Up The Pucks
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Episode 120: Lame Jokes
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.
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#119 Murray Bannerman Presents…
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 [...]
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Episode 118: Tattoo Band
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.
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Episode 116: The Deadline Special
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.
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#115 Rusty Gon’ Rust
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 [...]
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Episode 114: I Hope You Like College Hockey
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 [...]
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#113 I Guess I’ll Drive To Columbus(Famous Last Words)
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 [...]
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Episode 112: Punk Rock Is Allegedly Bullshit
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.
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Episode 111: A Sorkin Frenzy
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 [...]
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Episode 108: Minor League Memories
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 [...]
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Episode 107: The Flensing of Daryl Katz
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.
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Ep.104: Gallows’ Wade Macneil & Lockout Madness
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. [...]
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Episode 96: In Defense of Scott Howson
In this episode, Brandon comes to Scott Howson’s defense, we discuss the Predators matching Weber’s offer sheet and we talk with Eric Melvin from NOFX.
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Episode 94: Fancy As Lindback
Worlds are colliding this week as Peter has an in-studio(yeah, sure, studio) guest as Mr. Fancy makes a trip north to Indiana to strap on the goalie pads for a special occasion. This week we discuss what Larry Robinson brings to the Sharks, expectations for the Hurricanes, and we have another [...]
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Episode 93: There Was A Guy Painted Like A Zebra
Finally our long national nightmare is over asPariseandSuterhave found a team to sign with. The guys discuss this along with Peter’s love of The Twilight Zone,Brandon’sidiot neighbors and what is to become of Rick Nash. Also, Peter chats withChris #2 fromAnti-Flag about hockey, punk rock, the Penguins andHenrik Lundqvist’sbizarreNHLawards pre-party.
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Episode 92: Brandon’s Got A Problem With Pittsburgh (And...
This week, Brandon and Peter interview Chris Hannah from Propagandhi, discuss Brandon’s trip to the NHL draft and try to get down to the core of his problem with Pittsburgh.
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Episode 91: Can You Buy Blood?
This week Cait, Link and Shane, from our writing staff, joins Brandon and Peter to discuss, ice spiders, white hockey pants, Australian hockey, Bronies and many other random topics along with an interview with Tobin from Flatfoot 56.
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Episode 90: Hockey Are @#$%ing Dead
Your move, St. Louis Blues. This week we don our black veils, not in honor of the new Stanley Cup champion L.A. Kings, but because the crushing melancholy of the off-season has officially crept upon us. Just kidding, this week we discuss what possible impact the original sunbelt franchise winning a Cup [...]
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Episode 89: I’ve Been Playing A Lot Of Diablo, I Get...
We talk about the Stanley Cup Finals(which have not yet ended), and bunch of other random stuff, with our buddy and UTP blog editor, Chris Link. Music Featured This Week: Let’s Put The End In Friend by Find Him and Kill Him Thick Lip by White Lung Mainline by Hot Water Music Story of My Life by Millencolin
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EPISODE 88: It’s About The Cup, and the Indy 500
Stanley Cup Finals time and we have two past guests back on to represent their teams. First Puck The Media/SB Nations’ Steve Lepore joins us to talk about his beloved New Jersey Devils. Then, from Mayor’s Manor, John Hoven joins us to talk about the Kings. We talk about the Indy 500, Pete reviews the [...]
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Episode 87: Why The Midwest Is Fat
This week Brandon and Peter discuss the conference finals, rehash their feelings about the Coyotes and talk about some rather bad decisions made by politicians.
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Episode 86: Shot-Blocking Is Killing The Hockey Industry...
The Conference Finals are in full swing and we have, from Puck Daddy and Backhand Shelf, Ryan Lambert on to break down each series. We also talk about the shot-blocking discussion, the announcement of the Riot Fest(Chicago) lineup, and more. The only exception for “we” The cheese represents the bonds of our community! Riot Fest Music Featured This [...]
