The Suspendables

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What's The Suspendables about?

The Suspendables is a weekly podcast with former NHL star Russ Courtnall and his pal, comedian Jungle Jim Jerome. Listen in for classic, hilarious NHL stories; great discussion on the hottest NHL news; and interviews with some of hockey's biggest names. A new episode every Wednesday morning.

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The Suspendables episodes:

04.21.2024
231: What Rhymes With Heaven?
PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! Jungle and Russ are betting on the playoffs...we make our picks. *Please excuse any audio quality issues, we had network connection issues.
04.05.2024
230: PUCK THE STIGMA!
Things get serious while the fellas talk about mental health in pro hockey... Then Russ gives us his opinion on referees in the NFL. Jungle shares some funny stories & life updates. Producers Note: Thanks for bearing...
04.01.2024
229: If you're gonna miss it by a minute, miss it by a day!
The fellas talk LTIR issues, player suspensions, and of course, golf! They also address the tragic passing of former NHL player Chris Simon. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this extremely difficult time. ...
03.19.2024
228: WHAT'S LEFT TO PLAY FOR?
What do you do as a player when you’re not gonna make the playoffs and there’s 15 games to go? LIV golf??? What’s up with the latest? Russ has lost his manhood! For sure? And much more…really? You decide. ...
03.05.2024
227: Trading Spades
The boys talk golf courses, vacations, & going drink for drink. Rusty gives us some insight into NHL trades and takes a quick break to yell at his neighbour! *Note from producer: Syd’s mic couldn’t be turned on for this...
02.16.2024
226: College or NO College!
Russ answers the questions of how does one know if they should skip school and stay in Junior? The now viral slap shot into the empty net...not sure I like Cournall's take on this... Do we like Corey Perry? And...
02.09.2024
225: SO I’M WAITING FOR THE PUNCHLINE...AND…NOTHING!
Cuz Rusty tells us he goes to church…I fear we’ve lost him... Not on your life folks…I’ll get him back to the dark side in no time. The problem is he knows they serve wine so he goes back to...
02.02.2024
224: Rinks, Risks, & Reminiscences
Russ has returned! He shares some stories from his week off...cigars were involved...go figure! Jungle plugs his latest endeabour, offering some insight into Rusty's early years, his family, and his career. Email us at: [email protected]
01.25.2024
223: NICE GUYS FINISH...FIRST?!
What a refreshing take this athlete has on life and how to do things…Darcy Hordichuk was our guest and he made Jimmy cry! He was one of the toughest guys to ever play the game and he knew his role,...
01.19.2024
222: Let's break it down!
Oilers vs Sens and the complete opposite happening with new head coaches. Russ’s take on the All Star game. Getting traded is tough especially when it comes to the personal side...Courtnall went through it 5 times. Theyre starting to compare...
01.12.2024
221: CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK, JIMMY!
Jim goes rogue and strays from the usual hockey talk to call up his ol' buddy Rusty for some advice... AND Russ's wife, the wonderful Paris, jumps on to offer some truly valuable insight on how she's put up with...
01.06.2024
220: The Crystal Ball
The fellas take a look at what’s gonna happen in 2024... The newly formed womens pro league Ticket prices...going up or down? Russ’s take on a new culture at Hockey Canada... What’s next for Pickleball? Who cares!
12.26.2023
219: RUSTY AND JIMMY UP TO NO GOOD...
Jungle's Xmas party prank should have put him in jail Geoff pulled off a better prank!! Ovechkin chasing the goal record ain’t gonna happen! The boys are gonna bet on a few Canadian teams to win the cup...this is our...
12.17.2023
218: MONEY MONEY MONEY!
What the hell is happening with contracts?!!!? Russ tells us what were crazy contracts in his day! Did Russ make a crack that would get him fired?
12.03.2023
217: WAS COREY PERRY IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK?
Ya ya…we have to talk about it... Even after the death of the “skate across the neck“ incident Russ will surprise you with his take on equipment. Top 50 sports stories of the year are out…really? I mean really?? ...that’s...
11.29.2023
216: HELLO, IT'S ME!
Lots to be discussed this week but the fellas mostly roasted Jim's kid for her poor travel plans... Jay Woodcroft is no more and Jimmy is sad :( Plus charges laid in the NHL... P.S. Syd's audio wasn't working after...
