Puck Soup

Greg and Dave welcome author Craig Custance to discuss his book "Behind The Bench," working for The Athletic and a great many hockey things. Plus, discussions about Mike Fishers' un-retirement, Jaromir Jagr leaving the NHL, best and worst of the All-Star Game, the Hurricanes honor the Whalers, the legacy of Gary Bettman, Greg's near Kid Rock run-in and much much more. Brought to you by Just For Me...

Greg and Dave discuss the NHL All-Star Game, and our preferred formats for the event; the Brad Marchand suspension; Greg's big screw up at Monday Night RAW; the return of the XFL; whether PED users belong in the Hall of Fame; Dave's rant about Philly fans; the official chicken rankings; the Golden Knights' new autograph policy; and which NHL people are most likely to eat Tide Pods.

Greg and Dave welcome in Arda Ocal of MSG Networks and ESPN to talk hockey, video games, media and his time as "Kyle Edwards" with the WWE. Plus, the boys discuss the ongoing offside review controversies, Barzal vs. Boeser for rookie of the year, the true intentions of John Tavares, their confusion with the "Fifty Shades" series, whether or not the roster announcements have made people more excite...

Greg and Dave invade Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia for a raucous live show, with special guest Frank Seravalli of TSN. We talk NHL All-Star Game snubs, the Sharks vs. Winnipeg, killing the offside coach's challenge and about the Flyers. Plus, Frank and Dave spin hilarious tales about Ray Emery beating up Braden Holtby and seeing Martin Brodeur at an Applebees. All that and two game shows, inc...

Greg and Dave give out  NHL Awards at the midpoint of the season, including MVP, most disappointing player and the team that's convinced you it can actually win the Stanley Cup. Plus, Buffalo gets shafted in the Winter Classic, and our feelings on NHL outdoor games; Greg's truly insecure and bizarre rules for when to wear a Flyers jersey to a Rangers game; TV news people are weird; the best goalie...

Greg and Dave podcast live at the pub for this end of 2017 edition, with year-end superlatives in hockey, movies, music, books, podcasts and general failures. Plus, rants about Zac Rinaldo's suspension, Robin Lehner's Buffalo conspiracy theories, the evil of Panera, the evil genius of Bill Belichick, Rachel Ray, predictions for 2018 and a rather ridiculous bit involving the dad from "Diff'rent Str...

Greg and Dave welcome David Ehrlich of Indie Wire back to the podcast for a discussion about the New York Rangers, Islanders hate, the Oscar derby, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," and his 'F' grade to "Bright" that earned him an online feud with director David Ayer. Also, Greg writes a rap song for Will Smith. That plus the Vegas Flu, the Penguins' problems, The Hockey News Power and Influence list, t...

It's the Puck Soup Holiday Spectacular recorded live at WNYC's The Greene Space! Harrison Browne of the Metropolitan Riveters, one of the first openly transgender athletes in professional team sports, joins us to talk about his journey, how he's inspired others and the best and worst holiday songs ever. Plus, Greg and Dave talk Erik Karlsson's future, idiotic hockey media controversies, blue chees...

Greg and Dave welcome Karen "Duff" Duffy to the podcast for a conversation about MTV VJs, hanging with Sean Avery and Brendan Shanahan, raising a goalie and her remarkable new book about dealing with chronic pain. Plus, the boys talk about NHL expansion to Seattle, NHL All-Star voting, joke T-shirts, that Ken Campbell tweet, that whack Edmonton Journal article about the "good old days" and a debat...

Greg and Dave welcome Puck Daddy's Ryan Lambert to the show for a free-wheeling conversation about the Philadelphia Flyers, the Edmonton media, naked Ryan Kesler, "Avengers: Infinity War," why scoring is up, a ridiculous NHL 100 documentary, this season's big surprises, Greg's family and their weird casino games, dog costumes and an intense bit of dinosaur trivia with RL, a dinosaur expert.  

The boys welcome WWE superstar Daniel Bryan to the podcast to talk about his "YES!" chant with the Islanders, hockey in Seattle, if a wrestler could win a hockey fight and socioeconomic disparities that leave him feeling guilty for having made money. Also, Greg and Dave go to war over the Chicago Blackhawks in the Winter Classic and the 10-game suspension to Radko Gudas; they talk NHL expansion, a...

Greg and Dave celebrate a milestone episode with Rubie Edmondson of TheRinger.com, talking about her love of the Chicago Blackhawks, loathing of Jeff Goldblum and answering for all of those millennial-based movie rankings. Plus, a rather spirited debate about the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2018, Carey Price and the Canadiens, the Coyotes suck, Taylor Swift, the Sports Illustrated subscription se...

