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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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April 21, 2025
JD gives his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the Senators in the renewed "Battle of Ontario" playoff matchup (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, breaks down the atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto's discipline under Craig Berube amidst the animosity, Leafs' efficiency on the power play, Mitch Marner's effectiveness against the Sens, and the impact from the fourth line (06:12). After the break, JD takes a look at some Blue Jays concerns following a weekend series loss against the Mariners (45:12). Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins the show to continue the conversation around the Leafs' Game 1 victory, Sens coach Travis Green's post-game comments, fallout from the Ridly Greig crosscheck on John Tavares, Toronto's advantage on the blue line, and the advantage of experience for the Maple Leafs (51:02). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:22:29). 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.
April 18, 2025
JD is pumped for the "Battle of Ontario" to get underway (00:00). Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, joins the show to break down the matchup (08:21). They discuss the keys to the Maple Leafs' success against the Senators, where the pressure lies amongst the Leafs' stars, what the Sens can do to make things difficult for Toronto, projecting the advantage in net with Anthony Stolarz, and how the Leafs' lines should shake out for Game 1. Frank Crupi, otherwise known as Hockey Illuminati, jumps in the studio with JD to go through the emotions of past "Battle of Ontario" playoff matchups, the differences between the Leafs' two goaltenders, the most important "curse-busters" for the Maple Leafs throughout the regular season, and the impact of past playoff experiences (49:45). After the break, they continue the conversation around the Leafs' recent playoff history and identify what's different about this team (01:24:28). 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.
April 17, 2025
JD opens the show with his Blue Jays thoughts following their series win over the Braves (00:00). Former Leafs forward, Steve Thomas, jumps on to discuss his playoff runs with Toronto and the intensity of the Battle of Ontario (12:42). They discuss the challenge of playing in the Stanley Cup playoffs, playing in front of Curtis Joseph at his peak, the impact of Pat Quinn, and how this current Leafs team looks heading into the latest series against Ottawa. Afterwards, JD runs through Masai Ujiri's end of season comments and looks at the Raptor's future after a disappointing season (38:57). DJ Bean, co-host of the What Chaos podcast, joins JD to chat about the best storylines heading in to the Stanley Cup playoffs including the Mikko Rantanen revenge series with Dallas against the Avs, the pressure on the Oilers to win despite their injuries, and the expectations on the Capitals after an emotional season (48:46). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:26:42). 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.
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