Ep 526- Seventh Player
This week we talk about the tragic death of Colby Cave, the prospect of summer hockey, Torey Krug's contract situation, Kevan Miller, and who we think should be the Seventh Player.
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Bearly on Topic: The Boston Bruins Podcast
A Boston Bruins podcast for Boston Bruins fans by Boston Bruins fans. We talk Bruins, hockey, and other great stuff. We're just BEARly on Topic.
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Ep 525- Tuukka's Farts And The Economic Impact
Theis week VA, Geoff, and Tim opine on one of the most popular topics of Boston media this week. We also tackle the impact of the NHL Pause.
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Ep 524 - Frustrations As A Fan
This week, we sort through our feelings regarding fandom of a team run by terrible people. We also talk about a new Bruins signing and our favorite non-cup winning seasons.
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Ep 523- Everything's Coming Up Tim
Tim takes a victory lap. We talk about the new signings: Jeremy Swayman and Nick Wolff. Playoffs? Regular season? Which will be played and how? There's a player submitted schedule and we talk about that. We discuss the inadequate efforts of the Jacobs family to "compensate" their workers and wrap it up with a user submitted question.
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Ep 522 - Social Distancing Radio, Vol 1
It was inevitable that the world of sports would be touched by the coronavirus. Perhaps what wasn't expected was that the NHL would take an indefinite pause on the 2019-2020 season. We're here to make sense of all the news, talk about the Bruins last game against Philly, and to distract you from this scary new world we're living in. Don't worry, we'll be back again next week and we have a a plan.
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Ep 521- Bananapants
This weeks we begin the final push of the regular season, the bananapants month of March. We talk about the games of the week and the bonkers things that happened within them. How are Ondrej Kase and Nick Ritchie fitting in? Why is a certain Boston sports media member wrong about Kase? We wrap up with the week's schedule. And yes, this was recorded before we knew that Torey Krug had an UBI.
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Ep 520 - Trade Deadline 2020
This week, we're breaking down the multitude (read: two) deals the Bruins made at the trade deadline. Does this make the team stronger now or later? What about cap space? We also talk about the games of the week both played and to be played.
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Ep 519- The Chuckening
This week we recorded one day later than normal. We're talking about the trade deadline and how recent trades might affect how the Bruins approach it. Geoff is not happy with the prospect of trading Danton Heinen. While we were recording, the Tyler Toffoli trade went down, so we discuss that as we found out more information.
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Ep 518- No Contact
This week it's VA and blast from the past, Nick, talking about Bruins games and other news. Was Lauzon's suspension warranted? Was it too many games? What's going on with Joakim Nordstrom? Nick brings his unique outlook about hockey equipment to the chat to brainstorm that. Also, we answer the question of where Zdeno Chara should spend his all-expense paid vacation from his teammates.
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Ep 517 - Post Break Return To Form
This week we recorded during the Super Bowl, so we're a little distracted by commercials. Overall, we're pretty happy with how the Bruins have returned from their 9 day break. We talk about David Pastrnak's turn in the ASG. How should the Bruins deal with David Backes' contract? We have an idea. Also, Geoff finally says goodbye to Brett Ritchie. This and plenty more nonsense for you!
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Ep 516 - Can We Not
This week with Geoff away we brought in another good hockey brain, our friend Ben, to commiserate about the Bruins losing ways, to solve for 2RW, and to talk Tuukka.
Jan 21, 2020•55 min
Ep 515 - We Love The Bruins Moms
This week we state our adoration of the Bruins moms so many times. We talk about the week in games which was a much more positive week than the one before. Geoff tells about the rumors and reports about the Bruins solving for 2RW. At some point there is way too much talk about 90's rock.
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Ep 514 - Bruins Please Stop Losing
The Bruins keep losing and we're pretty sure they're out to collect all the loser points. All this losing is making us grumpy enough to produce shorter podcasts in which we'd rather talk about how to make your name Latvian than talk about actual games played by the boys in Black and Gold. Still, we try to hold some optimism near to us.
Jan 07, 2020•49 min
Ep 513 - Tom Wilson Inferno
This week VA, Geoff, and Tim attempt to record this episode while kinda-sorta watching the Sabres-Bruins game. We talk about the two games of the past week, David Pastrnak being voted to be an All-Star, and all sorts of injuries.
