Friends and Rivals Podcast

It's the 30th episode of FRIENDS AND RIVALS! What do we think of when we think of the number 30? Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur! What do we think of when we think of Martin Broduer? Divorcing one sister so that you can marry the other! Friends and Rivals is a family affair, so grab your wife and your sister-in-law, especially if they are two different people, and tune in! We got everything you n...

Beware if you are a smallish NHL player just trying to do your day to day errands! Tom will find you...Nick's Islanders are still riding the lightning, and he does 7 impressions for the price of one! The Devils' document their love affair with rival Mark Messier, which has Steve and all Devils fans super-excited. Billy doesn't bother the former NHL star that HE saw last weekend, which...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 28 and it's as holy as it gets! Nick's New York Saints are one game away sending the whining Boston Bruins home for the summer and lining up their semi-final matchup against the Lightning. We talk about what we learned from the expansion drafts of the past, and who we want to see our teams protect when the Kraken come knockin'. Play along with Trivia...

Its FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 27! The number 27 is significant to all of us at Friends and Rivals, as we remember the greatest player ever to wear number 27 on the New Jersey Devils. Of course we are talking about the one and only Mike Mottau, who also played for the Rangers and Islanders! That number now hangs from the rafters of the Prudential Center. In today's episode, our number 1 fan jo...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS Episode 26! We got mail, yaaaaay! Which main character's mother had high praise for her first born son and loves this podcast above all others? LISTEN to the PODCAST! Which co-host has a problem with Devils fans and what peasants enjoy on their sandwiches? LISTEN to the PODCAST! What significant events have happened on May 25th through the years and which host gives...

Welcome to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 25! It's Islanders vs Penguins in round 1 of the NHL Playoffs. Nick's Isles take game 1 by shooting lights-out at Tristan Jarry's glove side (and also they CHEATED). Can Billy's Penguins, 1-9 in 10 prior playoff games, respond? Tom shares news about the Rangers which, we swear, will not be outdated by the time the podcast goes online like the l...

It's FRIEND'S AND RIVALS EPISODE 24, and we answer the age old questions; What Would Jaromir Jagr Do? And, What Would James Dolan Do? Would you believe that the RANGERS made more news this week? Our experts are shocked at the firing of John Davidson and Jeff Gorton, until we remember who the idiot is that actually owns the team. Steve says his so-longs and farewells to the Devils. NIck and...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 23! We get hot and heavy into the Tom Wilson debate. Some of us think that Tom Wilson is a dirty piece of sh*t. Others of us think that Tom Wilson is a f*cking d**khead. Will we ever agree on ANYTHING? The Islanders have faltered so much lately that Nick can't even take solace in the fact that they destroyed the Rangers twice. Tom is down about the Rangers b...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 22!    This is the true story of four friends picked to create a podcast, work together, and have their lives taped. Find out what happens when people stop being polite, and start getting real. NHL TV deals? We got all the breaking news right here, including where we hope Pierre McGuire ends up. Tom tells us about his bathroom renovation and we can't wait t...

FRIENDS AND RIVALS TURNS 21!    Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots! Casey Fugere, left wing for the NJ Stars, joins the podcast to talk about their recent tournament championship! A crestfallen Tom discusses the Rangers who were doing really great until they ran into a team that wasn't the Devils. A sullen Steve fills us in on statistical anomalies related to the Devils managing to score 6 goals in on...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 20!   Bill is BACK, but soundboard Bill is still here! Tune in to hear the shenanigans that ensue. Can these two ne'er do wells get along? Steve...WOW. Straight up, Steve delivers hands down the finest four-point discussion of the podcast to date; a brilliantly crafted example of the hard hitting journalism that we strive for each week, with integrity up th...

Episode 19 of the Friends and Rivals Podcast. In this episode we found out that Brandon Dubinski is a listener of the show. Thanks #17 for the listen! Still no trades. Also one of our hosts skipped out on us so we spent the better part of the show pocking fun at him! All inside episode 19!

