Synopsis
Come along with me, Shaun Newman, as I track down unique stories centered around current & past athletes. I am a former Junior A, Division 3 hockey player. I spent a short cup of coffee in Finlands Suomi Sarja League and in 2006 biked across Canada. I currently play Senior for the Hillmond Hitmen in the SaskAlta Hockey League.Believe life is an adventure and everyone has a unique story to tell. Here we will try and uncover some of those stories.
Episodes
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Ep. #126 - Bros Roundtable #6
28/10/2020 Duration: 01h59minBrothers back at it. We discuss bubble sports, Mike Smith remaining an Oiler, Lebron James, Baseball playoffs and a whole bunch more. Sit back, pour a cold one & enjoy All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #125 - TSN Ray Ferraro
26/10/2020 Duration: 01h13minOriginally from Trail BC, he set a record for most goals in the WHL (108), then spent 18 years in the NHL and now an analyst for TSN. We discuss his time in the NHL, advice for parents and a what if he was commissioner for a day. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episode every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #124 - Mike Wilson "Ultimate Leafs Fan"
21/10/2020 Duration: 01h30minOriginally Scarborough ON He is well known for his former 1000 square foot basement, known as "The Room" looked more like the Hockey Hall of Fame than a “man cave”, hosting a lifetime’s collection of artifacts. He used this unique collection to host fundraising events for years, raising over $2 million dollars for various charities. The collection was the backdrop for events that saw legends like Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Chris Hatfield, Brendan Shanahan, Johnny Bower and many more. Over 80 Maple Leafs past and present toured“The Room”. He has since written 2 books & watched live every Toronto Maple Leafs game in the 2018-19 season. Enjoy! All episodes can also be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #123 - The Bold & the Beautiful's Tanner Novlan
19/10/2020 Duration: 01h08minSecond time around with Paradise Hill's own Tanner Novlan. He has appeared on hit shows such as Letterkenny & Modern Family, has a crazy popular commercial "Liberty Biberty" and now can be found on The Bold & the Beautiful as Doctor Finn. We discuss heading back to work and the hoops that have to be jumped through & some crazy stories about living in L.A. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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SNP Archive #6 - Ron Harris Jr.
16/10/2020 Duration: 01h47minBorn in 1946 Ron was the 2nd of 11 children. We discuss his early years working as the equipment manager for the Lloydminster Border Kings when the likes of Max Bentley was suiting up, but the main discussion revolves around his road to recovery from alcohol addiction & his 29 years working at the Thorpe Recovery Center. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #122 - Dateline's Keith Morrison
14/10/2020 Duration: 36minOriginally from Lloydminster AB/SK this guy is an absolute legend. He has been in journalism for 53 years now and is made famous for his role on Dateline. We discuss his early years in Canada, moving to the States and some of the events in between. What a guy. Seriously. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #121 - Bleacher Report's Cabbie Richards
12/10/2020 Duration: 01h10minOriginally from Cambridge ON. Cabbie has been one of the most unique interviewers in the past decade. He got his start with the Score doing a sketch called Cabbie on the Street, since then he worked for TSN & now Bleacher Report. We discuss his unique style, the stress that comes with it and sitting down with some absolute legends (Jordan, Bryant, Tyson). Enjoy! All episodes can also be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #120 - Fallscheer's Roundtable
07/10/2020 Duration: 01h38minBetween the 3 brothers (Dustin, Dallas & Dalyn) they have played university football, won a Royal Bank Cup, played pro in Germany and have helped win 2 Allan Cups with the Lloydminster Border Kings. Enjoy our Shenanigans All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. 119 - Sportsnet's Tim Micallef
05/10/2020 Duration: 01h31minOriginally from Don Mills Ontario he got his start as an unpaid intern at the Score. Now you know him as one of the hosts of the extremely popular daytime talk show Tim & Sid. We discuss his journey, lessons learned & some cool moments from his career to this point. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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SNP Archives #5 - Wayne & Barb Russell
02/10/2020 Duration: 02h19minWayne & Barb were both born in the 40's on rural farms, they have been married 52 & have navigated owning Rusway Construction since 1986. We discuss walking to rural school, hauling pails of water, the wind literally blowing through the walls of their homes, sleeping 9 people in one room, saving Junior A hockey in Lloyd, helping to build the back 9 on the Lloyd golf course and a WHOLE bunch more. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #118 - Lloydminster Bobcats Head Coach & GM Nigel Dube
