MARK MESSIER JOINS CHICLETS MOUNT RUSHMORE - Episode 513

On Episode 513 of Spittin’ Chiclets, Mark Messier (01:11:22) joins to discuss his legendary run as an oiler, the transition to winning in New York, his relationship with Gretzky throughout the years, and much more. But first, Biz and Whit tie up a few loose ends as free agency continues to set the tone for next years storylines. Which teams should be disappointed with their off-season moves so far? What’s in store for the chiclets boys over the summer? Who will be our next white whale interview? All this and more in this weeks episode.
00:00:00 - Start
00:19:53 - Free Agency
01:11:22 - Mark Messier
02:31:57 - Around the League
02:35:48 - ETC.
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[@Becker_18]

Whit talking about his crazy child had me dying laughing.

[@georgallasj]

We’re all rooting for you, RA. Take the time to take care of yourself.

[@gh4707]

This will either help the dude or he will spiral even further out of control without having a focus…

[@747Cone]

What happened to him?

[@georgallasj]

@@gh4707 sounds like he’s still got something to focus on. He wasn’t fired from the pod. They told him he could take the break he so badly needed but wouldn’t ask for.

[@georgallasj]

@@747Cone a lot in his personal life. What he’s been open about is that he’s always used alcohol as a crutch, he’s getting divorced, and isn’t handling it as well as he thought he’d be able to. So he’s gonna get some help in the off season and not be on the pod for a little bit.

[@Petrossmokesstogies]

Absolutely. Well said man. So many negative Nancy’s in the comments. Just miserable about their own life so they hate on a man when he’s down.

[@shaynegaudreault7829]

Getting Mark Messier on the pod, what a banger, thank you for that!

[@dieselayres3547]

Best quote ever! "You make your money during the regular season, you make your name in the playoffs!"

[@atlasfeynman1039]

True

[@maxb9435]

"Judge, he's got a spare tire and TITS... he's got Tits, Judge..." - Whit That had me dying hahahah too funny

[@jamiekoh6113]

Out of Lemiuex, Gretz, and all those guys from that era, Messier is my guy. What he did in his post-Gretzky run is something I will never forget.

[@stevelavery4766]

Crippled Trevor Linden to win a cup - Bobby Clarke style.

[@Sadbuttrueaaah]

That was the most enjoyable episode probably in 2 years

[@jasonp3717]

I'd pay money to get this show without RA on it

[@You-Cant-Do-That.]

@@jasonp3717 you couldn't afford a mcnuggy meal

[@tylerbellows5358]

​@jasonp3717 go watch 32 thoughts bozo

[@tylerbellows5358]

I'm really glad that RA is coming back to piss in your cheerios 🤡

[@TheMostCasualLurker]

@@You-Cant-Do-That.ok simp

[@RParmable]

Having Mess on the pod is over due. The greatest Champion ever

[@GadnukBoW]

My only issue was when RA sat here arguing for a few minutes on the podcast that he wasn't blasted at game 7 when the boys told him he was. It was pretty clear during that exchange that he's either an alcoholic or he's depressed and he was taking it as a personal attack for self-medicating. Guy just needs a few months to deal with his divorce and any other personal issues, maybe hit the gym and have some time with his friends off-screen and out of the public eye so he doesn't feel like he has to live up to the hype. He's got enough people around him to get through it, just needs the time to do so.

[@CaptainFantastik1]

Seriously, who takes mushrooms going in to "cover" a game 7 as a credentialed member of the press. He looked awful next to actual professionals doing their jobs on the ice.

[@Violencegod61]

Well said pal 👍 👏

[@skolblues]

@@GadnukBoW exactly he can NEVER just roll with the punches and play it off as friends clowning him

[@AsiaXPAT_HK]

@@CaptainFantastik1 The thing is ... he's not the same as the credentialed press (he's more like a rock star) - so he needs to be cut some slack in terms of behaviour ... sure maybe he went a little overboard but like the boys said - the pod needs him. He's a huge reason why I watch -- he is an incredible character.

[@atlasfeynman1039]

@@AsiaXPAT_HK RA releasing his greatest hits album or are there some songs that work with his Baston accent? He is nowhere near a "rock star" bro and Biznasty is more popular, yet BIZ is a "credentialed press" member who commentates games on ESPN and HNiC, so maybe the Rear Admiral needs to decide whether HE thinks he is a rock star or a legitimate sports press member.

[@insulin801]

Not an RA hater but some of the content in the playoffs was brutal. Hope he has a great time in Europe like he was talking about.

[@noahwalters8964]

Wyatt is an absolute menace

[@moremoose589]

Look at how many listeners called this one of the best episodes in years😂 love it

[@TheMostCasualLurker]

Shows how dumb people are lol

[@jakecommeau1778]

@@moremoose589 how many said that?

