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The Spectators Podcast

The Spectators Podcast·37 episodes

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A podcast about sports, gaming, entertainment, and life. For inquiries business inquiries, contact us at [email protected] https://anchor.fm/the-spectators-podcast/subscribe

Why listen

The Spectators Podcast is for fans who like their sports and entertainment talk loose, opinionated, and built around real-time reactions. Episodes move between WWE and AEW storylines, NHL debates, Vancouver Canucks frustration, gaming, Marvel, and broader fan culture, with the feel of friends unpacking what just happened and what should happen next.

Episodes

1 hr 12 min
Jan 31, 2023Episode 12
SAMI ZAYN HAS TURNED ON THE BLOODLINE!!!

In this episode we break down the good, the bad and the fantastic of the Royal Rumble Premium Live event on January 28th, 2023. We give you our take of both the men's and the women's Royal Rumble matches, as well as Bray Wyatt vs LA Knight, Bianca Bel Air vs Alexa Bliss, and Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens. We discuss the winners of the royal rumbles (Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley) and what they will do going forward. We also discuss Sami Zayn's turn on the bloodline and what this means for the faction going forward. Jey Uso has some explaining to do. Podcast Links:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 13 min
Jan 31, 2023Episode 11
THE ROCK IS IN THE ROYAL RUMBLE!

In this episode, we discuss the nature of WWE's Royal Rumble. We talk about our prediction for the match card as well as our predictions about the men's and women's Rumble matches. We dive deep into each match and give our perspective on the the possibilities of returning stars, legend comebacks, who may be our winners and especially that The Rock has been announced for the royal rumble. We have been looking forward to this event for months and it is just around the corner.    Podcast Links:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 13 min
Jan 18, 2023Episode 10
The Seattle Kraken are cup contenders? The NHL mid-season review

In this episode, we breakdown both the standings in the eastern and western conferences and give our perspective on this NHL season at the midway point.  WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nKgMJ9Q5tC0 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 3 min
Jan 13, 2023Episode 9
Vince McMahon is selling WWE?!?

In this episode we discuss the happenings of Vince McMahon returning to WWE, his potential options for selling the company, and how it will impact us from a business, talent, and fans perspective.  WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nKgMJ9Q5tC0 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

2 hr 35 min
Jan 6, 2023Episode 8
Happy New Year! The NHL and WWE's Year in Review - What's to come in 2023?

In this episode, we discuss a year in review for both the WWE and the NHL and hockey in general. We move into our thoughts of the end of the year and our predictions moving into a new year of 2023.

1 hr 3 min
Nov 22, 2022Episode 7
AEW's Full Gear was a banger! Can WWE's Survivor Series stack up?

In this episode, we dive into the results from AEW Full Gear and share our thoughts. We then discuss a little bit about WWE leading up to Survivor Series and what we may see in the Premium Live Event.

1 hr 34 min
Nov 22, 2022Episode 6
The Vancouver Canucks need to do a rebuild, Preview of AEW Full Gear, What happened to Austin Theory?

In this episode, we discuss the Vancouver Canucks and their dire need to do a rebuild to be successful long term. We also discuss the NHL standings and our surprises as we are coming close to the 20 game mark in the NHL 2022-23 season. We continue on with AEW Full Gear and the match card. Who will win the match between MJF and Jon Moxley? We then move onto this last week in WWE and the controversial finish of WWE and the unsuccessful MITB cash-in for Austin Theory.

1 hr 21 min
Nov 8, 2022Episode 5
WWE Crown Jewel & Problematic Hockey Culture

In this episode we discuss the happenings of Crown Jewel and discuss what WWE should do with Austin Theory. We then move to discuss the woes of the Canucks and the issue of hockey culture with the signing of Mitchell Miller.

1 hr 3 min
Nov 5, 2022Episode 4
Will WWE Crown Jewel be as ucey without Sami Zayn?

In this episode, we provide our insights prior to the the WWE Crown Jewel Event on November 5th, 2022

1 hr
Oct 31, 2022Episode 3
The Bloodline is feeling Ucey...Sami Zayn or Sami Uso?

In this episode we discuss the NHL, the Vancouver canucks, WWE and the Bloodline during Friday Night Smackdown.   #romanreigns #wwe #wwe #NHL #HALLOWEEN #danhausen

1 hr 9 min
Oct 31, 2022Episode 2
Can the Vancouver Canucks even WIN a game?

In this episode, we discuss the Vancouver Canucks struggles early in the season. We also discuss WWE and AEW.

1 hr 36 min
Oct 19, 2022Episode 1
Bray Wyatt is The White Rabbit. Can the NHL return deliver the same excitement?

Welcome back for Season 2! In this episode we discuss the return of the white rabbit, Bray Wyatt. We move the conversation to the drama within professional wrestling with a little catch up since our last episode. We then discuss the return of the NHL and finish off with our ideas on how teams will finish this season before the Conor Bedard sweepstakes!

1 hr 45 min
Sep 5, 2022Episode 28
Clash at the Castle, JT Miller Signs long-term with the Canucks

In this episode, we discuss our breakdown of WWE's Clash at the Castle. We go through a match by match analysis of the event immediately after watching. Then we move on and briefly discuss the Vancouver Canucks and their choice to resign J.T Miller. WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nKgMJ9Q5tC0  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 10 min
Aug 30, 2022Episode 27
Marvel’s She Hulk…Hot Dog Phil to Vegas & Drama Continues with AEW

In this episode, we discuss the Marvel Universe with She Hulk and more questions about what is next for Phase 4 and beyond. We discuss some late season NHL signings and the impact it has in their teams. We finish off this episode talking about the AEW issues behind the scenes.  WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rtknKQfNaWQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 6 min
Aug 23, 2022Episode 26
The Calgary Flames stay on the Island of Relevancy & Is AEW Feeling Pressure from WWE?

In this episode, we discuss the Hockey Canada gold medal, and the lack of attendance or viewership. We move onto discuss the recent Calgary Flames acquisition, Nazim Kadri. And we finish the episode discussing more about the professional wrestling world with AEW and WWE pay-per-view events coming up back-to-back. WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/QHscpFpFP2c Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 12 min
Aug 17, 2022Episode 25
Marvel Phase 4 and Beyond & The Multiversal State of the Video Game Industry

In this episode we discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movies, comics and video games. We move onto the current landscape of the video game industry. We discuss Pokemon, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. We finish off by discussing where the video game world is heading in the future. WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6LGaJbwET3Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 1 min
Aug 8, 2022Episode 24
Clash of the H’s: The Triple H era begins for the WWE

In this episode, we start by discussing the recent Calgary Flames' signing of Jonathan Huberdeau for 8 years at $10.5 Million AAV. We then move on to recap this week in wrestling with WWE's Raw and Smackdown and AEW's Dynamite, Rampage and this Battle of the Belts. The discussion continues around the return of Karion Kross and Triple H's creative effect on the WWE.  WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iLGhQxaWl9s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 10 min
Aug 2, 2022Episode 23
WWE SummerSlam lifted the ring…but did it lift the spirits of the WWE Universe?

In this episode, we dive into WWE SummerSlam and the recent developments with Paul Levesque AKA Triple H as head of creative after his first Pay-Per-View. WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2D_WQeGzZ7w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 7 min
Jul 28, 2022Episode 22
"Your Daddy's Not Here Anymore": The Post-Vince McMahon Era Begins in WWE

In this episode we discuss the latest Monday Night Raw, the new WWE regime, and Triple H behind the creative vision. We also discuss the match card in anticipation of WWE Summer Slam and our predictions and excitement for each match on the card. And you can't forget about Roman Reigns and his shoot on Theory.  Podcast Links: WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2Iat8koJ7IE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 16 min
Jul 25, 2022Episode 21
The Complicated Legacy of Vince McMahon

In this episode we begin with the recent trade in the NHL between the Calgary Flames and the Florida Panthers. We move onto the continued issues with Hockey Canada. We finish the episode with a discussion around the recent retirement of Vince McMahon and our predictions for the upcoming WWE Summerslam. Podcast Links: WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3oOVnuadcNc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 4 min
Jul 22, 2022Episode 20
Hockey Canada and the Canadian Sports Debacle

In this episode, we talk about the unfortunate situation with Hockey Canada and Canada Gymnastics. We then move onto the NHL discussion around the Calgary Flames and players' accessibility to state-of-the-art facilities. We finish our conversation with our speculations for WWE Summerslam. Podcast Links: WATCH YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xsgv8kRkxro Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pDBQ1vu0W6Nbn5ZMX4EJv?si=077f9d7f3a574310 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-spectators-podcast/id1621000042 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thespectatorspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spectatorscast

1 hr 3 min
Jul 19, 2022Episode 19
The Sidney Crosby Dilemma

In this episode, we continue the discussion around the NHL's recent free agent signings. We then dive a little deeper into the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and their dilemma with Sidney Crosby and his contract.

1 hr 4 min
Jul 15, 2022Episode 18
WWE's Backstage Meltdown and Johnny Hockey is a Heartbreaker

In this episode we talk about the WWE's challenges backstage with sudden changing of matchups and confusion on its TV rating. We then discuss the surprises of NHL free agency and the frustration of being a Canucks fan.

1 hr 6 min
Jul 11, 2022Episode 17
Montreal… Famous for Poutine and The Shane Wright Death Stare

In this episode, we discuss the NHL Entry Draft in Montreal; the good the bad and the ugly. The death stare from Shane Wright on the Canadiens desk, and we finish off our conversation by discussing the new allegations arising from the WWE with Vince McMahnon.

58 min
Jul 7, 2022Episode 16
You're Going To Want To Hear This…

In this episode, we examine the Canucks front office and all the moves they’ve made so far. We then move to the upcoming NHL draft and talk about its unpredictability as well as discuss potential trades that may happen.

51 min
Jul 5, 2022Episode 15
The Theory Of Cashing In At WWE Money In The Bank!

In this episode we discuss the WWE "Money In The Bank" pay-per-view event.

1 hr 4 min
Jul 4, 2022Episode 14
Never Give Up: The Forbidden Door To The Canucks Entering The Hall

In this episode we discuss AEW's Forbidden Door PPV collaboration with NJPW. We follow up with a discussion around the NHL Hall of Fame and three Vancouver Canucks Joining the Class of 2022.

1 hr 6 min
Jun 27, 2022Episode 13
Everybody loves Cale Like The NHL Loves Arizona

In this episode, we discuss the WWE's Current storyline, who wants to "Walk with Elias?" and Vince McMahon's continuous troubles outside the ring. We then talk about the struggles with the Arizona Coyotes. Lastly, the NHL awards and how everyone loves Cale Makar.

1 hr 2 min
Jun 21, 2022Episode 12
The NHL's Prom Queen

In this episode, we cover some of Marvel's new TV shows including Ms. Marvel. We move onto the NHL and discuss the coaching vacancies around the league. We then move forward to discuss the WWE news and our thoughts on the latest Friday Night Smackdown.

1 hr
Jun 14, 2022Episode 11
The Ever-Evolving World of Sports

In this episode we discuss the complexity of sports. We discuss the Liv Golf Tour, ethics and business in sport. We give a shout out to the new BC lions ownership. We then finish off with conversation around WWE Friday Night Smackdown and our predictions for Money in the Bank.

1 hr 1 min
Jun 12, 2022Episode 10
Hell NOT In a Cell

In this episode, we talk about the Avalanche advancing to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, and we finish off with our thoughts around the Hell In a Cell event, and this weeks Monday Night Raw.

54 min
Jun 4, 2022Episode 9
Round three, Fight!

In this episode we discuss the WWE and AEW storylines, and MJF's pipebomb promo. We then move on to discuss the NHL playoffs and a surprising round three of the Stanley cup playoffs.

1 hr 3 min
May 31, 2022Episode 8
Dark Side Of The Rink

In this episode, we continue our conversation at the end of the second round of the NHL playoffs. We then move our conversation to AEW Double or Nothing, "The Wizard" Chris Jericho and WWE's "The Bloodline."

1 hr 3 min
May 26, 2022Episode 7
Things Bigger Than Sports

In this episode, we touch on the Blue Jays and their bats coming alive again. We then move forward to the NHL playoffs and the terrible events around Nazam Kadri as well as the recent elementary shooting in Texas. We finish off this episode with talk about what happened on Monday Night Raw this week.

58 min
May 19, 2022Episode 6
Acknowledge Me!

In this episode, we review the sports world with conversations about the NHL game 7 first-round series and our early predictions of the second round. We move on to the MLB where we discuss the Blue Jays and Angels. Then, we briefly discuss the NBA playoffs and continue our conversation around the current direction of the WWE.

51 min
May 16, 2022Episode 5
The staleness of the WWE and NHL playoffs. Where do go from here?

In this episode, we continue the conversation around the first round of the NHL playoffs. We then move onto discuss WWE's direction and the Tribal Chief's potential departure from TV.

59 min
May 13, 2022Episode 4
Backlash from Wrestlemania Backlash and the NHL Playoffs

In this episode, we discuss our reactions to WWE WrestleMania Backlash and the recent direction of the WWE. We then cover first round of the NHL playoffs and what we find interesting about the series match-ups.