Puck Soup
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWe're Sean "Down Goes Brown" McIndoe of The Athletic and Ryan Lambert of EP Rinkside and this is a hockey podcast, in the sense that we talk about hockey, both on the ice and about fan culture. That’s the “puck.” This is also a podcast about movies, TV, fast food, life lessons and general idiocy. That’s the “soup.” Unless you ordered the minestrone.
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Episodes
Super Big News Alert
October 02, 2017 07:00 - 10 minutes - 4.91 MBGreg and Dave have an announcement about the podcast!
Brendan Burke, NHL Preview
September 28, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBGreg and Dave welcome New York Islanders announcer Brendan Burke to discuss the team, rabid fans and when he gets to pee. Plus, we preview the 2017-18 NHL season with divisional predictions, break down the controversies with the Penguins and Donald Trump, talk P.K. Subban and the national anthem, debunk an NBC vs. NHL myth and wonder why Mike Milbury is announcing games. Plus your listener mail!
The Dumbest Person Alive
September 21, 2017 23:56 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBGreg and Dave talk about Lozo’s sudden infamy as the guy who got fired for unknowingly calling his boss/ESPN Public Editor “the dumbest person alive.” Plus, the NHL’s crackdown on slashing penalties and faceoff violations; David Pastrnak’s new contract; how to build a movie franchise; Taco Bell and booze; Joffrey Lupul vs. the Maple Leafs; why bad Tom Cruise is the best Tom Cruise; Greg talks Spain trip and does Bryzgalov for readers; Dave laments the loss of “Seinfeld” and “Friends”; and a ...
Live From Toronto
September 08, 2017 07:16 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBGreg and Dave are live from Toronto, talking with Chris Johnston and Jackie Redmond from Sportsnet and The Athletic editor James Mirtle! Plus, discussions on George Parros taking over NHL Player Safety, the Pope endorsing hockey, the new offside review rule, the Leafs and Oilers Cup chances, "Star Wars" needs a director and we play Schlemko'd, a.k.a. The Roster Game.
Jay Baruchel
September 01, 2017 17:43 - 1 hour - 52 MBGreg and Dave are back for Season 2 (or probably 3) of Puck Soup! Featuring a wide-ranging interview with actor/director Jay Baruchel about the Montreal Canadiens, “Game Of Thrones,” dental care, hockey fighting and his new film “Goon: Last Of The Enforcers!” Plus we discuss the future of John Tavares, Shane Doan retiring, big contracts for Leon Draisaitl and Carey Price, and a listener mailbag featuring summer movies and bad general managers.
Free Agent Idiocy
July 06, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBIn our season finale until our inevitable summer editions, Greg and Dave break down all the big free agent signings in the NHL, from Kevin Shattenkirk to Alex Radulov to Karl Alzner; the state of the Washington Capitals; the Ilya Kovalchuk affair; new contracts for Carey Price and Connor McDavid; cheap old players; a steroids in baseball debate; Pierre McGuire gets even weirder; the big changes at Fox Sports 1; a massive disagreement over BABY DRIVER (warning: spoilers, so skip ahead if need...
Live From Brooklyn
June 29, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIt’s the first Puck Soup live show, taped on June 26 at Brooklyn’s Union Hall. Barry Petchesky of Deadspin joins us to talk growing the NHL, Pierre McGuire and state of the sports media. Greg and Dave talk Hockey Hall of Fame, the NHL Awards, the Blackhawks’ big moves, the Derek Stepan trade and free agency, plus we play live versions of “Does Sidney Crosby like …?” and The Roster Game: Tournament Edition. Sponsored by Seat Geek!
Connor McDavid
June 23, 2017 16:38 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBGreg talks with NHL MVP Connor McDavid about video games, weirdos hugging him, junk food and much more. Plus, Greg and Dave break down the Vegas Golden Knights and the expansion draft, review the NHL Awards, talk about the new Adidas jerseys, cover Dave Tippett's departure, debate Marian Hossa's retirement, celebrate a potential rules change, talk about the merits of stoner comedies, NBA offseason vs. NHL offseason and answer reader mail. Sponsored by Seat Geek and Audible!
