Sam McKee, host and producer at Sportsnet 590 The FAN, discuss their experience watching Canada's men's soccer team take on Leo Messi and Argentina in the Copa America opener (00:00). Then JD and Sam get into the stakes in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the potentially complicated Conn Smythe choice, how the Oilers run is effecting how they view the Maple Leafs, and Mitch Marner thoughts (22:00). The boys finish off by discussing the latest trades in the NHL and the goaltender situation in Tor...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min
JD speaks on why this year's Stanley Cup Final could become the series of a lifetime (00:00). Sid Seixeiro, host of Breakfast Television , discusses the goal of Team Canada's men's soccer team at Copa America, Alphonso Davies as the new captain, the importance of fixing Jonathan David, Ismaël Koné's growth and the shrinking gap between international powerhouses and emerging countries (10:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessaril...
Jun 20, 2024•49 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD chop it up about the Celtics' title run, Boston's sports riches, plus the parity trend and direction of the NBA. JD and Ben also get into if Bo Bichette may like a change of scenery, how the track record of the Blue Jays front office complicates their feelings towards roster moves and if this bullpen is the worst from this era of the Jays (30:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nece...
Jun 18, 2024•50 min
JD opens with a chat about how the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals have mirrored each other through the first four games. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the Klevr app, discusses the psychological advantage from the Oilers scoring eight goals, how the team's role players led the way in Game 4, Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk's series so far, the best runs from defensive centres in NHL history, and if Edmonton can claw back into the series (9:00). The show ends 'What We ...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
JD explains how Alexander Barkov is outplaying Connor McDavid in the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final. Jon 'Stugotz' Weiner, co-host of the Dan La Batard Show with Stugotz , chats with JD about how Canadians might be feeling about the Stanley Cup heading south to Florida, McDavid on the verge of being swept with only having three assists so far, and how fans feel about Jimmy Butler (9:00). Raffi Torres, 12-year NHL veteran, chats about being the glue guy on the 2006 Oilers' Cup finalis...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 20 min
JD opens with his critiques of Luka Dončić's frustrating composure in Game 3 of the NBA Final. Devin Harris, 15-year NBA veteran and analyst with Bally Sports Southwest, breaks down how the Mavericks can learn from this failure, the distraction that comes when you fixate on the officiating, Dončić's biggest defensive downfall, the Celtics' dominant run, the uniqueness of Jrue Holiday and Kyrie Irving's legacy (8:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gue...
Jun 13, 2024•50 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to get into Teoscar Hernández, if they'd rather watch the 2023 or 2024 Blue Jays, Joey Votto's win, the feeling seeing your team play well but still lose, and a couple interesting results from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll, before ranking the hardest sports to officiate. 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 affil...
Jun 12, 2024•49 min
JD opens the show discussing the part momentum plays in the Stanley Cup Final. Dwayne Roloson, 14-year NHL veteran and former Edmonton Oilers goaltender, chats about the feeling of being down 0-2 in a playoff series, the nuances of the 'next man up mentality', what it's like being a red-hot goaltender like Sergei Bobrovsky and pressure on Stuart Skinner (6:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not neces...
Jun 11, 2024•48 min
JD begins the show by discussing his experience attending the Toronto Argonauts’ home opener on Sunday night and the Blue Jays’ significant roster moves over the weekend. Then, James Mirtle, senior managing editor for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Panthers’ victory over the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, potential sources of optimism for Edmonton heading into Game 2, how modern NHL parity complicates teams’ pursuit of the Stanley Cup, how the NHL’s salary cap inflation could ...
Jun 10, 2024•49 min
JD opens the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ series split against Baltimore, his experience attending “School Day” at Rogers Centre, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent offensive resurgence, and Yusei Kikuchi’s unique narrative arc during his tenure in Toronto. Then, Joseph Casciaro, NBA scribe for theScore, joins JD to discuss the Celtics’ dominant win over Dallas in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s impressive depth contributions, if the Mavericks’ playoff success has been overstated, the confli...
Jun 07, 2024•49 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD discuss potential pivots that the Blue Jays should consider, fan feelings at Rogers Centre, if Davis Schneider is the most popular Blue Jay and Armen's questionable jersey decision. In the podcast-only portion, the gents discuss if they always need a rooting interest, what they care about in the NBA and NHL finals and take a quick visit to the conspiracy kitchen (49:30). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts an...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min
JD opens the show by measuring the gap between the Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles (00:00). Colby Armstrong, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and Spittin' Chiclets , discusses Mitch Marner wanting to stay with the Maple Leafs, how big skaters are catching up to the smaller ones, the pressure of the Stanley Cup Finals, how the Oilers stack up to the Panthers, and which Panther will match up against Connor McDavid (8:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests ...
Jun 05, 2024•50 min
MLB Insider Robert Murray sizes up the trade market for Kevin Gausman, breaks down how the Blue Jays can improve their roster in the short and long-term, plus notes how they can learn from past mistakes (8:00). JD then gets into Elliotte Friedman's reports about Mitch Marner (45:00). 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....
Jun 04, 2024•49 min
Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, discusses the Edmonton Oilers winning formula, why the Dallas Stars fell short, Stuart Skinner's turnaround, Connor McDavid greatness, if the Oilers or Panthers will benefit more from the week off before the Stanley Cup Final and the nuances of the biggest stage (8:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Sportsnet's Michael Grange and JD break down Luka Dončić's greatness and journey to his first NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving's turnaround, and how the Mavericks stack up against the Boston Celtics (7:00). Plus, Grange talks about the players who may be part of Canada's Senior Men's National Team at the Paris Olympics. 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....
