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Episode #7 - "Better than a string in the eye" is now available.  With songs by: Passenge  Princess and Cyrus R.O. Music is used with the permission of the artist.  https://linktr.ee/passengerprincessofficialhttps://linktr.ee/valveheadhttps://linktr.ee/victorcomplexFrom the creators of the Ego & Vice Podcast comes Mike & Vic's Southie Stories—a fresh, off-the-cuff show that blends humor, heart, and a love for Ottawa's music scene. Hosted by local musicians Mike and Vic, the podcast dives into what's happening around the city musically while also branching into candid conversations, info, stories, and plenty of laughs. Think of it as a palate cleanser: part music talk, part good vibes, and always authentic. Whether they're trading stories from the scene, riffing on everyday life, or sharing their creative insights, Mike and Vic bring a laid-back, relatable energy that feels like hanging out with old friends. Southie Stories is the podcast you throw on when you need to lighten your day, find inspiration, or just enjoy some genuine music banter from people who live and breathe it Egoandvicepodcast.com Egoandvice@gmail.com

VIC BLOWS OFF CLUB 20 And to say they are not happy about being blown off is an understatement. You may have missed Vic’s announcement that he is not doing any debates. Watch that here if you want. Victor Marx@victormarxMy challenge to @pweiser1:00 PM · Jul 28, 2026 · 145K Views The delusion of Vic is stunning here. He thinks, as the massive underdog now, that he can set the terms for a debate going forward? He’s insane. He’s a coward. He knows that Phil Weiser would wipe the floor with him. His “strategy” in the primary was stupid and he almost lost to someone who raised a fraction of the money he raised. And why in the hell would Phil Weiser agree to something this stupid? He won’t. I’m betting Greg Lopez will so there WILL be a gubernatorial debate and Vic will be a no show. What a clown show this campaign is. Club 20 sent out an press release, which reads in part: Marx’s campaign informed Club 20 Executive Director Wade Haerle on Sunday night that Marx would not be participating in a debate against Weiser in a county where he handily won the Republican primary. On Wednesday, Marx called Haerle personally to inform him he would not be participating in the debate. “The Republican nominee for governor does not want to come out and discuss western Colorado issues with the people of western Colorado and with Club 20. It’s wrong. We went bat-dung crazy when (current Gov.) Jared Polis refused to come. We’re going to do the same thing when the Republican nominee refuses to come,” Haerle told The Daily Sentinel on Wednesday afternoon. “My question to him was, ‘Where else do you need to be on Sept. 19, other than western Colorado in Grand Junction, Mesa County, debating western Colorado issues? Where on Earth do you need to be?’.... They said it comes down to schedules and times and resources and money and all these different kinds of things. That’s what we call political calculus. A kindergartner using kindergarten math could have figured this one out, but this is their decision.... It’s just disappointing as hell.” Why wouldn’t Vic just tell the truth about why he won’t be there? His video above makes him a liar to Club 20. But that doesn’t surprise me. Club 20 Executive Director Wade Haerle joins me at 12:30 to discuss it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Look at the QBs in the AFC West: Bo Nix, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Fernando Mendoza. Mahomes is coming off a serious injury, and Mendoza is a rookie who we haven't seen yet. All that being said, where does Bo Nix stack up among the AFC West QBs?17:25 - Do you bet on sporst to make the games more exciting? Since you're literally invested in the outcome? Vic doesn't understand people who need that extra push.What about exercising? Fitness? Can you motivate yourself, or do you need extra help?34:58 - Oh, by the way...it's looking like Kyler Murray will be the starter in Minnesota over JJ McCarthy. Yikes. Does Nine have even a puncher's chance of winning the starting job?Oh, by the way...would you watch a PGA golf broadcast on TV with no commentators at all?Oh, by the way...a hiker in Montana accidentally stabbed himself with his hiking pole, then trekked 10 miles to safety with the pole sticking out of him.

The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - A Drinking Career - By KimberleyEvery Thursday, we're handing the story telling over to you.Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year's Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you're not alone.Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we've hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn't require you to wear pants.So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week's Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.

0:00 - Macklin Celebrini just signed a contract extension with the Sharks to the tune of 5 years, $94 million. That's just shy of $19 millioin per year. That really throws a wrench in the Avs' plans. Cale Makar is do for a contract extension at the end of next season. If Celebrini is worth $19 per, then what the heck is Makar worth?19:26 - New Michigan Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham said all of college football's problems can be solved by essentially turning the whole operation into a minor league for the NFL. Run it exactly like you would any other minor league. Vic completely agrees, but Brett thinks CFB can be fixed with a simpler solution.34:16 - The Sacramento River Cats mascot absolutely TRUCKED Alek Thomas as he was running onto the field. Is there anything better than mascot mishaps?

Howdy howdy, it's GenCon-eve so I thought we'd talk about everyone's favorite event: Good Things Happen! Join Doug, Nate, Roman, and Vic as we review the 4th annual charity event for children's cancer (charities)!   Having trouble building a tricky model? Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtefactorsUnion Join the conversation in the SPS Discord: https://discord.gg/WnTtztBKDu Show us your appreciation in the SPS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4495658 We have an Affiliate Link! https://giveusyourmoneypleasethankyou-wyrd.com/steampoweredscoundrels

In Episode 525 of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Vic Costik for Part 1 of a conversation about community, authenticity, connection, and finding the courage to become more fully yourself. Vic is a designer, community advocate, and the creator of New Rust, a podcast exploring Pittsburgh's transformation through the individual stories of people doing interesting things throughout the city. Growing up surrounded by the enormous crowds of New York City, Vic expected proximity to people to create connection. Instead, it was moving to Pittsburgh that showed him what community could truly feel like. Vic talks with Jim about discovering Pittsburgh's LGBTQ community, building a found family, participating in the city's creative and wonderfully unusual spaces, and realizing how helping others can create a support network in return. From jam nights and local zines to simply meeting people doing something they care about, Vic explains why Pittsburgh's smaller communities became so important to him. The conversation also explores judgment, curiosity, and what can happen when we approach unfamiliar experiences with a willingness to listen instead of immediately forming conclusions. Vic shares stories of talking with coworkers who had little or no previous experience with transgender people and choosing conversation as an opportunity to create understanding. Vic also reflects candidly on his own journey toward authenticity. He discusses growing up without the language to understand what he was experiencing, repressing parts of himself, getting married to his high school sweetheart, and eventually recognizing that the life he was living did not feel like his own. As Vic puts it, transitioning allowed him to “meet myself for the 1st time.” What followed was more than a change in identity. Vic discovered a version of himself who loves being around people, participating in his community, sharing ideas, and embracing the wonderfully weird interests that make each person unique. This is Part 1 of our conversation with Vic Costik. The conversation continues in the next episode of Fishing Without Bait. Learn more about Vic's New Rust podcast at NewRustPodcast.com. Continue Your Fishing Without Bait Journey Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode. Support the show on Patreon and receive ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

In Episode 525 of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Vic Costik for Part 1 of a conversation about community, authenticity, connection, and finding the courage to become more fully yourself. Vic is a designer, community advocate, and the creator of New Rust, a podcast exploring Pittsburgh's transformation through the individual stories of people doing interesting things throughout the city. Growing up surrounded by the enormous crowds of New York City, Vic expected proximity to people to create connection. Instead, it was moving to Pittsburgh that showed him what community could truly feel like. Vic talks with Jim about discovering Pittsburgh's LGBTQ community, building a found family, participating in the city's creative and wonderfully unusual spaces, and realizing how helping others can create a support network in return. From jam nights and local zines to simply meeting people doing something they care about, Vic explains why Pittsburgh's smaller communities became so important to him. The conversation also explores judgment, curiosity, and what can happen when we approach unfamiliar experiences with a willingness to listen instead of immediately forming conclusions. Vic shares stories of talking with coworkers who had little or no previous experience with transgender people and choosing conversation as an opportunity to create understanding. Vic also reflects candidly on his own journey toward authenticity. He discusses growing up without the language to understand what he was experiencing, repressing parts of himself, getting married to his high school sweetheart, and eventually recognizing that the life he was living did not feel like his own. As Vic puts it, transitioning allowed him to “meet myself for the 1st time.” What followed was more than a change in identity. Vic discovered a version of himself who loves being around people, participating in his community, sharing ideas, and embracing the wonderfully weird interests that make each person unique. This is Part 1 of our conversation with Vic Costik. The conversation continues in the next episode of Fishing Without Bait. Learn more about Vic's New Rust podcast at NewRustPodcast.com. Continue Your Fishing Without Bait Journey Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode. Support the show on Patreon and receive ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

