Best Jay Lowry Podcasts (2026)

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We made Kevin Sawyer eat spicy wings while recording our podcast 34:37

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6d ago34:37

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Kevin Sawyer returns for another visit on GROUND CONTROL! But this time — host Jamie Thomas and Sawyer are crushing a pound of hot wings in the middle of their conversation. Before Kev was an analyst for the Jets on TSN, he was a physical player going toe-to-toe with the likes of Bob Probert. We go in-depth on the psychology behind fighting in hock…

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IPOs at the world's largest SWF, with Emil Framnes, Global Head of Equity Trading & Transition at NBIM (IPO Stories, Ep. 41) 29:13

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NBIM manages the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, the world's largest SWF - $2 trillion, of which $1.4 trillion is invested in public equities, across more than 8000 companies globally. NBIM is also one of the world's most active investors in IPOs, with more than 100 IPO investments in 2024. Emil Framnes, the fund's Global Head of Equity Trading an…

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Sweden's IPO story - Adam Kostyal, President of Nasdaq Stockholm (IPO Stories, ep. 40) 34:20

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Sweden has been one of the world's most active IPO markets over the last 10 years, despite a population of only 10 million. The Swedish markets has seen very solid support for IPOs, in large parts thanks to a very successful equity investment ecosystem, with both strong pension funds and retail participation. With Adam Kostyal, Nasdaq's head of lis…

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Which Jet could have a future as a Hollywood actor? 22:20

11d ago22:20

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Cole Perfetti is our guest this week on GROUND CONTROL! Host Jamie Thomas and Fetts discuss what it's like to see yourself as a bobblehead, holiday traditions, and so much more. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favourite socials 🔽 https://www.facebook.com/nhljets https://www.instagram.…

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Stories from the Western Hockey League with Dean Chynoweth 29:15

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Dean Chynoweth, assistant coach of the Winnipeg Jets is our guest this week on GROUND CONTROL! Host Jamie Thomas and Dean discuss the Chynoweth families strong ties to the Western Hockey League, tips for sleeping on long bus rides, the brilliance of Josh Morrissey, and more. Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app…

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Hockey and baseball talk with Blue Jays fan Adam Lowry 21:12

2M ago21:12

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Adam Lowry RETURNS(!) to the GROUND CONTROL podcast. The captain of your Winnipeg Jets joins host Jamie Thomas as he nears a return the the ice for his 2025-26 regular season debut. Lows takes us through the work behind-the-scenes as he recovered from off-season hip surgery. Plus he looks back at his favourite halloween costumes over the years, his…

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Abu Dhabi's ADNOC IPOs - Klaus Froehlich, ADNOC Group CIO and Jan-Martin Nufer, Borouge CFO (IPO Stories, ep. 39) 40:53

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ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has been one of the most active IPO sponsors globally, with 6 IPOs of its subsidiaries and JVs, starting with ADNOC Distribution in 2017, followed by ADNOC Drilling and Fertiglobe in 2021, Borouge in 2022, and ADNOC Gas and Logistics in 2023. In today’s episode we are joined by Klaus Froehlich, the Chief I…

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Will Gustav Nyquist ever graduate college? 17:23

3M ago17:23

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GROUND CONTROL returns for the 2025.26 season! One of the newest Jets, Gustav 'Goose' Nyquist joins the show for a chat with host Jamie Thomas. Nyquist tells JT why he chose Winnipeg as his free agent destination, playing with Toews and Perfetti and how he works in his warmup routine when he joins a new team. We also made sure to ask him about his …

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Exosens - Quynh-Boi Demey (IPO Stories, Ep. 38) 43:38

3M ago43:38

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In this episode, we sit down with Quynh-Boi Demey, the CFO of Exosens, a French industrial tech company that listed on Euronext Paris in June 2024. Exosens specializes in advanced imaging and sensing solutions for demanding environments such as aerospace, defense, and scientific research. It is best known as the leading non-US manufacturer of light…

