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S02E35: WAP (Wack A$$ Playoffs)

S02E35: WAP (Wack A$$ Playoffs)

Grab your longstanding established close personal friends, we're going on a field trip to iconic Toronto tourist destinations as a form of coping.

Join us as we rip the band-aid off and discuss the Leafs' elimination from the Stanley Cup qualifying round and the season that felt never-ending. Attempt to follow along as we take a sharp turn towards Medieval Times before returning to our regularly scheduled programming of playoff hockey. Finally, as the Leafs are technically unemployed we decided which jobs the Leafs should spend the remainder of their summer at.

S02E34: Ghosts of Optimism Past

S02E34: Ghosts of Optimism Past

Listen, we know what ended up happening. But sometimes it’s good to revisit simpler times, like 3 hours before game 5 of the qualifying series. We were so young, so full of hope. Alas.

This week we talk about the NHL’s embarrassing crack at social justice, or should we say solidarity, and real live NHL games! They happened! We miss them already. Listen to us break down the first 4 games of the series against Columbus and dream of a future that didn’t involve a second shut out by Korpisalo.

S02E33: Sexy Cthulhu

S02E33:  Sexy Cthulhu

You know that old saying, if you don’t have anything nice to say, just record a podcast about it? This week Helen and Liz congratulate the Leaf’s beloved captain on his upcoming second child via the medium of accidental roast, offer some thoughts on the recently announced NHL awards, and discuss the investigative prowess of everyone’s favourite intrepid boy reporter, Mitch Marner.

S02E32: Sidney Crosby's Mump Face

S02E32: Sidney Crosby's Mump Face

We’re back and so is hockey … which is weird and conflicting and we need to work through our feelings about this.

This week we discuss the NHL Draft and our new favourite team, Team E, the new CBA and the NHL’s return to the Olympics, and the elephant in the room, the NHL’s Return the Play plans. It’s a mess, folks. At least we have Hotel X, we’ll always have Hotel X.

S02E31: Drunk Hockey History

S02E31: Drunk Hockey History

What do you get when you combine three drunk gals and a hockeyless quarantine episode? Whatever this is!

We’re joined by the wonderful Ruby to discuss the myriad of Leafs content, labour rights during a pandemic, the new Toronto-based NWHL team, and most importantly, our beloved Tkachuks.

Finally, sit back and enjoy as we regale you with stories from hockey’s history as we put our own spin on Drunk (Hockey) History.

S02E29: Thunderdome

S02E29: Thunderdome

What do you call a hockey podcast with no hockey? Asking for a friend.

There’s no rules in quarantine so get ready so a wildly chaotic time as we discuss the social media adventures of bored NHLers, poor facial hair decisions, Elizabeth’s deep appreciation for sibling content, who is quarantining together and why is it Frederik Andersen and Auston Matthews?

Finally, we answer even more listener questions and decide the fate of NHLers we’ve forced to quarantine together. Who will come out with a new friend and who will come out with blood on their hands? Listen to find out!

S02E27: They Cancelled Sports

S02E27: They Cancelled Sports

Day 5 without hockey. We’ve forgotten the sound of skates on ice. How many teams even are there in the NHL? What’s goalie interference? Oh wait, we never knew that.

Well folks, they cancelled sports. This week we talk about the news on everyone’s mind: the coronavirus. But don’t worry, it’s not all pandemic talk! We also talk the forgotten Leaf to Leaf, weird NHL wedding traditions, and how we imagine the Leafs are handling quarantine.

Finally, we cast the NHL into different TV Tropes because what are we if not a bunch of tried and true archetypes.

S02E25: Finnish Boarding School

S02E25: Finnish Boarding School

Whomst amongst us hasn’t gone on an incredibly popular podcast and been the absolute definition of h*rny on main? Is it not a universal experience to admit to an army of listeners that you’re in your feelings about a bro and his new girlfriend?

