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It's here, folks. The STANLEY CUP FINAL is set and the boys are pumped to get into it but not without first discussing this week's Kraken Reaction (4:24) which covers Jagger Firkus winning CHL Player of the Year honors and the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an absolute scorcher on their way to sweet, sweet revenge against the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup Final. In NHL News, the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final and the boys break down keys for each team that may surprise some people, Jeff planting his flag into Edmonton being a team of destiny, who Joey is picking and why, and most importantly, some serious marketing advice for an Oilers fan whose viral moment has their wagon stronger than ever. No Dumb Questions (42:25) has long-standing member of the Kraken Pod Fam James Sullivan inquire as to the most brutal era in the NHL which leads Joey down yet another rabbit hole where he discovers the history behind the Broad Street Bullies. Three Stars of the Week goes completely off of the rails, the boys' hit The Depths twice discussing the meaning of life and states of consciousness while also talking everything from cancellation (of streaming services), what makes the best martini, "Godzilla Minus One," an epic sod saga, the NHL and NBA Finals, and oh so much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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Let's get right into it, shall we?! This week's Kraken Reaction (5:30) covers the Seattle Kraken hiring new Head Coach, Dan Bylsma (just as Jeff predicted). The boys give a proper introduction into Disco Dan which includes where his nickname comes from, his athletic background, stints as a professional player and coach in both junior leagues and the NHL, his rise to the top and ultimate firing with the Pittsburgh Penguins, drama with the Buffalo Sabres, his moves back to the AHL with the Charlotte Checkers and ultimately the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and finally, Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken. In No Dumb Questions (29:17), member of the Kraken Pod fam Kole Sylte needs to know exactly what happened with Jared McCann and the Vancouver Canucks and how the 24th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft ends up being shipped after only being with the organization for only a year while rumors circulate throughout his tenure there. Three Stars of the Week features everything from kids' camps, Joey's student loan forgiveness, "Palm Royal" on Apple+, saying RIP to the legend that was Bill Walton, Jeff's wife going on a full-blown Euro-trip, and "Poor Things." Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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Jeff opens up this week's episode dropping some serious truth bombs as he reveals some insider intel after meeting UMASS men's ice hockey coach Greg Carvel at a golf meeting. This week's Kraken Reaction (7:20) is short and sweet as the team has no news while the search for their new head coach continues. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have swept the Ontario Reign and are now awaiting their next opponent for the AHL's Western Conference Championship. in NHL News: Joey is basking in glory after the Canucks drop the puck in game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers and the boys proceed to break down both the Western and Eastern Conference Championship match ups as well as keys to the series for each team. Unsurprising to no one, the two have completely different opinions on who will come out of the west between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, and who will come out of the east between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers. No Dumb Questions (24:51) has members of the Kraken Pod Fam Greg Schubert chime in via Instagram on why Bruce Boudreau hasn't been publicly announced as a candidate for the head coaching gig in Seattle as well as inquiring as to what the boys think about him as a potential hire. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from yum yum sauce to homemade simple syrups, House of the Dragon in June, an epic Mariners comeback in New York, and Juvenile surprising the rap world with his announcement that the Hot Boys are reuniting. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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BREAKING NEWS: Jeff and Joey share some breaking news regarding their podcast network and what that means for the future of The Kraken Pod before jumping into this week's Kraken Reaction (4:29) which has the boys discussing the Head Coach position for the Seattle Kraken, Elliotte Friedman's report on the short-list of candidates, and who they would like to see hired as the next HC of the team. In NHL News: Jeff reveals his player crush of the week and once again breaks down why he would be a fit for the Seattle Kraken, the bloodbath that is Boston vs. Florida, Joey shared why he has the Rangers over the Hurricanes, the Canadian series that everyone wishes was over, and personal drama impact the Avs as they try to come back against the Dallas Stars. In No Dumb Questions (40:09), Jeff answers why coaches can challenge an offsides call but not a penalty. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Joey going viral on Twitter to a run-in with Chewbacca in the French Quarter, rewatching The Sopranos, Japan TikTok, and Roaring Kitty makes his return to the internet and the stock market shifting by billions of dollars. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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THE BOYS ARE BACK! Jeff and Joey reunite after working together behind the scenes and the two catch up on last episode's interview with Nick Olczyk and Jeff shares his biggest takeaways. This week's Kraken Reaction (11:50) covers the locker room fake news that came out after Dave Hakstol's firing and Joey dishes out a hot take regarding ESPN's Emily Kaplan's report, the draft lottery and who the boys think the Seattle Kraken will take with their pick as well as their odds to go first overall, and the red-hot Coachella Valley Firebirds once again in the midst of a battle with the Calgary Wranglers. NHL News has the two breaking down first round matchups and Joey gloating as he had both Boston and Dallas winning their series as well as the extra motivation he didn't need to say "fook the Canooks," and Jeff's updated Stanley Cup Final matchup prediction after his all-Canadian dreams were dashed. No Dumb Questions (39:02) features member of the Kraken Pod Fam Steph Peterson inquire as to the difference between free agents and waivers which leads to Joey going full stat man. No Dumb Questions has everything from the Zurich Classic and Joey watching "Full Swing" on Netflix, Jeff buying golf gear, "Zone of Interest" now available on Max and not for the faint of heart, Mother's Day plans, and the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef that was built for Jeff aka Rap Guy. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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Nick Olczyk joins the pod! Nicky-O returns to the podcast to discuss his personal take on the firing of Dave Hakstol, what he liked and didn't like for the 2023-2024 Seattle Kraken season, the future of broadcasting and what moving away from ROOT Sports to Amazon Prime will do for the Seattle Kraken and their fans, NHL playoff predictions, the growth of Shane Wright, winning his first Emmy award, hot boy summer plans, and much MUCH more! Special episode this week for y'all.
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