Fly Penguins Fly Podcast

“Like Anything Could Happen To Me’” 12/12/23

Late on Monday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins took the ice at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, PA. Your oh-so-intrepid co-host, Jeff Taylor was on location.

In addition to chatting with The Athletic’s Rob Rossi, Jeff of course gathered the sounds of NHL regulars working a struggling power play unit. But it isn’t the professional athletes who are the stars of today’s epsiode…

On this installment of Fly Penguins Fly, you’ll meet Meghan Crawford from C.A.R.E.S. of Western PA, as well as young Ethan Domingues, an up and coming goalie from Connecticut. Jeff also shares a bit of “play-by-play” from Penguins practice - if we dare call it that - as Allegheny County’s NHL hockey club prepared for this evening’s home ice showdown with the Arizona Coyotes.

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:

‘Hammers and Tape’ by Jeff Taylor - Special thanks to Chris Morrissey for letting me use his piano while he was across town.
Keeping Up by Blue Dot Sessions
In Passage by Blue Dot Sessions
Hardboil by Blue Dot Sessions
Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

“Bobble Mule’” 12/06/23

Jordan has identified an individual who, theoretically, could end up being the Mule tasked with collect Jeff’s rightful Sidney Crosby bobblehead. More on this soon.

Tonight in Tampa Bay, your Penguins make their second visit to Amelie Arena in less than a week. The Pittsburgh team hopes to recreate some of the winning magic that sent them home victorious last time - though likely WITHOUT the help of a goalie goal, as scored by Tristan Jarry in their previous matchup.

This is simply a fun episode, something to enjoy between periods, after the game, or throughout the week as the holiday season rolls on.

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

“Soarin’, Flyin’, Dechievin’” 11/29/23

After a much needed Thanksgiving week break, Jeff and Jordan are back with all the Penguins hockey talk you can shake a leftover turkey leg at.

Jordan had herself a hockey road trip over the holiday, attending both the Buffalo road game and the home dub over the Buds. Jeff spent his own vacation getting busted for watching Pens games on his phone, whilst people he loves were trying to speak English to him at the dinner table.

Folks, we’re into our third 100-batch. Here’s to making the next 99 episodes memorable!

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

“Grapefruit Sized” 11/14/23

Right after Jeff and Jordan wrapped up today’s podcast, news broke of Matt Petgrave’s arrest in the UK. So, before the ‘regular’ podcast begins, we’re featuring a 17 minute chat between Jeff Taylor and Nick Spagnolo. These former beer league linemates react, in real time to the news of Petgrave’s being taken into custody by the Sheffield Police.

It’s our 200th episode. We hope it brings you a little perspective, a little laughter, a little excitement for tonight’s PIT@CBJ matchup.

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:

Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

“Volano i Pinguini Volano” 11/08/23

We take the good with the bad. This too shall pass. We all use these phrases every day, always hoping the next time we use them, we won’t be talking about the franchise goaltender.

Tristan Jarry and, in relief, Pittsburgh’s third string goalie Magnus Hellberg combined for a shutout victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. The W came at great expense, though, with Jarry leaving the game late in the second frame due to an injury that played out in 4K right before your eyes.

Jeff and Jordan talk bench depth, net front presence, and roving the Amalfi coast in search of the perfect wood fired pizza.

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

“The Bright Side” 11/01/23

A fair bit has changed since last week. The Penguins are dead last in the EC, Jarry's struggles appear to have worsened, and it feels like there’s legitimate reason for concern. However, there are some bright spots up and down the Penguins’ lineup, ones that might be clues to just how this team can turn it around. With Jordan touring Italy, Jeff flies solo and breaks down the goals against in PIT’s backbreaking loss to Anaheim earlier this week.

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

“Victory Friday: Pacific Northwest Bureau” 10/27/23

Four rip. Yep, Tristan Jarry stonewalled the Colorado Avalanche, and the Penguins blank the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions in Allegheny County. Jeff checks in from the road, recording a quickie podcast from an undisclosed island in the mighty Pacific Northwest.

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

“Hockey Parent Brain” 10/18/23

Jeff was harmlessly abducted by Robert Wholey, Jordan got stuck in an elevator with Sidney Crosby and Matt Cullen, and we both have HOCKEY PARENT BRAIN. Not sure what that means? Neither are we, folks.

The Penguins are in Motor City tonight, taking on the Red Wings for a TNT/MAX Broadcast that kicks off at 7:30pm eastern. Listen to the radio call on 105.9theX FM!

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

PS - Thanks to PIT PA Announcer, Ryan Mill for the killer ID in the intro!!

“Dozens In Attendance: Rossi, Yohe, DeFigio, and Taylor” 10/10/23

It’s on!

Folks, the time has come to drop the puck on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2023-2034 season. On your way to the arena tonight, or as you’re settling in to listen on 105.9theX, or perhaps as you commute to the local pub to meet up with your best Penguin fan pals… take in this lovely conversation we had, earlier today with The Athletic’s Rob Rossi and Josh Yohe.

We know you’re just as excited for this home opener as we are. Kyle Dubas and Mike Sullivan have prepared this hockey club as best they can; now, there’s nothing else for us to do but take it all in, right?

Penguins. Blackhawks. Sidney Crosby faces off against the new kid, Bedard. Tonight at 8:00pm EST on ESPN // 105.9theX FM

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO

This episode includes portions of the following musical selections:
‘Hammers and Tape’ by Jeff Taylor - Special thanks to Chris Morrissey for letting me use his piano while he was across town.
Keeping Up by Blue Dot Sessions
In Passage by Blue Dot Sessions
Hardboil by Blue Dot Sessions
Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

“A Missed Ottawapportunity” 10/04/23

With a plan to take in the 2023 Nova Scotia Showdown on Monday evening, Jeff and Jordan posted up at The Saloon in Mt. Lebanon. Microphones and a portable recording device in tow, Taylor and DeFigio were joined by good friend and co-host of Locked On Penguins, Hunter Hodies! Penguins hockey, and cold beverages were enjoyed, even if the final result wasn’t what the Pens were hoping for.

Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @penspod
Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

LETS GO PENS.

JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIO