The Suspendables

This episode features beer smuggling, ankle-ice scams, airline scheming, and Rusty nearly dying in warm-up because he plays like a golden retriever chasing a ball. Jim keeps derailing the show with stand-up routines no one asked for. Hockey analysis happens, but mostly by accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back after a long “summer break," and honestly, they might get cancelled after this one.Jimmy’s skinnier than ever (thanks to exercise & a little Mounjaro magic), Russ is still chirping like it’s game seven, and the boys dive headfirst into everything from mental health in the sports world to the wildest stories from the old NHL days! Editor's Note: Thanks for sticking with us during our six-month hiatus! We ran into some technical difficulties with Russ’s audio on this episode. We did our best to clean it up, but please excuse any sound quality issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: the playoffs are here! The boys are fired up. Chaser’s battle with cancer and how he’s an absolute inspiration. Jungle's turkey neck gets roasted. Gobble Gobble! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful solo episode, Jim takes the mic without his usual cohost Russ to bring you a conversation that hits close to home. He’s joined by a longtime friend and 9/11 survivor who shares their gripping, firsthand account of surviving one of the most tragic days in modern history. Together, they explore the moments of chaos, courage, and resilience that followed, offering a deeply personal perspective on an event that changed the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are finally back with another show! Sorry for the wait! Let’s just say their rigorous schedule of napping, procrastinating, and pretending to be busy really got in the way. But hey, they’re here now with more stories, hot takes, and the usual nonsense you didn’t ask for but secretly love. Buckle up—it’s another episode of The Suspendables! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jungle almost came away unscathed…after lots of great talk!Jungles lesson on how to buy a car...NOT! And then the hammer falls from Russ Great to be back!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim’s on the road, freezing his tail off, while Russ is dealing with an emotional milestone as his last baby heads off. From college sports updates to team dynamics, the guys cover it all—including a classic story about Jim getting roasted by his dad while working for Molson at 23.Plus, a dive into the NHL salary cap and what it means for teams moving forward. Tune in for laughs, insight, and the usual Suspendables banter!Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Shawn Simpson, who passed away this week. A great guy and a respected voice in hockey, he will be deeply missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rusty and Jimmy discuss the LA fires and how the disaster has affected Russ and his family's life living within the affected areas. Our thoughts are with those affected by the disaster. But it's not all serious - as usual, jokes were made, laughs were had, and the good listener was appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hilarious stories of Russ's younger life!!Jim got Syd to help him with hockey topics and she blew it...The boys do their best not to talk politics in light of recent Canadian political news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the most powerful hour Rusty and Jungle have done !!Kelly Chase joins us from his hospital bed at the cancer centre in St Louis... Completely riveting listening to his long battle. He’s utterly selfless...an outstanding humanitarian…and man oh man does he have game!! If you listen to the interview, we bet your problems will go away for at least a while. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of the toughest barroom brawlers we know! Big big news in the Courtnall household! What!!?! You’re gonna gulp when you hear the value of the richest team in sports! And your best viable option for a ticket to a live sporting event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whoops...Jimmy tried to stop Rusty boy from going bananas about his love for Trump... Then his wife Paris jumped on the show to straighten him out!  Great take about how you can last as coach. Russ’s ride with a couple of drug dealers. He loses his mind when he got benched! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most successful coaches in all of sports!!42 yrs as a head coach for the same team!!  90-year-old Brian Kilrea joins us and lights it up! Fabulous interview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ is back this week with a lively discussion on legendary NHL coaches, sharing his favourites and how the best leaders shape the game. Jim’s got a wild story about getting cut from an MC gig for his “risky” humour, plus a memorable roast session where Paul Coffey gave Russ a taste of his own medicine. Rusty shares insight on real estate investing before the fellas wrap up with a little tribute to 90-year-old hockey icon, Brian Kilrea...they hope to bring him on the show soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great chat with Jimbo about his young life growing up on the farm.He got recruited to play football...And much, much more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ya Man!!! Hockeys back and Russ stepped up and brought on this show !  No more draft ? Whaaaaaat!! Well kinda...How about the Rangers goalie (I don’t know how to spell Shysterkin) turning down $88 mill)? John Tortorella and the heartwarming side of him.Rusty has something to say about Patrick Roy. As always, our hearts go out to the Gaudreau family and we are thinking of them through this difficult time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Keenan joins Jim this week…let’s figure out what makes him tick !  