Best Square 8 Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Stanley Cupdate - A Nemesis Bites Toronto and Is Hellebuyck All the Way Back? - May 10, 2025 34:42

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Two very different games Friday with overtime drama in Florida settled by a one who manages to stick in the craw of the Maple Leafs almost every spring. Meanwhile, the Jets were dominant from start to finish in evening their series with Dallas as Connor Hellebuyck picked up his first post-season whitewash in four years. Vic and Neil also hit on Sat…

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PMS 2.0 1339 - Feel Good Friday With Shams Charania, Pete Thamel, J.R. Smith, & AJ Hawk 2:18:31

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s NBA playoff game that saw the Warriors get handled by the Timberwolves without Stephen Curry, as well as two great games in the NHL Playoffs with the Capitals beating the Canes 3-1, and the Oilers beating the Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime. Joining the show to chat more about everything…

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Stanley Cupdate - Controversy in Vegas and the Caps Draw Even - May 9 38:23

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Both needing a win after dropping their second round series openers, the Capitals prevailed while the Golden Knights fell short amidst controversy. That word also rings true in Anaheim where Joel Quenneville has been named the Ducks head coach after almost four years from his last game behind an NHL bench. This Day in Stanley Cup history looks back…

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PMS 2.0 1338 - HOLY SHITE THURSDAY With Quentin Richardson, Ian Rapoport, Peter Schrager, Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth Owner Ryan Smith, & AJ Hawk 3:11:43

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the incredible playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, and also react to the news that a new pope has been elected and he is AMERICAN, Robert Prevost from Chicago. Joining the show to break down all of the action in the NBA Playoffs is 13 year NBA veteran, 2005 3-point contest champion, co-…

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Stanley Cupdate - The Moose is a Beast and the Leafs Hold Serve - May 8 39:32

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Should the Conn Smythe Trophy be handed to Mikko Rantanen after just eight post-season games? Maybe so after the Moose collected his second consecutive hat trick to help the Stars get the jump on Winnipeg in the opening game of their second round series. Over to eastern Canada where the Toronto Maple Leafs are giving actual hope to their championsh…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 59 - Everyone's Human 7:38

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There is an expectation which comes with watching professional athletes that - both men and women - are often looked at to perform with robotic efficiency. As we all know, it doesn't exactly work that way. In the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck fought the St. Louis Blues, fought the puck and fought h…

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Stanley Cup - Hurricanes and Oilers Put Their Hosts in a Quick Hole - May 7, 2025 27:37

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There's a quick sense of urgency in Washington and Vegas as the Hurricanes and Oilers carried play for much of the night in a pair of conference semi-final openers. The question in Toronto is whether Anthony Stolarz returns to the net after having to leave Game 1 with the Panthers while the Jets and Stars get their series underway in Winnipeg. This…

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PMS 2.0 1337 - Jamal Crawford, Heather Dinich, Washington Commanders GM Adam Peters, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:34:26

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s two massive upsets in the NBA Playoffs that saw the Knicks edge the Celtics in overtime in Boston, and Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets take down the Thunder in Oklahoma City, as well as the Maple Leafs victory over Panthers in the Eastern Conference Semis. Joining the s…

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Stanley Cupdate - Leafs Survive Late Panther Attack - May 6, 2025 28:45

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It was a fast start and a shaky finish but the Maple Leafs managed to draw first blood against the defending champs in the opening game of conference semi-final action. Still, there's reason for concern in Toronto with goalie Anthony Stolarz leaving the game in the second period. Vic and Neil break it down and look ahead to a pair of other series o…

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PMS 2.0 1336 - Quentin Richardson, Ian Rapoport, Ryan Whitney, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:22:14

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On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Omaha, Nebraska ahead of tonight's Monday Night RAW on Netflix, while Darius Butler and the boys are back in Indianapolis in the ThunderDome, and AJ is back in Ohio. They cover all the playoff action from the NBA and NHL over the weekend including two of the greatest game 7's in recent memory in the NHL, the Kentuc…

