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 9... More
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 9... More
JD Bunkis welcomes back Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus, to talk about last night's offensive explosion for the Toronto Blue Jays and what it could mean going forward for the team. They then get into the team's bullpen concerns, what changes could lie ahead, and if George Springer is still the player the Jays signed. The pair then switch gears to the hardcourt to break down the Nuggets' sweep of the Lakers, where to rank Jamal Murray's 4th quarter scoring outburst among the best NBA performances by a Canadian, and how he stacks up against the league's best guards. JD offers today's best bets, presented by Betano (47:47), before closing out the day with a like at how younger people are budgeting, and the dynamics of Snapchat with the youth today (49:51). 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.
2023-05-24
1:20:34
Dubas-Shanahan Fallout w/James Mirtle
JD Bunks recaps an eventful weekend for the Blue Jays and shares where his current concerns lie with this team amid their five-game losing streak. JD welcomes on James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, who helps answer some of the bigger questions around the Maple Leafs' decision to part ways with Kyle Dubas including Brendan Shanahan's plan, what's next, and how it could affect the long-term futures of the "Core 4" (16:32). JD then offer his best bet of the day, presented by Betano! (48:18) The guys wrap things up by sorting through the latest NBA playoff news in the podcast-only section. (49:56) 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.
2023-05-23
1:16:56
BONUS: Leafs Part Ways with Kyle Dubas
JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are back for an emergency Leafs Talk podcast with the news today that the Maple Leafs will not be bringing Kyle Dubas back as general manager. They react to the events leading up to the decision, Dubas' negotiation, Brandon Shanahan's press conference and what comes next for the Leafs.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.
2023-05-19
37:14
What's Next for the Leafs and Kyle Dubas w/ Frank Seravalli
Its Friday and we’re still awaiting news on Kyle Dubas' future with the Maple Leafs. JD Bunkis starts the show looking at the NBA’s Western Conference Final and Jamal Murray’s performance in Game 2 to extend the Nuggets' series lead. He then turns his attention back to the Leafs' upcoming off-season with the help of Daily Faceoff NHL Insider, Frank Seravalli! They pair chat about the state of the franchise, the decisions that need to be made and who should be making them, and what's next for the "Core 4" (14:32). To wrap the show, and in search of the perfect week, JD offers his best bet, sponsored by Betano (49:34). 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.
2023-05-19
50:11
The Good Hour is Back! w/ Ben Ennis
The 'Good Hour' returns today! JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis of The FAN Drive Time dive into the Blue Jays' latest series against the Yankees and discuss the strengths of Toronto's roster across the board (00:01). After that, they turn their attention to the Maple Leafs to chat about the precarious situation surrounding the General Manager's chair next season, their takeaways from the team's end-of-season media availability, and some possible moves the franchise could make this summer (31:06). Somewhere sandwiched within is JD’s daily best bet of the night, sponsored by Betano! 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 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-10am ET.