11.04.2023
215: SHORT AND NOT SO SWEET...
Rusty weighs in on the tragic on ice accident. The absolute irony of suspending an NHL player for gambling. Sen's owner makes his first big move…You’re Fired! *The wifi did us dirty so we had to cut this show short...thanks...
10.22.2023
214: Rusty says cheating is OK!
Tricky little move...Russ’s trainer had to figure out opponents next moves. Mike Keenan gave Ted Nolan some sage advice…and how did that go for you Ted? What to do with your bottom 6 performers?! Tough day for Jake Debrusk.
10.14.2023
213: IT'S HOCKEY SEASON BABY!!!
What Rusty likes and dislikes when he played… A few picks for the season by the man himself...he sure wouldn’t want to try and coach todays brand of player. …oh ya! And Jimmy takes a hard stand about shit he...
09.29.2023
212: Let's Start Again!
The Ottawa Senators have new found faith in a cool owner…we like him and so does our guest... Speaking of a cool customer Cyril Leeder joins us. He was there at the start when the team came into the league and...
09.24.2023
211: You are FIRED!!!!
You know what rhymes with just hired? Fired! Mike Babcock acts his way out of a job. Rusty spoke to some players involved in this saga. Courtnall talks about some hilarious stories when it comes to picking a captain....
09.18.2023
210: OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES….
Jungle brings on his daughter and her 2 friends…Dad loses his mind with what they said…God help us all!! The rest of the show definitely took a back seat but Rusty continues his standup comedy routine!!
09.08.2023
209: WHAT ARE YOU PREPARED TO SACRIFICE...?
What would Russ give up to win a Stanley Cup? Amazing what he was prepared to do to be traded to Detroit! There’s always a big divide in training camp that didn’t suit Courtnall at all. The fellas break down...
09.02.2023
208: Rusty's Tall Tales
Gino Odjick knocks it out of the park on the bus one day! Courtnall’s take on the new womens league. Sheldon Keefe must have something special going on. And it’s back to school…Did Jungle really bring beer his lunchpail in...
08.29.2023
207: Courtnall ON FIRE!!!
Rusty pulls out his standup comedy routine and it’s…well…AWARD WINNING !!! Jim was blowing bubbles. The days of Daryl Sutter style coaching is over…but why ? Courtnall says the new player is too sensitive... Jimmy with probably an unpopular take on...
08.13.2023
206: BACK IN THE SADDLE!
Russ and Jungle are back at it... Rusty’s member guest! The Who’s who of America...winners and losers... The Quebec Junior League is banning fighting next year...Courtnall is not sure if it’s a good idea? What the hell is going to...
07.30.2023
205: Small Town Boy Makes The Show!
Jungle brings on Brian Savage from his hometown and they talk about his incredible athletic talent and the choices he had but why he picked hockey. Drafted by Montreal and how he made it onto the team. Interesting advice from...
07.14.2023
204: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!
After 2 weeks off Russ and Jungle tee it up again!! Russ witnessed a very first for Carey Price! A message from Sean Payton to Jungle. Does Russ feel sorry for The Leafs? Big mistake by Russ’s teammates...going to the...
06.23.2023
203: YEAR IN REVIEW A LA RUSS COURTNALL…
Does he like Bettman ? What would make today according to his ranking from his hockey days? His take on the draft...he would change things. What happened in a couple of closed meetings with players only? How high are the...
06.15.2023
202: OHHH CANADA!!
We had to talk about Canadian golfer Nick Taylor winning the Canadian Open and Russ explains what it’s like to compete for your country. There is a really bad side of coaches that continues to be in the game and...
06.09.2023
201: On the Road Again!!
Another trip, another show coming at you from the road!! Rusty joins from Gozzer, Jungle's in Ontario, and Syd from Russ's favourite bar, the Bard & Banker, in Victoria, B.C.(any audio issues can be blamed on the sangrias Syd...
06.04.2023
200: Name Dropping!
...And you thought Jungle could lay down some names!! Rusty slaughters him. Babcock is getting a job again! Stanley cup final…meh! Russ gets political...drags Jimmy down. And you will not believe what happened to Jungle during the eulogy he was...
05.25.2023
199: DOES RUSS HAVE A HEART?
Maple Leafs GM gets fired but maybe has something up his sleeve...says it’s stressful on his family…Russ says walk it off! The Blackhawks 2010 Kyle Beach scandal rears its ugly head this week. How the hell are the Panthers pulling...
05.20.2023
198: SOMETIMES THE SHOW JUST ISN’T THAT GOOD
