bobrovsky's start with the Maple Leafs as compared to his past seasons and if there's a…
Nov 9, 2026 · 47:37
Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX analyst, joins JD Bunkis to break down what NFL rule has room for improvement, what the most important game result of the year was, if Shedeur Sanders…
Nov 9, 2026 · 50:26
JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into a brutal weekend for the Maple Leafs. JD and Sam talk about how quickly the "refreshed" feeling of the new season has worn off, Jim Hiller's…
Nov 6, 2026 · 45:40
JD is joined by Liam Hicks, Tampa Bay Rays catcher and fourth Canadian to hit a home run in the World Series, to get into his career and getting to the Rays, wanting to be a…
Nov 6, 2026 · 52:40
JD identifies the points of interest for the Maple Leafs during their busy weekend. Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talks about his article on Sportsnet.ca…
Nov 5, 2026 · 43:41
Sportsnet's senior NBA writer, Michael Grange, joins JD to get into Nikola Jokic's post-game comments about the officiating and Scottie Barnes, and Toronto's lack of size and the…
Nov 5, 2026 · 54:26
JD reacts to the Raptors ugly loss to the Nuggets in Denver. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs not being able to claim Emil Andrae off…
Nov 4, 2026 · 48:48
James Palmer, NFL insider with Prime, joins JD ahead of the NFL trade deadline to give his insight on how desperate the Seahawks are for offense, which teams could be a surprise…
Nov 4, 2026 · 49:33
JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into the Leafs' loss to the Mammoth. The duo discuss the positive and negative signs they've seen from the team, Jim Hiller's decision-making,…
Nov 3, 2026 · 47:02
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about the Blue Jays declining Myles Straw's $8 million dollar club option, how the Jays outfield positions could play…
Nov 3, 2026 · 51:10
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' decision to start Sergei Bobrovsky against the Mammoth, before moving on to the Raptors. JD and theScore's Joseph Casciaro (6:00) get into the…
Nov 2, 2026 · 47:41
Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX analyst and former NFL quarterback, breaks down Lamar Jackson's getting injured (again) and how the Ravens may react, if the Vikings could turn to Carson…
Nov 2, 2026 · 51:35
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' win over the Canucks in Vancouver and Sergei Bobrovsky's uneven start to the season. Justin Bourne, from Real Kyper and Bourne , analyzes (6:00)…
Oct 30, 2026 · 48:15
Jordan Poyer, 14-year NFL veteran, joins JD to analyze how real the undefeated Vikings are, going to a Bills tailgate as a former Bills player, what the Bills need to do…
Oct 30, 2026 · 50:21
JD is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith (5:00) to talk about the interest level for the World Series, why a salary cap will hurt baseball, how free agency transaction may play out…
Oct 29, 2026 · 46:52
JD and former Raptor Matt Bonner discuss some hypothesis about what could be contributing to the rise of star injuries early in the NBA season, the Raptors' upcoming stretch with…
Oct 29, 2026 · 51:33
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs critical and disappointing loss to the Seattle Kraken. Later, Jackie Redmond joins to discuss Jim Hiller's volatile deployment of Gavin McKenna,…
Oct 28, 2026 · 48:10
JD and Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show , chat about how the tagging rule could apple to the Maple Leafs, how the Leafs can tangibly improve their blueline,…
Oct 28, 2026 · 50:14
JD and Sportsnet's Ben Ennis get into the news of Kawhi Leonard missing multiple weeks due to left knee swelling, how much of a bummer it is for fans versus the team, if star…
Oct 27, 2026 · 45:40
Raptors writer Joe Wolfond joins JD to dive into the first week of the Raptors season. JD and Joe get into the team's disappointing loss to the Timberwolves, how important RJ…
Oct 27, 2026 · 52:55
JD and Sam McKee, from Real Kyper and Bourne , get into a couple light red flags for the Maple Leafs, how the Leafs stack up against the rest of their division, how the…
Oct 26, 2026 · 45:11
Former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, joins JD to analyze the Seahawks' win over the undefeated Chiefs, if he's buying JJ McCarthy stock, Kevin O'Connell's reputation, which…
Oct 26, 2026 · 53:00
JD reacts to a weekend of hate in the NHL, before breaking down the Maple Leafs' impressive 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. JD brings on James Mirtle, senior writer at The…
Oct 21, 2026 · 46:44
JD asks David Fizdale, 20-year NBA coach and NBA TV analyst, about his first impressions from the NBA's opening day and the statement the Thunder made, before moving on to the…
