CanesCast is the official long-form podcast of the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by TV and Web Host Mike Maniscalco and Broadcast Analyst Shane Willis, CanesCast brings you the inside scoop on the Hurricanes with exclusive interviews, analysis, and more.
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We explore controversial ethical issues about video games (e.g. what should be censored), in video games (e.g. what counts as cheating), and in video game design (e.g. what works to make a game morally interesting). Your hosts are Shlomo Sher, Ph.D. (Philosophy Professor and Video Game Ethicist) and Andy Ashcraft (Veteran Video Game Designer and Professor).
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The Canes (and Martin Necas) are off to a great start this season. Why? And why is it not a surprise? With the hot start, how much more important does that make the month of November?By Carolina Hurricanes
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Following up a 5-1 road trip with an 8-2 win at Lenovo Center? That's a heck of a way to end October. The guys review what's stood out and explain why the special teams have been special. Plus, they chat about Martin Necas' hot start and Sebastian Aho's continued climb up the team's record books.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 290: The Long and Winding Road
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We're two games into the Canes' regular season. What have we learned? The guys answer that, chat about Jackson Blake, the upcoming State Fair Road Trip, and more!By Carolina Hurricanes
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The regular season opens Friday and Shane and Mike have a look at the Canes roster. What and who stood out during training camp and the pre-season? Plus, the two welcome in a very special guest as President Doug Warf comes on to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation fundraising efforts and how the team is helping those impacted by Hurricane…
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The Canes have played three preseason games, what can be gleaned from the performances so far? Shane dives into what’s the hardest part of camp when it’s only at the halfway point, plus, Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston joins the show.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 287: We Know What The Canes Did This Summer
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Shane and Mike are back!The guys discuss the offseason that was and chat about what the expectations should be going into the upcoming season.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 286: Are You Ready For The Summer?
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Shane and Mike put a bow on the season by looking back on the playoff run, discussing Rod Brind'Amour's new contract extension, and the recent changes to the Canes' front office. Plus, of course, they take your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 285: Harness The Good, Block Out The Bad
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The Canes were down 3-0 in the second round, but now have momentum on their side. How did we get there? Shane and Mike get into why it shouldn't be a surprise and why the Canes don't let the circumstances bother them.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 284: Something Yogi Berra Said...
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After two games in the second round, the Canes have some work to do. Shane and Mike go over what's been good, what's not been good, and why it takes four games to win a series.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Shane and Mike recap the series victory over the Islanders, look ahead to Round 2, what needs to happen, what advantages there are, and what kind of environment to expect in both buildings.By Carolina Hurricanes
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The Canes have a 2-0 series lead over the Islanders. Shane and Mike discuss what a comeback win can do for a team in a seven-game series and they answer your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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A first-round matchup against the Islanders awaits. Who and what will be the keys? Shane and Mike discuss, and also look back on the 82 games that were.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 280: What Goes Around Comes Back Around
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Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal? Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal. That, plus a discussion of Seth Jarvis reaching the 30-goal mark as Scott Burnside joins the show. The fellas also get into the season thus far, how the Canes changed the perception around the league under Rod Brind'Amour, and more.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Are the Canes at their best as they close in on the playoffs? The fellas try and answer that, plus elaborate on how hard it is to make the postseason six years in a row.By Carolina Hurricanes
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We're in the final stretch of the regular season. How do the analytics say a team played well, but the team still lost? Plus, a reminder that the people who play the game are human.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Shane and Mike discuss the trade deadline and what the Canes did with it now that it's come and gone. Plus, the two chew over the importance of home ice advantage, and of course, they get to your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Friday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Shane and Mike go over what the next few days are like for both players and teams and how a break in the schedule was good for the Canes given their upcoming schedule. Plus, they answer your questions, of course.By Carolina Hurricanes
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The Canes are on a heck of a run as of late. Spencer Martin has made a significant impact since joining the club, but what does that mean for the goaltending situation as a whole? Plus, the two discuss how balance has played an important role in the team's scoring.By Carolina Hurricanes
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The All-Star break is in the rear-view and now the sprint to the end of the regular season is underway. The Canes are going to need everybody, so how valuable are contributions up and down the lineup, as opposed to having just one line? Shane and Mike also look at the current playoff format versus a change, and the two also examine questions from y…
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The Canes Moms got to witness their boys pick up two important wins over the last two days. Shane and Mike discuss the importance of an in-season event like this, before going on to discuss Spencer Martin and Sebastian Aho's chance to jump to league superstar at next week's All-Star festivities.By Carolina Hurricanes
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The Canes have passed the midway point of the regular season. How do the guys stay ready for the grind of all 82 games? How will they stay sharp through the All-Star break? For those questions, the guys bring in Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston. The guys also discuss what they've liked about the first half and the value of leadership in…
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The Canes are finally home for a while after spending the majority of the start of their season on the road. How beneficial is that and what's allowed Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov so hot? Plus, the guys talk Pyotr Kochektov and Monday's upcoming Hall of Fame game.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Why are the special teams red-hot all of a sudden? Can Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov keep this current pace going? Shane and Mike answer those, plus discuss the physical play around the league. And, as always, they take your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 269: Not So Naughty & Kinda Nice
