Up The Pucks

#121: Asleep At The Bar

upthepucks@gmail.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:31:32 +0000

We’re back from our ill-timed hiatus in time to talk about the Stanley Cup Final with the Bruins writer for Hockeybuzz, Ty Anderson. We break down the series as well as discuss what the hell we’ve been up to for the past month.

Ty can found on twitter, and his Bruins work is here on Hockeybuzz. Ty also writes for the New York Hockey Journal.

Music Featured This Week:

Intro was by Awake by Trash Talk

Manifest Decimation by Power Trip

You Will Be Free by The Thermals

Night Shift At The Potato Factory by Modern Life Is War

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Episode 120: Lame Jokes

upthepucks@gmail.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:21:20 +0000

In this episode, Brandon and Peter recap what’s been going on in the playoffs, discuss why dudes in metal bands keep getting in trouble with the law and Peter celebrates his fantasy hockey championship.

#119 Murray Bannerman Presents…

upthepucks@gmail.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:58:43 +0000

This week we’re joined by writer Mark Black. His book, Nomeansno: Going Nowhere(there’s a contest to win a copy at the link), on the seminal Canadian punk band Nomeansno was released late last year. Also, Mark may be the most reluctant Montreal Canadians fan ever. Anyways, we discuss the end of the regular season and look to the playoffs, the Duncan Keith “controversy”, fests of Fests, AND MORE!

Buy Mark’s book!

The book’s page at Invisible Publishing

-Former Detroit Red Wing Boyd Devereaux, record label owner.

-Transcript & audio of Duncan Keith’s exchange with a Vancouver reporter

-Fests on Fests on Fests. Where have you gone, Krazyfest?

From the Face Off Hockey Show, Scotty Wazz’ Absurd Goalie Monday

Columbus Chill

Music Featured This Week:

Rink Rat by The Hanson Brothers

October 31st by Lay It On The Line

The Artist by Old Gray

Oh No! Bruno! by Nomeansno

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Episode 118: Tattoo Band

upthepucks@gmail.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:42:10 +0000

In this episode Peter discusses his love of Portlandia, playoff races are recapped and we talk about how the NHL is ruining a great thing.

Episode 116: The Deadline Special

upthepucks@gmail.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:15:58 +0000

This week Brandon and Peter go in-depth on all of the action at the NHL trade deadline. Also, Brandon’s cat Mo gives its feelings regarding the NHL.

#115 Rusty Gon’ Rust

upthepucks@gmail.com — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:31:33 +0000

On this show, we talk about the dearth of deadline-era trades(sans Iginla), Pete’s hockey tourney, and even the Wrestlemania lineup. You’re so lucky.

-The Plague jersey Pete referenced:

-The episode(#99) w/ the interview with We Are The Union

-The unofficial(but best) website about the U.S. Open Cup

-Of the minor league affiliate rumors we talked about, the St. Louis Blues/Peoria Riverman one is confirmed. If no team replaces them, it would leave the city without professional hockey for the first time in 41 seasons.

-The new Central Hockey League team in Brampton, ON is about 610 miles from its’ nearest opponent, the Bloomington Blaze.

Music Featured This Week:

(Intro) Falling Apart by The Gamits

The Golden Age by Go Rydell

Slangin’ Rocks In The House Of God by Comadre

We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat by We Are The Union

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Episode 114: I Hope You Like College Hockey

upthepucks@gmail.com — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:41:13 +0000

It’s tournament time and everyone is caught up in the fervor that is intercollegiate competition. However, we’re talking hockey, not basketball. Ryan Lambert from Puck Daddy andThe Backhand Shelf joins Brandon and Peter to break down how difficult it’s going to be for some teams to make it into the NCAA college hockey tournament and what fans can expect going into the conference championship weekend.

#113 I Guess I’ll Drive To Columbus(Famous Last Words)

upthepucks@gmail.com — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:39:16 +0000

Mr. Fancy returns to show this week to talk about NHL realignment, the new playoff system, Seattle’s NHL hopes(or lack thereof), Alkaline Trio fan division and more.

The NEW NHL

(via NHL.com)

Seattle Arena renderings

(photo credits: SonicsArena.com)

Music This Week:

(Intro) Snake Mountain by Cancer Bats

San Francisco by Alkaline Trio

I.D.C. by The Arrogant Bastards(You can download their album ‘Back To Myself’ for FREE at their site.)

Boxcar by Jawbreaker

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Episode 112: Punk Rock Is Allegedly Bullshit

upthepucks@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:26:18 +0000

In this episode, Peter and Brandon are joined by the UTP writing staff to discuss word choice and the policing the word usage of others, Peter’s deal breakers on Twitter, an article calling Punk Rock bullshit and much more.

Episode 111: A Sorkin Frenzy

upthepucks@gmail.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:21:13 +0000

This show we’re joined again by Russian Machine Never Breaks‘ Peter Hassett. Also, his bulldog Georgia.

