Five on Three
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWFUV Sports' NHL podcast breaks down all the biggest happenings on the ice and especially here in the tri-state.
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Episodes
Panthers Attack, Edmonton Can't Fight Back
June 14, 2024 23:25 - 44 minutes - 102 MBOn this episode of Five on Three, Nick Palmer and Tucker Austin delve into the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, address Paul Maurice's hilarious postgame quotes, discuss the end of CapFriendly, and give their takes on Utah's new jerseys and color scheme.
Stanley Cup Final Preview and Rangers Eulogy (Wear Black)
June 06, 2024 17:54 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBJames Birle, Lou Orlando, and Jack Warner recap the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, as our Rangers beat reporters eulogize the Blueshirts and break down what went wrong. Then, we preview an exciting Florida-Edmonton Stanley Cup Final and give our series and Conn Smythe predictions!
Rangers Pushed to Brink of Elimination in ECF
June 01, 2024 00:25 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBLou Orlando, Jack Warner, and Lydia Pirner (making her Five on Three debut!) discuss a disappointing Game 5 loss that has pushed the Rangers to the brink of elimination for the first time this postseason. The crew discusses the Blueshirts' power play struggles and inconsistency against a relentless Florida Panthers. Plus, the Western Conference Final returns to Dallas tied 2-2 and Jonathan Marchessault's future with Vegas may be up in the air.
Conference Finals Preview
May 23, 2024 01:15 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBOn this week's episode of Five On Three, James Birle, Jack Warner, and Tucker Austin dive into recent head coaching moves, the first of the NHL Awards, and look ahead to the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.
Rangers Advance to ECF, Canes Funeral (ft. Maddie Bimonte), Lou Would
May 17, 2024 16:32 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThe New York Rangers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals on the back of a 3rd period natural hat trick from Chris Kreider. Lou Orlando, Jack Warner, and Nick Palmer relish in an exciting series victory and mourn the Carolina Hurricanes as Maddie Bimonte delivers a touching eulogy. Shoutout to our wonderful producer Lydia Pirner!
Puck Yoffs Update: Round 2
May 09, 2024 17:06 - 54 minutes - 78.9 MBOn this week's episode of Five on Three, James Birle, Chris Carrino and Tucker Austin break down the latest in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Rangers' 2-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite this, Birle refuses to hop on the New York bandwagon. Listen for more!
Islanders Funeral & Rangers-Canes, Round 2 Preview
May 05, 2024 20:50 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBOh no! The Islanders season is over! Known Carolina Hurricanes fan Maddie Bimonte and Lou Orlando join Islanders beat reporters Nick Palmer and Michael Matuch to debrief on the Isles Round 1 exit. Then Maddie leaves and the crew dives into Rangers-Canes, some exciting Game 7's, and a look ahead at our Round 2 matchups.
Love Is in the Air, and So Is Sergei Bobrovsky
April 25, 2024 18:21 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBLou Orlando, Jack Warner, Nick Palmer, and Michael Matuch convene to discuss the first few games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Islanders are reeling from a pathetic meltdown and 2-0 series deficit; meanwhile the Rangers hold a commanding 2-0 lead over the Caps. The guys also check in on all of our playoff series and Jack likes to be a bad guy!
Isles are Hot, the NHL is Crazy, and Ben is Late
April 12, 2024 22:34 - 1 hour - 105 MBLou Orlando, Michael Matuch, Tucker Austin, and surprise guest Nick Palmer tackle an action packed week in the NHL. The crew covers the red hot Islanders, a down-to-the-wire East Coast Wild Card race, and a fun finish to the Hart Trophy. + Ben Oppenheimer loses track of time.
Haymakers on the Hudson
April 04, 2024 21:26 - 39 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this week's episode of Five On Three, Nick Palmer, Brian Rabacs, and Will Jing break down the line brawl between the Rangers and Devils at MSG, John Tortorella's impassioned press conference, and look ahead to possible first round playoff matchups.
I've Got My Eye On You
March 29, 2024 22:27 - 48 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this week's episode of Five on Three, Chris Carrino, Nick Palmer, and Lou Orlando tackle the landscape of the NHL as the regular season begins to wind down. They touch on the dominance of the league-leading New York Rangers and the playoff push for the Islanders and Devils, as well as some sneaky playoff teams to keep a close eye on.
