Best Whalerjacket Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 23: One Crazy Summer 47:53

1d ago47:53

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Lots of CBJ news to talk about in this summer episode: -Draft results -Signing of Sean Monahan -Search for a head coach continues -Goodbye to some favorite Blue Jackets -Welcome Steve Mears -2024-2025 schedule -Plus some commentary on Utah/ArizonaBy whalerjacket

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Episode 22: Happy Trails PV and PL 41:32

14d ago41:32

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Episode 22. A bunch of CBJ and non CBJ Topics on the agenda today: 1. Utah's jersey release 2. Utah's possible names 3. The firing of Pascal Vincent 4. Candidates for head coach 5. The looming trade of Patrik Laine 6. Fantilli's new jersey number 7. The Jacket's first round pick in this year's entry draft…

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Episode 21: Welcome Don Waddell 33:31

1M ago33:31

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The Jackets have a new General Manager and President of Hockey Operations: Don Waddell. In this episode, I'll break down the hire and discuss the roster and coaching decisions that Waddell will now be in charge of making.By whalerjacket

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Episode 20: The 2023-24 Season Wrapup 39:59

2M ago39:59

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Episode 20: My first ever in-studio guest, CBJ super-fan Caden L., and I talk about the disappointing 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets season. It was full of gloom of course, but we look forward to what lies ahead for the Jackets this summer and next season. We take a realistic approach in discussing what to expect but also talk about what our guts ar…

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Episode 19: Downtrodden in Arizona 29:46

3M ago29:46

29:46

Welcome to Episode 19. This podcast usually focuses on the Columbus Blue Jackets. But in this episode, I wanted to talk about the situation in Arizona with the Coyotes. I sprinkle in some Blue Jackets news as well, but the recent Coyotes news is a hot topic right now that I wanted to address.By whalerjacket

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Episode 18: Walking Wounded 31:12

3M ago31:12

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Episode 18 coming at ya! In this episode I'll discuss: 1. The Jackets' horrible luck with injuries and illnesses 2. Ken Hitchcock's comments about a quicker-than-expected turnaround for the Jackets 3. Should the Jackets focus on acquiring a new center? 4. The possibility of Bob McElligott replacing Jeff Rimer.…

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Episode 17: Selling You Playoffs Next Season 27:31

3M ago27:31

27:31

The Jackets are limping towards the finish line. This season has been a frustrating mess. I do not see this team as a playoff contender next year...but stranger things have happened. In this episode I will put on my salesman hat and make a case for the Jackets making the playoffs next season. I'll also talk about: 1. Aaron Portzline telling it like…

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Episode 16: Chatting with a super fan 58:02

3M ago58:02

58:02

This episode is a failure from a technical perspective. I am not sure what happened but my voice is extremely loud and my guest's voice is extremely low. Still trying to figure this podcasting stuff out. If you are able to suffer through the audio mess, we talk about: 1. The current state of the Jackets 2. Who we expect to return next season 3. My …

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Trade Deadline Review 22:53

4M ago22:53

22:53

Short episode this week. Had a few guests fall through so this is a solo episode this week. Hope to get them back on a future episode. Topics this week: 1. John Davidson's draft grade. 2. What will the new GM do to the roster? 3. Do the Jackets have too many short forwards in their system?By whalerjacket

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Episode 14:The Trade Deadline Approaches 54:50

4M ago54:50

54:50

Welcome to Episode 14! In this episode I am joined by William (@that1cbjfan) and Mark (@MarkCorrell2) and we discuss: 1. The Trade Deadline. What will the Jackets do? We'll talk about 8 potential candidates to be moved (although we planned on talking about 6). Will they be traded at the deadline? Will they be traded this summer? Or will they remain…

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Episode 13: It Finally Happened 29:31

5M ago29:31

29:31

Solo episode this week. Last week's episode was cut off somehow (probably user error) so I'll summarize what was missed but this episode is mostly about the firing of Jarmo Kekeleinen as General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. My thoughts, rantings, ravings, and ramblings ahead!By whalerjacket

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Episode 12: We're Headed Outdoors 57:17

5M ago57:17

57:17

Warning: Audio is kind of screwy in this episode. The final question was also cut off. Will include what the last question was about in next week's episode. Joined by Mark and Mara, we discuss: 1. Jackets probably getting an outdoor game (finally). 2. NHL to Cincy? No way. 3. The possibility of trading Boone Jenner. 4. Some other things...including…

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Episode11: What the Jiricek is Going On? 21:05

5M ago21:05

21:05

This was an unplanned episode. I intended to take the week off from podcasting this week. But the Jiricek news that broke today and I wanted to rant about it. Easier to rant with my voice than with my typed words on Twitter. So in this episode I mostly rant about that the Jiricek situation but I also include a little bit about the Blue Jackets' pen…

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Episode 10: Insert Witty Episode Title Here 44:43

