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Five Minute Major

By Five Minute Major

Covering all things Philadelphia Flyers supplemented by NHL news with co-hosts Matt Mastrogiovanni and Dave Morris. Affiliated with the Pod Street Bullies.
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Episode #116 featuring Matthew Hoagland

Five Minute MajorMay 13, 2021

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Episode #225: Cootsgate Scandal

Episode #225: Cootsgate Scandal

COOTSGATE 2024! Join Dave & Mastro this week for a brand new pod as the duo discuss:

- Flyers Week in Review

- Sean Couturier Scratched

- Around the League

- Wayne Train Making His Final Stop

- & more!

Mar 21, 202401:03:07
Episode #224: Post TDL Analysis

Episode #224: Post TDL Analysis

Join Dave & Mastro this week as the duo talk:


- Flyers Week in Review

- Welcome Eric Johnson and Denis Gurianov

- NHL Trade Deadline Highlights

- Winners, Losers, Stay-Puters of the TDL

Mar 13, 202401:10:23
Episode #223: Danny Briere's Trade App Works

Episode #223: Danny Briere's Trade App Works

Join Dave & Mastro this week on a brand new pod! The duo talk:

- Jason Kelce Retires

- Flyers Week in Review

- Sean Walker Traded to the Avalanche

- Nick Seeler Extended

Mar 07, 202454:08
Episode #222: featuring PodStreetHoags

Episode #222: featuring PodStreetHoags

This week Dave was joined by great friend of the pod, the one and the only, PodStreetHoags, from the Pod Street Bullies! The duo talked:

- Flyers Week in Review

- Petersen Waived, Attard & Sandstrom Called Up

- Backup Goalie Situation

- Jonesy WIP Quote

- Tanev Trade & How it Effects the Flyers

Mar 01, 202401:02:25
Episode #221: Gearing Up for March

Episode #221: Gearing Up for March

Join Dave & Mastro this week as the duo talks:

- Captain Coots

- Flyers Week In Review

- The Road Ahead

- Around the League

- & more!

Feb 23, 202401:09:49
Episode #220 featuring Rocco Romeo from FEPS Sports Blog

Episode #220 featuring Rocco Romeo from FEPS Sports Blog

Exciting pod this week folks! We're proud to announce a partnership with the fine folks over at FEPS Sports Blog! This week Dave and Mastro were joined on the pod by their founder Rocco Romeo. The trio talked:


- Flyers Week In Review

- Riley Gregg / Morgan Frost Incident

- Around the League

- & more!


Links for FEPS Sports Blog:

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555446813435

- Twitter: @FepsBlog

- Website: feps.blog

Feb 14, 202401:13:05
Episode #219: Back from the Break

Episode #219: Back from the Break

Join Dave & Mastro on this weeks pod as the duo talk:


- NHL ASG Weekend Reactions

- Flyers Gotta Set The Tone

- NHL Returns to Best-On-Best International Play

- Around the League & more!

Feb 08, 202401:06:47
Episode 218: A Much Needed All-Star Break

Episode 218: A Much Needed All-Star Break

Not an easy podcast this week folks. Carter Hart has been officially charged with sexual assault and awaits trial. Join Dave and Mastro on this weeks pod as they discuss that and more.
Jan 31, 202401:18:31
Episode #217: Flying High to Feeling Low

Episode #217: Flying High to Feeling Low

Join Dave & Mastro this week on a new pod as they discuss:

- Hart Leave of Absence / 2018 WJC Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Update

- Flyers Week in Review

- Around the League

- & more!

Jan 25, 202401:04:04
Episode #216: Philadelphia's Team

Episode #216: Philadelphia's Team

Join Dave & Mastro this week on a brand new pod as they discuss:

- Final Thoughts on Quitter Gauthier

- Flyers Week In Review

- MAF 2nd All Time- Goalie Wins

- Around the League

- & more!

Jan 17, 202401:09:33
Episode #215: Good Riddance, Gauthier

Episode #215: Good Riddance, Gauthier

The first pod of 2024 sure is a doozy! Join Dave & Mastro as they give their thoughts and break down Cutter Gauthier quitting on the Philadelphia Flyers and the trade that sent him to the Anaheim Ducks in return for Jamie Drysdale.

Jan 10, 202453:60
Episode #214: Holiday Streaking

Episode #214: Holiday Streaking

The Philadelphia Flyers currently are on a 9 game point streak and sit comfortably in 2nd place in the Metro division. Join Dave & Mastro this week as they discuss the Flyers recent play and then close out the pod discussing the current NHL standings and which teams are in a surprising spots.


This podcast will also be the last one for the calendar year of 2023. Dave & Mastro will be taking a extended break for the Holidays. The duo will return fresh into the new year.


Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Dec 20, 202301:05:03
Episode #213: Good Hockey, Good Vibes

Episode #213: Good Hockey, Good Vibes

Join Dave & Mastro this week on a brand new pod. Gonna keep this short and sweet. The Flyers are a good hockey team with good vibes. The duo discuss this and more.

Dec 13, 202349:54
Episode #212: Torts: Flyers Have Balls

Episode #212: Torts: Flyers Have Balls

Join Dave & Mastro this week as the duo talk:

- Flyers Week In Review

- Captaincy Thoughts

- Around the League

- & more!

Dec 07, 202301:15:17
Episode #211: Ok With Being Ok

Episode #211: Ok With Being Ok

Dave & Mastro are reunited this week on the latest edition of Five Minute Major. Dave goes in depth on his current thoughts of the Flyers recent play now that the season is past Thanksgiving. Mastro goes onto discuss the highlights of his trip to Stockholm, Sweden for the NHL's Global Series.

Dec 01, 202356:25
Episode #210: Solo Dave

Episode #210: Solo Dave

Join Dave this week on a solo edition of Five Minute Major as he addresses where the Flyers currently are approaching US Thanksgiving.


Dave & Mastro will return for a full podcast after Thanksgiving!

Nov 17, 202312:38
Episode #209: Wait, We've Been Here Before!

Episode #209: Wait, We've Been Here Before!

Well well well....The Flyers yet again had a "hot" October and now as the calendar switches to November the team is in a skid. Currently 1-4-1 in their last 6 games, and with the news of an injury to Carter Hart, things are not looking good for the Orange & Black. Join Dave and Mastro as they discuss this and much more.


This weeks pod is also done in memoriam of former Lehigh Valley Phantom player, Adam Johnson, who lost his life in a tragic accident last week over in the EIHL. We here at Five Minute Major are keeping his family in our thoughts. RIP Adam.

Nov 03, 202346:32
Episode #208: They're Watchable.....For Now

Episode #208: They're Watchable.....For Now

The Flyers are currently 3-2-1 and tied for 2nd place in the Metro Division. Join Dave and Mastro on this weeks pod as the duo talk:


- Flyers Week In Review

- Frost, Forester, Allison....What Gives?

- Around the League

- & more!

Oct 26, 202344:57
Episode #207: Philly Fall Sportstacular

Episode #207: Philly Fall Sportstacular

Join Dave and Mastro this week on a brand new episode of Five Minute Major as they discuss:


- Flyers Week In Review

- Around the League

- & more!

Oct 19, 202342:04
Episode #206: Here. We. Go. Hockey Is Back!

Episode #206: Here. We. Go. Hockey Is Back!

HOCKEY IS OFFICIALLY BACK! Dave & Mastro are back for a brand new pod this week to talk:


- 23/24 Philadelphia Flyers Opening Night Roster

- Eastern & Western Conference Previews

- & more!

Oct 11, 202301:04:41
Episode #205: 23/24 Preseason Update featuring Brenna Wolf-Morris

Episode #205: 23/24 Preseason Update featuring Brenna Wolf-Morris

This week Dave is joined by now recurring and very special guest, his wife, Brenna Wolf-Morris on this weeks edition of Five Minute Major! The duo talk:


- Preseason Update

- Roster Update/Cuts

- What We Look Forward To This Season

Oct 05, 202322:01
Episode #204: On the Verge of Training Camp

Episode #204: On the Verge of Training Camp

Dave & Mastro are back for the 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers season as training camp begins on 9/21/23 and with that the duo returns to their weekly podcast schedule!


This week the duo play September catch-up, discussing the following:


- Morgan Frost Signed

- Boosh Back in the Flyers Broadcast Booth

- Mark Recchi to the Flyers HOF

- Dual-Logo Returns to Center Ice

- Training Camp Begins

- Flyers 2023-24 Promotional/Giveaway Games

Sep 21, 202301:04:06
Episode #203: 2023 Offseason Update #3....BONK

Episode #203: 2023 Offseason Update #3....BONK

Dave and Mastro are back this week with a brand new episode! The duo talk:


- MORE Ivan Fedotov Drama

- ELC for Bonk

- 32 for 32 Flyers Edition

- RIP RJ

Aug 23, 202345:55
Episode #202: 2023 Offseason Update #2

Episode #202: 2023 Offseason Update #2

Dave and Mastro are back from a lengthy podcast break in the dead of summer to discuss:


- Flyers Offseason ELC's/Extensions/Trades

- What's the deal with Morgan Frost?

- EK65 Trade to Pittsburgh

Aug 10, 202341:33
Episode #201: 2023 Offseason Update #1

Episode #201: 2023 Offseason Update #1

Dave & Mastro are back from their summer vacation break to discuss all of the latest happenings surrounding the Flyers! The duo talk:


- New Uniforms

- Kevin Hayes Trade

- NHL Draft

- RFA/UFA Signings

- & more!