In addition to discussing the struggles of the Caps, we talk about:

Danzig!

TWO! Count ‘em, TWO Black Flag Reunions!

Bunheads!

Music Featured This Week:

(Intro riff was ‘Acid Rain’ by This Is Hell)

The Unholy Land by The Bronx

Tropical Depression by The Night Marchers

Another Drinking Song by Oiz II Men

Midnight In America by Modern Life Is War

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Episode 110: I Hate Hockey Fans

upthepucks@gmail.com — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:19:53 +0000

In this episode, Derek from Fear the Fin joins the guys to discuss the Sharks, the Cow Palace, why Peter hates hockey fans and much more.

Episode 109: #ATypeOfHockeyIsBack

upthepucks@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:23:43 +0000

The NHL is back, and so are we with an up to date episode. We talk about the upcoming season, Brian Burke’s firing, the evil plague that is acoustic punk and Brandon goes to the saddest hockey game.

Topics This Week:

The lockout’s over!

D.O.A.’s Joey Shithead running for office.

My piece on the Dayton hockey game.

Music This Week:

Prisoner Echoes by Strike Anywhere

The Concept Says… by Comeback Kid

100K by The Loved Ones

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Episode 108: Minor League Memories

upthepucks@gmail.com — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:27:30 +0000

Sorry about the lack of consistent updates. We should be back on track starting with this episode. Thanks for your support of our show.

In this episode, Brandon and Peter go down memory lane and discuss everything they loved growing up in minor league markets. Lots of conversation about silly team names, childhood heroes and everything else that comes with growing up going to minor league hockey games.

Episode 107: The Flensing of Daryl Katz

upthepucks@gmail.com — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:12:53 +0000

Brandon sits this one out (upper body injury) as Peter and Link discuss Murfreesboro, the potential for NHL expansion and Edmonton giving Oilers’ owner Daryl Katz the finger.

#106: A Carousel Of Drummers W/ Campaign’s York Henderson

upthepucks@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:07:20 +0000

We’ll be back to normal episode postings soon, on this one we’re joined by York Henderon, guitar player for one of our favorite bands we’ve found through doing the show, Atlanta’s Campaign. The band gives most of their music away for download, but if you would like to contribute anything to them, be sure to go to their bandcamp.

Of course there’s a bit of lockout talk, also some conversation about migration patterns relating to The Fest in Gainesville, FL.

I should mention there’s some distortion in everyone’s voices at different moments. My apologies, I attempted to correct what I could.

Songs Featured This Week:

(Intro) This Current State by The Disappeared

Sparrows Fall by Converge

My Rules by Trash Talk

Out Of Control by Campaign

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Episode 105: Is Hockey Back Yet?

upthepucks@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:29:26 +0000

In this episode, Ty Anderson of Hockeybuzz.com joins the guys to discuss towel usage, things Chris Hannah of Propagandhi likes and the blogger v. MSM debate.

Ep.104: Gallows’ Wade Macneil & Lockout Madness

upthepucks@gmail.com — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:23:59 +0000

We’re back again! This week we have Brandon’s conversation with Gallows frontman and St. Catherines, Ontario native Wade MacNeil. They discuss Wade’s roots as a hockey fan, where his NHL team allegiance lies, what’s it’s been like to take over singing for an establish band, and of course, the new gallows record. Then Peter and Brandon discuss Pete’s ebay finds, minor league hockey and NHL13’s soundtrack.

Music Featured This Week:

Cross Of Lorraine by Gallows

45 by The Gaslight Anthem

that pw clip is from Bassnectar

Ran That Scam by Dead To Me

2012 Demo by Oblivination

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Episode 103: Riot Fest Recap

upthepucks@gmail.com — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:05:08 +0000

So it’s a few weeks late, but shit happens. In this episode, Brandon and Peter are joined by Jen aka NHLHistoryGirl as we discuss one of her rececnt articles regarding sexual assault in hockey culture. The guys also discuss their thoughts about Riot Fest.

Episode 102: Piss Pants

upthepucks@gmail.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:43:45 +0000

In this episode, we just go to a weird place. Peter talks about how he is weirded out by his ex-girlfriends getting married and then decides to tell a story about the “Piss Pants” game a few of his friends play. Also Shane from the UTP writing staff joins us.

Ep. 101: Come Back, Reggie!

upthepucks@gmail.com — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:11:17 +0000

You see what happens when there’s no NHL to look forward to! We’re joined by Steve Gunn to talk about documentaries, Peter Pocklington, the Edmonton Oilers arena situation, NHL 13 and more.

We chatted about Canadian politics a bit, and Steve mentioned this site, Shit Harper Did.

Music Featured This Week:

12:34 by Ages

Trying To Breath by Off With Their Heads

Duplicate Keys Icaro(An Interim Report) by Propagandhi

Tonight, Come Home by Jr. Juggernaut

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