[@stevelavery4766]

@@jakecommeau1778we are all thinking it. But pulling for RA at the same time - because respect for getting this all going….

[@atlasfeynman1039]

@@jakecommeau1778 You lookin in the comments?

[@stevenkoudanis5238]

Sexxy Red at the Calgary Stampede is wild lol

[@c.9914]

I thought Biz misspoke, at first.

[@moremoose589]

Yeah exactly a ringing endorsement lmao

[@GunfordGaming]

Cowboys is the worst tent

[@RyobiCEO]

Makes sense in today’s degeneracy glorifying culture

[@LiMitZplus]

@@GunfordGamingseemed like a lot of blist acts this year in all the tents

[@brittanyboucher3536]

Well said. Looking forward to Ra being back in a better and healthy head space.

[@garyrusnack1871]

The Macklin Celebrini interview was really good, I enjoyed it. Macklin appears to be a solid young individual, who's poised and confident ! He's going to be amazingly good in the NHL.

[@jorksusjorky503]

probably the funniest ive heard" judge, show him your body" hahahahah

[@ey5660]

You guys are amazing! Praying and rooting for RA!

[@stevenkoudanis5238]

Just saw RA outside a Dunkies in Charlestown asking for 2 bagel bites

[@80teg]

You can do this RA. You aren not alone. We're doing it together brother. Take care. Hope to see you back on here with the guys.

[@dieselayres3547]

I am a Edmonton guy born and raised and I loved this podcast

[@DustinTomusiak]

Clip the 'do you think Gretzky is better than me' story. Gosh darn that's a good one

[@brianmatthews3120]

wish the best for RA sincerely, but this was the best episode in a long time.

[@TooncesTheDrivingCat]

Much better with out RA, you all know that. 2 top shelf hosts plus a guest.

[@ChrisThorn-zy5xw]

All the best RA ! In your corner my friend, we appreciate every single person on this podcast !!! Be well ya’ll

[@user-md3ij9oc9q]

Absolute legend!! My favourite player growing up. Had same #, same first name. Amazing interview. Could listen to him all day. You can really see his leadership even in this interview.

[@finn-o8449]

The way RA has been behaving lately, I'm glad he is taking a break. I'm not going to lie it was hard to watch the Getzlaf and Bieksa sandbagger because of him, and recently he hasn't been very entertaining to watch due to the drinking and not being able to take any responsibility for his actions. I hope he has a good vacation and is able to get into a healthy headspace and come back better.

[@user-ke2fe6zt8s]

I appreciate loyalty, I recognize RA has some issues to address but I also appreciate the guys still having his back. Real friends and real ones stick by no matter what. Respect.

[@CB0915]

RA we all know where he is and why

[@JabeRaddle]

Praying for RA! Nothing but love for all you guys!

[@matthewkapfer2464]

As a Blues homer, loved the quick Robert Thomas tire pump. Kid could be special for STL

[@Slam-]

Good luck in rehab RA

[@hankvesuvius6305]

Saw Celebrini at the prospects scrimmage. The other team was stacked against him and he got off to a slow start. Once his squad got down by a couple and the competitiveness started pumpin he turned it on and dominated. Can't wait to see these guys develop over the next couple years.

[@jasonpatrick5660]

I hope all the best for RA. However, if it's a problem with the bottle, it'll be really hard to resist all the temptation around him with the live events. I had a friend who had a problem with the bottle, and the group would pile on him like you guys do. Maybe ease up, because believe it or not, sometimes he may be trying to live up to the reputation because that's what he's known for.

[@helgarivers6281]

Mess is the best . A little dirty but he played in a jungle of animals. He dethroned 99 as my favorite player after they first sweep to the Islanders. Showed me what a complete player looks like. I always wanted to be #11 no matter what i played. Good to see idols be great people.

[@dominichahn169]

Is RA really that tone deaf that he didn’t think there would be that reaction to what he did? The panthers were %100 right for telling him to fuck off. I’m hoping he’s ok and can straighten things out

[@TheMostCasualLurker]

Only TikTokers think he’s doing fine. It’s pathetic

[@chadmartin6005]

Solid interview with mess! Can’t wait for part 2!

[@Shaneth4]

“It never really stops. It’s a 12 month job” - Biz after talking hockey for 2 hours, once a week

[@JaxonHook]

He does more than n that lmao

[@dieselayres3547]

Dude he's on shows tnt, does his pink Witt drinks he goes hard in the paint you are just a fly by fan so you don't know

[@slimehandtv4651]

whit - i love this show. you son sounds alot like mine. about the same age too - you might want to get him checked out, we just found out mines autistic - sounds ALOT like Wyatt

[@lawless180]

RA sounds and looks cracked out of his trees in that Messier interview

[@bliss1979]

Twitchy AF

[@scottelement]

Happy that RA actually admitted he has an issue. Not a fan of him as host & think the show today was one of the best in years… but cheering for RA as a Human Being to get healthy.

