Mike, Tommy and Kevin are back to break down another minute. This time they take a look at the good times during the Blake Bears. How the hell did Luis Mendoza jump over the net? Why is Fulton flexing on dudes away from the play? Answers to those questions and many more. Show Notes Keep clicking through that Amazon link. Great crowd at this JV game. Banks with the classic 90s cut: Here is the full Melrose Place Wikipedia entry. Luis Mendoza's stride: The goalie watching Luis instead of the puck:...
May 16, 2019•29 min
This time, Mike, Tommy and Kevin wander off the pond and straight into another podcast. Be Kind and Rewind joined forces with The Quack Attack to talk about weird moments in the Original Adam Banks, weird Mighty Ducks facts, and the wild lives some of the Mighty Ducks are leading. Show Notes It's insane that's we've been doing these stupid podcasts for five years. Our greatest moments: Dwayne Robertson roping You lost it for yourself: Something about a shrinking sphincter: The Norwegian Traditio...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin do the improbable and record shows in back-to-back weeks. This time, they tackle the task of creating a hypothetical Mighty Ducks amusement park. Take a mental stroll through all three lands and the hottest ride in the park: Journey to Puckworld. Show Notes Here is the official duck call of The Quack Attack Podcast: Primos Hunting 805 Duck Call, Easy Mallard Single Reed The rides: Gordon Bombay's Wild Ride Journey to PuckWorld Fulton Reed's Roller Adventure Invasion of the ...
Apr 25, 2019•32 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin return and waste no time using a cheap gimmick to try to get some listens. In this episode they take the Mighty Ducks to the world of Game of Thrones. Who fits in where? Who is dead? Will Julie "The Cat" Gaffney win this just like she wins the rest of our hypothetical contests? Show Notes The link to the trivia pentathlon quiz. The high score right now is 6 out 10, which has been accomplished by multiple people. Final week to get it in. Entries are due by April 24, 2019. Ke...
Apr 18, 2019•38 min
Kevin is still wandering around the streets of Minneapolis in sadness after Texas Tech's loss in the NCAA national championship game and he has our microphones in his condo, so we've got a rebroadcast this week: the first appearance by our great friend Jack White who dished on a little bit of everything. Also Kevin plz come home. Show notes: Paul Michael Glaser in all his glory: Eric Strobel, for those who aren't familiar with him. The original Adam Banks fired a puck at his chest. Touch and Go ...
Apr 11, 2019•29 min
Mike and Tommy make fun of Kevin while he's gone. They also catch people up on the latest podcast news, revise the Mighty Ducks drinking game and deal with a #QuackQuestion first while determining discussing the lives of Ducksworth's law partners. Show Notes Still time to take our Quack Attack Trivia quiz to join the trivia pentathlon. You have a one minute time limit. Searching for stuff on Amazon? Click through here. The Mighty Ducks hotel is located at Disney's All-Star Movies resort. It appe...
Mar 28, 2019•26 min
Mike, Tommy, and Kevin attempt to spice up your next viewing of the Mighty Ducks Duckumentaries via an old-fashioned drinking game. Come for the "Petey" rule, stay for the ceremonial drinking while touching the floor. It's a Norwegian tradition.
Mar 14, 2019•31 min
In their first ever road trip audio diaries, Mike, Tommy, and Kevin take a road trip to "rural" (not really) Allen, Texas. There, they watch official minor leaguer Bo Brauer as the Worcester Railers face the Allen Americans in some hot ECHL action. Show Notes Follow Bo on Twitter: @BoGo_Gadget. For updates on Bo, the Worcester Railers team Twitter does a good job: @RailersHC The person who asked about the non-OG Mighty Ducks getting D5 jerseys was Eric S. Duck Call to him. The video of the Might...
Feb 28, 2019•33 min
Matt Doherty rejoins the podcast after a two-year hiatus. He gives a first-hand account of the recent Mighty Ducks reunion in Anaheim, before talking about his album, which is actually good and not just an actor trying to be a musician. We also get into some D4 talk. Show Notes Support Matt! Go to mattdoherty.net. Matt on Instagram: @archiedohman. Go get Matt's Album, Dignity. You can get the whole thing on iTunes for $9.99. That's a steal. "Either Ducks Fly Together or they don't." The Flying V...
Feb 21, 2019•34 min
Mike, Tommy, and Kevin tackle another Mighty Ducks minute. This time it's a breakdown of Gordon Bombay's speech after the U.S.A.'s 12-1 loss to Iceland. Bombay gets challenged by a bunch of 12-year-olds and claps back. Was that the right move? Show Notes Spring is coming. Get your gear from The Quack Attack shop now. Ken Wu's face while everyone else is disgusted: One of two closeups for Goldberg: Little Charlie is crushed: TFW Bombay calls you pathetic, Portman vs. Fulton versions: Donald Trump...
