The Media Side of Things

Andrew Berkshire, Program Director of Game Over, and Host of Game Over: Montreal for SDPN talks about his long journey into the media side of things, through university, working for SB Nation, and now running the newest addition to the post game coverage universe, Game Over.

Avry Lewis-McDougall of, well, just about every sports outlet you can think of, joins Alex to talk about his history in broadcasting, his aspiration to be the voice of the LA Lakers, and how it's all JT Millers fault.

Kevin Woodley of InGoal & NHL.com joins Alex to talk about his Computer Science degree, becoming a writer for the Canucks, his love for the sport, starting his Goaltending career late, and being a Mike Smith believer. He also explains how his career has affected his fandom, and conversely, how he believes his playing career will affect his work.

Harman Dayal of The Athletic joins Alex as he talks about how his hockey media career path came about, his Canucks fandom growing up (and how his job has changed it), how the front office of the Canucks has changed the tone of fans & media alike, his "Boy Genius" nickname, his cricket career, and Rachel Doerrie.

Chris Johnston of TSN, The Toronto Star, and the Chris Johnston Show with Julian McKenzie joins Alex as he discusses his journey into hockey media from a young age, how working in media has dissolved his fandom of hockey, his all time starting lineup, along with changing jobs over the offseason, starting a podcast with his name on the cover, Jack Eichel, Juggernaut, Joining TSN, and how he manages working for 3 seperate entities!

Julian McKenzie of, well, a lot things, but most recently the Chris Johnston Show, joins Alex to talk about his journey into hockey media, his middle school aspirations, his Montreal Canadiens fandom (or lack thereof), working with CJ, and convincing girls to colour their hair in a tent.

Josh Younggren, one half of the EvolvingWild twins joins Alex to talk about his later-in-life journey into hockey fandom, his University experience as a musician & aspiring music teacher, and what he wants to see next from hockey consumption.

Mikey Stephens of The Staff & Graph Podcast & Yahoo Sports sits down with Alex for a longer chat than usual,  talking his job status, the impending trade deadline, the Leafs, success with The Staff & Graph Podcast, impending free agents, and Zack Snyder's Justice League. News of the Week (00:00) Mikey Stephens Talks his journey into The Media Side of Things (02:32) Mikey Stephens lives in a Society (07:06) His Journey into Hockey (09:48) Showing my Age (13:21) Best & Worst Case Scenario for the Leafs Trade Deadline (14:04) Calgary Tire Fires (19:03) Mikey's Yahoo of an Experience with Yahoo (24:53) Hockey's Stephen A. Smith (32:02) What's next for The Staff & Graph Podcast? (37:22) We Love Connor Carrick (45:26) Free Agent Frenzy is Coming (49:37) What's Next for Hockey Media (01:00:09) The Snyder Cut (01:07:10) Mikey Stephens in 5 Years (01:17:10) Mikey Stephens & Rachel Doerrie (01:20:42) The Cowgirl (01:23:13)  J.T. Miller (and Alex forgets this is an audio medium) (01:27:31)  

Alyssa Turner, formerly of The Toronto 6ix, Metropolitan Riveters, and NWHL Media Accounts spends an hour with Alex to break down her time working social media for 2 NWHL teams, her rise to her dream job, Taylor Hall's Error in his ways, and the future of media in the NHL. I Was Mentioned on 31 Thoughts! (00:00) News of the Week (01:39) Alyssa Turner and Her Entry into Hockey Media (03:18) Her Introduction to Hockey & "The Joe" (06:37) Red Wings Down Bad (09:30) The North Division & $20 Fines (11:06) How F!cked is B!ffalo? (12:21) Leaving The 6ix & Rivs (16:48)  Women's Hockey vs. The World (18:23)  Women's Hockey vs. Women's Hockey (24:15) Remote Bubbling From Home (28:25) A Twitch Heard 'Round the World (31:57) A New Wave of Content for Hockey (36:52) It Him, Gritty (45:02)  Next In Line for Alyssa (52:42) Back In Time for Alyssa (54:27) Alyssa Turner in 5 Years (56:59) Tweetdecking Shitposts (59:49) Visual Jokes Don't Work on an Audio Medium (01:01:07)

Amil Delic of Sportsnet's "31 Thoughts" spends an hour with Alex talking everything current in the world of hockey, his journey into his love for audio, heading 31 Thoughts, and his undying passion for music and how he blends his passions in his work & life.News of The Week (00:00)Amil Delic Talks about his Sportsnet Journey (03:09)His Introduction to Hockey & "Hockey is King" (11:12)Does Knowing How the Sausage is Made Ruin the Meal? (15:10)Tim Peel and his No Good, Very Bad, Terrible Hot Mic (17:18)Amil's Love for Music (23:06) How Often Does Amil Take The Wheel? (32:42)The Longest Podcast That Ever Was Probably (37:05)Amil Delic: Insider? (43:58)Behind The Mute Button > Anywhere Else (44:38)5 Years From Now (48:45)Hey, Burkie, I Love You (49:44)Waiting To Wrap Things Up (55:40) Leave Your DM's Open (1:03:18)Our Podcast Rolodex (1:05:44)Curling, Australia, & Meeting Nathan Walker (1:08:54) 

A trailer! You've seen one before. Spoken, edited, and music'd right up by Alex Furolo. Get in touch at alex@mediasidepod.com, I'd love to hear from you!