He was great!! Enjoy!! His new book, Iron Mike, will be out October 10th. Check it out on Amazon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rusty tells us how to know if your kid actually dies have enough talent......and how good was he growing up playing hockey as a kid himself! How to handle your cash...Is Russ a millionaire? Nice gesture by the league to remember the Gaudreau brothers. Did you like The Presidents Cup?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With our guest!  He owns one of the biggest restaurant companies in Canada.Was on the highly rated show Dragon's Den for 15 years.The architect and owner of two different hockey leagues.He even served his country as a member of the RCMP.And he’s super cool!Jim Treliving opens up about his unmatched journey!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CLIFF RONNING...long time NHL’er with unpredictable answers to Jungle’s riveting questions...The guy should be a motivational speaker...so many great takes !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First show of the season and there’s no rust on us! Rusty takes us through he’s days of training camps...(good ones and bad ones) and reveals the secret to being the fastest guy in the league in his day...Ok it’s not that big of a secret! Huge mistakes by rookies when they wanna make their mark...Really? You wanna take on Wendel Clark? Jungle doesn’t know how to read a menu. A tribute to The Gaudreau brothers...sports fans have the biggest hearts <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rusty's away so Jungle's at play! Jim hits the mic solo this week to share a few passages from his favourite books, all authored by NHL superstars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jungle's Oilers are going for the cup!! To say he's excited is an understatement. The dads gush about the unrivalled pinnacle of their pride & joy...the very essence of their happiness...the paramount treasure of their hearts – the Stanley Cup Finals, of course! Their kids get a mention too, somewhere between power plays and penalty kills. Playoff reels are going viral, but it's not just McNasty's insane goals lighting up the views – some unexpected 'highlights' are stealing the spotlight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fellas talk NHL coaches from Babcock to Bylsma. Playoff talk lives on with Jungle's Oilers still going strong in the third round this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You gotta be lovin' what's gone on so far...even Rusty watched. He breaks it down for us! Jungle hit the town of Metcalfe and what a time...he may have pissed some people off, but they knocked it out of the park!! Shoutouts!! You just might hear your name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ya man! Rusty breaks down the playoffs. Stories of Bob Cole...he gave Jungle shit! It's your guess what Russ said (the most out of bounds ever!) after a wonderful Mr. Cole story... I bet your kid never did what my kid did...Jungle almost barfed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! Jungle and Russ are betting on the playoffs...we make our picks. *Please excuse any audio quality issues, we had network connection issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things get serious while the fellas talk about mental health in pro hockey... Then Russ gives us his opinion on referees in the NFL. Jungle shares some funny stories & life updates. Producers Note: Thanks for bearing with us while we wait for a new mic for Russ!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fellas talk LTIR issues, player suspensions, and of course, golf! They also address the tragic passing of former NHL player Chris Simon. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this extremely difficult time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do as a player when you’re not gonna make the playoffs and there’s 15 games to go? LIV golf??? What’s up with the latest? Russ has lost his manhood! For sure? And much more…really? You decide. Producer's note: Sorry for any poor audio quality, Russ's mic broke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys talk golf courses, vacations, & going drink for drink. Rusty gives us some insight into NHL trades and takes a quick break to yell at his neighbour! *Note from producer: Syd’s mic couldn’t be turned on for this episode so please excuse any silence when she is talked to/referenced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ answers the questions of how does one know if they should skip school and stay in Junior? The now viral slap shot into the empty net...not sure I like Cournall's take on this... Do we like Corey Perry? And we go inside Rusty's life... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuz Rusty tells us he goes to church…I fear we’ve lost him... Not on your life folks…I’ll get him back to the dark side in no time. The problem is he knows they serve wine so he goes back to communion 9 times. Also…Check out the skills competition from 30 years ago to what happened this past weekend…You’re gonna be very very surprised Courts gives us a good look into who perhaps has the biggest effect on changing the the game…it ain’t who or what you think it is. And our second instalment on “IS RUSS’s life story worth telling?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ has returned! He shares some stories from his week off...cigars were involved...go figure! Jungle plugs his latest endeabour, offering some insight into Rusty's early years, his family, and his career. Email us at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a refreshing take this athlete has on life and how to do things…Darcy Hordichuk was our guest and he made Jimmy cry! He was one of the toughest guys to ever play the game and he knew his role, but some of his answers about fighting are going to surprise you! Darcy joins us to share his life lessons, stories from his NHL career, and to discuss his latest endeavour, Canada to USA.The company offers expert cross border services exclusively for Canadians in the United States. Check out their website, Canada to USA, if you're a Canadian looking for a stellar resource to find everything you need in the United States! Producers note: Apologies for any poor audio quality. I did my best to enhance the files to improve listening experience. Thank you for bearing with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oilers vs Sens and the complete opposite happening with new head coaches. Russ’s take on the All Star game. Getting traded is tough especially when it comes to the personal side...Courtnall went through it 5 times. Theyre starting to compare McDavid to you know who...Is that really fair? The saga of daughter Sydney’s rental in Phoenix continues and it’s hilarious! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim goes rogue and strays from the usual hockey talk to call up his ol' buddy Rusty for some advice... AND Russ's wife, the wonderful Paris, jumps on to offer some truly valuable insight on how she's put up with Rusty for more than THREE DECADES! (wait a second...a bald dude, life advice...what the hell is this...Dr. Phil?!) *Note from producer - We have moved to a new recording platform for improved sound quality, which has unfortunately led to difficulties when separating audio tracks. We apologize in advance for any skewed audio quality! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fellas take a look at what’s gonna happen in 2024... The newly formed womens pro league Ticket prices...going up or down? Russ’s take on a new culture at Hockey Canada... What’s next for Pickleball? Who cares! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jungle's Xmas party prank should have put him in jail Geoff pulled off a better prank!! Ovechkin chasing the goal record ain’t gonna happen! The boys are gonna bet on a few Canadian teams to win the cup...this is our year!! Did Russ’s buddy really go into someone’s laundry hamper at a party? He sure did!!! So gross! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the hell is happening with contracts?!!!? Russ tells us what were crazy contracts in his day! Did Russ make a crack that would get him fired? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ya ya…we have to talk about it... Even after the death of the “skate across the neck“ incident Russ will surprise you with his take on equipment. Top 50 sports stories of the year are out…really? I mean really?? ...that’s the best we can do? Guess how much 3 days at Pebble Beach costs? Or as Syd calls it “Rock Stone.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots to be discussed this week but the fellas mostly roasted Jim's kid for her poor travel plans... Jay Woodcroft is no more and Jimmy is sad :( Plus charges laid in the NHL... P.S. Syd's audio wasn't working after getting bud bugs at the beautiful Motel 6 this week, so apologies in advance for any weirdness with this track! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rusty weighs in on the tragic on ice accident. The absolute irony of suspending an NHL player for gambling. Sen's owner makes his first big move…You’re Fired! *The wifi did us dirty so we had to cut this show short...thanks for listening and bearing with us :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tricky little move...Russ’s trainer had to figure out opponents next moves. Mike Keenan gave Ted Nolan some sage advice…and how did that go for you Ted? What to do with your bottom 6 performers?! Tough day for Jake Debrusk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Rusty likes and dislikes when he played… A few picks for the season by the man himself...he sure wouldn’t want to try and coach todays brand of player. …oh ya! And Jimmy takes a hard stand about shit he shouldn’t be talking about… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ottawa Senators have new found faith in a cool owner…we like him and so does our guest... Speaking of a cool customer Cyril Leeder joins us. He was there at the start when the team came into the league and tells us it was over a pickup hockey game…Cyril is back as the new CEO and President of the team! Rusty really behaved himself with this…you’re gonna have to hear to believe it!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know what rhymes with just hired? Fired! Mike Babcock acts his way out of a job. Rusty spoke to some players involved in this saga. Courtnall talks about some hilarious stories when it comes to picking a captain. Thoughts on this whole analytics deal teams are looking at now. Pickleball…Records…and Jungle apparently will leave the house not giving a damn what he’s wearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jungle brings on his daughter and her 2 friends…Dad loses his mind with what they said…God help us all!! The rest of the show definitely took a back seat but Rusty continues his standup comedy routine!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would Russ give up to win a Stanley Cup? Amazing what he was prepared to do to be traded to Detroit! There’s always a big divide in training camp that didn’t suit Courtnall at all. The fellas break down how they think the womens pro league will go...it’s not all positive…!! Jimmy tells an old joke that would get him fired today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gino Odjick knocks it out of the park on the bus one day! Courtnall’s take on the new womens league. Sheldon Keefe must have something special going on. And it’s back to school…Did Jungle really bring beer his lunchpail in grade 4? Take a guess!! How he also bootlegged vodka out of his high school locker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.