Best Wayne Abbott Podcasts (2026)

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War Junk: The Podcast - Episode 5 - The Underground War at Vimy Ridge (PART 1) 43:02

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Send us a text In Episode 5 the team discusses one of their most memorable shows produced on the Battle at Vimy Ridge that was fought in April 1917 with the focus on the underground war that was key to the Canadian victory. Special guest is ANDY HAWKINS from the Durand Group, a UK based tunnelling team that took Professor David O'Keefe and filmmake…

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WAR JUNK: THE PODCAST - Episode 4 - The Story of Pond Farm PART 2 46:57

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Send us a text The team continues telling the story of Pond Farm, a 90 acre patch of land in the Ypres Salient that saw years of fighting during WW1. Professor David O'Keefe, and filmmaker Wayne Abbott with special guest Stijn Butaye discuss the opportunity they had to film on Pond Farm when Stijn and his family dig deep into the infamous blue clay…

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WAR JUNK: THE PODCAST - Episode 3 - The Battle of Ypres (The Story of Pond Farm) PART 1 49:07

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Send us a text WAR JUNK: THE POD CAST Episode 3 focuses on the story of Pond Farm, a patch of land between Ypres and Passchendaele in Belgium that saw 4 plus years of intense fighting during WW1. Professor David O'Keefe and filmmaker Wayne Abbott interview special guest Stijn who has lived his entire life on Pond Farm in the heart of Flanders. Stij…

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WAR JUNK: THE PODCAST - Episode 2 (Making of the Series and Battle of Hong Kong PART 2) 49:04

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Send us a text The War Junk team including war relic hunter/digger Craig Mitchell discuss the Battle of Hong Kong and the key moments during the filming of the pilot show. They discuss the adventurous search in a remote area on Hong Kong Island for a cache of lost rifles from the battle in 1941. The team go into detail on their investigating of a s…

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WAR JUNK: THE PODCAST - Episode 1 (Making of the Series and Battle of Hong Kong PART 1) 40:19

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Send us a text WAR JUNK: THE PODCAST Episode 1 In the first podcast episode Professor David O'Keefe and filmmaker Wayne Abbott tell the story behind creating the TV series War Junk with a focus on producing the pilot episode on the BATTLE OF HONG KONG. Most of the stories have never been told including how they first planned on producing a series c…

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Trent Kaese Podcast Interview – Episode S5E08 53:59

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Trent Kaese Podcast Interview – Episode S5E08 In today’s show I talk with former Peterborough Pirates, Milton Keynes Kings and Blackburn Hawks forward Trent Kaese. In this episode Trent reveals: Being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1985 NHL draft. The confusion surrounding the tragic Lethbridge Broncos bus crash that left four players dead,..…

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Kenny Macdonald Podcast Interview – Episode S5E07 1:06:08

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Kenny Macdonald Podcast Interview – Episode S5E07 Kenny Macdonald is today’s Old Time Hockey UK podcast guest. In this episode Kenny talks of: Life growing up in the Aviemore Scottish ski centre Moving to the Nottingham Panthers His wheelchair goal scoring celebration Nearly dying of dehydration during a charity run His life long friendship with...…

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Wayne Crawford Podcast Interview – Episode S5E06 1:02:41

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Wayne Crawford Podcast Interview – Episode S5E06 Wayne Crawford is today’s podcast guest. Toronto born Wayne was selected in the 6th round, 109th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1980 NHL draft. He then spent most of his time in the AHL and IHL until a friend suggested he try the UK. His... The post Wayne Crawford Podcast Interview – Episod…

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Shayne McCosh Podcast Interview – Episode S5E05 1:19:04

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Shayne McCosh Podcast Interview – Episode S5E05 Today my guest is former Bracknell Bees and Sheffield Steelers Canadian D-Man Shayne McCosh. In this episode Shayne reveals how; he once loaned a team owner £25,000 to help pay his team mates wages – can you guess which owner? he needed 12 stitches while on a road... The post Shayne McCosh Podcast Int…

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Chris Norton Podcast Interview – Episode S5E04 1:28:02

