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Circling the Cup is an unofficial podcast and blog for fans of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. Its tagline clearly states: “A Podcast for San Jose Sharks Fans.” Based on the posts, the show features Alex, Ben, Colin, and others discussing the team’s season, trade deadline moves, the draft, injuries, young-player development, and front-office decisions. The site is hosted on WordPress.com and feels more like a long-running archive of fan-made content.
The site mainly publishes updates for the CTC Podcast series. Each post typically includes a summary of that episode’s topics, such as whether the team is making the playoffs, general manager Mike Grier’s moves, injuries to Will Smith and Phillip Kurashev, draft position, and free-agency options. It also offers search, monthly archives, comments, WordPress follow functionality, an Entries feed, and a Comments feed, allowing users to subscribe via RSS or within the WordPress ecosystem. The About page says listeners can send questions to the show at [email protected].
No paywall, membership plan, sponsored subscription, or merchandise storefront was found in the captured content, so its main content appears to be freely available to the public. If the audio is hosted on other platforms, the available text does not provide enough information to confirm whether there are additional channels or paid perks.
Its biggest strength is its extremely clear focus: it has been covering the San Jose Sharks for years, with archives running from 2015 to 2026, suggesting a solid amount of accumulated content and consistency. The tone is very much from a fan perspective, with strong emotions and opinions, making it a good fit for listeners who want candid reactions rather than official messaging. The downside is that the content is highly niche and has limited appeal for non-Sharks or non-NHL audiences. The site structure also feels fairly traditional, with no obvious Apple Podcasts or Spotify listening buttons, and some wording is intense or even crude, so it does not have the polish of a professional media outlet.
It is best suited for dedicated San Jose Sharks fans, people following NHL rebuild stories, and listeners who enjoy roundtable-style fan sports podcasts. It is not ideal for users looking for neutral news reporting, comprehensive NHL data analysis, or Chinese-language sports content.
The site is based on WordPress.com. In mainland China, it may generally be accessible directly, but stability can vary by region and ISP. Based only on the current page content, it can be categorized as directly accessible. If audio playback depends on third-party podcast platforms, the actual listening experience may differ.
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