Feb 07, 2019•37 min
In the aftermath of the Mighty Ducks' mini reunion, Mike, Tommy and Kevin trace the influx of Ducks stuff in pop culture. Was this inevitable or did have we just witnessed an incredible confluence of events? Also, how much credit should we take for it? Show Notes (Editor's note: Our recording software skipped like four seconds at the beginning when we were introducing Kevin's Kin Token disaster. You can follow his slow-motion disaster in real time here.) According to their Wikipedia, Wheeling's ...
Jan 31, 2019•40 min
Mike, Tommy, and Kevin welcome 2018 #QuackQuestion of the Year winner Stevie Yanks on for the first pod of 2019. They talk about Stevie's love for D3 (*sigh*), Taiwan, and then pass the torch with the first #QuackQuestion of 2019. Show Notes Thanks for sticking with us into 2019! Also the shop is still going strong. Congrats to Stevie Yanks a.k.a an American Hero: Here is Bo Brauer's first professional goal. Terrible backchecking from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits: 🚨 BRAUER 🚨@BoGo_Gadget scores...
Jan 17, 2019•40 min
In this Best of 2018 rebroadcast, Scott Whyte joins the podcast to talke about how he went from a Slim Jim commercial with Macho Man Randy Savage to playing both Gunnar Stahl and Scooter the goalie. He explains learning an Icelandic accent, what he said to Jesse Hall, how he almost added "Crazy Dave" the comic relief guy to his roles in D3 and much, much more. (Original Air Date: 4/19/2018) Show Notes Thanks to Scott Whyte for being a true scholar and a gentleman. Follow him on Twitter and on In...
Jan 10, 2019•53 min
We've arrived at the end of the year, which means it's time for the fourth annual #QuackQuestion of the year. The five nominees were hand selected by Mike. Vote for your favorite in the poll in this episode's show notes at thequackattack.com. Show Notes Editor's note: Sorry for the terrible introductory audio. I recorded it on my phone at 6:30 a.m. The #QuackQuestion of the year nominees (poll is below): Ben Young (with assists from Andy Tattersall and Kristian Garcia): (To Scott Whyte) Why did ...
Dec 26, 2018•34 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin take a look at Gordon Bombay's realistic chances of cracking an NHL roster at age 29 (or older). It requires an in-depth look into Bombay's injury, his questionable recovery and the time range between his injury and the start of the Junior Goodwill Games. Show Notes Be like Kevin. Get some gear from the shop. Thanks to @dannyhockey12 for the #QuackQuestion. Not impossible but definitely rare for a 29 or 30 year old to make the NHL #quackquestion https://t.co/yHnWo6RdhT — Da...
Dec 20, 2018•47 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin tackle another Mighty Ducks Minute. This time: Gordon Bombay's flashback scene. We talk about Bombay's mother's camera work, Gordon dressing in full hockey gear to play pond hockey, what Gordon's dad knew, and when he knew it. Show Notes Thank you to everybody who has bought things in the shop. Use FREESHIP11f5b49d to get free shipping. Get your #QuackQuestion of the Year nominations in. Yeah, Bombay doesn't have the greatest stride: Bombay's dad fidgeting with Gordon: Char...
Dec 13, 2018•30 min
Mike, Tommy, and Kevin return to the topic of Gordon Bombay cheating. Where did he learn the tactics? Did it help create the Hawks dynasty? Does Gordon Bombay in jail if the Mighty Ducks win the game where they're taking the fall? Full show note at thequackattack.com
Dec 06, 2018•40 min
Mike, Tommy, Kevin welcome in Twin Cities legend Phil Vandervaart to talk about painting all the signs for the Mighty Ducks films. He talks about his shack made of Ducks signs, what Lindsay Lohan is like, and explains why 13 is the true 12. Show Notes Thanks to Phil for coming on. You can check out some of his work here. Here is the feature where Mike first found out about him. You can see his shack made out of the Mighty Ducks signs here: Knock out your entire Christmas list in one go by going ...
Nov 22, 2018•31 min
Mike, Tommy, and Kevin go back in time -- even further than usual -- to take a look at the trailers for each film in the Mighty Ducks trilogy. They discuss why one Duck is highlighted in all three trailers, the suspicious absence of Charlie Conway, the great deal Emilio Estevez's agent made, and more. Show Notes RED ALERT: FREE SHIPPING IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH PROMO CODE: FREESHIP11f5b49d Here is @jbeasley777's Kevin Malone costume: “At least once a year, I like to bring in some of my Kevin's...
Nov 15, 2018•45 min
Mike, Tommy, and Kevin outline what happens when the Mighty Ducks are dropped into the newest 90s Horror Film: 'Duck Hunter'. The legendary monster 'McKill' is terrorizing the camp ground the Ducks are staying at. McKill: He's doing his job. Show Notes A showcase of Chris Sacca's travels with Steve Brill. 🏒🏈⚽️🏒🏀⚾️ YES!! Six games. Five sports. Four guys. One day. No matter the scores, we‘ve seen nothing but smiles and high fives all day. You’re beautiful, LA. Thank you. 🙏🏼#SuperSportsEquin...
