After a few periods in the penalty box, Blackhawk Talk is back!  This time, we are actually watching a game while recording. Join us as we watch last Sunday's nationally televised game vs Boston. For this show, Jimmy Mac & Mitch are joined by WGN Radio host Wendy Snyder. Wendy shares some cool stories about working at the flagship radio home for the Blackhawks while busting our balls along the way!  GO HAWKS

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Blackhawk Talk #43

We are back with the first edition of Blackhawk Talk for 2015. Jimmy Mac, Zander and Mitch discuss all of the Chicago Blackhawk hockey news that broke over the holiday season, including The Winter Classic, The play of Corey Crawford, and last night's victory over Minnesota.  GO HAWKS.

Blackhawk Talk #42

Despite one bump in the road last week vs The Islanders, our Blackhawks continue to roll along at a dominant rate. Jimmy, Mitch and Zander are back this week to talk about everything on the minds of Hawks fans, including victories over Calgary and Minnesota, the subtraction of Jeremy Morin, and the stellar performance of our two backup goalies. And who the hell is Johnny Hockey? All this and more on Blackhawk Talk #41. GO HAWKS. 

Blackhawk Talk #41

NEW SHOW! BLACKHAWK TALK #40: The Hawks keep mowing down the competition and show no signs of slowing down. This week, we talk about the wins verses tough competition and the players rising to the challenge. Plus, we look at the upcoming schedule, young players getting a shot and Zander's Facebook got hacked. GO HAWKS  

Blackhawk Talk #40

The Hawks are back from the "Circus Trip" and so are we! It was a successful road trip for the team and we talk all about it, including the soaring Patrick Kane, the resurgent Kris Versteeg, and the aggressive Daniel Carcillo. Plus, info on where Corey Crawford was and what he was doing when he suffered his off-ice injury. And, Mitch pays tribute to a fallen player, Zander's ring tone is analyzed and Jimmy Mac rants about the whole stupid concept of "The Circus Trip". GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #39: December 4, 2014

It appears things are getting back to normal as the Hawks celebrate back-to-back home victories vs Tampa Bay & San Jose. Join us as we discuss what is looking good about the Hawks and what is looking not-so-good. Zander is liking what he's seeing from Trevor Van Riemsdyk and we talk about TVR's potential as a future star in the NHL. Plus, we bitch about the Bears a little bit too. GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #38: November 14, 2014

The Hawks finally end a period of frustration on the offensive end of the ice with a breakout victory vs Montreal. But at what cost? Sharpie is out for a while and the team will have to prove it's back on track without him. We predict who will step up in his absence and review the week of Blackhawk action. We also look forward to the upcoming homestand, hear about Jimmy Mac's experience at the Winnepeg game, and talk about the back-up goalie situation. GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #37: November 6, 2014

We are recapping a rough 1-3 week for The Hawks as the team tries to pull itself together following the loss of Corey Crawford. That's the bad news. The good news...The kid from Lemont Scott Darling has made us instant fans of his play, and we discuss this cool hometown success story. Plus, Hossa's search for his 1000th career point, Brad Richards analysis, and more. GO HAWKS 

Blackhawk Talk #36: October 30, 2014

We are back for more action on the ice with Blackhawk Talk. This week, we're talking about victories over Nashville & Philly. Jimmy Mac tells Zander & Mitch about sitting behind the glass for last Saturday's win over the Preds. It was a warped experience. Plus, metal detectors at the gate, Blackhawks vs Bears, and looking ahead to a busy week for the team. GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #35: October 23, 2014

The Chicago Blackhawks are back for the 2014-15 season and so is Blackhawk Talk!  Join Jimmy Mac, Mark Zander and Mitch Michaels every week as they break down all the action on the ice from a fans point of view. For this episode, we discuss the first three games of the regular season with victories against Dallas & Buffalo, along with an overtime loss to Calgary. Plus, features you will only find here, like a "Shoot the Puck" recap and more! GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #33: October 16, 2014

The Hawks are scuffling right now and we are starting to feel frustrated here at Blackhawk Talk. We discuss the current struggles the team is going through including Bickell on the bench, Crawford's wear-and-tear, and the distraction of the upcoming Winter Olympics. We even go completely off-course with a critique of the Grammy Awards and more!

Blackhawk Talk: January 28, 2014

BLACKHAWK TALK IS BACK for 2014! Following an extended holiday break, Jimmy Mac, Mitch Michaels and Zander return to talk Chicago Blackhawks hockey for the new year. We address our concerns about the latest bout of inconsistency for the team and what could be a simmering goalie controversy in the wake of Antti Raanta's stellar play of late, Jimmy Mac talks about visiting the UC for a skate, and are there Mexican Blackhawk fans?  All this and much more as Blackhawk Talk returns for the new year. GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #32: January 13, 2014

The Hawks returned from a very successful "circus trip" with a loss against Dallas at the United Center.  We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from Tuesday night's game, along with Zander's memories of the old Minnesota Northstars, Mitch's suggestions for beer consumption when sitting behind the glass, and Jimmy Mac cues up the wrong Patrick Kane spin-a-rama on YouTube.  All this and more on Blackhawk Talk...GO HAWKS! 

Blackhawk Talk #31: December 5, 2013

We are back to talk about the two big victories over Winnepeg and Vancouver, Marion Hossa's leave of absence, watching the games in bars, and we ask the question: Should pros play in the olympics?  Plus, "Tree Turdy Tree in da Turd", ongoing hate for the Canuckle-Heads and two minutes for roughing this week on Blackhawk Talk.  GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #30: November 25, 2013

This week, we have mixed emotions as we look back at a week of two wins and two losses, Zander has a Raanta Rant, and why does the circus have to disrupt the home schedule for the Hawks every freaking year?  GO HAWKS

Blackhawk Talk #29: November 21, 2013

Blackhawk Talk is a fan-produced podcast about all-things Chicago Blackhawks. Hosted by Chicagoans Jimmy Mac and Mark Zander, and produced once or twice a week, Blackhawk Talk features discussion and commentary from a fan perspective. Not brought to you by professional sportscasters, but passionate fans who provide an unfiltered look at the team, the games, and the experience of Chicago Blackhawk hockey.

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