Thx Bud Podcast

140: New Year, Same Kings

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings are still stuck at the bottom of the league, but at least their front office isn't roasting them in the news? We can only go up from here...

130: Put a Little Luff In Your Heart

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Kings' 2018-19 season isn't getting any better. Time to talk about who we'd miss the most if traded and gush over the few bright spots in the last...

138: Kings Ain't It, Chief

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bottom of the league, new coach, goalie injuries. There's no way to sugarcoat it: The Kings are in trouble this season. LA's players seem to have take...

137: Playoffs Are Go!

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The 2018 playoffs have begun! Chanelle and Diane dig into the good, the bad and the ridiculous about all the Game 1s around the NHL.

136: That's Dustin Brown's Music!

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Kings make the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and then Dustin Brown scores four goals?! Fans have nothing but reasons to celebrate right now. Chanelle...

135: Literally the Best Anze Kopitar Has Ever Been

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Though the Kings refuse to give themselves any cushion in the Pacific Division, individual players are still making Chanelle and Diane's hearts soar b...

134: Young Ovi Is Our Favorite HBO Show

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In just 3 games since the last pod, the Kings have managed to implode, dominate and also wreck fans with a near-perfect comeback. Jack Campbell got ve...

133: Thanks For The Roller Coaster

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a brutal, late loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Kings turned things around with a big win over Washington. Trevor Lewis is also back in the l...

Welcome Back Carter

01 Mar 2018

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Chanelle and Diane celebrate the return of Jeff Carter, and then eat their words on Dion Phaneuf just a little bit. Then saying goodbye to goalie Darc...

131: Dion Phaneuf Is a King

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dion Phaneuf gets older but that Phaneuf to the Kings rumor never aged. And now it's real! Chanelle and Diane try to come to terms with this new, Lomb...

130: Dads and College Grads

01 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Heading out of All Star weekend, the Kings nab a commanding win AND there's Jeff Carter news. Rejoice! Plus, fans get to celebrate Alec Martinez being...

129: Dinner Theater

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Well, the Kings did exactly what we told them not to do and lost 6 games in a row. AND Jonathan Quick has a nagging injury. They finally managed to pu...

128: All-Star Friends

18 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings have three all stars! Unfortunately, it's hard to tell they have any when they're on a 4-game losing streak. Chanelle and Diane dive into...

127: Entering The Fun Zone

04 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly halfway through the season, the LA Kings are 2nd in the West! Jonathan Quick has earned his 47th career shutout, there may finally be light at ...

126: Toasting to the Unexpected

27 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

They've battled through some awesome highs and inexplicable lows, but the Kings have made it through 2018! Chanelle and Diane celebrate milestones for...

125: Burn Notice

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One month since our last recording... the Kings are back to winning! Anze Kopitar looks more and more confident, Dustin Brown is feeling free, and the...

124: Dad Power Dynamics

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Two losses in the same week... Is this what being average feels like?! The Kings have faced a little more adversity recently, but Chanelle Berlin and ...

123: The Unbearable Thirstiness of Dean Lombardi

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While the Kings continue their best start in franchise history, their old buddy Dean Lombardi is back in the news, talking about his former team. LA's...

122: Young Gunning It

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings are currently 3rd in the NHL, which DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, but Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan love riding the wave. Adrian Kempe is the firs...

121: Dustin, You're Doing Amazing, Sweetie

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The best 5-game start in Kings history! Week 2 of the season still has Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan basking in that winning feeling. LA's sitting pr...

120: Even Stevens

11 Oct 2017

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Season 5 is live! The LA Kings are back in action and off to a promising start under new head coach John Stevens. Jonathan Quick didn't get injured af...

119: Fire Sale!

11 Apr 2017

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It’s officially the end of an era. The LA Kings fired Dean Lombardi and Darryl Sutter right after saying #ThankYouBob over the weekend to celebrate ...

118: Rest in Peace in Pieces

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings have officially been eliminated from the 2017 playoffs. Despite that, we look at some silver linings in the organization and a couple of ...

117: The Kings Are Actually Sad

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Kings need to win a lot to make the playoffs. To help this, they are... losing. More. Great plan! Plus, we dive into USA Hockey vs. the women on t...

116: Time For Some Kings Game Theory

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings’ loss to the Blues put them in more playoff danger. At least Adrian Kempe scored his first goal to bring some light to the past week! M...

115: Do Whatever You Want

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The trade deadline has passed! The Kings made some unexpected moves, though one of them we all should have predicted. Meanwhile, Jonathan Quick has re...

114: Welcome Back to Firedtown

22 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Right after we talked about Claude Julien being fired, he got hired! But another guy was fired. In the west, the LA Kings came back from time off stal...

113: Get in Loser, We're Going Golfing

15 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings may be on a break, but we still have plenty to say! From Paul LaDue’s debut to Dustin Brown’s involvement in You Can Play — there’...

112: Activated From IR

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Aaand we're back! After time away, we figure out what the heck has been up in hockey. We dig into highlights we missed, where the LA Kings are now, wh...

111: Death Eater Due Diligence

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings are still more of a rollercoaster than a joyride. Oh, and a quick update: we're checking out for a while.

110: So, Not as Bad to the Bone

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate franchise history, the LA Kings decided to get shut out three times in a row. Luckily fans didn't have to stay in the gutter. American he...

109: Injury Nightmare Before Christmas

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! More Kings players have sustained injuries and the team got shut out in back-to-back games. It's all tricks for Kings fans so far thi...

108: Jonathan Bernier, Once and Future King?

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Wow! Wins! For the third year in a row, the LA Kings took three games to warm up and then earned some Ws. Tanner Pearson’s on fire, and Dustin Brown...

107: The Rise and Fall of Rowdy Americans

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hockey is officially back, and the LA Kings are already making life difficult. (Yay! ...Wait.) Injuries to Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik coupled w...

106: Played Right Off the Stage

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when the Kings were in the playoffs? It was a brief, not very inspiring run. Chanelle and Diane wrap up a season that started high and ends w...

105: Highlight Death Knell Scuderi

22 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kings vs Sharks, Game 4: Well, well, the Sharks have once again put the Kings' backs against the wall. Being down 3-1 in a playoff series isn't as di...

104: The Narrative Is Dead, Long Live The Narrative

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Kings win 2-1 to make the series 2-1! Hope in Los Angeles. Cling to it. Protect it. Thank Dustin Brown and Tanner Pearson for...

103: LA, You In Danger, Boys

17 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kings vs Sharks, Game 2: Well, that was uninspiring. The Kings dropping both games at home means everyone now has to worry about repeating 2014 with a...

102: Not Great, Bob

15 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kings vs Sharks: Game 1 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs was about weird bounces, special teams and one amazing Trevor Lewis shorthanded goal.

101: Playoff Deja Vu

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Playoffs are here! The LA Kings are playing the San Jose Sharks in the first round! Again. We grumble about how the season ended for LA, figure out wh...

100: World Cup of Hockey Players Loving Kopitar

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One week 'til playoffs! The Kings have done a frustrating amount of losing lately, but there's still time to make Tyler Toffoli a 30-goal scorer. Anze...

099: Back At It Again With The Playoffs

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Kings are back in the playoffs!!! Now that the postseason is officially happening for LA, Chanelle and Diane focus on the milestones they want ind...

098: Deadline Dread Dance

26 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As the trade deadline approaches, the Kings may either have to give up their best prospect or stand pat. A bunch of 2-1 games right before the cut off...

097: What Rhymes With Ovechkin?

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Kings aren't totally skidding yet, but going 4-6-0 in their last 10 isn't inspiring either. Injuries to Jonathan Quick and Marian Gaborik caused s...

096: Willy Wonka and the Kings Factory

08 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Chanelle and Diane are back after a winter break! We catch up on the Kings' recent inconsistent play and what they may be looking for heading toward ...

095: Waiting at the Altar for Anze

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Anze Kopitar has regained the scoring leads on the Kings! Tyler Toffoli has scored 20 goals! Jonathan Quick is an all star! Several Kings are killing ...

094: End of Year Cheer!

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After a short slip, the LA Kings are back on track! They've won three in a row and have a chance to close out the year strong. Tyler Toffoli gets his ...

093: Pastries That Look Like Tyler Toffoli

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

1-3-1 in their last five games? Yikes. The Kings are sliding at the end of December, but there's still a chance to finish 2015 off as heroes. That '70...

092: Expensive Shoving

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Though the Kings have finally lost in regulation again, they've still got a 9-point lead on second in the Pacific Division. Michael Mersch makes his N...

091: Crush Groove

08 Dec 2015

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The Kings aren't just winning, they're creating significant separation between themselves and the rest of the Pacific Division. Chanelle and Diane are...

090: A Little Drunk, A Little Strange

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The San Jose Sharks' six-game winning streak means they're now challenging the Kings for the top spot! Ahh, the return of California rivalry. LA's fin...

089: The Disappearing, Reappearing Nick Shore

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Ahh, the air continues to smell nice atop the Pacific Division. While other teams around the NHL are starting to express frustration, things are chill...

088: Grimm Fairytales

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings break their win streak but bounce back to lift the spirits quickly. Anze Kopitar may have been a casualty, joining a couple other players...

087: Unconditional Carter

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Kings of the Pacific! After a rocky start, the LA Kings are now on a six-game win streak. Jonathan Quick has rebounded, including earning a shutout ag...

086: That Winning Feeling

21 Oct 2015

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Finally! Wins! The LA Kings managed to avoid starting the season with four straight losses, which would've set a franchise record, so Chanelle and Dia...

085: Coldplay Party Theme

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This is definitely not the start to the season that anyone wanted from the LA Kings. At least they worked out a settlement with Mike Richards, and th...

084: Junior Year Magic

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

New year, new Kings! Sort of. The Kings have seen a little more roster shake-up than fans are used to seeing the last few seasons. They're also trying...

083: Too Pressed To Be Blessed

29 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Shana Naomi Krochmal joins Chanelle and Diane to help vent all frustrations with Dean Lombardi and the Kings organization for the 2014-15 season. But...

037: Kings vs Ducks - Game 3

09 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Diane calls from the road to talk about the end of the LA Kings' playoff win streak. Thursday night, the Kings lost 3-2 at home to the Anaheim Ducks. ...

082: Just Call It 'Trash Can'

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The King is dead! Long live the King! Despite earning the exact same record as 2011-12, the Kings miss the playoffs this year instead of sneaking in. ...

081: Devastation

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Kings played two great games, taking full advantage of weaker teams the way they should have. With one week left in the NHL's regular season, we s...

080: The Unicorn

31 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A 3-2-0 record on their latest road trip means the Kings absolutely need to win most of their last six games. The week wasn't without highlights, thou...

079: Hello, Jeff Carter's Old Friend

24 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

He's baaaaaack. Mike Richards returns from the AHL, and the Kings promptly win a game. (These two things may not actually be related.) Andrej Sekera s...

078: Cute Mischief Abilities

16 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Ending the week with a loss that put the Kings back outside of the playoff picture seemed to sour what was really a fine week. The Kings are only a co...

077: Finding Some Chill With Darryl Sutter

09 Mar 2015

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Not a perfect week from the Kings, but they earned a majority of possible points. Diane and Chanelle praise the biggest producers and lament the week'...

076: Losing Actually Is An Option

02 Mar 2015

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After an amazing 8-game win streak, the Kings have gone a little cold. Three straight losses puts them outside of the playoff picture again, but the w...

075: Here Come the Kings

24 Feb 2015

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Winning seven games in a row doesn't make us feel too cocky just yet, but it's been on hell of a ride. Diane and Chanelle bask in that successful feel...

074: Second Star to the Right-Wing

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Awwwww, yeah, the Kings have gotten back to wining lately. Chanelle and Diane are also excited about Tyler Toffoli's first NHL hat trick, love on Trev...

073: Managing Expectations

09 Feb 2015

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The Kings have one of the worst records in the Western Conference. Chanelle and Diane do everything they can to mostly not talk about that, including ...

072: Skinsuit vs Eyeliner

02 Feb 2015

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A regular season win versus Chicago felt so good to see, but the Kings still can't put together a win streak. Instead of focusing on that too much, we...

071: Designers, Make It Work

19 Jan 2015

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It turns out that the LA Kings couldn't overcome their usual winter slump. Chanelle and Diane sound off on some frustrations. The good news is that An...

070: Final Destination, All-Star Game

13 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Of course, Chanelle and Diane mean Kings players being selected for the 2015 All-Star Game and th...

069: Classic Bodyswap Movie

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year! It's been two weeks, but Chanelle and Diane are back to revel in the always inexplicable regular season on-ice shenanigans from the LA...

068: Return of the Kings

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The JAM line? The 100 line? No matter what people want to call them, Jeff Carter, Marian Gaborik, and Anze Kopitar have been on fire the last few days...

067: Justin Williams Still Regularly Gets It

16 Dec 2014

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Though the Kings haven't been getting the results that they want lately, Chanelle and Diane dig into the details and cherish the positive trends. Just...

066: Martin Jones vs the Sorting Hat

09 Dec 2014

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The Kings are hitting the road and looking good doing it. Chanelle and Diane bask in the Kings' underlying numbers moving on up plus reflect on awesom...

065: Do A Barrel Roll!

01 Dec 2014

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Not the best Kings week on ice and not the worst, but Chanelle and Diane try to pick out all the most promising parts. Also, who cares about in-game r...

064: A Guide To Recognizing Your Kings

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

**CORRECTION: We accidentally call Filip Forsberg, and he's definitely not. Sorry, rookie!** ESPN rankings are finally out! An almost surprising numb...

063: Control Your Thirst

16 Nov 2014

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The LA Kings' play continues to be up and down, but at least this week brought goals from Anze Kopitar, Marian Gaborik, Trevor Lewis, and another shor...

062: Snack Times with Mike Richards

08 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Is it panic time yet? Chanelle and Diane debate whether it's time to start thinking about making roster changes, get into the importance of Mike Richa...

061: Messiah Flow

03 Nov 2014

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A slump? Already? Sort of. The Kings have gone 0-4 on their road trip thanks to uncharacteristic play. Jordan Nolan also decided to get suspended. On ...

060: Love Songs About Tanner Pearson

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The LA Kings have won every game they've played this week, closing out their home stand 6-0. Diane and Chanelle are still praising the magic of Tanner...

059: Slava Voynov and Domestic Violence

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING: This entire episode discussess domestic violence and includes both the police statement on the details of the Voynov case so far as w...

058: Dream Lombardi

19 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Wins! The Kings have accomplished some wins, even though a lot of their play is still looking pretty rough. Chanelle and Diane celebrate the bright sp...

057: False Start

12 Oct 2014

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Same old LA Kings doing the same old things. After a heart-warming banner ceremony to celebrate being the 2014 Stanley Cup Champions one final time, t...

056: The New Hotness

06 Oct 2014

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Diane and Chanelle are back from Frozen Fury and ready to talk about the new LA Kings season! After going 5-0-2 in preseason games, the team looks rea...

055: AEG Lost Our Resumes

06 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Summer's almost over! And instead of starting up with regular episodes, Chanelle and Diane reunite for a late summer catch-up session before things ge...

054: The Kings of Summer

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We're closing in on a month since the LA Kings became the 2014 Stanley Cup Champions. Since then, the NHL Entry Draft has come and gone. Teams have al...

053: Stanley Cup Final - Game 5

14 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

2014 Stanley Cup Champions!! It took 26 postseason games, but the LA Kings have survived the two-month battle. Martinez scores the game-winner in doub...

052: Stanley Cup Final - Game 4

12 Jun 2014

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Womp, womp -- not a sweep. The LA Kings outshoot the New York Rangers 41-19, but Lundqvist decides to take his turn to steal a game, keeping the Range...

051: Stanley Cup Final - Game 3

10 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

One! Win! Away! The LA Kings beat the New York Rangers to take a 3-0 series lead, this time on the back of goaltender Jonathan Quick. Rangers skaters ...

050: Stanley Cup Final - Game 2

09 Jun 2014

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LA Kings win, 5-4 in double overtime! They take a 2-0 series lead against the New York Rangers. This game had a little of everything: another comeback...

049: Stanley Cup Final - Game 1

05 Jun 2014

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So it begins! The LA Kings take the first game against the New York Rangers and give themselves a 1-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Kyle Cliff...

048: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 7

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

7-7-7! They've done it. The LA Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime, and now they're going to the Stanley Cup Final! Chanelle and Diane r...

047: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 6

31 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

UGH, ANOTHER GAME 7. The Kings lose again despite dominating most of the play, so now they get to participate in their 21st game of the Stanley Cup Pl...

046: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 5

30 May 2014

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Not quite yet. The LA Kings make it to overtime but can't close out the series against the Chicago Blackhawks. Now they're back on home ice for game 6...

045: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 4

27 May 2014

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The Chicago Blackhawks are reeling! Special teams help the LA Kings win 5-2 in game 4. Jake Muzzin had an especially great night. Now the Kings have a...

044: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 3

25 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Lewis made Chanelle scream in frustration twice during this game, but the overall outcome was worth it. The LA Kings followed up a huge comebac...

043: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 2

22 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Third period steal? Don't mind if they do. The LA Kings score five goals in the final 20 minutes of the game to steal Game 2 in Chicago. Now they head...

042: Kings vs Blackhawks - Game 1

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Most people probably anticipated that the Kings would drop game 1 in Chicago, but it was a lot more positive than expected. Strong games from Mike Ric...