THE Kraken Pod: a Seattle Kraken and NHL podcast

We're on a time crunch folks so let's get right into it! This week's Kraken Reaction (2:25) covers another run by the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they await their final opponent of the 2023-2024 season in the Calder Cup Final, and where the Seattle Kraken ranked in The Athletic's annual broadcaster awards as voted on by fans from around the league and Jeff gives insight into why Mickey and Ken are so good at covering hockey in the Motor City (Detroit Red Wings podcast). In NHL News: Jeff and Joey break down their biggest takeaways from the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals including Bob willing the Florida Panthers to victory in game 1, how Edmonton needed much more than physicality in game 2, what to expect in the series moving forward as things got a lot more personal, injuries, and Paul Maurice providing us with yet another all-time quote at the postgame presser. In #NoDumbQuestions, (22:28) Joey goes full STAT MAN to see if any team has ever come back from being down 0-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals which leads to yet another history lesson in the Detroit Red Wings where Jeff's former self dealt with heartbreak in a Cincinnati church basement at the hands of his most hated NHL team. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from an Indiana judge deciding what the definition of Mexican food is, birthday golf with the boy, how to rob a bank, "Fallout" on Amazon Prime and Joey's hot take on it, and Joey Chestnut getting banned from the 4th of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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It's here, folks. The STANLEY CUP FINAL is set and the boys are pumped to get into it but not without first discussing this week's Kraken Reaction (4:24) which covers Jagger Firkus winning CHL Player of the Year honors and the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an absolute scorcher on their way to sweet, sweet revenge against the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup Final. In NHL News, the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final and the boys break down keys for each team that may surprise some people, Jeff planting his flag into Edmonton being a team of destiny, who Joey is picking and why, and most importantly, some serious marketing advice for an Oilers fan whose viral moment has their wagon stronger than ever. No Dumb Questions (42:25) has long-standing member of the Kraken Pod Fam James Sullivan inquire as to the most brutal era in the NHL which leads Joey down yet another rabbit hole where he discovers the history behind the Broad Street Bullies. Three Stars of the Week goes completely off of the rails, the boys' hit The Depths twice discussing the meaning of life and states of consciousness while also talking everything from cancellation (of streaming services), what makes the best martini, "Godzilla Minus One," an epic sod saga, the NHL and NBA Finals, and oh so much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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Let's get right into it, shall we?! This week's Kraken Reaction (5:30) covers the Seattle Kraken hiring new Head Coach, Dan Bylsma (just as Jeff predicted). The boys give a proper introduction into Disco Dan which includes where his nickname comes from, his athletic background, stints as a professional player and coach in both junior leagues and the NHL, his rise to the top and ultimate firing with the Pittsburgh Penguins, drama with the Buffalo Sabres, his moves back to the AHL with the Charlotte Checkers and ultimately the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and finally, Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken. In No Dumb Questions (29:17), member of the Kraken Pod fam Kole Sylte needs to know exactly what happened with Jared McCann and the Vancouver Canucks and how the 24th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft ends up being shipped after only being with the organization for only a year while rumors circulate throughout his tenure there. Three Stars of the Week features everything from kids' camps, Joey's student loan forgiveness, "Palm Royal" on Apple+, saying RIP to the legend that was Bill Walton, Jeff's wife going on a full-blown Euro-trip, and "Poor Things." Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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Jeff opens up this week's episode dropping some serious truth bombs as he reveals some insider intel after meeting UMASS men's ice hockey coach Greg Carvel at a golf meeting. This week's Kraken Reaction (7:20) is short and sweet as the team has no news while the search for their new head coach continues. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have swept the Ontario Reign and are now awaiting their next opponent for the AHL's Western Conference Championship. in NHL News: Joey is basking in glory after the Canucks drop the puck in game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers and the boys proceed to break down both the Western and Eastern Conference Championship match ups as well as keys to the series for each team. Unsurprising to no one, the two have completely different opinions on who will come out of the west between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, and who will come out of the east between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers. No Dumb Questions (24:51) has members of the Kraken Pod Fam Greg Schubert chime in via Instagram on why Bruce Boudreau hasn't been publicly announced as a candidate for the head coaching gig in Seattle as well as inquiring as to what the boys think about him as a potential hire. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from yum yum sauce to homemade simple syrups, House of the Dragon in June, an epic Mariners comeback in New York, and Juvenile surprising the rap world with his announcement that the Hot Boys are reuniting. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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BREAKING NEWS: Jeff and Joey share some breaking news regarding their podcast network and what that means for the future of The Kraken Pod before jumping into this week's Kraken Reaction (4:29) which has the boys discussing the Head Coach position for the Seattle Kraken, Elliotte Friedman's report on the short-list of candidates, and who they would like to see hired as the next HC of the team. In NHL News: Jeff reveals his player crush of the week and once again breaks down why he would be a fit for the Seattle Kraken, the bloodbath that is Boston vs. Florida, Joey shared why he has the Rangers over the Hurricanes, the Canadian series that everyone wishes was over, and personal drama impact the Avs as they try to come back against the Dallas Stars. In No Dumb Questions (40:09), Jeff answers why coaches can challenge an offsides call but not a penalty. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Joey going viral on Twitter to a run-in with Chewbacca in the French Quarter, rewatching The Sopranos, Japan TikTok, and Roaring Kitty makes his return to the internet and the stock market shifting by billions of dollars. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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THE BOYS ARE BACK! Jeff and Joey reunite after working together behind the scenes and the two catch up on last episode's interview with Nick Olczyk and Jeff shares his biggest takeaways. This week's Kraken Reaction (11:50) covers the locker room fake news that came out after Dave Hakstol's firing and Joey dishes out a hot take regarding ESPN's Emily Kaplan's report, the draft lottery and who the boys think the Seattle Kraken will take with their pick as well as their odds to go first overall, and the red-hot Coachella Valley Firebirds once again in the midst of a battle with the Calgary Wranglers. NHL News has the two breaking down first round matchups and Joey gloating as he had both Boston and Dallas winning their series as well as the extra motivation he didn't need to say "fook the Canooks," and Jeff's updated Stanley Cup Final matchup prediction after his all-Canadian dreams were dashed. No Dumb Questions (39:02) features member of the Kraken Pod Fam Steph Peterson inquire as to the difference between free agents and waivers which leads to Joey going full stat man. No Dumb Questions has everything from the Zurich Classic and Joey watching "Full Swing" on Netflix, Jeff buying golf gear, "Zone of Interest" now available on Max and not for the faint of heart, Mother's Day plans, and the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef that was built for Jeff aka Rap Guy. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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Nick Olczyk joins the pod! Nicky-O returns to the podcast to discuss his personal take on the firing of Dave Hakstol, what he liked and didn't like for the 2023-2024 Seattle Kraken season, the future of broadcasting and what moving away from ROOT Sports to Amazon Prime will do for the Seattle Kraken and their fans, NHL playoff predictions, the growth of Shane Wright, winning his first Emmy award, hot boy summer plans, and much MUCH more! Special episode this week for y'all.

