Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

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Hockey #163

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic breaks down the latest news surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and touches on topics from around the NHL

Recent Episodes
  • The Blue Jackets will be buyers ahead of the trade deadline
    Mar 6, 2025 – 01:04:11
  • Blue Jackets Prospects ranked 6th by The Athletic
    Feb 7, 2025 – 01:02:04
  • Blue Jackets aim for success on South West road trip
    Jan 30, 2025 – 51:24
  • As Blue Jackets hang around Eastern Conference playoff spot, eyes shift to trade deadline
    Jan 23, 2025 – 53:43
  • NHL reveals Blue Jackets’ Stadium Series sweaters
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:03:47
  • Are the Blue Jackets interested in Pettersson?
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:07:44
  • Elvis Merzļikins steals one vs the Devils
    Dec 20, 2024 – 47:21
  • Will the Blue Jackets give Jet Greaves some runway in net?
    Dec 13, 2024 – 49:27
  • Are the upstart Blue Jackets a legitimate playoff team?
    Dec 5, 2024 – 01:03:06
  • The 500 Blue Jackets have a lot to be thankful for
    Nov 27, 2024 – 51:50
  • Will Kent Johnson have an immediate impact after returning from injury?
    Nov 21, 2024 – 01:03:11
  • Hope springs eternal for the Blue Jackets
    Oct 31, 2024 – 01:03:03
  • Blue Jackets focused on cutting down goals against
    Oct 24, 2024 – 58:20
  • What’s the deal with David Jiricek?
    Oct 17, 2024 – 01:04:27
  • Blue Jackets season preview
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:01:21
  • Did the Blue Jackets get enough for Patrik Laine?
    Aug 22, 2024 – 56:25
  • Dean Evason hired as CBJ head coach
    Jul 23, 2024 – 52:55
  • What is the latest on the Blue Jackets head coaching search?
    Jul 11, 2024 – 01:08:03
  • Don Waddell's to do list is lengthy for the Blue Jackets
    Jun 28, 2024 – 53:27
  • Blue Jackets searching for 5th head coach since 2021
    Jun 19, 2024 – 58:07
  • Blue Jackets aim for a culture reset in Columbus
    Apr 19, 2024 – 59:35
  • A big offseason of change on the horizon for the Columbus Blue Jackets
    Apr 10, 2024 – 54:35
  • The Blue Jackets must promote their young talent
    Mar 21, 2024 – 58:27
  • Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, and is criticism of Pascal Vincent fair?
    Mar 7, 2024 – 01:00:59
  • Blue Jackets have the 3rd best prospect pool in the NHL
    Mar 1, 2024 – 01:04:03
  • Who will be the next Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager?
    Feb 22, 2024 – 49:33
  • Jarmo Kekäläinen fired by Blue Jackets
    Feb 16, 2024 – 49:50
  • Boone Jenner’s trade possibility, and other Jackets who might get moved
    Feb 14, 2024 – 50:56
  • Blue Jackets record first shutout in 178 games before All-Star break
    Jan 31, 2024 – 55:13
  • David Jiricek a healthy scratch, Macklin Celebrini, and Dubois' disaster in LA
    Jan 25, 2024 – 52:57
  • The latest on Elvis Merzlikins, Boone Jenner's return imminent, and a noisy season for the Blue Jackets
    Jan 18, 2024 – 57:52
  • What is going on with Elvis Merzlikins?
    Jan 11, 2024 – 23:42
  • Elvis Merzlikins vs. Tom Wilson headlines OT loss to Capitals
    Dec 22, 2023 – 52:28
  • Adam Fantilli's homecoming as Blue Jackets prepare to face the Maple Leafs
    Dec 14, 2023 – 01:00:48
  • Eric Robinson traded to Sabres, Blue Jackets injuries aplenty, blowing late leads
    Dec 7, 2023 – 01:00:43
  • Cole Sillinger's injury, Kent Johnson back up with the Blue Jackets, other lineup changes and more
    Dec 2, 2023 – 57:06
  • Who owns the Blue Jackets' failures so far?
    Nov 22, 2023 – 01:03:03
  • Blue Jackets need to break out of early season funk
    Nov 16, 2023 – 01:03:16
  • Blue Jackets lose four in a row, top players have yet to show up on scoresheet
    Nov 2, 2023 – 01:03:00
  • Blue Jackets lose in OT to Montreal, weighing in on the team's start to the season
    Oct 27, 2023 – 01:05:18
  • Preparing for the start of a new Blue Jackets season
    Oct 11, 2023 – 01:03:52
  • Discussing an interesting camp, roster decisions remaining as deadline looms
    Oct 5, 2023 – 01:04:36
  • Patrik Laine back at center, difficult roster decisions ahead, and camp observations
    Sep 28, 2023 – 54:14
  • Mike Babcock's exit, Pascal Vincent becomes head coach, and roster questions as training camp is set to begin
    Sep 20, 2023 – 01:13:40
  • Checking in with the Blue Jackets ahead of the NHL Draft
    Jun 23, 2023 – 01:07:25
  • A new-look defense, Dmitri Vorokov signed, and Alexandre Texier to return in newsworthy week for Blue Jackets
    Jun 13, 2023 – 01:04:54
  • Blue Jackets intend to hire Mike Babcock as the next head coach
    Jun 5, 2023 – 59:10
  • Blue Jackets' search for a head coach continues
    May 18, 2023 – 53:00
  • NHL Draft Lottery reactions and what's next for the Blue Jackets
    May 9, 2023 – 01:03:11
  • The draft lottery and what do fans want in a new Blue Jackets coach?
    May 4, 2023 – 01:13:59
Recent Reviews
  • Der Dutchman
    Great Show
    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.
  • Cbus in Cbus
    Too infrequent
    This is a good podcast if you like the Blue Jackets. Honestly though, no post-draft analysis? No analysis re: Babs/Vincent?
  • Jsonny666
    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.
  • StiddlyWiddly
    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.
  • Lippynicky
    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 last couple of years. Jarmo or Torts or a little bit of both? Why in your opinion do we have so much difficulty when it comes to negotiations with the players? I know Jarmo has the hammer, but what do the players say? What is your opinions on these matters. You are as well connected as they come and I know you hear from the guys in the locker room. Sorry this is in a public forum as I would have much rather sent this directly. As I said before I love the podcast. You are tremendous in your position and I appreciate all you do for the reader/listener. Thanks for everything. Keep up the amazing work.
  • Speechless48
    Disappointing
    This podcast is about as interesting as the team. Portzline has a great voice for newspaper. Hopeless homers who seem to think a 9th place team is acceptable.
  • chefrhf
    Awful audio
    New to the podcast scene, looking for CBJ podcasts. Found this one and could only listen to less than half the show. It’s sad when the phone in guest has a better audio/microphone than the host. Unsubscribed, it’s unlistenable. Alison, you should be the only host.
  • Mjcola88
    Youngstown Ohio
    Great podcast!!! Always enjoy listening to you guys! Ep67 thanks for the Youngstown shoutout its great to have access to the blue jackets in an area smothered by Pittsburgh fans
  • Neilma1234
    Straight Shooting Podcast
    Aaron, Alison and Tom always deliver great content.
  • blairarted
    Poor audio and organization
    We need more Blue Jackets coverage but the audio quality is very poor with lots of pops and static. Sometimes unlistenable.
  • Grumpy Potatoes
    Excellent but has some technical issues
    I love all of the contributors and their relaxed and knowledgeable round table approach to discussions. I don’t love the often poor audio quality that sounds like one of them is calling in from a flip-phone inside their car on the road somewhere near the North Pole (mostly AP and especially Tom). Dedicate some time and resources to clean up the audio please. This is easily the best CBJ podcast out there. Thanks!
  • crankshaft333
    Great hockey podcast
    I’ve always kind of rooted for the Blue Jackets for reasons I can’t explain. When I found out Aaron Portzline was at the Athletic I subscribed. The podcast does not drag, is a good length, and all three participants are very knowledgeable. I hope they keep it going.
  • JMyers2196
    Great conversation
    Stories are always good. I feel like all three of you have different strengths and that makes for great coverage. Keeping this podcast conversation like you have so far is what I like the most. Asking questions to each other and answering them allows the listener to answer it in his/her own way and develop nuanced thought from your voices. Good stuff so far.
  • TroyWalton
    Great start
    Great start to a new podcast. Hopefully more consistent this yr than yrs past (including dispatch yrs).
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