Best Chris Waddell Podcasts (2024)

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Ottawa Senators Preview 52:59

2d ago52:59

52:59

The Ottawa Senators are a different team this season. Frank travelled to Ottawa during their training camp to chat with head coach Travis Green (35:40), captain Brady Tkachuk (4:45), and newest member of the team, David Perron (18:30). Brady Tkachuk 5:30 - What he learned about what it takes to win a cup from watching his brother Matthew 7:50 - New…

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Chris Armstrong 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

How does one go from managing a world class golfer from Utah to running the Utah Hockey Club? Frank is join by newly hired president of hockey operations for the Utah Hockey Club, Chris Armstrong, to discuss how he got the job, where along his journey on the sport agency side he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, what's currently being done to make sure th…

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Ryan Warsofsky 24:06

4M ago24:06

24:06

The San Jose Sharks named Ryan Warsofsky as the 11th head coach in team history. Ryan joined Frank to discuss his emotional press conference, growing up in a competitive household, the biggest challenge coaching at the NHL level, setting a positive mindset in the organization, and ignoring the outside noise. 6:15 - Emotions press conference 8:30 - …

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Brian MacLellan 18:01

4M ago18:01

18:01

The Washington Capitals are hungry for more and they won't stop till they get it! Capitals President of Hockey Ops & General Manager, Brian MacLellan, joined Frank to discuss his team's performance this season, the impact of Spencer Carbery, the playing of John Carlson and the future of T.J. Oshie, and why they chose to purchase CapFriendly. 3:45 -…

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Scott Arniel 25:49

4M ago25:49

25:49

Winnipeg turns to Scott Arniel to get them over the hump. Frank is joined by newly named Jets head coach Scott Arniel to discuss his relationship with Rick Bowness (5:00), understanding where the team fell short last season (7:45), what he's picked up since his last head coaching job (11:00), the importance of Adam Lowry (15:00), and the future of …

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Don Waddell 21:46

4M ago21:46

21:46

How do you win in a place where no one has won before? Frank is joined by Don Waddell, president of hockey operations & GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, to discuss why he chose Columbus, Pascal Vincent, what he's prioritizing, creating a new culture in Columbus, having Rick Nash part of the management team, and going to the draft in Vegas as a Colu…

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Lanny McDonald 26:58

5M ago26:58

26:58

How do you approach life after staring death in the face? Frank is joined by Hockey Hall of Fame chairman and Stanley Cup trustee, Lanny McDonald, to discuss his cardiac event after returning home from the All-Star Game in February. McDonald provides a health update, how he's approaching a second chance at life, being the chairman of the Hockey Hal…

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Kevyn Adams 27:13

5M ago27:13

27:13

It’s been a challenging season for the Buffalo Sabres. They missed the playoffs for a 13th straight season. Frank is joined by Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to discuss why the team took a step back this season, weighing youth vs experience, hiring Lindy Ruff, trading for Bowen Byram, being aggressive in the rebuild, contract talks with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen…

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Jay Pandolfo 24:07

5M ago24:07

24:07

The NHL Draft Lottery has arrived! The consensus first overall pick is Macklin Celebrini of the Boston University Terriers. Frank is joined by former NHLer and current head coach at BU, Jay Pandolfo, to talk about Maklin Celebrini, why he's NHL ready, his physically, how he got to BU and the impact he's had on the program, and Jay tells us what its…

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Bill Zito 25:24

5M ago25:24

25:24

There's a new beast in the east! Bill Zito became the GM of the Florida Panthers on September 2, 2020. Since then, the Panthers are 189-88 with a Presidents' Trophy and a Stanley Cup appearance under their belt. Bill Zito joins Frank to discuss his game day routine, how he manages his days in the playoffs, taking down Tampa Bay, the impact of Matth…

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Sudarshan Maharaj 35:29

6M ago35:29

35:29

How do you approach life when facing a challenge? Frank is joined by longtime NHL goalie coach, Sudarshan Maharaj —also known as Sudsie, to talk about his road to the NHL, how the goaltending position has evolved, and his fight against cancer. 3:45 - Getting to the NHL 6:00 - Teaching Career 7:30 - Family Sacrifices 10:10 - Finding Self Confidence …

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Rob Thomson 24:56

6M ago24:56

24:56

A World Series champion, a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer, and a diehard hockey fan. On this episode, Frank is joined by Rob Thomson, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and a lifelong hockey fan. They discuss Rob’s hockey fandom (7:45), growing up in Southwestern Ontario playing hockey, being a fan of the Maple Leafs (7:00), his career path (11:…