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Episode 59 - Second Round Preview with TSN's Craig Button 1:02:48

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The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is here and what can be done for an encore following a first round which delivered more curves and unpredictability than anyone could have imaged? TSN Analyst Craig Button joins us once again to look ahead to all four conference semi finals while The Human Side of the Story looks at the highs and lows pl…

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Stanley Cupdate - Mikko's Revenge - May 4, 2025 21:51

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In a seventh game where the Dallas Stars were short on juice for almost 48 minutes, high-profile, twice traded Mikko Rantanen, delivered perhaps the most epical, single game playoff performance since Mark Messier in 1994. While the Stars await the winner of Sunday's Winnipeg-St. Louis game, the Colorado Avalanche are left having to answer how they …

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Stanley Cupdate - Rolling Sevens - May 3, 2025 21:14

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The Presidents Trophy winners have one game to salvage their season after another disaster in St. Louis. Their opponent will already have been determined Saturday when the Avalanche and Stars bring their series in Dallas. With both the Blues and Stars involved in Game sevens, Today in Stanley Cup History takes us back to a classic playoff game betw…

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PMS 2.0 1335 - LIVE From Times Square, Matthew Tkachuk, Quentin Richardson, & AJ Hawk 2:08:00

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On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Times Square ahead of tonight’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves boxing event presented by The Ring, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis in the ThunderDome. They chat about last night’s incredible NBA and NHL playoff action, and preview the all the action from today and this weekend in the playoffs fo…

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Stanley Cupdate - Striking Oil, Striking Gold and Be-Leaf Restored...For Now - May 2, 2025 47:39

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Three more clinchers Thursday as the Maple Leafs overcame mounting pressure to book a second rate date with the defending champion Panthers while the Golden Knights and Oilers will see each other after wrapping up their respective series. Two seats at the table for eight remain as the Avalanche used a furious third period to force a seventh game wi…

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PMS 2.0 1334 - Shams Charania, Tom Wilson, Chargers GM Joe Hortiz, & AJ Hawk 2:45:30

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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap all of last night’s playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, including the Lakers being eliminated by Ant Edwards and the TWolves, and look ahead to tonight’s tilts. Joining the show to chat about all the different machinations going on in the NBA, as well as some off season quick hits. Next, RW and …

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Stanley Cupdate - Caps and Cats Advance While the Jets Move Ahead - May 1, 2025 42:13

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The upstarts from DC and the defending champions join the Carolina Hurricanes in the Conference Semi-Finals as the Canadiens and Lightning bow out. In the West, the Winnipeg Jets move to within a win of shaking off the St. Louis Blues but it may have come at a steep price. Vic and Neil break down the Wednesday action and look ahead to Thursday's bi…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 58 - Gabriel Landeskog's 34-month Road Back to the NHL 8:24

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A freak injury in 2020 became the beginning of an odyssey lasting the better part of four-and-a-half years for Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog. After multiple knee surgeries, including a cartilage replacement procedure never before performed on an NHL player, Landeskog made his return in Game 3 of the Avs opening round series against D…

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PMS 2.0 1333 - Buccaneers GM Jason Licht, Panthers GM Dan Morgan, Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:53:08

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On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap all of last night’s playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, and look ahead to tonight’s tilts. Joining the progrum to break down their draft picks, how they evaluate guys coming out of college, where Chris Godwin is at with his rehab, Baker Mayfield, having to add new coaches, and mor…

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Stanley Cupdate - Hurricanes First to Advance & Getting Uncomfortable in Toronto - April 30, 2025 52:53

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Two had the opportunity to move on. One did and other is being reminded of their history. Meanwhile, the Oilers and Golden Knights have rebounded from series deficits to put themselves from within a win of advancing in the West. We look ahead to Wednesday's games with Washington and Florida both having the opportunity to advance while the Jets try …

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PMS 2.0 1332 - Bills GM Brandon Beane, Rams GM Les Snead, Jeff Passan, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:45:35

