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BOOM and Gloom
by whalerjacket
A podcast for long suffering Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Hosted by Anthony, known online as whalerjacket, who considers himself to be the longest suffering Blue Jackets fan in Ohio. Listen to the rants and ravings of a frustrated, passionate fan of the CBJ.Music credit: no chance by Rexlambo | https://soundcloud.com/rexlamboMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Episodes
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Ep. 62: 2026-2027 Season Preview
Normally season previews are done before a season starts. Well, not this season preview! Jackets are two games into the 2026-2027 season. I'll talk about that and give my opinions and analysis regarding players and staff. AND, my playoff prediction.
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Ep. 61: Goodbye (and Good Riddance), Marchy!
This is a knee jerk episode! I recorded this just a couple of hours after learning about the trade of Karill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs. I'll talk about the trade, the signing of Adam Fantilli, and add my thoughts about the new Columbus Blue Jackets TV Network. Keep in mind that I...
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Ep. 60: Fantilli: No News is Bad News
I've been waiting for Adam Fantilli to sign to put out a new episode. Since that STILL hasn't happened, I figure I would just chime in with a new episode and discuss the situation. Time to play the blame game. I'll also discuss the debacle that is Karill Marchenko and some other tidbits of CBJ…
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Ep. 59: 'Member the Good Ol' Days?
I am back to complain more about the Blue Jackets! I wish I had more positive things to talk about but these days in Blue Jackets Land have been pretty dark and dreary. In this episode I'll talk about the departures of Bob McElligott and Jeff Svoboda (and why I feel it was a bad team decision to...
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Ep. 58: Smoke and Fire
If you were searching to find a podcast episode where a guy just basically complains about his favorite team for 45 minutes, you have come to the right place! It has been a rough summer for Blue Jackets fans. I'll talk about what has transpired in the last month or so, contributing to our ongoing...
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Ep. 57: Blue Jackets Armchair GM: June 2026 Edition
Summer is in full swing and we have some Jackets news to discuss! In this episode I talk about: 1. Zach Werenski wins the Norris Trophy 2. The possibility of Dylan Larkin playing in Columbus next season 3. The possibility of *gasp* trading Zach Werenski 4. Mike Babcock? Yes, Mike Babcock. 5.…
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Ep. 56: Arm Chair GM: May 2026 Edition
The Blue Jackets have locked up Charlie Coyle, signing him to a six year contract. What else could and should be done to get this team back to the playoffs next season? In this episode, I'll pretend that I take over the General Manager duties of the Jackets and discuss what I would do. From…
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Ep. 55: Grading the 2025-26 Blue Jackets
I listen to several Blue Jackets podcasts. On one I really enjoy (Cannon Balls with Michael Arace), his crew gave the Blue Jackets grades based on their 2025-26 season performance. As a teacher, I was very intrigued and thought that I should take a stab at grading the Jackets myself. So here you...
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Ep. 54: The Pain that April Brings
Want to hear a guy rant about the Blue Jackets' disappointing season for an hour? Well you are in the right place. The 2025-26 season is in the books and ended with, you guessed it, the Jackets missing out on the playoffs yet again. In this episode I'll talk about what happened (this time) and…
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Ep. 53: Never Count This Team In
Misery loves company. That is the purpose of this episode. If you are a frustrated Blue Jackets fan like me right now, join me and lets commiserate together. I don't have any profound insights or perspective today. You won't come away with any new Blue Jackets knowledge. Everything I have to say,...
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Ep. 52: Being Wrong Has Never Been So Much Fun
I admit it freely. I was wrong about a lot this season. The Jackets are currently fighting for a playoff spot and making me eat crow...and I am absolutely ok with that! In this episode I will talk about players I misjudged and where the Jackets currently stand with only a few weeks to go in the...
