JD reacts to Michael Grange's article on Sportsnet.ca that details the Raptors situation heading towards the NBA trade deadline (00:00).  Blue Jays columnist, Shi Davidi, breaks down how and why the Blue Jays deferred some of Anthony Santander's contract, how real the Pete Alonso momentum is, what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. values, and if the Jays have changed their payroll approach (13:00). Next, ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins JD to analyze the biggest headlines going into the NFL's Championship Weekend (51:30). Bill gets into if this year will be different for the Buffalo Bills, the significance of a three-peat for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Patrick Mahomes officiating conspiracy, Jayden Daniels' uncharted territory, Nick Sirianni's precarious situation in Philadelphia, and the NFL's coaching carousel. The week ends with JD's betting picks for the AFC and NFC Championship Games (1:27:00). 

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James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, talks with JD at the top of the show about the Leafs’ plan if Matthew Knies should miss time, what they should be coveting in potential trades, and how to address the play of Morgan Rielly and Max Domi (00:00). Then, Marcellus Wiley of Dat Dude TV, Hydration Situation, On the Rocks Podcast, and 10-year NFL veteran, tackles the Lamar Jackson discourse, how sharp the Chiefs will be against Buffalo and Bills Mafia, the Cowboys’ head coach pursuit, and the rise of Jayden Daniels this season (49:52). Finally, JD and the producers end the show with 'What We Missed' (1:24:52).

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JD reacts to Anthony Santander's introductory press conference with the Toronto Blue Jays (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to give a read on the rest of the free agent market, targets the Jays are still willing to spend on, their remaining needs, the possibility of signing Pete Alonso and Jurickson Profar, Max Scherzer's fit, deferred money in contracts and if it's going to become the norm, and the latest on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract negotiations (7:00). JD then gets into Connor McDavid's suspension and the Edmonton Oilers issued statement, literacy in sports media,  and the Raptors' tank-a-thon (52:00). JD and the producers then hit 'What We Missed!' (1:15:00)

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JD opens the program with his thoughts on the Blue Jays signing OF Anthony Santander to a 5-year deal, before being joined by Real Kyper and Bourne co-host Justin Bourne to discuss the possibility of creating out-of-market rivalries, the Morgan Rielly discourse, and Craig Berube's accountability culture (00:00). Then, JD voices his opinion on the Connor McDavid suspension (44:47). Afterward, World Series Champion, 13-year MLB vet, and co-host of the Diggin' Deep Podcast, Eric Hosmer buries the hatchet with JD before diggin' deep into the Santander signing, what the player brings to Toronto, enticing players to teams, the tough situation for the Jays' front office, Jeff Hoffman, Mike Trout, and if the Dodgers' monstrous lineup good for baseball (50:45). Finally, JD and the producers end the show with ' What We Missed' (1:26:36).  

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Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to try and make sense of the Blue Jays trading for Myles Straw, missing on Rōki Sasaki and if the Jays can still have a path to excitement (00:00). JD and Ben then get into the discourse around Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen (44:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX analyst, breaks down the Buffalo Bills' victory, Jackson's legacy, Jayden Daniels' place among the best rookie quarterbacks of all-time, the officiating and favoritism for the Kansas City Chiefs,  and Notre Dame's path to victory in the National Championship Game (52:00). JD and the producers then banter about the fun weekend of NFL football (1:17:00). 

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JD begins the show with his thoughts on Ken Rosenthal's latest Blue Jays news. James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Devils and Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews, the team's stars, trade targets, role players and rentals, J. T. Miller, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and the state tax advantage (00:00). Then, JD and Armen speak on UFC 311 and Arman Tsarukyan (39:41). Afterwards, ESPN NFL Analyst, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and 12-year NFL veteran, Damien Woody discusses the Divisional Round, who has the most to lose in the Ravens-Bills matchup, the deserving MVP, Matthew Stafford and the Rams, Jayden Daniels, the immovable Lions, and the inevitable Chiefs. JD then gives his picks for the weekend (49:39). Finally, JD and the producers end the program with 'What We Missed' (1:33:29).  

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JD starts the show thinking over the Blue Jays' chase for Rōki Sasaki (00:00). Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter, Arden Zwelling, weighs-in on what it'd mean for Toronto to sign Sasaki, what specifically about the Jays facilities are "state-of-the-art", how the Jays pitching development is viewed, and what Sasaki seems to covet (10:00). With Arden in Los Angeles to cover UFC 311, JD asks him about the most interesting storylines of the card (35:00). JD then reacts to news of John Tavares being placed on injury reserve, wrestles with the idea that the Maple Leafs prioritize the feelings of their stars and wonders about the accountability culture  (52:00). Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, analyzes Craig Berube's media messaging, protecting the Leafs stars, the warning signs from the season, Tavares’ injury timeline, trade deadline targets and reflecting on Canada's 4 Nations roster (1:13:30). 

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JD starts the show with his latest Leafs thoughts before being joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discuss Toronto's three-game losing streak, accountability culture, team dynamics, the power play, the Leafs' issues, and the definition of insanity (00:00). Then, co-host of the FAN Hockey Show, Mike Futa talks with JD about Rōki Sasaki, Tony DeAngelo, slumps, Jake McCabe, the team's trade assets, and expectations (50:58). After, JD and the producers end the show with 'What We Missed' (1:22:07).  

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Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to chat about Sam Darnold's awful end to the season, details of Shohei Ohtani's meeting with the Blue Jays, and Roki Sasaki's interest in the Jays (00:00). Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, dives into the Jays' offseason (51:00). Why are they in the mix for Sasaki? What are their chances at re-signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? Where are the pursuits at for Anthony Santander and other hitters in free agency? How did the Jays end up signing Jeff Hoffman and what are the details of his flagged medicals with other perspective teams?  The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:24:00)

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JD opens the show with his opinion on the latest Blue Jays' move and his Leafs' weekend thoughts, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg. He weighs in on Mitch Marner's latest comments, the team's internal accountability culture, the power play, the problem with developing young hockey players in Canada, and the price of youth sports (00:00). Then, JD gives his 'Stats You Should Know' from the weekend (45:28). After, NFL analyst for FOX Sports, Brady Quinn joins JD to discuss the Notre Dame Fighting Irish moving on to the National Championship, the Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry one-two punch, where the Steelers and Mike Tomlin can pivot, the disaster weekend for Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, whether Jalen Hurts has hit his ceiling, and Jayden Daniels' playoff win (50:25). Finally, JD and the producers finish the show with 'What We Missed' (1:29:02).  

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