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Empty The Benches

Empty The Benches

Grab a seat and crack a cold one with Nick and Mac on Empty the Benches, the hockey podcast that doesn"t hold back. Whether you"re a diehard fan who"s been watching since the "90s or just getting into the game, we"ve got you covered. We"re diving deep into the NHL, NCAA, and beyond, with unfiltered takes and exclusive conversations with players, coaches, and everyone in between. If you live for the game, you"ve found your new weekly ritual.

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01:12:14

Episode 136: Pacific Division Preview

Empty The Benches ·

2022/09/29

The boys hit you with a bonus episode this week to attempt to make heads or tails of the Pacific Division. They break down all the latest news from the Pacific, including which teams improved the most during the offseason. They also take a look at the Western Conference playoff picture, and sort out who will make it out of the Pacific and Central divisions! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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01:10:50

Episode 135: Central Division Preview

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2022/09/26

The boys are back!! They roll right into the 2022-2023 NHL season by getting you ready to make some money! They cover all the biggest addictions and subtractions for each of the teams in the Central Division, as well as give their thoughts on who will make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15W69vvlYJfFqjeIoGgDj9?si=rw8lVl63QJObfhgPHU-cMQ&dl_branch=1 Apple

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01:15:17

Episode 134: The Endless Summer

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2022/08/17

The boys are back after a few weeks off to get you caught up on their summers! They kick off the show by dishing on the former NHL players that they hate the most. They also have some hilarious stories locked and loaded, as well as hitting on all of the major hockey news points from the past few weeks. They wrap up the show with some world juniors talk, and what to watch for in the quarterfinal matchups! is it hockey season yet? Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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01:53:39

Episode 133: Olie Kolzig

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2022/07/20

The boys are joined by Washington Capitals legend Olie Kolzig! Godzilla himself drops in for an hour long interview you cannot miss! He walks the guys through his entire playing career including: his time spent in Baltimore playing for the Skipjacks, hilarious pranks and stories from the ‘98 cup run, and gives insight on what made him so successful between the pipes. The boys also break down the biggest deals and moves from a WILD 24 hours of NHL free agency. Like, comment & subscribe!! Check

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00:41:18

Episode 132: Avs Win The Stanley Cup + Is Dessert Good?

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2022/06/27

The Colorado Avalanche are your 2022 Stanley Cup Champions! The boys get their thinking buckets on to break down the clinching game of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. They dive into what they will remember most about this Avalanche team, and what they think the true potential of this hockey team is. They also take a look at the 2022 HHOF class as well as Alex Ovechkin’s soccer debut. Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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01:04:20

Episode 131: Aidan Collins

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2022/06/21

The boys are joined by Villanova goaltender Aidan Collins. Aidan joins the show to share his hockey story from Baltimore to Nova as well as talk some ACHA! They also break down games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and give their thoughts on what Tampa Bay can do to get back into this series. Bonus: yet another hilarious bat story from this group. Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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01:18:05

Episode 130: Stanley Cup Final + Zach Fucale

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2022/06/15

The boys are joined once again by good friend of the program, Zach Fucale. Zach makes his third appearance on the pod to get the boys caught up on all the things that have happened in his life since he was last on, including: starting his first NHL game, setting a NHL record, and the birth of his son! The boys also get you ready for a heavyweight Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. They break down this star-studded series and give you their thoughts

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01:14:28

Episode 129: Melissa Cunningham

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2022/06/08

The boys are joined by NHL sharp Melissa Cunningham to break down the recent week of NHL action. Melissa also shares what trends and methods have helped her become one of the most popular sharps on Twitter. The boys also break down the collapse of the Edmonton Oilers, the firing of Bruce Cassidy, and who they would rather see face off with Colorado in the Stanley Cup Final! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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00:57:53

Episode 128: Conference Finals Preview (feat. Anthony...