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Ep. 51: Trade Deadline 2026
The 2026 trade deadline has passed. The Blue Jackets find themselves fighting for a playoff spot. In this episode I'll talk about their trade deadline acquisition of Conor Garland and what it means for the lineup moving forward. I'll also discuss what I think about the Jackets' chances for making...
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Ep. 50: Olympic Break 2026
The Blue Jackets enter the Olympic break on a hot streak winning 11 of their last 12 games. I'll talk about what this means for their playoff chances and: 1. Zach Norris as a Norris Trophy Candidate 2. What Don Waddell should do at the trade deadline. 3. The possibility of a Blue Jackets re-brand
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Ep. 49: Uphill Climb
In this episode of Boom and Gloom, I will discuss: 1. More on the Dean Evason Firing and Rick Bowness hiring 2. The state of the Jackets playoff hopes 3. What should be done at the trade deadline 4. Mason Marchment's impact 5. Greg Murray's departure and a change I'd like to see (regarding an...
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Ep. 48: Jackets Fire Dean Evason, Hire Rick Bowness
In a move that shocked the hockey world, the Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason and replaced him with Rick Bowness. In this episode I'll discuss why I am torn about the move. I'll talk about why I'm both happy and disappointed and also why the Jackets decided to make this big change at…
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Ep 47: Reality Check for the 2025-26 Season
In this episode I discuss: 1. The Mason Marchment trade 2. The Yegor Chinakhov trade 3. The injuries plaguing the Blue Jackets right now 4. A reality check on the season. Where this team is headed and how we as fans should feel about it.
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Ep. 46: Just Gloom
There hasn't been much of anything positive to talk about lately when it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Just absolute gloom. At publication time, the Jackets once again find themselves in dead last in the Eastern Conference. In this episode I'll discuss my ideas for what could and should be...
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Ep. 45: Doubting Dean
In this episode I will discuss my growing distrust in Dean Evason's coaching abilities, especially in overtime. I'll also talk about how the Jackets' win against the Devils might be a turning point in the season...or how it might not. And, I'll talk about when we will see far fewer Penguins fans…
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Ep. 44: The Worst Third Period Team Ever
What have we learned about the Blue Jackets lately? They can't seem to figure out how to deliver that knockout punch in the third period. In this episode, I'll talk about that and: 1. The bright spots right now (Fantilli and Werenski) 2. Is Jet Greaves the #1 goaltender for the team? 3. Second…
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Ep. 43: The Unluckiest Team Ever
The Jackets are off to a 7-6 start and have looked very underwhelming, especially during the last two games. Games the should have won. I take a look at those last two games, what happened, and what I think needs to be done to right the ship...if anything can be done. I'll also explain in detail...
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Ep. 42: Special Teams: A CBJ Horror Story
Six games into the 2025-2026 season. The Jackets are 3 and 3. There have been some bright spots but a lot of sore spots as well. In this episode I'll talk about the positives and negatives (both in play and personnel) I have seen and what needs to be done going forward.
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Ep. 41: 2025-2026 Season Preview
Welcome back to CBJ hockey for the 2025-2026 season! This is my season preview episode. I'll give you my thoughts about the Blue Jackets roster as currently constructed as well as my playoff prediction. Enjoy!
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Episode 40: Training Camp 2025
Summer is over, hockey is back, so therefore so am I. In this episode I will drop my thoughts about everything Blue Jackets that has occurred between July 1st and now. Included: 1. Provorov signing 2. Chinakhov's trade request 3. Ivan Fedotov 4. CBJ current cap situation and upcoming free agents…
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Ep. 39: What Are We Doing, Don?
A rare summer episode of Boom and Gloom! I have a very pessimistic take on the start of the offseason for the Blue Jackets. I was hoping for a better trade and different draft decisions. In this episode I will explain why I am currently frustrated with Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell.
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Ep. 38: So, so close
Episode 38: The Blue Jackets 2024-2025 season is over. They were a hair away from making the playoffs. In this episode I'll talk about what we saw this season and what we can expect in the future. Also: - The 3 best and 3 worst decisions Don Waddell made this season. - The 3 best and 3 worst...
