Friends and Rivals Podcast

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 193 and this just in: the Islanders will pick first overall, so we will not have to wait long to hear the name of the first draft bust of 2025 to be called! Will they take another injury prone goalie or just a skater who will make Josh Ho Sang look like Mario Lemieux? We cover the amazing playoff action from round 1 and make our round 2 playoff predictions. Bettor advise: take the odds on the Capitals because why on Earth is Carolina the favorite? And don't miss the Tom's A Creep Final Four action on FRIENDDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 193!

It's Episode 192 of the FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST and now none of us have a team in the playoffs. The Devils played one more game than the minimum in this playoff season as they were eliminated by the Randy Travis the Turd's Carolina Hurricanes. What did Randy have to say about his 'Canes? Tune in and find out as he JOINS THE PODCAST! The Penguins suddenly find themselves in need of a coach after 10 seasons. Will the Penguins' former coach become the new Rangers skipper? Then we have a sperm race, whiskey that comes out the wrong orifice, and our Powerplay Contest sees a major force eliminated before the Tom's a Creep Final-Four. Find out who on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 192!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 191 and all hail John Cena! While the Wrestling world recovers from that bombshell, we share our final thoughts on the seasons of the Penguins, Islanders, and Rangers. Meanwhile, the Devils got off to a rocky start in their playoff series, but at least they're playing. We move ahead in the Daily WTF Powerplay Contest, and take a long, long, long, long, long, long trip around Costco on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 191!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 190 and the playoffs are coming! Without the Penguins, Islanders, and Rangers. But the Devils will be there, without their best player and after looking incredibly disinterested this past week so there's that. Yipee. In our Tomless episode, we go around the Metro to discuss our flailing teams, figure out how to get into Steve's Stomach without our resident creep, and do an unboxing from Sweetwater. And this is LESS than a tight 45!!!!!!!!!! So check out FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 190!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 189 and Alex Ovechkin is officially the goal scoring king of the NHL. Now can everyone just shut up about him already? The Metro is derailed as most of our teams have kissed their playoff hopes goodbye, so we'll tell you about all of the television shows we like instead. Hint: the best ones have Alexandra Daddario in them. In our all-time powerplay contest we see the Red Wings take on the Rangers and the Avalanche/Nordiques square off with the Islanders on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 189!

It's EPISODE 188 of FRIENDS AND RIVALS and let the March PowerPlay Madness begin! Today we see the all-time PowerPlays of the Tampa Lightning take on the Washington Capitals, and the Boston Bruins take on the Montreal Canadiens. As the NCAA season ends, players make the jump to the NHL. And then stay for dessert - LAVA CAKE on FRIENS AND RIVALS EPISODE 188!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 187 and what did the Philly fan say to the 20th letter? BOO-T! We got it for days. The Penguins, Rangers, Islanders, and Devils all sort of suck but that didn't stop us from having a blast. We have record breakers, ridiculous powerplays, cockblocking refs, and a device that will bring an end to our struggles with breakfast cereal. It's rather important for your own betterment that you tune in for FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 187!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 186 and we are all Irish today! So grab a Guinness and the nearest Hot Mess, and don't worry about enjoying a drink because it's 10AM somewhere. All of us are convinced that if our teams make the playoffs, they'll be bounced out quicker than a kiss on the Blarney Stone, so we might just have some very special episodes instead. So grab a shot with our friend Brian, have a pint with Steve who will probably drink it in circles or something ridiculous, or go for a pitcher with Joey Gallo and tune in to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 186!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 185 and if you want to see the Rangers and Islanders play, you had better be a local or have NHL Network at your hotel. We discuss the upcoming trade deadline, some pre-deadline moves already made, and the greatest powerplay in history debate is about to begin! So tune in before I throw myself off a bridge to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 185%

