Friends and Rivals Podcast

It's EPISODE 206 of the FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and, spoiler alert...Tom isn't happy with the Rangers! Nick has a new life-mate named Matthew Schaefer, Bill has guarded optimism about the young Penguins, and Steve is on Cloud 86. We pay tribute to a great guitarist and fierce NFL center (different people...) and answer all of your questions on FRIENDS AND RIVLAS EPISODE 206!

It's EPISODE 205 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and we're weeding out the less popular aspects of our show to bring you the finest buds of all. It's all about the Rangers and Penguins this time around after a week where they played twice. We'll also investigate goaltender interference and how f***ing g** d*** old we are. So tune in and tune out to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 205!

It's EPISODE 204 OF THE FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST! We let you know who is going to take part in the NHL playoffs and who will win the Stanley Cup in 2026. We take you through the Penguins plans for a youth movement, the Islanders plans for their young star defenseman, the Rangers plans for a Sullivan veteran, and the Devils plans to deal with the salary cap as the season begins. ARE YOU JUST...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 203 and we say goodbye, yet again, to Marc Andre Fleury aka Flower. Fleury suited up to play one period with the Penguins in the preseason one final time and we've got all of your expert coverage and commentary. The Islanders work out their high profile draft picks, the Rangers beat them in preseason OT, and the Devils march on through the preseason without...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 202 and we are BACK for SEASON SIX despite everything you did to try to stop that. Phillies Karen came over and was like "that's my podcast" and we didn't buckle like some weak willed wuss father. We punched her so hard in the face that her glasses flew off and that's when we realized we actually punched Mike Francesa. They're practically...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 201 and this is the end of season 5. See you in September! We talk NHL CBA, the draft, and free agency as our teams ramp up for the 2025-26 season. Steve leaves us with a cliffhanger, Big Beautiful Bill scores a perfect ten, Nick gets the 1st overall pick, and Tom returns to the mainland on Friends and Rivals Episode 201!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 200 yes you are reading that correctly, 200! We celebrate our bicentennial in HAWAII or Tom does anyway. You can hear the Pacific winds absolutely drown him out completely as we discuss the Florida Panthers going back to back, the future of Connor McDavid, the Hockey Hall of Fame and the upcoming draft. Not to mention lots and lots and lots of Progressive Rock!...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 199 can you even believe it? We are joined today by our number 1 um...number 0.01 fan Brian and we talk a little bit about everything. Contracts, Stanley Cup Finals, NHL Awards, and most importantly we pick between Little Caprice and Anita Berlusconi. Or DO we? So carve out a small amount of time and get ready to hear a little FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 199!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 198 and if this one don't cancel us, then we're invincible. We discuss the Stanley Cup Finals, Tom begs for Connor McDavid to flee Edmonton, and we find Sainthood in the least likely of places. So put down those Rosary beads and pick up the Anal ones for FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 198!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 197 and the Stanley Cup Finals are set! Panthers vs Oilers The Sequel comes out on Wednesday. Check in with our experts and also Steve to hear who we think will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup sometime between now and the start of Autumn. Then contact our call center to fix your laptop and find out how much blood Jonathan Toews has lost during his battle with loooo...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 196 and what do Boomer Esiason, Lawrence Taylor, Ken Daneyko, and Eli Manning have in common? Tune in to find out! Which big boy had a birthday in the Champagne Room with a 12 year old? Tune in to find out! Who is the unanimous favorite Keaton child from Family Ties? Tune in...you get the point. We also catch you up on the latest with the Eastern and Western Con...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 195 and wait what day is it? The Leafs and Jets are no longer on a collision course you say? So it's down the the NHL's Final Four. Who will we see in the Finals? And did you ever wonder what AI has to say about the sport of hockey? We'll walk you through all of the helpful hints that artificial intelligence can offer about hockey I mean curling I me...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 194 and we're breaking the biggest news in Devils' history about Kevin Dineen's kid! Also, listen to our scintillating Weekly WTF Finals PowerPlay Contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins! Brought to you by Belvida. We're ready to do it human-style on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 194!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 193 and this just in: the Islanders will pick first overall, so we will not have to wait long to hear the name of the first draft bust of 2025 to be called! Will they take another injury prone goalie or just a skater who will make Josh Ho Sang look like Mario Lemieux? We cover the amazing playoff action from round 1 and make our round 2 playoff predictions. Bett...

