Canucks Outsider – Dave Olson's Creative Life Archive

Kicking off Lord Stanley’s tournament, Dave joins up with the Crazy Canucks gang for a TV spot at the overrated Library Square pub in Vancouver as the Nucks face-off against Dallas Stars for Game Two. JJ of Canucks hockey blog talks about the seven period epic and Denmark joining Canuck nation with Jannick Hansen’s call-up and Iowa … Continue reading Quarter Final Craziness – Canucks Outsider #52 →

St. Patricks Day Weekend bonanza begins with Dave O celebrating the win on HNIC vs Detroit and recounting a meeting with Chelios and teammates before catching up with Dan Funboy to recap OT games vs Blues and Wild plus review the Oilers situation over beers at the Cambie plus a quick visit with some Ultimate Fans heading … Continue reading Toe to Toe with Chelios on St. Patrick’s Day – Canucks Outsider #51 →

As Vancouver celebrates Cowan’s emergence as a scoring force and the bra-legend is born, Dan Funboy and Dave talk about the streaking Canucks and face-offs, prospects, penalty killing and more while enjoying winter ales at the Cambie Inn.  Plus an idea from Darren Barefoot (featured on episode #27?) for a Google Map Mash-up of Canucks … Continue reading Cup Crazy with Cowan at the Cambie – Canucks Outsider #50 →

Grab bag episode with host Dave Thorvald talking trade deadline and pre playoff prognostication with transit-riding Dan Funboy plus some South East division insight to set up the game night at the Thrashers (thanks Mark) extravagnaza including copious history and pre-game skate analysis of callups, veterans and stars.  Plus Dave checks in on the Jeff Cowan … Continue reading Thrashers Game Night Variety Pack – Canucks Outsider #49 →

Before heading off to the rink, Dave checks in with Amigo Chris AKA Bob Sugar to break down the convincing victory over the Oilers.  Then, at the game, Dave rambles on abut the Hawks’ rebuilding, Canucks’ identity, Bieksa’s mad fists, and discourses on beverage and hot sauce selection, while rocking out to the young rockstars … Continue reading Blackhawk Thursday – Canucks Outsider #48 →

During CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada, Dan Funboy and Dr. O join Dave Thorvald to discuss the Canucks’ recent success, All-star game voting formats, and Leafs fans, before enjoying the Canucks 6-1 win over the Toronto squad. They also reminise about old time hockey in Regina and the impact of NHL players on Canadian towns … Continue reading Hockey Day Lambasting of the Leafs – Canucks Outsider #47 →

At the Pacific Coliseum to see the Vancouver Giants vs the Everett Silvertips duing the festive season, Dave enjoys some wine in a box seat and reminices with Mark about Canucks games past, prospecting prospects, win versus Flames, teddy bear toss while enjoying some Vince Guaraldi, Dean Martin, and JFA. Download Canucks Outsider podcast episode … Continue reading Festive Night at the Giants – Canucks Outsider #46 →

In the 2nd intermission versus the Blue Jackets, Dave talks about seeing the Blackhawks game with Karl from Winnipeg on Grey Cup Sunday.  Plus wins vs. Detroit, and drinkin’ to forget the losses to Preds and Avs . Moreover, an invite to Dave Nonis (former Cap’n of the Maine Black Bears) to chat over a … Continue reading Long and Perilous Journey – Canucks Outsider #44 →

As the Canucks return from an epic Central/Pacific division roadtrip and prepare to face the Capitals at home with new giant scoreclock, Dave and Mark the Motivational Speaker discuss the first few weeks of the season including evident heart, grit and confidence. Canucks Outsider #42 (.mp3, 28:48, 26.4MB) More topics include Stars from Dallas (i.e. … Continue reading Home At Last plus Dallas and Russian Stars – Canucks Outsider #42 →

Just after the dramatic OT win versus the Blues, DaveO catches up on a few recent games – and gives the low-down on the show for the benefit of new subscribers – while breaking down the clutch heroics. Plus more banter from Dan Funboy and Buddy Lance at the infamous Eastside Club tavern in Olympia, Washington. … Continue reading Beating the Blues and More from the Tavern – Canucks Outsider #41 →

DaveO’s season kick-off roadtrip continues with Dan Funboy driving the bus at a busy tavern in Olympia, Washington.  Along with Buddy Lance and a noisy jukebox, they offer analysis of most every Canuck player and breakdown the first two wins vs. Detroit and Columbus. Canucks Outsider #40 (31:08, .mp3) Dan Funboy and Buddy Lance – Canucks … Continue reading Roadtrip Continues from the Tavern – Canucks Outsider #40 →

Season Kickoff Roadtrip Part 1, Northside.  One and a third games into the young season, Dave Thorvald harnesses the choatic fury of Mark the Motivational Speaker and Greg the Unstable German to disect Vancouver fans, Trevor Linden’s career and lawsuit, Penguins homebase, marketing the league’s players, US TV coverage, local media hacks plus the usual … Continue reading Season Kick-off Roadtrip, Northside – Canucks Outsider #39 →

With the 2006-07 season looming, Canucks Outsider host Dave Thorvald checks in with Mark the Motivational Speaker. Canucks Outsider #38 (28:40, .mp3) From a park bench in view of the Garage and mischievous dogs, they offer a quick and sloppy off-season wrap-up, random preseason predilections and studious regular season prognostication as well as highly speculative … Continue reading Pre-season Prognostication from the Park – Canucks Outsider #38 →

DaveO and Sweatpants Mark talk summertime Canucks, Whalers and more hockey news while cracking a few late night beverages on the porch. Listen to Canucks Outsider #37 (.mp3 31:52) Topics include Whalers/Hurricanes winning the Cup, Canucks signing Louongo and Mitchell, new look defense, empty RW slots, refined strategy and other reasons for optimism.  Plus chatter on … Continue reading Hosers on the Frontporch – Canucks Outsider #37 →

Again on the Seabus inbetwixt periods of Game 5, Dave talks Steamworks beers, Lord Stanley of Preston’s Cup and Park, Hurricane’s guts, Oiler gumption, Canucks equipment sale, Orca Bay’s corporate communication, NHL draft and awards and a little World Cup futball on HDTV. Listen Up – Canucks Outsider #36 ( categories: awards | beers | canucksoutsiderpodcast | draft | football | hurricanes … Continue reading Lord Stanley of Preston’s Cup (and beer) – Canucks Outsider #36 →