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 184 and we can assure you, we were all having more fun when the Four Nations Tournament was on. But we're back and we're watching some seriously underwhelming hockey. Who's going to sell as the trade deadline approaches? And who will be crowned the winner of the Inaugural Weekly WTF contest, Stacey Keibler or Sydney Smith? Tune in to find out on episode 184 of FRIENDS AND RIVALS!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 183 and it's a fight, it's a fight! It's a Canadian and a Tkachuk! Team Canada and Team USA took us out to the brawlgame this past week, and are set for a Thursday evening rematch in the Four Nations Tournament Finals. We discuss things we like about the tournament (10 minute overtime, three point games) and things we don't like (Canada). As a special treat, we blow through round 3 of the Weekly WTF contest to set up our amazing final round. We're so bad that we're good, and we make no Apollo-G on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 183!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS Episode 181 and we gonna make it rain with the new NHL salary cap! The Penguins doubled their win production last week, the Rangers got their man in a trade, the red hot Islanders lost their man to an injury, and the Devils haven't done anything at all. So let's take another vote for FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 181!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 180 and Tom would like to ass you a few questions. Nick is loaded, Steve is ready to play that funky music, and Bill can't wait to talk about the Penguins' weekly win. We go super in depth to prepare for the Four Nations Tournament and debate who really gives two poops about whether a player spends his entire career with one franchise. But the four of us will NEVER leave our FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST team because who would honestly take us?

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 179 and we would like to give a big FAR shoutout to Dom! The Devils are struggling, the Rangers are back, the Islanders are in denial with historically bad special teams, and the Penguins have found their rhythm. It's a really bad rhythm but it's a rhythm. We have a safe version of Stacey's Mom vs Jennifer Connelly which even Twitch won't balk at, and I grant a last minute pardon to the entire Friends and Rivals podcast on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 179!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 178 and do we have a surprise for you! The Washington Capitals. OK there I said it. No more surprises. The Rangers enjoy a winning streak, the Penguins are in same-old-land, the Islanders are trying to be somewhat optimistic, and the Devils grab some points without their best work. We make a heartbreaking choice in round 2 of the Weekly WTF Contest so tune in soon because we GOTTA GET BACK IN TIME on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 178!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 177 and if good hockey was a cure for COVID we'd still be in the middle of the Pandemic watching these teams. The Islanders go with the same-old same-old, the Rangers' Powerplay is bleak, the Penguins are dreaming of Baby Penguins, and the Devils hit a rough patch. So let's cartwheel our way into January and hope that Stacy Keibler can deliver us from these depressing times on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 177!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 176 and you will be visited by three ghosts this Christmas Eve. The Ghost of Islanders Past, the Ghost of Penguins Present, and the Ghost of Devils Future! But no Rangers, because they completely suck. We talk about our favorite Christmas movies and tell you the truth about cats and dogs. Then we pull up our favorite Hallmark Christmas movies and get enthralled by the cunning plot and amazing dialogue. All on our special Christmas Episode of FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 176!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 175 and some (OK, Brian...) are calling it the BEST EPISODE EVER! I have to agree. It's downright felonious how good it is. The Rangers still suck, but Tom doesn't want to talk about it anymore. The Islanders also suck but are getting healthier at sucking at least. The Penguins have sucked all year but have Lizzo to help. The Devils are A-OK! So heck out the BEST EPISODE EVER of Friends and Rivals Episode 174 and don't glaunce over us.

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 174 and the prevailing theme is that the Rangers suck. Rumor has it that the Flyers swallow and Crosby watches as well, but that was reported by Larry Brooks so take that with a grain of salt. The Islanders continue to meander through their injury woes, the Devils rely on their Jack and Jesper, and the Penguins make it 5 out of 6 to move out of consideration for worst team in the NHL (for now). We react to the Four Nations Faceoff rosters, and Juan Soto signing up to be a loser for the next 15 years on FRENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 174!

It's a very special episode 173 of FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST! Dudley, put your pants back on it's not THAT kind of very special episode...but we watch the Devils and the Rangers go head to head at Madison Square Garden and give you our live reactions. When the puck drops for the first period faceoff, press play on Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon" to get the full sync experience. It's pretty trippy. And we have all of your favorite segments like Around the Metro, Weekly WTF, and Steve's Stomach (yes we got the ingredients this week) so sit back for our longest episode ever, FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 173!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 172 and these are strange times indeed! YOU HAVE TO LISTEN to find out what happened that was incredibly rare on this episode! "Well can you give us a hint" I hear you all asking? The answer is no, because I wasn't there and I also have to listen to find out. And in the words of the great philosopher Bartholomew Scott, "CANT WAIT!!!" Also, we HATE the refs and the review room in Toronto. Or, at least Tom does. Find out why on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 172! Listenership is bound to double this week, since I am tuning in as well.

