Spits & Suds Podcast

Gavin is joined by longtime Public Address announcer Jeff K. Jeff talks about how he got into the business and how he was a longtime Stars fan. He talks about the difference between being a PA announcer in the NHL compared to other sports. Jeff explains what his prep is like for a game day for a home Dallas Stars game. The guys also talk about who they think will be inducted into the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame next. Gavin asks the hard hitting questions that everyone wonders when it comes to Public Address announcers on this edition of Spits and Suds.

The Stars pick up another road win, 4-3 in Edmonton. Hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle point out that with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice, it was actually the Stars Roope Hintz that shined in the victory. The hosts discuss the goaltending rotation and how well Scott Wedgewood has played. Sean and Gavin talk about how Matt Duchene has lifted Mason Marchment's play. Plus the guys answer your Spits and Suds questions and preview Vancouver Saturday night. 

The Stars pick up another road win, 4-3 in Edmonton. Hosts Sean Shapiro and Gavin Spittle point out that with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice, it was actually the Stars Roope Hintz that shined in the victory. The hosts discuss the goaltending rotation and how well Scott Wedgewood has played.

Sean and Gavin talk about how Matt Duchene has lifted Mason Marchment's play.

The guys answer your Spits and Suds questions and preview Vancouver for Saturday night. 

Gavin recaps the Stars win over the Flames. He talks about the pairing of Mason Marchment, Matt Duchene and Tyler Seguin and how fast the line is moving on the ice. Gavin also talks about the Texas Rangers winning the World Series and gives shoutouts to people working in the media for the Rangers.

Two time Stanley Cup Defenseman Craig Ludwig joins co host Gavin Spittle to discuss the Stars fast start as they picked up a win over Columbus. From a former player's perspective, Craig discusses that it starts with Jake Oettinger as far as the team's success. He also loves the play of Thomas Harley. The Stars have had a lot of rest between games and Craig talks about the positives and negatives involved. Ed Belfour talks about being superstitious and Craig gives the background on being in the room with Eddie Eagle as well as the story behind forgetting the Pantera song and his Stars teammates refusing to go out for pregame skate until the song arrived. 

Two time Stanley Cup Defenseman Craig Ludwig joins co host Gavin Spittle to discuss the Stars fast start as they picked up a win over Columbus. From a former player's perspective, Craig discusses that it starts with Jake Oettinger as far as the team's success. He also loves the play of Thomas Harley. The Stars have had a lot of rest between games and Craig talks about the positives and negatives involved.

Ed Belfour talks about being superstitious and Craig gives the background on being in the room with Eddie Eagle as well as the story behind forgetting the Pantera song and his Stars teammates refusing to go out for pregame skate until the song arrived. 

Gavin makes note about the weather getting colder in Dallas and asks Craig what he prefers temperature wise.