Best Brian Sear Podcasts (2024)

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SAMPLE - Monthly Mail Bag - July 2024 37:10

7m ago37:10

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A short sample of our latest Monthly Mail Bag podcast, exclusively for Country Club tier subscribers at our Patreon page. We start with whether the Islanders as currently constructed are good enough to compete in a (somewhat) rejiggered Metro Division, Patrick Roy's possibly identity for his players and who might end up surprising people this seaso…

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House M.D (2004) 1:13:26

11d ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Episode 371 is House M.D. (2004) "Pilot" Young kindergarten teacher Rebecca Adler collapses in her classroom after losing intelligible speech while teaching students.By Brian Sear

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 298 - Tidy Pieces of Business 2:10:20

14d ago2:10:20

2:10:20

Mike and Dan empty their tanks on the Islanders free agency signings, the draft, the Rangers imploding and The Wedding of the Century. It's been a busy few days on Long Island, and they've been good for the Islanders. Despite the craziness of free agency day, they signed speedy winger Anthony Duclair and brought back defenseman Mike Reilly on two v…

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Tag Team (1991) 1:08:21

25d ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Episode 370 is Tag Team(1991) Tricky Rick MacDonald and Billy The Body Youngblood are two of the best wrestlers in the country. They are told to take a dive by the wife of a promoter. If they don't, she will make sure they are blackballed from wrestling. When they don't do what she says, they are fired immediately. They try many jobs without any su…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 297 - The Two Kyles (with guest Ethan Sears) 2:05:12

18d ago2:05:12

2:05:12

Mike and Dan look back at Kyle Okposo's Stanley Cup and Kyle MacLean's new contract before looking ahead to the NHL Draft and free agency with Ethan Sears of the NY Post. With the Panthers' 2-1 victory over Edmonton in Game 7, their long-suffering fans can finally feel some relief, while we can chuckle at the Oilers' failure, ESPN's issues and how …

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 52 - Live at Offside NYC 1:03:29

23d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

On March 30, 2024 at the new Offside NYC in Manhattan, Mike and Dan were joined by listeners to hear their stories of their favorite Weird Islanders. We were gifted with tales of getting a Weird Islander jersey recognized in the desert, running into actual Islanders on Caribbean beaches, and rival neighbors preying on our loyalty, as well as with a…

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Country Club Atmosphere (Sample) - The Islanders are Cricket's Team 12:34

27d ago12:34

12:34

In this special free sample of our latest episode of Country Club Atmosphere, Mike talks about how the NHL and the Islanders managed to seep into his time at the T20 Cricket World Cup games played at Eisenhower Park in the last couple of weeks. He tells us why ex-cricket players make better on-air talent than ex-NHL players, how one visiting journa…

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Monthly Mail Bag podcast - June 2024 (Sample) 32:53

1M ago32:53

32:53

Enjoy this sample of June's Monthly Mail Bag podcast. Here, we look at sad fanbases, the death of Capfriendly, celebs at Islanders games and the least worst name choice for the NHL's newest team. Later, we tackle some different possible timelines for the Islanders, body switching, time travelling and uses for a few other super powers. We also discu…

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She Spies (2002) 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Episode 369 is She Spies (2002) Three cute, humorous women are taken out of prison to work for the government as spies - a crime fighting unit. "First Episode" An ex US presidential candidate, who's been given his own TV talk show, might be assassinated. The 3 cute ex cons get to prevent this as their first job as a unit.…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 51 - Olli Jokinen (with guest David Skurnik) 1:09:26

1M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Joined by David Skurnik of Skurnik Wines and The Pinot Project, Mike and Dan remember the short Long Island stint of "superstar journeyman" Olli Jokinen. Jokinen arrived and left in two of the worst trades in Islanders history. In between, he was ridiculed by his general manager, dismissed by fans, endured long slumps and trade rumors, and only fin…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 296 - Indescribable Relief 1:47:44

1M ago1:47:44

1:47:44

Mike and Dan take a deep breath as the Rangers get eliminated from the playoffs, opening the door for the first ever edition of "Ranger Piece Theater." We do some dramatic readings of Blueshirts postmortems and examine how a fanbase that is catered to almost exclusively by the NHL's biggest broadcast partners somehow still seems to feel they are be…

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Captain Z-Ro (1955) 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Episode 368 is Captain Z-Ro (1955) "Christopher Columbus" Captain Z-Ro goes back to 1492 in order to put down an attempted mutiny happening on board Christopher Columbus' ship the Santa Maria.By Brian Sear

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 295 - A Multi-Leg Thing 58:23

2M ago58:23

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In their Rangers-free zone, Mike and Dan discuss the recent trade the Islanders made with the Chicago Blackhawks that netted them an extra second round pick and some flexibility this offseason. Through a swap of first rounders, the Islanders received a well-traveled group of assets that could help them get rid of an onerous contract (whether they n…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 50 - Weirdest Islander of the Year 2024 (with guest Jon Zella) 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Along with Nassaumen Hockey's Jon Zella, Mike and Dan crown the first ever Weirdest Islander of the Year per the results of a listener vote. While several had the qualifications (less than 50 games played for the Islanders this season), only one man truly epitomized what makes a Weird Islander, with a long NHL tenure on other teams, a notable arriv…