NHL vs. NBA Playoffs
June 15, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBGreg and Dave put a bow around the Stanley Cup Final, debate the merits of Sidney Crosby as MVP, offer their top 10 favorite things from the 2017 playoffs, dive deep into the NBA vs. the NHL and super teams, reveal a secret about DIE HARD, re-rank that stupid French Fry ranking, create a Sir-Mix-A-Lot tribute to catfish, discuss Dan Girardi’s buyout, preview the Golden Knight’s expansion draft and read your listener mail from waffle sex to NHL coaches as Uber drivers. Sponsored by Seat Geek.
Ilya Bryzgalov
June 10, 2017 17:55 - 2 hours - 115 MBIlya Bryzgalov, former NHL goalie and The Players' Tribune correspondent, joins us to talk about the universe, bears, Peter Laviolette, Greg's impression of him and the relationship between Russia and USA. Plus, Greg and Dave discuss the Stanley Cup Final, P.K. Subban's antics, a stirring round of "Does Sidney Crosby like...?", Dennis K. Morgan, angry Penguins fans, new coaches for Florida and Buffalo, a tribute to Adam West and reader mail! Sponsored by Seat Geek and Blue Apron.
Bob McKenzie
June 02, 2017 15:36 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBGreg and Dave talk about the Stanley Cup Final, Jake Guentzel and the Conn Smythe, the Predators fan who used a catfish as an "instrument of crime," Doc and Pierre eat sandwiches, trading Alex Ovechkin, the Olympics and a mailbag that features the Penguins vs. Cavaliers playing hockey and basketball. Plus, TSN Insider Bob McKenzie talks about breaking news, keeping sources, how journalism's change since he started, the NHL playoffs, his love of canoes and his even bigger love of hip-hop. Spon...
Charlotte Wilder
May 25, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBGreg and Dave welcome Charlotte Wilder of SB Nation to talk about the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup Final, Boston as a hockey town, when Patriots fans attacked her, America's Test Kitchen, horse racing and "is this a sport?" Plus, our Stanley Cup Final picks, Ryan Getzlaf's dirty mouth, the P.K. Subban hate, Ottawa's empty seats and reader mail that includes pizza, MVPs and which sports franchise we would curse.
Salty Anthem Singers
May 18, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBGreg and Dave talk about babies named after Phil Kessel, John Tortorella in "Multiplicity," a terrible Stanley Cup commercial, the GM of the Year Award, the evils of Ryan Kesler, the sad saga of a salty national anthem singer in Nashville, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," a special expansion draft quiz for Lozo and your reader mail, including whether you should use the phone while pooping. Presented by Seat Geek.
Alex Ovechkin and Vladimir Putin
May 12, 2017 00:15 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBGreg and Dave take a thorough look at the Washington Capitals' demise in Game 7, including Nicklas Backstrom's defeatism, blaming Alex Ovechkin and what the team does next. Plus, previews of the Stanley Cup conference finals, Vladimir Putin is Russia's greatest hockey player, Tyson Barrie is injured 'rasslin with a teammate, Jason Botterill is hired Ottawa as Canada's team, the best and worst supermarkets, drunken diners, burning jerseys, "Baywatch" and travel snobs. Sponsored by Seat Geek an...
Chris Johnston
May 04, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBGreg and Dave welcome Chris Johnston of Sportsnet and, in a podcast first, Chris's adorable dad to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the ridiculousness of fame, Ottawa as a hockey town, Canada vs. the U.S., separate rules for playoff hockey and much more. Plus, Rob Rossi pens a wild Sidney Crosby conspiracy theory, the Devils win the Draft Lottery, Mike Milbury and the future of hockey hot takes, NHL players as MARIO KART drivers, a round of "Is This An A-Hole?" and your reader mail, inclu...
Sarah Baicker, ESPN layoffs
April 27, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBGreg and Dave welcome former CSN host and Philadelphia sports pundit Sarah Baicker to talk about the Flyers, Philly as a sports town, how TV people are treated by athletes and the nasty sendoff she received from one fan. Plus, comments about the massive ESPN layoffs that claimed some hockey writers, predictions for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, working for the Sabres, chaos in Chicago, how we played NES and our favorite games, movie sequels we may not want to see, and reader m...
