The PP1 Podcast

A Vancouver Canucks-based podcast about the heralded first power-play unit. Ryan Hank and Ted Wong run the show from Kelowna and keep you informed and entertained on a weekly basis.

Sports
Hockey
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Laughable Leafs, Bizarro Dudes and Guys, and Wo...
<p>WARNING: LOTS OF DAD JOKES AND LAME REFERENCES TO FOLLOW</p><p><br></p><p>We're back and as always, a part of the Dean Blundell Network, partnering with Summerskates and Players Choice Sports.</p><p>They boys are back and chat about such things as: Canucks sweeping the Leafs after COVID-19, Nolan Foote scoring his first goal assisted by two former Kelowna Rockets, Braden Holtby's epic save and "do we think the Canucks will make the playoffs?"</p><p>Dudes and Guys returns and it is the most bizarre one to date.</p><p>There are a lot of laughs in this one and it'll leave you with a hangover.</p><p>Follow our youtube page, IG, Twitter, and Facebook.</p><p>GO NOW!</p>
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Royal Rumble Clocks, Understanding Jim Benning,...
<p>Brought to you by the Dean Blundell Network, Summerskates, and Players Choice Sports.</p><p>Everyone is here this week but Brady counts down his time for the week with a Royal Rumble-themed clock. We give you the deets on the Summerskates Promo, the headphones promo, and what the guys are up to this week.</p><p>Lots of stuff to dig into including whatever the heck Jim Benning is doing, the lies he's throwing out regarding the trade deadline and what is the NHL thinking of allowing the Canucks to play out their season with ZERO rest.</p><p>This week's show had a lot of depth and oh yeah, we tease our super-secret episode.</p><p>Like us, like the show, subscribe to our podcast and the youtube channel.</p>
70 min
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Tanner Banter, Slurpee Cereal, and The Incredib...
<p>Presented in technicolor on the Dean Blundell Network. Sponsored by the good folks at Summer Skates.</p><p>The Canucks haven't played in forever and COVID is becoming a problem but we lighten the mood with some hockey talk and for the first time, Iain Mcletchie, formerly of 1040 joins us to chat.</p><p>We get into the Tanner Pearson signing, should the Canucks continue playing out the season and a special intro from Jim Benning.</p><p>We turn Canucks into superheros and Ryan doubles down on Fruity Pebbles and their resurgence into the market.</p><p>The PP1 Podcast also has a new youtube page so make sure to subscribe to that.</p>
68 min
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Tarps Off, Cropping Crotches, and Taking Flight...
<p>Proudly presented on the Dean Blundell Network, partnering with SummerSkates, Spinners Sound Centre, and Players Choice Sports.</p><p>We welcome Derek Jory of Canucks.com and all their socials to the show. We get into Derek's rise to stardom, how he dreamed of writing for the Canucks at a young age, interviewing Wayne Gretzky, and how his son got to be Mini-Fin after a Canucks win.</p><p>Derek also gets into his uneasiness on flights and how Henrik Sedin helped him out and interviewing his childhood hero at the Hockey Hall of Fame.&nbsp;</p><p>This was a spectacular show with a lot of laughs and a real inside look at how the Canucks operate behind the scenes.</p><p>DON'T WORRY though, we chat with just the PP1 boys and talk about the Thanos snap, some rapid-fire questions, and as you'll hear at the beginning... Ted farts.</p><p><br></p><p>It a great show.</p>
76 min
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Cereal Champions, Infinity Gauntlet, and The Sa...
<p>Proudly presented on the Dean Blundell Network. We're sponsored as always by Players Choice, Spinners Sound Centre and SummerSkates.</p><p>Its a J.Cole episode this week, no features, and the boys were ready to talk... about anything not the Canucks. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch saga was discussed leading into our top 3 cereals, there was discussion about the suez canal and how that guy is having a really bad week.</p><p>We discuss the Sabres and their 16 game losing streak which then led to the discussion of how far are the Canucks away from suffering the same fate?</p><p>Dudes and Guys by Players Choice is back as well. Brady doesn't steal anyones answer. It's good.</p><p>Finally, we talk about the amazing hockey gloves that will debut this week in the ECHL.</p><p>Like, subscribe, rate, all the stuff!</p>
73 min
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Luongo's Poo, Might Ducks, and Questionable Cam...