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Ep. 37: Still Hanging in There...by a Thin Thread
Episode 37: Jackets are still, somehow, alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. In this episode I'll discuss: 1. The Jackets current situation (no regulation wins in 9 straight). 2. What needs to be done to sneak into the playoffs. 3. The future of the Jackets' forwards, defense, and...
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Episode 36: Pain
Yes, this episode is entitled "Pain." Because that is often what it feels like to be a Blue Jackets fan. It has certainly been a frustrating month for the Blue Jackets and their fans. In this episode I'll talk about their recent downfall, what has caused it, and we can learn about the Blue…
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Ep.35: The 2025 Trade Deadline
Episode 35. My thoughts on the 2025 trade deadline. In this episode I will talk about what the Blue Jackets did and did not do at the 2025 trade deadline. I'll explain how I was disappointed but then, thanks to a certain Reddit post, my tune changed.
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Ep. 34: The Stadium Series and Beyond
Episode 34: In this episode I talk about, what else...the Stadium Series game that took place on March 1st at Ohio Stadium. It was a hockey experience unlike any other in my life. So I'll tell you all about the boom and gloom associated with that and then move on to some other Jackets notes. Enjoy!
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Ep. 33: Are We a Wagon?
Are we a wagon? Exciting times for Blue Jackets fans. Lots to be excited about. In this episode I will discuss: 1. Do we finally have average goaltending? 2. What will the lineup look like when Jenner, Monahan, and Chinakhov return from injury? 3. After the Christiansen extension, what will the...
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Episode 32: Still Hanging in There
Despite all the adversity. Despite all the tragedy. With new players, new coaches, and a new general manager...the Blue Jackets are still hanging in there. They are in the thick of the playoff race at the time of recording this episode. They continue to surprise and continue to impress. In this...
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Episode 31: Yup, Goaltending Again
The Jackets are hovering around .500. They are playing meaningful games in January. While I am happy with this improved version of the Columbus Blue Jackets, I find myself thinking they could be even better. In this episode I talk about: 1. Goaltending woes 2. Damon Severson's inconsistency and…
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Ep. 30: Ready. Set. Jet.
Episode 30: In this episode I'll talk about the current Blue Jackets' goaltending situation. Jet Greaves was called up, raising lots of questions about the Jackets' near future in net!
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Ep. 29: Ok, It Feels Different Again
Episode 29. All right, maybe I spoke too soon last episode when the Jackets were mired in a slump. But they have emerged and have cranked out 3 straight wins for the first time since 2022. It has seemed since I started this podcast I have talked mostly about the "gloom" and not enough about the...
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Episode 28: It No Longer Feels Different
When the Jackets started the season with moderate success, I (along with other fans) said that something felt different about this team. New coach, new GM, new system, new direction. But now, mired in a 4-game losing streak, it kind of feels like the Blue Jackets of old. In this episode I'll talk...
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Ep. 27: Unfair
Warning: I recorded this while recovering from strep throat. I sound a little groggy! We are 6 games into the 2024-2025 Blue Jackets season and the injuries have hit hard...again. In this episode, I talk about the injuries and why I the only word I can think of to describe the Blue Jackets'...
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Ep. 26: 2024-2025 Season Preview (aka I Don't Believe in Curses!)
The 2024-2025 season is upon us! It has been an interesting summer to say the least. Glad Blue Jackets hockey is back. In this episode I'll discuss the current CBJ roster and what I expect this season.
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Ep.25 Laine Trade: A Win For the Jackets
Another rare summer episode! I wanted to record and post this episode yesterday but Spectrum had to fix an Internet outage in my neighborhood. No Internet all evening. Patrik Laine was traded to the Montreal Canadiens along with a second round pick for Jordan Harris. I'll talk about why I think...
