JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The Fan Morning Show, to talk about intentionally walking Aaron Judge, Addison Barger, trading pitchers, Davis Schneider, Toronto's relationship with Joey Votto, and if the Blue Jays have become more entertaining post-trade deadline (00:00). After, the pair get into the Chicago White Sox' losing streak, relegation, penalties in the MLB draft, and incentivized tanking (30:29). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests ...
Aug 06, 2024•49 min
JD is joined at the top of the show by the host of Afternoon Drive on Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver, Dan Riccio, to talk about soccer trivia, if John Herdman will be fired, and the stakes for the Canada Women's Soccer team (00:00). After, the two discuss the NFL's new kickoff rules, the Hall of Fame Game, sports memorabilia, and the underrated Tim Duncan (24:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers ...
Aug 02, 2024•49 min
JD starts the show with his thoughts on Joey Loperfido's first outing as a Blue Jay, the other new faces on the team, and the fan experience (00:00). After, former NBA and Canada Basketball Men's Senior Team player Nik Stauskas joins the show to talk about Canada Basketball's chemistry, FIBA RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks, THAT loss to Venezuela in 2015, pressure in playing in tournaments, and what this Olympics means to Kelly Olynyk and Dwight Powell (06:25). After, JD talks Luol Deng and the NFL...
Aug 01, 2024•49 min
The FAN Morning Show's Ben Ennis joins JD to kick off the show digesting the Blue Jays' trade deadline, evaluating their 13 new prospects, how to compete in 2025, Ross Atkins' press conference, front office woes, the abject disaster of a season, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (00:00). After, the duo chats about the MLB Draft, tanking in baseball, and what to look for in the new players (33:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily r...
Jul 31, 2024•49 min
JD starts the show with an update on Canada Basketball and the Blue Jays' new assets (00:00). Then, Sportsnet MLB reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the program to talk about the Yusei Kikuchi haul, the Jays' cards at the deadline, Chad Green and Chris Bassitt's value, front office flexibility, competitive balance tax, the dismal season, and the face of the franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (07:54). Afterwards, JD runs the "Jared Sullinger Test" in the podcast only segment (49:22). The views and ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min
JD opens the show with his thoughts on John Herdman, the Canadian women's soccer win, an Olympic history lesson, and the Jays' market (00:00). Then, Sportsnet Senior Columnist Shi Davidi joins the program to chat about Danny Jansen's departure from the Blue Jays, accumulating assets, the reality of competitiveness in 2025, important junctures for the club, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yusei Kikuchi, Trey Yesavage, and older position players (07:59). Afterwards, JD weighs in on UFC 304, along with Shai...
Jul 29, 2024•49 min
JD launches the show with speaking on the latest from Canada Soccer's drone scandal, the MLB trade deadline, Randy Arozarena, Chris Bassitt's recent comments on the state of the Blue Jays, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro, and the club's trade market (00:00). Then, Forward for Canada Men's National Soccer Team and Nashville SC joins JD to look back at the country's magical Copa América run (19:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessar...
Jul 26, 2024•49 min
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the red-hot yet frustrating Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the player's struggles, and the visually pleasing Daulton Varsho (00:00). Then, Ariel Helwani of the MMA Hour, the Ringer MMA Show, and CBC Olympics coverage, joins the show to discuss Canada Soccer's latest scandal, journalism at the Paris 2024 Games, Canadian basketball history, and UFC 304 (12:54). Later on, JD wraps up the show with his thoughts on Connor Dewar's freshly inked contract with the Maple Le...
Jul 25, 2024•49 min
JD is joined at the top of the show by Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus on Sportsnet, Blake Murphy to chat the NBA's second apron, financial repercussions for the Blue Jays, budget talk, restocking the farm system, and 'soft rebuilding' (00:00). Then, the two chat trading Vlad Guerrero Jr., changes for the club next season, free agency, and the Blue Jays' pitching staff (14:03). After, the duo digests the latest about Andrew Nembhard, Jamal Murray, Canada Basketball's chances in Paris,...
