Etem UP

Chase De Leo joins Emerson Etem on Etem UP to discuss what it's like growing up as a hockey player in SoCal. The two go into detail on the amount of work and determination it takes to become a professional hockey player at the highest level.

Puck Empire's Panos Mavridis joins Emerson on the latest installment of Etem UP (0:25). Emer and Panos talk through hockey and football coverage, the growing presence on social media and some predictions for upcoming NHL free agency. Later, former Mighty Duck, Terry Yake, joins the show (22:01) to talk about Emer's recent appearance and possible beer league retirement with Terry's team. The pair talk about the rise of hockey in California, some fun golf takes and a few Stanley Cup playoffs predictions.

Emerson is back in the Kariya Studio and pumped for the NHL debut of Cutter Gauthier following his remarkable NCAA Sophomore season. Emer recaps the Freeway Face-Off games this month and the rise in play among Anaheim's blossoming young core. Fan voicemail and messages return and it's all cringe when it comes to Kings fans these days. Finally, Emer wraps things up with NHL news and notes before the team plays in their 2023-24 regular season finale against Vegas.

Emer and professional skateboarder and OC legend Billy Marks follow-up their epic Ducks skate session with a sit down in Kariya studio where the SoCal kids talk parenting, career in skateboarding and a lifelong love for the Anaheim Ducks.

Etem is back in the Kariya Studio and this time joined his former Anaheim Ducks teammate and retired NHL Defenseman, Bryan Allen. Ally shares some of the spoils of retired life in Cabo (1:42), their connection as teammates (3:20), and a great story at the famous Roxy in Vancouver (3:57). Later, Emer and Ally dive into mighty messages received by fans (7:42), including Ally's Mt. Rushmore of NHL fighters (15:29). The pair wrap up with some discussion on finances (18:52) and their work in hockey as notable Ducks alumni (21:46).

Emerson Etem takes John Gibson out to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY, to enjoy wings from the home of the buffalo chicken wing. The two chat about childhood memories, favorite goaltenders and more as Emer asks 36 questions to number 36.

Retired NHL defenseman and current Sportsnet analyst and panelist on Hockey Night in Canada, Kevin "Juice" Bieksa, joins Emer on the latest Etem UP. The pair discuss Bieka’s recent travel to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, including a great story with Frank Vatrano and his rise to stardom in Anaheim (0:48), playing in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals (11:36), and becoming a humble star in the broadcast and media world (15:18). Later, the duo makes their Stanley Cup predictions (22:48) and discuss the importance of smart financial decisions as a professional athlete (31:58). Bieksa then answers awesome fan texts, including his favorite teammates, origin of “Juice”, a funny on-ice rivalry and his ‘welcome to the show’ moment (42:26). Lastly, Bieksa shares where he wants to be in hockey 10 years from now (54:16) and the competitive hockey spirit of being a bully on the ice and a gentleman off it (56:56).

It's the 30th anniversary season and no better way to get after it then getting a live tattoo in the Kariya studio! Local artist, tattooer and great friend of the Ducks, Gustavo Jaimes, gives Emer some fresh ink while they discuss all the fun Gus has been part of with the organization this season and beyond (0:34). Later, Emer talks about recent events that make him happy... Hint: it's seeing the Kings lose (7:39). Later, we breakdown fan messages (23:00), his first and maybe worst tattoo (31:35), and a chirp for an old friend with some BAD ink (35:35). Finally, Emer wraps up the show with an explanation on his choice of tattoo (39:50) and what Gus is looking forward to with this Ducks team!

The boys are back in the Golden State with a busy schedule before the All-Star break. A few rowdy NYR callers join Emerson on the show (1:07). Emer then jumps into the upcoming slate of games against the San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers this weekend. A good guy story about Sharks captain Logan Couture (23:07), Ducks team stats breakdown (26:04), and some Etem UP house cleaning (40:55).

With the first episode of the new year, we are thrilled to announce a new addition to Etem UP (00:03). That's right, Violent Gentlemen Hockey Club is now the official sponsor of the Etem UP podcast. Emer dives in with a guest caller (00:30) and recaps the Ducks recent game against Edmonton. Later, we get a glimpse of the matchup against Papi (Auston Matthews) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (08:17), highlighted by a story that Emer is still a little bitter about with the Leafs superstar forward (14:20).