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NHL Fans From AfarWho’s Frank Calder & Lady Byng?Some geekery over the individual NHL trophy awards - Clare couldn’t give two hoots about following who’s in the running or not, Jolon tries to convince her why they can be interesting! From the Calder, to the Norris, to the Vezina - the NHL Fans From Afar team look through the list of former winners, where they got their names from and who’s in with a shot this season. And yes, there really is an award for being the most gentlemanly…We recap on where the land lies for Stanley Cup Playoff berths, with continue...
2021-04-271h 13
NHL Fans From AfarFourth Place Shenanigans And A Man CrushWho's in and who's out? Playoff predictions are back...and we look closer at the super tight races for fourth place the West and Central divisions.Will Arizona Coyotes tip St Louis Blues? Will Nashville Predators take out a battered and bruised Dallas Stars team?Over in the East, the seedings are all to play for between Washington Capitals, New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins. But who will take the fourth spot - Boston Bruins or New York Rangers?And in the North, could this weekend's three game series between Montreal Canadiens and...
2021-04-201h 17
NHL Fans From AfarNHL Trade Deadline Vs MonopolyThe team 'pick' apart what just happened in the last 24 hours of the NHL 2021 Trade Deadline.Matt has a rant about how unfair it is that Vancouver Canucks get a 7 day extension to their regular season, unlike his team Dallas Stars. After a couple of decent deals for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jolon is even feeling chipper and upbeat when defending NHL player safety.And Clare admits she’s still scratching her beard over how cap space can be rented out between teams, especially the three way deals. It’s like the most confu...
2021-04-131h 05
NHL Fans From AfarMind Your PlumsLost in a sea of fruit bowl analogies, Clare and Jolon pick apart who's in and out of a playoff spot at present, express concern for Jack Campbell's crotch, look ahead to the upcoming Trade Deadline, and debate whether the NHL was right to suspend referee Tim Peel for 'that' on mic penalty call.Plus, ever named your pet after an ice hockey player? Jolon needs help naming his new puppy with a connection to the Toronto Maple Leafs...but needs to find a clever one so his fiance can't catch him out! And Clare has some...
2021-04-071h 05
NHL Fans From AfarCheap Shot Tom?Is it a case of Tom Wilson being Tom Wilson, or was his reputation punished rather than the hit? Did the league react because of the backlash on Twitter?Either way, Boston Bruins responded with a 5-1 win after Brandon Carlo exited the game. Eventually the Washington Capitals' winger was suspended for seven games. It’s hard for Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans Clare and Jolon to deny even they had a smidge of sympathy for Brad Marchand… But it did leave us wondering, what actually happens during a ’Player Safety Hearing’?New York Islanders and Carolina H...
2021-03-091h 09
NHL Fans From AfarSurprise SurpriseWhich teams, players or coaches have raised your eyebrows - for good or bad - in the last few months?The league is still going (just), but what’s surprised you most about the NHL 2021 season so far?The NHL Fans From Afar team discuss surprises at Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes.Matt has a valid moan about the terrible upcoming schedule for Dallas Stars...So far, they're the team who've played this least number of games this season.What's St Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington's beef?An...
2021-03-0259 min
NHL Fans From AfarOutdoor Meltdown, Retro Jerseys and Back Up Back Up…After THAT game in Lake Tahoe, was the NHL Outdoors series a thing of beauty or just another NHL embarrassment?Does the 1,000 games player marker do it for you? That’s after Sidney Crosby chalked up his name in the record books.From whales to ‘turd burgers’... Should retro jerseys be a think of the past or remembered with fondness for years to come?!Plus we’re joined by someone far more knowledgeable and sensible than us - Craig from Covering The Puck Podcast who’s of the Colorado Avalanches persuasion.Apology in...
2021-02-231h 24
NHL Fans From AfarH: Habs Helmets and HextallWhich team(s) will you be backing during this weekend’s NHL Outdoors series at Lake Tahoe? Colorado Avalanch or Las Vegas Golden Knights? Boston Bruins or Philadelphia Flyers?How Brad Marchand and Mika Zibanejad settled another post warm up stare off with a game of rock, scissors and paper…There’s more on Brian Burke and Ron Hextall’s appointments happening over at the Pittsburgh Penguins.Clare magically morphs a San Jose Sharks goalie with one from Carolina Hurricanes… #failMeanwhile Jolon doesn’t seem to be swooning over the NHL’s valent...
2021-02-161h 07
NHL Fans From AfarWhere's the powerplay gone?!Luckily loads of NHL news broke just before we recorded so Jolon could discuss the latest news with Stars fan Matt Day and Coyotes writer James Reeve.
The Penguins hire a new GM in Ron Hextall & a new President of Hockey Ops Brian Burke.
The surprise retirement of former Minnesota Wild captain and 16 year NHL veteran Mikko Koivu.
Loads of Columbus Blue Jackets chat around Laine, Torts and the crazy goal that wasn't a goal but was a goal thanks to a trainee video technician messing up on the comms to the refs.
2021-02-101h 43
NHL Fans From AfarPenguins, Pandas and Punch UpsWhat does it take to be a great GM in the NHL? There’s a job going at Pittsburgh Penguins after Jim Rutherford’s “shock” exit…But what’s the going rate for a general manager anyway?
He may be ‘free’ for a quick trade, but would you want Tony DeAngelo in your locker room? He’s on waivers after a dispute (and supposed punch-up) with New York Rangers.
Are plus/minus figures a load of bollocks? That’s after Connor McDavid finishes Edmonton Oilers 8-5 win over Ottawa Senators with a -1!
Plus, pandas and Bre...
2021-02-021h 02
NHL Fans From AfarTrading Problems?Patrik Laine v Pierre-Luc Dubois trade - who was the winner here: Columbus Blue Jackets or Winnipeg Jets, or were they just ‘trading problems’?
Washington Capitals are fined by the NHL for hanging out in their hotel room...Yet Dallas Stars (and two other clubs) are allowing fans in their stadiums to watch?!
The NHL also suspends former Arizona Coyotes GM, John Chayka, for the remainder of 2021. But why? James Reeves fills us in.
And if you could have two NHL players/managers - dead or alive, current or retired - round for a di...
2021-01-261h 03
NHL Fans From AfarFight For FourthWhich teams are clawing for their spot in this year’s playoffs? Who fared well in week one, and who didn’t?
