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Vintage PicardVintage Picard Update July 2020A largely off-the-cuff update about the status of the podcast as of July 2020.2020-07-0500 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Update July 2020A largely off-the-cuff update about the status of the podcast as of July 2020.2020-07-0500 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 172 - Reel TalkThis week we have more details about the 2020 NHL playoffs. Buckle up. Plus, Mylec is joining the war on the ground. And will there be ball hockey in July? We're full of questions. Full of something, anyway. When Wil the Gritty madness end?
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2020-05-241h 11
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 15 - Writes and FreedomsOur critical review of Star Trek: Voyager S7, E19 - Author, Author. How arbitrary is sentience? Is bad art still art? Has James even seen this show? Three hundred years, and publishers are still sleazy.
Computer, run Vintage Picard zero-one-five.
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2020-05-221h 36
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Briefing 1 - Delta Trip PlannerOur Intrepid primer on Star Trek: Voyager. Not super familiar with Voyager? Not a problem. We've got a quadrant full of information on Captain Janeway's series. Everything you need to know going into our first ST:V episode next week. Gilligan wishes he had it this good.
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2020-05-1349 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 171 - JoCo ChaserThis week we welcome Joe Soccoa, a true entrepreneur in sports media. Not only is the Soccoa Media App home to HIT the DEK, but it provides opportunities for sports journalism to anyone passionate enough to put in the work. Joe also calls hockey games with celebrities and stuff.
Take heed: Gritty prowls some very specific streets.
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2020-05-121h 22
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 14 - Quality AssuranceOur Compelling look at Star Trek: The Next Generation S6, E9 - The Quality of Life. Are we dirty plagiarists? How many catastrophes is too many? Has Starfleet ever heard of OSHA? Data is a bad friend.
This podcast is worth the sacrifice.
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2020-05-061h 14
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 170 - Luxury WhinerThis week we have actual news about a possible return to hockey. (They can sharpen their skates with our opinions.) The NHL is also helping us out here at home with some educational STEM programs. And more hockey is canceled, but consider the real victims.
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2020-05-0159 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 169 - HullabaLoouuuThe big man of the CSHL, Lou Harvitan, is back! How do you run a league from a whole different state? Wouldn't you like to know? Plus, can't leave your house doesn't mean can't enjoy hockey. And Gritty, ever and always.
Our train of thought is a runaway.
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2020-04-251h 13
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 13 - Good MeasureWe own this review of Star Trek: The Next Generation S2, E9 - The Measure of a Man. What will we do between seasons? How deep is the canon, really? Which character should've returned? Oh, that poor horse.
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2020-04-221h 27
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 168 - Ice MeltLike the man said, Let (Us) Entertain You! We are back with more tales from the dek to sate that aching hockey hole. Wayne Simmonds is giving back to hockey, ball style. And a playoff ice team has no ice? Good thing they have sneakers.
Gritty Gritty Gritty. Don't say it in a mirror.
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2020-04-1859 min
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 12 - Crew ComplementOur summary evaluation of Star Trek: Picard Season 1. Which seeds were planted early? What still didn't work? Where might Season 2 go? We're dealing out opinions.
The first season is in the can. How do we stack up on a binge-listen?
*We had some minor audio problems this week. They will be fixed for next time. We-a culpa.
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2020-04-121h 30
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 11 - End of the LineOur final bit of coverage for Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 10 - Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2. Do the Zhat Vash have any standards? Can we have our cake and eat it too? Who was a fan of that old SNL Love Boat sketch? Imagine mending some plot holes.
Opinions are like podcasts. Everybody has one.
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2020-04-021h 30
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 167 - Boss BabbleYou may be going stir crazy right now, but we're way ahead of you. Jersey sure is a hockey hotbed. Plus, Joel Ward is using his retirement to appreciate what matters: Ball hockey!
Don't be down on HIT the DEK.
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2020-03-2952 min
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 10 - Flower ShowA deceptive amount of opinions on Star Trek: Picard S1, E9 - Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1. Why are Soong men all identical? What is Narek's favorite British comedy? Has the Art Department ever read the script? Audrey II has nothing on Coppelius.
Who's down to take a walk on the genocide?
