Best Mark LaMonica Podcasts (2024)

Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Isles-Rangers game as the Isles won their fifth straight are smack in the middle of a playoff push again.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 184: It's gonna take a miracle 28:11

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Andrew Gross doesn't see the Isles making a late push for a playoff spot. Plus, hear from captain Anders Lee.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 183: Isles vs. Rangers recap 23:38

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Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Islanders and their playoff hopes after a 5-2 defeat against the Rangers at MSG on St. Patrick's Day.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 182: Feeling better about the Isles 19:04

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Andrew Gross sums up how the NHL trade deadline moves may affect the Islanders' playoff push.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 181: Trade deadline heating up, Andrew's Answers 44:53

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Andrew Gross looks at the days ahead for the Isles as the March 8 NHL trade deadline approaches, plus hear from Patrick Roy and get the answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 180: Stadium Series goes awry 25:09

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Colin Stephenson and Neil Best join host Andrew Gross to review the Isles' OT loss to the Rangers in the Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 179: The Stadium Series 45:55

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Colin Stephenson joins host Andrew Gross to talk Isles-Rangers and the Stadium Series, plus hear from Bo Horvat and Adam Pelech.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 178: Isles at the break, Pierre Turgeon, Andrew's Answers 49:25

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Isles Hall of Famer Pierre Turgeon shares his thoughts on new coach Patrick Roy, plus some thoughts on the team at the All-Star break and Andrew's Answers.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 177: Welcome to Long Island, Patrick Roy 33:36

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Andrew Gross and Neil Best discuss the hiring of Patrick Roy, plus the view from Montreal on the new Isles coach with La Presse writer Guillaume Lefrancois, and Roy's thoughts as well.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 176: The goalie situation, Scott Mayfield, Billy Smith 46:03

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Andrew discusses the Semyon Varlamov injury situation, plus interviews with Scott Mayfield and Isles legend Billy Smith. Also, Andrew's answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 175: Good vibes only, Ross Johnston, Andrew's Answers 45:52

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Lots of positive things to harp on this episode (and a couple of negatives), plus hear from former Islander Ross Johnston and get Andrew's answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 174: Where are the Isles right now? 50:45

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Andrew Gross discusses the state of the Isles through 22 games, plus hear from Scott Mayfield and Mike Reilly.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 173: There are a lot of issues with this team 51:12

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Host Andrew Gross discusses the Isles' recent road trip and what's gone wrong so far this season. Plus, Jen Botterill joins the show, and Andrew's Answers.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 172: Good start to season, Cory Schneider, Andrew's Answers 43:51

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We are at the 10% mark of the Islanders' season, and they're off to a good start. Plus an interview with Cory Schneider and Andrew's Answers.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 171: A chat with Barry Trotz 39:15

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Former Isles coach Barry Trotz stops by the podcast to talk about being a GM, how he misses coaching and his time with the Islanders.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 170: Season preview, Bo Horvat, Andrew's Answers 45:00

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The Isles open their season on Saturday, Bo Horvat stops by, and Andrew answers your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 169: Final roster spots, Mark Parrish talks Isles 42:07

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NHL Network's Mark Parrish, a former Islander, joins the show to talk Isles and more with host Andrew Gross as opening night draws near.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 168: The preseason so far 35:34

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Colin Stephenson joins host Andrew Gross to discuss his observations of the Islanders in the first half of preseason.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 167: The boys are back 44:51

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Hear from players, coaches and host Andrew Gross as the Isles return for training camp.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 166: A new season awaits 42:14

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The Isles are back with development camp, and host Andrew Gross returns to get you primed for a new season with the Islanders.By Island Ice podcast

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Newark's Climbers: A Conversation and Interview with Rich Song of Method Climbing 50:31

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Method Climbing is a unique space in Newark. You wouldn’t believe it but the basement of Walker House hosts a 12,000 square-foot rock climbing facility and gym. The space is a draw for rock climbing and bouldering enthusiasts, as well as many people who are interested but not experienced in the sport. On top of that, they operate a full-service caf…

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An Episode 3, But No Episode 4: A Conversation with Tehsuan Glover

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We are turning the tables this time! Tehsuan Glover, a local journalist and sartorial savant, recorded this conversation with our host, Manny Antunes, in May 2022. While there are some dated references, the conversation remains fresh and topical. We covered nearly everything under the sun: Manny’s journey through his careers; Newark elections; rap …

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Island Ice Ep. 165: Break-up day 42:08

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Andrew Gross guides you through Islanders break-up day in the locker room after their playoffs ended. Hear from Barzal, Bailey, Horvat, Lee and others.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 164: How the Isles won Game 5 vs. Hurricanes 26:25

