Jackie Redmond joins JD to get into the Maple Leafs; love for Max Domi, what 70 goals really means for Auston Matthews, the notion to rest him, the recent lack of pop in the powerplay, and what's the most nerve-racking aspect heading into the playoffs (5:00). Plus, Jackie and JD give their Hart Trophy rankings! Aljamain Sterling, Mixed Martial Artist, touches on the meaning of being in UFC 300, preparing during fight week, fighting a weight class up, and how authenticity shines through in combat sports (39:00). Zach Harper, NBA Writer and Podcaster, discusses the success and drama of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Western Conference power struggle, the NBA's changing of the guard, why Nikola Jokic isn't embraced more, and NBA awards (52:00). 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.

JD says the Jays have found a new primary rival (00:00). Former NHL All-Star, Cory Schneider, discusses the NHL playoff format, trying to manufacture rivalries, challenges of being a backup goaltender in the playoffs, politics of the goaltending pecking order, the lack of mental leeway for goalies, starting your career in a Canadian market and dealing with social media as a professional athlete (10:00). Hall of Famer Chris Webber talks about the process of writing his book "By God's Grace", if being left out of the Fab Five documentary motivated him to tell his own story, his journey and relationship with Jalen Rose, the state of collegiate athletics and memories of Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals (50:00). The gents end 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.

Brent Gunning, Co-Host of The FAN Morning and Golf Show, chats about The Masters (5:00). What would a Masters win mean to Rory McIlroy's legacy? What if McIlroy joined LIV? What's the post LIV vs. PGA reality? Plus, the tail end of Tiger Woods' career, bets for the weekend, and the other big stories at The Masters. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, breaks down the Maple Leafs' recent tinkering; what have we seen with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on different lines? How else can the Leafs experiment with the centre spot? How can Max Domi and the Leafs find a suitable deal in the off-season? What has Nick Robertson proved this season? And does home-ice matter to the Leafs? (50:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD banter about the Blue Jays' home-opener, utilizing Daulton Varsho, the pressure on the team's starting rotation, Zach Edey's college run and the solar eclipse (00:00). The Ringer's Joe House drops-in to discuss the biggest stories at The Masters; LIV versus PGA, Jon Rahm's responsibility, hope in Rory Mcllroy, if he could end up joining LIV, Tiger Woods feelings, which golfer the PGA wants to win and Bronny James' case at the upcoming NBA Draft (52:00). 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.

JD starts things off trying to keep the vibes high for the Blue Jays home opener tonight. Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL Analyst and Host on Spittin' Chiclets, discusses what makes the Pittsburgh Penguins dangerous, tonight's matchup versus the Maple Leafs, and Sheldon Keefe's approach for spreading talent around the lineup (5:00). Former Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero explains how special home openers are in Toronto, the Ángel Hernández problem, José Berríos comfort zone, mental hurdles Alek Manoah is facing and the injury problems in baseball (50:00). 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.

Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, foreshadows the Maple Leafs' playoff run with JD (10:00). Kris and JD get into Mitch Marner's importance to the powerplay, how important milestones are for teammates, what will help with post-season success, and the complicated Selke criteria. Sid Seixeiro, Breakfast Television Host, airs out his grievances; Why was Marner so mad at the media? Should the Leafs rest Auston Matthews down the stretch? How will Stefon Diggs be remembered in Buffalo? And should Vince Carter's jersey be retired in Toronto? (55:00). 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.

Jeff Marek, Host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, chats about the place 'hating' has in sports and what individual NHL awards Auston Matthews could win this season (7:00). JD then discusses the misguided notion of resting players when they're healthy (35:00). Caleb Joseph, Blue Jays Studio Analyst, breaks down the weight from the frustration of last season, the 'big screen effect' on batters, what we've seen from José Berríos and what's next for Bowden Francis' after his first career big league start (50:00). 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.

JD starts with his disgust following the Blue Jays no-hit performance five games into the season (00:00). James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses how Auston Matthews is perceived among Leafs' fans, how much the 70 goal milestone matters, line experiments in the stretch run of the season, if the starting goaltender should be a question heading into the playoffs and Simon Benoit's contract extension (8:00). Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, breaks down the rise of women's college basketball, what went wrong with the G-League Ignite, Zach Edey's rising draft stock, where a gem could land in the 2024 NBA draft and the biggest threat to Denver in the West (50:00). The gents then hit '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.

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to go over their snap judgements from the first weekend of the Blue Jays season; Sunday's must-win, Davis Schneider's case to be an everyday player, Ernie Clement's upside over Isiah Kiner-Falefa at third base, Cavan Biggio's rising stock, mixed reactions on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Daniel Vogelbach's future, Randy Arozarena's continued Jays torment, the Rays' pitching carousel finally being diminished, Toronto's biggest x-factor, ongoing bullpen questions, and a Joey Votto theory (00:00). Luke Gadzic, Sportsnet's NHL Analyst, discusses Leafs nation embracing their blue collar players, the corporate crowd in Toronto, Auston Matthews' chase for 70 goals, being teammates with the newly extended Simon Benoit, Tyler Bertuzzi's long-term fit with the Leafs, and if Ilya Samsonov has run away with the starting job (52:00). 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.

Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to discuss the Blue Jays’ Opening Day win in Tampa, José Berríos’ impressive outing on the mound, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s majestic homer and encouraging swing decisions, which Blue Jays players bear the most pressure in 2024, and why he’s bullish on Toronto's offence this season. Then, JD shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 win over the Capitals, Joseph Woll’s strong performance, and the response from the “Core 4” after Sheldon Keefe’s public criticism earlier this week (42:54). Later, JD is joined by Brandon Belt, former Blue Jays DH/first baseman, to chat about his future, the lack of offers/interest that materialized in free agency, his level of dialogue with the Blue Jays’ front office during the winter, the team’s offensive struggles last season, his relationship with the Jays’ young stars, and why the team’s offence hit a snag at Rogers Centre in 2023 (50:11). JD closes the show by weighing in on Simon Benoit’s three-year contract extension and the fallout from Thursday’s Sweet 16 games in the NCAA Tournament (01:25:55). 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.

