Spiffy Bender Radio

Alright, so...I tried on this one because the subject warrants the utmost care and consideration.  I delved into the story reported by Rick Westhead on TSN.com concerning allegations made by Jarrod and Erin Skalde against Clark Donatelli and the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise concerning Donatelli's alleged (and pretty much obvious) sexual assault of Erin Skalde...and the potential subsequent cover up of the incident.  Here's a link to the story:  https://www.tsn.ca/pittsburgh-penguins-told-ahl-coach-to-stay-quiet-about-wife-s-sexual-assault-lawsuit-says-1.1561342  This is a sad, sensitive and greasy story.  If you'd rather not hear my take on the subject, you can skip to 30:39...where I talk about the NHL's new target start date for the season AND then we'll take a trip to Earth's moon as it appears in the Benderverse; where I'll select the next six pack you bring to the parking lot for pre and post game shenanigans.

Yours truly finally got his strange, spindly fingers on his grail jersey!  Also, he went on a bit of a riff about the NHL cutting the cord.  Would they?  Could they?  Who the fuck knows?  I'm buzzed up, ten toes down, and digging the new Deftones White Pony remixes being leaked at a slow trickle.  Be well!

We have an idea for a business...it involves giant turkey legs, medieval cosplay and hockey! Yes, I will grant you that the Penguins entry may have been inspired by their inaugural set of laundry; but that's still a jack move.  Enjoy the marital shenanigans!  Apologies for not venturing into the video realm of content production because that, obviously, would make this episode better....it's coming soon though...brace your motherfucking selves!  Here's the slideshow link again:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/nhl-adidas-unveil-reverse-retro-alternate-jerseys/ss-BB1b47Qs?li=BB15ms5q

My first guest...is my wife!  She adds her unique perspective to a review of the newest NHL money grab marketing scheme and it's, honestly, super insightful in a lot of ways.  It's fun to do stuff together!  Happy Turkey Day from our family to  yours!...now get the fuck at it and murder that bird!...as long as it isn't a robo pigeon.  It would probably taste like poor marketing.  Gobble gobble (is the noise I think just fell out of my wife's mouth)!  Here's the link to the slideshow we referenced.  https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/nhl-adidas-unveil-reverse-retro-alternate-jerseys/ss-BB1b47Qs?li=BB15ms5q

YO!  In this episode, I ramble about my Thanksgiving hockey traditions and whether or not the continuation of such is a good idea here in 2020.  Additionally, I talk a bit about the difference between beer and adult league...all the while attempting to justify my ridiculousness.  Good times were had by me.  If you'd like to comment or say what's up or whatever, you can find this bender or Instagram:  pete_bushido_ftlnettwerk  Happy Turkey Day, beings!

Yo puck people!  In this episode, I list my all-time favorite goalie masks.  I utilized a Bleacher Report article to inform my list.  I'll leave the link at the end of this description.  Also...you know that guy who constantly hassles the refs, giving your squad a bad rep?  I do too.  It might be me.  Tune in to find the fuck out, humans!  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/545279-the-50-best-goalie-mask-designs-in-nhl-history/

...when I was young I'm not a kid anymore but somedays I sit and wish I was a kid again....All due props to Ahmad Lewis for the way back lines from a dope-ass track.  This episode provides a snippet of my experience as a human being discovering the game that would influence my life to this very day.  This is, in part, how I became an adult leaguer.  This is, perhaps, one line of lyrics to the love song I'd write about hockey.  Additionally; I've been drinking Mad Elf, so...it could be THAT kind of love song!

How will the NHL stay (or become, depending upon your point of view) financially viable when there's zero gate money incoming?  It for damn sure won't be from selling their acid reflux-inducing merchandise.  Also, enjoy your rocket ship trip thru the Benderverse as I go on a rant about the absurdity of the name Tommy Tryhard being used as an insult.  Stay safe out there.  Even if shit doesn't really change, we can still make changes.  Also...best episode number ever!

Was an actual adult league game played?  Yes.  Was I there?  Yes.  How did I play?  Dogs**t.  Also...I pulled up a Bardown article on the 25 worst NHL jerseys and gave my own critique.  Here's a link yous can copy and paste:  https://www.bardown.com/ranking-the-worst-25-uniforms-in-nhl-history-1.958223  Thanks to the Bardown staff for compiling this masterpiece.  

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Penguins-specific s**tshow!  You wanna hear some raggedy nonsense about the Cody Ceci signing?  How about who's number should next be raised into the rafters to join Mario Lemieux and Michel Briere?  Reverse Retro jerseys???  Madness, I tell you.  Madness.  A new episode of Spiffy Bender Radio is on its way, soon as I recover a bit more from oral surgery.  Enjoy your motherf**king selves!