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Washington Capitals grumblings and other good stuff about hockey! If you’re a Caps fan, long time or new, Powerplay Point has something for you!
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Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Recorded April 19, 2020
Anna and I (together again!!!!) come back to discuss life as Caps fans during the ongoing pandemic crisis. "Ain't technology great?" is all I have to say about that!
FAKE NEWS ALERT---Braden Holtby ain't going anywhere. At least for now.
We continue with a play by play of listener Ron Diehl's latest "Diehl-a-Meal" cooking video guaranteed to make you hungry for Ledo's pizza. Or in this case a brilliantly recreated version of it.
Our original plan was to have Ryan Fines back on for a one-month status update on the battle against COVID 19, but due to his understandably busy schedule he was not able to make it. He does however have a message for all of us in the DMV, so be sure to listen.
We end with a hilarious Google Search that will surely help you forget about the shut-in life for a while. Let's just say you'll never see camping the same again!
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Recorded April 12, 2020
Going solo for this episode, the Mermaid is off with planning for lessons for kiddoes...
This is a "half" episode designed solely for equipment testing but nonetheless meant to entertain you as well during this period of quarantine.
Speaking of periods I go over one of my favorite Caps games (again) of all time--the Easter Epic. While nothing will ever match the thrill of that first Cup in 2018, this game comes pretty close.
At the end I have a message of hope and thanks for all our listeners. I appreciate your bearing with us during all this mess.
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Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Recorded March 29, 2020
Surviving the Quarantine....
Anna and I talk about Week 3 of No Hockey Lamenting as we discuss how our lives have been affected by our various situations. (NOTE---at the time of the recording the State of Maryland had NOT issued the Shelter In Place addendum to Gov. Hogan's executive Order). Telework. Lots of Telework...
We did indulge in the simulated game as called by Joe B and Locker. We tried to enjoy it. We really did. (SPOILER ALERT--neither of us are fans)
Speaking of video games, I try to help out a listener with a FRIEND who as a problem with a popular handheld video game console...
Finally Anna and I take a trip down Memory Lane as we both discuss that very fateful night---June 7, 2018. Where we were, what we were doing (DUH) and what we were feeling at the time.
And we had a TON of help from a loyal listener--A MILLION thanks to you, Robin J King! As well as even more help from many Caps fans from the #! Washington Capitals Fans Facebook group! My thanks to each and every one of you for making a very fond memory come very much alive again.
Special thanks also to Mr. John Walton for making himself available for the Charity recording.
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Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Recorded March 22, 2020
It's an 86 minute call in line with several members of our wonderful listeners (in order of appearance): Stewart Small, Lisa Desabrais and Grant Green. (Plus a cameo appearance at the end by Mrs. Blueliner!) The five of us go on to discuss mainly how our lives have been altered by the ever growing pandemic and alllllllllllll that goes with it.
We DO manage to get in a bit of Caps talk somewhere in there, but I really think you will enjoy learning about your fellow Caps fan this episode.
Hockey will return. It will happen one day soon enough. But first we have to get through this. Together.
You the listener are welcome to make your voice heard along with us. Let us know you still live and breathe Caps hockey!
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Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Recorded March 15, 2020
COVID19 is a reality. And the NHL where our Capitals play has ground to a crashing halt as a result.
But the Caps did manage to get one game in during the last full week. Anna and I go over what happened. Sit back and enjoy my avoiding a stroke as it happened to have ended in a (YUCK) shootout.
On to very real health concerns...our Special Guest for this episode is Ryan Fines who is a health worker for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Given this unique situation we hockey fans find ourselves in, I personally asked him to come on the show and share his wealth of knowledge given his experience in dealing with outbreaks and disease control. I think you will find what he has to say both useful as well as reassuring.
Ryan is of course a rabid Caps fan and stays on to talk Caps hockey with us. You will want to pay attention to his take on things like the coaching staff as well as how they need to deal with the potentially long break. Especially the coaching staff :)
Apologies for the episode length but there was a LOT to cover...
