Through The Island Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In what is probably the biggest move of the NHL offseason, Through The Island Podcast has signed with The Hockey Podcast Network
Season finale, and we have a big announcement at the top of the show. We show our 12espects to Josh Bailey, a Damn Fine Islander, then unpack Lou's extensions, rejoice in Ilya, then lay out Alex deBrincat's big choice: Isles or Damnation?
Our friend Pete Judge (@petejudge9) brings his expertise as an amateur hockey scout and post-rock head to make up for Corporate Co-Host Mike's short shift this episode. We discuss:
-The Knights Cup Win -Submarine situation -Lou's Press Conference -Would you rather sign Pierre Engvall to a 3 year deal or stage dive to Sunn O))) (as seen here https://twitter.com/progpro/status/1670605057522270208?s=46&t=rl7vbVSfIaWrvW32qQP6hg&fbclid=IwAR3VRvpMsuHi836n6EDZKhr_IQRlH9qEvd6RApEpi1JYD9bzHBHDSOntNpk) -Calgary Flameout -Hellebyuck Contract and Sorokin Situation? (No situation IMO) -Pete's NHL Draft Guide -Hockey Hall of Fame Politics
Pete's scouting guide will eventually be up here (though you can hit him up directly if you want it): https://tsathleticconsulting.substack.com/?fbclid=IwAR1h_GFZ8J0e5M4bU_LTbWKwg2Z5WdR37nHiZETeo_9LazrCD5bg6n2f7NY
Donate directly to Transgender Resource Center of LI: https://trcli.org/index.php/give-donate/Desmond and Mike are back with some quality playoff posting and podcasting. Topics:-Shout out to our friends (the people who bought out TRCLI benefit shirts) and our haters (the transphobes who unintentionally caused a boom in our orders)-Lou and Lane seemingly live another day-Roster rundown: a "what do you do with this guy?" of every player under contract for the Isles as of end of the season -People Are Saying (new game): What 2 UFAs that have impressed you after the first two rounds of playoffs do you want on the Isle? -Laughing at the Leafs-Picks for the ECF/WCFSong: "True Trans Soul Rebel" by Against Me!
Desmond and Mike exchange voice notes up top; Mike once again cannot record, so John Muir (@OlegKvasha on twitter) is the co-host call-up. We react to the Isles 1st round defeat by the Hurricanes, reflect on a chaotic season now done, and a lot of soul-searching on the critical decisions and difficult conversations we foresee fast-approaching.
Desmond the Host is (re?)joined by Corporate Co-host Mike as the Isles return to playoffs, much to the chagrin of loser pundits and chart hugging freaks. Discussion points include the insanity of being an insufferable complainer, the joys of being a true beLIever, and unpacking a high event season finishing with a mood swing final week and an unreal night at UBS Arena.For updates on the shirts we're making and the LGBT benefit proceeds mentioned on this episode, follow us on twitter at twitter.com/ttislandpodcast and IG at instagram.com/throughtheislandpod
Corporate Co-host Mike gives his final update from his Euro tour before coming back to the US. Desmond is joined by co-host call up of the week Mike Leboff of the Islanders Anxiety Podcast to discuss the past week of Isles games. We discuss the Isles Podcast Universe, Ilya Sorokin as the Savior, Handsome Pierre Engvall, and What's Eating Noah Dobson. It is a long episode, but it's playoff szn folks. Empty the tank.You can find Islanders Anxiety anywhere you find podcasts and get bonus content from them at https://www.patreon.com/islandersanxiety
Corporate Mike sends his regards from the Netherlands. Desmond brings on Ratt Martin of the Skates At The Stakes podcast to discuss the Isles March of fortitude, the joys of being a Never Doomer fan, and the WWE/AEW wrestling war. I'll be honest, the Delta 8 gradually took effect over the course of recording. Very curious how it sounds. Guess we'll find out.
Trade deadline extravaganza! Mike checks in from Europe with his thoughts on the Isles' deadline decisions. Desmond is joined by special guest co-host Christian Beale (of music / 300IQ Militia fame) to discuss Lou's performance, the state of the team heading into the playoff push, the hits and misses from this year's trade market, and Barry Trotz as future GM. The boys are buzzing on this edition of the only Islanders podcast that matters
Mike starts the pod with some thoughts, live from Europe, on the Isles and his life in general. Then Desmond is joined by Ryan Doyle of Filthy F'n Casuals as special guest co-host. The Bo Horvat experience, throwing respect on Anders Lee's name, and the general "guess we'll find out" energy of this year's Islanders are amongst some topics discussed. Buckle up folks, we're ready to get hurt again.
