
Boston.com's Bruins reporter Conor Ryan offers up weekly thoughts, opinions and analysis on all things surrounding the Black and Gold in “Poke The Bear” — a new podcast centered on the Original Six club. Each week, Conor and a number of guests offer in-depth breakdowns on the latest news surrounding the B’s — and having plenty of fun along the way. So sit back, grab a libation (or Dunks, no one’s ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 457 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson look ahead to Bruins training camp and break down some of the biggest questions facing Boston as the preseason approaches. The guys discuss the expectations surrounding JJ Peterka, where he... more
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss Elias Lindholm, Frederic Brunet, and who will be Boston's most sought-after target now that Robert Thomas has been named captain in St. Louis?
0:00 - Coming up!
1:11 - Welcome in!
4:45 - Exp... more
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor Ryan and Ty Anderson discuss Evan Marinofsky’s interview with Marco Sturm on Bruins Beat!
WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MARCO STURM: youtu.be/j8yFMtePQvg
They also discuss the ongoing debate over the ... more
In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan discuss the Bruins' looming decision on a captain and with the debate clearly between Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak the guys discuss who the ideal fit and they both explain why they think it should... more
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I can’t stand listening to this guys terrible takes and stupid theories. I think the worst part of this show is listening to the host sniffing every other sentence. All I can picture is a little kid that doesn’t know how to blow their nose and just trying to talk through it and wiping their nose with their bare hand. Blow your nose dude! Or use the mute button so we don’t have to listen to your disgusting noises
Conor is a great reporter who is taking it to a next level.267 episodes are amazing 🤩 as well and you can beet Conor.
Take a shot every time these 2 say “ again” you won’t make it 5 mins: my god
After trying out several “Bruins” podcasts, this is my favorite. The hosts stay on topic, don’t get into the weeds with mindless banter. Once in a while they hypothesize, but mostly stay current on actual B’s topics - questions and issues that a lot of B fans are thinking.
Conor and Evan always have very valid things to say about the bruins. Love your guys’ coverage on CLNS, keeps me entertained through the boring off-season. There’s plenty of things to talk about out there nonetheless, always good speculation, keep up the good work!
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A Bruins-centric show led by a Boston.com reporter, analyzing the latest happenings around the Original Six club with a mix of in-depth hockey breakdowns and lighthearted banter. Episodes frequently cover roster moves, cap situations, young-player development, and potential trades, often exploring how the team balances short-term competitiveness with long-term plans. Notable angles include evaluating goaltending, defense depth, and the impact of offseason decisions on the upcoming season, all delivered with local insight and a distinctly Boston flavor.
Unique strengths include a strong beat focus on the Bruins, frequent sponsor reads, and a knack for pairing analytic discussion with relatable storytelling. Listeners are likely fans who wan... more
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Recent guests on Poke the Bear include:
1. Ty Nissen
2. Ty Anisom
3. Joe Haggerty
4. Mike Camito
5. Scott McLaughlin
6. Andrew Peeke
7. Pat Maroon
8. Ty Anderson
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