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The Suspendables

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The Suspendables is a weekly podcast with former NHL star Russ Courtnall and his pal, comedian Jungle Jim Jerome. Listen in for classic, hilarious NHL stories; great discussion on the hottest NHL news; and interviews with some of hockey's biggest names. New episodes weekly!

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Episodes

255: Playoffs, Turkey Necks, and Real Toughness

This week: the playoffs are here! The boys are fired up. Chaser’s battle with cancer and how he’s an absolute inspiration. Jungle's turkey neck gets roasted. Gobble Gobble! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202553 min

254: The Day That Changed Everything - A 9/11 Survivor’s Story

In this powerful solo episode, Jim takes the mic without his usual cohost Russ to bring you a conversation that hits close to home. He’s joined by a longtime friend and 9/11 survivor who shares their gripping, firsthand account of surviving one of the most tragic days in modern history. Together, they explore the moments of chaos, courage, and resilience that followed, offering a deeply personal perspective on an event that changed the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 2 min

253: Another One for the Books

The boys are finally back with another show! Sorry for the wait! Let’s just say their rigorous schedule of napping, procrastinating, and pretending to be busy really got in the way. But hey, they’re here now with more stories, hot takes, and the usual nonsense you didn’t ask for but secretly love. Buckle up—it’s another episode of The Suspendables! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 202534 min

252: RUSS WAS SO WELL BEHAVED UNTIL…

Jungle almost came away unscathed…after lots of great talk! Jungles lesson on how to buy a car...NOT! And then the hammer falls from Russ Great to be back!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202536 min

251: Salary Caps, Night Caps

Jim’s on the road, freezing his tail off, while Russ is dealing with an emotional milestone as his last baby heads off. From college sports updates to team dynamics, the guys cover it all—including a classic story about Jim getting roasted by his dad while working for Molson at 23. Plus, a dive into the NHL salary cap and what it means for teams moving forward. Tune in for laughs, insight, and the usual Suspendables banter! Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Shawn Simpson, who passed...

Jan 31, 202543 min

250: Fire & Ice

Rusty and Jimmy discuss the LA fires and how the disaster has affected Russ and his family's life living within the affected areas. Our thoughts are with those affected by the disaster. But it's not all serious - as usual, jokes were made, laughs were had, and the good listener was appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202548 min

249: The Life of Young Rusty Boy!!

Hilarious stories of Russ's younger life!! Jim got Syd to help him with hockey topics and she blew it... The boys do their best not to talk politics in light of recent Canadian political news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 08, 20251 hr 5 min

248: I GOTTA GUY!!!!!

This is the most powerful hour Rusty and Jungle have done !! Kelly Chase joins us from his hospital bed at the cancer centre in St Louis... Completely riveting listening to his long battle. He’s utterly selfless...an outstanding humanitarian…and man oh man does he have game!! If you listen to the interview, we bet your problems will go away for at least a while. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 03, 20251 hr 12 min

247: TO FIGHT OR NOT TO FIGHT!

Some of the toughest barroom brawlers we know! Big big news in the Courtnall household! What!!?! You’re gonna gulp when you hear the value of the richest team in sports! And your best viable option for a ticket to a live sporting event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202446 minEp. 247

246: ABSOLUTELY NO POLITICS!!!

Whoops...Jimmy tried to stop Rusty boy from going bananas about his love for Trump... Then his wife Paris jumped on the show to straighten him out! Great take about how you can last as coach. Russ’s ride with a couple of drug dealers. He loses his mind when he got benched! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 03, 202451 minEp. 246

245: ABSOLUTE KILLER!!

One of the most successful coaches in all of sports!! 42 yrs as a head coach for the same team!! 90-year-old Brian Kilrea joins us and lights it up! Fabulous interview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202458 minEp. 245

244: Coaches, Comedy, and Classic Roasts!

Russ is back this week with a lively discussion on legendary NHL coaches, sharing his favourites and how the best leaders shape the game. Jim’s got a wild story about getting cut from an MC gig for his “risky” humour, plus a memorable roast session where Paul Coffey gave Russ a taste of his own medicine. Rusty shares insight on real estate investing before the fellas wrap up with a little tribute to 90-year-old hockey icon, Brian Kilrea...they hope to bring him on the show soon! Hosted on Acast....

Nov 02, 202450 minEp. 244

243: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…LARRY ROBINSON!!!

Great chat with Jimbo about his young life growing up on the farm. He got recruited to play football... And much, much more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202459 min

242: AND WE’RE OFF AND RUNNING…

Ya Man!!! Hockeys back and Russ stepped up and brought on this show ! No more draft ? Whaaaaaat!! Well kinda... How about the Rangers goalie (I don’t know how to spell Shysterkin) turning down $88 mill)? John Tortorella and the heartwarming side of him. Rusty has something to say about Patrick Roy. As always, our hearts go out to the Gaudreau family and we are thinking of them through this difficult time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 16, 202441 minEp. 242

241: A COACH LIKE NONE OTHER!!