Thanks for the kind words Butch! Mike & Desmond are back. 50 episodes, wow. We talk Bo Horvat, situation-o-meter, upcoming games, etc.
Desmond and Mike are back with the first episode of 2023. They defend their positions on the Islanders struggles (Desmond is capital S situation, Mike is no situation, somehow). They discuss realistic potential trades both immediately and at trade deadline. They answer listener questions. (We recorded this at 8:30 am. Anything that went wrong on this was intentional and artistic)
The first (& certainly not last) Desmond-less TTI pod. Mike (the host of this ep) & Scott (the guest) discuss the isles last 5 games, next 5 games, situation status, RATY debut + more. It's a short, but sweet ep.
Mike & Desmond talk about the islanders last stretch of games, the fisherman, trade targets, the big duck allegations & how we might both be immortal.
We're talking about how Ilya Sorokin is the best goalie in the league and how he stacks up as far as Isles goalies in our lives (he's the best), Brock Nelson appreciation, Mike's short shorts, and listener questions. Enjoy.
Two hours of TTI POD. The first hour we are joined by our friend Ian Macks to talk hockey & (unfortunately) speak about the Mitch Miller signing in Boston. The second hour Mike & Des talk isles, saw traps, chart boys + more.
Desmond calls up Christian Beale of the 300 IQ Militia and Game 6 Mafia to guest co-host on the pod (corporate Mike was afraid of being questioned about his disloyalty to the Isles). We talk about the Isles scorching 5 game winning streak, Josh Bailey 1,000, how we were right that everyone needed to relax after the Florida trip, and whether it is too early to have expectations of the team. We also answer listener questions.
Fun trick: Take a shot every time I (Desmond) lose my train of thought mid-sentence.
Mike & Desmond cover the first 6 games of the year. The wins, the losses, the fisherman & everything in between.
Desmond (Host) and Mike (co-host, which is a lesser title)are back, and so is Mat Barzal. The Professional Unprofessionals give their takes on the few changes on the Islanders roster have taken place and how much of a difference it makes as we preview the season. We also answer questions, and the August 6th Commission into Mike's multiple betrayals, personal and professional, that he has transgressed upon the Islanders, Desmond personally, and civil society as we know it.
Mike & Desmond record solo & splice it together this episode. Strange vibes. Kadri, Fisherman, Romanov
Desmond (Host) and Mike (co-host) are back, discussing the recent playoff hockey situations (Rangers lost btw), thoughts on the Lane Lambert hire, possible lineup shake ups, and other stuff. Mike shills for the Avs hard. Brutal stuff.
We talk about the Islanders relieving head coach Barry Trotz of his duties. Mike tries to paint the positive & Desmond voices his disdain for the whole thing. We're both stunned.
Mike & Desmond break down the Islanders outside shot at going on a run and making the playoffs. We also talk about how the league should award the Islanders 20 points retroactively + a first round playoff bye.
Once again, co-host Mike is a healthy scratch, so Scott from Cryptodira/the 300 IQ Militia gets the call up to talk with Desmond (Host)about Lou's trade-less deadline, which players might get moved in the offseason, and Ilya Sorokin haters.
Much like the Islanders, the podcast is back. We discuss co-host Mike's detestable lack of character shown by refusing to root for the Islanders over the Avs in their head to heads in the past month, lay out which fanbase faves may be better off as trade bait, and play a game called "NO THANK YOU"
Mike & Desmond are joined by our friend Sebastian Paba. This essentially feels like two episodes, the first hour being all Islanders talk & from 1:04 onward, about racism engrained in hockey culture + growing up playing hockey as a not white person.
Isles went 3-1 since last episode, 8-3-1 in last 12 games, but still have a mountain to climb back into the playoff picture and will have 50 games in 99 nights. We talk about their wins over lowly Devils and Flyers, no-show v the Caps, lineup considerations, argue about Varlamov, and begin our new segment, Through The Wire, where Desmond and Mike discuss The Wire, which Desmond is watching for the first time. Lets go.
Mike & Desmond are back. We haven't recorded together in about a month, and yet there's still not too much to talk about. Hopefully the Islanders play a hockey game soon.
Like the Isles, TTIP has called up Ryan Doyle of Filthy F'n Casuals to fill in on this episode as a certain Corporate co-host couldn't record this week due to being on tour (referring to Mike). Des and Doyle (the DnD connection) discuss the misery of Isles twitter this season and the signs of life shown in the Isles 4 game point streak since getting past the politrix of the NHL forcing the Isles to play during a covid outbreak.
