Windy City Benders Podcast

Jarom and Tanner are back and a little distracted with the Hawks playing at the same time as they record. They break down the losing streak reaching 4 games, coming home and finally getting that first win against Detroit, Lankinen stepping up in a big way, and the dominant Hawks power play. They also discuss the Laine/PLD swap, the Washington Russians breaking covid protocol, NBCSN shutting down,...

Hockey is officially back! Jarom and Tanner ask themselves if maybe they didn’t set the bar low enough got the Hawks. They break down the first two games against defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning and preview the first game against Coach Q and the Florida Panthers. They also discuss why extending Colliton is the right move for the Hawks. They wrap things up by looking at some news...

NHL is almost back! Puck drops in just two days for the Hawks so Jarom and Tanner break down what to expect this upcoming season and where you should put your expectations. They also talk Toews and Dach being out, Crawford retiring and so much more! Hosts: Jarom @ZachJarom Tanner @Broliethegoalie wcbenders.com Instagram: @WCBPodcast Facebook: The Windy City Bender Podcast Learn more about your ad...

The Nightmare that is 2020 is finally at its end and while it was a brutal year it wasn’t all that bad. We got the honor to talk with a Hall of Famer, Hometown Hero, Cult Leader, Hawks Insider, and the personality that inspired the show. So relive some of those interviews and look forward to the good 2021 can bring! Have ideas on what kind of content or interviews you want to see next year? Leave...

Christmas came early as the NHL announces it is coming back January 13th! Jarom and Tanner break down how this season will be different then other seasons and give way to early predictions on who makes the playoffs and wins Lord Stanleys Cup! This could very well be the last new episode of 2020 so thank you Benders for tuning in this year and making this show what it is. We can’t wait to see what...

Tanner and Jarom are joined by the one and only Nolly as he makes his epic return to WCBP! Topics include: Baseless Trade Rumors All RFA Team NHL is coming back...Maybe New Division Breakdowns and Dream Fights wcbenders.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They are finally here! The NHL and Adidas dropped the long rumored and talked about Reverse Retro Jerseys and man where there some absolute hit and absolute misses. The Guys are joined by good Friend Rossy who covers the Florida Panthers for HockeyBuzz (https://www.hockeybuzz.com/team/Florida-Panthers) They took full advantage of him coming on and talked a little Panther Hockey (1:05) Then they ge...

Tanner and Jarom are back and they brought some friends. With little to zero hockey news out there Nayder and Meegan joined the boys for a fun episode. Hey NHL, what the hell is going and are the Coyotes the biggest joke in the league? (0:00-13:52). The boys are kind of excited about the Reverse Retro Jerseys (13:53-24:29) Our friend Scott Darling is making his way back to the NHL (24:30-30:40) Me...

Tanner and Jarom are back talking some little but big news around the Chicago Blackhawks as well as around the NHL. (1:45-38:00) The Blackhawks sent out an email to season ticket holders confirming what we already knew, its a rebuild. Stan Bowman went on a media tour to try and explain what it really meant and to the surprise of many Jarom was on Stans side. (38:02-45:47) Our good friend Frank fro...

Tanner and Jarom are back and this week they are talking NHL Free Agency. They take a look at some of the moves the other teams around the league made. Discuss landing spots for the big names and who are some of the winners and losers from the first week. Then they shift their focus to what the Chicago Blackhawks did (or didnt) do. They talk about where the confidence level is that Stan Bowman is...

On this episode Tanner and Jarom are back to break down the lack luster event that was the 2020 NHL Entry Draft that featured no shockers and little to no big moves being made. They break down a few of the Hawks picks that might not seem like sexy picks but they explain why the picks they made will benefit this club moving on forward. After some players being traded over the last few days they wra...

