Best Nick Gelso Podcasts (2025)

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What should Bruins fans expect from Marco Sturm? 34:44

1d ago34:44

34:44

n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the potential hiring of Marco Sturm, Brad Marchand's trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Conor Ryan

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Should Mitch Love be the Bruins' top coaching target? 1:09:20

7d ago1:09:20

1:09:20

n this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's coaching search, and the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Conor Ryan

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Did Don Sweeney deserve a new contract? 43:18

8d ago43:18

43:18

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Don Sweeney's new contract extension, Boston's added first-round pick via Florida, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Conor Ryan

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Who should the Bruins offer sheet this offseason? 57:41

13d ago57:41

57:41

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's chances of offer sheeting RFAs this offseason, Boston's head-coaching search, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Conor Ryan

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Are offer sheets and Jay Woodcroft on the horizon for Bruins? 45:46

14d ago45:46

45:46

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Jay Woodcroft as a head-coaching target, the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and whether or not Boston should offer sheet Matthew Knies. All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Conor Ryan

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What can the Bruins do with the 7th overall pick? 41:29

20d ago41:29

41:29

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston's options with the No. 7 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, if a trade could be in the works, and the latest on Boston's head-coaching search. Poke the Bear is presented by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $…

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What are Bruins Draft Options with the 7th pick? 49:32

23d ago49:32

49:32

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Boston dropping to No. 7 in the NHL Draft, which players will be available at that spot, the Bruins' coaching search, and happenings around the league. Poke the Bear is presented by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign…

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Which prospects could Bruins target in NHL Draft? 1:00:15

28d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss Boston losing out on the Mike Sullivan sweepstakes, what's going on around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery. Poke the Bear is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use cod…

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Mychal Thompson says Jerry West is Greatest Sports Executive EVER 26:22

28d ago26:22

26:22

Michael Cooper and Mychal Thompson React to Lakers 1st Round Exit Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" featuring former Laker Mychal Thompson. The duo look back on the arrival of Mychal to Los Angeles and have a great conversation about Jerry West. The guys wrap up playing a game of start, bench, cut. 0:00 - Welcome 0:08 - Top 5 La…

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Michael Cooper and Mychal Thompson React to Lakers 1st Round Exit 16:03

28d ago16:03

16:03

Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" featuring former Laker Mychal Thompson. The two react to the Lakers first playoff exit at the hands of the Timberwolves. 0:00 - Welcome in Guest 1:05 - Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Round 1 5:22 - JJ Redick Plays Starters whole 2nd Half in Game 4 7:54 - What do Lakers do this offseason? 10:10 -…

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What to expect from NHL Draft Lottery? 44:25

28d ago44:25

44:25

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the end of Bruins' head-coaching search, the state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the NHL Draft Lottery. All that, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account…

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Can Bruins' Top Brass be Trusted This Offseason? 1:08:43

1M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty discuss the end of the Bruins' end-of-season press conference, the team's top needs this summer, and Boston's spotty track record when it comes to drafting. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your …

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Showtime w Coop w/ Basketball Historian Josh Schnitman 51:48

1M ago51:48

51:48

Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" featuring basketball historian Josh Schnitman as we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers' recent playoff battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves. We explore the challenges the Lakers faced in the first round, the need to regain momentum, and the critical defensive strategies needed to contain stan…

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Breaking down the Bruins' Breakup Day 55:22

1M ago55:22

55:22

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss the end of the Bruins' season, the top takeaways from the team's breakup day, and Boston's odds going into the Draft Lottery. All that, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where yo…

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The Bruins' 2024-25 season has finally ended 57:13

1M ago57:13

57:13

On this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the end of the Bruins' season, Charlie Jacobs' interview with the Boston Globe, Don Sweeney's job security, and much more. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into ser…

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What will the Bruins do at the center position this summer? 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

In this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss Boston's draft odds, their pipeline of talent down the middle, and the team's potential coaching search this summer. Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge in…

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Should David Pastrnak win the Hart Trophy? 32:22

2M ago32:22

32:22

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discussed David Pastrnak's Hart candidacy, Boston's youth movement, Riley Duran's call-up, and much more! Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash…

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The Bruins Need to Shift Their Identity in 2025 and Beyond 46:21

2M ago46:21

46:21

In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed Fabian Lysell's usage, Fraser Minten's call-up, and the type of team Boston wants to build moving forward. 0:00 - Welcome in Ty 1:20 - Recapping last couple games 2:27 - Fabian Lysell 10:00 - Bruins History of Developing Skill Players 15:50 - Future of the Bruins 24:00 - Who Bruins should Draft 32:10 - Fraser…