Jul 12, 202354:04
Episode #200: Who Will Rebuild Faster? I-95 or the Flyers?

Episode #200: Who Will Rebuild Faster? I-95 or the Flyers?

200! TWO HUNDRED EPISODES OF FIVE MINUTE MAJOR! Join Dave and Mastro this week as the duo talk: - The Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup Champions

- Flyers Tender Some RFA's

- Welcome Aboard Patrick Sharp & John LeClair

- Around the League

- & more!


We want to thank everyone for their listens, likes, and follows over the past 200 episodes of Five Minute Major as well as give a special shout out to our excellent affiliates in the Pod Street Bullies!

Jun 15, 202351:08
Episode #199: Provorov Dealt & Stanley Cup Final Update

Episode #199: Provorov Dealt & Stanley Cup Final Update

Dave and Mastro are back! This week the duo break down the Ivan Provorov trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets involving the LA Kings and then go in depth on their thoughts of the Stanley Cup Final so far between Vegas and Florida.

Jun 08, 202339:59
Episode #198: Stanley Cup Final Preview featuring Brenna Wolf-Morris

Episode #198: Stanley Cup Final Preview featuring Brenna Wolf-Morris

Another Mr. and Mrs. edition of Five Minute Major this week! Join Dave and his wife Brenna as they wrap up the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and then preview/give their predictions for the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights vs. the Florida Panthers.

May 31, 202321:05
Episode #197: Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #5

Episode #197: Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #5

Join Dave and Mastro this week as the duo talk:


- Flyers Rumored Outdoor Appearance

- Eastern & Western Conference Finals Update

- Around the League

- Mental Health Awareness Month

May 25, 202333:51
Episode #196: A NEW ERA OF ORANGE! & Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #4

Episode #196: A NEW ERA OF ORANGE! & Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #4

A NEW ERA OF ORANGE! Dave and Mastro are back this week for a brand new pod to address the front office changes to the Flyers with Danny Briere being officially named the Flyers General Manager and Keith Jones being named the Flyers President of Hockey Operations. The duo also preview the Eastern/Western Conference Finals.

May 18, 202351:34
Episode #195: Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #3

Episode #195: Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #3

A quick solo pod this week brought to you by Matt Mastrogiovanni. Join him as he discusses the results of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far.

May 12, 202323:08
Episode #194: 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #2....Married to the Game featuring Brenna Wolf-Morris

Episode #194: 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #2....Married to the Game featuring Brenna Wolf-Morris

This week on a brand new episode of Five Minute Major, Dave is joined by a very special guest co-host, his wife, Brenna Wolf-Morris! The husband and wife duo discuss the Flyers signing Egor Zamula to a 1 year contact extension, address the results of the first round playoff matchups, and then go on to preview and give their picks for the 2nd round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

May 04, 202329:48
Episode #193: 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #1

Episode #193: 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Update #1

Join Dave and Mastro this week for a new pod as the duo addresses the retirement of Justin Braun and then dive into each 1st round matchup of the playoffs so far.

Apr 27, 202354:01
Episode #192: Bracket Picks

Episode #192: Bracket Picks

Join Dave and Mastro this week as the dynamic duo make their bracket picks for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Apr 20, 202347:33
Episode #191: In Memoriam, the 2022-23 Philadelphia Flyers

Episode #191: In Memoriam, the 2022-23 Philadelphia Flyers

Join Dave and Mastro this week as they pay their respects to the 2022-23 Philadelphia Flyers season.

Apr 13, 202353:57
Episode #190: Eliminated

Episode #190: Eliminated

Join Dave and Mastro this week for a brand new pod as they discuss:


- Flyers ELIMNINATED

- Flyers Week in Review

- Dave @ the Phantoms

- Around the League

- & more!

Apr 05, 202341:58
Episode #189: Scott Out, Hilferty In

Episode #189: Scott Out, Hilferty In

Join Dave and Mastro this week on a brand new episode of 5 Minute Major as they discuss:


- Dave Scott Out, Dan Hilferty In

- Emil Andrae ELC

- Flyers Week in Review

- Around the League

- & more!

Mar 30, 202351:29
Episode #188: Marching On

Episode #188: Marching On

Join Dave and Mastro this week on a brand new episode of 5 Minute Major as the duo talks:

- Flyers Week in Review

- Tank vs. Development

- Live In-Game Thoughts vs. Minnesota Wild (3/23/23)

- Around the League

- Fanatics Jersey Deal

- & more!

Mar 24, 202301:00:35
Episode #187: A Step In The Right Direction!

Episode #187: A Step In The Right Direction!

