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Blackhawk Talk
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Blackhawk Talk is a fan-produced podcast about all-things Chicago Blackhawks. Hosted by Chicagoans Jimmy Mac and Mark Zander, and produced once or twice a week, Blackhawk Talk features discussion and commentary from a fan perspective. Not brought to you by professional sportscasters, but passionate fans who provide an unfiltered look at the team, the games, and the experience of Chicago Blackhawk hockey.
Episodes
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Blackhawk Talk #43
After a few periods in the penalty box, Blackhawk Talk is back! This time, we are actually watching a game while recording. Join us as we watch last Sunday's nationally televised game vs Boston. For this show, Jimmy Mac & Mitch are joined by WGN Radio host Wendy Snyder. Wendy shares some cool...
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Blackhawk Talk #42
We are back with the first edition of Blackhawk Talk for 2015. Jimmy Mac, Zander and Mitch discuss all of the Chicago Blackhawk hockey news that broke over the holiday season, including The Winter Classic, The play of Corey Crawford, and last night's victory over Minnesota. GO HAWKS.
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Blackhawk Talk #41
Despite one bump in the road last week vs The Islanders, our Blackhawks continue to roll along at a dominant rate. Jimmy, Mitch and Zander are back this week to talk about everything on the minds of Hawks fans, including victories over Calgary and Minnesota, the subtraction of Jeremy Morin, and…
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Blackhawk Talk #40
NEW SHOW! BLACKHAWK TALK #40: The Hawks keep mowing down the competition and show no signs of slowing down. This week, we talk about the wins verses tough competition and the players rising to the challenge. Plus, we look at the upcoming schedule, young players getting a shot and Zander's…
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Blackhawk Talk #39: December 4, 2014
The Hawks are back from the "Circus Trip" and so are we! It was a successful road trip for the team and we talk all about it, including the soaring Patrick Kane, the resurgent Kris Versteeg, and the aggressive Daniel Carcillo. Plus, info on where Corey Crawford was and what he was doing when he...
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Blackhawk Talk #38: November 14, 2014
It appears things are getting back to normal as the Hawks celebrate back-to-back home victories vs Tampa Bay & San Jose. Join us as we discuss what is looking good about the Hawks and what is looking not-so-good. Zander is liking what he's seeing from Trevor Van Riemsdyk and we talk about TVR's...
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Blackhawk Talk #37: November 6, 2014
The Hawks finally end a period of frustration on the offensive end of the ice with a breakout victory vs Montreal. But at what cost? Sharpie is out for a while and the team will have to prove it's back on track without him. We predict who will step up in his absence and review the week of…
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Blackhawk Talk #36: October 30, 2014
We are recapping a rough 1-3 week for The Hawks as the team tries to pull itself together following the loss of Corey Crawford. That's the bad news. The good news...The kid from Lemont Scott Darling has made us instant fans of his play, and we discuss this cool hometown success story. Plus…
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Blackhawk Talk #35: October 23, 2014
We are back for more action on the ice with Blackhawk Talk. This week, we're talking about victories over Nashville & Philly. Jimmy Mac tells Zander & Mitch about sitting behind the glass for last Saturday's win over the Preds. It was a warped experience. Plus, metal detectors at the gate,...
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Blackhawk Talk #33: October 16, 2014
The Chicago Blackhawks are back for the 2014-15 season and so is Blackhawk Talk! Join Jimmy Mac, Mark Zander and Mitch Michaels every week as they break down all the action on the ice from a fans point of view. For this episode, we discuss the first three games of the regular season with…
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Blackhawk Talk: January 28, 2014
The Hawks are scuffling right now and we are starting to feel frustrated here at Blackhawk Talk. We discuss the current struggles the team is going through including Bickell on the bench, Crawford's wear-and-tear, and the distraction of the upcoming Winter Olympics. We even go completely…
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Blackhawk Talk #32: January 13, 2014
BLACKHAWK TALK IS BACK for 2014! Following an extended holiday break, Jimmy Mac, Mitch Michaels and Zander return to talk Chicago Blackhawks hockey for the new year. We address our concerns about the latest bout of inconsistency for the team and what could be a simmering goalie controversy in the...
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Blackhawk Talk #31: December 5, 2013
The Hawks returned from a very successful "circus trip" with a loss against Dallas at the United Center. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from Tuesday night's game, along with Zander's memories of the old Minnesota Northstars, Mitch's suggestions for beer consumption when sitting behind...
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Blackhawk Talk #30: November 25, 2013
We are back to talk about the two big victories over Winnepeg and Vancouver, Marion Hossa's leave of absence, watching the games in bars, and we ask the question: Should pros play in the olympics? Plus, "Tree Turdy Tree in da Turd", ongoing hate for the Canuckle-Heads and two minutes for roughing...
