Spits & Suds Podcast

Sean Shapiro Explains The Pick Play

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean explains the pick that led to the first Avalanche goal and why it's not a penalty. He also explains how teams use the pick play in different ways...

Under 18 World Championships

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spits and Suds Stars/NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle for his weekly Friday visit. Sean is live from the Under 18 World Championships...

Behind Enemy Lines With Ryan Kaufman From Xtra Sports 1300 Colorado

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We go behind enemy lines on Spits and Suds as Ryan Kaufman who covers the Avalanche for Xtra Sports 1300 in Colorado joins us to give us his perspecti...

Seguin Wins It In OT After Stars Fight Off Double-Minor Penalty

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas wins their second straight in overtime against Colorado. Tyler Seguin scored the game winner to give Dallas a 2-1 series lead against the Color...

Stars Tie Series With Avalanche After Blackwell's Game Winner In OT

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Gavin Spittle joined Shan and Bobby on 105.3 The Fan to break down the exciting game 2 victory. To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Blackwell’s Game Winner Evens Series With Avs

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dallas Stars even the series with the Colorado Avalanche after Colin Blackwell wins it in overtime. Host Gavin Spittle is cracking open the Frosty...

Stars Lose Game 1 To Colorado 5-1

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

0-8 in game one situations for the Dallas Stars since 2022. The Stars lose 5-1 to Colorado but it didn’t feel like a blowout until the end of the ga...

Spits and Suds One Timer: Avs Play by Play Voice Conor McGahey

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We want to bring you as much Stars/Avalanche content as possible heading into this playoff series. That includes the voice of the Avalanche Conor McGa...

Stars Avalanche Preview With Sean Shapiro

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spits and Suds NHL and Stars insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle for his weekly chat. Sean caught up with Stars Defenseman Lian Bichsel thi...

Stars Avalanche Preview With Robert Tiffin

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Stars/Avalanche first preview as Robert Tiffin joins host Gavin Spittle. The guys talk about the Stars recent play and specifically defensive l...

Stars Lose 7th Straight To End Regular Season

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lose their 7th in a row to end the regular season. Host Gavin Spittle questions if a Frosty will be cracked in the playoffs because this tea...

Ralph Strangis On The Stars & Playoffs

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

High energy with lots of opinions. Ralph Strangis hops on Spits and Suds with host Gavin Spittle to talk Stars and the upcoming NHL Playoffs. Ralph gi...

Stars Lose 6-4 To Red Wings

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lose 6-4 to the Red Wings. Host Gavin Spittle gives a quick synopsis of the game, talks about Jamie Benn having number 400 taken away from h...

Stars Lose 5th Straight After 5-3 Defeat To Utah

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lose their 5th in a row after the Utah Hockey Club beat them 5-3. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the game and goes over the injury report. It’s...

One Timer: Victory+ Analyst Brent Severyn

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Severyn from Victory+ joined Shan and RJ on 105.3 The Fan to talk about the Stars struggles as they have lost their last 4 games. He talks about...

The Stars Can Turn Things Around After Recent Slump

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle for his weekly visit. Sean gives his thoughts on the Winnipeg loss as well as th...

Stars Blanked By Winnipeg 4-0

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars were blanked by the Jets 4-0. Host Gavin Spittle opens the counseling session up for Stars fans. The reality is Winnipeg dominated Dallas th...

Stars/Winnipeg Preview With Connor Hrabchak

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big game Thursday night at the American Airlines Center as the Stars host first place Winnipeg. Connor Hrabchak from Sports Talk Winnipeg joins...

Stars Allow 3 Goals In Final Minute, Lose To Vancouver 6-5 In OT

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lost to the Canucks after allowing 3 goals in the final minute and gave up an overtime goal to lose to the Canucks 6-5. Host Gavin Spittle u...

Stars Lose To Wild 3-2 In Overtime

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lose in overtime to the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how this team looks extremely tired in the third period lately as...

Stars Lose To Penguins In 5-3 Stunner

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Gavin Spittle says you have to tip your hat to Sidney Crosby before he talks about anything else because Crosby’s hat trick led the Penguins pa...

Is There Concern With Slow Starts For The Stars?

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to discuss the Stars winning ways but should we be concerned with the slow s...

Stars Score 5 Straight In 5-1 Win Against Nashville

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars score five unanswered goals to beat the Nashville Predators 5-1. Host Gavin Spittle and StarsThoughts.com’s Robert Tiffin recap the game a...

Spits and Suds One Timer: Former NHL'er, Now ESPN Analyst, Ryan Callahan

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He played 13 years in the NHL and wore the "C" for the New York Rangers. After a successful run in the NHL, Callahan is now a lead analyst for ESPN. 1...

