Friends and Rivals Podcast
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to the Friend and Rivals Podcast where we will be discussing the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. The hosts are fans of the New York #Rangers, New Jersey #Devils, New York #Islanders and Pittsburgh #Penguins. Get a fans perspective of your favorite team!
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Ep. 150 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Nothing I Can Do; A Total Eclipse Of The Hart
April 09, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBIt's FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 150 and if you don't listen, I shall block out the sun again, SEE IF I DON'T! These are dark days indeed when we have to discuss the Islanders and Penguins as legitimate playoff contenders. How is that possible? We also discuss Hart Trophy candidates and prepare you for the end of the NHL season and the playoffs. We say goodbye to one of our OG segments on the show, and prepare for what's next on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 150!
Friends and Rivals Episode 149: Just The Two Of Us, You And I
April 02, 2024 12:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 149 and if you're sick of all things New York, this is the episode for you! Tom is away on assignment tickling Artemi Panarin's taint, and Nick is on vacation so his house at 1400 Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh, North Carolina is empty if you can get past the RING doorbell security and want to pretend you are your favorite podcast host for a few days. So tune in for hockey talk without the annoying New York slant, and stay for a little music talk as well. We do ...
Ep. 148 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Devils Closing In On The Playoffs!
March 26, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 148 and the Devils are closing ground like a cheetah on the wild card spots in the Eastern Conference, according to Steve! The Penguins continue to wave the white flag, the Islanders are getting ready to do the same, and the Rangers re-take the league's best record and get ready for playoff competition. So tune in to the once-in-a-generation podcast FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 148!
Ep. 147 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Bo Knows Garbage Fries
March 19, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 147 and you're going to want some extra catsup. The NHL's GM meetings are underway so let's fix what ain't broke! We discuss the most interesting NHL stars to follow for the upcoming docuserieses (?) and there's a wager in the works for the Devils vs Penguins. We bring you around the Metro as the Rangers settle in for their playoff run, the Islanders keep chasing the Wings and Flyers, and the Devils and Penguins make plans for next year. So grab your favorite ...
Ep. 146 Friends and Rivals Podcast: The Egg Came First!
March 12, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 146 and we answer the age old question; which came first, the chicken or the egg? We also go over the winners and losers from the NHL trade deadline, discuss the Penguins and Devils fading from contention, and the Islanders making a case for postseason play. Everything you need to know about the NHL from the Swedish Chef to Shamu to The Great One is on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 146!
Ep. 145 Friends and Rivals Podcast: A Ruff Day For Lindy
March 05, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 145 and Lindy sure has it Ruff, as the Devils announce the firing of their head coach only 2 and a half years after their fans began to loudly request precisely this thing. What's next for the Devils and interim coach Seth Green? We also discuss the first place Rangers, the Islanders and their chances to catch the Flyers for the final playoff berth, and the Penguins inability to finish games or play situational hockey. And this week, all of our listeners get F...
Ep. 144 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Tom Fitzgerald Has An Itchy Trigger Finger
February 28, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 144 and apparently all trades are set to go through New Jersey! We discuss the hottest players on the trade block and also the homely ones (we're talking to you Chris Tanev) and figure out within 0 to 8 percent accuracy exactly where they will all end up. Then we go around the Metro and talk about the week for the first place Rangers and then the other thickheaded teams that are chasing them. So punch up your Domino's order and relax and listen to FRIENDS AND ...
Ep. 143 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Metlife Stadium Home Teams Don't Suck For The First Time This Decade!
February 21, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 143 and if this Stadium is Rockin' don't come a-knockin'! The Devils undress the Flyers and then the Rangers and Islanders play an instant classic in the Meadowlands. The Penguins retire Jaromir Jagr's number and should just retire their season. And where does the Money say that the Islanders and Penguins are going to go when the trade deadline comes? It's your personal fountain of youth on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 143!
Ep. 142 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Jesus has a foot fetish
February 14, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 142 and we hear you Jesus. Clean those feet. Get in there real deep-like. We weigh in on the best SuperBowl commercials, talk about the Morgan Reilly incident and suspension, and go over all of the happenings in the NHL's Metro division. So wash them filthy feet and join us on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 142!
Ep. 141 Friends and Rivals Podcast: We're Going To The Sphere!
