A weekly audio podcast where Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) banters about TV, food, pop culture, Los Angeles, and whatever else is on his mind. It will be the best time you will ever spend listening to a podcast EVER.
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Banter Blender Podcasts
Dive into the world of sports with the Mat Sekeres and Blake Price as they provide sharp analysis and engaging banter. This daily podcast featuring longtime Canucks reporter Jeff Patterson and top insiders delivers the latest breaking news, insights, analysis and opinions on the Vancouver Canucks, B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Whether your a hardcore fan or just curious about the game, this show delivers the goods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 6, 2025: A Bertuzzi incident! Canucks collapse vs Hawks
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After another 3rd period to forget for the Canucks, Matt and Blake take a look at how a promising 40 minutes for the Canucks went up in smoke on home ice. The guys look at the season best shots on goal vs the defensive effort in front of Lankinen, and where this kind of game leaves the Canucks in terms of assesment. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia jo…
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Mike Benevides: BC Lions turnaround in the 2nd half of the season and the momentum heading into Regina
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BC Lions Defensive Coordinator Mike Benevides, talking about the team's defensive turnaround in the 2nd half of the season, the momentum heading into Regina, and his review of several key members of the Lions defense to date. Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://ww…
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Patrick Johnston: Is this who Elias Pettersson is now? What is the Canucks ceiling when everyone is healthy?
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Patrick Johnston of Postmedia joins the guys to talk about the criticisms of EP40 from last night, specifically the passing up of shooting opportunities and the guys debate whether he will ever get the shooting confidence back. PJ also weighs in on the defensive play of the team, and whether there is a path to being much better than they are, even …
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Nov 5, 2025: Garland back vs Hawks! Blueger skates too
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The Canucks are back at home to face the Blackhawks and they're getting healthy! Matt and Blake get you the latest from morning skate as Conor Garland is set to return to Rogers Arena. The guys talk about what that does for the Canucks attack and offensive balance, plus, they look at ahead to a busy weekend of games that might include Teddy Blueger…
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Rob Williams: Is the Canucks glass half full or half empty? Whitecaps and Lions enjoying big success
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The Daily Hive's Rob Williams gives us his glass half full vs half empty opinion on the Canucks to this point, but also weighs in on possible Grizzlies relocation, and the successes of the Lions and Whitecaps and what a championship season for them would look like, especially through the lens of an average Canucks season. Thank you to our great spo…
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Frank Corrado: What's the best way to deploy Willander, D-Petey, Mancini? How are the Canucks still 500?
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TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to look at the Canucks young defencemen and how they should be used going forward. He talks about a possible rotation for Willander, Pettersson and Mancini and what would benefit these players the most. Frankie also gets into the use of the Canucks forecheck and what their path to success could be after a 7 and 7 record…
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Nov 4, 2025: Boeser buzzer beater! Canucks win as healing begins?
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After the Canucks finish the road trip with a thrilling OT win in Nashville, Matt and Blake break down the heroic of Brock Boeser and how Quinn Hughes' return affected the team. They also check in on Petey, as EP40 also has a 2 point effort and wins back some support with his role in the game winning goal. The guys get into some roster moves too as…
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Cam Robinson: Points from Petey, Boeser and Kane get the Canucks back to .500
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Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects also drops in with his take on the development of Willander and where he is best served. Cam also talks about the possibility of Canucks interest in Stamkos, and the performance of the 2 goal scorers in DeBrusk and Boeser. 1676 Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and …
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Jeff Paterson: Will Willander will his way onto the big club permanently and can Kane keep it up?!!!
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RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his recap of the night in Nashville and the team's ability to stay afloat at 7 and 7 on the season. Jeff looks at the night of young Tom Willander and whether he can stay with the big club, Evander Kane's eventful evening, and the special teams issues that badly need these returning players to help out. Tha…
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Nov 3, 2025: Hughes returns for Canucks, Lions and Whitecaps the weekend winners!
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After a sports weekend for the ages, Matt and Blake have a jumbo show before the Canucks face off in Nashville. The guys get into the awaited return of Quinn Hughes to the lineup and get an update on who else is coming back soon for the Canucks. Plus, the boys listen in on Adam Foote's pre-game praise of Elias Pettersson, as he once again tries to …
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Ralph Priso: The feelings of scoring that big goal and the vibe around the Whitecaps this year.
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Whitecaps hero Ralph Priso, who scored the game winner in Dallas. Ralph talks about the big moment of watching the ball go in, the chemistry in their room right now, preparing for their rivals LAFC, and what it might be like to have 40 thousand or more at BC Place for the match! Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Downloa…
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John Shannon: Canucks critique trough 13 games. Where are we at with EP40?