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2020-03-231h 23
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 166 - Sick DazeYou know what we're talking about. No hockey? No problem. We'll get you all caught up on your options. Plus, when the game resumes, the USA has some bidness in Switzerland. We are not neutral.
The NHL may be closed, but Gritty's big orange shadow still looms. Resplendent.
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2020-03-2059 min
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 9 - Woe and TellOur endless info dump about Star Trek: Picard S1, E8 - Broken Pieces. Does the Van Halen have an oxygen leak? When does networking go too far? What's a little threat between friends? Grab a drink and break out your Walkman.
We won't let you kill our podcast rating.
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2020-03-171h 35
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 8 - Will PowerOur Number One effort at covering Star Trek: Picard S1, E7 - Nepenthe. Will we ever get sick of nostalgia? How much cake is too much? Can you say "spinoff?" We're sensing a great episode.
Lay in a course for "the feels."
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2020-03-111h 31
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 165 - Ad (Free) ProgramPermit us to sell you on this week's episode. Ontario celebrates a four day weekend where the hockey don't stop. Ain't no tourney like a Family Day tourney, eh? Plus, Stefanie Caban is a U.S. hockey phenom who may or may not hit people over the head with her stick. (She does not.)
This episode of HIT the DEK is (not) brought to you by Hyundai. Game On.
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2020-03-0642 min
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 7 - Rombix CubeOur Collective thoughts on Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 6 - The Impossible Box. How does one pass a lonely night on the USS Van Halen? Can Soji actually be interesting? Does Picard have a new catchphrase? Hold your applause.
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2020-03-031h 28
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 164 - Beta BlockerThe goal of this episode is to educate you on some netminder developments. A coach in Minnesota is charting plays in real time to give his goalies the edge. And, a Toronto 'tender hops off his Zamboni and into an NHL crease. Plus, are we starting our own streaming service? No, but you'll wish we were.
Honk if you're petty.
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2020-02-291h 10
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 6 - BJ and the BorgA wealth of coverage for Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 5 - Stardust City Rag. What's the hottest poop? Which character is from a Jerry Lewis routine? Who has the worst French accent in the galaxy? We're flying a Kaplan F17 Speed Freighter straight through some plot holes.
Please state the nature of the podcast emergency.
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2020-02-231h 26
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 163 - Miraculous MedalForty years later, that gold is still just as shiny as the day it was won. This week is all about (mostly about) the team of scrappy American kids that beat the unbeatable Red menace. It's been exactly four decades since the Miracle came true in Lake anything-but-Placid. Grab a hot dog and some apple pie, and go back with us.
Come for the pride. Stay for the lunatic.
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2020-02-221h 15
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 5 - Nun Too CarefulAn absolute analysis of Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 4 - Absolute Candor. How do you get rich in a money-free society? Which running gags are wearing thin? Does JLP do paid endorsements? Activate Emergency Podcasting Holograms.
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2020-02-161h 01
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 162 - Barrel RoleThis week we're falling for Ben Harpur, who's making a big splash with his charity dek tournament up in Niagara. Plus, ball hockey is worth investing in. Just ask the guys in Orillia. We also discuss buying new web domains, site unseen.
Happy fourth anniversary! We got you a podcast.
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2020-02-1441 min
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 4 - Myth-IllogicalTotal coverage of Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 3 - The End is the Beginning. Who makes their Collective return? Which breakout characters are stealing the show? What band does Rios ship? We're more thorough than Raffi.
Tomorrow you can remember us from yesterday.
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2020-02-111h 26
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 161 - Buck ShotsIt's Hockey Week(s) in America! How are you celebrating? Plus, Seattle is ready to name its new franchise. Will it be a disaster? And the verdict is in on the orange menace. Do we owe him an apology?
Time to broadcast some opinions.
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2020-02-081h 06
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 3 - Double-Secret Rogue NationAn exhaustive analysis of Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 2 - Maps and Legends.
Who stinks at Starfleet? What's with their wardrobe? Why are we addicted to tangents? Ponderous, man. Ponderous.
We also finish off the final issue of Star Trek: Picard - Countdown. Worth picking up? Maybe listen and judge for yourself.
Settle in and set podcast to "download."
