Puck Soup

Sarah Kwak and NHL Preview

Greg 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

Greg 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

Greg 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

Greg 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

Greg 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

Greg 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

Greg 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!

Keith Olbermann

Greg and Dave analyze the P.K. Subban, Taylor Hall and Steven Stamkos blockbusters, while attempting to explain Rogie Vachon's Hall of Fame credentials; sports broadcasting legend Keith Olbermann joins us to slam Hockey Night in Canada's changes, talk NY Rangers, spin an Eric Lindros story and explain why the NHL needs ESPN; we list our 10 most fascinating free agents; your listener mail; and a few moments on the absurdities of ID4 2 and OCEAN'S 13.

2016 Puck Soup NHL Awards

Greg and Dave present the 2016 Puck Soup NHL Awards, featuring a galaxy of star presenters and sterling production values! That, plus controversial changes on Hockey Night in Canada; the Maple Leafs and overpaying "franchise" goalies; Steven Stamkos and the Buffalo Sabres; why Buffalo isn't the new Cleveland as far as "loser" cities; the NHL in Las Vegas; why Dave hates the end of "Independence Day"; listener mail; and an exciting round of "NHL Draft Prospect, Vine Star or Los Angeles Menswea...

Billy Kimball

Greg and Dave talk with VEEP writer and satirist Billy Kimball about the show's hockey plotline, how an NHL locker room is like a writers' room and why hockey is inherently funny. Plus, the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, and Phil Kessel talks to Greg; what we love about Cup celebrations; Sidney Crosby and the Conn Smythe voting controversy; the joy of steakhouses; the Ducks hire their fired coach; the Hockey Hall of Fame process; and what parts of Las Vegas we want to see in the Las Vegas NHL ...

Kathryn Tappen and Remembering Gordie Howe

Greg and Dave discuss the Stanley Cup Final, including why Sidney Crosby shouldn’t be the playoff MVP; the terrible music at the NHL Awards; Dave’s weird pizza-filled Alex Ovechkin dream; which modern players should get the “Ray Bourque” treatment; Greg talks with NBC Sports and NHL Network anchor Kathryn Tappen about hockey, life and her relationship with Mike Milbury; and a special last segment on the death of hockey legend Gordie Howe.

Stanley Cup Final and Mike "Doc" Emrick

Greg and Dave talk about the Stanley Cup Final, including Sidney Crosby’s genius, Logan Couture’s whining and whether neutral fans should cheer for the Sharks or Penguins. Also, NBC announcing legend Mike “Doc” Emrick joins us to tell funny tales and talk puck. All that plus rants about the World Cup, expansion, the NHL in the Olympics, “Now You See Me 2,” and a horrific story about a cleaning lady that drank Greg’s vodka.

Geologist of Animal Collective

Greg and Dave talk puck with Brian Weitz (a.k.a Geologist) of Animal Collective, including his life as a Flyers fan, his hatred of Washington fans and his rebellious 5-year-old son rejecting the former for the latter. Plus, Stanley Cup Final predictions, Sidney Crosby's reputation, Hockey Porn and Cap and Bucky are in love and on the run from Tommy Lee Jones.

Tom Cavanagh

Greg and Dave talk hockey with actor Tom Cavanagh (The Flash, Ed, Mike and Tom Eat Snacks podcast) including Olympic memories, the Canadiens and his epic tale about almost starring in Mystery, Alaska. Plus Stanley Cup Playoffs talk, trashing NBC's studio show, the Top 6 Worst Playoff Losses Ever and reader mail that leads into a ridiculous movie title game.

Sydney Esiason

Greg and Dave talk hockey with Sydney Esiason of SI.com, including her relationship with the Islanders’ Matt Martin and how her Rangers fan father Boomer Esiason feels about it. Plus, ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and matching each one with a hockey thing; the Capitals are eliminated, and we love Phil Kessel; Bruce Boudreau and Guy Boucher get jobs; and Dave gets confused by a joke regarding the Minions and 1970s pornography.

Playoffs, Suspensions and More

Greg and Dave discuss NHL suspensions, Stanley Cup Playoffs, happy Leafs fans and fired coaches. Also, Dave presents GAME OF THRONES 101 to Greg and the boys recreate a Pierre McGuire/Tony X. interview.

Trey Galyon

Greg and Dave welcome comedian and Flyers fanatic Trey Galyon to talk about Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs, arena food, maniacal Philly sports fans and ESPN hockey. Plus, an epic mailbag discussion on cereal and Dave's hate for American European soccer fans.

Anthony Weiner

Greg and Dave welcome infamous former NY Congressman Anthony Weiner to discuss his Islanders fandom, beer league goaltending and the perils of candor. Plus, Stanley Cup Playoff analysis and we yell at some poor soul for daring to step on the PUCK SOUP floor logo.

Super Mega Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

Greg and Dave break down Stanley Cup Playoffs' Round 1, why the NHL postseason the best and chronicle Dave's bizarre journey into teen gossip with Edward Snowden.

Katie Nolan

Greg and Dave talk with Katie Nolan of FOX Sports 1’s GARBAGE TIME about NHL vs. its fans, Boston vs. New York and Batman vs. Superman.

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