Best James Finch Podcasts (2024)

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Snapshot: 24 Hours to NHL UFA 21:46

4h ago21:46

21:46

In the latest Snapshot edition, Kyle gives a quick recap of news and a look forward to NHL UFA. He also sheds a little light on the Chris Tanev situation and gives a team that has some other things cooking.By Kyle Stich & James Finch

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Snapshot: Draft Week News Recap 29:59

4h ago29:59

29:59

In this snapshot episode, James goes over some of the different signings, trades, and rumors from draft week as we get ready for the 1st round tonight!By Kyle Stich & James Finch

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Buffalo Sabres Offseason Outlook 1:21:33

8d ago1:21:33

1:21:33

James and Kyle take a deep dive on the offseason ahead for the Buffalo Sabres while discussing some of the general NHL landscape. What 3rd line centers could be available via trade? Why are no trade clauses creating a challenge for teams like Buffalo? What are the Sabres' needs and who could ultimately fill them?…

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Snapshot: Markstrom, Dubios Trades 20:23

9d ago20:23

20:23

in this snapshot, Kyle provides quick analysis on the trade of Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey and the blockbuster PL Dubois for Darcy Kuemper trade. In his estimation, both of these trades make a lot of sense for all teams involved. Find out why he thinks Washington made a smart long-term decision in acquiring Dubois.…

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The Thing About Golf #120: Howard Clark 1:27:23

12d ago1:27:23

1:27:23

He might not be the best-known name in golf, but England’s Howard Clark was a stalwart of the European Tour in a time of major changes for the professional game in the 1980s and '90s. John Huggan caught up with the former Ryder Cupper at his home in England to talk life, golf and a life in golf.By Golf Australia

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

11d ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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CapFriendly Thoughts & NHL Business Mechanics 51:14

15d ago51:14

51:14

James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on CapFriendly's purchase by the Washington Capitals. Why it was done? What is the impact on fans, agents, and other teams? Are they going to build their own site? Additionally, James and Kyle discuss how sign and trades work, the importance of June 30th vs July 1st, how buyouts and qualifying offers work, and …

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2024 Offseason Plans - Vancouver, Carolina, Nashville 1:15:19

24d ago1:15:19

1:15:19

James and Kyle take a deep dive into the offseason ahead for Vancouver, Carolina, and Nashville. Why does Vancouver have to be cautious in their decision-making? Should they trade Hronek or pay him? Who are potential trade targets and free agent fits? What about for Carolina and Nashville? Could Jeff Skinner be an idea for Nashville?…

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The Thing About Golf #119: Mark James 1:24:42

27d ago1:24:42

1:24:42

A stalwart of the European Tour during the boom years of the 1980s and '90s, Mark James had a ringside seat to some of the most exciting times the men’s professional game has known. In the era of Seve, Faldo, Lyle and Langer, the Englishman managed to amass 18 victories (32 globally) before going on to captain the 1999 Ryder Cup in one of the most …

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2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top RFAs 1:10:50

29d ago1:10:50

1:10:50

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss AFP Analytics' RFA contract projections for the top forwards, defensemen, and goalie. The address why many players have short and long term projections and which is smarter to do. Can Carolina make both Necas and Jarvis work? What's Casey Mittelstadt in line for? What should Vancouver do with Hronek? Wh…

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2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top UFAs 1:10:56

1M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

AFPAnalytics' contract projections are now live! In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle dive into a discussion on the top UFA players (or at least those with the highest cap hit). How did they arrive at some numbers? Which contracts would they recommend a team sign? Who would they proceed with caution or avoid? Are there any players they co…

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NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets Part 2 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

In the 2nd of the trade target episode, James and Kyle go through the remaining half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Could Leon Draisaitl, Andrei Svechnikov, Kyle Connor, or Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen be available? Could Utah make a splash? Is it open trade season in St. Louis, Seattle, or Columbus? What might be their…

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NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

AUDIO FIXED! In what turned into a 2 Part Episode, James and Kyle go through half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Who could the Toronto Maple Leafs trade to shake up their roster? Could a trade with the Minnesota Wild make sense? Who might be the surprise trade candidate in Vegas? Will this offseason finally see …

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The Thing About Golf #118: Geoff Shackelford 1:39:27