Catch Doyle at @doylerulez on twitter and peep FFC at https://anchor.fm/filthy-fn-casuals
Tickets for the Roman Soleño Benefit Show on 12/12 mentioned on the pod: Tinyurl.com/RomanSolenoBenefitShow
Mike (recording from the closet of a hotel room in Denver) & Desmond speak about the Islanders stretch from NJ -> TOR (bad), the opening of UBS arena (building good, game bad) & the next four games ahead amongst other things.
Desmond (Host) and Mike (occasional co-host) discuss and unpack the Isles 5-3-2 start, dissect what possible moves need to be made on D, Mike gets upset at constructive listener criticism, and we have some big Adam Sandler talk.
I (Mike) was not on this weeks episode, but am still editing it & haven't listened through all the way, so I will do my best to guess what Desmond & our guest (Scott) talked about. I was told to name the episode Plan Z, so I assume there was a healthy talking about the Chara situation, the islanders Big Road Trip so far (& Sorokin's pair of shutouts). The guys also probably talk about the next week of games on the slate, and the really unfortunate Kyle Beach stuff. It's important to also include that this episode was recorded before Q was fired in Florida.
It's opening night for the Isles, the hottest prediction pick in the league. Desmond and Mike discuss the long-awaited return of the best team in New York/the universe, managing the headspace of high expectations, and announce additions to The List.
Also, the Pulock extension got announced right as I finished editing this episode so we don't talk about that (I will speak to Lou about this privately)
Mike & Desmond discuss the upcoming Islanders season, Stanley Cup expectations, potential lineup combinations, a running list we'll be keeping & much more.
First episode in almost a month, so we attempt to touch on a multitude of off-ice and on-ice on-goings, on and off the Island. From Luke Prokop's coming out, Mattis Kivleniek's tragic death, the detestable decisions made by the Habs drafting, and the growing evidence of the Blackhawks/Brad Aldrich cover up, there is a lot of off-ice, non-Islander stuff covered in this one. We also get into all the latest roster movement expectations, hopes, and rumors surrounding the Islanders.
Mike & Desmond reflect on a great season & even better playoff run. We also answer listener questions.
The Islanders are one win away from a trip to the Stanley Cup, and Desmond "The Host" Zantua has tagged in Ryan Doyle from Filthy F'n Casuals (@filthyfncasuals) to fill in for Corporate co-host Mike who is going on a business trip for the weekend. The makeshift team talks about being in the building for games 4 and 6 respectively, the unfortunate shmelting accident of game 5, and revel in how great it is to be a fan of this team and this run right now.
Mike is back & everyone is really thankful for it. We've got a lot to say, but also not a lot to say about the first three games of the Islanders / lightning ECF (semi-final, whatever)...
We also formally denounce Pepsi & take on Punchy as one of our own.
Corporate Co-host Mike gives a historical anecdote and an Isles-TBL prediction before leaving the podcast to finish doing business with the refs from game 5. Desmond enlists Tom from Bardown Breakdown (@bdbpodcast) and Ryan from Filthy F'n Casuals (@filthyfncasuals) to rejoice in unpacking the Daniel Bryan-like series victory over the Bruins and looking ahead to The Rematch.
Des and Mike talk about the Battle with the Bruins so far, Des talks about the Queens NYC Isles Meetup (@IslesMeetupQns on twitter!), Mike defends Pierre McGuire (his friend), and we share a laugh at the Leafs obviously.
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Mike & Desmond talk about games 4, 5 & 6 (Islanders won all 3 btw) of the Islanders winning series against the penguins, the upcoming bruins round 2 series & more over an ice cold seltzer + a pepsi blue with tito's (official drink of the pod)
Mike & Desmond vent about game 3, talk about games 1&2 + cover the rest of the playoffs around the NHL.
Desmond and Corporate Mike are back to preview the Isles-Pens series and make first round predictions.
Some relevant reading from the serious parts of the ep:
-Lawsuit against USA Hockey: https://theathletic.com/news/usa-hockey-among-institutions-being-sued-over-alleged-sexual-abuse-by-ex-coach/R6cndZqgA0as
-former Blackhawks player sues team: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/blackhawks/ct-chicago-blackhawks-sexual-assault-lawsuit-20210513-6i2fsci34jawdeh23w4ysqls5u-story.html
Desmond and Mike talk about the Isles playing jokes, weird vibes, how to talk yourself into believing things will get better even though there is no reason to believe that, and the Tom Wilson/Rangers/NHL debate.