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2022/06/01

And then there were four! The boys get you set up for one of the most highly anticipated Conference Final matchups in history. They are joined by Anthony of Forever Blueshirts to break down the Eastern Conference Final matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and his New York Rangers. They are also joined by intern Jackson Gross to help break down the Western Conference matchup featuring the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers, as well as give you some great gambling advice for the remainder of

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01:07:57

Episode 127: Keeping Up With Kadri

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2022/05/25

The boys get you up to speed on a crazy second round that has already seen one team punch their ticket to the Conference Finals. They also cover the breakout performances of Nazem Kadri and Evander Kane, the struggles facing the Hurricanes on the road, and what the Calgary Flames need to do to get back into this series. Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15W69vvlYJfFqjeIoGgDj9?si=rw8lVl63QJObfhgPHU-cMQ&dl_branch=1 Apple

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00:54:27

Episode 126: Round 2 Preview

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2022/05/18

The boys are back for your favorite episode of the year: depression day!! They break down what went wrong to their beloved hockey teams and get you set up for a MONSTER second round that features both the Battle of Alberta and the Battle of the Sunshine State. They also take a look at all 5 game 7’s from the first round and the two noteworthy coach firings that occurred over the weekend. Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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01:11:18

Episode 125: The Madness of the First Round Continues

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2022/05/11

For the third time this season, "The Intern," Jackson Gross joins the Empty Betters crew to talk about the state of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They break down Games 3 & 4 of each series and preview the upcoming Game 5s, including why Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner need to stop getting so much hate, the domination by the Pittsburg Penguins over the New York Rangers and how the hell the Panthers/Capitals series is tied at 2-2. Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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00:56:04

Episode 124: First Round Update (Not Drunk)

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2022/05/06

The boys are definitely NOT drunk to bring you an update on the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They break down the first two games of each series and discuss critical moments such as the goaltending situation in Carolina, the huge game 1 win by the Kings, and where they think the Leafs/Bolts series is headed! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15W69vvlYJfFqjeIoGgDj9?si=rw8lVl63QJObfhgPHU-cMQ&dl_branch=1 Apple

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01:30:13

Episode 123: Playoff Preview + Mr. Ice

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2022/05/03

The boys are FIRED UP to get you ready for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. To set you up for the most fun possible this postseason, they had Elio aka “Mr. Ice” stop by to explain the method behind his NHL gambling madness. And if that wasn’t enough, the boys break down each of the first round matchups - giving their thoughts on who will be moving on, and who will be heading home! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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00:35:13

Episode 122: Jesse Marshall

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2022/04/27

The boys are recovering from their TIME and a half visiting Mac in Milwaukee. They are also puting the footage from that trip together so keep your eyes posted for that! Today they sauce a short episode your way with Penguins writer for The Athletic, Jesse Marshall. Jesse joins the show to give his take on what the Pens could be facing come the postseason, and how far they can realistically go. Enjoy! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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01:48:59

Episode 121: Rick Rowley

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2022/04/20

The boys are once again joined by good friend of the program, Rick Rowley. Rick joins the show to talk about his stand up comedy, a wild trip to Brazil, and of course - all things Leafs! The boys also take a look at the latest from around the NHL including the Gallagher/Stutzle situation, the lawsuits presented against the Flyers, and the playoff race in the wild West! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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00:51:37

Episode 120: Carlson Cashes In

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2022/04/13

The boys break down the latest from around the hockey world, beginning with the Denver Pioneers winning the 2022 NCAA Championship. They also touch on the latest from around the league, including the landslide case for Auston Matthews as MVP, the retirement of Ryan Getzlaf, and the playoff clinching scenarios for this week, and a whole lot more! The boys also set you up with your best chance at breaking even for the week. Don't lie to them - they know you blew $200 at the bar Monday night after that

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00:58:23

Episode 119: March Matthews

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2022/04/06

The boys dive into the latest from around the NHL including the astronomical goal scoring pace of Auston Matthews, the Keith Yandle situation in Philadelphia, and the crazy incident in the Ducks/Coyotes matchup. They also look at some playoff scenarios as we hit the home stretch, and set you up with some can't miss bets for the week! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15W69vvlYJfFqjeIoGgDj9?si=rw8lVl63QJObfhgPHU-cMQ&dl_branch=1 Apple

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01:30:11

Episode 118: Turk from No Hedge

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2022/03/30

The boys are joined by Turk from the No Hedge show. Turk drops by to drop some sports betting knowledge that has kept him going for over 30 years. The boys also take a look around the league to get caught up on everything in the hockey world including: the 2024 World Cup of Hockey, the Frozen Four, and the case for Roman Josi winning the Hart Trophy. They also get you set up for a crazy week around the NHL with the bets they have their eyes on. --- Support this podcast:

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01:28:37

Episode 117: Trade Deadline Recap

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2022/03/23

The boys get you caught up after the busiest trade deadline in NHL history! They cover all the big moves from Fleury to Minnesota, to Giroux to Florida, and take a look at those pesky Bolts down in Tampa. They also get you caught up on the latest from around the league including your best bets for the week, and who the serious cup contenders are going forward. Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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