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2020-02-031h 21
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the Dek Episode 160 - Hard Hat GoalsThis week we're discussing an extraordinary ball hockey goalie being courted by the pro's. He should probably finish High School first. Plus, what's in a name? A whole lot of silly conversation, apparently. Helping the homeless is also nice.
We toque the time to make you a good one.
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2020-02-0248 min
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 2 - Dahj BawlOur comprehensive review of Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 1 - Remembrance. We go into exquisite detail (perhaps too much) about what went down, what we loved, what didn't work, and where all this might be going. (Where few have previously ventured, boldly.) Let's unpack this thing together, shall we?
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2020-01-261h 03
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 159 - Fall Star WeekendHtD drops right in the middle of a big weekend. We'll tell you all about it. And giving is contagious. Feel free to get exposed. And that orange guy may have some explaining to do. How wide do they actually make handcuffs?
The bigger they are...
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2020-01-2553 min
Vintage PicardVintage Picard Episode 1 - Engage!Our shakedown cruise is a comprehensive guide to everything you'll want to know leading into Star Trek: Picard. How long has it been? What has JLP been up to? What do we know so far? Who even are these people? We've got you covered.
Don't want to be spoiled on something? You can jump around. We won't be offended. We discuss the lead-in comic, Star Trek: Picard - Countdown, at 21:32. Short Treks - Children of Mars is at 36:46. Finally, all the trailer analysis and series speculation begins at 39:10.
Get up to speed (around warp 9.3) and make it so...2020-01-201h 11
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 158 - Ready to GrumbleIn this week's session, we're working through some stuff. Not your concern. What you should know is that Newfoundland has a Ball that's devoted to hockey, but maybe not dek? And is lacrosse the new hockey? James has opinions.
Slide on over to that play button and collapse into some HtD.
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2020-01-1750 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 157 - Blind AmbitionWe've resolved to get back on the proverbial horse. This week we're discussing a whole league dedicated to ice hockey for the blind. There's also a nice long jag about steroids and the dangers that they pose to kids. Plus a big hit of that sweet, sweet Gritty madness.
New year, same pod.
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2020-01-101h 16
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 156 - Enter the DragonsIt's our longest episode ever! This week we have a lot of ground to cover. Things start out a bit somber with our remembrances of two people that left large holes where they once stood. Fortunately Glenn Cunningham is back to lift our spirits with tales of LaGrange Street Hockey and the Columbus River Dragons. Plus, he tells us how to get rid of that hockey stink with a little work in the defensive 'zone.
We love the :90s
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Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 155 - All Star CastHow was your Thanksgiving? We spare no details about ours. (Alas, poor Trucko.) Have you ever had the itch to do some sportscasting? Maybe you can. Plus, it's time to head to the ballot box and do your civic duty. Kevin Conroy is counting on you.
Gobble up some more Gritty. That guy is tutu much.
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2019-12-061h 05
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Scrimmage 16 - Gritizens UnitedHappy ThanksGritting! We've cooked up a special treat for our annual turkey day scrimmage. How does THIS YEAR IN GRITTY strike you? A recap of the orange goon's 2019 highlights and lowlights, plus his exploits over the last six weeks. Stuff those earbuds in your sound holes and get comfortable. It's quite a ride.
2019-11-2752 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 154 - Rink RustWe're not dead! Again! After a lengthy unplanned hiatus, we're back on the horse to tell you about the extensive roster of professional hockey players that started out in the OBHA. Play dek, git gud, apparently. Plus, don't fill up on turkey, because there are a plurality of exciting tournaments Thanksgiving weekend.
Yee haw! (Was it always this hard?)
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2019-11-2240 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 153 - Ball GameWe are silly. Whether that's a pro or a con, you should know that this episode starts near 100 and mostly stays there. You may think that a charity that helps the homeless via hockey and a rink-building initiative can't be all that entertaining. Hold my Mountain Dew.
Never forget that orange is the new AAAAAGH!
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2019-10-111h 06
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 152 - Polar DekspressOn the heels of an exciting Tape DEK pemiere, we're back with the girl that brung us. Not only are we shining our spotlight on a Hall of Fame rreferee and a northern factory for World Championship youth, but we've got the scoop on a sweet introduction between two titans, brokered by yours truly.
It's that time of year when anything can happen. It's Gritty season.
