The Suspendables

Barrie Stafford was the longtime trainer with the Oilers at their peak...he’s in the Hall of Fame and also tells us about his incredible courageous journey with cancer...a don’t miss interview!

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Russ roasts Jimmy’s no-heat studio apartment and tells a complaining listener “fuck you, Dave, don’t be a pussy.” The boys hit McDavid’s insane start, Hull chirping Gretzky about empty-netters, and teenage Jimmy caddying for Arnold Palmer. Then Russ gets real on what makes a great coach, Messier’s leadership, and his dad’s quiet generosity, before revealing what he’d do with fifty million a year: planes, trains and fucking automobiles. Plus a book stuffed with hundreds and John Brophy killing the lights on the Leafs. No game breakdowns. Never will be.

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Jungle Jim and Rusty are back for week two, and it’s Canadian Thanksgiving. Jim’s daughter Syd calls in from the road (with a nickname for her dad that Jim did not ask for), Rusty swaps turkey for roast beef, and Jim gets fired from the easiest job he’s ever had.

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WELL WELL WELL...Russ and Jungle back at it!!! Believe it or not, the Suspendables LIVES ON!!!

Rusty doesn't disappoint with his angle on things for the start of the hockey season...And Jungle tells perhaps the dirtiest joke ever told on this show...sorry Syd!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Great chat with Jimbo about his young life growing up on the farm.

He got recruited to play football...

And much, much more!

Enjoy!

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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.

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