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In reference to an old commercial of the Washington Capitals' own Alexander Ovechkin delivering pizzas... the Pizza's Here Podcast was born. On our show, we provide coverage and analysis for all things relating to the Washington Capitals and the NHL in ge


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    S2:E27 - Frauda Panthers (ft. Ian Oland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 70:11


    The Caps' Stanley Cup Playoff dreams have come and go. In the latest episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, our 4 hosts, joined by Ian Oland of Russian Machine Never Breaks, discuss our 1st-round series loss to the Florida Panthers, how different Washington Capitals' players performed, and what the remainder of this year's postseason looks like. Come join us in what made for a fun and exciting episode!

    S2:E26 - The 2nd Annual Playoff Prediction Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 56:30


    The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here! In the latest episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, our 4 hosts each create their own playoff bracket predictions for the 2022 playoffs. We start off by previewing each of the 8 first-round series, then give our picks for each potential matchup all the way until we each take our best shot at deciding who we think will take home Lord Stanley! We take a closer look at our Washington Capitals' approaching matchup against the President's Trophy-winning Florida Panthers while discussing topics such as injuries, the goaltender battle, and how we'll face up against star players like Sasha Barkov & Jonathan Huberdeau. Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals have a tough opponent to start off this year's playoffs, but as we all know very well, anything is possible in the playoffs. Come join us in what made out for a fun and exciting episode!

    S2:E25 - Car Rides with Doc (ft. Rob Carlin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 74:50


    The Pizza's Here Podcast is back with a new episode featuring a very special guest. We talk with Rob Carlin, former host of the Capitals' pre and post-game live shows! Rob tells us what it was like to work as a gameday live host, some of his most fond memories and player interactions throughout his career, his experience in the 2018 cup run, his favorite Ovechkin goals, what his broadcasting journey was like, and lots of other things. We recap the Capitals' recent games, Ovi reaching 1,400 career points, and give plenty of insight into your favorite team!

    S2:E24 - So There's a Chance? (ft. Blake Allen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 71:01


    We're talking about all of the latest Washington Capitals news, this week joined by our friend, Blake Allen. Blake is a part of Chirpin' DMV, another hockey podcast, focused on the Caps + other hockey content around the DMV. We talk about how all of our favorite players have fared analytically in recent times, our 2 trade-deadline moves, the playoff picture ahead, the odds of Ovechkin reaching the 50 & 60 goal marks this season, and lots more!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free shipping! #ad

    S2:E23 - Home Game in Raleigh (ft. Andrew Gillis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 51:45


    The Capitals are on an absolute tear right now, going 7-0-1 so far in March! This week, we talk with NBC Sports Washington writer, Andrew Gillis! Andrew tells us about the experience of getting to write about the Caps, his analysis of the team's season to this point, and how he sees the rest of it playing out. We discuss the latest stretch of Capitals games, Alex Ovechkin taking sole possession of 3rd all-time in career goals, recent dominance from Anthony Mantha & Vitek Vanecek, the upcoming trade deadline, the current playoff picture, and tons more!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free shipping! #ad

    S2:E22 - Pad the Stats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 48:48


    This week, our hosts talk about all of the latest news surrounding the Washington Capitals, along with a peek into what may go down before the trade deadline 2 weeks from now! We go over the Caps' last few games, make predictions for the week ahead, Ovi + Backstrom getting ready to play their 1,000th game together, and go over potential trade targets.Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free shipping! #ad

    S2:E21 - Iced Coffee and Adrenaline (ft. Garrett Pilon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 72:19


    This week, for the first time ever, an NHL player joins us on the Pizza's Here Podcast! A Washington Capitals pick in the 2016 NHL Draft and current player, we're joined by centerman Garrett Pilon. In this exciting episode, Garrett tells us what it was like to score his first career NHL goal this season against the Anaheim Ducks, his favorite memories throughout his career to this point, what parts of his game he is working on, the best parts of playing alongside players like Alex Ovechkin in the Capitals' organization, his go-to pregame rituals and meal, his ideal coffee order, the differences between playing in the NHL vs the AHL, the best chirps he's heard, his celly game, and much more!Use promo-code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free shipping! #ad

    S2:E20 - Sweet Home Russia (ft. JJ Regan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 74:09


    This week, we talk with JJ Regan, longtime Washington Capitals inside-writer and multi-media producer for NBC Sports. JJ tells us what it's like to work alongside our favorite Capitals players, some of his favorite memories so far, Ovechkin goals, how he sees the Metropolitan Division shaping up, plus his picks for the Stanley Cup and other individual awards. We also discuss the Caps' recent stretch of games, plus lots more!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free shipping! #ad

