Shaun Newman Podcast

Golfing with Michael Jordan thats pretty much the jumping off point for this one. Born & raised in Lloydminster Clarke was undrafted in the WHL bantam draft, but that hardly slowed him down. He won a AJHL Championship & then followed it up with a WHL championship. Was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres 74th overall in 2003 and over his career played over 500 games between Buffalo, Atlanta, Toronto & Ottawa.

Born & raised in Lloydminster Whitney has a very unique story. After graduating from high school she moved to Toronto where she was spotted walking down the street & shortly after was on the cover of harlequin novels. Over time with many shoots & gigs she moved to Milan, Italy where she has now been for 7 years modelling full time. Whitney has now been all over the world for different designers & has played a part in some of the biggest fashion stages/shows in the world.

On today's episode I was joined by Colby Armstrong. He won a Memorial Cup with the Red Deer Rebels, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins, played on a line with Sidney Crosby, was dealt on Trade Deadline to the Atlanta Thrashers (Marian Hossa went the other way), has appeared on the Spittin Chiclet's Podcast & now can be found on Sportsnet. (thats the quick & dirty) Unreal time with this guy. Enjoy All episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Youtube & Spotify.

Born & raised in Lloydminster. Kale was taken in the Bantam draft by the Brandon Wheat Kings where he would win a league title along with a WHL defensemen of the year award. He competed twice for Canada at the World Juniors winning a Silver medal in 2017 & a Gold in 2018. He was drafted 51st overall in 2016 by the L.A Kings & is currently playing for the Ontario Reign.

Originally from Asquith, SK. He started in the amateur rodeoing circuit at age 14 and by 20 he was a professional bull fighter. He's had 4 selections to the Canadian rodeo finals &  2 selections to Canadian bull rider finals. During his career he represented himself & when he retired he started representing Professional Bull Riders. In 2010 he joined Thunder Creek Professional Player Management where he now represents players like Ethan Bear, Damon Severson & Micheal Ferland (among others) All episodes are also available on Youtube & Spotify. If you like what you hear please subscribe & leave a rating 

Paul Schue is the Professor of History at Northland College.  He earned his PhD Modern European History  at the University of California, Irvine. We take a look back at how COVID-19 compares to earlier pandemics like the Spanish Flu & bubonic plague.  We discuss how fortunate we are to have modern science at our disposal compared to earlier civilizations who had to use the trial & error method among other things.  

Today I was joined by three captains out of the WHL where we talk COVID ending the season early & whats in store in the near future. Bryce Kindopp - Captain of the Everett Silvertips who recently signed an entry level deal with the Anaheim Ducks   Zane Franklin - Captain of the Kamploops Blazers who was sitting 4th in WHL scoring this season   Chase Wouters - Captain of the Saskatoon Blades who suited up for Team WHL in the 2019 CIBC Canada Russia Series

Dickson Delorme better known as Quick Dick McDick has almost overnight become a Youtube star for his short videos that mix his sense of humour  with small town Saskatchewan lifestyle & the current affairs in Canada. He's from Tuffnell SK (might need a map for that one) He spent 19 years in the oil & gas sector before moving home to help with the family farm. Once on the family farm he started a SnapChat account that blew up into the man, the myth, the Sask Legend - Quick Dick McDick Make sure to check out his Youtube Page for his latest & greatest.   

Born & raised in Paradise Hill SK. Played for the Red Deer Rebels where in his final season he led the WHL in scoring with 120pts in 70 games & earned the league award for Most Valuable Player. The Rebels that year would go onto win the WHL championship & the Memorial Cup. Justin was drafted in 1999 by the New York Islanders and from 2001 -2012 he spent time between the NHL, AHL & Europe. 

Bringing back the boys of the Tuesday Night Sport Show.  We discussed: - Colby Cave - NHL Playoffs... in theory - Best rivalry in the bordercity - COVID hobbies - Which major sport comes back 1st 

Such a cool episode. Gord was surprisingly easy to talk to I say that because he is: -2x AJHL coach of the year - AJHL championship as a coach & player - Voted top 50 players all time AJHL -  All time winningest coach in AJHL history We discussed this & more.   

