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In 10 minutes or less, longtime friends and aspiring zamboni drivers Ryan Castelino and Sam Bird deliver a lighthearted take on the week that was in the NHL. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you won’t have to go to the bathroom halfway through because we keep it short to accommodate Gen-Z’s attention span.

Rhyno & The Birdman


    • Jul 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Season 1 Finale: The Tampa Bay Lightning Are Stanley Cup Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 8:37


    In the Season Finale of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman recap the Stanley Cup Finals, don't really care about the Vladimir Tarasenko news and talk about what they've learned throughout Season 1.

    2021 NHL Playoff Update: A Very Totally NOT Biased Stanley Cup Finals Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 10:00


    In the 23rd episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhybird and the Noman give a totally unbiased breakdown of the Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (boring!) and the Montreal Canadiens (nice!). They talk about Cole Caufield's dominance, Pat Maroon's potential three peat and a goalie duel for the ages. All that & much more in only 600 seconds.

    2021 NHL Playoff Update: Father's Day With Brayden Point, Referees Are Good & We Get Sued

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 5:29


    In the 22.5fthst episode of Press Box Chatter (Hey, it's our goddamn podcast, we choose the numbers) Rhyno & The Birdman talk about hockey, debate whether or not anyone reads our episode descriptions and decide to make a short description because it's our f***ing show. (0:00 -0:51) Introduction (0:51 - 2:11) Brayden Point's Fathers Day (2:12 -2:30) MTL vs Vegas (2:30 - 3:59) Netflix Sues Us (3:59-5:08) MTL vs Vegas pt.2 (5:08-5:30) Conclusion

    2021 NHL Playoff Update: Canada's Team, Shea Theodore's Fake Clap Bomb & The Islanders Statement Win (And Loss)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 7:25


    In the 22nd episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman visit the Canadian landmarks lit up in Bleu, Blanc, Rouge. They also have Barack Obama wiretap a phone call between Jack Eichel & the projected 1st overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, Owen Powers. Plus, they reveal the key factor in Gerard Gallant's decision to become the next Head Coach of the New York Rangers. All that and more in just 7 minutes & 25 seconds. (0:00-1:12) - Introduction (1:12-3:32) - Montreal Canadiens vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights Game 1 (3:32-4:42) - Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders Game 1 (4:42-5:23) - Gerard Gallant (5:23-6:57) - Owen Powers (6:57-7:25) - Conclusion

    2021 Playoff Update: Habs Sweep, Vegas Climbs an Avalanche & Other Stuff Too Probably

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 9:57


    In the 21st episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman discuss the Jake Evans hit on Mark Scheifele, interview Boston Bruins Head Coach Bruce Cassidy in a communal airport hot tub & recap Vegas's incredible comebacks. All that & more, in just 10 minutes or less. (0:00) Introduction (1:20) Montreal vs Winnipeg (3:30) Boston vs New York Islanders (5:40) Colorado vs Vegas Golden Knights (7:10) Tampa Bay vs Carolina (8:30) Fan Questions? / Conclusion

    Josh Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 32:01


    On a special episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman sit down with their incredibly talented Ryerson Sport Media classmate, Josh Kim. Josh, a published writer, sports photographer, podcast host and die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan (yikes). He tells the boys about how he picked up the camera, running a podcast while simultaneously being a full-time student, and reminds us that every once in a while, you need to take a minute to turn off your computer and take care of yourself. 

    2021 Playoff Update: How 'Bout Those Leafs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 7:57


    In the 20th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman poke fun at (humiliate) the Toronto Maple Leafs, ask a dog to keep an eye on the barbecue, recap the latest Round 2 action & fanboy over Rod Brind'Amour's impeccable physique. All that & more in only 8 minutes.

    A Day With The Official Hockey God of the NHL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 9:47


    In the 19th Episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman visit the Official Hockey God of the NHL, whose address they found on Craigslist. The boys pay him a visit to ask all about this week's biggest stories, including Nazem Kadri's suspension, Tristan Jarry's incredible pass & Spencer's illegal (K)night out. They play 2 Truths 1 Lie and get their wheels upgraded. All that & more, in 10 minutes or less.

