Puck Soup

Greg and Dave welcome Pete Blackburn from CBS Sports and the Brunch podcast to talk about the Boston Bruins and Boston sports media. Then they Rank the Chrises (Evans, Hemsworth, Pine, Pratt). Plus, the boys discuss the ESPN top 20 athletes of the last 20 years, the demise of the Blackhawks, whether or not the "popcorn trick" is real, "Black Panther," goalie interference and a challenging question...

Greg and Dave welcome Corey Masisak of The Athletic New York to discuss his new gig, the joys of paywalls and hockey life. Then, they all debate Lozo's insane new playoff format for the NHL in which all 32 teams (hi, Seattle) make the cut. Plus, NBCSN adds celebrities to Pierre McGuire's box, Alex Ovechkin vs. Wayne Gretzky, tanking for the top draft pick, how the boys fill out their March Madness...

Greg and Dave talk about the sorta firing of Hurricanes GM Ron Francis, the utter nonsense of Mike Milbury and Pierre McGuire, the Stanley Cup Playoff races, the "Star Wars" series that Jon Favreau might create, Vladimir Putin controls the KHL playoffs, a special March Madness quiz for Lozo and an International Women's Day question of the week. Sponsored by Health IQ, Seat Geek and Just For Men!

Greg and Dave tie a bow around the NHL trade deadline; examine the media war between Vancouver and Elliotte Friedman; explain why some Hart Trophy opinions are trash, and match Oscar Best Picture nominees to MVP candidates; give your best and worst of NHL owners; praise Seattle's ticket sales; talk about biometrics and millennials; and make their full Oscar picks and sing some nominated songs. Pre...

Greg and Dave chat with "Kickboxer: Retaliation" star Alain Moussi about the Ottawa Senators, his life as a stunt man, Hugh Jackman's body, acting with Mike Tyson and ranking Jean-Claude Van Damme movies. Plus, Team USA men flop at the Olympics, the NHL trade deadline, Chicago Blackhawks fans get banned for racism, Greg takes the The Brent Seabrook Contract Quiz, Erik Karlsson trades and reader ma...

Greg and Dave sit down with New Jersey Devils legend Patrik Elias to discuss his number retirement, the joys and frustrations of playing the trap, and learning English by watching Rikki Lake. Plus, the boys debate the Winter Olympics, a Hockey News columnist's NHL boycott, the NY Islanders fans' anti-Garth Snow billboard, why hockey players lose lockouts, the TV doctors show scale, the Phaneuf tra...

Greg and Dave welcome back SB Nation's Charlotte Wilder, fresh off her trip to the Super Bowl and the aquarium with Zach Parise. We discuss the the chaos of a big event, the Eagles parade, Tom Brady's cartoon crocodile, Snapple, their favorite Olympic sports and the heroes of curling and have a in-depth discussion about homerism in the sports media. Plus, we debate the Vegas Golden Knights' deadli...

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...