The Canucks decided to give Jim Benning three more years as GM, so we decided to revive the aggrieved hockey talk you once knew and loved from us. The Athletic's Justin Bourne joins to discuss why extending Jim Benning is like re-electing George W., the prospect-starved history of Vancouver, the spectre of meddling ownership, the enduring struggle of hockey culture against forward progress, and the role of toughness in today's NHL. It was a dang treat having him on. This is but a taste. SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL EPISODE: www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow

TEASER: Emergency Benning Extension Ep (with Justin Bourne)

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This week on the show that needed a few days to recover from last weekend, returning champions AUDREY & CHRISTINA from PUCK BUNNIES bring their belts back to the show to talk the NHL Draft, Tyler Myers and the problem with free agency, trading a first round pick for J.T. Miller, and their newfound celebrity status after rubbing shoulders with the NHL media elites and being recognized in the streets. PLUS: The girls go deep into Justin’s astrology chart, and Audrey is dying after one magic night at The Roxy. Follow Audrey on Twitter: @aud_bowler Follow Christina on Twitter: @floozyesq Follow Puck Bunnies on Twitter: @puckbunnies_pod This show is produced by listeners like you! Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow, where an actual honest to god bonus episode will appear in the next few weeks. Outro Music: “Kids In America”, by Kim Wilde

182 - Roxy Flu (with The Puck Bunnies, Audrey & Christina)

This week on the show that’s all about prospects (except when it’s not), the editor-in-chief of Elite Prospects J.D. BURKE returns to the show to talk how the order might fall, the depth of the 2019 class, and which prospects Canucks fans should rejoice or cringe if the team picks at 10th. PLUS: The takeaway lessons of a bad Stanley Cup Final, how we were screwed no matter who won, the late-career utility of Edler and Tanev, and memories of our friend Jason Botchford. Follow J.D. on Twitter: @JDylanBurke This show is produced by listeners like you. Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow. Outro Music: “Kids”, by PUP

181 - The D Stands For Draft (with J.D. Burke)

This week on the show that may have benefitted from some officiating here and there along the way, SIE MORLEY of Fear The Fin stops by to talk all things San Jose Sharks: their playoff run, the futures of Joe Thornton and Erik Karlsson, and the one weird trick doctors don’t want you to know about how Doug Wilson’s team has remained competitive over two decades. PLUS: Barstool towels, confessing to war crimes, what the heck’s going on with the ECHL’s Kelly Cup trophy, and why no one’s really interested in Blues vs Bruins. Follow Sie on Twitter: @nowyousieme Support the show at www.patreon.com/RealGoodShow — this show is produced by the support of listeners like you. Outro Music: “Consolation Prizes”, by Phoenix

180 - Swimming With Sharks (with Sie Morley)

This week on the show here to talk about Bose Horvats and Brock Bozo, former Vancouver sports radio producer / host turned international man of mystery MIKE MARTIGNAGO joins the program for an update on what he’s been up to since going off the grid, the grind of trying to live the dream, Francesco Aquilini’s Twitter, Trevor Linden’s redemption, John Weisbrod’s bizarre resumé, the ongoing scandals surrounding Whitecaps FC, a spirited debate on whether sports newsroom employees are allowed to feel joy over positive results, and an inside scoop on Kawhi’s off-season plans. PLUS: Ralph Rantignago shares his experiences with wage theft, and we share memories of our friend Jason Botchford. Follow Mike on Twitter: @MikeMartignago Follow Ralph on Twitter: @RalphRantignago Support the show at patreon.com/RealGoodShow Outro Music: “Should’ve Known Better”, by Richard Marx

179 - So Tight, Like A Playoff Game (with Mike Martignago)

This week on the show that gets it to go, it’s a very special episode as a wide array of guests stop in to answer one question: Where were you last night? Writers, podcasters, artists and fans share their perspectives on The Shot — Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer beater to keep the Raptors’ playoff hopes alive. Already an iconic moment in both NBA and Toronto sports history, we break it all down with an examination of the moment. An oral history of The Shot. Joining me to do so are: Sean Woodley, Raptors HQ & Locked On Raptors (0:07:50) Blake Murphy, The Athletic (0:21:23) Max Kerman, Arkells (0:32:53) Andrew Zuber, Yahoo Sports Canada & Sportsfeld (0:40:19) Josh Custodio, bartender & Top Marks (0:53:42) Rob Rousseau, writer & 49th Parahell (1:03:56) Devang Desai, theScore & Open Era (1:28:32) Vyas Saran, Maclean’s & Roxy Fever (1:42:30) Jake Goldsbie, actor & Sportsfeld (1:46:02) Vivek Jacob, Yahoo Sports Canada & Locked On Raptors (2:11:37) Tremendous talents all, and I thank them for their time and stories. If you like the show, please support it at Patreon.com/RealGoodShow. Outro Music: “Compromise”, by Shad  

178 - Where Were You Last Night? An Oral History of The Shot (with Blake Murphy, Max Kerman, Sportsfeld's Andrew Zuber & Jake Goldsbie, Sean Woodley, Vivek Jacob, Devang Desai, Rob Rousseau, Josh Cust

TEASER: Emergency Benning Extension Ep (with Justin Bourne)

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