Best Ray Steele Podcasts (2025)

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Rangers 1994 Eastern Conference Run: Kevin Lowe & Steve Larmer Tell All 59:49

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Steve Larmer and Kevin Lowe join Neil and Vic to relive the Rangers' dominant start to the 1994 playoffs. From back-to-back 6-0 shutouts sweeping the Islanders to conquering the problematic Capitals in five games, this episode reveals how championship experience kept the team focused. Hear about the "1940" chants at Nassau Coliseum, Esa Tikkanen's …

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The Post Christmas Catchup episode! 1:08:05

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James and Tim reunite to talk about their Christmases, Christmas telly, comedy (obviously), Slow Horses and then go through every James Bond film! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Keep It Light Media

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1994 Rangers Championship Team: Messier, Leetch & The Season That Changed NY 1:33:34

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Neil Smith, Glenn Healy, and John Davidson reunite to relive the 1994 Rangers' legendary Stanley Cup run. From Mike Keenan's controversial hiring to the franchise-altering trade deadline, this is the untold story of how the President's Trophy champions assembled. Hear about Mark Messier's leadership transforming the culture, the Butch Goring compar…

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Tales to Terrify 726 Amanda Cecelia Lang 48:58

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Welcome to episode 726 and Happy Holidays! We have one tale for you this week, about a toy who searches for his purpose amidst the whispered secrets and gnashing teeth of a darkened nursery. COMING UP Good Evening: Merry Christmas: 00:01:06 Amanda Cecelia Lang’s The Velveteen Goblin as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:03:49 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…

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Episode 85 - Frozen Moments - Inside the Lens of Legendary Photographer Bruce Bennett 1:02:33

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Chances are, if you have seen a memorable hockey photo over the past half century, it can through the lens of Bruce Bennett. The legendary photographer and recent inductee to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame stopped by to join Neil and Vic sharing memories, his preparation and the inside scoop on getting the perfect shot. In Three Things You Need to Pa…

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Big Bubba Vs. Konnan 1:03:17

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Season's Beatings, Bubba! This week on The Bubba Cast, we head straight into the heart of WCW’s most chaotic holiday season with WCW Monday Nitro live on December 23, 1996 from the Macon Coliseum—and a night where alliances shattered, questions multiplied, and Big Bubba officially crossed the line. We break down a stacked episode featuring a techni…

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#144 Jack Dee (Christmas Special!) 1:15:55

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Always Be Comedy - EP144 - Jack Dee Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare fro…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Sid Stands Alone in the Steel City - Dec. 22, 2025 44:27

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In a weekend which offered up storylines several different areas, one stood out as one legend passed another in Pittsburgh Sunday with Sidney Crosby tying, then passing Mario Lemieux atop the all-time Penguins points list. Elsewhere, both Toronto and Carolina had lost weekend but the narratives are vastly different. We also have a pair of trades to…

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Episode 112: Christmas Wishes 35:22

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Send us a text The gang gets together one last time is 2025 to talk about what they want for Christmas! Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Islanders Legends on Beating Gretzky's Oilers & 4 Championships 1:02:23

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Captain Dennis Potvin, left wing John Tonelli, and defenseman Ken Morrow continue their celebration of the Islanders dynasty with Part 2. From the exhaustion of overtime to the relief of Bobby Nystrom's famous goal, the legends share what happened after May 24, 1980. Hear stories about defending four straight championships, the brutal 1982 Pittsbur…

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NY Islanders First Stanley Cup: 45th Anniversary Special Interview 59:35

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Captain Dennis Potvin, left wing John Tonelli, and defenseman Ken Morrow join Neil and Vic to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the New York Islanders' first Stanley Cup championship. From a 12-win expansion disaster to hockey immortality, these three Hall of Famers share firsthand accounts of the 1980 playoff run that launched a dynasty. Hear stor…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Holiday Blues - Dec. 19, 2025 34:17

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With a three-day break coming up, some overachieving teams in the early going are clearly leveling out while others with high expectations are still spinning their wheels. Meanwhile, there's a pulse in Buffalo...for now. There's also the continuing brilliance among some star NHL backliners but, not so much in goal, where we have seen the understudi…

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Tales to Terrify 725 Adam May 45:50

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Welcome to episode 725. We have one tale tonight, about a mysterious chair in the woods that offers a young man escape from the darkness of everyday life. COMING UP Good Evening: Special Submissions Period, Thank-you: 00:01:06 Adam May’s The Chair as read by Joel Simler: 00:04:22 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tale…

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The Friday Episode : ABC recommends a LOT of comedy specials 41:37

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Another Friday ep! We list a huge amount of comedy specials that are out in December across Youtube, BBC, Netflix and Sky. We heap praise on the superb Ayoade Bamgboye, talk about the brilliant Robin Ince, discuss the idea of a Christmas special and where that's gone and then we gush about Michael Mcintyre plus a lot more! To get in touch with ABC,…

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What This Year Really Looked Like | Community, Growth & Letting Go 33:40

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Think of this as a creative yearbook you didn’t have to sign: the three of us looking back at 2025’s biggest lessons, strangest pivots, messy moments, and unexpected joys. We unpack how Rooted reshaped our year, how podcasting shifted our sense of community, what’s changing for us as artists and business owners, and the habits we’re absolutely not …

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Episode 84 - The NHL According to Ray - With ESPN/Sportsnet Analyst Ray Ferraro 1:16:23

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He is one of the top analysts in hockey and is never shy about voicing his opinion. Neil and Vic welcome ESPN/Sportsnet's Ray Ferraro to the show to discuss the recent trades and other league news. We'll hit our usual Three Things You need to Pay Attention to at the top of the program with a nod to the latest to the 1000 point club and, after speak…

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#143 Josh Weller 1:29:13

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Always Be Comedy - EP143 - Josh Weller Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Wild About Hughes - Dec. 15, 2025 27:20

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Wild GM Bill Guerin made a statement with his record extension to Kirill Kaprizov in late September. Friday, he put the rest of the NHL on notice with a blockbuster trade acquired Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes for three players and a draft pick. Vic and Neil have the analysis. Among the other happenings since Friday's show, a big injury, a big ret…

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Pierre Turgeon: 500-Goal Scorer on Hall of Fame Career & Life Lessons 36:07

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Pierre Turgeon, 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and one of only 48 players in NHL history to score 500 goals, joins Neil and Vic for an intimate Hall of Fame Edition conversation. From representing Canada in the Little League World Series alongside Stefan Matteau to scoring 132 points in his best NHL season, Turgeon reflects on his remarkable 19-…

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Scott Stevens: Greatest Open-Ice Hitter & 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion 45:19

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Scott Stevens, the greatest open-ice hitter in NHL history and three-time Stanley Cup champion, joins Neil and Vic for an unforgettable Hall of Fame Edition conversation. From his early days as the fifth overall pick in Washington to becoming the first player to have his number retired by the New Jersey Devils, Stevens reflects on his 22-year Hall …

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Oilers Swing a Pair of Deals - Dec. 12, 2025 33:22

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As the Edmonton Oilers continue to emerge from their first quarter slumber, the team swung a pair of deals heading into the weekend with Pittsburgh and Nashville. Vic and Neil have the latest. Coming off Tuesday's last second thrillers, more comebacks were in store on Wednesday and Thursday but, not to be outdone, two notable goalie performances an…

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Tales to Terrify 724 Ann O’Mara Heyward & Sabine Baring-Gould 58:34

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Welcome to episode 724. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman faces the horrifying choice of what to do when all hope is gone. Then, a mother, fueled by grief, curses the man who murdered her son – with unexpected consequences. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Ann O’Mara Heyward’s The Kitchen Window as read by Kelli Tager: 00:03…

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The Friday Episode : Ray Bradshaw 45:48

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The superb Ray Bradshaw returns to the ABC Pod to talk the new tour Coda, a bit of football, the Covid gigs, growing up with deaf parents and a huge amount more! To see Ray on tour - https://www.raybradshaw.com To get in touch with the podcast - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 83 - Nothing Fowl About These Ducks - With Anaheim TV Analyst Brian Hayward 1:05:59

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Anyone have the Anaheim Ducks in first place at this point of the season with the likes of Vegas, Los Angeles and Edmonton residing with them in the Pacific Division? If you said no, you're not alone but there they sit. Long-time Ducks TV analyst Brian Hayward join Neil and Vic to discuss the "whys" to their first-half success. In Three Things You …