<p>Proudly presented on the Dean Blundell Network and sponsored by Players Choice Sports, Spinners Audio and partnered with SummerSkates.</p><p>This week Wyatt Arndt of The Armies, Trust The Process, and your local Twitter feed joins us and we get right into it. Hard hitting conversations on the Mighty Ducks reboot, Cobra Kai, and how his Twitter namesake came to be. Great story there.</p><p>We ask Wyatt about how the Canucks can fix some of their contracts via the NFT route and where JT Miller's anger comes from.</p><p>There's some classic NHL 21 chat, Dudes and Guys, and we go over who we'd love to get a Cameo from.</p><p>Listen, tell your friends, and vote on the Floorboards of Glory bracket challenge that Wyatt is running.</p><p><br></p><p>Support local.</p>
71 min
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Pointer Sisters, A Rocky Relationship, and The ...
<p>Everyone is back for a solid episode this week.</p><p>Brought to you by the Dean Blundell Network, Summerskates, Spinners Sound Centre, and of course Players Choice Sports.</p><p>B-Mack from Virgin Kelowna joined the guys to talk all sorts of stuff from the Canucks goal song, to used solar panels, the glimmer of hope the three wins last week gave the fans and how likely it is that B-Mack can pull the strings to get one of the guys 100k from the radio station.</p><p>Sure, Dudes and Guys was a lot of fun and we even chatted about how any move that happens here on out will be detrimental if doesn't promote the youth.</p><p>Check it out, follow us and make sure to enter to win those Summerskates and headphones</p>
64 min
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Milk Cartons, Benning's Big Day, and Jake feat....
<p>As always brought to you by the Dean Blundell Network.&nbsp;</p><p>The Canucks had a week and then some. Jake scored two goals, Benning ruined our lives, and I talked about Milk cartons (what?). We dove into the toxic situation the Canucks are in and if there is even a way out.&nbsp;</p><p>Joey dropped by from The Larschcast and gave us some great old Canucks references we won't soon forget.</p><p>Dudes and Guys by Players Choice was to the point this week and no one really yelled. Joey was cut off by Ryan because he tried to break the rules. Ryan likes rules apparently.&nbsp;</p><p>We're still giving away another set of MicroLab headphones as well as a bunch of Summerskate sandals.</p><p>Tune in, subscribe and let's get &nbsp;going!</p>
65 min
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Crazy Hair, Eggplant Emojis, and Bobby Lu Anthe...
<p>What a week! The Canucks crapped the bed but we didn't. As always our show is presented on the Dean Blundell Network.&nbsp;</p><p>We were quite fortunate to have country music star Aaron Pritchett on the show and that guy did not disappoint. He knows hockey, probably better than most people you know.</p><p>We got into his love of the team, distaste for the reverse retro jerseys and his promise to help turn the Canucks around.</p><p>The MicroLab headphones were given away so listen in to find the winner and we also set up things to give away another pair of SummerSkates slides.</p><p>Aaron got down and dirty with us for Dudes and Guys presented by Players Choice Sportscards and he brought the heat!</p><p>He gave us the low down on what he was doing during COVID and when to expect new music.&nbsp;</p><p>A must listen, what a fun time!</p>
63 min
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Wild Food Takes, Travis Pastrana, and Jordie Be...
<p>Oh, snap! What a week! We had Canucks Twitter celeb Jenna Fabulous on the show as Brady couldn't make it this week and she was a riot. We got into some bizarre food takes, breakfast sandwiches and believe or not, we talked Canucks.</p><p>Dudes and Guys had a surprise pick and is always brought to you by <a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/">Players Choice Sportscards</a>.</p><p>As for Canucks talk, they're rising the ranks and Brock Boeser is taking them kicking and screaming. Quinn Hughes is challenging for Norris and Elias Pettersson needs to shoot more.&nbsp;</p><p>We still have a set of headphones to giveaway and they're amazing. Did we mention you can win them?</p><p>One final thing, we've partnered with <a href="https://www.summerskates.ca/"><u><strong>SummerSkates</strong></u></a><u><strong>,</strong></u> and to celebrate, we're giving away (2) pairs of their epic slides.</p><p>We're part of the DEAN BLUNDELL NETWORK and all their fine shows.</p>
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Podzkastin' with Faber, Deep Six Jake, and Spic...
<p>Part of the Dean Blundell Network.</p><p>We had Chris Faber on the show this week to chat it up about Vasili Podkolzin and it's safe to say we now know everything. We get into Virtanen and his spot on the team (and also why Faber thinks he could still hang in the top-6).&nbsp;</p><p>Dudes and Guys by Players Choice Sportscards was a full-on roundtable session.&nbsp;</p><p>We chat about the massive news that 1040 is no longer a thing, some memories of what it meant to us and finally we talk about Roberto Luongo being the Canucks GM... ok more of the what if anyway.</p><p>It was a good one and you'll love it.</p><p>DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE CONTEST</p><p><br></p>
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Samesies, Tanner Pearson My Dude, and THE CONTEST
<p>We're back!</p><p>This week is brought to you by the good folks at Dean Blundell Network, Players Choice, and Spinners Sound Centre.</p><p>We get into coffee stories, why the Canucks aren't as bad as you think, and the Mr Booth story. What is happening with Jake Virtanen and can we just move on?</p><p>Dudes and Guys is pretty awesome this week too!</p><p>We discuss the Jim Benning disaster and what might be the next step.&nbsp;</p><p>OH, and we tell you how to win a sweet pair of bluetooth headphones from our friends at Spinners in Vernon.</p><p>Check it all out.&nbsp;</p>
72 min
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Road Trip References, Kole Lind's Cruisin', and...
<p>We welcome Cory Hergott aka Comets Cory back to the PP1 Podcast this week to get reacquainted with Vancouver's farm team and the direction they're headed this season. Kole Lind moved to centre and its already producing amazing results.&nbsp;</p><p>The guys discuss awkward Road Trip references... or was it American Pie? Dudes and Guys is back (brought to you by P<a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/"><u>layers Choice Sportscards</u></a>) and Brady robs Ryan of yet another great pick.</p><p>We also have an amazing opportunity to win MicroLab Bluetooth headphones from Spinners Home Audio.&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan also gives major love to Brock Boeser and it's well deserved.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Frosted Tips, Perms, and Being Expansiony feat....
<p>We had so many ideas this week and we got greedy. We couldn't fit all our great ideas into one episode so here's part one with Andrew Walker from Sportsnet 650. We chat about the frosted tips photo he posted, the perm he got in high school, the rotating 6th defenseman and what to do with Jake and Gaudette.</p><p>We fit all of that in between intermissions in the VAN/OTT game on Thursday.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy</p>
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Minor Myers & Our Infinite Sadness
<p>The Canucks were a pretty popular team this week for all the wrong reasons. From Tyler Myers and his shenanigans to Tyler Toffoli going off against his former team to Elias Pettersson going cold; this week had it all.</p><p>We had a pretty amazing Dudes and Guys segment where Ryan gets robbed of two amazing takes. &nbsp;<a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/"><u>Players Choice Sportscards</u></a> as always is our presenting sponsor of Dudes and Guys.&nbsp;</p><p>Ted catches us up on his Breaking Bad viewing and Ryan plugs his ears because he hasn't seen it.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Gambling Secrets, Dudes and Guys, and Everlong ...
<p>Canucks hockey is back and so is the PP1 Podcast presented by Players Choice Sports.</p><p>The Canucks split the season-opening series with the Oilers and there was already a ton to discuss.</p><p>Ryan drops a super-smart tip on gambling website commercials, Dudes and Guys returns and we get into some predictions for the season.</p><p>Ted is still on his kick about how he could care less about the rest of Canada (sure he used different words) and we're all for it.</p><p>Ryan talks to a giant stuffed bear and if you check out the videos the accompany the podcast, he gets really close to the screen to tell you his thoughts on what Brock Boeser could accomplish this season.</p><p>Rate, review, subscribe, and share. Even if you have an android.</p>
64 min
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Hogging the Spotlight; We Got the Nils To Pay T...
<p>Hot takes, World Juniors, and CANUCKS HOCKEY BABY!!!</p><p>We're always presented by Owners Box Weekly Fantasy Sports and Players Choice Sports. The NHL is back and Owners Box has hockey drafts up the wazoo. Get drafting before you miss out on week one.</p><p>Brady starts it all off with a pizza pizza review, the guys talk a ton about Nils Hoglander and his emergence as the next big thing in Canucks land. The World Juniors took a turn and the guys debate who has the bigger rivalry: Canada/USA or Canada/Russia?&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan had a big surprise for the guys and you better believe it's going to be groundbreaking stuff.</p><p>We discuss division names, sponsors and we're just so darn excited for hockey to come back.</p>
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Ice Fishing, Miracle Blood, Relegation Canucks ...
<p>Can you believe we're finally done 2020?&nbsp;</p><p>What a year but seriously, what a year! We're so thankful you all came to check us out. We're presented by our proud sponsors <a href="https://ownersbox.com/home/"><u><strong>Owners Box</strong></u></a> Weekly Fantasy Sports and <a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/"><u><strong>Players Choice Sports</strong></u></a><u><strong>.</strong></u></p><p>Lots of stories this week as the guys have their actual holidays with the family so lots to get in there, we announce the winner of our #NucksAndChill contest, thanks again Players Choice!</p><p>World Juniors are on so we cover Russia/Sweden as that's where the Canucks are at and Ryan drops an idea that needs to catch on.</p><p>Canucks training camp is about to begin and the guys go in-depth about who is invited... Sven Baertschi!</p><p>We packed a ton into 65 minutes but it was a fun. Take a listen, won't you?</p>
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Christmas Canucks Trivia, Big Shiny Tunes 2, an...
<p>PP1 Podcast is BACK for another joyous episode! Proudly sponsored by<a href="https://ownersbox.com/home/"><u><strong> Owners Box Weekly Fantasy Sports</strong></u></a> and <a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/"><u><strong>Players Choice Sports</strong></u></a><u><strong>.</strong></u></p><p>Ryan starts it all off with Big Shiny Tunes 2 and the guys reminisce about the good ol' days. The start of the NHL is around the corner and unlimited goalies are allowed at camp. Seems like a good idea?</p><p>Rich Abney of UNBC drops by and does not disappoint throwing us in the fire immediately with unplanned and kinda shotty Canucks trivia. Brady returns as well. It was epic.</p><p>The World Juniors start on Christmas day and Canada had their one and only tuneup game against Russia. Everyone gives their two cents on this year's tournament and it looks like we're in for a gooder!</p><p>We close with Christmas movies and Ted roasts Ryan about Amazon Prime.</p><p>Remember you have one week left to try and win the prize pack from Players Choice. Follow our socials for more deets.</p>
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The Nicest Show, Victory Laps, Masking Problems...
<p>Proudly sponsored by <a href="https://ownersbox.com/home/"><u><strong>Owners Box Weekly Fantasy Sports</strong></u></a> x <a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/"><u><strong>Players Choice Sports</strong></u></a></p><p>Part of the <a href="https://deanblundell.com/"><u><strong>Dean Blundell Network</strong></u></a></p><p>When we say we have a special guest, we live up to that claim. It seems impossible to believe we could land The Russian Rocket but we did! Pavel Bure joined us to talk about what he's been up to, Hoglander's amazing SHL goal, and we reminisced about the same attempt he made against Felix Potvin.</p><p>We also chat about the Braden Holtby mask situation, the Canucks current logo, and why signing Travis Hamonic isn't necessarily the greatest idea regardless of price.</p><p>Ted then disagrees.</p><p>Players Choice provided an early Christmas gift to one of our listeners (check the video and our IG/Twitter). You'll want to win this.</p><p>Follow us on the socials and rate and review us. Maybe we have more things lined up????</p>
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CHEL in the Family or Why Ted Hates The Rest of...
<p>The boys are back in an intimate and interactive show. It's all-Canada for the NHL this season and the Canucks are going to see heavy doses of the other six Canadian NHL teams.</p><p>Ted updates us on his big <a href="https://ownersbox.com/home/"><u><strong>Owners Box </strong></u></a>win in fantasy. BTW, Owners Box, presenting sponsor of the PP1 Podcast.</p><p>Everyone gives their player to watch for the Canucks this season and we mention Jake Virtanen running in Kelowna!</p><p>Hoglander is on his way to Vancouver soon and his lacrosse stylings are too!</p><p>Ryan poses the question: What players will lead the Canucks this season and for how many weeks? An in depth study we'll wanna look back at.</p><p>Like, subscribe, rate, review...</p><p><br></p><p>all that stuff.</p>
67 min
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Dixon Ward chats Gretzky's Greatness, Plus Minu...
<p>Would you expect anything less from the PP1 Podcast? No, you wouldn't.</p><p>This week we sit down virtually, because Covid, with Dixon Ward and he lets us into his world for an hour or so. We talk about the all-Canadian division, his first game playing with Wayne Gretzky and Jari Kurri and his time at North Dakota.</p><p>He also gets into the Buffalo Sabres and the amazing Dominik Hasek and how the bar was an interesting place to be with the Dominator, Dixon's involvement with the Okanagan Hockey School and the story about how he almost took out Wayne Gretzky.</p><p>As always, the good folks at <a href="https://ownersbox.com/home/"><u>Owners Box</u></a> have sponsored us and they have upped the ante this past month giving away the brand new X Box Series X and their future contest right around the corner. Sign up and play with us and win a few bucks while you're at it.</p><p><a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/">Players Choice</a> also launched Upper Deck Chronology Series II so you'll want to get your hands on that as well.</p><p>We're number 4 in Taiwan, so thank you T. Dot.</p><p>We are proudly part of the Dean Blundell Network</p>
69 min
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Magnificent Murphy feat. Dan Murphy (AND YOU CO...
<p>We're back for another exciting week of chatter, hockey, canucks, and shenanigans!</p><p>The guys were joined this week by the amazing Dan Murphy and he had some stories to tell. Dan has seen a lot when it comes to the Canucks, the Grizzlies, and the good ol' Sports Page.</p><p>He discusses his coverage of the Golden Knights in their first season playoff run, his dog Peach, his friendship with Kevin Bieksa, and his workout habits.</p><p>Our lead sponsor Owners Box is giving away a brand spanking new X BOX Series X. <a href="https://ownersbox.com/home/"><u><strong>Sign up, enter a contest and every dollar spent drafting teams gets you an entry to win the latest gaming machine. </strong></u></a>At the same time, their Black Friday deal allows you to get up to $500 matched on your first deposit. GET IN THERE AND GET IT DONE!</p><p>Ryan also lets everyone know about how he had to let one of his kids down this week. Let's just say the man in the red suit is no more.</p><p>As always, we're a part of the Dean Blundell Network</p>
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Card Carrying Members feat. Players Choice Sports
<p>The PP1 Podcast is back again presented by <a href="https://deanblundell.com/linkout/102188"><u>Owners Box Weekly Fantasy Sports.&nbsp;</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>We welcome Jason from <a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/"><u>Players Choice Sports </u></a>to chat about the latest drop Upper Deck Series 1, the flagship title in the line of hockey cards. We talk Alexis Lafreniere and his value, Canucks prospects that could be worth something and we get into the injuries he deals with when opening thousands of packs of cards.</p><p>We also chat about the NHL's Reverse Retro jersey reveal and hey, you know what? Dudes and Guys are back and Ted and Ryan pick their best and worst of the new jerseys.</p><p>Finally, the NHL still hasn't made up its mind on a return but it'll be tougher than we think.</p><p>A great episode worth listening to, rating, and sharing!</p>
64 min
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Colour Rushing To Talk About Bure
<p>This episode is presented by <a href="https://www.ownersbox.com/">Owners Box: your destination for next-level fantasy sports.</a></p><p><br></p><p>This week we get into the NHL Reverse Retro Colour jerseys and how the Canucks probably botched their attempt. We also chat about the anniversary of Pavel Bure's debut and first goal, Thatcher Demko's time to shine, Podkolzin's rise, and Ryan has a confession that shakes the foundation of the podcast as we know it.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow along, listen, rate, and also... sign up for<a href="https://playerschoicesports.com/shop/breaks/break-67-2020-21-series-one-team-break-a/"> Players Choice Upper Deck Series 1 break</a> coming soon!!!</p>
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