Oct 21, 2026 · 50:56
JD reacts to Kirill Marchenko's return to Columbus and brings on Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic to dive into the Maple Leafs. JD and Luke begin with Adam Fantilli's pointed comments…
Oct 20, 2026 · 45:12
JD is joined by Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show , to preview the Raptors season: is JD's excitement level found? How does Kawhi Leonard improve the team? Outside of…
Oct 20, 2026 · 52:19
JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into the Maple Leafs' important 3-1 win over the Sharks. The duo discuss the biggest positives from the night, Auston Matthews' leadership…
Oct 19, 2026 · 48:43
Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX analyst, joins JD to analyze Caleb Williams' spectacular return, if the Rams can turn their season around, if the NFL needs to improve their replay-review…
Oct 19, 2026 · 49:33
JD and DJ Bean, co-host of the What Chaos Show , talk about Nikita Zadarov's fit with the Maple Leafs and his reputation among former teammates, the transactional prevalence…
Oct 16, 2026 · 47:14
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Jim Hiller's bizarre decision to sit Gavin McKenna on the bench for half the game. Later (19:00), JD and Ben discuss…
Oct 16, 2026 · 49:58
JD reacts to Gavin McKenna's benching and the Maple Leafs narrow 5-4 loss to the Sabres. James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, analyzes Jim Hiller's decision to bench…
Oct 15, 2026 · 46:17
JD is joined Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, analyzes the Dodgers facing elimination, the public battle for salary cap narratives, ratings, lockout, and…
Oct 15, 2026 · 51:35
JD is joined by Ryan Reaves, 16-year NHL forward, his interests post-retirement, dealing with Toronto's media market, what he's going to miss about his playing in the NHL, what…
Oct 14, 2026 · 45:47
Canadian Kevin Pangos, former All-American and 11-year pro, joins JD Bunkis to discuss his decision to retire, his passions for teaching the game, his unique perspective that can…
Oct 14, 2026 · 51:53
JD Bunkis and Sam McKee react to the Maple Leafs' narrow 5-4 loss to the Mammoth. The duo break down their biggest positives and negatives from Toronto's West Coast road trip,…
Oct 13, 2026 · 49:26
JD and Tyler Dunne, founder of Go Long , dive into how good the Buffalo Bills really are, what they are most concerned and satisfied about, how the Super Bowl-favourite Rams now…
Oct 13, 2026 · 48:54
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' 6-3 victory over the Avalanche and the injury to Chris Tanev. JD is joined by Adam Ottavino, 15-year MLB pitcher and NBC analyst, to get into what…
Oct 12, 2026 · 46:13
Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, joins JD to recap Week 5 in the NFL, including the Seahawks’ tough divisional loss to the 49ers, San Francisco’s success to start the season,…
Oct 12, 2026 · 52:25
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 6-3 win over the Avalanche on Saturday. Shayna Goldman, NHL writer at The Athletic, joins (15:52) to discuss Kirill…
Oct 9, 2026 · 46:24
Scott Turner, long-time NFL offensive coordinator, joins JD Bunkis to analyze the Cowboys' lowly loss to the Buccaneers, Sean Payton getting back to offensive play-calling, how…
Oct 9, 2026 · 51:10
JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into the positives and negatives from the Maple Leafs' 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The duo try to make out how good the Leafs are going…
Oct 8, 2026 · 48:31
JD and Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, get into the new era of the Maple Leafs and the balancing act between winning now, convincing Auston Matthews to stay in Toronto, and…
Oct 8, 2026 · 49:35
JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, the feelings this season playing against the Vegas Golden Knights and what's stood out most through four games of the Maple…
Oct 7, 2026 · 47:21
JD asks Jason Timpf, host of Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf , about how the Raptors stack up in the new and deep Eastern Conference. JD and Jason discuss what Kawhi Leonard…
Oct 7, 2026 · 51:22
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' exciting 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, and JD chat about Gavin…
Oct 6, 2026 · 48:49
JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter, talks about the Yankees ugly style of play, if Aaron Boone is suited to continue managing the Yankees, if the…
Oct 6, 2026 · 48:28
JD is joined by Jason Bukala, Sportsnet NHL analyst and founder of the Pro Hockey Group, to dive into Gavin McKenna's first week in the NHL. JD asks Jason what the Maple Leafs…
Oct 5, 2026 · 48:44
Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, talks about the Bryce Young stock he's buying, the beat down that should change the Jets' strategy, how legit the Raiders are, how much blame…
Oct 5, 2026 · 49:53
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , to debate if sports rivalries will ever be the same in professional sports. Later (29:00), JD and Ben then give the…
Oct 2, 2026 · 48:58
Steven Ruiz, NFL writer with FOX Sports, joins JD to analyze the Week 4 games that matter on the NFL schedule. JD and Steven the shockingly good Cleveland Browns, if the 49ers…
Oct 2, 2026 · 49:37
JD reacts to big nights from former Maple Leafs; Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, and Nick Robertson. Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico show, joins JD (6:00) to talk…
Oct 1, 2026 · 46:07
JD is joined by Joseph Casciaro, Raptors reporter with theScore, at the start of the Raptors training camp to discuss Kawhi Leonard's drastic personality shift, if Brandon…
Oct 1, 2026 · 51:56
JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss Easton Cowan's off-season, his mental make-up, and how Jim Hiller can find the youngster more ice-time. Then (17:00),…
Sep 30, 2026 · 47:18
Jason Demers, 13-year NHL veteran and NHL Network analyst, joins JD Bunkis to discuss if chemistry is overrated, how long it typically takes defensemen to gel, which defensive…
Sep 30, 2026 · 50:54
JD and Sam McKee, Real Kyper and Bourne producer and host, get into their first Maple Leafs first impressions (a.k.a. overreactions). JD and Sam talk about Kirill Marchenko's…
Sep 29, 2026 · 49:25
Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD in-studio to chop it up about what the Maple Leafs will miss about Matthew Knies and how good Kirill Marchenko can be in Toronto.…
Sep 29, 2026 · 48:24
JD reacts to the Maple Leafs trading Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko. JD asks Aaron Portzline, senior writer for The Athletic covering the Blue Jackets, about what Marchenko…
Sep 28, 2026 · 47:36
JD is joined by Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX and former NFL quarterback (0:00), to discuss the Chargers being winless through three games, level of concern with Patriots…
Sep 28, 2026 · 50:28
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), share their takeaways from the Toronto Blue Jays' season, the overall fan sentiment entering the offseason, and what…
Sep 25, 2026 · 48:50
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the Leafs' bonding trip in Arizona this weekend before being joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox (6:32). Together they discuss Steven Lorentz…
Sep 24, 2026 · 48:20
JD reacts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quotes from a recent interview regarding his contract and his follow up comments after the Toronto Blue Jays' double-header against the…
Sep 23, 2026 · 48:53
JD is joined by Jim Bowden, MLB Insider (4:00), who shares his perspective on the Toronto Blue Jays' offensive struggles, whether the lineup fix for 2027 starts with Vladimir…
Sep 22, 2026 · 48:59
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' fading playoff chances, concerns with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance beyond 2026,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 49:03
JD begins the show reviewing the Toronto Blue Jays' disappointing weekend series in Texas before being joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (12:35). Together, they discuss…
Sep 18, 2026 · 49:09
JD shares his thoughts on the importance of the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend series in Texas and Kawhi Leonard's anticipated two-year extension with the Toronto Raptors (0:00).…
Sep 17, 2026 · 49:27
JD begins the show discussing the level of anticipation and intrigue ahead of this Leafs season compared to recent years. Then, JD is joined by James Mirtle, Senior Writer at The…
Sep 16, 2026 · 48:41
JD is joined by Matthew Knies, Toronto Maple Leafs forward (3:09), to discuss what he learned from last years adversity on a team and personal level, what he focused on over the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 49:16
JD reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays' series opening 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s let down performance, and John Schneider's decision to forego warming…
Sep 14, 2026 · 49:14
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the collective sigh of relief from the Toronto Blue Jays' fanbase following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first home…
Sep 11, 2026 · 49:15
JD begins the show (0:00) discussing the San Francisco 49ers upset win over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia, how much blame can be attributed the Rams' last-minute travel…
Sep 10, 2026 · 49:11
