Best Square 8 Studio Podcasts (2025)

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PMS 2.0 1367 - 5 Star QB Ryder Lyons Makes His College Commitment, Aaron Rodgers, Parker McCollum, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:17:56

4h ago2:17:56

2:17:56

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the world sports before being joined by several great guests. First, 5 star QB from Folsom High School in California, Ryder Lyons makes his college commitment on the show ultimately choosing the BYU Cougars. Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and n…

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Season 2 Ep 50: How to Get Press: The secret door to getting your interior design work published with Alex AbramianAlex Abramian 44:24

17h ago44:24

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Public relations isn’t just about getting published—it’s about what you do after the feature goes live. We thrilled to welcome our special guest who we have been working with for over a year. Alex Abramian, founder of The PR Collaborative, talks with us about the evolving landscape of PR for interior designers. With years of experience as a writer …

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Episode 66 - Draft/Free Agency Preview with Pierre LeBrun from The Athletic 1:21:15

16h ago1:21:15

1:21:15

While the Florida Panthers players continue to celebrate their second consecutive Stanley Cup, front offices around the NHL have to major events in the crosshairs starting with the Entry Draft on June 27-28 and the start of free agency on Tuesday, July 1. One of hockey's top columnists and insiders joins Neil and Vic as we welcome Pierre LeBrun fro…

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PMS 2.0 1366 - NBA Finals Game 7 Recap, Kendrick Perkins, Shams Charania, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:49:41

1d ago2:49:41

2:49:41

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s NBA Finals Game 7 that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder finally put away the Pacers to win their first title in OKC, as well as the heartbreaking fallout from Tyrese Haliburton rupturing his achilles tendon in the first quarter. Joining the progrum to chat about the series a…

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PMS 2.0 1365 - The Pacers Force Game 7, Quentin Richardson, Adam Schefter, NY Times Best Selling Author Mark Kriegel, & AJ Hawk 2:14:16

4d ago2:14:16

2:14:16

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys break down the Pacers thrilling game 6 victory over the Thunder to force a game 7 in the NBA Finals on Sunday. Joining the show to chat all about the game and what he thinks is going to happen in game 7 is 13 year NBA veteran, ESPN NBA analyst, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, Quentin Richardson. Next…

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PMS 2.0 1364 - Juneteenth Thursday LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse with Udonis Haslem, Shams Charania, Coach Calipari, Quentin Richardson 2:18:30

5d ago2:18:30

2:18:30

On today's show, Pat, 3x NBA Champion & Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 6 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. We open with a look back at the NBA season, and are joined early by Shams Charania who broke the news that Ime Ud…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 65 - From Devil to Duck 10:51

5d ago10:51

10:51

As Brad Marchand skated with the Stanley Cup as a member of the Florida Panthers, a former player with some very similar characteristics to Marchand is in the role of trying to move the Anaheim Ducks from outsider to contender. Pat Verbeek enjoyed a 20-year playing career after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 1982. He's scored 500 goals, …

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PMS 2.0 1363 - The Florida Panthers Win Back-To-Back Stanley Cups, Adam Schefter, Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, Dan Orlovsky, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:41:46

6d ago2:41:46

2:41:46

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Florida Panthers going back-to-back after dominating the Edmonton Oilers. They also discuss all the news from the NFL including Jaire Alexander signing with the Ravens, Caitlin Clark’s big night in the W, the College World Series continuing, and more. Joining the show is ESPN…

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Stanley Cupdate - REPEAT! - June 18, 2025 43:56

6d ago43:56

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Only three franchises in NHL history have earned the "dynasty" title with three straight Stanley Cups titles. Next season, the Florida Panthers will have the opportunity to join the Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Islanders in that elite group after a near-perfect 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6. Vic and Neil give their soup-to-nuts breakdown…

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PMS 2.0 1362 - NBA Finals Game 5 Recap, Shams Charania, Arkansas Pitcher Gage Wood, Peter Schrager, US Open Champion J.J. Spaun, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 3:02:26

7d ago3:02:26

3:02:26

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 lead over the Pacers last night in Oklahoma City as Tyrese Haliburton suffered some sort of lower body injury, and how much that will impact the rest of the series. They also covering everything else that’s happening around the sports world inc…

