Best Michael Jonsson Podcasts (2024)

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

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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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Joy in Faithfulness | Juanito Jonsson 45:47

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Pastor Juanito brings an amazing encouragement all the way from Spain! He reminds us of the importance of finding joy in being faithful to the simple things God has called us to do. Being faithful prepares us to steward the "Suddenly" moments of God well. 6-23-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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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Stand Firm in the Truth | Jonathon Musser 29:36

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

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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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Spiritual Warfare | Ricky Paris 35:10

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

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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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Submission in the Workplace | Jonathon Musser 35:08

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Pastor Jonathon Musser reminds us of the crucial roles that Christians have in the workplace, and that everything we do should be be unto the Lord. | Sunday 6-2-24By Palestine Church

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

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

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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

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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

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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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Submission in Family | Michael Yeakey 24:29

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Pastor Michael Yeakey continues the Ephesians sermon series with a deep dive into the biblical model of relationships between parents and children. Sunday 5-19-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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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Submission to Connection | Jonathon Musser 30:52

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Pastor Jonathon Musser shares a powerful perspective on the true meaning behind Ephesians 5. Sunday 5-12-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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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Crucified With Christ | Jonathon Musser 39:24

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Pastor Jonathon Musser continues the series on kingdom connection with a great reminder of what "submission" truly means in God's kingdom, and how our "self" has been crucified with Christ. - Sunday 5-5-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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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Spiritual Gifts | Joel Collins 17:03

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Pastor Joel Collins reminds us of the diversity of spiritual gifts that God blesses us with and challenges us to pursue a greater understanding of God's purpose for our gifts. Communion Sunday 4-28-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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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What is an Amygdala? | Steve Warriner 39:18

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Pastor Steve Warriner takes a deep dive into one the amazing areas of our brains: the amygdala. What is it? Why did God put in in our brains? What is it's purpose? And what does it have to do with being a Christian? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's sermon. 4-21-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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

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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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God's Eternal Purpose for You | Ricky Paris 37:49

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Dr. Ricky Paris shares a powerful reminder of God's eternal purpose for each of us. He reminds us of the importance of walking in accordance with our individual and corporate destiny as we partner with God's eternal purposes. Sunday 4-14-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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

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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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Take Off Your Grave Clothes | Jonathon Musser 34:06

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Pastor Jonathon Musser continues the encouraging word he began on Easter by exhorting us to take off our grave clothes and walk in the resurrection power that Jesus paid for. Sunday 4-7-24By Palestine Church

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

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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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God's Great Love for You | Jonathon Musser 29:42

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Pastor Jonathon Musser shares a powerful reminder of how the resurrection of Jesus displays the great love of God and makes it accessible to us in our daily lives. - Easter 2024By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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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Joy in Suffering | Michael Yeakey 25:57

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Pastor Michael Yeakey encourages us to seethe invitation we are offered by Jesus to experience true joy in the midst of our suffering. | Sunday 3-24-24By Palestine Church

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

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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

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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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The Necessity of the Cross | Ricky Paris 33:04

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Dr. Ricky Paris introduces Easter story with a look at why the cross was necessary to complete His eternal purposes. Sunday 3-17-24By Palestine Church

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Weird Islanders: The Podcast! - Episode 45 - Al Montoya (with guest Nick Giglia) 1:14:16

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Joined by returning guest Nick Giglia, we celebrate goalie Al Montoya, who took a long road to the NHL and looked for a half season like more found money for the scrappy Islanders. Montoya had all the makings of an Islanders villain including getting drafted high by the Rangers and a preseason fight against Rick DiPietro. But after years of being b…

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Islanders Anxiety - Episode 281 - The Monster's Still Out There 1:37:03

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Despite the end of their six game winning streak and some scary games ahead, Mike and Dan remain hopeful about the Islanders' playoff chances (and the Penguins' demise). Massive wins over St. Louis, San Jose and Anaheim put the Islanders back into the wild card chase, took a big chunk off their goal differential and made fans rethink what we knew a…

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SPECIAL: Monthly Mail Bag podcast - Trade Deadline Edition 2024 34:01

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Our post trade deadline Monthly Mail Bag podcast brought questions about the Islanders' lack of moves, future former Islanders who did not become Islanders, the future of the team's first round pick this year, what the 2014 trade deadline would have sounded like as an Islanders Anxiety episode and more. To hear the full episode, which is nearly two…