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On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap all of last night’s playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, and look ahead to tonight’s tilts which feature 4 playoff games in each. Joining the show to discuss all their draft picks and his overall thoughts on the 2025 NFL is the General Manager of the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane. N…

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Stanley Cupdate - Momentum Reversed for the Lightning and Avalanche - April 29, 2025 46:04

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Not the best of nights for two teams looking to feed off the momentum of their previous games. The big guns for Dallas play a major role in giving the Stars a 3-2 series lead while the Lightning are stunned late and also lose a player to a high hit just after returning from a one-game suspension. We look ahead to the four games on Tuesday, the type…

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Season 2 Ep 46: The Best Marketing Tool Hiding in Plain Sight 33:55

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Social proof from your clients is important for building trust and credibility in a business. Reviews and testimonials from happy clients, while also being mindful of how and when, can be used to showcase the success and unique offerings of your business. This not only helps attract the right clients, but also addresses common pain points and frequ…

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Episode 58 - From Blue to Blueshirt to Blue Jacket with CBJ Senior Advisor John Davidson 1:23:19

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Longtime NHL executive and Columbus Blue Jackets senior advisor John Davidson joins Neil and Vic to share thoughts on a stirring opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the three organizations which have been part of his hockey career for over 50 years. We'll look at all of the series and wrap up the show with "The Human Side of the Story." 3…

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PMS 2.0 1331 - NFL Draft Overreaction Monday With Ian Rapoport, Quentin Richardson, Paul Bissonnette, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:48:24

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On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat recap an incredible draft weekend from Green Bay, chat more about Shedeur Sanders’ fall into the 5th round, plus check in on both the NBA Playoffs, and the NHL Playoffs. Joining the show to chat more about the draft, as well as the latest update on Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Stee…

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Stanley Cupdate - Welcome Back, Captain - April 27, 2025 42:27

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Any of the four Saturday games would have been headline worthy on their own merit. However, when a player returns to the lineup after 34 months and gets on the scoresheet, it's worthy of top billing. Vic and Neil update Gabriel Landeskog's heroics in Colorado as the Avs pull even with Dallas. There was also overtime drama in St. Paul and Ottawa whi…

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Stanley Cupdate - All the Comforts of Home for Canadiens, Devils and Oilers -April 26, 2025 27:52

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Returning home Friday proved just the tonic for the Canadiens, Devils and Oilers with an abundance of storylines and subplots. Vic and Neil also look ahead to Saturday's four-game slate. The Lightning will be forced to go without Brandon Hagel in Florida, Colorado and Vegas look to pull even and Toronto is in the unfamiliar position of trying to ad…

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PMS 2.0 1330 - Feel Good Draft Reaction Friday With Matt LaFleur, Roger Goodell, Dustin Poirier 2:42:44

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On today's show Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin to recap last night's 6th annual Draft Spectacular and preview the rest of the Draft, including the best players available, the Patriots getting a GUY in OT Will Campbell, Jacksonville trading up with Cleveland for two-way phenom Travis Hunter, North Dako…

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Stanley Cupdate - West Wild Cards Showing They Belong while Leafs and Panthers on a Collision Course - April 25, 2025 39:12

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As if there was any doubt before, the Presidents Trophy winning Jets and Pacific leading Golden Knights had it confirmed they have their hands full with the Blues and Wild respectively. Meanwhile, consecutive overtime wins have the Maple Leafs on the verge of being the first team to advance and it's good news and potential bad new for the defending…

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Stanley Cupdate - Two Higher Seeds Hold Serve While Dallas Regains Home-Ice Advantage - April 24, 2025 35:44

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A virtuoso goaltending performance sends the Capitals into Montreal with a 2-0 series while the Kings are enjoying a similar advantage thanks to a sizzling power play against the Oilers. Meanwhile, a long-awaited return does not net the desired Game 3 result for the Avalanche. In league news, Chris Drury's future in New York has been decided and "T…

