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A weekly podcast hosted by Brandon Maki, dedicated to analyzing, discussing, and ranting about the Ottawa Senators, and all things hockey!

Brandon Maki


    • Jul 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 65 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Internal Budget

    Episode 65: It's Not Daccord with Graeme Nichols

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 32:45


    Graeme Nichols returns to the show to analyze the post-expansion Senators, their offseason strategy, and who they'll take at 10th overall!

    Episode 64: Keep it Locked with Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller of LOSP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 50:51


    The fellas from LockedOn Senators return to discuss the Ottawa Senators hiring of Pierre McGuire, the Seattle Expansion Draft, and more!

    Episode 63: Looking to the Senators' Offseason with The Athletic's Ian Mendes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 51:38


    Visit IRSSS.ca to help residential school survivors in British ColumbiaThe Athletic's Ian Mendes returns to the show to talk about the Leafs' latest collapse, the Senators offseason, Brady Tkachuk's extension, and the definition of the word molly-whopped.Follow Ian on Twitter: @ian_mendes

    Episode 62: 2021 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview with Matt Bosty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 69:25


    Matt Bosty makes his return to the show, and the fellas fill out their 2021 Stanley Cup playoff brackets!Follow Bosty on Twitter: @MattBosty

    Episode 61: A Season of New Beginnings with The Athletic's Hailey Salvian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 58:19


    The Athletic's Calgary Flames beat writer Hailey Salvian makes her return to the show for a chat about her first season covering the Flames, looking back at her predictions for the Sens, and more! Follow Hailey on Twitter: @hailey_salvian

    Episode 60: Endless Parallels with Sam Chang (The Broadscast)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 55:37


    The Broadscast's Sam Chang joins the show to talk the strange parallels between the Sens and Canucks, the state of both teams, and more!Follow Sam on Twitter: @samanthacp_Check out The Broadscast here

    Episode 59: The Engine with Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 50:44


    Sportsnet reporter and Hockey Night in Canada rinkside host Kyle Bukauskas joins the show to talk about Brady Tkachuk's leadership, life in the COVID-era NHL, and his strange spat with Brad Marchand!Follow Kyle on Twitter: @snkylebukauskas

    Episode 58: Be Early, Be Yourself with TSN 1200's Dean Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 63:22


    The play-by-play voice of the Ottawa Senators, Dean Brown drops in to chat about the current state of the rebuild, his career as a broadcaster, and more! Follow Dean on Twitter: @PxPOttawa Follow TSN1200 on Twitter: @TSN1200 Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonMaki_ Follow the podcast on Twitter: @InternalBudget

    Episode 57: Boat of Suffering with Sportsnet's Shawn McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 54:21


    Sportsnet reporter Shawn McKenzie joins the show to talk about hockey in the age of COVID, the North division, his memories covering the Sens, and more!

    Episode 56: Patient Zero with brochenski

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 53:33


    Brandon chats with Sens Twitter All-Star brochenski, who is the creator of the Sens Sickos phenomenon! The two chat about the meme that has taken over the hockey world, as well as the future of a young Sens team!Follow brochenski on Twitter: @brochenski

    Episode 55: Getting Goalie'd with Sportsnet 650's Justin Morissette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 56:47


    Brandon is joined by Vancouver Canucks analyst, hero, and all-around great guy Justin Morissette of Sportsnet 650! The two talk about the week that was between the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks, compare notes on the respective organizations, and more!

    Episode 54: Flaming Out with Mike Gould (The Heat Beat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 48:54


    Brandon is joined by The Heat Beat's Mike Gould to discuss the Senators' series against the Calgary Flames, compare the Tkachuk brothers, and more!

    Episode 53: Sicko Mode with Spencer Blake (SilverSevenSens.com)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 52:03


    The Sens Sickos are taking over! After some big wins over the Montreal Canadiens that blew up their organization, Brandon is joined by his S7S colleague Spencer Blake to talk about the Ottawa Senators' youth movement, as well as those down in Belleville!

