Rick Bowness, who has coached the most games in NHL history, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's post-game comments and explains a coaches perspective when dealing with a lack of compete level. Bowness details what a disconnected and lifeless team can do to turn the compete level up a notch, the nuances between being a first and second year coach, if a team can implement 'nastiness' when the leadership core doesn't have that in their game, what a coach yelling on the bench really means, and how to balance the fine line of competition. JD reacts to Bowness' comments and explains his confusion about the Leafs leadership group. The last show of 2025 ends with 'What We Missed!' (26:00)

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JD reacts to Craig Berube's post-game comments and thinks the Maple Leafs bench boss has reached a boiling point (00:00). James Palmer, NFL insider and co-host of Scoop City, breaks down (12:00) the potential greatest thursday night football game ever, the NFL's MVP race, Josh Allen's season, if he thinks the Kansas City Chiefs will take a step back before taking a step forward, and the biggest week 16 questions. JD and Producer Armen chat about the Raptors being linked to more trade rumours (43:30).

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Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne joins JD get into the different mental and media approaches of athletes, Auston Matthews’ relationship with fans, the challenges and benefits of a “reset” for the Maple Leafs, and the ever-evolving sport media landscape. The show ends with ‘What We Missed!’ (39:00)

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JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, chat about being a host during the holidays, Bo Bichette starting to tell teams he's open to moving to second base and what it means for the Blue Jays, their gut feelings remaining MLB free agents, and Kevin Durant’s comments about his 2019 NBA Finals injury.

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Kevin Woodley, "Goalie Guru" and writer for InGoal Magazine, joins JD to evaluate what he's seen from the Maple Leafs goaltenders; Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll, and Dennis Hildeby. Woodley details what he's liked from Woll this season, Hildeby's potential floor and ceiling, and how he viewed the goaltender swap of Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner. The show ends with 'What We Missed'! (34:30)

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JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' poor performance through 40 minutes last night, and if their comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks meant anything (00:00). Jason Bukala, former professional scout and NHL analyst at Sportsnet, breaks down what he saw from the Leafs volatile play, what he's learned about the Leafs, Canada's outlook going into the World Juniors, and Gavin McKenna's opportunity to prove doubters wrong (12:00). JD then discusses the Red Sox' offseason and José Berríos' comments to MLB Network (36:00).

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Dallas Braden, former MLB pitcher and now co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins JD to break down what Dylan Cease brings, the challenges of adding a new pitch, how the Trajekt machine increases the importance of adding a new pitch, Cody Ponce's biggest challenge transitioning from overseas to the MLB, the potential clubhouse affect(s) caused by José Berríos not being with the team in the World Series, and Chris Bassitt as a teammate. The show ends with 'What We Missed!'

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JD opens today's show reacting to Auston Matthews' comments at practice, before diving into what was supposed to be his comeback season and the idea of moving William Nylander to Matthews' line (00:00). Maple Leafs defensemen, Troy Stecher, joins the show to chat about his newfound success with the Leafs, and his relationships with Chris Tanev and Jake McCabe (15:00). JD and Producer Armen then chat about the Raptors win and the unofficial opening of the trade season (35:00).

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