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 171 and I'm just chillin' out on your couch. The Penguins get their goalie back and he has his best game of the season. The Islanders are stuck in the middle with you. The Rangers have a great record no matter how much Tom whines about them. The Devils enjoy the highest high in Florida before crashing back to reality if just for a moment. And we answer the ageless question "who is hotter than Olivia Dunne"? All on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 171!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS PODCAST EPISODE 170 and I'm sorry for getting us banned on Twitch. No one is happy. The Devils suffered an embarrassing loss, the Rangers are frustrating on defense, the Islanders are beat to H***, and the Penguins...hold my beer. On the Weekly WTF we put Uma Thurman up against Jennifer Connelly and the results are a disaster. Find out why on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 170!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 169 and if you ask me there's one way to deliver that sweet, sweet caffeine. The Rangers are rolling in first place, but the Islanders are beat up and stealing the Penguins' thunder in the hunt for a lottery pick. The Devils are up and down in Northwestern Canada but they were the first team to four wins and also were the first team to ever beat the Utah Hockey Club, so it's not all bad. Olivia Rodrigo faces off with Tate McRea in the Weekly WTF Righteous Babe Contest - Algorithm Competition. And on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November I can't think of anything more important to weigh in on. So come down the rabbit hole with us on FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 169!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 168 and I've been telling you round after round after round that the Mets and Yankees wouldn't win! I was eventually right. Congrats to the Dodgers. Now with the Jets and Giants in midseason form, there's no other sport to watch besides HOCKEY! The Penguins are at a crossroads of sorts. It's the intersection of Suck Avenue and Unwatchable Street. The Islanders have trouble scoring, the Devils are struggling with being crooked, and the Rangers had one bad game so Tom had something to complain about too. So let's put all the bad sports experiences away and at least indulge in the greatest game on Earth, HOCKEY, on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 168!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 167 and no the Rangers didn't beat a reporter, I mean we talked to Colin Stephenson (@ColinSNewsday) about hockey, the Rangers, baseball, lacrosse, and of course cereal. Colin is an amazing guest and hopefully will take over as fourth chair. The Rangers are off to a hot start, the Devils are getting restless with Jack Hughes, the Penguins get some milestones, Aaron Rogers is hungry for boogers, and New York are the champions of basketball! So grab a snack (try something other than snot) and relax as you tune in to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 167!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 166 and ain't no one hotter than the Devils. They actually beat the Utah Hockey Club when no one else could! The Rangers are scoring 5 and a half goals per game during the young season, the Penguins enjoy what is likely their only week not in last place, and the Islanders sputter out of the gate. We cover the historical debut of of Ivan Ivan and chase some dragons on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 166!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 165 and the question no one was asking has been answered! Yes the Sabres still suck. The Devils raced out to the top record in the NHL this week. The Rangers and Penguins get set to face each other on Wednesday, and the Islanders are in action for the first game ever for the Utah Supersoakers on Thursday. We go over our season predictions, and get you up to speed on what's happening in the NFL and MLB as well. So rock out with your mascot out and tune in for FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 165!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 164 and enough of the preseason already! The Devils play this week in Europe but the rest of us get to wait through several more pointless games. But we discuss what's going on throughout the league with some gruesome injuries, goalie contracts, and global series games. And if you check out the YouTube feed, you'll see an award-winning PowerPoint presentation and also a couple more that didn't win awards. Plus, we talk about men's underwear, which is a topic that no one can get enough of on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 164!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 163 and it's the mooooost wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeaaarrr!!!!! Hockey is coming back and so are we. What's going on with the preseason and how are our rosters shaping up? What's been in Steve's Stomach recently? And we answer the age old question - is Oreo Coke Zero any good? You've missed us, you know it. So tune in and get all caught up and ready for the NHL season on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 163!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 162 and if this was a baseball season, we would be finishing undefeated! This week we have a lot of stuff to cover; the end of the hockey season, the NHL draft, the start of free agency. Who are the winners, who are the losers, and who is still stuck with Jacob Trouba and his albatross contract? Tune in and get all the hockey you need to carry yourself into training camp which is in like 3 weeks. And when the time comes we will be back for the sequel to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 162!

