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The JD Bunkis Podcast

J.D. Bunkis

Booking Overview

A daily sports-analysis show focused on major stories in Toronto and North American professional sports, it regularly features sports journalists, analysts, team and league insiders, and occasional professional athletes. Agencies could credibly pitch recognized reporters, broadcasters, analysts, and athletes with timely expertise in NHL, MLB, NFL, or NBA storylines; booking difficulty is medium because the show uses established sports-media guests and has access to professional athletes.

Metrics

Episodes: 1000

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 1.3M subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@sportsnet590.ca

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Host

J.D. Bunkis - Canadian sports broadcaster and Sportsnet host covering major stories in Toronto and North American professional sports.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established sports journalists, broadcasters, analysts, team or league insiders, and professional athletes with timely expertise or direct involvement in major NHL, MLB, NFL, or NBA storylines.
Required Achievements:  
Recognized reporting or analysis for a major sports network or publication, Regular on-air or podcast role covering professional sports, Current professional athlete experience, Direct access to or expertise on prominent teams, players, and league developments

Recent Guest Discussions

Ben Ennis - Toronto Blue Jays Playoff Chances, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Future, Offseason Roster Strategy, And Potential Improvements For The Team

Ben Nicholson-Smith - The Blue Jays' Playoff Outlook, Dylan Cease's Shoulder Injury, September Rotation Decisions, And Offseason Priorities

Carmen Vitali - Josh Allen's Performance, NFL Week 1 Overreactions, And Teams Facing Early Pressure To Win

James Mirtle - Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp, Auston Matthews' Health, Gavin Mckenna, Forward-line Combinations, And Defensive Pairings

Justin Bourne - Long-term NHL Contracts, League Pressure Points, Auston Matthews' Future, The Montreal Canadiens, And Connor Mcdavid

Recent Topics

Sports, Sports Analysis, NHL, NFL, Toronto Sports

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Bills Win, But Do They Feel Good? w/ Ty Dunne

October 13, 2026

JD and Tyler Dunne, founder of Go Long, dive into how good the Buffalo Bills really are, what they are most concerned and satisfied about, how the Super Bowl-favourite Rams now have a losing record, and preview Thursday Night Football between the Seahawks and Broncos. 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. Hosted by Simplec...

Tanev Trouble + MLB Postseason Problems and Prosperity w/ Adam Ottavino

October 13, 2026

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' 6-3 victory over the Avalanche and the injury to Chris Tanev. JD is joined by Adam Ottavino, 15-year MLB pitcher and NBC analyst, to get into what MLB's 2026 postseason has taught us about modern pitching, the best starting pitchers not making it deep into ball games, what's going on with Shohei Ohtani, and the rise of Jose Ramirez. Later (42:00), JD discusses the lack of NHL hockey on Canadian Thanksgiving. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast a...

NFL Week 5 Statements w/ Brady Quinn

October 12, 2026

Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, joins JD to recap Week 5 in the NFL, including the Seahawks’ tough divisional loss to the 49ers, San Francisco’s success to start the season, Jordan Love’s performance, where the Vikings stand, Jayden Daniels’ and the Commanders’ end-of-game blunder, the wild ending in London between the Eagles and Jaguars, and what Marvin Harrison Jr. brings to the Texans. The show ends with “What We Missed!”The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the ho...

Frequently asked questions

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The JD Bunkis Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The JD Bunkis Podcast?

The JD Bunkis Podcast is hosted by J.D. Bunkis. Its publicly listed email is contact@sportsnet590.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The JD Bunkis Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The JD Bunkis Podcast: contact@sportsnet590.ca.

How many listeners does The JD Bunkis Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The JD Bunkis Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The JD Bunkis Podcast?

The JD Bunkis Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established sports journalists, broadcasters, analysts, team or league insiders, and professional athletes with timely expertise or direct involvement in major NHL, MLB, NFL, or NBA storylines. Common among recent guests: Recognized reporting or analysis for a major sports network or publication; Regular on-air or podcast role covering professional sports; Current professional athlete experience. Recent guests include Ben Ennis, Ben Nicholson-Smith, and Carmen Vitali.

How hard is it to get booked on The JD Bunkis Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The JD Bunkis Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Sports Analysis, NHL, NFL, and Toronto Sports. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contact@sportsnet590.ca

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