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Bearly on Topic: The Boston Bruins Podcast

Bearly on Topic·Hosted by VA and Mandi·317 episodes

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A Boston Bruins podcast for Boston Bruins fans by Boston Bruins fans. We talk Bruins, hockey, and other great stuff. We're just BEARly on Topic.

Why listen

Bearly on Topic is for Bruins fans who want the week in Boston hockey filtered through actual fan emotion, jokes, tangents, and long-running host chemistry. Episodes usually start with roster moves, game reactions, playoff math, trades, injuries, or prospects, then wander into the kind of local and personal side roads that make it feel like listening with regulars at a Bruins bar. It is best for listeners who already care about the Bruins and want companionable, opinionated talk rather than polished national analysis.

Episodes

25 min
Apr 28, 2026Episode 1115
Oh B's

This week it's just VA talking about the 4 games played so far

12 min
Apr 17, 2026Episode 1114
On to Buffalo

This week it's a quick solo show to update you all on news and the playoff bound Bruins

1 hr 13 min
Apr 2, 2026Episode 1113
Energy Vampire

This week we're talking about how well the Bruins are doing but how they're likely staying in a Wild Card spot. We talk about why James Hagens is starting his pro career in Providence. And we also go on VA's vampire journey

1 hr 14 min
Mar 24, 2026Episode 1112
Too Many Games Left

This week we're talking about the tight race to the playoffs in which the Boston Bruins need every point they can get. Is 4 out a possible 6 okay? Do they need to win these games on the road? Then, Mandi talks about the importance of Evacuation Day and the Revolutionary War in her life.

1 hr 35 min
Mar 19, 2026Episode 1111
We All Love Fraser Minten

This week we try hard to not get derailed but St Patty's Day is in the air and Mandi tells us of her heroics in driving out the Red Coats on Evacuation Day. We start off talking about the elephant in the room: the Team USA men's hockey debacle. We move on from there talking about the Bruins trade deadline and what they need to do to stay in the playoff picture

57 min
Mar 6, 2026Episode 1110
Trade Deadline Talk

We're back after a bit of a hiatus jumping right into trade deadline talk, kind of. We do eventually talk about the Bruins and what we think they should do while talking about other trades and prices and a fair bity of our usual nonsense.

1 hr 35 min
Jan 26, 2026Episode 1109
Catching Up

This week we're catching up after a longer than expected break. We revisit some fun moments of the past few weeks of games, talk a little about how the team is doing, and wade gently into the waters of trade deadline talk.

1 hr 10 min
Dec 19, 2025Episode 1108
Flin Flon

This is a typical episode until it isn't. Unfortunately, the weight of breaking news this weekend kind of derailed us into more serious topics. BUt not to worry, we're still talking about your Boston Bruins!

47 min
Dec 12, 2025Episode 1107
Are They For Real

This week, we talk about how fun this team is right now, how Alex Steeves is making his mark, and how the Olympic rink is working out.

1 hr 10 min
Dec 2, 2025Episode 1106
Critical Mass

Tis week, we're talking about the state of the Bruins, the critical mass of injuries, the rise of goal scorer Morgan Geekie, and specialty teams.

1 hr 17 min
Nov 18, 2025Episode 1105
Young Guys

This episode is actually a week late. But, we do hope you will enjoy us talking about our favorite young guys, Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov.

1 hr 34 min
Nov 5, 2025Episode 1104
One Win

This week, we're discussing the difficult week the Bruins had after such a promising start

1 hr 6 min
Oct 26, 2025Episode 1103
What a Difference a Week Makes

Welp, the Bruins are on a losing streak, the promising and 3-0-0 start a vision in the past. What gives? Apparently team defense.

1 hr 28 min
Oct 14, 2025Episode 1102
Three O and O

This week, we're talking about the initial success of the team, winning all three of their first games.

1 hr 48 min
Oct 8, 2025Episode 1101
Hockey is Back!

Hockey is back starting on Wednesday! We're still trying to figure out how this team is constructed. I guess we'll find out what it really looks like on opening night. For now we're going over who made the team, why the young players who needed to make the leap didn't, and ideal goalie splits. What do we expect for this team and where will they finish?