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2019-10-051h 05
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 151 - Dynamic DuosThis week, we have a big announcement about the future of HIT the DEK. But we're making you wait for it. First, the USA's best are teaching the USA's most valiant about the benefits of a little orange ball. And we propose to discuss the biggest possible win out on a rink in Nassau. Plus that big announcement thing. That one's kind of important.
Happy Batman Day.
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2019-09-2046 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Special - Opening RemarksOn Saturday, September 7, 2019, James and Gary took a little trip out to Massapequa, NY to cover the Grand (Re-)Opening of the Lou Anthony Sports Complex. From the scorer's box, we had a prime spot on the glass to record a live(ish)-to-tape special edition all about the brand new rink crafted by DEK Superstars and the EMPowerplay Project. Special thanks to Craig Stanton for his time, and Seb Giarratano for everything else.
2019-09-131h 07
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 150 - EMPower HourTo celebrate our Sesquicentennial, we sit down with Kelly K, head of the EMPowerplay Project. Ever wonder where new dek rinks come from? When a man and a sponsor love ball hockey very much... Do you think they'll let us cut the ribbon?
This week HIT the DEK is for the children.
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2019-09-111h 07
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 149 - Comic PansThe draw this week is discussions about comic book movies, comic book TV, and comic book... helmets? Just stick with us on this one. We also cover a beer league tourney benefiting kids, and a follow-up with a happy ending. Oh, and Gritty is armed now.
Red yellow honey, sassafras and moonshine. Surrey on down(load).
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2019-08-2559 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 148 - Great Ball of ChinaAnother week, another HtD. This week we're ordering some Chinese. Specifically, a couple of stories about introducing the game of hockey to China with little orange balls. Plus, a company in Massachusetts is teaching folks how to get a new rink built. Or something. And Gary really likes Mike O'Malley, apparently.
Do ya have it?
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2019-08-1747 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 147 - Hue RantThis week we have a great tournamentality. Taylor Hall is playing dek for the kids, and he brought a whole bunch of friends. And where's a cop when you need one? Teaching kids to play hockey, probably. Plus, Mylec not only started the game, but they're giving us opportunities to play, too.
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but a ball by any other color makes James see red.
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2019-08-1046 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 146 - Second Chapter and VerseThis week we are happy to host Glenn Cunningham for a return engagement. We wrap up our conversation about the LaGrange Street Hockey League, the difficulties of growing the game in a hockey-starved market, and the value of service. We also get to discussing the USA Under-14 national team, and some stuff about Gritty. Plenty of podcast to go around.
*thwip*
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2019-08-021h 04
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 145 - Glenn Gary Glenn JamesThis week HtD is most pleased to welcome Mr. Glenn Cunningham of the LaGrange Street Hockey League. Glenn doesn't have the resources of an NHL franchise, but he's still making hockey available to anyone and everyone who wants to play. He is an inspiration and we've got him. We also haven't forgotten that the RSHL Summer Shootout is here and now. And are we warming to a certain orange anarchist?
Whatever is this world coming to?
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Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 144 - Any Howe You Slice ItWe've got a nice, traditional HtD for you this week. Ball hockey on the beach? Check. Rehabbing a rink that's part of a balanced breakfast? You bet. An average game-turned-legendary memory? Oh yes. Plus, the American Rhino is serving up some piping hot opinions on sauced bread, fresh from the oven. Dig in.
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2019-07-1946 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 143 - District HeadThis week features a return engagement with DCHL Commissioner Suds, who comes clean about what he's learned running four leagues, what he would do differently given the chance, and why it's all worthwhile. We also check in with some goings on in Northern Canada, and chat about a brand new big orange ClawDad.
We're coming in hot on this one.
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2019-07-1353 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Scrimmage 15 - History LessenWe're celebrating America's birthday with a crazy idea. What if this country was born out of less blood and more ball? We're recounting the highest stakes tournament never played and learning a bit in the process. (Really.) Settle in with some grilled meat and a frosty beverage and let's have some fun.
Happy Birthday America!
2019-07-0423 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 142 - Soap OperaThis week we are overjoyed to welcome to the pod Suds, Commissioner of the DCHL family of leagues. If you ever wanted to run your own league, this interview is a mandatory listen. And what's black and white and red all over? A Penguin with a sunburn (from playing dek hockey)! Plus, we have an update on a certain someone, and you won't believe our take.