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Chris Norton Podcast Interview – Episode S5E04 Canadian born Chris Norton is today’s Old Time Hockey UK hockey hero from the past. Chris, an NHL draft pick for the Winnipeg Jets, spent most of his career assigned to AHL and IHL teams. The 1991 – 92 season saw Chris icing for the Phoenix Roadrunners of the... The post Chris Norton Podcast Interview …

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Gary Newbon Podcast Interview – Episode S5E03 57:55

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Gary Newbon Podcast Interview – Episode S5E03 In Series 5 Episode 3 my guest is former Solihull Barons Team owner, Central TV and Sky Sports broadcaster Gary Newbon. Journalist Gary had made his way into television with Westward TV before moving to Midlands based ATV in the early 1970’s. Based in Solihull, West Midlands Gary... The post Gary Newbon…

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David Simms Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S5E02 1:22:42

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David Simms Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S5E02 In the second Podcast interview of Series 5, I continue my chat with David Simms. David was an instrumental part in the birth of the Sheffield Steelers. Over the next 30 years he’s continued making the 180 mile round trip from his home in Solihull to... The post David Simms Podcast Interview Part…

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David Simms Podcast Interview – Episode S5E01 1:03:43

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David Simms Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S5E01 Welcome to the very first Podcast interview of Series 5. In today’s show my guest is former Solihull Barons team manager and current Sheffield Steelers MC David Simms. David discovered ice hockey in the mid 1980’s. He and a girlfriend decided to go ice skating at... The post David Simms Podcast I…

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Jamie Crapper Podcast Interview – Episode S4E12 1:04:30

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Jamie Crapper Podcast Interview – Episode S4E12 Today’s hockey hero is former Durham Wasps, Nottingham Panthers, Solihull Barons, Bracknell Bees and Great Britain goal scoring striker Jamie Crapper. While at Bracknell Jamie became the deputy rink manager. After hanging up his skates he moved to Bristol as General Manager of the Frogmore Street ice …

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Moray Hanson Podcast Interview – Episode S4E11 1:03:49

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Moray Hanson Podcast Interview – Episode S4E11 Today’s hockey hero from the past is former Murrayfield Racers, Fife Flyers and Dumfries Border Viking netminder Moray Hanson. Moray is one of the few hockey Legends that have played and officiated at the highest levels of Ice Hockey. He was Great Britain’s first choice netminder for the... The post Mo…

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André Malo Podcast Interview – Episode S4E10 1:08:44

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André Malo Podcast Interview – Episode S4E10 André Malo is today’s hockey hero from the past. He first arrived from Canada in the fall of 1986 when he spent a season with the Ayr Bruins. In total André had a career that spanned 15 seasons in the UK. He went on to ice for the... The post André Malo Podcast Interview – Episode S4E10 appeared first on…

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Ed Courtenay Podcast Interview – Episode S4E09 1:15:19

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Ed Courtenay Podcast Interview – Episode S4E09 Ed Courtenay, my guest for episode 9, is a former NHL goal scoring forward for the San Jose Sharks. In 1997 he iced for the SuperLeague’s Sheffield Steelers, later moving to the Ayr Scottish Eagles. After returning home to North America for 3 seasons he began a new... The post Ed Courtenay Podcast Inte…

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Jim Mollard Podcast Interview – Episode S4E08 58:29

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Jim Mollard Podcast IntervIew – Episode S4E08 Jim Mollard hails from Stonewall, Manitoba in Canada. Before signing for the Murrayfield Racers he’d spent the previous 2 seasons in the Edmonton Oilers farm system. Racers British forward, Tony Hand, had met Jim whilst trying out at an Oilers training camp a few years earlier. So, when... The post Jim …

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Dave Whistle Podcast Interview – Episode S4E07 1:12:08

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Dave Whistle Podcast IntervIew – Episode S4E07 Dave Whistle spent a total of 16 seasons playing and coaching in the UK. This included 7 seasons as a player and 9 seasons as head coach. Success followed as Dave lead both the Bracknell Bees and the Belfast Giants to SuperLeague League Championships. He also coached the... The post Dave Whistle Podcas…

