In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about Toronto mayor Rob Ford, Gawker, and crack cocaine. We talk about Ford’s past controversies and the journalistic ethics of Gawker, while also touching on the Leafs’ implosion against the Bruins and the Stanley Cup playoffs in general.

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

Bambi — Tokyo Police Club

Crack Rock — Frank Ocean

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about the postseason press conference for the Buffalo Sabres. They also talk about the revisionist history of Darcy Regier, the conservative nature of Terry Pegula, and what Jason Collins means for sports in America. There’s even a special appearance from Ryan’s grandmother to round out a solid podcast after an extended break.

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

Pizza Ice Cream (is My Dream) — Space Wolves

So Tired of Being Alone — Al Green

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about the firing of UB basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon and the changing landscape of sports in Buffalo. Is it necessary to get rid of longtime coaches and GMs in order to finally see real success in Buffalo? The two also talk about St. Patrick’s Day and whether Darcy Regier should be fired by the Sabres.

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

Helter Skelter — The Beatles

This Year — The Mountain Goats

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about Carl Paladino and how he’s the Batman of Buffalo. They also rail against local news and talk some movies and babies. It’s a grand old time.

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

To Be Young — Ryan Adams

Pyrite — Frank Ocean

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman to talk about the firing of Lindy Ruff. They break down the decision to get rid of Ruff, what that means for the franchise and for the team this season. It’s the podcast few thought would happen this season but hey: that’s why you press play.

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

Young Americans — David Bowie

Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City — Bobby Blue Bland

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Phil Dzikiy in a post Sabres/Penguins podcast. Phil, a Pens fan, gives his view of the Sabres and the differences between the two franchises. We talk Ray Shero, Darcy Regier and all kinds of sports talk fueled by some delicious burritos.

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

Boys of Winter — Penguins Theme Song

This is a Fire Door Never Leave Open — The Weakerthans

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman (and his baby) to talk about–what else–the Sabres. The Defenseman hates them, Ryan wants them to get better and they both agree that Drew Stafford is a dying star. There are space jokes, owner talk and a special lecture about communication theory. Jesus, in hindsight that all sounds pretty terrible. Enjoy!

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

Stayin Alive — The Bee Gees

More Than a Woman — The Bee Gees

In this episode, Ryan is joined by The Defenseman for an emergency Thomas Vanek podcast recorded minutes after a Sabres win in Boston. They talk about how good Vanek is, how bad Tyler Myers is and what this means for the Sabres this year.

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The music for today’s podcast is as follows:

Nova Baby — The Black Keys

Battles — Atlas

In this episode, Ryan is joined by Paul from Hockey Rhetoric as they talk about stories. Paul thinks storytelling has changed as violence and sexuality have become more prominent on television. They talk about shows like Girls, Louie, Game of Thrones and True Blood and books like The Catcher in the Rye, Catch 22 and A Clockwork Orange.

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Here are some things they mention in the podcast:

Nadsat dictionary from A Clockwork Orange

This Was A Mistake: An Evening With Judd Apatow — Nerdy Girl Notes

Poker Scene — Louie

Heckler Scene — Louie

A Baby in the Ghetto — Dave Chappelle, Killing Them Softly

Violin Scene — Louie

Language, Voice, and Holden Caulfield: The Catcher in the Rye Part 1 — Crash Course (Part Two here)

Megan Fox Speaks In Tongues and Is Symmetrical: an Analysis of Esquire’s Terrible Profile — Gawker

Megan Fox Saves Herself — Esquire

Frank Sinatra Has a Cold — Esquire

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The music for today’s podcast:

Freedom at 21 — Jack White

No Children — The Mountain Goats

In this episode, Ryan is joined by TheDefenseman as they reminisce about that time Manti Te’o made up his fake dead girlfriend. The two talk about the Deadspin piece that broke the news, how the media has reacted and why we should expect to be lied to by our sports.

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The music for today’s podcast comes from acts that came to Mohawk Place in its last year:

Dirty Laundry — Don Henley

The Stranger — Billy Joel