Ground Control with Jamie Thomas

Former Winnipeg Jet and current Blackhawks analyst Troy Murray joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us his thoughts on what’s impressed him about the Jets this season. 

Jamie Thomas also goes in depth with Troy about his time in Winnipeg as a Jet, his thoughts on the trade for Sean Monahan and Adam Lowry being named captain. 

JT and Tyler Esquivel will also give their thoughts on the Monahan deal and fans weigh in as well in the mailbag.

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Winnipeg Jets prospect Colby Barlow joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us about his season so far with the Owen Sound Attack!

Jamie Thomas also goes in-depth with Colby on his memories from the 2023 Draft in Nashville, his first experiences on the ice with the Jets, and much more!

With the All-Star break now in full swing, JT breaks down the most recent stretch of games with insight from Adam Lowry and Rick Bowness, while co-host Tyler Esquivel is away enjoying his vacation.

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Ryan Bowness, associate general manager of the Ottawa Senators joins us on the podcast this week to chat about his dad, Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness.

Ryan tells us childhood memories growing up in Ottawa while his dad was head coach of the Senators, competing against Rick in the NHL today, and more.

But first, hosts Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel discuss the end of some recent streaks, Kyle Connor heading to the All-Star Game, the power play, and more!

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Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk joins us for an interview this week! We go in-depth on his tight-knit relationship with his brothers, sharing the Mentors Trip with his dad, and much more.

Plus, hosts Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel reflect on the most recent Jets homestand, the return of Kyle Connor, and other standout moments.

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TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show this week to discuss the Jets season flying under the radar so far, Dennis Beyak's final broadcast in Sweden, the best Jets prospects, and more!

Plus, co-host Tyler Esquivel brings exclusive you tales from the undefeated Mentors Trip!

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We're back for our first podcast of 2024!

Cole Perfetti joins us in studio to chat about life with his roommate Dylan Samberg. He also recalls memories from his time in Saginaw, growing as an NHL player, and more.

In the second half of the show, Brock McGillis (https://www.brockmcgillis.com/) joins Jamie to discuss the Culture Shift Tour.

The duo chat on his origins as a goaltender in youth hockey, sharing his message with hockey teams across the country, and more!

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The former voice of the Jets, Dennis Beyak join the podcast this week!

Dennis still regularly watches as many Jets games as he can, and shares his insight into the 2023-24 roster that enters the Christmas break with a record of 20-9-3.

The 2024 World Juniors will mark the finale of Dennis Beyak's tremendous broadcasting career. He goes in-depth with Jamie Thomas on his favourite memories broadcasting the tournament, plus some thoughts on what we might see this year!

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Professional hockey player Mark Scheifele becomes a movie critic this week on Ground Control!

Scheif goes in-depth on his thoughts after watching Loki Season 2, his love for his dog Oliver, and much more.

Plus, Jets radio analyst (and Ground Control co-founder) Mitchell Clinton joins the show to chat with Jamie about the season so far!

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Manitoba Moose players Jeff Malott and Dean Stewart join Jamie Thomas this week on the podcast!

The duo compete in a game of Catan with Jamie, while discussing their season, share insight on their teammates, behind the scenes on the Manitoba Moose holiday video, and much more!

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Murat Ates of The Athletic joins us to start the show this week! Jamie and Murat chat about Nino Niederreiter's new contract, forging connections with athletes, and more.

Then Kevin Sawyer from TSN joins us to chat about being an enforcer in the NHL, hilarious stories from his hockey career, and working Jets games with Dan Robertson and Dennis Beyak.

Stay tuned for the end of the interview, for the first edition of Playground Insults — where Jamie and Kevin hurl insults at each other until someone laughs!

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