2M ago1:39:27

1:39:27

There are few writers in golf whose words have appeared in as many publications and on as many different “new media” platforms as the prolific Geoff Shackelford. In this episode he tells Rod Morri what the future holds for the game’s media landscape.By Golf Australia

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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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Previewing the 2024 NHL UFA Class 57:15

2M ago57:15

57:15

James and Kyle take a look at the projected 2024 NHL UFA class to discuss the players that are likely to be available and what roles teams could potentially fill. What are the positions of strength? What are the positions of weaknesses? Can your favorite team find a center? A winger? A defenseman? A goalie?…

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Snapshot: Was Lindy Ruff a Good Hire? 18:50

2M ago18:50

18:50

In another Max Term Snapshot, Kyle talks through whether or not Sabres' fans should be happy with the Buffalo Sabres hiring Lindy Ruff for a second time or was this more of a PR decision? Could have they done better? Kyle looks through the numbers to discuss while also laying out his concerns.By Kyle Stich & James Finch

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NHL 2024 Playoffs, Sabres, Utah 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the first round playoff matchups. Additionally, they give their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres' coaching vacancy and the move from Arizona to Utah for the Coyotes. How many times does Kyle say Utah Yotes in this episode? And why was Johan Larsson referenced? Tune in to find out.…

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Snapshot: Jeff Skinner - Buyout vs. Trade, Cap Perspective 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

In the first snapshot episode, James dives into a conversation we've seen a bit on X: What do the Sabres do (if anything) with Jeff Skinner? IF they decide to move him, James breaks down what a buyout would look like, as well as a potential trade scenario (yes, we know Skinner has a NMC) from a salary cap perspective. As far as our own opinions on …

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The Thing About Golf #117: Brandel Chamblee 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

There might not be a more polarising voice in modern golf media than Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee and he doesn't disappoint in this wide-ranging chat with John Huggan. From why he thinks a brutal US Open is a good thing, to a breakdown of the type of player who wins at Augusta, this one is heaven for golf nerds.…

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How Acquiring Byram Changes the Sabres' Future 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

At the trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres made a hockey trade that saw them send out a center for a defenseman. What is the long-term impact of the trade? How does it change their core? Does this mean more moves are coming in the offseason? James and Kyle talk through these questions to try to provide some answer on the impact of the Mittelstadt fo…

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The Thing About Golf #116: Ian Baker-Finch 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

He is known as one of the nicest people in golf, but he might also be one of the most thoughtful. Ian Baker-Finch, 1991 Open champion, sat down with John Huggan at Augusta National this week to talk the Masters, his career in both golf and television and his thoughts on the modern state of the game.By Golf Australia

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The Thing About Golf #115: Ben Crenshaw 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Two-time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw is as much a part of Augusta folklore as any past champion. Now one of the game’s leading course designers, Crenshaw sat down with John Huggan to talk all things Masters — and everything else to do with golf.By Golf Australia

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Would NHL Teams Still Make Their Deadline Trades? 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

James and Kyle discuss how well players who have been moved leading up to the trade deadline have fit with their new team. Would Vancouver like to hit an undo button? Did Boston make one of the sneakier good deadlines acquisitions? What was Calgary's under the radar pick up? Who else would undo and who would make the trade again?…

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The Thing About Golf #114: Nick Dougherty 1:09:14

3M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Three-time DP World Tour winner turned Sky Sports commentator Nick Dougherty is a firm believer in golf as metaphor for life and the 41-year-old has had his share of ups and downs in both. John Huggan recently caught up with the Englishman to talk about a lifetime in the game, highlighted by playing with Tiger Woods at his peak in the third round o…

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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies 1:59:52

3M ago1:59:52

1:59:52

Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…

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Why Gustav Forsling's Contract isn't Really a Discount 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss why the AFP Analytics projection for Gustav Forsling was not as wrong as it might seem. Taxes matter and James and Kyle, a leading expert, discuss the advantage a situation like Florida provides. They also hit on other factors that matter when a player signs a contract.…

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Looking at Potential NHL Offseason Trades 32:17

4M ago32:17

32:17

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss some of the NHL players who were discussed as possible trade deadline candidates but ultimately might be more likely traded in the offseason. Did Calgary correctly handle a potential Markstrom trade? Did they misjudge supply and demand? Who should(ve) Pittsburgh target(ed) to replace Guentzel? What is a…

