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CBJ Radio

CBJ Radio
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning
Edmonton Oilers
Vancouver Canucks
Blue Jackets
Ottawa Senators
Pascal Vincent
New Jersey Devils
Seattle Kraken
Boone Jenner
Sports
St. Louis Blues
Calgary Flames
Valley Sports
Nationwide Arena
Adam Fantilli
Johnny Gaudreau
Elvis Merzlikins
NHL All-Star Game

Stay up to date with the #CBJ with hosts Bob McElligott, Dylan Tyrer and Jody Shelley on shows like CBJin30, The Inside Edge, CBJ Rewind and The Pipeline Podcast.

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Latest Episodes

#CBJ Monday Mailbag for January 12, 2026 by CBJ Radio

Bob McElligott and Jody Shelley sit down with Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle (8:13-33:41).

#CBJ Monday Mailbag for January 5, 2026 by CBJ Radio

Bob McElligott answers your Columbus Blue Jackets questions.

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Recent Guests

Charlie Coyle
Veteran centerman for the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for January 7, 2026 - Guest: Charlie Coyle
Mike Harrington
Columnist for the Buffalo News
Buffalo News
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for December 17, 2025 - Guest: Mike Harrington
Marc Denis
Former goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets and current broadcaster for the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for November 19, 2025 - Guest: Marc Denis
Jack Michaels
Radio and TV voice for the Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for November 12, 2025 - Guest: Jack Michaels
Elvis Merzlikins
Goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for November 5, 2025 - Guest: Elvis Merzlikins
Rostislav Klesla
Former defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the first draft pick in team history.
Former player in NHL and Czech leagues
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for October 15, 2025 - Guest: Rostislav Klesla
Dean Evason
Head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for October 8, 2025 - Guest: Dean Evason
Miles Wood
New forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for August 27, 2025 - Guest: Miles Wood
Steve Mears
Blue Jackets television play-by-play announcer
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: #CBJ The Inside Edge for August 20, 2025 - Guests: Cole Sillinger & Steve Mears

Hosts

Bob McElligott
Host and commentator, providing insights into the Columbus Blue Jackets' performance and engaging with fan questions and interactions.
Jody Shelley
Co-host, bringing personal experiences and insights as a former player, enhancing discussions about team culture and performance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • Top 5

    Top 5 hockey podcast available.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WJCB430
    United States4 years ago
  • The “Go-To” daily CBJ pod

    The #1 Blue Jackets Podcast period! Look no further for great CBJ talk! Few if any know the players, coaches, and vibe of the room like Bobby Mac, and his answers are always pure honesty and/or the cold hard truth! You’ll get the answers to Q’s many in media will sidestep, not Bobby Mac, he’ll take them head on. The issues on my mind as a fan are always discussed, debated, and analyzed a number of ways & with different NHL personalities & guests too. Monday mailbag is my favorite, answering ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theRealBakeShow
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome pod

    Bob is one of the best at what he does. He doesn’t hold back, calls it how he sees it and talks about important topics with great guests. He also has awesome intro/outro music. Give this man a raise

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suite_Lou_9
    Canada5 years ago
  • Thank you for helping keep Sports alive!

    I can honestly say that I’ve never fist pumped for a podcast or a radio show before but I’ve caught myself a few times doing it when I see a new Bobby Mac episode drop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fadedpoet
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Jackets pod

    Nicely done - good information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jevondracek
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful commentary and engaging content related to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Bob's honesty and directness in discussing team issues is frequently appreciated, making complex topics accessible.
Fans highlight the community aspect of the discussions, valuing how their questions and concerns are addressed during episodes.

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Talking Points

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#CBJ Monday Mailbag for January 5, 2026
Q: Do you think there are hot seats both in the coaching staff and on the roster right now?
Bob stated he doesn't believe there are any hot seats at the moment, though there is frustration within the team regarding performance.
#CBJ Monday Mailbag for January 5, 2026
Q: What's your feeling existentially about the club right now?
Bob expressed mixed feelings about player performance, especially regarding Kent Johnson and emphasized that it's a team effort rather than just a coaching issue.
#CBJ The Inside Edge for January 7, 2026 - Guest: Charlie Coyle
Q: Is it on your mind?
Coyle acknowledges that the desire to win the Stanley Cup is always on his mind, especially as he reflects on approaching the milestone of 1,000 NHL games.
#CBJ The Inside Edge for January 7, 2026 - Guest: Charlie Coyle
Q: How was your Christmas?
Charlie Coyle discusses spending Christmas with family in Minnesota, emphasizing the joy of seeing his young daughter experience the holiday traditions.
#CBJ Monday Mailbag for December 15, 2025
Q: Do you think last year's surprise success was everything working all at the perfect time or is this year's team just massively underperforming?
It is both in some ways, with key players not replicating their past success.

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Content focuses on the Columbus Blue Jackets, providing insights into the team's performance, player dynamics, and strategic issues throughout the NHL season. Topics often include specific game recaps, analyzing player health and roster decisions while also engaging with fan questions, reflecting a strong community connection. The podcast features interviews with notable alumni, team personnel, and guest analysts that enhance viewer understanding of the sport. Its unique blend of insider commentary, humor, and fan interaction likely makes it appealing to die-hard hockey enthusiasts as well as casual listeners interested in the sport's intricacies.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with CBJ Radio:

1. Locked On Blue Jackets - Daily Podcast On The Columbus Blue Jackets
2. The Inside Edge
3. The Sheet with Jeff Marek
4. The Athletic Hockey Show
5. 32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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CBJ Radio launched 9 years ago and published 561 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on CBJ Radio include:

1. Charlie Coyle
2. Mike Harrington
3. Marc Denis
4. Jack Michaels
5. Elvis Merzlikins
6. Rostislav Klesla
7. Dean Evason
8. Miles Wood

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