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The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.

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00:47:22

Hour 2: Bo and Big Blue Jays Questions w/ Shi Davidi

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Shi Davidi, Sportsnet's senior MLB columnist, joins JD to reflect on the comments from Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins and offers his read on why the President and General Manager didn't offer many meaningful thoughts (11:00). JD asks Shi about potential parallels between signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, what may sway Bichette, if the Jays payroll is expected to grow, Shane Bieber opting in, not being married to Jeff Hoffman as the closer in 2026, and which of the Jays starting pitchers

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00:50:22

Hour 1: The Jays Front Office Speaks + Ariel Helwani...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/07

JD reacts to Blue Jays Preisdent Mark Shapiro and General Manager Ross Atkins speaking to the media. Ariel Helwani joins JD (7:00) to go through his sports trauma, why he's bitter about the Dodgers victory lap, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's probe on fight-fixing in the UFC. Next, JD gets into what he thought were the most important comments made at the conference by Shapiro and Atkins (36:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not

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00:48:17

Hour 2: The Leafs Search for Balance w/ Nick Kypreos

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper & Bourne joins JD to break down the biggest issues with the Leafs early in the season. They dive into the effort conundrum, the impact of undefined roles, how the powerplay might improve, what the Leafs could deal at the deadline and the best way to handle Easton Cowan. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (33:00) 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

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00:49:48

Hour 1: Jays Front Office Set to Speak + Are the...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/06

JD reacts to Mark Shapiro's message to Blue Jays nation, before reflecting the front office's journey and what message(s) to expect from Shapiro and Ross Atkins in today's end-of-season press conference (00:00). Jackie Redmond of the NHL on TNT and WWE Network, joins JD (12:00) to lament about the end of the Blue Jays season, draw comparisons to the Maple Leafs, and outline the complicated feelings surrounding the Buds. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and

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00:48:13

Hour 2: What the Bieber Signing Says About the Jays...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to detail Shane Bieber's decision to return to the Blue Jays (00:00). JD and Ben turn their attention to the other pitchers in the Jays 2025 starting rotation to discuss which pitchers could, or should, return to the Jays in 2026 (8:00). They foreshadow what the strategy of Jays ownership and management will be during the offseason, how they can take advantage of the Jays deep postseason run, and their thought process behind re-signing Bo Bichette. The views

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00:49:48

Hour 1: Bieber's Back + Early Raptors Impressions w/...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/05

JD reacts to the news of Shane Bieber exercising his 2026 player option to stay with the Blue Jays (00:00). Joseph Casciaro from theScore joins JD to continue the conversation about the beloved Blue Jays, before turning the page to the Raptors (15:00). JD and Joseph sift through some early season impressions from the Raptors; RJ Barrett as the vocal leader, playmaking by committee, how Brandon Ingram is fitting in, Scottie Barnes' relentless defense, and Jamal Shead's impact. JD then touches on the

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00:48:01

Hour 2: Why a Bills Regular Season Win Over the...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Charles McDonald from Yahoo Sports joins JD to break down his takeaways from the Bills winning streak against the Chiefs in the regular season, why the Cowboys are buyers at the trade deadline, and what teams are real through Week 9 (00:00). Later, JD then explains why he thinks the Bills still have the best chance to knock-out the Chiefs in the AFC, before wrapping up the show with 'What We Missed!' (23:00) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do

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00:50:04

Hour 1: The Bipolar Leafs w/ James Mirtle

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/04

JD hopes the Leafs can use their comeback victory to begin formulating a team identity (0:00). James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs volatile effort, how the Leafs can separate from the mushy-middle of the Eastern Conference, if he's buying what he's seeing from Nick Robertson, Matias Macelli being healthy scratched by Craig Berube, Bobby McMann's role and fit on the team, a necessary powerplay shakeup, and Chris Tanev's health (14:00). The views and opinions

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00:49:05

Blue Jays Pain w/ Ben Ennis

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/03

JD recaps a heartbreaking weekend for Blue Jays fans after the Jays lost Games 6 & 7 of the World Series at home to the Dodgers, and details the pain that comes from being a game away and eventually missing out on a championship (00:00). Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show joins JD to put a cap on the 2025 Blue Jays season (6:48), including the misery of watching the Dodgers' Game 7 comeback, Jeff Hoffman's untimely pitch to Miguel Rojas in the 9th inning, Ernie Clement's near-game winning drive

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00:49:38

World Series Game 7 Preview w/ Ben Ennis

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/11/01

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, start with a look back on the Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to the LA Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series. They discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dominance on the mound and the strange ninth inning which featured a wedged dead-ball and a wild double play to end the game. Then, they tee up Game 7, share their expectations from the starters in Max Scherzer and Shohei Ohtani, and project how John Schneider might manage the bullpen in a do-or-die stage

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00:48:53

Vlad, Bo and the Blue Jays' Chance to Write a Perfect...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/31