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The Thing About Golf #113: Wayne 'Radar' Riley 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

From the humble courses of southern Sydney to the top levels of the game, Wayne ‘Radar’ Riley has been in and around the game of golf for more than 50 years. Having started at the age of seven, he became a six-time winner at the professional level including one of the most iconic Australian Open victories of the modern era. Riley now spends his tim…

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NHL Trade Deadline Wrap-up 1:26:56

4M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

James and Kyle run through a trade deadline recap. Hear their thoughts on most of the trades. They believe Vegas, Colorado, Winnipeg, and Florida did well. Toronto, San Jose, Calgary, and Pittsburgh on the other hand were not spoke of kindly. Kyle also went in on New Jersey and Arizona while James rationalized the moves one of the moves those teams…

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2024 NHL Trade Deadline Preview 1:14:04

4M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

In the latest episode, James & Kyle recap the Chris Tanev trade, discuss the Canucks and Elias Pettersson, with a focus on his contract and give a final rundown of the buyers/sellers and which players could be on the move for the deadline. Could this deadline be unique with many teams taking on both of those roles?…

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The Thing About Golf #112: Evan Droop 56:23

4M ago56:23

56:23

Anyone who spends a lifetime in golf will have gathered plenty of knowledge and insight which simply can’t be learned from a book. Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort’s Head Professional, Evan Droop, is one such golfer. Evan’s father was the head professional at Yarrawonga before him and he has two sons, both PGA of Australia members, who may well …

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Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes Free Agents 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, one of the teams that should be buyers are the Carolina Hurricanes. James and Kyle break down the financial situation and discuss why the Hurricanes will likely be changing up their core after the season. Maybe that could come sooner.By Kyle Stich & James Finch

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Kyle's NHL Trade Deadline Top Targets 43:10

4M ago43:10

43:10

In the latest episode, Kyle gives his top 10 NHL trade deadline targets with James providing team fits. Where will Roy, Hanifin, and Chychrun land? Who are some under the radar targets? Can Toronto and Calgary pull off a major swap that could make Toronto a Cup contender?By Kyle Stich & James Finch

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James' NHL Trade Deadline Top Targets 38:10

4M ago38:10

38:10

In the latest episode, James gives his top 10 NHL trade deadline targets with Kyle providing team fits. Where will Guentzel, Mantha, and Zucker land? Who are some under the radar targets? Will there be a small goalie carousel?By Kyle Stich & James Finch

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What Should the Buffalo Sabres do at the Trade Deadline 35:11

5M ago35:11

35:11

In the latest episode, James and Kyle talk about one of the more intriguing teams as the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Buffalo Sabres. This is a team that many thought would be playoff contenders going into the season and potential deadline buyers. Now, they are likely staring down another playoff-less season and might be looking to shake thin…

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The Thing About Golf #111: Ronan Rafferty 1:24:55

5M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

From child prodigy to multiple European Tour winner, Ronan Rafferty has seen just about everything in golf. Popular wherever he went, Rafferty has a particular fondness for Australia — where he won five times between 1987 and 1992 — and credits his years spent Down Under as a crucial element in his international success. In this delightful chat wit…

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What is UFA vs RFA in Hockey? 17:26

5M ago17:26

17:26

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the difference in unrestricted free agency (UFA) and restricted free agency in hockey and use the Red Wings' Moritz Seider and Canucks' Filip Hronek to illustrate the impact the status has on a player's value.By Kyle Stich & James Finch

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262: From Single Mom Flipping Burgers to a Powerhouse in Venture Capital | Olga Maslikhova of The J Curve 1:18:39

5M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Olga Maslikhova is the founder and host of The J Curve, the podcast about Latin America tech ecosystem builders. Olga is also a successful tech investor. She aims to share insights and stories from the region's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. She also leverages her network and knowledge as a member of a global community of w…

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Analyzing the Los Angeles Kings Mid Season Decisions 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the Los Angeles Kings and the tough decisions they have ahead. Do they have the salary cap space to fit everyone next season? Do they attempt to trade Matt Roy before the deadline? Could they make more of a hockey trade for a goalie in the offseason centered around some of their RFAs? Was the PL Dubois …

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