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Leafs Missing Mitch and Rachel Doerrie Says Stop Messing with the D!
Its inevitable that when the annual St. Patty's Day game rolls around, our thoughts drift to the history of the team we love, and this year is no exception, so we begin the show remembering Pat Burns. We also spotlight the performances of Ilya Samsonov and Pontus Holmberg, and critique of Sheldon Keefe's coaching decisions. Then we welcome Rachel Doerrie to helps us analyze the Leafs deadline moves.
Are There More Reinforcements Coming for the Leafs? LTL Insider Mike Augello Weighs In
It’s March and this is where the games start to mean a lot more and teams get their game ready for the stretch drive to the playoffs. In this episode we start the show with a run down of some recent Leafs' milestones and recognize the achievements of several players. For the Third Period, the conversation shifts to the upcoming trade deadline as we welcome our LTL Insider Mike Augello to discuss whether Treliving still has a card to play, the goaltending situation, and his opinion on John Tavares' new role.
How Do You Really Feel About the DOPS? and Talkin' Trade Deadlines Past and Present
Time has flown by since our last episode and as always we have a lot to get into. The NHL standings are very tight with the Leafs sitting 3rd in the Atlantic. We’re back to our regular programming, with the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, where we highlight the performances of Jake McCabe and Max Domi, as well as express our frustration with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Next we showcase some standout performances in the LTL Highlight Reel, and wrap up with a discussion of Trade Deadlines past and present.
The Ladies' Top 10 NHL All Star Moments and What's Next for the Leafs
In this episode, Chris and Syl celebrate winning the Bronze Award at the Sports Podcast Awards. They review the Toronto Maple Leafs' performance in the first half of the season and then recap the NHL All-Star Weekend, sharing their top 10 moments. They wrap up the show with a discussion on the upcoming Leafs’ schedule and NHL Trade Deadline.
The Ladies Welcome Sara Orlesky to Talk Leafs vs Jets
This Leafs team is taking us through an emotional roller coaster and they are in a tough stretch of games right now. In this episode we start the show with some Leaf Talk, and our conversation covers the team's recent struggles, concerns about coach Sheldon Keefe, and issues with specialty teams, the PK in particular. Then, for our Third Period segment, in anticipation of this week's home and home with the Winnipeg Jets, we welcome Jets Host and Producer Sara Orlesky to break it all down.
Does Nylander Deserve the Deal? : LTL Insider Mike Augello Weighs In
Happy 2024 everyone! A New Year, and for the Leafs they have started 2024 in pretty good shape, going 3 and 0 on their California road trip! This episode sees the return of our regular segments, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and the Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Highlight reel. Then, for the Third Period, we welcome back our Ladies Talkin’ Leafs Insider, Mike Augello. It seems all roads lead to William Nylander these days, so who better to weigh in on the merits of Nylander’s new deal than Mike!
Another Maple Leaf Milestone: Talkin' Tavares' 1000th and Maple Leafs Story Time with Paul Hendrick | A LTL Holiday Special
Welcome to the 5th Annual LTL Holiday Special! So excited to be bringing this to you for a 5th straight season! To start the show, its time to give thanks to all the people that have made this year possible, namely YOU our listeners! Next its time to talk some Leafs, and we roll the LTL Highlight Reel and discuss the week that was which included some exciting comebacks, and JT's incredible milestone! Then, for our Third Period segment, we welcome 40 year veteran broadcaster and long time voice of Leafs TV and Leafs Nation Network, Paul Hendrick.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Checkin' Out the New Guys: Unveiling Leafs Training Camp With Insider Mike Augello!
Get ready, Leafs Nation! The most exciting time of the year is here as the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp opens its doors. In our season opener we take a look at the possible forward combos emerging in training camp. Then, for the Third Period, our LTL Insider Mike Augello gives us his impressions of training camp so far.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Out with the Old, In with the...?? Exactly What are the Leafs Getting in New Hire Brad Treliving?
Welcome to June! No shortage of Leaf news to talk about! On May 31st, Brad Treliving was named the 18th General Manager in Maple Leafs franchise history, and there was no time to waste getting this done. In this episode we discuss this crucial hire, Dubas “turning up” in Pittsburgh, and the Stanley Cup final match up!
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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