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Josh Morrissey 21:16

6M ago21:16

21:16

Josh Morrissey has played for one team his entire NHL career. Coming off an All-Star season in 2023, the Winnipeg Jets defenseman found a new gear, helping his team finish the regular season with 110 points. Morrissey joins Frank to discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs (3:00), hitting a rough patch in March (3:45), adding new players at the trade deadl…

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Rick Nash 23:03

6M ago23:03

23:03

He was a prolific scorer and great teammate wherever he played. But now Rick Nash is carving out a new path for himself off the ice. He joins Frank to discuss his rise within the Blue Jackets organization as the Director of Player Development, being named GM of Team Canada at the World Championships, how he’s building out the team, networking withi…

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Kent Hughes 36:12

6M ago36:12

36:12

From agency to management. Kent Hughes has made the jump and is doing it with his childhood team. As the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes has shaken things up in Montreal by bringing in Martin St. Louis as head coach, trading away several players to acquire draft picks and prospects, created an in-house analytics department, a…

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Jordan Eberle 17:13

7M ago17:13

17:13

He's a fan favourite who just played in his 1000th NHL game. Jordan Eberle joins Frank to discuss the milestone, being able to stay consistent in his career, his time in Edmonton, how he approaches the playoffs, what he picked up playing for the Islanders, how he has changed over the years, what he passes down to the younger players, getting an ext…

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Episode 55: Featuring - Scott Morton 1:14:51

7M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

The boys chose a remote location to record this edition and were joined with the much younger guest host and Countryview ‘Legend’ Scott Morton. Discussions included Scott’s modest golf career, the Halftime show at the Superbowl, the Wasted Management, Tiger Woods with SUN DAY RED, the return of Anthony Kim, and much more.…

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Cody Hodgson 28:03

8M ago28:03

28:03

Imagine going 2,885 days between professional hockey games! That's what Cody Hodgson just did as he returned to professional hockey with the Milwaukee Admirals on a PTO on January 17, 2024. The first round pick of the Vancouver Canucks hadn't played since 2016 after being diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia. He joined Frank to talk about his road…

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Matt Duchene 29:30

8M ago29:30

29:30

1000 games played and still going strong! Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars joins Frank to discuss his time in the Lone Star State, the feeling of being bought out from a place you call home, learning lessons along the way, what made Nashville so special, and the emotions of joining a new team and moving to a new city. Music Credit: The Sacred Souls…

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Episode 54: Featuring - Shankers Tour Founder Keegan MacKinnon 1:30:24

8M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Why You Shouldn’t Always Help Your Neighbours Shovel & the McRib is BackIt’s episode LIV (54) and we talk about the emerging Shankers Tour with Tour Founder Keegan MacKinnon. Len & Chris also realise that there is only so much golf content in the wintertime so mix it up with local newsworthy items…including the lack of news sources, the PEI weather…

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Episode 53: Featuring - Alison Griffin-Waddell 1:23:53

8M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

After a reasonably significant hiatus Len & Chris return for the 53rd episode with special guest Alison Griffin-Waddell, Executive Director of the PEI Golf Association. Discussions includes Alison’s impressive curling career, this year’s Amateur events, a tricky rules scenario, amongst other topics.Len & Chris also put a wrap on 2023 PEI Players of…

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Seth Jarvis 19:58

9M ago19:58

19:58

Here's a player you should keep your eye on. Seth Jarvis was drafted in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has become one of the go-to players on the team and someone who is always good for a laugh. Frank chatted with Seth about how he adjusted to the league, some of his career goals, the growth of the team, playing hockey in Winnipe…

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Chris MacFarland 28:16

9M ago28:16

28:16

Colorado is on a tear this season. Frank is joined by Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland to discuss his approach as we near the trade deadline, the health of Gabriel Landeskog, Alexandar Georgiev’s workload, managing the salary cap, and if we’re seeing another level from Nathan MacKinnon. Music Credit: Skinshape - I Won’t Be There The episo…

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Sam Reinhart 24:53

9M ago24:53

24:53

He’s become one of the top scorers in the NHL and is leading his team to another special season. Florida Panthers All-Star Sam Reinhart joins Frank to discuss his great start, being selected to the All-Star team, playing with Aleksander Barkov, his hockey roots, playing on the penalty kill, and his desire to stay in Florida. Music Credit: Jay Robin…

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Kris Knoblauch 19:42

10M ago19:42

19:42

He’s the 18th head coach in the history of the Edmonton Oilers. Kris Knoblauch knows Alberta and he’s no stranger to an NHL bench. But the first time NHL head coach understands the task at hand in Edmonton. He joined Frank this week in New Jersey as the Oilers wrap up their New York swing. Music Credit: Morlucs - Rolling On The episode was produced…

