Episodes
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, the crew opens up talking about all the Rangers injuries. They discuss Adam Fox’s timetable, being cautious with the goalie injuries and just how good Artemi Panarin has been so far this season. (26:20) With Henrik Lundqvist going into the Hall of Fame, Brian shares what made him so special and his favorite stories of his former teammate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/09/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers’ historic 5-0 road trip. They discuss the success on the power play, returning home this week, the Adam Johnson tragedy and potentially mandating neck guards. (27:02) Former Rangers center and ESPN NHL analyst Dominic Moore then joins Brian, Larry and Andrew. Moore talks about his game-winning goal in Game 6, memories from those...
Published 11/01/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Brian Boyle, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers west coast trip. They discuss goaltending so far, Jonathan Quick’s role and answer mailbag questions on K’Andre Miller, Blake Wheeler and Brian’s take on “not showing up.” (29:56) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to discuss Chris Kreider, the Rangers power play and Alexis Lafreniere. The crew closes the show giving out their three stars of the...
Published 10/26/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Andrew Harts and Mollie Walker welcome in new co-host Brian Boyle. They open the show chatting with Brian about his transition from playing to broadcasting, the Rangers 2-1 start to the season, why Peter Laviolette is a great coach for this team, Brian’s story on playing for him in Nashville and breaking down the 1-3-1 formation. (19:26) The Post’s Larry Brooks then joins the pod. Larry and Brian look back at Brian getting traded to the...
Published 10/17/23
On a season preview episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown opens the show announcing what former Rangers player will be taking his spot as the new co-host beginning next week. Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts discuss how big of an addition he will be to the podcast and then look ahead to the Rangers 2023-2024 season, breaking down what difference new coach Peter Laviolette brings to the team, the impact of the new Rangers players on the roster and which player has stood out...
Published 10/10/23
On an emergency episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts open the show talking about the Rangers hiring Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. (7:58) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to react to the Laviolette hire, how important his career resume was in the decision, what his weaknesses are as a coach, whether he could get the Rangers to win a Stanley Cup and the difficult roster construction with limited cap space this summer for the...
Published 06/14/23
On an emergency episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast with Mollie Walker, Jake Brown and Larry Brooks, they open the show reacting to the Rangers firing head coach Gerard Gallant. They discuss how the firing happened, the search for a new coach, potential replacements, the disappointing season and Chris Drury’s difficult offseason ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/08/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts, they open the show talking about the Rangers losing Game 7 to the Devils to end their season. They discuss why the Rangers season was a colossal failure, how the series turned around, what changes may need to be made in the offseason and debate whether Gerard Gallant should be fired as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/02/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks open the show reacting to the Rangers dropping two straight home games as the Devils tie the series at 2-2. They discuss what the heck happened in the two losses, the struggles on the power play, whether it’s time for Rangers fans to panic and what needs to change for the Blueshirts to turn it back around. (23:03) Grammy-winning opera singer and Rangers national anthem singer John Brancy then...
Published 04/25/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Mollie Walker and Larry Brooks open the show reacting to the Rangers’ back-to-back 5-1 wins over the Devils in New Jersey to take a 2-0 series lead. They discuss the new guys coming up big in Patrick Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko, coming home to MSG for Games 3 and 4, adjustments the Devils will need to make, Chris Kreider’s “moneyball” play, the atmosphere at Prudential Center and whether this series is pretty much over or...
Published 04/21/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show looking ahead to the Rangers taking on the Devils in the first round of the playoffs. They grade the Rangers regular season, give out team awards and give their predictions for the Rangers-Devils series. (13:21) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to recall all the past Rangers-Devils playoff matchups, what made them so special, why this series will be great and what players to watch for. Learn...
Published 04/14/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show debating whether Rangers fans should want to play the Devils or Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. Mollie then answers mailbag questions on Patrick Kane’s time with the Rangers thus far, the Rangers cap situation and offseason plans. (19:00) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to give his thoughts on the new Filip Chytil contract and answer mailbag questions on Kane, Alexis Lafreniere’s...
Published 04/05/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks. They discuss the big Rangers-Devils matchup Thursday in Newark, how Coach Gallant should manage playing time after the Rangers clinched a playoff spot, the Ryan Lindgren injury situation and the potential of all three NY/NJ teams in the playoffs. (15:14) Devils lead reporter Amanda Stein then joins the show. Stein talks about the Devils’ remarkable, surprising...
Published 03/30/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks. Larry talks about the Rangers loss to the Hurricanes Tuesday after the blowout wins over the weekend, Tyler Motte’s strong play recently, Filip Chytil’s future and the NHL salary cap issue. (19:37) MSG Network analyst and Rangers legend Dave Maloney then joins the show with Mollie, Larry and Jake. Maloney discusses the Rangers’ power play, the importance of defense...
