The Baked Bear

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Season 3, Episode 1: Spanking the Bs On this episode host, Jay returns with a revamped format (worry not, his Highku, High Take, Throw Down and such nonsense remain) that focuses on his Bruins 10 games at a time. And obviously the first 11 games of the year gave him lots to talk about! Plus, a great conversation with Gayle Troiani from the Troiani Rink Report. If you lik...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 64: Emergency Pod - Marchand Traded Jay and the Bruins Luchador share their initial, raw thoughts and emotions about Boston Bruins Captain Brad Marchand being dealt...to...the...Flori........to a bad team. No doubt you're feeling and wondering a lot of what the boys are feeling so come be heard. The Baked Bear is brought to you by Ice Shaker. Check out iceshaker....

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 63: Winner Takes Off. On this episode host, Jay gives all the flowers to Pasta and Geekie, talks contracts and their value, Sway, Jake, the word Yeti, NFL playoffs, and too much more. His HighTake makes an interesting comparison and his HighKu is for the 4 Nations Cup. If you like fart sounds, this pod is for you. The Baked Bear is brought to you by Ice Shaker. C...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 62: Playoff Nearest. On this episode host, Jay praises Pasta's puck play, gives Swayman love despite the losses, plus lots on Poitra, Sweeney, injuries, and too much more. His HighTake may be his most popular yet and his HighKu is for an invisible Bruin. Plus, friend of the pod, DK jumps on for a chat where he and Jay try to puff, puff, pass positively as they ca...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 61: The Cold Bs. On this episode host, Jay explores the depths of despair that is the Bruins 2024/25 season, including lots on the PP, changes, trades, signings, and too much more. His HighTake is begats change and his HighKu is for Don Sweeney. Plus, friend of the pod, the Bruins Luchador jumps on for a chat where he and Jay try to puff, puff, pass positively as...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 60: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Garden. On this episode host, Jay dives deep into expectations and fans, praise and hope for Elias Lindholm, praise for Marchand and Pastrnak, plus Lohrei, Missing Hampus, Snoop Dogg, and too much more. His HighTake may bring blowback while his HighKu honours our linguini leader. Sprinkle in some mental health chat, Co...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 59: Ashes to Asses. On this episode host, Jay dives deep into the first 10 games of the Joe Sacco Era. Lots on Marchand, Pastrnak, Lohrei, E. Lindholm, Geekie on socials, and too much more. His HighTake is a throwback and his HighKu honours the Boston Bruins first 100 years. Teeing upJay ends the show with some kind words for the Bruins about their Centennial Yea...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 58: Bz in the Woods. On this episode host, Jay dives deep into the firing of Jim Montgomery after 20 games. Lots on Monty, Sweeney, Neely, the Bruins leadership core, and more. Jay checks in on his initial take regarding Matt Poitras being reassigned to Providence (which he may have done twice now). His HighTake is about Mac while his Highku honours Monty. Then S...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 57: But this isn’t a normal episode, this is a Bonus Baked Bear where Jay chats with NESN Sports Writer Gayle Troiani (@Gayle_Troiani). They get into Gayle’s Bruins fandom, which Bruins exec/coach/FO Gayle thinks is safe, trades and callups, lots on Pasta, Poitras, Mac, Marchand and more. Gayle has some really great insights into our Bs so, for once, Jay helps yo...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 56: Here Comes The Pasta. On this episode host, Jay dives into this rollercoaster of a season to see if the sky is really falling around his Bs. Marchand OT magic, top line Geekie, H. Lindholm's injury, sprinkle in some Wu-Tang, plus an exciting new sponser. Jay checks in on his initial take regarding Matt Poitras being reassigned to Providence. His HighTake hate...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 55: PS I Love/Hate You w/ Bruins Luchador. On this episode host, Jay dives into his Bs offensive woes (yes, the exact intro sentence from previous two weeks), including some scary projections, the PP, Pasta, and more. Jay checks in on someone elses Pasta benching take. His HighTake and Highku are shutty themed. Plus, Jay and special guest Bruins Luchador Puff, Pu...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 54: Terrible Baby, Bruins Maybe w/ Andrew Johnson. On this episode host, Jay dives into his Bs offensive woes (yes, the exact intro sentence from last week), 10 game starts, Power Play brutality, and more. Jay checks in on his early season vibes and takes. His HighTake says goodbye to two current Bruins and his Highku honours our under .500 10 game start. Plus, J...