Best Rob Nichols Podcasts (2025)

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Toronto Blue Jays Are Fun & Hot, An Unfortunate Anniversary For The Sens, NHL Summer Moves Trickle In & More 1:49:27

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Rob and Matt are back in studio for another Monday morning edition of the show where they discuss some NHL moves continuing to trickle in, that time the Ottawa Senators signed Dominik Hasek, the Toronto Blue Jays sweeping a homestand and firing up the fans, Oasis and Black Sabbath re-unite the UK rock scene and plenty more. Follow TCA on bluesky: h…

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Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner 51:36

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Professor Lucy Easthope is an adviser on disaster recovery and planning. She’s an expert in planning for and reacting to major incidents: natural disaster, terrorist attacks, pandemics and fires, and is the visiting Professor of Mass Fatalities and Pandemics at the University of Bath. Born in Merseyside in 1978, Lucy cites the impact of watching th…

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Belonging (Jeremy Hansen, Bryce Midas, & Shane Heilman) 1:04:40

5d ago1:04:40

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Portland-based trio BELONGING have been bashing out their brand of noisy indie rock for a few years. Now part of Dipterid Records, the band is re-releasing their debut LP Hollow Cells, as well as an upcoming split with Inny. Music by: New Brutalism Belonging Inny Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: d…

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40 Year Old Men In Their Oasis Era, Ottawa REDBLACKS concerning start, CFL Surprises, NHL Free Agency & More 1:07:22

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Today Matt Robinson is joined by our man Matty K to talk about his upcoming European vacation to see Oasis in their hometown, whether it’s too soon to give up on the Ottawa REDBLACKS, early surprises in the CFL season, the whole Mitch Marner thing, teams that did well in NHL free agency and more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tall…

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Premium Pints And NHL Bargain Basement Free Agents On Canada Day 1:12:26

8d ago1:12:26

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Rob and Matt check in on Canada Day evening to have a pint or two and discuss what was a fairly uninteresting NHL free agency day. The Florida Panthers keep their rats, Mitch Marner is off to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Montreal Canadiens keep making good bets, the Ottawa Senators lock up some depth, the Toronto Maple Leafs show off a bit of a mi…

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NHL Draft WKND Take 2: Giroux, Tavares, Dobson & More 1:54:10

10d ago1:54:10

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Rob and Matt are back to discuss a wild few days around the NHL world including Claude Giroux returning to the Ottawa Senators, John Tavares sticking with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Noah Dobson joining the Montreal Canadiens, the Florida Panthers keeping Sam Bennett, what Max Scherzer returning to the Blue Jays rotation might mean and plenty more. Fo…

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Romesh Ranganathan, comedian and broadcaster 50:23

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Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and BAFTA-winning broadcaster who has been a fixture on British television screens for the past decade. In addition to his TV shows and stand-up tours he presents the Weakest Link on BBC One, Radio Two’s Saturday morning show and another weekly Radio Two programme in which he shares his passion for hip hop music. Ro…

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This Podcast Could Have Been An E-mail 36:01

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Matt Robinson checks in on the Friday of a long weekend to give garbage time thoughts on Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto Raptors firing Masai Ujiri, John Tavares extending with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Gary Bettman's pointless press conference to announce a new NHL CBA. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio…

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Delayed Gratification Records (Vladimir Necovski) 1:07:25

12d ago1:07:25

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DELAYED GRATIFICATION RECORDS is a powerhouse hardcore label based out of Ohio, led by Vladimir Necovski. Listen in as he expands on the label's history, mission, and plans for the future. Music by: Sinister Feeling Innervision The Smoke Blood Stained Concrete Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Gettingitoutpodcast Email: dan@…

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The Summer State Of The Ottawa Senators With Graeme Nichols Of The Hockey News 1:13:54

13d ago1:13:54

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today Matt Robinson catches up with Graeme Nichols of The Hockey News to discuss his increased coverage of the Ottawa Senators this year, how active we expect the team to be over the next week or so, how the Sens can fit Claude Giroux back in to the mix, reports of a new CBA dropping this week between the NHL and the NHLPA and plenty more hockey bi…

