The Short Shift Podcast
From prospects to the big show, the Short Shift Podcast aims to bring you a balance of educated analysis & opinions on Boston Bruins hockey -- and do so befitting of the most rabid, and sometimes overly critical fanbase in the NHL. The program often features an exploration into the fandoms of upcoming opponents for the full spectrum of how the Bruins are viewed around the league. The SSP is where veracity and fanaticism smash. Cynically acclaimed. Incredibly online. Chirp us on twitter @shortshiftpod.
Episodes
213 episodes
Ep.213 - OFFSEASON KICKOFF (Grippy Sock Vacation 2025)
Sure, the playoffs are fun, but have you tried naming 10 head coaching candidates for the Boston Bruins? Have you gone back and looked at your pre-season predictions and made yourself look like a choade (otherwise known as a "Tocchet")? Well, w...
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Season 5
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Episode 213
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1:18:38
Ep.212 - What the Actual F--- Was That Presser?
Seriously, it's never going to be a good thing to hear from Charlie Jacobs and we've had to hear from him twice in a little over a week. Behold, a press conference that was such a nothing-burger that there's actually a whole value meal's worth ...
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Ep.211 - Provy and Prospects ft. Anthony of Bruins Network
This weeks episode is split into TWO releases, the first of which we are joined by Anthony Kwetkowski aka @bruinsnetwork on the bird app. We talk prospects near and far, what he's seen in Providence and beyond. Plenty of insight for the true si...
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Season 5
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Episode 211
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55:00
Ep.210 - 2024-2025 POST MORTEM: CHARLIE JACOBS STFU
It's done. The 2024-2025 Boston Bruins season has peacefully ceased with an OT loss at home, just as foretold. Look, we've got weeks.. months even to talk about what went wrong, and more importantly -- how to correct it. Tonight there is hurt, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 210
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1:28:53
Ep.209 - Positives While The World Burns
The episode title could be taken in multiple contexts these days, but this is a Boston Bruins podcast (mostly) so rest assured -- we're talking about the tank. This team's going no where fast and has been on that course for months now -- but Da...
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Season 5
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Episode 209
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1:26:36
Ep.208 - A Low Quality Child
Aight folks, Andrew and (proud father) Ian are back for another episode of the Short Shift. If you know the Low Qual bit of being the proud father of Dans Locmelis, this episode is for you. Is it a bit though? SIX GAMES LEFT, THE TANK IS TANKIN...
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Season 5
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Episode 208
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38:47
Ep.207 - Zadorov Pulling Punches
Aight folks, another episode of the Short Shift Podcast. Zadorov makes some interesting comments and then clarifies -- but is there fire behind this smoke or is it a non-story. Regardless, only a handful of games remain before the 2024-2025 Bos...
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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1:26:27
Ep.206 - It's Like a Guy Who Hates Bananas
The Boston Bruins are considerably more fun to watch now that investment is low, pressure is off, the team is faster and there's a number of players playing for their NHL lives and leaving it out there game in, game out. Andrew and Ian discuss ...
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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39:31
Ep.205 - Marchand Trade Fallout
Back at it again, three episodes in a week for the first time maybe ever.. so either things are going really good for the B's, or perhaps really REALLY bad. Spoiler, it ain't the former. The Shorty team is back to full strength to discuss the M...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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1:15:59
Ep.204 - BRUINS DEADLINE POST MORTEM
MARTHA THE BARNS ON FIRE (sale). Emergency pod with Ian and Andrew and a bunch of your immediate reactions and voicemails. Donny got wild at the deadline. This bandaid is on there GOOD -- so lets RIP IT OFF. GET IN.Cynically acclaimed. I...
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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43:50
Ep.203 - 2025 TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL
The first shoe has dropped as Trent Frederic has been shipped 4,200+ km away. We'll start with our thoughts on that and what it says about the health of the deadline as a whole. What can we get for Geekie? For Coyle? For Carlo? For (almost) ANY...
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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1:37:24
Ep.202 - The Path Forward
Don Sweeney and the Boston Bruins declare bankruptcy! Well, sort of. Hey at least we know the path forward! Well, sort of. A lot was said this week, and a lot was left unsaid. The truth of what the Bruins front office is planning to do this dea...
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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1:30:52
Ep.201 - Pre-Post-Mortem
Four Nations have faced off and it's been really, really fun. The story should be the big final between Canada and the USA in Boston Thursday night.. however, there's drama as Charlie McAvoy has been hospitalized and there's a lot of unknowns. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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58:27
Ep.200 - I LIVED BITCH
Aight folks, after a few week hiatus we have returned. Thomas is (mostly) recovered, Ian is ready to go as he has a week off from Bruins games, and Andrew is Andrew. We're fully rostered and so so disgusted with this team outside of David Pastr...
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Season 5
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Episode 200
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1:26:45
Ep.199 - Six of Seven, But Not in a Good Way
Another week gone. Actually, half a season is gone. This team just can't get over the hump ya'll. But it's not all bad. You have us. You have voicemails. You have Whip-it-Out. You have the saddest predictions in the 199-episode history of our p...
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Episode 199
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1:44:17
Ep.198 - We're On To 2025
Aight folks! We're back after the holiday break still crawling towards full strength. As we approach the midway point on this NHL season -- there are still A LOT of unanswered questions about this team; what are we. But also; what is Trent Fred...
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Episode 198
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1:32:44
Ep.197 - Still Winning Games
Anybody else getting whiplash watching this team? Stealing, like literally taking wins out of the hands of their opponents one night.. only to get absolutely throttled the next. It's wild, but it somehow has them third in the division and only ...
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Episode 197
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1:14:19
Ep.196 - It's Time To Recall Poitras
Matthew Poitras continues to tear it up in PVD and theres literally no reason at this point that he's not in the Boston lineup. Anyways, the Bruins are 7-3 in the Sacco era but boy howdy does it feel way worse than that after the ass-waxing the...
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Episode 196
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1:31:03
Ep.195 - Sacco Has Bruins Streaking
6-2 in the Sacco era, a modest win streak, and the vibes are considerably improved from just a few short weeks ago. We take a deeper look at what is really happening, and more importantly, if it's sustainable. Plus we WHIPITOUT, PREDICTIONS, an...
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Episode 195
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1:12:03
Ep.194 - Do You Believe in Joe Sacco?
Aight folks. We have to put a bow on the Jim Montgomery era -- and there's plenty of drama that's unfolded over the last 48 hours since he signed a 5-year contract to coach the St. Louis Blues. Thomas ain't buying the conspiracy crap.. but is t...
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Episode 194
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1:13:09
Ep.193 - Bruins FIRE Jim Montgomery.. NOW WHAT?
The boys discuss Monty's exit and what it says about the state of this franchise as of today. How much falls on him (besides everything since he's the only one looking for work).. and how much falls on Don Sweeney? How culpable are the players?...
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Episode 193
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Ep.192 - The 2024-25 Boston Bruins; Optimism Vs. Pessimism
Short Shift is back to full strength, including your voicemails. An episode split into two mindsets -- for the most part. Poitras is sent to the A, Monty lives to see another day, and Morgan Geekie is elite. GET IN.Support researchin...
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Episode 192
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1:35:00
Ep.191 - If You Can Bench Pasta..
Head Coach Jim Montgomery chose to bench David Pastrnak last week and it's opened up a few eyes and a few avenues for discussion. Andrew and Ian opine while Thomas is out partying. GET IN.Support researching and combating Cerebral Palsy...
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Episode 191
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