0:00 - The Nuggets matched OKC's offer sheet and re-signed Spencer Jones to a 2-year, $12 million contract. They are now the only NBA team in the second apron. It's good to have Mr. LinkedIn back, but what's Denver's next move? They can't live in the apron, can they?15:25 - Jacob "The Miz" Misiorowski MOWED DOWN the Rox yesterday in Milwaukee. That guy is too damn good. He's unfair.Vic thinks he knows that the Nuggets will do next. And it may involve letting someone walk who we wanted to keep around.35:25 - It's almost here. The Broncos are finally ramping up to training camp. We'll be broadcasting live from camp starting on Friday. Get ready, folks. Football is right around the corner.

Could Colm and Vic track down KC this morning after Mayo's All Ireland triumph

In this episode, Gorillaz bassist Seye Adelekan joins Vic for a wonderfully honest conversation about belonging, family, fame and finding his place in the music world.Seye talks about moving around the world as a child, the family who shaped him, his love of music, touring, the forgotten gigs and the long period he spent in rehab.Now over seven years sober, he shares how recovery changed his life, his relationships and the way he steps onto some of the world's biggest stages - stone cold sober.Seye wants people to leave his gigs, his online spaces and his everyday interactions with something more than they arrived with, and Vic genuinely felt that warmth by the end of their conversation.He shows sobriety does not have to make you smaller, quieter or less capable of performing in front of a crowd. Sometimes, it helps you stop hiding, own your space and finally understand why you are standing there.(Vic also tells Seye the story of her finger, which, between two former party animals familiar with two-day benders, earns her a surprising amount of respect. Some people bond over music and recovery, while others compare unexplained bodily damage from the old days!)Enjoy!

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The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - I didn't realise it was a funeral - By SarahA huge congratulations to Sarah who was one of this years winners!!Every Thursday, we're handing the story telling over to you.Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year's Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you're not alone.Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we've hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn't require you to wear pants.So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week's Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.

Spring Cleaning – Florida PanthersThe Florida Panthers entered the 2025-26 season chasing history, attempting to become just the fifth franchise in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups. Instead, injuries ravaged the defending champions from the opening days of training camp, ultimately ending their playoff streak before it truly began. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine how health derailed Florida's pursuit of a three-peat, the difficult roster decisions now facing General Manager Bill Zito, and why the Panthers may still be well-positioned to rebound if they can get healthy next season.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Florida Panthers are eliminated from playoff contention on April 4, ending their bid for a third consecutive Stanley Cup championship. Neil and Vic discuss the enormous expectations surrounding the defending champions after another aggressive offseason by General Manager Bill Zito.[00:00:45] Florida successfully re-signs key contributors including Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, Tomas Nosek, and Mackie Samoskevich, giving the organization confidence that another championship run was within reach. Looking back at their preseason predictions, Neil recalls identifying one factor above all others that could derail the Panthers' season—health.[00:01:00] Injuries quickly overwhelm the defending champions. Neil explains how years of deep playoff runs and an aging veteran core finally begin to take their toll, with Sergei Bobrovsky, Brad Marchand, and several other veterans battling injuries throughout the season.[00:01:45] The discussion reviews Florida's overwhelming injury problems, beginning with Aleksander Barkov's knee injury during training camp and Matthew Tkachuk missing nearly half the season. By year's end, the Panthers are among the NHL leaders in man-games lost, with at least nine players unavailable for the remainder of the season.[00:02:30] Neil emphasizes that championship-caliber teams cannot simply replace elite players with depth pieces and expect the same results. The Panthers' remarkable run of three consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances finally catches up with them as the accumulated physical toll proves impossible to overcome.[00:03:00] Looking ahead, the panel examines Florida's limited draft capital after years of aggressive trades. The Panthers enter the 2026 NHL Draft without a first-round pick following the Seth Jones trade and will also be without a first-round selection in 2027 after acquiring Brad Marchand from Boston.[00:03:45] Neil praises Bill Zito's work as one of the NHL's premier general managers and expresses confidence that Florida's front office will find creative ways to replenish the roster despite having fewer premium draft assets than most organizations.[00:04:00] The Panthers' unrestricted free agent class is reviewed, led by goaltenders Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov, along with forwards A.J. Greer, Vinny Hinostroza, Tomas Nosek, Luke Kunin, and Noah Gregor. The discussion centers on which veterans Florida should prioritize retaining as it reshapes its roster.[00:04:45] Neil explains that Bill Zito's first priority will be resolving the goaltending situation before addressing the remainder of the roster. With several important contract decisions looming, Florida begins its offseason earlier than expected after three consecutive years of playing deep into June.[00:05:00] The episode concludes with optimism for the Panthers' future. While the pursuit of a historic three-peat ultimately fell short, Neil believes Florida's championship core remains capable of contending again if the club can return to full health and successfully navigate another challenging offseason.

Spring Cleaning – Edmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025-26 season with one objective: return to the Stanley Cup Final and finish the job after consecutive championship losses to the Florida Panthers. Instead, Edmonton endured an inconsistent season that ended with a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the roster decisions that left the Oilers without enough depth, the goaltending gamble that backfired, and the enormous offseason facing General Manager Stan Bowman as the organization works to convince Connor McDavid that another championship run remains within reach.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Oilers finish second in the Pacific Division before suffering a shocking first-round playoff elimination against Anaheim. Neil and Vic discuss why anything short of another Stanley Cup Final appearance was considered a disappointment after Edmonton's back-to-back championship appearances.[00:00:45] Edmonton's offseason departures—including Corey Perry, Evander Kane, and Connor Brown—leave the roster noticeably thinner. Combined with Zach Hyman missing the opening 19 games of the season, the Oilers struggle to replace valuable secondary scoring throughout the year.[00:01:30] The panel examines how the emotional and physical toll of consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses affected Edmonton's season. Despite another slow start that initially appeared familiar, the Oilers never found the momentum that had fueled previous playoff runs.[00:02:00] The conversation shifts to one of the season's most controversial moves as Stan Bowman trades Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry. Neil and Vic break down the disappointing results after Jarry struggles badly while Skinner performs better with the Penguins, making the trade one of the NHL's biggest disappointments.[00:03:30] Edmonton's increasing dependence on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl becomes impossible to ignore. The panel reviews how nearly one-third of the club's offense comes from its two superstars while the number of secondary contributors continues to decline, placing enormous pressure on the league's best players.[00:05:00] Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' role is discussed as Neil describes him as an invaluable all-around player rather than an elite offensive producer. The conversation also highlights encouraging development from young forwards Matt Savoie and Vasily Podkolzin while acknowledging the continued lack of consistent secondary scoring.[00:07:00] Attention turns to Stan Bowman's difficult offseason. Questions surround head coach Kris Knoblauch's future, while Connor McDavid's contract extension becomes one of the biggest storylines facing the organization after both McDavid and Draisaitl publicly acknowledged the team took a step backward during the season.[00:09:00] The Oilers enter the offseason over the salary cap with only four selections in the 2026 NHL Draft after several aggressive trades. Neil and Vic review the organization's pending unrestricted free agents, including Adam Henrique, Jason Dickinson, Jack Roslovic, Kasperi Kapanen, Connor Murphy, and goaltender Connor Ingram.[00:11:00] The discussion centers on Edmonton's challenge of attracting quality free agents while uncertainty surrounds Connor McDavid's long-term future. Neil believes the opportunity to play alongside McDavid and Leon Draisaitl remains a major selling point despite questions about the organization's direction.[00:13:00] The episode concludes with a look ahead to 2026-27. Neil warns that unless Edmonton significantly improves its depth and solves its ongoing goaltending concerns, the Oilers risk taking another step backward despite employing two of the greatest players in the world.

