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Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 39: Dom Luszczyszyn on contract value, signing bonuses and moreWhile the rest of the NHL is at the cottage or the beach, the Pucks and Palms Podcast is still hard at work. Dom Luszczyszyn of the Athletic joins me to talk about a piece he wrote a couple of weeks ago, exploring how the Panthers squeeze so much value out of their contracts, focusing on signing bonuses as well, which I touched on too in a separate piece. We also look at how the entire strategy has come together, the flaws of it, as well as some general offseason talk at the end of the show.2025-07-2437 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 38: The Panthers are still two time Cup Champions (with Josh Appel)It’s time for another new Pucks and Palms Podcast looking back on the Panthers Stanley Cup victory, and on this show, I’m joined by Josh Appel of WQAM, Sports USA and many other places to look back on the victory, what it means to him as a South Florida lifer, the celebrations, whether the Panthers can keep all of Ekblad, Bennett and Marchand and so much more. Plus, there’s some bonus Sasha Barkov audio from E11EVEN! Pucks and Palms is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becomi...2025-06-2536 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 37: Back to Back (with Tommy Krulikowski)My friend from WhyHockey Tommy Krulikowski comes back to Pucks and Palms to look back on the Panthers repeating as Cup champions, all it means and so much more including:5:45: Can you believe what the Panthers have done? How does this fit in the context of recent league history?15:30: How do you define what the Panthers are doing if you don't call it a dynasty?32:30: Barkov, he's that dude 46:00: How this Cup celebration is different to 2024, and how it proves what their culture has become1:24:15: Where do we stand...2025-06-201h 50
Pucks and Palms PodcastP&P+ Podcast: EDM/FLA Game 6 Recap (Free for everyone!)What a special Florida Panthers team, what a Florida Panthers season, and what a run it has been for me to do all these recap shows. This one is just as rambly and nonsensical as most of the others have been, but longer and free for all to listen because more podcasts celebrating the win are good for everyone. Thanks to everyone for subscribing, whether free or paid, and thanks for listening to all these shows. There are more to come!Enjoy the show, and make sure to subscribe and give the show a five star review...2025-06-1844 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 36: David Dwork with a mid Cup Final check inDavid Dwork of the Hockey News and the Hockey Show joins me to go over where the Stanley Cup Final stands after three games, how much the Oilers meltdown in Game 3 affects Game 4 and beyond, the brilliance of Marchand, Bennett, plus more including breaking news about the broken goal horn (which hasn’t been covered enough).Pucks and Palms is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Enjoy the show, and make sure to subscribe and give the show a five star re...2025-06-1237 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastP&P+ Podcast: Down Goes Brown!Another bonus episode for the wonderful Pucks and Palms subscribers who have stuck with us all year, here’s a special treat for you: Sean McIndoe, Down Goes Brown, joins me to talk about this Panthers run and where it fits in the context of recent and more distant NHL history. We also go over why this Panthers team is disliked, whether this run can be copied and where the Panthers might fit in history if they beat the Oilers in this Final. Enjoy the show, and make sure to subscribe and give the show a five st...2025-06-0228 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 35: A WhyHockey Crossover Spectacular (with Tommy Krulikowski)It’s time for a new main Pucks and Palms show, and there’s no better time than my wonderful co-host and good friend from WhyHockey, Tommy Krulikowski, to join me for this big main show celebrating the Panthers third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. There’s plenty of good old WhyHockey goodness in this show with the Pucks and Palms analysis you’ve come to expect, including:3:20: Talking about that Barkov goal, and his incredible run in general15:45: Having your centers play like defensemen22:30: Seth Jones' breakout postseason34:30: Brad Mar...2025-05-301h 31
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 34: What a MachineThe Florida Panthers are in a third straight Eastern Conference Final after dominating Game 7 against the Maple Leafs. How did they do it? How do they keep getting better in games like this, opponent aside? We talk about these topics and more, including:5:30: How did the end of the series play out the way it did?13:15: The total domination of the second period in Game 718:00: The Seth Jones game22:30: More love for 27-15-6326:45: Colby on why the Panthers are always so ready for Game 7's37:00: Matt's...2025-05-201h 00
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 33: Expected outcome but an unexpected journey?The Panthers have clawed their way back to even their series with the Maple Leafs, though they dug themselves quite a hole to start. Colby and I talk about how the Panthers have worked back into the series, how they changed the neutral zone mess from the first few games and more, including:3:00: Expected series result through four games, but an unexpected path to get there?7:45: Game 1 was a mess 8:45: Game 2 was a little bit better but still a mess14:30: They figured it out in Game 3 in the nick of time...2025-05-1358 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 32: Do the Leafs actually want Florida this time?The Panthers dispatched the Lightning in five games, and did so in a way that almost no one (except Colby) expected. There’s a lot to break down in how they did it, how it was made easier by some unfortunate injury luck for the Lightning, and much more including:4:00: How did the Panthers win this series in such quick fashion?11:45: The true series MVP: Sylvain Lefebvre 16:00: Luostarinen-Lundell-Marchand was dominant21:00: Special credit to Seth Jones too27:15: The Lightning were really, really banged up! It doesn't make sense for them do...2025-05-031h 12
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 31: The Battle of Florida has been weirdAfter three games of the fourth playoff Battle of Florida, there’s still so much to be decided and so little that has continued from game to game. Colby and Matt look back on what’s already happened and try to preview what’s coming next, including these topics and more:5:00: This has been a very strange series, starting with Game 1's offensive explosion for Florida10:45: Game 2 was weird in a different way because of how different to Game 1 it was17:30: The Hagel hit, and why it drew a suspension and Tkachuk's didn't2...2025-04-271h 02
