Just A Bit Outside: The Premier Vancouver Sports Podcast

If playoff season has somehow left you disappointed, here is just the pick me up: another episode of Just A Bit Outside! Back by unpopular demand, we discuss the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Were there any surprises? Does anyone care? We also recap the NFL draft, including the dealings of the Seahawks, and what their team may look like this season after a bunch of key changes. The Vancouver Giants advanced to the WHL Championship after beating Spokane in five games. Do they have what it takes to take down top seeded Prince Albert? Is it safe to bet on a team named the Raiders? We review the aftermath of the first round of the NHL playoffs. Are changes needed to officiating after that crazy game 7 in San Jose? What would the impact to games be? Also on tap are our round two predictions, and how this round is so different from the first. With the exit of Toronto, questions are raised about the types of rebuilds teams can undertake. Top end talent or balance? Can you have both? Are the Canucks close to a

As the first round of the NHL playoffs comes to a close, here's something else you wish would never end, another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start off by feting one of the greatest athletes Canada has every produced. Brooke Henderson has an impressive resume, but is her most notable achievement yet to come? We talk a little Seattle as well, with the Mariners record setting season continuing, and the Seahawks pulling off a big trade. How will it impact the team this year and in the future? Since it's playoff time, we look at the Vancouver Giants outstanding run through the WHL gauntlet. Is this team a Memorial Cup contender? Where did this success come from? Switching to the NHL, what a shock the opening round has been. Canada will continue its Stanley Cup drought - will it trigger some knee jerk reactions with certain franchises? Should it? How will the remaining teams fare? Maybe even a little Canucks talk with all of this, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Was it the best Masters ever? Probably not, but memorable and exciting all the same. Who would've Tiger still had a major in him? We review the happenings from Augusta, including if Tiger won, or did the other guys lose... We talk about the Seahawks going all in on Russell Wilson and what it means for the roster going forward. Speaking of Seattle, the Mariners have come back down to earth a bit, but still have an incredible streak going. Are these guys for real? Should fans get their hopes up? Seems like it was only last week we made our NHL playoff predictions, which included a sweep in the Tampa-Columbus series, just not the way it happened. What happened to the Lightning? Are the Blue Jackets the Cinderella team this year? How about the Islanders after they swept the Penguins? We look at all the incredible action and results from the playoffs so far, and even a little Canucks talk, as their minor league affiliate season ended. Was their season a disappointment? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage

Hello friends, it's that magical time of year where we look forward to our favourite golf tournament - The Masters. Where the azaleas bloom and the roars are loud and nuts like us know the names of each hole. Will Tiger finally win another major, or will there be a first time champion again? We also have a look around baseball, as the Mariners continue their historical offensive onslaught. Is this team for real, or are they just capitalizing on the slow starts of other contenders? For hockey teams not named the Canucks, it's time for the NHL playoffs! Of course that means we make our peerless playoff predictions, as we look forward to all eight opening round series. How will the Canadian teams fare? Will there be any big upsets? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

It's our NHL Draft Lottery show - live! (sort of). We watch the draft lottery and give our reactions, as well as review the 2018-2019 Canucks season, including potential moves and the development of the franchise. How successful was the season? Check it out and find out!

Did you miss us? Brendan has recovered from a smorgasbord of infections, which means we're back to infect the masses with more Just A Bit Outside! We start this week with a Vancouver hockey club in the playoffs, the Giants. Fresh off their first round series win over Seattle, we look forward to round two against top rival Victoria, We also salute the re-imagining of the Seattle Mariners, who are off to their best ever start. Can they keep it up, or is this just a flash in the pan? More hockey ensues, as the Canucks approach the end of their season. They will miss the playoffs for a fourth straight year, but has the season been a disappointment? We discuss the upcoming roster decisions the cartel is facing, including some potentially difficult moves. Where does the team sit in their rebuild? How does it compare to the successful builds of other franchises? All this and so much more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

You know you've made it as a star when you get featured on Just A Bit Outside, and we welcome Bianca Andreescu to the top of the sports pantheon. Is her win at Indian Wells the biggest ever for a Canadian tennis player? Most assuredly yes, and the long term impact is yet to be seen. The Mariners have also kicked off their regular season in Japan, starting 2-0. Is this the high point of their season, or will they have more surprises in store? In hockey, we catch up on the Canucks latest run, putting the team back into serious playoff contention. Is this a sign of things to come for next season? Would you rather see the team in the draft lottery or the playoff chase? How does playing meaningful games impact the young players and their development? We even talk some Vancouver Giants, as they open their playoff run as a serious contender for the Memorial Cup. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

What do you associate with the colour brown? The UPS guy? Cardboard? Another episode of Just A Bit Outside? Maybe it's the Cleveland Browns, who continue to make a massive splash this NFL off-season, pulling off a big trade after some big signings. Are the Browns for real, or will their season be another form of brown? We have a look at some of the other wheelings and dealings of NFL free agency, including the current lack of action by the Seahawks. Speaking of Seattle, the Mariners are on the cusp of a new season. Will this "re-imagining" be the start of something great, or more of the same old? Should it include King Felix? On the hockey front, we discuss the Canucks continued slide, and what it may mean down the home stretch. Should there be any expectations on the newest rookie Quinn Hughes? Has this season been a good one for overall development of the players and franchise? How important is this upcoming off-season for the Canucks cartel? Interesting times ahead, plus our best and worst in Garbage Tim

Lots of loss and sadness in the world this week, but here's just the thing to pick up your spirits - another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start with a goodbye to a couple athletes we lost, as well as a salute to Travis Lulay for his retirement, and wondering what could have been. We even talk a little baseball, as the biggest free agent domino finally fell. Is he overpaid, or are the Phillies now the team to beat? In hockey, we take a step back from the brink with our view on the Canucks. Has the recent slide really been that bad? Should the cartel be in danger of losing their hold on power? Have the results this season been surprising? We do a little comparison with the current GM and the greatest Canucks GM, and the retrospect may surprise you. All this and a shout out to an old coach, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Hoisted by his own petard, Geoff apologizes this week for falling into the media trap, even if it was by accident. Beyond eating his own words, there is really only one thing to talk about on this episode, and that's the fallout from the NHL trade deadline. The Canucks made two deals, impacting both the now and the future. Are they working up to something major this off-season? Did they improve or get worse? Should we read much into the cartel's trading record? What about any deals that didn't happen? We also look around the league at the buyers and sellers, as well as the teams that stood pat. Who came out ahead? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

After a brief weather related hiatus, we're back with a vengeance (and not just aimed towards a certain Edmonton sports franchise)! We kick off this week with a look at how the BC Lions did in CFL free agency. They made a big splash, but it is enough to push the team to championship contention? More importantly, is it enough to make people care about the team and show up to games? We also talk a little baseball, as spring training has kicked off, with one of the marquee free agents finally signing. What does it mean for other free agents, and the state of labour in baseball in general? The NHL trade deadline is approaching, and we look at what the Canucks may or may not do. Should they be looking to buy or sell? Can the team ever stay healthy for more than one game? How will the experience of meaningful games down the stretch shape the team going forward? What about the rest of the league? Will Ottawa clean house? Which teams will overpay in desperate attempts to bulk up? All this plus our usual best and wor

If you were disappointed by the SuperBowl, then we have the cure for what ails you - Brendan being kicked out of the country for never having tried poutine. If that isn't enough to cheer you up, it's also another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We look back at one of the least memorable SuperBowls ever, and the halftime "show" didn't help. Was it a bad game, or a great defensive battle that just lacked excitement? There is no debate that Bill Belichick is the greatest coach in the history of the the NFL, but what was the deal with Todd Gurley? We also have some way too soon predictions for next years championship game. In hockey, the Canucks resumed their season after the All Star break with a four game road trip. Are they marching towards the playoffs, or will injuries derail their surprising push? We discuss the lack of organizational depth at key positions, and what that could mean down the stretch and at the draft for the Canucks cartel. We also discuss the ongoings of two other Canadian teams heading in

Ever wonder if you've found your true calling in life? Kevin Bieksa doesn't have to wonder, not after he found his doing hockey commentary. If you're still searching for yours, search while listening to the premier Vancouver sports podcast! It's SuperBowl preview time, as we look forward to the Rams and Patriots. Will Brady and Belichick win a sixth ring, or can McVay and Goff start their own dynasty? Only if McVay is kept out of harms way (luckily he has a guy for that). We also recap the Australian Open and the strides of a rising young Canadian player. The All Star break marks the unofficial start of the NHL stretch drive, and we look forward to a meaningful run of games for the Canucks. Will they make the playoffs? Is it in their best interests? What assets may be in play as we approach the trade deadline? We check out the other wheelings and dealings around the league, including some surprises and disappointments. All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

If you need a lawyer, you call in the best. We miss you Johnnie Cochran, as the NFL needs you to defend it against a Louisiana lawsuit to restart the NFC Championship Game. Why is there a lawsuit you ask? Because of poor officiating? Fans taking things too far? A half wit lawyer trying to make a name for themselves? You can decide. We start this week with a review of the NFC and AFC Championships, both full of drama and surprises and referees. It's the Rams and Patriots (surprise) in the SuperBowl. Do they deserve to be there? Would anyone bet against New England at this point? We also tip our caps to the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame class, including Seattle slugger Edgar Martinez and the late Roy Halladay. We may give some shit to the voters for their first ever(?!) unanimous choice for the hall. The Canucks are in unfamiliar waters approaching the All Star Weekend, playing meaningful playoff race games for the first time in four years. How this this impact the approach to the trade deadline? Are the Canucks

Did you miss us? Geoff returns from his month long odyssey, and it's time we catch up on the wide world of sports. We're down to the final four of the NFL season, and we review the playoffs thus far, plus an end of year look at the Seahawks. Did they overachieve, or is this team better than most people gave credit for? We make our NFC and AFC championship predictions too - who do you think will make it to the SuperBowl? Being the middle of winter, lots of hockey to talk about. We give a quick shout to the World Junior Championships before diving into all things Canucks. How have they been up to the midpoint? Are they legitimate playoff contenders? What's been going on with Utica? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!