    S2:E19 - Best and Worst Lineups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 61:00


    This week, our 4 hosts go through fantasy drafts to put together their best-possible starting lineup, and then their worst-possible lineups! Listen to see the chaos unfold, then let us know which teams you think are the best-of-the-best, and worst-of-the-worst! On our YouTube channel, we ran through video game simulations with these teams on NHL22 to find out who drafted the best lineups!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off + free worldwide shipping! #ad

    S2:E18 - Vrana the Globetrotter (ft. Sammi Silber)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 68:46


    In this week's episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, we talk with Sammi Silber, a journalist for Washington Hockey Now + editorial associate for PeacockTV! Sammi tells us about many of her favorite memories + interactions with players during her time so far as a sports journalist, and we discuss the all-star break, potential trade targets, likely award winners, how the Metropolitan Division may shape out, and look towards the rest of the season ahead of us!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free shipping! #ad

    S2:E17 - The Hater's Guide to PHP (ft. UrinatingTree)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 64:43


    This week's episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast is a special one, as we're talking with YouTube personality Urinating Tree! UT is a sports-centralized content producer who's been putting out videos for years now, accomplishing great success along the way. In our chat with Tree, we go over a number of topics such as his history of jinxing teams + players, how he's gotten to where he is now, different NHL team's chances of winning it all this year, potential trade deadline moves, players who have impressed this year, playoff matchups we want to see, the NFL Championship games, and lots more!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + Free worldwide shipping! #ad

    S2:E16 - Shoulder Surgery (ft. CapsBoyBebop)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 86:58


    This week's episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast features the return of our first ever guest (S1:E1), CapsBoyBebop (Noah). In this installment, we talk about some of Noah's most notable tweets, and the damages of his latest mischievous actions... posting a fake news headline about Vitek Vanecek getting shoulder surgery. We also debate mid-season awards for both the Capitals and the rest of the NHL - such as the team's best + worst, most improved, Hart, Vezina, Calder, Norris, and Selke, along with Stanley Cup winner predictions. We also discuss the Capitals' biggest successes and downfalls at this point in the season and recap this past week's games.Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free worldwide shipping! #ad

    S2:E15 - The Pizza Has Been Exorcised (ft. John Walton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 67:58


    In this week's episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, we interview Washington Capitals' longtime radio play-by-play announcer John Walton. In this exciting episode, we talk about John's favorite memories in his time with both the Caps and the Hershey Bears, his best goal-calls, the experience of winning our first Stanley Cup, his relationships with various players over the years, Ovechkin's chase for Gretzky's record, a MANSCAPED ad read from John himself, and lots more. The guys also discuss the Capitals' latest game results and how each of our players performed.Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% Off + Free Worldwide Shipping! #ad

    S2:E14 - Blaine and the Bears (ft. Grit and Bear It)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 78:47


    In the latest installment of the Pizza's Here Podcast, we speak with Richard Blosser, host of the Grit and Bear It Podcast. His show is focused on the Hershey Bears, the AHL affiliate of our favorite Washington Capitals. We discuss a variety of topics such as the Bears' performance up to this point in the AHL season, which players you should look for to be making an impact on the NHL roster soon, our organization's evolving goaltender situation, and taxi-squads being reintroduced. We also discuss the Capitals' latest results along with predictions for the week ahead, and our ever-so-struggling powerplay... run by Assistant Coach Blaine Forsythe.Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off your order + free worldwide shipping! #ad

    S2:E13 - Sabres for Stanley (ft. Sarah Griffin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 100:35


    This week on the Pizza's Here Podcast, we speak with Sarah Griffin, a content assistant for the NHL! We ask Sarah what it's like to work directly for the NHL and talk about her different experiences thus far in this role. We also discuss a number of teams across the league and ponder whether or not they can contend for the Stanley Cup this season, Alex Ovechkin breaking the record for all-time powerplay goals scored, the Washington Capitals' recent results, different potential playoff struggles such as the powerplay and overtime, Aliaksei Protas being sent down to Hershey, a very cold Winter Classic game, and lots more!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for 20% off + free shipping worldwide! #ad

    S2:E12 - Certified Beaut (ft. Carly Jackson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 85:04


