Episodes
Sunday May 12, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 135 - Distortional Relationship
Sunday May 12, 2019
Sunday May 12, 2019
Please welcome to the podcast Mr. Craig Gusmann. Not just a tremendous gateway guest, but a great listen in his own right, with a story worth hearing. He deserves much better than the sound problems that we had this week. We also feature the return of a beloved segment. Dare to dream.
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Friday May 03, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 134 - Search and Deploy
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
Wedding bells are ringing this week on HIT the DEK. Don't get too excited. First, though, we're putting out the call on behalf of an Ontario youth league in need of players, talking up a Caps program to bring dek to public schools, and praising the building of a new rink outside of Pittsburgh.
Look to the skies. He is ever-vigilant. Let's go HtD x3!
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Friday Apr 26, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 133 - Court Battle
Friday Apr 26, 2019
Friday Apr 26, 2019
This week is all about the rink. Fighting to get one, fighting to stay on one, and fighting it out up and down one. It's where we play.
(We might give it all up for a splash pad.)
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Friday Apr 12, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 132 - Dismember the Titans
Friday Apr 12, 2019
Friday Apr 12, 2019
This week we push through a bunch of entertainment chat and drill down on some lumber. Plus, Tampa Bay schools have new substitute teachers, and they're awesome. And it's dangerous out there. Man, you don't even know the half of it. Adieu, orange menace.
Remember, it's James. You don't tug on Superman's cape...
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Friday Apr 05, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 131 - Shaun of the Dek
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
He's ba-ack! This week we heartily welcome the return of fellow LIQ goalie Shaun Early to wrap up our conversation with passion, poetry, and an eye to the future. How poignant. Plus, the US Women's ball hockey team needs your help, and we have the scoop. Ask not what you can do for this podcast...
And enjoy Gritty while you still can. If you can.
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Friday Mar 29, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 130 - Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
Friday Mar 29, 2019
Friday Mar 29, 2019
This week we welcome one of our own. Shaun Early from the LIQ is here to talk about his rapid mastery of the goalie position (ducks, water, etc.), his constant drive for improvements, and what hockey is all about, Charlie Brown. Plus, the children are fighting back against the Gritty menace.
Viva la resistance.
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Friday Mar 22, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 129 - Toque the Ice
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
"Come play some hockey" they said. "It's for a good cause" they said. "It will be below freezing" they did not say, but it was implied. Canada doesn't mess around. Plus, what do you get when you cross baseball and ice hockey? We don't know, but it's all the rage in Michigan. And Gritty is finally vindicated. Heaven help us.
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Friday Mar 15, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 128 - Triple Play
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Our epic Ironman trilogy comes to an end as RSHL Kingpin Kevin Frost returns to finish out our coverage. You want to know why that referee shafted you out of a big goal in the clutch? Listen up. Plus, Tyler Seguin is giving some Special Olympians all the competition they can handle. And Gritty is stealing caps, sandwiches, and the spotlight. All in a day's lurk.
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Friday Mar 08, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 127 - Frosty Reception
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
It finally happened! Kevin Frost is back to follow up on the 2019 RSHL Ironman Tournament. We... uh... There was a lot to discuss. And is Gritty turning over a new leaf? Don't hold your breath.
Here we are. Rock you like a proximal NHL franchise.
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Friday Mar 01, 2019
HIT the DEK Episode 126 - Stark Contrast
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
We're not dead! Again! We've recovered from our ills and are ready to talk some hockey. This week it's an impromptu discussion on focus and fatigue, catching up on what we missed, and a main course of the RSHL's annual Ironman tournament. Orange hijinx abound.
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