The Rink Podcast

The Rink Episode 68: Why No Jagr?

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:23:38 +0000

For episode 68, you would think the Jaromir Jagr would come up once, but he wasn’t the story when it came to the Flyers. James O’Brien and I talk about Pronger and the impact his injury may have on visors, as well as what is going on in this crazy league, where the Stars are on top, the Leafs are a playoff team, and one of the best goalies in the league just isn’t good enough for some people.

James O’Brien at Pro Hockey Talk and Rotoworld

James’ all decade team and all decade team defense

Greg Wyshynsi’s all decade team with Pronger

The Pronger injury in video form:

The Rink Episode 67: Starting Off Right

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:47:49 +0000

We here at The Rink love to get our podcast episodes out in a timely fashion, so we recorded this a few hours before the puck dropped for the start of the season, and got it posted the morning after.

I’m happy to talk to new co-host James O’Brien of ProHockeyTalk and formerly of Cycle Like the Sedins. We hit upon most of the teams, as well a some of the more controversial issues like no-touch icing, and Brendan Shanahan and his Shanahammer.

We had a few technical issues when recording, so James O’B doesn’t sound quite as good as he could, but we will have it ironed out for next time.

James O’Brien on Twitter (@cyclelikesedins)

James O’s Stanley Cup predictions on PHT.

Rink Road Trip: Who Wants to Chat?

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:13:11 +0000

On Monday, October 10th, I’m starting a drive from Buffalo, NY to Denver, CO, and want to talk some hockey along the way. I’ve always liked talking to a variety of people on The Rink Podcast, and want to meet up with hockey fans along the drive and get your thoughts on the upcoming hockey season.

If you are in the path of the road trip, hit me up in the comments and let me know, or get in touch with me here. Or hit me up on twitter (@rinkpodcast).

The Rink Episode 66: Big Bad Bruins with HBAdventure

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:09:00 +0000

The Rink finally pokes it’s head out of the sand and returns for the 2011-12 season. Kicking things off, I’m talking with Cornelius Hardenbergh of The Hockey Blog Adventure about his favorite team and defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Boston Bruins, as well as starting the season overseas, injuries and retirements, and even a little bit about the Minnesota Wild.

Cornelius on twitter (@HBAdventure)

Tyler Seguin’s first NHL Goal:

Hockey Podcast Survey

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:46:45 +0000

The hockey podcast season is starting to ramp up with training camp around the corner. The Rink will be returning this season, with a few new voices, and some new ideas for more and different episodes.

One of the challenges of podcasting is getting feedback from the audience, and what they like and don’t like about the shows they listen to. With blogs, it’s easy to add a comment to an blog post, but when you listen to a podcast on your mp3 player, or from a podcast aggregator (like iTunes), there isn’t a simple way to speak your mind as a listener.

So if you can take a minute, I’ve made a simple and quick survey to help myself, and other podcasters, make the kind of shows you want to hear more of. Ten questions that will help us get a handle on how people listen to hockey podcasts.

This isn’t just a poll just for my own information. I will share the data with any podcaster who wants it. I may even just do a separate post with the results.

And this poll doesn’t collect your personal information. It’s completely anonymous.

Thanks for taking a minute to help other podcasters do the best shows they can do. Hit the poll up after the jump.

View Survey

By Way of Explanation

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:32:57 +0000

I don’t like doing posts like this. The ones that beg people’s forgiveness, and explain why the posting hasn’t been as frequent, or things have just gone completely off the rails…

But here goes.

Back in September, right about the time the last episode was posted, I was asked to work on a project that was interesting to me on several levels. It took a lot of my free time, including my one day off a week (Monday, an inconvenient day for people to be a guest on a podcast, FYI) when I usually recorded The Rink. I poured more time into that project than would allow me to work on The Rink (as well as my regular job that pays the bills). I was in a few cities in a row that had poor internet (a poor excuse, but also making the cornerstone of podcasting – the Skype call – near impossible).

That project fell apart, and in the end, I fell out of the habit of recording The Rink. Getting back on the horse has proven difficult. There is no lack of technical tools, and with those tools, technical frustrations. But returning to a regular podcast recording schedule has been hard. It’s almost like starting over again, except that I have all the tools I need, and the editing skills to do the job as well.

