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Down SouthEpisode 21 - Doug PriceIn the final episode of Down South, SPHL Commissioner Doug Price joins the show to discuss the season that was and share information and insight into the impending offseason. Brian and Andrew also recap the President's Cup Final and discuss the year-end awards.
2021-05-221h 04Down SouthEpisode 20 - President's Cup Final Preview with Rod Aldoff and Kevin KerrBrian and Andrew preview the President's Cup Final between the Macon Mayhem and Pensacola Ice Flyers by interviewing Pensacola Head Coach Rod Aldoff and Macon Head Coach Kevin Kerr.
2021-05-1442 minDown SouthEpisode 19 - Doc EmrickBrian and Andrew preview the 2021 President's Cup Playoffs. The guys are then joined by Hockey Hall of Famer and legendary play-by-play voice Doc Emrick for a discussion on his appreciation of the minor leagues, his career, his wife and more.
2021-05-0756 minDown SouthEpisode 18 - Mason BaptistaMason Baptista of the William B. Coffey Trophy-winning Macon Mayhem joins the show to discuss his career, his role as a player/coach, playing in Germany, and travel difficulties on the bus. Brian and Andrew talk about the playoff field being set and times they've taken a wrong turn.
2021-04-3048 minDown SouthEpisode 17 - Mike DavisBirmingham Bulls forward Mike Davis discusses his career with the Bulls, playing for startup teams and spending his hockey career in southern markets. The guys the tell stories from various promotional nights in the SPHL.
2021-04-1639 minDown SouthEpisode 16 - Cory MelkertBrian and Andrew discuss a pair of debuts - former Peoria and Knoxville goaltender Jeremy Brodeur making his AHL debut for the Binghamton Devils and former Peoria broadcaster Alan Fuehring becoming the first former SPHL voice to call an NHL game. The guys then bring on Fayetteville Marksmen head coach Cory Melkert for a discussion on getting his start in coaching and how a first-time head coach is spending his idle season. Finally the guys talk about the best post-game meals in the league.
2021-04-0943 minDown SouthEpisode 15 - Peter Di SalvoBrian and Andrew welcome the freshly minted winningest goaltender in SPHL history, Peter Di Salvo, for a discussion on setting that mark, his career, and potential future plans. The guys also discuss the emerging playoff picture, what a championship in a COVID-affected season would mean and share stories of being uncomfortable on the team bus.
2021-04-0241 minDown SouthEpisode 14 - Jacob BensonBrian and Andrew discuss Knoxville's 10-game winning streak - and Macon bringing it to a halt, talk about a scoring rule that you only find in the SPHL and the recent call-up of Austyn Roudebush. The guys then welcome Jacob Benson of the Ice Bears to talk about the team's hot streak, his play and his brief stint in France.
2021-03-2640 minDown SouthEpisode 13 - Ellen TullyBrian and Andrew discuss the recent hot streak of the Knoxville Ice Bears and the stellar play of goaltender Austyn Roudebush. The guys then welcome the owner of the SPHL's newest franchise, Ellen Tully of the Vermilion County Bobcats for a conversation about her expansion franchise. Finally, Andrew and Brian share stories about being left behind by the team bus.
2021-03-1945 minDown SouthEpisode 12 - Darren McCormickPensacola Ice Flyers winger stops by to discuss his season so far, playing in France and his shootout heroics from late January. Andrew and Brian talk about Brian getting to call a game for the first time in nearly a year and the guys tell the story of the most impressive goals they've ever been on the call for.
2021-03-1245 minDown SouthEpisode 11 - John SchiavoAndrew and Brian discuss the recently announced SPHL playoff format and welcome John Schiavo of the Huntsville Havoc to discuss the evolution of his career, playing both roller hockey and ice hockey, and his aptitude for social media trick shots. The guys also share stories of the first time they considered the possibility of being a professional broadcaster.
