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Cold As Ice: Back to the Original Six
We’re down to the final two, and Jay and Stephen drop their thoughts on the Conference finals, speculate on the series, and commiserate about seeing their respective teams bested by Boston. Stephen: Perfect. Well I will be the first to say when it came to the Pens Bruins series I dun goofed. I was insanely confident in the offensive power of my Pens and played off important factors like defense, goal tending, and coaching. And the Bruins had far […]
Roundball Soundoff – Poptificating On The 2013 NBA Finals
Tim Duncan is looking for ring number five. LeBron James is looking for ring number two. Who will prevail?
Cold As Ice: And Then There Were Four
Editor’s note: With the conference finals of the NHL playoffs beginning tonight, Popblerd’s hockey writers Stephen Mapes and Jay Kumar review the second round and look ahead to the third. Jay: Well, here we are with the conference finals about to begin Saturday. What are your thoughts about the end of the second round? Stephen: It was interesting how the East had definitive champs, while the West was a total toss up. I am a bit surprised the Kings made […]
Roundball Soundoff: 2013 New York Knicks Season Wrapup
Underachieving AND overachieving? Yep, that’s our Knicks.
Cold as Ice: There’s Got to Be a Morning After…
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 […]