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HOW 'BOUT THEM DETROIT RED WINGS?! Jeff is reeling after his team of destiny pulls off a miraculous comeback last night against the Montreal Canadiens which leads the boys into talking a quick overview of the NHL playoffs. This week's Kraken Reaction (9:59) covers a brief recap of last week's games before the two get into dialogue around why the Seattle Kraken MUST make dramatic changes this off-season including some high-level organizational stuff that Jeff and Joey believe the franchise is very well aware of. In NHL News, Jeff briefly goes over each upcoming (projected) match-up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and they each make their pick including who they believe will be hoisting The Cup when all is said and done. A not so shocking story comes out of Arizona as the NHL Board of Governors has approved of the selling and moving of the Arizona Coyotes franchise to Salt Lake City; will the Seattle Kraken have a new geographic rival?! No Dumb Questions (47:46) features long-standing member of the Kraken Pod Fam James Sullivan sharing some behind the scenes conversations he's had with some hockey dinosaurs who believe that Dave Hakstol will be out in the near-future which prompts him to ask who Jeff and Joey believe would be his next replacement as Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from "Apples Never Fall" to The Masters, French Quarter Festival in New Orleans complete with Cochon de lait Cracklin' Nachos, "Ripley" on Netflix, Detroit's improbably yet likely run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA and NHL action, and much more. Ending, as always, with the (Detroit Red Wings podcast) Chirp of the Week.

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The 2023-2024 Seattle Kraken season grades are in! Jeff and Joey quickly catch up before going into this week's Kraken Reaction (4:48) which features the Los Angeles Kings taking care of business, a season series sweep of the Anaheim Ducks, Shane Wright going off for an NHL-first 2 goal game, and the season coming to an end here shortly but not before the boys dish out their season grades (11:44) on: offense, defense, goaltending, coaching, front office, the future, and a bold prediction from each. Jeff and Joey naturally turn things into a competition and some of their grades may surprise you. In NHL News, the Detroit Red Wings make a push for the playoffs in a nationally televised game and an old-fashioned donnybrook breaks out between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. No Dumb Questions (51:58) features member of the Kraken Pod Fam Ben Cumberland and the title of the official that sits in the penalty box with the players as well as what exactly his job duties and responsibilities are. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Jeff getting a much-needed wife-wardrobe upgrade, WrestleMania and the return of The Undertaker, golf carts for the whole family, a new horror movie, and everyone's new favorite Twitter account @ArtButMakeItSports. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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The Good Vibes Only Parlay is SO back! Jeff and Joey quickly catch up while Jeff is counting the stacks of cash he's made from hitting last night's bet which leads the two right into this week's Kraken Reaction (3:55) which covers Shane Wright scoring and Eberle's 700th in a win at the Shark Tank, how the Dallas Stars might be the most underrated team in the NHL and possibly Jeff's playoff wagon, taking care of business against the Anaheim Ducks after an embarrassing power play unit performance, and the villain arc of Tye Kartye continues and Joey is all here for it. No Dumb Questions (32:41) is another self-imposed one after the Seattle Kraken gave up two goals on a single penalty kill to the Anaheim Ducks, Joey pontificated if this has ever happened in the NHL which begs the question...what is the most goals scored on a single PK in NHL history? The answer might surprise you. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from fishing in Grand Aisle over Easter weekend, how do kids end up watching all of the tv shows and movies that they do, Final Fantasy: Rebirth reigniting Joey's love for gaming, Jeff setting a personal record in the Crescent City Classic despite mishandling his water intake, the Seattle Mariners, sipping bloody's during an LPGA event, and a scary movie film festival in New Orleans this upcoming weekend. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.

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