It’s Masters week! JD Bunkis is joined by Joe House of the Fairway Rollin Podcast to discuss the presence of LIV Golf at Augusta and the potential favourites to don the green jacket in 2023. Later on, The Golf Guys a.k.a. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning join the show to share their thoughts on how LIV players will stack up against PGA talent and Tiger Woods’ legacy at Augusta (25:45). We wrap things up with a podcast-only version of 'What we Missed' (50:18)! The views and opinions expressed in this ...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min
JD Bunkis is joined by Blake Murphy in-studio! They discuss UConn's NCAA men’s basketball championship, before breaking down the concern level surrounding José Berríos and the potential lack of depth in the Blue Jays' batting order. Later, JD and Blake share their thoughts on Nick Nurse’s future in Toronto and how the new NBA CBA will impact the league (46:20). We wrap things up with a podcast-only version of 'What we Missed' (50:10)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 21 min
JD Bunkis kicks off this week sharing his thoughts on the latest drama surrounding Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors. Next up, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins the show to break down Chris Bassitt’s Blue Jays debut, his key takeaways from the first series of the season, a potential Kevin Gausman curse, and what the team needs to see from Yusei Kikuchi and José Berríos against the Kansas City Royals (13:48). Later on, JD discusses last night's NCAA women’s basketball championship, how LSU Tigers for...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min
JD Bunkis starts off the show offering some unapologetic first impressions of the Blue Jays first game of the season. (00:01) Sportsnet Blue Jays studio analyst Joe Siddall joins the conversation to discuss the early returns of Toronto's offseason changes, the key role baserunning played in the win, and his level of concern surrounding the team's bullpen (07:23). Later on, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder and member of Team Canada Tyler O’Neill shares his review of yesterday's game, before chattin...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min
JD Bunkis is joined by Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive time, to breakdown everything ahead of the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays season! The pair discuss their biggest storylines this year, if Alek Manoah is receiving too much criticism early on, the expectations for Bo Bichette, which addition they're most looking forward to see, and an X-factor to keep an eye on (00:01). JD and Ben wrap things up previewing the enticing Blue Jays futures bets in today's segment presented by Betano (45:29)! The views ...
Mar 30, 2023•50 min
JD Bunkis recaps his trip to BMO Field to take in Team Canada's 4-1 win over Honduras in Nations League action, and shares how he feels about the Canadian side after their impressive performance (00:01). Next up, 1996 Cy Young Award winner Pat Hentgen joins JD to talk about his experience down at Blue Jays camp, his expectations for Toronto this year, the strength of the team's pitching staff, why Alek Manoah has impressed him, and his thoughts on MLB's new rules (11:23). Later on, the guys look...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Co-host of The FAN Morning Show Ailish Forfar joins JD off the top to give her verdict on the Blue Jays' new "Poutine Hot Dog", before sorting through all the new offerings available at Rogers Centre this season (00:01). Next up, TheScore's Joseph Casciaro chats about Kyle Lowry’s return to Toronto, how his tenure in Miami has gone thus far, and how much of the blame Luka Doncic should shoulder for the Mavericks' mess this year (12:32). Later on, JD offers his best bet for tonight's Canada-Hondu...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis recaps the Maple Leafs' weekend of action and discusses what Matt Murray still has to prove as the season winds down. Voice of the Blue Jays Dan Shulman joins JD to give his final thoughts on 2023 MLB rule changes, how he sees the Opening Day roster shaping up, and his biggest story of the spring (10:32). JD then brings us his best bet of the night, brought to you by Betano! (49:08) 16-year NHLer and former Leaf Brian Boyle chats about his transition into broadcasting and what it was l...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD opens the show reviewing last night’s action between the Maple Leafs and Panthers, kicked off with arguably one of the worst renditions of "O Canada" of all time. Managing Editor at The Athletic James Mirtle joins the fray to discuss the Leafs' play over the last two weeks, how Toronto's top-six forwards might shake out come playoff time, if Auston Mathews has rediscovered his mojo, and what to make of Connor McDavid’s comments on international competition (12:34). Next up, JD brings us today...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis welcomes back co-host of The FAN Drive Time Ben Ennis for this week's edition of the 'Good Hour' (00:01)! The pair chat about baseball's momentum coming off of the World Baseball Classic, what lessons other professional sports leagues can learn from this, and if Mike Trout will ever have a bigger moment than the final at-bat of the tournament. The guys then recap all the major stories (or lack thereof) coming out of Blue Jays spring training this year (39:39), before JD offers his best...