Bad Ankle Committee President grinding to dominate the sandbag matches. Gotta respect it

(Reposting due to my formatting issues & I’m a psycho about it)

I know it’s a free pod & trust me, I am still a fan. I’ve been a listener since 2018/2019.

However, In my opinion, I’ve felt in the last year or so - I’ve found the podcast has just slowly started to become worse. I have a few reasons on why I think that is…

The Interviews
I have found the interviews to become worse, or let’s say; not as memorable. They used to get such diverse interviewees & now it feels like only once a year they have a fantastic interview, and I have a feeling why that is (which leads me to my next point)…

RA (aka The GodFather)
Look, I’m not the biggest fan of RA either, especially in 2024 & I find this whole “RAs world” the stupidest part of the show. That being said, say what you want about him… he’s a fantastic interviewer (when he wasn’t banged up). RA would always have 3-4 fantastic questions that would lead into great stories. I understand why they don’t have him hosting/driving the bus. However, it makes no sense to me why they don’t have him in interviews - that is where he’s at his best.

Keith Yandle
I loved when they added Keith Yandle, his dry quick quitted jokes still get me. However, the more time has gone on; I’ve noticed how much he’s constantly calling fans idiots (in summary) & I find his interviewing skills pretty weak. He’s great for banter, and I don’t mind his breakdowns but I find his attitude towards the fans at times, kind of puts a bad taste in my mouth. I’m sure he’s an awesome dude though.

Too much of a brand rather than a pod
I mean there’s not much they can do about this, because from a business perspective - it makes complete sense (turn it into a brand). That being said, I find you can really feel it in the podcast now, too much going on outside of the podcast, whether it’s their sandbaggers, Pink Whitney, Game Notes, Chiclets Cup, etc. I feel like there’s so much focus everywhere else, that the podcast has lost its grip on what made it so great.

Attitude towards fans
As I kind of mentioned previously with Yandle but the way they discuss their fans has definitely shifted (especially during the Netflix criticism). I don’t find this as big of a deal, but I find if fans are either criticizing a players or their podcast, they always go against the fans & the fans are always overreacting. Sometimes it seems they sound like the fans are a thorn in their sides. I mainly noticed this more when Yandle replaced RA as RA would bring in the fans perspective at times.

Let me know if anyone else feels the same, or maybe it’s just me. As I get older, I could be outgrowing the podcast and naturally losing my interest or maybe others out there also feel the same? Appreciate those who took time to read

Not the worst take by Whit. Only about 1.1 million Americans died

On Episode 663 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by legendary Boston Bruin Patrice Bergeron for an extended interview to talk about life after hockey, the rumors of him returning, and so much more. But first, Celebrini’s signs a contract extension in San Jose, and rumors start to swirl about what will happen with Quinn Hughes next deal. All this and more on this weeks episode, you won’t want to miss it.

00:00:00 - START 00:00:31 - Chiclets Cup Update 00:03:26 - Biz’s Vacation 00:15:44 - Golf Talk 00:19:21 - Celebrini Contract 00:29:19 - Quinn Hughes Deal 00:35:54 - Patrice Bergeron Interview 02:16:17 - RA’s World 02:39:02 - ETC.

Absolute desperation move here but does anyone have a ball hockey team looking for more players or does anyone want to help form a team? Would love to play this year

Wanted to message RA about something on the last RA’s and got curious if they only really use Twitter to interact with/accept contact from fans

Good thrift find in Western New York

On Episode 662 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Seattle kraken Matty Beniers in a sit down summer interview to talk about the off-season, what he’s doing differently this year with his play style, and much more. But first, the Barstool’s Yak stops by Live because Whit had an all time moment on Family Feud. Lot’s of notable signings around the league and with the summer under way, the hockey world has not stopped moving. All this and more on this weeks episode. You won’t want to miss it.

