JD Bunkis opens the show discussing the Blue Jays’ big win over the Athletics last night, and the less-than happy couple spotted during the broadcast. Tyler Dunne of GoLong.com joins the show to sort through some of the groupthink narratives from the NFL pre-season. They discuss who's for real in the AFC East, if the Jets are getting to much hype, if the Bills' championship window has closed, which position groups they believe in, and if there's any doubt Patrick Mahomes can start strong despite...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 31 min
JD welcomes back Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, for this week's edition of the Good Hour ! They open with a discussion on Canada basketball qualifying for the Olympics for the first time since 2000, if there's still interest in the remaining World Cup schedule, Dillon Brooks' redemption tour this tournament, and the ceiling for this Canadian team. Later on, JD and Ben touch on the Blue Jays' nail-biting weekend, if fans should leave the series in Colorado feeling disappointed, and share ...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min
JD Bunkis is fired up as the NFL season starts to close in! How excited are you for your fantasy draft this weekend (00:32)? Soon after, CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis stops by to sift through the stories of the pre-season! He discusses how the Bills stack up in the crowded AFC East division, if Kenny Pickett and the Steelers can surprise the AFC North, and if Deshaun Watson can lead the Browns in a positive direction this season. Later on, the pair debate is fans should be worried about the long...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min
JD Bunkis is joined by Sid Seixeiro, Host of Breakfast Television and Sportsnet Alumni, to look back on John Herdman's departure from Canadian Men's National Team to coach Toronto FC. The pair dig into what's gone wrong within Canada Soccer to squash the optimism of last year's World Cup, how TFC fans are feeling about the hire, and what's next for the national program (00:01). Next up, JD and Sid give their thoughts on the Blue Jays' season so far, John Schneider’s management of the team, and t...
Aug 31, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis welcomes in Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus , to go over yesterday's dispiriting Blue Jays loss to the Nationals. Why has this season felt so much more disappointing then expected? The pair get into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season as a whole, John Schneider's managerial decisions, and if there's still time to turn things around and make the playoffs. Later, JD and Blake switch gears to the FIBA World Cup and Canada's perfect 3-0 start! They discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's evoluti...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 27 min
JD kicks things off alongside his Leafs Talk co-host, Sam McKee, in-studio to break down Auston Matthews' extension with the Maple Leafs! They debate whether the contract should be viewed as a positive or rather a new precedent set, before chatting about the expectations that come with being the highest paid player in the league (00:01). Next up, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli adds to the conversation to discuss the term of the deal, what it means for William Nylander’s negotiations, and how it...
Aug 24, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis recaps an important win for the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles last night, highlighted by Brandon Belt's big blast to put the team ahead in extra innings! Does this team give you the confidence that they can win a World Series? Next up, Sportsnet Blue Jays colour commentator Joe Siddall hops aboard to discuss Brandon Belt and Daulton Varsho's resurgence, the keys to the Blue Jays' defence, the strides Bo Bichette has made defensively, and what in the world is going on wit...
Aug 23, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis kicks off today’s show previewing this week's pivotal series between the Blue Jays and Orioles. Is this the most important series this season? (00:01) Later on, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo join to chat about the tightly contested American League Wild Card race, which teams they project to make the cut, and if Jays fans should be concerned about their playoff hopes. Later, they delve into Orioles Owner John Angelos' comments yesterday surrounding the young core in Baltimore, the feeling in Ne...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 23 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the week with his thoughts on the Blue Jays' series win the over the Reds and the importance of Bo Bichette's return on both sides of the ball. What does he mean when he says he wants to see a fearless approach (00:01)? Soon after, MLB insider Jon Morosi discusses Bichette’s true value to the Jays, what's going on with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if this season could change his long-term projections, what his next contract might look like in this scenario, and why Alek Manoah is s...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 20 min
JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis are reunited before Ben heads to Texas to chat about everything Blue Jays! They discuss their takeaways from Kevin Gausman's latest start, Bo Bichette's rising price tag, the importance of bullpen depth, and their confidence level that Alek Manoah can bounce back (00:01). Later on, the guys focus in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to discuss if this version of Vlad is his true form, if he can recapture the magic of his 2021 season, and if the Blue Jays would ever entertain a tra...