May 31, 2024•49 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD get into which teams and players left in the NHL's conference finals are easy to root for, how Toronto's professional sports teams are mimicking each other and reasons to trade or not trade Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (00:00). 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.
May 30, 2024•49 min
Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on NBA Sirius XM, discusses Anthony Edwards' ceiling and marketability, the Timberwolves' future, Boston's hatred for Kyrie Irving, as well as why Luka Dončić and Irving are positioned as the most skilled backcourt of all-time (8:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!" 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....
May 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min
JD discusses the rollercoaster Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, if most of Canada is behind Connor McDavid and the Oilers and Jason Robertson's coming out party (00:00). Later, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins and JD get into Draymond Green's spot on Inside the NBA and guarding Luka Dončić (25:00). The gents end with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of R...
May 28, 2024•48 min
JD opens the show with some rapid-fire takes about some of the biggest games from the weekend. New Jersey Devils goaltender, Jake Allen, chats about trying his hand in media, how Connor McDavid is revered by other players, playing for Craig Berube and his tendencies behind the bench (8:00). The show wraps up with another edition of 'What We Missed!' 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 &...
May 27, 2024•49 min
JD discusses the Blue Jays, tension at the Vancouver Canucks end-of-season media conference, how the Edmonton Oilers stack up against the Dallas Stars, Leonel Messi not travelling to Vancouver and technology's role in professional sports. 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.
May 24, 2024•49 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD banter about the return of the Blue Jays' home run jacket, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. setting the culture, where George Springer's contract ranks among other athletes, Springer's options for the rest of the season, plus underrated legacy stakes in the NHL and NBA conference finals (00:00). 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 &a...
May 23, 2024•49 min
James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's introductory press conference; how it was overshadowed by the roster construction, what the overall message was and who else could join Berube on the coaching staff (00:00). Plus, Sheldon Keefe's fit with the New Jersey Devils and Steven Stamkos rumors. Henrik Lundqvist, NHL Hall of Famer and analyst with TNT, chats about his new documentary Open Heart , finding peace in retirement, the most important attr...
May 22, 2024•49 min
Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs hiring Craig Berube, what kind of change he can instill, his coaching nature, his big challenges, how coaches like Berube can relate to younger players, the Edmonton Oilers moving onto the Western Conference Finals, plus Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes (4:00). Later on, the gents get into the pair of NBA Game 7's over the weekend. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min
JD chats about breaking news Scottie Scheffler was detained Friday morning (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former NHL forward and Sportsnet NHL analyst, breaks down the frustrating Oilers, the goaltending conundrums and underrated Rangers players (10:00). JD touches on the legacy stakes for Jamal Murray as the Timberwolves and Nuggets head into Game 7. Tim Leiweke, former MLSE CEO and current CEO of the Oak View Group, discusses building modern sports stadiums, new MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and Toronto as a s...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to chat about the growing sample size of the Blue Jays, if an upcoming winning streak is actually good for the team, reasons to re-tool or re-build, what a win-win move might look like and the biggest 'what if' in recent Toronto sports memory (00:00). Zach Harper, NBA writer with The Bounce and The Athletic, discusses Nikola Jokic's ascension, why high-calibre NBA defences struggle to handle Jokic, if Shaquille O'Neal's most-dominant reputati...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Jeff Blair of Sportsnet's Blair & Barker , explores Canada Soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup and George Springer's predicament with the Blue Jays (00:00). Later, JD praises Nikola Jokic's Game 5 masterpiece and wonders where's the love from the rest of the NBA (35:00). DJ Bean, co-host of the Whats Chaos Show , checks-in to discuss the madness in the Bruins-Panthers and Canucks-Oiler series; how NHL fans view' rats', how the Leafs might've faired against the Panthers, the Oilers-Canucks bat...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 37 min
After a heroic playoff performance, JD emphasizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's case as Canada's best athlete (00:00). Shi Davidi, Sportsnet's senior MLB columnist, breaks down the big-picture importance of the Blue Jays next two series, the Orioles' interest in Jordan Romano, Erik Swanson's lows, how the Jays are feeling about Alek Manoah and Yariel Rodriguez, why George Springer is still the lead-off hitter and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent success (10:00). Later on, the gents briefly discuss the...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Blake Murphy, Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus , just JD to discuss the aftermath of the NBA Draft Lottery. Was it a good or bad thing that the Raptors lost their 2024 first-round pick? What are the Raptors prioritizing this off-season? What to expect from the 2024 NBA draft? (00:00). Plus, JD and Blake chat about the Blue Jays' weekend, the biggest signs of optimism and pessimism, if and when Ross Atkins' time is up, and Alek Manoah's path back to a full-time starter (24:00). James Mi...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Sportsnet's Jeff Marek joins JD Bunkis to discuss how Sheldon Keefe handled his final media conference and moments with the Maple Leafs, the challenge of striking the right tone, Keith Pelley's unique approach and understanding where the Leafs fan base is at (00:00). Sportsnet's Luke Fox notes the power shift at MLSE, the Leafs' crucial off-season questions and how it was covering Keefe during his tenure (25:00). JD gets into how Sheldon Keefe understood the Toronto market place and his parting ...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD in-studio to get into how the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs makes them feel about the Leafs' exit, current rankings of the Blue Jays' lineup, Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his cringe post-game interview shower (00:00). Jim Bowden, MLB insider and analyst, talks about where the Blue Jays are, why it's time to make tough decisions, and the black cloud that still hovering (50:00). Elliotte Friedman and Nick Kypreos join the s...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 44 min