JD reacts to the Seattle Seahawks' 13-10 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL season opener, before sharing his thoughts on how the Blue Jays' series loss to the…
Sep 9, 2026 · 49:32
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss the Blue Jays' bounce back win to even their series against the Athletics, the pressure on Toronto…
Sep 8, 2026 · 49:01
JD returns from vacation and shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays' continued chase for a postseason berth, before discussing the punishment handed down by the NBA down to the Los…
Aug 18, 2026 · 49:06
JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), to discuss Kyle Tucker's struggles with the Los Angeles Dodgers, if there would be a different level of fan…
Aug 17, 2026 · 49:09
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' series victory over the New York Yankees before being joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (9:41) to discuss Toronto's sudden turnaround, their…
Aug 14, 2026 · 48:54
JD shares his perspective on the post-deadline vibe shift in the Blue Jays' clubhouse and fan atmosphere at the Rogers Centre. Then, Eric Sogard, former MLB infielder and Blue…
Aug 13, 2026 · 49:04
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' third straight victory over the Red Sox, bringing Toronto within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot. Then, James Palmer, NFL Insider at Bleacher Report,…
Aug 12, 2026 · 48:54
JD is joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker and Jays Talk (0:00) to put Dylan Cease's Cy Young calibre campaign into perspective across Jays' history, discuss how…
Aug 11, 2026 · 48:59
JD and Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus (0:00), share their reaction to the bizarre rulebook review that prompted a 17-minute delay in the seventh inning of the Blue Jays'…
Aug 10, 2026 · 49:17
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the Blue Jays showing signs of life after another series win over the weekend, how well Toronto threaded the…
Aug 7, 2026 · 49:12
JD details his night at the Argos game, before giving his thoughts on the Blue Jays' heartbreaking loss in extra innings to the Cubs, and the dominance from Dylan Cease over the…
Aug 6, 2026 · 48:50
JD is joined off the top by Sportsnet producer and host, Sam McKee, to discuss the Blue Jays' big week and Kevin Gausman's place amongst the Mount Rushmore of athletes that have…
Aug 5, 2026 · 49:11
JD reacts to the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros, along with the apparent injuries to Trey Yesavage and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming out of the trade deadline. Then, Bomani Jones,…
Aug 4, 2026 · 49:07
JD reacts to the Blue Jays busy trade deadline and gives his thoughts on the moves, before bringing in Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down all the action. They get into…
Aug 3, 2026 · 49:19
JD reacts to the Blue Jays trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, and looks ahead to what the Jays need to do before Monday's trade deadline. He looks back at this era of the…
Jul 31, 2026 · 48:44
JD ponders the Blue Jays strategy as the trade deadline and what he thinks the team should be prioritize. Gavin McKenna, Toronto Maple Leafs No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL…
Jul 30, 2026 · 49:14
JD reacts to Kevin Gausman's comments about the Blue Jays clubhouse, before bringing on MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter (5:30). JD asks Ben about the Jays' strategy, what…
Jul 29, 2026 · 49:19
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, (6:00) debate how big of a sell the Blue Jays should have at the deadline, Kevin Gausman’s future, which Jays holds the most…
Jul 28, 2026 · 49:05
Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, talks about his read on the Blue Jays deadline strategy, how next seasons lockout potential is impacting some front offices, trading…
Jul 27, 2026 · 49:35
JD returns from his break to recap the week that was in sports, starting with the Blue Jays. JD talks about the disbelief and frustration level(s) of the Jays lost season and…
Jul 17, 2026 · 49:17
JD previews the restart of the Blue Jays season and is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith (5:00) to dive into the team. JD and Ben discuss the prospect of Bo Bichette returning to the…
Jul 16, 2026 · 49:30
JD reacts to England's late-game collapse and how the semi-final was relatable in the Toronto market. Jordan Shusterman, co-host of The Cespedes BBQ podcast, breaks down (10:00)…
Jul 15, 2026 · 49:21
JD reacts to new reports about the NBA's investigation on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Joseph Casciaro, NBA reporter at theScore, joins JD (5:00) to get into the…
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