Best Disappointed But Not Surprised Podcasts (2025)

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Season In Review (Part 1) 27:55

5h ago27:55

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The Blue Jackets were in an impossible situation as the 2024-25 season started, but they finished it only 2 points out of a playoff spot. Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) is here to talk about how the team defied expectations this season, his thoughts on Don Waddell and Dean Evason's first years in the organisation, and just how important Sean Monaha…

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FREE AGENCY: Should The Columbus Blue Jackets Target Nikolaj Ehlers? 27:58

1d ago27:58

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The Blue Jackets have cap space to burn this summer, should they spend some on Nikolaj Ehlers? We look at his time in Winnipeg, what his next contract could cost, and where he fits best in the CBJ line-up, before deciding whether the team should target him or not! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wi…

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Kirby Air Riders: Why Sakurai’s First Switch 2 Game Is a Big Deal - NVC 760 1:39:25

4d ago1:39:25

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Masahiro Sakurai is returning to the Kirby franchise on Switch 2 after more than 20 years away, and we’re so excited about it! This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Brian Altano as they talk about why they love the original Kirby Air Ride, and how Kirby Air Riders could build upon the GameCube cult classic. Then, Nintendo’s late…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs have EVERYTHING; Draft Lottery Surprises EVERYONE 32:55

5d ago32:55

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock tha…

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Sean Monahan Was The Heart And Soul Of The Columbus Blue Jackets This Season 27:26

5d ago27:26

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Sean Monahan was arguably the most impactful player for the Blue Jackets this season, despite missing almost 30 games with an injury. He was over a point a game, he elevated the games of players like Kirill Marchenko, and was an excellent mentor for young centres like Adam Fantilli. We talk about what brought him to Columbus, what motivated him to …

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Some Columbus Blue Jackets Are Heading To The World Championships! 34:56

6d ago34:56

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As expected, head coach Dean Evason and forwards Kent Johnson and Adam Fantilli will be representing Canada and the Blue Jackets this summer, but surprisingly, team USA will also be welcome a CBJ, as Zach Werenski changes his mind and heads to Europe for the World Championships. We talk about this surprise, as well as some general WC talk, before t…

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It Doesn't Matter That The Columbus Blue Jackets Moved Back In The Draft 29:55

7d ago29:55

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The Blue Jackets didn't win the lottery last night, but in fairness who was expecting them to? We talk about the lottery, about why moving from 13 to 14 OA isn't a big deal, take a quick look at some players who could be available in that ranger, and then pivot to discuss how likely it actually is that the Blue Jackets keep that pick. Support Us By…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason SNUBBED For the Jack Adams Award 32:59

8d ago32:59

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Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason was quietly one of the most influential coaches of the year, but didn't get a nod as a coach of the year award finalist. Why not? First we look at the season the CBJ had under Dean Evason, then we look at the three finalists and what they bring to the table, before wrapping up by talking about if the CBJ were bet…

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Switch and Switch 2's Virtual Game Cards Are Better in Some Ways and Worse in Others - NVC 759 1:48:41

11d ago1:48:41

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Nintendo Switch got a big update this week that’s laying the groundwork for the Switch 2’s June launch, and it includes the new Virtual Game Cards feature that some Nintendo fans are finding a bit convoluted. Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they break down the new feature and how it impacts you across one or multiple…

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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder Mania! - NVC 758 1:31:14

12d ago1:31:14

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Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live in the United States, and it was super chaotic! Join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Reb Valentine, and Seth Macy as they discuss the preorder situation and Nintendo’s price increases to accessories and amiibo. Then, Brian Altano interviewed Paul Rudd on IGN about his new Switch 2 commercial, and the panel is still …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Who makes the second round, ASG cancelled, Canucks coaching vacancy opens 32:14

12d ago32:14

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach Support Us By Supporting O…

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Has Kirill Marchenko Got An Even Higher Ceiling To Hit For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 31:45

13d ago31:45

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Kirill Marchenko had a 30pt jump in his point total from last season for the Blue Jackets, and hit 30 goals for the first time in his career. Can he do even better next year? We discuss that, as well as who could be the other winger for Sean Monahan come October! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances wit…

