With only two D-men (two out with flu and one having broken skates and no spares), Swindon put up quite a battle against the Phoenix this weekend but it was for nought as victory was ours!

As Jim “Tambo” Piper takes over for a week from Ben “Swine flu” Knight, catch amusing predictions, the odd sporting cliché and what is perhaps the last interview Ryan Aldridge will give as a player in this week’s full show.

You can catch Iain Bowie talking about the coming weekend at Rock Radio’s site from Thursday too.  That’s an exclusive to them.  All mid-week interviews will now be available only from the Rock Radio site.  The reason for this is that they are a significant sponsor for the Phoenix and have taken the time and effort to set-up a site devoted to our boys - so it’s the least the podcast could do to point you in their direction.  Hits mean successful partnerships!  And long may this one continue.

TTFN, y’all!

bjknight

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In this week’s show, I talk with Nigel McF and Tambo but I also chat with André P.  And mock him.  But then he mocks me.  Damn it!

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With Ben away at a wedding, Tambo steps up with his road game coverage from Peterborough where the Phoenix wrestled for control of this game.

This show features a rare bit of pre-game coverage from Dave “I’ve got all manner of silly hats” Pullen!  With Mags on yesterday’s show, that’s both of them hitting the internet this week.

Apologies for the background noise in the show.  Rinks can become scary places.

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This show even features a rare interview with the Menace!

Thanks to Karen, the Menace, Tambo and all those who helped this week and don’t miss Tambo’s road game coverage from Peterborough - available now!

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Lots of tech problems related to buggy version of Audacity and various other problems.

Anyways….. here it is!

Tambo, Cookie and Adam Summerfield.  And yours truly, of course.

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30 09 09

There is no internet in Wales.  It’s a scary world.

Few tech probs in this week’s show so please be gentle.

Thanks to Dave Ireland, Tambo, Emily and Tony for their help getting this show up.

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A fairly surprising revelation in this show….

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And James Neil picks up MOM.  And Eddie C is with us.

Sigh.  Life is good in hockey town.

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20 09 09

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And the ref’s name is Wardell and not Wardby as I think I said in the podcast.  Terribly sorry.

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Let’s go, Phoenix! Let’s Go!

bjknight

13 September 2009

NOTE: Can I please make clear that no video footage from inside the rink was published/streamed/recorded last night.  The only footage to which I made mention was from outside the rink and was solely a video of the podcast being recorded.  No Scims were harmed in the making of the video and neither was anybody else.

The video has been taken down now as it was only an experiment.  I do NOT in any way condone the recording or streaming of any live game in this or any other league.  It harms gates and it harms the future of the game in this country.

Anybody recording/streaming video from the inside of any rink during any game (or even before/after) should expect to be ejected and, most probably, barred.

So, for clarity, the video experiment from last night was ONLY from outside of the rink and included no other persons than the makers of the podcast doing what we do.

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12 09 09

Firstly, for those of you who were not lucky enough to be at the shirt launch this week, we have the recorded message from Tony Hand – on the line from Scotland. The legendary Scot was setting off for a well-earned break but wanted to speak to the assembled masses at the Britannia Hotel before he went.

Secondly, and as if that wasn’t enough, the first reactions to the new shirts from the some old friends of the show. Tambo, Nigel, and Matt & Becky (Five Minute Major) are all on the show.

Find out what the predictions are for the league (yes, already!) and hear what Five Minute Major’s money will be going on in terms of threads.

The only way to get this exclusive content is to listen to the two episodes on the Phoenix front page, via iTunes Store or at www.manchesterphoenix.co.uk/podcast so you had better hurry along there now.

Keep your ears open for news on a few other special episodes coming in the near future.

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02 August 2009

22 July 2009

In the podcast this week, Ben Knight talks to Jim “Tambo” Piper about the shape of the Phoenix line-up so far and finds out that he has been snooping around our new opponents’ rinks.

“The [Slough] rink is a little smaller than we are used to but it has a bar at the end of it where you can sit and watch the game!”

The excitement was palpable in his voice at this but it wasn’t all about beer.

“Talking to the fans from Slough and Guildford, they are really excited about the Phoenix joining the EPL.  They are curious too… They are looking forward to seeing Tony Hand on the ice.”

Of course, it has been a little while now since the EPL fans have seen “The Great One” play in their league and it is no surprise perhaps that it is generating some excitement.

Although it’s a young Phoenix side so far,Tambo is impressed with the abilities of those signed.

“[Jaakko] is not someone who I have seen play but I have met fans over in the Finnish league who have seen him and, if course, you don’t get 200 games in that sort of league unless you can play a little!… I think Luke Boothroyd is going to be one of the best D-men in the EPL.  He was tremendous in the last season and I’m sure he will be again…  Adam Walker clocked-up impressive numbers in an unremarkable side when he was last in the EPL and he has improved in stature since then.”

All things considered, it looks as though we are ready for what the EPL can throw at us and the EPL are looking forward to meeting us.  Will they be so friendly when the Phoenix show them how we do things at the Dome?  Let’s just see.

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Rather interestingly, he is keen to emphsise his physical playing style and the fact that he is planning on putting in the hits.

With the new season approaching at a scary pace, you have nearly met all of the announced players…  but who is being announced next?

Enjoy the show, folks.

06 July 2009

Surprisingly, Jaakko says that the Finnish hockey style is more in keeping with the North American style than people might think.

Naturally, the season in Germany when he picked up more penalty minutes than a left winger might ordinarily was down to the refs.

“Yeah, it was the refs.  It was unfair calls every time!”

Despite being most comfortable in his left-wing position, Jaakko prides himself in being able to play wherever he is needed.

Despite having played for a Steelers side (the Bietigheim Steelers in the Bundesliga), Jaakko knows where he stands in relation to the team from over the hill:

Ben:  You know that any team from Sheffield are the enemy? Jaakko: Yeah, I hate them too! Ben:  That’s the right answer, my friend.

Jaakko might just be set to take the EPL by storm and, from the sounds of his approach to the game and to the forthcoming season, it seems that he is on target to become a fan-favourite from an early stage.

I can also promise you an interview with the Phoenix new arrival, Jaakko Hagelberg.  Just as soon as I learn how to pronounce his name…

Enjoy!

bjknight

02 June 2009