Let's do this thing.
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2019-06-2846 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 141 - Second Book of DanielThis week we are pleased to book Mr. Daniel Wilson, broadcast guru of the RSHL, for a return engagement. We'll also give you a pretty good overview of the World Ball Hockey Championships, if we do say so ourselves.
Incidentally, you won't hear this on the pod, but the USA Women are playing Canada for the gold. Third time's the charm.
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2019-06-211h 00
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 140 - Dantastic JourneyThe guests just keep on coming. This week we are pleased to welcome Mr. Daniel Wilson, broadcasting guru of the RSHL. Let's call him the singer/songwriter of ball hockey media. Plus we do some stage setting for a hot tournament. And you'll learn more than you ever wanted to know about Pacho.
There's gold on the line. Game on.
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2019-06-151h 05
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 139 - World Championship Beck HockeyThis is one of those landmark episodes. We're incredibly proud to welcome Team USA Forward Becky Dobson to HIT the DEK for a conversation about her outstanding résumé on and off of the court, her relentless push for equality, and her imminent quest for international gold. We'll also provide you with everything you need to follow the Red, White, and Blue in Slovakia.
You won't want to miss this one.
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2019-06-081h 01
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 138 - Party On, WayneWho doesn't love a sequel? This week Wayne Barrett is back to talk about his brand new rink and the exciting things he does on it. And, the USA women's ball hockey team wants to win a World Championship, and they need your help to do it. Plus, this week in... Pacho? Okay.
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2019-05-3157 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 137 - Wayne's Global SphereThis week it's party time on the podcast. Excellent. We welcome Wayne Barrett from the DCSH and, seemingly, everywhere else. Wayne's a real baller. (We know that's not what it means.) Also, Memorial Day sees two NHL teams competing to see who can build more dek rinks. Everybody's a winner.
Schwing!
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2019-05-2554 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 136 - Long Time PALThis week we're headed in the right direction. Feast your ears on the aural upgrade that is HtD 136. We're talking about a street hockey game that has been going on for almost half a century, and a couple of leagues that are policing the dek, complete with some international flavor. (That flavor being maple syrup.)
And if you say pretty please...
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2019-05-1744 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 135 - Distortional RelationshipPlease welcome to the podcast Mr. Craig Gusmann. Not just a tremendous gateway guest, but a great listen in his own right, with a story worth hearing. He deserves much better than the sound problems that we had this week. We also feature the return of a beloved segment. Dare to dream.
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2019-05-131h 07
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 134 - Search and DeployWedding bells are ringing this week on HIT the DEK. Don't get too excited. First, though, we're putting out the call on behalf of an Ontario youth league in need of players, talking up a Caps program to bring dek to public schools, and praising the building of a new rink outside of Pittsburgh.
Look to the skies. He is ever-vigilant. Let's go HtD x3!
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2019-05-0351 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 133 - Court BattleThis week is all about the rink. Fighting to get one, fighting to stay on one, and fighting it out up and down one. It's where we play.
(We might give it all up for a splash pad.)
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2019-04-2645 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 132 - Dismember the TitansThis week we push through a bunch of entertainment chat and drill down on some lumber. Plus, Tampa Bay schools have new substitute teachers, and they're awesome. And it's dangerous out there. Man, you don't even know the half of it. Adieu, orange menace.
Remember, it's James. You don't tug on Superman's cape...
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2019-04-1254 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 131 - Shaun of the DekHe's ba-ack! This week we heartily welcome the return of fellow LIQ goalie Shaun Early to wrap up our conversation with passion, poetry, and an eye to the future. How poignant. Plus, the US Women's ball hockey team needs your help, and we have the scoop. Ask not what you can do for this podcast...
And enjoy Gritty while you still can. If you can.
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2019-04-051h 00
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 130 - Healthy, Wealthy, and WiseThis week we welcome one of our own. Shaun Early from the LIQ is here to talk about his rapid mastery of the goalie position (ducks, water, etc.), his constant drive for improvements, and what hockey is all about, Charlie Brown. Plus, the children are fighting back against the Gritty menace.
Viva la resistance.