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BONUS: Monthly Mail Bag podcast - May 2024 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

A free sample of our marathon Mail Bag for May! In this short bonus episode, we answer questions about newest Islander Maxim Tsyplakov, the constantly overlooked Brock Nelson, the legacy of Uncle Leo and where the Hudson Line stops next. To hear the full two hour-plus episode, head over to Patreon.com/IslandersAnxiety and sign up for our Country Cl…

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The Powers Of Matthew Star (1982) 1:07:30

2M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Episode 367 is The Powers Of Matthew Star (1982) "Jackal" Matthew Star appears to be a typical teenager, but in actuality is an alien who is a member of the ruling family of his planet, who are endowed with powers like telekinesis and telepathy. When his home planet was invaded, his parents gave him when he was a baby to one of their trusted emissa…

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Islanders Anxiety - Master Leaf Theatre Special 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

1:08:43

By popular (?) demand, we present a special standalone episode of an Islanders Anxiety favorite, dramatic readings of articles about the Toronto Maple Leafs. This time, we focus on the work of Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, "the Charles Dickens of Master Leaf Theatre," whose descriptions of the sorrow and misery of the Leafs' bleak house are as admi…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 294 - Nothing Really Happens 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Mike and Dan talk about about how there's nothing to talk about regarding the Islanders, before turning their attention to division rivals facing each other in a playoff series. So far, the offseason news for the Islanders has consisted of signing a third string goalie out of Sweden and Matt Martin having a birthday dinner at an Italian restaurant.…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 49 - Jörgen Jönsson (with guest Patrik Bexell) 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

With Mike under the weather, Dan is joined by Canadiens prospects and Swedish hockey expert Patrik Bexell to discuss Jörgen Jönsson, brother of Islanders’ defenseman Kenny Jonsson and a European star with a brief stay in North America. After winning just about everything he could in his home country, Jörgen spent one partial season on Long Island, …

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 293 - We Gave It Everything 1:40:05

2M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

Mike and Dan examine the Islanders clean out day interviews and exalt in an epic edition of Master Leaf Theatre. While most of the players sounded similar and stuck to familiar talking points, a few stood out for either their emotion or perspective. We also had the pleasure of hearing from Lou Lamoriello earlier than normal, which was a direct shot…

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T and T (1988) 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Episode 366 is T and T (1988) "Extortion in Chinatown" When a Vietnamese grocer is roughed up by a Chinese extortion gang, T and T. get involved.By Brian Sear

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 292 - An Appropriately Cruel Ending 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Mike and Dan react the Islanders' season-ending 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes, and all the bad luck and blood-from-a-stone tries they saw throughout the series. After a disastrous start (including a penalty shot awarded to the worst possible player), the Islanders' clawed their way back into the game by scoring twice in the second period. But the clea…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 291 - Two More Days to Believe 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Mike and Dan recap the Islanders' double OT win over the Hurricanes in Game 4 (and their haunting loss in Game 3) and discuss how some of their hope has been restored. Although the vibes going into the game down 0-3 were less than excited, the Islanders refused to go away quietly, and were led by Mathew Barzal, who scored the winning goal (with a l…

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The Fugitive (1963) 1:14:05

3M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Episode 365 is The Fugitive (1963) "Fear in a Desert City" After being on the run for 6 months, Richard Kimble falls in love with a beautiful woman who has a young son. She also has a physically abusive, estranged husband, that wants Kimble out of town, or dead.By Brian Sear

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 48 - Austin Czarnik (with guest Matthew Strauss) 1:07:54

3M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

Joined by Pitchfork managing editor and Islanders fan Matthew Strauss, we remember the short and unmemorable but indicative tenure of Austin Czarnik. Joining the Islanders after productive stints in Boston and Calgary, Czarnik looked like he would be a fine depth piece or perhaps more for a roster that would be hit hard by injuries, Covid and bad l…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 290 - There Is No Sugarcoating 40:17

3M ago40:17

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Mike and Dan react immediately following the Islanders' third period meltdown in Game Two against the Hurricanes, when a 3-1 lead became a 5-3 loss. No goal-by-goal recap for this one. You all saw it. The Islanders stopped playing after going up 3-0 on 12 shots, let Carolina take over the game and now come back home down 2-0 in the series. It was a…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 289 - Encouraging and Frustrating 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Mike and Dan recap Game 1 of the Islanders-Hurricanes series, which featured a good performance but more bad luck against Carolina. For a large part of the game, the Islanders were the better team, showing prognosticators that they can hang with the presumptive Stanley Cup favorites. But just like 2019 and 2023, a bad bounce at the wrong time turne…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 288 - 169 Straight Playoff Games 1:36:20