There are a few other frustrations you may not be aware of, but I want to keep those to myself, and not publicize them. Still, they exist.

Time is opening up now, right as the regular season has come to a close. What I don’t want to do is put out an episode, and then quit for a month. What I need to do is recommit to The Rink, and make it happen on a regular, weekly basis again. I need to decide how to make that happen, and what it will take for that to happen.

There hasn’t been an episode of The Rink for almost six and a half months. And it may not seem like it, but The Rink is something has given me a lot of satisfaction. I loved talking to other podcasters and bloggers, and meeting some of those people face to face. I’m really proud of some of the work I have done on it, and want to bring it back. But I don’t want to do it lightly.

I am going to be in some great hockey cities soon, like Toronto and Ottawa. And while there won’t be playoff hockey going, there are people there I’m looking forward to seeing and talking to. Will that be a jumping off point for The Rink relaunch? I hope so.

To those who have been wondering, thanks. I hope that I haven’t completely blown your trust or faith. That The Rink has languished this much has been gnawing away at me for some time. I hope I can re-establish some of that faith when The Rink relaunches.

And thank you to the people who have asked, cajoled, and offered to be guests, especially Jon Swenson of Sharkspage, Jay Kumar from Completely Conspicuous, and Jay Vean of The Avs Hockey Podcast.

Thanks for your patience. I appreciate it more than you know.

The Rink Episode 65: Avalanche Blogger Roundtable

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 03:09:50 +0000

After day one of the Colorado Avalanche training camp, I got together with a five hockey fans to talk about the Avalanche, the media, twitter, and the rest of the league. It was a really fun conversation, and the only person who swore (and had to be bleeped) was me! So unprofessional.

A note about the production: This was the first time I recorded the show with this setup, and the volume levels are a little uneven. It certainly wasn’t my intention for my voice to be the loudest. It just worked out that way. I’ll try and nail it next time I use it.

Please, visit their blogs, follow them on twitter, and enjoy the show.

The panel:

Angelique C. Murray – @Jori5280

Colorado Avalanche Prospects

Ryan Boulding and Johnathan Gebhart – @burgundyblog

The Burgundy Blog

James Kyle – @jqcolorado

Justin Goldman – @TheAvsGuild

The Avalanche Guild

The Rink Episode 64 Part 2: Classic All Over

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:29:52 +0000

It’s part two of my talk with Ryan Classic, where we continue our goalie discussion, and talk about Teemu Selanne, the retirement of Chris Chelios and that fine chili he makes, and Ron Tugnutt. Yes, really.

Ryan on Twitter

Silver Seven: An SBNation blog Ryan writes for.

Capgeek.com

The Rink is an independent production. If you want to help The Rink, you can review the show on iTunes, you can comment on the website, call and leave a message at 845-704-RINK, or tell a hockey fan about the show. If you want to be a guest on the show, or are interested in being a tweetcast guest (which is shorter), hit me up in the contact form. It’s quick and easy.

The Rink Episode 64 Part 1: Goalie-Go-Round

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:13:51 +0000

I was privileged to spend some actual face to face time with Ryan Mance, aka Ryan Classic, to talk goalies (which seem to be the big news lately), and much more. We went long, so this one is split into two parts. Diffidently check out part two.

Quick mention: I said that Peter Budaj and Jose Theodore played in Chicago. It was a mistake, and a slip of the tongue, because we were talking about Chicago. By now, I’m sure you are used to me screwing something up.

Ryan on Twitter

Silver Seven: An SBNation blog Ryan writes for.

The article from Copper and Blue we reference.

Capgeek.com

Neil Little dog-piles a brawl

The Rink Episode 63 : The Season That Was

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:23:33 +0000

Finally putting a wrap on the season, I’m joined by Jay Vean of The Avs Hockey Podcast to talk about the 2009-10 season, the 2010 draft, and free agency. Please note that this episode was recorded on July 7th. There were a few issues posting this episode, but almost everything is still relevant. Other than LeBron James finally signing somewhere.

The Rink Episode 62: Time for a Tweetcast

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Thu, 20 May 2010 06:25:30 +0000

It’s time for a tweetcast, where I poll twitter (you can follow The Rink at @rinkpodcast, or follow me at @tapeleg), and see who wants to talk hockey on the podcast.

K oc C:

(sorry, K had some problems with her phone. I did my best to minimize the noise, but it’s still there)

Buddy Oakes:

Nashville Flood Relief Tweetup

Some items from the Tweetup

Jay Kumar:

Kumar’s Blizznog, home of Completely Conspicuous.

Jay on Twitter

The Amarillo Gorillas announce their demise.

Don Cherry on wikipedia

Episode 61: Say Brother, Can You Spare Some Time?

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:54:05 +0000

After what feels like way too long, a new Rink has arrived, and it’s way too long. I won’t lie to you, this should be split into two parts, but it’s just so much fun this way. Jay Vean of the Avs Hockey Podcast and we talk about… The Avalanche. But fear not, non-Avalanche fans, we talk about many other things as well. We meander through the league, and come up with plenty to discuss.

Also, I say something in the form of a joke that some would attribute to the Family Guy – Empire Strikes Back parody, but I would attribute to Jordan Morris of Jordan, Jesse, GO! It’s not an attempt to steal someones joke, it just came pouring out, so please, consider it an homage, a tribute to a guy who’s podcast I truly enjoy.

Episode 60: Go for the Gold, Settle for the Silver

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:44:19 +0000

This week, I’m talking to Jay Kumar, from the Completely Conspicuous podcast, and a few tweetcasts from the past. Jay and I watched the Gold Medal game together, then discussed the Olympics, and Jay caught me up on the Maple Leafs. And a whole lot more.

Completely Conspicuous podcast and Jay’s blog

Jay on Twitter

The Rink Episode 59 Part 2: Cycle Like A Podcast

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:35:39 +0000

In part two of my Two from Texas series, I chat with Jame O’Brien from Cycle Like the Sedins about hockey in Texas, the NHL, and even the Texas Brahmas game we had just watched.

James O’Brien on Twitter

The Rink Episode 59 Part 1: Hockey in Texas

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:38:01 +0000

Two from Texas. This week, I’m talking to two hockey blogger located in the Lone Star State. For this episode, I sit down with Ben Ellis from the site, Big D Hockey, a blog covering all of the professional hockey teams in Texas.

The Rink Episode 58: Points and Problems

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:48:02 +0000

This week, I’m talking to Ryan Classic about the point system the NHL uses for the standing, and the Ottawa Senators issues with goaltending, such as the proverbial puck in the face. Plus, I have a cold. Sorry for the sniffles folks.

The Classic Blog

Ryan on Twitter

The Rink Episode 57: Two for a Tweetcast

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:18:47 +0000

Two good guests on this week’s tweetcast, Matt from Columbus (@BZArcher), and James from Denver (@BleedBurgundy). Enjoy the show.

The Rink Episode 56: Agree to Disagree

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:46:22 +0000

Tom Luongo and I have a few things we agree about, and a few we don’t. From suspensions to goals, to hiring and firing, it’s a very special episode of The Rink. (OK, it isn’t very special, but I like it)

The Rink Episode 55: Joint Production

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:57:34 +0000

This episode of the Rink is brought to you by the number 19, and the letter A. As in Avs, as in Avs Hockey Podcast. Jay Vean sat down with me for a talk about the Avs, and other doings in the league as well.

The Avs Hockey Podcast

Jay’s Facebook page

Jay on Twitter

Voukon get’s the stick, from his own player

Scott Parker tosses George Parros’ glove into the crowd (second look near the end)

The Rink Episode 54 Part 2: Home for the Hockey-Days

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:12:30 +0000

Tom and I are taking this week off, sort of, from the podcast. There’s probably something here for you, as I tell you about some other great hockey podcasts, a few blog posts, and just a bit of thanks in general for listening to the show.

We will be back next week all fired up for some serious hockey talk.

My “intent to blow” post.

The opposing view from Gross Misconduct.

Yahoo! has live hockey games.

Making it easier to read hockey blogs.

The Rink Episode 54 part 1

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:21:23 +0000

It’s a two part Rink Podcast this week. Part one features Eric McErlain talking about the state of the Washington Capitals, and Jason Cohen, author of Zamboni Rodeo, hanging out with me at a hockey game, and talking about one of my favorite topics, minor league hockey.

OffWing Opinion

Zamboni Rodeo

Jason Cohen on twitter

The Rink Episode 53: Tweetcast!

