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Thx Bud Podcast
by Thx Bud
Two dope girls, Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan, track the good, the wretched, and the ridiculous about the Los Angeles Kings and still leave room to clown headlines from around the NHL.
Episodes
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152: The Best Losers Ever
The Los Angeles Kings are in the playoffs! And one big reason for that accomplishment is mastering the art of losing. After setting a record for most overtime games and most OT losses, those points earned in extra minutes helped the Kings sneak into the final spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And...
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151: New Coach, New Record, New Kings?
A lot has changed for the Kings since the Olympic break ended. Jim Hiller is OUT as the coach, and the trade deadline saw a few players leave (like Foegele and Perry) and others join (like Joseph and Laughton). Chanelle and Diane get into how this all has changed the team on the ice so far and...
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150: Double Gold and Double-Faced
Babyyyy, Team USA hockey went to the 2026 Olympics in Italy and came back with TWO gold medals. Both the Women's and Men's hockey teams came out on top. Chanelle and Diane were letting their eagle wings soar all over the Los Angeles streets... until the record scratch circus of the US Men's…
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149: Trades are here! And the Olympics
The LA Kings went into the Olympic with a whimper.... except when it comes to trade news. Chanelle and Diane get into the good and the ugly, and then try to untangle how much of this move is about this season vs 2026-27. Plus, it's time to finally indulge in a little Olympics hype until the NHL...
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148: More Cowbell? More Brandt Clarke
The LA Kings are still losing more than winning, but at least they're back to making it to overtime? Look, we have to take the small joys where we can. Luckily, the list of joys includes Brandt Clarke, and like so many Kings fans, we're ready for Coach Jim Hiller to put trust in Clarke more...
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147: Olympic Optimism?
Despite the LA Kings having one of their most disappointing stretches of the season, several players have made Olympic rosters! Diane and Chanelle get into how they hope the 2026 Winter Olympics affect the Kings. Plus, debating Team USA omissions and ambitions, admitting the Phil Danault trade…
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146: Trades, Hot Mics and Heated Rivalries
We have a trade to announce... After a ton of rumors, the Kings and Phillip Danault are officially dunzo. Though that trade is hardly the biggest one in recent NHL news. So Chanelle and Diane also talk about Quinn Hughes leaving Vancouver, an unfortunate on-air gaffe in Philadelphia (still...
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145: Will the Real LA Kings Please Stand Up?
More than 25 games in, Diane and Chanelle hash out why watching the LA Kings feels more frustrating that their record really shows. And just as the pod starts wrapping up the bellyaching — Coach Peter DeBoer rumors?!
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144: Keeping Kempe a King
Kempe contract!! The LA Kings are still a wild ride of ups and downs, but Kempe's new 8-year deal has Chanelle and Diane feeling all the way up. Now that's he locked in... could he become the next Kings captain after this season? Speaking of, Kopitar's retirement tour rolled through the towns of...
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143: Crown Control Issues
The Kings roller coaster continues. They can't escape the middle of the pack early in the season, putting Diane and Chanelle in the uncomfortable position of... being grateful for Corey Perry. Plus, uhhh, did you read that story about Arthur Kaliyev? Suddenly some things about his choppy career…
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142: Overtime Overthinking
Are the Kings good? Diane and Chanelle ponder that central question on the heels of the Kings' overtime success two games in a row. Winning? Good! No regulation wins? Concerning! As of this recording, they're exactly .500 team in the rankings, which is ripe for getting a little existential. Maybe...
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141: Do it for Kopitar
Don't call it a comeback! Or do, actually. Chanelle and Diane dust off their mics and reunite to discuss their lives, how the LA Kings have changed, and what their hopes and dreams for this NHL season. Emphasis on hope. Obviously the big headline is Anze Kopitar's farewell tour, so get ready to...
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140: New Year, Same Kings
The LA Kings are still stuck at the bottom of the league, but at least their front office isn't roasting them in the news? We can only go up from here!
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130: Put a Little Luff In Your Heart
The Kings' 2018-19 season isn't getting any better. Time to talk about who we'd miss the most if traded and gush over the few bright spots in the last month.
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138: Kings Ain't It, Chief
Bottom of the league, new coach, goalie injuries. There's no way to sugarcoat it: The Kings are in trouble this season. LA's players seem to have taken an extended preseason, so hopefully, no one noticed that Thx Bud did too. But we're back!
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137: Playoffs Are Go!
The 2018 playoffs have begun! Chanelle and Diane dig into the good, the bad and the ridiculous about all the Game 1s around the NHL.
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136: That's Dustin Brown's Music!
The Kings make the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and then Dustin Brown scores four goals?! Fans have nothing but reasons to celebrate right now. Chanelle and Diane dive into the wealth of highlights from the past couple weeks and look ahead to the most exciting teams and matchups entering the...