February 07, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPIISODE 141 and we're back from a short break to bring you the rest of this season's NHL action! The all-star game happened. How did that go? We don't know what happened on the ice but we have been watching Tate McRea on repeat for the last three days. The Rangers and Devils get back into action against the Avalanche, the Penguins take on the Jets, and the Islanders visit Toronto. We all won! WOO HOO! So grab your kissin' cousin and buckle in for the second half of t...
Ep. 140 Friends and Rivals Podcast: HELLOOOOOO UTAH!
January 25, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 140 and we know that all YOU want to know is what's up with the NHL in Utah? Yes, there are truly no bigger stories right now. At least none that any team will comment on. I mean, unless you think that 4 NHL players and one additional former Team Canada player being told to surrender to authorities in Ontario is a thing that we should be thinking about. Also, the Penguins park their season in their own net, the Rangers continue to fall apart, the Islanders fin...
Ep. 139 Friends and Rivals Podcast: LIVIN' ON A PRAYER!
January 17, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIt's EPISODE 139 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and whoaaaaa...we're halfway there! The NHL season is at the halfway point; who are the surprises? Who are our teams' MVPs, and who needs to step up and do gooder? It's a long episode for sure, but we know you'll all stick around until the end unlike the Islanders. So grab the keys to the Zamboni and join us on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 139!
Ep. 138 Friends and Rivals Podcast: STORMING INTO 2024!
January 10, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBIt's FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 138 and we're gonna blow you away! How are the GMs going to fix the NHL in March? Where are our Stadium Series jerseys? The Devils lose to the Canucks. The Rangers lose to the Canucks. The Islanders lose to the Canucks. The Penguins play the Canucks on Thursday. Now Hartford? The Whale? They only beat Vancouver once, maybe twice in a lifetime. So if you haven't blown away by Finn, then check out EPISODE 138 OF FRIENDS AND RIVALS!
Ep. 137 Friends and Rivals Podcast: WACKALICIOUS!!!
January 03, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 137, we're back from Christmas break and as the kids say, we're wackalicious! Do we know what the f*** that means? No! But we're definitely that! The Penguins get hot and go nowhere, the Devils continue their ups and downs, the Islanders have a new nemesis, and all is right in Rangers-land unless you include the game that ended as we actually recorded the episode. We have Nick Impressions Classic, What's Inside Steve's Stomach or This Date in Steve's Stomach o...
Ep. 136 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Da da da da da da DA! TEQUILA!
December 20, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIt's FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 136 and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except Steve who was making mixed drinks. It's our last episode before Christmas so you know what that means! Each of our teams gave us a great week of hockey as a present! We debut a brand new Christmas song which is going to knock Mariah off of the charts, and try one more time with the play-on-words game from jolly old taint Nick. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE...
Ep. 135 FRIENDS AND RIVALS: WHO WANTS TO BE AN ALL-STAR MILLIONAIRE?
December 13, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIt's EPISODE 135 of the Friends and Rivals podcast and there is a definitive theme in today's show but we can't write that in this space or else people using that search term will find us by accident and...well we need listeners so...actually it's dildo. Dildo is the theme. Welcome, perverts to the Friends and Rivals podcast! We also discuss the all-star prizes, the coaches we think might be on the hot seat in the NHL this season, and of course all of our usual updates on the Penguins, Devil...
Ep. 134 FRIENDS AND RIVALS: Baby Fish Mouth
December 07, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 134 and we have all sorts of phrases which are sweeping the nation. We are 1/4 of the way through the NHL season. What are the biggest surprises amongst the top teams and the not-so-top teams? The Penguins top scorer is between the pipes, the Islanders never met a 3rd period that they didn't like enough to blow, the Devils search for much needed consistency at Hughesfest, and the Rangers have another Ranger week. Listen NOW, don't make me throw my chicken at y...
Ep. 133 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Bedard's Mom's Loophole
November 29, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 133 and finally, Connor Bedard's Mom can sleep with his teammates without getting prosecuted! We go all the way with our coverage of Momgate, discuss the crazy showdown between the Devils and Islanders, detail another hot week for the Rangers, and there was another team but they're irrelevant. We earn a boatload of penalty minutes in the process, but let's face it, if Trouba wasn't suspended I don't think we have much to worry about on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EP...