It's not even close to being over but it can be in a second.

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 160 and the Panthers are one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup and putting this incredibly long playoff season to an end, finally! We talk Stanley Cup Final, the needs for the coming offseason for our teams, and how to pick the optimal time to rob a Walmart. All of this and a new microphone for Nick on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 160!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 159 and just because there was a 12 week break between the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals, and just because all of our teams are out of it, doesn't mean we didn't have plenty to discuss! There's um...cricket and uh...tennis and frisb...I mean disc golf. And we talk about the super creepy Stanley Cup guy all on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 159!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 158 and the good news, Rangers fans, is that you're not Islanders fans or Penguins fans or Devils fans or (Fuck the) Flyers fans. So it could be way worse. But the Rangers ran up against a team that's straight up better and built for the playoffs in the Florida Panthers, so they will try again next season. What's next for the Blueshirts in their quest to end their long Stanley Cup drought? And if only there was a hero on this podcast...how could he help? Oh wait...there is! Find out why on this week's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 158!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 157 and the Rangers are 6 wins away from the ultimate prize. How did they go up 2-1 in the conference finals while largely being outplayed? The answer rhymes with Narplay Foodrow. We discuss the signing of "Do it to me big" Sheldon Keefe by the New Jersey Devils, and a silly Islanders swap of draft picks. Can you hit three heads with one shot? Find out on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 157!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 156 and the Rangers are on their way to the Conference Finals. After Bill nailed a Weekly WTF Bold Prediction for a Rangers game 6 win in Carolina, the Panthers finished off the Bruins to set up a New York vs Miami series with a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals on the line. We get you up to date on what else is happening at Madison Square Garden, and some not-so-wholesome-activities at Whole Foods on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 156!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 155 and this week the Rangers look to put away Carolina for once and for all while the Devils try to find their next head coach. We talk basketball the way only white people can (poorly) and defend one of the NHL's most beloved players, Brad Marchand. Think of this episode as a four hour shootout with a SWAT team where no one gets hurt. It can only happen on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 155!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 154 and join us to travel back in time to the evening of Monday May 6 as we try to talk hockey while the Knicks play game 1 of their series with the Pacers. Did you know that the Pacers were named for the Pace Car of the Indianapolis 500? Yeah, "who cares" is RIGHT! Nick gives the Islanders' season a poetic send-off. Tom glows in the Rangers 5-0 playoff start. Steve and Bill moved on from hockey weeks ago and are just waiting for everyone to shut up about it already on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 154!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 153 and whether you like the Rangers or not, you have to admit that it's good to see the Capitals get a taste of their own medicine. OK OK...if you're specifically a Devils fan, it's not good to see. We know you hate the Rangers with all your might. You hate the Rangers more than you like your own team. That has always been evident. Rest assured, we are ALL rooting against the Rangers in round 2. OK OK...except for the real Rangers fans. We all know you guys come out of the woodwork when your team gets hot, and you're too stupid to understand that your franchise is a punchline. How many Rangers fans does it take to change a lightbulb? Trick question. None of you have money left over for lightbulbs after shelling out $300 per ticket for the last row of the arena for a regular season game against Anaheim as you all pay for The Sphere and for Jimmy Dolan to hang out with his buddies like Harvey Weinstein. Islanders fans? Don't get me started as their season hangs from a thread (like it has for the last 3 months - strong thread!) So check out FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 153!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 152 and 4 out of 5 Pat McAfees recommend us over the leading brand. We shrug off the people ripping us off and talk about the end of the Penguins' season, and the Rangers and Islanders first round battles. There's Money Talks and Steve's Stomach, but WTF is the other thing? And if you listen all the way through, there might be some Olive Garden in it for you on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 152!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 151 and we have a special Presidential pardon to celebrate the New York Rangers' spectacular regular season. Tom's Rangers seal the deal on their regular season championship, winning the President's Trophy on Monday night. That's good because that's the only banner they will be able to hang at MSG in October since winning that trophy is the kiss of playoff death. Steve eulogizes the actual death of the Devils' season, Nick celebrates the Isles clinching their playoff berth with their mad late season run, and Billy's Penguins hang by a thread that could break before their final game begins. You can cut the tension with a knife, but for the love of god please don't take out any sharp objects while this Penguins season hangs by a thread! Just listen to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 151 and think dull thoughts.