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135: Literally the Best Anze Kopitar Has Ever Been
Though the Kings refuse to give themselves any cushion in the Pacific Division, individual players are still making Chanelle and Diane's hearts soar by exceeding all expectations. Yes, mainly, KOPITAR. <3
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134: Young Ovi Is Our Favorite HBO Show
In just 3 games since the last pod, the Kings have managed to implode, dominate and also wreck fans with a near-perfect comeback. Jack Campbell got very real about his past pro struggles this week, and Jeff Carter proved he's a superhero. Also, Alex Ovechkin scored his 600th goal and responded to...
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133: Thanks For The Roller Coaster
After a brutal, late loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Kings turned things around with a big win over Washington. Trevor Lewis is also back in the lineup and back on the score sheet! Chanelle and Diane dig into what's going on with the Kings heading into the home stretch, and then bask in…
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Welcome Back Carter
Chanelle and Diane celebrate the return of Jeff Carter, and then eat their words on Dion Phaneuf just a little bit. Then saying goodbye to goalie Darcy Kuemper stings, but at least new addition Tobias Rieder has already scored. Plus, it's important to finally get a chance to shout about Olympic...
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131: Dion Phaneuf Is a King
Dion Phaneuf gets older but that Phaneuf to the Kings rumor never aged. And now it's real! Chanelle and Diane try to come to terms with this new, Lombardi-esque trade. On the bright side, at least Darcy Kuemper still brings true joy.
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130: Dads and College Grads
Heading out of All Star weekend, the Kings nab a commanding win AND there's Jeff Carter news. Rejoice! Plus, fans get to celebrate Alec Martinez being man with a degree in addition to being funny, cute and a scorer of important goals. However, WHY IS MIKE FISHER COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT?!
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129: Dinner Theater
Well, the Kings did exactly what we told them not to do and lost 6 games in a row. AND Jonathan Quick has a nagging injury. They finally managed to pull out a couple wins, but it's tough to trust in a turnaround. At least Darcy Kuemper and Christian Folin are adorable roommates?
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128: All-Star Friends
The LA Kings have three all stars! Unfortunately, it's hard to tell they have any when they're on a 4-game losing streak. Chanelle and Diane dive into the ways the roster is being shaken up to spark offense. On the brightest side, Jeff Carter's skating again! Praise tall, blond and handsome…
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127: Entering The Fun Zone
Nearly halfway through the season, the LA Kings are 2nd in the West! Jonathan Quick has earned his 47th career shutout, there may finally be light at the end of this Jeff Carter-less tunnel, and most importantly: John Stevens wants the Kings to have fun. Celebrate, dammit! Plus, USA Hockey makes...
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126: Toasting to the Unexpected
They've battled through some awesome highs and inexplicable lows, but the Kings have made it through 2018! Chanelle and Diane celebrate milestones for Dustin Brown and Marian Gaborik while gazing cautiously into the unknown for the rest of the season. Also, what the heck is up with Kyle…
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125: Burn Notice
One month since our last recording... the Kings are back to winning! Anze Kopitar looks more and more confident, Dustin Brown is feeling free, and the return of Marian Gaborik and Kyle Clifford mean the team has also started tinkering with the roster. Chanelle and Diane get caught up on trades…
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124: Dad Power Dynamics
Two losses in the same week... Is this what being average feels like?! The Kings have faced a little more adversity recently, but Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan focus on the bright side. Oscar Fantanberg scored his first NHL, Dustin Brown is still tearing it up, and Jonathan Quick still hates…
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123: The Unbearable Thirstiness of Dean Lombardi
While the Kings continue their best start in franchise history, their old buddy Dean Lombardi is back in the news, talking about his former team. LA's last general manager still has quite a few feelings, mostly about Mike Richards. Obviously Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan couldn't resist diving...
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122: Young Gunning It
The LA Kings are currently 3rd in the NHL, which DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, but Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan love riding the wave. Adrian Kempe is the first rookie to score a hat trick, Kurtis MacDermid has scored his first NHL goal and Jonathan Quick earns a shutout in his 500th game! It's a…
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121: Dustin, You're Doing Amazing, Sweetie
The best 5-game start in Kings history! Week 2 of the season still has Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan basking in that winning feeling. LA's sitting pretty at the top of the Pacific division thanks to hard work from Anze Kopitar, That 70s Line, and the resurgence of Dustin Brown. Kuemper also gets...
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120: Even Stevens
Season 5 is live! The LA Kings are back in action and off to a promising start under new head coach John Stevens. Jonathan Quick didn't get injured after game 1, Anze Kopitar has already scored multiple goals, and That '70s Line is here to dazzle us again. Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan dive into...
