# The JD Bunkis Podcast

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Author: Sportsnet
Episodes: 992

## Resource

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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## Episodes
- [Jays Deadline Options w/ Robert Murray](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-deadline-options-w-robert-murray) — 2026-07-28T14:15:13+00:00
- [Catch Up Show, Jays Grief, LeBron to Philly and Ferris Fumble](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/catch-up-show-jays-grief-lebron-to-philly-and-ferris-fumble) — 2026-07-27T14:06:00+00:00
- [Jays Deadline Path w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-deadline-path-w-ben-nicholson-smith) — 2026-07-17T14:09:48+00:00
- [Messi's Masterpiece and England's Collapse + Jays Draft and Farm System Deadline Impact w/ Jordan Shusterman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/messi-s-masterpiece-and-england-s-collapse-jays-draft-and-farm-system-deadline-impact-w-jordan-shusterman) — 2026-07-16T14:05:59+00:00
- [Kawhi Limbo + Raptors Summer League Takeaways w/ Joseph Casciaro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/kawhi-limbo-raptors-summer-league-takeaways-w-joseph-casciaro) — 2026-07-15T14:11:44+00:00
- [Jays at the Break, the McGregor Disaster + Another FIFA Controversy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-at-the-break-the-mcgregor-disaster-another-fifa-controversy) — 2026-07-14T14:07:54+00:00
- [What Now with the Raptors and Kawhi? w/ Michael Grange](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/what-now-with-the-raptors-and-kawhi-w-michael-grange) — 2026-07-10T14:13:41+00:00
- [Dylan Cease and the War Against the Charts w/ Ben Ennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/dylan-cease-and-the-war-against-the-charts-w-ben-ennis) — 2026-07-09T14:02:47+00:00
- [Jays Deadline Direction w/ Jim Bowden, Alfie is a Leaf & the Great Sports Tech Disaster](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-deadline-direction-w-jim-bowden-alfie-is-a-leaf-the-great-sports-tech-disaster) — 2026-07-08T14:02:16+00:00
- [Lowry Retires a Raptor, Jays Pain and Canada Soccer Closing Thoughts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/lowry-retires-a-raptor-jays-pain-and-canada-soccer-closing-thoughts) — 2026-07-07T14:10:17+00:00
- [Are the Leafs a Playoff Team? w/ Sam McKee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/are-the-leafs-a-playoff-team-w-sam-mckee) — 2026-07-03T14:21:32+00:00
- [Leafs Free Agency Review + Remaining Questions w/ James Mirtle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/leafs-free-agency-review-remaining-questions-w-james-mirtle) — 2026-07-02T14:03:06+00:00
- [The Kawhi Trade, Raptors Roster Questions + LeBron's Expendables w/ Jason Timpf](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-kawhi-trade-raptors-roster-questions-lebron-s-expendables-w-jason-timpf) — 2026-07-01T15:10:06+00:00
- [Kawhi Returns, Leafs Rumour Mill w/ Elliotte Friedman + Early Free Agency Look w/ Marco D'Amico](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/kawhi-returns-leafs-rumour-mill-w-elliotte-friedman-early-free-agency-look-w-marco-d-amico) — 2026-07-01T14:13:01+00:00
- [Kawhi, Bo's Return + Leafs Off-Season w/ Mike Futa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/kawhi-bo-s-return-leafs-off-season-w-mike-futa) — 2026-06-30T14:08:00+00:00
- [McKenna, Canada's World Cup Moment + Why the Leafs Draft was Such a Win w/ Jason Bukala](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/mckenna-canada-s-world-cup-moment-why-the-leafs-draft-was-such-a-win-w-jason-bukala) — 2026-06-29T14:05:34+00:00
- [Emergency Pod: Leafs Draft Gavin McKenna First Overall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/emergency-pod-leafs-draft-gavin-mckenna-first-overall) — 2026-06-27T02:13:03+00:00
- [The Shift in the McKenna Narrative, Draft Buzz and Preview w/ Cam Robinson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-shift-in-the-mckenna-narrative-draft-buzz-and-preview-w-cam-robinson) — 2026-06-26T14:06:59+00:00
- [Leafs Buzz, Raptors Rumblings + What to Make of Canada's Group Stage Performance w/ James Sharman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/leafs-buzz-raptors-rumblings-what-to-make-of-canada-s-group-stage-performance-w-james-sharman) — 2026-06-25T14:13:38+00:00
- [The Raptors Pick and NBA's First-Round w/ Tate Frazier + NHL Trade Bonanza + the Problem with Bieber](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-raptors-pick-and-nba-s-first-round-w-tate-frazier-nhl-trade-bonanza-the-problem-with-bieber) — 2026-06-24T14:21:28+00:00
