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Maple Leafs Shine on the Global Stage and Meet NHL Breakaway, the Future of Hockey Collectibles
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Maple Leafs Shine on the Global Stage and Meet NHL Breakaway, the Future of Hockey Collectibles

We're baack! We are so excited to tell you about our trip to Stockholm, and what it was like being behind the scenes at the NHL Global Series! We also have the return of the Good the Bad and the Ugly, a fun segment called ‘Maple Leafs Meatballs’ and for the Third Period we welcome NHL Breakaway to talk about the future of sports collectables.

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Talkin' Leafs with Jackie Redmond: See you Soon Sverige!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Talkin' Leafs with Jackie Redmond: See you Soon Sverige!

We are back after a couple of big wins for the Leafs vs Flames and Canucks and now the team is heading off to Stockholm, Sweden for the NHL Global Series. Before we get there though we still have business to attend to here at home. We begin this episode with a bit of Leaf Talk, reviewing the week that was. Then, for our Third Period segment we welcome Jackie Redmond. An avid Leaf Fan, we discussed how she feels about the team 15 games in.

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The Ladies Welcome Olympian Cheryl Pounder to Talk Leafs, Sens and the PWHL
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

The Ladies Welcome Olympian Cheryl Pounder to Talk Leafs, Sens and the PWHL

Welcome to a bonus episode of the show!  Not because we want to talk about the Leafs losing streak, which is up to 4 games. But, because we have great guest coming up in our 3rd Period segment! Before we get to our guest, we of course have some Leaf talk, and we look into the 3 games vs the Kings, Bruins and Sabres. Then for our 3rd Period segment we have a very special guest and are excited to have 2-time Gold Medalist for our Canadian women’s hockey team and now a broadcaster with TSN, Cheryl Pounder!

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October Triumph: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to Talk About the Maple Leafs' Stellar Start
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

October Triumph: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to Talk About the Maple Leafs' Stellar Start

October is in the rearview mirror, and the Leafs have just returned from a stellar road trip, going 3-1-1 and are 5-2 and 1 to start the season! To kick things off, in "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” we take a look at the road trip that was and sing the praises of a couple of our veteran leaders. In the The Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Highlight Reel we feature standout performances from Matthew Knies, William Nylander, and Morgan Rielly. Then, we are happy to have our Insider, Mike Augello back on the show for The Third Period to give us his exclusive insights into the Leafs' start to the season.

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Season Opening Heroics! Matthews on Fire, Name that Tune, and Hockey is for Everyone
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Season Opening Heroics! Matthews on Fire, Name that Tune, and Hockey is for Everyone

As a new NHL season begins, we thought we’d kick things off this episode by sharing our Podcast origin story for any new listeners that may have recently joined the LTL community. We open the show and get back to our regular season format with "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly," discussing early standout performances, the new goal song. In our Third Period segment, we explore upcoming milestone moments for key Leafs players.

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Preseason Vibes: Evaluating the D, Joe Bowen's Return, and The Sun Survey Says!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Preseason Vibes: Evaluating the D, Joe Bowen's Return, and The Sun Survey Says!

Just 11 days until the regular season kicks off, and the anticipation for the Leafs' home opener is off the charts! We are so happy to report that the legendary Joe Bowen is back in the booth, calling the shots for the Leafs alongside Jim Ralph! Into the heart of the show, it's time to talk about the Leafs defense and goaltending. For our 3rd Period segment, we'll tackle some intriguing questions from a recent Maple Leafs poll conducted by The Toronto Sun.

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Celebrating 4 years Talkin' Leafs, Getting Primed for Training Camp, and Final Farewells
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Celebrating 4 years Talkin' Leafs, Getting Primed for Training Camp, and Final Farewells

It’s an extra special show for a couple reasons - there is a lot of Leaf news to talk about and it’s also the 4th anniversary of our show! In this episode, we'll be reflecting on the incredible milestones we've achieved "Talkin' Leafs" with all of you! In addition, with NHL training camps just around the corner, we’ll discuss the status of the Maple Leafs as they head into camp, get you ready for the coming NHL season, and sadly, bid farewell to a couple of special Leafs that we lost last month.

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The Maple Leafs' Off-Season Progress: The Ladies Welcome David Alter to the Patio for an Exclusive Chat!
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

The Maple Leafs' Off-Season Progress: The Ladies Welcome David Alter to the Patio for an Exclusive Chat!

We are well into Patio Season and since our last show the Leafs have made some additions to their coaching and management staff as well as made some decisions with regards to their goaltending. We are pleased to welcome David Alter, long time Leaf reporter, and veteran of radio and print sports media, to our Third Period segment to discuss the Leafs off-season progress to date.

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Mike Augello joins the Ladies on the Patio to Talk Free Agency and the Draft, and its the Dawn of a New Era for Women's Hockey!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Mike Augello joins the Ladies on the Patio to Talk Free Agency and the Draft, and its the Dawn of a New Era for Women's Hockey!

Welcome to Ladies Talkin’ Leafs’ Patio Season! In this our first episode of the off-season, we have a ton of ground to cover! In this our first episode of the off-season, we have a ton of ground to cover! We start with a few NHL headlines, then get right into discussing the landmark partnership between the PWHPA and PHF, a huge milestone for professional women’s hockey! Then, in our Third Period segment, we dive into all the Leafs news coming out of the NHL Draft and the early days of free agency with our LTL Insider Mike Augello.

