“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.

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“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.

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“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.

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“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!

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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

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Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

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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.

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Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

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“Approved Vocabulary” 09/15/23

Today marked the start of Penguins Hockey in 2023. In Buffalo, the Penguins’ prospects took on those of the Boston Bruins, as part of the 2023 Prospects Challenge. Spoiler alert, Pittsburgh fell to Boston, 4 goals to 2.

Be soothed by Jeff’s dulcet tones in the intro and have your nerves soothed by ambient crowd noise - piped in live as the voiceover was being recorded - during the first INT at the LECOM Harborcenter.

Then, it’s a good snippet of conversation - recorded earlier this week - between Jeff and co-host Jordan DeFigio.

Finally, we set you down easy with a sign-off recorded back in the studio.

Why the detailed description of the episode? Not sure. Could be because our staff is dealing with anomalous mental and physical ailments, and it just feels like a nice thing do to, giving our listeners a heads up regarding the run of show.

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Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

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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.

Kid Kodi by Blue Dot Sessions

“DeFigio + Taylor: Penguins Folk” 09/05/23

Some of the Penguins were back on the ice in the Pittsburgh area today, holding unofficial practice. (Per Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now).

Fenway Sports Group has purchased the television network that allows us Penguins fans to watch our team in real time.

These items and more are discussed on today’s episode, plus Jeff opens up about some mental health struggles he’s been dealing with. When we tell you, “We’re here for you,” we friggin MEAN it, folks. Always feel free to drop a line in the DM’s if you’re struggling out there. More often than it’s peaches and cream, life is an obstacle course and tend we need …each other… to get through it. Sending love and strength to anyone who needs to hear it.

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Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

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“G.O.A.T. League: 2023 Cranberry Cup Final” 09/01/23

Elite summer hockey in Pittsburgh has a name: “G.O.A.T. League.”

As of this season, the top G.O.A.T. team earns more than just bragging rights through the Winter. The Cranberry Cup is ‘a thing,’ now, and it belongs to today’s guest - and Team Red’s captain - Christian Humphreys. That isn’t the only team Christian plays for, though. During the regular season, Humphreys is a member of Team USA’s U18 roster.

In this episode, you’ll also hear from the head coach of the Penguins Elite U18 program, Dan Mayes. Joining us in that conversation was Jackson Morehouse, a current G.O.A.T. League player himself and a Middlebury College commit for the ’23-24 regular season.

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

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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

“The Last Wife” 08/21/23

Ashley Taylor stops by the studio - it wasn’t a long commute for her - and goofiness ensues. Kyle Dubas is mentioned, Jason Zucker is still Mayor of Pittsburgh, and Cheburashka has some things to say.

And while you’re listening today, please: Subscribe to the podcast, leave us a glowing, 5-star review, and tell your friends all about Fly Penguins Fly. The more digi-love you give us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc, the more our audience will grow, etc. Thank you, thank you, thank you.                                                  

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Jeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewton

Sending love to our dear friends in SoCal and Mexico, where hurricane Hilary has caused some major flooding and irreparable damage on many levels.

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