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Talking Craft Beer, NHL, PWHL & More With Angela From Lake Of Bays Brewery 1:07:27

14d ago1:07:27

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fun show today as we check in with our pal Angela from the Lake Of Bays Brewery to discuss some of their newest creations just in time for Canada Day, their merger with the Sawdust City Brewery, all the latest out of the PWHL, where the Leafs go from here, trying to keep doing sports tourism during the Elbows Up movement and plenty more. Follow TCA…

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NHL Off-Season Heats Up, McDavid, Giroux, Tavares & More 1:27:07

16d ago1:27:07

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Rob and Matt are back in studio for the first time in a couple weeks with lots to discuss as the NHL off-season heats up. Claude Giroux and John Tavares struggle to find common ground with the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs, final thoughts on the Stanley Cup, Connor McDavid's situation and lots more. Plus later on the conversation turns to…

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Abdulrazak Gurnah, writer 51:17

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Abdulrazak Gurnah is emeritus Professor of Post-Colonial Literatures at the University of Kent and the 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Literature. Born in Zanzibar in 1948, the second of six children, Abdulrazak grew up in the dying days of the island’s status as a British protectorate before independence was declared in 1963. The revolution which follo…

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We Contain Multitudes (Jon Fine) 1:19:07

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"WE CONTAIN MULTITUDES formed in 2017, which means it’s taken a very long time for them to actually release a record." That time is nearly here as the band will release their debut album Minako via Expert Work Records. Guitarist Jon Fine gets into all the details of the band and the highly anticipated record. Music by: Knub We Contain Multitudes Mu…

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Ottawa Senators Lock Up Zetterlund, NHL Dominoes Falling & More 32:01

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A quick check-in at the end of the week to discuss the Ottawa Senators locking up a young piece, Ryan Donato sticking around with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars extending veteran Matt Duchene as pieces start to come off the board around the NHL. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Thre…

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NHL Using Brady Tkachuk, Sidney Crosby & Others For Another Season Of Faceoff On Amazon Prime 40:47

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Matt and Rob check back in as we get things back up and running back in Ottawa to discuss Matt's baffling Uber rider rating and some of the NHL stars Amazon Prime Video will follow on their recently announced second season of Faceoff. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads…

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TCA Monday Freak Show: Oilers, Team Canada At The Olympics, Marner, Bonnaroo & More 55:11

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It's Monday and a bunch of stuff happened over the weekend! The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Final, a last second announcement as it pertains to Team Canada and NHL participation in the 2026 Olympics, the Mitch Marner storm being needlessly stirred up again, Bonnaroo becoming the latest summer music festival to…

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Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist 50:58

24d ago50:58

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Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu is Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London and President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. She has devoted her career to harnessing the potential of nanoparticles – which are less than a thousandth of the width of a human hair - to take medicines to hard-to-reach areas of the bod…

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Heaven Shall Burn (Maik Weichert) 57:58

27d ago57:58

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German metalcore titans HEAVEN SHALL BURN will release their new album Heimat later this month via Century Media Records. Guitarist Maik Weichert makes his return to Getting It Out Podcast to discuss the new release, the relaxed life of the band, Germany's best hardcore bands, and more! Music by: Standover Heaven Shall Burn Sodom Intro music by: Ho…

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Scotty Mac On Canadian Sports Being Rogers'ed And The Pittsburgh Steelers New Headache 1:27:30

27d ago1:27:30

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Our man Scott MacArthur returns to the show to discuss what's new in his world out in Halifax, whether the Pittsburgh Steelers culture can withstand the Aaron Rodgers experience, Rogers Communications completely swallowing up the Toronto sports landscape and so much more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Foll…

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How The PWHL Absolutely Blew It On Their Expansion Draft 32:21

