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Spirited SportsMany New Horizons In this episode, Tole, Nick, and Stephen touch upon recent headlines in the OHL Championship, the two new expansion franchises coming to the PWHL , recent releases of the NFL schedules and a discussion of the NHL and NBA draft lottery. We also touch upon the recent outcomes of Toronto FC. Sports Correspondent, Nicholas Lampiris, joins us to talk about Crystal Palace soccer. Special Guest, Elias Drakos, joins us to chat about the NHL.Thank you for the continued support of this passionate sports content!Check out some bonus content and highlights on our Instagram account...2025-05-2028 min
Keepin' It SportyS4, E5: A Chat with Sport Media Professional Dan BerlinIn this episode, host Elias Drakos speaks to Dan Berlin about his illustrious career in Sport Media, the future of sports broadcasting, advice about the industry and more. Don't miss out on this insightful episode! 2025-05-0449 min
Spirited SportsA Spring RefreshIn this episode, Tole and Nick talk about the latest NHL playoffs action in the first round with the introduction of the new third Co-Host, Stephen Lucas. In a new Sports Correspondent position, Nicholas Lampiris, joins us to talk about the Montreal Canadiens. Special Guest, Elias Drakos, joins us to talk about the Habs and the Washington Capitals.Thank you for the continued support of this passionate sports content!Check out some bonus content and highlights on our Instagram account @spiritedsportsnetwork. Thank you for listening to Spirited Sports!2025-04-2933 min
Spirited SportsHockey's Most Fun Time of the Year - Playoffs Round 1 PreviewIn this episode, Tole and Nick break down round 1 matchups in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs with some insight on the statistics and x-factors that could paint a clearer picture of what we could see in this first round. Special Guest, Elias Drakos, joins us to talk about the Montreal Canadiens. Special Guest, Thomas Rombos, discusses the latest with Olympiacos in EuroLeague basketball.Thank you for the continued support of this passionate sports content!Check out some bonus content and highlights on our Instagram account @spiritedsportsnetwork. Thank you for listening to Spirited Sports!2025-04-2237 min
Keepin' It SportyS4, E4: A weekend in Ottawa!Happy two year anniversary of Keepin' it Sporty! In this episode, host Elias Drakos takes a trip to Ottawa to see two Ottawa Charge games and one Ottawa Senators game! He is joined alongside Nathan Skopitz in this special video vlog episode!2025-04-1220 min
Spirited SportsGrade A Trade TalkIn this episode, Tole and Nick analyze some of the most exciting trades from the 2025 NHL trade deadline with special guests Elias Drakos and Stephen Lucas joining us to help break it all down.Thank you for the continued support of this passionate sports content!Check out some bonus content and highlights on our Instagram account @spiritedsportsnetwork. Thank you for listening to Spirited Sports!2025-03-1945 min
Spirited SportsGrade A Trade Talks In this episode, Nick and Tole analyze some of the most exciting trades from the 2025 NHL trade deadline with special guests Elias Drakos and Stephen Lucas joining us to help break it all down. Thank you for the continued support of this passionate sports content!Check out some bonus content and highlights on our Instagram account @spiritedsportsnetwork. Thank you for listening to Spirited Sports!2025-03-1850 minKeepin' It SportyS4, E3: The Evolution of Podcasting with Amanda CupidoIn this episode, host Elias Drakos sits down with the owner of Lead Podcasting, Amanda Cupido. The two discuss Lead Podcasting, how podcasting is evolving, women's growth in podcasting, and more!2025-02-2038 minKeepin' It SportyS4, E2: Keepin' it Seahawky!Host Elias Drakos is joined by Zack Steinman, Cohen Showler, and Caden Slaunwhite to recap the Seattle Seahawks 2024-25 season. The panel talk about the team's performance, the coaching change and its implications, Geno Smith's future and more! Don't miss this great episode!
