The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' series victory over the New York Yankees before being joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith (9:41) to discuss Toronto's sudden turnaround, their continued reliance on great pitching and defence, contributions from depth pieces, and how sustainable the Jays' success is without an offensive resurgence. Then, JD shares his perspective on Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love's high-ankle sprain (47:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD shares his perspective on the post-deadline vibe shift in the Blue Jays' clubhouse and fan atmosphere at the Rogers Centre. Then, Eric Sogard, former MLB infielder and Blue Jay joins the show (11:42) to discuss his short but memorable tenure in Toronto, playing alongside rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his involvement with youth development at PRO5 Baseball Academy, and his work with the Czechia national team. Lastly, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (39:40). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' third straight victory over the Red Sox, bringing Toronto within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot. Then, James Palmer, NFL Insider at Bleacher Report, joins the show (5:33) to discuss NFL training camp storylines including, the Seattle Seahawks looking to repeat with a reshaped roster and coaching staff, concerns with the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive support around Patrick Mahomes, whether now is the right time for the Minnesota Vikings to move on from J.J. McCarthy, and first impressions from the Buffalo Bills under Joe Brady. Afterwards, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (40:26). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD is joined by Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker and Jays Talk (0:00) to put Dylan Cease's Cy Young calibre campaign into perspective across Jays' history, discuss how coming so close to a World Series last year has affected the Jays in 2026, and debate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s outlook this season. Then, JD and the producers go through "What We Missed" (40:21). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD and Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus (0:00), share their reaction to the bizarre rulebook review that prompted a 17-minute delay in the seventh inning of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Red Sox, and JD's perspective on the unique experience of being in the ballpark during the incident. Then, JD and Blake parse through what's behind the Jays' recent turnaround before pivoting to a discussion on the flaws with Wins-Above-Replacement as a catch-all stat in 2026. They wrap up the show chatting about the level of fatigue with the NBA's ongoing investigation of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard (42:31). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show (0:00), discuss the Blue Jays showing signs of life after another series win over the weekend, how well Toronto threaded the needle between buying and selling at last week's trade deadline, how the weak American League competition has made for meaningful Jays baseball in August, and the argument for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. still being able to save the Jays' postseason hopes with a hot stretch to close out the year. Afterwards, JD and Ben close out the show with "Old News" (43:19). 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD details his night at the Argos game, before giving his thoughts on the Blue Jays' heartbreaking loss in extra innings to the Cubs, and the dominance from Dylan Cease over the last two months. Adam Ottavino, host of the Baseball & Coffee podcast, joins JD to continue the conversation around Cease, and his development over his career and throughout this season, before getting into the Jose Soriano's arsenal ahead of his first start Blue Jays start against the Phillies, and the ability of Spencer Miles to fill in both in the bullpen and in the rotation. After the break, JD and Brandon go through "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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD is joined off the top by Sportsnet producer and host, Sam McKee, to discuss the Blue Jays' big week and Kevin Gausman's place amongst the Mount Rushmore of athletes that have left Toronto, including former Leafs, Raptors, and Blue Jays. Later, JD reacts to the Blue Jays win in extra-innings against the Astros to take their third consecutive series, before JD and producer Brandon hit on Gausman's comments about Chicago, and get to "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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros, along with the apparent injuries to Trey Yesavage and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming out of the trade deadline. Then, Bomani Jones, Emmy Award winning host of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, joins JD to chat about the Dodgers and the potential for a salary cap in Major League Baseball, the situation around the Portland Trail Blazers and how it relates to the big picture in sports, and the news around the Kawhi Leonard investigation, before getting into the continued player movement in the NBA. After the break, JD and the producers go through "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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays busy trade deadline and gives his thoughts on the moves, before bringing in Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to break down all the action. They get into the Jays' plan to acquire controllable starting pitchers, the tough decision to trade away veteran players Jeff Hoffman and Daulton Varsho, and how the returning pieces can help the team moving forward. Then, JD and Ben discuss the Kevin Gausman deal and the potential to bring him back as a free agent this offseason, before digging into the moves to bring in pitchers Jose Soriano from the Angels and Spencer Arrighetti from the Astros, and the plans to improve the lineup in the offseason amidst their horrific offensive season. After the break, JD revisits some of the Blue Jays smaller moves, before Chris joins for '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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays trading Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, and looks ahead to what the Jays need to do before Monday's trade deadline. He looks back at this era of the Blue Jays potentially coming to an end, how we've gotten here this season, and what the plans should be moving forward. Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins the show to further discuss the trade, the two prospects coming back in return, and the needs that the Blue Jays should be looking to fill through the farm system. Then, JD reacts live to the Blue Jays acquiring starting pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for one of their top prospects in shortstop Arjun Nimmala. Later, JD takes a look at the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal and the effects it could have on Major League Baseball's future, including a potential salary cap. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD ponders the Blue Jays strategy as the trade deadline and what he thinks the team should be prioritize. Gavin McKenna, Toronto Maple Leafs No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, joins (6:00) JD to chat about John Chayaka's trip to the Yukon, what it's like being the number one overall pick coming from a small community, and how his summer in Toronto has been. After the break (17:00), JD is joined by Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, to chat about how the Red Sox turnaround was salt in the wound for Jays fans, how the Jays have ended up where they are, which team has the most pressure at the deadline, and where Tarik Skubal will end up. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD reacts to Kevin Gausman's comments about the Blue Jays clubhouse, before bringing on MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter (5:30). JD asks Ben about the Jays' strategy, what kind of a market is developing across the league, if the Jays can sell and improve the roster for next season, what the Jays expiring contracts like Kevin Gausman, George Springer and Daulton Varsho could nab the Jays.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, (6:00) debate how big of a sell the Blue Jays should have at the deadline, Kevin Gausman's future, which Jays holds the most trade value, a potential lockout, building towards 2027, what life would look like if Vladdy was better, and selling high on Ernie Clement. (39:00) The show ends with 'Old News!' 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, talks about his read on the Blue Jays deadline strategy, how next seasons lockout potential is impacting some front offices, trading within the American League East division, what the timeline of trades could be, Jeff Hoffman's value around the league, if there is a market for George Springer and Dalton Varsho. 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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD returns from his break to recap the week that was in sports, starting with the Blue Jays. JD talks about the disbelief and frustration level(s) of the Jays lost season and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles. Then, JD (18:00) explains why he isn't into a "soft sell." JD then gives his thoughts on LeBron James' decision to join the Philadelphia76ers and Darren Ferris' latest comments about Mitch Marner and Toronto. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JD previews the restart of the Blue Jays season and is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith (5:00) to dive into the team. JD and Ben discuss the prospect of Bo Bichette returning to the Blue Jays, how bad Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season has really been, who the Jays could target at or before the trade deadline, and which Jays players could garner legitimate returns.  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.