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Bruins are Putting Themselves in Play for a Top-5 Pick 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

In this episode, Conor and Evan discussed Boston's slide to No. 5 in the draft order, potential draft targets, and Fabian Lysell's usage in the Bruins' lineup. 0:00 - Welcome 1:30 - David Pastrnak this season 4:57 - Future of Morgan Geekie in Boston 11:10 - Takeaways from Bruins and Capitals game 15:57 - Prizepicks 17:35 - Looking at potential draf…

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Coop REACTS to Celtics City HBO Documentary EP 4 • Larry Bird, Magic Johnson 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

Join us as for the latest episode of Showtime with Coop. Lakers 5x champion & basketball HOF’er Michael Cooper and co host Nick Gelso, dives into the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers and their championship aspirations in the NBA! In this episode, we discuss the impact of recent trades and player performances, especially following LeBron Jame…

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Time for Bruins fans to root for Brad Marchand and Panthers? 57:38

2M ago57:38

57:38

In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed Boston's extended slide, the Swayman/Zadorov drama, Brad Marchand's debut with Florida, the team's search for a new coach, and much more. 1:30 - Is This Worse Bruins Hockey we’ve ever seen? 6:20 - The Bruins Struggles and the impact it could have in Locker room 10:30 - Hopes for the Bruins in last 9 Games 23:…

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Could John Tortorella be the next Bruins head coach? 34:10

2M ago34:10

34:10

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss Boston's seven-game losing streak, their draft odds, and the chances of John Tortorella coaching the team in 2025-26. All that, and much more! Pucks with Haggs is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you…

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It's time for The Bruins to Give Fabian Lysell a Shot 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

In this episode, Conor and Ty discussed the current sad state of the Bruins roster, Fabian Lysell's opportunity over these final four weeks, and whether or not Boston should call up more players from Providence 0:00 - Welcome 0:42 - Bruins Recent Struggles 6:23 - Bruins Fans Adjusting to being bad team 11:40 - Looking toward the end of the Season f…

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Should the Bruins target Mitch Marner this offseason? 36:16

2M ago36:16

36:16

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins' decision to call-up Fabian Lysell, as well as whether or not the team should bring up additional players from Providence. Plus, should the Bruins make Mitch Marner a top priority this offseason? All that, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Bruins call up Fabian L…

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Tatum vs Worthy vs Pippen in Start, Bench, Cut 19:08

3M ago19:08

19:08

Join us for an exciting episode of Showtime with Coop, where the Michael Cooper dives deep into the fun "Start, Bench, Cut" debate featuring some of the NBA's biggest stars! In this episode, they analyze the careers of Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić, and Damian Lillard, sparking a lively discussion about their unique strengths and weaknesses. The conver…

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“Go Down Swinging” 56:55

3M ago56:55

56:55

Conor Ryan & Ty Anderson recap the Bruins loss vs the Senators and Jeremy Swayman’s struggles in goal this season. The guys also discuss the deadline acquisitions who have made a name for themselves since arriving in Boston in Marat Khusnutdinov & Casey Mittelstadt. Finally the guys discuss the best case scenario for the Bruins to end the season. 0…

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Could the Bruins make the playoffs even after selling? 36:56

3M ago36:56

36:56

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down the Bruins come-from-behind win over the Florida Panthers in one of the msot exciting games of the season. Plus, could this team go on a run? Should they tank for a better draft pick? All that, and much more! Topics: Bruins rally back to beat Panthers Nikita Zadorov meets t…

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It’s not a Rebuild…It’s a Retool: 56:56

3M ago56:56

56:56

Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson react to the Bruins moves at the trade deadline from the trade of Brad Marchand to all the other moves made at the deadline. The guys also look at the future of the Bruins with 18 games remaining maybe tanking for a higher pick wouldn’t be the worst thing. 0:00 WELCOME 2:07 REACTING TO THE BRUINS TRADE DEADLINE AS A WHOLE…

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Why the Bruins might opt for a more aggressive sell-off 41:33

3M ago41:33

41:33

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to the Trent Frederic trade, discussing why adding a second-round pick is a solid return. They break down why the Bruins need to take advantage of the current seller’s market. They also analyze another embarrassing loss to Nashville and what’s going wrong for the team. Lastly, t…

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David Pastrnak is Bruins only bright spot 27:31

