This one gets off the rails very quickly, as both halves of #TheExperience, Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw are in studio for the entire episode! 
It makes for an incredibly fun extended episode, with plenty of laughs, debates, arguments, and anecdotes. 
Topics range from Andre Burakovsky's improved play with the Kraken to Piper's large cat to the difference between "Florida" and the "Florida Keys."
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Ep. 276 - Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw IN STUDIO! #TheExperience

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Seattle Kraken front office will have decisions to make. Will the team win enough in the next two weeks to convince Ron Francis to keep the group together? 
In this episode, the guys discuss that, plus the past week of play for the Kraken. Also, some discussion of Darren's University of Washington story on soundofhockey.com and plenty of hijinks. 
Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. 
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Ep. 275 - Deadline Approaching

As the Kraken hold onto their season by a thread, the boys are back to do some more crow talk, after Darren's crow-related complaints last week sparked lots of discussion.
Seattle had two terrible games out of their All-Star / bye week break but bounced back with a shootout win against the Islanders. How long before they're forced to sell? 
Also on this episode, the guys discuss the Ridly Greig/Morgan Rielly brouhaha and much more in Bad Boys and Weekly One-Timers.
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Ep. 274 - The Crows Have Eyes

With the Kraken still on break, the guys decided to do a mega Mailbag on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. 
This is an extended show, with plenty of insights about the big news that broke around the league this past week and eventually a solid 30-plus minutes of Curtis, John, and Darren answering questions from listeners. 
Aside from the Mailbag, Weekly One-Timers is the lone segment this week. 
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Ep. 273 - All-Star Mailbag

The All-Star break is here for the Seattle Kraken, who had a rough last game before the long hiatus, losing to the lowly San Jose Sharks. The boys talk about what that loss meant and how the up-and-down week could impact the team's playoff chances. 
After lots of Kraken talk, the guys go Down on the Farm, then do some shaming. 
They also talk about the disturbing allegations and the five Canadian players from the 2018 WJC getting charged.
Finally, segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
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Ep. 272 - Flailing Into the Break

The boys are back in studio for this episode, and John and Darren popped over to Chicago Blackhawks practice on Wednesday to catch up with Ryan Donato. It's a relatively brief chat, but it's great to hear from the fan-favorite former Seattle Kraken. 
Also in this episode, a high level of shenanigans, including Darren talking about his harrowing arrival at BarrDown Studios for recording. Plus, discussion about the streaky Kraken's latest streak and what Seattle might do with its pending UFA's this season. 
Segments include Bad Boys, You Don't See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
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Ep. 271 - Featuring Ryan Donato

Things *WERE* going swimmingly for the Seattle Kraken, but then they hit a big bump in the road with illnesses and injuries hitting all at once. 
Fortunately, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a fantastic interview this week with long-time NHL goalie and TNT analyst, Brian Boucher. It's a fantastic interview. 
Also on this week's episode, Weekly One-Timers, a new "Weekly Wager," and much more.
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Ep. 270 - Featuring Brian Boucher

What a fun run this has been for the Kraken, led by goaltender Joey Daccord. John, Curtis, and Darren break down everything they've seen from Seattle's goaltender and consider the improving depth of the team with Jaden Schwartz now back in the lineup. 
Also in this episode, a fair dose of WJC wrap-up, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
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Ep. 269 - The Kraken Are ROLLING

The boys are on a high after the Winter Classic, and things get even better on this one, because Alison Lukan joined them IN STUDIO for the entire episode. 
Come for the analysis, stay for the laughs, of which there are many. 
Also on this episode, Darren chatted with Joey Daccord and Yanni Gourde before the Winter Classic, and then Tomas Tatar on Wednesday after Kraken practice. 
This is a fun episode. Enjoy! 
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Ep. 268 - With Alison Lukan IN STUDIO! Plus, quick hits with Joey Daccord, Yanni Gourde, and Tomas Tatar

Just too much Winter Classic content! We wanted to make sure we got this out before the big event on New Year's Day, so here's an incredibly fun interview with our very good friend, Nick Cotsonika. 
Enjoy!

Ep. 267.75 - Featuring Nick Cotsonika, Columnist for NHL.com

What a fun conversation with Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer for the National Hockey League. Darren and John sat down with Steve, who oversees all of the league's tentpole events, at T-Mobile Park in advance of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic. 
You will enjoy this!