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Episode 65 - New Ducks on the Pond With GM Pat Verbeek 57:50

8d ago57:50

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The eye of the hockey world remain on the Panthers and Oilers as the Stanley Cup Final winds down. However, for 30 other clubs, the preparation for the 2025-26 season is well under way. One of those teams appearing to be on the rise is the Anaheim Ducks. General manager Pat Verbeek with join Neil and Vic to talk about a team with an intriguing mix …

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PMS 2.0 1361 - US Open Recap, NBA Finals Game 5 Preview, Quentin Richardson, Jeff Passan, Jackie Redmond, Shams Charania, & AJ Hawk 2:57:32

8d ago2:57:32

2:57:32

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about JJ Spaun’s improbable US Open win at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh, where the course showed its teeth over the weekend. They also cover all the different news floating around the NFL, and preview tonight’s game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers. Joining the show to chat ab…

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers on the Verge of a Repeat - June 15, 2025 36:13

9d ago36:13

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In 2024, the Panthers led the Stanley Cup Final 3-games-to-2 with pressure headed back to Edmonton against an Oiler team bent on continuing an historic comeback. This time around, they head home with a chance to repeat after a commanding 5-2 win at Rogers Place led by a 37-year-old unrestricted free agent whose value is actually increasing. Vic and…

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Stanley Cupdate - Seeking to be in the Driver's Seat - June 14, 2025 26:21

10d ago26:21

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Once a winner is determined Saturday, the Florida Panthers will be within a win of a repeat or the Edmonton Oilers will move to within a victory of being the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup in 32 years. Vic and Neil cover all of the angles from goaltending to special teams as many of the points made in the Final Preview are playing our t…

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PMS 2.0 1360 - Feel Good Finals Friday with Udonis Haslem, Shams Charania, George Kittle, 2:09:27

11d ago2:09:27

2:09:27

On today's show, Pat, 3x NBA Champion & Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first hour, ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins us live on set to address the Greek Freak going at hi…

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Stanley Cupdate - Leon's Heroics Pull Oilers Even - June 13, 2025 28:22

11d ago28:22

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For the third time in four games, high drama captures the Stanley Cup Final. For the second time, it's Leon Draisaitl delivering in OT for the Oilers as the series becomes a best-of-three on a night where the Panthers appeared primed to go up 3-1. Vic and Neil break it down as the teams head back to Edmonton with the burning question of who starts …

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PMS 2.0 1359 - Pacers Win NBA Finals Game 3, Adam Schefter, 49ers GM John Lynch, Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, Henrik Lundquist, Quentin Richardson, & AJ Hawk 2:59:56

12d ago2:59:56

2:59:56

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s incredible game 3 of the NBA Finals that saw the Pacers take a 2-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder will unbelievable performances from Tyrese Haliburton, TJ McConnell, and Ben Mathurin. They also discuss everything happening around the sports world. They are also joined by fi…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 64 - 16,494 days later.... 7:29

12d ago7:29

7:29

Known more as a long-time analyst for the Vancouver Canucks, John Garrett's career as a professional goaltender was a modest one played out over 12 seasons, 6 teams and two leagues. As often happens, however, hockey has an odd way of connecting individuals. One previously existed between "Cheech," as Garrett is known and Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, go…

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PMS 2.0 1358 - Quentin Richardson, Shams Charania, Jeff Teague, Udonis Haslem, Darius Butler 2:31:59

13d ago2:31:59

2:31:59

On today's show, Pat, Quentin Richardson, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the Morris Bicentennial Plaza outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight between the Indiana Pacers & the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first hour, ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania joins us live on set to break down where thing…

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers Look to Stay on Course, Oilers Look to Change Theirs - June 11, 2025 31:09

13d ago31:09

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Not only was Game 3 a rout, but it was also a classic of example of the Florida Panthers being to exercise their style of play in a way which trapped the Edmonton Oilers into a space they didn't want to be in. With Game 4 on tap Thursday, it's no secret the Panthers will want a repeat and won't be changing a thing while the Oilers look for the heav…

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Episode 64 - Clawed & Crude with Sportsnet's Jack Michaels 55:43