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Barry Nieckar Podcast Interview – Episode S4E06 48:03

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Barry Nieckar Podcast IntervIew – Episode S4E06 Barry Nieckar, former London Knights and Nottingham Panthers Enforcer is my guest on todays show. He spent the majority of his hockey career playing in North America, in the AHL, IHL and ECHL. Barry also had 8 games in the NHL, icing for the Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames... The post Barry Nieckar P…

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Tim Cranston Interview Part 2 – Episode S4E05 57:44

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Tim Cranston Podcast Interview Episode S4E05 Welcome back to Part Two – The Sheffield Years. It was the summer of 1993 when Team GB and Sheffield head coach Coach Alex Dampier invited Tim to join his Sheffield Steelers team. If you haven’t already listened to Part One, The Tim Cranston Interview – The Early Years,... The post Tim Cranston Interview…

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Tim Cranston Podcast Interview – Episode S4E04 49:05

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Tim Cranston Podcast Interview – Episode S4E04 – The Early Years. Tim Cranston, former Fife Flyers, Cleveland Bombers, Durham Wasps, Sheffield Steelers, Edinburgh Capitals forward is my guest for today’s show. He also played 39 times for Great Britain as a duel national. Also available, read: The Tim Cranston Blog Post Our interview begins with Tim…

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Doug Smail Podcast Interview – Episode S4E03 47:46

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Doug Smail Podcast Interview – Episode S4E03 Doug Smail, former player of the Winnipeg Jets NHL team , Fife Flyers and Cardiff Devils is my guest for the third episode of series 4. NHL Doug had 3 successful seasons at the University of North Dakota. Having found himself not included in the 1980 NHL draft,... The post Doug Smail Podcast Interview – …

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Greg Hadden Podcast Interview – Episode S4E02 1:09:59

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S4E02 Greg Hadden Podcast Interview In the second episode of series 4, I talk with former Nottingham Panthers legend and goal scoring forward Greg Hadden. Greg played 7 seasons with the Panthers, icing a total of 377 games and scoring 167 goals along the way. Before delving into Greg’s career we talk about his recent... The post Greg Hadden Podcast…

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Peter ‘Jonker’ Johnson – Episode S4E01 1:09:49

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Peter “Jonker” Johnson – Episode S4E01 Welcome to the first episode of Series 4. In today’s show I interview an absolute legend of British Ice Hockey. Peter or Jonker, as most hockey folk know him, enjoyed a career spanning five decades. Durham Wasps When he was 10 years old, Jonker was taken to his first... The post Peter ‘Jonker’ Johnson – Episod…

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John Kidd Podcast Interview – Episode S3E12 1:04:53

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John Kidd Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Peterborough Pirates and Paisley Pirates forward John Kidd. Early Years We talk of John’s early years learning his hockey trade on the small Ayr curling rink that was Limekiln Road. It’s dimensions a mere 154ft x 88ft (46m x 25m) compared to a regular rink... The post John K…

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Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview – Part 2 Episode S3E11 47:04

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Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview – Part 2 Welcome back to Part Two of the Stephen Cooper interview. If you haven’t already listened to Part One, go have a listen now, you’ll enjoy this episode that much more. In that episode, we talked of Stephen’s early career playing for the Durham Wasps and Cardiff Devils. In this episode... The post Stephen Coo…

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Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S3E10 38:53

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Stephen Cooper Podcast Interview – Part 1 In today’s show I interview former Durham Wasps and Cardiff Devils “Grand Slam” winning D-Man Stephen Cooper. Even today Stephen is rated by many as the “best British defenceman ever” Durham Wasps Stephen made his debut in the 1980-81 season, playing five games. A season later he’d confirmed his talent by w…

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Tony Hand Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S3E09 40:25

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Tony Hand Podcast Interview – Part 2 In Part 2 of the Tony Hand interview we move on to talk of Tony’s time at the Sheffield Steelers and Ayr Scottish Eagles. Then his role as player – coach of the Dundee Stars, Edinburgh Capitals, Belfast Giants and finally the Manchester Phoenix. Sheffield Steelers During the summer of 1995... The post Tony Hand …