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Academic insights at the private-public interface - Prof. Michelle Lowry (IPO Stories, ep. 37) 46:29

5M ago46:29

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Michelle Lowry is a Professor of Finance at Drexel University, and has dedicated her research agenda to IPOs, corporate governance and retail investing. With Michelle, we discuss some of the factors behind the drop in the number of listings over the last 20 years, in particular the change in the type of companies that are going public, the optimal …

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Good governance for long-term success - Caroline Escott, Railpen (IPO Stories, Ep. 36) 45:58

7M ago45:58

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In this episode of IPO Stories, we are thrilled to welcome Caroline Escott, Head of Investment Stewardship and Co-Head of Sustainable Ownership at Railpen, one of the UK's largest pension schemes. With over £34 billion in assets under management, Railpen is a significant player in both public and private markets. Caroline leads Railpen's global inv…

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Academic IPO insights - Prof. Jay Ritter (IPO Stories, Ep. 35) 48:23

8M ago48:23

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Jay Ritter is a Professor of Finance at the University of Florida's Warrington School of Business. He has become known as «Mr IPO» for his substantial work on IPOs through the years, starting with his PhD dissertation about IPOs at the University of Chicago in 1981. Through his work, Jay Ritter has attempted to provide data-driven insights into the…

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Apollo's IPO Playbook - Michael Shapiro (IPO Stories, Ep. 34) 57:44

9M ago57:44

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In this episode we sit down with Michael Shapiro, Apollo's co-head of Capital Markets and Syndicate, to unpack what it really takes to engineer a successful IPO in today’s market. Drawing on Apollo’s deep experience across public and private markets—including recent IPOs like Lottomatica in Italy, Sun Country in the US, and Ventia in Australia —Mic…

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Preparing for the playoffs with Colin Miller 16:42

9M ago16:42

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In the regular season finale of GROUND CONTROL, our guest is defenceman Colin Miller! Fresh off clinching a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, Millsy sat down with host Jamie Thomas to chat about growing up in the Soo, what it's like to become a dad during the season, and ramping up for the playoffs! Can you guess which three sports Miller exce…

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Passive investors and IPOs - Prof. Marco Sammon (IPO Stories, Ep. 33) 42:42

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Marco Sammon is an assistant professor in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School. He and his co-authors have researched on how indexing interacts with IPOs, particularly relating to fast-track additions to equity indices in the US, and the behaviour of firms in response to equity index rebalancing. With Marco, we try to draw some conclusions f…

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What's it like being traded twice in 24 hours with Luke Schenn 25:28

10M ago25:28

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The newest member of the Winnipeg Jets — Luke Schenn — joins us this week on GROUND CONTROL. A whirlwind week sent Schenn and his family from the Nashville Predators to the Pittsburgh Penguins before finally joining the Jets. With a few practices and a pair of games under his belt, Schenner sat down with host Jamie Thomas to share stories from thro…

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The Raspberry Pi IPO with Eben Upton (CEO) and Aditi Venkatram (Jefferies) (IPO Stories, Ep. 32) 41:13

10M ago41:13

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In this episode we sit down with Eben Upton, CEO and Founder of Raspberry Pi - a UK-based technology company known for its single-board computers, initially founded to promote programming education and growing into a global leader in embedded computing. We are joined by Aditi Venkatram, Managing Director at Jefferies, one of the bankers advising on…

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Strategic Investor Relations at AD Ports - Marc Hammoud (IPO Stories, Ep. 31) 52:05

10M ago52:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Marc Hammoud, VP of Investor Relations at ADPorts Group, to discuss the pivotal role investor relations plays in the success of publicly listed companies. With over 15 years in MENA capital markets, Marc shares his expertise on how IR functions as a bridge between a company and the financial community, ensuring tra…

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80’s hockey memories with Pokey Reddick 21:42

