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We are a scrappy collective of hockey lovers reaching out to the furthest reaches of the hockey-sphere! Our goal is to connect and expand the hockey community. We do this by shedding light on the millions of different/unique/interesting aspects of the game. Everyone that loves hockey shows it in their own way, so we want to tell the world all about it. This podcast is our continuous ode to that which provides so much to us everyday, the good ol’ game of Hockey!
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You read that correctly. On the Bench with Beeks is back after a long hiatus. We get into this early 23-24 regular season, discuss players and teams that are huge surprises, Connor Bedard-mania, Avs current situation and the developing Adam Johnson story. Don’t worry, Dave Zamboni is also back with an always tasty Zambonis pick. Oh baby, it feels good to be back.
This week the boys on the bench get the VIP experience! Our good buddy, Dan Beatty, stops by to talk about his travels to the Mecca of hockey. He runs through his incredible three day VIP experience at the Hockey Hall of Fame for this year’s HHOF induction ceremony. Find out everything about this insane weekend and even some side adventures with OTBWB alumnis, Todd Sawatzky and King Dawit!
This week the boys on the Bench dive into a smörgåsbord of NHL discussion. Everything from the start of the regular season, the Reverse Retro release, the potential salary cap raise to the drama of the Ian Cole investigation and the ongoing battle between Comcast vs. Kroenke Sports Entertainment. Not to mention, an extra special or spooky Dave’s Zambonis Pick of the Week! This episode is definitely variety at its finest, so hear all of this and way more this week, on the bench with Beeks!
This week the boys on the Bench trade in the trade in the burgundy and blue for the orange and black. Pod-Street Bullies Podcast’s very own, Matt Hoagland, rides the pine to chat with us about all things Philadelphia Flyers hockey. Hoags throws down who he would have on his Flyers Mt. Rushmore, how the Flyers off season went and his predictions for this season. He gives us the details on the Pod-Street Bullies podcast and what we can expect from them moving forward. Hear all of this and so much more , right now, on the bench with Beeks!
This week the boys on the Bench take a look inside. Up and coming Avs beat writer, Brennan Vogt, takes a seat on the bench to chat about the Avs training camp and preseason roster. We discuss who has been impressive and who might break into the opening night roster. After that we get into how Brennan scored his gig, working alongside Adrian Dater, at Colorado Hockey Now. We learn about what it takes to be a pro hockey beat writer and so much more!
Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis
Song: Johnny Got Suspended
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: More Songs About Hockey…And Buildings And Food
www.thezambonis.com
This week the boys on the Bench put pen to paper. Author Jody Anderson stops by to talk about the ins and outs of her book Hockey Moms Aren’t Crazy… Well, Maybe Just a Little. We also discuss how to a supportive hockey parent the right way and how to shut down hecklers in the very most creative of ways. Hear all of this and so much more on the bench!
Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis
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Song: Head in the Game
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: 110% Hockey… And Other Stuff
www.thezambonis.com
This week the boys on the Bench go back to where it starts. Hockey newcomers, Ryan Strachota and Ary Neill, hop on the bench to discuss how they were turned into hockey fans. We touch on hockey firsts: jerseys, games, memories, etc. They explain their own paths while diving into hockey culture and what they did to learn about the game of hockey. What was your journey to hockey fandom like? Listen to this banter to see if you traveled the same sort of path.
Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis
Song: Drop That Puck!
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: More Songs About Hockey… And Buildings And Food
www.thezambonis.com
This week the boys on the bench make fantasy a reality. The boys from 2GALAG drop by to take a shift on the bench. Mike and Marty get into some big time fantasy hockey talk by way of an impromptu ‘Beauty and the Beast’ segment OTBWB style. We also take a look at the Montréal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers interesting offseason. To round out the episode they give us a little bit what to expect in the upcoming season from the Two Guys A League And some Guests podcast!
Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis
Song: The Breakaway
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: More Songs About Hockey… And Buildings And Food
www.thezambonis.com
This week the boys on the Bench go grass roots! Ex semi-pro player turned actor/writer, Phil Eichinger, takes a seat on the bench to give us the details on his ride from the ice, to the acting stage and then to the writing room! Phil let’s us in on the differences and similarities between being a hockey player and being an actor. Finally he spills the beans about his current hockey documentary project! Hear all about it now, on the bench!
Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis
Song: The Great Zamboni of Sevotion
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: Greatest Hits www.thezambonis.com
This week the boys on the Bench open it up to the audience! That’s right, it’s an ‘Ask Us Anything’ type of episode. We asked you folks what you would like to have answered, everything from the current NHL happenings, the podcast, past ice capades and so much. Sit down and have a listen to the open book that is On the Bench with Beeks!
Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis
This is the last chance to sharpen up on your skills this season, welcome to the season finale of Stick N Puck! First we chat about the end of the Stanley Cup Final and all of the celebration hijinx that has ensued. After that we turn our focus to the current Free Agent Frenzy and try to breakdown the reasons why players sign the certain contracts they do. In the end Beeks and Keits sign off with a special toast to all of you. So until next season keep your skates laced, your stick taped and don’t forget to enjoy another session of Stick N Puck.
This week the boys on the bench #standwithnaz. Meaning we get to chat with the creator Nazem Kadri’s “Too Many Men” t-shirt, incredible artist, hockey player and philanthropist, Adrienne aka Guffychan! She breaks it all down from watching sports with the family and drawing on everything to creating her own hockey stickers and forming incredible friendships while raising money for an outstanding charity. This one is a certified beauty, so what are you waiting for? Get at it!
Song: Away Game
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: 110% Hockey… And Other Stuff
thezambonis.com
Background music provided by Dave Schneider and The Zambonis
In the Stanley Cup Final, you need to keep your skills as sharp as a knife! Good thing we’ve got another Stick N Puck session to do just that. Keits shares about the awesome trip he took Beeks’ Rangers jersey on. He raps about their fun times out on the east coast. Next we chat about a little Stanley Cup Final excitement and look at the astronomical price tickets are going for. So as always, tie up those skates, re-tape your stick and enjoy another session of Stick N Puck!
This week the boys on the bench celebrate the Stanley Cup final by taking a dive into a few of the NHL’s curses, myths and traditions that come with every hockey fan’s favourite time of the year. Get the backstories of the playoff beard, the curse of the President’s Trophy and find out whether you and your team should touch the Prince of Wales Trophy or the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.
Who knew a chance encounter at a local pub would turn into such a great OTBWB episode? In this episode the boys on the bench sit down with a local Avalanche lover, Jake Cohen! He lays it all out for us from having cancer, shingles, a stroke (all within the his first three years on this earth!) and eventually going blind. We get into his major hockey fandom as he explains what the hockey community means to him. Later on he and his, Dave Cohen, introduces us to the innovative invention that lets Jake still puck even off of the ice. For a chance encounter… yeah this eppy is a barn barner, for sure!
Song: Shot…Score!
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: 110% Hockey… And Other Stuff
thezambonis.com
Session number four of Stick N’ Puck is officially underway! We start off with touching on a bit of odd/interesting happenings around a Zamboni driver and a jersey collector that might be taking it a little too far. Next we focus on the IIHF WC’s and purpose the idea of starting it at a different date. Finally, we finish off the session with a discussion about “Hockey Fan” identity. So tie up those skate, tape your stick and join us for another session of Stick N’ Puck!
Welcome back to another session of Stick N Puck! Session 3 includes the exciting reveal of Keits’ ultra silky grail snipes, we make fun of hockey media and take a quick look at the trade deadline fallout. In this session, we look four years back and remember the Humboldt Broncos bud crash and remember all of those affected in the tragic turn of events as well. We try to focus on the positives of the hockey community during such dark times. We definitely worked on the fundies in this session, so tape your stick, tie up those skates and join us for another session of Stick N Puck!
This week the boys on the Bench dawn the black and white stripes. They welcome on 30 year NHL referee and now ESPN hockey referee analyst, Dave Jackson. Dave fills the boys in on all things zebra, from starting out as just a job for while playing hockey, reffing bruisers in the minors, skating with true hockey leagends, calling games in the Olympics, NHL playoffs and even All-Star games. Dave has reffed it all! Find all about what it takes to be a 30 year man and what he’s doing now to continue his love and contribution to the game.
Song: We Write The Songs That Make The Whole Rink Sing
Artist: The Zambonis
Album: More Songs About Hockey… And Buildings And Food
thezambonis.com
Yes people, It’s another Stick N Puck! You have to keep your skills sharp. In this session we celebrate two strong years of being apart of the hockey podcast community, chat about how the hockey world has been affected by the current conflict in Ukraine and we round the session with a little hockey jersey talk. So tape your stick, tie up your skates and enjoy another session of Stick N Puck!
You paid your five bucks, got your Hand stamped and you are ready for Stick N Puck time! On the Bench with Beeks and Between the Pipes podcast brings you this new monthly collaboration of casual “shoot around” of hockey talk. So re-tape your stick, lace up your skates and enjoy Stick N Puck!
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