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Tony Hand Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S3E08 43:52

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Tony Hand Podcast Interview – The Early Years In today’s show I talk to former Murrayfield Racers, Sheffield Steelers, Ayr Scottish Eagles, Dundee Stars, Edinburgh Capitals, Belfast Giants and Manchester Phoenix Edinburgh born forward Tony Hand. Episode S3E08 This episode will be my FIFTIETH EPISODE, that’s half a Century of Old Time Hockey UK Podc…

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Mark Budz Podcast Interview – Episode S3E07 43:36

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Mark Budz Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview Canadian former Humboldt Broncos, Solihul Barons, Telford Tigers, Deeside Dragons, Birmingham Eagles, Romford Raiders and Oxford Blades forward and Golf Professional Mark Budz. Humboldt Broncos As a teenager, Canadian Mark had three seasons with Saskatchewan junior team the Humboldt Broncos. M…

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Anthony Payne Podcast Interview – Episode S3E06 1:04:23

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Anthony Payne Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Durham Wasps “Grand Slam” winning, goal scoring forward Anthony Payne. Anthony’s ice hockey career was almost certainly destined to happen even before he could walk, let alone skate. His great grandfather was John Frederick James Smith, known to most people these days as the legenda…

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Charlie Colon Podcast Interview – Episode S3E05 1:01:09

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Charlie Colon Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former London Phoenix Flyers, Richmond Flyers, Southampton Vikings, Cleveland Bombers and Slough Jets net minder Charlie Colon. Charlie spent 20 years in the UK. Apart from two seasons in the Heineken Premier League, he played mostly in Division 1. He then coached the Slough Jets to... The…

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Scott Morrison Podcast Interview – S3E04 55:46

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Scott Morrison Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Canadian forward Scott Morrison. Scott spent 10 seasons here in the UK playing for 6 different hockey teams. Twist of fate At the end of the 1986 – 87 season Scott had decided to retire. He was a member of the Brantford Motts Clamatos Allan... The post Scott Morrison Podcast Interv…

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Scott O’Connor Podcast Interview – Episode S3E03 57:42

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Scott O’Connor Podcast Interview Imagine, you’re 14 years old, you’re a junior ice hockey net minder. You’re learning your trade within the Fife Flyers junior development organisation. Usually you play in front of just a few parents and friends. Then you get the call, you’re about to make your debut in front of over two... The post Scott O’Connor P…

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Nicky Chinn Podcast Interview – Episode S3E02 42:01

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Nicky Chinn Podcast Interview In today’s show I break with my policy of interviewing only “players from the past”. Nicky Chinn continues to play on, despite making his debut in the 1988 – 89 season, that’s 29 seasons ago. A product of the Cardiff junior development system, Nicky made his Devils debut at the tender... The post Nicky Chinn Podcast In…

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Wayne Cowley Podcast Interview – Episode S3E01 53:36

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Wayne Cowley Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Edmonton Oilers, Solihull Barons, Sheffield Steelers and Newcastle Cobras goalie Wayne Cowley. Canadian Wayne hails from Scarborough, Ontario and is the son of British immigrants. After a successful junior hockey career he signed for the Calgary Flames during their most successful NH…

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Paul Blahyj Podcast Interview – Episode S2E12 33:31

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Paul Blahyj Podcast Interview In today’s show, the final Podcast of Season 2, I interview former Nottingham Panthers back up net minder Paul Blahyj. I start the interview by asking a very important question – how does he pronounce his last name of Blahyj? Paul explains that the name hails from the Ukraine through his grandad,... The post Paul Blahy…

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Rob Breskal Podcast Interview – Episode S2E11 1:08:37

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Rob Breskal Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Southampton Vikings, Dundee Rockets, Medway Bears and Bracknell Bees D-Man Rob Breskal. Now living in New South Wales in Australia, Rob was born in Brighton on the UK’s south coast – a town with a rich hockey history but no proper Ice Rink since 1965 –... The post Rob Breskal Podcast …

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Mario Belanger Podcast Interview – Episode S2E10 52:21