3M ago27:31

27:31

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan sits down for a solo pod to discuss the Bruins' recent struggles as they have now lost 5 straight games. The Bruins' inability to finish is reaching new heights as David Pastrnak seems to be the only player with a scoring touch lately. All that, and much more! Topics: Bruins fall to the Islanders Need ti…

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Bruins Implode Against Maple Leafs 39:24

3M ago39:24

39:24

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky discuss the Bruins back-to-back losses after the 4 Nations break. With the trade deadline right around the corner, it's becoming clearer which path is more likely for the Bruins. That, and much more! Topics: -Bruins completely implode again vs. Toronto -Path to sell is never clearer -…

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What can USA hockey do to beat Canada moving forward? 44:38

3M ago44:38

44:38

The 4 Nations Face-Off was a huge success, but what adjustments should Team USA make for 2026? Plus, will McAvoy and Lindholm return this season? Conor Ryan and Ty Montgomery break it all down in this episode—don’t miss it! Poke the Bear is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, wher…

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Michael Cooper REACTS to NBA All Star Disaster 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

Join Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso as they react to the NBA All-Star Weekend disaster in this. Coop and Nick dive into the highlights and lowlights of Saturday night, including the Rising Stars game, the Three-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Contest and the All Star Game. They critique the All-Star Game's lack of defense and its shift towards cate…

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Is the Bruins' season over following McAvoy injury? 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

Charlie McAvoy remains hospitalized, leaving Bruins fans concerned as the team prepares to return from the break. Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down what to expect from Boston as they hit the ice again and analyze their outlook moving forward. Plus, the highly anticipated showdown between Team USA and Canada—who has the edge? Poke the Bear i…

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Will the Bruins trade/extend/hold onto these players? 50:04

4M ago50:04

50:04

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 9.5 The Sports Hub to discuss the Bruins' list of players that will require some tough decisions. Who do the Bruins hold onto, and who might be a trade piece before the deadline? That, and much more! Topics: - The math doesn't look good for the Bruins' playoff odds - The 4 Nat…

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Marchand impresses in 4 Nations Face-Off debut 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky react to Brad Marchand's impressive game in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener, and look ahead to the rest of the tournament. Plus, a look at some potential trade chips the Bruins have. All that, and much more! Topics: - Marchand, Team Canada beat Sweden at 4 Nations - Early returns for th…

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Coop Reacts: Could the Lakers Win it All with Luka? 48:59

4M ago48:59

48:59

Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso discuss the latest trends with the Los Angeles Lakers, including Luka Doncic's debut in purple and gold. With the Slovenian superstar on board, could LA make it all the way? Could they face off against the Celtics in the finals? Plus, was Coop's jersey retirement a catalyst for the Lakers' success? Showtime with Coop i…

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What is the Bruins’ ideal deadline move? 54:34

4M ago54:34

54:34

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub to discuss what the Bruins' best case scenario would be at the upcoming trade deadline. That, and much more! Topics: - Bruins lose another tough one to New York - What do we think the Bruins’ strategy will be before March 7? - Are we looking at a coaching o…

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What to make of Sweeney’s deadline comments 40:09

4M ago40:09

40:09

On this episode of Poke the Bear, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky take a closer look at the comments made by Bruins GM Don Sweeney regarding the trade deadline. Does management know which direction to take this team at the deadline? That, and much more! Topics: - Bruins beat Wild, come up short in New York - Special teams are killing this roster - W…

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Three Keys to Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality with Lakers Legend 17:45

4M ago17:45

17:45

Join us as Michael Cooper shares an unforgettable story about the legendary Kobe Bryant and dives into an NBA Legends edition of Start Bench Cut! In this video, we explore the three defining qualities that made Kobe a basketball icon: his unparalleled passion for the game, exceptional awareness on the court, and unwavering professionalism. From his…

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Time for the Bruins to make some decisions 59:42

4M ago59:42

59:42

Are the Bruins at a crossroads? Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson break down how they got here, the impact of Zdeno Chara joining the front office, and the team’s exploding cap space. Plus, could trading Brad Marchand be on the table—and what would that mean for the franchise? Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of the Bruins! Poke the Bear is prese…

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We're about ready to write off the Bruins 41:09

4M ago41:09

41:09

The Bruins got embarrassed by the Sabres, failing to back up their big talk, and with Lindholm and McAvoy set to return, the question is whether their impact will be real or just fool’s gold. On top of that, this free agent signing group is looking rough, adding even more concerns for the team moving forward. Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break it…

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