30/09/2020 Duration: 01h23minNigel hops on to discuss the upcoming AJHL season, playing out of Kitscoty, the developmental season and how the Bobcats organization is working through the COVID-19 return to play regulations. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #117 - Ultra Marathon Athlete - Shane Mascarin
28/09/2020 Duration: 01h57minOriginally from Edmonton AB he graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a degree in Biology. He has been working at the army base in Wainwright for the past 19 years. He has completed over 35 Ultra races which includes the Moab 240, 5 solo finishes at the Canadian Death Race, 10 Ironmans & Ultra 520 triathalon. We also dig into his journey with Mental Health which everyone should hear. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episode every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #116 - Boston Bruins Gerry Cheevers
23/09/2020 Duration: 01h32minOriginally from St. Catharines ON we discuss Gerry's early years of playing between the pipes and his journey to the Boston Bruins. He shares some epic stories about playing with Bobby Orr, being coached by Don Cherry & leaving the Bruins to sign with the Cleveland Crusaders of the WHA. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #115 - Professional Fishing Guide Kyle Callbeck
21/09/2020 Duration: 01h33minOriginally from Hillmond SK he's a professional fishing guide up in the North West Territories who has travelled the world catching fish as he goes. He also has travelled across North America driving truck, has driven the ice roads for a seaosn & has been to Tomorrowland. Simply put one interesting guy. Enjoy! All episodes can also be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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SNP Archives #4 - Fred Kastendieck
18/09/2020 Duration: 01h29minOriginally from Hillmond SK, Fred is 2 weeks shy of turning 88 years young. We discuss the dirty thirties, his father being taken to an interment camp for 4 years during WWII, running a trucking company while trying to make ends meet (for hockey fans Peter Pocklington screws him over hard) and a whole bunch more. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #114 - Hockey Night in Canada Scott Oake
16/09/2020 Duration: 01h39minOriginally from Sydney Nova Scotia, he got his start with CBC back in 1974. We discuss his journey to Hockey Night in Canada, Hosting the After Hours show & covering the Olympics. We discuss at length losing his son to a drug overdose and the new passion of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre in Winnipeg. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guest every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #113 - UFC Heavyweight Tanner Boser
14/09/2020 Duration: 56minOriginally from Bonnyville AB Tanner has fought all over the world never backing down from anyone. We discuss his start into MMA, his first pro fight (hilarious) and now being a part of the UFC. Very cool dude who holds nothing back. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. #112 - Jim Pattison
09/09/2020 Duration: 01h01minOriginally from Luseland SK Jim started out as a used car salesman and has worked his way to becoming one of the wealthiest men in Canada. At the young age of 91 he doesn't take any days off (didn't miss a single day of work due to COVID-19). Is celebrating his 69th wedding anniversary this year, has sat in on conversations with the President of the United States, Oprah & many many more. We discuss his journey through the great depression & a world war to becoming one of the most successful business men in Canadian history. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guests every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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Ep. 111 - Nashville Predators Jordin Tootoo
07/09/2020 Duration: 01h21minOriginally from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut he was drafted 98th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2001 NHL draft becoming the 1st Inuk to play in the NHL. Super interesting guy with one hell of a story we talk culture shock coming truly from the great white north, racism even at the NHL level, and the role he played to earn a spot day in day out. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New guest every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday
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SNP Archives #3 - Larry Olynyk
04/09/2020 Duration: 01h53minBorn & raised near Lloydminster Larry talks about working in the 60's oilpatch for Husky, travelling the world, owning & operating Furniture Clinic for 45 years in Lloydminster, his love of fireworks, restoring the town clock & more. Always love the opportunity to sitdown with our community pillars and Larry did not dissapoint, such a character. Enjoy! All episodes can be found at shaunnewmanpodcast.com New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & 2nd Friday