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 30: The Battle of Florida, Part FourAfter a long regular season with plenty of ups and downs, the Panthers and Lightning are going at it in the playoffs again, and there’s plenty to dig into as we preview the series. We look at it from all angles, plus:3:15: Jack Devine signs7:00: The way the Panthers rotated players in and out of lineup at the end of the season13:00: Looking back on the regular season19:45: Is this the closest series of the four between these teams? Breaking down how the two teams match up group by group....2025-04-171h 07
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 29: The Panthers Are Not Tanking to Play AnyoneThe big discussion about the Panthers as the regular season winds to a close is whether they were “tanking” to face a certain team in the playoffs or not. Colby and Matt aren’t much fans of that discussion, as you’ll see. There is much more to talk about with this team’s interesting week, including:2:30: Podcast business!9:20: The Panthers were not tanking to play the Leafs, come on 14:30: They're still playing the kind of hockey they want to in spite of the puck not going in25:00: Is 27-15-63 becoming a...2025-04-1054 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 28: Do the Panthers still have a chance to win the Division?The Panthers are once again going through a start of spring swoon with injuries, bad luck and more taking their toll even as they’re playing decent hockey. There’s plenty to look back on, and Colby and Matt look at that and more including:2:15: Brad Marchand makes his Panthers debut7:45: Matt's not a fan of the whole Niko Mikkola late slapshot dust up9:45: Why have the Habs had the Panthers number this year?15:45: The Panthers probably outplayed the Leafs but didn't have their stars and Toronto did 20:00: Seth Jone...2025-04-0458 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 27: A Returning Rat on the Horizon?While the Panthers are not exactly flying at the moment, they have played some fascinating games and the challenges only get harder from here. Matt and Colby have plenty to talk about, including:3:45: Those were a set of three games, weren't they?6:00: They looked like themselves against the Jackets11:00: They did not against the Capitals18:00: Much better against the Penguins29:30: Utah is a desperate team35:45: Are we getting closer to Brad Marchand's debut?39:00: Jakob Chychrun's new contract45:00: The NHL's new award show "ideas"2025-03-2652 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 26: Buy the Dip?The Panthers are slumping a little after injuries and absences begin to pile up, should the Panthers be worried about that? Colby and Matt talk about that and more, including:2:00: Injury updates4:45: At least they could still send a message against the Leafs8:45: Unlike against Montreal, that is14:30: No life on the Island17:00: Vitek Vanacek looks locked in21:45: Is it time for Paul Maurice to shake up the D pairs even more with the absences?28:00: Does this feel like the 3-7-2 stretch during the...2025-03-2045 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 25: Expanding the Rat Pack (with Pete Blackburn)Don’t mind Colby or Matt implying on the last show that the Panthers were done at the trade deadline because we were both wrong, Matt more than Colby for sure. There’s plenty to get to on a jam packed show, including What Chaos’ Pete Blackburn joining the boys on the Marchand trade, plus:Segment 1:2:15: Introducing the Pucks and Palms bracket challenge!5:45: The most important Panthers forward addition at the deadline: Nico Sturm!8:45: But seriously, Brad Marchand 26:15: Aaron Ekblad's 20 game suspension29:30: That Seth Jones trade seems really...2025-03-131h 33
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 24: Goalies, new contracts and games make a normal showBack on our normal schedule, Colby and Matt still have plenty of Panthers notes to get to including signings, trades and a whole lot more including:1:30: The Panthers got their goalie8:30: Jesse Puljujarvi's NHL contract10:15: Jesper Boqvist's new contract15:45: Strange Oilers game19:45: Dan Vladar, hat tip23:00: It felt like a playoff game between the Panthers and Lightning 33:00: What's next on the Panthers schedule41:30: Is there anything left for the Panthers to do at the deadline?45:00: Mackie Samoskevich on PP150:00...2025-03-0653 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 23: Emergency Seth Jones trade editionThere’s no better time for an emergency podcast than a big and unexpected trade and with Seth Jones becoming a Panther, an emergency podcast is in order. Matt and Colby break down the trade from all angles including:2:15: How does Seth Jones fit into this blueline picture?15:15: What are they going to do in net for the rest of this season with Spencer Knight gone?21:00: Matthew Tkachuk is on LTIR. Is his regular season over? Does this mean more additions at the deadline are inevitable, maybe a fourth line forward?33:00: Wh...2025-03-0252 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 22: When has a Hockey podcast covered the Tonight Show? (with Alex Baumgartner)Since the Four Nations Faceoff was such a big deal, Colby and Matt wanted someone on the show who had covered it in person. They got Alex Baumgartner of Five Reasons Sports who had plenty to say about that and a lot more, including:Segment 1:3:00: We still don't know what goalie interference is6:30: Brandon Montour and Josh Mahura's return11:30: The Justin Sourdif game Segment 2 (with Alex):19:00: What was it like covering the 4 Nations in person in both cities?31:00: The Panthers aspect of the 4 Nations2025-02-271h 06
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 21: That was an amazing tournament (with Jack Han)The Four Nations Faceoff was an incredible tournament to behold and in spite of Colby’s skepticism, even he got hooked on it. He and Matt talk all of that and more, including:Segment 1:2:45: That Four Nations Faceoff, eh?8:45: How does the NHL build on how awesome that was and sustain the momentum?13:30: Matthew Tkachuk update!14:45: Finland recap with a Panthers focus21:30: Gus Forsling and Sweden24:45: More Matthew Tkachuk commentary29:00: Reinhart and Bennett for Canada35:45: Why comparisons to the NBA All St...2025-02-211h 33