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Stanley Cupdate - The Defending Champs Make a Statement - April 23, 2025 39:52

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It would have been nearly impossible to replicate Monday's drama. Nonetheless, storylines and subplots were in abundance as the defending Cup served notice they are more than ready to make another run. Vic and Neil recap all four games from Tuesday, look ahead to the three on Wednesday as well as discuss one team President on the way out and anothe…

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PMS 2.0 1329 - Final Boss Tuesday With Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Peter Schrager, Tom Coughlin, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:31:03

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On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the events from Wrestlemania weekend culminating with Pat and the boys getting into an altercation after Gunther put Pat in a deep chokehold last night on Monday Night Raw. They’re also running on fumes with limited sleep and recap the NBA and NHL playoff action, and look ahe…

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Stanley Cupdate - The Absolute Essence of What This is All About - April 22, 2025 38:58

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Four one-goal games including two overtimes and a final minute finish. An incredible third day of Stanley Cup hockey gets wrapped up in a neat package. Four more on the slate for Tuesday as the Lightning and Panthers finally get underway and even more coaching news to report. While on the head coach theme, This Day in Stanley Cup History focuses on…

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PMS 2.0 1328 - Mania Overreaction Monday Live from WWE World in Las Vegas, John Cena, Paul Heyman, Sam Roberts, Michael Cole, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:04:23

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On today's show, Pat, Michael Cole, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys are LIVE in Vegas from WWE World to recap an INCREDIBLE WrestleMania weekend that saw John Cena defeat Cody Rhodes to capture his 17th World Championship, Seth Freakin Rollins beating Roman Reigns & CM Punk, and much much more. We also cover the start of the NBA & NHL Playoffs.…

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Stanley Cupdate - A Handful Break Quickly from the Gate - April 21, 2025 20:33

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Winnipeg, Colorado, Carolina, Toronto and Vegas all pick up victories over the weekend to get a leg up in their respective series. Two more series open Monday with Tampa Bay and Florida kicking off Tuesday. Vic is going solo with Neil traveling but touches on all five games over the weekend as well as two head coaches now out of work. We'll also ki…

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Episode 57 - The Stanley Cup Preview Show - Craig Button 1:17:38

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TSN Analyst and former NHL executive Craig Button joins Neil and Vic to look at all eight opening round series and offer up some bold - and no so bold - predictions along the way. IN THIS EPISODE: [02:00] - "Three Things You Need to Pay Attention to focuses on the arrival of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Art Ross and Rocket Richard Trophy Winners a…

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PMS 2.0 1327 - Feel Good WrestleMania Friday Live from WWE World in Las Vegas With Roman Reigns, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rhea Ripley, Triple H, Michael Cole, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:50:29

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On today's show, Pat, Michael Cole, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler and the boys are LIVE in Vegas from WWE World for a LOADED show previewing WrestleMania 41 this weekend at Allegiant Stadium. In the open, we reveal the WrestleMania set in extraordinary fashion. In the first hour, we are joined by the Original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns to be wholly Acknow…

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PMS 2.0 1326 - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Aaron Rodgers, & AJ Hawk 2:33:20

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On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Play-In games in the NBA, all the different happenings in MLB, and everything happening in the sports world as we are on the Road to Wrestlemania before heading to Las Vegas. Joining the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs, the future of NBA and their broadcasts and digital rights,…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 56 - Sam Rosen 6:37

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After forty years and many memorable calls, one stands out for Sam Rosen. Born in Ulm, Germany, he was an aspiring baseball player before focusing his attention on broadcasting. On April 17, 2025, Rosen brings the curtain down on one of the most distinguished play-by-play careers the NHL has ever known. However, from the time Neil Smith first met S…

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PMS 2.0 1325 - Quentin Richardson, Pete Thamel, Kirk Herbstreit, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:56:55

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On today’s show, Pat, Darius, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s NBA Play-In games, if the Magic can make a run in the East, and how confident people are in the Warriors now with Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry being together. They also chat about the certainty of Cam Ward going #1 to the Titans, and how we know little else. Joining the pro…

