The Chirp with Daren Millard

On episode #12 of The Chirp With Daren Millard, we welcome in friend of the show and certified beauty Nick Kyprios onto the program. Nick and Daren reminisce about their time on Hockey Central at Noon, how Little Buddha Cocktail Company came to be, handling contract negotiations, 'Undrafted, Hockey, Family and What It Takes To Be A Pro' , Nicks fathers’ influence on the game of hockey, his favourite linemate he ever played with, favourite coach and Mark Messier. We close with insulting mascots, ‘Kippyisms’, leaving Sportsnet, what’s next, the broadcast industry-changing, the always entertaining Trade Deadline Day, going to see Spiderman on Broadway and stickball.

Episode #40 Of the Chirp with Daren Millard highlights analytics. Daren sits down for a candid conversation with Meghan Chayka co-founder of Stathletes. Meghan discusses Stathletes as a whole, transitioning into sports, the progression of gender, and analytics in tech and gambling. We close with the eye test vs data, not watching hockey for entertainment, a day in the life of Meghan, watching junior hockey across the world, collecting data for a hockey game, epidemiology and skeptics.

On the 39th episode of the Chirp with Daren Millard welcomes former NHL player, Stanley Cup Champion, and co-worker Shane Hnidy. Shane and Daren discuss making mistakes, Brad McCrimmon, Ilya Kovalchuk vs Marian Hossa, superstitions, Shanes favourite defensive partner, and a ritual/routine as a broadcaster. We close with the pre-game warm-up, hair, playing for Pierre McGuire, player/coaches, radio vs television, first goal/last goal why he never got into coaching, and the pronunciation of his last name.

On the 38th episode of the Chirp With Daren Millard, Daren welcomes on Aaron Downey. Aaron is a professional hockey coach and former player, playing 13 seasons and 243 games in the NHL and rallied off 500 penalty minutes. This isn’t an enforcer conversation though. Daren and Aaron discuss Aaron not getting drafted, ‘energy guys’, Chris Chelios and Nicklas Lidström's work ethics, how important fitness is in achieving long term success, playing legendary Detroit Red Wings team and winning a Stanley Cup. We close with knowing your role, original 6 franchises, charity work, out of shape athletes coming out of quarantine and an Aaron’s unconventional path to greatness.

On the 37th episode of the Chirp With Daren Millard, Daren welcomes on Canadian treasure, Chief Correspondent for CBC News and anchor of The National, Peter Mansbridge. Peter explains the influence the CFL and NHL had on him as a child, the last time he played an organized hockey game, hockey being a connection to family, and calling a sporting event. Peter continues with his favourite hockey interaction, his beard, who he would love to interview and Auston Matthews. We close with interviewing strategy for athletes vs politicians, Peters book, and throwing back to Hockey Night In Canada.

On episode #36 on the Chirp with Daren Millard, Daren welcomes Kaleb Dahlgren. Kalebs’ story involves a horrible tragedy that claimed 16 lives. Kaleb was on the Humbolt Broncos bus that was split in half by a tractor-trailer. Kaleb explains skating for the first time following the accident and the three chapters of Kaleb. Kaleb recalls the chilling details of what he remembers before and after the accident, his parents being on the scene, visiting the crash site, what he left there for his fallen teammates, and his overall positive outlook on life. We close with being a student-athlete, his brain injury, the possibility/danger of playing again, being mature beyond his years, going back to school, and his sentimental tattoo.

Welcome to episode #35 of The Chirp With Daren Millard. In today’s episode, we double dip with two current NHL coaches. Paul Maurice and Pete DeBoer have a relationship that runs much deeper than just being two fo the best NHL head coaches in the league. Pete and Paul reminince on their early relationship in hockey, the Windsor Spitfires hockey incubator, Jim Rutherford’s influence, and Paul explains coaching in the NHL at the ripe age of 27. Pete and Paul trade aspects of their coaching style they want to adopt from one another and sing each other's praises. We close with what a playoff series would be like between the two, dealing with the media, working in the media, fashion sense behind an NHL bench, being superstitious, and what they have learned from their difficult seasons.

On episode #34 of The Chirp with Daren Millard we welcome back friend of the show and Chirp day oner, PJ Stock. PJ discuss being quarantined, TikTok, teachable moments, ‘The Last Dance’, comparing eras and 80s Oilers tell all documentary. PJ tells a hilarious story of his impromptu commute to a charity event with with Larry Holmes in PEI and Daren lobbies PJ to be in Larry’s corner for his comeback fight. We close with ‘Stock Talk’, the greatest boxer of all time debate, Ray Bourque and sports returning.

Welcome back Chirp Nation. On episode #31 Daren brings on a man he’s been trying to book since day 1, friend of the show and Canadian broadcast/production legend John Shannon. John and Daren the pandemic, household pecking orders, possible routes the NHL could take to complete the season and which teams will benefit the most from the break. John explains starting in the broadcasting industry at a young age, the most important moments of his career, making the transition from production to on-air talent and what goes into producing a good television program. We close with producer/host/play-by-play/colour commentator relationships , the boys reminisce about their time on-air together and John leaves us with some words of wisdom.

Welcome back Chirp Nation to the Chirp with Daren Millard. Daren has made his triumphant return to the podcast airwaves and is ready to bring you the best content during this odd time we are currently living in. On today’s episode Daren welcomes long time friend, legendary GM/broadcaster Doug MacLean. The boys discuss Dougs tennis game, quarantining with family, COVID-19, politics and the chances of the NHL making a return this season. Doug recalls being asked by the Conservative party of Canada in PEI to run for office, then again federally. We close with some old fashion hockey talk. Doug gives us best leader, goaltender, right winger, centre and left winger that he had the pleasure of working with over his career.