The squad tackles a wild Homie Helpline where one listener admits to keeping a secret "scrapbook" of her exes' underwear, while another reveals she pawned a past promise ring to buy her husband a hibachi grill.

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Sentenced to life in prison, Vic shared with friends his sense of longing. When they said that Jesus would fill the empty spaces in Vic’s life, he mocked their statements. To Vic, Jesus being a man who died yet still lived today seemed fantastical. Although skeptical, sometime later he began listening to a Christian radio station and even reading the Bible. Eventually, he asked God to reveal Himself to him. Vic’s anxieties and fears began to fade. He reflected, “Physically, I was incarcerated in a prison with two massive cage-like fences keeping me in, but mentally I was free and protected like Daniel when he was in the den with the lions.” Shortly thereafter, he received Jesus as his Savior. Vic read the Old Testament story of Daniel, an exile from Judah who was thrown into a den with lions. Daniel had refused to stop praying to God three times a day, even when the king signed an edict disallowing all prayer for thirty days except to himself (Daniel 6:6–10). The king was “greatly distressed” and regretted having to punish him with a certain death by the lions (vv. 14, 16). But God, revealing His power and authority, kept Daniel safe, and “the king was overjoyed” (v. 23). Whatever our circumstances, including great hardship, God never leaves us. We need only to turn to Him.

Yes, the World Cup is on, everyone is drinking to celebrate and commiserate, so welcome to your safe little corner of the internet, where Vic promises to mention the legend Jude Bellingham only once… and then get back to what really matters, talking about sobriety and not trying to explain the offside rule.So apart from the Spain win, the other news is....You don't have to wait until Day One to start building an alcohol-free life.In part two of my conversation with Jean McCarthy, author of UnPickled and creator of the pioneering sobriety podcast The Bubble Hour, we explore what comes next once you've decided alcohol might not be serving you anymore.How do you know what kind of support is right for you? Is there a place between the pub and AA? Should you consider therapy, a community, a treatment centre, or something completely different? Jean shares the wisdom she's gathered from years of helping thousands of people find their own path to sobriety.Together we talk about finding the support that fits you, learning to care for yourself with compassion, and beginning to imagine a future where alcohol no longer takes centre stage.Whether you're sober curious, preparing for your first alcohol-free day, or simply wondering what's possible, this episode is full of reassurance, practical ideas and hope.Put the kettle on and prepare to be UnPickled.

Spring Cleaning – Dallas StarsThe Dallas Stars entered the 2025-26 season with Stanley Cup expectations after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final and four straight 100-point seasons. Instead, Dallas suffered another painful postseason disappointment, falling to the Minnesota Wild in six games during the opening round. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Stars' dramatic swings in performance, the devastating injuries that depleted their lineup, and the difficult decisions awaiting General Manager Jim Nill as he attempts to extend the championship window of one of the NHL's most talented—but increasingly veteran—teams.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Dallas Stars finish second in the Central Division before losing to Minnesota in six games during the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Neil and Vic discuss the consistently high expectations surrounding a team that has averaged more than 107 points over the last five full seasons.[00:01:00] The conversation turns to Dallas' repeated playoff disappointments after three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Final. Glen Gulutzan returned for his second stint behind the Stars' bench, following a long line of respected coaches who were also unable to lead the organization back to the Stanley Cup Final.[00:01:45] Neil explains how the strength of the Central Division and the NHL's current playoff format creates an extremely difficult opening-round matchup for any team finishing second or third. Dallas knew for months that Minnesota would likely be its opponent, but still could not find a way through one of the league's deepest teams.[00:02:00] Vic reviews the Stars' wildly inconsistent regular season. Dallas followed a 14-1-2 stretch with a 2-6-4 slide, then produced a 14-0-1 run that included 10 consecutive victories before struggling again late in the year. The panel discusses why the Stars can look unbeatable at their best and completely vulnerable when their game disappears.[00:03:00] Dallas' recent playoff history is placed under the microscope. The Stars surrendered a 2-1 series lead against Edmonton in 2024, struggled offensively against the Oilers again in 2025, and then lost another 2-1 series advantage against Minnesota after allowing a late lead to slip away in Game 4.[00:04:00] Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each score 45 goals, but the offense drops sharply after the two young stars. Mikko Rantanen is revealed to have suffered a torn MCL during the Olympics, limiting his effectiveness after returning for the final 10 games of the regular season.[00:05:00] The Stars' extensive injury list is examined. Tyler Seguin suffers a season-ending torn ACL, Roope Hintz tears his hamstring shortly after returning from the Olympics, while Miro Heiskanen, Radek Faksa, Michael Bunting, and Nils Lundkvist also deal with significant injuries during the playoff push.[00:06:00] Neil and Vic debate how much the injuries contributed to the first-round exit. While every playoff team deals with health issues, Dallas lost several high-impact players whose absence significantly reduced the club's offensive depth and ability to compete with Minnesota.[00:07:00] Attention shifts to the offseason facing three-time General Manager of the Year Jim Nill. Dallas owns only five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, with no picks in the first or third rounds after aggressively trading future assets to acquire veteran help.[00:07:45] The Stars enter the offseason above the projected salary cap before the July reset. Their unrestricted free agents include captain Jamie Benn, Michael Bunting, Adam Erne, Nathan Bastian, Alex Petrovic, and Kyle Capobianco.[00:08:00] Jason Robertson headlines Dallas' restricted free agent class after another elite goal-scoring season. Neil describes Robertson as one of the NHL's premier natural finishers and expects his next contract to become one of the largest and most important negotiations of Jim Nill's tenure.[00:09:00] The discussion turns to the aging portion of the Stars' core. While Robertson and Johnston remain young franchise pillars, longtime veterans Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin are approaching the final stages of their careers, forcing Dallas to consider when and how to begin retooling the roster.[00:10:00] The episode concludes with a difficult question surrounding Jamie Benn's future. Neil praises Benn's leadership, toughness, and lasting impact as captain, but acknowledges that Jim Nill must eventually decide whether to continue with the veteran core or transition the team toward a new generation of leadership.

Spring Cleaning – Detroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings entered the 2025-26 season expecting to finally end one of the NHL's longest playoff droughts. Instead, a promising campaign collapsed during the final months, leaving Detroit outside the postseason for a 10th consecutive year. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Red Wings' lack of secondary scoring, another damaging late-season fade, and the mounting pressure on General Manager Steve Yzerman and head coach Todd McLellan to make significant changes this offseason.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Detroit Red Wings are officially eliminated from playoff contention on April 11, extending their postseason drought to 10 consecutive seasons. Neil and Vic discuss the expectations surrounding Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan after a relatively quiet offseason highlighted by the additions of John Gibson and James van Riemsdyk.[00:00:30] Detroit appeared firmly positioned for the playoffs on January 25 with a 32-16-5 record, first place in the Atlantic Division, and a 10-point cushion over the playoff cutline. John Gibson proved to be a successful acquisition, providing the stable goaltending the Red Wings had been missing.[00:01:00] The conversation turns to Detroit's lack of offensive depth. Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Lucas Raymond, and Moritz Seider once again carried most of the scoring burden, while the supporting cast failed to provide enough consistent production.[00:01:30] Marco Kasper's regression becomes one example of Detroit's secondary-scoring problems. After recording 37 points the previous season, Kasper falls below 20 points in 2025-26, leaving the Red Wings overly dependent on the same small group of established players.[00:02:00] Neil praises Gibson for solving Detroit's goaltending concerns and credits James van Riemsdyk for contributing effectively in a limited veteran role. However, neither addition was enough to overcome the club's lack of depth throughout the lineup.[00:02:30] Neil and Vic examine Detroit's repeated late-season collapses. Over the past five years, the Red Wings have consistently struggled during March and April, failing to produce the final push necessary to secure a playoff berth.[00:03:00] The pressure surrounding the organization reaches a new level. Detroit's passionate fan base has still never seen a playoff game at Little Caesars Arena, while Steve Yzerman's return to the franchise has yet to produce a postseason appearance.[00:03:15] Neil questions whether major changes may be coming within the organization. Dylan Larkin's leadership is discussed, along with the futures of Todd McLellan and Steve Yzerman after another season in which the Red Wings failed to finish strong.[00:03:45] Detroit's acquisition of Justin Faulk from St. Louis appeared to signal that the organization believed it was ready to compete. Instead, the Red Wings continued leaving valuable points on the table and eventually fell out of the playoff race.[00:04:00] Looking ahead, Detroit enters the offseason with approximately $11.1 million in projected salary cap space but only six selections in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Red Wings no longer own their first- or third-round picks after surrendering them in the Faulk trade.[00:04:30] The panel reviews Detroit's unrestricted free agents, including Patrick Kane, David Perron, James van Riemsdyk, Travis Hamonic, and backup goaltender Cam Talbot. Defenseman Simon Edvinsson headlines the restricted free agent group.[00:05:00] Neil explains why the offseason presents a difficult challenge for Steve Yzerman. Detroit has cap flexibility, but limited premium draft capital and few obvious internal solutions capable of immediately improving its secondary scoring.[00:05:30] The episode concludes with uncertainty surrounding the direction of the franchise. Yzerman has traditionally avoided high-risk moves, but after one of the NHL's most disappointing collapses, Neil believes the Red Wings may finally be forced to make significant changes.