10M ago21:42

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Winnipeg Jets 1.0 fan favourite Eldon "Pokey" Reddick was recently back in town to cheer on the team, so he joined our on GROUND CONTROL for a trip down memory lane! Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Pokey on his love of Winnipeg, and so much more. Plus some memorable stories on being an NHL goaltender in an era where goals were being scored at …

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Norconsult - Dag Fladby (IPO Stories, ep. 30) 49:23

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In this episode we tell the story of the IPO of Norconsult with CFO Dag Fladby. Norconsult is a Norwegian engineering architecture & urban planning consultancy company, owned exclusively by its employees before the IPO, and which to become the best performing European IPO of 2023 two years down the line (+140%). With Dag, we trace back the journey …

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Riding the roller coaster with Dylan DeMelo 20:29

11M ago20:29

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Hockey brings a lot of emotional highs and lows, but Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo has learned how to handle that ride in his pro hockey career. With only one game to go before the break, we brought DeMelo as our guest on GROUND CONTROL to bring insight on life as a Winnipeg Jet on and off the ice! Host Jamie Thomas and Dems open the show w…

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Dylan Samberg explains the worst places to block a shot 19:30

12M ago19:30

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This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg is our guest on the pod! With Sammy recently returning to the ice following a foot injury, we peppered him with questions about blocking shots, his larger role this season, and more. Plus, he's got great stories to share with host Jamie Thomas on growing up in Hermantown, the Mom's…

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Growing up in a hockey family with Vladislav Namestnikov! 16:08

12M ago16:08

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This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov joins us! With the Jets soaring to first place in the NHL at the holiday break, Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Vladdy on what has made the team so successfully this year. We also get exclusive insight from Vlad on his line mates, the power play, and so much more! Downloa…

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Taste testing strange jelly beans with Eric Comrie! 19:56

1y ago19:56

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This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie joins us! Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Coms on Comrie family power rankings, fanboy-ing Connor Hellebuyck, and much more! Plus Coms showcases his football knowledge while blind ranking wide receivers for a video on our TikTok. Stay tuned until the end when we challenge Coms t…

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That's a paddle-ing, with Nino Niederreiter 17:40

1y ago17:40

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One-third of the best third line in hockey joins us on GROUND CONTROL this week: Nino Niederreiter! Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with the Swiss star on his love for his linemates, how the team continues to learn, and so much more! Nino also has stories to share from his first life experiences in North America with the Portland Winterhawks, and h…

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Eating well, training hard, and smiling with Gabriel Vilardi 20:43

1y ago20:43

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Eat well, train hard, smile! Now in his second season in Winnipeg, Gabriel Vilardi is off to a great start to the season with linemates Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, as their chemistry has helped propel the team to a 15-2-0 record! This week on GROUND CONTROL, G gives us the inside scoop on why he added dark chocolate to his game day diet this ye…

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What does it mean to retire as a Jet? with Bryan Little 11:32

1y ago11:32

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In a special edition of GROUND CONTROL, enjoy an exclusive one-on-one interview with Jets alumni Bryan Little! On October 20th, Bryan Little signed a one-day contract with the team to officially retire from the NHL as a member of the Winnipeg Jets. Little, the Atlanta Thrashers’ first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2006 NHL Draft, played all of h…

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What's it like owning a restaurant? with Josh Morrissey 24:57

1y ago24:57

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What's it like owning a restaurant? Hear from Josh Morrissey, star defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets as he takes us behind-the-scenes at THE 44, a delicious restaurant at Hargrave Street Market in Winnipeg! Where the kitchen meets the blue line. Josh Morrissey X Academy Hospitality bring you a playoff menu set to satiate. We also go in-depth with JM…

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The Syensqo spin-off from Solvay - Ilham Kadri (IPO Stories, Ep. 29) 56:23