JD reacts to England's late-game collapse and how the semi-final was relatable in the Toronto market. Jordan Shusterman, co-host of The Cespedes BBQ podcast, breaks down (10:00) why the MLB doesn't try harder to make the MLB draft into an entertaining event, why he's excited about the Blue Jays 2026 draft picks, and an update on the other Jays prospects.  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.

JD reacts to new reports about the NBA's investigation on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Joseph Casciaro, NBA reporter at theScore, joins JD (5:00) to get into the moving parts of the investigation, the best and worst case scenarios for both Leonard and the Raptors, Adam Silver's "hope" that the investigation will be resolved by the end of summer, and Collin Murray-Boyles' hand injury. JD touches on Brandon Pridham joining Kyle Dubas' front office, before reacting to breaking news of Steve Yzerman stepping down as the Head of Hockey Operations for the Detroit Red Wings (35:00).  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.

JD recaps and breaks down the Blue Jays' last weekend before the All-Star break, UFC 329 and the continued World Cup action. JD talks about the Jays disappointing first half of the season and what the team needs to improve for the rest of the 2026 season and moving forward into 2027. Then (16:00), JD touches on Connor McGregor's disaster fight, how the ending of his career will be remembered and where the UFC goes from there. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (36:00) 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.

JD reacts to Morroco's loss to France and what it makes him feel about Canada Soccer and teases UFC 329. JD and Sportsnet's Michael Grange then get into the news of the NBA putting the Raptors and Clippers trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold until their investigation into the Clippers cap circumvention (10:00). JD asks Grange if the Raptors could have gotten a better deal for Leonard considering the stress the Clippers are under, what could happen if Leonard's contract is voided as punishment from the NBA, why it's taking so long for the NBA to come to a conclusion to their investigation, and how this could ultimately benefit the Raptors. The week 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.  