Jul 24, 2024•49 min
Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the show to talk Toronto traffic and trains (00:00). After, the two speak on Bo Bichette's next contract, trading the shortstop, his performance, the Blue Jays competing next season, net positive superstardom, and if the team is in a position to pivot (07:49). Then, the duo chats about 'Mickey Mouse' championships and if it's Scottie Scheffler's year (42:50). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest...
Jul 23, 2024•50 min
JD starts the show with his thoughts on the first half of the Blue Jays' season and then is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the team's front office, Shane Farrell, Ross Atkins, the trade deadline, and sanity among the fanbase (00:00). Later, the two debate what to expect from the club next season (26:08). 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 affiliate...
Jul 19, 2024•49 min
NHL Network's Jackie Redmond joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the current state of the Leafs, expectations for the team, and public accountability (00:00). Then, the two talk about Mitch Marner and what makes a 'loser franchise' (11:12). 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 18, 2024•49 min
JD opens the show with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star game, along with the flooding and power outages in Toronto on Tuesday (00:00). Then, Prospect Writer for Baseball America, Geoff Pontes joins the program to talk about the MLB Draft, the Jays' scouting process, Trey Yesavage, the rest of Toronto's 2024 draft class, and PED's (10:46). 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 ...
Jul 17, 2024•49 min
JD begins the show with his thoughts on Teoscar Hernández winning the MLB Home Run Derby (00:00). Then, Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro joins the program with his thoughts on Canada Soccer's Copa América run, standout performers, the overwhelming positivity surrounding the team, areas of improvement, and Jesse Marsch's 10/10 hire (03:16). Afterwards, JD ends the show with his thoughts on Ingrid Andress' National Anthem performance (44:50). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are...
Jul 16, 2024•49 min
JD starts the show speaking on Canada Soccer's fourth place finish in Copa América, as well as the competition's final (00:00). Then, Jon Morosi of MLB Network joins the show to chat the Blue Jays' recent draft pick Trey Yesavage, the team's draft record, the Jays current trade market, the future of the club, and estimates about Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next contracts (10:01). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...
Jul 15, 2024•49 min
JD kicks off the show with Sportsnet's Jeff Blair of Blair and Barker and Blue Jays Talk to chat about the positivity trending upwards with Canada Soccer, the differences between John Herdman and Jesse Marsch, the use of Alphonso Davies, Canada Soccer's play in Copa America, and how Canada can find scoring moving forward (00:00). After, the two talk about the placement of Kevin Kiermaier on waivers, the future of the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette's latest interview, and what could be coming for Bo and ...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Sportsnet 590's Ben Ennis joins JD to converse about the intensity of international soccer and the "Golden Generation" of Canada Basketball's chances at the Olympics (00:00). Afterwards, the duo talks about the Blue Jays' future needs, how the team can be competitive next season, if there's a future for the front office, and the fanbase's temperature for Vladdy and Bo's market (20:06). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle...
Jul 11, 2024•49 min
Canadian soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario joins the show to talk about the value of Canadian soccer at the Copa América, the biggest lessons from the tournament, how Canada can improve looking forward to the 2026 World Cup, the steps to success for the future of the program, and the breakout stars from the tournament (04:45). After, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, James Mirtle joins JD to discuss Wes Clark's departure from the Maple Leafs and the team's draft record (32:40). The views and...
Jul 10, 2024•49 min
JD starts off the show digesting the most recent comments from Paul George on playing in Toronto, Kawhi's exit from the city, and the Raptors' future with Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley (00:00). Sportsnet 650's Dan Riccio joins JD to talk about Canada Soccer's bout with Argentina, Jesse Marsch's fit and tactics, and whether Alphonso Davies should be doing more (11:45). Could Jacob Shaffelburg be on the move from the MLS? Where is Canada Soccer's biggest area of growth? Does Messi have the ...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min
JD starts the show comparing the Maple Leafs to the Edmonton Oilers (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to delve into the Blue Jays' porous bullpen. What's the path forward? Who's coming back? Should the team trade or retain Yimi Garcia? What's Yusei Kikuchi's value? Is it time to retool or rebuild? (7:00) Next, soccer writer at Sportsnet, Devang Desai, discusses Canada Soccer's standing at Copa America; the mental challenge of playing Venezuela in the quarterfinals, Jonathan David...