Amanda Stein
April 20, 2017 19:29 - 1 hour - 110 MBGreg and Dave welcome Amanda Stein, Montreal Canadiens reporter and radio host, for a wide-ranging talk about the Habs’ language challenges, P.K. Subban controversies, USA vs. Canada, her career path, Dave’s lack of love for ‘Parks and Rec’ and Amanda’s lifelong fear of mascots. Plus, the media protects its own on Calgary Flames controversy; the Stanley Cup Playoffs; the ‘Dart Guy’ for other NHL teams; Jack Eichel might get Bylsma fired; sex disrupts a tennis match, and what sporting events a...
Stanley Cup Playoffs, Explained
April 13, 2017 10:11 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBGreg and Dave break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs, disagree a lot about their picks and then find out they have the same teams for the championship round. They go through the big coaching and management changes in Los Angeles, Dallas, Vancouver and Florida. They chronicle the weird sex case involving the Edmonton Oilers’ owner, and even weirder policy on selling tickets to watch playoff games from the arena hallway. Plus, why Star Wars is about sex; Tinder, but for hockey fans; being podcasti...
Jamie Hersch and Olympic Debate!
April 06, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBGreg and Dave welcome NHL and MLB Network host Jamie Hersch for a fun conversation about Minnesota life, hockey vs. baseball, Game of Thrones and reliving the most awkward interview she ever had with a gossip columnist. Plus, it's the First Ever Puck Soup NHL Olympic Participation Debate, as Greg blames the IOC and Dave targets the NHL; looking at the Stanley Cup playoff matchups; if a Canadian team will win the Cup; how lit Dave's millennial brand knowledge is; and reader mail that spans fro...
Kevin Blackistone, ESPN
March 30, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBKevin Blackistone of ESPN's "Around The Horn" and the Washington Post joins us to talk about the early days of the Dallas Stars, Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals' place in D.C. sports, race and hockey and why ESPN doesn't talk NHL on its shouting shows. Meanwhile, Dave is recovering from Vegas, Greg has all of Edmonton mad at him, and the boys talk about the U.S. women's hockey team getting paid, the playoff teams we're rooting for, why you should never cross Gary Bettman, HBO "Real ...
Dimitri Filipovic
March 23, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBGreg and Dave welcome Sportsnet hockey analytics smartypants Dimitri Filipovic for a chat about the warring factions of stat nerds, his work with an NHL team, what numbers we should trust, the media's ignorance and whether you can sell hockey with math. Plus,the boys debate the Olympics and the NHL; look at the Vezina Trophy field, and ponder the merits of Corey Crawford as a franchise goalie; give a March Mute-This tournament update; play a round of 'London Tube Stop, U.K. Crime Series or Se...
Dan Barbarisi
March 16, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBGreg and Dave speak with author Dan Barbarisi, whose excellent new book "Dueling With Kings" chronicles his amazing adventures playing (and winning quite a lot at) daily fantasy hockey. Plus, Greg gets a nasty letter from Devils coach John Hynes's "personal brander" or whatever; the boys debate the Hart Trophy race; looking at the issues in the U.S. women's national team vs. USA Hockey; the Winter Classic at Citi Field; looking at the Top 50 fast food items and why millennials have to stop ea...
Seann William Scott
March 09, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBSeann William Scott, the titular goon of "GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS" joins us to talk about making a hockey cult classic, his career, the live experience of hockey vs. other sports and whether Eugene Levy is the Nick Fury of AMERICAN PIE movies. Plus, Greg and Dave address vital hockey issues like the NHL offside review, the expansion draft, the future of the Arizona Coyotes, bye weeks, Josh Ho-Sang wearing Mario's number and much more. They sing a song about Kristers Gudlevskis. Then they ...
Best NHL Trade Deadline Ever
March 02, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBGreg and Dave and special guest Sean Leahy of Puck Daddy talk about the blockbuster trades of what was, without question, the most entertaining trade deadline in history. (And by "entertaining" we mean excruciating.) We analyze every trade, while also discussing alligator attacks, aliens, foods we hate, Leicester City, Neapolitan ice cream and Dave's zipper problems.