Oct 31, 2018•40 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin introduce the newly-minted official minor leaguer of the Quack Attack Podcast: Bo Brauer, forward for the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays. An Edina native, Brauer talks about being called a cake eater, how the Mighty Ducks goes over in the locker room nowadays, life in minor league hockey, and more. Show Notes This is your official minor leaguer of the Quack Attack Podcast: Follow Bo on Twitter: @BoGo_Gadget. Here's a look at Bo's career stats. Here is the South Carolina St...
Oct 18, 2018•34 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin, go back through the Mighty Ducks films -- mostly D1 -- and break it down through Adam Banks' eyes. In the process they realize what a lonely life Banks leads as his new team doesn't accept him and his old team turns on him. Show Notes To be clear: Mike FORGOT an undershirt at Tommy's wedding. He didn't just choose not to wear it. The floss dance has its own Wikipedia page. What a time we live in. Adam Banks, bored after beating the Mighty Ducks, and maybe a little scared o...
Oct 11, 2018•35 min
(Editor's note: We had a bit of trouble with the audio. First, Mike didn't have Michael T. Ryan's line recording, so you miss the first bit of what he says. Michael says he has a degree in music education from Oklahoma State. He went out to California to be a high school band director. The audio picks up from there. You miss about 20 seconds of Michael talking. Also, Michael's line cuts out a couple times. Bear with it. He comes back quickly each time.) Michael T. Ryan, supervising music editor ...
Oct 04, 2018•34 min
In honor of Mike's wedding, the group takes a look at the most likely Mighty Ducks wedding: the union of Connie Moreau and Guy Germaine. Which Ducks stand up in the wedding? Who makes a speech? Who don't Connie and Guy invite and who crashes it anyway? Show Notes Make fun of Kevin's terrible investment, and monitor it in real time. Our best (and possibly most-recent?) Ducks wide-hypothetical came in Episode 79: What happened at the Mighty Ducks prom? Is this Guy's main crew? The Mighty Ducks in ...
Sep 20, 2018•33 min
Mike and Tommy -- Kevin is gone -- tackle another minute from the Mighty Ducks movies. This time it's Gordon Bombay telling Ducksworth, Reilly and Phil Banks about the time his dad gave him a convoluted meaning to the word "team." Show Notes ONE MORE DAY FOR THE SALE IN THE SHOP. Get your gear now. Kevin is on a trip to the East Coast. He should be back on September 16. Until then Tommy and Mike are going solo. Gordon Bombay's facial expressions after he's is told that the peewee hockey league n...
Sep 06, 2018•26 min
In a continuation from last episode, Mike, Tommy and Kevin discuss what the Mighty Ducks movie doesn't show: the fallout from the varsity losing. Does Riley ever recover? What happens to Cole and Scooter? Is the varsity coach on his way out after an embarrassing loss? Show Notes Thanks to Bryan, David, Joyce and Luke for the donations. Previous times we've seen the varsity team struggle: Orion and the varsity coach seem to have no hard feelings: Cole is NOT an alternate captain: There are three ...
Aug 23, 2018•39 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin return from a two-week break to talk about t-shirts, bachelor parties and Shaun Weiss' legal troubles before diving into the real topic: Who was in the wrong in the Luis Mendoza, Mindy, Riley love triangle in D3? Show Notes The Bachelor Party fund is here. Follow Kevin's ongoing Kin Token investment. Buy your "Make America Quack Again" shirt. It's a great conversation piece. Keep clicking through the Amazon link. According to the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, pret...
Aug 16, 2018•38 min
Mike, Tommy and Kevin start talking about the varsity team but quickly delve into the politics at Eden Hall. How much cheating was going on during Eden Hall's 10-year state championship run? Should the Ducks and Eden Hall parted ways? Show Notes Be sure to check out the newest feature on our site: Is Kevin a millionaire yet? The Carmel High School girls swim team has won 32 state championships in a row. Here more info on IMG Academy. The board reluctantly voting the Mighty Ducks back in: We talk...
Jul 26, 2018•37 min
Mike, Tommy, and Kevin return to the spin-off well. This time they take Adam F. Goldberg's advice on what the Mighty Ducks TV series would have to be to gain any traction and come up with a realistic series. Disney can just send them a check. Show Notes Free shipping in the shop! Promocode: FREESHIP718 If you haven't listened to the Adam F. Goldberg pod, listen to it now. We have a new page: Is Kevin a millionaire yet? It allows you to track his Kin Token investment in real time. We did spinoffs...
Jul 12, 2018•33 min
'The Goldbergs' creator Adam F. Goldberg talks about how he cornered Steve Brill at Christmas party and pitched him D4 and how that sort of set the stage for the in-development TV show. He goes deep on The Goonies vs. the Mighty Ducks in a fight. Show Notes Thanks to Adam for coming on. Watch The Goldbergs and follow him on Twitter. Also, a special Duck call to Adam's assistant Hank, who was the unsung MVP of this episode. Here is Adam F. Goldberg's episode on ID1OT with Chris Hardwick. We talke...
Jul 05, 2018•38 min