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• Hockey Culture with Bayne Pettinger

  On this episode we catch up with NHL player agent Bayne Pettinger. Bayne talks about growing up around the game in Victoria, working for Hockey Canada & becoming a player agent. Pettinger also talks about coming out as a gay man in 2020 and the slow evolution of 'hockey culture'. December 5, 2025.

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• Beers with Tyson Barrie

  On this episode we sit down with former NHL’er Tyson Barrie at his home in Oak Bay. After more than 800 games in the NHL, the Victoria product retired from professional hockey at the age of 34. Tyson is quickly jumping into the next phase of his life running a beer brand, investing in talented musicians & working in hockey media.

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• Matt Irwin

  On this episode we sit down with former NHL player Matt Irwin to talk about his playing career & life after hockey. Born and raised in Brentwood Bay, Matt talks about his unique journey to professional hockey and the highs and lows of being a journeyman defenceman. He also shares how he became Alexander Ovechkin's 'beer guy'. September 17, 2025.

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• The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick

  On this episode we sit down with Peter Leech & veteran reporter Patrick Johnston who co-authored the book 'Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick' - Peter talks about the life & legacy of his best friend & Patrick talks about the impact he had on the Vancouver Canucks, both on and off the ice. September 16, 2025.

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• Comedians Dan Duvall & Nash Park

  On this episode we chat with Victoria based comedians Dan Duvall & Nash Park about the local comedy scene in the capital. Dan talks about playing the 'Just For Laughs' festival in Montreal while Nash promotes the 'Lafflandia' festival coming up in September. He also plays 'firestarter' by Prodigy every chance he gets.

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