Healthy Scratches

The Healthy Scratches Podcast has officially hit double digits with Episode 10! The boys learned that Jackson might be him, as in March, with sports betting and the whole March Madness weekend that gets broken down in the first segment. Next they look at the Shohei Ohtani scandal taking place and if $4.5 million is a lot to go missing from his bank account. The boys then turn their attention to previewing the next two weeks in the NHL's wild playoff race. Finally, BASEBALL IS BACK THIS WEEK! The guys give their record predictions on the Blue Jays to end the show.

Every episode of the show will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

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On Episode 9 of the Healthy Scratches Podcast the fellas

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On Episode 8 of the Healthy Scratches Podcast the boys start the podcast with a different topic than normal: their school fantasy baseball draft. After the boys give their thoughts on the draft and how their team is looking they dive into the important sports talk. First by debating the NBA MVP race that is becoming one for the ages between Nikola Jokic and Canada's own Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Next the guys pick which of Connor Bedard and Victor Wembanyama are having the better season respectfully. Finally, Alex has some strong takes on whether or not the the LA Chargers are making smart decisions this off-season.

Every episode of this show will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.

On Episode 7 of the Healthy Scratches Podcast, the crew has made their way back from covering MLB Spring Training and NCAA athletes in Tampa, Florida, and share our experiences in one of the most productive and unique weeks of our lives (2:20). We follow that up with discussions around the big trades prior to the NHL Trade Deadline, including our opinions on how things played out (8:28). Finally, we share initial thoughts on the explosion of free agent signings in the NFL, and how certain franchises will be affected as a result this upcoming season (37:32).

Every episode of this show will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.

On Episode 6 of the Healthy Scratches Podcast, the crew is back in action to provide some early context for the NHL Trade Deadline (5:49), which takes place on Friday, March 8th. After a discussion of some of the earlier trades that have already taken place, we share predictions on where we believe some of the more prominent names on the trade bait list may end up (23:42). We then share some insight into what the NCAA Men's Basketball scene looks like prior to March Madness (42:05) before diving into the Student Units segment for Saturday action (49:22).

Student Units Picks:

Jackson

Winnipeg Jets ML (+114) v. Carolina Hurricanes

Vegas Golen Knights ML (-120) v. Buffalo Sabres

Eric

Edmonton Oilers ML (-148) v. Seattle Kraken & O6

Every episode of this show will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.

On Episode Five of the Healthy Scratches podcast, MLB.com's Keegan Matheson (27:58) joins the show to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays spring training highlights, the most important pieces for the team this season, what to expect from Alek Manoah, and much more surrounding the club and the league in 2024. We detail another incredible week from Auston Matthews (1:00), the recent success of the Ottawa Senators (4:49), the trajectory of the Toronto Raptors this and next season, for better or worse (12:50), and the much-needed depth of the Blue Jays starting rotation for opening day (20:23). We close things off with a new Student Units section for the Saturday slate of games (1:00:18).

Student Units Picks:

Jackson

Tampa Bay Lightning ML (-115) v. New York Islanders

Orlando Magic -7.5 (-108) v. Detroit Pistons

Eric

New Jersey Devils v. Montreal Canadiens O6.5 (-122)

Every episode of this show will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.

On the fourth installment of the Healthy Scratches podcast the fellas kick things off with a record setting PWHL attendance game from last Friday and what it means for the future of the league. Next there is some Nascar talk as the 66th running of the Daytona 500 took place. They then dive into the NBA All-star weekend including the Saturday night skills competitions and game itself on Sunday. Circling back to hockey the boys discuss Auston Matthews’ career season with Justin and Eric getting into a heated Hart Memorial debate. Following AM34 they go right into the previous Stadium Series games including the incredible comeback the Rangers made over the Islanders. In closing Justin reflects on Matthew Slater’s incredible, Hall-of-Fame career with the New England Patriots.

Every episode of this show will be available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, with additional platforms coming soon.

On Episode Three of the Healthy Scratches podcast, the boys kick things off with a preview of an exciting NBA All-Star weekend (00:33) and predictions for Saturday's events and Sunday's game outcomes. They then dive into some hockey talk, starting with the Columbus Blue Jackets decision to let go of GM Jarmo Kekalainen (6:52), followed by an update involving the official ruling on Morgan Rielly's suspension length (13:46) and their thoughts on the decision, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs next steps. Transitioning back to hoops, the group breaks down Caitlin Clark's historic, record-breaking night in NCAA action (18:54) and what it means for her legacy. They wrap things up with some thoughts on the Arizona Coyotes future (24:45), The Toronto Blue Jays first day of spring training (28:48), and the return of the Student Units (34:22) segment.

Every episode of this show will be available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, with additional platforms coming soon.

Episode two of Healthy Scratches is live where the boys Recap Superbowl LVIII along with some Patrick Mahomes/Tom Brady GOAT debate. After that they go into some PGA talk with Nick Taylor winning the Waste Management for his 4th career tour win. Pivoting to some hockey talk the boys discuss the Morgan Rielly and Ridly Greig altercation at the end of Saturday night’s Leafs vs Senators battle of Ontario. To round out the episode the Canadian Women’s basketball squad is officially headed to Paris for the 2024 summer Olympics. 

Every episode of the show will be on Apple Podcasts or Spotify with other platforms coming soon. Going forward episodes will drop twice per week, Wednesdays and Saturdays.  

On the first ever episode of Healthy Scratches, the guys introduce themselves, letting you know a little bit about who they are and why you need to hear their voice on a weekly basis. They then turn their attention to the actual reason anyone would press play, sports talk! First looking at NHL all-star weekend from Toronto, where the boys may or may not have few stories. Later they setup Super Bowl LV III between the San Francisco 49ers vs the Kanas City Chiefs, where they break down who they think will win and why. Finally, before the first ever segment on the show, the boys touch a little bit on "turf talk," breaking down the FIFA World Cup schedule. Bringing us to Student Units, made by the one and only, Jackson Kerbl or 'Kerbs.' Where he and Eric share their bets for the Super Bowl!

Every episode of this show will be on Apple Podcasts or Spotify with other platforms coming soon.