Why are San Jose Sharks homeless? Who’s ‘Flyers Reporter Mike’?
Plus should professional athletes jump the queue for the COVID-19 vaccine? As NBA star Charles Barkley wades into the debate calling for "preferential treatment for higher tax payers", former NHL GM Brian Burke says he agrees - if it encourages more Americans to sign up for the vaccine.
And some loveliness - why a lady called Angelique Fong has been named the 21st A...
2021-01-191h 18
NHL Fans From AfarNHL hockey’s back! Or is it?All 31 teams were set to go this week and then…COVID-19 struck. Boo. What are the chances of a full 56 games being played by all NHL teams this season? Who’s moved where? Who’s injured? And will this year forever have an asterisk next to it in Stanley Cup history because of a shorter journey to the lifting the cup - a cheat year as some may say?
Clare Freeman is back with a pointless NHL quiz, Matt Day is crying into his Yorkshire tea because of trouble brewing ALREADY in Dallas camp, and Jolon Kemp Walker...
2021-01-121h 11
NHL Fans From AfarNHL Free Agent FrenzyThis episode looked at NHL Free Agent Frenzy and all the moves and signings made in the last week or so. NHL Writer James Reeve joined Jolon Kemp Walker to de-brief who got better and who had a tough free agency. Leafs made some big moves and we took a deep dive into the Goalie moves that took place.
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2020-10-191h 31
NHL Fans From AfarHe reignited Tampa Bay Lightning’s lacklustre power play with just 2:47 of ice time…but Steven Stamkos and the team’s 2020 Stanley Cup win was years in the making. Particularly thanks to their clever selection of young draftsmen, like third round pick Brayden Point.
What next for Dallas Stars & Khudobin? Can they afford to keep him in Texas? ‘That’ press conference held by Jamie Benn…
And how will the finance work for the 2021 season? We look ahead to the 112 UFAs as of next week, consider whether owners will even want to splash out in difficult economic tim...
2020-10-011h 00
NHL Fans From AfarThe Master Vs The ApprenticeOnce upon a time, Rick Bowness was Jon Cooper's mentor in his early days as an NHL coach...Now, the pair will go head-to-head - in their first chance to bag the ultimate hockey prize.
They say it’s unlikely you’ll ever see stars at the same time as lightning but that’s what will be on our screens for the next week as Dallas and Tampa Bay meet in Edmonton for the Stanley Cup Final 2020.
Each have a chance to win the Stanley Cup for the second time, and they'll play in the first e...
2020-09-1959 min
NHL Fans From AfarFly(er) AwayVegas Golden Knights, New York Islanders, Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning have all made it through the third round of the dance.
In the East - will it be the team who play their first conference final in 27 years, or the club which shows up for the fourth time in 6 years who progresses?
Over in the West - it’s tight….as we reflect on how Vancouver Canucks shocked fans all over North America, with a very respectable bow out in the second round.
Dan from Chester, a UK flyers fan joins Clar...
2020-09-0854 min
NHL Fans From AfarCanada's TeamThis week we hear from Canucks fan who can't believe they are still in the playoffs and a Dallas fan who can't believe his team are outscoring the entire league! Another week without Clare means Jolon is yet again shouldering far too much responsibility but manages to keep the leaf talk to only two outbursts. We're starting the 2nd round of these crazy playoffs and of course all anybody wanted to talk about was that photo on twitter of Marc Andre Fleury. Andy Giddings gives us his insight into his Canucks and their success this summer and Matt Day...
2020-08-2556 min
NHL Fans From AfarClarelessUsually Clare Freeman brings her wealth of podcasting experience and curates a careful list of NHL topics to chew over.... However she's away this week so Jolon was forced out of his annual Leaf playoff exit funk to bring you this week’s NHL Fans From Afar.
To ensure this wasn't 60 mins of pure "What will the Leafs do next season?" "Where is the right hand defenceman they need so much!?" and "Would the Avs trade us Cale Makar and Kadri back for a conditional 3rd round pick!?" Jolon was joined by James Reeve who writes about th...
2020-08-181h 19
NHL Fans From AfarHeart vs HeadWho’d of thought Montreal Canadiens would knock out Pittsburgh Penguins? That Chicago Blackhawks would take out Edmonton Oilers? And how was it a clean sweep for Carolina Hurricanes? Forcing New York Rangers to say bye bye to a chance in the playoffs but hello (probably) to Lafrenière/the NHL Draft first pick...
So with no Sidney Crosby, Auston Matthews or Connor McDavid...what IS there to look forward to in the Stanley Cup Playoffs 2020?!
Barry Trotz of New York Islanders is set to face his old team Washington Capitals, plus will there be rev...
2020-08-1156 min
NHL Fans From AfarFilthyWas Winnipeg Jets’ coach Paul Maurice right to call out Calgary Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk for his “disgusting” hit on Mark Scheifele?
Have the NHL got it wrong when it comes to unity in supporting the Black Lives Matters Movement, Minnesota Wild’s Matt Dumba and the Hockey Diversity Alliance?
Does it matter that there aren’t any crowds in the building?
What happens now that Toronto Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin left the bubble, even if it was to go to hospital?
Clare Freeman, Jolon Kemp Walker and Matt Day pick apart the opening games of the round ro...
2020-08-051h 11
NHL Fans From AfarWho Knows?!It was the off-season that none of us wanted…and now - who will win the weirdest Stanley Cup playoff run yet?
Will it be a case of youth and enthusiasm vs experienced veterans? Who were the winners and losers of a season reset? Will the more offensive teams cruise through the play-in round like in October?
Clare Freeman, Jolon Kemp Walker and Matt Day talk NHL broadcast expectations (especially the European friendly game times!), reflect on the pantomime of last month’s draft lottery and discuss whether Seattle Kraken has already struck gold because of t...
2020-07-281h 27
Discover BrightlifeThe Surprising Reality Of ‘Old Age’Challenging perceptions of what being old is really like… That’s Joyce Grandma Williams’ newfound mission in her 80s. The former physiotherapist and recently turned sex blogger closes our Discover Brightlife series with a reality check on the surprisingly good things that are waiting for us in our later years. As well as pointing out the 'unthinking ageism' many of us are committing without even realising.