Dan Shulman, voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, opens the show talking about Opening Day hopes, the outlook on the Jays' season, the importance of a strong start, how Daulton Varsho has prepared for a bounce-back year, the translation of energy in the clubhouse and one standout player to watch as March Madness continues (6:00). Joe Siddall, Sportsnet's Blue Jays Analyst, discusses the Jays' batting order, the pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the intricacies of hitting a fastball, which Blue Jay made a positive adjustment at the plate, and starting the season without Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson (34:00). J.P. Ricciardi, former Blue Jays General Manager and Host of The Brushback with JP, chats about why he's optimistic about the Jays, if Vlad is the Jayson Tatum of baseball, what's behind the rise of pitcher injuries, the place for analytics in the MLB and expectations on a GM (50:00). 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.

Blake Murphy, Host of Jays Talk Plus, joins JD in-studio to dive into the numbers that project positive or negative regressions for the bats in the Blue Jays' lineup (00:00). Luke Fox, Sportsnet's Maple Leafs and NHL writer, chats about Sheldon Keefe's potent post-game comments, the Leafs' defensive pairings, how the team is using load management, Ilya Samsonov's injury, and the chances Tyler Bertuzzi wears the Blue and White next season (52:00). 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.

Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Writer and Co-Host of At the Letters Podcast, discusses Shohei Ohtani's comments regarding the gambling and theft investigation into his interpreter, Kevin Gausman ramping up, updates on Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson, Alek Manoah's status, the most overlooked thing of Spring Training, how the offence can be more productive, what the batting order might look like, and potential surprise stories of the season (5:00). Jackie Redmond chats about notification messes, picking playoff matchups, Leafs' hopes, travel and sports venue tribulations (50:00). 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.

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, discusses his takeaways from the Leafs' weekend, the impact of having three goaltenders on the roster, how Zach Hyman will be remembered in Toronto, if the Edmonton Oilers are legit, the Leafs' blue-line since the trade deadline, and what Mitch Marner's line might look like upon his return (8:00). Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, chats about March Madness, the investigation into Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, his predictions for the biggest stories of the Blue Jays' season, and which player they are looking forward to watching and buying stock in (50:00). 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 starts today's show weighing in on the current state of the Maple Leafs (00:00). David "Funny Dave" Dameshek joins the program to discuss sports fandom and the differences between cities, before sharing his take on the new-look new Steelers era and Kyle Dubas' Penguins (06:00). Mike Bibby, former NBA point guard and Sacramento Kings analyst, talks about the state of college athletics, getting drafted to the Vancouver Grizzlies, advice for the lottery-bound Raptors, and playing against LeBron James (50:00). JD ends the show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays trading Santiago Espinal. 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.

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor of The Athletic, chats with JD about the Leafs being stuck in the standings (again), potentially changing the NHL playoff format, topics at the NHL GM Meetings, the Leafs' lack of cohesive lines and their defensive core, plus the continued decision-making between Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll (8:00). Craig Berube, NHL veteran and Stanley Cup Champion Head Coach, discusses John Tortorella's thought process benching the Flyers' captain, what he's seen from the Leafs, and what he instilled in his Stanley Cup winning teams, before sharing some memories of his former teammate Chris Simon (50:00). Senior Producer at The FAN 590, Daniele Franceschi, joins the show to breakdown some March Madness prospects that Raptors fans should know about (1:20:00). 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.

Riley Cote, former Flyers Forward, Co-Host of the Nasty Knuckles Podcast and Co-Founder of BodyCheck Health, joins JD Bunkis to discuss the Flyers' identity, Philly fandom, reinventing himself after retirement, championing mindfulness and sports psychology (7:00). Justin Bourne, Co-Host of The Real Kyper & Bourne, stops by to chat about the challenge of over-information, the Maple Leafs' powerplay and penalty kill problems, Toronto's injury bug, and the direction of youth hockey (50:00). 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.

Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis to discuss getting older than the current generation of professional athletes, Danny Jansen's injury, positioning the Blue Jays' defence, and the future of pro golf (00:00). JD then goes over the positive angles around the Maple Leafs; Mitch Marner's health, a notable Timothy Liljegren stat, balanced scoring, and Ilya Samsonov's sustained performance (55:00). 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.

JD opens chatting about the Raptors' ugly loss to the Pistons, before MLB.com's Keegan Matheson checks-in from Blue Jays Spring Training to get into Bowden Francis' spot on the starting rotation, the process of getting Alek Manoah back in the rotation, why Yariel Rodriguez is his favourite off-season signing, the word on Jordan Romano, and other optimism in the Jays' bullpen (9:00). Scott Hartnell, 17 year NHL veteran and Flyers Analyst, talks about John Tortorella's suspension and his culture setting ways, refereeing gripes, and playing in Toronto (55:00). 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.

Kevin Woodley, Editor of InGoal Magazine, discusses what he's seen in Ilya Samsonov's since his comeback, plus which Maple Leafs netminder has the higher ceiling and better chance of commanding the crease (8:00). Ailish Forfar, Co-Host of The FAN Pre Game, joins JD in-studio to continue the Leafs goalie conversation, before getting into Nick Robertson's fit, the PWHL's injection of talent and room for expansion, and '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.