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2019-03-3057 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 129 - Toque the Ice"Come play some hockey" they said. "It's for a good cause" they said. "It will be below freezing" they did not say, but it was implied. Canada doesn't mess around. Plus, what do you get when you cross baseball and ice hockey? We don't know, but it's all the rage in Michigan. And Gritty is finally vindicated. Heaven help us.
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2019-03-2250 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 128 - Triple PlayOur epic Ironman trilogy comes to an end as RSHL Kingpin Kevin Frost returns to finish out our coverage. You want to know why that referee shafted you out of a big goal in the clutch? Listen up. Plus, Tyler Seguin is giving some Special Olympians all the competition they can handle. And Gritty is stealing caps, sandwiches, and the spotlight. All in a day's lurk.
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2019-03-151h 02
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 127 - Frosty ReceptionIt finally happened! Kevin Frost is back to follow up on the 2019 RSHL Ironman Tournament. We... uh... There was a lot to discuss. And is Gritty turning over a new leaf? Don't hold your breath.
Here we are. Rock you like a proximal NHL franchise.
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2019-03-0958 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 126 - Stark ContrastWe're not dead! Again! We've recovered from our ills and are ready to talk some hockey. This week it's an impromptu discussion on focus and fatigue, catching up on what we missed, and a main course of the RSHL's annual Ironman tournament. Orange hijinx abound.
Check out the Ironman A, B, and C divisions for some entertaining hockey.
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2019-03-011h 08
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 125 - Children's MenuSo here's the thing. This is a full show. We've got a traveling dek experience. There's (ironically) dek to keep kids off the streets. A puck with all the bells and whistles. More Gritty than you can shake a buffalo wing at. Tangents galore. This week you get your money's worth.
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2019-02-091h 03
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 124 - The Stars, A LineThe NHL had a big weekend, just then. We'll draw a line under that. We also have some insight on the upcoming Congressional caucus about hockey and STEM. Plus the Caps have a bit of a month coming up. Stay hydrated, boys. And Gritty, always.
It was Episode 31, incidentally.
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2019-02-011h 00
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 123 - SaturdazeHey hey. Sometimes there is a single day when everything just happens. You're looking at one. This Saturday is the NHL All Star Game, a whole mess of special birthdays and anniversaries, and an awesome tournament that shares a name with a certain ball hockey podcast. Guess what we're talking about.
Okay, you got us. It's Gritty.
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2019-01-2554 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 122 - Waste and WantHowdy do? This week we've got a couple of cool tournaments to talk about up in Ontario, not to mention a remarkable new All-Star jersey. What's black and white and green all over? We also snuck in a little rant about the offsides rule. Aren't you a lucky so-and-so?
There's also Gritty, so perhaps not.
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2019-01-181h 00
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 121 - Color Us CrazyWe're back this week, and the American Rhino is hammered. No, not like that. First, the NHL thinks it's time for a change. Specifically involving the color of pucks. Plus, can a ball hockey player hang in the pros? Eventually. And it's time for a mid-season check-in. A little help?
Is there anything about Gritty this episode? Well Actually we've got a lot to say.
And it was the robot, FYI.
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2019-01-1156 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 120 - A Special Kind of HurtNew Year, same us. This week we're talking about a very Special Winter Classic game. Plus, the Hometown Hockey festival: small town, big deal. And, can you really diagnose an injury before it happens? Well, maybe you can't...
There's also a big bearded guy in a red suit. The ho ho horror...
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2019-01-0558 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Scrimmage 14 - Comeback KidsHo ho hockey. For this year's Christmas Scrimmage, we're joined by special guest Superfan Sue to debate the flimsy premise of which Christmas comeback stories would make up the best hockey team. We are reasonably entertaining.
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2019-01-0423 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 119 - The Orange And The GreenWe're celebrating the holidays here at HtD, but not necessarily the ones you're thinking of. This week St. Patrick is healing heads and hearts with hockey. Plus, they're learning the triangle defense in Bermuda. And if you don't want to accidentally leave coal in someone's stocking, you'd better listen up.
The Yule log is on and this pod is crackling. Ho ho hold on tight.
