Avery Rausch and Gitano Gallo

The Bitter Rivals Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 133 episodes

One Leafs fan, one Habs fan, a couple microphones, and endless bickering

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Avery Rausch and Gitano Gallo

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jan 27, 2025

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Episodes

Bitter Rivals Episode 58: ITS PLAYOFF SEASON BABY 09.05.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery breaks down the absolutely wild first 4 games of the Toronto Tampa series while Gitano sits idly by because the Habs are not playing. The boys also discuss the other playoff series so far and how incredibly unpredictable they have been!

Bitter Rivals Episode 57: Season Review and Playoff Preview 01.05.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery and Gitano review the regular seasons of both the Habs and Leafs, while also checking in on their predictions from the beginning of the season! The boys also discuss the playoff matchups and build their Stanley Cup playoff brackets

Bitter Rivals Episode 56: RIP Guy Lafleur 24.04.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery preps for the Leafs playoff run and contemplates how some injuries might affect the Buds while Gitano and the Habs community mourns the loss of one of the greatest Habs of all time, Guy Lafleur The boys also discuss the Western Conference playoff picture and the touchy situation in Vegas between...

Bitter Rivals Episode 55: Carey Price Returns 17.04.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Gitano revels in the return of the Habs superstar goalie Carey Price while Avery heaps praise on the recent play of Mitch Marner! The boys also discuss some disciplinary issues with Evgeni Malkin and Evander Kane, as well as tee up some potential playoff matchups!

Bitter Rivals Episode 54: Auston Matthews Record Breaker 10.04.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery gloats after the Leafs beat the Habs in their final meeting of the season while Gitano discusses Cole Caufield's resurgence under MSL and the hope of potentially seeing Carey Price play next week. The boys also discuss Ryan Getzlafs retirement announcement and tee up a potential Leafs v Bruins pl...

Bitter Rivals Episode 53: AM34 Is The Best Goal Scorer In The NHL 03.04.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery breaks down a couple of huge wins for the Leafs against some Cup contenders, while Gitano discusses the Habs tough road trip and injection of youth The boys also discuss the state of officiating (again) and the discussion around the end of Keith Yandles iron-man streak

Bitter Rivals Episode 52: A Leafs/Habs Saturday Night 27.03.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Gitano enjoys the Habs beating the Leafs on Saturday night while Avery loses his cool with the referees again!   The boys also review the NHL Trade Deadline which saw the Leafs acquire Mark Giordano and the Habs collect a ton of picks and prospects!

Bitter Rivals Episode 51: 2022 Trade Deadline Preview 20.03.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery breaks down the Leafs Heritage Classic loss to Buffalo and the Auston Matthews suspension while Gitano pays tribute to Ben Chiarot following his trade to Florida. The boys also discuss the upcoming trade deadline, settting up potential trades and analyzing the biggest trades of the week, includin...

Bitter Rivals Episode 50: Leafs Heritage Classic ft. Trevor Edgar 13.03.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery and Gitano are joined by the one and only Trevor Edgar to discuss the Leafs goaltending situation heading into the trade deadline and set up the Heritage Classic against the Buffalo Sabres! The boys also discuss the state of referees in the league and reflect on the first 49 episodes of the Bitte...

Bitter Rivals Episode 49: Martin St Louis Has The Habs Rolling 07.03.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery dissects the Leafs continuing struggles while Gitano celebrates the Habs turnaround under interim head coach Martin St Louis! The boys also discuss the Calgary Flames incredible season thus far and their playoff potential, and take an in depth look at the Hart race

Bitter Rivals Episode 48: Habs Beat The Leafs! 28.02.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery loses his mind over the Leafs recent results and goaltending struggles while Gitano revels in the Habs 5 game winning streak The boys also discuss the race for the Calder and the future of outdoor NHL games!

Bitter Rivals Episode 47: Trade Season In Toronto and Montreal 21.02.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery and Gitano analyze the trades made by both the Leafs and Habs this week as well as the weeks results. The boys also discuss Auston Matthews Hart Trophy case and the Canadian Women winning Olympic Gold!!

Bitter Rivals Episode 46: Habs Fire Ducharme, Hire St Louis!!! 14.02.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery deals with the Leafs getting goalied twice while Gitano reacts to the Habs coaching changes and continuing struggles. The boys also discuss the roots of the Habs historically bad season and the Canadian men's and women's Olympic hockey tournaments so far

Bitter Rivals Episode 45: NHL All Star Weekend 07.02.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, All Star fever hits the show s Avery and Gitano break down the Skill Competition winners and Trevor Zegras getting absolutely robbed by the League. The boys also discuss Canada's Women's Hockey Teams dominance in their first 2 games of the Olympics and the continued issues in and around the Chicago Bla...