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119: Fire Sale!
It’s officially the end of an era. The LA Kings fired Dean Lombardi and Darryl Sutter right after saying #ThankYouBob over the weekend to celebrate Bob Miller’s retirement. It’s going to be an offseason of many changes, folks.
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118: Rest in Peace in Pieces
The LA Kings have officially been eliminated from the 2017 playoffs. Despite that, we look at some silver linings in the organization and a couple of in-game highlights worth smiling about. And at least the Kings didn't bungle this week as badly as Gary Bettman announcing the NHL won't…
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117: The Kings Are Actually Sad
The Kings need to win a lot to make the playoffs. To help this, they are... losing. More. Great plan! Plus, we dive into USA Hockey vs. the women on the national team and look ahead to who we're supporting in the playoffs.
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116: Time For Some Kings Game Theory
The LA Kings’ loss to the Blues put them in more playoff danger. At least Adrian Kempe scored his first goal to bring some light to the past week! Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames can’t stop winning and the New Jersey Devils can’t stop taking Ls. Plus, we get to contemplate a future where PK Subban…
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115: Do Whatever You Want
The trade deadline has passed! The Kings made some unexpected moves, though one of them we all should have predicted. Meanwhile, Jonathan Quick has returned and is already hilariously confusing the new guys on the team.
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114: Welcome Back to Firedtown
Right after we talked about Claude Julien being fired, he got hired! But another guy was fired. In the west, the LA Kings came back from time off stale. At least Adrian Kempe's ridiculous and charming shenanigans have made their NHL debut. Plus, Henrik Zetterberg is thinking a lot about…
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113: Get in Loser, We're Going Golfing
The LA Kings may be on a break, but we still have plenty to say! From Paul LaDue’s debut to Dustin Brown’s involvement in You Can Play — there’s a lot going on. Somehow it all devolves into us deciding which players we’d like to mistake us for Uber/Lyft drivers.
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112: Activated From IR
Aaand we're back! After time away, we figure out what the heck has been up in hockey. We dig into highlights we missed, where the LA Kings are now, which teams are hot heading toward the trade deadline and which teams are surprisingly cold. Oh, and Chanelle makes amends with the Blue Jackets.
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111: Death Eater Due Diligence
The LA Kings are still more of a rollercoaster than a joyride. Oh, and a quick update: we're checking out for a while.
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110: So, Not as Bad to the Bone
To celebrate franchise history, the LA Kings decided to get shut out three times in a row. Luckily fans didn't have to stay in the gutter. American hero Trevor Lewis reignited the offense, and somehow one of our Twitter followers predicted the whole thing. On the bright side, the Kings also…
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109: Injury Nightmare Before Christmas
Happy Halloween! More Kings players have sustained injuries and the team got shut out in back-to-back games. It's all tricks for Kings fans so far this year. Meanwhile, LA's locker room culture is changing, unlikely Canadian teams are doing far too well, and there's a player in the league writing...
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108: Jonathan Bernier, Once and Future King?
Wow! Wins! For the third year in a row, the LA Kings took three games to warm up and then earned some Ws. Tanner Pearson’s on fire, and Dustin Brown ruined the Canucks again. The biggest question is still what to do about the goaltending. Names are already circulating, including one familiar face...
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107: The Rise and Fall of Rowdy Americans
Hockey is officially back, and the LA Kings are already making life difficult. (Yay! ...Wait.) Injuries to Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik coupled with poor performances in their first two games have fans getting nervous. Is a disastrous Greene-Forbort pairing really what people in LA have to...
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106: Played Right Off the Stage
Remember when the Kings were in the playoffs? It was a brief, not very inspiring run. Chanelle and Diane wrap up a season that started high and ends with bizarre lows. And yet! Somehow! The Kings are still in the news for getting award nominations. There's still plenty of playoff hockey elsewhere...
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105: Highlight Death Knell Scuderi
Kings vs Sharks, Game 4: Well, well, the Sharks have once again put the Kings' backs against the wall. Being down 3-1 in a playoff series isn't as dire as 3-0, but there's real cause for worry.
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104: The Narrative Is Dead, Long Live The Narrative
Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Kings win 2-1 to make the series 2-1! Hope in Los Angeles. Cling to it. Protect it. Thank Dustin Brown and Tanner Pearson for reminding us what it's like to feel alive.
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103: LA, You In Danger, Boys
Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Well, that was uninspiring. The Kings dropping both games at home means everyone now has to worry about repeating 2014 with a less cool outcome. But, hey! At least they got Marian Gaborik back.
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Two dope girls, Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan, track the good, the wretched, and the ridiculous about the Los Angeles Kings and still leave room to clown headlines from around the NHL.
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