Canucks Outsider – Dave Olson's Creative Life Archive

In the wake of Reg Dunlop (AKA Paul Newman)’s demise, Dave answers the question “Who owns the Canucks?” – The answer is “All of us!” Besides tracing his journey as a fan and introducing new listeners to the show’s format (with help from clips of CBC’s On the Coast show), Dave breaks down the new … Continue reading “Who Owns the Canucks?” – Canucks Outsider #64 →

Kicking off Season 4 of the original Canucks podcast, Dave Thorvald and Dan Funboy discuss the new – mostly-unknown – players, prospects, free agents and l’affaire Sundin, and Gillis’ strategy, plus speak about Linden’s sweater, Luc’s demise, Rickard’s brewpub and the Molson Brew 2.0 event. Besides other brew chatter (including Beerfest, Rogue Dead Guy ale, Howe Sound pothole … Continue reading Summer of Discontent – Canucks Outsider #63 + Olympic Venue and Ticket Preview →

Returning from an ill-fated Mexican vacation in time to see the Canucks’ meaningless season finale versus playoff bound Calgary Flames, Dave rambles on about a horrential bout of gut sickness and hanging at a beach bar in Bucerias while the Canucks imploded. Wheelchaired and sedated, he arrived home to find the Nucks missing the playoffs, … Continue reading Sick in the Guts – Canucks Outsider hockey podcast #62 →

In the shadow of the NHL trade deadline, Dave ~ and several late night beers ~ bid farewell to Matt Cooke and examine other possible player swaps. Then after some tasty rockin’, peers down the road ahead to the hectic schedule of “must-win” games, and recounts of visit with Kent of We are all Canucksleheads while … Continue reading The Pressure Cooker! – Canucks Outsider #61 →

Canucks Outsider kicks off 2008 a little delayed but in grand style with Dave and Dan covering wealth of topics in-studio over all-star weekend. In between beers, topics include the recent Spengler Cup tournament in Davos Switzerland, World Juniors in Pradubice Czech Rep (and ask if Canada’s domination is good for international hockey?), 2010 Winter … Continue reading All-Star Forecasting and Drinking – Canucks Outsider #60 →

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are in Vancouver so Dave grabs a hot smokie and a scalper ticket and meets up with slightly sloppy friends in the wheelchair section. Download Canucks Outsider #45 (15:20, 14MB, .mp3) Subscribe to Feed and/or in iTunes He breaks down Daniel’s OT winner and {rare} goals by Bulis, Chouniard and Tremblay … Continue reading Game Night versus the Whalers – Canucks Outsider #45 →

Travel along to a record setting performance as Luongo breaks the Canucks all-time shut out record and Naslund ties Trevor Linden’s all-time scoring mark while Dave rants about Alberta teams on HNIC, drama in Maple Leafs land, intermission concourse chat with JJ (ofCanucks Hockey Blog and The Crazy Canucks) plus a mystery cameo guest, and rolls … Continue reading Snow Day Shutout Streak Celebration – Canucks Outsider #59 →

A slow turnaround and a quick edit for this episode of Canucks Outsider with DaveO enjoying a couple conversations with Dan Funboy – one before the home Red Wings game and another chunk from a week or two earlier before the game versus the Sharks recalling twin wins versus Oilers.  Usual banter and wisdom about … Continue reading Shifting into Gear, Sorta – Canucks Outsider #58 →

With a couple of games in the bag, Dave and Dan Funboy comment on the loss versus San Jose, enjoy the OT win over Calgary, give props for Morrison’s versatily and clutch-ability, ideas about a faceoff consultant, Luongo’s knee and Cloutier’s temper and legacy, thoughts on Sanford, and banter on Flames, Flyers and Oilers team … Continue reading First Week Gone, Plenty to Come – Canucks Outsider #57 →

Photo by Roland Tanglao fromCanucks Outsider Live Game 5 Anaheim Ducks May 3, 2007 Season 3 of the original Canucks podcast, the Canucks Outsider kicks off with a fresh beer and a variety pack of Dan Funboy’s punditry, shout outs to The Crazy Canucks (and Dave’s spiel on the Super/Summit Series) and invitations to participate issued to global … Continue reading Fresh Beer, New Season, Same Expectations – Canucks Outsider #56 →

At Vancouver City Halll, Mayor Sam proclaims May 29 as Vancouver Giants day to celebrate the Memorial Cup victory vs Medicine Hat Tigers and Dave O chats with Owner Pat Quinn, Giants Captain Brent Festerling, Coach Don Hay and listens to Ron Toigo thank the people and talk about Gordie Howe’s reactions to the win. … Continue reading Vancouver Giants Day at City Hall – Canucks Outsider #54 →

Just before OT in Game 2 versus the Ducks, Dave and Dan Funboy review the recent action including the pandemonium following the Game 7 victory over the Dallas Stars.  They talk about heroes – both new and vintage – stepping it up for playoff glory, plus outline key matchups against the Ducks and highlight noteworthy … Continue reading Roasting Ducks in Overtime – Canucks Outsider #53 →

Canucks Outsider’s Dave Olson and technologist/uber-blogger Roland Tanglao discuss Canucks Outsider’s “Alive for the Playoffs” coverage using new social media tools on CBC Radio One “On the Coast” show with Pria Ramuon 4/20/07. Most notable is the custom Wayne’s World / Coaches’ Corner mashup intro. Tape for stick for: Talking Canucks and Tech: Canucks Outsider on … Continue reading Talking Canucks and Tech: Canucks Outsider on On The Coast – CBC Radio 1 (2007) →

Quick annoucement For the first ever live, streaming video episode of the Canucks Outsider on Saturday. April 21st at 5PM PST.  The show will be delivered viaUStream.tv and feature live chat, guests, hi-jinks and libations.  Stay tuned for details and save the date/time. Also in this clip … While waiting for the Seabus the morning after … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Alive in the Playoffs! Live Video Cast Announcement →

Quick annoucement For the first ever live, streaming video episode of the Canucks Outsider on Saturday. April 21st at 5PM PST.  The show will be delivered via UStream.tv and feature live chat, guests, hi-jinks and libations.  Stay tuned for details and save the date/time. Also in this clip … While waiting for the Seabus the … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Alive in the Playoffs! Live Video Cast Announcement →