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, how starting pitching has evolved, what a signing Cease has been for the Jays, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles. JD and Ben end the hour with "old news."  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.

JD opens with thoughts on where the Blue Jays are at through 92 games of the season including why Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance is the hinge point before the trade deadline and what the roster's biggest holes are. Next, JD touches (12:00) on Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs coaching staff and why it bothers him. Jim Bowden, MLB insider, joins JD (22:00) to get into the Blue Jays' potential pathways before the trade deadline, the value of the team's relievers and if they'd entertain trading them, how the potential of a lockout is affecting MLB front offices, and the favourites to land Tarik Skubal in a trade.  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.

JD reacts to Kyle Lowry's retirement video and his NBA career, before moving onto his thoughts on the Blue Jays' putrid weekend on the west coast. JD talks (9:00) about the Jays' biggest causes for concerns, if he sees any optimism remaining, and how the next few weeks of games will impact the front offices decision-making heading into the MLB's trade deadline in August. JD then (22:00) gets into Canada Soccer's elimination at the World Cup, Alphonso Davies' not playing, Jesse March's fit and standing with the national program. The show ends with 'What We Missed! (37:00) 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.

JD and Sam McKee, co-Host of Leafs Talk, chop it up about the last World Cup game in Toronto, what new Maple Leafs' they are most excited about, and what Morgan Rielly returning to Toronto may look like. The duo then into the Sergei Bobrovsky and the Leafs goaltending situation, and how Gavin McKenna could be deployed. The week ends with discussion about the Boston Celtics confusing Jaylen Brown trade (44:30). 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.      

JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, break down all of the Maple Leafs activity on the first day of NHL free-agency. JD asks James about the likelihood of Morgan Reilly returning to the Leafs, Sergei Bobrovsky's contract,  if there is a danger that Matthew Knies feels alienated, and if Zach Werenski is truly of the trade table. JD and James also give their letter grades for each Leafs signing.  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.

JD is joined by host of the Hoops Tonight, Jason Timpf, to dive into Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto, his health concerns, the trio of Kawhi, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles, and what this deal means for RJ Barrett's future. They then dive into LeBron James's future and what it would look like if he and Anthony Davis joined Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. (42:00) After the break, JD and Armen discuss the vibe around Toronto with Kawhi returning, and touch on LeBron's departure from a Lakers fan's point of view.  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.

JD reacts to Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Elliotte Friedman (6:00), Sportsnet NHL insider and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins JD to get into NHL free agency; the latest on Zach Werenski and Matthew Knies' future in Toronto. (21:30) JD continues his thoughts on the Leafs potentially signing Sergei Bobrovsky and what Kawhi's return means for the Raptors championship odds. (35:00) After the break, JD is joined by Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr & D'Amico Show, to discuss the proliferation of the no-movement clause, what the Tampa Bay Lightning could offer for Werenski, and what's next for Connor Hellebuyck. 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.

JD reacts to reports that the Raptors are close to finalizing a trade to land Kawhi Leonard. Mike Futa, former Los Angeles Knights assistant general manager, joins JD in-studio to get into Bo Bichette's emotional return to Toronto, what Gavin McKenna is bringing to the Maple Leafs, the Leafs emphasis on analytics, what organizational alignment really means, and if a Zach Werenski-Matthew Knies swap would interest him.  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.

JD reacts to Canada's historic World Cup victory to advance to the round of 16. Next (6:00), JD speaks about the Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna and brings on Sportsnet's Jason Bukala to break down the NHL draft. JD asks Jason about the decentralized draft and why he feels the Leafs excelled at the 2026 draft. Devang Desai, Sportsnet soccer writer, joins JD (34:30) to get into the complicated expectations for Canada Soccer, Jesse Marsch's post-match address to the team, and their next opponent.  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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee share their reaction to the 2026 NHL Draft with the Toronto Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna with their first overall pick. The guys touch on what the Penn State forward brings to the team and what's next for the franchise.   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.

JD previews the NHL draft and the Maple Leafs thought process with the number one overall selection. Cam Robinson, senior director and scout at Elite Prospects, breaks down (8:00) who he would draft, what the reservations are about Gavin McKenna, why the conversation around McKenna has shifted, how to rank the best defensemen in the 2026 draft class, and the potential of post-draft player movement. JD touches on the Blue Jays to end the week (43:00).  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.

