Spittin Chiclets

On Episode 80, the guys break down each of the four tightly-contested Conference Semifinals series: Winnipeg vs. Nashville, Pittsburgh vs. Washington, San Jose vs. Vegas, and Boston vs. Tampa Bay. They also discuss the various controversies that have arisen in the last several days including a not-quite-a-goal, a hit to the head, a disallowed OT goal, atrocious reffing, and more. Biz tries to find out why faceoffs have been such an issue this playoffs. Lastly, the fellas pay tribute to pair of longtime pros who decided to hang it up.

On a special Thursday episode, the guys recap the epic Game 7 in Boston Wednesday night between the Bruins and Leafs. RA gives his take on what it was like inside the barn while Biz and Whits tell us what they saw watching at home. They break down why the Bs are moving on and the Leafs are all done. Lots of adrenaline still flowing for this one. The fellas then get everyone up to speed on the Conference Semi-Final match-ups and give their picks.

For Episode 78, the fellas discuss Washington's comeback to knock out Columbus, the Bruins' inability to solve Freddy Andersen in Game 6, media idiots, the performances/reputations of Rask/Bobrovsky, Twitter foolishness, the current playoff format, and whatever else randomly comes up during the show. Tune in.

On Friday's ep this week, the gents put a bow on the first round of the Pacific series, break down Game 4 of the Bruins/Maple Leafs, discuss the importance of team cores, lament the modern day fear of repercussions, discuss whether the Caps have seized control of their series, and much more of the usual shenanigans. Tune in. 

Today's episode is an up-to-the-minute inter-continental affair as Biz checks in from Australia to link up with Whits in New Jersey, and RA and Grinnelli in Boston. The fellas discuss last night's stunning sweep of the Kings by the Golden Knights, the Caps making it a series in the third straight OT game, and Winnipeg grabbing a 3-1 lead over Minny. They also chat about the apparent injury to Sean Couturier due to Radko Gudas, #1 goalies reclaiming jobs, Whitney's cold streak, and much more. This is the first of two eps this week. 

On this episode, we have a handful of Barstool's #HockeyGuys check in to discuss the first two nights of the NHL playoffs. Chief (Chicago) gives us his take on the goings-on out West. Nick Maraldo (Heartland) fills us in on his Penguins and other East series. Feitelberg (Boston) checks in to praise his Bruins and slam Nazem Kadri. And Jordie (Philly) does his standard lamenting about his Flyers and their coach. 

Old pal Biz Nasty joins the show for Episode 74. The fellas open up with some words about the Humboldt Broncos tragedy in Canada. Next, they discuss each of the eight playoffs series and offer predictions. Then the boys drop some major news about the future of Spittin' Chiclets. Be sure to tune in.

Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler joins the show this week to talk about his path to the NHL, the best/worst changes in the league since he joined, teenage sniper Patrik Laine, what it was like having to watch Boston win the Cup after being traded, how he kills time on the road, and much more. The guys also discuss the playoff races, the retiring Sedins, the controversial ‘no goal' in the FLA/NAS game, the Masters, and the usual potpourri.   

On this week's show, Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk calls in to talk about his early career adversity, the mystery that is goaltender interference (along with a suggestion), being a big Barstool guy, and much more. Additionally, Whits and RA discuss the current playoff races, whether people are sleeping on the Caps, the hot Blues, potential playoff goalie controversies, being a degen (and having an 0-13-1 week), college signings, and a bunch of other stuff our scatterbrains get to. 

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Conor Sheary of the Pittsburgh Penguins and "Stool Scenes" creator Ben "Young Pageviews" Friedman join Episode 71 of Spittin' Chiclets. Sheary talks about his journey from undrafted ZooMass player to a guy seeking the NHL's first three-peat in 35 years. He also talks about his team's confidence regarding another Cup, Phil Kessel's salad, and the annual spring influx of U.S. college players to NHL rosters. YP checks in to talk about why the Blues have deadened his inner fan, his eliteprospects.com page, and how his 'shooters shoot' attitude landed him a career at Barstool. RA and Whits also discuss the Wild Card races in each conference, updated Cup odds, and the impact of adding college players when their seasons end. 

Our buddy Biz joins us for the entire episode this week and delivers per usual. We discuss Ovechkin's 600th goal, the way goal scorers have evolved, Whits mushing Hallsy on last week's ep, possible playoffs expansion, Andrew Shaw KOing himself on a hit, Whits making a cameo in the Minnesota Hockey Hair video, self-censoring/self-awareness on podcasts, 400 wins for Marc-Andre Fleury, and playing out the string on a non-playoff team. Also, Biz brings up relationship advice and the boys end up taking a funny detour from the puck chatter for a bit to dole out some "wisdom". 