6M ago44:43

44:43

Welcome to a landmark episode of Boom and Gloom! For the first time we have two guests on the show to voice their opinions and discuss Blue Jackets hockey. Special thanks to Diana @cbjfan5477 and Mark @MarkCorrell2 for stopping by today. In this episode, WE will discuss the current hot topics in Jackets land: 1. The Elvis Situation: Has the situati…

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Let’s Give Jarmo Credit...or not 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

In this episode I will discuss (well, really just rant and rave about): 1. Jarmo. Does he deserve any praise for this season? Has he really done anything bad this season? 2. Trade bait. With another lost season, the Jackets may be sellers at the deadline. Who could and should be moved? 3. The Elvis debacle. Admittedly this news hit yesterday and th…

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Episode 8: The Contrabulous Fabtraption of Adamo Fantilli 18:55

6M ago18:55

18:55

Welcome to Episode 8. Today's topics of discussion: 1. Adam Fantilli. I haven't dedicated much time to talking about him in previous episodes, but he deserves some significant discussion. 2. Boone Jenner: All Star. 3. Five bright spots. It can't be all gloom all the time, right?By whalerjacket

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Episode 7: Is CBJ Hockey Fun Again? 23:53

6M ago23:53

23:53

Well, is it? We watched some pretty entertaining hockey in the game against Toronto. Some of our young stars are starting to shine. I find myself looking forward to watching Jackets games WAY more than last season. I'll talk about that and... 1. Blue Jackets defensive woes and who is to blame. 2. Five bright spots (because it can't ALL be gloom all…

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The Trouble with Tendies 19:58

6M ago19:58

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In this episode I'll dive into the Three Headed Monster (the current Blue Jackets goaltender situation) and the incident involving Elvis Merlikins and Tom Wilson on 12/21. Lots of thoughts on these situations.By whalerjacket

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Episode 5: An Achievable Goal 18:48

7M ago18:48

18:48

In this episode I'll talk about: 1. What I think an achievable goal should be for the Blue Jackets as they progress through this wasted season (from a playoff perspective). 2. The "win" against the Maple Leafs. Admittedly, this is just me ranting about it. 3. Two quick thoughts about the decision to put Fantilli on the 4th line against the Devils a…

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Episode 4: More On (Moron?) Jarmo 17:13

7M ago17:13

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Welcome to Episode 4 where you may or may not hear a snoring dog in the background throughout this entire episode! In this episode you will hear about: 1. More on Jarmo with an AWESOME coffee analogy 2. Boone's injury and what it means to the team moving forward 3. Did you know? An interesting stat about the Blue Jackets. Well, it is at least inter…

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Episode 3: Run it By Us First 26:29

7M ago26:29

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In this episode of Boom and Gloom, I dive into some controversial topics: like the prospect of trading Patrick Laine and the possibility that we, as fans, seem to know what's right for the franchise...but often times, it seems management does not. Segments for this episode: 1. Intro 2. Patrick Laine needs to be traded 3. Trade winds blowing with th…

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Episode 2: Abandon Ship? 13:40

7M ago13:40

13:40

In this episode I tackle 3 topics: 1. Does the win against the Blackhawks signify and turnaround for the Blue Jackets? 2. What keeps us as fans from jumping ship after all these years? 3. Is there a trade in the works for a center?By whalerjacket

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Episode 1: Lots of Gloom, Not Much Boom 14:12

8M ago14:12

14:12

Pilot episode! This episode features the following segments: 1. Introduction to the Podcast 2. Toxic Twitter Fans 3. Penguin Fans at Nationwide 4. Jarmo Must GoBy whalerjacket

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Episode 23: One Crazy Summer 47:53

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Episode 22: Happy Trails PV and PL 41:32

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Episode 21: Welcome Don Waddell 33:31

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Episode 20: The 2023-24 Season Wrapup 39:59

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Episode 19: Downtrodden in Arizona 29:46

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Episode 18: Walking Wounded 31:12

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Episode 17: Selling You Playoffs Next Season 27:31

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Episode 16: Chatting with a super fan 58:02

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Trade Deadline Review 22:53

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Episode 14:The Trade Deadline Approaches 54:50

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Episode 13: It Finally Happened 29:31

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Episode 12: We're Headed Outdoors 57:17

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Episode11: What the Jiricek is Going On? 21:05

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Episode 10: Insert Witty Episode Title Here 44:43

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Let’s Give Jarmo Credit...or not 34:28

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Episode 8: The Contrabulous Fabtraption of Adamo Fantilli 18:55

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Episode 7: Is CBJ Hockey Fun Again? 23:53

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The Trouble with Tendies 19:58

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Episode 5: An Achievable Goal 18:48

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Episode 4: More On (Moron?) Jarmo 17:13

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Episode 3: Run it By Us First 26:29

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Episode 2: Abandon Ship? 13:40

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Episode 1: Lots of Gloom, Not Much Boom 14:12

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