The JD Bunkis Podcast

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show joins JD at the top of the program for Good Hour! The pair talk about the disappointing NFL Monday Night double-header, RJ Barrett's ability to tank, Kelly Olynyk's contract, Immanuel Quickley,  Jake Bloss, Vlad Guerrero Jr. maximizing his earnings and the possible return in a trade (00:00). Then, President of Hockey Content at Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli, joins JD to speak about the path to a new deal for John Tavares, the NHL trade market, the Leafs' needs, the underwhelming centre market, and the price of youth hockey (52:14).   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. 

JD starts the week listing positive and negative indicators from the Maple Leafs' weekend and season so far (00:00). JD brings on Anthony Petrielli, writer and podcast host at Maple Leafs Hot Stove, to get into the Leafs' slow starts and bursts of strong play, different line combinations and ideal defensive pairings (7:00). JD then gives offers Stats You Should Know from this past weekend in sports (47:00). JD then shares further thoughts on the Leafs' goaltending depth and draft pick Ben Danford, before reacting to Josh Allen's supremacy, the soaring Philadelphia Eagles, and the waning Kansas City Chiefs  (53:00). Nate Geary, Buffalo Bills game day host, breaks down Allen's MVP season, what other Bills deserve credit and why it feels different than past Bills seasons (1:13:00).  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.

Senior Writer at the Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD to discuss Anthony Stolarz' injury, how the team will use Joseph Woll in the upcoming stretch of back-to-backs, Dennis Hildeby, Matt Murray, the team's more important Max, Morgan Rielly's season overall, and a Tanev brother's reunion (00:00). Then, JD gives his thoughts on Brock Purdy and the scary Los Angeles Rams (45:10).  MLB Network insider Jon Morosi speaks with JD about Kyle Tucker, Vladdy, frustrations in the Jays' front office, the possibility of a Bo Bichette trade, Corbin Burnes, Anthony Santander, and pitchers to upgrade Toronto's rotation (50:21).  Sportsnet's Michael Grange and JD talk about Scottie Barnes' injury concern, the Raptors' tank, and Immanuel Quickley's fit on the team (1:15:17). 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.

JD teases why the Blue Jays offseason feels like a band-aid on a bullet wound (00:00). Jackie Redmond, NHL and WWE personality, joins JD to debate if Connor Bedard should have made Team Canada's 4 Nations roster, an underlying benefit of the Maple Leafs' goaltending tandem, and travelling etiquette (8:00). JD reacts to news of Scottie Barnes expected to miss "several weeks" of basketball (48:30). Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling comes in-studio to dive into the Blue Jays' off-season with JD; the Corbin Burnes chase and starting rotation, the options with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette as they approach free-agency, the yearning for home runs, what hitters they'd like to see on the Jays, and industry advice (51:00). 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.