Tune in and listen how Jungle struggles his way through questions for Russ. If Courtnall had a choice of teams to play on right now, which one would it be? Playoffs final 4 might not interest anyone…Russ has a different...
05.14.2023
197: AND THE HAMMER SHOW CONTINUES…
Russ goes after Jungle again pounding him like a post! Nick Kypreos crushing a head coach with the best one liner Jungles greed shows up and he pays dearly for it... Rusty makes some sense of it all with the...
05.06.2023
196: ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER...
Oh oh!!…Rusty steps out and tells us which player should not be allowed to continue playing .. like isn’t good enough to be in the NHL and he’s playing in the 2nd round So this’ll make you feel old…Russ is...
04.28.2023
195: THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK…OR MY POT?!
Absolutely crazy ass story about Russ’s dog …. Oh no he didn’t!!! Yes he did! What are the dirtiest hits Russ says should be deep suspensions ? The boys compare pranks …but Ray Ferraro takes the cake! Rusty’s picks from...
04.20.2023
194: Bet ya didn't think we were going to say PLAYOFFS!!!
SURPRISE! Russ & Jungle talk....PLAYOFFS...Imagine that! Russ gives his hot take on why playing to not get hurt is always a bad call... Some stories from the good old days... ...and let us not forget....THE PLAYOFFS!
04.13.2023
193: YEAH!!! A Politically Incorrect Show!!!
Russ and Jungle delve into places maybe they shouldn’t have...oh well! Is Russia being banned from the 2024 Olympics unfair to the athletes? Russ has a better idea for picking the Norris trophy winner... The redline is taking away the...
03.30.2023
192: BROTHER HOW ART THOU
Bruce Courtnall, the other brother, joins us on the show! Great stories from breaking his hand on Russ’s face to firing pucks and breaking windows to stepping in and cleaning up Russ’s problem. Tells us that brother Geoff actually quit...
03.24.2023
191: KNOCK KNOCK!!
Rusty kicks a door in and breaks he’s goalie’s nose! What’s it like when a team has no shot at making the playoffs? Bob Gainey? Not quite as calm or nice as you think... Courtnall wouldn’t pay a dime to...
03.17.2023
190: Don’t be RIDICULOUS!!
*We apologize for the lowered audio quality of this episode. We encountered a network issue during recording. Thank you for listening! The Quebec junior league is going to ban fighting next year…Russ says it might be the most dangerous...
03.09.2023
189: JUST AROUND THE CORNER…
Oh ya! Starting to talk playoffs! Russ’s interesting take on the trades... he’s confused. “The Eastern Conference is gonna win the cup!” says Courtnall. What would you do with the cup if you had it for the day?
03.04.2023
188: YOU NEED TO BE STRAIGHTENED OUT ABOUT HOCKEY!
Marty McSorley joins Jungle and opens up about how the game was, how it is, and what changes should be made... ...and how our day snowmobiling took out Craig MacTavish!
02.23.2023
187: For The Right Price I Would!
The LIV golf tour is underway…would Russ defect from the NHL for cash...? He sure would! Chris Neil has his jersey retired to the rafters...not everyone agrees with it…what does Courtnall say about it ? Are trades done strictly to...
02.17.2023
186: Is Jungle Really That Dumb? YOU BET HE IS!
Russ tried to explain the 15 minute city… nice try Why is Erik Karlsson playing out of his mind? Sew me up coach! Russ taking the needle before games…ouch!! Rusty’s advice on making the right business deal Booze, Buying, and...
02.09.2023
185: Never Too Young...I Guess?
New York Mets come awfully close to making a $300 million dollar offer to a 12 yr old... Rusty breaks down Commissioner Gary Bettman's press conference on the future of the elague and changes players want. Courtnall played in an...
02.02.2023
184: ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE!
So many have asked for this guest and he did not disappoint… Russ has always said this is his number one mentor in the game of hockey and the guy he respects the most. CAM NEELY !!!!
01.26.2023
183: Russ Courtnall This is Your Life!!
Advice from Russ about life...oh God, help us all!! Why ownership doesn't work sometimes...hmmm? Russ was really upset...yes, genuinely upset about a trip to the store... As a coach one said (and this makes him brilliant): "Lead...follow...or.......??????? What could possibly...
01.21.2023
182: Man, Coaches Can Be Mean!
Is Babcock the cruelest guy ever? Maybe not... A John Brophy story that does not disappoint! Russ says they've got to fix the refereeing. RIP Gino Odjick...one of the toughest players ever, but there was much more to him than...