The Colorado Avalanche entered the 2025-26 season with one goal—winning the Stanley Cup. After capturing the Presidents' Trophy with an NHL-best 121 points, Colorado appeared destined for another championship run before suffering a stunning sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine how one of the league's most talented rosters fell short, the playoff disappearance of several superstar players, and the difficult offseason facing General Manager Chris MacFarland as the Avalanche attempt to capitalize on what remains of their championship window. IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Avalanche finish atop the NHL standings with the Presidents' Trophy before sweeping Los Angeles and defeating Minnesota in five games, only to be swept themselves by Vegas in the Western Conference Final. Neil and Vic revisit the preseason expectation that anything short of a Stanley Cup would be considered a disappointment. [00:01:00] Colorado's dominant regular season is reviewed, including a remarkable 31-2-7 start, two separate 10-game winning streaks, the league's best home and road records, and elite performances at both ends of the ice. The panel also discusses the surprising weakness of an all-star power play that somehow finished near the bottom of the NHL despite its immense talent. [00:03:00] The discussion turns to Colorado's star-studded roster. Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL with 53 goals, Martin Nečas records his first 100-point season, Brock Nelson scores 30 goals once again, and Cale Makar remains among the league's elite defensemen before the stars unexpectedly go quiet during the conference final against Vegas. [00:04:00] Neil and Vic examine the collapse against the Golden Knights as Colorado's biggest offensive weapons—including MacKinnon, Nečas, Makar, and Nelson—struggle simultaneously. They compare the Avalanche's postseason exit to recent playoff disappointments by other Stanley Cup contenders whose stars failed to produce at the most critical time. [00:05:00] Colorado's goaltending situation is debated following another successful regular season from Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood. Neil questions whether the Avalanche's goaltending matched the elite talent in front of them, while acknowledging that history has shown teams can still win championships with solid—but not necessarily superstar—goaltending. [00:07:00] Attention shifts to Chris MacFarland's offseason challenges. The Avalanche enter the 2026 NHL Draft with eight selections but will not make their first pick until the fourth round after aggressively trading premium draft capital in recent seasons to strengthen a championship-caliber roster. [00:09:00] Neil explains the difficult reality of managing a veteran contender with limited draft assets after pushing nearly every chip to the center of the table. Vic outlines how Colorado accumulated additional selections later in the draft while reviewing the transactions that cost the Avalanche their early-round picks. [00:10:00] The panel reviews Colorado's pending free agents, including Joel Kiviranta, Brent Burns, Brett Kulak, Jack Ahcan, Nick Blankenburg, restricted free agent Jack Drury, and Zakhar Bardakov. Neil identifies Drury as the organization's top contract priority after his strong two-way season. [00:11:30] The episode concludes with a discussion about Colorado's championship window. Neil believes the Avalanche remain the NHL's most talented team and cautions against overreacting to one disappointing playoff series. With Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the core still intact, he estimates Colorado has another two to three years to capture another Stanley Cup, provided the organization makes smart decisions without disrupting an elite roster.

The Columbus Blue Jackets once again fell just short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2025-26 season, extending their postseason drought to six consecutive years. After a dramatic midseason coaching change sparked one of the NHL's best second-half turnarounds, Columbus appeared poised to finally break through before another late-season collapse dashed those hopes. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine why the Blue Jackets continue to struggle in pressure situations, the emergence of several young stars, and the important decisions awaiting General Manager Don Waddell this offseason.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Blue Jackets are eliminated from playoff contention on April 13 after another season that began with modest expectations. Neil and Vic discuss how Columbus entered the year as a playoff bubble team following an emotional 2024-25 campaign and why sustaining that momentum proved difficult.[00:00:45] Columbus struggles through the first half of the season before General Manager Don Waddell makes a coaching change on January 12, replacing Dean Evason with veteran bench boss Rick Bowness. The move immediately energizes the Blue Jackets as they surge back into the playoff race.[00:01:00] Despite their remarkable turnaround, the Blue Jackets once again falter when the stakes are highest. A disastrous 2-8-1 stretch over their final 11 games erases their playoff position, highlighted by a disappointing season-ending loss to Washington that prompts Rick Bowness to publicly question his team's competitiveness and commitment.[00:02:00] Neil explains that Columbus' biggest problem isn't talent—it's finishing. Whether protecting leads during games or holding onto playoff positioning in the standings, the Blue Jackets repeatedly fail to close the deal, continuing a troubling pattern that has followed the organization over the past two seasons.[00:03:00] The discussion turns to the club's promising core. Zach Werenski anchors the defense while Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli, Sean Monahan, Charlie Coyle, Cole Sillinger, Boone Jenner, and emerging goaltender Jet Greaves provide optimism that the talent necessary to compete is already in place.[00:04:00] Neil and Vic examine Rick Bowness' future after he signs a one-year extension. Following his emotional criticism of the team at season's end, the veteran coach returns determined to change the culture and help Columbus finally overcome its inability to finish important games.[00:05:00] Looking ahead to the offseason, the Blue Jackets enter the 2026 NHL Draft with all seven of their original selections intact and approximately $8.75 million in projected salary cap space, giving Don Waddell flexibility to strengthen the roster.[00:05:45] The panel reviews Columbus' unrestricted free agents, including captain Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle, Mason Marchment, Danton Heinen, Erik Brännström, and Brendan Smith. Neil identifies Jenner, Coyle, and Marchment as important veterans the organization should strongly consider retaining.[00:06:30] Columbus' restricted free agent class features several key pieces of the franchise's future, including Adam Fantilli, Cole Sillinger, Igor Zamula, and new number-one goaltender Jet Greaves. Fantilli's next contract is expected to become one of the organization's highest offseason priorities.[00:07:00] The episode concludes with cautious optimism for the Blue Jackets. With an improving young core, a respected veteran coach returning behind the bench, salary cap flexibility, and a full complement of draft picks, Neil believes Columbus has the pieces to become a playoff team—provided they finally learn how to finish games and seize the opportunities in front of them.