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Episode 85: CREEPY FORT WAYNE SPACEMAN
Kylewilliam is back for another round of the the podcast. A big week for punk news as the world was introduced to Laura Jane Grace, we discuss this major events’ potential impact on the subculture and the reactions. Then, back to hockey as the second round is wrapping up, we discuss [...]
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Episode 84: That Happened
This week Jer and Kylewilliam come on the show…and well, it got weird. All we can promise in this one is that hockey is talked about at length, there is a lot of random topic switching and that we had fun putting it together. Playoffs: New York v. Washington Philadelphia v. New Jersey St. Louis v. Los [...]
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Episode 82: We’ve Got Ourselves A Donnybrook!
Madness on the ice of London, er, Philadelphia, um, New York. It’s been an interesting first round to say the least, so we brought Hockeybuzz writer(about the Bruins) and twitter curator Ty Anderson on help us break down all the insanity. No punk news this week because, well, it’s the playoffs. Get links to all [...]
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Episode 81: Pancakes For Everyone!
As Peter returns after a week off, the show shifts to its playoff format. We’re joined by Steve Gunn and Mr. Fancy as we talk about the first round playoff series.
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Episode 80: Insani-cast
Peter was gone on vacation at the Frozen Four and Tampa this week, so Brandon was joined by friends of the show Jer and Cait Platt. An amazing time was had by all…and then the file was trashed. So Brandon made them do it again and that’s the show this week! The second [...]
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EPISODE 79: DEEP DISH OR DIE!
Don’t worry, this show ISN’T about the greatest pizza in the known universe, but it is about Chicago punk. Pete also interviews, um, himself, about the ups and downs of the Blackhawks season. There’s also atheism, punk rock twitter beefs, & the further commercialization of hockey. You’re gonna have to eat [...]
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Episode 78: CROSBY CROSBY CROSBY MALKIN
With Crosby still the main topic in the headlines, it only makes sense this week is our Pittsburgh episode. Mike Colligan from Forbes.com and TheHockeyWriters.com comes on the show to talk Pens hockey, Pittsburgh punk and college puck. Luke Gallo is also interviewed to discuss his upcoming project Punk Rock Hockey.
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B-B-BONUS!!! “THE LOST EPISODE”-EPISODE 73: BEST IN THE...
(So this one had some problems in editing, but its here now for your enjoyment, I tried to cut things that were time-sensitive since this was recorded well over a month ago, but there is trade deadline talk.) This week we’re joined by St. Louis native & Blues fan Dan Johanning, guitarist for The Disappeared & [...]
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Episode 77: I’m Skipping Up To Boston
No, not another Boston episode, but they’re in there. This week we’re joined by Philadelphia Flyers writerKevin, fromBroadStreetBuzz.com &WhatThePuckingPuck.com. Pete laments the comingretirement of Sean Avery. Then we discuss the always-successful method the Boston Police Department has taken up tocurb moshing. We go on to debate the possible icing changes, the state of the Flyers as [...]
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Episode 76: Coach’s Corner Is My Jersey Shore
This week Dan from Pass It To Bulis joins us to discuss the Canucks. Peter starts ranting about Don Cherry and then it progresses into a conversation about nationalism in sports. Other topics include: Patrick Stump’s blog post and Brendan Kelly’s response, Riot Grrrl and the Hawks/Canucks rivarly
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Episode 74: Most College Kids Are Assholes
This week Ty Anderson from Hockeybuzz.com makes a return visit to the show to discuss the Bruins, Boston bands and college hockey fans. Other topics include: No Trigger’s newest album, Hockey Nova Scotia seeks to ban energy drinks.
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Episode 71: Kane Holding Court
…now Pete’s doin’ the Super Bowl Shuffle. We recap the All-Star weekend, and discuss some changes we’d like to see. We discuss what the All-Star game next year means for Columbus, and how Gary Bettman is not to be trifled with. Then we’re joined by the founder of Chicago’s Riot Fest, [...]
