On the Bench with Beeks

You read that correctly. On the Bench with Beeks is back after a long hiatus. We get into this early 23-24 regular season, discuss players and teams that are huge surprises, Connor Bedard-mania, Avs current situation and the developing Adam Johnson story. Don’t worry, Dave Zamboni is also back with an always tasty Zambonis pick. Oh baby, it feels good to be back.

This week the boys on the bench get the VIP experience! Our good buddy, Dan Beatty, stops by to talk about his travels to the Mecca of hockey. He runs through his incredible three day VIP experience at the Hockey Hall of Fame for this year’s HHOF induction ceremony. Find out everything about this insane weekend and even some side adventures with OTBWB alumnis, Todd Sawatzky and King Dawit!

This week the boys on the Bench dive into a smörgåsbord of NHL discussion. Everything from the start of the regular season, the Reverse Retro release, the potential salary cap raise to the drama of the Ian Cole investigation and the ongoing battle between Comcast vs. Kroenke Sports Entertainment. Not to mention, an extra special or spooky Dave’s Zambonis Pick of the Week! This episode is definitely variety at its finest, so hear all of this and way more this week, on the bench with Beeks!

This week the boys on the Bench trade in the trade in the burgundy and blue for the orange and black. Pod-Street Bullies Podcast’s very own, Matt Hoagland, rides the pine to chat with us about all things Philadelphia Flyers hockey. Hoags throws down who he would have on his Flyers Mt. Rushmore, how the Flyers off season went and his predictions for this season. He gives us the details on the Pod-Street Bullies podcast and what we can expect from them moving forward. Hear all of this and so much more , right now, on the bench with Beeks!

This week the boys on the Bench take a look inside. Up and coming Avs beat writer, Brennan Vogt, takes a seat on the bench to chat about the Avs training camp and preseason roster. We discuss who has been impressive and who might break into the opening night roster. After that we get into how Brennan scored his gig, working alongside Adrian Dater, at Colorado Hockey Now. We learn about what it takes to be a pro hockey beat writer and so much more!

Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis

Song: Johnny Got Suspended

Artist: The Zambonis

Album: More Songs About Hockey…And Buildings And Food

www.thezambonis.com

This week the boys on the Bench put pen to paper. Author Jody Anderson stops by to talk about the ins and outs of her book Hockey Moms Aren’t Crazy… Well, Maybe Just a Little. We also discuss how to a supportive hockey parent the right way and how to shut down hecklers in the very most creative of ways. Hear all of this and so much more on the bench!

Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis

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Song: Head in the Game

Artist: The Zambonis

Album: 110% Hockey… And Other Stuff

www.thezambonis.com

This week the boys on the Bench go back to where it starts. Hockey newcomers, Ryan Strachota and Ary Neill, hop on the bench to discuss how they were turned into hockey fans. We touch on hockey firsts: jerseys, games, memories, etc. They explain their own paths while diving into hockey culture and what they did to learn about the game of hockey. What was your journey to hockey fandom like? Listen to this banter to see if you traveled the same sort of path.

Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis

Song: Drop That Puck!

Artist: The Zambonis

Album: More Songs About Hockey… And Buildings And Food

www.thezambonis.com

This week the boys on the bench make fantasy a reality. The boys from 2GALAG drop by to take a shift on the bench. Mike and Marty get into some big time fantasy hockey talk by way of an impromptu ‘Beauty and the Beast’ segment OTBWB style. We also take a look at the Montréal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers interesting offseason. To round out the episode they give us a little bit what to expect in the upcoming season from the Two Guys A League And some Guests podcast!

Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis

Song: The Breakaway

Artist: The Zambonis

Album: More Songs About Hockey… And Buildings And Food

www.thezambonis.com

This week the boys on the Bench go grass roots! Ex semi-pro player turned actor/writer, Phil Eichinger, takes a seat on the bench to give us the details on his ride from the ice, to the acting stage and then to the writing room! Phil let’s us in on the differences and similarities between being a hockey player and being an actor. Finally he spills the beans about his current hockey documentary project! Hear all about it now, on the bench!

Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis

Song: The Great Zamboni of Sevotion

Artist: The Zambonis

Album: Greatest Hits www.thezambonis.com

This week the boys on the Bench open it up to the audience! That’s right, it’s an ‘Ask Us Anything’ type of episode. We asked you folks what you would like to have answered, everything from the current NHL happenings, the podcast, past ice capades and so much. Sit down and have a listen to the open book that is On the Bench with Beeks!

Background music provided by Dave (Zamboni) Schneider and The Zambonis