Ep. 132 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Gobble Gobble!
November 22, 2023 03:44 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 132 and we are thankful for freaky ugly Floridians! The Islanders finally put one in the "W" column, the Devils have an uneven week against division Rivals, the Penguins get a boost from the AHL's all-time leading scorer whats-his-name, and the Rangers get pounded in Dallas to end an otherwise very successful run. There's trivia, there's more trivia, and there's inside jokes galore! Just take our word for it, FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 132 is really funny!
Ep. 131 Friends and Rivals Podcast: If The Season Ended Today...
November 15, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 77 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 131 and I think we can start the playoffs right now and skip the last 67 or 68 games, right? We have another rousing game of "Buy/Sell". The Islanders sputter. The Devils wait for the cavalry to arrive. But the Penguins and Rangers are so hot that Antarctica and MSG are melting and burning to the ground, respectively. Unfortunately for the Knicks, only figuratively speaking. And keep listening later in the show to hear the greatest jingle ever written, in my h...
Friends and Rivals Podcast Episode 130: Saved By The Cookbook
November 08, 2023 13:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 130 and we've got a special delivery for you! The white hot Penguins blast their way through a challenging week of hockey. The Rangers and Devils suffer a plethora of injuries. The Islanders keep stacking up points. We discuss the Sharks' above average goaltending and put out a hit on Sebastian Aho (all of them...just to be safe). You don't have to be Patrick Roy to stop the madness on FREINDS AND RIVALS EPSIODE 130!
Friends and Rivals Podcast Ep. 129: So Much Fun It's SCARY!
November 01, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 129 and we're having a SCARY good time! We know that this is a hockey podcast, but first we had to take a minute to celebrate the Jets DISMANTLING the lowly Giants this past weekend. It was one of the most lopsided victories in league history to be sure. Is Zach Wilson the GOAT? We simply have to acknowledge that might be the case. Over in the NHL, Penguins fans are PISSED. The Isles struggle for consistency. The Devils outscore most of their problems and coul...
Ep. 128 Friends and Rivals Podcast: Goo-Gary!
October 25, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 128 and we've got a frozen frenzy on our hands! Every NHL team was in action on Tuesday but we'll catch you up on the Penguins getting an early start on heading south for the winter, the Islanders keeping up with the Hugheses, the Rangers playing lights-out in Seattle and the Devils going a whole week without a loss. Then we examine the starts by some other NHL teams through 5-or-so games and we make our final judgement as if we can tell this quickly. You know...
Ep. 127 Friends and Rivals Podcast: COFFEY TAWK
October 18, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIt's FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 127 and join us for Coffey Tawk. You know, no big whoop. The Devils are struggling to get their game going full throttle. The Islanders powerplay is looking sharp and they never go offside. The Rangers have an uneven start and always go offside. The Penguins shake off an opening nightmare to go 2-1 in the first week. I'd pay you to listen, but all I have are these Nepalese groins. It's FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 127!
Ep. 126 Friends and Rivals Podcast: GAME ON 2023-24!
October 11, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 126 and let the games begin! the Penguins jump into action at home against the Blackhawks and some rookie that apparently some people want to see. But will he win the Art Ross? Actually, what the hell IS the Art Ross anyway? The Islanders jump in without Ross Johnson but with Julien Gauthier. The Rangers plan to give former #1 pick Alexis Lafreniere his big chance with top forward minutes. The Devils plan their encore after improving 49 points in the standings...
Ep. 125 Friends and Rivals Podcast: BOOty Call
October 04, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 125 and is it getting hot in here, or is it almost Halloween? The Penguins waive goodbye and then hello again to Ty Smith. The Isles beat the Rangers thanks in part to Alexis Lafreniere's defensive hustle, and then go down to the Devils who are flying high at a preseason 5-0. We have a killer trivia question and some sexy stories about extremely friendly ghosts. Don't miss this BOOty Call on Episode 125 of FRIENDS AND RIVALS!
Ep. 124 Friends and Rivals: THERE'S GOOD TINDER DATES, AND THERE'S GREAT TINDER DATES!
