Toasted St. Louis

With no games and busy lives, Tom Franklin and BluesFanReacts make the most out of a mandatory mid-week episode. This includes talking about the Kings and flight delays, doxxing trolls, and the return of Bozak and Schwartz! Plus, Guy's Aloha Commentary, where he tells us a story about failing, then getting back up on your feet again...some advice the Blues can use lately. HELP OWEN: https://twitte...

Jordan Binnington is now the $36 million man. Was it a good move to lock him up now, with that term and that price? The boys discuss the (mostly) pros and (some) cons of the signing. Plus, the Blues defense that plays in front of Binnington continues to frustrate with their inability to get the puck out of their own zone, and that's why they ended up with just 1 point out of a possible 4 against t...

No Alex Pietrangelo this weekend in the Blues/Sharks series. The former Blues and now Golden Knights defender is being evaluated back in Vegas. Or is he scared of Jordan Kyrou? Tom and BluesFanReacts discuss. Plus, why Blues fans shouldn't get too hung up about OT losses to LA and San Jose, an update on Kostin over in Russia, and THE NHL IS BACK ON ESPN!!! COLTEN ELLIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/...

Colten Ellis is a St. Louis Blue. Well, of course, he's been in the Blues organization since he was drafted 93rd overall in 2019. Recently, the River Denys, Nova Scotia native signed his three-year entry level deal with the Blues. We reached out to get his reaction, and he's agreed to come on the show! What's his inspiration for being a goalie? Does he have ice water in his veins like Jordan Binni...

FREE BEER! That's right! We're giving away a $25 gift certificate to Center Ice Brewery in our DraftKings league! Tom Franklin explains how it works and how easy it is to participate...with $0 needed from you! Tom also discusses the difficulties of bringing Klim Kostin to the United States, Dakota Joshua's big first day, and a BIG interview announcement for next week! Then, Wags and Mason (BluesFa...

1980s HOCKEY IN 2021! Boy, that 7-6 Blues-Sharks game had a bit of everything, didn't it? Goals, chaos, anarchy, brawls, and one team's goaltender going insane! Tom, Wags, and Mason (@BluesFanReacts) break down the break down in San Jose, plus is Sanford back? Should we be worried about Binnington? And what the hell is up with Blues fans calling for Berube's head lately? Oh, and MC Luke Widbin rap...

Is it the end for Carl Gunnarsson? The 34-year-old veteran defenseman is out for the season with a right knee injury, and the pending UFA might not have a future in St. Louis. Tom Franklin ponders his future...and wonders if those hideous red Reverse Retro jerseys played a role. Then, for our newer listeners, a replay of our conversation with St. Louis Blues 1st round pick Jake Neighbours from bef...

The St. Louis Blues are a wounded mess. Walman starts at forward because Nathan Walker has to quarantine. And we'll talk about last night's blown chance at a W, too. Plus the Hawaii Blues Fan's Aloha Commentary and MC Luke Widbin's Recap Rap! POWERED BY DRAFTKINGS! USE CODE "THPN" FOR A BONUS! https://www.draftkings.com/ THE BLUENOTES BUNCH/JUSTIN FAULK STAN CLUB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/9...

It's over. The Keller Cup is over, and the Arizona Coyotes won the series 4-3. (Just don't tell Coach Berube that, he ain't got time for that ish) So what's a man 21 or over to do after a war like that? It's time to drink. And who better to help us in this next stage of our Blues fandom than to bring in a man who brews beer for a living. Center Ice Brewery assistant brewer Jack Ferrara joins us to...

IT'S GAME 7 BABY!!!!! The Blues and Coyotes are now tied 3-3 in the mid-season playoff series no one asked for, but COVID-19 delivered because it's a giant asshole. So it's time to scream. And we're bringing in the screamiest Blues fan we know: BluesFanReacts! Of course, we also have Luke Widbin's Week 5 Recap Rap and The Hawaii Blues Fan's Aloha Commentary, too! WEEK 5 RECAP RAP: https://www.yout...

Welcome to this "new" episode of Bluenotes, where Tom and Wags talk about the Arizona Coyotes and COVID. You know, what we talked about LAST EPISODE! *deep breath* Is it actually a good thing the Blues are getting the Coyotes for seven straight? Tom and Wags hypothesize about that, plus how the NHL can even finish its season and lamenting over three great sports talk stations in North America that...

Tom and Wags were bracing for another set of games with the Colorado Avalanche to discuss this episode, but COVID-19 had other plans. Instead, it's back to Arizona and a chat with Sporty with Cori and Richie. Together, they discuss: * Why the Coyotes own the Blues * Why $1 margaritas at Applebees and "jungle juice" are bad ideas * How everyone at THPN suddenly became stock market experts in a week...

So you want to buy a hockey jersey? Before you do, there are a few things you should know about, and Tom and Wags bring in an absolute hockey jersey expert: The Jersey Finder. TJF has been helping people find great deals on new and vintage hockey jerseys, and he explains: > Why NHLShop.com or your team store isn't the only place to look > Various places to buy > Different types of jerseys, both cu...