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 20: A Hockey International BreakWith the Four Nations Faceoff now here, it’s a perfect time to look back on the Panthers season to this point and start to think about what the stretch run will be like when play resumes. Matt and Colby have all of that to talk about and more including:4:45: What's happening on the Substack?7:30: Recapping the Blues and Senators games11:00: How do we feel about the Panthers at the 4 Nations break?26:30: 4 Nations Preview40:00: Jesse Puljujärvi on a PTO with the Checkers. Are the Panthers in his future?2025-02-1347 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 19: Why do all these trades happen late on weekends?Matt and Colby ponder the very important question from the podcast title, and then get into the Panthers last week including:6:00: No Blackhawks/Panthers game can ever be normal8:45: The Islanders fought back but don't have the horses, and it helped the Panthers bust some slumps15:00: Dimitry Kulikov's 1000th game ceremony21:45: A few mistakes cost the Cats against the Caps29:00: The final two games before the Four Nations33:45: Some Four Nations talk35:45: All the trades44:00: The booming salary cap47:00: Super Bowl...2025-02-0650 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 18: Mammoth milestones and winsColby and Matt have plenty to talk about after another massive week for the Panthers and around the NHL. They talk about these topics and more in the show:2:15: What do we make of the last three Panthers games?8:15: Aaron Ekblad's return has been noticeable13:00: Breaking news during the recording! Adam Boqvist waived. 18:45: Vegas and Alex Pietrangelo dropping out of the Four Nations 22:30: Was the win over the Kings the best Panthers performance in weeks? Months?27:15: The week ahead34:45: Four Nations news dump38:45...2025-01-311h 01
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 17: Duck SoupIt still feels as if the Panthers are in a January malaise, but so is the rest of the East. That doesn’t mean Colby and Matt lack for topics to talk about though. They touch on that and more including:3:30: The Panthers are still muddling through it10:25: Special teams haven't been so special13:20: Duck Soup, at least21:00: The Panthers cannot beat the Kings28:25: The week ahead34:30: Lack of blue line balance39:20: Matthew Tkachuk and Perry Ellis 41:45: Connor McDavid is a naughty boy!...2025-01-2448 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 16: Do the Panthers need a Spark?Four Panthers games in the last week are in the books and Colby and Matt have plenty to digest from them, including:3:15: The Panthers have been middling for a month. What exactly does this mean, if it means anything?9:15: That was a wild Bruins game, wasn't it?12:45: They blew it against the Flyers, but Sam Reinhart is still scoring20:00: Not much happened against the Devils other than a big hit22:30: Has the Adam Boqvist experiment come to an end?29:15: What do we make of the new lines?2025-01-161h 01
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 15: How Far is Halfway There?There’s a lot of Panthers news to digest in the first week of the new year, so Colby and Matt have a lot to chew on, including these topics and more:2:10: The Panthers are having trouble scoring, what's the major malfunction?10:40: Blue line injuries taking their toll15:00: Grading the first half of the season25:35: The Panthers All Quarter Century Team41:45: News before the news on the Panthers outdoor game46:20: The next four Panthers games53:20: The Panthers are by far, the best run sports team in...2025-01-081h 10
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 14: For the Love of the GameFor the first Pucks and Palms podcast of 2025, Colby and Matt look all around the world of hockey for stories to talk about, including:4:00: Florida's no show against Montreal8:30: They played better against the Rangers, however...14:10: Niko Mikkola's absence is being felt24:00: One of Bobrovsky's best games of the year26:00: Detroit's coaching change31:00: Previewing the next three games35:00: Why is the Panthers rush defense such a problem?37:00: Latvia!43:30: We had to mention the Pop Tarts Bowl!47:15: UNLV club hockey...2025-01-0253 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 13: Merry ChrismahanukwanzakahivusAs a special holiday gift, Matt and Colby have a new podcast episode out looking back on a busy last week for the Panthers and more including:2:40: Recapping the Wild game 8:50: The best Sasha Barkov shift ever?13:10: Lightning Game 121:20: Spencer Knight's important performance23:45: The Kucherov hit33:30: Patrik Laine is back on and off the ice!43:30: The Rangers still haven't stopped melting down50:30: The World Juniors preview that isn't really a preview (Yes, we forgot Linus Eriksson is a WJC Panther, our bad)2024-12-261h 04
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 12: Logo GamesMatt and Colby look back mostly on the Panthers Cup rematch win against Edmonton and how the Panthers worked through illness et al to beat the Oilers again, plus:1:30: The Panthers had two turkeys in the same spot they did last year4:30: But they almost always win in Edmonton!11:15: Recapping that wild game14:30: The Oilers tried to make that just another game, when it wasn't 30:15: Will the Panthers torment Jim Montgomery again with another team?39:45: Finally, they're playing Tampa again45:15: The Rangers and Sabres haven't...2024-12-181h 00
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 11: Records set, point streaks and an Outdoor Game (with Micah McCurdey)The Panthers have been busy on and off the ice in the last week, so there’s plenty for Colby and Matt to talk about, including:Segment 1:3:30: The Panthers are out of their funk 8:30: The Flyers gong show10:15: Dominating the Sharks, with some Macklin Celebrini flashes20:30: That Seattle game was dull21:45: An "outdoor" game is coming to LoanDepot Park!Segment 2 (with Micah McCurdey):34:15: What has been the most noticeable change in analytics to Micah?42:15: Where has his model grown the most?...2024-12-121h 37
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 10: Getting the Fire backEpisode 10 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here, and Matt and Colby have a lot to talk about. There are four games to look back on, plus more including:6:00: If the Panthers were going through a Cup hangover, I think they busted out of it15:50: Identifying the Panthers biggest roster flaw 29:30: Boy they really beat up the Hurricanes, didn't they?33:00: What happened in Pittsburgh?43:00: The week ahead for the Panthers 48:15: Four Nations roster breakdown58:00: The Panthers on team Canada1:04:10: Other notes from...2024-12-051h 13
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 9: Have the Panthers hit a wall? (with Armando Velez and Wade Minter)With Colby unavailable due to schedule conflicts, we needed two different guests to fill the void. First, Armando Velez of Locked On Panthers joins Matt in the first segment to talk about the Panthers recent skid including:2:55: What does Armando make of this recent spell of six losses in seven?5:10: Have the Panthers hit a wall?11:00: Paul Maurice's recent adjustments15:00: Sergei Bobrovsky's rough stretch25:50: Do you appreciate Paul Maurice pinning some of the team's recent struggles at his own feet?And in segment two, since the Panthers...2024-11-271h 10
