Down South

Andrew and Brian discuss the recently announced SPHL playoff format and welcome John Schiavo of the Huntsville Havoc to discuss the evolution of his career, playing both roller hockey and ice hockey, and his aptitude for social media trick shots. The guys also share stories of the first time they considered the possibility of being a professional broadcaster.

As the boys celebrate hitting double digits they talk about the Macon Mayhem starting to stand out as the team to beat in the SPHL and welcome on Mayhem goaltender Jake Theut for a conversation about how he changed his approach and improved over the offseason. Brian and Andrew also share stories of dealing with general incompetence.

Brian and Andrew welcome former Columbus Cottonmouth, Evansville Thunderbolt and Quad City Storm Al Graves to discuss his unique path to pro hockey, the role of the enforcer and fighting in the game and his experience as a player of color in a predominantly white sport. The guys also share stories of some of the times listeners have been displeased with their work on social media.

Andrew and Brian break down a recent flurry of transactions and roster shakeups around the league. The guys are then welcomed by Huntsville Havoc forward Matthew Barnaby Jr. to discuss testing positive for COVID-19, his dad's NHL career, how a Buffalo native became a New England Patriots fan and more. Finally, Andrew and Brian talk about which sports they would like to have a chance to broadcast that they haven't yet to date.

Brian and Andrew are joined by former Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, Columbus Cottonmouths and Fayetteville Marksmen defenseman Ben Bauer to discuss life after hockey, playing three years in the SPHL and remembering the Cottonmouths bus crash. The guys also discuss Darren McCormack's best TJ Oshie imitation and look back at their first games as the voices of the Rail Yard Dawgs and Rivermen.

Brian and Andrew welcome SPHL Warrior Hockey Player of the Week Brady Fleurent of the Knoxville Ice Bears to the show to talk about playing in a pandemic-altered season, making Knoxville his SPHL home and the unique roster mix that this season brings. The guys then share stories of their version of playing hurt.

Brian and Andrew break down the situation in the SPHL including postponed games and entire games played with 4-on-4 hockey. Macon Mayhem Head Coach Kevin Kerr joins the show for an interview and to share some stories from his career. And the guys finish with stories about past difficulties with broadcast locations.

Brian and Andrew discuss game postponements and significant transactions from the previous week in the SPHL. The guys welcome Quad City Storm President Brian Rothenberger to discuss his journey from team broadcaster to boss. Finally, Andrew and Brian share rain delay stories from their respective times working in baseball.

Brian and Andrew recap the second week of action in the SPHL. They then welcome Birmingham Bulls and former University of Michigan goaltender Hayden Lavigne to discuss his journey to the SPHL, facing 40 shots and the ways his last name is mispronounced. Finally, the guys share stories of being forgetful during road trips.

Brian and Andrew run down the first week of action in the SPHL and interview SPHL Warrior Hockey Player of the Week Alec Hagaman about playing this season for the Pensacola Ice Flyers instead of the Peoria Rivermen. The guys then share stories from their time riding the bus on road trips.