1 hr 25 min
Jul 31, 2025Episode 1024
He Did The Thing!

This episode ,which was recorded about a month ago, is all about the Bruins draft (yay!) and signings in free agency (uh, what?)

1 hr 25 min
Jul 9, 2025Episode 1023
Center or Bust

This episode is a little late since it's after the draft and free agency. But still, you can listen to us speculate about both!

1 hr 18 min
Jul 1, 2025Episode 1022
Sturmface

This episode is a little late. The Boston Bruins finally have a new head coach and he's exactly who you thought he would be.

1 hr 31 min
Jun 5, 2025Episode 1021
Bruins Hodgepodge

This week we're trying to figure out who the Bruins are going to hire as head coach. What's going on with the draft? We have opinions on that. Also we give advice on hair and beard care.

1 hr 30 min
May 23, 2025Episode 1020
Other Hockey

This episode is very late, so I apologise in advance. This week we talk a little about the playoffs, mostly covering the final game in the STL-WIN playoff series, thanks to a play by play by Tim. What's next for the Bruins? Well, they have to hire a new bench boss first and then it's off to the draft.

1 hr 50 min
May 9, 2025Episode 1019
Postscript

We're back talking about the Bruins season wrap up, head coach candidates, and all sorts of other stuff.

1 hr 30 min
Mar 11, 2025Episode 1018
Aftermath

This week we're talking about the Bruins trade deadline and evaluating the deals that Don Sweeney made

1 hr 26 min
Mar 6, 2025Episode 1017
Lose Twenty Games in a Row

This week we're talking about the trade deadline. Usually, the Boston Bruins under Donny Sweeney's management have been buyers but this season is different and the former Sweenius is going to have to balance selling and attaining assets. Who will be on the move? Trent Frederic (edit: yes)? Brandon Carlo? Morgan Geekie? We talk about all that and more.

1 hr 18 min
Feb 28, 2025Episode 1016
Good Vibes Only

This week we're all about GOOD VIBES ONLY so we talk very very little about this Bruins team.

1 hr 40 min
Feb 4, 2025Episode 1015
Games in Ham

So this week, we really (didn't) want to talk about Bruins hockey. It was a rough week and we needed to blow off so steam at the team and also talk about what seems to be a myriad of topics: sitcoms and shows we like Mortal Kombat Jonathan Taylor Thomas vs JT Miller and many more!

1 hr 49 min
Jan 28, 2025Episode 1014
Old Guys And Weirdos

This week we have a very long but enjoyable conversation. Spanning from the Bruins and how they are playing right now to the idea of a 3-point game to history of the game, we're mostly on topic with hockey this week. I apologise for the audio quality. It is not up to my usual standard.

1 hr 29 min
Jan 22, 2025Episode 1013
Zebulon

This week we discuss the two games the Bruins played against the Lightning and the Senators. We continue our discussion of what the Bruins should do at and before the trade deadline based upon the comments that Bruins President Cam Neely made this week. And do you know what Zebulon, GA is most famous for?

1 hr 27 min
Jan 14, 2025Episode 1012
Time For Trades?

This week we're entertaining the idea of shaking up the roster through trades. Who should stay? Who should go? Who should make these decisions? Is Don Sweeney worth keeping now? We answer these questions and more!

1 hr 17 min
Dec 31, 2024Episode 1011
Back From Break

This week we're back from break and we're talking about the week's games. And we're still dealing with the ghost of Jim Montgomery

1 hr 9 min
Dec 10, 2024Episode 1010
Win Streak

This week, we're talking about the Bruins winning ways, what's up with Pasta, and how Sacco needs to keep making Zacha-Pasta a thing

1 hr 29 min
Dec 4, 2024Episode 1009
Wacko for Sacco

This week we're talking about how the Bruins have improved under HC Joe Sacco, what problems still remain, and how they've finally scored a third period goal at home. And of course, we go way off topic as well.

1 hr 39 min
Dec 1, 2024Episode 1008
Saccomania

This week we discuss the immediate aftermath of the Montgomery firing, whether or not we think Swayman and Korpisalo should have a regular rotation until Swayman finds his way, car colors, and what we thought of House of the Seven Gables. No, seriously. It fits in a weird way

1 hr 36 min
Nov 20, 2024Episode 1007
Fire Monty

Well, this either aged well or not. This week we're basically having a bit of a b*tchsesh because this Boston Bruins team is terrible and just no fun to watch. and of course, we have some other fun nonsense going on.

1 hr 24 min
Nov 12, 2024Episode 1006
Don't Think, Just Do

This week, we're kind of fed up with the lack of scoring and even more specifically the lack of shots on goal. So we try to figure out where the problem lays: coaching, leadership, or the players?

1 hr 26 min
Nov 7, 2024Episode 1005
Back to Back Shutouts

This week we we talk about the tricks (Flyers, Canes) and the treats (2nd Flyers, Kraken). Do you know why that one goal was discounted? Mandi will explain. And we learn about the mythological origins of the Kraken together.

1 hr 24 min
Nov 5, 2024Episode 1004
Hate to Lose More Than You Love to Win

Sorry, we're a little behind. This week is we talk about the lackluster efforts against the Predators and Stars and the good win against the Maple Leafs. And other things.

1 hr 35 min
Nov 1, 2024Episode 1003
What Is This Team?

The Bruins up and down play is making it difficult to know what kind of team they are

15 min
Nov 1, 2024
Bonus Bear 1003 Gute Zeiten

Bonus Bear 1003 Gute Zeiten by Bearly on Topic

1 hr 33 min
Oct 15, 2024Episode 1002
The Forgotten Episode

Ha ha ha! This is the forgotten episode that was edited and unuploaded. It's fun, I promise

1 hr 28 min
Oct 8, 2024Episode 1001
Where's the BEEF?

We're back with a brand new episode for a brand new hockey season. We're talking about the Swayman ordeal and subsequent contract, how we feel about this team, and of course the amount of BEEF (Big Effin' Enormous Fückers) that we have on this team, especially on D.

1 hr 25 min
Jul 12, 2024Episode 917
The Lindholm Supremacy

This week we're all about the Bruins draft picks and free agency signings. Tim tells us all about his travels. And we talk about a Little Caesars date.

1 hr 22 min
Jun 19, 2024Episode 916
Centers?

In this episode we discuss the various places that Linus Ullmark could be traded to along with the idea that he could remain for his final year. The Bruins need a 1C. Will they be able to find that through free agency or trade? We talk about centers and other forwards that could be available through both.

1 hr 18 min
Jun 5, 2024Episode 915
Bruins Season Is Over

It's been a while and now we're back wrapping up the season that was.

1 hr 14 min
Apr 19, 2024Episode 914
It's the Leafs Ha Ha Ha

Truthfully, we spend very little time talking about the Bruins-Leafs matchup because we all know all about it. But, we do talk time to talk about the Arizona-SLC situation (RIP Coyotes) and bid farewell to Jack Edwards who is retiring following this playoff series

1 hr 14 min
Mar 21, 2024Episode 913
Dude McGuy

This week we're just keeping up with the Bruins winning ways.

1 hr 14 min
Mar 14, 2024Episode 912
The Big Rig Peeke's Your Interest

In this episode the ganag's all here and we're mostly wrapping up the trade deadline by talking about the Bruins acquisitions.

36 min
Mar 7, 2024Episode 911
Who's Afraid of the Bruins

This week it's a solo show for VA, who hits on topics such as recent Bruins games, Jack Edwards, and updates on the trade deadline happenings around the league.

42 min
Feb 29, 2024Episode 910
Trade Deadtime

This week , we're talking a little about last week's games (ugh) and what we want to happen at the trade deadline (double ugh).

1 hr
Feb 21, 2024Episode 909
Slump

This week, we're talking about how the Bruins are playing after the All Start break. Their 7-game homestand was not as successful as they or we would have liked. Will their luck change this next week on the road?

59 min
Jan 24, 2024Episode 908
Heiny Hatty And No Habs No

This week it's just the New England faction holding down the fort talking about the Bruins win streak against good teams and the beat down of the Habs on Saturday night. It's always a glorious day to hate the Habs!