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Dying Alive

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 59 ratings

A Pittsburgh Penguins podcast featuring The Pensblog's Pat Damp, The Athletic's Jesse Marshall and Pensburgh's Mike Darnay. A weekly show about the Penguins, the National Hockey League and so much more.

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Episodes

"Did you get that outfit from Gabe's?"

April 02, 2019 10:45 - 52 minutes

Dying Alive can officially rent a car and the insurance isn't that high. We talk about how the Islanders are the Penguins' first round opponent, how Evgeni Malkin is a roastmaster and we go full Yinzer in the correspondences. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNavpxx_PPk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"English with a side of whoop ass."

March 26, 2019 10:45 - 51 minutes

This week on Dying Alive, we talk the two weeks that were, narratives that need to die, why Jake Guentzel is so good, some looks around at franchises in disarray and of course, correspondences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You're like Habitat for Hockey."

March 14, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour

The Penguins are starting to find their stride in the push to the playoffs. Why is that? We discuss. Have Jared McCann and Nick Bjugstad had more of an impact that Derick Brassard? Again, we discuss. Plus some great personal stories and as always, you're correspondences. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwZXb4k4cfw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Being wrong can be interesting."

March 04, 2019 13:30 - 52 minutes

Due to Mike shooting the Stadium Series, we had a week off, but we're back! We talk Stadium Series, trade deadline, the Pens two weeks since we last recorded, Ottawa, Matt Murray and everything in between. Of course, the show rounds out with your correspondences. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyOcV3293qg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Trenchcoat McDamp."

February 18, 2019 12:30 - 54 minutes

After two weeks away, we discuss the Penguins up and down play, how PDO can be unforgiving, why Geno's weekend is positive and how there's one defenseman that isn't defensible. All of that plus what to expect the next couple weeks, some big news and as always, your correspondences. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDcaPMCHjvM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"They passed the litmus stick."

February 04, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes

We are officially 20 episodes into this podcast. This week, we discuss Pat's unbelievable failure at the #WinItWednesday Challenge, the Penguins trades, games against Tampa and Toronto, the week to come and of course, correspondences. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqCCBohjaqA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You gotta eat a hot dog in 40 seconds."

January 28, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes

After a week hiatus, we're back! We talk about how the NHL is so bad at what they do they manage to screw up a marketing event such as the Skills Competition, the Oilers and their problems beyond just Chiarelli, how Pat and Peep might be headed for defeat again and as always, correspondences. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2bGG4m6rmg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I thought you were gonna say you used a WaxVac."

January 15, 2019 12:30 - 45 minutes

Welcome back to Dying Alive. This week we discuss that the Penguins only seem to lose to bad western conference teams, how the goaltenders are really good, Jake Guentzel earning his extension before it even kicks in, what the Pens should do with Brassard/Jarry and a discussion about meat. Yes, that's a topic of discussion this week. Meat. As always, correspondences take us out. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AYv6rV3NXE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

"You had a pretty wet December."

January 07, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes

Please excuse Jesse, he has a virus stuck in in larynx this week, but he powers through. This week, we discuss the Penguins eight-game win streak, Matt Murray's possibly inhuman return to dominance, why the Penguins system is suffocating opponents and remember some of our favorite goals from the 2009 Stanley Cup run, which was ten years ago. Yes. You're old. Time is fleeting. Eat Arby's. Oh yeah, we take listener correspondences as well. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTC...

"Jesus Pettersson, he's performing miracles out there."

December 31, 2018 13:00 - 50 minutes

Merry Chrysler! We're back on the final day of 2018. The Penguins are good again and we tell you just how good they've been during this five game streak, why Jake Guentzel's new deal is a steal and how Dallas's ownership made really stupid comments. As always, we close out with your questions and the Vine of the Week! Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z-Nu351j58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Bryan Rust has won the state of Minnesota."

December 21, 2018 12:37 - 47 minutes

Suddenly, Bryan Rust has awoken, goaltending is good again, the Penguins are winning and just when you though they were cooked, the Pens are back. We discuss the resurgence of Rust, DeSmith and Murray rising, Kris Letang's brilliance and as always, correspondences. Goalies on the fly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKCpbB6bDns Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDgc3LTiF9U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I prefer to be ambivalent about everything."