    Episode 52: What's Old is New Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 39:52


    Brandon relives the Ottawa Senators' thrilling 6-5 comeback win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, while also giving his thoughts on the Ryan Dzingel return trade, and the beginning of the Belleville Senators' season!

    Episode 51: Give a Cheer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 45:33


    Brandon basks in the glow of a Super Bowl LV victory for his beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but quickly turns his attention to the Sens! Brandon gives his thoughts on their lightning-quick turnaround, Matt Murray's resurgence, and the mess that is the Derek Stepan/Logan Brown situation.

    Episode 50: Let it All Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 41:17


    Brandon does his best to explain the Sens' struggles, and what he thinks needs to change. Plus: he reads responses from you, the listeners, airing your frustrations about what's been a tough season.

    Episode 49: Will the Real Nikita Zaitsev Please Stand Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 36:07


    In Episode 49, Brandon runs through the first four games of the Ottawa Senators' season, while giving his thoughts on D.J. Smith's "young mistakes remarks", the emergence of Nikita Zaitsev, and more!

    Episode 48: Ottawa Senators 2021 Season Preview with Brandon Plant (SENS TALK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 46:17


    The time is nigh! Before the Sens drop the puck on a new season, the two Brandon's give their thoughts on the lineup, and how the new year will play out!

    Episode 47: Boxing Weekend Blowout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 26:27


    In a shorter holiday episode, Brandon gives his thoughts on a crazy weekend in SensLand. From the signing, and World Juniors performance of Tim Stuetzle, to the Derek Stepan trade, and the salary implications of the Tampa Bay Lightning deal, Internal Budget has you covered!Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonMaki_Check out Brandon's writing at: https://www.silversevensens.com/Intro Music: Jack's Garage by Midnight NorthOutro Music: Lone Wolf by Dan Lebowitz

    Episode 46: Our Little Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 60:13


    DONATE TO HOCKEY GIVES BLOOD: https://hockeygivesblood.ca/In Episode 46, Brandon talks about UND's struggles, while highlighting the performances of Shane Pinto and Jacob Bernard-Docker. He also details what to expect from the Sens' World Juniors participants, and a new NHL season.Plus: Brian Fraser joins the show for a powerful segment on his favourite Senators memories.Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonMaki_ Follow Brian on Twitter: @brianpfraserCheck out Brandon's writing at: https://www.silversevensens.com/ Intro Music: Jack's Garage by Midnight North Outro Music: Lone Wolf by Dan Lebowitz

    Episode 45: I'll Be There with Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller (Locked On Senators)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 50:57


    Check out the OGYF Sensapalooza charity auction: https://e.givesmart.com/events/jyj/The boys from Locked On Senators join Brandon to talk about the #NoDakSenators recent success, interviewing Tim Stützle, and much more!Locked On Senators Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/locked-on-senators-daily-podcast-on-the-ottawa-senators/id1488639622Follow Brandon (Maki) on Twitter: @BrandonMaki_Follow Ross on Twitter: @RossLevitanFollow Pillsy on Twitter: @brandonpiller1Check out Brandon's writing at: https://www.silversevensens.com/Intro Music: Jack's Garage by Midnight NorthOutro Music: Lone Wolf by Dan Lebowitz

    Episode 44: Finding the Positives w/ Brampton Beast Head Coach Spiros Anastas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 61:30


    Brampton Beast head coach Spiros Anastas joins the show to talk about the cancellation of his team's season, as well as his insight on key prospects like Joey Daccord and Kevin Mandolese! Plus: Sens Twitter celebrity @SteveOnSens relives his favourite Ottawa Senators memories! Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonMaki_ Follow Spiros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spiros_Anastas Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveOnSens Check out Brandon's writing at: https://www.silversevensens.com/ Intro Music: Jack's Garage by Midnight North Outro Music: Lone Wolf by Dan Lebowitz

    Episode 43: Double-Dipping w/ Silver Seven's Trevor Shackles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 47:26