1y ago56:23

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Our guest in this episode is Dr. Ilham Kadri, the CEO of Syensqo, a global speciality chemicals company listed in Brussels. In 2023, Ilham led the spin-off of Syensqo from Solvay, the 160-year old Belgian chemicals conglomerate. In this interview, Ilham discusses the strategic rationale behind the decision to split Solvay into two separate entities…

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NHL offseason insights with Mark Chipman 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

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What makes a good leader? Hear from Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman, TNSE, as he reflects on the core of Adam Lowry, Mark Scheifele, and Josh Morrissey growing into their current leadership roles. Mark and host Jamie Thomas also go in-depth with behind-the-scenes insight on off-season moves in Winnipeg, the current format of the NHL Draft, and muc…

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Untangling IPO dynamics with Fidelity's Anne Ross (IPO Stories, Ep. 28) 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

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In this episode we welcome Anne Ross, EMEA Equity Syndicate Manager at Fidelity Management and Research, our first guest from the buy-side. With her background at JP Morgan and now on the buy-side, Anne provides invaluable insights into the IPO process, from the role of bookrunners and strategic selection of banks, to the importance of understandin…

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Norva24 - Henrik Damgaard (IPO Stories, Ep. 27) 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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Norva24 is a leader in underground infrastructure maintenance services in Northern Europe – that is the maintenance of all the infrastructure related to sewage and waste water. It is a Norwegian company, that has grown through the acquisition of smaller players over the years. In 2021, Henrik Damgaard, the company's CEO at the time, led Norva24 to …

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Taaleem - Alan Williamson (IPO Stories, Ep. 26) 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

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In this episode, we explore the journey of Taaleem, a leading operator of international private schools in the UAE, and its path to becoming one of the few listed education providers globally. Alan Williamson, the CEO of Taaleem, shares his experience taking Taaleem public in Dubai in November 2022. With Alan, we delve into the role of private educ…

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Draft Preview with Paul Edmonds 18:09

1+ y ago18:09

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We're ready for the DRAFT in Las Vegas! Jaime Thomas and Paul Edmonds bring you all the reaction and analysis leading up to the big day at Sphere. To open the show, we take a look at the Jets' hirings' of Dean Chynoweth and Davis Payne and their potential impact on the incoming roster. There's also a number of young talent from Manitoba looking to …

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Life as an NHL EBUG with Jason Kasdorf 22:16

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As excitement builds for the NHL Draft in Vegas next week, Jamie Thomas sat down with Jason Kasdorf for the inside scoop on what the Draft is really like for prospects. Jump right in as we go in-depth on Jason's draft year in 2010-11 playing in the MJHL, and eventually getting drafted by his hometown team in the 6th round — plus details on the draf…

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Aker BioMarine - Matts Johansen (IPO Stories, Ep. 25) 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

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Matts Johansen is the CEO of Aker BioMarine, the global leader in krill fishing and production of krill-based products, such as omega 3 supplements and aquaculture feed. Aker BioMarine was founded as part of the Aker conglomerate, and Matts has been the CEO since 2015. In July 2020, they listed the company on Euronext Growth Oslo, in the middle of …

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Gas shipping at Flex LNG and Avance Gas - Øystein Kalleklev (IPO Stories, Ep. 24) 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

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Øystein Kalleklev is the CEO of not one, but 2 listed companies: Flex LNG and Avance Gas, two leading shipping companies in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), both listed on Euronext Oslo. Øystein shares his experience steering these companies through volatile market conditions and his rationale behind dual listing Flex …

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Wrapping up the season with Paul Edmonds and Mitch Clinton 21:39

1+ y ago21:39

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In the final GROUND CONTROL episode of the 2023-24 season, 680 CJOB's Paul Edmonds and Mitchell Clinton join us on the pod! JT, Paul, and Mitch have an roundtable discussion to bring you analysis of all the key topics following the end of the Jets' season. We start the show with the breaking news of Rick Bowness' retirement following 38 seasons beh…