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#70-Orpal Burger w/ Sweet Potato Fries
From Puck and Punk, and soon the reborn UpThePucks.com, Chris Link is our guest as we talk about Pete & Link hanging out in Nashville. We also review the heralded record by Banner Pilot ‘Heart Beats Pacific’, Pete interviews Jordan from the band Diarrhea Planet and apparently Tim Thomas did something. [...]
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Episode 69: Truculence
This week Kyle from The Moguls joins us to discuss the Leafs, Penner’s pancake peril and truculence. Other topics include: the Sabres struggles this season and Die Toten Hosen’s attempt to save their local team.
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Episode 68: A Mutiny!
Two! Two guests this week as, from the Washington Post & ESPN Insider, Neil Greenberg returns to the show and this time he’s joined by an old comrade at RussianMachineNeverBreaks.com, Peter Hassett. We discuss two band reunions, the NHLPA shooting down realignment, then Neil and Peter completely defied our authority over our own [...]
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Episode 64: Abe Lincoln Was Orgcore Before There Was...
Due to a death in the family, Brandon was unable to join us this week, so filling in for him is Link from Puck and Punk. The guest host Jer from HockeyPunx who came on to talk Ducks hockey, punks getting “re-educated” in Indonesia and why he frequents so many places on the weekends. [...]
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Episode 63: What’s More Bleak Than Having Your Future...
This week Jay formerly of Young, Angry and Poor joins hosts to discuss two amazing hockey showdowns that both take place off the ice, realignment and the Lightning. Other topics include: Ticketmaster facing a class action lawsuit and the sounds of Central Florida.
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Episode 62: Moonshine
Mr. Fancy comes on the show to express his innermost joy about the Paul Maurice firing. He also talks about the Hurricanes, moonshine and punk from North Carolina. Other topics include: Carbomb’s radio show, new releases on the horizon and the possibility of another lockout.
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Episode 61: Are You Sure You’re Not Having A Stroke?
Jeff aka The Captain from Two Man Advantage joins Brandon and Peter to discuss the Isles, Long Island punk and much more. Other topics include: O Pioneers!!! calls it quits, Big D and the Kids Table’s McWane has throat cancer and Crosby’s return
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Episode 60: Country Music is a Gateway Drug
This week Jen joins Brandon and Peter to discuss her intense desire to see player rivalries come back, the Canadiens and the forceful sounds from Montreal. Other topics include: The end of The Sainte Catherines, the Miller/Lucic saga and Peter butchers the French language.
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Episode 59: Allen York, That Poor Bastard
KyleWilliam returns to the show to discuss Panthers hockey, trash the Blue Jackets and talk about South Florida bands. Other topics include: Brian Burke’s remarks regarding what will occur when a player comes out, Lauren Denitzio’s comp for Planned Parenthood and the Predators locker room celebration song.
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Episode 58: Jersey’s Best Dancers
This week Greg Wyshynski from Puck Daddy joins Brandon and Peter to discuss the Devils and his Star Wars bathroom. Other topics include: New Jersey pop-punk, Jer gives a Fest 10 report, Joe Thorton’s comment about the Rangers and Blink 182 gets talked about a bit too much.
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Episode 56: Keeping The Skate Punk Dream Alive
Jaye from Mile High Sticking joins the show once again to discuss the Avalanche, surprising starts in the NHL and Colorado punk rock. Other topics include: Bobby Hull’s comments to Evander Kane, animal testing ending at military bases and “The Other F Word.”
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Episode 55: Don Cherry Is Like Canada’s Racist Grandpa
This week Brandon and Peter are joined by returning host Jason from Discard What You Don’t Need and self-proclaimed “chicken mogul.” Topics discussed include: Dallas Stars hockey, division realignment, Don Cherry’s latest outburst and Tim Armstrong’s newest project.
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