Islanders Anxiety
Podcast by Lighthouse Hockey
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 282 - Toxic Relationship Metaphor
Mike and Dan move their scheduled recording up a day to rant about the Islanders’ four-game losing streak and lack of response in games.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 281 - The Monster’s Still Out There
Despite the end of their six game winning streak and some scary games ahead, Mike and Dan remain hopeful about the Islanders’ playoff chances (and the Penguins’ demise).
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 280 - Hi. We’re Different Now.
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders stunning week of huge wins that put them back in the playoff picture, and look ahead at this Friday’s trade deadline.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 279 - A Waste of Time
After two awful losses and one wobbly win in a crucial week, Mike and Dan discuss how this Islanders season has felt like a huge waste of time for everyone.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 278 - Thousand Yard Stare
Mike and Dan react to the Islanders’ gut-wrenching loss in the Stadium Series game against the Rangers at MetLife Stadium and a season full of gut-wrenching losses.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 277 - A Carnival of Schadenfreude
Mike and Dan look back at an eventful week for the Islanders and elsewhere, with big wins, a frustrating loss, controversies up north and maybe some light tax evasion.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 276 - An Absolute True Crapshoot
Mike and Dan come out of the NHL All Star Break with no idea how the Islanders will fare in the crucial next few games and with an epic edition of Master Leaf Theatre.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 275 - Macro vs Micro Fight
With a bye week for the Islanders looming, Mike and Dan look at a potpourri of topics including more irritating losses, small strides and the team’s big picture outlook.
Islanders Anxiety - The New Roy Order
Mike and Dan recap the first game of the Islanders’ Patrick Roy experience, and reflect on some of the bigger stories at play in this new era.
Islanders Anxiety - ROY’t the Hell Just Happened?
Mike is back from Mexico, Lane Lambert is finally out and Patrick Roy is the Islanders’ new coach. We try to unpack it all in a special emergency episode.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 272 - There’s a Fire That’s Missing
Dan is joined by Nassaumen Hockey podcast co-host Jon Zella to recap a week of ugly losses and thrilling wins with the Islanders still missing something halfway through the season.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 271 - Drag Us Through Hot Coals
Mike and Dan recap missed opportunities on a Southwestern road trip, look ahead to an annoying week and make a MONUMENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 270 - The Race is Developing
On the first day of 2024, Mike and Dan recap two losses to Pittsburgh and one complete win over Washington, which left the Islanders in a precarious place as they head out west.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 269 - Merry and Sour
Mike and Dan recap a productive Christmas week for the Islanders and reflect on how they keep picking points despite significant injuries.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 268 - So Many More Dimensions
Mike and Dan recap an eventful week of four games with highs, lows, history and heroics that kept the Islanders in the fight in the Metro.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 267 - That Look In Their Eyes
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders’ two big wins after their disastrous loss to San Jose, and prepare for a tough week against the Leafs, Ducks, Bruins and Habs.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 266 - Don’t Have Words
The title is meant to be ironic. We have plenty of words to describe the Islanders’ latest third period disasterpiece, a 5-4 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks that’s left everyone angry and beyond frustrated.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 265 - A Couple Different Storms
Mike and Dan react to a wild week in which the Islanders won two of three on the road despite continuing their bad habits. Listen for a few important announcements as well.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 264 - A New Phase
Mike and Dan recap (and differ) on the Islanders last week, which saw them pick up five of six points, play a game with just four defensemen and acquire a player they advocated for years ago.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 263 - Alone in the Dark
Mike and Dan try to make sense of the Islanders’ bizarre road trip through Western Canada and discuss a possible change behind the bench.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 262 - We Saw It Coming
Mike and Dan lament a fruitless, frustrating week for the Islanders that left fans, coaches and players pissed off in equal measure.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 261 - A Confusing Time to Be Optimistic
Mike and Dan recap a week in which the Islander picked up a lot of points while blowing leads and generally not playing their best.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 260 - Still on the Rails
Mike and Dan discuss the Islanders’ 2-1-0 week that banked them four big points and kept them in the thick of the Metro Division.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 259 - Good, Bad and Resilient
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders first full week of the season, one that saw some great performances and some bewildering ones.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 258 - Apologies To That Gentleman
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders opening night win over Buffalo and the loss of Ross Johnston, and debut a new bit, "Master Leaf Theatre."
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 267 - My Favorite Thing and My Least Favorite Thing
Mike and Dan begin their eighth season of Islanders coverage by looking at the preseason and ahead to changes in the team’s media coverage, and making oddly specific predictions.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 256 - My Mind is Clean
Mike and Dan recap some notable events of the last week including some Islanders press junkets, rookie camp and Josh Bailey’s goodbye and PTO with Ottawa.
BONUS: Patreon Monthly Mail Bag podcast - September 2023
From a sincere wondering if we’re ready for this shit, to a philosophical question about Adventureland, this Mail Bag podcast has it all.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 255 - I’m Not Under Anyone’s Control
Mike and Dan get together in the middle of a quiet summer to discuss an interview with former Islanders GM Garth Snow that tries (and fails) to change people’s opinions about the events of July 1, 2018.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 254 - A Pie for Every Guy
In their (probable) season finale, Mike and Dan react to the Islanders’ four long contract extensions from Free Agency Day and the over-the-top national grades the team received.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 253 - Worst Sweepstakes Ever
Mike and Dan talk about Lou Lamoriello’s press conference, trades they’d like to see, the Stanley Cup final and a potpourri of topics.
Islanders Anxiety - Episode 252 - Once Every 10 Years
Mike and Dan discuss the announcement of an Islanders-Rangers Stadium Series game at Met Life Stadium next season, and their tempered reactions to it.