After nursing their wounds and counting their blessings, respectively, Jay and Stephen are back to recap the happenings in round two of the playoffs. Here’s your cheat sheet to sound like you know your hockey in the bar this week! Jay: Much has happened since last we chatted. We left off just before the game 7s between Toronto and Boston and Washington and the Rangers. And then it’s all a blank for me…or I wish it was. Oy. Stephen: I don’t [...]
Blerd Radio 2013 Episode 9: Playoff Action; It’s FANtastic!
C’mon Rihanna, don’t fuck the playoffs up for us.
Cold As Ice: The Wonders of Round 1
Popblerd’s hockey mavens Stephen Mapes and Jay Kumar discuss the first round of the NHL playoffs.
The Popblerd Travel Guide to Pittsburgh
The Steel City. The City of Champions. The Golden Triangle. Sixburgh. The City of Bridges. Pittsburgh goes by many names, but my personal favorite is of course “home.” I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area, and a five year notwithstanding, have lived here for as long. One of the things that most surprises me about Pittsburgh is its perception in the broader culture. Oftentimes, when people think “Pittsburgh,” they picture something like this: True, for decades, Pittsburgh was [...]
The Squared Circle – The Ghost Tries To Take Money May’s Zero
Can Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero upset Floyd Mayweather this weekend? Duan Greally and GG preview the fight.
Blerditorial: Why Jason Collins Matters
NBA player Jason Collins’ decision to come out as gay is a watershed moment for basketball, black culture, and pop culture in general. Here’s why.
Cold as Ice: Playoffs? Playoffs!?
They’re baaack! After a shortened NHL season, Jay and Stephen return to pontificate, wax philosophical, and just generally shoot the breeze about this year’s playoff season. From the dark horses to the blue chips, we break down who we think will move one step closer to Lord Stanley’s halls. Plus, Jay is just giddy his Leafs made it past the regular season. Jay: Well, it’s been a few months since we last convened, and in that time, there’s been a [...]
Roundball Soundoff – Turning Dreamers Into We Believers
GG takes a look at the Golden State Warriors in 2013 as well as their previous playoff history.
Cold As Ice: After Nearly a Decade, Playoff Fever Grips Toronto
Editor’s note: After a brief hiatus, Cold As Ice is back as Popblerd hockey scribe Jay Kumar shares his joy at his favorite team making the playoffs for the first time in a long time. Nine years is a long time. We’ve seen a slew of revolutionary technological advancements since 2004: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, the iPad, super-fast smartphones. My youngest daughter was born that March and is now 9. And next week, the Toronto Maple Leafs will play their first [...]
Roundball Soundoff – Poptificating On The 2013 NBA Playoffs
Jay, Big Money, and GG give some thoughts and predictions about the NBA Playoffs.
Sweet Chin Muzak – 42 Is A History Lesson In Tolerance
Happy Jackie Robinson Day! GG takes a look at 42, the new biopic on Robinson that opened number one at the box office this week.
Sweet Chin Muzak – 2013 National League Preview
Sweet Chin Muzak is back with the 2013 National League preview.
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