The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD launches the show with speaking on the latest from Canada Soccer's drone scandal, the MLB trade deadline, Randy Arozarena, Chris Bassitt's recent comments on the state of the Blue Jays, Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro, and the club's trade market (00:00). Then, Forward for Canada Men's National Soccer Team and Nashville SC joins JD to look back at the country's magical Copa América run (19:10).  

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JD opens the show with his thoughts on the red-hot yet frustrating Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the player's struggles, and the visually pleasing Daulton Varsho (00:00). Then, Ariel Helwani of the MMA Hour, the Ringer MMA Show, and CBC Olympics coverage, joins the show to discuss Canada Soccer's latest scandal, journalism at the Paris 2024 Games, Canadian basketball history, and UFC 304 (12:54). Later on, JD wraps up the show with his thoughts on Connor Dewar's freshly inked contract with the Maple Leafs (45:30).  

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JD is joined at the top of the show by Raptors analyst and host of Jays Talk Plus on Sportsnet, Blake Murphy to chat the NBA's second apron, financial repercussions for the Blue Jays, budget talk, restocking the farm system, and 'soft rebuilding' (00:00). Then, the two chat trading Vlad Guerrero Jr., changes for the club next season, free agency, and the Blue Jays' pitching staff (14:03). After, the duo digests the latest about Andrew Nembhard, Jamal Murray, Canada Basketball's chances in Paris, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24:57).  

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Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Ben Ennis joins JD at the top of the show to talk Toronto traffic and trains (00:00). After, the two speak on Bo Bichette's next contract, trading the shortstop, his performance, the Blue Jays competing next season, net positive superstardom, and if the team is in a position to pivot (07:49). Then, the duo chats about 'Mickey Mouse' championships and if it's Scottie Scheffler's year (42:50).

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JD starts the show with his thoughts on the first half of the Blue Jays' season and then is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the team's front office, Shane Farrell, Ross Atkins, the trade deadline, and sanity among the fanbase (00:00). Later, the two debate what to expect from the club next season (26:08).

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NHL Network's Jackie Redmond joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the current state of the Leafs, expectations for the team, and public accountability (00:00). Then, the two talk about Mitch Marner and what makes a 'loser franchise' (11:12).

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JD opens the show with his thoughts on the MLB All-Star game, along with the flooding and power outages in Toronto on Tuesday (00:00). Then, Prospect Writer for Baseball America, Geoff Pontes joins the program to talk about the MLB Draft, the Jays' scouting process, Trey Yesavage, the rest of Toronto's 2024 draft class, and PED's (10:46).

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JD begins the show with his thoughts on Teoscar Hernández winning the MLB Home Run Derby (00:00). Then, Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro joins the program with his thoughts on Canada Soccer's Copa América run, standout performers, the overwhelming positivity surrounding the team, areas of improvement, and Jesse Marsch's 10/10 hire (03:16). Afterwards, JD ends the show with his thoughts on Ingrid Andress' National Anthem performance (44:50).

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JD starts the show speaking on Canada Soccer's fourth place finish in Copa América, as well as the competition's final (00:00). Then, Jon Morosi of MLB Network joins the show to chat the Blue Jays' recent draft pick Trey Yesavage, the team's draft record, the Jays current trade market, the future of the club, and estimates about Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next contracts (10:01). 

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JD kicks off the show with Sportsnet's Jeff Blair of Blair and Barker and Blue Jays Talk to chat about the positivity trending upwards with Canada Soccer, the differences between John Herdman and Jesse Marsch, the use of Alphonso Davies, Canada Soccer's play in Copa America, and how Canada can find scoring moving forward (00:00). After, the two talk about the placement of Kevin Kiermaier on waivers, the future of the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette's latest interview, and what could be coming for Bo and Vladdy (19:39). Later on in the podcast-only portion of the show, JD dives into the latest from Kyle Dubas, Mitch Marner's next contract, the Raptors' rebuild, and the ESPY Awards thoughts (48:32).

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