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Hot on the heels of his recent draft to the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League,  we sat down to talk to our youngest guest to date, Alex Graham. He spoke to us about the dedication it's taken to get him to this point and his preparations for next season.Support the show

Our next guest is a product of the Kirkcaldy junior development system who went on to be one of Scotland's best defenceman ever. His fantastic career has seen him pick up two British National League titles with the Fife Flyers, five senior tournaments with the GB national team, an all star team selection for the Slough Jets in the hay day of the EPL and most recently a SNL title with the Solway SharksA second generation player and a total beauty of a team mate  Mr Kyle HorneSupport the show

Kirky makes the big time, Bownsey off to the Trenchin Mafia, Brits on the move.Support the show

Joining the boys on the pod this week is the greatest women's player that GB has ever produced. Angela Taylor has won individual honours, awards and accolades at every level she has played, including on the international stage.She told us about her initial struggles of being accepted by her junior teammates in Paisley, and the one Coach who changed that in an instant. She also gave us an insight to her time in the NCAA and her time in Switzerland where she helped her team to 5 league titles. Angela's enthusiasm and dedication to the sport is both entertaining and infectious, this is an interview not to be missed!Support the show

Watty and Bandy catch up about the latest in the IIHF World Champs, and the NHL playoffs, then talk to an Elite league playoff and league champion, a three time EPL champion, two-time cup winner. Known for his skill with his fists, after an impressive short stint in Romford, he was called up to the Elite League, where he took on everybody. Not just satisfied with roughing it up in the U.K, he headed over to the toughest league in the world, the LNAH, the legendary Andrew Sharp.Support the show

Recorded live from Riga, Watty catches up with GB stalwarts Ben O'Connor and Robert Dowd.Support the show

Watty and Bandy talk about the NHL playoffs and GB at the IIHF World Championships.Mac and Watty speak to a guest with 280 games in the EIHL, picking up a championship in 2006, he was twice the top scorer and U23 Brit in the league. Away from the Elite League, he has also picked up a few trophies in the EPL, including a playoff, and a league championship,  he was named the Brest British defenceman, and the best young player in the EPL. He was also a four time first EPL all-star - MK Legend Leigh Jamieson.Support the show

Bandy and Watty stay at home, while Ben O'Connor gets a PJ to the world champs.Support the show

Bandy and Watty shoot the sh*t about the hockey happenings across the UK and North America.Support the show

This week the boys sat down to chat with one of the biggest characters of the British game Andy Moffat. Moffs spoke of his beginnings in hockey as part of the illustrious Kirkcaldy Junior setup and what eventually tempted him South of the border. He gave us anecdotes and stories garnered from his time spent as part of various EPL rosters and on his time in Chelmsford and Invicta where he became a cult hero.Support the show

The free-scoring Fife Flyers legend Frank Morris is the latest interviewee on this week's pod. He told us about his initial shock when he signed for Ayr and found out his new home rink was the infamous Limekiln Road. He also gave us an insight into playing for GB the last time our team played at the top table of the IIHF Champs.Support the show

This week Watty and Mac sat down with Dave Carr. His name is synonymous in UK hockey for his journalistic work for Pro Hockey News and Streatham. During his playing days Carrsy was beloved member of any team he was on and this was recognised by Oxford fans voting to name one of their stands at Oxpens in his honour. He told us hilarious stories of his early experiences in the EPL with Haringey and his love for Oxford and Streatham. He also told us about his claim to fame as the front cover star on the Haringey match night programme. This is one you won't want to miss.Support the show

This week the boys sat down to chat to current Streatham Player-Coach Michael Farn. We ran through his hockey career which began in Peterlee and what enticed him South to become an integral member of the EPL powerhouse, MK Lightning. He gave us funny stories, memories and the low down on his favourite teammates.Support the show

Milton Keynes Lightning and EPL legend Grant McPherson joined the boys on the pod this week.He gave them some behind the scenes stories about his Lightning teammates throughout the years and an emotional insight to his childhood in Dunblane.An opposition player that every team loved to hate but would love him on their side.Support the show

This week the boys sat down to interview Sheffield stalwart Ben Morgan. He talked us through his almost exclusive career within the Sheffield organisation and the differing Coaching styles and experiences under Tony Hand and Andre Payette. He also explained his reason for stepping back from coaching and the impact Greg Wood's influence has had on the recent success of the dominant Steeldogs performances. Watty and Bandy also discuss the latest in UK hockey and the NHL.Support the show

Watty, Bandy and Mac are all reunited to talk through the major talking points in UK hockey and overseas. They gave their opinions on some post COVID fighting, the various Streaming Series and a controversial penalty in The Show.Support the show

EIHL draft special with Watty and Bandy.Support the show

A prominent figure in the health and fitness World, after tens of thousands of training clients he switched track and is now the leading coach of personal trainers in the UK with the Advanced Coaching Academy!  Helping raise the standard of the fitness industry across the board. He most recently has co-founded The Live on Form podcast, it's our pleasure to welcome to the show fitness industry legend Mr Phil Learney.Support the show

Joining Watty and Mac this week on the pod is Mike O'Connor. He spoke to the boys about being drafted by the LA Kings and what brought him to these shores.From falling in love with Durham to the pride he felt being part of the GB team which blazed the exact same trail as his Son has with the current squad to Pool A in the World Championships.Support the show