For more information about what we do, visit BrightlifeCheshire.org.uk.
Discover Brightlife Podcast is produced and presented by Clare Freeman at ASFB Productions.
2020-04-1636 min
NHL Fans From AfarSpitting FeathersIs it ever ok to spit during a sport’s game (Caps’ Garnet Hathaway)? Should refs use common sense and throw out the rule book when a man is face down in blood during play (Avs’ Matt Calvert sit)? And who hates LA Kings’ Drew Doughty now?! (Basically everyone)
New York Islanders’ fan Rob McGregor and Vancouver Canucks’ supporter Andy Giddings join NHL Fans From Afar host Clare Freeman to talk best/worst limited edition jerseys plus the latest rumblings on what next for Hockey Night In Canada’s first intermission.
Produced by ASFB Productions. Email us: NHLF...
2019-11-201h 00
NHL Fans From AfarChexitDon Cherry is fired from Sportsnet’s Hockey Night In Canada. Ending a huge chapter in NHL broadcasting history. It’s brought out huge debate across the world amongst fans - but no surprises, things get ugly when sport and politics mix…
Is it good for a young guy’s long-term confidence when they’re dropped down to the AHL affiliate team? Why is the UK STILL not on NHL Global series 2020 fixture list but IS in the potential KHL expansion?
Featuring Snoop Dogg commentary and some trivia about Saskatchewan.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Adzy Hoy. Produced by ASFB Production...
2019-11-121h 21
NHL Fans From AfarFor Pete's SakeClare's heart has just about stopped racing after THAT Toronto Maple Leafs penalty shoot out against the Philadelphia Flyers... Tom Parker joins Clare and James Reeve to talk about his beloved Edmonton Oilers who are off to a fine and dandy start, but - despite some terrific goaltending - he's dubious about whether the team have the depth to keep it going...
Plus more NHL Trivia featuring penguins and brothers. We love weird quirkies and stats, send us some here NHLFansFromAfar@gmail.com or on twitter @NHLFansFromAfar.
Produced by ASFB Productions. Picture Credit: Pittsburgh Penguins...
2019-11-0556 min
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastShoulds & ExpectationsAre you beating yourself up because you think you should be further ahead than you are? Whether it’s a dose of comparisonitis or you’re falling victim to setting unrealistic expectations, Anna and Clare share their experiences of how to combat your ‘shoulds’ forever.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
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2019-11-0440 min
NHL Fans From AfarSevenAhead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, we discuss whether the NHL is right to pursue revenue in China and how the current picture compares to the NBA.
We find out why PK Subban dressed up as the New Jersey Devils mascot for the team’s halloween party, why the number seven keeps appearing everywhere, and what does grandma’s ham have to do with morning skates? No it’s not a bad dad joke… Just a little story Pittsburgh Penguin’s coach Mike Sullivan had to share.
NHL Fans From Afar host Clare Freeman is joined by...
2019-10-301h 13Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastVegan & Plant Based DietsCurious to know how a vegan can lose weight with Slimming World? We are too.
Clare's signed up to Cancer Research's VegPledge to do the whole of November plant-based. Tons of our listeners have given us tips on where and how to start.
Share your Slimming World vegan-friendly recipes with us on instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast or email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-10-2829 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastEvery Mind MattersSome days we feel blue. Some days we just feel off. And some days we feel lost.
Anna and Clare have both been there, plenty of times.
So in light of Every Mind Matters - Slimming World's new campaign with Public Health England, the gals talk mental health best practices. If you've not tried the Mind Plan Quiz, have a go here: https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/mentalhealth
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-10-2135 min
Discover BrightlifeMen In Sheds: NeilFrom welder to factory worker, care home manager to Age UK... Over in Winsford, Neil Corbin is in the driving seat of Cheshire's newest Men In Sheds project. The most important thing on the job? Neil says the role isn’t just admin, it’s also about getting the culture right:
“You’ve got people who are absolutely hilarious whatever they say. You cannot keep a straight face. But there are also instances where just by talking you know you’re being a lifeline to somebody. People need people.”
To coincide with International Day of Older Person...
2019-10-1716 min
Discover BrightlifeMen In Sheds: GusFrom sawing to singing... Hartford's Men In Sheds project is overseen by Gus Glynn. After spending several decades working as a self-employed plumber, it’s a job that’s proven full of surprises.
But construction and manual labour aren't the only tricks up his sleeve. Outside of work, Gus has made a name for himself as an Irish singer-songwriter. His track Wide Open Stream is featured throughout this episode, and our Men In Sheds series.
To coincide with International Day of Older Persons 2019, Brightlife Cheshire is releasing five new episodes of Discover Brightlife’s podcast. The col...
2019-10-1714 min
NHL Fans From AfarCanes, Hot Dogs & AliensThe story of when Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson met Alien Pope, why hot dogs could be the answer to giving a losing streak the heave-ho and who's hot/who's not when it comes to NHL goalies of 2019/20...
Paul Lawson, long-standing Carolina Hurricanes fan and Rob McGregor of One Puck Short/InGoal Magazine join Clare Freeman for another episode of the NHL Fans From Afar podcast.
There's a look across the week's news, a rant about whether the All-Star weekend is just for kids and a discussion on what could the NHL do better to love u...
2019-10-161h 19Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastListeners' Questions October 2019 (Slimming World)How to pick your target weight, tricks to stop self-sabotage and how to get your head to catch up with your body...
Contains plenty of knicker talk and toilet humour.
Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.
Got a question for next month? Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com
2019-10-1457 min
NHL Fans From AfarHamburglar to Hannibal...Packed with goalie mask tit-bits (past and present) that will blow your mind... Such as, did you know the Hannibal Lecter mask was actually designed by an NHL custom goalie artist?
Under new management - nearly a quarter of teams have a new boss behind the bench, but who are the 7 men and what's their history (chequered and success) with former NHL clubs?
What's the point of captaincy? And do you need one anyway? As Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares gets the big C sown onto his (and his tiny baby's) jersey, will we see...
2019-10-091h 03Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastWhat Do You Know?Our past behaviour predicts our future behaviour… So grab a pen, paper & your Slimming World book, and join Clare looking over the last 11 weeks of our weight loss journey as we look ahead to what our patterns might say about how Christmas 2019 might look like. Get curious, not furious.
