The Bottom Shelf Podcast

Justin Crouch
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Who are we? What are we doing? And why should you care? I’m Justin. He’s Nick. We’re two guys who love sports, chirp each other relentlessly, and somehow turn that into a podcast. The Bottom Shelf Podcast is where hockey, sports culture, and unfiltered opinions collide — with just enough self-deprecation to keep it honest. We’re not here to pretend we’re experts. We’re here to have fun, talk sports the way fans actually do, and give you something worth throwing on in the background… or arguing with in the comments. All we ask is you listen. Everything else is optional. Welcome to The Bottom Shelf Podcast.

Episodes

  1. May 5

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Playoffs continued, RFAs and Award Nominations

    On this edition of the Bottom Shelf Podcast Sam (in for Nick) and Justin recap what has happened through the first round of the playoffs. This includes; how unreal the TBL/MTL series has been, what needs to change this offseason in Edmonton, and the outcome of the DAL/MIN series.    They move on to the RFAs of this upcoming offseason (alongside a full explanation of the difference between UFAs and RFAs), the award nominations...so far, and then they cap things off, as always, with a game - this time around it's "the Big 4".    Please continue supporting the pod, it's greatly appreciated! Cheers! And go Habs!

  2. Apr 25

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Episode 8 - Playoff Pools, Who Rules and Who Drools

    While Nick is away Sam is hopping in the passenger seat for another ride on the Bottom Shelf Podcast.    On this episode the boys go through what has happened so far in the NHL Playoffs, the names of the captains for each NHL team during their first playoff win, and whether it's worse to miss the playoffs or make the playoffs and get swept in the first round. All that and more on this edition of the Bottom Shelf Podcast!   If you'd like to connect with the show, find us on socials @BottomShelfHockeyPod or on our personal pages @ComfyCrouch and @PhelpsOnAir!

  3. Apr 14

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Episode 7 - Revenge of the Sam

    Just when you were getting used to us, we go and throw a curveball at you. Introducing our official part-time/swing/fill-in guy Sam Phelps. He'll be covering for Nick, while Nick is travelling.  But, enough about Nick. In fact, forget him altogether. Nick who? Never heard of him. Justin and SAM chatted this week about the Zammoth, the Yzer-plan, the Summer of Brad and much more. Sam was also put to the test with the NHL's version of the Masters! All that and so much more of this edition of the Bottom Shelf Podcast!!

  4. Mar 30

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Episode 6 - The Angry Potato Chips, The Yzer-plan, The NHL's Cy Young

    Welcome back for more tortur-I MEAN...Thanks for checking out another episode of the Bottom Shelf Podcast with Nick and Justin!   This week on the show; Justin's oldest daughter called an NHL team "The Angry Potato Chips (any guesses who she meant?), the boys chat about how much longer Red Wings fans can trust the Yzer-plan, and Nick tries to guess who is the NHL's equivalent of a Cy Young winner.   Show your support for the show by following us on social media (@BottomShelfHockeyPod) and subscribing wherever you listen!

  5. Mar 24

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Episode 5 - The Episode AFTER the Lost Episode

    The boys are finally back after an unintended hiatus. Life happens, right?   What are they back to discuss? Probably too much. This may have kind of sort of resulted in the longest episode yet!    On the pod today: The Lost Episode, greasy 4th liners, Kucherov is unreal, Caufield is a gem, Matthews is in pain, Jack Hughes wants the golden goal puck, the Pacific Division is a steaming pile of ass and SO. MUCH. MORE.   Buckle up! Here we go with a whole lotta POD.

  6. Feb 18

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Episode 3 - Olympics, Nicknames, Rivalries and More

    You made a choice...and that choice was to listen to another episode of the Bottom Shelf Podcast with Nick and Justin. That certainly was...a choice. We thank you for making that choice!   Welcome to this edition of the Bottom Shelf Podcast! Up for debate this week amongst the boys; does Justin shamelessly plug too much? Just how well will Canada do in men's hockey at the Olympics this year? Which country made a mistake with who they let wear the 'C'? And, is there a new "must watch" rivalry in the NHL?    On top of all that, right out of the gate, Justin has a little surprise for d*ckhe-I MEAN...Nick.   Thanks for listening!

  7. Feb 1

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Episode 2 - Hat tricks, Gaps and the Game of Logos

    If you survived episode 1, welcome to episode 2! This week we get to know Nick & Justin a little better with some stories about why they love hockey so much. The boys also discuss a new NHL record for hat tricks in a single month, the biggest gap between the #1 and #2 scorers on a single team across the NHL, and the all-time leading US born point scorer. They wrapped things up with a game of "Game of Logos", where Nick tries to name the teams around the NHL that have a hockey stick in their logo.

  8. Jan 15

    Bottom Shelf Podcast - Episode 1 - The Beginning

    Welcome to episode 1 of the Bottom Shelf Podcast!   Get to know us (Nick & Justin) as we chat hockey, try not to take ourselves to seriously, and have a few laughs at each other's expense along the way.   On the pod today; Being the away fans, Olympic roster snubs, OT controversy, hat tricks, Hall of Famer or No Namer, and more!

  • 8 Episodes

About

Who are we? What are we doing? And why should you care? I’m Justin. He’s Nick. We’re two guys who love sports, chirp each other relentlessly, and somehow turn that into a podcast. The Bottom Shelf Podcast is where hockey, sports culture, and unfiltered opinions collide — with just enough self-deprecation to keep it honest. We’re not here to pretend we’re experts. We’re here to have fun, talk sports the way fans actually do, and give you something worth throwing on in the background… or arguing with in the comments. All we ask is you listen. Everything else is optional. Welcome to The Bottom Shelf Podcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Justin Crouch
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Bottom Shelf Podcast