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2018-12-1456 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 118 - Hard Left TournsWe play for a reason. Sometimes it's for pride. Sometimes it's to save lives. Sometimes it's because we were just awarded a brand new expansion franchise in Washington. Really, it takes all kinds. Also, Gritty. Always Gritty.
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2018-12-0747 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 117 - Game On!We're not dead! First off, thanks for coming back. We missed you. For your convenience we're hitting the high points right up top. Those being how we spent our hiatus, a new dek rink in the city of angels, and the continuing misadventures of a certain giant orange gremlin.
It's like we never left.
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2018-12-0143 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 116 - TTFNLet's call this one the last game of the season. We're taking a small hiatus for a good reason, but not without explaining ourselves. Plus, the Isles are teaching street hockey in our own backyard. We're a little pumped. And, we're debuting a brand new recurring segment. Orange you going to listen?
Garbage time is for chumps. Game on.
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2018-10-1237 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 112 - GamesmanshipToys 'R Us may be gone (RIP) but we still don't want to grow up! This week Gary is using his brand new LEGO Voltron as a jumping off point to talk about all kinds of useless Nintendo stuff that saturated his childhood. Oh, and there's also hockey. EA just released NHL '19, and it looks fantastic. Plus, the Arizona Coyotes have done more to grow the game than a desert-locked team has any obligation to. And the world's largest ice skating facility is finally coming to New York. Maybe? Or possibly not. We'll see.
This one's a little...2018-09-1452 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 105 - Fireball IslandYou animal! You blew it all up! On this episode of HIT the DEK, the American Rhino is coming in hot, and no pucks are given. We wrap up our World Championships coverage and talk about the Navy SEALs training hockey players, but that's not really why you're here. Gary has an unpopular opinion to share about John Tavares, and James tries desperately to stop hemorrhaging listeners. Good luck with that.
Spicy takes abound, so strap in.
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Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 103 - RIP Van Stink KillEverybody reeks sometimes. But hold on, because we've got some deodorizing tips for you and your gear, just in time for summer. Glamorous, to be sure. We're also talking about a program that teaching STEM subjects to hockey fans, and a Great interview series hosted by a certain Mr. Gretzky. Plus, Gary almost kills James. Fun times abound.
Spin up the podcast. Rod Hockey said so.
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2018-06-2255 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 101 - Saying Lou-urnsThis week we're happy to welcome friend of the show Lou Harvatin back to the podcast to catch us up on some exciting times for Charlotte Street Hockey... eventually. First, James tours the USA and the American Rhino won't shut up about how hard it is to play out of the net. (Sissy.)
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2018-06-0848 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 95 - Frost ContactThis week we welcome a favorite guest back to the podcast. Kevin Frost... Come get your interview! He's here to talk about what's new in the RSHL, including a sweet new tournament in July. That's going to be one to pay attention to. Plus, the NHL's goalie interference rule is changing. If only we knew a goalie who could talk about it.
Also, James would like it to be known that Aerosmith's 1993 album was Get a Grip. So no emails, okay?
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Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 76 - Ship to My 'LooThis is it. The show where Gary goes so far down the Star Trek wormhole that James has to shut him down to get the podcast back on track. Never thought we'd see the day. Along the way we manage to talk about a Sharks VR app that puts you right in the room, and a crime against Iowa's thriving dek hockey community. (Yes really.)
Thank you to the men and women that protect our freedoms. It's not nearly enough, but it's all we've got.
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Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 59 - Golden GlovesJames is back! And he brings with him tales of the wild west. We'll tak about how Vegas is prepping for the Golden Knights, what Tampa is doing to improve the fan experience, and we reach into the Gear Bag for a little review and repair. Plus, we'll give you the final results from the World Ball Hockey Championship.
We're back with a vengeance. Dig in.
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2017-06-1657 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Scrimmage 10 - Czech InIt's been a while since we dropped a Scrimmage. Unfortunately James is away this week, so you've got Gary all alone on the breakaway. This week I'm catching you up on the progress of the US Men's and Women's teams at the World Ball Hockey Championship in Pardubice. Featuring up-to-the-minute reporting on the fate of both teams in the medal round.
I think I hurt my arm this morning during the Women's game. But was it out of joy or anger? Listen and find out.