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It almost feels like it was the stone age, since Mats won his 2nd French back in '85. So much has changed in 40 years, but maybe...just maybe some things have stayed the same. 44:53

13d ago44:53

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And..."hey Jonny, if Mats doesn't get tripped up by Chesnokov in the quarters in '89, is it possible, perhaps even PROBABLE that Chang doesn't win that lone major?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin

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Zach Werenski Was The MVP Of The Columbus Blue Jackets; Does He Deserve The Norris? 32:45

13d ago32:45

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Zach Werenski was named one of three Norris finalists by the NHL yesterday; does the Blue Jackets D deserve it more? We start by looking at just how good he was for the CBJ this season, matching him up against the other two finalists, and finally asking, is there another gear he can hit? What do the Blue Jackets need to do to make sure he has anoth…

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Which Holes In The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Could Be Filled By Cleveland Monsters? 33:27

14d ago33:27

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There is always roster turnover in the summer, and the Blue Jackets won't likely look as different this October as they did last fall, but GM Don Waddell wants to fine tune the roster and fill some holes. His starting place should be in the AHL, as Jet Greaves and Denton Mateychuk look to be locks on the opening night roster, but could players like…

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The Cleveland Monsters Are Fun Again Thanks To Reinforcements From The Columbus Blue Jackets 33:04

15d ago33:04

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The Cleveland Monsters dispatched the Toronto Marlies in 2 games with a certain amount of ease, thanks to huge performances from Jet Greaves, Denton Mateychuk and Madison Bowey. We talk about how great it is to get guys like 73 and 17 back from the Blue Jackets, and then take a look ahead at the Laval Rocket, and whether they're beatable in a 5 gam…

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The Real Reason The Columbus Blue Jackets Didn't Make The Playoffs 36:53

19d ago36:53

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A lot has been said about goaltending not being good enough for the Blue Jackets this year, but not enough is being said about the miserable special teams. The power play improved but is still below average, and the penalty kill was basically stagnant. We look at what went wrong, how to improve them, and, of course, touch on goaltending in today's …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Playoff surprises, playoff rivalries, and newly fired coaches! 33:48

20d ago33:48

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff riv…

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Were The Columbus Blue Jackets The Most Improved NHL Team This Season? 35:07

20d ago35:07

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It seems fair to say that the Blue Jackets were miserable to watch last season. This season, though they didn't make the playoffs, no one expected them to, and they responded to an offseason tragedy by improving in basically every metric of the game, as well as having several players with career high seasons, including Zach Werenski's record breaki…

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What Could The Columbus Blue Jackets Do At The 2025 NHL Entry Draft? 43:09

22d ago43:09

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The Blue Jackets have two first round picks in the upcoming draft, what are some players they could draft, if they kepe both picks? We have Tony Ferrari here to talk about players like Malcolm Spence (F) and Blake Fiddler (D) who are excellent options to fill the gaps in the CBJ line-up, as well as getting his thoughts on Denton Mateychuk's rookie …

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It doesn't happen often, certainly not to Grigor. But yes, he got double-bagel'd in Monte Carlo in 44 minutes. Says Wilander, "trust me, it happens to the best of us!" 36:48

26d ago36:48

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And, Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) CEO Brian Dillman joins the show to talk about the plans going forward for the former USPTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin

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The Mario Kart World Direct Answered Some Questions and Raised Some New Ones - NVC 757 1:43:33

26d ago1:43:33

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Nintendo showed off 15 minutes of Mario Kart World, sharing more details about Free Roam, Battle Mode, and more new features coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 launch game. But we still have some questions about how open world exploration will work and what rewards and unlockables are in store. This week, join Logan Plant, Jada Griffin, Nick Limon, an…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can Finish The Season Strong Despite Late Playoff Disappointment 34:37

26d ago34:37

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The Blue Jackets' playoff destiny was out of their hands and it didn't work out for them, but they still have one more game to play before it's the summer. We sit down with Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders to discuss how their season has gone, how the CBJ have defied all expectations, and what needs to happen for either team to finish the season w…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Which first round match-up is primed for an upset? 31:25

27d ago31:25

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NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first…