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Episode 56 - His Calls Will Last a Lifetime! - With Hall of Fame Broadcaster Sam Rosen 1:20:52

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For forty seasons, Sam Rosen has been synonymous with New York Rangers hockey. With the Blueshirts missing the playoffs in 2025, Rosen's final game will be Thursday against Tampa Bay. Neil and Vic are privileged to share their discussion with Sam in the regular season finale of NHL Wraparound. We also update the playoff picture with seven of the ei…

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PMS 2.0 1324 - Rich Paul, Peter Schrager, Ashton Jeanty, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:56:04

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On today’s show, Pat, Darius, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss Jackie Robinson Day in baseball, all he did for the sport and the country as a whole, and how incredible of a player he was. They also chat about tonight’s NBA play-in games as the playoffs are officially here, as well as all the different NFL news stories as we inch closer and closer to t…

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Season 2 Ep 45: ASKED AND ANSWERED - Why cleaning the toilet might help your creativity more than you think 15:36

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You can't lead clients from survival mode---well you can, but not well and not for extended periods of time. how How you feel directly impacts how you lead, sell, and scale. The mindset shift I have to use is to keep my business steady is the "attitude of gratitude." This "Asked and Answered" topic this week is slightly more personal but a question…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Hype, Ecstasy and a Letdown in Montreal - April 15, 2025 24:20

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The Ivan Demidov era opened in Montreal Monday and it did not disappoint. Unfortunately, for the Canadiens, they were unable to sustain the early energy and, while getting closer to wrapping up the final playoff berth in the East, they failed to clinch thus providing a window of hope for Columbus. Out West, the Kings will open the playoffs hosting …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Complete Weekend Update - April 14, 2025 47:24

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Clinched, eliminated and still battling to either get in or enhance a playoff spot already gained. Vic and Neil evolve the weekend to set up the final four days of the regular season. In addition, some key players news and a salute to the new champions in Men's Division I hockey. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/…

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PMS 2.0 1323 - Masters Overreaction Monday, Chris Solomon of No Laying Up, Ian Rapoport, Josh Pate, Alexander Ovechkin, Western Michigan Head Hockey Coach Pat Ferschweiler, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:39:57

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On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Sacramento ahead of WWE Monday Night Raw, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap yesterday's electric Masters that saw Rory McIlroy finally capture his elusive Green Jacket after a drama filled up and down final round, they chat about their experiences at Big Night AHT, lo…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Canadians, Wild and Oilers Primed to Clinch - April 11, 2025 46:07

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The final weekend of the NHL regular season has arrived. Twelve playoff spots have already been clinched with three more possible Friday. Vic and Neil look at all of the permutations and also throw up some red flags for three teams already in the playoffs but playing far from their best hockey with the post-season nearly upon us. X: https://twitter…

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Human Side of the Story - Episode 55 - Reverence and Respecting the Game 5:49

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It may have started with a photo taken in 1952 with a defeated Bruins goalie named Sugar Jim Henry bowing to a bloodied and, perhaps semi-conscious, Rocket Richard at the conclusion of their semi-final playoff series. Reverence and respect for the game. The post-series handshake has been a longstanding tradition in the NHL and extends to all levels…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Beyond Preposterous - April 9, 2025 48:38

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On a night the Ottawa Senators clinch their first playoff spot in eight years, two games involving teams on life support simply defied logic. Vic and Neil update on all the races and a couple of fun Alex Ovechkin items post-record-breaking goal. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.lin…

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NY Centric - NJ on the Cusp and the End in Sight for NYR & NYI with James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now - Apr. 8. 2025 32:10

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With just 10 days remaining in the regular season the fates of the New York-area teams is having clarity with the Devils within a point of clinching a playoff berth while the Rangers and Devils are running out of real estate to make up ground. James Nichols from New Jersey Hockey Now joins Vic and Neil to break it all down. X: https://twitter.com/N…

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