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Barry Trotz 27:02

10M ago27:02

27:02

Back in Music City! After a Stanley Cup in Washington and back to back trips to the Eastern Conference final with the Islanders, Barry Trotz is back home in Nashville. He chats with Frank about replacing David Poile as the Predators GM, continuing to build the culture in Nashville, building on the current roster, and what it was like when he joined…

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Jakob Chychrun 21:04

10M ago21:04

21:04

Obstacles are part of the game. Jakob Chychrun tells Frank about his injury battles, challenges with equipment, finding a home in Ottawa, his interesting diet, and the importance of family. Music Credit: Peter Cat Recording Co. - Memory Box The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: CFGO & NHL Netwo…

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Marty Walsh [NHLPA Executive Director] 39:22

11M ago39:22

39:22

Frank had the opportunity to sit down with NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh in Sweden for a lengthy chat about his friendship with US President Joe Biden, growing the game in non-hockey markets, his fall tour, making hockey more inclusive, franchise values, changes to staffing, and Rolexes! Music Credit: Lifafa - Nikamma The episode was produce…

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Bill Guerin 37:15

11M ago37:15

37:15

Frank is in Sweden! While at the Global Series, Frank caught up with Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin in Stockholm at Hovet Arena during the team practice. They chatted about Bill's memories of Sweden, the importance of a trip like this for his team, the cap situation they are in, the relationship with his coach, dealing with injuries, ma…

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Doug Armstrong 29:33

11M ago29:33

29:33

While in Toronto for Hall of Fame weekend, Frank had the opportunity to sit down with St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong for a lengthy conversation about the future of his team, how he got his start in hockey, the approach he takes to building his teams, recruiting players, and what gets him excited about the job 30 years later. Music Credit: Malik …

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Zack Kassian 28:10

11M ago28:10

28:10

It wasn't an easy journey, but Zack Kassian accomplished something many can only dream of. After 661 NHL games, the pride of Windsor, Ontario has decided to call it a career. Zack joins Frank for a lengthy conversation about his early career struggles, finding a home in Edmonton, wanting to be involved in hockey post-career, and he takes some rapid…

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The Connor Bedard Experience 28:44

12M ago28:44

28:44

Frank is in Pittsburgh for Connor Bedard's NHL debut against the Penguins. To find out what makes this first overall pick different from the rest, he chats with Taylor Hall, owner and chairman of the Wirtz Corporation Danny Wirtz, and then is joined for a lengthy conversation with Blackhawks GM, Kyle Davidson. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betwa…

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Edmonton Oilers Preview 47:38

1y ago47:38

47:38

Frank wraps up his Western Canada preview season tour with a stop in Edmonton. He sat down with Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft and president of hockey operations & general manage, Ken Holland. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Music Credit: NCZA LINES - Opening Night T…

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Calgary Flames Preview 43:15

1y ago43:15

43:15

On this episode, Frank travels to Calgary to catch up with Jonathan Huberdeau, GM Craig Conroy, head coach Ryan Huska and newly named captain Mikael Backlund. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. If you’re gonna place a bet, Bet on Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Audio Credits: Bally Sports, Calg…

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Vancouver Canucks Preview 39:04

1y ago39:04

39:04

Frank is on the road travelling through Western Canada visiting several NHL teams. His first stop is Vancouver! He had a chance to sit down with Thatcher Demko (14:30), Ian Cole (2:00) & head coach Rick Tocchet (21:05). Music Credit: The 3rd Street Band - Pond The episode was produced and recorded by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic. This p…

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Zach Miller - Paralympian, World Champion born with Left Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy 1:06:12

1y ago1:06:12

1:06:12

Zach Miller is a 24yr old snowboarder who was born with Left Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy. He discovered snowboarding through his treatment at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and has been a member of the US Parasnowboard Team since 2018. He is a 2022 Paralympian, 2-time World Champion, and avid enthusiast of motorcycles and video games.…

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Katrina Webb - Australian Sporting Legend! 1:06:49

1y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

As an Australian sporting legend, Katrina Webb is no stranger to a Gold medal podium or a star-lit stage. She has received awards and medals most athletes only dream about. Despite this success, her journey hasn’t always been easy.By Chris Waddell

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Julie Foudy - Iconic Women’s Soccer Player, Journalist, and Trailblazer 46:49

1y ago46:49

46:49

I tried to match Julie’s legendary energy in this podcast. You’ll have to be the judge of whether I was successful or not. She’s famous from her team’s history changing Women’s World Cup Title in 1999. Learn how as athletes they were the best in the world, but also how they took upon themselves to ensure that the Women’s World Cup in the US would b…

