Digest

The podcast begins with a brief introduction and a promotion for Macy's VIP sale, highlighting significant discounts on various items. It then introduces West Wilson, a cast member from the reality show "Summer House," and begins a conversation about his life, including his background, current residence, and experiences on the show. The podcast features a sponsored segment promoting Chewy, an online pet supply retailer, followed by an advertisement for the Range Rover Evoque. The conversation returns to "Summer House," discussing the drama surrounding Lindsay Hubbard's pregnancy and her ex-boyfriend's presence in the house. West announces his new show, "West Date Ever," a dating show where he interviews individuals on dates, exploring the challenges of dating in the public eye. The conversation shifts to a lighthearted discussion about death row meals, with West revealing his preference for hot wings and beer, while Caitlin shares her more eclectic choice. West and Caitlin discuss their experiences with sports, particularly football and hockey, highlighting the cultural significance of these sports in Canada and the rivalry between Edmonton and Calgary. The conversation concludes with a discussion about family dynamics, including West's parents' long-lasting marriage and his experiences with blended families. The speaker recounts a story about asking NHL commissioner Gary Bettman a question about head safety in hockey. The question, which included the word "violent," triggered Bettman, who publicly embarrassed the speaker and ultimately led to the speaker being banned from NHL events. After a year of being banned from NHL events, the speaker was allowed to attend a Stanley Cup game. They took a picture of themselves on the ice with the celebrating players and tagged Gary Bettman in the photo, leading to more HR meetings but ultimately no further consequences. The speaker discusses their hockey fandom, revealing they are a fan of the St. Louis Blues despite not having a hockey team in their hometown of Kansas City. They express a desire to interview Connor McDavid, a star player in the NHL, and share a story about McDavid making a video for their nephew. The speaker discusses the media training of hockey players, noting that they often give the same canned answers to questions. They believe that to get a genuine interview with a player like Connor McDavid, one would need to build a rapport and engage in casual conversation. The speaker discusses the geographic origins of NHL players, noting the heavy concentration of Canadian players and the surprising presence of players from Florida. They also share their experience attending the Stanley Cup finals and their disappointment with the outcome.

Outlines

00:00:00

Macy's VIP Sale and Introduction to West Wilson

The podcast begins with a brief introduction and a promotion for Macy's VIP sale, highlighting significant discounts on various items. It then introduces West Wilson, a cast member from the reality show "Summer House," and begins a conversation about his life, including his background, current residence, and experiences on the show.

00:01:27

West Wilson's Life and "Summer House" Experiences

The podcast introduces West Wilson, a cast member from the reality show "Summer House," and begins a conversation about his life, including his background, current residence, and experiences on the show.

00:20:58

Chewy Pet Supplies and Range Rover Evoque Advertisement

The podcast features a sponsored segment promoting Chewy, an online pet supply retailer, followed by an advertisement for the Range Rover Evoque.

00:23:16

"Summer House" Drama and West's New Show

The conversation returns to "Summer House," discussing the drama surrounding Lindsay Hubbard's pregnancy and her ex-boyfriend's presence in the house. West announces his new show, "West Date Ever," a dating show where he interviews individuals on dates, exploring the challenges of dating in the public eye.

00:33:54

Death Row Meals, Sports, and Canadian Culture

The conversation shifts to a lighthearted discussion about death row meals, with West revealing his preference for hot wings and beer, while Caitlin shares her more eclectic choice. West and Caitlin discuss their experiences with sports, particularly football and hockey, highlighting the cultural significance of these sports in Canada and the rivalry between Edmonton and Calgary.

00:43:32

Family Dynamics and a Question Gone Wrong

The conversation concludes with a discussion about family dynamics, including West's parents' long-lasting marriage and his experiences with blended families. The speaker recounts a story about asking NHL commissioner Gary Bettman a question about head safety in hockey. The question, which included the word "violent," triggered Bettman, who publicly embarrassed the speaker and ultimately led to the speaker being banned from NHL events.

00:50:55

Redemption, Hockey Fandom, and Media Training

After a year of being banned from NHL events, the speaker was allowed to attend a Stanley Cup game. They took a picture of themselves on the ice with the celebrating players and tagged Gary Bettman in the photo, leading to more HR meetings but ultimately no further consequences. The speaker discusses their hockey fandom, revealing they are a fan of the St. Louis Blues despite not having a hockey team in their hometown of Kansas City. They express a desire to interview Connor McDavid, a star player in the NHL, and share a story about McDavid making a video for their nephew. The speaker discusses the media training of hockey players, noting that they often give the same canned answers to questions. They believe that to get a genuine interview with a player like Connor McDavid, one would need to build a rapport and engage in casual conversation.

00:53:14

NHL Player Origins and Stanley Cup Finals

The speaker discusses the geographic origins of NHL players, noting the heavy concentration of Canadian players and the surprising presence of players from Florida. They also share their experience attending the Stanley Cup finals and their disappointment with the outcome.

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Q&A

• What are some of the key discounts offered during the Macy's VIP sale?

  The Macy's VIP sale offers an extra 30% off fall fashion, 15% off beauty products, 25% off watches and luggage, and 10% off small appliances and furniture.

• What are some of the challenges of being on a reality show like "Summer House"?

  West discusses the challenges of reliving past drama and having to fully digest one's actions when watching the show back, as well as the potential for negative edits and public scrutiny.

• What is West's new show "West Date Ever" about?

  "West Date Ever" is a dating show where West interviews individuals on dates, exploring the challenges of dating in the public eye, particularly when dealing with fame and public attention.

• What is West's death row meal?

  West's death row meal is 12 hot wings with blue cheese and a cold beer, a classic choice that reflects his love for comfort food and a desire to feel alive before his final moments.

• What happened when the speaker asked Gary Bettman a question about head safety in hockey?

  The speaker's question, which included the word "violent," triggered Bettman, who publicly embarrassed the speaker and ultimately led to the speaker being banned from NHL events.

• How did the speaker get back into NHL events after being banned?

  After a year of being banned, the speaker was allowed to attend a Stanley Cup game. They took a picture of themselves on the ice with the celebrating players and tagged Gary Bettman in the photo, leading to more HR meetings but ultimately no further consequences.

• What is the speaker's opinion on media training for hockey players?

  The speaker believes that hockey players are often media trained in a way that makes them give canned answers to questions. They believe that to get a genuine interview with a player, one would need to build a rapport and engage in casual conversation.

• What is the speaker's favorite hockey team?

  The speaker is a fan of the St. Louis Blues, despite not having a hockey team in their hometown of Kansas City.

• Why does the speaker want to interview Connor McDavid?

  The speaker believes that Connor McDavid is a fascinating individual and that an interview with him would be insightful. They also share a story about McDavid making a video for their nephew, which makes them even more interested in interviewing him.

Show Notes