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Blackhawk Talk #29: November 21, 2013
This week, we have mixed emotions as we look back at a week of two wins and two losses, Zander has a Raanta Rant, and why does the circus have to disrupt the home schedule for the Hawks every freaking year? GO HAWKS
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Blackhawk Talk #28: November 11, 2013
We review another successful and undefeated week of Chicago Blackhawk hockey, including victories over Winnepeg, Dallas, and Edmonton. We talk about Hawks fans in the stands stealing helmets from Jets players, the overuse of "spin-a-rama", and what "Chelsea Dagger" means. The answers will both...
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Blackhawk Talk #28: November 4, 2013
We're back to review the past week in Chicago Blackhawks hockey. The Hawks had a pretty good week, highlighted by Jonathon Toews hat trick, stong play from the fourth line, and points earned in the standings. Plus, we also discuss other aspects of the Chicago sports scene that either amuse us or...
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Blackhawk Talk #26: October 28, 2013
Spirits are not exactly at an all-time high at Blackhawk Talk this week following last Saturday's season-worst loss to Minnesota, but Jimmy, Mitch, and Zander are pumped for another action-packed week of Chicago Blackhawk hockey. Get in the game as we look back at the week that was and preview...
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Blackhawk Talk #25: October 21, 2013
Blackhawk Talk is back for the 2013-14 season! Join Jimmy Mac, Mitch Michaels, and Zander for weekly discussions about the world champ Chicago Blackhawks from a fan's perspective. This week, Jimmy Mac shares his experience of attending Saturday night's Hawks vs Toronto game and we break-down what...
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Blackhawk Talk #24 - LIVE from the Blackhawks Victory Rally
Join Jimmy Mac and Mitch Michaels as they bring you Blackhawk Talk LIVE from the Blackhawks Victory Rally in Chicago's Grant Park. Recorded live on June 28, 2013, Jimmy and Mitch bring you their experiences hanging out by the stage for the biggest victory rally the city of Chicago has ever seen....
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Blackhawk Talk #23 - June 25, 2013
The champagne corks are flying around Blackhawk Talk this week as Jimmy Mac, Mitch Michaels and Zander celebrate the big victory...The Blackhawks are the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Champions! We talk about the big wins in the Final and the road to get there, including funny stories from the night of…
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Blackhawk Talk #22: June 16, 2013
The Hawks are down 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final and Blackhawk Talk is back to vent our frustrations and express our optimism. We talk about the first 3 games of the Final and what it will take for the Hawks to get back on top. Plus, we talk about the stupid stuff nobody else does...Like…
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Blackhawk Talk #21 - June 11, 2013
Blackhawk Talk is back! Jimmy Mac, Mark Zander and Mitch Michaels talk about the big Western Conference Championship clinching double-OT victory over LA last Saturday. Everything from where we watched the game, to the food we ate, to the action itself on the ice, we cover it all. Plus, we look at...
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Blackhawk Talk #20 - June 6, 2013
Jimmy Mac, Zander, and Mitch Michaels are back to talk Hawks, including getting caught up on the Western Conference Finals vs LA and the incredible Game 7 of the semi-finals against Detroit. Jimmy explains the challenging evening of recording game 7 on his DVR while avoiding spoilers at his son's...
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Blackhawk Talk #19 - May 28, 2013
It's come down to a do-or-die Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals for the Hawks. We look forward to the action coming up and look back at Games 3-6 as the playoffs roll on. Also, we wonder what goes on in that NHL "War Room" in Toronto, more DVR adventures, and what's up with throwing...
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Blackhawk Talk #18 - May 21, 2013
As the playoffs continue with the Hawks vs Detroit, we sit down to discuss this tough matchup and break-down what is going right for the Hawks, and what is going wrong. Zander explains the keys to the game and Jimmy Mac takes Zander's keys. Literally. Plus, Mitch still refuses to join the Playoff...
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Blackhawk Talk #17: May 14, 2013
This week on Blackhawk Talk...We look back at the first round of the playoffs and look ahead at the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinals vs Detroit. Zander went to game 5 against Minnesota and he tells us all about it. We look at the matchup against The Red Wings and give our…
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Blackhawk Talk #16 - May 7, 2013
The playoffs are here! This week, we talk about the first three games in the Minnesota Wild series, a little about Derrick Rose (not hockey, but Zander had to rant), and the unfortunate firing of Susannah Collins from Comcast Sportsnet. Shoot the Puck will never be the same. GO HAWKS
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Blackhawk Talk #15: April 29, 2013
Welcome to BHawk Talk - Playoff Edition. We are getting ready to grow our beards all the way thru the Stanley Cup Finals. Listen this week as we prepare for what will surely be a successful playoff run for the Hawks. We discuss the President Trophy-clinching victory over Edmonton, Friday's win vs...