3M ago1:36:20

1:36:20

Mike and Dan recap the Islanders clinching a playoff berth, look ahead to another series against Carolina and welcome in Arthur Staple of The Athletic to discuss the season that was. With a win over New Jersey on Monday, the Islanders' secured third place in the Metro Division and earned themselves a very rare meaningless (yet still very bizarre) g…

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MSW:Hit, Run and Homicide 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Episode 06 of Murder She Wrote: Hit, Run and Homicide We are back with another Jessica episode, I'm joined with Joanne to chat about this season one episode. Jessica and the police are baffled by a seemingly driver-less car that suddenly appears in Cabot Cove and runs down a visitor who had fired local inventor Dan O'Brien.…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 287 - Another Day at the Office 1:20:14

3M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Mike and Dan recap a successful couple of games that have put the Islanders on the brink of clinching a playoff spot - which is both good and terrifying. An OT win over the Canadiens and a "feel good" shootout loss the Rangers meant huge points in the Eastern Conference playoff race. A win in New Jersey on Monday night would lock up third place in …

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MSW-Loversand others Killers (18/11/84) 38:53

3M ago38:53

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Episode 5 of Murder she wrote "lovers and other Killers" While in Seattle for a series of lectures, Jessica is drawn into a dangerous case involving young secretary David Tolliver accused of killing his wealthy older lady friend Allison BrevardBy Brian Sear

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 47 - Randy Robitaille (with guest Adam Gretz) 1:16:30

3M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Joined by Penguins writer and fan Adam Gretz, Mike and Dan remember Randy Robitaille, who had a surprisingly productive NHL career for several teams. From going undrafted and getting hurt in his first game to playing for a whole bunch of undermanned units - who needed stunts like student discount passes just to get people in the building - Robitail…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 286 - The Assassination of Mika Zibanejad by the Coward Adam Pelech 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

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Mike and Dan wade into the aftermath of the Islanders 4-2 win over the Rangers, including a coach disagreement, bad acting, entitlement and anger. Sponsored by Hot Topic. After a blistering first period, the Islanders sat back while the Rangers took shots at a superhuman Semyon Varlamov. In the third period, Adam Pelech and Mika Zibanejad collided,…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 285 - Stressful to the Very End 1:34:45

3M ago1:34:45

1:34:45

Mike and Dan try to make sense of the Islanders' recent turnaround, that saw them win four straight and vault into third place in the Metro Division. What seemed like a lost cause suddenly became an uplifting triumph, sometimes within the same game. Wins over the Flyers, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets and, most improbably, the Predators included many of …

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 284 - You're the Desperate Team 1:22:58

3M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Mike and Dan examine an up-and-down trip to Florida and the Islanders' refusal to recognize their precarious situation, and recap their first ever live event. After a gutsy win over the Panthers, the Islanders seemed to gain a tiny bit of momentum in the sad race for the final playoff berths in the Eastern Conference. But then an embarrassing, impo…

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 46 - An Islanders Minor League Tour (with guest Kevin Schultz) 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Dan and Kevin Schultz from VintageIceHockey.com take a look at some Islanders minor league affiliates of the past and the surprising players who skated for them. From the notable New Haven Nighthawks of the early 70's, to their long association with Fort Worth, Texas, to a championship club in Indianapolis to short stops in unique places like Kentu…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 283 - A Season of Rock Bottoms 1:24:45

4M ago1:24:45

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Mike and Dan recap a week of brief hope and crushing defeats as the hard working Islanders teams of just a few years ago finally disappear for good. Ineffective, embarrassing losses to the Hurricanes, Red Wings and Devils showed that this version of the Islanders has lost whatever spark it had and is only interested in cosplaying like the Islanders…

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The Wizard (1986) 1:04:46

4M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Episode 364 is The Wizard (1986) An eccentric inventor has adventures battling evil around the world. "El Dorado" U.S. assigns one of their best agents Alex Jagger to protect The Wizard. On Alex's first day, Simon (Wizard) meets a boy who has cancer. Simon learns that unless he gets a transplant he won't last long and the only possible donor is his…

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Islanders Anxiety - Bonus Episode - Five Thoughts about 32 Thoughts 49:30

4M ago49:30

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Mike and Dan dissect a rare Islanders segment from Sportsnet's venerable 32 Thoughts podcast about the club's current losing streak and clouded playoff race. Hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman, 32 Thoughts is the most listened-to news podcast in hockey. They also don't watch the Islanders that often. So when they take in two disastrous game…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 282 - Toxic Relationship Metaphor 1:15:38

4M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Mike and Dan move their scheduled recording up a day to rant about the Islanders' four-game losing streak and lack of response in games. From a "waste of time," to a team and a fanbase that was "different now" to yet another string of losses in a season full of them, this Islanders campaign continues to be exhausting and depressing. Something is st…

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