[@stffaluffagus]

Awesome interview. Love hearing from Messier. Such great takes and stories.

[@mckay089]

Did they send RA to Robidas island lol

[@pattyess123]

Joining Lupul, Grabovski, and Kulemin

[@c.9914]

Went to live on a farm.

[@owenw1996]

Legendary interview with Moose, what an all time beauty!

[@michaelstaffiere188]

Whit you crushed that CREMO ad absolutely invigorating

[@willquesnell567]

Exactly, the man probably is unreal telling bed time stories to his kids

[@scylergrey]

Dude messier is getting me hyped up

[@Al-yk3ce]

Nice of Mess to acknowledge Winnipeg teams all those years they beat us! lol... Was brutal as a Jets fan but awesome that they respect how good Jets were those years...

[@SurrenderPink]

Always had mad respect for Messier, but d@mn he's next level! ABSOLUTE LEGEND! Mad props! Thanks for hosting and posting boys. Great job!

[@styvo0]

no hate on RA but this episode was so much better with just these 2.

[@ETXenduro]

Completely agree!

[@KurtMGibbs]

I've been waiting for Messier to be on the sow for years!

[@dwaynesbgb]

Sow? As in the wart hog?

[@discojoe77]

What if RA was put on Game Notes where he can talk gambling? Then let biz and whit shoot the shit with the guests? Hope he gets some good rest either way.

[@paterson90]

And get a 3rd host that is fun and actually played in the NHL!

[@discojoe77]

@@paterson90 murls or army could pull double duty

[@jakecommeau1778]

@@paterson90 ex NHLers don’t want to play host on a podcast lol that’s why when Whit wanted to start this RA was the only one in line

[@Milanis74]

Yans​@@paterson90

[@Veal44]

The mur man, always has good question.

[@TimDo-mm2ys]

My fav player as a kid! Him and Cujo! Those were the fn days man

[@kenegilsson1362]

RA. Was tweeking out in the messier interview. Dude needs help

[@ceeque401]

I didn't see him tweek at all. What are you even talking about? 🤦‍♀️

[@ianwhipple8842]

@@ceeque401he’s definitely on some adderall or something

[@bigdaddy4197]

That was Colby’s best episode great questions and insights.

[@TheDohBoyy]

RA couldn’t even talk in the messier interview. Glad he’s getting help

[@peterpaidnyc]

A life-long NY Islanders fan here... Messier is my all-time favorite captain in all of sports.

[@blueshirtshockey93]

Only human being to cap 2 NHL Teams to a championship ❤ 99 had a chance against Montreal in 1993 but Marty McSorely illegal stick and St Patrick Roy beat 99.

[@nathansingleton1514]

Best pod by far, I don’t know why you guys had RA on the squad to begin with.

[@jakecommeau1778]

Because he started it with Whit? Lol when Whit wanted to do a pod nobody was wanting to do it with him besides RA

[@stevenkoudanis5238]

Messier is the MAN they don't make them like him anymore

[@andrewphilips2457]

I hope RA is ok. He's awesome. Tough to go through a divorce. Look forward to seeing him back.

[@j-legend8389]

Keep grinding, stay shining RA

[@Shmurta]

Badlands tent at Stampede is great too. Mostly for EDM concerts. Definitely a NHL tent.

[@ygaudreault]

Really happy with the habs free agency, din't burden the team with contracts that will look bad when we get a window in 2-3 years. Good discipline from Hugues. Not rushing it.

[@andrewpruett3719]

Can we get Brett Hull on the pod please?

[@granthupe4358]

You really appreciate your kids when you hear about whits kid lol

[@matthewmuto6422]

What a beauty Mess is ... Wow

[@tboneshandy]

I'm a Vancouver Canucks die-hard fan (sad) and cannot help but tip my hat to the Legend that is The Moose. Great interview with Messier, who is such a gentleman and WINNER!! #11

[@mrgreekgm754]

Turn in your fan card the next time your downtown.

[@tboneshandy]

@@mrgreekgm754 Ha never! :)

[@scottelement]

…How can you call yourself a Canucks fan & like Messier? 😂

[@tboneshandy]

@@scottelement It requires complex mental gymnastics, but it can be done. He's a phenomenal player and leader. Mistakes were made when he came to Van. It happens.

[@billylickkit6631]

Savoie deal is nuts, edm ripped the sabres off bigtime.

[@bennieirvine1861]

That was the fucking tops boys

[@riffic]

Will we see RA on Intervention?

[@MikeSlex]

My own personal Mount Rushmore (my favorites) is Probert, O'reilly, Shanny, and Paul Laus

[@johnharms4779]

I hope RA rebounds from whatever he’s going through, but, I’ve gotta say, not having him on the show was great.

