Did we mention that it's our Christmas episode?! Don't forget: Christmas. Jeff and Joey immediately go into this week's Kraken Reaction breaking down the Seattle Kraken winning and losing consecutive game 5-1 and what went both right and wrong in each. Identity crisis, anyone? Christmas Gifts to the Team has the boys unwrapping gifts from Santa to the Seattle Kraken that will elevate them to a playoff contender before the calendar flips to 2025. A very merry Christmas, indeed! After unwrapping all of Santa's gifts it's time for a special Kraken Pod edition of Secret Santa! Jeff and Joey each receive 3 Seattle Kraken players reveal what they got for each of them...with some surprises thrown in. Three Stars of the Week gets sentimental but first, the two discuss everything from The Nutcracker to gas leaks, XoFluza, White Lotus season 3 dropping (!), a return of Costco Daddy, and Joey reveals that he is about to embark on his #1 all-time bucket list travel journey. A conversation on the new year turns into Jeff and Joey giving advice to their future selves. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week. Christmas.

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WHAT DID WE TELL YOU ABOUT THAT ROAD TRIP?! The boys hop right into this week's Kraken Reaction with a bit of gloating as their predictions have been on par this season. The Seattle Kraken win 3 of 4 in a brutal road swing and Joey explains why he was able to stomach the 1 loss to the New Jersey Devils as well as a surprising stat on Matty Beniers and a reminder that Oliver Bjorkstrand is still that dude. Jeff stayed up late to watch the team take on the Florida Panthers which of course went into OT and his time was spent once again trolling Las Vegas Golden Knights fans on Twitter (X). In NHL News: Jacob Trouba goes west as the Anaheim Ducks swing a trade with the New York Rangers and Bettman announces a cap raise for next season. No Dumb Questions has longtime member of the Kraken Pod fam Glenn Libman chime in on what goalies are allowed to do and not allowed to do when handling the puck on their stick. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Christmas parties to ball knower Mr. Timothee Chalamet, Nosferatu on Christmas Day, Joey making the trek to San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl, and much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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It's time...The PANIC BUTTON episode is here! Jeff and Joey reunite after taking off Thanksgiving week and get right into this week's Kraken Reaction which covers what went wrong over the past week, and the REAL issue plaguing this Seattle Kraken team as they get ready to embark on a serious east code road trip. Maybe Dave Hakstol wasn't to blame after all? Joey goes into his panic button rant and the Kraken may have broken Jeff Lasso after all. No Dumb Questions has OG member of the Kraken Pod Fam James Sullivan ask why in the hell Joey Daccord was sitting on a bench away from his team at San Jose where Sharkie the mascot could fuck with him mid-game. As if losing twice to the San Jose Sharks wasn't enough. In NHL News, Ovi returns to practice fresh off a broken leg rocking a track suit and Jeff breaks down the star-studded Team USA roster for the Four Nations Faceoff in February. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from the flu taking over Joey's house and canceling his Boston trip, broken water lines on Thanksgiving day, Jeff's mid-week concert date night, Paul Bissonnette aka Biz Nasty taking on six bags of douche at a Houston's in Scottsdale, Jeff getting jingled from his fantasy hockey team, Dallas for the holidays and a possible Alamo Bowl, and much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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Happy (early) Thanksgiving, y'all! We'll be back after the break for the highly anticipated Panic Button episode. Until then, this week's Kraken Reaction covers why Jeff and Joey are solely responsible for the epic homestand, disappointment in Gru, injury updates, and why the team needs to take advantage of this inner-division swing NOW before heading back east. In NHL News: Jeff has teed up some epic NHL storylines for each division and makes Joey choose what his biggest surprises across the league are - some of them will...surprise you. No Dumb Questions has Ben Cumberland weighing in after Matty Beniers takes a puck to the grill and ponders, what does dental coverage in the NHL look like?! Three Stars of the Week has everything from the rules on decorating for Christmas to Julian Lewis committing to Colorado, an epic Joey rant, why spending the holidays in the cold is just better, and last but certainly not least, Jeff's Sedona, Arizona trip recap that included a resort, breaking 100, heartfelt photos, and a flute man on a pillar of rocks for all to hear. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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Fast forward to Mexico City! The vibes are a little down as the boys record another episode mid-game with the Kraken down early 2-0 to the Columbus Bluejackets at home. This week's Kraken Reaction has coverage of the overtime win against the Las Vegas Golden Knights in Seattle, what in the hell happened to Grubauer's face and why Joey in incensed over it, and Seattle bringing back Daniel Sprong in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks and why such a lethal scorer is available for so cheap. In NHL News, Jeff talks about how the Winnipeg Jets are a wagon which is really just him bragging about his accidental Vezina Trophy bet and No Dumb Questions has Jared Edge asking how many Defenseman in the league have scored a natural hat trick after Montour popped off on Seattle's road trip. Three Stars of the Week has everything from (way too early) Hallmark Christmas movies, the season finale of The Penguin, airport boozing, trips to Sedona, Martha Stewart's documentary, and Joey recaps his whirlwind birthday in Mexico City. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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Happy birthday Joey! The boys come LIVE on election night while the Seattle Kraken are facing the Colorado Avalanche, once again giving Jeff the opportunity to live out his dream as a broadcaster after giving the Kraken Pod Fam info as to why the pod needed a break last week. Warning, a bit sad. This week's Kraken Reaction has the two discussing the team getting shutout in back to back games, who Joey Daccord might have played his best game of the season in a loss in Boston, how the early homestand is already monstrous for the season, and not-too-early trade rumors around some of the beloved members of the Seattle Kraken. In NHL News, Jeff talks about a scary scene in the Tampa Bay vs. St. Louis game that had Dylan Holloway on a stretcher before pivoting to Jonathan Quick's son and Matt Rempe becoming best friends on Halloween. No Dumb Questions has longtime member of the Kraken Pod Fam Melissa Podeszwa asking about PP being extended into OT when regulation ends. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Jeff's recap of Taylor Swift weekend and a decision that will haunt him forever, Joey's love for the Colorado Buffaloes, picking up pizza making as a hobby, trips to Sedona, a friendly reminder to use your PTO, and an epic birthday trip to Mexico City. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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LAST CALL! LAST CALL FOR MERCHANDISE! Joey reminds the Kraken Pod Fam how they can support their shitty podcast before going right into this week's Kraken Reaction which breaks down wins against Philadelphia and Calgary at Climate Pledge Arena while Jeff lives out his play-by-play broadcaster dreams and calls the Kraken vs Colorado Avalanche game in real time which makes for some interesting podcasting that Joey refuses to cut. Joey Daccord goes full zoomies and the two once again have to discuss the struggles of Philipp Grubauer and a recent article that Jeff came across. In NHL News, Halloween costumes around the league are being taken up a notch and Joey has a bone to pick with the Frozen Frenzy. No Dumb Questions is back and long-time member of the Kraken Pod Fam Glenn Libman chimes in to inquire as to who in the league is forced to wear a helmet during warmups?! Three Stars of the Week ends up being an entire discuss around Taylor Swift as she has  taken over New Orleans and Joey has had enough. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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ALL ABOARD THE KRAKEN-COASTER! You can't take your eyes off of this team for 2 minutes without something insane happening. The boys live cover the game in Nashville as the Kraken route the Predators 7-3. A recap of the mini-road trip to start the season ensues and key takeaways from each game is provided. Joey gives a hot takes on why he believes the goal support is different for Grubauer and Daccord, and Jeff quickly previews the upcoming matchups back home in Seattle. No Dumb Questions is back as the boys answer why Disco Dan Bylsma would get rid of the Davy Jones hat and whether or not there's a Fanatics conspiracy (love Fanatics, best jerseys in the game). Jeff and Joey talk about the Johnny Gaudreau tribute in Columbus and how the fans will lift the spirits of the Gaudreau family moving forward. Three Stars of the Week goes off the rails as the two discuss everything from balloons to free pizza and beers, Kraken pod merchandise, the Terrifier and Art the Clown, Joey opening up a restaurant, Jeff's college nickname, and much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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WHAT HAPPENED?! Jeff and Joey cover the Seattle Kraken's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in game 1 and each of them provide their top 3 and bottom 3 takeaways as well as discussing Jordan Eberle being named Kraken Captain and Joey sounds off on Philipp Grubauer. With Detroit being a wagon this (baseball) season, Jeff poses the big question of what is the best sports moment you've ever been to as he reminisces on the days of him stalking Detroit Red Wings players after winning The Stanley. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from cookies to Penguin on MAX, charity golf outings, playing tourist in your own city, and much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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We're so fucking back. The boys quickly catch up after taking the summer off before diving right into this week's Kraken Reaction which covers the 2024 Seattle Kraken Season preview and their grades for the team, a very busy off-season recap, who Jeff and Joey believe will rise from the deep this year, and whether or not this team will make the playoffs. In NHL News, Jeff gives a touching tribute to the Gaudreau brothers and why their loss is much bigger than the world of hockey followed by the Laine going down with injury and why the Swayman contract talks in Boston are not only getting ugly, but could hurt the team as well. The boys get derailed over jersey talk and whether or not grown men and women should wear them before Joey goes off on a rant on Seahawks fans and explains why he watches games from his living room. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from youth football to Joey's Mexico City birthday trip, Jeff's new show on Apple TV, and how after a much needed break the two are happy to be back with the Kraken Pod Fam. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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