Blackhawk Talk
Blackhawk Talk is a fan-produced podcast about all-things Chicago Blackhawks. Hosted by Chicagoans Jimmy Mac and Mark Zander and produced once or twice a week, Blackhawk Talk features discussion and commentary from a fans perspective
Episodes
After a few periods in the penalty box, Blackhawk Talk is back! This time, we are actually watching a game while recording. Join us as we watch last Sunday's nationally televised game vs Boston. For this show, Jimmy Mac & Mitch are joined by WGN Radio host Wendy Snyder. Wendy shares some coo...
Despite one bump in the road last week vs The Islanders, our Blackhawks continue to roll along at a dominant rate. Jimmy, Mitch and Zander are back this week to talk about everything on the minds of Hawks fans, including victories over Calgary and Minnesota, the subtraction of Jeremy Morin, a...
NEW SHOW! BLACKHAWK TALK #40: The Hawks keep mowing down the competition and show no signs of slowing down. This week, we talk about the wins verses tough competition and the players rising to the challenge. Plus, we look at the upcoming schedule, young players getting a shot and Zander's Facebook got hacked. GO HAWKS
The Hawks are back from the "Circus Trip" and so are we! It was a successful road trip for the team and we talk all about it, including the soaring Patrick Kane, the resurgent Kris Versteeg, and the aggressive Daniel Carcillo. Plus, info on where Corey Crawford was and what he was doing when ...
It appears things are getting back to normal as the Hawks celebrate back-to-back home victories vs Tampa Bay & San Jose. Join us as we discuss what is looking good about the Hawks and what is looking not-so-good. Zander is liking what he's seeing from Trevor Van Riemsdyk and we talk about TVR...
The Hawks finally end a period of frustration on the offensive end of the ice with a breakout victory vs Montreal. But at what cost? Sharpie is out for a while and the team will have to prove it's back on track without him. We predict who will step up in his absence and review t...
We are recapping a rough 1-3 week for The Hawks as the team tries to pull itself together following the loss of Corey Crawford. That's the bad news. The good news...The kid from Lemont Scott Darling has made us instant fans of his play, and we discuss this cool hometown success ...
We are back for more action on the ice with Blackhawk Talk. This week, we're talking about victories over Nashville & Philly. Jimmy Mac tells Zander & Mitch about sitting behind the glass for last Saturday's win over the Preds. It was a warped experience. Plus, metal detectors at the gate, Blackhawks vs Bears, and looking ahead to a busy week for the team. GO HAWKS
The Chicago Blackhawks are back for the 2014-15 season and so is Blackhawk Talk! Join Jimmy Mac, Mark Zander and Mitch Michaels every week as they break down all the action on the ice from a fans point of view. For this episode, we discuss the first three games of the regular season with victories against Dallas & Buffalo, along with an overtime loss to Calgary. Plus, features you will only find here, like a "Shoot the Puck" recap...
The Hawks are scuffling right now and we are starting to feel frustrated here at Blackhawk Talk. We discuss the current struggles the team is going through including Bickell on the bench, Crawford's wear-and-tear, and the distraction of the upcoming Winter Olympics. We even go completely off-course with a critique of the Grammy Awards and more!
BLACKHAWK TALK IS BACK for 2014! Following an extended holiday break, Jimmy Mac, Mitch Michaels and Zander return to talk Chicago Blackhawks hockey for the new year. We address our concerns about the latest bout of inconsistency for the team and what could be a simmering goalie controversy in the wake of Antti Raanta's stellar play of late, Jimmy Mac talks about visiting the UC for a skate, and are there Mexican Blackhawk fans? Al...
The Hawks returned from a very successful "circus trip" with a loss against Dallas at the United Center. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from Tuesday night's game, along with Zander's memories of the old Minnesota Northstars, Mitch's suggestions for beer consumption when sitting behind the glass, and Jimmy Mac cues up the wrong Patrick Kane spin-a-rama on YouTube. All this and more on Blackhawk Talk...GO HAWKS!
We are back to talk about the two big victories over Winnepeg and Vancouver, Marion Hossa's leave of absence, watching the games in bars, and we ask the question: Should pros play in the olympics? Plus, "Tree Turdy Tree in da Turd", ongoing hate for the Canuckle-Heads and two minutes for roughing this week on Blackhawk Talk. GO HAWKS
This week, we have mixed emotions as we look back at a week of two wins and two losses, Zander has a Raanta Rant, and why does the circus have to disrupt the home schedule for the Hawks every freaking year? GO HAWKS
We review another successful and undefeated week of Chicago Blackhawk hockey, including victories over Winnepeg, Dallas, and Edmonton. We talk about Hawks fans in the stands stealing helmets from Jets players, the overuse of "spin-a-rama", and what "Chelsea Dagger" means. The answers will both surprise and disappoint. Unless you are Mitch, who has a lot of balls in this episode. Even a spare to give away, if the price is right! ...
We're back to review the past week in Chicago Blackhawks hockey. The Hawks had a pretty good week, highlighted by Jonathon Toews hat trick, stong play from the fourth line, and points earned in the standings. Plus, we also discuss other aspects of the Chicago sports scene that either amuse us or piss us off. And we look forward to what is ahead for The Hawks this week. GO HAWKS
Spirits are not exactly at an all-time high at Blackhawk Talk this week following last Saturday's season-worst loss to Minnesota, but Jimmy, Mitch, and Zander are pumped for another action-packed week of Chicago Blackhawk hockey. Get in the game as we look back at the week that was and preview what's to come. We talk about everything from the teams struggling penalty kill to the recall of Jeremy Morin and more. GO HAWKS
Blackhawk Talk is back for the 2013-14 season! Join Jimmy Mac, Mitch Michaels, and Zander for weekly discussions about the world champ Chicago Blackhawks from a fan's perspective. This week, Jimmy Mac shares his experience of attending Saturday night's Hawks vs Toronto game and we break-down what we like and don't like about the team in the early part of the season, who are the early stand-outs, and the Hawks charity work. Plus, ...
Join Jimmy Mac and Mitch Michaels as they bring you Blackhawk Talk LIVE from the Blackhawks Victory Rally in Chicago's Grant Park. Recorded live on June 28, 2013, Jimmy and Mitch bring you their experiences hanging out by the stage for the biggest victory rally the city of Chicago has ever seen. Plus, highlights of the rally itself including Jim Cornelison's National Anthem, and all the great speeches from Coach Q and the stars of...
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