This week we’re joined by Rahef to break down Auston’s complete lack of chill, trade deadline shenanigans, and the importance of celebrating the real heroes of the LGBTQ+ community, the allies. Finally, we plan our hometown dates with our final four bachelor contestants. Who will have ulterior motives? Who will find love in beautiful scenic B.C.? And who will experience the charm of Southern Ontario cottage parties firsthand? Tune in to Bachelor in Leafs-Land to find out.

S02E21: Three Best Friends

S02E21: Three Best Friends

It’s bye week and you know what that means — time to take an all-inclusive beach vacation & contribute to the economic disparity of a region babeyyyy

This week we’re joined by the wonderful Ruby as we congratulate Freddie and Auston on their very public engagement, fret over a wee Mitchell wandering VELD, and celebrate the wonder, beautiful & perfect William Nylander (evergreen content tbh).

We also take our talents to St. Louis and break down the All-Star weekends highs, lows, and continual insistence on promoting the Worst™ players possible. Come for the PWHPA/NWHL discussion, stay for the Tkachuk-related screaming!

S02E18: Lower Body Ouchie

S02E18: Lower Body Ouchie

Does Frederik Andersen have a Rory McIlroy stan account? Probably not, but we like to think he does.

Tune in as we accept the fact Freddie is likely the most boring Leaf, praise the creativity of the nickname Skin Doctor, fret over Freddie’s participation in the All-Star festivities, and tip our jats to a yeehawing good time at the Winter Classic.

We also do our patriotic duty and yell about the World Juniors, but not for the reasons you may think.

S02E17: And a Happy Leafs Year

S02E17: And a Happy Leafs Year

Happy New Years to all the gud pros out there!

We’re back from our holiday break and ready to dive back in to that sweet, sweet content — by which we mean apple stacking of course!

We also talk the endless stream of injured Leafs, teens being teens at the WJC, and desperately try to remember what happened in the last two week’s worth of games.

S02E16: Very Merry Leafmas

S02E16: Very Merry Leafmas

Happy Holidays from your pals at Real Gud Pros!

The Leafs had a quiet week but that didn’t stop us from spending nearly 30 mins on their “quiet week”. We talk William Nylander’s fashion decisions, the Leafs so-called content strategy, an emotional rollercoaster of a week in the NHL, and yell about the Olympics. We’re not kidding. There’s yelling.

To thank the Leafs for a successful western road trip, we host our 2nd annual Leafs Secret Santa!

S02E15: A Face for the Ducks

S02E15: A Face for the Ducks

This week we break the time-space continuum and are joined by Ruby all the way from Australia! Did we record Saturday night or midday Sunday? Who’s to say!

We break down the first Leaf to Leaf videos of the season, discuss the game of musical chairs that is the Leafs’ roster, plan Taylor Hall’s retirement in the woods, and fix the All Star Weekend — you’re welcome NHL!

We end the episode with our new favourite game, Will It Blend? (Thank you Kit for the suggestion!) Will Travis Dermott and Andre Burakovsky survive anything together? Who will Matthew Tkachuk have a wonderful day of horseback riding with? Listen to find out!

S02E14: Mitch Marner Defence Squad

S02E14: Mitch Marner Defence Squad

Another week, another reason to burn hockey to the ground.

This week we’re joined by Keeks to break down the changes Sheldon Keefe has been making, invite Mike Babcock to catch these hands, and break down the Bill Peters fiasco.

Inspired by Disney+ and the NHL forcing players to try to name Disney Princesses, we match some hockeys with with Disney villain personas.

S02E13: Pumping Up the Street

S02E13: Pumping Up the Street

Do you feel that change in the air? Those are the winds of change baby, and boy are we ready to celebrate!

We cheer the firing of Mike Babcock by recording our first drunk episode, and it sure is a doozy. We reminisce on the Babcock era*, look ahead to Keefe season, and discuss some wins … remember those? We also take a deep dive into the most recent Leafs’ Blueprint (seriously, we go deep), break down spitgate, and decide who’s who in our Leafs AUs.

* This episode was recorded prior to the news breaking of the incident between Babcock and Marner.