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Ep. 24 Welcome Dean Evason
After waiting...and waiting...and waiting for the Jackets to hire a new coach, they have finally done so which means I can finally publish another episode. Lots of nuggets to discuss from the past three weeks... - Jackets hire Dean Evason as head coach *Note: I had no idea he had coached…
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Episode 23: One Crazy Summer
Lots of CBJ news to talk about in this summer episode: -Draft results -Signing of Sean Monahan -Search for a head coach continues -Goodbye to some favorite Blue Jackets -Welcome Steve Mears -2024-2025 schedule -Plus some commentary on Utah/Arizona
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Episode 22: Happy Trails PV and PL
Episode 22. A bunch of CBJ and non CBJ Topics on the agenda today: 1. Utah's jersey release 2. Utah's possible names 3. The firing of Pascal Vincent 4. Candidates for head coach 5. The looming trade of Patrik Laine 6. Fantilli's new jersey number 7. The Jacket's first round pick in this year's...
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Episode 21: Welcome Don Waddell
The Jackets have a new General Manager and President of Hockey Operations: Don Waddell. In this episode, I'll break down the hire and discuss the roster and coaching decisions that Waddell will now be in charge of making.
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Episode 20: The 2023-24 Season Wrapup
Episode 20: My first ever in-studio guest, CBJ super-fan Caden L., and I talk about the disappointing 2023-24 Columbus Blue Jackets season. It was full of gloom of course, but we look forward to what lies ahead for the Jackets this summer and next season. We take a realistic approach in…
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Episode 19: Downtrodden in Arizona
Welcome to Episode 19. This podcast usually focuses on the Columbus Blue Jackets. But in this episode, I wanted to talk about the situation in Arizona with the Coyotes. I sprinkle in some Blue Jackets news as well, but the recent Coyotes news is a hot topic right now that I wanted to address.
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Episode 18: Walking Wounded
Episode 18 coming at ya! In this episode I'll discuss: 1. The Jackets' horrible luck with injuries and illnesses 2. Ken Hitchcock's comments about a quicker-than-expected turnaround for the Jackets 3. Should the Jackets focus on acquiring a new center? 4. The possibility of Bob McElligott…
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Episode 17: Selling You Playoffs Next Season
The Jackets are limping towards the finish line. This season has been a frustrating mess. I do not see this team as a playoff contender next year...but stranger things have happened. In this episode I will put on my salesman hat and make a case for the Jackets making the playoffs next season.…
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Episode 16: Chatting with a super fan
This episode is a failure from a technical perspective. I am not sure what happened but my voice is extremely loud and my guest's voice is extremely low. Still trying to figure this podcasting stuff out. If you are able to suffer through the audio mess, we talk about: 1. The current state of the...
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Trade Deadline Review
Short episode this week. Had a few guests fall through so this is a solo episode this week. Hope to get them back on a future episode. Topics this week: 1. John Davidson's draft grade. 2. What will the new GM do to the roster? 3. Do the Jackets have too many short forwards in their system?
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Episode 14:The Trade Deadline Approaches
Welcome to Episode 14! In this episode I am joined by William (@that1cbjfan) and Mark (@MarkCorrell2) and we discuss: 1. The Trade Deadline. What will the Jackets do? We'll talk about 8 potential candidates to be moved (although we planned on talking about 6). Will they be traded at the deadline?...
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Episode 13: It Finally Happened
Solo episode this week. Last week's episode was cut off somehow (probably user error) so I'll summarize what was missed but this episode is mostly about the firing of Jarmo Kekeleinen as General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. My thoughts, rantings, ravings, and ramblings ahead!
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A podcast for long suffering Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Hosted by Anthony, known online as whalerjacket, who considers himself to be the longest suffering Blue Jackets fan in Ohio. Listen to the rants and ravings of a frustrated, passionate fan of the CBJ.Music credit: no chance by Rexlambo | https://soundcloud.com/rexlamboMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
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