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:01:29 +0000

It’s another tweetcast, and I’m joined by a happier Jay Kumar to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and by Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild to talk about… goalies. And we have a lot to talk about. It’s a fun episode of The Rink.

Jay Kumar:
@koomdogg
Completely Conspicuous, Jay’s podcast

Justin Goldman:
@TheGoalieGuild
The Goalie Guild
Avs Weekly on Mile High Sports Radio

The Rink Episode 52: Context!

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:31:05 +0000

Context is the buzz word as Tom and I take on the issue of head shots, and who would want to be an NHL owner in light of what happened in Phoenix. Keep your head up!

The Rink Episode 51: Eddie Garcia

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:19:50 +0000

I was in Anaheim for the Ducks – Leafs game, which I thought the Leafs would lose. Silly me. The Ducks didn’t show up, but Eddie Garcia from the Puck Podcast did show up. We played a little hockey, and talked for a while about the LA Kings, hockey jerseys, and the California hockey experience.

Puck Podcast

Eddie skates like this guy, but I think I could take him (no, I couldn't)

The Rink Episode 50: Around the Rinks

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:33:24 +0000

It’s a bit of a milestone for The Rink. Episode 50 finds Tom and I talking about our favorite teams, Tom’s night out, and plenty of other stuff, including the Bruins solving problems, and the NHLPA having a hard time solving theirs.

Video of the Toews hit:

The Rink Episode 49: A New Hope?

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:04:11 +0000

This week on The Rink, everything is coming up bananacakes, as both Tom and I are having stellar starts to the season. But the Avs and Sabres aren’t the only things on our minds. Tom and I talk about the bottom end of the spectrum, which includes the Leafs, Red Wings, and Canucks, and we even delve into the dreaded trap. Enjoy.

Puck Daddy post on Chris Chelios.

The Rink Episode 48: Tweetcast

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:57:36 +0000

It’s a Tweetcast this week, and we had six excellent guests for this one:

Ryan Classic:
@ryanclassic
The Classic blog

Jay Kumar:
@koomdogg
Completely Conspicuous, Jay’s podcast

Buddy Oakes:
@PredsOnTheGlass
Preds On The Glass podcast and blog

Justin Goldman:
@TheGoalieGuild
The Goalie Guild
Avs Weekly on Mile High Sports Radio

Steve Lepore:
@stevelepore
Puck the Media
In Lou We Trust

Laura:
@hildymac
Wazzupwitchu?

We talked about all around the NHL, with a wide variety of topics. And don’t forget to check out their blogs and twitter accounts

The Rink Episode 47: Opening Around the Corner

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:39:53 +0000

It’s the 47th Episode of The Rink, almost a year of the show in the bag (I had to skip a few weeks over the summer, and yet I still have 55 episodes with the specials and the like). Tom and I talk about Theo Fleury, the start of the season, and if DirecTV is actually making things better for it’s hockey loving customers. Plus… a whole lot more.

The Rink Episode 46: Return of Tom

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:55:07 +0000

With the summer over, Tom Luongo makes his glorious return from off season hibernation, and has a few things on his mind. We talk about preseason hits, The Great One becoming the missing one, and the NHLPA. Plus a whole lot more.

As promised, here is the Milwaukee Admirals 3rd jersey. If it weren’t a RBK EDGE jersey, I would buy one in a heartbeat.

Admirals 3rd jersey

A quick note about the production: Thanks to the great state of Alaska, there is no good internet to be found. I can’t stream anything, I can’t use Skype, nothing. Tom and I had to talk on our cellphones, and record the audio of our mics separately. So if things sound strange, it’s because we weren’t using our normal recording process.

The Rink Episode 45 – Tweetcast

rink@rinkpodcast.com (James and Tom) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:49:23 +0000

I decided I wanted to do something a little different, and on the spur of the moment, I asked people who follow me on twitter if they had anything to say. What did people want to talk about in five minutes on the podcast. I got a few responses, and had a great time doing it. And believe me, we will be doing it again. From Columbus to Colorado, we had a great time.

If you want to find out when the next tweetcast is going to be, and want to participate, the best way is to check out twitter feed, at twitter.com/rinkpodcast

Matt (aka @bzarcher)

Grant at Hockeyism.com (@voteforgrant)

James (aka @jqcolorado)