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The Suspendables

The Suspendables is a weekly podcast with former NHL star Russ Courtnall and his pal, comedian Jungle Jim Jerome. Listen in for classic, hilarious NHL stories; great discussion on the hottest NHL news; and interviews wit

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  • 255: Playoffs, Turkey Necks, and Real Toughness

    52:52|
    This week: the playoffs are here! The boys are fired up. Chaser’s battle with cancer and how he’s an absolute inspiration. Jungle's turkey neck gets roasted. Gobble Gobble!

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  • 254: The Day That Changed Everything - A 9/11 Survivor’s Story

    01:01:31|
    In this powerful solo episode, Jim takes the mic without his usual cohost Russ to bring you a conversation that hits close to home. He’s joined by a longtime friend and 9/11 survivor who shares their gripping, firsthand account of surviving one of the most tragic days in modern history. Together, they explore the moments of chaos, courage, and resilience that followed, offering a deeply personal perspective on an event that changed the world.
  • 253: Another One for the Books

    34:09|
    The boys are finally back with another show! Sorry for the wait! Let’s just say their rigorous schedule of napping, procrastinating, and pretending to be busy really got in the way. But hey, they’re here now with more stories, hot takes, and the usual nonsense you didn’t ask for but secretly love. Buckle up—it’s another episode of The Suspendables!
  • 252: RUSS WAS SO WELL BEHAVED UNTIL…

    35:59|
    Jungle almost came away unscathed…after lots of great talk!Jungles lesson on how to buy a car...NOT! And then the hammer falls from Russ Great to be back!!
  • 251: Salary Caps, Night Caps

    43:20|
    Jim’s on the road, freezing his tail off, while Russ is dealing with an emotional milestone as his last baby heads off. From college sports updates to team dynamics, the guys cover it all—including a classic story about Jim getting roasted by his dad while working for Molson at 23.Plus, a dive into the NHL salary cap and what it means for teams moving forward. Tune in for laughs, insight, and the usual Suspendables banter!Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Shawn Simpson, who passed away this week. A great guy and a respected voice in hockey, he will be deeply missed.
  • 250: Fire & Ice

    48:23|
    Rusty and Jimmy discuss the LA fires and how the disaster has affected Russ and his family's life living within the affected areas. Our thoughts are with those affected by the disaster. But it's not all serious - as usual, jokes were made, laughs were had, and the good listener was appreciated!
  • 249: The Life of Young Rusty Boy!!

    01:04:43|
    Hilarious stories of Russ's younger life!!Jim got Syd to help him with hockey topics and she blew it...The boys do their best not to talk politics in light of recent Canadian political news.