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The PWHL has expanded to Vancouver and Seattle and we've now completed their expansion draft and signing period and one thing has been made perfectly clear. The league absolutely blew it when they put together these rules. Matt Robinson gets in to it today. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threa…

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Oilers & Panthers Knotted Up Stanley Cup Final, Canada Running NBA Finals & More 1:10:05

1M ago1:10:05

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Matt Robinson is joined on your Monday morning show by Sportsnet's Kevin Michie to discuss where we stand after 2 games in the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, why - after another series win for the Toronto Blue Jays - so many fans are struggling to get onboard, an all-Canadian NBA Finals, the National Basketball …

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Danny Dyer, actor 49:54

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Actor Danny Dyer became a household name when he joined the cast of EastEnders as Mick Carter, landlord of the Queen Victoria pub. He recently stole the show from some stiff competition playing Freddie Jones in the television adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel Rivals which won him a Royal Television Society Award for Best Supporting Actor. Danny wa…

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Cro-Mags (Harley Flanagan) 1:13:36

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Perhaps the most polarizing figure in hardcore punk, Harley Flanagan, has deeply etched himself into the culture's history with CRO-MAGS and his larger-than-life presence. This summer, a new documentary, WIRED FOR CHAOS, digs into the story of the man and how he was made. Music by: B.D.R. Cro-Mags False Gods Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon: https:…

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The "Raw & Dirty" Making Of Beautiful Bytown - TCA's 10th Anniversary Craft Beer. 15:34

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Matt Robinson and Andy Nita from the Nita Beer Company have a quick chat in the back room of the brewery - where all the magic happens - to learn about what went in to brewing our 10th anniversary "Beautiful Bytown" Black IPA. You can still pick up yours at the brewery or by visiting their website to order online at https://www.nitabeer.com Follow …

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Talking "The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays" with Keegan Matheson of MLB.com 50:55

1M ago50:55

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On today's show Matt Robinson welcomes Keegan Matheson of MLB.com to the podcast to discuss his new book "The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays" plus this year's team and whether, one third of the way through the season, we're any closer to figuring out what they are. Pick up your copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/0nJ2ydv Follow TCA on bluesky: http…

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Connor McDavid & Edmonton Oilers Face Florida Panthers For Stanley Cup & More 1:37:06

1M ago1:37:06

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Matt and Rob discuss the shindig the TCA crew had this weekend over at the Nita Beer Company to launch their 10th anniversary pint. What went down and what's the story on the beer? Talk later turns to how emphatically the Edmonton Oilers dispatched of the Dallas Stars and whether Pete Deboer went too far in his description of Jake Oettenger's play.…

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Birth (Defects) (Sean Gray & Rob Savillo) 1:12:52

1M ago1:12:52

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Baltimore-based noise/punk rockers BIRTH (DEFECTS) almost didn't finish their new record, Deceiver/Mirror, but then they did. It's complicated. Thankfully, co-founders Sean Gray and Rob Savillo sit in on this episode of Getting It Out to tell all about it! Music by: Bacon Wagon Birth (Defects) halfmass Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon: https://www.…

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Could Mitch Marner To The Ottawa Senators Be A Thing? 37:03

1M ago37:03

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Matt Robinson checks in mid-week to propose a signing that might make both Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs sick. Plus quick thoughts on a wildly uninteresting series in Texas for the Toronto Blue Jays and Gwyneth Philips locking herself in to the Ottawa Charge's future ahead of the PWHL Expansion Draft. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.a…

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Rob & Sidney Crosby Both Bring Shame To Canada This Week. 28:05

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Canada went in to this year's IIHF World Hockey Championships with huge expectations as Sidney Crosby Captained a crop of NHL superstars in Sweden. And yet somehow they found a way to lose to Denmark in the quarter-finals. Does Hockey Canada have another problem on their hands? Is this tied in any way to Canada's lack of success at the World Junior…

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Blue Jays Stumble Again In Bizarro-Tampa, NHL Playoffs & Rob Runs The Leafs Back 1:39:50