Brian Knows More Puck Than Jack
March 14, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBJack Warner and Nick Palmer welcome Brian Rabacs to his Five on Three debut, where the crew dissect the new "Killer B's", Matt Rempe's recent rampage, and play a little "Guess The Player" at the end.
Trade Deadline: Tri-State & Beyond
March 08, 2024 22:10 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn another installment of Roope Hin-FIVE ON THREE, Jack Warner and Maddie Bimonte welcome Tucker Austin in for his first episode! They check in on the current state of all three Tri-State NHL teams, as well as their deadline activities. The crew also checks in on an eventful deadline for Vegas, as well as Maddie's insufferable Hurricanes making some moves as well.
Fulfilling Fantasies
March 01, 2024 22:48 - 1 hour - 134 MBWith the deadline a week away, James Birle, Lou Orlando, and Jack Warner muse about our local teams and examine the Chris Tanev trade. Don't miss a fun fantasy draft segment courtesy of James!
Stadium Series, Igor is Back, and Nick's Pants (Roope Hintz)
February 22, 2024 19:23 - 57 minutes - 57.7 MBOn this week's episode of Five on Three, Jack Warner, Lou Orlando, and Nick Palmer recap a memorable NHL Stadium Series, a Rangers resurgence led by a red-hot Igor Shesterkin, and Auston Matthews' god-tier 2023-2024 season thus far. Nick put on some pan...
Lets Go Outside and Play!
February 16, 2024 19:59 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBLou Orlando, James Birle, and Nick Palmer get you all set for this weekend's Stadium Series games, checking in on our local teams as we head into a fun slate of games. Plus, our thoughts on Kaapo Kakko and the Rielly-Greig incident.
The Metro Does Dry January
February 02, 2024 18:11 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBLou Orlando, James Birle, and Michael Matuch break down a disappointing January for all of our local teams. We also discuss the first big trades of the season, and have some fun looking at the Athletics' player survey.
Big News and Quinn Hughes
January 25, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode of Five on Three, the Secretary of Slapshots Will Jing, the Professor of Puck Nick Palmer, and the Dean of Dangles James Birle break down the local teams' trials and tribulations, the recent scandal regarding the 2018 Junior Canadian team, and give their top 10 teams going into the All-Star break.
I Love Tom Wilson (Roope Hintz)
January 19, 2024 23:58 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBRoope Hintz (Okay that's all for todays episo-). On this week's episode of Five on Three, Jack Warner, Maddie Bimonte, and Will Jing break down the Ranger's recent slump, very sloppy line changes for the Islanders, and a very awkward trade request from Elvis Merzlikins *queue sad ASPCA music*. They also look ahead to the playoffs with some early locks and possible dark horses. Tom Wilson is a rat, by the way.
The Report Card
January 13, 2024 18:31 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBNick Palmer, James Birle, and Will Jing holistically determine the NHL playoff contenders’ first semester grades, from the star-student Jets to the flunking Flames. “Gary Bettman” also delivers a letter regarding the teams who have already been kicked out of the race.
Bedard Goes Down and the Jets Take Off!
January 07, 2024 19:21 - 38 minutes - 25.3 MBYour Islanders beat reporters Nick Palmer and Michael Matuch take you through the first 2024 edition of Five on Three covering the first round of NHL All-Stars, Bedard's Injury, Winnipeg's recent surge, and more!
The Crew Takes the Week Between Christmas and New Year's
December 29, 2023 23:41 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBLou Orlando, Nick Palmer, and Michael Matuch take you through this post-Christmas edition of Five on Three, examining an ugly 7-0 Islanders loss and key wins from the Rangers and Devils. Plus, they'll preview the Winter Classic and the start of the PWHL.
The Crew Takes Christmas
December 24, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBAfter touching on local hockey news, Nick Palmer, James Birle, and Maddie Bimonte assume the role of Santa Claus as they deliver presents, coal, and New Year's wishes to teams across the NHL.
Devils and Islanders Surge, Igor and Rangers Recede
December 14, 2023 23:46 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBJames Birle, Lou Orlando and Michael Matuch catch up with the latest in local NHL action before taking a look into the Craig Berube firing and more!