September 26, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 124 and we are pleased to meet you! The Rangers preseason picks up where they left off, the Penguins hide their camera rolls as they play a doubleheader with the Blue Jackets, the Islanders prep for Preseason game 1 under a shroud of mystery, and the Devils score in bunches to get their preseason started. For this week's top 5, get ready to HATE as we talk about players we want to see lose. You know who's not on that list? The wonderful listeners of FRIENDS AN...
Ep 123 Friends and Rivals Podcast: OFF THE RAILS!
September 19, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 123 and we're DEFINITELY OFF THE RAILS! Or Something. It's the FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 4!!! Why are there two screens on my laptop right now? Anyhoo...we are back and we're going to update you on the NHL offseason! The Penguins got their man Erik Karlsson AND reduced their cap hit through some kind of weird voodoo. The Isles are trying Barzal at every position except goalie. The Rangers have rookies in the tournament but no one would know it, and the Devils cu...
Ep 122 Friends and Rivals Podcast: FREE AGENT FRENZY!!!
July 18, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIt's the FINAL EPISODE OF FRIENDS AND RIVALS! (Don't panic. We just mean for this season. We'll be back in September.) What's been going on in free agency and why did it take us so long to talk about it? The Islanders trade away a long time franchise icon and re-sign some of their guys. The Penguins replace their goalie with their goalie and start hoarding former Devils and Maple Leafs. The Rangers do some bargain shopping. The Devils opened up their checkbook to bring back all of their key ...
Ep 121 Friends and Rivals Podcast: THE MOST IMPORTANT EPISODE EVER!!!
June 27, 2023 12:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 121 and it is vitally important to the survival of the planet that you listen to this episode! We discuss...things...such important things...so important that Mr Boogastad and Mrs Galchenuk are waiting in the wings to provide their expert feedback! We tell you about all the NHL Award Winners which were sprinkled into the Country Music Show on TNT Monday night. We go in depth into the Taylor Halll trade and also people who don't want to play in Philadelphia. Bu...
Ep 120 Friends and Rivals Podcast: VEGAS, BABY. VEGAS!!!
June 21, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 120 and a lot happened in the 24 hours since our last episode. The Golden Knights thrashed the Florida Panthers once more to win the Stanley Cup. The Rangers FINALLY named a head coach and even introduced him 6 days later. The Devils signed Jesper Bratt and are just lucky that he doesn't wear a number in the 80s. We discuss our nominees for the Hockey Hall of Fame, and also who we think has no business even going there as a visitor. We share one of the greates...
Ep 119 Friends and Rivals Podcast: AND THE NEXT COACH OF THE NEW YORK RANGERS IS...
June 13, 2023 12:30 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 119 and so much for writing our headline a week ahead in anticipation. The Rangers are dragging out this announcement longer than The Spaghetti Incident. What will we see with the naked eye first: a new Rangers coach or Halley's Comet? It's been so long since the Rangers had a head coach that back then, Luis Castillo could still catch a pop fly. The last time the Rangers had a head coach, Joe Biden was coherent. The Rangers have been without a head coach for s...
Ep 118 Friends and Rivals Podcast; DON'T BET ON IT
June 06, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIt' FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 118 and I'd wager that the Golden Knights are up 2-0 in their series. Tom and Bill picked the Golden Knights to win; what do Nick and Steve have to say about their precious beloved Panthers? On this episode we talk about our top 5 NHL players who played for teams other than the ones we root for, and we discuss if scoring with a high stick is even a "thing" anymore. The Penguins start to re-shape their hockey operations team with the hiring of Kyle Dubas, and th...
Ep 117 Friends and Rivals Podcast: THE FINALS ARE SET!
May 30, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 74 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 117 and the Golden Knights just got finished whooping on the Dallas Stars in Game 6 and are heading to their golden showers. Who do you got in the Panthers / Golden Knights matchup? For the pending free agents, are they worth what they are expected to get? We talk about our top 5 hockey...or in Nick's case just any sport...memorabilia items. We tell you a surprisingly quick fact about the Hulls, shoot at a brick wall in Impressions, and take God's instructions...
Ep 116 Friends and Rivals Podcast: TOP 5 IS BACK!
May 23, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 116! The season is winding down and all of our teams are out...so whatcha want to talk about? The GM search for the Penguins continues and it should set up the dominoes falling, but is Mike Sullivan going anywhere? We talk about our top 5 hockey moments, and then we get philosophical. What would you do on a guys-only trip with lots of vodka and dirty jokes? It can happen to anyone on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 116!
