Brutes & James are joined by Mike Wearn for the 2nd annual Oscar Prediction episode. The guys give their thoughts on the nominees in each category, who they believe will win and who they believe is the most deserving! Sponsored by Air-Dale Fishing & Hunting.

Intro Music: Skyfall - Adele

Outro Music: Love My Way - The Psychedelic Furs

In this week’s episode, Brutes and James discuss the passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant at age 41. In addition, the guys discuss the NHL All-Star Game, Gritty allegedly punching a teenager, and the PHWA mid-season awards! Brutes also does a quiz, the guys do an all-new top 10, and much more! Sponsored by Air-Dale Fishing & Hunting.

Intro Music: Beautiful War - Kings of Leon

Outro Music: Motownphilly - Boyz II Men

In this week's episode, Brutes and James discuss the Vegas Golden Knights' decision to fire coach Gerard Gallant and replace him with former arch-rival Pete DeBoer. The guys discuss whether this move makes sense for the Golden Knights' and what it could mean for other teams and Gallant moving forward. In addition, the guys' discuss Brad Marchand's bizarre week, Bruce Boudreau screwing up the Minnesota Wild's game sheet, Bryan Rust's fantastic season, Nicklas Backstrom's new contract, and Duncan Keith fighting Jonathan Toews' at Blackhawks' practice. In non-hockey talk, James and Brutes give their movie updates, discuss the Astros' cheating scandal, and the top 10 movies based on a true story to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards!

Intro Music: Big Night - Anyway Gang

Outro Music: Young Leaves - Attack in Black!

James & Brutes start off by addressing the passing of Canadian rock legend Neil Peart at the age of 67. In hockey talk, the guys talk about the Devils dismissing GM Ray Shero just minutes before recording, and whether or not this is the right move for the Devils. In addition, the guy's also discuss the Predators decision to fire coach Peter Laviolette and replace him with former Devils coach John Hynes. The guys also look at Pekka Rinne scoring a goal this week, Larry David's calling out of Rangers' coach David Quinn, and the most underrated goalie of the 2010's. Brutes & James also update their thoughts on the upcoming Academy Awards and provide updates on the movies they've watched over the past week. The top 10 actresses to never win an Academy Award round out the episode.

Intro Music: Time Stand Still - Rush

Outro Music: Limelight - Rush

In this week's episode, Brutes & James summarize the 2020 World Junior Championships as Team Canada takes home their 18th gold medal! The guys discuss the future of some of the world's top prospects, and some potential changes to the tournament. In addition, the guys discuss Corey Perry's five game suspension, as well as their thoughts on the players headed to the 2020 All-Star Game in St. Louis! Brutes & James also preview "Oscar SZN" and James also tries his luck at another game of Name That Person!

Intro Music: Chandelier - Texas King

Outro Music: Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino - Arctic Monkeys

In this week's episode, Brutes & James discuss NBC's suspension of analyst Jeremy Roenick amid insensitive comments towards co-workers. In addition, the guys discuss the gruesome injury to Ilya Mikheyev, Evan Rodrigues' request to be traded from Buffalo, John Tortorella's tirade about a clock error that cost the Blue Jackets' a game, and a full wrap-up of the round robin of the 2020 World Junior Championships. The guys' also discuss their Decade Top 10 lists posted to twitter on Tuesday, and unveil a set of new top 10's to conclude their "Best of the Decade" lists.

Intro Music: No Regrets - Tom Cochrane 

Outro Music: Ways - Third Eye Blind

In this week's episode, both friend-of-the-show Matt Fraser and former South-of-the-Six writer Rodrigo Albizurez join the podcast to discuss the Raptors 2019 title run, and the aftermath of it including what's next for this seasons' version of the Raptors. In addition, the Brutes & James discuss Lias Andersson's request to be traded by the Rangers. The guys also preview this year's World Junior Under-20 Hockey Championships, and the top 10 NHL players to play in the WJC during the 2010's rounds out the episode! Sponsored by Air-Dale Fly-in Fishing & Hunting.

Intro Music: Christmas Lights - Coldplay

Outro Music: Better When You're High - Wax

In this week's episode, Brutes & James discuss Taylor Hall being traded to the Arizona Coyotes, and what this means for the Devils, Coyotes, and for Hall and his potential to hit the free agent market this summer. In addition, the guys address the Marc Crawford reinstatement, Pete DeBoer's firing in San Jose for hockey reasons, and Jim Montgomery's firing in Dallas for non-hockey reasons. The guys' also debate the concept of the "micro-core" in the NHL, and round out the episode with the Top 10 Off-Ice stories of the decade!

Intro Music: Turn - The Wombats

Outro Music: Blacklight - Olivia Lunny

James & Brutes discuss the John Hynes firing in New Jersey, where the Devils could theoretically send Taylor Hall, Milan Lucic finally getting on the scoresheet, as well as debate the Top 10 Franchise Changing Moments of the 2010's. 

Intro Music:  Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears For Fears

Outro Music:  Young Leaves - Attack In Black

In this week's episode, James & Brutes break down all the aspects of the Bill Peter's incident, from the Akim Aliu accusations, to Michal Jordan, Peter Karmanos, and Ron Francis' role in the story. The guy's also discuss about the reality of a culture problem in hockey, and how abusive behaviour is deeply rooted in the game. In addition, the guys also discuss the Montreal Canadiens' struggles, Martin Scorsese's new film The Irishman, and James gives Brutes a quiz!

Intro Music: Let There Be Love - Matt Mays

Outro Music: Never Tear Us Apart - INXS2