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 8: Blue Skies Ahead?It’s time for Episode 8 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast, where Colby and Matt look back on the Devils and Jets games and more including:3:45: An up and down last three games14:40: Sasha Barkov's increased offensive output21:00: Mackie Samoskevich is still getting scratched 24:30: Where is Adam Boqvist?31:50: Looking ahead to the next three games39:30: Jim Montgomery fired in Boston49:40: Winter Classic uniforms!Remember that 10% of the proceeds from every subscription this month goes to the Movember Foundation. Enjoy the show, an...2024-11-2153 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 7: Movember MomentumEpisode 7 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here with a quicker show looking at the last week of Panthers hockey including:3:50: Sam Bennett's injury status9:20: Was Colby surprised that Mackie Samoskevich was scratched against the Flyers?16:15: Spencer Knight's performance against the Devils 20:00: How could the lines be juggled if Sam Bennett is out for any length of time?23:10: End of the sauna robes29:00: Jets/Panthers previewStay tuned at the end of the show for a little bonus audio from Jonah Gadjovich on what...2024-11-1439 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 6: Back to the GrindEpisode 6 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here, and with two wins in Tampere under their belt, the Panthers now settle back into their routine with a busy schedule ahead. Colby and Matt talk about these topics and more:2:10: The Tampere games were awesome!8:30: The Barkov show was large and in charge 16:00: Uvis Balinskis running PP120:30: Sam Reinhart is still on a heater24:00: Summarizing some interesting underlying numbers for the Panthers33:15: Are the Panthers the best team in the league?38:00: Stories from around the...2024-11-0751 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 5: Finland!Episode 5 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here, and the Panthers are in Finland preparing for their two games against the Dallas Stars. They’re coming off a 3-0 road trip before that too, and Colby and Matt talk about these topics and more, including:4:00: Are the Panthers the best team in the East?11:45: Is Colby surprised about the line combinations now that the team is getting healthy?18:45: How will the defense be deployed with everyone healthy?27:30: Goaltending looks solid as always36:15: Previewing the Finland games44:30: NH...2024-10-3155 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 4: A History Lesson (featuring George Richards)Episode 4 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here with three games and a new contract to look back at, plus rumors of another contract too. Also in this show, you’ll find:Segment 1:3:35: Three wildly different games to review from the last week11:00: Looking ahead to the Rangers game15:00: 13-15-27 keep it rolling plus Jesper Boqvist and AJ Greer impress21:15: Paul Maurice's new contract28:50: Sam Bennett's contract statusSegment 2:33:45: George Richards joins the show34:35: How does George view the ev...2024-10-241h 03
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 3: Same Old Panthers, In a Good Way! (featuring David Dwork)Episode 3 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast looks back on a busy week for the Panthers, including difficult road tests, injuries, emotional nights and much more including:Segment 1:6:30: The Johnny Gaudreau tributes in Columbus11:10: Breaking down the Panthers last four games15:30: The Panthers did it to the Bruins again23:50: Sam Reinhart is on a heater28:10: 13-15-27 is also on a heater31:20: Spencer Knight's bouncebackSegment 2:34:30: David Dwork talks the start of the season, Spencer Knight and moreSegment 3:2024-10-171h 19
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 2: Opening Night Fireworks (featuring Roy Bellamy)Episode 2 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast features quite a bit of news, including the roster, the game against the Bruins, Carter Verhaeghe’s new contract and so much more, including:Segment 1:9:45: Opening night roster and the status of Knight and Giles13:30: That was quite the opening night game, wasn't it?21:30: Mackie Samoskevich 24:30: Adam Boqvist's status27:00: Carter Verhaeghe's new contractSegment 2:35:30: Roy Bellamy joins the show!37:45: What do we make of the NFLPA wanting to eliminate locker room access and what mi...2024-10-101h 22
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to the Show! (featuring Greg Wyshynski)Welcome to Episode 1 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast! We’re happy to officially launch the show with a jam packed episode for you, featuring ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski as our first guest! Here’s what you can find in Episode 1:Segment 1:3:30: FAQ's about the new show7:30: The preseason is too long11:00: Notable players and lineup choices heading into the regular season, including Patrick Giles, Jesper and Adam Boqvist, etc.25:00: D-Pairs29:15: Spencer Knight's preseasonSegment 2:32:40: Interview with Greg!Segment 3:1:01:45: Lookin...2024-10-031h 18
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 32: Janne PuhakkaEpisode 32 features former Finnish pro hockey player Janne Puhakka in his first English language podcast! Janne talks about his journey through the sport, what's he done since retiring and more including:
3:10: Who is Janne Puhakka?
10:50: When did he start to realize that his sexuality was different?
12:45: Is the hockey culture in Finland different or similar to the one in North America?
18:30: Experiences in the QMJHL
24:45: What was it like to turn pro at that point in his life?
32:00: Coming out publicly
37:30: Writing a book
40:45: Working with EA Sports in Finland
49:45: What would he do to make hockey culture more accepting...2023-07-061h 00
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 31: Josh EasternEpisode 31 features broadcaster Josh Eastern, who has called games in the NWSL, USL, PHF and more. In this show, he talks about his journey to understanding himself in broadcasting as well as:
9:20: His coming out story
15:45: Understanding what it meant to be an out sports broadcaster
24:45: What does it feel like to be an out broadcaster calling games with out players in them?
41:15: Being an out broadcaster calling hockey
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_52023-01-1951 min
WhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.23.22: A Festivus Airing of Grievances with David DworkIt's Festivus and the Panthers are really struggling. What's ailing them, and what can be done to fix it? David Dwork of Local 10 in Miami joins Matt Lichtenstadter to answer that and more. Enjoy the show and Happy Holidays!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.or...2022-12-2337 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.8.22: Kevin Woodley ReturnsMatt Lichtenstadter is once again joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about all things goaltending including:
3:10: What does Kevin ask when he talks to goalies and coaches?