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 53: Marchy Gets an Earful w/ Chris Nosek. On this episode host, Jay dives into his Bs offensive woes, praises the fourth (top) line, penalties, waiver worries, blackouts, Lysell, Monty and more. Jay checks in on a fourth line take. His HighTake theorizes about Panther fans and his Highku is in their honour. Plus, Jay and a special guest Chris Nosek answer the que...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 52: That’s No Fourth Line…That’s My Top Line w/ DK. On this episode host, Jay gets into the state of his Bruins after their first five games with lots on the fourth (top) line, the top (not top) line, middle 6 issues, puck luck, Kathryn Hahn, and more Jay checks in on last week's Throwdown. His Highku and  High Take show love to the fourth (top) line. Plus, Jay a...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 51: Sway Gets Committed. On this episode host, Jay talks out the season opening debacle, gives Swayman and his contract one last bit of breath, and so on. Jay checks in on a hopefull offseason take. His Highku and  High Take pay homage to SwayPayDay. Plus, Jay and a special guest Bruins Luchador Puff, Puff, Pass to break down the season opening loss to the Panthe...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 50: How I Spent My Season Preview. On this episode host, Jay Pike, talks Swayman...again (again?!) and Lysell not making the first round of camp cuts. Jay checks in on an embarrassingly recent  take; He has a romantic Highku, a delicious High Take, and a whole new segment (yeah?!). Plus, Jay and a special Steve MacEachern talk Boston Bruins 2024/25 Season Preview...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 49: Negotiation for Two. On this episode host, Jay Pike, talks Swayman, Sweeney, contracts, injuries, and more. Jay checks in on a recent Poitras take; He has a mean Highku and a controversial High Take. Plus, Jay mispronounces Zadorov (twice), has a movie and tv recomedation, and a special guest drops by: Chris Nosek. Jay and Chris talk fan reactions and our Bru...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 48: Be My Bruin Tonight. On this episode host, Jay Pike, desperately tries to fill dead air with some Swayman talk, Pasta praise and excitement, and more. Jay checks in on how his American friends are doing; He dedicates his Hightake and Highku to this weeks birthday boy: Patrice Bergeron. Plus, he finds time to update you on his hobbies and to dismantle the Oile...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 47: The FA That Came to Boston. On this episode host, Jay Pike, gets into the weeds with Bruins fans and their reaction(s) to Dean Letourneau, Free Agency, and the departures of Jake Debrusk, Jakob Lauko, and more. Jay checks in on how fans are handling the wait for Swayman's extension, and dedicates his Highku to those impatient fans. Plus, he finds time to ramb...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 46: Vying for Linus. On this episode host, Jay Pike, breaks formar because it's the offseason and it's summer vacation, but he spends his time celebrating Linus Ullmark, discussing the discourse around the deal, first round picks, Korpasalo, Free Agency, and the draft (or at least a GMs job). Plus, while Jay keeps the episode tight, he finds time to acknowledge t...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 45: These Were the Bs. On this episode host, Jay Pike, begins his offseason talk, with tons of Jake DeBrusk, Linus Ullmark, 1C; Jay gets amped about butter, daydreams about Draisaitl, and more! Jay checks in on himself and revels in the wonder of cannabis. He's got his  HighTake and Highku. And Jay closes by Talking Out our Bs goaltenders and this coming offseaso...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 44: Eyes on the Offseason. On this episode host, Jay Pike, laments the loss of Bruins hockey, lays out the good the bad and the ugly of these playoffs for his Bruins. Lots on Swayman, Zacha, Monty, Jake, and everyone else! He talks smells! (in regards to weed) and mixes up the words 'shift' and 'shaft.' Jay checks in on his High Take from last episode. He's got h...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 43: Sick Sway. On this episode host, Jay Pike, indulges himself in some enjoyment of winning Game 7 OT, talks Pasta, Lindholm, Lohrei, Monty, Goalies, and is even calm about the return of Derek Forbort, plus much too much more. Jay checks-in on how the '23 & '24 first round Bruins playoff series compare and contrast. His HighTake and Highku come from separate...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 42: Bruins Inaction. On this episode host, Jay Pike, has lots to say about his Bruins and their performance in Game 5 vs the Leafs, plenty on Monty's blender, bad officiating, and he even tries to be hopeful about the inevitable return of Derek Forbort, plus much too much more. Jay checks-in on a couple of his playoff takes. His HighTake and Highku are, for the f...

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 41: Marchand Cleans Up. On this episode host, Jay Pike, shares his love of playoff hockey, talks Marchand stepping up, the goalies, Playoff Jake, edibles, officiating, and much more on the first week of the playoffs. Plus he talks mental health and art. Jay checks-in on his High Take from last week. He has this week's HighTake and Highku. And lastly, Jay Talks Ou...