Through The Island Podcast

Des & Mike talk about the Isles' strangely and suddenly potent offense, and surprisingly inconsistent defense. Mike continues to lie to the audience about Leo Komarov's worth (I am investigating to see if he is being paid for his comments). Eric Wilson, co-host of Worst Possible Timeline, gives his hockey outsider POV on the Isles-Bruins game, his liberal elite Hollywood TV producer POV on the NHL's clunky, picturesque Lake Tahoe weekend, and plays our first ever trivia game, "Don't Be Stupid, You

We talk about the isles 3-1 run since our last pod (good), the Coyotes (bad) situation, what if Kyle Okposo were the face of the franchise? (bad), the outdoor games this weekend (good) & end off with a favorite past time of any hockey fan: some leafs talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the Isles 2-0-1 streak, Mike puts his life on the line over a roster-related bet, concerns as Cuomo opens arenas (because of the whole pandemic situation), Dallas Stars anthem stuff, and more. Song featured: "Living in America" by James Brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Desmond discuss the two OT L’s to the flyers, the NHL Covid situation, Tony DeAngelo is headed back to Italy, POD or PLD?, a special guest debate & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Des and Mike discuss: -Atrocious games v. the Devils and the Caps B team -Uncle Leo's promotion being our hell -the perversion of watching a Ducks/Coyotes game -PLD/Patrik Laine trade -NWHL/Barstool conflict Song: 3rd Planet by Modest Mouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Des break down the islanders first 3 games, touch on the Kevin Poulin years & establish the "Gasolina Corner." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desmond and Mike enjoy one last fond reverie of the Isles bubble run before diving in to the muck of the Isles salary cap crunch, predictions for the season, and the much-needed, much-resisted push to change hockey culture, both for the Islanders and the sport at large. Intro: "Planes, Chest Pains, and Automobiles" - Iron Chic Outro: "Vomitspit" - MF DOOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices