Bruins Benders Podcast

About Bruins Benders Podcast

Get Bent with Matty and Smitty! Your weekly dose of Boston Bruins banter from two longtime friends who know their hockey, but can't skate cause of them weak ankles. We’ll bring you: The latest news, analysis, live postgame recaps on YouTube, and rumors with a dash of unfiltered opinions and lively debates. Join us for a fun, irreverent take on all things Bruins. We may not be able to lace up the skates, but we're f*cking passionate about the Black and Gold! (sorry John) Go to insidetherink.com/bruins-benders for merchandise and everything Bruins Benders!

Publisher

Matty & Smitty, Bleav

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Oct 2021

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

280 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Season 6. Episode 5. Not A Skilled Team

   Join the Bruins Benders Podcast as they cover the HOTTEST topics in the Boston Bruins market, along with... - Special Guest Andrew Fantucchio, Inside The Rink's Credentialed Bruins Reporter. - Nakita Zadorov too critical early in the season? - Coach Marco Sturm defends the young guys. - Charlie McAvoy's importance to the defence. - Comments, Connah's Cornah, Beauty/Bender, and Much More!

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Season 6. Episode 4. Minty Fresh

   Join the Bruins Benders Podcast as they cover the HOTTEST topics in the Boston Bruins market, along with... - Matt Poitras is coming back soon and he has a spot per Sweens. Who's spot? - Charlie Jacobs says the team will spend to the cap no matter what it is. Good sign. - MarchenkNO. He lands with a division rival instead. - Boston is a great destination? or maybe not? - Comments, Connah's Cornah, Beauty/Bender, and Much More!

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Season 6. Episode 3. Season Preview

   Join the Bruins Benders Podcast as they cover the HOTTEST topics in the Boston Bruins market, along with... - David Pastrnak named Captain. - Jokiharju waived. Brunet In. Good sign for the direction of the team? - Kirill Marchenko trade chatter. Is there smoke? fire? - Poitras to IR. What happens when he returns? - Comments, Connah's Cornah, Beauty/Bender, and Much More!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

161,679

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

43 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

85

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