About this podcast
Jeremy Paul and Laura Norman provide their purely subjective feelings about the roller coaster ride that is being a Columbus Blue Jackets fan, in this podcast, CBJectively Speaking (pronounced Subjectively Speaking).
These two best friends bring a unique, inclusive, and open-minded perspective to being a Columbus Blue Jackets fan and spend a lot of time laughing in the process. No matter your Blue Jackets or hockey knowledge/experience, you will find a fan home with Jeremy and Laura!
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Episodes
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- We Got Our D Back! · 1 h 9 min · Episode 297On this episode, we postulate on which Columbus Blue Jackets team will continue to show up - the one that loses 3-0 leads, or the one that curb stomps the Colorado Avalanche 7-2…
- Run Over the Cookie Twice · 1 h 33 min · Episode 296On this episode, we "run over the cookie twice" by discussing Rick Bowness' early season frustration, the up and down performance of the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Florida…
- About That Second Period... · 60 min · Episode 295On this episode, we recap the CBJ's five-day break between games two and three, recap a SO win against Pittsburgh, and give our thoughts on a second period collapse that led to a…
- Tale of Two Special Teams · 1 h 2 min · Episode 294On this episode, we celebrate the start of the Columbus Blue Jackets season, analyze the CBJ's 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabers, and lament the Blue Jackets' 4-1 loss to the Utah…
- 2026-2027 CBJ Season Preview · 1 h 45 min · Episode 293It's time to preview the Columbus Blue Jackets 2026-2027 season, the season the Union Blue returns to the postseason (mark our words!) On this episode, we talk about just how…
- Emergency Episode: Marchy Out, Knies Out, and Elvis Left the Building · 54 min · Episode 292IT WENT DOWN AND WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT IT! The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins, and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for…
- What's Going On?! · 1 h 42 min · Episode 291On this episode, we take on the three biggest topics on the 5th Line's mind: Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko, and Training Camp. Unfortunately, we spend a lot more time talking…
- It Doesn't Get Any Better Than Jeff Rimer · 1 h 1 min · Episode 290On this episode, we welcome iconic NHL play-by-play announcer Jeff Rimer, to discuss the release of his memoir, It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This: Unforgettable Calls in the…
- Additions + Questionable Subtractions · 1 h 27 min · Episode 289On this episode, we recap the additions (shoutout Wheeling!) and questionable administrative subtractions that have taken place in Columbus since we last recorded, discuss our…
- Setting the Scene w/ Rick Bowness · 1 h 36 min · Episode 288On this episode, we welcome Rick Bowness, head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, to talk about his decision to return to Columbus, his eagerness for September, his role in the…
- Mark Scheig Talks Impending Blue Jackets Offseason · 1 h 32 min · Episode 287On this episode, we welcome Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers to discuss the 2026 Blue Jackets offseason, which is a critical one for the Union Blue. Will the UFAs walk? When…
- Misery Loves Hockey! · 1 h 12 min · Episode 286On this episode, we discuss Zach Werenski winning the Norris Trophy, Trent Vogelhuber's eventual promotion, and chat about all of the silly season news that broke this week…
- Charlie Coyle Joins the Show · 1 h 11 min · Episode 285Columbus Blue Jackets forward Charlie Coyle joins the show to talk about his first season in Columbus, his leadership style, and what he's looking forward to over the next six…
- The Charlie Coyle Show · 1 h 27 min · Episode 284The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36M contract, and we're here to talk about all the feelings. Spoiler alert: We're pretty excited.
- News, Notes, and Now We Wait · 1 h 12 min · Episode 283On this episode, we return to our regularly scheduled programming to give you our thoughts on Rick Bowness returning as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, discuss the…
- The Gaudreau Family Foundation · 45 min · Episode 282On this episode, we're joined by Guy and Jane Gaudreau to discuss the creation of the Gaudreau Family Foundation ahead of the second annual Gaudreau Family 5K on Saturday, May…
- Food for Thought with Steve Mears · 1 h 23 min · Episode 280On this episode, we welcome in Steve Mears, TV play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets, to recap the season from his perspective, discuss the playoff push at hands…
- CBJ Odds (and Vibes) Are So Good · 1 h 17 min · Episode 279On this episode, we discuss an important week with the Blue Jackets that ended with the conclusion of a 12-game point streak that has put the CBJ in position to control their own…
- Chasing the CBJ Ceiling · 1 h 24 min · Episode 278How good can this CBJ team be? After points in nine straight, some are wondering not if, but where the Blue Jackets will slot in to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It's a risky…
- We're Back, and So is the Playoff Race · 2 h 4 min · Episode 277Oh boy, we're back! On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets trade deadline acquisition of Conor Garland, their 3-1-2 stretch since the Olympic break, and unpack all that…
- Marching Into The Break Strong · 1 h 39 min · Episode 276The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering the Olympic Break having won seven straight and eleven-of-twelve, making them the hottest team in the NHL. It's hard for the vibes to be…
- So. Much. Heart. · 1 h 23 min · Episode 275Minus a weird one against Ottawa, the Blue Jackets have won seven of their last eight games, and are the talk of the NHL heading into the Olympic Break... can they keep up the…
- Blue Jackets? Good! Goalies? Weird! · 1 h 27 min · Episode 274On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets dominating win against the Vancouver Canucks, dissect a hard fought victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and celebrate our two…
- No Bones About It · 1 h 26 min · Episode 273The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired Dean Evason and Steve McCarthy and hired Rick Bowness as the fifth head coach in as many years for the franchise - yes, that's essentially…
- Death, Taxes, and Blown Leads · 1 h 41 min · Episode 272LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! On this episode, we get real about our frustrations about the Blue Jackets ninth loss when leading in the third period, talk about an exciting…
- Ho-Ho-Hold Up... A Winning Streak? · 1 h 28 min · Episode 271On this episode, we start on the road, giving you a Carcast experience for the ages, where we discuss the trade of Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blue Jackets'…
- When Does Enough Become Enough? · 1 h 25 min · Episode 270On this episode, we get real about the bleak nature of where the Blue Jackets sit in the Eastern Conference Standings and their inability to play three periods of hockey. We also…
- Can't Win or Won't Win? · 1 h 17 min · Episode 269On this episode, we spend a lot of time answering the question, "are the Blue Jackets a team that can't win, or are they a team that won't win?"
