JD reacts to Anthony Santander's introductory press conference with the Toronto Blue Jays (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to give a read on the rest of the free agent market, targets the Jays are still willing to spend on, their remaining needs, the possibility of signing Pete Alonso and Jurickson Profar, Max Scherzer's fit, deferred money in contracts and if it's going to become the norm, and the latest on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract negotiations (7:00). JD then gets into...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 36 min
JD opens the program with his thoughts on the Blue Jays signing OF Anthony Santander to a 5-year deal, before being joined by Real Kyper and Bourne co-host Justin Bourne to discuss the possibility of creating out-of-market rivalries, the Morgan Rielly discourse, and Craig Berube's accountability culture (00:00). Then, JD voices his opinion on the Connor McDavid suspension (44:47). Afterward, World Series Champion, 13-year MLB vet, and co-host of the Diggin' Deep Podcast, Eric Hosmer buries the h...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to try and make sense of the Blue Jays trading for Myles Straw, missing on Rōki Sasaki and if the Jays can still have a path to excitement (00:00). JD and Ben then get into the discourse around Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen (44:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX analyst, breaks down the Buffalo Bills' victory, Jackson's legacy, Jayden Daniels' place among the best rookie quarterbacks of all-time, the officiating and favoritism fo...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 38 min
JD begins the show with his thoughts on Ken Rosenthal's latest Blue Jays news. James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Devils and Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews, the team's stars, trade targets, role players and rentals, J. T. Miller, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and the state tax advantage (00:00). Then, JD and Armen speak on UFC 311 and Arman Tsarukyan (39:41). Afterwards, ESPN NFL Analyst, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and 12-year NFL veteran, Dami...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 38 min
JD starts the show thinking over the Blue Jays' chase for Rōki Sasaki (00:00). Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter, Arden Zwelling, weighs-in on what it'd mean for Toronto to sign Sasaki, what specifically about the Jays facilities are "state-of-the-art", how the Jays pitching development is viewed, and what Sasaki seems to covet (10:00). With Arden in Los Angeles to cover UFC 311, JD asks him about the most interesting storylines of the card (35:00). JD then reacts to news of John Tavares being placed...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 37 min
JD starts the show with his latest Leafs thoughts before being joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discuss Toronto's three-game losing streak, accountability culture, team dynamics, the power play, the Leafs' issues, and the definition of insanity (00:00). Then, co-host of the FAN Hockey Show, Mike Futa talks with JD about Rōki Sasaki, Tony DeAngelo, slumps, Jake McCabe, the team's trade assets, and expectations (50:58). After, JD and the producers end the show with 'What We Missed' (1:22:...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to chat about Sam Darnold's awful end to the season, details of Shohei Ohtani's meeting with the Blue Jays, and Roki Sasaki's interest in the Jays (00:00). Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, dives into the Jays' offseason (51:00). Why are they in the mix for Sasaki? What are their chances at re-signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? Where are the pursuits at for Anthony Santander and other hitters in free agency? How did...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 37 min
JD opens the show with his opinion on the latest Blue Jays' move and his Leafs' weekend thoughts, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg. He weighs in on Mitch Marner's latest comments, the team's internal accountability culture, the power play, the problem with developing young hockey players in Canada, and the price of youth sports (00:00). Then, JD gives his 'Stats You Should Know' from the weekend (45:28). After, NFL analyst for FOX Sports, Brady Quinn joins JD t...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Dave Dameshek, host of the Shek Show , checks-in before the NFL's Wild Card Weekend (3:00). Dave breaks down the stakes between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, which MVP candidate has the most playoff pressure, why it's the Detroit Lions' time, and a handful of quarterbacks that could move in the off-season. JD then lays out his betting picks for the NFL's Divisional Round (43:30). Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , catches up with JD about the Blue Jays' star players – V...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Blake Murphy from The Raptors Show joins JD in-studio to dive into the Raptors' losing season (00:00). What are the biggest issues? How solvable are they? How do we evaluate the rest of the season? Is there concerns about head coach Darko Rajaković? Has Scottie Barnes progressed this season? What will it take to trade Jakob Poeltl? Later, Sportsnet Maple Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, discusses the Leafs' biggest surprises and disappointments at the halfway point of the regular season (52:00). JD and...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins JD to discuss the conclusion of the World Junior Championship, the assembly of Canada's team, the USA program's 'swagger,' the identity of Team Canada, Dave Cameron, where the country's hockey development is at now, the optimism level for Canada's program, Matthew Schaefer, and Easton Cowan (00:00). Then, JD gives us his Monday morning 'Stats You Should Know' (45:00). After, NFL Analyst for FOX, Brady Q...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 38 min
