Stanley Cup Champion Mike Commodore joins the show to discuss Canada’s Gold medal win at the World Junior Championship, how he views the Maple Leafs going forward, Connor Bedard, and what he did when he found out Mike Babcock got fired. Then, it’s time for action presented by DraftKings, where JD asks the guys for their best bets for Titans-Jaguars & Chiefs-Raiders this Saturday (42:00). Later on, Host of "The MMA Hour" and notorious Bills/Knicks fan Ariel Helwani talks about the Knicks’ uns...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD opens the show explaining how much he enjoys seeing Canada defeat the United States in international hockey, before welcoming Mike Futa to the show with his thoughts on the tournament, which prospects have impressed him, and Connor Bedard taking the hockey world by storm (10:00). In Time For Action presented by DraftKings, JD shares his best bets for the NFL’s two-game Saturday slate (50:26). Later on, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange discusses his latest reporting on the Raptors, the vibes around ...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 39 min
JD is joined by James Mirtle of The Athletic following the Maple Leafs' loss to the Blues to discuss William Nylander, Michael Bunting’s contract status, and what he’s seeing from Ilya Samsonov recently in-goal (10:00). Then, it’s time for action where JD, Jo and Pete examine the latest Super Bowl odds, presented by DraftKings (44:00)! Ben Ennis arrives in-studio for 'Good Hour' to debate whose upcoming trade deadline is more intriguing: the Maple Leafs or Raptors, and weigh in on if the Raps sh...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 38 min
We’re back! JD Bunkis and the boys recap their holidays before getting into the magic of Connor Bedard at the WJHC. Meanwhile, the Raptors holiday period indicates it may be time to blow it up. JD then discusses the scary scenes coming out of Cincinnati on MNF and what comes next. Next, Jeff Marek joins the show to talk about Bedard, just how good he can be and Jeff’s thoughts on the latest Winter Classic in Boston (28:33). Hall of Famer Chris Pronger then joins the show talk about the NHL today...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min
The Good Hour kicks off with JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis forecasting the epic winter storm bearing down on southern Ontario. They then get into the play of Pascal Siakam following his 52-point performance in Madison Square Garden and how it drastically contrasts with Scottie Barnes' ongoing struggles (00:02). Later on, the fellas focus in on the Big Apple to discuss the Mets' busy offseason, if there's anything better as a fan than when your team's owner spends like crazy, and how they feel about th...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis kicks off today’s pod recapping the Maple Leafs' win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night (00:02). Co-host of "Real Kyper and Bourne" Nick Kypreos joins the conversation to discuss what this win says about the team, what changes he's noticed in this year's squad, and his thoughts on linesmen Dan Kelly pushing around Micheal Bunting (14:34). Later on, JD and the gang preview tonight's battle between the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars, presented by DraftKings! (37:57) Next up,...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis goes over the Maple Leafs' trade sending Denis Malgin to Colorado for Dryden Hunt, and questions why the team would give up on Malgin so early and if this shows a different vision from Toronto's front office. (00:01) Next up, TrueHoop's David Thorpe focuses in on the Raptors' struggles, how the team can turn around their six-game losing streak, and if it's time for the front office to start making some changes to the roster (11:23). Later on, JD and the gang take a look at this week's ...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis recaps an electric World cup final between Argentina and France! He focuses in on the officiating to question some of the decisions made throughout the match and if the referees overshadowed the game (00:05). Josiah Bosch joins him to go over some of the unsung storylines from the World Cup final and ponders if this result seals Lionel Messi as the greatest athlete of all time. Later on, Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com hops aboard to sort through everything from Week 15 in the NFL includin...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 39 min
JD welcomes Justin Bourne to the show following the Maple Leafs’ loss to the New York Rangers and asks him if Michael Bunting is overrated, underrated or properly rated? Next, it’s Argentina and France in the World Cup Final! JD, JoBo, and Pete preview the match and discuss Messi’s legacy if he wins the elusive trophy (44:45). All The Smoke’s Matt Barnes talks about why ne never joined the Raptors when he was a free agent, his thoughts on the current Raptors direction, and why he wouldn’t panic ...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Today on "The Good Hour", JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis go over the Blue Jays' offseason moves, why 2023 is a pivotal season for Bo Bichette defensively, and why an “F1: Drive to Survive”-style show would be impossible for the NHL and other team sports. Later on, Rangers analyst and goaltending consultant Steve Valiquette examines why good goalies are having bad statistical seasons, New York's recent surge, and if Matt Murray’s strong play is sustainable (51:00). Later on, TheScore’s Joseph Casciaro a...