Will Leitch
February 23, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBDave and Greg welcome Will Leitch of Sports On Earth and the New Republic (and the founder of Deadspin) to talk about the St. Louis Blues, how baseball and hockey are constantly trying to court fans that don’t like them, Barstool Sports and the changing digital sports media landscape, and Will’s Oscar picks. That, plus the Auston Matthews vs. Patrik Laine debate goes nuclear; the downside of the “Miracle On Ice”; previewing the NHL trade deadline; and musical tribute to the sad, ignored Ryan ...
Jonah Keri Hearts Claude Julien
February 16, 2017 18:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBDave and Greg talk with Jonah Keri (The Jonah Keri Podcast) about his beloved Montreal Canadiens firing Michel Therrien and hiring Claude Julien, as well as the trend of recycling coaches in hockey and baseball. That, plus JOHN WICK vs. JACK REACHER and a Keanu movie quiz; Antoine Vermette smacks a ref and gets suspended; Gustav Nyqvist smacks a Wild player and gets suspended; Patrik Laine and the Calder Trophy; the wacky Eastern Conference playoff race; Taco Bell Cantina; fan behavior at Jen...
Pete The Retailer from Star Wars Minute
February 09, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBDave and Greg welcome Pete The Retailer from Star Wars Minute to talk about how his first Puck Soup was ruined, his New York Islanders’ fortunes and potential relocation, how to do Minute-By-Minute podcasts and they play the exciting new game “Star Wars Planet or NHL Player.” That, plus Claude Julien gets fired by the Bruins, and the boys talk about where he and that team go next; firing your coach during a Super Bowl parade; the best and worst of Super Bowl LI; reviewing the Taco Bell Naked ...
Rock Out, Hitchcock Out
February 02, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBGreg and Dave discuss the firing of St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock. OK, they actually talk about hotel bathroom etiquette, and then get around to Hitchcock. Plus, the NHL All-Star Weekend, Justin Bieber, the NHL 100 list’s biggest flaw, Ilya Bryzgalov interviews Republican Ryan Suter; the NHL and the Olympics; Dave gives Greg a pop culture quiz; the NHL takes a political stand on immigrants and gay rights … well, sorta; the first Puck Soup Podcast listener contest, such as it is; and the...
Chris #2 of Anti-Flag
January 26, 2017 08:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBGreg and Dave welcome Pittsburgh Penguins fan Chris Barker, a.k.a. Chris #2, from the punk band Anti-Flag to talk Mario Lemieux, how hockey is punk rock, his sneaky plans to get punk music at NHL games and what art is going to look like under the Trump administration. Plus, we rank the NHL All-Star Game skills competitions, discuss our new book "The 100 Greatest Players In NHL History (and other stuff)," finally review ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, discuss the finer points of Limp Bizkit, deb...
Confessions of a Puck Bunny
January 19, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBGreg and Dave speak with a self-identifying "puck bunny" about how she entered that lifestyle, her relationships with players, how hockey guys differ from other athletes, how she handles dangerous situations and harassment, and how she feels about women hockey fans being taunted as "puck bunnies" due to her activities. It's a raw, honest discussion about an uncomfortable facet of fandom. That, plus the Islanders fire Jack Capuano; the status of all 31 NHL general managers; Ilya Bryzgalov and ...
Erin Darke
January 12, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBGreg and Dave welcome actress Erin Darke to the podcast to talk about her beloved Detroit Red Wings and die-hard hockey fandom; how she converted boyfriend Daniel Radcliffe into a puckhead; and life tips for smuggling things into games. Plus, breaking down NHL All-Star snubs, debating the virtue of Jonathan Toews, modern players among the Top 100 of All-Time, is Alex Ovechkin traveled back in time to win Stanley Cups, Russian spying, Martin Short, our favorite condiments, Patrik Laine and muc...
Titus O'Neil, WWE
January 05, 2017 17:32 - 2 hours - 118 MBGreg and Dave welcome Titus O'Neil to the podcast, a WWE superstar and a die-hard Tampa Bay Lightning fan who discusses his relationship with coach Jon Cooper, the similarities between hockey and wrestling and destroying Peyton Manning in college football. Plus, we dig into the Winter Classic and the future of NHL outdoor games; the NHL All-Star Game captains; Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs' impending dynasty; the amazing Columbus Blue Jackets; the figure-four leg lock; Southwest...