CHUCK FLETCHER HAS BEEN FIRED BY THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS! Join Dave and Mastro this week as they discuss: 

- Back Yo Bags Chuck 

- Danny Briere Interim GM / Search for full time GM and President of Hockey Ops Begins 

- Flyers Week in Review 

- Around the League 

- & more!

Mar 16, 202356:50
Episode #186: Chuck Made 17 Calls

Episode #186: Chuck Made 17 Calls

Join us this week as Dave and Mastro are reunited on the airwaves to talk about the Flyers disastrous failure of a trade deadline, rants on where the team needs to go from here, and capped off by the usual "Flyers Week in Review" segment going over the past week of hockey played. This one is a doozy folks. 

Mar 09, 202359:30
Episode #185 featuring PodStreetHoags

Episode #185 featuring PodStreetHoags

This week on a brand new episode of 5 Minute Major, Dave is joined by great friend of the pod, Matt Hoagland (@PodStreetHoags). The duo focuses on the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline which is set for 3pm EST on Friday, March 3rd. First they talk about the deadline from a Philadelphia Flyers point of view, focusing in on who they think the Flyers should trade at this deadline and what the return could be if a trade(s) were to happen. Dave and Hoagie then take a step back and highlight some of the trades that have already taken place around the NHL in the past month leading up to the trade deadline. 

Mar 02, 202301:01:52
Episode 184: Quick Solo Update with Dave

Episode 184: Quick Solo Update with Dave

This week on a brand new episode of Five Minute Major, Dave provides a quick recap on the past week of Flyers hockey as well as giving his brief thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring center Ryan O'Reilly from the St. Louis Blues. 

Dave and Mastro will be back next week with a full podcast to preview the NHL Trade Deadline. 

Feb 23, 202310:08
Episode #183: Not Exactly a "Fly" February

Episode #183: Not Exactly a "Fly" February

This week on a brand new episode of 5 Minute Major join Dave and Mastro as they discuss: 

- Flyers Week In Review 

- Ownership Duo 

- Around the League 

- & more! 

Feb 16, 202354:08
Episode #182: NHL All Star Dud Weekend

Episode #182: NHL All Star Dud Weekend

Join Dave and Mastro for a brand new pod! This week the duo talks: 


- All Star Dud Weekend 

- Flyers Week In Review 

- Around the League 

- & more! 


Feb 09, 202301:05:03
Episode #181: All Star Weekend

Episode #181: All Star Weekend

 Dave is back from "short-term IR" and teams up with Mastro for this week's episode! The duo talk: 


- Flyers Week(s) In Review 

- All Star Weekend Preview 

- NHL Viewership Down in the USA

- & MORE! 

Feb 03, 202301:14:27
Episode #180: Hockey Is For Everyone

Episode #180: Hockey Is For Everyone

Hockey Is For Everyone. End of story. Join Dave and Mastro for this weeks pod as they discuss the extremely disappointing events of Flyers Pride Night surrounding Ivan Provorov and much more.

Jan 19, 202301:19:29
Episode #179: TK and Co. Surging in the New Year

Episode #179: TK and Co. Surging in the New Year

The Flyers are red hot to start 2023. Going back to the last games of 2022, the Flyers have won their last 6 games out of 7. TK has continued his career best season, add that in with All Star forward Kevin Hayes, and excellent goaltending from Hart and Ersson you find a team that is currently 7 points out of a playoff spot. Is this level of play sustainable? Or is the team gonna come crashing down to earth? Join Dave and Mastro this week as they discuss that and more.

Jan 13, 202356:47
Episode #178: California Sweeping

Episode #178: California Sweeping

This week on a brand new episode of Five Minute Major, Dave and Mastro are reunited for the first pod of 2023 to discuss: 

- Flyers Week in Review 

   - 3 Game California Sweep 

- Hockey Hot Takes 

- Around the League 

- & more! 

Jan 04, 202301:14:44
Episode #177: Pre-Holiday's Recap

Episode #177: Pre-Holiday's Recap

This week on a solo edition of 5 Minute Major, Mastro is currently away for the holidays. Dave brings to you the Flyers week in review highlighted by Thursday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leads and then looks ahead to the Flyers Disney on Ice road trip. This is our last podcast of the year 2022. We'd like to thank all of our listeners for your continued support and also thank our great affiliates over at the Pod Street Bullies. Dave and Mastro will return in 2023 and wish everyone a happy and safe holidays. Happy Hannukah! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! 

Dec 23, 202219:33
Episode #176: The Flyers Are On The Naughty List

Episode #176: The Flyers Are On The Naughty List

The Philadelphia Flyers have lost 16 out of their last 18 games......Santa isn't going to reward them for that. Join us this week as Dave returns from the IR with Mastro as the duo addresses: 

- Flyers Week in Review 

- NHL Board of Governors Meeting 

- 800 for the Great 8!  

- & more! 

Dec 15, 202240:44