THE Kraken Pod: a Seattle Kraken and NHL podcast.
WELCOME TO "THE Kraken Pod!" A Seattle Kraken and NHL podcast for hockey newbs and diehards.
Lifelong hockey fan and former radio personality Jeff Januszek teams up to teach native Washingtonian and NHL newb Joey Cirilo the ins and outs of Hockey while discussing his new favorite team, the Seattle Kraken. "The Kraken Pod" dives into what lies beneath with the Seattle Kraken, the NHL, the world of hockey, and the pop culture surrounding it all.
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FREE AGENCY SPECIAL! Kraken Reaction: Ron Francis goes all in, plus free agent breakdown and analysis. NHL News: highlights from around the league. 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 125
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 • Duration 01:23:53
LET'S GET INTO IT SHALL WE?! The boys jump right into this week's Kraken Reaction (2:48) which comes right on the heels of Ron Francis and the Seattle Kraken pushing all their chips to the center of the table with free agent acquisitions of Brandon Montour (D) of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and Chandler Stephenson (C) of the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Jeff and Joey give their individual grades for the moves which sparks Joey to go off on a Seattle sports fan fueled rant on the history of convincing players to come to the Emerald City. The two speculate on what (if any) moves Ron has left up his sleeve as well as what the roster will look like with over $13 million being spent between two incoming assets to the organization. In NHL News, the two go over the insane day that was NHL free agency and share their winners with Joey offering up a sneaky pick for who he believes had an under the radar day but addressed needs to remain competitive. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Jeff turning into Spider Man to the power of antibiotics and Joey's home being broken into and how he's on a mission to bring justice to the city of New Orleans. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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HAWK TUAH! Kraken Reaction: Seattle Kraken NHL Draft preview and Pipes is back! NHL News: Florida hoists Lord Stanley. #NoDumbQuestions: AHL + NHL Finals? 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 124
Friday, June 28, 2024 • Duration 48:49
Jeff is on solo-Dad duty for the next week and a half. Send thoughts and prayers, y'all. This week's Kraken Reaction (5:30) has the boys discussing the NHL Draft and who they predict the Seattle Kraken to take with the 8th overall pick as well as the mayhem that will ensue around the league, and the breaking news on Piper Shaw returning to the broadcast team for the upcoming season! In NHL News: Jeff and Joey break down went they loved about the Stanley Cup Final and congratulate the Florida Panthers on their victory over Edmonton which saw the removal of their General Manager as well as what the future of the league looks like now that the NHL off-season is officially underway. No Dumb Questions (38:06) has member of the Kraken Pod Fam Jared Rusnak coming in clutch wondering when was the last time the Stanley Cup and the Calder Cup were awarded on the same night with Florida hoisting Lord Stanley the same night the Hershey Bears once again took down the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the AHL. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Super Mario Brothers on Switch, European mom vacations, North Carolina c'mon now raise up, and HAWK TUAH, SPIT ON THAT THANG! Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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MANSCAPED! Kraken Reaction: Calder Cup heats up, trade rumors, and Seattle loses a coach. NHL News: Florida flailing?! #NoDumbQuestions: National Anthem traditions? 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 123
Thursday, June 20, 2024 • Duration 36:04
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF! Don't forget to shave your balls. This week's Kraken Reaction (6:25) covers the Calder Cup Final and how the Coachella Valley Firebirds are well positioned to seek revenge against the Hershey Bears en route to their first AHL Championship. Additionally, Joey breaks the news to Jeff that Jay Leach (lotta J's) leaves Seattle to return to the northeast with the Boston Bruins and Jeff reveals a very sinister side to him. Seattle Kraken trade rumors are swirling and the boys have some opinions on the Patrik Laine to Kraken rumors that may surprise some folks. In NHL News: McDavid goes God-mode and the Edmonton Oilers have won 2 elimination games in a row to force a game 6 in Alberta. For No Dumb Questions (25:23), longtime member of the Kraken Pod Fam, Christine Brosio, asks about NHL team fanbases and their traditions when it comes to the National Anthem after hearing the Florida Panthers fans shout "red!" Three Stars of the Week has Jeff thanking everyone for wishing him a happy birthday and Joey goes solo to discuss everything from Justin Timberlake's DUI to the return of House of the Dragon. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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EDMONTON IN A CHOKEHOLD! Kraken Reaction: Firebirds to the Calder Cup Final and broadcaster awards. NHL NEWS: Panthers pounce. #NoDumbQuestions: down 0-2, now what? 3 Stars of the Week.