It's FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 150 and if you don't listen, I shall block out the sun again, SEE IF I DON'T! These are dark days indeed when we have to discuss the Islanders and Penguins as legitimate playoff contenders. How is that possible? We also discuss Hart Trophy candidates and prepare you for the end of the NHL season and the playoffs. We say goodbye to one of our OG segments on the show, and prepare for what's next on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 150!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 149 and if you're sick of all things New York, this is the episode for you! Tom is away on assignment tickling Artemi Panarin's taint, and Nick is on vacation so his house at 1400 Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh, North Carolina is empty if you can get past the RING doorbell security and want to pretend you are your favorite podcast host for a few days. So tune in for hockey talk without the annoying New York slant, and stay for a little music talk as well. We do what we want on FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 149!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 148 and the Devils are closing ground like a cheetah on the wild card spots in the Eastern Conference, according to Steve! The Penguins continue to wave the white flag, the Islanders are getting ready to do the same, and the Rangers re-take the league's best record and get ready for playoff competition. So tune in to the once-in-a-generation podcast FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 148!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 147 and you're going to want some extra catsup. The NHL's GM meetings are underway so let's fix what ain't broke! We discuss the most interesting NHL stars to follow for the upcoming docuserieses (?) and there's a wager in the works for the Devils vs Penguins. We bring you around the Metro as the Rangers settle in for their playoff run, the Islanders keep chasing the Wings and Flyers, and the Devils and Penguins make plans for next year. So grab your favorite fast food fries and relax with FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 147!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 146 and we answer the age old question; which came first, the chicken or the egg? We also go over the winners and losers from the NHL trade deadline, discuss the Penguins and Devils fading from contention, and the Islanders making a case for postseason play. Everything you need to know about the NHL from the Swedish Chef to Shamu to The Great One is on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 146!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 145 and Lindy sure has it Ruff, as the Devils announce the firing of their head coach only 2 and a half years after their fans began to loudly request precisely this thing. What's next for the Devils and interim coach Seth Green? We also discuss the first place Rangers, the Islanders and their chances to catch the Flyers for the final playoff berth, and the Penguins inability to finish games or play situational hockey. And this week, all of our listeners get FREE chicken nuggets before 10:30AM ONLY! Because you listen to FREINDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 145!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 144 and apparently all trades are set to go through New Jersey! We discuss the hottest players on the trade block and also the homely ones (we're talking to you Chris Tanev) and figure out within 0 to 8 percent accuracy exactly where they will all end up. Then we go around the Metro and talk about the week for the first place Rangers and then the other thickheaded teams that are chasing them. So punch up your Domino's order and relax and listen to FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 144!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 143 and if this Stadium is Rockin' don't come a-knockin'! The Devils undress the Flyers and then the Rangers and Islanders play an instant classic in the Meadowlands. The Penguins retire Jaromir Jagr's number and should just retire their season. And where does the Money say that the Islanders and Penguins are going to go when the trade deadline comes? It's your personal fountain of youth on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 143!

It's FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 142 and we hear you Jesus. Clean those feet. Get in there real deep-like. We weigh in on the best SuperBowl commercials, talk about the Morgan Reilly incident and suspension, and go over all of the happenings in the NHL's Metro division. So wash them filthy feet and join us on FRIENDS AND RIVALS EPISODE 142!