It's a (guest) free skate for Greg and Dave, as the boys discuss the blockbuster Matt Duchene trade and its winners and losers; debate the Hall of Fame Class of 2017 and the validity of the Hall's selection process; Dave rants about dumb media questions; Greg explains his policy on food past its expiration date; Twitter's 280 characters; an amazing moment between an Islander and a referee; there a...

Spawn creator and former Edmonton Oilers part-owner Todd McFarlane talks to us about McFarlane Toys, the incredible third jersey he designed for the Oilers, his battles with Gary Bettman and how he would change the NHL to market it better. Plus, Greg and Dave assess the playoff potential for slow-starting teams in a round of "happy on the bottom or coming from behind?"; a look at the Oilers' strug...

Greg and Dave welcome Ngozi Ukazu, writer and illustrator of the hockey comic sensation "Check, Please!" to talk about underserved audiences, crowd-sourcing and her take on the game. Plus, discussions on NBC's dumb decisions, Kevin Bieksa's 'Superman Punch,' the Andrew Shaw investigation, the (Sweet) Golden Knights amazing start, coaches that are mending their reputations, Wilford Brimley, jelly b...

Greg and Dave talk hockey with Lou D'Angeli of Cirque Du Soleil, a.k.a. Sign Guy Dudley from ECW, about his dual fandom of the Penguins and Golden Knights, his surreal journey through the wrestling industry, doing drugs at shows and Vegas life. Plus, the insane notion that Auston Matthews is under-appreciated, the wacky 'pick your own opponent' playoff format, remembering the movie "Parenthood," G...

Greg and Dave are in Vegas for the Golden Knights' first home game, and talk about the incredible emotional night at the rink (and also "Sweet Golden Knights"). Plus an interview with poker legend Daniel Negreanu about the tragedy in Vegas, Leafs vs. Knights fandom, why James Woods is a dick and whether or not Phil Kessel is a good card player. They also talk Penguins at the White House and early...

Greg and Dave welcome Sean Leahy for some Puck Daddy memories and general hockey silliness. Plus discussions about Jaromir Jagr to the Calgary Flames, the Blackhawks' controversial decision on Marian Hossa, "Mike and The Mad Dog" give you the over/unders for the NHL 2017-18 season, some thoughts on Las Vegas, Martin Brodeur as Yoda, the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Greg's surreal post-Breitba...

Greg and Dave have an announcement about the podcast!

Greg and Dave welcome New York Islanders announcer Brendan Burke to discuss the team, rabid fans and when he gets to pee. Plus, we preview the 2017-18 NHL season with divisional predictions, break down the controversies with the Penguins and Donald Trump, talk P.K. Subban and the national anthem, debunk an NBC vs. NHL myth and wonder why Mike Milbury is announcing games. Plus your listener mail! 

Greg and Dave talk about Lozo's sudden infamy as the guy who got fired for unknowingly calling his boss/ESPN Public Editor "the dumbest person alive." Plus, the NHL's crackdown on slashing penalties and faceoff violations; David Pastrnak's new contract; how to build a movie franchise; Taco Bell and booze; Joffrey Lupul vs. the Maple Leafs; why bad Tom Cruise is the best Tom Cruise; Greg talks Spai...

Greg and Dave are live from Toronto, talking with Chris Johnston and Jackie Redmond from Sportsnet and The Athletic editor James Mirtle! Plus, discussions on George Parros taking over NHL Player Safety, the Pope endorsing hockey, the new offside review rule, the Leafs and Oilers Cup chances, "Star Wars" needs a director and we play Schlemko'd, a.k.a. The Roster Game.  

Greg and Dave are back for Season 2 (or probably 3) of Puck Soup! Featuring a wide-ranging interview with actor/director Jay Baruchel about the Montreal Canadiens, "Game Of Thrones," dental care, hockey fighting and his new film "Goon: Last Of The Enforcers!" Plus we discuss the future of John Tavares, Shane Doan retiring, big contracts for Leon Draisaitl and Carey Price, and a listener mailbag fe...

In our season finale until our inevitable summer editions, Greg and Dave break down all the big free agent signings in the NHL, from Kevin Shattenkirk to Alex Radulov to Karl Alzner; the state of the Washington Capitals; the Ilya Kovalchuk affair; new contracts for Carey Price and Connor McDavid; cheap old players; a steroids in baseball debate; Pierre McGuire gets even weirder; the big changes at...

It's the first Puck Soup live show, taped on June 26 at Brooklyn's Union Hall.  Barry Petchesky  of Deadspin joins us to talk growing the NHL, Pierre McGuire and state of the sports media. Greg and Dave talk Hockey Hall of Fame, the NHL Awards, the Blackhawks' big moves, the Derek Stepan trade and free agency, plus we play live versions of "Does Sidney Crosby like …?" and The Roster Game: Tourname...