253: Another One for the Books

The big question this week on the show...Why does Brian Burke walk around with never doing up his tie??? Do guys piss you off when they hold out and don’t come to camp?No trade contracts .. what’s up with that?Lockouts and strikes! Lest We Forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy turns 65 this month and wants to know if he’s getting his pension. Russ just sent his son and daughter-in-law back to Charleston, and the boys check out the league’s new jersey drops (easy on the cash grab).Syd spent the weekend working a rave, which leads to stories from her years running one of Edmonton’s biggest bars: Naloxone, security footage, and parents who swear their kid would never. Jungle shares the house party that got out on social media and ended thanks to one kid with an e-cigarette and an attitude.Plus Russ’s son-in-law on the Rams practice squad, picking your team late in your career (Ray Bourque, anyone?), why every NHL fourth liner was once a superstar, and whether McDavid ever follows Gretzky to LA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barrie Stafford was the longtime trainer with the Oilers at their peak...he’s in the Hall of Fame and also tells us about his incredible courageous journey with cancer...a don’t miss interview!To learn more about Toast of the Town, visit their website: toastofthetownccf.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ roasts Jimmy’s no-heat studio apartment and tells a complaining listener “fuck you, Dave, don’t be a pussy.” The boys hit McDavid’s insane start, Hull chirping Gretzky about empty-netters, and teenage Jimmy caddying for Arnold Palmer. Then Russ gets real on what makes a great coach, Messier’s leadership, and his dad’s quiet generosity, before revealing what he’d do with fifty million a year: planes, trains and fucking automobiles. Plus a book stuffed with hundreds and John Brophy killing the lights on the Leafs. No game breakdowns. Never will be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jungle Jim and Rusty are back for week two, and it’s Canadian Thanksgiving. Jim’s daughter Syd calls in from the road (with a nickname for her dad that Jim did not ask for), Rusty swaps turkey for roast beef, and Jim gets fired from the easiest job he’s ever had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELL WELL WELL...Russ and Jungle back at it!!! Believe it or not, the Suspendables LIVES ON!!!Rusty doesn't disappoint with his angle on things for the start of the hockey season...And Jungle tells perhaps the dirtiest joke ever told on this show...sorry Syd! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features beer smuggling, ankle-ice scams, airline scheming, and Rusty nearly dying in warm-up because he plays like a golden retriever chasing a ball. Jim keeps derailing the show with stand-up routines no one asked for. Hockey analysis happens, but mostly by accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back after a long “summer break," and honestly, they might get cancelled after this one.Jimmy’s skinnier than ever (thanks to exercise & a little Mounjaro magic), Russ is still chirping like it’s game seven, and the boys dive headfirst into everything from mental health in the sports world to the wildest stories from the old NHL days! Editor's Note: Thanks for sticking with us during our six-month hiatus! We ran into some technical difficulties with Russ’s audio on this episode. We did our best to clean it up, but please excuse any sound quality issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: the playoffs are here! The boys are fired up. Chaser’s battle with cancer and how he’s an absolute inspiration. Jungle's turkey neck gets roasted. Gobble Gobble! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful solo episode, Jim takes the mic without his usual cohost Russ to bring you a conversation that hits close to home. He’s joined by a longtime friend and 9/11 survivor who shares their gripping, firsthand account of surviving one of the most tragic days in modern history. Together, they explore the moments of chaos, courage, and resilience that followed, offering a deeply personal perspective on an event that changed the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.