1M ago1:39:50

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It's a brand new week of the Tall Can Audio Podcast where Rob and Matt kick around some new craft beer offerings, a dude in crocs making us all proud, the Toronto Blue Jays losing to the Tampa Bay Rays in mini-Yankee Stadium, the Florida Panthers absolutely mauling the Carolina Hurricanes, the odd ups and downs of the Edmonton Oilers and Rob finall…

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PWHL Expansion Rules Cut Deep While Charge & Frost Battle For Walter Cup 22:26

2M ago22:26

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Rob and Matt weigh in on the rules that the PWHL announced this week as they prepare to expand to Vancouver and Seattle. Everybody is going to lose top players so what is the right way to approach this? Plus thoughts on some extended overtime games between the Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge as they fight for the Walter Cup. Follow TCA on bluesky…

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Rivers Of Nihil (Adam Biggs) 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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Reading, Pennsylvania's RIVERS OF NIHIL have been on a decimating journey of progressive death metal for nearly two decades. This summer, they'll release their fifth album, first with bassist Adam Biggs handling most of the vocals. We're talking about those points and more! Music by: Unmerciful Rivers Of Nihil Gruesome Intro music by: Hot Zone Patr…

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An Irish Wake For This Era Of The Toronto Maple Leafs 1:09:04

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Steve Bunda returns to the TCA Studio for double-duty as he and Matt Robinson have a beer and eulogize this era of the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of impending major changes. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/…

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The Tush Push Lives On In The NFL, Ottawa REDBLACKS Camp & The Ottawa Charge Lead In PWHL Finals. 43:29

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In the first of two episodes with our man Steve Bunda we catch up with him during his first visit to the studio in a couple months, debate the merits of the NFL keeping the tush push alive, have a look around early returns from the Ottawa REDBLACKS training camp ahead of the CFL season and enjoy early results from the Ottawa Charge in the PWHL Fina…

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2025 CHL Memorial Cup Tee Up With Steve McLean 47:19

2M ago47:19

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The field is set for the 2025 Memorial Cup as we prepare to crown a Canadian Hockey League Champion and Steve McLean from "All 60 - A CHL Podcast" is here to get you ready for puck drop. The London Knights, Moncton Wildcats, Medicine Hat Tigers and Rimouski Oceanic are ready to rock. Let's get caught up! Go more in depth on the CHL on “All 60” on S…

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Leafs Lose In Game 7 Again & Ottawa Charge Advances To PWHL Final 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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So... the Toronto Maple Leafs lost... again... in Game 7.... again... with their stars doing nothing.... again.... Michaela Schreiter joins Matt Robinson to talk about the aftermath, what went wrong this time, where they go from here and plenty more on Mitch Marner, Brendan Shanahan, Auston Matthews, John Tavares and the rest of the cast and crew. …

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Gridiron (Matt Karll) 52:04

2M ago52:04

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On May 30th, GRIDIRON will release their sophomore album, Poetry From Pain, on Blue Grape Music. Vocalist Matt Karll returns to Getting It Out to discuss the band, working with a bigger label, promoting from within, and some necessary sidebars on Philadelphia sports. Music by: Quick To Judge Gridiron Iron Mind Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon: http…

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So... About The Leafs.... 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Matt Robinson checks in on your Friday to discuss all the implications of the Toronto Maple Leafs' pathetic Game 5 showing against the Florida Panthers and whether Game 6 even still matters. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: ht…

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TCA Turns 10 Years Old! Let's Toast To That! 52:33

2M ago52:33

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today marks 10 years to the day since we launched the Tall Can Audio Podcast! Through wins and losses, bad audio and bad takes, power outages and pandemics and lots and lots of beers - we've been here hanging out with you. Let's take a look back together at how we got this far! Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socia…