- Time to Finish · 1 h 15 minOn this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets most recent stretch against Montreal, Winnipeg, Toronto (twice), Detroit, Washington, and Pittsburgh, including our key takeaways…
- Eight Games in Thirteen Days · 1 h 23 min · Episode 267On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets' previous four game stretch against the Oilers, Kraken, Oilers again, and the New York Rangers, talk about Boone Jenner's long-term…
- Road TRIPPING Up · 1 h 18 min · Episode 266On this episode, we discuss the first half of the Blue Jackets' trip our west to take on the Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks. We also check-in on the Metropolitan…
- Playing With Some ****ing Heart · 1 h 8 min · Episode 265On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets early season success, including a four game winning streak that came to a bitter end in Long Island, share the player we think played…
- The CBJ Rollercoaster · 1 h 13 min · Episode 264The Blue Jackets have played 8 games, equating to nearly 10% of the season! On this episode, we discuss how the Jackets looked last week in wins against Dallas and Pittsburgh…
- A Tale Between Two Pipes · 1 h 19 min · Episode 263On this episode, we discuss the Blue Jackets 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, paired with all of the fanfare that came with Cam Atkinson's retirement, and talk about the Blue…
- Who Broke The PK? · 1 h 16 min · Episode 262On this episode, we recap the Columbus Blue Jackets' first three games of the regular season, including a road win in Minnesota, and two losses featuring scoring droughts in…
- The Predictions Episode · 1 h 31 min · Episode 261On this episode, we discuss the opening night roster, Cam Atkinson retiring a Blue Jacket, preview the first two games of the season against Nashville and Minnesota, and make our…
- Opening Night Roster Taking Shape · 1 h 18 min · Episode 260On this episode, we take a look at the Columbus Blue Jackets current NHL roster, recap the last few preseason games, and look ahead to the last preseason matchups against the…
- Put on Your Jackets! · 1 h 3 min · Episode 259On this episode, we break down the start of training camp, recap the Blue Jackets' first preseason game and win against the St. Louis Blues, and unveil or projected 2025-2026…
- Let's Get Down to Business · 1 h 1 min · Episode 258On this episode, we discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets' performance at the Buffalo Prospect Challenge, discuss the CBJ trading for Ivan Fedotov, and take a look at what training…
- Stampeding into Buffalo · 1 h 18 min · Episode 257Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Hello, Mike Todd! · 1 h 37 min · Episode 256Mike Todd joins us to discuss the Blue Jackets offseason and to look ahead at the 25th season in CBJ history! Plus, we recap all of the moves the CBJ have made since the end of…
- 255. Sources Tell Us · 1 h 11 min · Episode 255On this episode, we discuss some news and notes, including the CBJ's preseason schedule, development camp details, Nationwide upgrades and so much more! We introduce a new…
- 254. Guess Who's Back! · 1 h 33 min · Episode 254It's been a couple weeks, so we start off with some news and notes, including some high honors for Sean Monahan, Zach Werenski, Denton Mateychuk, and Elvis Merzlikins! We spend…
- 253. Dave Maetzold Has the Coolest Job · 1 h 42 min · Episode 253Dave Maetzold joins the show, and man, does he have a cool job! We discuss his role, the CBJ's season, and look ahead to what could make this team so special. Plus, you won't…
- 252. Gaudreau Family 5K · 42 min · Episode 252On this episode, we welcome Jane Gaudreau to the show to discuss the Gaudreau Family 5K, and more importantly, the legacy of her sons John and Matty. Learn more about the…
- 251. Leaguewide Check-In · 1 h 2 min · Episode 251Things are busy in the NHL with all sorts of news about the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, the NHL Draft Lottery, and so much more! We check in on the race for the Stanley Cup and…
- 250. Here's to More! · 1 h 36 min · Episode 250It's episode 250! We cannot believe we've sat down at the mic 250 times to talk about our favorite hockey team and so join us for Episode 250, where we reminisce on the four year…
- 249. Reframing the Season · 1 h 3 min · Episode 249Well, that was fun while it lasted! On this episode, we reframe our expectations for the rest of the season while briefly reflecting on how beautifully bittersweet the season has…
- 248. April Hockey is Here · 1 h 3 min · Episode 248April is here and it's time for us to buckle in! The last few games won't be for the faint of heart as we take a look at the current standings and what lies ahead for the Jackets…
