Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian - ep#197 (Part 1)
Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian
Release Date: 12/19/2025
Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian
This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ The boys are back with a classic mix of playoff talk and road-life nonsenseâstarting with airline chirps (âAqua Fresh Virgin Americaâ is back đ), Emmyâs not-a-Ferrari update, and then straight into the postseason: Vancouver staying in the headlines, Montreal finding ways to win even when the stars arenât lighting it up at even strength, Carolinaâs machine-like run, and why Anaheim is officially showing up to the party and making Vegas sweat. In This Episode: Airline/livery banter + the âVirgin Refreshâ...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ Itâs Round 2, the league feels wide open, and Bagg is back with Sharps for a wildly entertaining tour through the biggest storylinesâstarting with Torontoâs latest self-inflicted boardroom circus, then bouncing through Montrealâs âfind-a-wayâ run, Carolinaâs relentless pressure, Vegas vs Anaheim, and what Edmonton has to fix right now with McDavid and Draisaitl basically putting the organization on notice. In This Episode: Toronto talk: âsteady into the storm,â the press conference disaster, and why the new...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ Round 1 is officially in full swing, and Jeff and Bagg break down whatâs stood out so far â the sweeps, the tight games, the overtime details that decide everything, and the weird/funny stuff happening around the rink that only playoff hockey brings. In This Episode: Colorado and Carolina finishing business early â and the ârest vs rustâ debate once youâre waiting a week to play Edmonton rediscovering their identity: pace, pushback, and why theyâre a nightmare when theyâre on Boston vs Buffalo: discipline,...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ The playoffs are officially chaos mode, and Jeff & Bagg are locked in. From Buffaloâs wild comeback and the Bruins learning the hard way you need a full 60, to the speed of the Vegas/Utah series (and how messy pucks get in neutral ice when everyoneâs in your grill), the boys break down whatâs surprised them most in the first wave of gamesâplus a few classic Orange Slices detours along the way. In This Episode: Buffaloâs resilience + why this series has the best uniforms going đŚŹđť The Kevin Adams conversation:...
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Same week, and a new episode of Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ Itâs the MOST wonderful time of the yearâStanley Cup Playoffsâand the boys bring in the perfect guest to break it all down: 3-time Cup champ and all-time beauty, Alec Martinez. Between the Gymboree/CVS banter, Martyâs âdad lifeâ check-in (cupcakes everywhere), and some incredible behind-the-scenes playoff stories, this one turns into a full playoff primerâwith real talk on what actually wins in May and June. In This Episode: ⢠Marty on why you canât âpick one teamâ to win it all: puck...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ Itâs the most wonderful time of the yearâplayoffs are here, the âsad teamsâ list is long, and Sharps & Bagg keep it short and spicy before the big postseason deep dive later this week. Jeff checks in from Seattle, Baggâs chirping everyone in sight, and Emi jumps in as the crew officially kicks off an Orange Slices playoff pool for the listeners. In This Episode: Quick-hit playoff vibes: whoâs in, whoâs out, and why the last couple games can get weird fast Orange Slices...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ No guest this weekâjust Sharps and Bagg doing what they do best: turning a hockey podcast into a travel show (that talks about hockey), then diving head-first into the NHLâs late-season chaos. From wild road stories and old-school hockey towns to the coaching carousel and Original Six pressure cookers, this one is packed with laughs, opinions, and end-of-year urgency. In This Episode: ⢠Baggâs upcoming âJohn Wynn School of Travelâ trip to Lexingtonâand why getting anywhere never has to be direct âď¸ â˘ AHL road...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ Baggâs coming in HOT after the Mario Lemieux Foundation Fantasy Camp in Pittsburghâwhere he somehow skated three times beforehand, won the tournament, and then got hit with the emotional side of what that whole week is really about. From there, the boys do what they do best: turn a âhockey podcastâ into a travel show that talks about hockey, then rip through the late-season NHL chaos with playoff races tightening and drama popping up everywhere. In This Episode: Baggâs Fantasy Camp recap: winning the tourney, living...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ The boys welcome Pete DeBoer back to the showâfresh off an unforgettable run coaching with Team Canada overseas. Pete takes Jeff and Bagg inside the real Olympic experience: the village, the gear, the travel, and the âpinch-meâ moments you donât see on TV. From there, it turns into a great hockey-and-life conversation about coaching the best players in the world, how fast the international game has gotten, and what a year away from the NHL taught him about family, perspective, and whatâs next. In This Episode: ...
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This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian đđ Jeff and Ian link up with Golden Knights analyst (and Stanley Cup champ) Shane Hnidy for a wide-ranging, behind-the-scenes hockey hang. From the grind of jumping right back into NHL games after international âbest-on-best,â to how broadcasters prep (and survive) the chaos of calling games in real time, âHnidyâ brings the stories, the insight, and a few old-school opinions the boys love to poke at. In This Episode: Coming off a two-week break and instantly back to NHL mode: rest vs reality (and the cap complications) Four...
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Jeffâs in Vegas, Ianâs holding it down from Long Beach, and the boys welcome Doug MacLean (ex-NHL coach, ex-NHL GM, and all-time hockey character) for what quickly turns into an absolute monumentary of stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes truth.
In This Episode:
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Doug explains the real meaning of âOrange Slicesâ⌠including the time a coach literally threw oranges at him between periods đđ
Junior hockey realities: leaving home young, billets, pressure, and whatâs changed for players today
The NCAA eligibility shift + NIL ripple effectsâhow major junior, college, and development paths could get reshaped đŤđ
Draft-day chaos: the BrulĂŠ vs. Kopitar debate, the Carey Price curveball, and why Doug says one decision cost him âabout $30 millionâ đł
Plus: Dougâs new book update (Simon & Schuster), a quick Darren Millard cameo, and plenty of chirps along the way đđď¸
If this is the last one before Christmas (or âmaybe everâ đ¤Ł), itâs a good oneâlike, comment, and subscribe for your weekly hockey fix!