Season 1 · Episode 122
Thursday, June 13, 2024 • Duration 41:53
We're on a time crunch folks so let's get right into it! This week's Kraken Reaction (2:25) covers another run by the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they await their final opponent of the 2023-2024 season in the Calder Cup Final, and where the Seattle Kraken ranked in The Athletic's annual broadcaster awards as voted on by fans from around the league and Jeff gives insight into why Mickey and Ken are so good at covering hockey in the Motor City (Detroit Red Wings podcast). In NHL News: Jeff and Joey break down their biggest takeaways from the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals including Bob willing the Florida Panthers to victory in game 1, how Edmonton needed much more than physicality in game 2, what to expect in the series moving forward as things got a lot more personal, injuries, and Paul Maurice providing us with yet another all-time quote at the postgame presser. In #NoDumbQuestions, (22:28) Joey goes full STAT MAN to see if any team has ever come back from being down 0-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals which leads to yet another history lesson in the Detroit Red Wings where Jeff's former self dealt with heartbreak in a Cincinnati church basement at the hands of his most hated NHL team. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from an Indiana judge deciding what the definition of Mexican food is, birthday golf with the boy, how to rob a bank, "Fallout" on Amazon Prime and Joey's hot take on it, and Joey Chestnut getting banned from the 4th of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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STANLEY CUP FINAL! Kraken Reaction: Firkus Circus, and the Firebirds revenge. NHL News: Stanley Cup Final preview + predictions. #NoDumbQuestions: most physical era? 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 121
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 01:08:37
It's here, folks. The STANLEY CUP FINAL is set and the boys are pumped to get into it but not without first discussing this week's Kraken Reaction (4:24) which covers Jagger Firkus winning CHL Player of the Year honors and the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an absolute scorcher on their way to sweet, sweet revenge against the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup Final. In NHL News, the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final and the boys break down keys for each team that may surprise some people, Jeff planting his flag into Edmonton being a team of destiny, who Joey is picking and why, and most importantly, some serious marketing advice for an Oilers fan whose viral moment has their wagon stronger than ever. No Dumb Questions (42:25) has long-standing member of the Kraken Pod Fam James Sullivan inquire as to the most brutal era in the NHL which leads Joey down yet another rabbit hole where he discovers the history behind the Broad Street Bullies. Three Stars of the Week goes completely off of the rails, the boys' hit The Depths twice discussing the meaning of life and states of consciousness while also talking everything from cancellation (of streaming services), what makes the best martini, "Godzilla Minus One," an epic sod saga, the NHL and NBA Finals, and oh so much more. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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"DISCO" DAN BYLSMA! Kraken Reaction: Seattle has their new Head Coach, but who is Dan Bylsma?! NHL News: playoff updates. #NoDumbQuestions: McCann in Vancouver? 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 120
Thursday, May 30, 2024 • Duration 49:29
Let's get right into it, shall we?! This week's Kraken Reaction (5:30) covers the Seattle Kraken hiring new Head Coach, Dan Bylsma (just as Jeff predicted). The boys give a proper introduction into Disco Dan which includes where his nickname comes from, his athletic background, stints as a professional player and coach in both junior leagues and the NHL, his rise to the top and ultimate firing with the Pittsburgh Penguins, drama with the Buffalo Sabres, his moves back to the AHL with the Charlotte Checkers and ultimately the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and finally, Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken. In No Dumb Questions (29:17), member of the Kraken Pod fam Kole Sylte needs to know exactly what happened with Jared McCann and the Vancouver Canucks and how the 24th overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft ends up being shipped after only being with the organization for only a year while rumors circulate throughout his tenure there. Three Stars of the Week features everything from kids' camps, Joey's student loan forgiveness, "Palm Royal" on Apple+, saying RIP to the legend that was Bill Walton, Jeff's wife going on a full-blown Euro-trip, and "Poor Things." Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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THE BLOCK IS HOT! Kraken Reaction: fuel the fire! NHL News: Conference Finals previews and predictions. #NoDumbQuestions: Bruce Boudreau?! 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 119
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 • Duration 50:16