Presented by Clare Freeman, produced by ASFB Productions. Email us SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com or Insta us Intagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast
2019-10-0718 min
NHL Fans From AfarBling or Blurgh?Love or hate the St Louis Blues Stanley Cup Rings, are pre-season games worth bothering with, and what connects Neil Young and Green Day with the San Jose Sharks?
NHL Fans From Afar’s ‘resident Finnish adviser’/Sharks fan Paul Brown guests with Adam Hoy - who’s staying loyal to Detroit Red Wings, despite their lacklustre hopes for the 2019/2020 NHL season.
There’s news on contracts with Patrik Laine, Kyle Connor and Mike Rantanen.
Plus, what was on a Finnish floor ball team’s offer sheet for Colorado Avalanche’s Miko Rantanen? Let’s just say...
2019-10-0159 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastWhy Sleep MattersHit a wall in your weight loss? Struggling with getting enough shut-eye?
Anna and Clare look into the impact a lack of sleep has on us mentally and physically.
Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-09-3031 min
Discover BrightlifeMen In Sheds: IanA loyal husband of 50 years, a proud dad and grandad - and a worrier. That’s how Ian Potts describes himself. He’s been coming to the shed in Hartford for 8 years.
The sense of isolation after retirement hit him hard. But the project ran by Age UK Cheshire has become an important part of his weekly routine. And it’s been good to know he’s “not the only one struggling with anxiety and stress”.
During this episode of the Discover Brightlife podcast, Ian tells the story of emigrating to South Africa at 21, of working at G...
2019-09-2915 min
Discover BrightlifeMen In Sheds: Eddie69 year old Eddie Fallows spent several decades as a chauffeur to the Mayor of Chester, escorting the good and great to Buckingham Palace and gala openings. But retirement left him bored.
Without work he lacked purpose and focus. By chance he remembered the Men In Sheds project.
It was just what he was looking for - it gave him “that thing to get up for”.
Then followed a heart attack, sepsis and 10 days in intensive care. When he woke in hospital - having been just 3 minutes from death - one of the folk from...
2019-09-2917 min
Discover BrightlifeMen In Sheds: SteveSteve Jackson started his working career as a professional footballer. Then injury suddenly meant three years later he found himself married and having to enter ‘the real world’ at 21. He spent most of his career working in sales. But a heart attack at 57 meant his time of working on the markets was up.
Now retired, and a volunteer at Age UK Cheshire's shed in Hartford, Steve created a modern railway track - one of his many passions - by hand with a fellow ‘shedder’ and friend Bob.
He describes himself as a bit of rebel. But his o...
2019-09-2914 min
NHL Fans From AfarWe’re back!The podcast made by and for NHL fans living outside of North America returns for a second season. Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker catch up with fellow Toronto Maple Leafs fan James Reeve, plus we hear from Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, Las Vegas Golden Nights and Winnipeg Jets fans.
Leave us a voicemail via our anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar page, email us nhlfansfromafar@gmail.comto join our Slack group with fellow fans from across the world, and connect with us on Twitter.com/nhlfansfromafar
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2019-09-251h 18Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastBirthdays - yours, ours and Slimming World's!Happy 50th Birthday Slimming World, plus how to survive a birthday celebration - be it yours or someone else’s! Do you really want your cake? Or are there other ways you could be ‘treating’ yourself besides food?
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-09-2327 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastListeners’ Questions September on Slimming WorldNearly target, struggling at target and feeling down as the dark nights descend…There are a few themes around September’s Listeners’ Questions episode. Thanks for all of your contributions, keep sending your thoughts in via slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-09-1645 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastBoredom Eating, How To Beat ItSorry if you're a crocheter, Clare still needs convincing on this one... However, there are tons of other tips and tricks from Anna, Clare and our listeners on how to beat boredom eating - with and without a thread and needle.
Send us your questions and comments on email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-09-0922 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastSocial Media On A Diet: Pros & ConsDo you struggle with ‘comparisonitis’, or does using social media help keep you on track?
Is it a place you come to learn, or somewhere you find yourself being distracted?
Are the endless photos of food helpful or overwhelming?
Do the before and after photos on your timeline spur you on or leave you feeling like you’ll never be like them?
A few sprinkles of our thoughts about the pros and cons of social media, and plenty of yours.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Manga...
2019-09-0228 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastGainsWhat to do when the scales go the wrong way - either deserved or unexpected. It happens to us all at some point on our weight loss journey, but it doesn't make it any easier to digest.
Anna and Clare pick apart the pros and cons of a gain during a diet, plus lean on Slimming World podcast listeners' advice as to how they get back on the horse through the ups and the downs of being on plan.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-08-1942 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastYMCANo dancing required. Just a pen and a post-it/other type of recyclable piece of paper....
On a tram trip across Manchester, Anna and Clare get deep over their reasons why, what's really motivating them, what they might need to change and why they need to remember the small achievements along their journey - not just aim for the great big whopping one that is their target weight.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-08-1222 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastListeners' Questions on the Slimming World Golden BusAll aboard! Anna and Clare gatecrash the #SWGolden bus visit in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens.
This episode is sprinkled with your comments, a peek at a cooking demonstration and not one, but two guest interviews with Slimming World ambassadors - Gemma Bosanko and Damian Murray.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
Send us your questions and comments on Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast or email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com
2019-08-0553 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastGluten Free on Slimming WorldWhat is gluten, how to cook without it Slimming World style and why all restaurants are legally obliged to tell you an allergy ingredients.
Plus, Anna gives Clare an insight into consultant training and what the SW HQ offices in Derbyshire are really like... !
Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-07-2922 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastOverwhelmed...Sometimes, it all gets a bit too much. And this week, both Anna and Clare were simply feeling overwhelmed.
So in another glamorous car park location somewhere in Manchester, the gals openly share about what tips them over the edge, what can sometimes scare them about the Slimming World plan and more importantly - how some of you are feeling right now.
Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-07-2220 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastKeeping Things FreshTry something new everyday. That’s what we’re told will keep ourselves motivated when losing weight…
But how do we shake out of a rut and step into the unknown when frankly it’s easier to stay in our comfort zone and stick with what know has worked so far?
Now in the final stone towards her target, Clare digs out her Slimming World recipe books and challenges herself to cook up something she’s never attempted before. Follow her shopping, cooking and tasting with friends on a Friday night in. Plus, she challenges YOU to gra...