8:30: Has anything changed with Spencer Knight's game, and what has improved?
13:45: Does it feel like Knight is giving up goals in a specific area more than others?
22:30: What's up with Sergei Bobrovsky?
37:30: The Connor Hellebuyck mask situation
42:45: Spencer Knight and Matt Murray knocking the nets off the pegs
55:30: Will NHL teams ever play it out from the back...2022-12-081h 08WhyHockeyWhyHockey 6.2.22: David Dwork on the Panthers Playoff ExitDavid Dwork joins Matt Lichtenstadter to ruminate on the Panthers playoff exit and what comes next now that some time has passed after the exit.
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_Fo...2022-06-0237 min
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 30: Brian ZappEpisode 30 features Brian Zapp of Miami Ohio, a newly out bisexual baseball player. In this show, he talks about his journey self acceptance and coming out in baseball and more including:
3:45: Who he is and how he got into baseball
8:15: Understanding his sexuality while becoming more invested in baseball
19:45: Beginning to come out and what sparked him to do so
32:15: Driving back to Canada from school after making his Instagram post
37:30: Attempting to date someone while closeted
49:45: Experiencing a full season as an out player
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from...2022-05-311h 05WhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.26.22: What a Spirit BreakerSo... that stunk. Matt Lichtenstadter and Tommy try to unpack the Panthers being swept by the Lightning, what went wrong, what needs to be fixed and what Bill Zito and company can do to fix it, from coaching to roster construction and beyond. They also touch on the other playoff series and what is happening there.
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade...2022-05-261h 46WhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.17.22: Sunshine Skate Round 2Matt Lichtenstadter and Tommy preview all angles of Tampa-Florida Round 2, how the Panthers stack up now compared to last year and what they need to do to achieve a different result. They also touch on the wonky scheduling, look back at Round 1 and ahead to Round 2, plus more coaching news. Enjoy the show!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee...2022-05-171h 22WhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.3.22: Sammi Silber on Caps-PanthersSammi Silber of Washington Hockey Now joins Matt Lichtenstadter to help preview the Washington-Florida series from a Capitals perspective, including Alex Ovechkin's health, the goaltending situation and what the Caps need to do to slow the Panthers down. Enjoy the show!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3"...2022-05-0331 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.29.22: The Best Regular Season EverMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy review the amazing regular season for the Panthers and try to appreciate just how insane it has been. They touch briefly on the two possible opponents for the first round as of the recording date, as well as talk about the Golden Knights missing the playoffs, the Flyers lawsuit, why scoring is up and Mark Lazerus' piece on homophobic language in hockey. Enjoy the show!
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Matt L is @MattsMusings12022-04-291h 39WhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.7.22: Where Everything is Made up and the Deficits don’t matterSo the Panthers have turned going down by 4 goals and still coming out with a win into a habit. Tommy and Matt Lichtenstadter talk about that, how the Panthers can settle their inconsistencies and bad habits by the playoffs, the line combinations, goalies and more. They also touch on Keith Yandle's iron man streak ending, the uptick in league goal scoring and the Tyson Nash controversy. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 29: Corbin MiddlemasEpisode 29 features ABC Australia broadcaster Corbin Middlemas, who talks about his journey as a gay man in Australian sports media and more, including:
6:20: How he feels in sports media after being out for nearly four years
10:45: His journey in getting into sports media
17:40: Coming to understand his sexuality in a heteronormative sports world
31:00: Some of his stories in coming out to his friends and family, and later publicly
47:15: Covering Australian sports, particularly the AFL, where out athletes are few and far between
1:05:45: How does he cover controversies around homophobic language in sports?
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "...2022-04-071h 17WhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.25.22: Bill LindsayBill Lindsay joins Matt Lichtenstadter to talk about his thoughts on the Panthers and their season, including how other teams might find a way to beat them and more. Enjoy the show!
Enjoy the show!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find...2022-03-2535 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.3.22: We Want PeaceMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy talk over the affect the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had on hockey, recap the Olympic tournaments, touch on the new hires in Montreal and Chicago, plus looking at the Panthers recent losing streak and the Flyers malaise.
Enjoy the show!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for...2022-03-031h 44WhyHockeyWhyHockey 2.17.22: JFresh!Jack Fraser, better known as JFresh, joins Matt Lichtenstadter to talk about his background in getting into his work, how he views the Panthers, potential trade deadline trade chips, awards projections and more. Enjoy the show!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: h...2022-02-1754 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.28.22: News HeavyMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy go over a bevy of hockey news, and go to these time codes for specific discussions if you want to go to one particular one:
2:00: Racism in hockey discussion
14:45 Panthers
40:00: Would you want the Panthers to trade for Jakob Chychrun?
55:15: Our Keith Yandle takes
1:09:15: The Chuck Fletcher and Comcast press conference
1:32:20: Olympics
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 28: Jason ShayaEpisode 28 features Utica Comets broadcaster Jason Shaya, who came out as gay in October. On this show, we talk about his journey in broadcasting, his love of hockey and more including:
2:45: Growing up and getting in hockey
9:50: Getting into broadcasting, starting in wrestling
17:20: Coming to understand his sexuality
32:15: At what point did he feel comfortable talking about his sexuality in general?
35:10: How did he get Bob McKenzie to write his public coming out story?
And much more. Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music...2022-01-2149 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.14.22: Corey Sznajder Returns! (And Kodak Black jokes)Matt Lichtenstadter is joined by Corey Sznajder to talk about his view on the Panthers, their insane style of play and why MacKenzie Weegar is one of his favorite defensemen in the league. They also touch on the Hurricanes, surprising teams and players and touch on the Kraken debate.
Plus, lots of Kodak Black jokes. Enjoy the show!