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Welcome to the sixth edition of The Bye Round’s Fan Roundtable! This episode Jimmy is joined by Eels fan Vic to discuss the Eels season so far and the acquisition of Jarome Luai. Broncos fans Isaac is here to chat where it has all gone wrong for his club in 2026. And finally Lachie opens up on the Tigers rollercoaster season on and off field! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR JUST $5 PER MONTH: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheByeRoundPodcast Enquire About Our Studio: https://thebyeround.com/pages/contact Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Follow The Bye Round On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebyeround/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebyeround?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebyeround 0:00 England Out Of World Cup 1:34 Tigers Perspective On Luai 5:50 Eels Perspective On Luai 15:00 Tigers Losing Galvin & Luai 18:12 Broncos Woes In 2026 22:49 Impact Of Payne Haas Leaving Broncos 30:25 Culture At The Broncos 33:15 Michael Maguire’s Future 36:41 Eels Handling Of Lomax Situation 39:55 MItch Moses Injury Concerns 43:02 Parra’s Junior System 49:35 Parramatta Recruitment & Retention 53:29 Is Benji Still The Right Man For Tigers? 58:55 Fixing The Bunker 1:04:53 Should Content Creators Get More Access?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) Vic and Ken Discuss President Trump's Address on TV. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA 9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: A proposal for a $39 million tax-increment financing(TIF) district in the Midtown area of the City of St. Louis. The forces behind the TIF proposal include the area’s commercial and artistic associations. The backers are claiming that because the redirected taxes will go toward “public” items such as infrastructure improvements for sidewalks, crosswalks, and streets, that this is a responsible use of TIF. David says they could not be more wrong. A St. Louis preservation board member facing state enforcement for practicing architecture without a license, raising questions about whether the board's past rulings could now be challenged.David tweeted about the story: "Bad decisions of city preservation board imperiled by member not following occupational licensing rules. This is like when chocolate met peanut butter 4 me." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia Eagles will soon be heading to Training Camp as the regular season is right around the corner. What changes will we be seeing with the offense and defense this year as Sean Mannion takes over as OC and Vic Fangio plays around with various talent? Lou DiBiase from the Locked On Eagles podcast joined the podcast this week for a great and in-depth discussion about what we'll be seeing this coming season.But first, Jeff and Erik got into the amazing Home Run Derby spectacle put on by MLB and the Phillies. (Approx. 7:00)From there, they discussed how the MLB Draft may change in the year to come, and if so, how it'll change the talent pool and game. (Approx. 15:15)The guys then briefly got into the Phillies Draft and the top picks. (Approx. 27:55)What do we want and need the Phillies to do on the field as they start the second-half of the season? (Approx. 33:00)The guys finished their discussion by getting into the reports that Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown have been actively trying to recruit LeBron James to Philly. (Approx. 39:35)What they threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion with Lou DiBiase from the Locked On Eagles podcast about the upcoming Eagles season. What might the symbiotic relationship between Sean Mannion and Jalen Hurts look like? How might the rushing attack change under Mannion? Cooper DeJean: the chees piece. Thoughts about the pass rush and should there be concerns? Will Jake Elliott have competition in camp this year? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 47:45)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Spring Cleaning – Carolina HurricanesThe Carolina Hurricanes reached the summit of the hockey world during the 2025-26 season, capturing the Stanley Cup after finishing first in the Eastern Conference with 113 points. While Carolina entered the season as a perennial contender, few believed this roster had enough to finally win it all. Neil Smith and Vic Morren look back at the moves that transformed the Hurricanes into champions, the emergence of unexpected playoff heroes, Brandon Bussey's remarkable story, and why General Manager Eric Tulsky may have built a team capable of contending for years to come. IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Neil explains why winning the Stanley Cup only begins one of the busiest periods for an NHL general manager as the draft and free agency quickly follow a championship run. [00:01:00] Vic reviews Carolina's outstanding season, finishing first in the Eastern Conference and reaching the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping Ottawa and Philadelphia before eliminating Montreal in five games. Neil and Vic revisit their preseason expectations following the additions of Nikolaj Ehlers and K'Andre Miller, while questioning whether the Hurricanes had done enough to become true Stanley Cup contenders. [00:03:00] Neil discusses the offseason additions that ultimately changed Carolina's fortunes. K'Andre Miller strengthens the blue line, Nikolaj Ehlers flourishes in his first season away from Winnipeg, and the biggest surprise of all arrives when Brandon Bussey is claimed off waivers after injuries to Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov force Carolina to rely on an unknown goaltender. [00:05:00] Brandon Bussey emerges as one of the NHL's biggest surprises, posting a 31-6-2 record while helping stabilize Carolina's goaltending. The discussion also highlights the continued development of Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and the resurgence of veteran Taylor Hall as the Hurricanes' young core matures into championship contributors. [00:06:00] Vic breaks down Carolina's statistical improvements, including a significant jump in road performance, the NHL's second-ranked offense, and a top-five goals-against average despite relying on three different goaltenders throughout the season. [00:07:00] The conversation shifts to Carolina's balanced attack during the playoffs. Six players finish the regular season with at least 50 points, while nine players record double-digit playoff points. Neil explains how the Hurricanes won without relying on a traditional superstar, instead overwhelming opponents with depth, defensive structure, and exceptional team play. [00:08:30] Logan Stankoven's acquisition from Dallas continues to pay enormous dividends, while Jordan Staal delivers a Conn Smythe Trophy-winning postseason through dominant two-way play, leadership, and faceoff excellence. The panel also praises contributions throughout the lineup from Eric Robinson, Mark Jankowski, and Carolina's outstanding forward depth. [00:10:00] Attention turns to Eric Tulsky's offseason priorities. Carolina enters the draft with only four selections after previous trades but possesses nearly $12 million in projected salary cap space. The Hurricanes face relatively few contract decisions, with Frederik Andersen headlining the unrestricted free agents and Alexander Nikishin representing the lone restricted free agent discussed as part of the club's future plans. [00:12:00] Neil and Vic examine why Carolina's roster remains almost entirely intact heading into the 2026-27 season. With long-term contracts already in place for much of the championship core and the salary cap continuing to rise, Eric Tulsky has significant flexibility to reinforce an already elite roster. [00:13:00] The episode concludes with a look toward Carolina's chances of repeating as Stanley Cup champions. Neil believes the Hurricanes have every opportunity to defend their title if they remain healthy, while Vic credits Rod Brind'Amour's balanced, team-first approach and outstanding playoff execution as the driving force behind one of the NHL's most complete championship performances.

The Chicago Blackhawks remained in rebuilding mode during the 2025-26 season, finishing last in the Central Division for the fourth consecutive year. While another playoff berth was never expected, Neil Smith and Vic Morren discuss why there are encouraging signs throughout the organization. From Connor Bedard's continued development under new head coach Jeff Blashill to an impressive collection of future draft picks and a stronger defensive identity, the Blackhawks appear to be laying the foundation for a return to contention in the years ahead.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Blackhawks are officially eliminated from playoff contention on April 2 after another season at the bottom of the Central Division. Neil and Vic discuss why expectations remained modest entering the year despite Jeff Blashill taking over behind the Chicago bench, and why the rebuild appears to be progressing in the right direction.[00:00:45] Neil explains that Chicago's long-term plan remains focused on accumulating elite young talent before aggressively adding veteran pieces. Connor Bedard continues his development, showing significant improvement defensively under Blashill while maturing into the franchise cornerstone the Blackhawks envisioned.[00:01:00] The discussion turns to Chicago's impressive collection of future assets. The Blackhawks own nine selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, including two first-round picks and three second-round picks, while also holding the possibility of multiple first-round selections again in 2027, giving General Manager Kyle Davidson tremendous flexibility to continue building the roster.[00:01:45] Neil and Vic review Chicago's offseason contract priorities. Connor Bedard headlines the restricted free agent class, while defenseman Kevin Korchinski also requires a new contract. The panel expects Bedard's extension to be one of the organization's easiest decisions after his continued growth.[00:02:00] Defensively, the Blackhawks show noticeable improvement. Their penalty kill becomes one of the NHL's best, while goals against decline from the previous season despite still finishing above three goals allowed per game. Neil credits Jeff Blashill for establishing stronger defensive habits throughout a young roster.[00:02:30] The conversation shifts to the changing leadership within the organization following the departures of longtime veterans Nick Foligno, Jason Dickinson, and Connor Murphy. With Connor Bedard now wearing an "A," the Blackhawks officially enter a new era centered around their emerging young core.[00:03:00] Neil and Vic evaluate the supporting cast around Bedard, highlighting productive seasons from Tyler Bertuzzi and Ryan Donato while acknowledging that Chicago still lacks the overall depth necessary to compete consistently with the NHL's top teams.[00:03:30] The episode concludes with optimism about Chicago's future. Although the rebuild is far from complete, the Blackhawks possess a deep prospect pool, significant draft capital, an improving defensive structure, and one of the league's brightest young stars in Connor Bedard, giving the organization reason to believe brighter days are approaching.