Aug 17, 2023•48 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the show by recapping an electric start from Yusei Kikuchi and why he is now the definitive Blue Jays number two starter, without a doubt. JD then welcomes on new Carolina Hurricane forward and former Maple Leaf, Michael Bunting! (00:07) They go over his time in Toronto, what type of negotiation he had with the Maple Leafs, how his relationship was with Sheldon Keefe, his suspension in the playoffs, and what his favourite memories playing with the Maple Leafs were. Did he hav...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min
JD Bunkis kicks things off discussing why Blue Jays fans are hating on the vibes at Rogers Centre and if there needs to be a change with how stadium operators hype up the crowd (00:01). Next up, JD welcomes back James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, to share an update on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs in mid-August. The pair focus in on the contracts of both Auston Matthews and William Nylander, how the final roster will shape up on opening night, if there are still more moves to ...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min
JD Bunkis kicks off today's show recapping the Blue Jays' festivities honouring Jose Bautista this weekend and reminisces about Jose's time in Toronto. Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to share his thoughts on the ceremony and some of his favourite memories of Jose, before the guys break down the Jays' weekend series with the Cubs (10:12). They discuss if Sunday's offensive surge will continue this week against the Phillies, the state of the rotation going forward into the postseason...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the show with his thoughts on how people maintain their spots at Blue Jays games, and friends who are late paying you back. JD then goes over his thoughts on Blue Jays hitting coach Guillermo Martinez, and why he is suffering so much backlash online, is it his fault? (00:01) Then, former Blue Jay first basemen Chris Colabello joins JD to talk about the role of a hitting coach on the team. JD and Chris then go over some of his favourite memories of playing with Bautista, and w...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the show today with the good, the bad, and the ugly of a 1-0 Blue Jays loss last night. How impressive has Kikuchi been this year? Why was Biggio in there and what is Varsho doing hitting 5th? (00:01) CBC.ca and Sportsnet.ca writer Vivek Jacob joins JD to then go over the rumors surrounding the Toronto Raptors and Pascal Siakam. How have they still not budged off their asking price for Pascal? Do the guys like the rumored package to be on the table? What should the market be ...
Aug 09, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the week with the host of FAN Drive Time Ben Ennis! They take a deep dive into the weekend series after getting a sweep against the Boston Red Sox and why the Jays struggle against the Orioles, is the division still in play, the idea of Davis Schneider being ‘for real’, and if the Jays should do a 6-man rotation. The guys then look at the drama surrounding the Orioles suspending their broadcaster (00:01), and the fight between Jose Rameriz and Tim Anderson. Finally, JD and th...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min
JD Bunkis kicks off Friday's show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays' disappointing series loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto's dismal offensive performance, and how to get the bats back on track (00:01). Then, legendary Canadian MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre joins JD to preview his upcoming grappling contest in December, his training regimen, who he wants to face off against in the octagon, and his ultimate goal in coming back to compete. Later, the pair chat about which fighters he likes t...
Aug 04, 2023•48 min
JD Bunkis kicks off today's show praising the atmosphere of the Rogers Centre and shares why Toronto should be proud of their home field (00:01). Soon after, Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time , reunites with JD for a post-trade deadline edition of the ‘Good Hour’! The pair discuss what's left to be desired by the Blue Jays, what level of improvement can come from within the organization, and if the addition of Jordan Hicks will be enough to bolster the pitching staff. Later, Ben and JD weigh...
Aug 03, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the show reviewing what the Jays did (and didn’t) do during yesterday's MLB Trade Deadline and gets into why any more improvements this year may need to come from within (00:01). Soon after, we get a front office perspective from 16-Year MLB GM, former Executive of the Year and current analyst for CBS Sports, SiriusXM and The Athletic, Jim Bowden! He and JD break down the positives from Toronto's deadline deals, why this year's market proved more difficult, the pressure on th...