Upstate and Down South
December 08, 2023 18:11 - 39 minutes - 31.2 MBJames Birle, Maddie Bimonte and Michael Matuch discuss the latest in local hockey action, including the Hughes brothers extravaganza in Vancouver. The squad also takes a look into Michael’s beloved Sabres and Maddie’s hometown Hurricanes.
The Meeting of the Tri State Beat Reporters
December 01, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBA great Friday puck pod is presented this week as our hockey beat reporters Jack Warner (Rangers), Nick Palmer (Islanders) and James Birle (Devils) take a look at their respective New York teams. An incredible discussion then ensued and took my feeble mind (producer talk here) to a higher plain of knowledge. The insight provided today has changed my life and I will never be the same. PS make sure to get off the LIRR Ronkonkoma is a scary place
James Birle Talks about the Devils for a Half Hour
November 24, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBLou Orlando, Will Jing, and James Birle congregate on Black Friday to assess the panic level for a New Jersey Devils team that sits in 2nd to last place in the Metro. They also discuss the brilliance of Jonathan Quick, a potential turnaround brewing for the Islanders, and drool over how awesome Connor Bedard is.
The Good, The Bad, The Confusing, and The Deadmonton Oilers
November 10, 2023 21:31 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBOn this weeks episode of Five on Three, Jack Warner, Nick Palmer, and Andrew Crinieri discuss a confusing Devils team, a thriving (and banged up) Rangers team, and Nick Palmer explains the struggles of the New York Islanders with the face of a sad puppy. The crew also sounds off on the Edmonton Oilers dehumanizing loss to the San Jose Sharks
Ban the Carolina Hurricanes
November 03, 2023 22:49 - 57 minutes - 84.7 MBOn a late Friday edition of Five on Three, Lou Orlando, Jack Warner, and Chris Carrino discuss the fallout of an injury-filled Rangers-Canes game. We also discuss the Islanders as Lou calls Nick Palmer and try to predict how many games the San Jose Sharks will win this season. Remember, cheaters never win!
Canes Hate and Tri-State (ft. Maddie Bimonte)
October 26, 2023 23:25 - 54 minutes - 81.1 MBChris Carrino makes his 5 on 3 debut alongside Lou Orlando and Jack Warner to hash out all things tri-state hockey. They also discuss the benching of Trevor Zegras and the Frozen Frenzy. Don't miss a special cameo from returning guest Maddie Bimonte who delivers a monologue of hate about the Carolina Hurricanes.
Lou May Be Right
October 20, 2023 18:12 - 54 minutes - 85.9 MBLou Orlando, Nick Palmer, and James Birle join each other and talk about the best NHL teams and their successes, their failures, and what games they are looking forward to this week. Recapping the Islanders, Rangers, and Devils and take a look at the rest of the league.
Western Conference Preview
October 13, 2023 18:51 - 47 minutes - 70.6 MBNick Palmer and Andrew Crinieri break down the opening nights of hockey on the east coast and head out west to give their predictions on who will win the Pacific and Central divisions.
Eastern Conference Preview
October 03, 2023 17:51 - 40 minutes - 59.4 MBColin Loughran, Lou Orlando and Nick Palmer drop the puck on their Eastern Conference predictions. The fall of the Bruins, Toronto's claim to the throne and uncertainty in south Florida. All that and more this week when WFUV Sports goes 5 On 3!
The Boys are Back in Town
September 28, 2023 17:46 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBColin Loughran, Lou Orlando and Nick Palmer preview all three local teams and talk expectations for the upcoming season. They also break down the firing of Mike Babcock.
We Know Puck (Sometimes)
June 28, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBAn all-star crew of Sam Bohrer, James Birle, Nick Palmer, Jack Warner, and Lou Orlando gets together one last time to look back on our best (and worst) takes of the 2022-23 season. We also discuss Henrik Lundqvist's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame and the NHL's decision to ban specialty warmup jerseys. Don't miss an emotional sendoff for Sam Bohrer and Tyler Mooney! Thank you to all our listeners for a fantastic season!
Got Any Plans?
June 22, 2023 03:39 - 59 minutes - 45.2 MBWith the NHL season under wraps, Lou Orlando, Colin Loughran, and Nick Palmer examine the offseason plans for each local team and take a look at the UFA landscape. They also break down the introductory press conference of new Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette.