Ep. 267.5 - Featuring Steve Mayer, NHL Chief Content Officer

The circus has arrived! The Winter Classic is just a few days away, and the Seattle Kraken are cruising at just the right time, with three straight wins and a seven-game point streak. 
The guys break it all down and share what has been working for the team lately. 
Also in this episode, John and Darren chatted with Shifty, the goalie mask painter who has been painting Joey Daccord's masks for years. It's a super fun and informative conversation. 
Segments this week include:

 Weekly One-Timers
 Tweets of the Week

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Ep. 267 - Good for the Vibes, Good for the Standings (Featuring SHIFTY!)

It's the holiday season, and the Sound Of Hockey guys have gripes. So, in the spirit of Festivus, they air their grievances with one another and beyond on this episode of the SOH Podcast. 
Thankfully, the mood around the Seattle Kraken has improved a bit since the team's eight-game losing streak ended. Plenty of talk about the team's trade for Tomas Tatar, plus a breakdown of the many injuries Seattle has faced lately. 
Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week. 
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Ep. 266 - Airing of Grievances

The Kraken won a game, and all is right in the world. Check in with Curtis, John, and Darren, as they talk through what was going wrong during the eight-game skid for the Seattle Kraken, as well as what they did in their win over Florida to get back in the W column.
This episode features a robust WJC-centric Down on the Farm, plus lots of Goalie Gear Corner. 
Other segments include Weekly One-Timers and Tweets of the Week. 
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Ep. 265 - They won one!

Things are going very badly for the Seattle Kraken, who have lost five games in a row. 
On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys officially engage the panic button and spend a good chunk of the show discussing the levers the team can still pull to salvage this season.
After plenty of passionate Kraken talk, John, Curtis, and Darren take a trip "Down on the Farm," then visit Goalie Gear Corner and eventually shift to Weekly One-Timers. 
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Ep. 264 - Panic Button Engaged

This is a super fun and interesting episode that takes John and Darren back to their pre-Kraken days, when they were interviewing folks from all over the hockey world. 
On this episode, they welcome Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies, author of the new book, Legacy on Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth. Geoffrion has a fascinating story, so the guys discuss Blake's journey and why Sam decided to write a book about him.
Also in this episode, there's plenty of Kraken talk, including John, Darren, and Curtis breaking down the latest Seattle struggles and all that has happened in a very strange week in the NHL.
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Ep. 263 - Featuring Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies

It's Thanksgiving week, and the boys are feeling festive. This is a fun episode, as John, Curtis, and Darren break down what's been happening with the Seattle Kraken, Darren sings some songs, and the boys discuss both teams' Winter Classic uniforms. 
Darren and Curtis went to Vancouver over the weekend, so plenty of discussion about Darren's antics there. Segments include: 

 Bad Boys
 Weekly One-Timers
  Tweets of the Week

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Ep. 262 - Winter Classic Jerseys OFFICIALLY Revealed, Turkey Sandwich

Darren is in Vancouver for Canucks versus Kraken, so he checks in with in-game radio announcers Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky. It's a fun chat about life on the road in the NHL, Al's WHL days, and Everett's struggle with hotel pillows. Plus, plenty of Kraken talk. 
Enjoy!

Ep. 261.5 - Featuring Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky

The vibes of the Seattle Kraken are notably bad right now. They can't seem to buy themselves a win, and they're heading very much in the wrong direction. 
The guys recorded this one before Wednesday's loss to Edmonton, and they were already feeling pretty down about how things had been going for Seattle. 
In this episode, lots of discussion about what's wrong with the Kraken, but also lots of talk about what's been happening around the hockey world. 
Segments include:

 You Don't See That Every Day
 Weekly One-Timers
  Tweets of the Week

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Ep. 261 - Vibes Are Bad (And We Recorded This BEFORE the Game in Edmonton)

What a fun episode this is! John and Darren are in Denver for Kraken versus Avalanche, but they also interviewed Chet Buchanan before Seattle's game against Nashville last week. It is an insanely fun interview. 
Also in this episode, the guys break down the Predators, Flames, and Coyotes games, then go Down on the Farm. 
After the interview, they shift to segments, which this week feature:

 Bad Boys
 Weekly One-Timers
  Tweets of the Week

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