Jeff opens up this week's episode dropping some serious truth bombs as he reveals some insider intel after meeting UMASS men's ice hockey coach Greg Carvel at a golf meeting. This week's Kraken Reaction (7:20) is short and sweet as the team has no news while the search for their new head coach continues. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have swept the Ontario Reign and are now awaiting their next opponent for the AHL's Western Conference Championship. in NHL News: Joey is basking in glory after the Canucks drop the puck in game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers and the boys proceed to break down both the Western and Eastern Conference Championship match ups as well as keys to the series for each team. Unsurprising to no one, the two have completely different opinions on who will come out of the west between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, and who will come out of the east between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers. No Dumb Questions (24:51) has members of the Kraken Pod Fam Greg Schubert chime in via Instagram on why Bruce Boudreau hasn't been publicly announced as a candidate for the head coaching gig in Seattle as well as inquiring as to what the boys think about him as a potential hire. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from yum yum sauce to homemade simple syrups, House of the Dragon in June, an epic Mariners comeback in New York, and Juvenile surprising the rap world with his announcement that the Hot Boys are reuniting. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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CHEWBACCA! Kraken Reaction: Seattle's Head Coaching search. NHL News: Avs sussy, McJesus gets cracked, and playoff updates. #NoDumbQuestions: reviews? 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 118
Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 58:52
BREAKING NEWS: Jeff and Joey share some breaking news regarding their podcast network and what that means for the future of The Kraken Pod before jumping into this week's Kraken Reaction (4:29) which has the boys discussing the Head Coach position for the Seattle Kraken, Elliotte Friedman's report on the short-list of candidates, and who they would like to see hired as the next HC of the team. In NHL News: Jeff reveals his player crush of the week and once again breaks down why he would be a fit for the Seattle Kraken, the bloodbath that is Boston vs. Florida, Joey shared why he has the Rangers over the Hurricanes, the Canadian series that everyone wishes was over, and personal drama impact the Avs as they try to come back against the Dallas Stars. In No Dumb Questions (40:09), Jeff answers why coaches can challenge an offsides call but not a penalty. Three Stars of the Week covers everything from Joey going viral on Twitter to a run-in with Chewbacca in the French Quarter, rewatching The Sopranos, Japan TikTok, and Roaring Kitty makes his return to the internet and the stock market shifting by billions of dollars. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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THE BOYS ARE BACK! Kraken Reaction: locker room fake news, and Seattle's draft prediction. NHL News: playoff update, and Toronto + Vegas are OUT. #NoDumbQuestions: free agent or waivers?! 3 Stars of the Week.
Episode 117
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 58:46
THE BOYS ARE BACK! Jeff and Joey reunite after working together behind the scenes and the two catch up on last episode's interview with Nick Olczyk and Jeff shares his biggest takeaways. This week's Kraken Reaction (11:50) covers the locker room fake news that came out after Dave Hakstol's firing and Joey dishes out a hot take regarding ESPN's Emily Kaplan's report, the draft lottery and who the boys think the Seattle Kraken will take with their pick as well as their odds to go first overall, and the red-hot Coachella Valley Firebirds once again in the midst of a battle with the Calgary Wranglers. NHL News has the two breaking down first round matchups and Joey gloating as he had both Boston and Dallas winning their series as well as the extra motivation he didn't need to say "fook the Canooks," and Jeff's updated Stanley Cup Final matchup prediction after his all-Canadian dreams were dashed. No Dumb Questions (39:02) features member of the Kraken Pod Fam Steph Peterson inquire as to the difference between free agents and waivers which leads to Joey going full stat man. No Dumb Questions has everything from the Zurich Classic and Joey watching "Full Swing" on Netflix, Jeff buying golf gear, "Zone of Interest" now available on Max and not for the faint of heart, Mother's Day plans, and the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef that was built for Jeff aka Rap Guy. Ending, as always, with the Chirp of the Week.
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NICK OLCZYK RETURNS TO THE POD! Nicky-O talks: the firing of Dave Hakstol, what happened this season, the future of Kraken broadcasting, playoff predictions, and MUCH more.
Episode 116
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • Duration 01:00:02
Nick Olczyk joins the pod! Nicky-O returns to the podcast to discuss his personal take on the firing of Dave Hakstol, what he liked and didn't like for the 2023-2024 Seattle Kraken season, the future of broadcasting and what moving away from ROOT Sports to Amazon Prime will do for the Seattle Kraken and their fans, NHL playoff predictions, the growth of Shane Wright, winning his first Emmy award, hot boy summer plans, and much MUCH more! Special episode this week for y'all.
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