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis starts things off chatting about the local "coffee dictator" we all know, before Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Will Buxton joins the show! (00:06) He looks back at the opening two races of the 2023 season to discuss the issues within Mercedes, the new era of dominance at Red Bull, if the new regulations can help tighten up the grid, and Fernando Alonso channeling his inner Tom Brady with back-to-back podiums. Later on, JD breaks down last night's ugly performance by the Maple Leafs and ...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis looks back on last night's electrifying World Baseball Classic semi-final and discusses how the sport can capitalize on this momentum (00:01). Host of the Basketball Illuminati podcast Tom Haberstroh chats about the ongoing feud between the Raptors and NBA referees, how the NBA should hold officials accountable, and O.G. Anunoby's chances to win Defensive Player of the Year (11:23). JD then shares his best bet of the night, presented by Betano! (54:29) Later on, NHL Data Analyst Ian Tu...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis starts off recapping the madness from this weekend's NCAA tournament and evaluate the damage to our brackets already, before looking back on the Raptors' up and down weekend (00:01). Later on, Luke Thomas of CBS Sports chats about the aftermath of UFC 268 and reflects on how Kamara Usman’s latest loss impacts his legacy in the welterweight division (32:34). Next up, JD shares his best bet of the night, brought to you by Betano! Afterwards, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne Nick Kypreos ...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis closes out the week with Ben Ennis of The FAN Drive Time on the "Good Hour"! The pair discuss the World Baseball Classic to this point and Canada's growth within the tournament (00:01). Later on, JD and Ben determine the biggest Toronto sports villains, their favourite Canadian athletes across the sporting landscape, and share their thoughts on the fifth season of Netflix's Drive to Survive Formula 1 docuseries (33:23). Next up, Ernie Whitt, Manager of Canada at the WBC and Canadian Ba...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis celebrates the return of the March Madness tournament kicking off today! (00:02) He welcomes in two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg to breakdown the Maple Leafs' shoutout loss to the Avalanche, before discussing if Toronto's 11-and-7 system here to stay, if Morgan Rielly receives too much criticism, and Auston Matthews' season so far (11:23). Daniele Franceschi, Producer of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to offer his thoughts on the Madness and share his best bet, brought to y...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis is joined by The FAN Drive Time 's Blake Murphy to break down Canada’s win over Columbia at the World Baseball Classic and how that sets up their final group stage match against Mexico (00:01). The guys then sort through the biggest Blue Jays storylines out of spring training, the plan at second base this season, and if the Raptors' victory over the Nuggets could change the vision and direction of this team (16:39). Next up, baseball writer for The Athletic Keith Law joins JD to share ...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD kicks off today’s episode recapping last night's action including the Maple Leafs' loss to the Sabres and Canada’s disappointing showing against the States in the World Baseball Classic (00:01). Co-host of A t The Letters Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the fray to look back on Canada's loss and share his expectations for the team going forward. He and JD then measure their concerns for Jose Berrios following his rough start for Puerto Rico, before getting into their biggest takeaways from Blue Jay...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis opens up discussing the pros and cons of daylight savings time, before recapping Canada’s dominant win over Great Britain in their opening match in the World Baseball Classic (00:01). Co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne Justin Bourne breaks down his takeaways from the Leafs' statement win over the Oilers, what we learned about Michael Bunting and Sheldon Keefe, and his level of concern surrounding Matt Murray (12:23). Next up, JD brings you his best bet of the night, brought you by Betano...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis opens the show with his thoughts on the Raptors' loss to the Clippers, capped off with Fred VanVleet explosive post-game comments directed at referee Ben Taylor. Host of The Raptors Show Will Lou joins the conversation to share how it feels watching Kawhi Leonard play well against Toronto, Los Angeles' NBA title chances, and what an ideal offseason would look like for the Raptors (11:02). Next up, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio recaps the latest news around the NFL including: how he s...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 37 min
JD kicks off today’s episode discussing the frivolous spending habits of today’s youth, before shifting focus to the Maple Leafs' victory over the Devils and Ilya Samsonov's security as the team's number one goalie. James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, joins the conversation to discuss Samsonov’s play of late, what Micheal Bunting’s next contract might look like, the ideal role for Timothy Liljegren, and the biggest problem surrounding the Leafs currently (11:23). JD then weighs in on ...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, kick off the 'Good Hour' discussing the Raptors' narrow loss to the Nuggets and how much blame can be assigned to the Scott Foster and the officiating crew (00:02). Later on, the boys reflect on Jose Bautista being honoured by the Blue Jays with a spot on the Level of Excellence, before weighing in on Joey Votto's stance on not playing for Team Canada at the WBC (32:20). Next up, The Athletic's Shayna Goldman stops by to chat about last wee...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the week recapping a busy sports weekend featuring the Maple Leafs' letdown, drama between the Suns and Mavericks, and the 2023 Formula One season starting in Bahrain (00:01)! Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins JD to go over the Toronto's weekend on the ice, the team's defensive pairings, Timothy Liljegren's role going forward, and the vibes around the team following the trade deadline (11:32). JD then focuses on the octagon to recap UFC 285, and offers his thoughts on if Jon Jones h...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the podcast recapping the Maple Leafs' victory over the Flames last night and shares what he loved about Luke Schenn’s return to the Blue and White. Sportsnet's front office analyst Mike Futa joins JD in-studio to look back on a crazy week for the Leafs, if the team is better positioned now then when they started the week, and if Kyle Dubas' legacy has changed with these moves (00:06). Next up, Paul Bissonnette from Spittin’ Chiclets joins JD in-studio to share his NHL trade ...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis recaps the Maple Leafs' stinker last night against the Oilers and shares why he isn’t reading to much into the loss. Hailey Salvian, host of Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960, takes a look from coast to coast to determine which Canadian team has had the best deadline, before breaking down Bruins' trade for Tyler Bertuzzi and what it means for the Eastern Conference (00:07). Next up, Phoenix Suns centre and former Raptor Bismack Biyombo joins JD to chat about how Kevin Durant’s addition h...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 36 min
JD Bunkis kicks things off by breaking down Kyle Dubas' list of moves made Tuesday afternoon, why he is a fan of the Maple Leafs' new approach, and which addition stands out to him (00:01). Daily Faceoff Insider Frank Seravalli joins the conversation to discuss the inner workings of these trades and if Dubas and the Leafs are done, before taking a look around the league ahead of Friday's trade deadline (11:23). Next up, two-time Stanley Cup champion and former Leaf Kris Versteeg looks into what ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis breaks down the Maple Leafs' acquisition of Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty from the Blackhawks, and discusses how the pair will impact the team moving forward. Jeff Marek, co-host of 32 Thoughts , joins the fray to add if Kyle Dubas and the Leafs have more trades to come, and what this move means for Matthew Knies' future with the Blue and White (10:00). Later on, JD reviews Kyle Dubas' press conference yesterday and analyzes his reasoning behind the trade (37:48). Next up, host of Chicl...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the show recapping a wild weekend in Toronto including a pair of Maple Leafs' wins, and the new players entering the NHL's Eastern Conference arms race. We then turn our attention to the hardcourt to discuss how Jakob Poeltl has impacted the Raptors, if the trade could mark a turning point for the season, and if we reacted too harshly to Toronto's quiet trade deadline (00:01). Later on, JD looks back on the first two games of Grapefruit League action for the Blue Jays and sha...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Drive Time , to breakdown what a modern snow day looks like after the recent snowfall in southern Ontario (00:02). Then, JD and Ben take a step back to view the Blue Jays' offseason and ask if this team has improved on last year's roster, if Toronto's front office prioritized run prevention too much, and what the future holds for Matt Chapman (34:38). JD then weighs in on Jake Muzzin after the Maple Leafs announced he will miss the rest of the...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis starts off sorting through the Maple Leafs' 6-3 win over the Sabres last night, capped off with a Ryan O'Reilly hat trick, and shares his takeaways. Host of NBA Today on Sirius XM, Justin Termine previews the second half of the NBA season including which teams are facing the most pressure, the importance of this stretch for LeBron James, and his thoughts on the Raptors' trade deadline (11:34). Later on, author and former NHLer Jeremy Roenick joins JD to chat about how the game has chan...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis opens up the show talking about the renewed rivalry between the Sabres and Maple Leafs on display tonight in Buffalo and gets into why it’s a positive for the sport. Later on, former Sabre and author of Unfiltered , Matthew Barnaby chats about his experience at the WWE Elimination Chamber in Montreal, before sharing his thoughts on the resurgence of his former team and Ryan O’Reilly's trade to Toronto (11:34). JD then weighs in on Matt Chapman’s comments about wanting to stay in Toront...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 38 min