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Who Will The Columbus Blue Jackets' Goalie Tandem Be Next Season? 36:40

27d ago36:40

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The Blue Jackets goaltending will look very different next year, but one thing we know is that Jet Greaves will probably be there. But who will his partner be? Will it be Elvis Merzlikins as a backup, will the team go out and get a veteran to back Greaves up, or will they go out and get a young potential starting goalie for a 1A/1B situation? We di…

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Jet Greaves Is The Saviour Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Season 40:16

28d ago40:16

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Take Down The Capitals; Playoff Hopes Still Alive! 27:25

29d ago27:25

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Still alive! The Blue Jackets had a huge win against the Capitals to win both halves of the home and home, outscoring them 11-1 this weekend. Two more goals from Adam Fantilli as he keeps playing big boy hockey, and Jet Greaves continues to give this team hope with his third staight .950 or higher save percentage, can this team finish the comeback …

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JET GREAVES KEEPS THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS ALIVE 31:23

1M ago31:23

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Jet Greaves, take a bow! With his 22 save shutout, and monster performances from the Blue Jackets second line of James van Riemsdyk (1G, 2A, fight), Adam Fantilli (2G) and Kent Johnson (1G, 1A), as well as goals for Cole Sillinger, Sean Monahan and Zach Werenski, the hopes for playoffs are still alive! We break down the game, talk a LOT about Jet G…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Live To Die Another Day; Jet Greaves Is A Gamer 33:10

1M ago33:10

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Thanks to Jet Greaves and a late power play tally from Boone Jenner, the Blue Jackets complete a comeback win against the Sabres to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but now what happens? There's goalie drama, as Daniil Tarasov seems to be on the way out, Elvis is injured again, and Greaves might be here to stay for the rest of the regular seaso…

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The Switch 2 Preorder Delay, More Hands-on Impressions, and Our Final Direct Thoughts - NVC 756 1:47:22

1M ago1:47:22

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It’s been a crazy week for Nintendo news, as the United States and Canada Switch 2 preorder delay is just the latest story in a flurry of muddled marketing from Nintendo. Join Logan Plant, Reb Valentine, Seth Macy, and Jada Griffin as they discuss the delay, Nintendo’s response, and a bunch of quotes from Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser a…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Have To Beat The Sabres To Avoid Elimination 35:17

1M ago35:17

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If the Blue Jackets lose tonight, they're out of the playoff race. It's not likely they make it, but a win can keep them hoping for a little while longer. We're talking about what they need to do to beat Buffalo and who needs to have a big game before playing Would You Rather, as we try to decide if we'd rather have Mitch Marner or Brock Boeser in …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: What Are The Ideal NHL Playoff Match-Ups This Season? 32:01

1M ago32:01

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only c…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Still Alive! Plus Sean Monahan Should Win The Masterton 32:27

1M ago32:27

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The Blue Jackets won a game! They scored five whole goals! We're talking today about the new look/old look lines, who impressed in the game, and whether we think Elvis is back, or if this is just another flash in the pan. Plus, Sean Monahan got nominated for the Masterton Trophy, and there isn't anyone in the league more deserving. Support Us By Su…

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We Spent an Entire Day Playing Nintendo Switch 2! - NVC 755 1:34:34

1M ago1:34:34

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The Switch 2 is very real and we’ve played a bunch of it! Join Logan Plant and Brian Altano (who are together in-person!) as they discuss their show floor impressions of the Switch 2 hardware itself, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Drag X Drive, and a lot more. Plus, they share their o…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Continue To Slide Into Draft Lottery Territory 34:22

1M ago34:22

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The Blue Jackets once again, were just not good enough, as they get shut out for the sixth time since March 1st. What went wrong this time? Plus, we take a quick look at which UFAs could be had this summer to improve the team, and talk about how improving the goaltending is not an easy feat, before checking in with the Cleveland Monsters and their …

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Will Not Be A Playoff Team This Year 35:51

1M ago35:51

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STREAMED LIVE AT NOON APRIL 6TH We talk today about the game vs Toronto, how they can bounce back vs Ottawa, and get into some listener questions about what they should have done at the trade deadline, and Dmitri Voronkov's ideal role on this team! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Playoff Hopes Are Fading Fast... 33:30

