Episodes

  • What Now with the Raptors and Kawhi? w/ Michael Grange
    Jul 10 2026

    JD reacts to Morroco's loss to France and what it makes him feel about Canada Soccer and teases UFC 329. JD and Sportsnet's Michael Grange then get into the news of the NBA putting the Raptors and Clippers trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold until their investigation into the Clippers cap circumvention (10:00). JD asks Grange if the Raptors could have gotten a better deal for Leonard considering the stress the Clippers are under, what could happen if Leonard's contract is voided as punishment from the NBA, why it's taking so long for the NBA to come to a conclusion to their investigation, and how this could ultimately benefit the Raptors. The week 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.

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    49 mins
  • Dylan Cease and the War Against the Charts w/ Ben Ennis
    Jul 9 2026

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Dylan Cease's near no-hitter, how starting pitching has evolved, what a signing Cease has been for the Jays, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles. JD and Ben end the hour with "old news."

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    49 mins
  • Jays Deadline Direction w/ Jim Bowden, Alfie is a Leaf & the Great Sports Tech Disaster
    Jul 8 2026

    JD opens with thoughts on where the Blue Jays are at through 92 games of the season including why Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s performance is the hinge point before the trade deadline and what the roster's biggest holes are. Next, JD touches (12:00) on Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs coaching staff and why it bothers him. Jim Bowden, MLB insider, joins JD (22:00) to get into the Blue Jays' potential pathways before the trade deadline, the value of the team's relievers and if they’d entertain trading them, how the potential of a lockout is affecting MLB front offices, and the favourites to land Tarik Skubal in a trade.

    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
  • Lowry Retires a Raptor, Jays Pain and Canada Soccer Closing Thoughts
    Jul 7 2026

    JD reacts to Kyle Lowry's retirement video and his NBA career, before moving onto his thoughts on the Blue Jays' putrid weekend on the west coast. JD talks (9:00) about the Jays' biggest causes for concerns, if he sees any optimism remaining, and how the next few weeks of games will impact the front offices decision-making heading into the MLB's trade deadline in August. JD then (22:00) gets into Canada Soccer's elimination at the World Cup, Alphonso Davies' not playing, Jesse March's fit and standing with the national program. The show ends with 'What We Missed! (37:00)

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    50 mins
  • Are the Leafs a Playoff Team? w/ Sam McKee
    Jul 3 2026

    JD and Sam McKee, co-Host of Leafs Talk, chop it up about the last World Cup game in Toronto, what new Maple Leafs' they are most excited about, and what Morgan Rielly returning to Toronto may look like. The duo then into the Sergei Bobrovsky and the Leafs goaltending situation, and how Gavin McKenna could be deployed. The week ends with discussion about the Boston Celtics confusing Jaylen Brown trade (44:30).

    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
  • Leafs Free Agency Review + Remaining Questions w/ James Mirtle
    Jul 2 2026

    JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, break down all of the Maple Leafs activity on the first day of NHL free-agency. JD asks James about the likelihood of Morgan Reilly returning to the Leafs, Sergei Bobrovsky's contract, if there is a danger that Matthew Knies feels alienated, and if Zach Werenski is truly of the trade table. JD and James also give their letter grades for each Leafs signing.

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    49 mins
  • The Kawhi Trade, Raptors Roster Questions + LeBron's Expendables w/ Jason Timpf
    Jul 1 2026

    JD is joined by host of the Hoops Tonight, Jason Timpf, to dive into Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, his health concerns, the trio of Kawhi, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles, and what this deal means for RJ Barrett’s future. They then dive into LeBron James's future and what it would look like if he and Anthony Davis joined Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. (42:00) After the break, JD and Armen discuss the vibe around Toronto with Kawhi returning, and touch on LeBron’s departure from a Lakers fan's point of view.

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    48 mins
  • Kawhi Returns, Leafs Rumour Mill w/ Elliotte Friedman + Early Free Agency Look w/ Marco D'Amico
    Jul 1 2026

    JD reacts to Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Elliotte Friedman (6:00), Sportsnet NHL insider and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins JD to get into NHL free agency; the latest on Zach Werenski and Matthew Knies' future in Toronto. (21:30) JD continues his thoughts on the Leafs potentially signing Sergei Bobrovsky and what Kawhi's return means for the Raptors championship odds. (35:00) After the break, JD is joined by Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr & D'Amico Show, to discuss the proliferation of the no-movement clause, what the Tampa Bay Lightning could offer for Werenski, and what’s next for Connor Hellebuyck.

    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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    51 mins