Episodes

  • Matt Murray. Wearing the Maple Leaf, Woll and Why Goalies Aren’t Cool Anymore
    Jul 11 2025

    JD opens the show with his thoughts on the news that Ryan Reaves has been traded from the Maple Leafs to the San Jose Sharks, before chatting with former Maple Leaf and new Seattle Kraken goaltender Matt Murray about his decision to head west, his Stanley Cup champion teams in Pittsburgh, the difficulties of playing goalie in today's game, the lack of dominant Canadian goalies as well as his experience playing in Toronto, and his relationship with Joseph Woll (00:00). Later, JD discusses his appearance at a live podcast event in Toronto, and urges listeners to follow their passion (45:42).

    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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    49 mins
  • Vladdy Narratives and Expectations + an Early Look at MLB’s Next CBA w/ Jeff Blair
    Jul 10 2025

    JD takes a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s recent string of play amidst the Blue Jays hot streak and how to approach the topic when he's seemingly underperforming (00:00). Jeff Blair, host of Blair and Barker, joins the show to continue the discussion on Vladdy's performance of late, whether or not he can return to his MVP-candidate form, what the front office should be looking to add to the roster at the trade deadline, the chances of a baseball work stoppage coming up in the next few years, how a salary cap could be implemented in the MLB, and the effect that would have on the sport (05:24). Later, JD questions the Maple Leafs' interest in free agent Jack Roslovic as the NHL offseason rolls on rather quietly (47:45).

    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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    49 mins
  • Jays Roster Untouchables and the Best Video in Internet History w/ Ben Ennis
    Jul 9 2025

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, open the show by breaking down the viral golf fight video making the rounds on social media, before diving into the Blue Jays' 10-game win streak, following their rainout victory over the Chicago White Sox (00:00). They discuss the contributions from everyone on the roster, the ascension of Addison Barger in 2025, who should be playing the most at second base, and the expectations for the front office as we approach the trade deadline with Daulton Varsho and Anthony Santander getting closer to returning. Later, JD explains his struggles in finding a local tennis coach in Toronto, and his upcoming public speaking appearance (43:48).

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    49 mins
  • A Signature Blue Jays Team + Michael Pezzetta on Coming Home
    Jul 8 2025

    JD deep dives into the Toronto Blue Jays' unexpected nine-game win streak, the contributions from players up-and-down the roster, comparisons with the 2015 Blue Jays, and where things are headed as we inch closer to the MLB Trade Deadline (00:00). Michael Pezzetta, newly signed Maple Leafs forward, joins the show to chat about his decision to sign with the Maple Leafs, what it means to him to get the chance to play for his hometown team, as well as his physical style of play and his experience fighting Ryan Reaves (25:24). JD wraps up the show with a look at the Norman Powell trade to the Miami Heat, and the emotions behind Masai Ujiri's tribute to his time in Toronto (43:01).

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    49 mins
  • The Best Jays Series in a Decade + Is There Pressure on Treliving, an Early Look at Leafs Lines and Off-Season Questions w/ Justin Bourne
    Jul 4 2025

    JD breaks down the Blue Jays' four-game sweep of the Yankees at Rogers Centre, and looks back to compare this series with other memorable Jays moments in recent years (00:00). Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason so far, what they've lost with Mitch Marner heading to the Vegas Golden Knights and what can be done to replace him, before looking at the roster heading into next season to predict what the lines might look like (09:13). JD kicks off the weekend with a look at Jonas Valančiūnas' potential move overseas after being acquired by the Denver Nuggets, and the effect the NBA salary cap has on player movement (47:13).

    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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    49 mins
  • Playoffs in July, What Makes This Jays Team Special and if It’s Sustainable w/ Joe Siddall
    Jul 3 2025

    JD reacts to the Blue Jays' crazy win over the Yankees with Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, Joe Siddall (00:00). They discuss the energy at the Rogers Centre after the Jays got out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning, the scrappy offense becoming more consistent amongst a lack of power in the lineup, George Springer's return to form in 2025, what's led to the team's improvement this season, and the direction the pitching staff is going with the trade deadline looming. Later, JD compares the Milwaukee Bucks to the Raptors, after the Bucks signed former Pacers centre Myles Turner and waived nine-time All Star Damian Lillard to make the space (46:08).

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    49 mins
  • Hour 2: Leafs Targets, the Trade Market and Blame Pie w/ David Pagnotta
    Jul 1 2025

    JD continues the deep dive into the pre-free agency moves across the NHL with David Pagnotta, Editor-In-Chief at The Fourth Period (00:00). They discuss the moving parts around the Mitch Marner trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, what led Marner and the Maple Leafs to this point, and how Toronto could replace him in free agency. They shift to the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and their ability to hold onto key players like Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, and Brad Marchand, before looking at the newest Leaf in Matias Maccelli, and predict other moves the Leafs could make this summer. JD hits on the Blue Jays scrappy win over the Yankees to start their Canada Day series at the Rogers Centre, before closing out the show with his final thoughts on Marner and the Leafs moves so far (41:08).

    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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    47 mins