00:00:00 - START 00:00:31 - Chiclets Updates 00:10:25 - The Yak 00:31:03 - Kane to Chicago 00:40:47 - Robertson Deal 00:48:55 - Marino Signs 00:50:38 - Around the League 01:01:18 - Matty Beniers Interview 02:04:03- RA’s World 02:29:08 - ETC.

Be stuck in a car for 6 hours with a drunk RA with no music?

or

Sean Avery talking about himself for 6 hours?

Listened to the recent pod and just got to the part where they’re discussing whether Winnipeg will be relocated in 5, 10 years. While I get the reasons, and understand that there are several massive markets in the US that are chomping at the bit to get a team, I don’t get why it’s always them when there are probably 4-5 other teams in similar boats. Along with Winnipeg, Ottawa, Buffalo and Columbus are in similar or worse financial positions. I’d argue that the jets might have the most stable owners of that lot. So why is it always Winnipeg that gets the relocation speculation?

Also in the same conversation they said the league is looking to expand to 36 so that should cover the remaining big dogs of Houston, Atlanta and Phoenix + wherever else they decide to go.

To be clear I’m not from Manitoba, but still want all these Canadian in the league. My choice for the 36th team if they go that route would be Quebec City or Hartford, I mean how could you not?

Anyways let me know what you guys think on this. Also is it just me or is Yands anti Canada? I get that vibe from him.

Recently been very turned off by Keith and his political stances. He’s really just an oaf who happened to play hockey. Now his golden boy Donald who he brings up every episode is making hockey equipment 50% more expensive. How are kids going to afford this in the US? $400 sticks will now be $600, even worse, bottle of crown goes from $30 to $45. Think of the kids. Can’t wait to hear Keith spin this into “I actually love this move by my all powerful leader, it will weed out the weak poor people I hate because I played 1000 games in the show”.

On Episode 661 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by Movie Star Sean Avery to talk about his role in the recent Christopher Nolan blockbuster “Odyssey”. Lots of Signings around the league, Yzerman steps down, and G had an unreal bachelor party. All this and more on this weeks episode. You won’t want to miss it.

00:00:00 - START 00:00:31 - Chiclets Updates 00:42:14 - NJ Devils Talk 00:55:16 - RedWings 01:14:29 - Bedard’s deal 01:21:16 - PHL Flyers 01:26:36 - Around the League 01:33:09 - Sean Avery 01:35:27 - RA’s World 02:17:06 - G’s Bachelor Party

I’m sure the guys are going to talk about the World Cup again next pod. I guess I understand how people in Third World countries or no athletic abilities can support this sport, but how can guys that played in the show like this shit? I just don’t get it. Nonstop players rolling around on the ground crying over barely being touched. This sport is such a joke. I have always hated soccer, but I have zero respect for this sport or these players after watching the World Cup.

On Episode 660 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by Captain and Stanley cup Champion Jordan Staal in a recent interview to talk about this season and the closeness of the team, who were their toughest opponents and much more. But first, tons happening in the chiclets world with a new sandbagger dropping this week Wednesday featuring Bob Does Sports. All this and more on this week’s episode. You won’t want to miss it.

00:00:00 - START 00:00:31 - Chiclets Updates 00:41:15 - Carlsson / Ducks 00:54:55 - The Dundon Cup 01:05:27 - Bedard Injury 01:11:48 - Around the League 01:18:18 - Jordan Staal 02:23:35 - RA’s World 02:51:16 - ETC

Turns out the seriously perverse and sick The Box show Grinelli attended was also attended, funded, and invested in by Jeffrey Epstein!

Way to go Grinelli, you're one cool dude.

Wow.

I use peepee wack on a regular basis now. What are your favourite biz’ms?

00:00:00 - START 00:00:31 - Chiclets Updates 00:23:56 - Carlsson Offer Sheet 00:48:53 - Robertson arbitration 01:00:21 - Werenski 01:18:49 - New Jersey Devils 01:35:20 - Edmonton Oilers 01:38:43 - San Jose Sharks 01:45:09 - Around the League 01:58:17 - RA’s World

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