Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets
The AthleticAaron Portzline of The Athletic breaks down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touches on topics from around the NHL
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 334 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSports NewsHockeyNews | |||
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Jody Shelley joins this week’s Front & Nationwide to discuss the six-year, $36 million extension signed this week by Blue Jackets’ center Charlie Coyle, one of GM Don Waddell’s top priorities. Shelley, a #CBJ and national broadcaster, talks about lif... more
The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, prospects guru extraordinaire, joins Front & Nationwide to discuss the NHL’s entry draft lottery on Tuesday, what type of player might be on the board when the Blue Jackets selected No. 14 next month in Buffalo, plus a d... more
After a disappointing finish, the Blue Jackets are settling into an offseason, but the first item on the agenda — an extension for coach Rick Bowness — is done. On this week’s Front & Nationwide, we welcome Jamie Thomas of the Winnipeg Jets and the G... more
Rick Bowness tore into the Columbus Blue Jackets after a season-ending 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, saying the players don’t hate losing enough, don’t care enough, and weren’t competitive enough when the games grew tougher down the... more
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The best source for CBJ content from one of the best in the business. Aaron continues to provide great insight on Columbus Blue Jackets hockey.
Apple Podcasts5Der Dutchman
United States2 years ago - Too infrequent
This is a good podcast if you like the Blue Jackets. Honestly though, no post-draft analysis? No analysis re: Babs/Vincent?
Apple Podcasts3Cbus in CbusUnited States3 years ago - Fewer Live Shows
Love the podcast but you have to cut down the live shows. Audio quality is terrible but the questions are just becoming ridiculously repetitive about tanking and should or shouldn’t the Jackets send guys to Cleveland. Have some guests on who can provide some different insight into the CBJ or other issues in the league.
Apple Podcasts1Jsonny666United States4 years ago - Poor audio, great content
Porty I dig your insight and the content but oh my goodness please seek out an audio professional/producer to master your stuff.
Ez tip: mute the guest during your answer. Hearing your echo at 100% volume from some Twitter live guest is insufferable.
Apple Podcasts3StiddlyWiddlyUnited States4 years ago - Appreciate your work.
Aaron I have always felt you have done an excellent job. Been listening since the days of the Dispatch. I appreciate the work that you have done.
My only issue is that I wish you were more upfront. The Jeff Rimer episode was great because I finally heard from you your insight as to why things went the way they did with each guy. I listen and read because I respect your opinion and would like to hear more of it.
I still have little to no reason to understand the disconnect with the players the... more
Apple Podcasts5LippynickyUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #214 | United States/Sports/Hockey |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey |
Apple Podcasts | #173 |  France/Sports/Hockey |
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Apple Podcasts | #177 |  Sweden/Sports/Hockey |
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A sharp, insider-friendly rundown of Columbus Blue Jackets news and NHL context, with a focus on player moves, coaching dynamics, and playoff implications. Conversations blend team-specific analysis (signings, drafts, trades, and depth charts) with broader league trends, often featuring strong, experience-based perspectives from journalists and team insiders. Noteworthy is the show's dueling-insiders style, its emphasis on culture and leadership, and a willingness to weigh long-term strategy against short-term results, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for fans, sponsors, or potential guests.
Highlighting a mix of veteran reporting, prospect evaluation, and front-office commentary, the show tends to balance on-ice... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
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2. Jamie Thomas
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