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WhyHockey is...2022-01-141h 29WhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.6.22: A Historiography of Panthers coverageMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy ring in 2022 talking briefly about Matt's appearance on Game Over with Andrew Berkshire, and then talk about the recent stretch of Panthers games, including the highs and lows and what steps they can take in the uncertainty of this current stretch to get further ready for the postseason. Enjoy the show!
Matt's appearance on Game Over is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh67QZ2GZx0&feature=youtu.be
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Game Over: NHLGame 34: Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens | Game Over: MontrealTo recap the game between the Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers, Andrew Berkshire is joined by former Toronto Marlies assistant coach, hockey skills coach, and author of Hockey Tactics 2021; Jack Han, and sports broadcaster, journalist, and host The OutField Podcast; Matt Lichtenstadter.On twitter, you can follow Andrew at @AndrewBerkshire, Jack at @JHanHky, and Matt at @MattsMusings1.As always when Jack comes on the show, you can get a discount on his ebooks on modern and historical hockey tactics at https://jhanhky.gumroad.com/. Use the promo code gameovermtl...2022-01-0134 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.8.21: It‘s ComcasticMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy go over Alain Vigneault's firing as Flyers head coach and where the Flyers need to go from here as it seems this season is lost. They touch on the firings in Vancouver and Montreal, as well as talk about how the Panthers can take a step up even further after another good stretch. Enjoy the show!
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Intro and...2021-12-081h 38WhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.3.21: Kevin Woodley talks GoaltendingMatt Lichtenstadter is joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about all things goaltending, including Sergei Bobrovsky, Spencer Knight, Flyers goalies and how this is shaping up to be a year of great improvement for league wide goaltending. Enjoy the show!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from...2021-12-0345 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.30.21: Jack Han on Hockey TacticsMatt Lichtenstadter welcomes Jack Han to the show to talk about his view on hockey tactics. This includes an in-depth breakdown of one of his latest videos comparing the styles of both the Leafs and Panthers, and talks about the pros and cons of both systems. He also talks about the future of hockey tactics and much more. This is a show you don't want to miss. Enjoy the show!
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2021-11-3058 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.23.21: The Sunrise FluMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy go over the continued hot start for the Panthers, why they're so strong even with the coaching change, the incredible start at home and areas they can improve upon as they settle in to the season. They also touch on the Flames hot start, the Flyers stuck in the middle and much more. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 27: Kieran LovegroveEpisode 27 features newly out pitcher Kieran Lovegrove, who talks about his experiences in minor league baseball, coming out and more including:
5:45: From being born in South Africa to a love of baseball
16:15: Coming to understand his sexuality
29:15: Did he ever feel uncomfortable as a bisexual man in a baseball clubhouse?
36:00: The story of his alcoholism and his suicide attempt
1:01:35: Kieran's theories on human sexuality
1:27:00: Making minor league baseball better and healthier
1:43:00: How can baseball do better for out people in the sport?
And plenty more. This is a long show but I promise it's worth listening to the whole thing...2021-11-172h 14WhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.4.2021: Unpacking the UnpackableMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy do their best to talk about the Blackhawks situation, the numerous failings in it, the problems with hockey culture and more to the best of their abilities.
In the second half of the show, they talk about on ice topics including the Panthers hot start, the Flyers early season appearances possibly being deceiving and players worth watching that make the game fun.
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2021-11-042h 18WhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.29.21: On Recent EventsMatt Lichtenstadter does his best to give a quick summary on the fallout from the Blackhawks scandal, Joel Quenneville losing his job, how the institutions of hockey have failed people like Kyle Beach and more. Apologies for the solo show and scatterbrain nature of it, but WhyHockey listeners deserve at least some thoughts on this situation now. More to come.
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 26: Bryan RubyEpisode 26 features newly out baseball player, country musician and activist Bryan Ruby, who talks about his whirlwind after coming out publicly in September in baseball and beyond, plus these topics:
6:00: Bryan's upbringing in sports and baseball
20:00: What kept him closeted for so long
36:15: Playing baseball all around the world
45:45: His most memorable coming out story
51:15: Breaking into country music and whether he sees differences in the worlds of baseball and country music
1:05:45: Starting Proud to Be In Baseball
1:22:45: What is his advice for young queer players in baseball struggling to be themselves
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "...2021-10-251h 30WhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.12.21: The Optimistic WhyHockey Season Preview!Matt Lichtenstadter and Tommy preview every angle of the new season for the Panthers, including Barkov's new contract, getting Olli Juolevi, goaltending battles, expectations for Anton Lundell and much more. There are also previews for the Flyers as well as quick thoughts on each division. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 25: Nick StelliniEpisode 25 features baseball writer Nick Stellini, and on this show, we talk about these topics and more:
4:10: Starting off in film school before going to journalism
8:15: Understaning his sexuality and his own journey
20:00: Feeling comfortable accepted in the world of baseball
31:00: Talking about the two pro players who have come out in the last month
40:30: Being more public about your sexuality for visibility in the sports media space
55:00: Pride nights in baseball
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_52021-10-071h 06WhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.7.21: George Richards previews the 2021-22 SeasonMatt Lichtenstadter brings another part of the WhyHockey season preview, this time with George Richards of Florida Hockey Now previewing the season including position battles and Aleksander Barkov's new contract. Enjoy the show!
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Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_P...2021-10-0735 minWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.1.21: Greg Wyshynski!Matt Lichtenstadter brings you the first WhyHockey Podcast of the 2021-22 season with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski talking Panthers, the Metro division and more. Enjoy the show!