Ep 115 Friends and Rivals Podcast: ROOTING FOR A WHALERS VS NORTH STARS FINAL!
May 16, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 115 and the Devils run came to an abrupt and rather one-sided end, but what does the future hold for this young and talented team? Which RFAs will surely return and which could be on the move? The Rangers come up with a wild conspiracy that could land them a multiple-time Stanley Cup winning coach, but why would the Penguins be motivated to be that stupid? The NHL's final four have come into focus; a couple of franchises are relatively new (to a 40+ year old) ...
Ep 114 Friends and Rivals Podcast: AND THE FIRST PICK IN THE ANNUAL RIGGED DRAFT "LOTTERY" GOES TO THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS!
May 09, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISOE 114 and we would like to welcome Connor Bedard to The Windy City! Please watch out for gunfire on the South Side. In March, enjoy the green river. Head over to Millenium Park to see the giant chrome bike helmet, and have a hot dog at an afternoon game over at Wrigley Field. Bedard is guaranteed to be the top athlete to play in the city since Al Bundy scored 4 touchdowns in a single game. So grab a Deep Dish and watch the shittiest team in the NFL west of the Me...
Ep 113 Friends and Rivals Podcast: RANGERS SUCK, FLYERS SWALLOW, CROSBY WATCHES
May 03, 2023 12:25 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 113 and who knew after almost 2 decades that the Devils fans' favorite chant would finally be relevant? Since the NHL is OVER for us we change our podcast focus to the New York Knicks! OK not really. But where did the Islanders and Rangers go wrong, and how did the Devils right the ship after going down 2-0? And the Jacob Trouba debate rages on! Is Trouba a "dirty" player? Or is he just a filthy rat bastard? We report, you decide on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE ...
Ep 112 Friends and Rivals Podcast: AND IT'S A BEST OF THREE!
April 25, 2023 12:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 112 and this playoff thing is an absolute breeze when your team isn't playing. This is stress free for the Penguins fans! But the Islanders are on the brink of elimination, the Rangers and Devils will at the very least play in each building one more time, and the Tampa Lightning are punching their ticket for Destination: Irrelevant! But how did this Jeckyll and Hyde Rangers/Devils series end up tied? Why are special teams feeling not-so-special to the Islande...
Ep 111 Friends and Rivals Podcast: PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS!
April 18, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIt's EPISODE 111 OF FRIENDS AND RIVALS and our dark horse in the 2023 playoffs is...is...is...THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS! Talk about a dark horse: no one even knows they made it besides Nick. Billy eulogizes the Penguins' season and the end of their 16 year playoff run, so, what's next? The Islanders begin their round 1 series against the Hurricanes, and the Devils and Rangers get ready to face off on Tuesday. Our experts share their playoff picks all the way through the Stanley Cup Finals, and...
Ep 110 Friends and Rivals Podcast: THE PLAYOFFS ARE ALL SET!
April 11, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 110 and all of the NHL playoff matchups are set! In the eastern conference you got the Bruins against the Islanders Panthers Penguins or Sabres, the Maple Leafs and Lightning, the Hurricanes against the Rangers Panthers Islanders Penguins or Sabres, the Devils against the Rangers Panthers Islanders Penguins or Sabres, and the Rangers against the Devils or Hurricanes. Clear? Good. Because I don't know what the hell I just said. But what do the Penguins and Isla...
Ep 109 Friends and Rivals Podcast: THIS TOMCAST IS COMING AT YOU LIVE AND HOT!
April 05, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 109 and if you've got the time, we've got the portable toilets! There's four games left. The Devils and Rangers have clinched but the Islanders and Penguins are probably not going to know for sure about their playoff futures until the final horn of the final game. But at least all of their players exist. We talk about the inconsistencies and double standards apparent with NHL officiating (and all the other sports for that matter) and what our teams need for th...
Ep 108 Friends and Rivals Podcast: SHOUT OUT EPISODE 108, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!
March 28, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIt's EPISODE 108 OF FRIENDS AND RIVALS and I wish I knew what my own headline meant! We jump right in with our coverage on the only NCAA Tournament that matters - HOCKEY and the road to the Frozen Four! Then like sands through the hourglass, so our the final days of our 2022-23 NHL season. The ups and downs for each of our teams are robust, and it feels like every game leads us to another cliffhanger. The Devils D flips Ws upside down (wait isn't that just a "M"?). The Islanders are roughing...