December 14, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes

Has the fragile ecosystem that is the Pittsburgh Penguins been disturbed? Is this all for naught?! We discuss the week that was, what to do with the defense, if the St. Louis Blues are cleaning house, who should GMJR target and a passionate debate about cookies.  Lemieux Goal: https://youtu.be/pEdgiPEDa8w Vine of the Week: https://youtu.be/jfpqkjpO--4?t=6 Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

"Pour one out for Nils Ekman and his elbow."

December 06, 2018 12:00 - 52 minutes

The Penguins lost, made some trades, then won and new records were established. We go over the week that was, the Daniel Sprong trade, Ryan Reaves/Tom Wilson drama, a potential Phil Kessel trade and of course, correspondences. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r-h14KaOcU Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I don't like to give credence to vocal morons."

November 30, 2018 12:00 - 48 minutes

Happy birthday, Mike!!! This week was a little delayed because each member of the show was sick at some point this week. We talk the Penguins resurgence since our last episode, the goaltending woes the Pens have had lately, the Penguins Mount Rushmore of villains, and hey, at least we're not the Flyers! As always, we take your questions. Vine of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfQumd_o0Gk Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Le...

"I thought Pep Boys was a pizza place."

November 21, 2018 12:30 - 51 minutes

The Penguins stink. That's it. But seriously, we discuss what is wrong with the Pens and what they can do to fix it. The Tanner Pearson trade was good. We also premiere a new segment! Vine of the Week! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du-TY1GUFGk) And as always, reader correspondences. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Are you pleading the fifth on beers?"

November 14, 2018 12:30 - 51 minutes

Ten episodes! After a short break, we return to discuss the Pens win over Arizona, Tom Wilson's reduction, what the Pens need to do get better moving forward, Pat & Mike were drunk at the game on Saturday and as always, your questions. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Dude, you hit the outside of the post."

November 09, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour

We're back and we discuss the Penguins now being bad, are there trades afoot, what can the Penguins do to right the ship, a great Mike Lange story and as always, reader correspondences. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You had a nice discussion on Twitter?!"

November 02, 2018 11:30 - 49 minutes

Whole team's back. In the record-setting eighth episode, we discuss Sidney Crosby's backhand-only tour of Canada, The Kris Letang for Norris Train, beast mode Geno and as always, correspondences. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It's time to get out the taser."

October 25, 2018 11:30 - 48 minutes

Jesse was unable to join this week, so it's a two man podcast! Pat and Mike talk about the week that was, how bad Jack Johnson is, dominating the Maple Leafs and as always...correspondence. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Are you a Pedialyte shill?"

October 16, 2018 11:30 - 55 minutes

Ladies and gentlemen, please we request your silence for the dramatic reading. This week we talk about the Pens games against Vegas and the Habs, the defense, the goaltending and as always, take some reader questions. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I yield my time to Senator Marshall."

October 11, 2018 12:00 - 59 minutes

Compromised immune systems put us behind again, but we're back! We talk about the Penguins first two games, their lack of a defense, what they need to do moving forward and that's about it for hockey talk. Jesse goes on an EPL rant and we take reader questions. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I went to bedtime at halftime."

October 02, 2018 11:30 - 49 minutes

Right of the gate this week, we have Tom Wilson takes. Outside of the DC Metro area - you'll likely agree with them. We play a little Penguins over/under for the upcoming season and as always, we close out with our loyal reader questions! Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Offsides was invented by Hallmark to sell cards."

September 27, 2018 12:00 - 50 minutes

Did you guys hear? Pat got a new microphone! It's pretty great. This week, a quick update on the preseason, Jusso Riikola's & Matt Cullen's torrid pace, a Gritty origin story and of course, reader questions. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Pastrami is the finest of cured meats."

September 18, 2018 12:00 - 55 minutes

Welcome to episode two of Dying Alive. This week we recap the opening of Training Camp, who is playing on what line, have a lively discussion about sandwiches and take some reader questions. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (audiojungle.net/user/morninglight…MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"My finest Connellsville steak."

September 11, 2018 12:02 - 54 minutes

Welcome to the first episode of Dying Alive. Pat, Jesse and Mike discuss their various physical maladies, the Penguins offseason, how the lines will look once training camp is over and of course shoutout some of the real ones we've lost from the blogging world this offseason. Music - "City" by MorningLightMusic (https://audiojungle.net/user/morninglightmusic?ref=MorningLightMusic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Dying Alive

August 31, 2018 17:08 - 53 seconds

Welcome to the newest podcast presented by The Pensblog. Each week, Pat Damp, Jesse Marshall and Mike Darnay will give you their thoughts on the latest Pens news, NHL storylines and much more. Music: www.bensound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices