A hockey podcast that doesn’t talk about last night’s scores. The BarDown podcast will investigate, uncover and explore long-form stories at the intersection of sports, pop culture, technology. We’re answering the hockey questions that no one asked.
After yet another disappointing Game 7, Jesse, Thomas and DZ discuss where the Maple Leafs go from here. They also discuss Auston Matthews post-game presser, Mitch Marner's legacy in Toronto, the Jets heartbreaking series loss, as well as the Conference Finals matchups between the Panthers & Canes and Stars & Oilers.
The Second Round of the playoffs is heating up and Luca, Jesse, and Poc are here to break it all down. Are the Oilers a team of destiny? After a controversial Game 3 kicking goal, the crew discusses the future outlook of the Stars-Jets series and who has the upper hand. In the Atlantic, the Leafs and Panthers are all level, but should the Leafs be in panic mode? And finally, the Canes are surging vs the Capitals - are they catching the perfect storm.
With six teams moving on and six teams going home; Luca, Thomas, and DZ discuss the winners and losers of the Round 1 match-ups that have wrapped up.
The First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway! Jesse, Luca, Thomas and DZ discuss the Leafs 3-0 series lead, the Jets tough Game 3 loss, if the Oilers, Habs or Avs should be panicking, and which series has been the best to watch so far from a neutral perspective.
The playoff picture is basically set, so we’re taking a look at how each team is shaping up heading into the postseason. On this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal — DZ, Luca, Jesse, and Poc rank the 16 most likely playoff teams. Who do you think has the best shot at winning the Stanley Cup?
This NHL season has been packed with unexpected twists and turns. In this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal — Jesse, Poc and Luca break down the biggest surprises from each team, covering everything from standout performances to shocking challenges.
With March Madness tipping off, Luca, Jesse, and Poc imagine what a 1v16 NHL tournament would look like on this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal. Should the NHL change their playoff format? Later in the show, they discuss the intense wildcard race, and some of the instant impact trade deadline acquisitions.
On this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal, DZ, Luca and Poc breakdown a hectic trade deadline and name some winners and losers.
On this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal, DZ, Luca, Jesse and Poc give their bold predictions ahead of the looming NHL trade deadline. They also discuss Mikko Rantanen's unique situation with the Hurricanes, and whether Connor Bedard will be on Canada's Olympic team in 2026.
We're down to just two nations in the 4 Nations Face-Off, as Canada and USA will battle once again for glory. DZ, Jesse, Luca, and Poc break down everything that is set to unfold and give their predictions in the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal!
The first two games of the 4 Nations Faceoff are behind us! On this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal, Luca, Jesse and Poc sit down to discuss which players impressed them from the opening games, and look ahead to Canada vs. USA on Saturday night.
On this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal, Luca, Jesse and Poc break down the crazy and unexpected Rantanen trade, and react to some equally surprising fan-submitted trades. Do you think any of the submitted trades could actually happen?
It's the halfway mark of the NHL season, and playoff battles are beginning to intensify. Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss which teams on the outside have the edge to get in, which teams should be worried, and ultimately give their full final season standings predictions on the latest episode of the BarDown podcast presented by Crown Royal.
It's officially 2025 and time to reflect on the year that passed. DZ, Luca, Jesse, and Poc look back at their season preview video and discuss the teams that they missed the mark on most on the latest episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal!
With the Winter Classic between Chicago and St. Louis taking place today, there's no better time to rank outdoor game jerseys! Jesse, DZ, Luca and Poc give their takes on where Winter Classic, Heritage Classic and Stadium Series jerseys belong on their tier lists on the latest episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal! Which jersey do you think is the best?
It's the most wonderful time of the year! With the puck set to drop on the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa in just over a week, Jesse, DZ, Luca, and Thomas sit down to preview the classic tournament with a set of superlatives. In the NHL, what needs to change for the struggling Sabres and Rangers, and are the Leafs looking like a different team this year? All this and more on this episode of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal!
It is not been the start many NHL teams wanted to get off to, and DZ, Luca, Jesse, and Thomas are here to break it all down with their Panic Meter on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal!
The Bruins have fired their coach, the Penguins are last place in the Metro, the Flames have more points than the Oilers and Canucks, and yes... the Sabres are in a playoff spot!! The NHL season is off to a chaotic start and DZ, Luca, Thomas, and Chris are here to break it all down with 8 stats that sum up the season so far on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal!
On the latest BarDown Podcast presented by Crown Royal, Jesse, Luca, DZ and Poc share 7 early trade proposals that they think could happen this season.
With puck drop approaching on the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, DZ, Jesse, Luca, and Thomas go over their roster predictions for Canada, USA, Sweden, and Finland. Do you agree with their rosters? The BarDown Podcast is presented by Crown Royal.
Podcast recorded on May 07, 2024. On this episode of the BarDown Podcast, Luca, Corwin, Jesse and DZ rank the second round playoff matchups by how excited they are to watch them. They also dive into the best and worst matchups from round 1, as well as if all the Vegas hate is deserved.
Shoresy Season 3 is coming soon to Crave! Prior to the release, Jesse and Corwin sat down with Terry Ryan (Hitch) to discuss the upcoming season, and a bunch of unwritten rules of playoff hockey. Episode was filmed on April 23rd, 2024
This was filmed on April 29, 2024, DZ and Luca are out sick, but Jesse, Poc and Corwin are here to be sad about their teams while also trying to predict who is most likely to come back and win their series.
The bracket is set, the teams are decided, and it's time to rank them! Luca, Corwin, Jesse and Poc sat down to put all 16 2024 NHL Playoff teams onto their tier list. Let us know which teams you think are too high or too low!
With the 2024 NHL Playoffs only a couple of weeks away, Luca, Corwin, Jesse, and Poc sat down to rank their top 25 playoff players. Check out the latest BarDown Podcast to see who cracks each of their lists! (Recorded on April 03, 2024)
On this episode of the BarDown podcast, DZ, Corwin, Julia and Thomas dive into the mailbag to answer a bunch of fan questions. They also discuss Patrick Kane's awesome OT moment in Chicago, Matt Rempe's fighting streak, and who they'd want to see the Rangers play in round one.
Would you take Auston Matthews over Leon Draisaitl, or Connor Bedard over Jack Hughes? Jesse, Corwin, DZ and Luca share some of their unpopular hockey opinions, and also break down Jagr's retirement, a bunch of hat tricks, and some questionably priced stadium food.
It's time for another BarDown Podcast and this time it's we've got a bunch of special guests. Jesse, Corwin, DZ, and Luca are joined by some of the NHL and PWHL players in Toronto for the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend. Special guests inclue Jack and Quinn Hughes, David Pastrnak, Marie-Philip Poulin, Brianne Jenner, Jake Oettinger, Cale Makar, and many more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:47 Abby Roque, Lee Stechlein & Ella Shelton 8:04 Jake Oettinger 16:34 David Pastrnak 19:42 Cale Makar & Nick Su...
We're back with another BarDown Podcast! On this episode, Luca, Corwin, Jesse and DZ hit the panic button on a team from each division, breakdown some wild fan proposed trades, and take a look at the new all-star jerseys.
We're back with another BarDown podcast as DZ, Jesse, Luca and Thomas discuss which team is the best in the NHL, William Nylander's contract extension, the Cutter Gauthier trade and more!