JD opens with thoughts about Team Canada's early exit from the World Juniors and where the sport of hockey is at in Canada (00:00). Cam Robinson, content director for Elite Prospects, breaks down what went wrong for Canada; the poor roster construction, lack of chemistry, questionable coaching decisions and Dave Cameron (17:00). James Palmer, senior NFL reporter for Underdog Fantasy, chats about the massive Sunday night football game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, the MVP race,...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of the FAN Morning Show, joins JD for the first show of 2025 to talk about Canada's World Juniors loss to the United States and the ongoing rivalry (00:00). Then, the pair discuss the Blue Jays' inability to lure players and the front office's failures (28:55). After, Senior NHL Writer at The Athletic, James Mirtle is back to discuss the latest on Auston Matthews' injury, if the Leafs' captain should play in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the defence's lack of scoring, concerns surro...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 38 min
JD opens with his reaction to Auston Matthews getting hurt again (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, thinks Matthews' may have sustained a new injury, not aggravated an old one (10:00). Kris and JD discuss the two hits Matthews took against the Buffalo Sabres, why Matthews' health is now the biggest story of the Leafs' season, Morgan Rielly's need for a perfect partner, the rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, Matt Rempe, and the lowly Sabres. JD touches on some 'Sta...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Jared Carrabis of Baseball is Dead and Section 10 podcasts joins JD to discuss how baseball has changed since introducing the pitch clock, the MLB marketing their big stars, missing out on Juan Soto, Toronto as a free agent destination, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next contract negotiations, and the New York Yankees' offseason moves (0:00). Then, JD then talks about the Leafs and Sabres' rivalry (48:00). Afterward, Tate Frazier of Thru The Ringer and One Shining podcasts breaks down Cooper Flagg as ...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 37 min
JD kicks off the show alongside James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to dive into the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars (00:00). They chat about Toronto's first line, Auston Matthews' production this season, secondary scoring, Nick Robertson's value, the trade market, Matt Murray, Dennis Hildeby, how the team adapts to playing in front of backup goalies, slow starts, and different ways to win. Then, JD gives his thoughts on Mat Ishbia's new $2 menu at Suns home games (47:20). Af...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 37 min
JD reacts to news of Anthony Stolarz missing an extended period of time (00:00). Rick Bowness, who has coached the most games in NHL history, breaks down how he managed goaltenders like Connor Hellebuyck, how goaltending play affects a team implementing a new system, the hardest thing(s) to execute with a new team, if the strategy from the Maple Leafs' opponents has materially changed, and the ever-evolving challenge as a head coach (7:00). NBA writer and podcaster, Zach Harper, gets into the qu...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show joins JD at the top of the program for Good Hour! The pair talk about the disappointing NFL Monday Night double-header, RJ Barrett's ability to tank, Kelly Olynyk's contract, Immanuel Quickley, Jake Bloss, Vlad Guerrero Jr. maximizing his earnings and the possible return in a trade (00:00). Then, President of Hockey Content at Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli, joins JD to speak about the path to a new deal for John Tavares, the NHL trade market, the Leafs...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 37 min
JD starts the week listing positive and negative indicators from the Maple Leafs' weekend and season so far (00:00). JD brings on Anthony Petrielli, writer and podcast host at Maple Leafs Hot Stove, to get into the Leafs' slow starts and bursts of strong play, different line combinations and ideal defensive pairings (7:00). JD then gives offers Stats You Should Know from this past weekend in sports (47:00). JD then shares further thoughts on the Leafs' goaltending depth and draft pick Ben Danfor...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Senior Writer at the Athletic, James Mirtle, joins JD to discuss Anthony Stolarz' injury, how the team will use Joseph Woll in the upcoming stretch of back-to-backs, Dennis Hildeby, Matt Murray, the team's more important Max, Morgan Rielly's season overall, and a Tanev brother's reunion (00:00). Then, JD gives his thoughts on Brock Purdy and the scary Los Angeles Rams (45:10). MLB Network insider Jon Morosi speaks with JD about Kyle Tucker, Vladdy, frustrations in the Jays' front office, the pos...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 37 min