    In the newest episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, we speak with Carly Jackson, goaltender for the Buffalo Beauts of the Premier Hockey Federation. In our first ever episode with a professional hockey player we talk about lots of things such as CJ being a 3rd overall draft pick, her favorite memories in her career so far, her sick mullet, the hardest players to stop in the PHF, the IIHF canceling the u18 Women's World Championships, her experience as an LGBTQ+ athlete, being an inspiration to young women around the world, pregame rituals, what it's like to be a goaltender, and lots more!Use code PHP at Manscaped.com for free shipping & 20% off your purchase! #ad

    S2:E11 - Jensen for Norris (ft. Mike Vogel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 88:36


    In our latest episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, we talk with the Washington Capitals' own long-time Chief Editor/Content Strategist, Mike Vogel. Mike tells us a number of memorable stories and experiences from his time working for the Capitals (since 1999), what it's like to work face-to-face with all of our favorite players, his secret to having such great hair, and lots of other things. We also discuss a number of topics such as the Capitals' recent games, how elite Nick Jensen is, Alex Ovechkin tying the NHL record for most career PPG's, the recent leaguewide Covid outbreak, Bruce Boudreau, and lots more!On Manscaped.com, use code PHP for 20% off + free worldwide shipping! #ad

    S2:E10 - Goalpost for Vezina (ft. Japers' Rink)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 87:41


    This week, we talk Washington Capitals' hockey with JP, founder and managing editor for Japers' Rink, a Caps-focused blog and news site under SB Nation. We go over the results of each of the Capitals' recent games and other news such as multiple players being put on Covid protocol, Nicklas Backstrom's nearing return, who our most improved players this year have been, 36-year-old Alex Ovechkin's case for winning the Hart, our goaltending battle, predictions for the week ahead, and much more!Use code PHP at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off + Free Shipping! #ad #manscaped pod

    S2:E9 - Pizza's Here Never Breaks (ft. Ian Oland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 114:10


    In the latest installment of the Pizza's Here Podcast, we talk Washington Capitals with Ian Oland, co-founder of Russian Machine Never Breaks (RMNB)! We talk about the Caps' recent results (including a blown 4-1 lead), the starting of RMNB, Ovechkin's 750th career goal, Oshie back in the lineup, Backstrom's return coming soon, Tom Wilson's Olympic possibilities, money raised for cancer research, Nick Jensen for Norris, predictions for the week ahead, and LOTS more!Use code PHP at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off + free worldwide shipping! #ad

    S2:E8 - 1st in the League, 1st in Our Hearts (ft. Caps Chirp)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 66:34


    Your Washington Capitals are currently in sole possession of 1st place in the NHL! With this comes plenty to talk about. Joined by Hockey Troll of the Caps Chirp Podcast, we go over the Caps recent stretch of success, more Ovi goals, the Hart race, Sammy shutouts, Sprong being a healthy-scratch, players from the Hershey Bears getting minutes in the big leagues, predictions for our upcoming games, and more!Use code PHP at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off + free shipping! #ad

    S2:E7 - Hagelin for Hart (ft. Tyler Byrum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 98:10


    In this week's episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, we interview Tyler Byrum, a writer and associate editor for NBC Sports Washington. We discuss our recent games, the Capitals being placed 4th in the league rankings by NHL.com, Carl Hagelin's continued struggles, Alex Ovechkin's absurd current goal pace, updates in our goaltender battle, predictions for the week ahead, and much more! #ALLCAPS #rocktheredUse code 'PHP' at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off + free worldwide shipping #ad

    S2:E6 - Powerplay Pain (ft. Chris Cerullo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 101:05


    This week, we interview Chris Cerullo, an article writer for Russian Machine Never Breaks, a well-known Washington Capitals blog + podcast. We discuss the Capitals' recent games, Alex Ovechkin taking sole possession of 4th place in the all-time NHL goal standings, Nic Dowd's new contract extension, Hendrix Lapierre going back to the QMJHL, our struggling powerplay, our continuing injury issues, and plenty of other news regarding the Caps and the rest of the NHL. #ALLCAPS #rockthered #capitalsGet 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code PHP at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod

    S2:E5 - Fleury to D.C. (ft. Travis Tuthill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 103:20


    This week, we speak with one of the well-known personas on hockey twitter, Travis Tuthill. We cover lots of things such as what might happen in relief of our recent injury struggles, mistaken identities of being the Caps' social media manager, our recent stint of 3 straight losses, the week of games ahead, possible trade + free agency targets, and lots more news within our team and around the league!Use code 'PHP' at manscaped.com #ad

    S2:E4 - Are the Rookies Ready? (ft. Michael Marzzacco)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 70:54


    This week we interview Michael Marzzacco, a site expert + writer from Stars and Sticks, the center for Washington Capitals' coverage from the Fansided Sports Network. We discuss the recent stretch of Caps games, our new rookies who're breaking into the scene, injury struggles, Contenders or Pretenders, and lots more!MANSCAPED.com promo-code for 20% OFF + FREE Shipping = PHP

    S2:E3 - Statistical Experts (ft. Blake Allen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 99:48


    In this week's episode, we interview Blake Allen (statguyblake) of Chirpin' DMV, a blog + podcast focused on the Capitals and other hockey content in the DMV. Blake, a sportswriter, tracks different stats and analytics. His unique expertise gives us a new perspective on the Capitals' players. We discuss the Caps' first two regular-season games, and the rest of the season ahead!

