Powerplay Point Podcast

Recorded Feb. 23, 2020

Anna and I take you through a fun filled 1-2-1 week for Our Caps.  Let it be known that if you don't play like bosses, you will suffer losses. At least the week ended with a great character win over the hated Penguins.

Our Consigliere Christian Levesque comes on and shares his always spot-on thoughts on what's good and bad with the team and even a few possibilities for deadline day.

Finally, Anna and I go another round with "Is it the Players or is it the Coaches?"   I'm sure you know how this will turn out.  Tune in anyway, you'll enjoy it.  I hope.

Sorry for the delay, too much life getting in the way....and sorry for the, ehh....rushed ending.  You don't want to know.  Really you don't want to know.

Recorded Feb. 16, 2020

It's another no frills episode as the Caps begin another Western road trip that bears at least something of a better result.

We begin with an overdue "In the News" update about a certain former goalie from a certain former Disney movie about hockey who certainly did a bad thing.

Next up are the game recaps featuring in-depth analysis of some of the goals scored, plus the usual parade of who played well and who didn't.

Last but not least the Mermaid serenades her Fisherman with a birthday poem that may sound very familiar.

In the coming weeks, we ask YOU the PPP listeners to join us and give your take in the Caps' March toward the Stanley Cup. We want you to GET INVOVLED!

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Recorded Feb. 9, 2020

On the edge of the absolute worst loss of the season comes this latest episode of the Triple P...might want to brace yourselves and put the children to bed.

But before we get into the on-ice, errr, festivities...Anna relates her experience as being part of the inaugural Laughlin Family Foundation Party. Sit back and be enthralled with her hobnobbing with John Walton, Jakub Vrana, Chris Cooley et al. All for charity of course. For more information about this wonderful and worthy cause, please visit The Laughlin family Foundation website.

And then it's time once again to drop the gloves. Again. Anna and I go one-on-one about what is ailing the Caps as we review their recent inconsistent play since the All Star break and beyond. You will be surprised who does most of the cursing here. All opinions expressed are 100% those of Anna and myself and are totally unedited and unfiltered. Enjoy at your own risk!

Please take time to donate to our show as our bills are coming due soon. Thanks kindly for all your support!

 

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Recorded Feb, 1, 2020

Anna and I return from going bye week to give our take on the Caps first week back in action. But first we must pay our respects...to both the Super Bowl and Kobe Bryant. We simply could not let either event go by without comment.

It's on to the hockey as it was another up and down week...two wins and a loss. Not bad, but still we find stuff to grumble about.

Speaking of grumbling, I take time to address the most recent alleged (ok so it MIGHT actually be real) controversy about who is best to put in goal for Our Caps. SPOILER ALERT---I HATE THINGS THAT DIVIDE OUR FANBASE!

Sorry for the long episode but think of it as getting more for the money we're not charging you!

 

RIP Kobe Bryant: 1978-2020

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Special thanks to DJKA (Andy Myers) Check out Andy M / DJ Kenneth A on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/djkennetha

Recorded Jan. 19, 2020

Our Caps head into the NHL All Star Break on a winning streak.  Anna and I recap the action of the previous week which featured yet another virtuoso performance by the Captain

Caps Fans Facebook Room Moderator and uberfan Grant Green joins us to discuss various topics about the Caps including Braden Holtby's recent play. Be sure to check out Grant's pregame videos at the Caps Fans Facebook page. His portion of the episode begins at 16:29.

Then it's on to the off-ice fun: I rate the best posts from the game day threads on our Facebook page and offer ways to become a more knowledgeable hockey fan during the long break. Anna in turn shares a heartwarming story about a fellow fan's experience at a recent Caps' sponsored charity event.

Thanks for listening and keep spreading the word about us---tell a fellow Caps fan about us today!

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Recorded Jan. 12, 2020

Anna and I go over perhaps the worst week the Caps have had all 2019-20.  The New Year has not been very kind ladies and gentlemen.