[@axelkm4671]

Then u haven't listened to spittin chiclets from the start. The guy have problems after a 25 years divorce, he's been married since fucking 25 years old.

[@johnharms4779]

@@axelkm4671 What?

[@coastingalong]

@@axelkm4671that made zero sense……

[@acroanimates9340]

Gotta say penguins prospect pool has actually gotten A LOT better under Dubas, some considerable talent in there. Yager Koivunen Howe Pickering

[@Tannerislegend]

Mess saying they knew Wayne would win, Wayne said the same to McDavid in that GQ interview they had, “When you win a Cup, and you will win a Cup”

[@ceeque401]

Mcdavid will win the cup I know it

[@CraigSmith-mr5ec]

What happened to Big Deal? You guys never talk about it anymore.

[@johns2711]

#11 Legend!

[@fosterch11]

Awesome episode

[@DucksfanDoowop]

Waking up to this stream today thanks guy ❤

[@mariocavallo331]

Mess was awesome! And i may or may not know a few ppl responsible for hotel fire alarms back in ‘87 in Philly

[@christopherlord6766]

A great bow tied after the mayhem. W season boys 👍

[@fenderbass57]

Happy summer to all the Chiclets crew there! Relax, it’s been a crazy but thoroughly enjoyable year. Best to RA, see you in the fall!

[@sastieb]

Good Luck to RA. Met him at Ft. Liquordale for the meet in greet. Great guy, get rejuvenated my friend we miss you. Love the chicklets you guys rock.

[@briankelly9301]

Greatest interview you guys have ever had....Greatest player to ever play hockey....get well RA

[@chevelle1]

RA would be great as a producer in G’s type of role. Cut to him for stats or clarification on hockey facts. But not as a main host.

[@ianwhipple8842]

This is the answer 100%

[@MartiNoNo93]

Best episode by far. No RA.

[@qualityentertainment2026]

I hope RA is getting clean/ sober. Rooting for you buddy, we love ya and everyone goes through shit here and there

[@TurdFerguson92]

Ive always wanted to have this show with no RA, definitely an improvement

[@c.9914]

He serves a purpose. Just a tough listen, and sloppy at times.

[@mr.brenman2132]

I'm sure they are going to consider your opinion with the way you are talking about their friend. Such a loyal fan that has their back. Definitely not a weirdo random.

[@flackjacket3dits]

​@@mr.brenman2132 get off his shaft

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@flackjacket3dits Bro, you accidentally posted a text message for your "wife" on KZbin. Delete that.

[@xdrstevox7805]

No he doesnt lmao like honestly wtf does he bring that the other guys dont? He gets sloshed and embarasses himself? Nobody wants to see that, its hard to watch. All he does is tell us news we already know, and ask irrelevant questions during interviews. ​@@c.9914

[@TopSNIP3S]

Can confirm we are on day 6 in a row at Stampede. My liver is going to fall out

[@JJ-bw5jo]

Thanks for all the great memories Mess. Great interview!

[@user-kf6cw9df6l]

Keep up the good work on your podcast gentlemen

[@ScottieParsons]

Don't stop the content this summer !!!

[@lushie1073]

Enjoy being on vacation RA! Nothing wrong with a bit of a break after a massive bender.

[@zoysiaguy3757]

With that shirt my man looks like hockeys hugh hefner.

[@cobaltss79]

Good luck RA. We are thinking of you!

[@jasonp3717]

Nah we’re good

[@cobaltss79]

Sure bud. 👍

[@brittanyboucher3536]

Fondness makes the heart grow stronger🙃

[@djentleman7]

Biz I LOVE that backdrop.

[@TheMostCasualLurker]

I just noticed it a few minutes in, it actually kicks ass

[@roatangiant]

Stampede is 10 official days morning to morning but it’s more like 2 weeks with events prior. Calgarians who Stampede usually take their summer holidays right after to rehab the brain cells 😉lots of babies born in Southern Alberta the following April early May✌

[@jd1408_]

Much love to the warthog, can't wait for next season boys enjoy the offseason to everyone 🌞

[@djentleman7]

I love the stats even if I can't understand wtf he is saying half the time lol. I love that thick Boston accent though.

[@KeithGreene-wu7bu]

You guys should ask the question was hockey better when the teams had there bench across from each other as Mes just said he would watch

[@Hockeydad1987]

Sending ra good vibes Hope things get better for you brother. Whitney having more than two ain't no joke I got four kids and all four of them are in hockey s*** gets crazy I don't know what I was thinking😂 keep up the great content fellas

[@gbaggs]

It's the moose!

[@kennywingard3709]

Tampa picking up mcdonaugh is huge. He's easily the best shutdown defenseman in the league

[@blueshirtshockey93]

McDonagh shda been NYR lifer. NYR pulled another Zubov . Players that shda been NYR for Life