The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD starts the show thinking over the Blue Jays' chase for Rōki Sasaki (00:00). Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter, Arden Zwelling, weighs-in on what it'd mean for Toronto to sign Sasaki, what specifically about the Jays facilities are "state-of-the-art", how the Jays pitching development is viewed, and what Sasaki seems to covet (10:00). With Arden in Los Angeles to cover UFC 311, JD asks him about the most interesting storylines of the card (35:00). JD then reacts to news of John Tavares being placed on injury reserve, wrestles with the idea that the Maple Leafs prioritize the feelings of their stars and wonders about the accountability culture  (52:00). Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, analyzes Craig Berube's media messaging, protecting the Leafs stars, the warning signs from the season, Tavares’ injury timeline, trade deadline targets and reflecting on Canada's 4 Nations roster (1:13:30). 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. 

JD starts the show with his latest Leafs thoughts before being joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discuss Toronto's three-game losing streak, accountability culture, team dynamics, the power play, the Leafs' issues, and the definition of insanity (00:00). Then, co-host of the FAN Hockey Show, Mike Futa talks with JD about Rōki Sasaki, Tony DeAngelo, slumps, Jake McCabe, the team's trade assets, and expectations (50:58). After, JD and the producers end the show with 'What We Missed' (1:22:07).   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. 

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to chat about Sam Darnold's awful end to the season, details of Shohei Ohtani's meeting with the Blue Jays, and Roki Sasaki's interest in the Jays (00:00). Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, dives into the Jays' offseason (51:00). Why are they in the mix for Sasaki? What are their chances at re-signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? Where are the pursuits at for Anthony Santander and other hitters in free agency? How did the Jays end up signing Jeff Hoffman and what are the details of his flagged medicals with other perspective teams?  The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:24:00)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.             

JD opens the show with his opinion on the latest Blue Jays' move and his Leafs' weekend thoughts, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg. He weighs in on Mitch Marner's latest comments, the team's internal accountability culture, the power play, the problem with developing young hockey players in Canada, and the price of youth sports (00:00). Then, JD gives his 'Stats You Should Know' from the weekend (45:28). After, NFL analyst for FOX Sports, Brady Quinn joins JD to discuss the Notre Dame Fighting Irish moving on to the National Championship, the Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry one-two punch, where the Steelers and Mike Tomlin can pivot, the disaster weekend for Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, whether Jalen Hurts has hit his ceiling, and Jayden Daniels' playoff win (50:25). Finally, JD and the producers finish the show with 'What We Missed' (1:29:02).   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.