Recent Podcast Episodes

Posted on January 18, 2014 (Season 2)

This week we take a mid season look at the roster and who has been a disappointment, and who has been impressive. Why are the Flames slumping so bad recently? Does it have to do with the potential big UFAs awaiting a trade? And how will the Flames manage to get above the cap floor for next year? Plus – the debut of our new “Old Flames” segment profiling Michael Nylander.

Posted on January 11, 2014 (Season 2)

We’re back from our holiday break. Dan and Matt discuss the Kevin Westgarth trade, the good Flames start and their recent play in comparison, and how it is that Hudler and Baertschi didn’t make Olympic rosters, yet Petr Nedved did. We’ll give you some surprising nations you probably didn’t know had hockey programs that do, and Matt tells us about applying for the vacant Flames General Manager job.

Posted on December 28, 2013 (Season 2) | (Specials)

Fireside Chat is taking a much deserved holiday break, but we didn’t want to leave you without anything to listen to over the holidays. This is the interview that Dan did on the Bash Brothers Podcast about the history of our show’s name, Jay Feaster’s firing and the Jarome Iginla homecoming. Get a little bit of your Flames fix over this holiday season.

Posted on December 20, 2013 (Season 2)

This week’s episode – our final episode of 2013 – focuses on the “changing of the guard” in Calgary, including our analysis on the job that Feaster did, we’ll analyze some potential candidates for the job, we look at the job that Feaster did while debating if he should’ve been fired, and more.

Posted on December 12, 2013 (Season 2)

This week we discuss Kari Ramo’s 3 consecutive starts, which Flames veterans this year have impressed us – both for better and for worse, and the Jarome Iginla homecoming.

Posted on December 5, 2013 (Season 2)

This week we compare and contrast Sven Bartschi’s struggles this season with the great season Sean Monahan is having. What’s the difference between the two, and what can Sven learn from Sean?

Posted on November 27, 2013 (Season 2)

Can you believe we’ve done thirty shows? This week we discuss the Lane McDermid trade, talk about trade rumours with Backlund and how valuable Kris Russell is to the team. Our listener feedback has us discussing the AHL team’s success, shootouts, comparing Nystrom and Kostopolus and more!

Posted on November 21, 2013 (Season 2)

This week the guys chat about if the Flames good start to the season created false expectations for the team this season, and how the team looks now after 20 games. What are our thoughts on how the coaching staff has handled Sven, and we all defend Harley as the coach. Plus. Luc tries to get a Kiss-a-gram funded.

Posted on November 12, 2013 (Season 2)

We break break down the Flames/Oilers trade and discuss which team got the best of the deal, where Roy fits into the depth chart and who we think is an ideal defense partner for Smid. Is there a positive to the Flames tough road trip and could losing be good for development? And get an update on some of the Flames prospects who are tearing it up in their respective leagues.

Posted on November 7, 2013 (Season 2)

The night after the Flames big win over the defending Stanley Cup champions, and we saw the spectacular debut of Reto Berra, we discuss how Berra needs to keep on chunking, looking at who’s playing hot and who’s not, and how hard work is really paying off for the Flames this year, Joey McDonald’s future – and of course a healthy serving of Reto Berra discussion.