Powerplay Point Podcast

Recorded May 25, 2020

The Mermaid is back! But what about hockey?

Before the discussion, I take time to publicly thank those who purchased a handmade mask made by Mrs. Blueliner.

It's been announced that the NHL is planning on moving on to "Phase 2"....whatever that means.  We discuss this plus the intended, but not official, playoff format and how it may affect the Caps.

Remember those who have fallen....

NOTE---this episode had already been recorded at the time of the NHL Commissioner's announcement.  Be assured we will discuss this and other developments on nest week's show!

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Recorded May 17, 2020

Anna has hit the road!  But just for this week.

Filling in is my lovely wife Jennie who stirs things up in our two main topics for the week: what makes championship caliber Stanley Cup team and how the restart of the season, if there is one, should be handled.  

Jennie for those not familiar is the creator of the Caps masks made available at our show page. She has more information to their future availability.

Speaking of masks finally we are announcing the winner of the Blueliner autographed mask auction--loyal listener Eric Hayes. Tune in for the special announcement which includes the charity to benefit.  HINT--think heroes.

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Recorded 4/26/20

More COVID19 quarantine rumblings and grumblings.  Especially since our Mermaid's talents have been wasted through disappointing, er, distance learning.

But we here at the PPP have decided to put her teaching skills to good use!  Every Caps player who played at least 10 games (and one new addition who fell just short of that) gets graded based on this season's performance by the Mermaid herself. Of course there's also additional commentary by yours truly.

This episode runs rather long and while we do apologize for that, we're not sorry for providing additional content completely free of charge!

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Recorded April 19, 2020

Anna and I (together again!!!!) come back to discuss life as Caps fans during the ongoing pandemic crisis.  "Ain't technology great?" is all I have to say about that!

FAKE NEWS ALERT---Braden Holtby ain't going anywhere.  At least for now.

We continue with a play by play of listener Ron Diehl's latest "Diehl-a-Meal" cooking video guaranteed to make you hungry for Ledo's pizza.  Or in this case a brilliantly recreated version of it.

Our original plan was to have Ryan Fines back on for a one-month status update on the battle against COVID 19, but due to his understandably busy schedule he was not able to make it.  He does however have a message for all of us in the DMV, so be sure to listen.

We end with a hilarious Google Search that will surely help you forget about the shut-in life for a while.  Let's just say you'll never see camping the same again!

 

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Recorded April 12, 2020

Going solo for this episode, the Mermaid is off with planning for lessons for kiddoes...

This is a "half" episode designed solely for equipment testing but nonetheless meant to entertain you as well during this period of quarantine.

Speaking of periods I go over one of my favorite Caps games (again) of all time--the Easter Epic.  While nothing will ever match the thrill of that first Cup in 2018, this game comes pretty close.

At the end I have a message of hope and thanks for all our listeners.  I appreciate your bearing with us during all this mess.

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Recorded March 29, 2020

Surviving the Quarantine....

Anna and I talk about Week 3 of No Hockey Lamenting as we discuss how our lives have been affected by our various situations. (NOTE---at the time of the recording the State of Maryland had NOT issued the Shelter In Place addendum to Gov. Hogan's executive Order).  Telework.  Lots of Telework...

We did indulge in the simulated game as called by Joe B and Locker. We tried to enjoy it.  We really did. (SPOILER ALERT--neither of us are fans)

Speaking of video games, I try to help out a listener with a FRIEND who as a problem with a popular handheld video game console...

Finally Anna and I take a trip down Memory Lane as we both discuss that very fateful night---June 7, 2018.  Where we were, what we were doing (DUH) and what we were feeling at the time.

And we had a TON of help from a loyal listener--A MILLION thanks to you, Robin J King! As well as even more help from many Caps fans from the #! Washington Capitals Fans Facebook group! My thanks to each and every one of you for making a very fond memory come very much alive again.

Special thanks also to Mr. John Walton for making himself available for the Charity recording.

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Recorded March 22, 2020

 

It's an 86 minute call in line with several members of our wonderful listeners (in order of appearance): Stewart Small, Lisa Desabrais and Grant Green.  (Plus a cameo appearance at the end by Mrs. Blueliner!) The five of us go on to discuss mainly how our lives have been altered by the ever growing pandemic and alllllllllllll that goes with it.  

We DO manage to get in a bit of Caps talk somewhere in there, but I really think you will enjoy learning about your fellow Caps fan this episode.

Hockey will return.  It will happen one day soon enough. But first we have to get through this. Together.

You the listener are welcome to make your voice heard along with us.  Let us know you still live and breathe Caps hockey!

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Washington Capitals Fan survival guide for the season pause due to the COVID19 pandemic.

Recorded March 8, 2020

It's Anna's birthday week and we celebrate with a 2 win week (we'll take it).

A quick (sort-of) run-through of the week's doings on-ice: A loser point and two wins.  Not bad but not exactly Cup winning type of play.  Yet.  But it's all worth it when one of those wins comes against the hated black and gold team.

Our guest analyst for the week Rashelle Wilcox joins us to give her take on the Caps recent roller coaster ride over the last few weeks.  Let's just say she's not shy about who's doing well and who isn't.  Trust me when I say you will be hearing (and seeing) more of her in the coming weeks.

Finally we end with a sloppy sentimental (more sloppy than anything) dedication for Anna's birthday.  It ain't every day your young lady turns a certain age that shall not be mentioned upon penalty of death.

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Recorded March 1, 2020

Anna and I go over what turned out to be a somewhat short week on the ice for Our Washington Capitals. We try to make things......magical, however.

Our Special Guest this week is Josh Kirby of the Josh Kirby on Sports Podcast  He joins us to share his thoughts on the Caps' fortunes this season as well as the recent trade deadline acquisitions.  He also provides some information about a sport that doesn't get a whole lot of attention but should--the sport of disc golf.  Please check his show out I'm sure you will love his entertaining style.

It's on to the recaps of the two game, both vs the same opponent, the Jets from the 'Peg. A win and then a loss. A high and a low, an joy then a letdown.....you get the idea.

Join us next week when we talk with Rashelle Wilcox who joins us again to talk Caps hockey.

 

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