    The 2021 NHL Playoff Preview ft. Florida Guy & Vito “Snake Eyes” Babannano

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 9:59


    In the 18th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman hit the spa, break down the biggest stories from each playoff series and wrap up the last regular season game between the Canucks & Flames (kinda...not really). All that & much more, in 10 minutes or less.

    Jack “Help Me” Eichel, Ryan Miller's Golden Highlight & Fireside Hockey Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 10:00


    In the 17th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman conclude the New York - Washington fiasco, invite former NHL Head Coaches John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet onto the show & open up a phone line to hockey fans from across the world to discuss Tim Stützle's hat trick, the West Division and hang gliding with no equipment. All that & much more, in just 10 minutes.

    Tom Wilson's Pocket Change, Adam Fox's Sneaky Moves & The Intermission Report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 9:58


    In the 16th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman load up the Playoff Express, discuss Jaromir Jagr's immortal career, and reveal the Seattle Kraken's expansion plan as they are officially introduced as the 32nd NHL team. While being hassled by a confused and hungry drunk fan, the boys give their unreliable opinions on some of the league's hottest topics, such as Connor McDavid's quest for 100 points, the Calder Memorial Trophy candidates and how the Central Division standings should play out. All that & more in 9 minutes and 58 seconds.

    “NHL 101”: Baby Skunks?, Joe Thornton and Nikolaj Ehlers Make Amends & Everybody Gets a Hat Trick!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 9:57


    In the 15th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman invite you to the classroom to learn about unbelievable NHL records, Noah Hanifin's season-ending injury & levitating furniture. Plus, you'll find out who won this week's Pierre McGuire Award, hear the latest gossip involving Patrick Roy and question Rhyno & The Birdman's overall sanity.

    Patrick Marleau's Prehistoric Presents, The Carolina Hurricanes' Retro Rituals & “The ‘Yoff Tank”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 9:59


    In the 14th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman tell you where Alex Edler ranks on Toronto's Most Hated and discuss the success of Taylor Hall, Anthony Mantha and Sam Bennett after their changes of scenery. You'll also hear a message from Press Box Chatter's new sponsor, KOHO. All that & more in 10 minutes or less, live from a Panera Bread-Zoo-Expressway.

    The Trade Deadline Conference Calls, Vancouver's New Lineup & Jack Campbell's Brick Broth Chowder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 10:00


    In the 13th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman leak audio from the calls that sent Taylor Hall to Boston, Nick Foligno to Toronto and caesar salad dressing to a random guy ordering a pizza. They also discuss Cole Caufield's new career as a chef & Alex Galchenyuk's award nomination. All that and more in just 10 minutes.

    PJ Stock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 77:33


    On a special episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno and the Birdman talk to one of Wayne Gretzky's former linemates. No, not Jari Kurri or Glenn Anderson or Bernie Nicholls, but the one and only PJ Stock - a career five goal scorer who let his fists do the talking during parts of seven NHL seasons split between the Rangers, Bruins, Canadiens and Flyers, and parlayed his gift of gab into a successful media career that included a regular slot on Hockey Night in Canada and continues today on the French-language RDS network. PJ talks to us about Tim Peel, Connor McDavid, the hockey media and a lot more, with more than a few laughs along the way.

    The Canadiens' Lucky Charm, Eric Staal's Suitcase Surprise & Mackenzie “Ouch, My Groin!” Blackwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 9:16


    In the 12th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman report the cancellation of the Suez Canal 3-on-3 pond hockey tournament, detail Mika Zibanejad's restraining order, get the inside scoop on Tim Peel's new job & host three unique contestants on “Hockey Stuff!”. All that & more, in 9 minutes & 16 seconds.

    The Montreal Covidiens, Frederik Andersen's New Contract & The 2021 NHL All-Star Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 9:59


    In the 11th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman tune in to the Hockey Food Channel, become trilingual thanks to Alex Radulov, breakdown the value of Mika Zibanejad & much more - all in 10 minutes or less!

