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KINGS OF THE PODCAST

KINGS OF THE PODCAST
Author: Dennis Bernstein and The Mayor John Hoven
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John Hoven of Mayor's Manor (http://www.mayorsmanor.com) and Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period (http://www.thefourthperiod.com) cover the NHL from their home base in Los Angeles. Known as both influencers and insiders, the duo are weekly staples on satellite and terrestrial radio. Dennis is the Los Angeles Chapter Chair of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and John's Mayor Manor is a go-to source for LA hockey news and views for over a decade. Not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings, Sacramento Kings or Kings of Leon.
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Send us a text It's Season Six (!) for Kings Of The Podcast and DB and The Mayor return with a full episode as LAK Training Camp opens. In this episode of Kings of the Podcast, John and Dennis discuss the exciting kickoff of the NHL season, focusing on the retirement announcement of Anze Kopitar, reflections on his legacy, and the implications for the LA Kings. They delve into the potential candidates for the next captain, Adrian Kempe's contract situation, and Drew Doughty's expectations for...
Send us a text In a fitting conclusion to our Summer Series the number one KOTP guest, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns to answer listener questions. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text One of KOTP's favorites, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel returns! Also, 8 2/3DB on the road again!Liam Greentree update You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text This episode welcomes back two KOTP favorites, punk rocker Greg Hetson and the one and only, comedian Earl Skakel. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text In the newest episode of the KOTP Summer Series, former LAK defenseman Jordan Spence joins to discuss his time in Los Angeles and what lies ahead in Ottawa You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text The Summer Series continues with an interview with Grant Sluknysky, brother of LAK goaltending prospect Hampton. Also, DB chats about the NHL/NHLPA European Player Media Tour in MilanThe continuing Connor McDavid chatter coming out of Edmonton Kempe still not signed You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text The Summer Series continues with two KOTP favorites! You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text In the second edition of KOTP's Summer Series John Bush, lead signer for Armored Saint and Anthrax stops in. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospects Radio returns to discuss the 2025 LAK Draft in the initial installment of the KOTP Summer Series! You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text The new coach of the Ontario Reign, Andrew Lord makes his KOTP debut. Also: - DB back on the grid - What is UNO? - Ozzy/Oasis - CBA talk - @CapWages Trade Builder You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text It's over two hours of everything you'd want in an LAK podcast. - The top rated KOTP guest, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns for his look at the 2025 Draft. - The guys go chapter and verse on Ken Holland's July 1 Opus You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text The viral sensation from the final pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Jeremy makes his KOTP debut. Oh yeah, the guys discuss the Jordan Spence trade, too. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text It's been a minute since the guys last episode...it's because they've been world travelers! After a preamble about their sojourns, DB and The Mayor talk Cup Final, Draft and Free Agency. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text It's been a minute so the boys are bringing you TWO HOURS of content! DB at the Stanley Cup FinalWhat Marco Sturm's departure means to LAKFree agency and trade outlook Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospects Radio on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio joins the Mayor to talk all things NHL Draft and more! You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text One of the hot candidates for open NHL coaching jobs, Ontario Reign Coach Marco Sturm returns to KOTP to chat with The Mayor about the prospects in the LAK pipeline. The guys discuss the second and third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as well. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text The LA Kings new Vice President and General Manager makes his debut and the guys talk about the ramifications of the hire of the 10th GM in franchise history. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text In the aftermath of another Los Angeles Kings bitter playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the guys discuss the departure of General Manager Rob Blake and the work ahead for the team President Luc Robitaille. Major topics: Dean Lombardi's tenure vs. Blake length of tenureThe prospective timeline of Blake's departureThe status of Coach Jim HillerThe pool of potential candidates You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text The LA Kings roll into Edmonton with a two games to none series lead on the Oilers and the guys recap the wins in Los Angeles and the challenges of Game 3. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text As the days wind down on his 44-year, Hall of Fame career and with his final call of Stanley Cup playoffs games just ahead, LAK broadcasting icon Nick Nickson joins KOTP. Also: A Mayor review of Coachella and AC/DC at the Rose BowlDiscussion of LAK team awards Predictions for all eight opening round Stanley Cup Playoffs seriesYou can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod
Send us a text With the Los Angeles Kings clinching a playoff spot for the fourth consecutive season, what is still to be determined is who they will face in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. DB and The Mayor discuss the team's strong close to the regular season in addition to: Ovi 895.A prospects update by The Mayor.Drew Doughty's injury management for the team's playoff success.Andrei Kuzmenko's impact on the Kings has been significant and positive.Contract extensions...