Bye 2016, Predicting 2017
December 29, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's the Year in Hockey 2016, as Greg and Dave offer their top 10 stories from the last year as well as a self-indulgent look back at the year in Puck Soup. Plus, the boys predict what will happen in 2017, from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Olympics to the NHL Awards. Also, the typical nonsense about things like Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Blue Jackets fans, Patrik Laine's soft deviousness and all sorts of other things in the latest Puck Soup, sponsored by Seat Geek!
Santa Jagr
December 22, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBGreg and Dave get into the Christmas spirit while discussing Jaromir Jagr's amazing career achievements and off-ice infamy; the lack of buzz for NHL outdoor games; a new survey on how hockey fans watch games; the Columbus Blue Jackets fans that hate Greg and Dave; the ultimate debate over whether DIE HARD is a Christmas movie or a movie with Christmas in it; the top 8 worst Christmas songs of all-time; how we found out the truth about Santa as kids; and a listener mail segment that includes s...
Dan Pashman
December 15, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBGreg and Dave welcome Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful podcast and You're Eating It Wrong on Cooking Channel, to talk about hockey arena eats, the New Jersey Devils, Nassau Coliseum, when attending games turns dangerous, the history of pork roll and the right way to eat pizza and ice. That, plus our mixed feelings on the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Eastern and Western Conference playoff races, how the Blackhawks can win again, what to do with the Avalanche, Westworld (spoilers), Price Is Righ...
Whack Panther
December 01, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBGreg and Dave discuss the stunning turn of events for the Florida Panthers, in firing their coach; our confusion over the show "Dirty Jobs"; an apology to NBC, which actually does like showing young Canadian players in the All-Star Game; the NHL's offensive problem; a thrilling round of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Character or Finnish Hockey Legend"; NHL Awards at the quarter mark of the season; and listener mail, including Christmas traditions.
Turkey Daze
November 22, 2016 17:06 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBGreg and Dave reveal the 11 NHL types that you'll find at your hometown bar the night before Thanksgiving. Plus, whether teams off to great starts are big phonies; the NHL's All-Star voting changes; the Las Vegas team name; Greg's John Tortorella theory; the Centennial Classic jerseys; your reader mail; and the boys crack open classic trading card packs from WCW circa 1991 and "Saved By The Bell: The College Years" because of course they did.
Kelen Capener
November 17, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBGreg and Dave welcome San Jose Sharks superfan Kelen Capener of The Story So Far to talk about music, his hate for the Los Angeles Kings and specifically Dustin Brown; Twitter wars with Nashville fans; the joy of Joe Thornton and the agony of seeing the Stanley Cup go to Pittsburgh. That, plus the NHL is using the Olympics to strong-arm players, new shootout rules, the Oilers' slump, Lethal Weapon movies, the NY Islanders' plight, sneaky Las Vegas moves, Hallmark Movie Channel holiday films a...
Jonah Keri
November 10, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBGreg and Dave welcome renowned baseball writer and fellow Nerdist sports podcaster Jonah Keri to the podcast to talk about his beloved Montreal Canadiens, the P.K. Subban trade, the progress of advanced stats in baseball vs. hockey, how different generations believe their sports were the best and much more. Plus the boys send in Seal Team 5 to rescue NHL players from bad situations, play F/M/K in hockey, debate which team has the biggest national fan base, touch on the Islanders' coach and Ja...
NHL Player Safety, Revealed!
November 03, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBGreg and Dave reveal the secrets of the NHL's Department of Player Safety with special guests Damian Echevarrieta, the NHL's vice president of Player Safety and Hockey Operations, Patrick Burke, director of Player Safety. They discuss why a play does or does not earn a suspension; the pitfalls of precedent; whether they hate your team; inside a player safety hearing; whether players actually like them; and whether the NHL's suspension policies go far enough. That, plus discussions on "America...
Halloween Spooktacular!
October 27, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBIt's the Puck Soup Halloween Spooktacular, as Greg and Dave assign trick-or-treat costumes to NHL players and play "yummy in my tummy or only for a dummy" with classic Halloween candy. Plus, a look at early season surprises in the NHL; Dave is all-in on the Edmonton Oilers; why the Maple Leafs are a wonderful kind of bad; Greg rants about the poor NBCSN game analysis; why the Rangers are quite good; why the Pacific Division is not very good; TV shows that have longevity but we don't know who ...
