The Voice & The Coach

**This Episode was recorded on October 19, 2022**

The Voice & The Coach is back, and sometimes you just have to shoot your shot. A month or so ago, multiple New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman took to Twitter and said: "If you have a podcast, DM me! And I'll join your show to promote my latest book."

Well that's exactly what we did, and it turns out, Jeff Pearlman is a man of his word.

Today, in conjunction with the official release date of his 10th book: "The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson," we are thrilled to share our recent conversation with one of the greatest sports writers of our generation.

Not only will we dive head first into the life and myth of Bo Jackson, but we'll also hit on some of Jeff's other book/interview topics including:

- The 1986 New York Mets.
- The dynasty years of the Dallas Cowboys.
- The dynasty years of the LA Lakers.
- The infamous 1999 Sports Illustrated interview with John Rocker.
- So much more.

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Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

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**This Episode was recorded on August 29, 2022.**

Welcome back! After far too long a hiatus, Dan O'Connor and Mark Holick are thrilled to be back on the podcast airwaves for Episode 52 featuring long-time Vancouver Province/Sun sports reporter Steve Ewen.

Since 1994 Steve Ewen has been a fixture in the Vancouver sports scene covering the NHL, CFL, WHL, U Sports and so much more. In 2021 Steve Ewen received the Eric Whitehead Inspired Service Award courtesy of the BC Sports Hall of Fame.  

In Episode 52, Steve shares some of the stories and life lessons gained from  a Hall of Fame career in journalism, a long with a courageous cancer battle that has now spanned (nearly) 12 years.

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Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

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- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

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We're back with Episode 51 of The Voice & The Coach!

This week, Dan and Mark are thrilled to welcome City News 1130/Sportsnet  650 host/anchor Caroline Frolic to the show.

Some of Caroline's "many" claims to fame include:

- A seven year stint with The Score in Toronto.
- The Mrs. Hawaii crown from 2015.
- Second runner up for Mrs. America, 2015.
- Pre-Game, Post-Game and Intermission coverage of the Vancouver Giants broadcasts.
- A co-host of "OT" with Lindsey Horsting and Lina Setaghian.

In Episode 51, she'll dive into her career in sports and pageantry, and she'll get "real" about the triumphs and struggles that STILL come with being a woman in sports. She doesn't back down from being a "voice for the voiceless" and we couldn't be happier to have shared this conversation with her.

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Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

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National Hockey Training Centre
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Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
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Four Winds Brewing Company
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Welcome to Episode 50 of The Voice & The Coach.

With the 2022 baseball season fast approaching, Dan and Mark have reunited to talk baseball with Vancouver Canadians President & Partner Andy Dunn.

Dunn has been with the Vancouver Canadians since 2008, and under his watch the Vancouver Canadians have experienced unprecedented success on the field and at the gate. Prior to his arrival in Vancouver, Dunn had previously worked with the Washington Nationals, Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins.

Notable conversation topics in Episode 50 include:

- Baseball and business philosophies.
- The obligatory V.A.T.C. "name game."
- Stories from the front lines of the Marlins, Expos, Nationals.
- The Excitement surrounding the 2022 Blue Jays, and more!

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- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)

Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

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National Hockey Training Centre
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Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
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Four Winds Brewing Company
Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

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Happy New Year!

Welcome back to Season 3 and Episode 49 of The Voice & The Coach with Vancouver Giants play-by-play broadcaster Dan O'Connor and Kamloops Blazers Associate Coach Mark Holick.

Following the holiday break and a crazy month-and-a-half worth of travel, Covid curveballs and more, Dan and Mark return to the podcast airwaves with their second ever Podcast mailbag episode, where they answer YOUR questions.

- Best road watering hole?
- WHL Players that have surprised/impressed so far this season?
- Dream guests for The Voice & The Coach?
- Crazy Travel Stories?
- Memorable Coach altercations?

They'll tackle all of the above, and then some!

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- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)

Our Podcast Friends:
- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus
- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm
- "The Brains and Banter"

Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

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Atco
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National Hockey Training Centre
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Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
Serving the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.

Four Winds Brewing Company
Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

Opex Delta
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The Voice & The Coach returns with Episode 48 and a chat with one of the greatest football storytellers in all of Canada - Giulio Caravatta (15:47).