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Blackhawk Talk #14: April 23, 2013
Blackhawk Talk returns as The Hawks push toward the Presidents Trophy and the post-season. As we wrap up the regular season, many questions remain, and Jimmy Mac, Zander, and Mitch Michaels are back to discuss issues such as: Should we grow playoff beards, was Bozo clowning around during "Shoot…
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Blackhawk Talk #13 - April 16, 2013
Blackhawk Talk is back to discuss victorious games against Detroit, St. Louis and Dallas. Plus, Goalie Talk - Crawford or Emery, the depth of the team, Pat Foley celebrates 30 years behind the mic, puck-shaped food and more!
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Blackhawk Talk #12: April 11, 2013
Jimmy Mac, Zander and Mitch Michaels are back for another exciting edition of Blackhawk Talk! We are pucking around and talking about the last four Hawks games including a shootout loss against The Blues, a pair of big wins vs The Preds, and Monday's victory over The Wild. Plus, Happy Gilmore…
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Blackhawk Talk #11 - April 3, 2013
Blackhawk Talk is back and so is Mitch Michaels, who joins Jimmy Mac and Zander, to discuss the latest Chicago Blackhawk games and news. We talk about wild victories against Nashville and Detroit, and we cry in our beers over a lone loss against the pesky Ducks. Plus, opinions on the trade to…
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Blackhawk Talk #10 - March 27, 2013
The Hawks are back in town and so are we! This week, Jimmy Mac and Zander discuss a loss against LA and a victory against Calgary. Plus, Jim Belushi, Mr T, and a Calgary Flames player takes one to the family jewels. GO HAWKS
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Blackhawk Talk #9 - March 21, 2013
Alright puckheads! Blackhawk Talk is back to celebrate a huge week of dominating Hawk victories and drown our sorrows following a big loss as the two top teams in the NHL faced off in Anaheim. Jimmy Mac, Mitch Michaels and Zander breakdown all of the important developments happening over the…
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Blackhawk Talk #8 - March 14, 2013
Blackhawk Talk returns with Jimmy Mac, Mark Zander and Mitch Michaels talking about all things Hawks. The streak has ended and a new one has begun. Unfortunately, the new streak is a losing streak and that sucks. But has the magic been removed from this team? We don't think so! We talk about the...
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Blackhawk Talk #7: March 5, 2013
With Zander out this week, Jimmy Mac is joined by Chicago rock radio icon Mitch Michaels to talk Blackhawks. The streak of consecutive games without a loss in regulation continues at 22 and we discuss victories over St. Louis, Columbus, and the hated Detroit Red Wings. Plus, talk about the latest...
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Blackhawk Talk #6: February 28, 2013
Jimmy Mac and Zander are back to talk about historic Chicago Blackhawk victories against San Jose, Columbus, and Edmonton. We continue our man-crush on Marian Hossa, talk about Kaner's history of mouthguard munching, and give Susanna Collins her first semester report card. Plus, Coach Q's…
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Blackhawk Talk #5: February 22, 2013
Jimmy Mac & Zander return to discuss the continuation of the historic run to open the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks season. One-third of the way into the season and the Hawks are still undefeated in regulation as they approach sole ownership of the best start in NHL history. We chat about the last week...
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Blackhawk Talk: #4 - February 12, 2013
Blackhawk Talk is back to discuss an extremely successful road trip for our first-place Hawks. We talk about victories against San Jose, Pheonix, and Nashville along with chat about some of the crazy Blackhawks TV commercials we've seen recently. The Hawks keep winning and Blackhawk Talk is here…
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Blackhawk Talk #3 - February 5, 2013
Jimmy Mac and Zander discuss the past week of Blackhawks hockey, including Saturday night's big overtime win in Calgary, along with games in Minnesota and Vancouver. We also chat a little Zeppelin too. GO HAWKS.
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Blackhawk Talk: #2 - January 29, 2013
Jimmy Mac and Mark Zander break down the week of undefeated Blackhawk hockey, discussing wins vs St Louis, Dallas, Columbus and a big victory at home against Detroit. Plus, we talk about some new Hawks TV commercials and more! Blackhawk Hockey...Presented by fans for fans. GO HAWKS.
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Blackhawk Talk #1 - January 22, 2013
Jimmy Mac and Mark Zander bring you Blackhawk Talk - Commentary & Conversation about The Chicago Blackhawks. Presented by fans for fans, Blackhawk Talk brings you an unfiltered look at the games, players, and experiences of being a Hawks fan. For our premiere episode, we look at the first to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Blackhawk Talk is a fan-produced podcast about all-things Chicago Blackhawks. Hosted by Chicagoans Jimmy Mac and Mark Zander, and produced once or twice a week, Blackhawk Talk features discussion and commentary from a fan perspective. Not brought to you by professional sportscasters, but passionate fans who provide an unfiltered look at the team, the games, and the experience of Chicago Blackhawk hockey.
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Blackhawk Talk is a fan-produced podcast about all-things Chicago Blackhawks. Hosted by Chicagoans Jimmy Mac and Mark Zander, and produced once or twice a week, Blackhawk Talk features discussion and commentary from a fan perspective. Not brought to you by professional sportscasters, but passionate...
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