Bitter Rivals Episode 44: The Carey Price Debate 31.01.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, the Leafs big comeback leaves Avery in a great mood while Gitano clings to the news of Carey Price continuing his rehab during the Habs tailspin at the bottom of the league. The boys also discuss the Olympic roster announced by Hockey Canada and react to Evander Kanes Oilers debut against the Habs.

Bitter Rivals Episode 43: New Beginnings All Around! 24.01.2022

On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery analyzes the Leafs recent struggles with injuries and their on-ice impact while Gitano sets up the Habs future under new GM Kent Hughes!  The boys also discuss how the Edmonton Oilers tailspin will affect Connor McDavid and condemn the incidents that took place in the AHL and ECHL this week....

Bitter Rivals Episode 42: Trouble in Toronto?? 17.01.2022

On this weeks episode Avery dissects the Leaf collapse against the Blues and their baffling loss to the Coyotes while Gitano is all aboard the Mike Pezzetta hype train in Montreal!  With the NHL announcing the first round of All Stars for the upcoming All Star Game in Vegas, the boys discuss the biggest snubs and debate the format of the game itself. 

Bitter Rivals Episode 41: Who Is The 2nd Best Player In The NHL? 10.01.2022

On this weeks episode Avery analyzes the first few Leafs games of the new year, including a blown lead against the Avalanche, while Gitano discusses the Habs slowly getting healthy. The boys also debut a Fill In The Blanks segment, leading to discussions about the 2nd best player in the NHL, the Oilers and Canucks playoff hopes, and the crop of quality defensemen in the league today!

Bitter Rivals Episode 40: World Juniors Cancelled! 03.01.2022

On this weeks episode the boys have lot of news to catch up on after the Christmas break, including the IIHF cancelling tournaments, NHL teams playing behind closed doors, and some controversy out of the OHL. Also this week, Avery sets up the Leafs second half of the season while Gitano is left nearly speechless with the state of the Habs injuries.

Bitter Rivals Episode 39: The COVID Episode (Again) 20.12.2021

With COVID running wild through the NHL right now, Avery and Gitano aren't left with much hockey to talk about so they ramble on about plenty of other sports around the world including the NBA, NFL, MLS, and boxing! The boys do however discuss the Olympic participation by the NHL, Jason Spezza's suspension being reduced, Torts continuing to make himself irrelevant, and the Leafs Holl situation. &n...

Bitter Rivals Episode 38: NHL Olympics In Doubt 13.12.2021

On this weeks episode Gitano continues to be amazed by the severity of the Habs injury crisis, while Avery loses his head over the Sandin injury and Spezza suspension. The boys also discuss the shitshows in Vancouver and Arizona, as well as the upcoming Olympic Games and NHL participation. 

Bitter Rivals Episode 37: Habs Fire Bergevin! 06.12.2021

This weeks episode is a big one, as Avery and the Leafs keep rolling while Gitano discusses the news of the Habs firing Marc Bergevin and hiring Jeff Gorton. The boys also break down some projected Olympic rosters and Alexander Ovechkins historic goal scoring!!

Bitter Rivals Episode 36: Are The Leafs The Best Team In The League? 29.11.2021

On this weeks episode the boys are back after a brief hiatus and discuss the polar opposite situations in Montreal and Toronto. Avery revels in the Leafs current form and winning run, while Gitano breaks down the upcoming shakedown of the Habs Front Office. The boys also discuss Brendan Lemieux biting Brady Tkachuk, the Panarin/Marchand beef, Matt Murray getting waived and much much more!

Bitter Rivals Episode 35: COVID Strikes the Sens 17.11.2021

On this weeks episode Avery keeps the Leafs hype train rolling as their wins keep coming, while Gitano breaks down (the Habs current crisis). The boys also discuss John Torterellas brainless comments about Connor McDavid and we get our first ref rant of the year!!

Bitter Rivals Episode 34: The Leafs Are Rolling 08.11.2021

On this weeks episode Avery is in a great mood as the Leafs keep on winning with all the big guns firing, while Gitano is left looking for answers as the Habs continue to play like absolute trash on a consistent basis. The boys also discuss the massive Jack Eichel trade and the continuing fallout from the Kyle Beach investigation.

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