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis kicks off today’s podcast talking about the Maple Leafs' dominant win over the Anaheim Ducks last night. Soon after, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli joins JD live from the Board of Governors meetings in Florida to share what's on the docket, what changes could we see implemented next season (11:32), if the NHL's digital board advertisements are to stay, and what's happening with the salary cap. Then, JD offers some thoughts on tomorrow night's NFL action between the Seattle Seahawks an...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis offers his thoughts on the Blue Jays' singing of Chris Bassitt, how it will impact the rest of their offseason plans, and if this move alleviates some of the winter stress for Jays fans. Then, ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins JD to talk about what's next for the Toronto Raptors after a rough weekend in Orlando, if he believes it's time to blow up the core of the team, and what he expects from Toronto ahead of the trade deadline. (11:23) Later on, JD and the gang look ahead t...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 37 min
JD Bunkis starts the week talking about a deflating weekend for the struggling Toronto Raptors, dropping two games to the bottom-feeding Orlando Magic, and questions where the team should go from here. Later, Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling helps break down the impact of the Blue Jays signing Kevin Kiermaier and how this deal will affect the rest of their offseason plans, before switching gears to go over a tough weekend for the UFC's reputation both in the octagon and outside of it (11:34). Afterwar...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis is joined by Ailish Forfar of "The FAN Morning Show" off the top to chat about the glory of having cable television (00:09), before looking back on the flurry of MLB free agency moves including the Blue Jays losing out on Brandon Nimmo to the New York Mets. Later, The Athletic’s James Mirtle stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs' dominant win over the L.A. Kings, what's behind the team's recent success, and how confident we should be about the goaltending situation (10:45). Afterwards, J...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis is joined by The FAN Drive Time's Blake Murphy to go over the Blue Jays' offseason thus far, why they always seem to be the "bridesmaid" in the free agent market this year, and which players might still be on their radar (00:02). Blake and JD then transition to the Raptors' impressive win over the L.A. Lakers last night and question what this win says about the team and if Gary Trent Jr. is the answer to Toronto half-court offensive issues (00:22). Later on, we tee up tonight's Thursda...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis opens the show reacting to this morning's breaking news that the New York Yankees have signed Aaron Judge to a 9-year $360 million contract, and looks into what the ramifications could be for the remainder of the free agent market (00:02). Host of Hockey Central Hailey Salvian look backs on the Maple Leafs' win over the Dallas Stars last night and talks about the fun of streaks, the surprising play of Matt Murray, and if we can take Toronto seriously going forward (11:32). Later on, JD...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 38 min
The Good Hour kicks off with Ben Ennis and JD discussing Justin Verlander's new deal with the New York Mets and if Toronto had any interest in him, before firing up the hot stove to discuss who they would like to see in a Blue Jays uniform next season (00:03). The pair then focus on the hardcourt to chat about the Raptors' season so far and how they can get out of the messy middle of the standings (37:50). Later, the NHL's leading scorer Jason Robertson joins us to talk about his hot start to th...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis starts this week recapping the Maple Leafs' overtime loss the Tampa Bay Lightning, adding to the team's tally of six losses in the extra frame. Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg looks into what the Leafs can learn from their OT struggles and how Mitch Marner’s heater affects the rest of the team, before focusing in on Chicago to determine what's next for Patrick Kane (11:34). Later, JD, Josiah and Pete take a look at the Monday Night Football betting lines and make their pick...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD kicks off this episode offering some thoughts on the Maple Leafs' win last night, Mitch Marner’s historic performance, and a Raptors game that left a lot to be desired. Then, Devang Desai, producer of "A Kick in the Grass", helps preview Canada's final World Cup contest against Morocco, what the Canadian side still has to play for, and what the future holds for John Herdman (00:02). Later, JD and the gang identify their best bets for tonight's AFC East clash between the New England Patriots a...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 38 min