2021-03-0544 minDown SouthEpisode 10 - Jake TheutAs the boys celebrate hitting double digits they talk about the Macon Mayhem starting to stand out as the team to beat in the SPHL and welcome on Mayhem goaltender Jake Theut for a conversation about how he changed his approach and improved over the offseason. Brian and Andrew also share stories of dealing with general incompetence.
2021-02-2543 minDown SouthEpisode 9 - Al GravesBrian and Andrew welcome former Columbus Cottonmouth, Evansville Thunderbolt and Quad City Storm Al Graves to discuss his unique path to pro hockey, the role of the enforcer and fighting in the game and his experience as a player of color in a predominantly white sport. The guys also share stories of some of the times listeners have been displeased with their work on social media.
2021-02-1959 minDown SouthEpisode 8 - Matthew Barnaby Jr.Andrew and Brian break down a recent flurry of transactions and roster shakeups around the league. The guys are then welcomed by Huntsville Havoc forward Matthew Barnaby Jr. to discuss testing positive for COVID-19, his dad's NHL career, how a Buffalo native became a New England Patriots fan and more. Finally, Andrew and Brian talk about which sports they would like to have a chance to broadcast that they haven't yet to date.
2021-02-1144 minDown SouthEpisode 7 - Ben BauerBrian and Andrew are joined by former Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, Columbus Cottonmouths and Fayetteville Marksmen defenseman Ben Bauer to discuss life after hockey, playing three years in the SPHL and remembering the Cottonmouths bus crash. The guys also discuss Darren McCormack's best TJ Oshie imitation and look back at their first games as the voices of the Rail Yard Dawgs and Rivermen.
2021-02-0545 minDown SouthEpisode 6 - Brady FleurentBrian and Andrew welcome SPHL Warrior Hockey Player of the Week Brady Fleurent of the Knoxville Ice Bears to the show to talk about playing in a pandemic-altered season, making Knoxville his SPHL home and the unique roster mix that this season brings. The guys then share stories of their version of playing hurt.
2021-01-2845 minDown SouthEpisode 5 - Kevin KerrBrian and Andrew break down the situation in the SPHL including postponed games and entire games played with 4-on-4 hockey. Macon Mayhem Head Coach Kevin Kerr joins the show for an interview and to share some stories from his career. And the guys finish with stories about past difficulties with broadcast locations.
2021-01-2251 minDown SouthEpisode 4 - Brian RothenbergerBrian and Andrew discuss game postponements and significant transactions from the previous week in the SPHL. The guys welcome Quad City Storm President Brian Rothenberger to discuss his journey from team broadcaster to boss. Finally, Andrew and Brian share rain delay stories from their respective times working in baseball.
2021-01-1559 minDown SouthEpisode 3 - Hayden LavigneBrian and Andrew recap the second week of action in the SPHL. They then welcome Birmingham Bulls and former University of Michigan goaltender Hayden Lavigne to discuss his journey to the SPHL, facing 40 shots and the ways his last name is mispronounced. Finally, the guys share stories of being forgetful during road trips.
2021-01-0744 minDown SouthEpisode 2 - Alec HagamanBrian and Andrew run down the first week of action in the SPHL and interview SPHL Warrior Hockey Player of the Week Alec Hagaman about playing this season for the Pensacola Ice Flyers instead of the Peoria Rivermen. The guys then share stories from their time riding the bus on road trips.
2021-01-0145 min
Down SouthEpisode 1 - SPHL Commissioner Doug Price and a Season PreviewIn the premiere episode of Down South, Andrew Mossbrooks and Brian Gardner discuss where they were in the lead up to the 2019-20 SPHL season being paused due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The guys also interview SPHL Commissioner Doug Price about the offseason, the league's COVID-19 protocols and what to expect from the SPHL during the 2020-21 season. Finally, Andrew and Brian discuss the 2020-21 season and give an abbreviated preview of what we will see during the SPHL's 42-game campaign.
2020-12-2441 min