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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A Plea To Let Wayne Simmonds Play Somewhere Els...
<p>This was a big one this week! Lots of trade deadline talk, a handful of hypotheticals, the rant Ryan promised to deliver, Dudes and Guys of the week and then somehow, some way, we include Sean Warren, host of Area 51 Hockey Podcast for a little chat as well.</p><p>This episode has it all and it's safe to say this could be our best episode to date!</p><p>Check out @Area51HockeyPod and @SeanyeWest234</p><p>OH, and we announce a bit of a partnership with @PCSportscards that we think you'll want to hear.</p><p>You know the drill. Follow @Bkursel23, @tee3ree, @always90four&nbsp;</p><p>Rate, review, subscribe, all that jazz</p>
95 min
177
Is Markstrom good? It's HART to tell
<p>The PP1 Podcast is back for another week of amazingness! There actually was a lot to talk about this week. We touch on the Sedin Retirement ceremony, Jacob Markstrom's stellar play which is creating discussion about some trophies, Kevin Bieksa's roast of the Twins, the trade deadline and Ryan's predictable trade (it may involve a Kelowna Rocket).&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We cover Dudes and Guys as we do and we keep it to ONE EACH.</p><p>Somehow the PP has been revived and also we continue to talk about Markstrom. We also touch on Virtanen vs. Gaudette: who do you keep at the expansion draft if you had to pick?</p><p>Ryan makes a case for Ronalds Kenins.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow along: @ThePP1Podcast @bkursel23 @tee3ree @always90four FOLLOW US ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, to name a few</p>
67 min
178
It's a Kicker Year in the Western Conference
<p>The boys are back together! Ryan is back from Vegas and he brought a little somethin somethin with him. Somehow we didn't go 10 minutes over this week so the listeners will be happy.&nbsp;</p><p>It gets pretty heated between Ted and Ryan re: a hypothetical Leafs/Canucks trade (which Ryan may or may not have apologized for after), we get into the amazingness that is Elias Pettersson and how the Canucks STILL aren't getting calls. Travis Green makes an appearance (ya, he does!), Dudes and Guys of the week returns as well.</p><p>The Power Play continues to fall and once again we go over a number of ideas that might help. Sadly, the Sedins un-retiring will not work.&nbsp;</p><p>We chat about our collab with @area51hockeypod and another thank you to @dougvenn for joining the guys last week.</p><p><br></p><p>@always90four</p><p>@bkursel23</p><p>@tee3ree</p>
60 min
179
The MVP Line - Special Guest: Doug Venn of Canu...
<p>The Vancouver Canucks sit on top of the Pacific Division! Meanwhile, Ryan happens to be in Vegas but won't stay in Vegas. He'll return to his regularly scheduled programming next week. Ted and Brayden back in the booth to mix it up one-on-one. We dove right into the ASG results, what we liked what we didn't like. Hughes impresses the Great One, Pettersson can hammer it home, and Markstrom is just that darn good. The boys put on a show and we discuss seeing Matthew Tkachuk play with the Canuck duo. Miller's performance against the Blues demanding some attention and the MVP line gets tossed back and forth a bit, Doug Venn from Canucks SpeakEasy joins us to discuss the matter in depth. Brock Boeser, where does he belong? Tanev or Stecher? And how about that Kassian/Tkachuk rivalry? It's a great time, we run a bit long but it's worth it! Enjoy.&nbsp;</p>
80 min
180
All Star Aspirations
<p>The Canucks continue their winning ways and we continue to bring the content you crave. We go over the goaltending situation and how great it is to have two reliable goalies leading up to the post-season. We go in depth on Jake Virtanen, Brock Boeser and their rise and fall this season (guess which one).&nbsp;</p><p>We also chat about Gritty's adventure (non-Canuck related) Olli Juolevi's status, our guys and dudes of the week (where does Loui fit?)</p><p>Ryan comes up with an idea for the underwhelming All Star Game.</p><p>@Bkursel23</p><p>@tee3ree</p><p>@always90four</p>
67 min
181
Brady's Back and Other Tales
<p>Brady makes his triumphant return this week and we go over a lot! Ryan throws down on a big rant about the current goalie situation in Vancouver and how it is big piece of how this team will get to Cup contention.&nbsp;</p><p>Guys and Dudes of the week as usual, All Star talk and does Brady make a case for Edler to QB the PP1? Check it out to see</p><p>#Canucks #PP1Podcast #guysanddudes #podcast&nbsp;</p><p>@Bkursel23</p><p>@tee3ree</p><p>@always90four</p>
74 min
182
Expansion Podcasts, Hoglander, and OH YEAH! Pet...
<p>This week's episode had a bit of a twist. Unfortunately, Brady wasn't able to join us but like a good host, he had a back up ready to go. &nbsp;Pete Edwards aka @pete_gas from @CanucksSpeak was in town and joined us to chat... but we're not going to tell you when so you'll have to listen to the whole thing.</p><p>It's been a few weeks since we recorded so we tried to catch up on everything that we could remember (how good is Tanner Pearson right now?). We go heavy on Hoglander, some more Virtanen love, what Quinn Hughes is doing for the Canucks that just isn't normal, and then it gets heated.</p><p>We welcomed our expansion podcast cousin for Dudes and Guys and I'm not gonna lie, things went off the rails during this segment.&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan also drops a truth bomb that was pretty awesome!&nbsp;</p><p>Please have a listen, rate it, review it, subscribe if you haven't on your fav pod catcher and if you don't follow us already, here's the deets:</p><p>@bkursel23</p><p>@tee3ree</p><p>@always90four</p><p>@thepp1podcast</p>
76 min
183
Linden, Losing, and the Jake-yard Dog
<p>The final PP1 podcast before Christmas and the last one until January. We went a bit long again this week, sorry not sorry. A good portion of this week's episode is a group rant and we go all-in on the problem that is the Vancouver Canucks. We cover our Dudes and Guys of the week (almost forgot), our personal memories of Trevor Linden, a dash of Christmas cheer, the continual praise of Jake Virtanen and Ryan drops a ridiculous trade idea that... just might work.</p><p>Please rate, review, and subscribe. Let us know where you're listening from ie: Canada, US, Australia, Peru. &nbsp;Have a Merry Christmas, folks! See ya in 2020.</p><p>#Canucks #pp1podcast #linden #jakeyarddog #schallernothing</p>
74 min
184
Taco Bout Canucks All Stars and Special guest: ...
<p>We ran long this week but it was so worth it. Ryan rants about the Heritage Classic goaltending decision in 2013, we talk about All-Star possibilities, Dudes and Guys of the week (spoiler alert: Brady comes to his senses), &nbsp;Antoine Roussel's impact, Sportsnet's starting lineup gaff, &nbsp;and some Ring of Honour discussion.</p><p><br></p><p>THEN, we land the most popular guy on Twitter/YouTube: Clay Imoo or Canuck Clay as he's known. What a dude he is! We discuss the heavy-hitting topics like the bottle flipping video, bowling, haikus, playoff aspirations, our shared love of the Canucks on social media and IRL and the big question: When will Clay sing the national anthem at a Canucks game? All that and more this week on The PP1 Podcast</p><p>#canucks #canuckclay #thepp1podcast #tacos #joshleivo</p>
77 min
185
All Burrows and No Churros
<p>We ran a short bench this week with Brayden out in Vancouver galavanting at the Canucks game with fellow podcasters whilst taking in the Alex Burrows Ring of Honour ceremony. &nbsp;Antoine Roussel is back in a big way, Adam Gaudette has become a reliable piece of the puzzle, Quinn Hughes ROY? Maybe.</p> <p>Lots of Burrows talk, Guys and Dudes of the week and another Skate jersey game???? Will the Sabres rock their 50th-anniversary retros as well?</p> <p>Ryan spends a moment speaking about that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Olli Juolevi is back in Utica and might even get a sniff at some NHL action soon.</p> <p>Is Loui Eriksson a viable 2nd liner?</p> <p>All this and more on the current episode of Diners, Drive-ins and.... wait. THE PP1 Podcast!</p>
71 min
186
Canucks Poppin Power Play
<p>This week we had TWO shows: One with Quadrelli and our normal gong show. We touched on Quinn Hughes potentially eclipsing Pettersson's rookie record, our dudes and guys of the week, how insane the Canucks/Penguins game was, the re-emergence of Nikolay Goldobin.</p> <p>The Canucks are getting healthier so what will the lineup look like? We touch on that topic, some potential trade chips, the Comets skate jersey and a bunch of other stuff.</p> <p>Tune in and enjoy the next hour of Canucks talk that is slightly educated but fun.</p> <p>#canucks #pp1podcast #quinnhughes #poppin</p>
61 min
187
Super Special Interview w/ David Quadrelli
<p>The PP1 Podcast was lucky enough to get "Quadrelli" on the show this week and he had a lot to say. We asked him about being the first overall pick for The Botchford Project, his "reasons" articles, the Quinn Hughes piece on Canucks.com, his welcome to the NHL moment and we grilled him on his favourite DQ blizzard.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lots of great Canucks talk and a must listen.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ryan also confused the heck out of him with a dodgeball decision: take out Canucks Army or The Canuck Way?</p> <p><br></p> <p>An absolute honour to host David Quadrelli at the Canuck Way and Canucks Army. Make sure to follow him on the twitters and the instas.</p> <p>#Canucks #pp1podcast #quadrelli #thecanuckway #thebotchfordproject #dq #</p>
34 min
188
The Upside Down Canucks
<p>We run a little long this week but it was worth it. We dive into the evolution and arrival of Adam Gaudette (didn't we do this last week?), debate about Jacob Markstrom and what does he need to get back into the win column, Bo Horvat's astronomical ice time, the 2016 Free Agency disaster around the league.</p> <p>Our Dudes and Guys segment is once again epic and Ryan owns it as usual.&nbsp;</p> <p>We also take a look at how the Canucks can solve their goal-scoring slump and Ryan revisits his proclamation regarding the Skate jersey game against Colorado and what the Canucks will be this season.</p> <p>It's episode 11, the stranger things episode. We even recorded a little video on twitter.</p> <p>Rate, Review, and subscribe. We'll give you a shout out. #canucks #thepp1podcast #podcast #kelowna</p>
70 min
189
Tryamk Instagram
<p>We're back with the BURE episode, episode 10!!! We made it! This week we get into the arrival of Adam Gaudette, Jake Virtanen's development as a reliable winger, Brady's sadness about Goldobin staying in Utica, and dirty dangles.</p><p>We also put up the question of: Tryamkin or Goldy?&nbsp;</p><p>Brady discusses his latest purchase, Ted rides some waves and Ryan goes off on what he deems is the worst drink known to man.</p><p>There's more but you'll have to listen in.</p><p>#Canucks #ThePP1Podcast #Episode10 #</p>
67 min
190
Canucks, The Playoffs, Peanut Butter Oreo Blizz...
<p>Back at it for episode nine! We go heavy into the Canucks chances at the playoffs this season, why the Canucks are the "Center" of attention and more love for rookie Quinn Hughes. &nbsp;Guys and Dudes are pretty impressive this week with a few surprising candidates yet again. Also, Ryan gets back into his plea for the Canucks to use the goaltenders as a true tandem/rotation instead of a 1a/1b.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>We're almost at episode 10 and we ask that you rate, review, and subscribe.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>We have some cool things planned down the road which we'll get into as the following grows. You'll want to hear this when it's time.</p> <p><br></p> <p>BTW, that peanut butter/oreo blizzard option is aces.</p> <p><br></p>
62 min
191
Beautiful Day in The Faberhood
<p>This week we posted a spooky episode early because of Halloween. We give our picks for who has "tricked" us this season on the Canucks and who has been a "treat". Chris Faber from Canucks Conversation and Canucks Army joins us for a solid 30 minutes about pretty much everything going on with the Canucks, AHL TV, and what it's like to be the guest instead of the host.</p> <p>We dive a bit deeper into the goalie "controversy" that seems to be brewing once again and Ryan isn't thrilled about it. &nbsp;The PP1 Podcast AND Chris Faber have a conversation mid-game as the Canucks were taking on the Kings, a game which saw Brock Boeser net his 3rd career Hat-trick!</p> <p>Ryan stands by his guy status for Elias Pettersson from a week ago but concedes it was there to fire him up.</p> <p>A beautiful day in the Faberhood was indeed... beautiful.</p> <p>Check out Chris Faber @ChrisFaber39 and @CanucksConvo</p> <p>As usual, the guys:</p> <p>@Bkursel23</p> <p>@Tee3ree</p> <p>@always90four</p>
66 min
192
Arm Pits and Hat Tricks
<p>Lucky no. 7! This week PP1 goes off on the tandem of Jacob Markstrom and Thatcher Demko and how amazing they have been so far, the inevitable Adam Gaudette demotion, buzzin Bo Horvat, Ted's thumb wrestling adventures, and an unlikely candidate for Canucks Guy of the Week (this is not a good thing)</p> <p>Check the guys out on Twitter:</p> <p>@Bkursel23</p> <p>@alway90four</p> <p>@tee3ree</p> <p>@ThePP1Podcast</p>
61 min
193
An Interview with Orland Kurtenbach
<p>The first-ever Captain of the Vancouver Canucks, Orland Kurtenbach, allowed the guys from PP1 to share some time with him and he shared a fraction of memories with us but there was so much more to tell. Ranging from his start with the Canucks, owning a driving range and enjoying some fish and chips to a few memorable moments with the late Pat Quinn and the time he was gifted a Husky at a Canucks game on Yukon Night.&nbsp;</p><p>Kurt, as he likes to be called, was as open as a book and hopefully, this isn't the last time we chat with him. It sounds like there a few stories he wouldn't mind sharing in the future.</p><p>Essentially an uncut interview, we hope you enjoy it as much we did. What a man, what a Canuck!</p><p>#canucks, #orlandkurtenbach, #kurt, #yukonnight, #patquinn</p>
41 min
194
Bure's Guest House
<p>We talk A LOT about J.T Miller this week, we update you on the Canucks revived power play, their amazing PK. We also play teacher and grade each part of the Canucks but somehow we forgot to grade Canucks Twitter. Next week.</p><p><br></p><p>Ted's coming off a big tiddlywinks championship win</p>
65 min
195
Snacks and Two Pad Stacks
<p>The Canucks blow out the Kings in their first win of the season. We cover that, Sutter Vs. Malhotra, listener questions, Bo Horvat's new title, footprints and other fun things.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Check it out and rate, review and subscribe!</p>
62 min
196
Mis-delivered
<p>We get into the season opener, answer some questions, talk about how the PP1 is PP0, a bit about the Botchford Project and of course a lot of rando Canucks talk</p>
50 min
197
Nikolay Cold Open
<p>We discuss Goldy, how the Canucks could fair this season and hey, we answer some questions!</p>
59 min
198
How I Met Your Power Play
<p>The first episode of the PP1 Podcast. It was a bit grainy but some hot takes were spewed and we set the basis for a great conversation going forward.</p>
61 min