On this week's episode, Team USA Women's Hockey gold medal winner Amanda Kessel joins the show. She opens up about her huge shootout goal, the endless tour after winning the gold, whether there was any fear that USA Hockey would challenge the Women's Team boycott threat, the sick OT save by Maddie Rooney that saved their bacon, and much more. RA and Whits open up with the crazy KHL thread that went viral overnight on Wednesday, the David Backes suspension, Ron Francis getting kicked upstairs, and the NHLPA players poll. They finish up with #ARH questions and some Oscar talk.

For our post-trade deadline episode, we brought back the boys to assess the current state of their respective teams. Frankie Borrelli laments the current state of his beloved Islanders; Chief comes to terms with the fact that his Blackhawks are now mediocre; 610 tries to find positives for Rangers fans to glom onto after the front office emailed a white flag; and Jordie lets us know how the Flyers went from losing 10 in a row to being neck-and-neck for the division lead. This is a jam-packed ep featuring Barstool's excellent hockey contributors so tune in. 

The boys open this week's show with—what else?—the U.S. women's incredible gold medal-winning game vs. rival Canada. They also chat about the Flyers resurgence, a couple of trades, and more. Episode 67 also sees the return of crowd favorite Mike Commodore (once we wake him up). Commie got #InOne at the Vegas/Calgary game the night before recording but that didn't stop #TheInsiderr from chiming in on #PackYourShit, the Vegas game experience, trade chatter, and much more. Commie never disappoints so tune in and have a laugh.   

Anaheim Duck Kevin Bieksa joins Episode 66 of Spittin' Chiclets for an entertaining interview. The veteran defenseman tells us all about the infamous Superman punch, playing for Don Cherry, what is was like walking into the Anaheim locker room for the first time, how he's feeling at 36, who he'd still like a crack at, and much more. The boys open up with the Phaneuf/Gaborik trade, Team USA loss, the dying Blackhawks, and some gambling chatter and finish up with #AllRightHamilton questions. Tune in, enjoy.

This week's episode features a potpourri of topics for RA and Whits to dive into. They kick off with Philly's Super Bowl beatdown of the Pats and the ripple effect the game will have going forward. The fellas also get into Alex Burrows's dirtbag knee(s) to Taylor Hall's head and the suspension, Marc-Andre Fleury's return to Pittsburgh (and that time he stunk up Whits's car), and a bunch more before finishing up with #AllRightHamilton questions from Grinnelli. 

On this week's show, New York Islander Jordan Eberle checks in with his former teammate and housemate. He talks about the trade from Edmonton, playing with Mathew Barzal, being a commuter, how Whits bullied his way into living with him, playing Tiger Woods for high-stakes, and a bunch more. Whits and RA also chat about another lackluster All-Star Weekend, Mike Fisher's short retirement, Jaromir Jagr's long goodbye, Super Bowl bets/predictions, an anniversary, and close up with #AllRightHamilton questions.

On this week's Spittin' Chiclets, 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Marc Savard joins the show to discuss what he's been up to, his official retirement, how he's been feeling lately, early career stops, his coaching plans, and a bunch more. RA and Whits open with a chat about the Brad Marchand elbow/suspension, a hideous bad beat, the Blue Jackets getting dummied after getting #InOne in Vegas, and more. Also, Whits remembers his former coach and friend Jim Johannson before the boys close with #AllRightHamilton questions.

The always-popular Mike Commodore joins the boys for Episode 62 to chat about the Andrew Cogliano suspension, Eric Lindros' # retirement, Sunday's NFL slate, and more. Whits and RA also chat about Barstool's new SiriusXM channel Power 85, Nathan MacKinnon's dominance, the anniversary of Willie O'Ree breaking the NHL color barrier, and finish up with #AllRightHamilton questions from listeners. 

On Episode 61, RA and Whits open with the usual potpourri of topics: the dissing of the city of Winnipeg by a couple of the San Jose Sharks, Paul Maurice's impassioned defense of the 'Peg, why getting upset about All-Star selections is a waste of time, Pierre Maguire's prostate cancer diagnosis and getting checked, and more. Next, longtime Buffalo Sabre and 2007 Stanley Cup winner with Anaheim Brad May joins the show to talk about his lengthy career. He gives us his take on the famous "May Day!!!" goal that sunk the '93 Bruins, the sleepless nights leading up to his scrap with Derek Boogaard, winning the Cup with a team that could pummel you, and a whole lot more in a fun interview. The fellas then finish things up with #AllRightHamilton and a few words from RA about some show feedback.