2019-07-1531 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastPrepping for a Holiday (Slimming World style)How are you approaching your summer holiday? Is it a case of saying bye bye Slimming World altogether, or are you willing to make a few sacrifices to not throw your hard work away?
Finding a new way to override our ‘treat’ mentality is tough. Having come back off a break with dramatic weight gains AND other times a weight loss, Anna and Clare share some of their tips of how they’ve managed to overcome the holiday hangover.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Email us SlimmingWorldPodcast@gmail.com or DM o...
2019-07-0123 min
NHL Fans From AfarThe FinaleThe cup has been lifted, the awards have been awarded and the drafts have been drafted. The 2018/19 season is officially over so it felt right that we heard from as many contributors to NHL Fans From Afar as possible.... over to you!
Produced by ASFB Productions
Presented by Clare Freeman & Jolon Kemp Walker
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2019-06-261h 08Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastListeners' Slimming World Questions June 2019We reveal the things really on your minds, as more of you than ever before reach out with your listeners' questions!
Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or connect on our Instagram page: @slimmingworldpodcast
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-06-241h 11
NHL Fans From AfarBaby BluesJolon and Clare sum up the 2018/19 NHL season… In short, there were: 7 coaching changes 2 GM changes 37 suspensions costing 154 games/$3m in wages 24 fines costing $100k Top points scored: Nikita Kucherov 128 in regular season Highest goals scored: Alexander Ovechkin 51 in regular season Most games played by a goalie: Pekka Rinne 56 Highest goalie save percentage: Ben Bishop .934 Gritty arrived. Brad Marchand cried. Rookie record for Most Stanley Cup Wins set by Jordan Binnington Oh yeah, and St Louis Blues rewrote history and won a championship for the first time in their 51 year history! St Louis Blues’ fan David Hester from Gloucestershire joins NHL Fa...
2019-06-1959 minSlimming World Food For Thought PodcastBlack Hole WeekendAnna and Clare go on a park date. Are weekends your downfall? Are you listening on a Monday morning realising you’ve used pretty much all of your syns on Friday and Saturday night, wondering how your gonna make it through till weigh day?
Yeah we’ve all been there. Digging ourselves out of a guilt-ridden hole, attempting to ‘beat the plan’, thinking we can trick food optimising… And then wondering why we’re not getting the weight loss we want.
So what are some of the steps can put in place to make sure you don’t ha...
2019-06-1724 min
Discover BrightlifeEpisode 8: Meet The VolunteersAt the heart of Brightlife Cheshire are our people. The people who we reach out to, the people who we support through funding and the people who believe in our ethos to tackle loneliness in our local communities. But the folk who are also extraordinary in our eyes are those who give up their time freely - the volunteers.
To mark National Volunteers Week 2019, we've collected a handful of their stories to show you the many routes into volunteering, and perhaps if you're thinking of it - what to expect. All seven share their moments of surprise, s...
2019-06-0642 min
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastEmbrace LonelinessIt’s not just about being single or living on your own, loneliness can also leave us feeling like an outsider as we become the people we want to be, not who we were. From your start point to the end goal, how do you keep your head in the Slimming World game when everything feels so new and unknown? Clare and Anna discuss how being lonely is an inevitable part of growth, how to recognise it, challenge it and embrace the 'new you' - instead of defaulting back to the usual bad habits we’ve always relied upon.
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2019-06-0329 min
NHL Fans From AfarCould this be 1970 all over again?Fact: St Louis Blues are tied with Toronto Maple Leafs for the longest cup drought in the league. But if they beat Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals over the next few weeks, they’ll end that pain and pick up their first silverware in the club’s history…
But is it even possible? Statistically 61 out of 79 teams since 1939 who win game one in the final series go on to win the cup. So with the first win in the can for the Bruins is the writing already on the wall?
Jordan Binnington vs Tuukka...
2019-05-291h 05
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastListeners' Questions May 2019 (Slimming World Podcast)Guilt, struggles, off plan vs on plan thinking, getting stuck in expensive dresses in changing rooms, stories of how some of you are meeting other Slimming World podcast listeners and we share more of your non-scale victories!
Send us your questions and thoughts to slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com and @slimmingworldpodcast on Instagram
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-05-2751 min
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastWhat One Thing Do You Want Right Now?Visualisation. Ever tried it? The biggest barrier we often have to overcome when it comes to weight loss is managing our own mind. So how do we put steps in place to stop our inner chimp for talking us out of achieving what we truly want? Clare admits she’s struggling with picturing herself at target, and Anna explains how visualising situations in advance enables her greater control so she doesn’t turn to default responses when under pressure.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-05-2022 min
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastEating Out On Slimming WorldPubs, restaurants or take outs…how far do those 15 syns go when it comes to eating out and staying on plan? Anna and Clare head to a popular pub chain for their dinner on another Sunday date. They debunk the menu and use the Slimming World snackulator thinking to guesstimate just how many syns some of the most calorific things might be. Prepare for your jaw to hit the floor….
Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Freeman. Produced by ASFB Productions. Email us slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com and follow at instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast
2019-05-1342 min
NHL Fans From AfarHurricanes, Finns & Shark TanksFour months ago, Carolina Hurricanes were just two points out of last place in the entire NHL. Now, they're in the Eastern Conference Final playing Boston Bruins. This ‘bunch of jerks’ have had 9 seasons without even making the playoffs and their last champion win 2005/2006. Can they do it?
Die hard Caniac Paul Lawson lives in Scotland, but has followed his team since a chance Sega Mega Drive game purchase in the 90s. He’s been to watch them, played with some of the Stanley Cup alumni and even calls some of their past players friends. In his candid...
2019-05-121h 29
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastExtra Easy SP on Slimming WorldSP: Love it or hate it? Anna’s sold, Clare’s not so sure.
What exactly is SP and how does it work? If you’re looking for a boost in your weight loss, then the extra easy SP plan on Slimming World might be an option for you. But we notice that some of our podcast listeners seem apprehensive and a little nervous about giving it a go. So which free foods do people get their knickers in a twist over thinking are speed, and why are certain foods not classed as a worthy ‘P’ option?
Pre...