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Round One | Game Five 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the stage for a crucial Game Five matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche. Jamie and Sara have all the info from morning skate, hear from Jets forward Mark Scheifele, and more great prizes are given away! All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE! Download the official Winnipeg Jets …

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Saudi Arabia's Tadawul IPO(s) - Nayef Al-Athel (IPO Stories, Ep. 23) 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

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Saudi Arabia has evolved from having 4 IPOs per year 10 years ago, to 40 IPOs per year over the last few years. Nayef Al Athel has been in the middle of this evolution, as he headed the listings activity at the Saudi Exchange between 2018 and 2023. With Nayef, we discuss the policy decisions and incentives that have made Saudi Arabia one of the mos…

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Round One | Game Four 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

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Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they start your morning off right ahead of the Game Four matinee matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche. Sara has updates from Denver and chats with Mason Appleton about his routine for early games. All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE! Download the official Winnipeg Jets a…

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Round One | Game Three 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

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Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they get you set for a late 9PM Game Three matchup between the Jets and the Avalanche tonight in Colorado. Sara brings us news from the morning skate in Denver, as well as a one-on-one discussion with playoff veteran Brenden Dillon. All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE! Download the official…

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Round One | Game Two 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

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Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky recap the rollercoaster that was Game One of this opening round series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalanche. There's lots to discuss leading up to Game Two tonight including what both teams are focussing on heading into the game, as well as the international attention that the Game One Whiteout brought …

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Round One | Game One 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the scene for the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs here in Winnipeg, with the visiting Colorado Avalanche taking on a whiteout-powered Winnipeg Jets in the opening round. Jamie and Sara discuss the storylines heading into Game One, hear from Jets Defenceman Dylan DeMelo, and react to questions and comments fro…

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Coaching in the Cup Final 28:32

1+ y ago28:32

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This week on Ground Control, Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel joins us on the pod! Arnie has a ton of NHL postseason experience, starting with the whiteout as a member of the Winnipeg Jets in the 1981-82 season, and all the way to the Stanley Cup Final on the coaching staff with the New York Rangers in 2014. JT and Arnie chat on the Jets …

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The IPOs of iZettle and Readly - Maria Hedengren (IPO Stories, Ep. 22) 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

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Not all IPO processes end up with an IPO. The path is filled with twists and turns, in some cases cancellations, postponements, or even a strategic sale before reaching the stock market. In this episode, we sit down with Maria Hedengren, who led the IPO processes of both iZettle (bought out by Paypal in the final stages) and Readly (listed in Stock…

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Return of the Whiteout with Andrew Ladd 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

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This week on Ground Control, we catchup with Winnipeg Jets alumnus and former captain, Andrew Ladd! With the Whiteout about to return to Winnipeg for another spring, we reminisced about the time Ladd led the the team to their first trip to the postseason in 2015. Host Jamie Thomas also chats with Ladd in-depth on his Stanley Cup rings, life as a re…

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Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

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Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt joins us this week on Ground Control! It's been almost a year since Schmidty and his wife became parents for the first time, so fellow dad Jamie Thomas sat down with him to discuss the joys of parenting. Nate also has plenty of great stories to share on his time working at gas stations in his home state, plus much more!…

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The history of direct listings - Dakin Campbell (IPO Stories, Ep. 21) 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

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In 2018, Spotify was the first company to do a direct listing instead of a regular IPO process – foregoing the usual bookbuilding process in favor of opening the shares directly on the market in an auction. Dakin Campbell is the author of the book Going Public, where he recounts the history and the inside stories of some of the major IPOs in recent…

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From junior to the pros with Tyrel Bauer 29:09

2y ago29:09

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Cochrane, Alberta's Tyrel Bauer joins Cochrane, Alberta's Jamie Thomas this week on Ground Control! The two Albertans discuss Tyrel's season with the Manitoba Moose so far, his time with the Seattle Thunderbirds in junior, and his friendship with Matt Rempe. Before the interview, JT and Tyler Esquivel look back at the past week for the Jets, dissec…