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Big Bubba Vs. Sting 48:05

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Sup, Bubba?! On this episode of The Bubba Cast, We’re breaking down the Feb. 26, 1996 episode of WCW Monday Nitro — featuring Big Bubba vs. Sting in a wildly entertaining opener. From Road Warriors calling out Luger to Nitro’s chaotic six-man main event, this episode delivers pure ’96 WCW energy from start to finish. Join us as we relive the action…

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#142 Shane Todd 1:27:53

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Always Be Comedy - EP142 - Shane Todd Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare f…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Panthers Pick it Up Over Weekend - Dec. 8, 2025 34:09

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The first weekend of December continued to roll out strong storylines as the two-time defending champs won in a pair of games in very different ways, with controversy surrounding one of them. Their opponent for those two Cup wins hung another big score on Saturday and appear to have regained so mojo. Elsewhere, a pre-season favorite is in the midst…

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Special Encore Interview With Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek 26:51

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Pat Verbeek, General Manager of the Anaheim Ducks and Hall of Fame player, joins Neil and Vic to discuss the franchise's exciting transformation. Fresh off a 21-point improvement in the standings and the blockbuster hiring of three-time Stanley Cup champion Joel Quenneville as head coach, Verbeek shares his vision for building a playoff contender. …

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NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition - Scotty Bowman Encore Episode 1:02:01

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The legendary Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history, joins Neil and Vic for the inaugural episode of NHL Wraparound Hall of Fame Edition. At 91 years old, Bowman shares remarkable stories from his seven-decade journey through hockey, from his childhood in Verdun to building dynasties in Montreal, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. He discusses h…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Big Night for the Underdogs - Dec. 5, 2025 39:53

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How often do you hear "on any given night, any team can beat any other team?" Let's just say if you were siding with heavy favorites Thursday, you didn't sleep well. And the misery wasn't limited to the top teams a couple of rising clubs in California got taken to school on Wednesday. Vic and Neil break it down and get set for the first weekend in …

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Tales to Terrify 723 Derek Alan Jones 53:02

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Welcome to episode 723. We have one longer tale for you this evening, about a team of Antiquarians tasked with uncovering the origin of a mysterious artifact. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Antiquity as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:02:32 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Derek …

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The Friday Episode : Which sitcoms do we want to bring back? 39:41

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In the newly dubbed Friday Episodes, our big topic is which sitcoms would we like to bring back (and which do we want to go away...?) We also discuss the return of Scrubs, show our love for Paul Dano and work out if we like Quentin Tarantino or not plus lots more as ever! To get in touch with the podcast, email [email protected] Learn more…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - A Successful Return - Dec. 3, 2025 35:02

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Though scored upon early and victimized by his own turnover, Carter Hart's return to the NHL was a successful one. Vic and Neil discuss that plus a myriad of other storylines from the brilliance of Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini to other highs and lows in the goaltending world to a special night for two youngsters in Nashville. By the way, can…

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#141 Ray Badran 1:27:00

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Always Be Comedy - EP141 - Ray Badran Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare f…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Will the Thanksgiving Playoff Benchmark Hold Up? - Dec. 1, 2025 34:21

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45 Games worth of action in a brief window since the last show. Vic and Neil offer up their thoughts on whether they believe a greater or lesser percentage of teams in playoff position on American Thanksgiving will qualify by the time we reach mid-April. Also, some significant injury news and an upcoming season debut for a player who's been out of …

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Bonus Talking Variety's Best Comedy Films List... 43:00

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Another Friday chat episode between James and Tim! We're discussing Russ Abbot, Shane Gillis' stadium shows, Bill Burr and Variety's 100 Best Comedy Movies list https://variety.com/lists/best-comedy-movies-all-time/ [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tales to Terrify 722 Sam Logan & E. F. Benson 46:02

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Welcome to episode 722. We have two tales for you this week. First, we develop an unfortunate aversion to fingernails. Then, a wife, tired of her husband’s illness, soon regrets taking matters into her own hands. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Sam Logan’s They All Must Go as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:02 [Trigger] E. F. Benson’s Chris…

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Jeff Blashill: How to Develop Superstars & Rebuild the Chicago Blackhawks 28:03

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Jeff Blashill, head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, joins the show to discuss his mission to rebuild one of hockey's most storied franchises. After proving his ability to develop young talent during his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings, Blashill shares his vision for turning around a Blackhawks team that has missed the playoffs five straight seas…