We begin with a blazing recap of a game best described by Joe Beninati:

STINK

STANK

STUNK

Need I say more?

We move on to our 2 call in guests, Stewart Small and Fletch who return to the show to offer their unique observations as well as possible solutions for the Caps pitifully poor play of late.

Afterwards, Mom and Dad have the Talk with....each other. Dirty laundry gets both washed and air dried. It will be the longest yet shortest hour plus of your life!

Think you've had enough aggravation over this hockey team?  THINK AGAIN!

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DISCLAIMER: 

All criticisms are tastefully if not comedically done and no individual was harmed mentally or physically during the show with the possible exception of the host who might have had one too many Frappuccinos before recording.

Enjoy!

Recorded Jan. 5, 2020

Anna and I wander into 2020 with 6 games to review: 3 wins, 3 losses plus one hell of an exciting comeback.

We focus on the two most recent games, both wins of course....well one almost wasn't.  Almost. We also address the recent concerns about Our Caps taking WAAAAAYYY too many penalties and how we would handle things.

A "Get Well Soon" Message to one of our awesome listeners, Lisa Desabrais---please feel better soon!

Ladies and gentlemen, fellow Caps fans....please if you love or even just like the show, let another Caps fan in your life know.  We are on a mission to bring together all of Caps fandom and we need YOUR help!

The second half of the Caps' 45th season is ON. Stay with the PowerplayPoint Podcast for all the ups and downs all the way through the quest for the Cup!

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Recorded Dec. 23, 2019

 

MERRY CAPSMAS!

We are back for another holiday episode, the last of 2019.  Anna and I begin by declaring a drink war, which may have....consequences.  Special thanks to Lisa Desabrais for being our unofficial official.  I'm sure she's regretting every moment while reading this.

We dive into the past week's activities on the ice: three games, one of which was a stinker.  Bad enough to set me into a really bad mood.  Other mood inducing topics include Jonas Siegenthaler canine relations and Nick Jensen being Nick Jensen.

We continue as I try (emphasis on try) continuing a tradition with a Grinch-inspired poem about my being, well, a Grinch.

We close with a few random shots including: corporate money bad, fan money good...the passing of an inspiring Caps fan...a nice gift for a Caps Dad.

Anna and I will now ride off into the winter sunset of 2019.  Thanks for listening and supporting the show!  See you in 2020!

 

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Recorded Dec. 15 2019

In this no-frills episode Anna and I go over some pre-Holiday doings (big assist from the family!) but mostly the three games of last week. Highlights include a matchup of heavyweights, teams and individuals.  Also tips on how NOT to lose a hockey game as through my own unique perspective.

Thank You John Hathaway!  Thank you CAPS DADS!  Let's see the Moms rock the trip soon!

Never get tired of winning!

 

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Recorded Dec. 9, 2019

And BROOM goes the dynamite!

Yes our Caps are coming home from their long trip out West a victorious bunch having vanquished all four foes including the dreaded Golden State 3.  Anna and I recap the on ice action with details.

However we must first start the show with a reminder that our fellow fan, Mitch 'Beard' Bates still needs our help, perhaps now more than ever.  Recovering from a traumatic event is never easy and his case is certainly no different.  Please send him your well wishes and if at all possible please donate to and/or spread the word about his GoFundMe page.

With the game recaps we go over just why it is that John Carlson is indeed Norris trophy worthy, among other highlights.  In addition there are a few lowlights as far as Caps having to endure the dirty side of the game.  But it's nothing that they can't get through.

We wind up this episode with a round of the old Match Game featuring recent events about a now former Cap, Chandler Stephenson.  You the fans get a chance to chime in on what his trade worth should have been, whether it was for a 3rd rounder or a Quarter Pounder.

This holiday season, please take some time if you could to make a donation with either cash or a new unwrapped toy to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots collection for this year in honor of Bekka Thomas and other fellow Marines that have served past and present.

Thanks for listening and our apologies for the wait!

 

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