JD prepares for Game 6 of the World Series, as the Blue Jays have a chance to clinch their first championship since 1993 at Rogers Centre, before getting into the terrifying thought of the potential curse that is a Halloween game, and the importance of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to this team and fanbase (00:00). Cliff Floyd, 1997 World Series champion and MLB Network analyst, joins JD to further break down the ability of Bo Bichette to jump back into the lineup in the World Series after

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00:49:07

Historical Trey + Jays on the Doorstep w/ Ben Ennis

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/30

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Trey Yesavage's historic Game 4 pitching performance to bring the Blue Jays within one win of their first World Series championship since 1993 (00:00). The guys dig into the numerous records set by the 22-year old Yesavage, and the impact he's made since arriving in the majors in September, before looking towards the future for this team with Yesavage and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leading the way. After the break, JD and Ben continue the

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00:49:03

The Sicko Blue Jays Do It Again + Vladdy Makes His...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/29

JD revels in the Blue Jays' Game 4 victory over the Dodgers in LA, credits the team for their gusty performance by the team after the historically long Game 3 on Monday, and looks closer at the Vladimir Guerrero Jr.-Shohei Ohtani matchup (00:00). Jonathan Papelbon, '07 World Series champion, joins the show to discuss what we've seen during the Fall Classic (11:59), the pitching matchups throughout the series, the impact that Chris Bassitt has provided for the bullpen, the incredible atmosphere at

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00:49:01

Jays Heartbreak in an Instant Classic w/ Jared Carrabis

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/28

JD reacts to the heartbreaking Blue Jays loss to the Dodgers in 18 innings during Game 3 of the World Series, before dissecting the game's biggest moments (00:00). Jared Carrabis, host of the Baseball Is Dead podcast, joins the show to help break down the incredible action from the Fall Classic (10:52). The guys get into the craziness of the night, including the decisions made by managers John Schneider and Dave Roberts, the impact of George Springer's unfortunate injury, Shohei Ohtani's two home

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00:49:05

Jays-Dodgers Weekend Recap + Blueprints for Both...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/27

JD recaps the weekend of baseball in Toronto as the Blue Jays split their two games with the Dodgers in their first World Series appearance since 1993, breaking down the highlights of Friday night's victory and how Los Angeles was able to even it up on Saturday (00:00). Eric Hosmer, 2015 World Series champion, joins the show to continue the conversation around the World Series. He dives into the incredible pitching matchups we've seen throughout the first two games, the comparisons of this Blue Jays

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00:48:32

Emergency Pod: Jays Win Game 1 w/ Sam McKee

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/25

JD Bunkis is joined by Sam McKee, host and producer at Sportsnet 590 The FAN, to reflect on the Toronto Blue Jays' 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series. They discuss the Rogers Centre's electric atmosphere, Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam -- the first in Fall Classic history, and contributions from up and down the Jays' roster. Afterwards, the duo reacts to Bo Bichette's absence from Toronto's Game 2 lineup and share their optimism that Bichette could stay a Jay

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00:49:00

Jays-Dodgers World Series Preview w/ Adam Ottavino

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/24

JD opens with his thoughts ahead of Game 1 of the World Series in Toronto between the Blue Jays and the Dodgers, the decision to start Trey Yesavage on Friday night at Rogers Centre (00:00). Adam Ottavino, former MLB reliever & host of Baseball and Coffee, joins the show to further break down Trey Yesavage starting Game 1, the effect of Kevin Gausman pitching in Game 7 against the Mariners, how the Jays will have to use their limited left-handed arms in the bullpen, how Max Scherzer and Chris

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00:49:20

Secondary Ticket Market, Primary Problem, Three Big...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/23

JD takes a moment to discuss the market for World Series tickets in Toronto, the pricing amongst the secondary options, and the difficulty for true Blue Jays fans to get into the Rogers Centre for Game 1, before looking at his questions for the Jays heading into the Fall Classic (00:00). Jon Morosi, MLB Network insider, joins JD to chat about the World Series matchup between the Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bo Bichette's apparent readiness to re-join the team at the biggest point of the season,

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00:49:18

Jays Reflections and Raptors Season Preview w/ Blake...

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/22

JD reflects on the 2025 Blue Jays season so far with the World Series getting underway on Friday against the Dodgers, looking at the biggest contributors to the Jays' making their first appearance in Fall Classic since 1993 (00:00). Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to further discuss the chemistry of this Blue Jays squad, the progression of the offence with first-year hitting coach David Popkins, the new demographics of Blue Jays fans at playoff games,

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00:49:27

The Blue Jays Are Going to the World Series w/ Ben Ennis

The JD Bunkis Podcast ·

2025/10/21

JD celebrates the Blue Jays winning the ALCS against the Mariners in Game 7, as they move on to their first World Series since 1993 to take on the L.A. Dodgers (00:00). Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to further discuss the Jays' Game 7 victory (5:38), George Springer's legacy in Toronto after his game-winning 3-run home run, Mariners' skipper Dan Wilson's decision to go with Eduard Bazardo in the 7th inning instead of closer Andrés Muñoz, and John Schneider's deployment

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