It's time for The Good Hour with Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis! They start off going over the state of Canadian men's soccer, what this World Cup run has meant for the country, and if Alphonso Davies' media silence overshadows any of the team's accomplishments (00:02). Later on, the guys discuss Don Mattingly's new gig as the Blue Jays bench coach and how worried John Schneider should be about the hire, before switching gears to debate if the PGA tour should allow Tiger Woods to play a golf cart (27:5...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis starts today's podcast recapping the Raptors win over the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, and comments on just how good this team could be when fully healthy. Later, Anthony Petrielli of Maple Leafs Hotstove looks back on Toronto's recent stretch of games and weighs in on Mitch Marner's importance to this team's success (10:23). Then, JD and the gang sniff out this week's fishy betting lines, presented by DraftKings (41:23). Next up, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange chats about Pascal Siakam...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD and Josiah Bosch kick off the week recapping Canada's loss to Croatia, eliminating them from the World Cup. Sportsnet soccer analyst James Sharman adds to the conversation by discussing the impact of just qualifying for the tournament, how Canadian fans should feel after being knocked out, and why the future is bright for 2026 (10:23). Later on, the guys review all the action from Week 12 in the NFL and offer their picks for tonight's Steelers-Colts matchup, presented by DraftKings (40:34). N...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis starts off with a reflection on the life and legacy of Börje Salming, and shares what he means to Leafs Nation and Swedish hockey as a whole (00:01). Later, Josiah Bosch joins the fray to go over the ideal weekend for the Canadians in the World Cup, before helping to preview Sunday's match vs. Croatia. Next up, NHL Network host Jackie Redmond joins JD to take a look around the NHL to discuss the Seattle Kraken's roster construction and if New Jersey Devils are for real this season (33:...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 32 min
JD Bunkis kicks things off recapping Canada’s loss against Belgium in their opening match at the World Cup and the disappointment he felt afterwards. Soon after, voice of Hockey Night in Canada Craig Simpson joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the red-hot New Jersey Devils, just how good Mitch Marner has been lately, and if there is cause for concern with Auston Matthews' play (31:47). Later, former Canadian soccer player Iain Hume adds to the Canada-Belgium conversation to dis...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 39 min
JD Bunkis is live at Café Diplomatico with Sam McKee and Josiah Bosch to preview everything ahead of Canada's opening match against Belgium in the World Cup! The boys go over how excited they are to see Canada’s first World Cup match since 1986, if the Canadian squad can fend off Belgium's star-studded lineup, and how they can capitalize on a tournament full of upsets (00:03). Next up, Kristian Jack of OneSoccer joins the group live from Qatar to share what the atmosphere is like at Ahmed bin Al...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis starts off recapping the Maple Leafs' overtime loss against the New York Islanders last night, before being joined by The Athletics' Kevin Papetti! They question why this team seems to struggle in the extra frame, what's next for Nick Robertson after another healthy scratch, and how confident they are in Matt Murray as the team's number one goaltender (00:07). Afterwards, JD, Josiah and Boffo sort through the biggest stories we missed last night including Alek Manoah’s comments on Gerr...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min
We start this week with the "Good Hour", featuring Ben Ennis of "The FAN Drive Time" alongside JD Bunkis! They begin by recapping the Argonauts' Grey Cup victory over the Blue Bombers and question if this could this be the start of something in Toronto, and what needs to change in this city for the Argos to become a major attraction. Later, the pair focus in how the everything off of the pitch is overshadowing the FIFA World Cup itself, before switching gears to discuss the Blue Jays' pursuit of...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD Bunkis kicks off today’s podcast recapping the Maple Leafs' win over the New Jersey Devils last night with the host of "Tim and Friends", Tim Micallef! (00:07) They chat about how fun a young core on the rise can be in the salary cup era, before previewing the upcoming Grey Cup between the Argonauts and Blue Bombers and the excitement surrounding the World Cup. Later on, JD shares his best picks for the NFL's Sunday slate, presented by DraftKings! (45:09) Afterwards, the host of "Half Forgott...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 38 min
JD is joined off the top by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to help break down the trade that sent Teoscar Hernández to the Seattle Mariners. The pair discuss what Teo meant to the city of Toronto, viable options that the Jays can pursue to replace him, and what role freshly acquired pitcher Erik Swanson will play (00:02). Later on, they focus in on the Raptors' impressive win over the Miami Heat, Kyle Lowry's Hall of Fame case, if Toronto should have any regrets not pursuing Donovan Mitchell this offs...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 37 min
JD Bunkis is joined by The Athletic's James Mirtle to review the Maple Leafs' win over the Pittsburgh Penguins last night, before looking into how the salary cap era has brought an end to NHL dynasties and the biggest questions facing the Leafs right now (05:12). Afterwards, JD looks ahead to an interesting Thursday nighter between the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans, presented by DraftKings (45:04). Later on, former Pittsburgh Penguin Colby Armstrong discusses if this season could mark t...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 38 min