After a long hiatus Tanner and Jarom are back! -Tanner is engaged -Well Done NHL -Is Stamkos Expendable? -What Will The Hawks Do at The Draft -Which RFAs Will Be Back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After being gone for a month, Jarom breaks the silence about his Dad passing away and talks about his Dad a bit when it comes to hockey.   Thank you all for understanding this pause and I hope you all will be joining us again very soon as we get back to breaking down the game the only way the Benders know how to! ~ Jarom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jarom and Tanner are back talking the 1st overall pick, recap the qualifying round, and preview round one of the playoffs!   Make sure to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast and YouTube and follow them on Spotify, Instagram, and Twitter. As also drop a review and help us move up the podcast charts!   For more Benders visit wcbenders.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

The title says it all, hockey is back! Tanner and Jarom talk about the 32nd NHL Team Seattle Kraken, Seabs Out, Crow had Covid, Hawks stepping up their our reach to Native Americans, Hawks vs Blues, and last but not least Qualifying Round Previews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL Hockey is almost back and the boys can taste it. Tanner and Jarom break down some Blackhawk Player updates and look at the pros and cons of winning or losing the qualifying round.   For some NHL Talk the boys talk the bold lawsuit Jeremy Roenick filed against NBC, Islanders making a big deal on the naming rights for their new Arena, Covid testing, relaxed dressed codes, and finally the last fe...

Tanner and Jarom are back catching up on the latest in Hawks and Hockey News. As usual they kick things off with some Hawks talk breaking down the newest signings in Mitchell, Kalynuk, and Suter. They then talk about Crawford being ruled unfit to play and how that might affect his next contract. They wrap up Hawks Talks taking a looking at the comments Toews Made regarding Covid. NHL talk was nice...

The Boys are back after an extended 4th of July Break and man is there a lot to cover! Hawks Talk: Hossa and Wilson to the Hall of Fame Will the Hawks Change their name and logo? Wyatt Kalynuk signs Seabs returning? NHL Talk: Draft Lottery Chaos Return To Play Plans New CBA through 2025/2026 As Always find more on our social medias @WCBPodcast or visit wcbenders.com Learn more about your ad choice...

After a two week break the boys are back and oh boy did they come back swinging. They are joined by the hometown kid, 2015 Stanley Cup Champion Scott Darling! They talk what made him be a goalie, when he realized he could play in the NHL, playing for his hometown team and how much it meant to him to win the cup here, and much more. Check out more over at wcbenders.com Learn more about your ad choi...

Tanner and Jarom do an impromptu episode reacting to the NHL Return To Play plan as well as  how the Draft Lottery will take place. They break down each of the 4 phases of the Return to Play and what it means for the teams who are in and out of the playoffs. They also talk a little bit about what this means for the Hawks and give an extremely quick look at their match up with the Edmonton Oilers T...

On this episode Jarom and Tanner are joined by good friend Meegan as they breakdown some of the latest in hockey news! First up Hawks Talk! (2:57) The Hawks will not be signing two goalie prospects by the June 1st deadline, so what does that mean for them in net moving forward? Next they take a look at some of the forward and defensive prospect and try to figure out what area needs the most attent...

Its Milestone episode 100 and it is a fun one. Jarom, Tanner, and Nolly are joined by YouTuber, Podcaster, Author, and hockey Personality Steve Dangle! They start with a little Hawks Talk (2:45) and Coach Colliton channels his inner Coach Q with a hilarious photo. (12:40) The guys touch on an amazing article that Mark Lazerus post on the Athletic talking about former Hawks GM Mike Smith and how he...

On this episode Tanner and Jarom are joined by host of The Hockey Illuminati Podcast Frank Crupi! Frank talks about starting his podcast, some of his favorite guest, his playing days as a goalie and fun memories about college hockey, and a little Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey. They then wrap things up with a Maple Leafs/Blackhawks Fantasy Draft. Check out Frank and The Hockey Illuminati Podcast on Ap...

Today marks 3 years of The Windy City Benders Podcast and boy is it a good one. Tanner and Jarom are joined by Chicago Blackhawks Legend, Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup Champion Ed Belfour! First the boys dive in to the John McDonough firing and what it could mean for the Hawks moving forward and if Bowman and Collitons seats just got a little bit hotter. Then we dive into our interview with Ed...

On this episode the boys are joined by Senior Writer for The Athletic covering the Blackhawks Scott Powers. They talk when the season might come resume, Hawks Prospects, and more. They also hold the first WCBP Fantasy Draft, where they selected from any player to wear the Indian Head. Be sure to check out wcbenders.com for all things Benders! Here you can find past episodes, blogs and submit your...