If you like this podcast, feel free to give us a review on Spotify and follow us on Instagram @Keepinitsporty! 2025-02-0830 min
Spirited SportsBills vs Chiefs Rematch & Habs Banter / NFL Championship Sunday + NHL TalkIn this episode, Nick, Todd and Tole queue up the NFC and AFL Championships in the NFL and discuss the latest trade rumours, injury updates, hot streaks and other headlines in the NHL with our special guests, Dylan Gremont and Elias Drakos. Ben Tedesco also joins us to talk baseball. Thank you for the continued support of this passionate sports content!Check out some bonus content and highlights on our Instagram account @spiritedsportsnetwork. Thank you for listening to the Spirited Sports Podcast! 2025-01-2843 minKeepin' It SportyS4, E1: A New Host?In the first episode of 2025, there's a new host in town! Elias Drakos gets interviewed by this mystery host as he recaps certain moments from the past 3 seasons of Keepin' it Sporty.2025-01-2315 min
Spirited SportsA Sporty Conversation with Elias DrakosIn this episode, Nick, Todd, and Tole talk about the latest storylines and news in the NBA, NFL and NHL with the host of the “Keepin’ it Sporty” Podcast, Elias Drakos. Elias takes us through his experiences as a podcaster and more. We hope you enjoy! Thank you for the continued support of this passionate sports content! Check out some bonus content and highlights on our Instagram account @spiritedsportsnetwork. Thank you for listening to the Spirited Sports Podcast!2024-12-1041 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E11: Talking with the GM of PWHL Ottawa, Mike Hirshfeld!In this episode, Elias Drakos co-hosts with Nathan Skopitz as they speak with the General Manager of PWHL Ottawa, Mike Hirshfeld. They discuss Mike's background leading into this position, the league's growth, PWHL Ottawa's new signings and more!2024-09-1223 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E10: A chat with Barry Samuel!In this episode, host Elias Drakos is joined by Barry Samuel. The two discuss Barry's work in several communities, mental health and more!2024-09-0530 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E9: Watching the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium!In this episode, host Elias Drakos takes in a ballgame from Yankee Stadium! 2024-08-3111 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E8: Sitting in a SUITE at Camden Yards!In this episode, host Elias Drakos watches the Blue Jays play a doubleheader in Baltimore, Maryland against the Orioles. He shows different places around the ballpark, both games and the suite that he stayed in during the game! 2024-08-2923 minKeepin' It SportyKeepin' it Sporty x We're Talkin' Collab Episode!In this episode, Elias Drakos collabs with Jacob Cullen and Ben Rowsell to discuss the 2024 Euros, Copa America, the Olympics and more!
*Season 3, Episode 7 2024-08-0158 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E6: It’s a race to the finish!In this episode, host Elias Drakos speaks with Track and Field athlete, Noah Gazmin. The two discuss his love for the sport, challenges with it, how to balance academics with racing and more!2024-07-1116 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E5: SPECIAL FEATURE Blue Jays vs Yankees from Rogers Centre!In this special feature episode, Elias Drakos heads down to Rogers Centre to catch a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees.2024-07-0410 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E4: Do the BLUE JAYS still have a chance this season?In Episode 4, host Elias Drakos speaks with Nathan Skopitz and Isaac Zazlov about the Blue Jays season so far. Two other special guests also join the show!2024-06-2732 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E3: You have to love the game for success!In this episode, Host Elias Drakos speaks with basketball player and coach Steven Gazmin. The two discuss his playing career, his coaching career, memorable moments and more!2024-06-2024 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E2: Let’s Go Oilers!In this episode, host Elias Drakos speaks with Harrison Williams about the Edmonton Oilers playoff run this season!2024-06-1434 minKeepin' It SportyS3, E1: You met Michael Jordan?!?In the Season 3 premiere, host Elias Drakos interviews Kevin Christiani! Kevin is a Senior Director at Nike in Portland, Oregon. The two discuss his position at Nike, basketball in general and the biggest question of all, has he met Michael Jordan? Listen to the episode to find all this out and more!2024-06-0624 minKeepin' It SportySeason 3 Opening TrailerSeason 3 is BACK! New episodes return on June 5th every Wednesday at 7 pm!2024-05-3001 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E14: A famous shoe designer: Gabe GonzalezIn the season 2 finale, host Elias Drakos interviews a California Shoe Designer. Gabriel Gonzalez has designed shoes for Bronny James, the Los Angeles Clippers, Missy Elliott, a Justin Bieber music video and more!