Bill Pidto
October 20, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBGreg and Dave talk hockey with Bill Pidto of MSG Network and formerly of ESPN, ranging from whether sports coverage is too buttoned down to the changing speed of the NHL to whether hockey fans are just sore losers. That plus Greg saw Hamilton, Dave hates musical theater, Greg loves Westworld, Dave hates robots with feelings, the death of General Fanager as a salary cap source, what the hell the LA Kings can do to save their season, sandwich and toilet etiquette, the biggest sports city loser ...
John C. McGinley
October 13, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBGreg and Dave talk hockey with actor John C. McGinley (Scrubs, Platoon, Office Space) about being in Chris Chelios's "Malibu Mob," leaving the Stanley Cup on the beach by accident, working with Oliver Stone, his greatest improv'd line and Stan Against Evil, his bloody great new IFC show. Plus, our 10 hopes and dreams for the 2016-17 NHL season, P.K. Subban's controversial quote and marketable NHL players, the concept of "locker room talk," Ken Bone, Matt LeBlanc's acting career, listener mail...
Sarah Kwak and NHL Preview
October 06, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBGreg and Dave talk puck with Sarah Kwak of Sports Illustrated, previewing the 2016-17 NHL season, the joys of Costco booze, her journey from SI intern to editor, if Crosby and Ovechkin are old now and the meat content of poop. Plus, "Mike and the Mad Dog" give over/unders for all 30 teams, we debate play-in games and your listener mail!
David Ehrlich
October 01, 2016 01:53 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBGreg and Dave welcome Indiewire film critic David Ehrlich to talk about the New York Rangers, hockey movies, his loathing of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, censorship and Lozo finally say "The Force Awakens." Plus, our eight requests for subsequent World Cups of Hockey, the NHL's centennial celebration, "World Cup of Hockey: The Musical," Johnny Gaudreau's contract, our favorite "The Price Is Right" games and why we hate umbrellas.
World Cup of Hockey and More
September 24, 2016 02:44 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBGreg and Dave dissect the corpse of Team USA at the World Cup of Hockey, including why they sucked, who to blame and how to fix it. Plus, Dave gloats about Team Europe, in praise of Team North America, whether either team will be back next World Cup, rating ESPN's hockey performance, ranking Kevin Smith movies, a flurry of food questions, Evander Kane and marriage proposals at sporting events.
Linda Cohn
September 15, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBGreg and Dave talk hockey with Linda Cohn of ESPN and her incessant boosterism of the New York Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist. Plus, the World Cup of Hockey gets previewed; Eli Manning vs. Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady; why ESPN doesn't cover hockey; which World Cup team you'd most like to play for; how the musical "Cats" is about ritual sacrifice; the NHL Las Vegas team's gimmicks; and listener mail, including the best potato chip flavor.
John Tortorella, Patriot
September 08, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBGreg and Dave talk about John Tortorella's stand against those who sit during the national anthem; ESPN's Stephen A. Smith doesn't understand what Team USA is; why Dave loves him some Team Europe in the World Cup of Hockey; Green Day and The Killers are NHL famous; behind the scenes of the Edmonton Oilers' trades; the best fast-food items, ranked; whether Dave could find a mate on "Bachelor in Paradise"; Greg's jury duty, and the chocolate bar defense; and your listener mail including tailgat...
Roy, Vesey and Bad Rio Hangover
August 25, 2016 21:01 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBGreg is back from Rio and Dave is back from uncomfortable conversations about Penn State at children's birthday parties! On this episode of PUCK SOUP, we cover Patrick Roy leaving the Avs and their new coach; Jimmy Vesey picking the Rangers; the World Cup of Hockey; Greg's Olympic tales and Dave's Olympic-sized apathy; the new Las Vegas team's name; and your listener mail!
Free Agent Cookout
July 07, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBGreg and Dave break down the big NHL free-agent signings, including the worst moves and love for the Lightning. Plus, the new lockout is almost here; Milan Lucic is legendary; Margot Robbie turns us down; becoming hot-take guys; Dustin Brown has a sad; Sean Avery is garbage but Greg has a weird story about him; Hollywood is recycling too much; ranking the top 8 foods to eat at a summer BBQ; and listener mail!