- [Jays Face of the Franchise, Best Closer in 20 Years, and the Giannis Trade is a Bummer w/ Ben Ennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-face-of-the-franchise-best-closer-in-20-years-and-the-giannis-trade-is-a-bummer-w-ben-ennis) — 2026-06-23T14:09:23+00:00
- [The Tkachuk Trade, NHL Player Empowerment + Marlies Head Coach John Gruden](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-tkachuk-trade-nhl-player-empowerment-marlies-head-coach-john-gruden) — 2026-06-22T14:05:49+00:00
- [Leafs Grab Raddysh w/ Sam McKee and Ben Ennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/leafs-grab-raddysh-w-sam-mckee-and-ben-ennis) — 2026-06-19T14:03:10+00:00
- [Pros, Cons and Overreactions with the Leafs New Coach + Overlooked Elements of the McKenna Case w/ Justin Bourne](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/pros-cons-and-overreactions-with-the-leafs-new-coach-overlooked-elements-of-the-mckenna-case-w-justin-bourne) — 2026-06-18T14:09:37+00:00
- [The Leafs' New Head Coach, the Woll Trade and What Comes Next for Toronto w/ James Mirtle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-leafs-new-head-coach-the-woll-trade-and-what-comes-next-for-toronto-w-james-mirtle) — 2026-06-17T14:01:21+00:00
- [Jays Pressure Ramp Up and Fake Raptors Trades w/ Blake Murphy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-pressure-ramp-up-and-fake-raptors-trades-w-blake-murphy) — 2026-06-16T14:17:30+00:00
- [Hurricanes and Knicks are Champions, Marner, the Jays Missed Oppurtunity + UFC Freedom 250](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/hurricanes-and-knicks-are-champions-marner-the-jays-missed-oppurtunity-ufc-freedom-250) — 2026-06-15T14:12:15+00:00
- [Conn Smythe Candidates and Can the Canes Close? w/ Kris Versteeg](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/conn-smythe-candidates-and-can-the-canes-close-w-kris-versteeg) — 2026-06-12T14:01:18+00:00
- [The Greatest Collapse/Comeback in NBA History + Jays' Looming Decisions w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-greatest-collapse-comeback-in-nba-history-jays-looming-decisions-w-ben-nicholson-smith) — 2026-06-11T14:16:30+00:00
- [Ray Ferraro on Stanley Cup Surprises, Leafs’ Lessons and First Pick + Vlad/Springer Frustrations and Spurs' Claw Back](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/ray-ferraro-on-stanley-cup-surprises-leafs-lessons-and-first-pick-vlad-springer-frustrations-and-spurs-claw-back) — 2026-06-09T14:02:33+00:00
- [The Valenzuela Question, Jays Identity Search + World Cup Preview w/ James Sharman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-valenzuela-question-jays-identity-search-world-cup-preview-w-james-sharman) — 2026-06-08T14:03:28+00:00
- [Knies Trade Package, A Memorable Jays Debut + The Canes' Comeback w/ Shayna Goldman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/knies-trade-package-a-memorable-jays-debut-the-canes-comeback-w-shayna-goldman) — 2026-06-05T14:09:53+00:00
- [Do the Jays Feel Like a Contender? + NBA Finals Overreactions w/ Ben Ennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/do-the-jays-feel-like-a-contender-nba-finals-overreactions-w-ben-ennis) — 2026-06-04T14:10:31+00:00
- [SCF Game 1, Jays Speed Shortage & NBA Finals Preview w/ Jason Timpf](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/scf-game-1-jays-speed-shortage-nba-finals-preview-w-jason-timpf) — 2026-06-03T14:02:06+00:00
- [Toronto Takes Centre Stage at the Cup Final + Leafs Latest Hire w/ James Mirtle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/toronto-takes-centre-stage-at-the-cup-final-leafs-latest-hire-w-james-mirtle) — 2026-06-02T14:10:57+00:00
- [The Jays' Disappointing Split, Hoffman, Game 7 + Knicks Nirvana w/ Ariel Helwani](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-jays-disappointing-split-hoffman-game-7-knicks-nirvana-w-ariel-helwani) — 2026-06-01T14:16:17+00:00
- [Chris Bassitt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/chris-bassitt) — 2026-05-29T14:05:14+00:00
- [Habs Pressure Points and Future Fallout w/ Marco D'Amico + Scottie Snubs and Atkins Deep Cuts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/habs-pressure-points-and-future-fallout-w-marco-d-amico-scottie-snubs-and-atkins-deep-cuts) — 2026-05-28T14:08:03+00:00
- [Jays Outfield Crunch, Vegas' Sweep & Thunder-Spurs Game 5 Takeaways](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-outfield-crunch-vegas-sweep-thunder-spurs-game-5-takeaways) — 2026-05-27T14:17:19+00:00
- [Are Rivalries Dead? Jays Injuries and Steroid Games w/ Ben Ennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/are-rivalries-dead-jays-injuries-and-steroid-games-w-ben-ennis) — 2026-05-26T14:05:19+00:00