Why Did They Lose?
June 17, 2023 02:50 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBWith the Stanley Cup Final behind us, Nick Palmer, James BIrle, and Lou Orlando grapple with the flaws in each playoff team that prevented them from winning it all. They also discuss a coaching shift for the Rangers, as well as a big contract signing for the Devils.
Stanley Cup Final in Progress
June 11, 2023 16:28 - 52 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this week's episode of Five on Three, Colin Loughran, Lou Orlando, and Jack Warner discuss the first 4 games of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final as well as the Rangers' search for a coach and the Devils recent sign-and-trade.
Stanley Cup Final Preview
June 02, 2023 20:42 - 37 minutes - 27.2 MBJames Birle, Jack Warner, and Will Jing reconvene to break down the Golden Knights' triumph over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final and preview the Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and the Florida Panthers.
Gaslighting 101: The Hurricanes Didn't Get Swept
May 28, 2023 17:40 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBLou Orlando and Jack Warner are joined by Chaz McAdams and Maddie Bimonte, BOTH making their 5 on 3 debuts, to discuss the Panthers advancing to the Stanley Cup, Dallas forcing a Game 6, and some questionable quotes from Rod Brind'Amour. Don't miss a tearjerking eulogy for the Carolina Hurricanes from Maddie in one of the greatest 5 on 3 episodes of all time!
Devils' Funeral
May 12, 2023 17:31 - 53 minutes - 58.3 MBLou Orlando, Jack Warner, Colin Loughran, and James Birle mourn the death of New York hockey, dive into all the playoff matchups, and discuss the firing of Gerard Gallant
Rangers Funeral: Round 1 Review
May 04, 2023 18:55 - 45 minutes - 64.4 MBSamantha Bohrer, Jack Warner, James Birle and Lou Orlando break down the results of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Devils' triumph over the Rangers and the Islanders' unfortunate loss to Carolina. The crew wraps up the episode with Round 2 predictions.
Can the Rangers tend the Garden?
April 28, 2023 22:10 - 44 minutes - 47.8 MBColin Loughran, Nick Palmer, and James Birle discuss the locals' playoff hopes as well as the other squads' chances at advancing deeper into the spring.
The East is Ours!
April 14, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIn today's episode of Five On Three, Nick Palmer, James Birle, and Lou Orlando finish the season out strong by discussing all three New York teams' playoff paths, the end of the Penguins' playoff streak, and reminisce on some of their beat reporting highlights. Mike Calamari makes a surprise guest appearance!
A Fleury of Fun
March 31, 2023 17:32 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this week's episode Samantha Bohrer, James Birle, and Nick Palmer chop it up regarding possible playoff matchups and the electric game between the Devils and Rangers.
Five On Three: No Reimer Reason
March 23, 2023 21:12 - 59 minutes - 86.8 MBIn this episode of Five on Three, Nick Palmer, James Birle and Lou Orlando discuss the latest controversy surrounding NHL teams and players refusing to participate in Pride Night celebrations as well as a look into local teams ahead of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Something About Spring Break
March 10, 2023 22:10 - 42 minutes - 47.6 MBSamantha Bohrer, James Birle, and Nick Palmer discuss the New York area teams' latest success and Lou Orlando joins for a fun mixed bag segment.
Trials and Tribulations of the Trade Deadline
March 05, 2023 19:25 - 55 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode of Five on Three, Samantha Bohrer, James Birle, and Nick Palmer break down all the latest trade deadline news with the local NY teams and Jonathan Quick.
Whirlwind Wild Card Race
February 23, 2023 23:50 - 56 minutes - 63 MBSam Bohrer, Nick Palmer, and James Birle discuss all things local teams as well as look into the wild card race. Plus - a quick look at the PHF and women's hockey.
Rugrat the Rangers Mascot
February 19, 2023 01:49 - 43 minutes - 45.4 MBLou Orlando, Samantha Bohrer, and Nick Palmer have a powwow to discuss the Vladimir Tarasenko trade and the Rangers' hot streak. We check in on the Islanders, Devils, and Ryan O'Reilly, and cap off the show with the first ever Five on Three Mixed Bag!