    In Episode 43, Brandon's Silver Seven Sens co-writer Trevor Shackles joins the show! The two discuss some differences in their ranking of prospects, approaches to evaluating the draft, and their assessment of management and coaching. Plus: Trevor recalls his favourite Ottawa Senators moments! Follow Brandon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonMaki_ Follow Trevor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShackTS Cost Per Pointcast: https://twitter.com/CPPointcast The Hockey Shack: https://www.youtube.com/user/canadian... Check out the guys' writing at: https://www.silversevensens.com/ Other podcast links: https://linktr.ee/internalbudget

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    Episode 42: Shenanigans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 37:22


    In Episode 42, Brandon gives his thoughts on the Michael Haley signing, the Sens' new reverse retro jerseys, gives you the rundown on the prospects playing overseas, and more!Plus: James Wood chats about his favourite Ottawa Senators moments!

    Episode 41: New Directions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 33:52


    Amid the lull of the NHL offseason, Brandon gives a glimpse at what the podcast will look like going forward! Including: new segments, new guest appearances, and more engagement with you, the listeners!Plus: He gives his thoughts on the Alex Galchenyuk signing, and how the Senators' roster looks as it stands.

    Episode 40: Bass-ackwards w/ Sens Prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 40:45


    The articulate and incredible Sens Prospects returns to the show! He joins Brandon to discuss the Ottawa Senators' 2020 draft performance, and break down all the team's youngsters currently playing overseas, and what it means for their development!Follow him on all platforms: @SensProspects

    Episode 39: Off the Wall w/ The Athletic's Graeme Nichols

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 49:39


    The Athletic's Graeme Nichols (6thSens) joins the show to break down the Ottawa Senators' 2020 NHL Draft, the Matt Murray trade and extension, and much more!

    Episode 38: The 2020 NHL Entry Draft Special w/ Colin Cudmore and Ary Maharaj

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 53:23


    It's finally draft day! Brandon sits down with his fellow Silver Seven writers Colin Cudmore and Ary Maharaj to discuss the draft, who they think the Sens should take, and what they should do with their wealth of picks!

    Episode 37: Progressive Mascots w/ The Athletic's Hailey Salvian

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 51:52


    The pre-draft coverage continues, with The Athletic's Hailey Salvian returning to the show! She explains why the Josh Brown trade makes sense for the Ottawa Senators, how they can address their goaltending situation, how she thinks the draft will go, and answers your questions!

    Episode 36: A Positive Note w/ TSN's Brent Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 57:05


    TSN Ottawa Bureau Reporter Brent Wallace joins the show to discuss Bobby Ryan, the Ottawa Senators' current needs, and the 2020 NHL Entry Draft!

    Episode 35: Social Butterfly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 37:09


    Brandon gives his thoughts on the Ottawa Senators' rebrand officially getting underway, runs through the NHL Awards and gives his winners, as well as talking about the Lightning's Game 2 win over the Dallas Stars!

    Episode 34: The List

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 33:58


    Brandon continues his mental breakdown over the Dallas Stars, while addressing the imminent departure of Mark Borowiecki, as well as persistent Ottawa Senators relocation rumours: Plus: reading out your Tom Brady/Tampa Bay Buccaneers hate comments, and peparing to shame you thusly.

    Episode 33: Smote?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 36:31


    After a one-week pause, Brandon gives his take on Bobby Ryan's Masterton Memorial Trophy win, a potential Matt Murray trade, and of course, the Stanley Cup playoffs!

    Episode 32: Artist's Rendition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 35:33


    Brandon addresses the Allan Walsh controversy, while admitting he was wrong about the Dallas Stars, and why the New York Islanders are looking like a Stanley Cup contender!Also: Why the Bruins-Lightning series is going to be the most fun to watch.

    Episode 31: Go to Lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 38:49


    Brandon gives his thoughts on the idea of the Ottawa Senators trading for the 2020 first overall pick, and Erik Brannstrom's development. Also, he explains why the Vegas Golden Knights are the team to beat in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and why the Columbus Blue Jackets are at a crossroads.

