Best Chris Zito Podcasts (2024)

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Chris Armstrong 29:37

3h 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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Finding Common Ground in a Divided Congress: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) and Abigail Spanberger (D) 28:33

2d ago28:33

28:33

This episode makes a powerful case for compromise and pragmatism as crucial ingredients in passing laws and getting things done. Our guests are Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who are both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus: 62 Members of Congress, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Although you wouldn’…

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Ryan Warsofsky 24:06

19d 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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Public Schools: Talking Across the Divide. Becky Pringle and Gisele Huff 23:26

23d ago23:26

23:26

Almost everyone has an opinion about public education, especially in the years since the COVID pandemic when the physical closure of schools and online schooling became highly controversial. The vast majority of American students attend public school, but the numbers are falling, partially because of growing financial support for school choice and …

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Brian MacLellan 18:01

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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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Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Leaders Together in the Same Room: Reverend Anne Fowler and Francis Hogan 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

Abortion is one of the most passionate, divisive, and emotional issues in the 2024 election campaign. The debate is often dominated by extremes on both sides. But what if passionate pro-life and pro-choice movement leaders could get together in the same room and learn how to disagree better? That is exactly what happened in Massachusetts, beginning…

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How The Media Rage Machine Divides America: Chris Stirewalt 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

From cars to entertainment, technology to retailing, most large industries have faced huge changes in the past thirty years. But none more so than the news business. Since 2000, countless numbers of local and regional newspapers went bust. Those that did survive fired a big percentage of their reporters and slimmed down. The past two decades also s…

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Lanny McDonald 26:58

2M 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

2M 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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Why Trump is Popular in Small-Town America: Salena Zito 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

Unlike the vast majority of journalists who cover American politics, Salena Zito lives far away from the centers of power and wealth. She writes about small-town America and the parts of the country that much of the media doesn’t cover. Zito's commitment to understanding the heartland of America is evident in her frequent trips along the nation’s b…

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Untitled Episode 22:10

2M ago22:10

22:10

Tyler Graham believes "fathering intentionally." Zito couldn't agree more. This conversation is warm, funny, and full of surprises. And speaking of full, Tyler's house is filled with a big family!By Chris Zito

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Jay Pandolfo 24:07

2M 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

2M 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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Dad Like The Force Is With You with Guest Art Eddy 25:17

3M ago25:17

25:17

Art Eddy is an author, podcaster, dad, collector, BIG Star Wars fan. A self proclaimed sneakerhead, Art is surrounded by Star Wars memorabilia during this conversation. He and Zito talk about being a girl dad, teaching driving, and Star Wars. Turns out, Art used to have a radio gig so they get into how that job has changed (spoiler alert: it's chan…

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Sudarshan Maharaj 35:29

3M 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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Bipartisan Trust and Common Ground in Congress: Reps. Dusty Johnson (R) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) 29:31

3M ago29:31

29:31

More than 50 Members of Congress have announced that they’re not running for reelection in 2024. Many cite political dysfunction and angry divisive rhetoric as reasons behind their decision to quit. Retiring Democratic Senator Joe Manchin recently told CNN: “Every one of us should be ashamed of what we’re living through now in the 118th Congress.” …

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Dad Like You're Improvising with Guest Cory Jenks 31:46

3M ago31:46

31:46

Zito's guest is an author, improv actor, and father of three kids under 6. He's also a pharmacist. This is a fun talk about the realistic challenges of fathering and being a professional! Also, Zito gets takes a little time to get personal before the guest. Be sure to check Cory out at coryjenks.com and preorder his new book, "I Guess I'm a Dad Now…

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Talking Blues With Katie Henry! 30:27

3M ago30:27

30:27

Today’s guest is Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist, Katie Henry! Katie and Tom talk about the challenges of writing, recording, and touring, meeting and being compared to your heroes, and her new album Get Goin'. Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://katiehenrymusic.com/store Facebook: /KatieHenryMusic Instagram: @KatieHenryMusic Lea…

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Rob Thomson 24:56

3M 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

3M 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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Dad With Your Ex with Guest Nathan Fink 30:03