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Mario Belanger Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Durham Wasps, Basingstoke Beavers, Nottingham Panthers and Telford Tigers goal scoring forward Mario Belanger. Durham Wasps Durham Wasps signed the French Canadian as a replacement import in February 1987. Together with fellow imports, forward Kevin Conway and d-man Mike O’Connor t…

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Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 2 – Episode S2E09 1:03:55

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The Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 2 – the Heineken Years For the very first time since starting the Podcast back in 2014 I’ve decided to split an episode in two. Garry Unger’s career has been absolutely amazing. Consequently I recorded over 3 hours of quality content that I could not possibly fit into just a one... The post Garry Unger Podcast…

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Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 1 – Episode S2E08 56:25

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Garry Unger Podcast Interview Part 1 – the NHL Years Garry Unger had an amazing career, with so much recorded content it was impossible to fit everything into one hour. Therefore for the first time since starting the Podcast I’ve decided to split an episode into two parts. In Part One we’ll be talking about: His first... The post Garry Unger Podcas…

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Paul Hand Podcast Interview – Episode S2E07 59:37

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Paul Hand Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Murrayfield Racers, Solihull Barons, Peterborough Pirates, Fife Flyers, Paisley Pirates and Great Britain D-Man Paul Hand. We talk of his early years in Edinburgh, where going to the Murrayfield rink was simply a “way of life”. We talk of how he made his way through... The post Paul Han…

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Steve Carpenter Podcast Interview – Episode S2E06 1:00:49

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Steve Carpenter Podcast Interview Today I interview former Solihull Blaze, Nottingham Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Coventry Blaze and Milton Keynes Lightning D-Man Steve Carpenter. Steve had a successful time in Canadian junior hockey and in the East Coast Hockey League. He recalls flying into the UK to sign for the Solihull Blaze after a recommen…

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Frank Morris Podcast Interview – Episode S2E05 1:17:05

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Frank Morris Interview. In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Fife Flyers, Murrayfield Racers and Trafford Metros forward Frank Morris. Frank spent 27 years in the UK as a player and Elite League bench coach before returning home to Canada. Early Years As a junior Frank had 5 very successful years with the Concordia... The post Frank Morri…

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Luc Chabot Podcast Interview – Episode S2E04 44:17

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Luc Chabot Podcast Interview In today’s show I interview former Ayr Bruins, Whitley Warriors, Medway Bears and Solihull Barons striker Luc Chabot. Luc’s first UK hockey experience lasted just 9 games and despite being in the top three UK points scorers, the Ayr Bruins decided to replace him and fellow import Kevin Reynolds. Whitley Bay... The post …

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Tommy Plommer Podcast Interview – Episode S2E03 59:07

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Tommy Plommer Interview. In today’s show I interview Sheffield Steelers legend Tommy “The Duke” Plommer. Tommy was an eight year veteran in the most successful period of the teams history. Do you remember Ice Hockey in the early 90’s, when a team from Sheffield took British Hockey by storm? It was a love hate relationship,... The post Tommy Plommer…

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Kelvin Land Podcast Interview – Episode S2E02 56:03

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Kel Land Interview. Kel or Lando, as most people know him, was born in Sevenoaks in Kent, the product of a British mother and a three quarters North American Indian father serving in the Canadian forces. Kel tells of his formative years, learning the game, initially in Germany, back home in New Brunswick, Canada and... The post Kelvin Land Podcast …

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Selmar Odelein Podcast Interview – Episode S2E01 41:20

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Selmar Odelein Interview. Season 2 faces off with a true legend as I speak with former Edmonton Oilers, Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers D-Man Selmar Odelein. NHL Years The eldest of three professional Ice hockey playing brothers from Quill Lake, Saskatchewan. Selmar had a successful junior career, including winning Gold and Silver medals…

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Brian Kanewischer Podcast Interview – Episode S1E30 47:45

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Brian Kanewischer Interview. In today’s show I talk to former Aviemore Blackhawks, Cardiff Devils, Ayr Raiders and Swindon Wildcats coach, Brian Kanewischer. We talk of how he had no hesitation in travelling over 4000 miles from his home in Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada for the 100 years UK Ice Hockey event, held in Durham in... The post Brian Kanew…