JD teases why the Blue Jays offseason feels like a band-aid on a bullet wound (00:00). Jackie Redmond, NHL and WWE personality, joins JD to debate if Connor Bedard should have made Team Canada's 4 Nations roster, an underlying benefit of the Maple Leafs' goaltending tandem, and travelling etiquette (8:00). JD reacts to news of Scottie Barnes expected to miss "several weeks" of basketball (48:30). Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling comes in-studio to dive into the Blue Jays' off-season with JD; the Corbi...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 38 min
JD is joined at the top of the show by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, to dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over Sheldon Keefe and the New Jersey Devils, Anthony Stolarz' phenomenal performance, the New York Rangers' situation, and the Leafs' depth scoring (00:00). Then, former Blue Jays GM and host of 'The Brushback', JP Ricciardi speaks with JD about the Jays' trade for Andrés Giménez, the Juan Soto sweepstakes, positives for the New York Mets, and extending Vlad Guerrer...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min
JD and Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show dive into Jordan Romano moving on to the Philadelphia Phillies, where the Blue Jays are with a Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension and how Juan Soto's record-breaking contract impacts it (00:00). Plus, a look at the most hated athlete-fan dynamics in sports today. John Jastremski, host of the 'New York New York' podcast on The Ringer, joins JD to discuss how Soto signing with the Mets is being received in New York City, how New York has embraced ...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the repercussions for the Blue Jays after Juan Soto's $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets, the pressure on the front office, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette's next deals, and if the Jays missed out on free agents (00:00). Then, JD gives his 'Stats You Should Know' from the weekend (41:41). After, FOX NFL analyst Brady Quinn breaks down the weekend that was in the NFL, including Josh Allen's superhero loss to the Los Angeles Rams,...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 37 min
With Team Canada's official roster announced, JD and James Mirtle from The Athletic break down what has become Canada's biggest weakness in hockey: goaltending (00:00). JD and James also list a couple points of interest heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament (10:00). James then outlines just how good the Maple Leafs goaltending has been, if Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner should be reunited as linemates, the Leafs' lack of centre depth, and David Kampf as the odd-man out. Legendary broa...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 38 min
JD explains why he misses the element of surprise in sports (00:00). ESPN NBA insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD to discuss if the Raptors are too good to tank, where the NBA's regular season problem(s) are trending, ESPN's 25 under 25 list, where Scottie Barnes ranked on the list and why RJ Barrett didn't make the cut (7:00). JD and Producer Armen discuss the list in greater detail (35:00). Craig Simpson, Sportsnet Maple Leafs analyst, breaks down the Leafs' elite goaltending tandem and how it effe...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins the show to talk with JD about if the Toronto Raptors' tank is dead, which teams will finish below them in the standings, the cellar teams, players returning from injury, Toronto's struggles in the clutch, players who could be traded, and Darko Rajaković's recent comments on Scottie Barnes' threes (00:00). Then, the two discuss the Juan Soto to the Blue Jays rumours and the underwhelming 'Plan B' (32:23). Afterwards, Jim Bowden, MLB analyst and in...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Luke Fox, NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses the latest Mitch Marner murmurs, JD's Team Canada roster picks, Craig Berube's system, Joseph Woll's strong stretch, and the Leafs' holiday shopping list (6:00). JD then gets into some NFL stats you should know (42:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst, breaks down where the rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan University is at, the surging Buffalo Bills, the updated MVP race, the head-coaching carousel, judging the dirt...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to parse through the MLB's free-agency chase for Juan Soto, where the Blue Jays are at with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a contract extension and why prioritizing other contracts might be a mistake (00:00). Then, two-time NBA champion, Joel Anthony, drops-in to chat about Miami Heat 'culture' and how the grind of a rebuild can affect the Raptors (34:00). NHL Network's Mike Kelly comes on to discuss Team Canada's upcoming roster reveal for the 4 Nations ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 37 min
James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the parity of the NHL regular season, Toronto's moral victories, lessons from the Leafs' latest stretch, Nick Robertson's stock, William Nylander's success, Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner's future contract, Morgan Rielly's season so far, and the state of Canadian goalies (00:00). Then, JD gives his thoughts on the Thanksgiving slate in the NFL, before bringing on Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro (51:00). Sid and JD chat about th...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 38 min