2019-05-0627 min
NHL Fans From AfarJealous...That feeling when your team exits the playoffs... Yeah we're still bitter. But hey, pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and back to talking NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs we go.
Carolina Hurricanes are holding on (just) with a 2-0 series lead in their second round, but with injuries left right and centre, will New York Islanders find the 'kick'start they need to spin an epic comeback?
Dallas Stars trail by one in their series with St Louis Blues - we're all scratching our beards wondering how rookie Jordan Binnington is keeping the Blues in the r...
2019-05-011h 16
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastGet Set For Summer With Slimming WorldDoes the thought of stripping off when the sun comes out fill you with dread? Panic not, because this year is going to be different. Grab a post-it, your diary & a cup of tea - as we join Anna and Clare laying out a plan for how to get set for summer with Slimming World. Will it be numbers, clothes or just a great feeling that inspires you to reach your next mini milestone? Presented by Anna Mangan & Clare Freeman. Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions. Vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Ch...
2019-04-2922 min
NHL Fans From AfarI Can’t Watch…It’s Too Close To CallWeek one of the 2018/19 playoffs saw more dum dums than the end of an Eastender’s soap opera…
How are Clare and Jolon’s heart rates as history repeats itself with Boston and Toronto going to game 7… In part two of the podcast, listen to them as-live watching the final minutes of the game!
Elsewhere, we kissed goodbye to the chances of an all-Canadian Stanley Cup final as Winnipeg and Calgary crashed out in the first round with St Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets AND Colorado Avalanches all defying the bookies and critics.
Dallas S...
2019-04-241h 28
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastHow To Stay The Same & MaintainWhether you've reached target or not, sometimes you may want to hit pause on your weight loss journey - just for a breather. If you've been doing this for the long haul, then you'll know it's perfectly normal to fall out of love and back in love with the Slimming World plan now and again.
So if you want to take a bit of time out but not move backwards, what are the tips and tricks you can rely on to ensure your hard work is protected?
Plus Anna explains the new target system - p...
2019-04-2222 min
NHL Fans From AfarNew Kid On The Block“Player safety is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get…” the words of Mark Ukleaf Rackham one of our panellists on this week’s NHL Fans From afar. From Kucherov to Kadri’s suspensions, to ‘that’ Ovechkin fight against 19 year old Svechnikov… We talk favourite moments, who’s surprised us and what the heck is going on with potentially Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning going out in the first playoff round with a clean sweep…or won’t they?
Plus new kid on the block for Colorado Avalanches, Cale Makar, became the seventh p...
2019-04-171h 21
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastLet’s Talk About Syns Baby...Can you really have your cake and eat it when it comes to weight loss? On the Slimming World plan, most of us have 15 syns per day but how are you using yours? Are you measuring them, are you depriving yourself of them or are you guessing them? Often the syns are what we think about first, but Anna puts on her consultant hat and tells us to think free food first, and syns second... Next episode will be another Listeners’ Questions special - send us your comments and queries to slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram.com/slimmingworldpodcast...
2019-04-0831 min
NHL Fans From AfarWho's Hughes?Montreal Canadiens have been in, out, in, out, and shook the wild card playoff space all about. But with just two games left in the regular season - will they, Columbus Blue Jackets or Carolina Hurricanes make the final stretch?
It looks like it’ll be right down to the last game...which unfortunately for this week’s guest - Dave our Habs fan - one of the deciding meet ups happens to be against Jolon & Clare’s team Toronto Maple Leafs. Oops!
There’s a dance over in the West Conference too - as Winnipeg...
2019-04-041h 14
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastFighting Your Inner RebelThere’s always an excuse, but there’s always an inspiration too. How are you handling your bad angel? Somedays we can be absolutely on it when it comes to weight loss. And other days any temptation is simply too hot to handle.
But why? And how can we prepare better to keep our inner rebel in check?
This week we hear about Anna’s rebel - Delilah…and my gosh, she’s an absolute bitch! But hey, we’ve all got an inner chimp. So what’s yours saying - and how are you shutting them u...
2019-04-0130 min
NHL Fans From AfarBerths, Bolts and BasketballHurricanes and lightning, very very frightening... 6 playoff berths have been clinched with 6 more teams waiting to fix their final standings, and the dance continues in the wild card spots for both the East and West Conferences.
It's all to play for with just 5 or 6 games left in the regular season, and chances are if you're a Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanches, Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild, Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens or Columbus Blue Jackets fan - you'll be feeling it right now!
With Clare in a hotel on the road in Newcastle, Steven in a his spare r...
2019-03-261h 08
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastSupermarket SweepAnna & Clare have £10 to spend in a small supermarket on a Sunday morning...but what will they buy with it? Ready Steady Cook, Challenge Anneka or Supermarket Sweep... whatever you call it ! Try it yourself and send us your photos to @slimmingworldpodcast on Instagram or email slimmingworldpodcast@gmail.com
Presented by Anna Mangan & Clare Freeman. Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-03-2420 min
NHL Fans From AfarNine Games To Go..."Golf on ice"...that's how Vancouver Canucks fan Andy's son describes ice hockey. Aww!
Nine games left of the regular season, as Tampa Bay Lightning clinch the a playoff space and the Presidents’ Trophy - is it inevitable they’ll go on to win the Stanley Cup?
What happens when we phone Toronto’s video room whilst recording our podcast...
Plus your hockey film recs and can a player still be classed as ‘great’ if they’ve no accolades to their name?
Join our slack group, email us for an invite: NHLFansFromA...
2019-03-2047 min
NHL Fans From AfarSens-ationalOuch. Who would want to be an Ottawa Senators fan right now? No coach, no stars, no new rink, no first round draft pick. What hope is there for Canada’s capital over coming NHL seasons?
"Lying, snake, traitor, pyjama boy...” those were the words used by a handful of New York Islander fans describing John Tavares on a video released before their meet up with Toronto Maple Leafs last Thursday. The leafs went on to tank that game, but then days later something magic happened - the whole of Toronto stood tall and reassured JT that he is...
2019-03-041h 24
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastIgnore The NumbersOn the weeks when the weight loss doesn't happen, how do you measure your success?
We've all had those moments. Where we've worked our arses off, and the scales don't seem to reflect it. So how do you learn to think big picture and notice all the small things that are great but don't get shiny stickers and certificates at Slimming World?