- [JD's Jays WAR Leaders w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + The Avs are Done + What Mattered Most From the Thunder/Spurs Split](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jd-s-jays-war-leaders-w-ben-nicholson-smith-the-avs-are-done-what-mattered-most-from-the-thunder-spurs-split) — 2026-05-25T14:08:37+00:00
- [Miles High Club + the Toronto-pocalypse w/ Jackie Redmond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/miles-high-club-the-toronto-pocalypse-w-jackie-redmond) — 2026-05-22T14:03:24+00:00
- [The Jays Shift in Tone + Yesavage Intangibles w/ Dan Shulman + Welcome to the OKC Hate Bandwagon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-jays-shift-in-tone-yesavage-intangibles-w-dan-shulman-welcome-to-the-okc-hate-bandwagon) — 2026-05-21T14:03:15+00:00
- [Leafs Coaching Search, Matthews Limbo and Off-Season Smoke w/ James Mirtle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/leafs-coaching-search-matthews-limbo-and-off-season-smoke-w-james-mirtle) — 2026-05-20T14:06:37+00:00
- [Game 7 Fallout and Conference Finals Previews w/ Luke Gazdic  + Wemby, Schneider and Everything We Missed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/game-7-fallout-and-conference-finals-previews-w-luke-gazdic-wemby-schneider-and-everything-we-missed) — 2026-05-19T14:08:59+00:00
- [Breaking Down Vladdy, Okamoto and Springer w/ Cliff Floyd](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/breaking-down-vladdy-okamoto-and-springer-w-cliff-floyd) — 2026-05-12T15:10:13+00:00
- [Vladdy Realities and Athletes You Don't Want to See w/ Ben Ennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/vladdy-realities-and-athletes-you-don-t-want-to-see-w-ben-ennis) — 2026-05-12T14:11:20+00:00
- [Marner Discourse and NHL Meltdowns w/ Colby Armstrong](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/marner-discourse-and-nhl-meltdowns-w-colby-armstrong) — 2026-05-11T15:07:55+00:00
- [Vlad Frustration, Bright Spots and Where the Jays Need More Urgency w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/vlad-frustration-bright-spots-and-where-the-jays-need-more-urgency-w-ben-nicholson-smith) — 2026-05-11T14:03:03+00:00
- [Sam Cosentino's Draft Board and Big Questions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/sam-cosentino-s-draft-board-and-big-questions) — 2026-05-08T15:08:54+00:00
- [McKenna Nitpicks + Jays Power Outage w/ Kevin Barker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/mckenna-nitpicks-jays-power-outage-w-kevin-barker) — 2026-05-08T14:07:47+00:00
- [First Overall Pick Dominoes + How and When the Leafs Get Back into Contention w/ James Mirtle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/first-overall-pick-dominoes-how-and-when-the-leafs-get-back-into-contention-w-james-mirtle) — 2026-05-07T15:05:53+00:00
- [Into the Mystic + Jays Concern-O-Meter w/ Ben Ennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/into-the-mystic-jays-concern-o-meter-w-ben-ennis) — 2026-05-07T14:03:51+00:00
- [Raptors Off-Season Questions w/ Bobby Marks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/raptors-off-season-questions-w-bobby-marks) — 2026-05-06T15:06:19+00:00
- [Leafs Lottery Luck and a Look at the Draft w/ Jason Bukala and Sam McKee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/leafs-lottery-luck-and-a-look-at-the-draft-w-jason-bukala-and-sam-mckee) — 2026-05-06T14:02:30+00:00
- [Jays Position Battles w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/jays-position-battles-w-ben-nicholson-smith) — 2026-05-05T15:08:19+00:00
- [Chayka and Sundin Meet the Press + What's Next w/ Nick Kypreos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/chayka-and-sundin-meet-the-press-what-s-next-w-nick-kypreos) — 2026-05-05T14:02:08+00:00
- [Habs-Bolts Game 7 Fallout and What Now for McDavid and the Oilers w/ Kris Versteeg](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/habs-bolts-game-7-fallout-and-what-now-for-mcdavid-and-the-oilers-w-kris-versteeg) — 2026-05-04T15:06:28+00:00
- [The Leafs Decide + Raptors Playoff Perception Changes w/ Joseph Casciaro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-leafs-decide-raptors-playoff-perception-changes-w-joseph-casciaro) — 2026-05-04T14:02:52+00:00
- [What Needs to Change for the Jays in May w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/what-needs-to-change-for-the-jays-in-may-w-ben-nicholson-smith) — 2026-05-01T15:12:18+00:00
- [Michael Soroka + The McDavid-Jokic Parallel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/michael-soroka-the-mcdavid-jokic-parallel) — 2026-05-01T14:06:23+00:00
- [The New Leafs Front Office Takes Shape w/ James Mirtle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jd-bunkis-podcast-5694788/the-new-leafs-front-office-takes-shape-w-james-mirtle) — 2026-04-30T15:03:39+00:00

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