Tue, 23 April 2013
Part 2 of my conversation with guest James Gralian about the post-lockout NHL. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Hush Now, Guided By Voices, Iceage and Game Theory. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - NHL surprises this season include talented teams struggling: Detroit, Philly, Nashville, Tampa - Philadelphia's long stretch of bad goaltending - Gotta love Ilya Bryzgalov - Toronto-Detroit will be in Winter Classic next year - Chicago's been the best team in the league by far - The long, strange journey of Ray Emery - Jay: Making the case for the Leafs - Pittsburgh messes with success, keeps winning - Realignment kicks in next season - Playoff hockey is the best - James picks a team to root for when the Avs don't make it - Jay: Just happy to see Leafs in playoffs - Players rarely stay on same team for entire career - Rooting for dirty teams - NHL has come back strong from lockout - Fighting in hockey at most levels - Bonehead of the Week Music: Guided By Voices - Flunky Minnows Iceage - Morals Game Theory - Erica's Word Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe and write a review! The Hush Now song is available for free download at Clicky Clicky. The Guided By Voices song is on the album English Little League on GBV Records. Download the song for free at Stereogum. The Iceage song is on the album You're Nothing on Matador. Download the song for free at MatadorRecords.com. The Game Theory song is on the album The Big Shot Chronicles. In memory of late Game Theory frontman Scott Miller, you can find all the now out-of-print Game Theory albums available for free download at LoudFamily. |