2017-06-0919 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 54 - Sometimes A FantasyAs promised, this week James takes you inside the MetLife ProCamp experience. What does it take to earn the respect of Adam Graves? (Spoiler: not much.) Plus, we talk about our star-crossed playoff game this past weekend, and a great service that helps serious hockey players find the right program for them. Gear up for an aural DEKsperience!
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2017-04-2847 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 53 - Petal PushersThis week on the podcast we are pleased to welcome a very special guest. Rachel Greene from Rose Charities pops in to catch us up on the upcoming Rose Charities dek hockey tournament, and the vital work that it funds. Worth a listen and worth a play.
Plus, James got to do some primo fun hockey stuff, and he's eager to tell you some about it. And don't miss our next broadcast of HIT the DEK hockey: Playoff edition. Consider your appetite suitably whetted.
Play-by-play imminent. Tune into our YouTube channel on Saturday, 4/22, at 9pm EDT.2017-04-2147 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 49 - The Penultimate FrontierDek. The penultimate frontier. These are the ramblings of the HIT the DEK podcast...
This week is all about THE FUTURE!!! Gary tours us on the 'scoreboard' he 'built', an incredible story about a blind girl seeing her favorite hockey team play for the first time, and HTD's next big thing. Tune into our YouTube channel on Saturday, 3/11, at 9pm EST.
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2017-03-1041 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 48 - Battle of Bull RunA bull. A rhino. A contrived premise. Who wins? Obviously you do. Today we're talking about a clash for the ages, plus the Rob Zombie hockey movie that almost was and another progress report on James's transformation from dad bod to hockey god.
There's only one thing required for admission to this podcast. BRAINS...
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2017-03-0346 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 44 - Beethoven Wasn't So Great...This week is entirely devoted to a roundtable discussion of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players list. Gary and James are joined by Mike and Professor Brad as we debate who belongs, who doesn't, and who can upset the most listeners with their opinions. I like our chances.
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2017-02-031h 06
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 42 - Looping BackThis week we want to get you dekked out and ready to play. Gary gives a tutorial on sneaker modifications, building the authentic HIT the DEK jersey, and we take a midseason look-in at our preseason NHL picks. (Hint: We won't be playing the lotto any time soon.)
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2017-01-2052 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 37 - Hit the FloorToday we're talking about our cousin, Floorball. The goalie isn't thrilled with the rules. Plus, James needs some help with his shot. And we drop some blazing hot takes on a hockey incident that breaks during the recording of the show.
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2016-12-0951 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 35 - Ranting Like a MOFOThis week is part one of our interview with Rob and Jason from the MOFO Hockey team Top Shelf. Competitive dek hockey in Lower Manhattan. Plus, Gary pleas for harmony, and then yells at you. And some advice on what to do for the Blackest of all Fridays.
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2016-11-1854 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 14 - SkeletorialIt's an extra-long Episode 14! Have you ever wanted to play hockey in the comfort of your own home? We'll talk about ways to do just that. You'll also be eavesdropping as James and Gary shoot the breeze in a car. I think we mention hockey at some point. Remember, if you don't have a good excuse to listen... YOU MAKE ONE!
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2016-05-131h 03
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 7 - Gary v James: Dawn of Ducks MissIf brevity is the soul of wit, then this show is downright hilarious. A quick one this week, talking Bobby Orr, bad movies, and Batman. Happy Good Friday.
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2016-03-2534 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 5 - Goalie ShowdownEpisode 5 = big show. Mike Margiotta returns to talk shop with Gary about life in the crease. We're also talking about the highest highs and the lowest lows in hockey. And do you need to get a jersey made? We'll tell you where to go. We've prepared an audio buffet. Hope your ears are hungry.
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2016-03-1149 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Episode 4 - Tourney TalkToday we Face Off with Mike Margiotta, founding member of the Long Island-Queens Major Junior Street Hockey League. Then we'll talk NYC tournaments, and a brief conversation about policing headhunting. Plus, Gary addresses the inaccuracies presented in last week's podcast. Game on!
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2016-03-0441 min
Hit The Dek podcastHIT the DEK Scrimmage 3 - Age is a NumberLife is a highway. Love is a battlefield. Age is a number. As the countdown to our first show marches on, James and Gary talk about age and dek hockey and how those two fit together. We are very silly.
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2016-02-1001 min