14d ago55:43

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Game 3 started ugly and it only got worse for the Edmonton Oilers as the Florida Panthers had their way in moving to within two wins of consecutive Stanley Cups. Oilers/Sportsnet's play-by-play voice Jack Michael's visit with Neil and Vic to look at where it went wrong and what McDavid and Co. need to do to get the series back on the rails. Afterwa…

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PMS 2.0 1357 - Shams Charania, Mark Messier, Peter Schrager, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 3:11:09

14d ago3:11:09

3:11:09

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals that saw the Florida Panthers take it to the Edmonton Oilers in a decisive 6-1 victory, plus chat about Trey Hendrickson, TJ Watt, Terry McLaurin, and a few other notable players not attending mandatory minicamp in search of new contracts.…

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Season 2 Ep 49: ASKED AND ANSWERED - What Clients Remember (and What They Don’t) 12:04

15d ago12:04

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Another Asked & Answered segment today and our very own Liz going solo! One of the biggest balancing acts designers face is pairing creativity with structure. Your vision is what SELLS the client, but your process is what DELIVERS on that promise. Clients remember the feeling, not the portal or the lists or the emails—but having strong systems behi…

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PMS 2.0 1356 - Ian Rapoport, Quentin Richardson, Jim Harbaugh, Pete Thamel, Kenny Albert, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:30:51

15d ago2:30:51

2:30:51

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are break down everything that happened over an incredible sports weekend including the Oklahoma City Thunder evening the NBA Finals at one game a piece after a masterful performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Florida Panthers evening the Stanley Cup Finals at one game a piece after …

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Stanley Cupdate - Changing Places - June 8 26:11

16d ago26:11

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The Final heads from western Canada to the east coast of Florida with an extra day off before the series resumes Monday. Vic and Neil examine what the shift in venue may (or may not) mean with the Panthers grabbing home ice advantage with a double OT win Friday. We'll also dig a bit deeper into the lone head coaching opening in the NHL and where GM…

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Stanley Cupdate - All Even! - June 7, 2025 32:06

17d ago32:06

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After a late overtime goal decided the Stanley Cup Final opener, the Oilers and Panthers figured they'd go one period better in Game 2. After one of the "Sandpaper Seniors" forced extra time for the Oilers, his Panthers counterpart upstaged him to even the series. Vic and Neil break it down before moving on to "This Day in Stanley Cup History" whic…

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Stanley Cupdate - Game Two on Tap and a Change in Dallas - June 6, 2025 43:35

18d ago43:35

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Breaking news opens the show with a change behind the bench in Dallas. Game two of the Final is on tap for Friday evening with the Oilers having taken the opener in overtime. Vic and Neil preview the the matchup and lay out the objectives of both clubs as the Panthers look to even the series before heading home to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4. Also, w…

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PMS 2.0 1355 - LIVE From Cary, NC at TST with Wayne Gretzky, Johnny Damon, Chris Paul & Clint Dempsey 2:14:39

19d ago2:14:39

2:14:39

On today's show, Pat, AJ, and the boys are LIVE once again from Cary, NC on site of The Soccer Tournament coming off a MASSIVE 2-0 Day 1 for Concafa SC. We recap Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final that saw the Oilers come back and win 4-3 in OT over the Florida Panthers, and look ahead to Game 1 of the NBA Finals where Tyrese Haliburton & the Pacers w…

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Stanley Cupdate - Oilers Get the Jump - June 5, 2025 42:11

19d ago42:11

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Any questions to how evenly matched the Panthers and Oilers were heading into their Stanley Cup Final rematch was quickly answered as the teams battled for almost 80 minutes before Leon Draisaitl's power play goal decided matters. Vic and Neil break it all down and also update on plenty of league news, which includes the filling of the last two hea…

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PMS 2.0 1354 - LIVE From Cary, NC at TST With Sheamus, Jozy Altidore, Pat Maroon, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:07:04

20d ago2:07:04

2:07:04

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from Cary, NC on site of The Soccer Tournament following a massive opening game victory for Concafa SC. They chat about everything happening in the sports world including previewing tonight’s game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, everything happening around the NFL, MLB, and TST as a w…

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 63 - The Dilemma of Conference Final Runner-up GMs 8:50