RAZING ARIZONA The St. Louis Blues continue to play solid hockey, with good performances last week against Vegas and Anaheim. Tom and Wags break down Sunday night's game against the Ducks and get some help recapping the week with Luke Widbin! Then, Guy "The Hawaii Blues Fan" joins us with an Aloha Commentary that answers a question on a lot of Blues fans lips: "What to do with Vince Dunn?" Finally...

Oh, and Luke Widbin goes into the 70s to write an ode to Jordan Kyrou! LUKE WIDBIN'S SONG "JORDAN KYROU" (sung to the tune of Linda Ronstadt's "Blue Bayou"): https://youtu.be/WVIru8LWC1M THE QUACK REPORT TWITTER: https://twitter.com/QuackReportPod THE QUACK REPORT PODCAST: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/HOC3968536984 Jordan Kyrou scorches Alex Pietrangelo! Mark Stone murders Tyler Bozak (with no...

After two games with the LA Kings, Tom and Wags are joined by Guy "The Hawaii Blues Fan" for a look at the homestand with the Kings and Sharks, and a look ahead to this week's tilt with the red hot Vegas Golden Knights! Tom is broadcasting his part of the podcast FROM Enterprise Center (which is why he sounds different)! STL FAN REPORT: https://www.stlfanreport.com THE BLUENOTE FAN REPORT: https:/...

Well, the Sharks series wasn't as easy as we thought it might be, so the St. Louis Blues look forward to the OTHER West Division bottom feeders: the Los Angeles Kings. Tom and Wags get a primer from The Kings Den's Jordy Cunningham on where this team is going, who to watch out for, and more! Powered by: DRAFTKINGS! Sign up NOW and use code THPN! STL FAN REPORT: https://www.stlfanreport.com THE BLU...

S2 E13: BLUE BLOOD IN THE WATER Ouch. After an encouraging start to the season in Colorado, the Blues get absolutely throat chopped in Game 2, and limp back home with a 1-1 record. Luke Widbin raps about the start to the season, then Tom and Wags recap the series with Griffin Youngs of the Tell It Avs It Is podcast. Guy The Hawaii Blues Fan brings out the "Disgruntled Blues Fan" for his Aloha Comm...

LAS VEGAS, LOST WAGES The boys are back and continue their tour of the West Division with a look at Vegas Golden Knights, who seem ripe for a rivalry with former Blues favorites Alex Pietrangelo and Ryan Reaves in the fold. Plus, Luke Widbin's latest lyrical masterpiece and wrapping up the recent Blues news coming out of training camp. **NOTE: This was recorded before the late Blues/Avs game Wedne...

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH Hockey is back! The Blues open up the 2021 campaign in Colorado late Wednesday night. Tom and Wags get a primer on what to expect from the arguably toughest foe they'll face this season with Fansided's/Tell It Avs It Is podcast host Griffin Youngs! Plus, another great Aloha Commentary from The Hawaii Blues Fan and a look back at the Central Division, with predictions on how tha...

Once AGAIN the Blues have lost their AHL affiliate, this time to the act of God known as COVID. Tom and Wags discuss that as well as the NHL start times for those damned West Coast games plus early Blues lines and pairings. Then, the boys bring in Nate Thomas and Carter Potts of The Quack Report to educate Blues fans on one of their new division mates: the Anaheim Ducks! Intro to 9:16 - Springfiel...

SEASON 2, EPISODE 9: ALL SAID AND DUNN The boys are back! And so is Vince Dunn! Open to 6:55 - Introductions, including Tom forgetting how the intro goes. 6:55 to 20:56 - Where Mike Hoffman fits in with the Blues, along with a little more whining about late starts 20:56 to 31:41 - Vince Dunn resigns and it's time for him to step up 31:41 to 50:02 - NOTES THAT ARE BLUE: Kostin/Toropchenko/Alexandro...

FOX SPORTS MIDWEST'S SCOTT WARMANN In a first-ever Bluenotes/Hawaii Blues Fan collaboration, Tom and Guy sit down with Fox Sports Midwest's Blues pregame and postgame host Scott Warmann!  The boys chat with him about his favorite Blues memories, Ryan O'Reilly being named captain, and whether his network contacted the NHL and asked the Blues to be placed in the West Division, as has been rumored! T...

S2 E7 | O'REILLY IS THE ONE I COULD CALL KING   Ryan O'Reilly has been officially crowned the 23rd captain of the St. Louis Blues. Tom discusses how it's the right choice, then dives into the NHL schedule for the season ahead in a SURPRISE Christmas Eve episode! LUKE WIDBIN'S LATEST MASTERPIECE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdWMRXatFqo&feature=youtu.be TOM CALHOUN INTERVIEW PART TWO: https://bl...

S2 E6 | AND THEN THERE WAS HOCKEY...BUT NO STEEN The ultimate "Good News, Bad News" episode of Bluenotes. Good news: We will have a 2020-21 NHL season! We will be watching our Blues in the Pacific Division! We DON'T know where they'll play yet, but by God there will be hockey again. Bad news: Alex Steen's career is over. A bum back forced an early end, and speculation over what the Blues will do w...