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2021-10-0121 min
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 24: Lori LindseyEpisode 24 features former USWNT midfielder and current broadcaster Lori Lindsey. On this show, we talk about these topics and more:
9:15: Her coming out process
17:15: The evolution of women's soccer in the US along with the evolution of the prominence of out women
22:45: Being driven to make the USWNT
32:30: Getting into broadcasting
43:30: What she wants non sports broadcasters to learn about sports broadcasting
We also touch on Carl Nassib's coming out, the USWNT's prospects at the upcoming Olympics and more. Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive...2021-06-2955 min
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 23: Adam CraftonEpisode 23 features out soccer writer from the Athletic UK Adam Crafton. He talks about his experiences covering soccer in Britain as an out man and:
9:30: His experience understanding his sexuality
18:15: Becoming a sports journalist
32:30: Writing his recent story about the LGBTQ community in Poland ahead of the Europa League Final
43:00: Writing stories about the LGBTQ community in soccer as part of the few out journalists covering it
50:15: Reminiscing about the closeted gay player Twitter acount that turned out to be a hoax and what we learned from that
1:06:15: Is there a story about the community in soccer that Adam wants...2021-05-281h 22
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 22: Bayne PettingerEpisode 22 features hockey agent Bayne Pettinger, who recently came out. With Bayne we talk about these topics and more:
17:00: Becoming an agent after working for Hockey Canada
20:30: His journey of self-discovery for his sexuality
30:15: Having support from Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and others in his coming out process
42:40: What would you do if you had total control in how hockey responds to its LGBTQ+ community?
Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 21: Joanna LohmanEpisode 21 features Joanna Lohman, a former US Women's National team player and current coach, activist and much more. On the show, we talk about these topics and more:
8:40: A direct legacy of the 99'ers
12:15: Going through those first women's leagues
21:00: coming out after being engaged to a guy at 21
28:45: Can we connect the visibility of the US Women to the number of LGBTQ+ identifying individuals going up?
33:30 how does it feel to be an inspiration for those coming out?
44:50: advice for guys coming out
Buy her new book "Raising Tomorrow's Champions" here: https://rtcsoccer.com/
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 20: Jonathan KlimentEpisode 20 features Jonathan Kliment, the broadcaster for the FPHL's Elmira Enforcers, the only out broadcaster at any level of hockey. On this show we talk about this and more:
12:00: A non-traditional broadcasting path and a different kind of coming out process
24:30: How did his sexuality interact with his burgeoning broadcast career?
40:45: How he deals with the locker room
46:20: Going to Outsports to tell his story
Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 19: Gordie MitchardEpisode 19 features Gordie Mitchard, a former club hockey player and referee. He talks about his experiences in a sport he loves, but a sport that also made him feel unwelcome as well as:
8:40: How did he keep playing hockey even with the culture around him?
14:30: Hearing hockey's language differently as an official versus a player
20:40: his coming out story
30:00: The importance of having out LGBTQ people stay in the sport despite its problems
41:30: Seeing how Hockey dealt with Yanic Duplessis' coming out
55:00: advice to people who want to come out in hockey
Come for the talk about hockey culture, stay...2020-10-201h 17
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 18: Jeff RueterEpisode 18 features Jeff Rueter, a soccer writer for the Athletic that recently came out publicly as bisexual. In this show, we talk about his recent public coming out and more:
2:40: Jeff's story
9:15: Being married to a bisexual woman
13:45: Coming out not just for visibility, but to be authentic for readers and listeners and to push sports media in a better direction
35:00: The story from San Diego and Phoenix Rising involving Collin Martin being called a homophobic slur
45:30: What does USL plan on doing to prevent incidents like this from happening again?
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking...2020-10-0758 min
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 17: Jason BallEpisode 17 features Jason Ball, a former Australian rules football player who founded Pride Cup, an organization trying to eradicate homophobia in Australian Sports. On this show, we talk about this topic and more:
7:30: His experiences as a closeted footy player
18;45: deciding to take an even bigger step with Pride Cup
26:15: where is Australian sport, particularly footy, when it comes to homophobia, and what has been done to change that culture?
34:10: Helping establish the AFL's yearly Pride Game
41:30: Trying to establish an AFL Pride Round
And more. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 16: Rhiannon WalkerEpisode 16 features Rhiannon Walker, a bisexual journalist who covers the Washington Football Team for the Athletic. On this show, we talk about these topics and more:
6:15: Growing up, and coming out, in the DMV
23:45: Her experiences being bisexual
34:00: How her coming out experience made her a better journalist
50:15: Being an out black woman in a straight white man's world
56:30: Her thoughts on out athletes and covering out athletes
1:05:30: Looking back on her journey to get where she is now
1:16:00: The biggest differences in covering the NFL during a pandemic
And more. Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking...2020-08-041h 27
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 15: Derrick GordonEpisode 15 features Derrick Gordon, the first D1 men's basketball player to come out as gay, and the first to ever make the NCAA Tournament with 3 different teams. On this show we talk about that and more:
9:30: His family, especially his twin
17:30: Playing against Kyrie Irving, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist in high school
26:20: Locker room experiences in basketball
30:15: Derrick does what we all wish we could have done
46:00: The ups and down of his coming out
49:33: Why did his teammates tease him as they did?
55:20: Relationship with basketball
59:00: Coming out as he did
1:09:50: How did it feel after he came out?
1:19:55: Does Derrick...2020-07-081h 53
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 14: Adam FyrerEpisode 14 features former Division II kicker and current club hockey player Adam Fyrer. Adam has a unique story including coming out to multiple hockey teams, and in this show, he talks about that and more:
3:15: Adam's introduction
13:40: Coming of age in high school
21:50: Playing hockey in high school, leaving it for football in college, then coming back to it
26:15: Differences between the football and hockey locker rooms
34:30: Coming out to a second hockey team, and why it was more difficult the second time
46:30: Has the locker room language affected his love of the game?
59:15: How different were the two locker...2020-06-291h 22
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 13: Eric LueshenEpisode 13 features former Nebraska kicker Eric Lueshen who is now one of the foremost advocates for LGBTQ people in sports. On this show, we talk about that and more:
5:00: Growing up in small town Nebraska
8:15: Coming out in high school
22:00: The ups and downs of coming out to the Nebraska football team
30:20: Why he felt he didn't get a chance to play?