Desmond & Mike talk about the Islanders big win against the other New York team, the disappointing three game series against the caps, ideal playoff matchup & lineup. We also talk about Wayne's World & make monkey noises. Amongst other things.
Song: Jumper by Third Eye Blind
Desmond (host, professional, leader) & Mike (co-host, unprofessional, changed our schedule last minute) recorded this one before the Caps 1-0 shootout snoozer. They talk another chaotic week for the Isles, debate Sorokin v Varlamov, and throw respect on Josh Bailey's name. Also cover Lehner's COVID protocol comments and the NHL's deeply soulless statement on the Derek Chauvin trial.
The upcoming book on hockey culture referenced in the pod is titled "Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxic Culture and How to Fix It" by Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah. It comes out in October 2021 and can be pre-ordered at http://www.triumphbooks.com/GameMisconduct (don't shop at Amazon)
Song: Tarzan Boy by Baltimora
Des & Mike go into the show with no outline. They talk about the islanders lackluster week, the trade deadline in it's totality, how much longer before the sun explodes & more.
Song: Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy
Desmond and Mike talk Lou Lamoriello's Devilish move, Soulja Boi hits, Sorokin saves, Leo Komarov, Josh Bailey, and Godzilla v Kong. Just listen to the podcast, you get the idea.
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Des & Mike discuss the isles last three games against the pens & caps, go over the impending trade deadline & targets, a couple of superstars being fined 5k & talk at length about The Lighthouse.
Song: DJ Blyatman & длб - Kamaz
Damn, it is fun to be an Islander fan now. We discuss the 3 game winning streak, Hickey, Wahlstrom, Sorokin, Beauvertime goals, wrap arounds, and the joyfully ugly hockey style of Leonardo Komarov. We also discuss the Isles being the talk of trade deadline gossip and the Tim Peel referee removal situation.
Songs: "Smile Like You Mean It" by the Killers "Jazz Daredevil" by Jon Benjamin
We touch on a couple of more serious topics to bookend the podcast: The horrible killing spree in Atlanta & the Gord Miller / Barstool dispute. We also discuss the Anders Lee injury, potential trade deadline targets, the games against the devils, caps & flyers + we talk about why Des can’t stop watching the Wild & some other isles / league wide things.
Discussion of the Isles mopping up some bad teams, getting noticed around the league, and trade rumors. We also talk about the ESPN Hockey deal, the rumored 4 year flat salary cap, and proposed changes to the rookie draft.
We discuss the Isles 3-0-1 stretch since last episode, Wahlstrom doing all the little things right, Josh Bailey Jersey Stock Update, the Thomas Greiss situation & more. Plus we chat with Blackhawks fan Vince Vaughn.
Song Featured: "One More Time" by Daft Punk
Des & Mike talk about the Isles' strangely and suddenly potent offense, and surprisingly inconsistent defense. Mike continues to lie to the audience about Leo Komarov's worth (I am investigating to see if he is being paid for his comments). Eric Wilson, co-host of Worst Possible Timeline, gives his hockey outsider POV on the Isles-Bruins game, his liberal elite Hollywood TV producer POV on the NHL's clunky, picturesque Lake Tahoe weekend, and plays our first ever trivia game, "Don't Be Stupid, You Idiot"
We talk about the isles 3-1 run since our last pod (good), the Coyotes (bad) situation, what if Kyle Okposo were the face of the franchise? (bad), the outdoor games this weekend (good) & end off with a favorite past time of any hockey fan: some leafs talk.
We discuss the Isles 2-0-1 streak, Mike puts his life on the line over a roster-related bet, concerns as Cuomo opens arenas (because of the whole pandemic situation), Dallas Stars anthem stuff, and more.
Song featured: "Living in America" by James Brown
Mike & Desmond discuss the two OT L’s to the flyers, the NHL Covid situation, Tony DeAngelo is headed back to Italy, POD or PLD?, a special guest debate & much more.
Des and Mike discuss: -Atrocious games v. the Devils and the Caps B team -Uncle Leo's promotion being our hell -the perversion of watching a Ducks/Coyotes game -PLD/Patrik Laine trade -NWHL/Barstool conflict
Song: 3rd Planet by Modest Mouse
Mike & Des break down the islanders first 3 games, touch on the Kevin Poulin years & establish the "Gasolina Corner."
Desmond and Mike enjoy one last fond reverie of the Isles bubble run before diving in to the muck of the Isles salary cap crunch, predictions for the season, and the much-needed, much-resisted push to change hockey culture, both for the Islanders and the sport at large.
Intro: "Planes, Chest Pains, and Automobiles" - Iron Chic Outro: "Vomitspit" - MF DOOM