Spits & Suds Podcast

Gavin and Sean take a look at the schedule ahead as the Stars have a weekend back-to-back Saturday and Sunday. The guys also talk about NHL news around the league.

Gavin is joined by two time Stanley cup champion Brad Lukowich. Brad talks about his childhood and his love for the game of hockey. He talks about his time playing hockey in the days before he played in the NHL. He talks about getting traded to the Stars as a younger guy and what it was like to play for the team with a bunch of vets. Brad talks about not having his name on the Stanley Cup when the...

Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig joins co host Gavin Spittle for a fascinating edition of Spits and Suds. Luds recaps his Halloween, what he dressed up as and how much he loves it. Craig also recaps his favorite costume as a player and the influence Bob Gainey had on his career. The guys also recap the Stars loss against Boston. Too much pressure on Oettinger, the Duchene absence and not...

Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig joins co host Gavin Spittle for a fascinating edition of Spits and Suds. Luds recaps his Halloween, what he dressed up as and how much he loves it. Craig also recaps his favorite costume as a player and the influence Bob Gainey had on his career.

The guys recap the Stars loss against Boston. Too much pressure on Oettinger, the Duchene absence and not to hit the panic button. 

The Stars fell short to the Bruins 3-2 on Monday. Gavin is joined by two writers from D Magazine, Sean Shapiro and David Castillo. They recap the game and talk about the Stars not showing up for the game and how they just looked outmatched. Gavin makes note that the Stars haven’t had a quality win over a quality opponent yet this season and how the Bruins would have been a great opportunity. The g...

It's a Stars/Bruins Preview or as we like to call them, Spits and Suds One Timer's as we welcome Scott McLaughlin of Audacy's The Skate Podcast. Two of the top teams in the NHL go at it Monday night and we get you ready with a full preview. 

Gavin is joined by longtime Public Address announcer Jeff K. Jeff talks about how he got into the business and how he was a longtime Stars fan. He talks about the difference between being a PA announcer in the NHL compared to other sports. Jeff explains what his prep is like for a game day for a home Dallas Stars game. The guys also talk about who they think will be inducted into the Dallas Stars...

The Stars pick up another road win, 4-3 in Edmonton. Hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle point out that with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice, it was actually the Stars Roope Hintz that shined in the victory. The hosts discuss the goaltending rotation and how well Scott Wedgewood has played. Sean and Gavin talk about how Matt Duchene has lifted Mason Marchment's play. Plus the guys an...

The Stars pick up another road win, 4-3 in Edmonton. Hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle point out that with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice, it was actually the Stars Roope Hintz that shined in the victory. The hosts discuss the goaltending rotation and how well Scott Wedgewood has played.

Sean and Gavin talk about how Matt Duchene has lifted Mason Marchment's play.

The guys answer your Spits and Suds questions and preview Vancouver for Saturday night. 

Gavin recaps the Stars win over the Flames. He talks about the pairing of Mason Marchment, Matt Duchene and Tyler Seguin and how fast the line is moving on the ice. Gavin also talks about the Texas Rangers winning the World Series and gives shoutouts to people working in the media for the Rangers.

Two time Stanley Cup Defenseman Craig Ludwig joins co host Gavin Spittle to discuss the Stars fast start as they picked up a win over Columbus. From a former player's perspective, Craig discusses that it starts with Jake Oettinger as far as the team's success. He also loves the play of Thomas Harley. The Stars have had a lot of rest between games and Craig talks about the positives and negatives i...

Two time Stanley Cup Defenseman Craig Ludwig joins co host Gavin Spittle to discuss the Stars fast start as they picked up a win over Columbus. From a former player's perspective, Craig discusses that it starts with Jake Oettinger as far as the team's success. He also loves the play of Thomas Harley. The Stars have had a lot of rest between games and Craig talks about the positives and negatives i...

Ed Belfour talks about being superstitious and Craig gives the background on being in the room with Eddie Eagle as well as the story behind forgetting the Pantera song and his Stars teammates refusing to go out for pregame skate until the song arrived. 

Gavin makes note about the weather getting colder in Dallas and asks Craig what he prefers temperature wise.

Gavin is joined by David Castillo of DMagazine. They talk about the Stars win over the Blue Jackets on Monday. Gavin makes note about the power play going 0/3 but the team having more opportunities than they have had on the power play.

Gavin is joined by David Castillo of DMagazine. They talk about the Stars loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday despite the Stars outshooting Toronto in the game. They talk about Oettinger's day off and Scott Wedgewood getting the start in this one. They also talk about Shane Pinto getting hammered with a 41 game suspension for gambling on sports.

Gavin and David recap the Stars loss to the Maple Leafs despite Dallas outshooting Toronto in the game. They talk about Jake Oettinger's maintenance day and Scott Wedgewood getting the start in net.

Gavin and Dave talk about the suspension Shane Pinto received for gambling on sports.

Gavin recaps the Stars win over the Penguins and is joined by Chris Mack from the Fifth Avenue Faceoff podcast in Pittsburgh. Gavin then answers questions sent in by listeners in regards to the players and the power play.

Gavin recaps the Stars win over the Penguins and is joined by Chris Mack from the Fifth Avenue Faceoff podcast in Pittsburgh. Chris talks about the Penguins started off quick but just like they did the last two games, they lost the speed and couldn't hang with the Stars.

Gavin then answers questions sent in by listeners in regards to the players and the power play.

The Stars pick up two points in Anaheim and begin with 5 out of a possible 6 points. Two time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig and Gavin Spittle break down the game and give you under the radar reasons to be optimistic. Joe Pavelski is the ageless wonder. Craig also gives us the player's perspective on "answering the bell" in a fight. Some laughs and lots of player breakdowns on this edition of S...