    Episode 30: 2020 NHL Draft Lottery Special w/ Brandon Plant (SENSTALK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 77:33


    Brandon joins up with Brandon Plant (SENSTALK) for a real-time reaction, and discussion about Phase 2 of the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery! Where does Alexis Lafreniere land, and what do the guys make of it?

    Episode 29: Off the Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 30:27


    In a raw, unpolished Episode 29, Brandon gives his take on the first weekend of Stanley Cup Playoff action, and answers your questions!

    Episode 28: The Bosty Breakdown (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 70:00


    The #fellas break down the Western Conference playoff picture, as well as chat some breaking news as it happens, before revealing their Stanley Cup winners for 2020!

    Episode 27: The Bosty Breakdown (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 63:50


    Matt Bosty makes his return to the podcast, to help Brandon break down the NHL Eastern Conference playoff picture! Of course, the fellas also talk about the Sens' 2D rebrand, and Bosty let's loose with another classic rant!

    Episode 26: Lost the Plot w/ Brandon Plant (SENSTALK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 57:55


    Brandon Plant (SENSTALK) joins the show once again to give his personal thoughts on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic remarks, the NHL's Return to Play and players opting out, the Sens' rumoured 2D rebrand, and much more!

    Episode 25: Stupid and Selfish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 33:15


    In the podcast's silver jubilee, Brandon talks the NHL's return to play, and the obstacles that they face to get back on the ice. Including ripping the reports of St. Louis Blues players contracting the virus at a bar.

    Episode 24: Leader of the Pack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 33:37


    Brandon unloads on the NHL Draft Lottery process, another Daniel Alfredsson Hall of Fame snub, and still makes time to gush about Ottawa's picks in the upcoming draft!

    Episode 23: Whole Lot Goin' On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 39:29


    After an insane week in sports news, Brandon breaks it all down, giving his thoughts on the Daniel Carcillo/CHL class-action lawsuit, the NHL's struggles with COVID-19, and more!

    Episode 22: Opening Doors w/ Shaila Anwar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 82:01


    Shaila Anwar, Co-Host of That's What She Said on TSN1200, joins Brandon to talk the current state of the Ottawa Senators, the rebuild, and her experiences as a Brown girl in hockey!

    Episode 21: Open Heart, Open Mind w/ Djuwa N'Galamulume

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 77:47


    Hockey gets put on pause, when Brandon's longtime friend Djuwa N'Galamulume joins the show. A linebacker for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues football team, Djuwa details his experiences of growing up Black in Northern Ontario, gives his thoughts on the current Black Lives Matter protests around the world, and what we can all do to change things for the better.

    Episode 20: Money Talks w/ Jeff Veillette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 83:54


    After making an important announcement regarding the podcast's future, Brandon chats with Jeff Veillette of FaceOffCircle.ca. The guys discuss analytics, scouting, the NHL's return to play, jersey collections and much more!

    Episode 19: No Serious Ghost (Bosty Returns)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 76:16


    Matt Bosty returns to the podcast to talk COVID-19, the NHL draft, and gives a live musical performance!

    Episode 18: I'm Not Delirious

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 36:13


    Brandon gives his thoughts on playoff hockey during the summer, an expanded draft lottery, Eugene Melnyk, and more!

    Episode 17: Spark Plug to the Engine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 39:05


    In Episode 17, Brandon addresses the Brendan Leipsic situation, the cancellation of the AHL season, the vacant Senators captaincy, and still finds time to talk about his favourite Eric Church album!

    Episode 16: Something Gross and Russian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 41:42


    Brandon talks the Artyom Zub signing, a June Draft, Star Wars, and more in Episode 16!

    Episode 15: Enough is Enough w/ Brock McGillis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 85:11


    In Episode 15, Brandon is joined by LGBTQ+ activist Brock McGillis to discuss issues within hockey culture, and his experiences as the first male professional hockey player to come out as gay,

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