Aug 02, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis is back! He kicks off today's show discussing the Blue Jays ahead of today's trade deadline and how the addition of Jordan Hicks could help solidify the bullpen (00:02). Sportsnet Blue Jays insider Shi Davidi hops aboard to share the latest on Bo Bichette's injury suffered during Monday night's game, before zooming out to discuss if the team should address his absence at the deadline. Later on, the pair chat about what's behind the Blue Jays' struggles at the plate, Toronto's winning w...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 30 min
JD Bunkis recaps last night's uneventful Blue Jays loss against the Padres and breaks down why the team can't consistently produce offence (00:01). Then, former Blue Jays GM and current special advisor to the San Francisco Giants, J.P. Ricciardi joins the show to offer a front office perspective to the trade deadline! He discussing the internal and external pressures to make trades and how to balance the present and future of a franchise, before sharing some memories of the deadline in Toronto. ...
Jul 20, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis kicks off today’s episode recapping last night's disastrous start from Alek Manoah and where it leaves the Jays' rotation heading down the stretch. Afterwards, Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne joins JD to sift through the latest news out of Leafs Land! The pair discuss what Auston Matthews' next contract might look like, if any progress has been made in William Nylander's negotiations, and if the Blue and White are better positioned now than when the season ended (01:34 ). Later o...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 18 min
JD Bunkis is joined by "The Golf Guys" Brent Gunning and Sam McKee! They start things off discussing why Steph Curry's win at the American Century Championship had more attention than Rory McIlroy's win at the Genesis Scottish Open over the weekend, and if that attention is good for golf. The guys then preview The Open Championship starting this weekend and highlight the best storylines heading into the tournament and their best bets to bring home the hardware (00:34). Later on, JD offers his th...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min
JD Bunkis welcomes on Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith to recap the team's sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend. The pair re-evaluate the Jays' stance in the A.L. East, the team's top trade deadline priorities, if the "clutch gene" actually exists, and if they would reverse the trade for Daulton Varsho in hindsight (03:45). JD closes out the day with the biggest stories we missed over the weekend including Steph Curry winning a golf tournament and DeAndre Hopkins si...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Ariel Helwani, host of the MMA Hour, joins JD to chat about the Knicks and Damian Lillard, the changed feeling around Canada Soccer, the hopeful come-up of Canada Basketball, and Francis Ngannou versus Tyson Fury (09:30). 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.
Jul 14, 2023•49 min
Ben Ennis, Host of Sportsnet's The Fan Drive Time, joins JD to discuss filling the void of the slow summer sports season, before sifting through the Blue Jays first half, how the American League standings may shape out, optimism about Hyun-jin Ryu, likely trade scenarios, and a couple "what if's" heading down the stretch. Later on, JD and Ben chat about the fast-growing Threads app and proper golfing etiquette (37:30). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and g...
Jul 13, 2023•48 min
On the heels of yesterday's All-Star showdown, JD likes the direction baseball is heading in! Blue Jays television voice, Dan Shulman, joins JD to discuss Shohei Ohtani's looming free agency, the keys to a strong second half of the season for the Blue Jays, Daulton Varsho's impact, Toronto's urgency heading towards the trade deadline, if a six-man rotation is ideal, and a potential reunion with Teoscar Hernández (07:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and...
Jul 12, 2023•49 min
JD starts with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home-run derby victory. Then, Sportsnet's Raptors reporter Michael Grange joins JD to give his first impressions on Victor Wembanyama, before diving into the Raptors relationship dynamics, what's looming with Pascal Siakam, and what he's seen from the Raptors rookies at Summer League (06:00). Later, James Sharman, Head of Content and Senior Producer at Room 442, joins JD to discuss the state of Canada's senior men's national program, if John Herdman should ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min
JD Bunkis kicks off the week offering his thoughts on the Alex DeBrincat trade and extension and what it means for the Leafs and William Nylander going forward? He then gets into Fred VanVleet's comments this weekend on the Raptors chemistry, before debating if Saturday's win cemented Alex Volkanovski as the greatest featherweight of all time. Later on, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi joins JD to go over the Blue Jays first half of the season. They pair discuss if fans should be left with the fee...
Jul 10, 2023•49 min
JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis are back together for another edition of the 'Good Hour'! They go over the premature demise of Twitter and emergence of Threads. Is this the new thing? The guys then go over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hot streak and whether or not Ben is walking back any of his criticisms of him? Does he expect it to continue? JD and Ben then go over the situation both the Leafs and Raptors find themselves in currently. Who would you rather be? The pair wrap up debating if William Nylander o...
Jul 06, 2023•49 min