3M ago30:03

30:03

Zito and Nathan delve into the choppy waters of parenting after divorce. Nathan Fink joined the New Hampshire Children’s Trust team in 2019. As the Advancement Director he brings nearly 20 years’ experience in education, fundraising, marketing, and narration. Nathan can be found forever (re)hammering the floor nail of his old house in Durham, NH, w…

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Rick Nash 23:03

3M 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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Curiosity, Not Compliance: Bridge Building In The Workplace: Simon Greer 30:32

3M ago30:32

30:32

Many Americans are exhausted by polarization and hyper-partisanship. Bitter divides are not just a problem for election campaigns and public institutions; they’re also damaging the workplace. Employee morale at many businesses and nonprofits has plunged— impacted by tribalism, culture wars, and political divides. CEOs are often in a tough spot. Som…

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Dad Like A Lead Dad with Guest Paul Sullivan 21:36

3M ago21:36

21:36

What exactly is a "lead dad?" Paul Sullivan breaks it down in this conversation about breaking down gender roles when it comes to parenting. Be sure to check out Paul's website, CompanyOfDads.comBy Chris Zito

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Kent Hughes 36:12

3M 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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Dad Through the Fear 8:13

3M ago8:13

8:13

This week Zito dips into his signature talk, "Dad Like It's Your Job" and gets into how to deal with the fear of becoming and being a dad. This is quick, but helpful. These are proven effective techniques to diminish fear in a real way.By Chris Zito

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Talking Blues With Chris BadNews Barnes! 35:32

4M ago35:32

35:32

Today’s guest is comedian and Hokum Blues Man Chris BadNews Barnes. Chris and Tom talk about starting out as a stand-up and improve actor, the Hokum Blues, and his new album for Gulf Coast Records, BadNews Travels Fast. Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BadNewsTravelsFast Facebook: /ChrisBadNewsBarnes Instagram: @ChrisBadNewsBa…

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Jordan Eberle 17:13

4M 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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2024 Election Politics: How Divided Are We Really? Kate Carney and John Geer 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

Partisan divides are as deep as ever. Most Americans are exhausted by the dysfunction and divisions in American politics. Some scholars claim the country is on the brink of civil war. But several recent polls suggest that clear majorities of voters agree on many issues. We dive into the data from two different groups that study American attitudes a…

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Dad Like My Co-Worker with Guest John Nero 27:14

4M ago27:14

27:14

John Nero is an author who specializes in helping new dads. Zito's co-worker "Promotions God" Mike Perez is a first time dad. We dug through the archives and decided to relaunch this episode in his honor!!!By Chris Zito

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Talking Blues With Kurt Allen! 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

Today’s guest is Kurt Allen. For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues univers…

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Depolarizing America: Ending Toxic Polarization. Peter Coleman 23:58

4M ago23:58

23:58

Soon after Joe Biden became president he said in his inaugural address that wanted to bring Americans together, to forge unity. But maybe unity isn’t what we should aim for. Our guest this week says instead of focusing on that elusive goal, Americans need to concentrate on what’s damaging all of us: toxic polarization. In this episode we look at wh…

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Dad On A Cross Country Road Trip with Guest Marty Nadler 40:00

4M ago40:00

40:00

Marty Nadler is television sit-com royalty and a hilarious comedian. He's also dad to Charlie Nadler, also a comedian (but not sit-com royalty-yet!) Zito talks to Marty about his reaction to Charlie wanting to follow in his footsteps, their trip across country, and life as a year round family on Martha's Vineyard. Be sure to see Marty and Charlie t…

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Dad Your 18 Year-old REDO (with Dr. Barry Plummer!) 24:35

4M ago24:35

24:35

Apologies to anyone who tried listening to the episode with Dr. Barry Plummer. We fixed it and here it is. Great conversation about dealing with your kid while they transition into young adulthood.By Chris Zito

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Dad Your 18 Year-Old with Guest Dr. Barry Plummer 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

Dr. Barry Plummer returns for his record breaking third appearance on the pod! He and Zito discuss the transitions that take place once a kid turns 18 and suddenly they're an "adult," but of course they aren't.By Chris Zito