The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - I scream... and she lets go - By Lisa Every Thursday, we're handing the story telling over to you.Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year's Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you're not alone.Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we've hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn't require you to wear pants.So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week's Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.

We're back for Episode 182 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO'ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)   8:32 - Quick Questions 26:36 - Patreon Song 30:11- Tea Time With Tim - Game Dev With Gary 55:33 - Eric's Take - SOAPBOX - Physical Games 1:25:02 - News 2:16:39 - Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO'ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)   News -    Tim – Space Pizza! - New ZX Spectrum Next game is in development by Gary Pinkett who we know as my good friend Gary. The game started off as a simple thrust style game but has been developed very much with another game in mind, Space Taxi. The game takes place on different mazes in caves where you fly your ship around the cave to deliver a set number of pizzas to the waiting miners on each pad. Developments are coming thick and fast, including transporters to take you to different parts of the caves, time attack mode, high score and for online Next's your scores will be published in leaderboards. Lots more to come on this one and Cody, Eric and Tim will be testing this game as it moves along in development over the coming months. A more in-depth take is being covered on this month's TTWT as I chat with Gary about developing the game.  Cody –  NeoGeo Plus Update  or not?  Eric - Infe2tation (Mystery of the crystal moon) for the C64 by Monte Boyd is now out!   https://monteboyd.itch.io/infe2tation  Tim - New Amiga emulator called Copperline is out in beta format – Andrew ‘Linux Jedi' Hutchings is creating from scratch a new Amiga emulator for Linux that aims to be timing sensitive emulator that models the hardware for running heavy load Amiga titles like Demos and advanced games.  https://copperline.dev/  Cody – This is Commodores Big News?! https://www.retronews.com/commodore-flip-phone/    Tim – Misft its at his VIC20 shenanigans again! Dr Posilo is a new platformer for the VIC that is in development and looks to be up to Misfits usual excellent standard on the VIC also looks to be another punishingly hard game!  Cody – Free Game! GB  https://devgb.itch.io/orbitduel  https://bsky.app/profile/retrogamermisfit.bsky.social/post/3mpbmar2x722u  Tim – Iam8Bit have opened pre-orders for a rerelease of Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 for the MD/Genesis... for $99!  https://www.iam8bit.com/products/sonic-the-hedgehog-35th-anniversary-legacy-cartridge-collection  https://www.iam8bit.com/products/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-35th-anniversary-legacy-cartridge-collection  Eric - 2 New Evercade Cartridges Announced  https://www.retronews.com/2-new-evercade-cartridges-2/  Cody - Vectrex Mini first 2 games are Web War and Berserk.  Eric - Jet Set Willy VIC-20 port Out Now  https://www.retronews.com/jet-set-willy-vic-20/  Eric - Make a beeline for the Amiga shooter revival Apidya' Special in August  https://www.gamesasylum.com/2026/06/11/make-a-beeline-for-the-amiga-shooter-revival-apidya-special-in-august/  Eric - Commodore 64: The Birth of a Cultural Icon  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graciousfilms/the-commodore-64-the-birth-of-a-cultural-icon    News Of The Weird!!!  Eric - A strange attempt to revive the 3DO is already dead  https://www.engadget.com/2206578/3do-revival-empire-interactive/     Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

Episode 239 What makes a telescope truly exceptional? Is it aperture… optics… craftsmanship… or something more? And in a time when technology is rapidly changing how we explore the night sky—from smart telescopes to AI-assisted imaging—where does the future of amateur astronomy really lie? Today, we're going to explore that question with someone who has spent decades building precision instruments for observers who demand the very best. I'm excited to welcome Vic Maris, founder of Stellarvue—a company well known in the amateur astronomy community for producing high-quality refractors and precision optical systems. Vic has built Stellarvue around a philosophy that emphasizes craftsmanship, rigorous optical testing, and delivering instruments that meet the expectations of serious observers and imagers alike. In this episode, we're going to talk about the story behind Stellarvue, what it takes to build premium telescopes in today's market, and how advances in technology are reshaping the way we observe the night sky. We'll also get Vic's perspective on where amateur astronomy is headed—what excites him, what concerns him, and what advice he has for the next generation of observers. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Vic Maris. You can contact Vic at: vic@stellarvue.com Stellarvue website: https://www.stellarvue.com/ For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook. Our Patreons: Jerry White Jason Inman Bob Lunsford Steve Seidentop Stephen Bennett Michael Moyer Shawn Dilles Damian Allis Carl Hergenrother Michael McShan Michael Blake Nick Evetts Stan Sienkiewicz John Rogers Jim McCarthy Stanley McMahan Ken Poshedly

Let's get physical!!! At the start of this year my mom, my brother Vic, and I had a real health reckoning — we get into the whole story, including the intense moment that kicked it off.Seven months later we successfully concluded that fitness is fully integrated into our lives, strength training is just a thing we do now no matter what. Vic talks about  hearing what his mom said to him that day and what flipped in his head afterward: a hard conversation about his health turned into three people who genuinely have a gym routine now. I'm also sharing my gym tips: best days and times to go, the mental hacks that make me want to be there instead of dreading it. Recorded in Tybee Island, GA and you can hear the cicadas!

The Buffalo Sabres finally ended the NHL's longest active playoff drought during the 2025-26 season, capturing the Atlantic Division title with 109 points and returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 15 years. After defeating the Boston Bruins in the opening round, Buffalo pushed the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling seven-game series before falling in overtime of Game 7. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine one of the league's most remarkable turnarounds, from a struggling team in November to one of the NHL's hottest clubs, while discussing the impact of a midseason front office change, Lindy Ruff's leadership, and the bright future ahead for one of hockey's youngest rosters.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Sabres complete an incredible turnaround by winning the Atlantic Division with 109 points and ending a 15-year playoff drought. Neil and Vic revisit the modest expectations entering the season after Buffalo acquired Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring from Utah in exchange for JJ Peterka and signed veteran goaltender Alex Lyon, with few expecting a dramatic improvement.[00:01:00] Buffalo catches fire after a slow start, launching a 10-game winning streak that begins in Edmonton. The discussion centers on the dismissal of General Manager Kevin Adams, the hiring of Jarmo Kekäläinen, and whether the front office change helped fuel Buffalo's remarkable turnaround.[00:02:00] The Sabres finish 30 points better than the previous season, posting a dominant 33-6-2 run while climbing from the bottom of the standings to first place in the Atlantic Division. Neil compares Buffalo's surge to some of the NHL's most improbable in-season turnarounds.[00:03:00] Vic examines Buffalo's dramatic statistical improvements, including a 67-goal swing in goal differential, major improvements in home and road records, a penalty kill that climbs to fourth in the NHL, and significant gains in goals against and save percentage.[00:04:00] Neil explains why Buffalo's improvement wasn't simply the result of coaching, as Lindy Ruff remained behind the bench. Instead, the panel discusses how confidence, defensive commitment, and organizational stability transformed the Sabres into one of the league's best teams.[00:04:45] Buffalo's stars deliver career seasons. Tage Thompson reaches the 40-goal mark for the third time, Alex Tuch posts another outstanding year, and Rasmus Dahlin establishes himself among the NHL's elite defensemen with career highs while entering the Norris Trophy conversation.[00:05:30] The conversation shifts to Buffalo's impressive young core, including Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod, Jack Quinn, Owen Power, Bowen Byram, Mattias Samuelsson, Zach Benson, Konsta Helenius, and Noah Östlund, giving the Sabres one of the league's brightest futures.[00:07:00] Neil and Vic examine Jarmo Kekäläinen's first offseason as Buffalo's general manager. The Sabres have only four draft picks, limited cap space, and several important unrestricted and restricted free agents requiring decisions.[00:08:00] Alex Tuch headlines Buffalo's offseason priorities after another outstanding campaign. The panel also discusses pending decisions involving Beck Malenstyn, Tanner Pearson, Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley, Zach Benson, Peyton Krebs, and Michael Kesselring.[00:09:00] The episode concludes with a discussion about whether Tuch should accept a hometown discount to remain in Buffalo or maximize his value on the open market, while looking ahead to what could be another exciting season for one of the NHL's fastest-rising franchises.

Spring Cleaning – Calgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames once again fell short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2025-26 season, officially seeing their postseason hopes come to an end on April 7. While expectations entering the year were modest following a quiet offseason, Calgary's inability to generate offense ultimately proved too much to overcome. Neil Smith and Vic Morren discuss the Flames' disappointing season, the emergence of young goaltending, and why General Manager Craig Conroy may still be well positioned to accelerate the club's rebuild thanks to significant draft capital, ample salary cap space, and a new arena on the horizon.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Flames are eliminated from playoff contention after another season in which expectations remained relatively low following minimal roster changes during the previous offseason. Neil and Vic examine why Calgary was unable to build upon its near-playoff finish from the year before.[00:00:30] Calgary proves to be one of the NHL's strongest home teams but struggles badly on the road. The panel identifies the club's biggest issue—one of the league's lowest-scoring offenses—as the primary reason the Flames were unable to remain in the playoff race.[00:01:00] Jonathan Huberdeau's continued offensive struggles are discussed after recording just 194 points over four seasons in Calgary before shutting himself down prior to the end of the season. On a positive note, Devon Cooley establishes himself as a dependable backup to Dustin Wolf following Dan Vladar's departure to Philadelphia.[00:01:30] Looking ahead, Vic outlines why Calgary's future remains brighter than its current results suggest. The Flames possess 11 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, including two first-round picks and four second-round picks, while also holding multiple premium selections in both the 2027 and 2028 drafts.[00:02:00] The discussion turns to General Manager Craig Conroy's long-term rebuilding strategy. With a new arena scheduled to open in the coming years, the organization appears focused on assembling a competitive young roster that can grow alongside the franchise's next chapter.[00:02:45] Neil and Vic examine Calgary's offseason flexibility. The Flames enter free agency with nearly $10 million in available salary cap space, giving Conroy the opportunity to aggressively pursue upgrades through free agency, trades, or by leveraging the organization's impressive collection of draft assets.[00:03:00] Calgary's pending free agents are reviewed, including unrestricted free agents Ryan Lomberg, Victor Olofsson, and Jake Bean, along with restricted free agent John Beecher. The panel discusses which players may fit into the club's long-term plans.[00:03:30] The episode concludes by emphasizing that Calgary possesses many of the ingredients necessary for a quick turnaround. With significant cap flexibility, one of the league's deepest collections of future draft picks, and several important organizational decisions ahead, Neil believes the Flames have an opportunity to return to playoff contention much sooner than many expect—provided the right moves are made this offseason.

Hide your kids and hide your wife for this very different episode of the World Saving Podcast (NSFW) In this one Andy & Nick Interview Vic Legina, a former producer and director in the adult entertainment industry. Vic detailed his 20-year tenure, 16 years with Brazzers, and transitioning the industry to the internet. He also goes into detail on the production process, shared his experiences with burnout, ethical challenges, and the impact of clickbait content. We also discussed the rise of platforms like OnlyFans and Chaturbate, the issue of age verification, and more. The conversation is a little bit more spicy than it reads in this description, so consider yourself warned! We hope you enjoy. This episode is brought to you by JamCut.IO (https://jamcut.io/). If you're a musician and you're tired of making clips all the time, check these guys out! Andy is on tour now and tickets are moving fast. Get yours today at https://www.andyfrasco.com/  

The Anaheim Ducks took a major step forward during the 2025-26 season, ending an eight-year playoff drought by finishing third in the Pacific Division and advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Neil Smith and Vic Morren look back at the moves that fueled Anaheim's turnaround, including the hiring of Joel Quenneville, the emergence of one of the NHL's brightest young cores, and Pat Verbeek's aggressive roster construction. They also examine the Ducks' statistical profile, why the numbers don't tell the full story, and the important contract decisions that will shape Anaheim's future as they continue their climb toward Stanley Cup contention.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Ducks complete a remarkable turnaround by finishing third in the Pacific Division, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2018, defeating Edmonton in six games before falling to Vegas in the second round. Neil and Vic revisit their preseason expectations after Anaheim added Chris Kreider, Mikael Granlund, Ryan Poehling, retained Lukas Dostal, and traded longtime goaltender John Gibson to Detroit.[00:01:00] Neil discusses why Pat Verbeek's decision to hire Joel Quenneville proved to be one of the organization's most important moves. The conversation also looks at the growth of Anaheim's young defense, veteran leadership from Jacob Trouba and Radko Gudas, and the addition of John Carlson at the trade deadline.[00:02:00] Anaheim's season was anything but consistent. After an 11-3-1 start, the Ducks endured an 0-8-1 slide before responding with multiple lengthy winning streaks. Neil explains why those ups and downs are typical of one of the NHL's youngest rosters.[00:03:00] Vic examines why Anaheim's statistics paint a very different picture than their playoff appearance. Despite improving their goal differential by 27 goals and scoring 52 more goals than the previous season, the Ducks still posted a negative goal differential and remained near the bottom of the league in special teams, goals against, and save percentage.[00:04:00] The discussion shifts to Anaheim's offensive breakout. Cutter Gauthier explodes for 41 goals, Leo Carlsson scores 29, Beckett Seneca finishes with 23 goals as a Rookie of the Year finalist, and Jackson LaCombe establishes himself as one of the NHL's rising young defensemen with a tremendous regular season and playoff performance.[00:06:00] Attention turns to Pat Verbeek's offseason priorities. Anaheim enters the summer with six draft picks but no first-round selection following the John Carlson trade, along with approximately $10.7 million in salary cap space and a long list of unrestricted and restricted free agents to address.[00:07:00] Neil and Vic discuss which veterans should return, including Jacob Trouba, captain Radko Gudas, Jeffrey Viel, and the backup goaltending situation involving Petr Mrázek and Ville Husso. They also examine the significant extensions awaiting Cutter Gauthier, Leo Carlsson, Pavel Mintyukov, Olen Zellweger, and the rest of Anaheim's young core.[00:08:00] The episode concludes with Neil sharing a conversation with Los Angeles Kings General Manager Ken Holland, who believes the Ducks possess one of the NHL's brightest futures. With an elite young core already in place and only minor roster adjustments needed, Anaheim appears poised to become one of the Western Conference's rising powers and potentially the premier team in Southern California for years to come.