From all of us here at the Powerplay Point Podcast we urge you to follow the current health guidelines as closely as possible as you will be saving both your life and someone else's by doing it. Please stay safe and we thank you for your support of both Our Caps and the show! Hockey will come back one day soon enough...
Visit the links below for the latest information:
District of Columbia:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/
Maryland:
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
https://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/state-of-emergency-coronavirus.aspx
Virginia:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/
World Health Organization: (Did not want to forget our International listeners---thank you!)
who.int/emergencies
Centers for Disease Control:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
For the DMV:
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/timeline-of-the-coronavirus-outbreak-in-dc-maryland-and-virginia/2244261/?amp
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Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Recorded March 8, 2020
It's Anna's birthday week and we celebrate with a 2 win week (we'll take it).
A quick (sort-of) run-through of the week's doings on-ice: A loser point and two wins. Not bad but not exactly Cup winning type of play. Yet. But it's all worth it when one of those wins comes against the hated black and gold team.
Our guest analyst for the week Rashelle Wilcox joins us to give her take on the Caps recent roller coaster ride over the last few weeks. Let's just say she's not shy about who's doing well and who isn't. Trust me when I say you will be hearing (and seeing) more of her in the coming weeks.
Finally we end with a sloppy sentimental (more sloppy than anything) dedication for Anna's birthday. It ain't every day your young lady turns a certain age that shall not be mentioned upon penalty of death.
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Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Recorded March 1, 2020
Anna and I go over what turned out to be a somewhat short week on the ice for Our Washington Capitals. We try to make things......magical, however.
Our Special Guest this week is Josh Kirby of the Josh Kirby on Sports Podcast He joins us to share his thoughts on the Caps' fortunes this season as well as the recent trade deadline acquisitions. He also provides some information about a sport that doesn't get a whole lot of attention but should--the sport of disc golf. Please check his show out I'm sure you will love his entertaining style.
It's on to the recaps of the two game, both vs the same opponent, the Jets from the 'Peg. A win and then a loss. A high and a low, an joy then a letdown.....you get the idea.
Join us next week when we talk with Rashelle Wilcox who joins us again to talk Caps hockey.
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Recorded Feb. 23, 2020
Anna and I take you through a fun filled 1-2-1 week for Our Caps. Let it be known that if you don't play like bosses, you will suffer losses. At least the week ended with a great character win over the hated Penguins.
Our Consigliere Christian Levesque comes on and shares his always spot-on thoughts on what's good and bad with the team and even a few possibilities for deadline day.
Finally, Anna and I go another round with "Is it the Players or is it the Coaches?" I'm sure you know how this will turn out. Tune in anyway, you'll enjoy it. I hope.
Sorry for the delay, too much life getting in the way....and sorry for the, ehh....rushed ending. You don't want to know. Really you don't want to know.
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Recorded Feb. 16, 2020
It's another no frills episode as the Caps begin another Western road trip that bears at least something of a better result.
We begin with an overdue "In the News" update about a certain former goalie from a certain former Disney movie about hockey who certainly did a bad thing.
Next up are the game recaps featuring in-depth analysis of some of the goals scored, plus the usual parade of who played well and who didn't.
Last but not least the Mermaid serenades her Fisherman with a birthday poem that may sound very familiar.
In the coming weeks, we ask YOU the PPP listeners to join us and give your take in the Caps' March toward the Stanley Cup. We want you to GET INVOVLED!
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Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Recorded Feb. 9, 2020
On the edge of the absolute worst loss of the season comes this latest episode of the Triple P...might want to brace yourselves and put the children to bed.
But before we get into the on-ice, errr, festivities...Anna relates her experience as being part of the inaugural Laughlin Family Foundation Party. Sit back and be enthralled with her hobnobbing with John Walton, Jakub Vrana, Chris Cooley et al. All for charity of course. For more information about this wonderful and worthy cause, please visit The Laughlin family Foundation website.
And then it's time once again to drop the gloves. Again. Anna and I go one-on-one about what is ailing the Caps as we review their recent inconsistent play since the All Star break and beyond. You will be surprised who does most of the cursing here. All opinions expressed are 100% those of Anna and myself and are totally unedited and unfiltered. Enjoy at your own risk!
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