It's Episode 192 of the FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and now none of us have a team in the playoffs. The Devils played one more game than the minimum in this playoff season as they were eliminated by the Randy Travis the Turd's Carolina Hurricanes. What did Randy have to say about his 'Canes? Tune in and find out as he JOINS THE PODCAST! The Penguins suddenly find themselves in need of a...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 191 and all hail John Cena! While the Wrestling world recovers from that bombshell, we share our final thoughts on the seasons of the Penguins, Islanders, and Rangers. Meanwhile, the Devils got off to a rocky start in their playoff series, but at least they're playing. We move ahead in the Daily WTF Powerplay Contest, and take a long, long, long, long, long,...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 190 and the playoffs are coming! Without the Penguins, Islanders, and Rangers. But the Devils will be there, without their best player and after looking incredibly disinterested this past week so there's that. Yipee. In our Tomless episode, we go around the Metro to discuss our flailing teams, figure out how to get into Steve's Stomach without our reside...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 189 and Alex Ovechkin is officially the goal scoring king of the NHL. Now can everyone just shut up about him already? The Metro is derailed as most of our teams have kissed their playoff hopes goodbye, so we'll tell you about all of the television shows we like instead. Hint: the best ones have Alexandra Daddario in them. In our all-time powerplay contest w...

It's EPISODE 188 of FRIENDS AND RIVALS and let the March PowerPlay Madness begin! Today we see the all-time PowerPlays of the Tampa Lightning take on the Washington Capitals, and the Boston Bruins take on the Montreal Canadiens. As the NCAA season ends, players make the jump to the NHL. And then stay for dessert - LAVA CAKE on FRIENS AND RIVALS EPISODE 188!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 187 and what did the Philly fan say to the 20th letter? BOO-T! We got it for days. The Penguins, Rangers, Islanders, and Devils all sort of suck but that didn't stop us from having a blast. We have record breakers, ridiculous powerplays, cockblocking refs, and a device that will bring an end to our struggles with breakfast cereal. It's rather important f...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 186 and we are all Irish today! So grab a Guinness and the nearest Hot Mess, and don't worry about enjoying a drink because it's 10AM somewhere. All of us are convinced that if our teams make the playoffs, they'll be bounced out quicker than a kiss on the Blarney Stone, so we might just have some very special episodes instead. So grab a shot with our...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 185 and if you want to see the Rangers and Islanders play, you had better be a local or have NHL Network at your hotel. We discuss the upcoming trade deadline, some pre-deadline moves already made, and the greatest powerplay in history debate is about to begin! So tune in before I throw myself off a bridge to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 185%

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 184 and we can assure you, we were all having more fun when the Four Nations Tournament was on. But we're back and we're watching some seriously underwhelming hockey. Who's going to sell as the trade deadline approaches? And who will be crowned the winner of the Inaugural Weekly WTF contest, Stacey Keibler or Sydney Smith? Tune in to find out on epis...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 183 and it's a fight, it's a fight! It's a Canadian and a Tkachuk! Team Canada and Team USA took us out to the brawlgame this past week, and are set for a Thursday evening rematch in the Four Nations Tournament Finals. We discuss things we like about the tournament (10 minute overtime, three point games) and things we don't like (Canada). As a sp...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS Episode 181 and we gonna make it rain with the new NHL salary cap! The Penguins doubled their win production last week, the Rangers got their man in a trade, the red hot Islanders lost their man to an injury, and the Devils haven't done anything at all. So let's take another vote for FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 181!