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Ep 512- WTF Bruins
This week it's just VA and Tim reviewing the Bruins games of the week. We lament the Bruins inability to win in regulation, in overtime, and in the shootout. Why does this team hate us so much when we give them nothing but love?
Dec 24, 2019•46 min
Ep 511 - Stamkosed In The Face!
This week VA, Geoff, and Tim slog through the misery that was the Bruins road trip. Was it the Bruins or the Brians? We're all sick of Brett Ritchie, we want to solve for 2RW and not have to solve for 3c again (we still don't solve either). And we talk about Tim Thomas' coming out and talking about his grueling medical situation and how he's trying to recover from post-concussion syndrome.
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Ep 510- Hockey Death
This week VA, Geoff, and Tim talk about whether or not the Bruins need to add physicality to their game or set a physical tone early. We talk about the Bruins games this week and how the streak had to end sometime. We also do a follow-up on coaches' behavior and talk about how we feel about Anders Bjork possibly playing his off-side.
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Ep 509- This Team, This F'ing Team
This week, VA, Geoff, and Tim discuss the many ways the Bruins continue to win games. We might talk a little bit too much about Thanksgiving foods, especially the ones that Tuukka Rask hates. We also talk about some real concerns that have emerged in the coaching realm. No, not Bruce but rather others.
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Ep 508 - Grizzdiculous
VA is trying to make "fetch" happen, just with a different word. We discuss the games of the week, including that Devils game in which Grzelcyk broke out. We also do a deep dive into injuries and what the troubles the team may have when (and in some cases, if) injured players return. Recorded on Sunday, November 24th, so we are already outdated.
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Ep 507 - The Boys Take Over
This week, Geoff and Tim take over the show and discuss the games of the week, the underwhelming play of the Bruins, and how important Torey Krug is to the team.
Nov 19, 2019•48 min
Ep 506 - Krug Contract Talk
This week, we're excited about the news of the Bruins 2020-2021 season opener, we're underwhelmed by the Bruins play of late, and we're a bit anxious about what a Torey Krug extension might look like.
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Ep 505- Sean Kuraly Probably Hates Me
This week, VA recounts her experience at a card show with personal appearances from Kuraly and Bergeron. We discuss the Bruins games of the week, injuries, and that Halloween party picture among other things. We don't have too much to complain about!
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Ep 504- We Like Big Butts (stereo)
Ep 504- We Like Big Butts (stereo) by Bearly on Topic
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Ep 503- Another Pastatrick
This is a little bit late but better late than never, right? This week we talk about Pasta's latest hat trick and scoring. We talk about the games against the Ducks and the Bolts. We also discuss what the Bruins should do with the second line (and other lines) while David Krejci is injured.
Oct 26, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Ep 502- Miller's Wooden Leg
This week VA, Geoff, and Tim discuss the opening week of the Bruins 2019-20 NHL Season. VA describes a very special event in her life. Geoff is confounded with Hockey Twitter's outrage over a stupid thing Jack Edwards said. And Time is just glad the B's are winning. Are we a little worried about the Bruins goal scoring? Maybe just a very tiny bit or maybe not at all.
Oct 08, 2019•43 min
Ep 501 Season Five Is Alive!
We're back for season five. This episode is kind of like our training camp in which we check in, discuss news from over the summer, and make predictions for the upcoming Bruins season. We're all worried about a certain Bruins player's body part and you should be as well.
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Ep 436- Free Agency Is Stupid
Free agency has come (and mostly gone) and we're talking about what the Bruins acquired and what they've lost. We also discuss the RFAs (Heinen, Carlo, McAvoy) and other player statuses. And we take a look at other signings around the NHL. We'll be back in September.
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Ep 435- Draft And Stuff
In this episode, VA, Geoff, and Tim discuss what happened during the draft, the NHL Awards, and the new circumstances for former Bruins players.
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Ep 434 - Prediction Business
In this episode we see how we did on all sorts of predictions from this season- and make more!
Jul 01, 2019•42 min
Ep 433- Group Therapy
In this Very Special Episode of Bearly on Topic, VA, Geoff, and Tim all try to come to terms with the loss of the Stanley Cup. As one might guess, they're all dealing differently. Later on, friends of the podcast Mandi and Josh talk about how they're coping. We also talk about the mountain of injuries revealing at Breakup Day.
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 35 min
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