4000 And Counting

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Recorded live, raw and unedited, Episode 100 featuring;Ryan Watt, Zach Sullivan,  Michael Wales, Mark Williams, Jordan Lawday, Stephen Wall, Terry Miles, Matt Foord, Danny Meyers, Ben O'Connor. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review.Support the show

It's timeeee for episode 99 Our next guest joins us from down under by the way of Bristol, he has a black belt in west country Jujitsu.He is a two-time EPL champion and and playoff title winner too, One of hardest working people we know and a great team mate it's Geoff O'Hara. Don't forget we will be live on 4000 and counting YouTube channel next Friday (12/2/2021) for the 100th episode live. 8pmSupport the show

Joining Watty and Mac on Episode 98 is a fellow Scotsman. With a Playing and Coaching career spanning 38 years which saw him ply his trade for Murrayfield, Cardiff, Ayr and Sheffield amongst others during the Golden Era of UK hockey.He regaled stories of a bygone time when hockey players were a different breed and their off ice antics were stuff of legend. Buckle up, this one's guaranteed to have you in stitches. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you Paul Heavey!**subtitles not included**Support the show

Our next guest is an amateur boxer, turned minor League hockey player turned author.His book Goon, the true story of an unlikely journey into minor hockey League hockey, inspired the movie 'Goon' with Sean William Scott. He was not only a police man on the ice he has also been a policeman off the ice in Massachusetts where he has also been coaching the next generation. it's our pleasure to welcome Doug 'The Thug 'Smith to the 4000 and Counting Podcast.Support the show

Our next guest played over 500 games in the EPL a tough stay at home d man and a hell of a team mate. It's Shane MooreSupport the show

Originally recorded just as the season ended, a long time Milton Keynes stalwart who recently coached the Streatham Redhawks to an almost perfect season record, it's Adam Carr.Support the show

Bandy and Watty catch up, and Watty talks to his former line mate back at the mighty IMG ACADEMY down in FLA, who has gone on to play over 500 games in the EIHL and is a four time EPL Playoff winner. Joining the pod this week Is Bari McKenzie.Support the show

Joining us on this episode is Callum Buglass, another stud out of the Cardiff junior system. Now plying his trade in Peterborough with the Phantoms he's a fan favourite thanks to his calm head on the puck and massive stick in his hands.Support the show

Bandy, Mac and Watty are joined by their highest profile guest to date, NHL superstar Theo Fleury. In an open and honest dialogue, Theo discusses the stellar highs of Olympic Gold and winning the Stanley Cup in his Rookie Season. He also goes into depth about his struggles and the ultimate low he reached whilst dealing with his own demons and emotional trauma.The story of his journey from being a childhood phenom to mental health advocate and everything inbetween. Theo's story is one that's helped so many in their darkest hour and one that's not to be missed.Intro Music By 'Theo Fleury and The Death Valley Rebels'Support the show

Recorded for the Friday Night Live session on the Fifth of June, joining the podcast is one of the UK's most recognised ice hockey players. As tough as a night in jail and a real team first guy, it's the legend Stormin' Norman Pinnington.Support the show

Phil Manny, affectionately known by his friends and teammates as Juandingo, joins the boys for a chat that follows his career from Cardiff Juniors all the way up to the Elite League. He lived out of a suitcase for long time, filling it with stories for the boys as he travelled the UK playing hockey. Tune in to hear some of them!Support the show

Recorded for Facebook Live on 25 November - The Jackie Moon of Haringey, It's Lee Mercer.Support the show

Joining us this week on 4000 and Counting is Sami Tavernier, an absolute man rocket hailing from France originally but who has represented Finland at junior level as well as captaining an NCAA D1 team before getting a sniff at the AHL. Thanks to Covid, he's back in France and took time out to talk to the boys.Bandy can't count, so accidentally announced this as episode 87 - several times.Support the show

Originally recorded at the start of lockdown - Jonathan Sitko, Swindon Wildcat, former Romford Raider and former teammate of both Watty and Bandy, joins the 4000 and Counting boys for a no-holds-barred chat about all things hockey and a bit extra. He's played with some NHL greats and he's always been. face favourite wherever he goes. Beauty eppy with a beauty guySupport the show

Originally recorded back in June as part of the Friday Night Live sessions, currently playing for the Swindon Wildcats in the EIHA Streaming Series; the GB stud who won Bandy loads of money, it's none other than Ben Davies.Support the show

Our next guest is a six time Elite League cup champion, a four time play off champion; he is one of few Brits to get the captaincy of an Elite League club - it's Stevie Lee.Support the show

Watty and Bandy catch up about the week in Hockey.Support the show

Watty and Bandy chat to a stud D man who has played in the AHL and ECHL, was part of the Great Britain Team that won back-to-back promotions and the legendary victory over France; currently located in Hungary, it's Sheffield Steelers stalwart David Phillips.Support the show

Joining the boys in this episode is none other than David Simms, or Simmsy as he known around the UK. A polarising character who doesn't shy away from the limelight, Simmsy talked all things UK hockey and Sheffield Steelers. Controversial, thought provoking and funny. Not one to be missed!Support the show