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The Suspendables episodes:

231: What Rhymes With Heaven?

230: PUCK THE STIGMA!

229: If you're gonna miss it by a minute, miss it by a day!

228: WHAT'S LEFT TO PLAY FOR?

227: Trading Spades

226: College or NO College!

225: SO I’M WAITING FOR THE PUNCHLINE...AND…NOTHING!

224: Rinks, Risks, & Reminiscences

223: NICE GUYS FINISH...FIRST?!

222: Let's break it down!

221: CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK, JIMMY!

220: The Crystal Ball

219: RUSTY AND JIMMY UP TO NO GOOD...

218: MONEY MONEY MONEY!

217: WAS COREY PERRY IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK?

216: HELLO, IT'S ME!

215: SHORT AND NOT SO SWEET...

214: Rusty says cheating is OK!

213: IT'S HOCKEY SEASON BABY!!!

212: Let's Start Again!

211: You are FIRED!!!!

210: OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES….

209: WHAT ARE YOU PREPARED TO SACRIFICE...?

208: Rusty's Tall Tales

207: Courtnall ON FIRE!!!

206: BACK IN THE SADDLE!

205: Small Town Boy Makes The Show!

204: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

203: YEAR IN REVIEW A LA RUSS COURTNALL…

202: OHHH CANADA!!

201: On the Road Again!!

200: Name Dropping!

199: DOES RUSS HAVE A HEART?

198: SOMETIMES THE SHOW JUST ISN’T THAT GOOD

197: AND THE HAMMER SHOW CONTINUES…

196: ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER...

195: THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK…OR MY POT?!

194: Bet ya didn't think we were going to say PLAYOFFS!!!

193: YEAH!!! A Politically Incorrect Show!!!

192: BROTHER HOW ART THOU

191: KNOCK KNOCK!!

190: Don’t be RIDICULOUS!!

189: JUST AROUND THE CORNER…

188: YOU NEED TO BE STRAIGHTENED OUT ABOUT HOCKEY!

187: For The Right Price I Would!

186: Is Jungle Really That Dumb? YOU BET HE IS!

185: Never Too Young...I Guess?

184: ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE!

183: Russ Courtnall This is Your Life!!

182: Man, Coaches Can Be Mean!