20d ago8:50

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The Human Side of the Story focuses on the life of a GM as a conference final runner-up. You're close, but not quite there. The hosts discuss the situations moving forward for the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes. While the objectives to take that next step are the same, the paths they'll need to take are very different. X: https://twitter.com/…

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PMS 2.0 1353 - Quentin Richardson, Marty Smith, Ian Rapoport, US Open Qualifier Dr. Matthew Vogt, Shams Charania, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 3:19:54

21d ago3:19:54

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about all the different sports going on as we anticipate the start of the NBA and NHL Finals, chat about TST and Concafa SC which will be taking the pitch tomorrow in Cary, NC, and much more. Joining the show to preview the NBA Finals is co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, 13 year NBA…

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PMS 2.0 1352 - Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle, Jeff Passan, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 2:21:16

22d ago2:21:16

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss the Pacers officially eliminating the Knicks in 6 games to advance to the NBA Finals, the energy and excitement around the state and Indianapolis especially, as well everything else happening around the world of sports including the MLB, college baseball, and college softball, and l…

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Episode 63 - Stanley Cup Final Preview with TSN's Craig Button 1:36:29

22d ago1:36:29

1:36:29

After almost 14 hundred regular season and playoff games and 14 playoff series, we're in familiar territory as the Florida Panthers will be defending against the same Edmonton Oilers team that took them to seven games last spring. As he done throughout the post-season, TSN's Craig Button joins Vic and Neil to do a comprehensive breakdown of the fin…

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Stanley Cupdate - REMATCH! - May 30, 2025 28:21

25d ago28:21

28:21

Let's say we go for another round. The Edmonton Oilers have been waiting for this moment since June 24 of last year when they fell just short Game 7 of the Final in Florida. A stunning first eight minutes spelled doom for the Dallas Stars and gives Connor McDavid a second chance to add the one piece of hardware missing from his trophy room. X: http…

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PMS 2.0 1351 - Feel Good Friday With Matthew Tkachuk, Peter Schrager, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk 2:32:52

25d ago2:32:52

2:32:52

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss the Knicks forcing a game 6 against the Pacers in Indianapolis on Saturday, and Pat addresses the situation that arose with John Cougar Mellencamp, they also dive into the Oilers eliminating the Stars in 5 games and setting up a Stanley Cup Finals rematch with the Florida Panthers. Joining the sho…

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PMS 2.0 1350 - NBA and NHL Playoffs Game 5 Previews, Jamal Crawford, Pat Maroon, NLL Superstar Chase Fraser, & AJ Hawk 2:41:56

26d ago2:41:56

2:41:56

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Thunder eliminating the Wolves and officially making it to the NBA Finals after a complete and utter domination, as well as the Florida Panthers eliminating the Canes and reaching the Stanley Cup Finals for the third straight season, as well as all the other news floating around the NFL and…

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Stanley Cupdate - On the Prowl for a Repeat - May 29, 2025 30:52

26d ago30:52

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A second period blitz coupled with some late game heroics and, just like that, the Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Vic and Neil break down the how it came together for the Cats and came apart for the 'Canes. The Panthers opponent could be determined Thursday evening. If that happens, it will be just the fifth rematch of a Final …

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Human Side of the Story - Ep. 62 - The Chance Encounter 7:15

26d ago7:15

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A day or so after the Rangers seventh game triumph over the Devils in their epic 1994 Eastern Conference Final, Vic made a quick stopover in New Jersey prior to working the Stanley Cup championship series. In a dimly lit restaurant, he and his folks encountered a hall-of-fame defenseman who created a lasting memory. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWrapar…

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PMS 2.0 1349 - Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Recap, JJ Watt LIVE In Studio, Quentin Richardson, Peter Schrager, Cornell Lacrosse National Champion CJ Kirst, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk 3:43:14

27d ago3:43:14

3:43:14

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are joined LIVE in studio by future first ballot Hall of Famer JJ Watt, recapping last night’s Game 4 victory for the Indiana Pacers over the New York Knicks, Pat’s promo at the game, and everything else in the sports world. In the first hour, 13-year NBA Vet Quentin Richardson joins the progrum to …

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Stanley Cupdate - A Big Win and A Big Loss - May 28, 2025 22:27