Published 03/23/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Andrew Harts and Mollie Walker open the show talking about how Igor Shesterkin is getting his groove back and why it’s so important given the Rangers recent sloppy play. Then they discuss the fourth line stepping up as an important piece after failing to find any sort of chemistry early on in the season. (10:50) Hall of Fame writer Larry Brooks joins the show and chimes in on Tyler Motte, Jimmy Vesey and Barclay Goodrow succeeding...
Published 03/14/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker on the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks. They discuss Patrick Kane’s underwhelming first two games with the Rangers, Kane’s interaction with the media, K’Andre Miller’s important return, the changes to the power play and Alexis Lafreniere’s improved play. (19:15) ESPN NHL reporter Emily Kaplan then joins the show. Kaplan talks about her love of bagels, what Kane brings to the Blueshirts, whether they can...
Published 03/08/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown, Andrew Harts and Larry Brooks open the show talking about the Rangers’ blockbuster trade to acquire Patrick Kane from the Blackhawks. Brooksie breaks down how the deal happened, what the Rangers gave up, how Kane will fit in and what the expectations are for the Blueshirts. They also discuss the K’Andre Miller three-game suspension, Ryan Lindgren’s injury, where this team ranks on paper amongst great Rangers teams and looking...
Published 03/01/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers trading for Tyler Motte. They discuss Motte’s return to the Blueshirts, the two-game losing streak and Igor Shesterkin’s struggles. (7:20) Former Ranger, MSG Network and NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp then joins the pod. Rupp discusses the Rangers play, why the Devils should trade for Timo Meier, the Motte trade, whether the Rangers should still go for Patrick Kane and...
Published 02/22/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about Vladimir Tarasenko’s big Rangers debut Friday and Artemi Panarin’s four-goal game Saturday. They discuss just how good this Rangers team is, Vitali Kravtsov requesting a trade and whether Patrick Kane is still an option for a trade to NY. (10:47) The Post’s Larry Brooks stops by to dissect the Kravtsov saga, Panarin’s sensational performance and whether the combination with Vincent...
Published 02/15/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker and Andrew Harts open the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks discussing the blockbuster deal made by Chris Drury, trading for Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola from the St. Louis Blues. They discuss how this impact move could help the Rangers eventually raise the Stanley Cup at the end of the season and how it will change the way Coach Gallant sets his lineups. Later in the podcast, Mollie answers some...
Published 02/10/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Andrew Harts open the show with The Post’s Larry Brooks. The crew talks about the Rangers 6-2 win Monday with “grease” goals, Will Cuylle making his NHL debut for the Rangers Wednesday in his hometown Toronto, Sammy Blais’ demotion to Hartford and Vitali Kravtsov being a healthy scratch. (15:14) MSG Network Rangers anchor and reporter John Giannone then joins the pod. Giannone looks back to his time working at The Post,...
Published 01/25/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers bouncing back from Sunday’s loss to the lowly Canadiens with a win over the Blue Jackets. They discuss Jaroslav Halak playing well, K’Andre Miller’s insane buzzer-beating goal and the big matchup ahead Thursday against the NHL’s best Bruins. Mollie then gives out her top five NHL cities and top five NHL arenas after visiting her final one on Monday in Columbus. (19:43)...
Published 01/18/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers 4-3 win over the Wild Tuesday night. They discuss Chris Kreider’s injury, what it means for Alexis Lafreniere, Ryan Gosling kissing Henrik Lundqvist on the jumbotron, Ryan Reaves returning to MSG, reacting to his comments on his ending with the Rangers and Coach Gallant’s response to Mollie on those comments. (11:14) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to talk about...
Published 01/12/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers’ 5-3 win Tuesday to end the Hurricanes 11-game win streak. They then discuss the Jimmy Vesey contract extension and why it was a brilliant move. They then answer subtext questions from listeners on Ben Harpur, Alexis LaFreniere’s Rangers future, ranking which players to retain moving forward and Vitali Kravtsov’s play. (14:18) The Post’s Larry Brooks drops by to react...
Published 01/05/23
On a new episode of the “Up In The Blue Seats” podcast, Jake Brown and Mollie Walker open the show talking about the Rangers ugly 4-0 loss to the Capitals Tuesday. They discuss Gerard Gallant’s tough practice Wednesday, lineup changes, having no more games against the Islanders this season and Igor Shesterkin hosting a few of the Islanders for Christmas at his home. (9:46) The Post’s Larry Brooks stops by to talk about the various lineup changes, what players he might put on a line together,...
Published 12/29/22