JD tips off the pod discussing the growing buzz around a Matthew Knies trade. JD then gives his thoughts on the Jays' 3-1 loss to the Astros before welcoming (10:00) James Sharman, co-host of Footy Prime. JD asks James about Canada's loss to Switzerland, what to expect against South Africa, Stephen Eustáquio's health, and what's going on with Alphonso Davies. JD then reacts (42:00) to Lamelo Ball being traded to the Timberwolves, and Kawhi Leonard being linked to the Raptors.  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.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays tough loss in extra innings. Tate Frazier, host at The Ringer, breaks down what the Raptors 19th draft pick, Allen Graves, can bring to Toronto. JD then (37:00) asks Tate about the 2026 lottery picks, who outside of the top five could become a star, and which pick was his favourite for fit. JD then goes through a busy trade day in the NHL.  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.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to the Miami Heat, overreactions to the New York Knicks, the Blue Jays being back to .500, Shane Bieber's return, and the best closers in franchise history.  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.

JD reacts to the Ottawa Senators trading Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. John Gruden, Toronto Marlies head coach, reflects on what led to the Marlies' rise to Calder Cup champions, the development of the Maple Leafs top prospects, how development works for coaches, what impresses him most about Artur Akhtyamov and Easton Cowan, and his impressions of new Maple Leafs head coach, Jim Hiller, who he coached alongside with with the New York Islanders. JD then touches on the Blue Jays weekend and hits '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.

JD is joined by Sam McKee and Ben Ennis to dive into the Maple Leafs acquisition of defensemen Darren Raddysh via sign-and-trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD and Sam discuss all the pros and cons of Raddysh's game, the Leafs' eight-year contract offer, and how Toronto's defensive core could look next season. JD and Ben then (30:00) shift focus to the Blue Jays sweep at Fenway Park and what level Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs to be at to make the Jays competitive.  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.  

JD reacts further to the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller. Justin Bourne (08:15), co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to share what he expects from Hiller, the patience this hire allows Toronto to have, and his likes and dislikes from his time with Hiller. JD and Justin then touch on Gavin McKenna and why he should be the number one overall pick (46:07). After the break, JD talks about the Blue Jays future sans Max Scherzer, Spencer Miles' impressive season, and the need for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to hit a homerun. JD and producer Armen wrap up with a preview of Canada's second game versus Qatar.  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.

JD reacts to breaking news of the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller their next head coach. JD also reacts to the Leafs trading away Joseph Woll before bringing on James Mirtle (12:45), senior writer at The Athletic. JD asks James about Hiller's coaching history and characteristics and what fans can expect from Hiller based on his former tenure on the Leafs coaching staff. JD and James shift their focus (23:55) to the number one overall draft pick, the Woll trade, the value of goaltending depth, Emil Andrae's potential, and the future of Morgan Rielly.  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.

JD gives his final thoughts on Mitch Marner, before shifting focus to the Blue Jays (4:30). JD highlights the Jays' lack of magic compared to the 2025 season, their lack of consistency, and the mounting pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After the break, JD is joined by Blake Murphy, host of Blue Jays Talk Plus (19:00), to get into George Springer's struggles, Brandon Valenzuela potentially playing first base, and the bat they have the most confidence in right now. The show wraps up with debate about if the Raptors should be interested in De'Aaron Fox.  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.

JD recaps the Stanley Cup Final victory for the Carolina Hurricanes (4:00). He highlights Jordan Staal winning the Conn Smythe, ponders if the 'Canes team-building can be duplicated, and outlines Mitch Marner's play in Games 5 and 6. JD then dives into the Knicks breaking their 53-year championship drought (24:00), Jalen Brunson altering the small guard narrative, the future of De'Aaron Fox, and how the Raptors fumbled the post-Kawhi era. After the break (35:00), JD jumps into the Blue Jays weekend series against the Yankees, Canada's start to the World Cup and UFC Freedom 250 . 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.

JD previews Canada's opening matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina and ponders what the fan ratio might be in the home-opener. JD then talks about the Blue Jays series against the New York Yankees before. Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg (08:30) joins the show to react to the Stanley Cup Final, the chippiness of Game 5, what Vegas can do in Game 6 to stay alive, who needs to step up for Vegas Conn Smythe favourites, Jordan Staal turning back the clock, and the play of Brandon Bussi. The week ends with JD and Versteeg debating Dylan Larkin's list of trade destinations. 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.