The Baked Bear

Jay Pike

The Baked Bear is a fan podcast about th Boston Bruins, with a focus on the fans and fandom. Your host, Jay Pike, isn't smart enough for the X's and O's (and he should know, he's writing this), but he's learned how to be a fan and get the most out of his B's. Add in some weed, a lot of nonsense, some bad takes, and you have The Baked Bear. Find Jay and his podcasat on Twitter: @MY_Bruins and @TheBakedBearPod; or you can email [email protected]. The Baked Bear is presented in partnership with 6342 Productions.

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Here Comes The Pasta

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11/14/24 • 33 min

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 56: Here Comes The Pasta. On this episode host, Jay dives into this rollercoaster of a season to see if the sky is really falling around his Bs. Marchand OT magic, top line Geekie, H. Lindholm's injury, sprinkle in some Wu-Tang, plus an exciting new sponser. Jay checks in on his initial take regarding Matt Poitras being reassigned to Providence. His HighTake hates; his Highku rides the rails; then Jay lays down his throwndown on a new Bruin. No guest this week, just Jay...stop crying. If you watch the throne, this pod is for you.

Bluesky: Jay @MyBruins.bsky.social
Twitter: Jay @My_Bruins | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Email: [email protected].
Partner 6342 Productions

A Bonus Baked Bear w/ Gayle Troiani

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11/15/24 • 37 min

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 57: But this isn’t a normal episode, this is a Bonus Baked Bear where Jay chats with NESN Sports Writer Gayle Troiani (@Gayle_Troiani). They get into Gayle’s Bruins fandom, which Bruins exec/coach/FO Gayle thinks is safe, trades and callups, lots on Pasta, Poitras, Mac, Marchand and more. Gayle has some really great insights into our Bs so, for once, Jay helps you learn something. If you're into hosts letting the experts cook, this pod might be for you.

Bluesky: Jay @MyBruins.bsky.social
Twitter: Jay @My_Bruins | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Email: [email protected].
Partner 6342 Productions

Sick Sway

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05/08/24 • 54 min

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 43: Sick Sway. On this episode host, Jay Pike, indulges himself in some enjoyment of winning Game 7 OT, talks Pasta, Lindholm, Lohrei, Monty, Goalies, and is even calm about the return of Derek Forbort, plus much too much more. Jay checks-in on how the '23 & '24 first round Bruins playoff series compare and contrast. His HighTake and Highku come from separate huge wins. And lastly, Jay Talks Out "success" and gives you permission to believe. If you're into podcast hosts constantly saying, "I'm just saying", this pod is for you.

Twitter: Jay @My_Bruins | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Insta/Threads: Jay @MY_Bruins_ | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Email [email protected].
Partner 6342 Productions

Bruins Inaction

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05/02/24 • 50 min

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 42: Bruins Inaction. On this episode host, Jay Pike, has lots to say about his Bruins and their performance in Game 5 vs the Leafs, plenty on Monty's blender, bad officiating, and he even tries to be hopeful about the inevitable return of Derek Forbort, plus much too much more. Jay checks-in on a couple of his playoff takes. His HighTake and Highku are, for the first time, contradictory. And lastly, Jay Talks Out scapegoats. If you're into podcast hosts mangling the word, 'egregious', this pod is for you.

Twitter: Jay @My_Bruins | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Insta/Threads: Jay @MY_Bruins_ | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Email [email protected].
Partner 6342 Productions

Marchand Cleans Up

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04/26/24 • 47 min

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 41: Marchand Cleans Up. On this episode host, Jay Pike, shares his love of playoff hockey, talks Marchand stepping up, the goalies, Playoff Jake, edibles, officiating, and much more on the first week of the playoffs. Plus he talks mental health and art. Jay checks-in on his High Take from last week. He has this week's HighTake and Highku. And lastly, Jay Talks Out the goalie rotation in the playoffs. If you're into blowers and mulchers, this pod is for you.

Twitter: Jay @My_Bruins | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Insta/Threads: Jay @MY_Bruins_ | the Baked Bear Podcast @TheBakedBearPod
Email [email protected].
Partner 6342 Productions

How I Spent My Season Preview w/ Steve MacEachern

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10/03/24 • 50 min

Welcome to the Baked Bear, Episode 50: How I Spent My Season Preview. On this episode host, Jay Pike, talks Swayman...again (again?!) and Lysell not making the first round of camp cuts. Jay checks in on an embarrassingly recent take; He has a romantic Highku, a delicious High Take, and a whole new segment (yeah?!). Plus, Jay and a special Steve MacEachern talk Boston Bruins 2024/25 Season Preview. Lots on Pasta, Lindholm (Elias), Zacha, Poitras, goalkeepers, and so much more. If you let your backbone slide, this pod is for you.