1M ago33:30

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After a loss to the Avs, the Blue Jackets are now 4 points out of the playoffs with 8 games left to play. Can they make it, or are we wrapping up the last two weeks of their season? Plus, we talk about how the goaltending simply hasn't been good enough, and how they can beat the Leafs in Toronto tonight. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monar…

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Is Men's tennis losing its footing? Is the sport a little out of balance? Says Wilander, "We've been here before and the game came out stronger. Hopefully these times lead to a similar outcome." 54:03

1M ago54:03

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And, "hey Jonny, what's with this Colton Smith?" And of course, Mensik gets more than just a mention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andy Zodin

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A rare sit-down with Andre Agassi 1:00

1M ago1:00

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On March 15th, AZ sat down with Andre Agassi at Phoenix Country Club during Jonny's Arizona Tennis Classic (ATP Challenger), for 30 minutes of vintage Andre. Insightful, entertaining, and candid as always. It was a great crowd, and Agassi did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Playoff Races Are Almost Over; Who Gets A Spot? 33:10

1M ago33:10

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montr…

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Better Than We Could Have Imagined - NVC 754 1:03:58

1M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been revealed! Nintendo’s April 2nd Direct delivered a wave of surprises, from fresh footage of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza to big reveals like Kirby Air Riders and the new IP, Duskbloods. Join Seth Macy, Jada Griffin, Tom Marks, and Nicholas Limon as they unpack every major Switch 2 detail, includi…

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Kirill Marchenko Leads The Way For The Columbus Blue Jackets In Offensive Explosion Vs Predators 30:26

1M ago30:26

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The Blue Jackets got a little dicey in the second period, but came away with a BIG win over the Predators, with multigoal games from Kirill Marchenko (hat trick), Sean Monahan and Adam Fantilli (2 goals each) plus multipoint games from Dante Fabbro, Zach Werenski, Kent Johnson and Boone Jenner. We talk about the good in this game before moving on t…

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Meet The Columbus Blue Jackets Prospects Hunting For A Trophy 32:38

1M ago32:38

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It's about that time of year for NCAA, CHL and European teams to start their pushes for a championship trophy, so we're checking in with some CBJ prospects in the CHL, the KHL and Liiga today, as well as checking in with the Cleveland Monsters, their playoff push, and some new Monsters joining in the fun! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mona…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Fall Just Short Of Third Straight Win 27:15

1M ago27:15

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The Blue Jackets almost played well enough to win last night, but didn't quite get there. We talk about what went right, what went wrong, the problem with the CBJ goaltending, and whether the Blue Jackets still have a chance to make the playoffs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Somehow Escape Insane Shootout Game With A Win 34:00

2M ago34:00

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I don't know how they did it, but they did! The Blue Jackets, thanks to big nights from Boone Jenner and Dante Fabbro, as well as a shootout goal from Kent Johnson, emerge victorious over the Canucks in a 7-6 SO win. We talk about the good (offence), the bad (defence) and the ugly (special teams), ask if there's anything to be learnt from this game…

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Is Every Game Now A Must-Win For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 28:41

2M ago28:41

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The Blue Jackets got a lot of help from the out of town scoreboards the last few days, but now they need to help themselves to two points as the Canucks come to town. We discuss how they can beat Vancouver, and who comes out of the lineup as the CBJ suddenly find themselves getting almost totally healthy. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. F…

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Nintendo’s Final Switch 1 Direct Was Full of Surprises - NVC 753 1:26:01

2M ago1:26:01

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With one week to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, there’s no way Nintendo would announce a bunch of new Switch 1 games, right? Wrong! Nintendo dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct that revealed a brand new look at Metroid Prime 4, and exciting weird reveals like Rhythm Heaven: Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Join Logan Plant, Reb V…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Add To Their Prospect Pool; Assign Luca Pinelli To AHL 34:49

2M ago34:49

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Tis the season for prospect movement, and the Blue Jackets are making moves! We're talking Luca Pinelli's assignment to the Monsters, Jack Williams and Caleb McDonald's NCAA Free Agent signings, and Charlie Elick's brand new ELC! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDON…