Canucks Outsider – Dave Olson's Creative Life Archive

On a summer Saturday, Dave heads to the BC Floorball’s Challenge Tournament to learn whassup with fast-paced indoor hockey sport and watch the Swiss Selects soundly defeat the Canadian Waveriders in an exhibition besides the 5-nation cup tournament.  While there, Dave talks to Switzerland’s Simon and Simon (not to be confused with the TV show), rookie player Boris … Continue reading Swiss Dominate BC Floorball Challenge – Canucks Outsider #55 →

Waiting for the Seabus, Dave catches up with a few game recaps (Washington Nashville, Minnesota, Colorado and Dallas) and chats about Jacques Lemaire’s tan, Rolston’s language, and identifies Canuck killers and recounts Nucks struggle to hold a lead and close out games. Canucks Outsider #43 (24:16, .mp3, 22.4MB) Plus he comes across a talented and … Continue reading Halloween Week of Scary Games – Canucks Outsider #43 →

With an impending elimination game versus Chicago coming up, Canucks Outsider Dave Olson joins CBC Radio 1’s Rick Cluff to talk playoff predictions and beards. Playoff Tension with Canucks Outsider on Early Edition – CBC Radio (5:20, 4MB, 64k mp3) Consider Perusing: Game 6 Alive for the Playoffs Wrap-up and Thanks CBC Radio, Crazy Photo Contest … Continue reading Playoff Tension with Canucks Outsider on Early Edition – CBC Radio (2009) →

Next Event: Alive for the Playoffs – Game 5 Vs Blackhawks – 05/09/2009 7:00pm PST http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/641703 Lace 'em Up! During the video cast, connect with the conversation via: IRC: #canucks-outsider on irc.freenode.net ustream URL and chat (OR see embedded player below): www.ustream.tv/channel/canucks-outsider-live-2009 skype to northvandave Twitter follow @canucksoutsider Twitter hashtag #outsider09 With the Canucks leading … Continue reading Alive for the Playoffs – Game 5 Vs Blackhawks →

Canucks Outsider’s Alive for the Playoffs video cast for Round 2 Saturday, May 2nd vs. the Chicago Black Hawks. Tune in at Hockeynw.com after 5:20PM PST for renegade punditry, trivia, interviews, and beer. Bob + Doug McKenize and Aeschylus give the announcement. Tune in Saturday after 5:20PM PST at the Canucks Outsider Live 2009 Channel Just the Prelude! … Continue reading Just the Prelude! – Alive for the Playoffs Round 2 →

With the quest for Lord Stanley’s underway, Canucks Outsider returns with a soliloquy of the season, invite for Alive for the Playoffsand an interview on CBC Radio 1 Early Edition discussing momentum, Sundin, depth, expectations and Blues’ TJ Oshee. Download/Listen to: Canucks Have the Power! – Canucks Outsider #70 (.mp3, 11:48, 16MB) Subscribe: Canucks Outsider podcast Feed … Continue reading Canucks Have the Power! – Canucks Outsider #70 →

Alive for the Playoffs Preview With the Canucks leading us into what could be the most thrilling Spring in recent Vancouver’s history, Canucks Outsider will be Alive for the Playoffs with a live video companion webcast on select playoff games. Join in the fun with live chat, trivia, memorabilia, hi-jinks, beer, interviews and anecdotes. It’s a Montage! Here’s […] The post Canucks Outsider Alive for the Playoffs 2009 Preview – We have the Power! appeared first on Story Making with Dave "Uncle Weed" Olson.

With the Canucks mired in a futility streak, BC Almanac invited me down for a chat on the popular CBC Radio 1 afternoon radio show “B.C. Almanac” on Jan. 30, 2009. I’ve appeared on a the show before along with On the Coast, and really enjoy going to the Ceeb and sharing my punditry with … Continue reading What’s Wrong with the Canucks? Canucks Outsider on BC Almanac – CBC Radio 1 (2009) →

With the Canucks mired in a futility streak, BC Almanac invited me down for a chat on the popular CBC Radio 1 afternoon radio show “B.C. Almanac”. I’ve appeared on a the show before along with On the Coast, and really enjoy going to the Ceeb and sharing my punditry with my fellow Canadians. During … Continue reading What’s Wrong with the Canucks? Canucks Outsider on BC Almanac – CBC Radio 1 →

At the Canucks Fan Zone kiosk on the concourse at the game versus the Duck, Dave talks to a variety of fans, pundits, and passers-by including J.J. of the Canucks Hockey blog, Andy from Anaheim (don’t worry, he’s a Canucks fan), Roland the technologist, young Chris talking drafts, world juniors and college vs. junior career path, and … Continue reading Holidaze in the Fanzone – Canucks Outsider #69 →

Catching up with more delayed episodes – this one recorded in the intermission of the Canucks vs. Leafs (Nov. 15, 2008) game withRadio John, Rebecca 604, (2 of my dear Crazy Canucks co-hosts), and noted Icelander and Sino-phile Richard, sitting by the fire in North Van talking about Toronto hockey culture/ego, Leafs fans coming out of the closet, new … Continue reading Taking out the Leafs – Canucks Outsider #67 →

Starting on a bus trip from North Van, Dan Funboy gives his observations on the Canucks season and players. Then they continue the banter in a Gastown loft with talk of the BC-laden Blackhawks, trades and schemes and other Canucks news. Download/Listen to: Canucks on the Bus – Canucks Outsider #68 (.mp3, 28:45, 27MB) Music: The … Continue reading Canucks on the Bus – Canucks Outsider #68 →

At the rink to see the Canucks face original six team Boston Bruins, host Dave O speaks about the retired #7 for the fans, awesome anthem singers, and the excitement of local boy Milan Lucic’s heroics. Joined by a native Montrealer they discuss the multi-generational ferocity of the Habs and Bruins rivalry and bemoans the … Continue reading East Van Kid Makes Good at Gamenight vs. Boston – Canucks Outsider #66 →

A few games into the an already topsy-turvy Canucks campaign, Dave (with a cold) sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with hockey player-pundit Ian Bell and roster management software maker (rosterbot.com) – they discuss Canucks player movement, European hockey culture and lifestyle, Victoria Cup and European expansion conundrums, Ian’s Team Canada tour, NHL marketing & broadcasting … Continue reading Rickety Roller Coaster Ride with Ian the Goalie – Canucks Outsider #65 →

On the opening day of the 2008-09 NHL season, Canucks Outsider host Dave Olson is interviewed by Mark Forsythe on CBC’s Radio One show “B.C. Almanac”. They discuss new players, expectations and buzz, keys to success and the untimely demise of young defensemen Luc Bourdon. Download Canucks Outsider on CBC Radio One “B.C. Almanac” (64k mp3, … Continue reading Canucks Outsider on CBC Radio One “B.C. Almanac” (2008) →