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Cody Hodgson 28:03

5M 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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Racism Renounced: A Black Man Talks With White Supremacists. Daryl Davis 28:36

5M ago28:36

28:36

Acclaimed musician and recording artist Daryl Davis has interviewed hundreds of KKK members and other White supremacists and influenced many of them to renounce their racist ideology. We hear his brave and remarkable story. Daryl's personal quest began many years ago, after a concert when he was in a country music band. A card-carrying member of th…

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Dad Without Living At Work 15:37

5M ago15:37

15:37

Zito flies solo with some honest talk about why so many dads work too much. Surprise! It isn't your boss's fault. Here's a few practical suggestions on how to prioritize your relationships and focus so that you're home with your family more.By Chris Zito

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Talking Blues With Mike Zito! 31:10

5M ago31:10

31:10

Today’s guest is acclaimed guitar player, producer, songwriter, and recording artist Mike Zito! In this episode Tom and Mike discuss the Blood Brothers, being a fan first, and Mike's new album which was drawn from the tragic loss of his wife, Life Is Hard. Catch Mike on the road solo or as a member of the Blood Brothers this spring and summer. Foll…

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Dad By Invitation with Guest Mike Hall 23:35

5M ago23:35

23:35

Zito chats with Mike Hall, a "recovering middle school principal." Mike's insight in to how to help busy fathers stay involved with their kids are simple and effective! Great talk with a veteran dad of two grown sons.By Chris Zito

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Is Everything We're Told About Independent Voters Wrong? Jackie Salit and John Opdycke 29:17

5M ago29:17

29:17

Independent voters make up well over 40 percent of the voting public. But you wouldn’t know that from media coverage, which focuses almost exclusively on red versus blue. Independents are often overlooked or seen as wishy-washy, bending in the wind. Our guests on this episode say that’s a big misconception. In this show, we look at a huge group of …

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Dad Like A Stay At Home Dad with Guest Ben Killoy 33:49

5M ago33:49

33:49

Ben Killoy is a Marine, fathering coach, speaker, but most of all, a dad. Ben' s all about being a purposeful dad to his four kids. He and Zito talk football, babies, and different stages of fatherhood. Be sure to check out Ben's podcast "The Business of Fatherhood." www.benkilloy.comBy Chris Zito

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Matt Duchene 29:30

5M 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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Dad Before Work 11:23

5M ago11:23

11:23

Zito goes solo to share some of his basic beliefs about Life/Work balance. (NEVER Work/Life balance). Your boss isn't the reason you're working too many hours, that's on you, why "No" is a complete sentence, and your co-workers have a place in your life, it's just not as important a place as your family.…

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Talking Blues With Steve Gaspár! 34:08

5M ago34:08

34:08

Today’s guest is Hollywood Allstars' leader Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and Steve Gaspár who also plays the Hammond orgon and piano for the group. Tom and Steve go way back. On this episode Tom and Steve discuss the early careers, touring a big band, and working with iconic musicians. The Hollywood Allstars new release, Field …

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How Curiosity Can Bridge Dangerous Divides: Mónica Guzmán 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

In this presidential election year, partisan divides cause political gridlock and distrust. We're encouraged to believe that we're right and those on the other side are ignorant, stupid, or evil. But avoiding awkward conversations with those we disagree with is a big reason why America is so bitterly divided. Journalist, bridge builder, and author …

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Dad During the Week with Guest Mark Riccadonna 33:53

6M ago33:53

33:53

Mark Riccadonna is a national headlining comedian. He's also the father of two. How does a guy travel this much and still parent his kids? It's not easy, even though Mark makes it sort of look that way. He's a hilarious guy who has made practical choices to make sure he's more than just a part of his kid's lives, he's made them the center of his. H…

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The One Duck Theory 10:48

6M ago10:48

10:48

Zito goes solo this week to share a topic near and dear. Zito learned "The One Duck Theory" years ago during a difficult time in life. A man he looked up to and trusted changed his perspective forever with one conversation. Learn more about "The One Duck Theory" and how you can get Zito to speak in front of your group at www.chriszitospeaks.com…

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