    S2:E2 - Preseason Scaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 60:14


    In the second episode of our second season, we cover the first 3 games of the Washington Capitals' preseason, which didn't go as planned... resulting in 3 losses. We talk about who played well and who didn't, then give our predictions for opening night along with which players we hope to see in the starting lineup against the Rangers. The legendary Nicke Backstrom is injured, who's going to step up and fill his role? In other news, the Buffalo Sabres have revoked Jack Eichel of his captaincy and continue to not allow him to receive the surgery he requires. There's plenty more to come from the PHP as the regular season gets up and rolling soon, stay tuned!

    S2:E1 - The Season Ahead (ft. Samantha Pell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 88:46


    The Pizza's Here Podcast is back! In the first episode of our second-ever season, we speak with the Capitals' Washington Post beat writer, Samantha Pell! We discuss a variety of topics such as predictions for the upcoming Capitals' season, opening night vs the Rangers, upcoming prospects, division winners + individual awards, the NHL's newest franchise (The Seattle Kraken), and lots more to prepare you for another year of excitement (and very possible disappointment)!

    S1:E8 - Double Meatball, Hold the Anchovies (ft. Joe Beninati)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 86:05


    In our latest episode of the Pizza's Here Podcast, the guys interview Capitals' broadcasting legend Joe Beninati. We ask him a series of questions and in return receive endless stories (some never-before-told) involving the Caps' players both on and off the ice.

    S1:E7 - Questions and Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 102:41


    In the latest installment of tPHP, the boys discuss many topics such as the latest news around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the upcoming expansion draft, predictions for various award winners, and many other questions asked by our listeners such as… fast-food fry ratings, bringing back one Capital in their prime, a hockey hunger games, the best mascots, hot takes, and much more!

    S1:E6 - The Capitals Have Left the Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 93:33


    After a 2 week hiatus, the boys are back. As for our Capitals, they've decided to bow out. The lads discuss what went wrong, and who is to blame. Many lingering questions are brought up, and decisions about the future of the franchise are talked about in Episode 6!

    S1:E5.5 - Playoff Prediction Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 100:14


    Our 4 brave heroes take on the ultimate task of trying to predict the complete outcome of the NHL playoffs. They will likely fail, but come and listen to their insane explanations. Panthers in 4??? Lightning repeat??? Faith in a team from Washington D.C.??? All that and more on the second-ever Pizza's Here Podcast bonus episode!

    S1:E5 - The Rangers Have Left the Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 85:37


    In this week's episode, the boys discuss all of the drama and issues going on around the league... including those within the Capitals' organization, DPOS, Tom Wilson and the New York Rangers, plus Kuzy and Samsonov. We converse about playoff first-round predictions, Torterella, the PHP street hockey team, and more!

    S1:E4 - The Home Stretch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 70:38


    In this episode, we take a look at the Capitals' recent stretch of games, how playoffs are starting to shape up, potential matchups we want to see, and our goalie situation (again). See this and a whole lot more on this week's episode!

    S1:E3 - We're Very Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 71:42


    In this week's episode, we cover many topics including the updated division standings, playoff predictions, what we would do as Capitals head coach, our goalie situation, player emergency goalies, what players we would let babysit our child, and much more!

    S1:E2 - You Ever Wanna Scream About Jerseys?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 70:35


    In the latest episode of tPHP, the guys get into a heated debate about which jerseys are the best and worst. In addition to this, the Capitals are imploding, which isn't news to anyone!

    S1:E1.5 - Trade Deadline Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 60:07


    Taylor Hall is on the move! Stupid trades from teams who don't need to do anything! The Capitals rip our hearts out! Welcome to the trade deadline bonus episode!

    S1:E1 - Struggle Tweets (ft. CapsBoyBebop)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 83:37


    Today on the very first episode of tPHP, you'll hear what goes through the mind of one of Caps twitter's most ludicrous members, what we think of how NHL players smell, and the wonders of Peter Laviolette!

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