27d ago22:27

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The Edmonton Oilers are a win away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final but the win was costly as one of their most effective players will be lost for the remainder of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes look to stave off elimination for the second time as they host the Florida Panthers in Game of the East Final. In NHL news, the Br…

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Episode 62 - Crowning a New Leader With Kings VP/GM Ken Holland 55:28

28d ago55:28

55:28

Ken Holland helped build the Edmonton Oilers into a Stanley Cup Finalist. Now he's tasked with leading the L.A. Kings quest in trying to figure out how to take them down next season. The new Kings VP/GM joins Neil and Vic to discuss that plus the conference finals. "Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To" looks at both the Panthers-Hurricanes an…

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PMS 2.0 1348 - Game 4 Tuesday LIVE from Gainbridge Fieldhouse with Shams Charania, Peter Schrager, Hans Perez, Darius Butler 2:09:29

28d ago2:09:29

2:09:29

On today's show, Pat, Peter Schrager, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from outside the Gainbridge Fieldhouse ahead of Game 4 between the Indiana Pacers & the New York Knicks. In the first hour, we preview tonight's action, including the return to the arena by Tyrese Haliburton's dad, John Haliburton, and recap Game 4 that saw the Oklahoma City…

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Season 2 Ep 48: Why your "welcome packet" isn't very welcoming 36:08

29d ago36:08

36:08

We believe one of the most underrated parts of a client journey is the intake process. This isn’t about a boring list of preferences like if they prefer black over blue or which kitchen they like best. Instead, it's about asking the right questions to uncover how clients live, communicate, and make decisions. Our unique and customized client questi…

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Stanley Cupdate - Advantage Edmonton - May 26, 2025 25:11

29d ago25:11

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Playing in front of a home crowd for the first time in 13 days, the Edmonton Oilers reminded their fans that they are serious in returning to the Final in routing the Dallas starts en route to a 2-1 West Final lead. For the Carolina Hurricanes, once chance remains to save their season, lest be the victims of a fourth consecutive conference final sw…

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Stanley Cupdate - Panthers Third Period Blitz Pushes Hurricanes to Brink -May 25, 2025 25:45

1M ago25:45

25:45

The sand in the hourglass is quickly running out for the Carolina Hurricanes. After playing straight up for 40 minutes in the third game of the East Final, the 'Canes imploded in Florida and face the steepest of hills to climb. In the West Final, the Dallas Stars visit Edmonton attempting to regain home ice advantage with the temperature beginning …

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Stanley Cup - Oilers Seal the Leak - May 24, 2025 27:34

1M ago27:34

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After letting Game 1 get away, the Edmonton Oilers made certain not to have an encore performance with a buttoned up shutout to even the West Final in Dallas. On the East side, Carolina begins the daunting task of trying to get back into their series with a win in Florida. Once again, a serving of managerial news and Today in Stanley Cup History ha…

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Special: Doormat to Dynasty - The 45-Year Anniversary of the N.Y. Islanders First Stanley Cup Championship 2:01:58

1M ago2:01:58

2:01:58

Their earliest years were, frankly, like those of many expansion teams. A team comprised of marginal talent as part of the 1972 Expansion Draft and the first-year record certainly reflected that. While the second season saw only slight improvement in the standings, it was the promise of a first overall pick who went on to win the Calder Trophy that…

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PMS 2.0 1347 - Indianapolis 500 Preview With Ryan McGee LIVE In Studio, Quentin Richardson, Ian Rapoport, & AJ Hawk 2:23:14

1M ago2:23:14

2:23:14

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss both of last night’s playoff blowouts including the Thunder once again manhandling the Timberwolves, and the Panthers routing the Canes 5-0, before previewing tonight’s Pacers/Knicks and Oilers/Stars games. Joining the progrum LIVE in studio to preview the Indianapolis 500 and everything going on …

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Stanley Cupdate - Animal Clinic - May 23, 2025 28:44

1M ago28:44

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The best laid plans for the Carolina Hurricanes to even their East Final with the Florida Panthers were compromised within 77 seconds and nearly completely dashed after 20 minutes. If there was any doubt the defending champions have no intention of giving up their title, Game 2 was Exhibit A. Also licking some wounds: the Edmonton Oilers. Vic and N…

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