FRIENDS AND RIVALS turns 18!  You know what that means? Our podcast is now an adult! So in our first adult episode, we talk about going to Cinderella's Castle, Middle School boys, and Taylor Swift. Because that's what adults do, right?   We also talk about Alex Ovechkin - will he break Gretzky's goal scoring record? How many goals will he end up with in his career, and is he the best g...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS and "We're only seventeeeeeeeen, SEVENTEEN!" Sing it, Kip Winger!   On today's episode, Billy is on location! But WHERE? What happened to the Flyers this week? I don't know but everyone is glad that it did. Who's killing it in goal for the Islanders? What's got the Devils red hot? How much does Bread feed the Rangers? Who are the Penguins mi...

Top o' the marnin' to ya! It's the sweet 16th episode of FRIENDS AND RIVALS!   And let's smoothly transition to what the episode is about...right...NOW! What should we do about the deaf, dumb, and blind referees and linesmen? They can't even play a mean pinball. Will the Islanders ever lose again? Oh wait they did last night. Will the Penguins ever lose again? Oh wait they did...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 15!   We get started by talking about the announcement that the NHL and ESPN have struck a deal! Is this the END of Pierre McGuire? But who will lead the Sidney Crosby worship if he's gone? Speaking of Sid, what are the NHL's best contracts and what do they have to do with numerology and a small town in Nova Scotia? Speaking of numerology, why is everyt...

It's Episode 14 of the Friend's and Rivals Podcast. There's absolutely nothing interesting about the number 14 so let's move on! What's the real reason that Sidney Crosby is out on COVID protocol? Will the Devils ever win another hockey game? What TV writer is holding down the fort in goal for the Islanders when Varlamov gets a rest and how did he manage to lead the Islanders t...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 13!  Wait, can we have Episode 13 or should we just go right to 14? Buildings don't have a "13th" floor. Flight numbers don't have a "13" in them. But we're young and daring, and are going to take our chances. What's the worst that can possibly happen? The Devils penalty kill gets WORSE? Not a chance! Artemi Panarin takes a leave...

If I've said it once I've said it a dozen times, it's the FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST! Welcome to Episode 12 where we provide our expert insights. Tom will scream about how the Rangers just can't score. Steve tells us about the Devils return from COVID and their plan moving forward. Then Tom goes on a rant about the Rangers and how they can't score. Nick lets us know JG Pageau&#...

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS Episode Eleven, and Stranger Things have happened but the Pittsburgh Penguins just hired TWO...er...swell fellas to run their hockey operations! Mario thought about hiring them last week and then was like "yeah, see you next Tuesday!" Let's hear what our experts have to say about Brian Burke and Ron Hextall being added to the Penguins front office! Then we g...

On FRIENDS AND RIVALS Episode 10, We walk you through the bottom half of the NHL's Masshole Mutual Eastern Division! The Rangers finally figured out a way to beat the Penguins. Their magic formula? Ranger on Ranger violence! A-oh...oh-A...Tony is in some trouble! Nick tells us why extra hockey has not been a good thing for the Islanders this season, and also gives us a fashion review! Bill spe...

THIS WEEK on EPISODE 9 of the Friends and Rivals Podcast;  Tom preaches patience with the last place Rangers. But having said that...HE'S F***ING FUMING!!! Helllllooooooo Mika Zibanejad???? Steve unravels the mystery of the injured Swiss hockey player. And they would have gotten away with it, if it wasn't for those meddling Friends and Rivals! The Islanders sure do shut the door tight whe...

On this week's FRIENDS AND RIVALS podcast Episode 8: You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have the start of the NHL season! Our experts guide you through the early season Eastern Division (brought to you by Masshole Mutual) results. The Islanders take two steps forward and one step back as they run circles around the Rangers in the season opener and get smashed...

Episode 7 - On this week's "Friends and Rivals"; welcome to our poetry reading! Walt Whitman has got nothin' on Tom's "'Twas the Night Before Hockey".  Plus, his bridge is an eyesore and his edgework is crap. On the other hand, his samplers are pretty good. But enough about Walt Whitman. Bill let's us know why the biggest disappointment out of Penguins camp is t...

Episode 6 - Return of the Friends and Rivals! Tom finally accepts the fact that Eagles coach Doug Pederson is his father, but will he join him on the Dark Side and throw this week's podcast? Steve gives us the lowdown on Devils camp and their media bombardment featuring interviews with all of the players and a live stream of a scrimmage. Tom tells us that the Rangers are tweeting occasionally....