The Boston Bruins exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 season, rebounding from one of the worst campaigns in franchise history to earn the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Although their postseason ended with a six-game first-round loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Boston's dramatic turnaround under first-year head coach Marco Sturm restored optimism throughout the organization. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine how the Bruins rediscovered their identity, why several players enjoyed career-best seasons, and whether this surprising success is sustainable heading into another critical offseason for General Manager Don Sweeney.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Bruins return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after finishing as the second Wild Card team in the Eastern Conference before falling to Buffalo in six games. Neil and Vic revisit Boston's dismal 2024-25 season, which included the fewest goals in the Eastern Conference, one of the league's worst goal differentials, poor special teams, Jeremy Swayman's struggles, and the departure of longtime captain Brad Marchand.[00:01:00] Despite modest offseason additions that included Victor Arvidsson, Tanner Jeannot, and Sean Kuraly, along with the hiring of first-time NHL head coach Marco Sturm, expectations remained low entering the season. Neil explains why few believed Boston would be anything more than David Pastrnak carrying an otherwise rebuilding roster.[00:02:00] Marco Sturm quickly changes the culture. Boston improves dramatically defensively while becoming one of the NHL's best home teams. Offensively, the Bruins score 50 more goals than the previous season as Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha, Charlie McAvoy, Victor Arvidsson, Casey Mittelstadt, Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov, and several newcomers enjoy breakout or career-best seasons.[00:04:00] The discussion turns to Boston's vastly improved blue line. Jonathan Aspirot emerges as an unexpected contributor, Mason Lohrei makes a remarkable turnaround from minus-43 to plus-17, and Nikita Zadorov develops into the physical defensive presence the Bruins had hoped for after signing him.[00:05:00] While Boston's power play jumps from 29th to ninth in the NHL, the penalty kill remains a concern. Neil explains that the larger issue isn't simply killing penalties but avoiding unnecessary trips to the penalty box after the Bruins finished as the league's most frequently penalized team.[00:06:00] Neil and Vic discuss how Boston appeared to regain its trademark identity despite losing Brad Marchand at the previous trade deadline. Don Sweeney, heavily criticized one year earlier, now receives credit for many of the offseason and in-season moves that helped fuel Boston's unexpected playoff run.[00:06:45] Attention shifts to the offseason. The Bruins enter the 2026 NHL Draft with seven selections, including three fourth-round picks, while continuing to benefit from previous trades involving Charlie Coyle, Jeffrey Viel, and Lucas Reichel. Boston also prepares to welcome highly regarded prospect James Hagens for his first full NHL season.[00:07:30] Free agency presents relatively few challenges. Victor Arvidsson headlines the unrestricted free agents after a bounce-back season, while Lucas Reichel and Jordan Harris top the restricted free agent list. Neil believes re-signing Arvidsson should be one of Don Sweeney's highest priorities.[00:08:00] Neil emphasizes that Boston's biggest objective moving forward is injecting more youth into the lineup while remaining competitive. James Hagens represents an important first step, but the Bruins must continue balancing veteran leadership with younger talent to sustain long-term success.[00:09:00] The episode concludes by comparing Boston's surprising season to recent campaigns by the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, where numerous players enjoyed career years before regression followed. Neil and Vic debate whether Boston's breakout performances from Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha, Charlie McAvoy, and others represent a sustainable foundation or a difficult act to repeat in 2026-27.

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Emmett and Kiesha prepare for their upcoming nuptials by letting loose at their Bachelor/Bachelorette party; Vic, Jake, and Reg are reunited by tragedy; Bakari makes a decision

Jamie Gilgen sits down with Vic to discuss building out a shop in a small space, using combination machines and vacuum pressing bent laminations. Jamie's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@gilgen_furniture Jamie's Cello Podium Build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3BmjI5Y9wU&t=152s Jamies Light Fixture Build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU7QYuC5jvY&t=242s   Sign up for the New England American Craft Woodworking Tour - https://finewoodworking.com/tour/woodworkingtravel-2026oct-newengland For more information about our eLearning courses - http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our woodworking dream trips - http://www.finewoodworking.com/trips Join us on our new Discord server! - https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here - http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter - https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership - https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking's biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@finewoodworking.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page. Join us on our Discord server here.

The Sal and Mark Show is back with a packed episode and Wayne is back to join us. First up, Vic from CakeWallet joins to announce the launch of Radar Chat — a privacy focused Bitcoin Lightning messaging app built on Signal that lets you send payments seamlessly while you chat. A game changer for everyday crypto adoption. Mark and his wife Laura then break down the renting versus homeownership debate through a libertarian lens — questioning whether you truly own your property when property taxes never stop climbing and the municipality always has the final say. Sal and Wayne also dive deep into the growing anti-Flock camera movement, with communities across the country pushing back against warrantless license plate surveillance. Plus the latest from Firo, thoughts on homeschooling, crypto in Europe, the Ian Freeman case FreeIanNow.org and much more. Download Radar Chat at radar.chat Learn more about Firo at firo.org Track Flock cameras near you at maps.deflock.org Follow Mark at x.com/MarkEdgeShow | Sal at x.com/SalMayweather #SalAndMark #MarkEdgeShow #MarkEdge #SalTheAgorist #FreeTalkLive #RadarChat #CakeWallet #PrivacyCoin #Firo #FlockCameras #Agorism

7-09-26 Hour 1 - Rockies sellers at the deadline?,  Vic tries an energy drink

Vic and Mary Katharine talk about Graham Platner's latest scandal (content warning), who wants him gone and who wants him to stay, along with the rise of socialists throughout the nation in deep-blue House Districts. They also cover America 250, Mamdani's and Trump's opposing views of America, and the FIFA controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Share Shed – Sober Awkward Writing Competition Specials - Bodies Change - By ErinEvery Thursday, we're handing the story telling over to you.Over the next few months, Vic will be reading some of the incredible entries from this year's Sober Awkward Writing Competition. Honest, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, awkward and beautifully human, these stories come from people all over the world who have experienced the ups and downs of changing their relationship with alcohol.Whether you're sober curious, newly alcohol-free, years into recovery, or simply wondering if life might feel better without booze, we hope these stories remind you that you're not alone.Writing has a powerful way of helping us make sense of our lives. It can shine a light on things we've hidden away, help us process difficult experiences, and remind us just how resilient we really are. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than therapy and doesn't require you to wear pants.So grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us for this week's Share Shed as Vic tells another story from our amazing community.

The Guys are talking about one of the hottest rum brands on the market, Alambique Serrano. They try 13 different expressions from the brand, some small batches, some single casks, some handpicks from places around the country. With an all star cast (including fan favorites Vic & Bean), they break down each unique expression and tell the story of how this brand came to be.

0:00 - Seth Wickersham followed Sean Payton around during the playoffs and recorded everything he witnessed. We already knew Payton was a certified psychopath, but Wickersham's article makes one thing clear: we didn't know the half of it.12:29 - Sorry, folks. Vic is obsessed with Wickersham's profile of Sean Payton! The deeper we dig into this article, it becomes harder and harder to believe. And yet, it still all feels believable for Sean Payton, right? You could tell us any story about him and we'd believe you.32:33 - ANOTHER OFFSEASON LIST/RANKING, BABY! ESPN ranked their Top 10 NFL players at each position. Do the Broncos have any players in the Top 10, aside from PSII?

Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 2 (7.2) Loaded show today. We're joined by former LASD Bomb Squad's Johnny Hanson to break down the massive federal crackdown rocking the NBA — prosecutors have unsealed indictments in an overlapping game-fixing and illegal betting scheme involving active players, former players like Malik Beasley and Ed Davis, an agent, a head coach, and organized crime. The feds are calling it the sports world's version of an insider trading saga. Johnny sticks around to talk cheating across ALL sports — from the billions flowing through World Cup soccer betting to how the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL stack up on handle, spreads, and player props. It's a wild look at just how much money is really on the line. Then we lighten it up: why Petros Papadakis of 'Petros & Money' makes P sick, the Foosh's birthday, the legendary 'Green Ghost' Steve Garvey cruise story, P's best Vic the Brick impression, and a Kahlúa nightcap with Kathie Lee. We close with Petros on the Dodgers' winning formula and why Dave Roberts keeps this team firing on all cylinders.

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 4 (7.2) Big show today. We kick off with Dodgers vs. Padres and the wild reason getting around L.A. is still a nightmare — an unfinished 1947 freeway master plan that left the city stranded while San Diego cruised ahead (plus a shoutout to Mike Daddino for the most outrageous sports takes on YouTube). Then we head East, where a life-threatening heat dome is trapping more than 260 million people under triple-digit heat along the I-95 corridor — NYC could hit 100° for the first time in 14 years, just in time for July 4th. We also dig into the disturbing California State Parks scandal, where a former superintendent allegedly hid cameras in USB drives to secretly record 23+ lifeguards undressing at Bolsa Chica State Beach — and now the lawsuits are flying. And we close it out with the good stuff: why Petros Papadakis of 'Petros & Money' makes P sick, the Foosh's birthday, the legendary 'Green Ghost' Steve Garvey cruise story, P's best Vic the Brick impression, and a Kahlúa nightcap with a little Kathie Lee.