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Andrew Gross discusses the Islanders' Game 5 win against Carolina to force a Game 6 back at UBS Arena on Friday night.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 163: Isles-Hurricanes Game 4 analysis 25:49

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Andrew Gross and Neil Best discuss Game 4 of the Isles' series and the team lost to Carolina and now trail in the first-round playoff series, 3-1.By Island Ice podcast

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Policy and Politics: A Conversation with Mark Bonamo on the 2023 State of the City

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On April 18, Mayor Ras Baraka gave the annual State of the City at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the ninth of his tenure as chief executive of the city. The event began with a poem reading, the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing, and the performance of a spoke word piece. Past Nivea Nieves led the invocation.…

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Island Ice Ep. 162: Isles-Hurricanes Game 2 analysis 29:19

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Andrew Gross breaks down Game 2 of the Islanders-Hurricanes playoff series, a 4-3 OT loss as the Isles go down in the series, 2-0.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 161: Isles-Hurricanes Game 1 analysis 44:04

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Andrew Gross breaks down the Game 1 loss at Carolina and looks ahead to what the Isles need to do in Game 2 on Wednesday.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 160: Playoff hockey awaits the Islanders! 34:17

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Andrew Gross and Neil Best talk about the postseason after the Islanders clinched a wild-card spot in their final game of the regular season.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 159: Playoff push, Darren Pang, Kyle Palmieri, Andrew's Answers 49:46

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NHL analyst Darren Pang joins the show to talk about the Isles and the playoffs, plus an interview with Kyle Palmieri and Andrew's answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 158: The playoff race continues, Matt Martin, Simon Holmstrom, Andrew's Answers 43:09

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There's a growing clarity in the NHL playoff race, plus hear from Matt Martin and Simon Holmstrom, as well as Andrew's answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 157: Just win, baby! 44:30

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Andrew Gross discusses the Islanders' playoff push, plus hear from Adam Pelech and Kyle Palmieri and get Andrew's Answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 156: How ya feelin', Isles fans? 50:34

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The Isles are in the first wild card spot but have played more games. Andrew Gross talks it through, plus hear from Arnaud Durandeau and Zach Parise, and Andrew's Answers.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 155: Buyers, sellers or status quo? 42:46

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The Isles have a critical seven-game stretch coming up that may very well determine what GM Lou Lamoriello plans to do before the March 3 trade deadline.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 154: Bo, Barzy and what lies ahead 43:19

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Andrew talks about the Bo Horvat-Mathew Barzal pairing, plus he answers your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 153: The Bo Horvat trade 51:22

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Andrew Gross takes a deep dive into the Isles' trade for Bo Horvat. Hear from Horvat, Beauvillier and Raty on the deal, plus Andrew's Answers.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 152: Scoring concerns, Cal Clutterbuck, Chris King, Andrew's Answers 50:32

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Andrew Gross talks about the Isles' woes of late, plus interviews with Cal Clutterbuck and Chris King and answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 151: Barzal's scoring, Dobson interview, Andrew's Answers 51:33

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Andrew Gross checks in from Edmonton on the Isles' four-game West Coast trip to discuss the team, plus hear from Noah Dobson and get the answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 150: The 5,000-seat 'embarassment,' Parise and Nelson, Andrew's Answers 49:24

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Andrew Gross discusses the Islanders playing against Arizona in a college campus, plus hear from Brock Nelson and Zach Parise, and Andrew's Answers.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 149: The Fisherman jersey is back! 42:59

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Andrew Gross talks to adidas Hockey's Dan Near and Matty Merrill about bringing back the fisherman for the Islanders' retro reverse jerseys in 2022, plus Brock Nelson has something to say about it.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 148: Injury woes, Barzal talks skating, Andrew's Answers 49:27

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Host Andrew Gross gets you caught up on the Islanders' season thus far, plus an interview with Mathew Barzal and the answers to your questions.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 147: The road to Montreal with Greg Picker, J-G Pageau talks faceoffs 44:59

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Andrew Gross and Greg Picker discuss the Islanders after their 4-2 win in Ottawa as they drive back to Montreal, plus Jean-Gabriel Pageau talks about taking faceoffs.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 146: Isles-Rangers recap with Colin Stephenson and Dan Rosen 24:29

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The Islanders scored three goals in the third period for the comeback win over the Rangers. Andrew Gross is joined by Newsday’s Colin Stephenson and NHL.com’s Dan Rosen to discuss the game, Mathew Barzal’s point production, Oliver Wahlstrom and more.By Island Ice podcast

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Island Ice Ep. 145: Penalty kill success, Thomas Hickey, Andrew's Answers 47:51

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Andrew Gross talks about the Islanders' penalty kill unit success to start the season, plus losing Kieffer Bellows, an interview with Thomas Hickey and Andrew's Answers.By Island Ice podcast

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