Ep 107 Friends and Rivals Podcast: WAYNE GRETZKY!
March 21, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 107 and if you're like me, you've been waiting for YEARS now for someone to get the trivia question correct in under 37 minutes! SPOILER ALERT it might happen in this episode! We get into some math lessons, say goodbye to the fading Penguins, and get set to watch the Isles, Devils, and high flying Rangers make their playoff push. We discuss one of the least popular Rangers of all-time, and talk about stupid pranks. Is EPISODE 107 of FRIENDS AND RIVALS another ...
Ep 106 Friends and Rivals Podcast: COME FOR THE HOCKEY TALK; STAY FOR THE CONTEST!
March 15, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 106 and you can WIN amazing prizes! We talk about cartoon hockey, the Rangers waking up, the Devils closing in on 1st place, and the Penguins and Islanders fighting for their wild card lives. We take you out to the brawl-game during our trivia segment and name another random depth forward during Nick's game show! More than half of all Ritas and Rogers agree, it's the best podcast in town! So tune in to EPISODE 106 of FRIENDS AND RIVALS - it'll blow your dick o...
Ep 105 Friends and Rivals Podcast: WE WOULDN'T TRADE OUR FANS FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN TWO FIRST ROUND PICKS AND A LISTENER TO BE NAMED LATER!
March 07, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 105 and the game of hockey musical chairs has ended. Where do all of the deadline acquisitions leave our beloved hockey clubs? The Rangers have an impressive collection of stars, but when will they have a full team? The Penguins' plan is to apparently hoard all of the league's defensemen and force everyone else to play without D-men. The Islanders are getting on a roll and looking to get key players back, and Timo's Devils debut was a big score. We discuss exp...
Ep 104 Friends and Rivals Podcast: TIMO MEIER PATRICK KANE TIMO MEIER PATRICK KANE TIMO MEIER PATRICK KANE BO HORVAT TIMO MEIER PATRICK KANE TIMO MEIER PATCIK KANE SHUT THE F*** UP!!!
February 28, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 104 and stop us if you've heard this before. But Timo Meier is on his way to the Devils and Patrick Kane is joining the Rangers! What? You hadn't heard? Have you been living under a rock? Or maybe under The Rock after he smashed your head in with The People's Elbow? We've got all of the late season trade updates right here! And don't forget as you make your way through this life to stop and smell the flowers along the way. *SNIFF* Is that chlorine? Only on FRI...
Ep 103 Friends and Rivals Podcast: LET'S GET IT ON! OR NOT.
February 21, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 103 and we're looking for whatever the opposite of love is. The Penguins suck. The Islanders suck. But is one of them going to make the playoffs anyway? The Penguins welcome back Tristan Jarry and wish they hadn't. The Islanders lose Barzal for 1 to 12 weeks. The Devils and Rangers are on cruise control with their inevitable 1st round playoff series coming in about 2 months time. But should the playoff format be changed? What do R Kelly and Bobby Hull have in ...
Ep 102 Friends and Rivals Podcast: SORRY PHILLY
February 14, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 102 and if you think the Eagles got screwed by the refs, then we've got the show for you! You'll really enjoy our rendition of Fly Eagles Fly which more than one person requested! The Penguins wait for their goalie to return, the Islanders need a quick turnaround, the Devils wonder what happened to Jack, and the Rangers make a pre-trade deadline splash. CAN YOU SMEEEEELLLLLALALALALALALA....WHAT FRIENDS AND RIVALS IS COOKIN'? Is it delicious cinnamon rolls?
Ep 101 Friends and Rivals Podcast: FRIENDS AND RIVALS FOR DUMMIES
February 07, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 68 MBIt's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 101 and this episode is Hockey 101. During this foundation course, you will learn why all all-star games are garbage, how the Penguins can deflate an entire fanbase with one lousy effort, and understand the meaning of Bo Horvat centering for Mathew Barzal. We will explore the Rangers' Filip Chytil's rise to glory, and the Devils perseverance against the Stars of Dallas. This course will conclude with a disgusting story told by the creep Tom Harkness, and grade...