The former Grey Cup Champ has been providing colour commentary for B.C. Lions games for over 20 seasons and on Episode 48, he shares his favourite football memories as a player, a broadcaster, and his favourite stories involving some of the "household" names from recent years in the CFL.

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- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)
- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)

Our Podcast Friends:
- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus
- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm
- "The Brains and Banter"

Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

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Atco
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National Hockey Training Centre
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Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
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Four Winds Brewing Company
Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

Opex Delta
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The Voice & The Coach returns for Episode 47 and a conversation with Kamloops Blazers play-by-play broadcaster Jon Keen.

Keen has been calling games for nearly 20 years in the WHL. His career began in Swift Current in the early 2000's and took him West in 2010 where he's lived since. With over 1500 games worth of interviews, memories and stories to his credit from the junior hockey ranks, this conversation is a MUST for any junior hockey supporter.

We'll hit him with the obligatory NAME GAME, we'll ask him about some of his favourite players, memorable interviews, nostalgic goal calls and so much more!

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- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)

Our Podcast Friends:
- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus
- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm
- "The Brains and Banter"

Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

Patching Mortgage Services
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National Hockey Training Centre
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Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
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Four Winds Brewing Company
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Opex Delta
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We're back with Episode 46, and with the WHL season now underway, Dan and Mark welcome Red Deer Rebels head coach Steve Konowalchuk (15:48) to the show. Konowalchuk is a first-time guest of the show, and has recently returned to the WHL coaching ranks after a stint in the NHL as both an assistant coach and a scout.

Some of Steve Konowalchuk's accomplishments include:

- Former WHL Player of the Year with Portland in the early 90's.
- Former NHL captain with the Washington Capitals.
- WHL Champion Coach (Seattle, 2017).
- Former NHL assistant coach with Colorado and Anaheim.
- Former NHL Scout with the NY Rangers.

In this week's episode, we'll talk to Steve about his NHL draft experience, memorable teammates, opponents and life lessons learned from nearly 800 career NHL regular season games, and then his transition to coaching and the road to a WHL championship in 2017 with Mathew Barzal and the Seattle Thunderbirds.

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- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)

Our Podcast Friends:
- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus
- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm
- "The Brains and Banter"

Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

Patching Mortgage Services
Let Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.

National Hockey Training Centre
Your go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!

Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
Serving the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.

Four Winds Brewing Company
Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

Opex Delta
Fitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

We're back with Episode 45 and a conversation with one of Vancouver's most versatile, relentless, respected media personalities, Rob Fai (10:13).

Rob Fai can lay claim to the following:

-       Host of Sportsbar Radio
-       Host of "The Nation"
-       Voice of the Fraser Valley Bandits Basketball Team
-       Co-Founder and President of Nation Extreme Wrestling
-       14 Years with the Vancouver Canadians as their Director of Communications + Broadcasting.

Oh yeah, he's also a barber and a whiskey enthusiast. 

In this episode, we'll hit on the Blue Jays, Canucks, Hoops, Wrestling and so much more!

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- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)

Our Podcast Friends:
- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus
- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm
- "The Brains and Banter"

Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

Patching Mortgage Services
Let Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.

National Hockey Training Centre
Your go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!

Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
Serving the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.

Four Winds Brewing Company
Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

Opex Delta
Fitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

The Voice & The Coach returns with a 'can't miss' chat with Detroit Red Wings Chief Amateur Scout Jesse Wallin (14:05).

Wallin is a former World Junior Gold Medalist, a one-time first round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings (1996 - 26th overall) and a long-time WHL coach (Red Deer) and NHL Scout (St. Louis and now Detroit).

Conversation topics include:

- The mystique of the Detroit Red Wings of the late 90's/early 00's and the challenges that came with trying to become a full-time NHL'er.
- Coaching the young junior hockey phenom Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for two-plus seasons in Red Deer.
- Steve Yzerman's leadership as a player, a teammate and a manager.
- So. Much. More.

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Our Partners:
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- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)
- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)
- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)
- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)

Our Podcast Friends:
- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus
- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm
- "The Brains and Banter"

Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by Jahzzar

Other Songs Used In Ads:
- In My Pocket by Jahzzar
- No-End Ave by Jahzzar
- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan
- Good Vibe by Ketsa

Patching Mortgage Services
Let Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.

National Hockey Training Centre
Your go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!

Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy
Serving the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.

Four Winds Brewing Company
Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

Opex Delta
Fitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.