Mike Keenan joins Jim this week…let’s figure out what makes him tick ! He was great!! Enjoy!! His new book, Iron Mike, will be out October 10th. Check it out on Amazon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 202454 minEp. 241

240: AM I GOOD ENOUGH??

Rusty tells us how to know if your kid actually dies have enough talent... ...and how good was he growing up playing hockey as a kid himself! How to handle your cash...Is Russ a millionaire? Nice gesture by the league to remember the Gaudreau brothers. Did you like The Presidents Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202448 min

239: HOW DO YOU SPELL SUCCESS?

With our guest! He owns one of the biggest restaurant companies in Canada. Was on the highly rated show Dragon's Den for 15 years. The architect and owner of two different hockey leagues. He even served his country as a member of the RCMP. And he’s super cool! Jim Treliving opens up about his unmatched journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 20, 202459 minEp. 239

238: WHAT A CAREER!! WHAT A GUY!!

CLIFF RONNING...long time NHL’er with unpredictable answers to Jungle’s riveting questions... The guy should be a motivational speaker...so many great takes !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 20241 hrEp. 238

237: BACK IN THE SADDLE!!

First show of the season and there’s no rust on us! Rusty takes us through he’s days of training camps...(good ones and bad ones) and reveals the secret to being the fastest guy in the league in his day...Ok it’s not that big of a secret! Huge mistakes by rookies when they wanna make their mark...Really? You wanna take on Wendel Clark? Jungle doesn’t know how to read a menu. A tribute to The Gaudreau brothers...sports fans have the biggest hearts <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Sep 08, 202446 min

236: No Rusty, No Problem!

Rusty's away so Jungle's at play! Jim hits the mic solo this week to share a few passages from his favourite books, all authored by NHL superstars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202443 min

235: Two Dads One Stanley Cup

Jungle's Oilers are going for the cup!! To say he's excited is an understatement. The dads gush about the unrivalled pinnacle of their pride & joy...the very essence of their happiness...the paramount treasure of their hearts – the Stanley Cup Finals, of course! Their kids get a mention too, somewhere between power plays and penalty kills. Playoff reels are going viral, but it's not just McNasty's insane goals lighting up the views – some unexpected 'highlights' are stealing the spotlight. H...

Jun 06, 202441 min

234: Coaches on THIN ICE!

The fellas talk NHL coaches from Babcock to Bylsma. Playoff talk lives on with Jungle's Oilers still going strong in the third round this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 202455 min

233: IF YOU LIKE THE PLAYOFFS...!!!

You gotta be lovin' what's gone on so far...even Rusty watched. He breaks it down for us! Jungle hit the town of Metcalfe and what a time...he may have pissed some people off, but they knocked it out of the park!! Shoutouts!! You just might hear your name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202439 min

232: FINALLY! RUSS TALKS HOCKEY...KINDA...

Ya man! Rusty breaks down the playoffs. Stories of Bob Cole...he gave Jungle shit! It's your guess what Russ said (the most out of bounds ever!) after a wonderful Mr. Cole story... I bet your kid never did what my kid did...Jungle almost barfed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202448 min

231: What Rhymes With Heaven?

PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! Jungle and Russ are betting on the playoffs...we make our picks. *Please excuse any audio quality issues, we had network connection issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202432 min

230: PUCK THE STIGMA!

Things get serious while the fellas talk about mental health in pro hockey... Then Russ gives us his opinion on referees in the NFL. Jungle shares some funny stories & life updates. Producers Note: Thanks for bearing with us while we wait for a new mic for Russ!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 202442 min

229: If you're gonna miss it by a minute, miss it by a day!

The fellas talk LTIR issues, player suspensions, and of course, golf! They also address the tragic passing of former NHL player Chris Simon. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this extremely difficult time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202449 min

228: WHAT'S LEFT TO PLAY FOR?

What do you do as a player when you’re not gonna make the playoffs and there’s 15 games to go? LIV golf??? What’s up with the latest? Russ has lost his manhood! For sure? And much more…really? You decide. Producer's note: Sorry for any poor audio quality, Russ's mic broke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202435 min

227: Trading Spades

The boys talk golf courses, vacations, & going drink for drink. Rusty gives us some insight into NHL trades and takes a quick break to yell at his neighbour! *Note from producer: Syd’s mic couldn’t be turned on for this episode so please excuse any silence when she is talked to/referenced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 202441 min

226: College or NO College!

Russ answers the questions of how does one know if they should skip school and stay in Junior? The now viral slap shot into the empty net...not sure I like Cournall's take on this... Do we like Corey Perry? And we go inside Rusty's life... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202441 min
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