Born & raised in Paradise Hill SK he's been pursuing the dream of Hollywood stardom. Tanner has been living in L.A. since 2007 and has now guest appeared in Modern Family, LetterKenny & is recognized North America wide for his Liberty biberty commercial.  We discuss: - COVID-19 in L.A. - Watching Tom Cruise on set for Top Gun 2:Maverick - The grind - Bartending & watching Leo in action (DiCaprio if you even had to ask) - On set for LetterKenny - Liberty Biberty commercial Give Tanner a follow on Instagram @tannernovlan_

Raf was born & raised in India. He graduated from med school & won a national championship in rowing. He travelled the world and ended up in the growing town of Lloydminster AB/SK. Once here he served on the inaugural board that brought Junior 'A' hockey to Lloydminster.  Raf has been thoroughly engrained in our community since the beginning & hockey is just a part of it. We discuss: - COVID-19 - Growing up in India - Winning a rowing national championship - Med school & curfew - Lancers/Blazers/Bobcats he's been apart of it all

Unreal hour. Jason Gregor of the Jason Gregor Show on TSN 1260 out of Edmonton tells all about how he got into the radio business.  How about this though: he owns his show! I mean he rents air time off of TSN 1260, does the marketing, sales etc. Everything is on him. Such an interesting guy. We also talk about his charity Gregor's Grads where he raises money for kids who can't afford a tux for their graduation.  Enjoy!

I was joined today by Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. Really appreciate him hopping on to discuss the current situation and what we can expect to see in Lloydminster. We discussed: - COVID-19 confirmed cases - Lloydminster declaring local state of emergency - Closing of city park playgrounds & outdoor rinks - Social distancing vs self quarantine - City's plan moving forward

A man who has tasted nothing but success while behind the mic. He never went to broadcasting school, instead started in the business world then quit his job to pursue life in radio. His first gig saw him on the road doing play by play for the Kindersley Sr. Red Lions, but quickly he moved on to the Lloydminster Bobcats & the Royal Bank Cup. Now he's in his 3rd season with the Prince Albert Raiders where once again he has witnessed a league championship & a trip to a Memorial Cup. Sit back and enjoy.

A different type of roundtable. Joined by the Lloydminster Bobcat's broadcast team Tyler Campbell & Shane Tomayer along with Chris King the head coach of the womans Lakeland Rustlers basketball team. We discussed: - Tom Brady - NHL season & possible scenarios - Player recruitment - NBA playoffs - March madness style? - May cinema popcorn...yes a lot about may cinema popcorn - COVID-19 prep or lack there of

Born & raised in North Battleford he now calls Lloydminster home. He played 4 years for the Prince George Cougars, spent 3 1/2 seasons in the East Coast & finally came back to Lloydminster where he would help the Border Kings capture the 2007 Allan Cup. Although a Calgary Flames fan had an absolute blast with Aaron. I should point out his draft year he was ranked in the top 125 by central scouting and his story about how he was not entered into the NHL entry draft will stop you in your tracks. Enjoy.

Born in Mayfair SK, he played his minor hockey in North Battleford before heading to the Moose Jaw Warriors at the age of 15. He spent 5 years in the WHL which culminated in WHL championship with the Brandon Wheat Kings. He spent two years playing CIS with the U of S Huskies and then headed down south 5 years in the ECHL. He won a Kelly Cup with the South Carolina Stingrays & spent 8 years overseas mainly in the British Elite League. He now owns & operates Trig Energy Services.

Born & raised in Lloydminster Kris played 4 years for the Lloydminster Junior 'A' Blazers. He played 3 years for the Div 1 University of Findlay & a year with Niagara University. Played 3 years of pro for the Wichita Thunder which ended with a trip to the CHL finals with the Colorado Eagles. Since being back in Lloydminster he has been a volunteer Assistant coach with the Lloydminster Bobcats. Had a blast sitting down with Kris and his perspective on life overall was a treat to listen to for a couple of hours. Enjoy