Podcast FAQ

the winged wheel podcast

by Karina Adams Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What does the winged wheel represent?

The Winged wheel is also associated with the chariot of the Greek figure, Triptolemus. The winged wheel symbol thus signifies motion, progress, speed and travel/transport. A typical winged wheel has one to three wings.

What is Detroit Red Wings logo?

The MAAA was a sporting club that sponsored many types of sports, including cycling, which was the origin of the winged wheel logo worn by all MAAA athletes. Norris thought the winged wheel was a perfect logo for the Motor City, so a version of that logo in red was adopted and the club was renamed the Red Wings.

Why do the Red Wings wear the C on the right?

The reason the "C" is on the opposite side for those two teams is due to their logo, which prevents them from putting it on the left side like the rest of the league.

Why was Malcolm called Detroit Red?

While in Boston and New York during the early 1940s, Malcolm held a variety of railroad jobs while also becoming increasingly involved in criminal activities such as peddling illegal drugs and numbers running. During this period he was often called Detroit Red because of his reddish hair.

What is the Red Wings mascot?

Al the OctopusDetroit Red Wings / MascotAl the Octopus is the mascot of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. During many games, octopuses are thrown onto the ice by fans for good luck, this usually occurring after the national anthem is sung or after a goal is scored.

Where does the name Red Wings come from?

Detroit Red Wings Canadian-American businessman James Norris bought the club in 1932 -- and one of his first decisions was to rename the team to the Red Wings. This was a nod to the Montreal “Winged Wheelers,” which was the nickname of the hockey club Norris played for in Canada.

Why do Red Wings have octopus?

Having eight arms, the octopus symbolized the number of playoff wins necessary for the Red Wings to win the Stanley Cup. The practice started April 15, 1952, when Pete and Jerry Cusimano, brothers and storeowners in Detroit's Eastern Market, hurled an octopus into the rink of Olympia Stadium.

What is the MN Wild logo?

The logo depicts both a forest landscape and the silhouette of a wild animal. The "eye" of the "wild animal" is the north star, in tribute to the departed Minnesota North Stars as well as the state's motto L'Étoile du Nord, meaning "The Star of the North".

WWP Crew

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WWP Insiders

Access to the preceding reward, as well as a look into our pre-podcast prep (we'll record our stupid, tired faces bickering and getting ready for the show) for your amusement. Apologies if we're not as good looking as we sound. We'll make up for it for trying really hard to not be not-funny.

WWP Fanatics

Access to both previous awards, as well as access to Google Hangouts/live streams as they happen! We’ll send out a message on Patreon about a coming livestream (with as much notice as possible), set a time and hang out, talk hockey, give you free reign to berate us, ask questions, mock our appearances, etc.

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