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John Shannon stops by to talk about the Canucks through 13 games, and whether the jury is still out on EP40's renaissance attempt. John talks about the possibility of any more trade, whether to re-sign Sherwood immediately, and the longtime tv executive waxes on the surprisingly great tv ratings for the World Series in the USA despite the Canadian …
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Oct 31, 2025: Sherwood sure did! Canucks start trip with a W, Jays on the verge!
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In advance of one of the biggest sports weekends we can remember, Matt and Blake have a lot to talk about today and a Kiefer Sherwood hat trick in St. Louis just adds to it! They get into the ramnifications of Sherwood's start and debate what the Canucks should do with the pending free agent. They look ahead to the final 2 games on this road trip, …
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Tristan Blackmon: What this magical Whitecaps season has been like. Winning awards and playing with Thomas Müller
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MLS Defender of the year, Tristan Blackmon, talking about the magical season for him and the Whitecaps, the chance to win the series in Dallas and for him to make his return, his reaction to the addition of Müller, plus, his own fashion sense vs his teammates'. Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today an…
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Jeff Marek: News on bad boy Barzal, stagnant Stamkos and *checks notes* how to properly fold pizza?
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The Sheet's Jeff Marek stops in for a wild ride, talking everything from pizza to Stamkos to Barzal and the active leaders in goals. You won't want to miss it. Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/br…
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Jeff Paterson: Sherwood a sure thing and Kane showing improvement. What about the 'stars' on the team?
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RinkWide's Jeff Paterson jumps in with his post game report, and tackles an improved night from Evander Kane, as well as Kevin Lankinen. JPat looks at the possibility of a road sweep, but also at the decimation of the lineup, and whether help could be on the way. Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today …
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Oct 30, 2025: Canucks singing Blues? Foote loads 1st line, Hughes back soon?
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As the Canucks hit the road again, the injuries remain an issue, so Matt and Blake walk you through the makeshift lineup for the Canucks and Adam Foote's strategy against the struggling Blues. The guys debate loading up the first line, the goaltending decision, and which player might be able to step up and add offence right now. They also look at t…
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Amar Doman: BC Lions owner on the upcoming playoffs at BC Place, as well as some big plans for next season in Kelowna
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BC Lions owner Amar Doman dropping in to chat about the fabulous second half to the season for the team. Doman goes over the plans for the Western Semifinal at BC Place, but also for next season's games in Kelowna, and the possibility for a new stadium and practice facility. He also weighs in on the new CFL rule changes and the chances of CFL expan…
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Patrick Johnston: Canucks players and management feeling the urgency to not fall behind.
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Postmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by to discuss unenviable position of the Canucks and what the level of urgency is, given that it's still October. PJ talks about the return timelines for Hughes and Chytil, and whether Reichel is a viable option as a centre. Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and …
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Oct 29, 2025: Canucks lose to Rangers, lose Garland, now up to 8 injured players
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The Canucks take it on the chin again! Matt and Blake dive into the loss to the Rangers, but more importantly the loss of Conor Garland, and what it means for the 3 game road trip starting tomorrow. The guys look at the mid term outlook and whether the Canucks need to do something extraordinary to salvage the year, or just ride it out. Plus, they d…
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Frank Corrado: Adam Foote's 'interesting' game day practice strategy. How did Willander do?
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TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to analyze the Adam Foote game day preparations of late, plus the "Canucks luck" factor that seems to be appearing again. Frank also looks at the play of Tom Willander and whether he's shown that he's ready for a longer look. Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use p…
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Rob Williams: How entertaining is this Canucks team, right now?
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Rob Williams of The Daily Hive has his review of the arena vibes for the return of JT Miller, the entertainment value of the Canucks these days, and the EP40 wedding pics are revealed?! Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ Pacific Toyota Dealers l ht…
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Oct 28, 2025: EP40 and Canucks vs JT Miller! Hughes still out; Jays lose epic
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The long awaited return of JT Miller is finally here for Canucks fans, so Matt and Blake have a lot to preview, including the kind of reception the former Canucks star will revceive. The boys debate whether it'll be boos or cheers, and whether the emotions on the ice will be raised despite being non-conference opposition. The guys also go over the …
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Cam Robinson: JT returns, just as EP40 is heating up. And a review of the newest Canuck
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Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson drops in to discuss the night's proceedings as well, plus he gives us a scouting report on the newest Canuck Lukas Reichel and his confidence in the player fulfilling his draft promise. Cam also weighs in on the addition of speed to the Canucks lineup, and drops the name of possible new centre ice target for the Canuck…
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Tyler Zickel: I was there!!! The voice of the Vancouver Canadians with a report from the epic World Series game
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Voice of the Vancouver Canadians, Tyler Zickel, stops by to discuss his experience covering the Jays-Dodgers game in person, and the feeling inside Dodgers Stadium over 18 innings worth of baseball. Zickel also shares his stories of watching Trey Yesavage rise from single A to the World Series in one year, and former C Addison Barger's impact on th…
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