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Joe LeMar - Paralympic Wheelchair Gold Medalist! 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

59:08

Paralympic Gold Medalist & Wheelchair Softball and Basketball Champion on the Nametags Chat Podcast with Chris Waddell.By Chris Waddell

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John Maclean - Ironman Champion, English Channel Swimmer, Former Professional Rugby Player, and Paralyzed Athlete Who Has Completed a Triathlon without a Wheelchair. 1:24:57

1+ y ago1:24:57

1:24:57

John was a professional rugby player and aspiring triathlete during the off-season when an eight-ton truck hit him as he trained on his bike. Medical experts set his chances at “pine or mahogany” and told the family not to expect him to make it through the day. John made it through that day. When he emerged from the coma, he asked about his bike, w…

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Dan Egan - Pioneering Extreme Skier of “Egan Brothers” Warren Miller Fame and the Business Mind to Make it a Career 1:33:01

1+ y ago1:33:01

1:33:01

Dan followed his brother John, six years older, into Warren Miller movies. They skied the steepest and gnarliest, but also went where the news was happening. Dan said, if it’s happening on CNN, that’s where I want to be, which meant skiing the Berlin Wall, sneaking into Lebanon, and almost dying in a storm on Europe’s tallest mountain, Russia’s Mt …

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Robert Enigl - 2022 Beijing Paralympic Monoskier & TGR film athlete! 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

46:48

I am a 38 year old Adaptive Athlete, Professional Monoskier, TeamUSA member, World Cup Ski Racer, USA National Alpine Ski team member and 2022 US Paralympic Ski team member -Big Sky resort Athlete Ambassador - I'm also one of only a few Sit skier to ski Big Sky’s Big Couloir and Many first sit-ski descents, Gullies 2,3, Summit Direct, and Lower Pin…

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Hoda Elshorbagy - Egyptian woman wheelchair racer! 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Egyptian wheelchair racer now living and training in the US. Hoda shares her journey to coming to the US to train and compete and what the future holds for her!By Chris Waddell

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Lori Frisher - Game Changing Disability Rights Advocate 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

58:06

Lori played Division I tennis player even though she couldn’t hear the racket hit the ball. Relying on lipreading to communicate, COVID’s masks rendered the world quiet and alone. She was the first person in the world to receive an Esteem implant (an invisible hearing device) with her Cochlear implant. Suddenly the song of the world came alive then…

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Dan Berlin - Co-founder and President of Team See Possibilities, Ultra-marathoner and Triathlete 59:05

1+ y ago59:05

59:05

Dan is a co-founder and President of Team See Possibilities, a non-profit organization which empowers young people with vision loss to thrive by providing scholarship and mentorship to high achieving college students who are vision impaired. He also serves as chairman of the board of Success Beyond Sight, a nonprofit corporation that helps individu…

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Scott Wolf - Actor, Producer, Director 1:09:46

1+ y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Those of you of a certain age, will definitely remember him as Bailey from Party of Five. He has tons of acting credits in film and television and has been part of some long running shows like the aforementioned Party of Five, Everwood and now Nancy Drew. He made his directorial debut on Nancy Drew during the third season with the “Voices in the Fr…

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Mike Schlappi - Motivational Speaker, Gold Medalist, Author! 1:00:49

1+ y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

When motivational speaker Mike Schlappi takes the floor, a dazzling smile greets you. Then you notice the wheelchair. If ever a man was defined by what he can do instead of what he cannot do, it's Gold Medalist and Author Mike Schlappi. At the age of 14, Mike was an outstanding athlete when a gunshot to the chest at point-blank range challenged his…

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Ivan Blumberg - Sports Agent Who Leveraged the Power of the Athlete to Make the World a Better Place. 1:15:38

1+ y ago1:15:38

1:15:38

It was Arthur Ashe, who made Ivan recognize the power of the athlete. Arthur had just been diagnosed with AIDS as a result of a tainted blood transfusion during heart by-pass surgery. He was dying and he could have hidden, but he asked, how can we use this? The resulting widely viewed, highly attended televised event the day before the US Open in w…

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Liam Flanagan - Student Leader and Disability Advocate! 57:37

1+ y ago57:37

57:37

Monoskier with Cerebral Palsy and Varsity Wrestler at Andover High School.By Chris Waddell

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Craig Conroy, Calgary Flames GM 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

23:07

There is no walking on eggshells for new Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy, promoted to the position on Tuesday after 14 years in their front office. He knows everyone. Now it's time to get to work. And after an underwhelming season, there is plenty on Conroy's to-do list with seven UFAs, young players to convince to stay in the fold and an all-import…

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