If you want to reach Gabe, his personal Instagram account is @gonzogabe and his business Instagram account is @chptr.3. His website is chptr-3.com. Make sure to reach out to him for a new pair of kicks!2024-02-2923 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E13: Assessing the Raptors trade deadline + NBA Talk with Demetre PolyzogopoulosIn this episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos talks with Demetre Polyzogopoulos about the Raptors trade deadline and NBA predictions for this season! Have a listen now wherever you get your podcasts!2024-02-1519 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E12: Blood, Sweat and Tears with Gerry GazminIn this thrilling episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos speaks with Gerry Gazmin, a former competitor in the Ironman triathlon competition. The two speak about the process and constant training, the challenges endured, advice and more. Listen to this unique episode of Keepin' it Sporty.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram for all updates regarding the podcast! @keepinitsporty2024-02-0818 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E11: Chatting with TSN reporter Matthew ScianittiOn this episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos speaks with CFL on TSN and MLS on TSN reporter, Matthew Scianitti! The two speak about the job of reporting, how it has evolved over the years, how conspiracy theories have changed the way of reporting and much more. Make sure to listen to this jam-packed episode of the Keepin’ it Sporty podcast!2024-02-0142 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E10: A chat with Abigail DoveIn this episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos speaks with Abigail Dove about her work with Sportsnet, the MLSE and the PWHL. They also speak about women’s growth in the game of hockey through the PWHL. Abigail speaks about how she is breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. 2024-01-2535 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E9: Talking with TMU Bold hockey goaltender Aaron BeckerIn this episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos speaks with Toronto Metropolitan University Bold hockey goaltender Aaron Becker about his experiences with hockey, his adjustment to the team, the Montreal Canadiens and more! Make sure to listen to this jam-packed episode of the podcast!2024-01-1822 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E8: The Saints Drama, NFL Wild Card Weekend and NFL TriviaOn this episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos welcomes Joshua Alderman to the show to talk about all things NFL! The two discuss the drama that occurred in week 18’s New Orleans vs Atlanta game, predictions for the NFL wildcard games this weekend and play an NFL trivia game! 2024-01-1135 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E7: Talking about Yoga with Olga TIn this episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos speaks with Olga T about everything yoga! 2023-12-1915 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E6: The Ohtani PanelIn this episode, host Elias Drakos is joined by Jacob Moore, Zack Steinman and Nathan Skopitz to discuss everything that went down with Shohei Ohtani. The panel also discusses which free agents the Blue Jays can acquire this off-season. 2023-12-1424 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E5: Talking with Kerrin KerrIn this episode, host Elias Drakos speaks with TMU Bold hockey player Kerrin Kerr about women’s growth in sports and her hockey career. 2023-12-0721 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E4: Talking with Sports Reporter Renaud LavoieIn this episode, host Elias Drakos speaks with TVA Sports reporter and NHL Network correspondent Renaud Lavoie. Renaud speaks about how he got into the industry, how he prepares for interviews, a day in his life and more! The two also discuss the future of the Montreal Canadiens and the possibility of the Quebec Nordiques returning to the NHL. 2023-11-3021 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E3: The Shane Pinto SituationIn this episode, host Elias Drakos discusses Shane Pinto's suspension for gambling and speaks about the uncertainty around gambling rules and regulations in the NHL. 2023-11-2319 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E2: Discussing the Blue Jays and Data AnalyticsIn this episode, host Elias Drakos speaks about the Blue Jays short playoff run and discusses the impact of data analytics with returning guest Nathan Skopitz.2023-11-1624 minKeepin' It SportyS2, E1: A New Raptors Season!Host Elias Drakos begins season 2 of the Keepin' it Sporty podcast in this episode! He is joined by Nathan Skopitz to discuss the start of the Raptors 2023-24 season. 2023-11-0924 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 18: The Finale with Hugh BurrillIn the season finale, Hugh Burrill talks to host Elias Drakos about what it means to work as a sports anchor and they discuss when they think the Montreal Canadiens will make a deep playoff run again. 2023-08-2434 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 17: A chat with sports producer Dave StiffIn this episode of the podcast, host Elias Drakos talks to famous sports producer Dave Stiff about his experiences and takes a deep dive into what it takes to produce a live sports event. The differences from past to present are also analyzed. 2023-08-1036 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 16: Jim Georgiadis, a teacher/coaching perspectiveIn this episode of the podcast, teacher Jim Georgiadis discusses the impact of coaches on youth. 2023-08-0323 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 15: Talking with Isaac Zazlov about umpiring and the Toronto Blue JaysIn this episode of the podcast, Elias speaks with level 3 umpire Isaac Zazlov about umpiring and the Blue Jays. 2023-07-2744 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 14: Paul De LioIn this episode of the podcast, Paul De Lio tells his truly incredible story and talks about Toronto FC's struggles. 2023-07-2030 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 13: Ken StowarIn this episode, Ken Stowar from CIUT radio joins the show to discuss betting in sports and the Blue Jays. 2023-07-1333 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 12: Tracey LawsonIn this episode of the podcast, Elias Drakos heads to Bond Park to discuss umpiring and the Blue Jays with umpire-in-chief Tracey Lawson. 2023-07-0624 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 11: Blue Jays, the Oakland situation and what it is like to be a youth umpireIn this podcast episode, host Elias Drakos is joined in the studio by special guest and umpire Nathan Skopitz. They talk about the underperforming Blue Jays, the Oakland Athletics situation and what it is like to umpire baseball games. 2023-06-2839 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 10: Basketball Talk with former professional basketball player Ryan MarrastIn this episode, Mr. Ryan Marrast joins the show to talk about the Raptors new head coach, mental health in basketball, WNBA and refereeing. 2023-06-2220 minKeepin' It SportyHow betting is involved in sports with special guest Charly NijmehIn this episode, host Elias Drakos interviews Charly Nijmeh about betting in sports. 2023-06-1533 minKeepin' It SportyRaptors/NBA talk with Julian IaconoIn this episode, host Elias Drakos talks about the Toronto Raptors' 2022-23 season and about the NBA finals with special guest Julian Iacono. 2023-06-0820 minKeepin' It SportyHabs, Blue Jays and moreOn this episode, Charlie Cummins joins host Elias Drakos to talk about recent sports news. 2023-05-3116 minKeepin' It SportyWhat is a golf stick? + Sports Marketing Talk with Harrison WilliamsIn this episode, Harrison Williams joins the show to talk about the Edmonton Oilers season and Marketing in Sports. 2023-05-2828 minKeepin' It SportyThe Leafs are down 3-0 to Florida and how social media impacts sports playersIn this episode, special guest Mr Myles Wagman joins the show to discuss the Leafs playoff series vs the Florida Panthers and how social media impacts sports players. 2023-05-1132 minKeepin' It SportyLeafs lose game 1 again... + leafs triviaHost Elias Drakos discusses with Joshua Crane and Savas Liamakeros about the Leafs loss in game 1 and plays an engaging trivia game.2023-05-0415 minKeepin' It SportyLeafs Talk with Billy Kapogiannis!During this episode, host Elias Drakos talks with the incredible Billy Kapogiannis about the Leafs-Lightning Series. 2023-04-2916 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 3: Leafs Talk with Matthew DennisDuring this episode of the podcast, Host Elias Drakos talks about the Maple Leafs-Lightning Series with guest Matthew Dennis.2023-04-2716 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 2: Mental Health Talk with Kamiylah Tynes-McKenzieDuring episode 2, host Elias Drakos will continue talking about mental health in sports with guest Kamiylah Tynes-McKenzie. They will share their own experiences and discuss tips on how to deal with your mental health.
2023-04-2120 minKeepin' It SportyLeafs Talk 1 with Joshua Crane and Savas LiamakerosHost Elias Drakos previews game 1 of the Leafs-Lightning series with guests Joshua Crane and Savas Liamakeros. 2023-04-1810 minKeepin' It SportyEpisode 1: An introduction and mental health talkIn this first episode, Host Elias Drakos gives an introduction about himself and discusses his first topic, mental health.2023-04-1318 min
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iSermoniSermon 300!This is the 300th episode of iSermon, recorded at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, Canada, and featuring guest Fr. Theologos Drakos of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Mississauga, Canada. Fr. Theo is the national camp director of Canada and a long time friend and colleague of Fr. Ted. In this special-edition episode, we both reflect on the last 300 episodes and how they have shaped our experience of ministry, preaching, social media, and technology.2015-10-2700 min