The Latest From Stars Practice With Lia Assimakopoulos

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stars beat reporter Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News joins host Gavin Spittle to bring us the latest from Stars practice as they get rea...

Stars End Road Trip With 3-1 Victory Against Seattle

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dallas Stars beat the Kraken 3-1 Monday night. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the play from Casey DeSmith as he had another great game. The Avalan...

Dallas Stars Senior Staff Writer Mike Heika

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Seattle, Dallas Stars Senior Staff Writer and a terrific friend of Spits and Suds Mike Heika joined 105.3 The Fan's K&C Masterpiece to give ...

Crossover With Joey Erickson From Locked On Stars

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Gavin Spittle joins Locked On Stars host Joey Erickson to talk about the Dallas Stars clinching the playoffs, the win against the Kraken, what a ...

NHL Playoff Picture

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and Joey look at the NHL plaoyff picture, go around the leagues top stories and give an outlook at the Stars 2024-2025 season. To learn more ...

Stars Most Likely Playoff Opponent Remains To Be Colorado

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys breakdown what a Dallas Colorado round 1 playoff series would look like as that is the most likely outcome for the first round ofthe playoffs...

Stars 5-1 Win Against Kraken Clinches Playoff Spot

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Gavin Spittle joins Locked on Stars host Joey Erickson to talk about the Stars win against the Kraken that clinched a playoff spot for Dallas. ...

Stars Clinch Playoff Spot After 5-1 Win Over Kraken

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the 6th time in 7 years, the Stars make the playoffs after a 5-1 win against the Seattle Kraken. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the performance fr...

Can This Stars Defense Be Fixed?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Stars/NHL Spits and Suds insider Sean Shapiro joins us for his weekly visit and does think that this Stars defense can be better and he explains w...

DeSmith Makes 46 Saves In Stars 5-2 Win Against Calgary

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars get outshot miserably by the Flames but are able to come away with a 5-2 win. Casey DeSmith made 46 saves in the win. Host Gavin Spittle tal...

New York Sirens Blueliner & Frisco Native Ally Simpson

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From starting in Frisco to a stellar college career at Colgate to playing for Team USA and now in the pro's with the New York Sirens of the Profession...

Robertson’s Natural Hat Trick Leads Stars To 4-3 Win

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars took a 4-0 lead into the third period behind a second period natural hat trick from Jason Robertson. Edmonton was able to rally and make it ...

So Much Dallas Stars Info With Robert Tiffin Of StarsThoughts.com

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So much to discuss with Spits and Suds favorite Robert Tiffin. The Stars after 70 games are ahead of last year's pace. Robert talks about the season u...

Stars Blank Wild 3-0 Behind Oettinger’s Shutout

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars continue their success at the AAC with a 3-0 win against the Minnesota Wild. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine....

Stars Sign College Teammates To Two-Way Contracts

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and David go over the Stars two new prospects the Stars signed and take a look at the Stars schedule and the Avalanche upcoming schedule with Co...

Tweets From Listeners

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and David answer tweets from Stars fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...

Oettinger Shuts Out Wild

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars continue their success at the AAC with a 3-0 win against the Minnesota Wild. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from D Magazine....

Harley’s Game Winner In OT Gives Dallas 3-2 Win Over Flyers

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Harley scores twice including the game winner in overtime, as the Stars defeat the Flyers 3-2. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the parity in the...

Sean Shapiro's Thoughts On The Stars Recent Woes

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Spits and Suds Stars/NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins us for his weekly visit. Sean and Gavin discuss Pete DeBoer's comments and some changes coming...

Stars Lose In Shootout To The Lightning

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lose 3-2 in a shootout to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Host Gavin Spittle opens up with Pete DeBoer’s comments after this game. DeBoer wasn’...

Coach & Analyst Jack Han Gives Hockey 101 On Analytics

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professional Coach and Analyst Jack Han joins host Gavin Spittle talks about his journey from China to working with teams around the world at the high...

A Deep Dive Into The Dallas Stars Prospect Pool

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After multiple trades and the highest prospects now flourishing for the Dallas Stars, D Magazine's David Castillo joins host Gavin Spittle to talk abo...

Goaltending Prospects

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys also discuss the Stars goaltending prospects and talk about the NHL playoff picture. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Stars Prospect Pool

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After multiple trades and the highest prospects now flourishing for the Dallas Stars, D Magazine's David Castillo joins host Gavin Spittle to talk abo...

Stars Defeat Ducks In OT

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Gavin Spittle and D Magazine's David Castillo recap the Stars win against the Ducks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...

Granlund Scores Twice In Stars 4-3 OT Win Against Ducks

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mikael Granlund’s game winner in overtime gives Dallas a 4-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Host Gavin Spittle explains why this was a huge win for ...

Stars Lose To Winnipeg 4-1

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lose to Winnipeg 4-1 Friday night. Host Gavin Spittle opens up with the way the playoff format used to be and how it would benefit the Stars...

Stars/Jets Preview

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars face the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. To break it down, Connor Hrabchak who covers the Jets, joins host Gavin Spittle. The guys talk about...

Sports Editorial Cartoonist Steve Hill

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You see his Dallas Stars Cartoons on social media where he is known as Sportstoons. Sports Editorial Cartoonist Steve Hill drops by to talk about dra...

Is The Dallas Stars Defense Good Enough For A Strong Cup Run?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a back to back in Canada, host Gavin Spittle and Spits and Suds NHL/Stars insider Sean Shapiro discuss if this Stars defense has what it takes? ...

DeSmith Wins His 6th Straight Start, Stars Beat Vancouver 4-1

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Casey DeSmith has been on fire for the Stars. He wins his 6th straight start as the Stars defeated Vancouver 4-1 Sunday night. Host Gavin Spittle talk...

Stars Defense Can’t Slow Down Edmonton In 5-4 Loss

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars lose to the Edmonton Oilers 5-4. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the game and how the Stars defense couldn’t keep up with the Oilers offens...

Hockey Returning To Houston With Hockey Day In Houston

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Houston is always at the top of the discussion when it comes to NHL expansion or relocation. Hockey Day in Houston is proving that the area loves its ...

Reaction To The Mikko Rantanen Trade & NHL Trade Deadline

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Spits and Suds Stars insider Robert Tiffin hops on with host Gavin Spittle following Jim Nill's press conference as the GM makes his biggest trade...

Stars & Hurricanes In Talks Involving Mikko Rantanen

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars win a thriller against the Calgary Flames in Overtime. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the experience he had as he was in the barn for the ga...

Stars/NHL Trade Deadline Talk With Carol Schram Of The Hockey News

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trades are already happening in the NHL and Carol Schram, feature writer for The Hockey News jumps on with host Gavin Spittle to talk about the trades...

Harley Scores Game Winner In Stars 4-3 Win Over Devils

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars defeat the Devils 4-3 after Tomas Harley’s game winner with five seconds left in the game. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo ...

Around The NHL & Trade Talk

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should the Stars do as the trade deadline is just days away. Should Stars fans be worried with how much Thomas Harley is being used? They go arou...

Playoff Opponent Preference

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who do Stars fans want to face in round one of the playoffs? Gavin and David discuss who they pick and why. To learn more about listener data and ou...

Stars Escape Devils In 4-3 Win

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars defeat the Devils 4-3 after Tomas Harley’s game winner with five seconds left in the game. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo ...

The Anatomy Of How Trade Deadline Deals Get Done In The NHL

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cam Robinson, the Director of Film Scouting and Content for eliteprospects.com joins Spits and Suds to talk about his in depth piece, "The Anatomy o...

Wyatt Johnston’s Hat Trick Pushes Stars Past Blues 6-3

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wyatt Johnston nets a hat trick against the Blues in a 6-3 win for the Stars. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the heater Johnston has been on this seas...

Stars Handle The Kings 6-2

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars had their first home game in 26 days and they didn’t disappoint after they defeated the LA Kings 6-2. Gavin talks about the power play bei...

Cizikas' Hit On Bichsel, Duchene Being Ageless & Trade Deadline Talks

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Spits and Suds Stars/NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle and the guys begin with an amazing story of Sean's trip to a hockey rink in...

Robertson’s Hat Trick Leads Stars Past Islanders 4-3

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars just keep on winning after a 4-3 victory against the Islanders Sunday. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the Bichsel injury from a hit by Casey...

Stars Return From Break With 4-2 Win Over Devils

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dallas Stars return from the 4 Nations break with a 4-2 win against the New Jersey Devils. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the game. Gavin gives a ...

Four Nations Recap, Stars Trade Talk & The NHL Quarter Century Team Release

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

D Magazine's David Castillo joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the Four Nations Tournament. Where does the NHL go from here? The reason the USA has su...

NHL.com's Quarter Century Team

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David and Gavin also discuss the release of NHL.com's Quarter Century Team and who David would keep or not keep on this team.  To learn more about ...

Stars Trade Talks

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would it take for a Seth Jones trade back home to DFW? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

4 Nations Face Off Recap

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

D Magazine's David Castillo joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the Four Nations Tournament. Where does the NHL go from here? The reason the USA has su...

Catching Up With Dallas/Texas Stars Forward Justin Hryckowian

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas/Texas Stars forward Justin Hryckowian jumps on with host Gavin Spittle to talk about his tremendous first professional season. Just talks abou...

Four Nations Final Preview Live From Boston With ESPN's Greg Wyshynski

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spits and Suds is getting you ready for USA/Canada Thursday night as ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins 105.3 The Fan's Gbag Nation live from Boston to talk ...

Life & 30 years Of Amazing Stories As A Hockey Official

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Director of officiating for the North American Hockey League, Keith Kaval joins Gavin Spittle on Spits and Suds. From working World Championships ...

Chirping Stories

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Keith talks about some instances with players chirping and how he would officiate players that ran their mouth. To learn more about listener data an...

The Art Of Fighting

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, IIHL or many other leagues, Keith talks about being an on ice official. You'll learn about breaking or allowing figh...

Going From Goalie To Official

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Director of officiating for the North American Hockey League, Keith Kaval joins Gavin Spittle on Spits and Suds. From working World Championships ...

4 Nations Face Off With Joey Erickson From Locked On Stars

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin Spittle and Joey Erickson from Locked On Stars talk 4 Nations Face Off, the Stars and Team Finland connection, Sam Steel's contract extension an...

Sam Steel Contract Extension & Trade Deadline Talk

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin and Joey talk about the Sam Steel contract extension, trade deadline names for the Stars and takeaways on the Stars as they get ready to begin t...

Team Finland & The Stars Connection

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys talk about all the Stars players that are playing for Team Finland in 4 Nations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...

Team USA Wins Thriller Over Canada At 4 Nations Face Off

17 Feb 2025

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Gavin Spittle and Joey Erickson from Locked On Stars recap the thriller between Team USA and Team Canada at 4 Nations Face Off. To learn more about ...

USA & Canada Showdown Lives Up To The Hype

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 4 Nations Face Off showdown between USA and Canada lived up to the hype Saturday night. Host Gavin Spittle breaks it all down in this postgame rec...

Four Nations Face Off Preview

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to preview the Four Nations Face Off. Should there be a Team World or countries combining so that other elite NHL Pla...

Stars Take Care Of Sharks 8-3 In Dominant Fashion

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars dominated the Sharks 8-3 as they now get a break with the 4 Nations Faceoff coming up. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how this game wasn’t...

Stars Salvage A Point In 5-4 Shootout Thriller Against Kings

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars and Kings put on an absolute show in a 5-4 shootout loss for Dallas. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the thriller. He talks about why he didn’t ...

Stars Hit With Injuries, Taking A Look At Possible Call Ups

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With all of the call ups and injuries on this Dallas Stars team, it's a great time to bring on Stephen Meserve from 100 Degree Hockey to talk about th...

Sean Shapiro Sat Down With Joe Pavelski

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro hops on the program to talk about his sit down with Joe Pavelski. How Joe misses the game, especiall...

Music Director Of The Stars: DJ Shippy

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's another Spits and Suds behind the curtain look at Dallas Stars game operations with the Music Director of the Stars DJ Shippy. The stories behind...

Stars Can’t Get The Offense Going In 2-1 Loss To Anaheim

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars couldn’t get the offense going against the Anaheim Ducks after a 2-1 loss. Host Gavin Spittle has an unreal nugget about the Ducks when th...

Stars Win 5-3 Against Columbus

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five in a row for the Dallas Stars after they defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 Sunday night. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from...

Twitter Questions

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The guys read tweets from listeners. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

Face Shields & Trades

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete DeBoer made a comment about full face shields and he thinks they will be here in the future. Gavin and David discuss a fix for preventing injurie...

Stars Win 5th Game In A Row

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five in a row for the Dallas Stars after they defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 Sunday night. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from...

Stars Trade For Mikael Granlund & Cody Ceci

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Stars made a trade Saturday with the San Jose Sharks. Host Gavin Spittle breaks down the trade for Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci. He explains why ...

Stars Win 5-3 Against Canucks

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s four in a row for the Stars after a 5-3 win against the Canucks. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win, talks about the emergence from Jason Robert...

The Latest On Miro Heiskanen's Injury

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brien Rea of Victory+ joins host Gavin Spittle to bring us the latest Miro update from Thursday's Stars practice. The guys react to Stars coach Pete D...

Reaction To The Miro Heiskanen Injury & The Win In Vegas

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wyatt Johnston gets a hat trick and the Stars pick up their first win of the season when they trailed going into the 3rd period. Host Gavin Spittle is...