Hour 2: Has the Raptors Ceiling Changed and NBA Front Office Disasters w/ Bobby Marks
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. Â
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Hour 1: What the Leafs are Doing Wrong (A Lot) w/ Kris Versteeg
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. Â
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Hour 2: Shaping the Jays Free Agent Plans w/ Jon Morosi
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. Â
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Hour 1: Jays Expectations, Dodgers Hate + Sports Bar Problems w/ Ben Ennis
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. Â
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Hour 2: What the Hell Should the Leafs Do? w/ James Mirtle
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)Â 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.Â
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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