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Leafs / Panthers All Square At 2, Blue Jays Scoring Runs Again & 4 OTs In PWHL Playoffs 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Matt Robinson steps back in to the studio to give some thoughts on the Florida Panthers drawing even with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays suddenly finding their bats and an incredible overtime game between the Ottawa Charge and the Montreal Victoire in the PWHL. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/prof…

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Joel Quenneville Permitted Back In To The NHL & More Olympic Hopefuls Join Sid At IIHF Worlds 34:04

2M ago34:04

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***If today's episode feels a little light for a Monday - make sure you check out the episode we released on Saturday evening with tons of talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs**** Rob and Matt check in on your Monday morning to discuss what has become a fairly star-studded lineup for Team Canada at the World Hockey Championships. Plus the Anaheim Du…

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Edmonton Oilers New Goalie Issues & Toronto Maple Leafs Drop A Tight One To Florida Panthers 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Rob and Matt drop in for a rare Saturday issue of the podcast to discuss the Florida Panthers grabbing an overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs to jump back in to their series and whether Toronto fans need to be worried. Later on talk turns to the Edmonton Oilers announcing that Stuart Skinner will return to their net and whether this could …

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State Of Mind Recordings (Dave Campbell) 57:54

2M ago57:54

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New York's STATE OF MIND RECORDINGS has been a mainstay hardcore label and distro for over twenty years. Unfortunately, a flood recently decimated the headquarters, damaging nearly everything in it. For the May record label spotlight, founder Dave Campbell tells the story of the label's beginning, key releases, the damage, the rebuild, and plenty m…

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Sidney Crosby & Pals Off To Worlds, PWHL Playoffs, Ottawa Senators Fallout & More 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Rob and Matt are back for another mid-week TCA to discuss the LA Kings failed attempt to take down the Edmonton Oilers and what they do next, Sidney Crosby bringing all his friends to the World Hockey Championships, how these Worlds could impact next year's Olympic team, the outlook for the Ottawa Charge heading in to the PWHL Playoffs, Rob's final…

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Rob Returns, Leafs Lose Their Goalie, Round 2 Thoughts & More 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

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Rob and Matt are back in the TCA Studio to talk about where they've been, sample a new craft beer, look at a few wild Game 7s in the NHL, whether the Colorado Avalanche are in need of a change, whether the Edmonton Oilers are capable of beating the Vegas Golden Knights, the Toronto Maple Leafs taking Game 1 from the Florida Panthers amid a pile of …

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Stoeten Checks In ON The Blue Jays & Quick Hit Weekend Hockey Notes 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

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As we kick off another week of TCA Matt Robinson is joined by our man Andrew Stoeten of TheBatFlip.ca to talk about smoke and mirrors in coaching Game 7s, coming to terms with Bo's *new* lack of power, pitching re-enforcements for the Jays, where improvements are likely to show up in the lineup, the state of the American League East and plenty more…

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Friday Night Fallout Over A Frosty One 48:45

2M ago48:45

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Matt Robinson checks in on a Friday night to discuss the fallout from the Battle of Ontario as the Toronto Maple leafs eliminate the Ottawa Senators. Plus some thoughts on the LA Kings missing their best chance to take down the Edmonton Oilers. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://w…

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Glowing Brain (Conrad Nichols) 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

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Oakland's GLOWING BRAIN will release their sophomore LP Memory Distortion on May 9th via The Ghost Is Clear Records. Vocalist/guitarist Conrad Nichols sits in to discuss the band's formation, discovering their sound, touring, the new record, and more! Music by: Bad To Worse Glowing Brain Merked Intro music by: Hot Zone Patreon: https://www.patreon.…

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Ottawa Senators Clamping Down On Toronto Maple Leafs, NFL Draft Stories & Other Stanley Cup Playoff Results 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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Matt Robinson is joined by our man Steve Bunda as he regales us with the tale of his self-inflicted knee injury. Later on talk obviously turns to the Ottawa Senators beating the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 and whether or not it's already time for Leafs fans to start panicking. Believe it or not - there are actually other series going on in the NH…