Whether losing inches, tightening watch straps or losing your knickers (as in Anna's case!), make sure you learn to celebrate all the tiny successes that ensue along your journey.
Presented by A...
2019-02-2535 min
NHL Fans From AfarBlimey O'ReillyWho are St Louis Blues right now? Making Franchise history...and Ryan O’Reilly helping fast track their place back in this year’s playoffs?!
Is Hockey Night In Canada’s Don Cherry right to poo poo Carolina Hurricane’s game celebrations on national tv? The team have been quick to respond by making ‘Bunch Of Jerks’s T-shirt’s from a Cherry quote!
Which teams do you most like to watch - other than your own?
And with 82 games in the regular season, is there such thing as follower fatigue when supporting NHL from afar...
2019-02-201h 21
NHL Fans From AfarThe Not So Mighty DucksIn this weeks episode Jolon is joined once again by Steven Edwards for another 90 minutes of NHL chat from afar. They're also joined by our featured fan Andy who is a Golden Knights supporter.
In the podcast the guys discuss.... What's happened to the Ducks? Is the Matthews contract a good contract? And if you could offer sheet any RFA for your team in the NHL, who would it be?
Plus which is your favorite player to watch who isn't on your team and both Jolon and Steven vent th...
2019-02-121h 26
NHL Fans From AfarGo WestIn this weeks episode we look at the wild race for a wild card place in the Western Conference. Which is tougher, the Eastern or Western Conference?
As the league heads towards the trade deadline we take a look at who's going to be buying and who could be big sellers come February 25th.
Our fan this week is Georgie Hunt who is a Penguins fan based in Norwich (Which is 'officially' the city furthest away from an ice rink in the UK!). She also has a very cool story as to h...
2019-02-061h 25
NHL Fans From AfarDeep DiveA ‘necessary evil’ or an overpriced school sports day? Just like marmite, which side of the fence do you sit on when it comes to the All-Star Weekend?
Rob McGregor of the One Puck Short Podcast (https://onepuckshort.wordpress.com) is this week’s guest. Talking points covered:
What’s New York Islanders’ secret? Even with the addition of Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz nobody could have foreseen such a speedy turnaround as they sit top of the Metropolitan Division.
What next for Edmonton Oilers? The top dog Bob Nicholson says playoffs are still in sight but they’ll take their time o...
2019-01-291h 18
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastIs calcium key when it comes to weight loss?Milk or cheese? It used to be a choice, but now with the two Healthy Extra As up for grabs - you can have both!
But when it comes to calcium, how much impact does it have on our weight loss? And which options on the Slimming World plan are best when it comes to getting the most calcium?
Clare and Anna share the top five choices for milk, cheese and ‘other’ sources according the 2019 book.
And who knew that calcium is key for boosting your metabolism and burning fat - not just good fo...
2019-01-2829 min
NHL Fans From AfarSlumpsRemember when Brad Marchand licked Leo Komarov? It was during another Boston Bruins/Toronto Maple Leafs playoff series that ended in heartache for blue and white fans... So this week Jolon and Clare did what they knew they had to do at some point this season - speak with Ross, a Bruins fan, and hear him wax lyrical about how much he loves Brad 'the pest' Marchand wearing his team's colours.
Also, is age just a number? Should you be worried if your team is in a slump right now? And what the hell is happening at E...
2019-01-231h 18
Slimming World Food For Thought PodcastChocolateThe ‘c’ word. That thing that all sugar addicts dread...chocolate. How do you resist the sweet treats when on Slimming World? Do you opt to abstain completely or look for tips and secrets of how to get a taste without losing sight of your daily syn allowance? Anna and Clare confess how chocolate is a trigger for them, and offer different perspectives on how to tackle your sugar demons during weight loss.
Edited by Alix Pickles. Produced by ASFB Productions.
2019-01-2030 min
NHL Fans From AfarBoos & Temper TantrumsIs it ever OK to boo a player? After Jake Gardiner was booed by fans during Toronto Maple Leafs game against Colorado Avalanches...
How much is too much for a goalie? Sergei Bobrovsky is rumoured to be wanting big bucks for his new contract in summer. But should he stay at Colombus Blue Jackets?
And, are bench temper tantrums ever OK? After Av’s Nathan MacKinnon publicly let rip at his coach Jared Bednar during a game v the Calgary Flames.
Daily Star sports journalist Paul Brown is this week’s NHL Fans From...
2019-01-1758 min
NHL Fans From AfarHokey CokeyIt’s not been Arizona Coyotes year...or six, if you look back to the last time they made the playoffs. And with Seattle 2020 looming, will the team in Glendale survive a move from the Pacific to the Central Division? Howlin’ Hockey writer James Reeve joins us this week’s guest to tell us more about how the desert dogs’ season has started and what all these injuries are costing the team’s payroll. (Trust us: you’ll be horrified!)
Plus infamous NHL debuts and the hokey cokey of being a goalie.
Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by...
2019-01-091h 10
NHL Fans From AfarNew Year, New HaircutWhat happens when your record a podcast whilst an NHL game is live at 7pm UK time? This…
Jolon mostly cries, gets sent out the room because he refused to watch until he gets home later. Whilst Clare and Steve are forced to bite their lip every time they see a goal or penalty as the follow the action during recording.
With Steve sporting a new slimline haircut and Clare a new hair colour, it seems apt to call this episode New Year, New Haircut as even Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander asked his auntie to gi...
2019-01-031h 25
NHL Fans From AfarSorry"An annoying family member who frustrates the heck out of you but you love them dearly..." That's the description New York Rangers fan Jamie Smith uses for his hockey team.
He's loved them from afar for 15 years, and is part of a growing supporters' club - the 'UK New York Rangers Fans'.
We recall 'that' final against LA Kings a few years ago and discuss whether Henrik Lundqvist is worth his $8.5m contract at 36 years old.
Also included - Does having mums/dads trips help or hinder an NHL team statistically?
What did you want to be when you grew...
2018-12-191h 22
NHL Fans From AfarIfs, Buts & MaybeWe did a stupid thing. We made a playoff bracket in December, only 30 games into the 2018/19 season...
Hear Jolon Kemp Walker and Clare Freeman's workings out and thoughts of where they think the league is at, plus reaction to Toronto Maple Leaf's William Nylander being back in the team and Clare's heartfelt apology for cursing Freddie Andersen.