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Ken Holland Discusses Kings GM Role & Team Building Philosophy - NHL Podcast 26:47

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Ken Holland, the legendary hockey executive, joins the show to discuss his surprising move to become Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings. After a distinguished career that included building championship teams in Detroit and Edmonton, Holland shares insights on his transition to LA, his philosophy on team building, and what i…

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Episode 82 - The Clutterpuck View - With Former NY Islander and Current Studio Analyst Cal Clutterbuck 1:05:58

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After missing the playoffs a season ago, the expectations for the New York Islanders was a bit lower in the eyes of many coming into 2025-26. Though they struggled at the outset of the new season, things have reversed course to the positive highlighted by a recent 6-1-0 road trip. Former Islander and current TV analyst Cal Clutterbuck joins Neil an…

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The Glow-Up of a Creative Life | Style Evolution, Brand Collabs & Paid For With Art with Multidisciplinary Artist Kyle Mosher 41:57

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What happens when you stop trying to be the “right” kind of artist and start becoming the truest version of yourself? This week, Annie and Brie sit down with Charlotte-based multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Kyle Mosher to talk about artistic evolution, trusting the long game, and the surprising places a creative path can take you. From stud…

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NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series - Stephen Gostkowski - November 25, 2025 41:02

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In the third of the NHL Wraparound Celebrity Series, Neil and Vic welcome three-time Super Bowl champion placekicker with the New England Patriots Stephen Gostkowski to the show. The four-time Pro Bowler and Patriots all-time scoring leader covers a range of topics from his early days or an athlete, to playing under Bill Belichick and with Tom Brad…

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#140 Mark Steel 1:54:54

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Always Be Comedy - EP140 - Mark Steel Multi-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare f…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Rocky Mountain High - Nov. 24, 2025 36:57

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There's the Colorado Avalanche. And then there's everyone else as the NHL's top team has a seven point lead on the field just past the quarter pole. Vic and Neil will talk about the Avs but also a weekend which saw some other good (calling the Wild, Flames, Sabres, Flyers and Morgan Geeking)... and some bad (Calling the Maple Leafs, Rangers and Mik…

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NHL Wraparound Short Shifts - Turning the Page to the Second Quarter - Nov. 21, 2025 22:59

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The NHL season has entered the second quarter having delivered on a grand scale over the first 330 games played. The past couple of nights have encapsulated what the first quarter was about: Legendary greatness, a new age of greatness, surprises, disappointments and a late-breaking significant injury. In short, never a dull moment in the NHL. X: ht…

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Tales to Terrify 721 Dafydd McKimm & L. T. Williams 42:35

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Welcome to episode 721. We have two tales for you this evening. First, a village plays host to a visitor with an insatiable appetite. Then, an English iron and coal magnate finds his work is transforming more than just his career. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Dafydd McKimm’s Mesdames et Messieurs, the Gorger Tarap Tradaire as read by …

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Friday Encore : Alex Horne 1:11:31

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A look back at episode 40 with the creator of Taskmaster, lead singer of the Horne Section and master standup comedian Alex Horne!Recorded in late 2023.To get in touch with the pod, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Keep It Light Media

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Episode 81 - Mammoth Things Ahead? - With Utah General Manager Bill Armstrong 1:05:18

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The NHL regular season will hit the quarter pole Thursday with all but a very few right in the mix. One of those teams is the Utah Mammoth, who have hung right in despite a very heavy road schedule. Team GM Bill Armstrong will stop by to update a unit more comfortable at home in their second season in Salt Lake City. In Three Things You Need to Pay…

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Episode 111: Port Royal 55:11

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Send us a text Int's never to soon to start reviewing rules, right? I mean two turns and you should be an expert! The gang talks about their first VERY early impressions of Port Royal by Firelock Games. Support the showBy Tom Castanos, Richard Martinez, Ray Winstead

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Big Boss Man Vs. Mankind in a ladder match 1:07:28

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Sup, Bubba?! In this episode of the Bubba Cast, we break down one of the most infamous RAW episodes of late 1998. Stone Cold Steve Austin arrives in Baltimore armed with a shovel and a mission, Lacy's Dad wins the Hardcore Title, The Undertaker spirals deeper into his darker persona, and Paul Bearer becomes the centerpiece of one of the wildest clo…