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Welcome to the NHL Offseason: The Cycle of Hope Renews for the Leafs with the Draft and Free Agency on the Horizon
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Welcome to the NHL Offseason: The Cycle of Hope Renews for the Leafs with the Draft and Free Agency on the Horizon

Congrats to the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the Stanley Cup! Like all Leaf Fans we can’t wait for the drama to begin to unfold, as we watch our 2023-2024 team take shape. In this episode we look at new hire Shane Doan and what he brings to the table. Then we’ll look at what needs to be done in the offseason with our key players. And in the Third Period we discuss who the Leafs could be targeting in the upcoming draft and Free Agency!

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Never a Dull Moment: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to dissect the Dramatic Departure of Kyle Dubas and What's Next for the Leafs!
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Never a Dull Moment: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to dissect the Dramatic Departure of Kyle Dubas and What's Next for the Leafs!

Some big and surprising news from the Leafs with President Brendan Shanahan announcing on Friday that Kyle Dubas will not be returning as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. We welcome back to the show our Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Insider Mike Augello to help us make sense of all the chaos! With Mike's help we attempt to dissect the timeline that lead to Dubas's demise.

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From Elation to Heartbreak: Talkin' With Lance Hornby About the Fallout After the Leafs' Second Round Exit
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

From Elation to Heartbreak: Talkin' With Lance Hornby About the Fallout After the Leafs' Second Round Exit

The Maple Leafs season is done and the Stanley Cup drought continues. As we all know the Leafs lost their 2nd round series to the Florida Panthers in 5 games. In this episode we are going to try and make sense of it all in the playoff edition of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. For our final Playoff Highlight reel, were going with a defense oriented theme, as we celebrate 3 performers on our back end that were able to rise to the occasion. Then for the Third Period, we welcome Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun to the show to discuss the Leafs 2023 playoff run and what could be next for the team. No doubt, after yet another disappointing exit, changes will be coming.

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When the Chips are Down: Talkin' Frustration as the Leafs Fall Behind vs the Florida Panthers
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

When the Chips are Down: Talkin' Frustration as the Leafs Fall Behind vs the Florida Panthers

Not the greatest feeling right now with the Leafs down to the Panthers in their 2nd round series. We are curious as to what Keefe will do to help get them some sort of edge. Key players will have to rise to the occasion, and we discuss whether William Nylander can become a difference maker. In the LTL Playoff Highlight Reel there have been a few moments to celebrate, and one that was especially bittersweet. In the Third Period we welcome back our Ladies Talkin' Leafs Insider, Mike Augello and get his thoughts on how the Leafs can get back into the series.

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Breaking the Curse: Maple Leafs Advance to Second Round for First Time in 19 Years
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Breaking the Curse: Maple Leafs Advance to Second Round for First Time in 19 Years

They did it!  The 19yr drought without a series win is OVER! As usual though, the team did not make it easy on themselves taking game 6 to yet a 3rd overtime in the series, before new Dad, Captain JT, would seal the deal. We start the show with some Leaf Talk and recap the last 3 games of the series with the Lightning. In the LTL Playoff Highlight Reel we feature 3 of the Big Dogs that came through in the clutch. Then we are naming our first ever Stars and Breakout Stars of the Series. We hope we will be featuring several of these selections over a long playoff run!

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Talkin' Bout The Key "Factors" Leading to the Leafs Comeback Win
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Bout The Key "Factors" Leading to the Leafs Comeback Win

This is what we’ve been waiting for LeafsNation - playoff hockey and so far it hasn’t disappointed!Leafs are in a good spot right now leading the series. We begin this episode with some Leaf Talk and assess the state of the series between the Maple Leafs and Lightning. The Ladies are rolling a special Playoff Edition of the LTL Highlight Reel, and celebrate an unsung hero. Then we take a look at some of the other ongoing series in the Third Period.

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Anxiety and Anticipation: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to Talk Leafs vs Lightning!
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Anxiety and Anticipation: Mike Augello Joins the Ladies to Talk Leafs vs Lightning!

The wait is finally over and the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us! In this episode we have our final regular season GBU, and we shine a light on two newcomers, one a rookie and the other a returning vet, and both could end up being wildcards in the playoffs. For the LTL Highlight reel we give a lot of love to our back up net-minders. Then we welcome back our LTL Insider Mike Augello for the Third Period to help us break down the Tampa/TO series.

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Talkin' Maple Leaf Playoff Line-ups and Revisiting Pre-Season Predictions
Christine Dimoff Christine Dimoff

Talkin' Maple Leaf Playoff Line-ups and Revisiting Pre-Season Predictions

The Leafs have been holding firm over the last few weeks, with the Buds continuing to hang on to 2nd in the Atlantic. There's still 5 games to go though before the 2nd Season begins, and plenty of plays and stats to breakdown before the 2022/23 NHL regular season comes to a close. In this episode we revisit our pre-season predictions, and give our opening round playoff roster suggestions.

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Breakin' Down the Leafs Trade Deadline with Ladies TAlkin’ Leafs Insider Mike Augello
Sylvia Hargittay Sylvia Hargittay

Breakin' Down the Leafs Trade Deadline with Ladies TAlkin’ Leafs Insider Mike Augello

It’s been a busy couple weeks for Kyle Dubas! Trade deadline is over, and the Leafs have made a lot of changes bringing in 6 new players! In this episode we evaluate all the Leafs' deals and start things off with a special edition of the LTL Highlight Reel, where we rank our top 3 Leafs' trades! Then we'll break it all down with our special guest, LTL Insider Mike Augello, and get his perspective on the all the moves the club made.

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~ auston matthews