Produced by ASFB Productions. ASFBProductions.com/podcast
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2018-12-121h 24
NHL Fans From AfarPunching SaladWilly watch is over...William Nylander is a Toronto Maple Leaf. No really, he is... And not just this season - but for another 5. What impact has this had on the market according to other agents and players awaiting extensions?
Seattle’s space in the NHL expansion is confirmed but what changes will be made to accommodate them? Arizona look set to take a trip from the Pacific to the Central Division. But will the Coyotes buckle financially and see a spot for Houston emerge?
And as violence disappears from the game of hockey, we speak to Washington Capitals’ fan Dr V...
2018-12-051h 27
NHL Fans From AfarI Don't Be Leaf ItHe twice phoned Gary Bettman to ask about NHL TV deals in Europe. Mark Rackham has seen the ups and downs as a Toronto Maple Leafs for the last 18 years, watching them twice in person each season. He’s also a blogger on all things AHL, so what’s working well in the Toronto Marlies camp to ensure the Leafs have a steady supply of up and coming young talent for years to come?
NHL Fans From Afar hosts, Clare and Steve discuss what's Buffalo Sabres secret? They were worst in the league last season, now they’re on a nine wi...
2018-11-281h 19
NHL Fans From AfarIt's all gone quackers...From Disney to the wild wing of the west…Anaheim Ducks fan and Hockey Hypothetical host Stephen Dowson reveals how he fell in love with his team years after their Stanley Cup success.
With Jolon on holiday, Clare Freeman and US sports analyst Steven Edwards talk injuries, back up goalies and surprises…
Surprised how bad Pittsburgh Penguins' run is right now, compared with the Buffalo Sabres flying sky high?
Surprised that a third and fourth coach are out with less than 20 games played this season?
Surprised if Joel Quenville steps back into coaching with St Louis Blues or another before the...
2018-11-211h 11
NHL Fans From AfarDoctor, doctor...Concussion, player safety and San Jose Sharks.
Is Tom Wilson’s suspension reduction an embarrassment to the league, or the right call by a third abbratrator?
Does Gary Bettman deserve a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame whilst he’s still in the role as the NHL’s commissioner?
And is the agreement offered for retired hockey players enough when it comes to acknowledging the warnings involved in a job that sees repeated hits to the head?
Part One: Jolon and Clare round up key talking points from around the league
Part Two: A&E consultant Dr Matt Heywood talks...
2018-11-141h 24
NHL Fans From AfarYou're Fired...Octopuses, a rebuild and 11 Stanley Cups… Detroit Red Wings have missed the playoffs two years in a row, but how long will it take for them to return?
NFFA guest Graeme Thomson fell in love with the red and whites when Drew Miller came to play in Scotland during the 2012/13 NHL lockout. He says there’s nothing quite like watching an NHL game and saying “I know him”, having met him several times off ice during his 23 games in the Elite League. Now an admirer of the team’s young home star Dylan Larkin, Graeme shares his hopes and dreams as the Atla...
2018-11-081h 14
NHL Fans From AfarFinn-tastic!Maths teacher by day, hockey nerd by night... Twenty years as a fan and now commentator - has seen Jonathan Fearnley witness plenty of silverware as a UK Sheffield Steelers fan. But when it comes to his NHL team, as a franchise the Winnipeg Jets are still to have their taste of Stanley Cup success.
There’s talk of the Jets’ and Florida Panthers’ upcoming trip to Finland, as well as the talents of Patrik Laine and Kasperi Kapanen. And is the NHL right to follow in the footsteps of the NBA when it comes to a betting partnership with MGM?
P...
2018-10-311h 14
NHL Fans From AfarPuck Off PanteraMatt Day waited 20 years before seeing his beloved Dallas Stars in person, after discovering ice hockey on late night Channel 5 coverage in the 1990s. He explains how his favourite band Pantera sported Stars' jerseys in a music video - and has since led him on a die hard path as hardcore NHL fan ever since.
Clare is back from her holidays, and has a bone to pick with Jolon after the Leafs' luck turned following his bragging. All three discuss how early is too early when it comes to pulling the goalie, what connects Tyler Bozak to Jim Montgomery, whether...
2018-10-251h 10
NHL Fans From AfarSpeedin' SwedenSuspensions, cellys and speed... can you can still have the physicality we all love in hockey as NHL teams get smaller and faster?
Clare is away this week so we've invited uber hockey fan and analyst Steven Edwards back after his superb performance in week one of the pod. He reports back from seeing an NHL game and Connor McDavid in Sweden as part of the global series.
Presented by Jolon Kemp Walker & Steven Edwards.
Produced by ASFB Productions.
Picture credit: Bjorn Larsson Rosvall /TT News Agency via AP
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2018-10-181h 12
NHL Fans From AfarOil be backA lonely pastime... that’s how Edmonton Oilers’ fan Tom Parker describes his last night obsession with watching NHL.
In this episode of NFFA, Jolon and Clare happily confirm he’s not alone - as all three share stories of how far they go to support their teams, much to the bewilderment of their friends and family.
Tom from Birmingham even managed to convince his other half a trip to Canada to watch hockey was a worthy honeymoon! Jolon seeks advice on how he can convince his girlfriend to do the same... and Clare admits to some full out geekery when i...
2018-10-111h 17
NHL Fans From AfarThe Night Before...Hockey is (almost) back! On the eve of the 2018/19 season, Jolon & Clare are joined by Steven Edwards - Colorado Avalanche fan.
15’ Vegas Golden Knights lucky first season or meant to be?
24’ Edmonton Oilers & Connor McDavid 2018/19 expectations
31’ 60 seconds of off season news in 3 ½ minutes…
35’ Washington Capitals Stanley Cup bling rings
38’ San Jose Sharks & Erik Karlsson deal
39’ William Nylander’s agent vs Toronto Maple Leafs
44’ Did Ottawa Senators sell themselves short?
46’ RIP Joe Thornton’s beard
47’ Tavares in Toronto, what nxt for New York Islanders?
57’ The 6 NHL teams that don’t have a ‘C’…
1:01’ Washington Caps’ Tom Wilson & Montreal Canadiens’ Max Domi pre-season naughtiness, NHL Player Safety...
2018-10-041h 24