Jul 04, 2024•49 min
Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs (00:00). The gents give their outlook on the current roster, what moves might still be plausible, Oilers they missed out on, and hopes in Chris Tanev. They finish the show with Canada Soccer talk. 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 03, 2024•49 min
James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, dives deep into the Maple Leafs' off-season so far. JD and James get into Mitch Marner, Nick Robertson's trade request, Max Domi, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, the totality of the roster and when the Leafs should give Auston Matthews the captaincy (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 af...
Jul 02, 2024•48 min
Luke Fox, Leafs and NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses all the updated moves from the Leafs, how the Leafs roster is starting to look compared to last season, his opinion on the contracts being signed and what might change for Leafs players under Craig Berube (00:00). JD ends the thoughts with his opinions on the Leafs latest moves. 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 ...
Jul 01, 2024•46 min
Elliotte Friedman, NHL Insider with Sportsnet, breaks down how Chris Tanev and the Leafs found a partnership, which defensemen the Leafs are looking at next, what the Leafs might do with Nick Robertson's trade request, what Max Domi's might've got paid elsewhere, what the Leafs are looking at for a goaltender and their forward group, compiling a deal for Mitch Marner and the no-state tax issue (00:00). Jason Bukala, draft and prospect analyst with Sportsnet, explains why he's giving the Leafs a ...
Jul 01, 2024•52 min
Colby Armstrong, NHL Analyst with Sportsnet, chats about Max Domi signing with the Maple Leafs, discuss Domi's game versus Tyler Bertuzzi, why fit is so important, Nick Robertson's trade request and incorporating AHL talent (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former Edmonton Oiler and NHL analyst, joins to discuss the advantages of signing in Florida and the ripple effects of Steven Smakos' stalemate with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Timothy Liljigren signing and space for a Leafs backup goaltender (32:00). T...
Jul 01, 2024•48 min
JD touches on the NHL Draft, Mitch Marner and Bo Bichette (00:00). Michael Grange, Raptors writer with Sportsnet, gets into the Toronto Raptors; the overall grade for their recent moves, nuances with their draft picks, and what to potentially expect this coming season (09:00). Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster joins the show to discuss the status of Bruce Brown, weaponizing cap space, the 19th pick Ja'Kobe Walter and Bronny James (36:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are ...
Jun 28, 2024•48 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD chat about artificial intelligence, where the Blue Jays and Ross Atkins are at in the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walking back his Yankees comments, and Mitch Marner rumours. 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 27, 2024•50 min
JD opens with his praise for Canada's first-ever win at the Copa America tournament highlighted by Jacob Shaffelburg's performance. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, talks about the tight NHL off-season timeline, his read on where the Maple Leafs are at with Mitch Marner, the biggest decision for the Leafs this summer, Joseph Woll's extension and what contracts top free agents might command (9:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and ...
Jun 26, 2024•49 min
JD opens the show with his thoughts on who should've won the Conn Smythe Trophy (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, details why Game 7 didn't go the Oilers' way, which players most helped Connor McDavid along the journey, McDavid's decision to not come out onto the ice to accept the Conn Smythe, Matthew Tkachuk's legacy and Paul Maurice's triumph (9:00). Later on, JD and the fellas weigh in on Scottie Barnes' massive contract extension with the Raptors. The views and opinions ...
Jun 25, 2024•49 min
JD describes the feelings around Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and ranks the legacy stakes on the line. Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli gets into the legacy stakes for Paul Maurice, his read on the Panthers' mental fortitude, the constricted off-season timetable in the NHL and the latest on the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner (9:00). JD then talks about where the Blue Jays are to end the show. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not ...
Jun 24, 2024•49 min