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Fresh off of a complete win over Vegas, the Canes have points in five straight games. What's been working? What's going on when things look like they aren't working? The guys answer those, plus take a look at the goaltending situation.By Carolina Hurricanes
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There have been challenges for the Canes to start the season, but what's been going right? Shane and Mike discuss that as well as assess if there are any legitimate concerns as the team closes in on the quarter mark of the season.By Carolina Hurricanes
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The Canes are 9-7 through 16 games. Why? Shane and Mike break down Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia, respond to your panic-filled questions, and ask, how much pumpkin pie is too much?By Carolina Hurricanes
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Why have the Canes been so good in overtime? What is it that makes Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas so dynamic during three-on-three play? The guys answer those, plus look at the goaltending situation with Frederik Andersen out of the picture.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 265: Nothing To Be Scared About
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The Canes are winners of three in a row! Shane and Mike discuss, as well as how the return of Andrei Svechnikov has played a role in that. Plus, the guys get into the serious issues of gambling in the NHL and the recent tragic loss of Adam Johnson.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 264: The Long & Short of the Road
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Mike is finally back in Raleigh and there's lots to discuss. He and Shane chat about the start to the team's season, Justin Williams being this year's inductee into the team's Hall of Fame, and of course, tackle your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Hanna Yates joins Shane and Mike as the trio gets you set for Opening Night! In addition to the season ahead, they discuss what really goes on behind the scenes of each broadcast, and plus, they get to your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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The preseason is just about over, what have we learned? Shane and Mike answer that, plus delve into specifics about the power play. Why doesn't the quarterback always have to have the ball? Plus, of course, they get to your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Should Jordan Staal get more consideration for the Selke Trophy? Shane and Mike discuss and also dive into preseason thus far, including the special moment that was Rod Brind'Amour versus Skyler Brind'Amour at PNC Arena.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Shane and Mike are back to discuss the first few days or training camp! The fellas chat about the differences between young players and established players this time of year, plus, why you shouldn't worry about Carolina not having an American Hockey League affiliate this season.By Carolina Hurricanes
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The guys examine the offseason of the other teams in the Metropolitan Division, and what that means for the Canes. On top of that, they open the rule book, taking a look at questions you asked regarding what you'd like to see changed or wiped off the books completely.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 76 – Older Players in Video Games(with Bob De Schutter)
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There are over 50 million players over the age of 50 in the USA alone and those numbers will only continue to grow for an activity that’s too often viewed as “kids’ stuff”. How and when do older players engage with online gaming communities? Do designers need to be concerned about monetizing techniques that might take advantage of vulnerable older …
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Shane and Mike go over the Canes' offseason moves, discuss the mindset of the new players coming into town, and elaborate on why the team's system will keep them engaged for 82 games and beyond. Plus, of course, they tackle your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 75 – Fighting Extremism in Games (with Rachel Kowert)
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Games are particularly fertile grounds for extremist recruitment. Why is that? What’s special about games and gaming culture that might make them attractive spaces for recruitment? How does extremist recruitment work in games? What is being done about it right now? And what can be done to help prevent the spread of extremism through games? --------…
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Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston joins the guys to talk about the offseason and how players are preparing for the year ahead. The crew also talks about the raised expectations for the Canes, being the odds-on favorite and why it's a validation of where the organization is.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 74 – When Games simulate Real World Cultures For Profit (With Andrei Zanescu)
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When game companies simulate cultures in their games they usually focus on the tropes that their intended audiences have about those cultures and then design their game around those tropes. Is there anything wrong with that? If so, what? What can game designers do to present cultures – present and past – more respectfully? -------------------------…
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Shane and Mike talk about the value of Sebastian Aho, his new deal, and what it means for the Hurricanes. Plus, the guys talk about the return of Tony DeAngelo and why this move is a fit for the team.By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 73 – How Gaming treats the Global South (with Aditya Deshbandhu)
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Gaming and game development work differently for the developed global north than the developing global south. What are those differences? How does the global south play and pay differently? Why is it so hard to start a game development company in the global south? How can the gaming world better take these things into consideration in order to be m…
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The Canes landed Dmitry Orlov and Michael Bunting on the first day of free agency. How do they fit? What are they bringing to the team? The guys also chat about the returning players, why it pays for teams to wait announce signings until they're officially complete, and when it's the right time to be feisty.…
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Episode 72 – Battle Passes (with Daniel Joseph)
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In a couple of recent episodes guests have mentioned concerns about battle passes. So, in this episode we decided to explore how they work, how they differ from traditional subscription models or microtransactions, why they’re so popular today with game companies, and whether they raise any serious ethical concerns. --------------------------------…
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From the Jordan Staal signing to the draft to free agency, the fellas cover it all in this week's episode!By Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode 71 – Women in Esports (with Theresa Lee, Joseph Sarnoski, and Kelly Williams)
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What can college esport teams do to blunt harassment against female players and make esports more inclusive? Are they in a unique position to help solve these problems in esports? We chat with representatives from Kean University about their attempts to make their own esport teams more inclusive to women. -------------------------------------------…
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