40:45: Going from getting a PhD to advocacy
56:00: How he reacted to a former coach and current Nebraska football staffer's homophobic comments
1:02:30: Why have there been so many out football players?
1:16:20: What does pride mean to Eric?
And much...2020-06-051h 23
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 12: Kate ScottEpisode 12 features Pac-12 Networks broadcaster Kate Scott, not only the first woman on this show but one of the few out women in sports media. On the show, we talk about:
4:30: Growing up in California's Central Valley
7:10: Getting into sports and finding out about sports broadcasting
13:00: Kate's journey to understanding her sexuality
21:15: Starting as a traffic reporter
27:45: Her public coming out at KNBR
38:20: The draw of play-by-play
45:00: Mentioning the stories of out athletes during broadcasts, doing it or not?
And more. Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for...2020-05-0554 min
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 11: Brock WestonEpisode 11 features former Marian hockey player Brock Weston, who is one of the rare current or former hockey players to come out. He has one of the most interesting coming out stories yet told on this show.
On the show:
14:50: How many LGBTQ people was he exposed to in his small town?
18:30: The language used in small towns and the language used in hockey
23:00: When did you start hearing anti-gay slurs in hockey?
31:00: Oh by the way, Brock had COVID-19
36:20: His process in understanding his sexuality?
41:05: How the language of hockey can hurt, even for those who don't know their...2020-04-271h 34
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 10: Kirk WalkerEpisode 10 features UCLA assistant softball coach Kirk Walker, who has been out since 2005. In this show, we talk about:
5:00: Kirk's journey through life and softball
19:20: Why softball?
24:30: Was softball an escape from questions about his sexuality?
27:10: Why he resented being labeled as a gay coach, and why that subsequently changed
38:45: Being a gay man in women's sports, and being involved in the two different world of LGBTQ people in sports
50:00: Equality Coaching Alliance & Go Space
58:00: The most impactful coming out stories to him
And much more. Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere...2020-04-191h 18
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 9: Matt LynchEpisode 9 of the Outfield Podcast features newly out college basketball coach Matt Lynch, who talks about his journey as a gay man coaching in all levels of college basketball, what pushed him to come out now and more:
14:45: Getting into coaching
22:00: The process of getting his first job
32:30: Importance of connections
39:00: Coming out in basketball
49:00 Coming out to player
1:01:30: Why come out at this time?
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_52020-04-081h 24
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 8: Chris MosierEpisode 8 of the Outfield Podcast features Chris Mosier, transgender athlete and advocate talking about his personal story and advocacy for his community and more including:
7:00: Chris' Life Growing Up
14:00: Beating Stereotypes
18:15: Hollow victories while not out
21:20: Why he never told anyone when his birthday was
28:20: Why is there so much resistance to the transgender community from certain groups
37:00: Rewriting rules at the IOC
42:10: Chris' view on Zaya Wade and the impact of that story
Enjoy the show!
Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Po...2020-03-2458 min
The Outfield PodcastEpisode 7: Alex ReimerEpisode 7 of the Outfield Podcast features Alex Reimer, an editor at Outsports, host as CBS Sports Radio and formerly of WEEI in Boston. He has a great story to tell, and in the show we talked about:
5:45: Family life and upbriging
13:10: Coming Out
18:50: Working at WEEI
31:15: Leaving WEEI to go to politics
37:10: Coming to Outsports and back into sports media
46:00: Overnight sports talk radio
48:45: Where are LGBTQ people in sports now and where are we going?
Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 6: Zach SullivanEpisode 6 features Zach Sullivan, a defenseman for Manchester Storm of the EIHL, who just came out as bisexual. He talks about his experiences in hockey, his story, why he decided to come out now and much more. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 5: Ben PereiraOur even longer awaited fifth episode features Ben Pereira, who works in Diversity and Inclusion at Minor League Baseball, and we talk about his job, setting up Pride nights across the minors and more. Sorry for the wait. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 4: Andy BrennanOur long awaited fourth episode features one of two openly gay male professional soccer players in the world: Andy Brennan. We go over Andy's life in soccer, his coming out process and what he thinks about being out in the sport and in Australia. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 3: Eric BachOur third episode features Eric Bach, a student broadcaster at Michigan State who talks about his life in a small Michigan town as a high school QB, being gay and coming to grips with his sexuality, and his life now as a broadcaster and referee. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 2: Rory MolledaOur second guest on the Outfield Podcast is Rory Molleda, DC United's player care manager, who talks about being openly gay in major league soccer, his relationships with players including Wayne Rooney, and much more. Enjoy the show!
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The Outfield PodcastEpisode 1: Dan TrainorWelcome to the brand new Outfield Podcast, a podcast about the LGBTQ in sports. Our first guest is Dan Trainor, host of the Same Team Podcast, and we talk about his journey, his show and the future for LGBTQ people in sports. Enjoy the show!
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The Yanks Are Coming Soccer ShowS3 E11: FIFA Women's World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup wrap upKartik Krishnaiyer and Matt Lichtenstadter break down the USWNT victory over the Netherlands and honestly assess the current state of the USMNT in wake of a good Gold Cup run which ended in a loss to Mexico in the final. The sky isn't falling folks! 2019-07-121h 06
WhyHockeyWhyhockey 10.13.18: The Regular Season!Thomas and Matt Lichtenstadter muse about Gritty, NHL12 soundtrack, Florida Panthers lack of games, experimentation, and the positives to take away. But don't scoff away the things that need fixin'. episode cover image source : @evilgeniusjon https://www.instagram.com/p/Boh3ROVBA6X/ Get on the email list at whyhockey.substack.com2018-10-131h 16
Testudo Talk PodcastNew Testudo Times Podcast Episode 1Episode 1 of the newly revamped Testudo Times podcast! I am your new host Matt Lichtenstadter and I'm joined by Alex Kirshner and Pete Volk to talk about the Spring Game, Diamond Stone, and way too early expectations. Hopefully you'll be listening to this show well into the future, and I'm happy to be your new host! Go Terps!
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