    Erik “Feel Bad For Me” Karlsson, The Rhyno & Birdman Awards & A Weird Leafs-Senators Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 10:00


    In the 10th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman release audio from an angry Sens bench, analyze Phillip Danault's probable goal total, revisit their God awful preseason playoff picks, discuss an alliance forming up North, answer some fan questions & much more - all in under 10 minutes!

    The NHL Department of Game Show Discipline, Green Day's Matt Duchene & Dirty Dancing in Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 10:00


    In the 9th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman sit down with former NHL official Kerry Fraser and Calgary Flames Head Coach Darryl Sutter. Plus, seven strikes and you're out for Tom Wilson, the multilingual Jim Benning, Oldtimers Day at the COVID Vaccine Clinic & much more.

    Dan Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 39:59


    On a special episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno and The Birdman sit down with Dan Robertson, who's the English language radio play-by-play voice of the Montreal Canadiens and also does television games for TSN as required. The Birdman was his bartender once. Dan talks about how he got his start in play-by-play, what it's like to call a game in pandemic conditions, travelling with the Habs & much more.

    The Buffalo Sabres' Train Wreck, The Tkachuk Brothers & Mats Zuccarello's Return from Mordor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 10:00


    In the 8th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman list 100 things that can get past Carey Price, detail what an acid trip would be like at Xcel Energy Center, nervously pick Jordan Binnington's brain & much more.

    Auston Matthews Interview, The Cancun Stars & What Really Happened at Lake Tahoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 10:00


    In the 7th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman list Crosby's pregame superstitions that the Penguins players performed for Sid-No-Longer-The-Kid's 1000th game, propose a new rule involving goalie pads and gorilla glue, offer some surprisingly decent betting advice & much more.

    Alex Galchenyuk's Personal Taxi, The Maple Leafs Meltdown & Fleury's Trip to Krispy Kreme

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 9:59


    In the 6th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman take a jab at their hometown Habs, send intern reporter Sheldon “The Metal Detector” Sanderson to interview a Bruins youngster, propose a new draft lottery system & much more.

    The Return of Ron Hextall & Brian Burke, The NHL Offside Disaster & Patrick Laine's New Navigation Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 9:59


    In the 5th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman interview John Tavares and Jake Allen, discuss replacing human hockey players with bubble hockey players, and recommend 2 ways the Blue Jackets can help Max Domi find his game. Plus, you'll hear their opinions on some topics sent in by fans. Press Box Chatter to the mooooon!

    Connor McDavid's Hot Streak, Sidney Crosby's Secret Formula & Joe "Father Time" Pavelski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 10:00


    In the 4th episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman let you know what shook up the NHL this past week. The guys talk about Dillon Dubé's audition for a Japanese TV game show, the 3 possible ways Alex Ovechkin can tie Wayne Gretzky's goal record, and Jake Muzzin's visit to the nosebleeds. On top of that, you'll hear a few interviews with some of the biggest names in hockey.

    Pierre-Luc Dubois' Bus Seat, The Washington Capitals Nesting Dolls & Pius "The Plunger" Suter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 9:46


    In the 3rd episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman recap another week of NHL hockey. The lads describe Tyler Myers & Joel Edmundson's off-season workout program, finally remember the name of the East Division, speculate about what could have been, had Buffalo not re-signed Jeff Skinner in the 2019 off-season, sit down with an old-time legend & more.

    The Lemonade Rule, Voracek's R-Rated Press Conference & Zibanejad, King of the Jungle ft. Tim Stützle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 9:30


    In the 2nd episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno & The Birdman highlight the big stories from the first week of NHL action. The fellas expose hidden details of Jumbo Joe & Phil Kessel's contracts, release raw footage of a conversation between John Torterella and Pierre-Luc Dubois, discuss the Dallas Stars new COVID-19 roster, and welcome a very special NHL Rookie onto the show.

    Romanov's Dirty Bulk, Khudobin the Busboy & The Wild Wild West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 10:00


    In the 1st episode of Press Box Chatter, Rhyno and The Birdman highlight the top stories from each of the newly realigned NHL divisions heading into the 2021 season. The boys weigh in on topics such Laine's trade comments in the offseason, Chara's free-agency singing, and a Scooby Doo vs. Godzilla wrestling match.

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