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A weekly podcast for people who work in the Trades and Construction, that aren't just trying to survive, but have the ambition and desire to thrive.
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Scouting The Refs follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news updates, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls. #RefsPodcast The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalt ...
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This podcast is encouraging dads and providing wisdom to dads. Hosted by "America's Dad" Townsend Russell. Find more information on 100dad.com and follow @100dad Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/100dad/support
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Overview You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more determined than our friend Luke McFadden. A self-taught waterman and crab fisherman out of Maryland, Luke knew from as far back as he can remember that he wanted to be on the water fishing crabs. But the big problem was that he didn’t know anyone in an industry that’s traditionally a family busine…
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Linesman Tyson Baker makes an amazing save after a fight, Calgary Flames' MacKenzie Weegar take a penalty -- then throws his stick to prompt a penalty shot. Nashville's Filip Forsberg gets away with closing his hand on the puck prior to a Preds goal, Rangers' Quick gives up a goal while gloveless... at least until a review. New Jersey's Jack Hughes…
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Overview You might know him as The Muscle from Diesel Brothers, but Keaton Hoskins is much more than an automotive expert and builder—he’s got a bottomless well of insight and ingenuity that’s set him apart from traditional trades workers. For one of our most highly anticipated episodes yet, Keaton and Jeremy hit on what it takes to build a success…
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The instigator penalty makes a comeback, Bruins' Marchand mouths off, Habs' Gallagher lays into referee Pierre Lambert, Oilers' Draisaitl fined for taking out Horvat's knee, Wild's Duhaime tossed for Harley hit, Jackets' Kuraly has boarding major reduced after review, a Rangers' no-goal results in one of the longest reviews of the year, a quick whi…
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Overview You might love trucks, but our friend Chelsey Holdosi is on another level. When she’s not working full time as a project manager for an excavation company, she’s rebuilding an old Dodge from the ground up—it’s a fully custom build that’s insanely impressive. Over time, working on her truck has become much more than just a hobby, and now Ch…
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Shock, Dismay, and the Ross Colton Wrecking Crew
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Flames' Magiapane suspended for cross-check, Bruins' McAvoy has suspension upheld after appeal to commissioner Gary Bettman, Isles' Barzal fined for high-sticking Canes' DeAngelo, Canucks' Demko run over on Draisaitl goal, Colorado's Ross Colton picks up 17 penalty minutes and a fine, no penalty after Ducks' Henrique runs into Pens' Jarry, and Edmo…
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Overview Forklift operator by day, animal rescuer by night—Zach Martin is a seriously interesting guy with a wide range of passions and expertise. Right out of high school he was driving tractors and cleaning out chicken houses before diving into the forklift scene full time. Growing up, he always had a deep appreciation for native Alabama wildlife…
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A pair of suspensions for hits to the head to Bruins' McAvoy and Sabres' Clifton, one non-call infuriates Nathan MacKinnon while another frustrates Maple Leafs fans, Ducks coach tossed after no-goal confirmed via review, Capitals’ Milano nearly scores after a high stick while Edmonton's Draisaitl tries to play with a broken one, and a knee-on-knee …
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Overview If you want to see a master at work, go check out any of the projects Daniel Preston is working on. He’s an absolute magician in the hardscape space, with over 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in both designing and building. Daniel also runs a mentorship program that guides young workers in their path hardscape journey, and…
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This week, retired NHL linesman Brian Murphy joins the show to talk about his career, developing officials, and his upcoming induction into the US Hockey Hall of Fame. Todd and Josh also cover a missed thrown stick at Kraken vs. Red Wings, Detroit’s Ben Chariot caught playing without a helmet, Ottawa Senators’ Brady Tkachuk picks up a late instigat…
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Overview Our friend Robert Voss is one of the most unique guys we know. He’s a third-generation garbageman who knows all the ins and outs of the sanitation game with plenty of wild stories from his 20 years on the job. But what really sets him apart is his focus on health and fitness. Since garbage collecting is such a physically demanding job, he …
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Officials getting in the way, Tony D going off for going off, coaches vs. refs, Zub gets handsy, a plethora of penalty shots in the NHL, Coach's Challenges, suspensions and fines for OHL post-game brawl, and a case of double-goaltender intereference? Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram,…
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Overview Talking shop with Rudy Del Bosque is always a riot. A couple months back when we were out in his neck of the woods for the PBR Worlds in Fort Worth, we knew he had to come on BucketTalk to share some stories. His old man is a lifelong trucker who built a successful trucking company that’s now become a family business, with Rudy set to take…
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The NHL's Department of Player Safety hands out the first suspension and fine of the season, with two games to Howden and $5K to Danault. Kneeing and high-sticking calls downgraded after review, Bedard goes bucketless, and retired OHL/AHL linesman Kevin Hastings joins the show! Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewisspo…
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Overview This week’s episode features an absolute legend of the landscaping/lawncare game, and goes by the name of BYD aka The Big Yard Dawg. Micheal Bowman is a hardworking man trying to instill his knowledge onto his kids and generations to come showing us the right way to treat a lawn. Jeremy and Michael dive into all things landscaping from tip…
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Stone gets walled, Cole gets clipped, and Crosby shares his thoughts on Player Safety. Todd and Josh also tackle an illegal headshot from Pospisil on Perfetti, a legal high stick, listener email on 'game management', and a 25-game suspension in the WHL. Visit scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagr…
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Overview If you grew up in the 90s and early 00s, there’s no chance you missed Streetbike Tommy on MTV’s Nitro Circus—this dude was a legend on the schoolyard for his insane stunts and hilarious antics. But what most guys don’t know is that Tommy grew up in a blue-collar house, learning how to hang drywall from his dad and working construction thro…
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The NHL's Department of Player Safety gets in some preseason action with a possible fine or suspension to LA's Arthur Kaliyev for kneeing. Todd and Josh also look at a knee from Chicago's Alex Vlasic, some unsportsmanlike language from Mikey Eyssimont, and referee Frederick L'Ecuyer lends the Blue Jackets a hand on goaltender interference. Visit sc…
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The NHL goes down under with two teams - and four officials - headed to Australia. Todd and Josh break down player suggestions for rule changes from ESPN and The Athletic, including extended power plays, removing the red line, allowing kicks and hand passes, overtime tweaks, goalie gear, high-stick goals, power-play killing on a shorthanded goal, a…
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With less than a month until the puck drops on the 2023-24 NHL season, Todd and Josh discuss the new refs joining the league and the new rules they'll be tasked to enforce. Also, three promotions, two departures, and the first suspension of the new season comes from the OHL. Hockey Canada Officiating Manager Dan Hanoomansingh also joins the show to…
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Preseason Countdowns & Post-Game Interviews
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O'Rourke crosses the finish line on his Route 66 ride, the QMJHL kicks off the preseason under the ban on fighting, NHL Referee Ian Walsh retires, possible new hires to the NHL staff, checking up on coach's challenges, the impact of 'injuries' on the rule book... and should NHL refs do post-game interviews? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow …
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Retired NHL Linesman Brad Lazarowich Talks BCHL
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Retired NHL linesman Brad Lazarowich joins Todd and Josh as we count down the days to the start of the NHL season! After 30 years in the NHL, 1,971 regular season games, 204 playoff games, and 3 trips to the Stanley Cup Final, Laz has taken over the reins as the Vice President of Hockey Operations for the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), as w…
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Number Nine Hits Route 66, NHL Goes to Europe
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It's Number 9 on Route 66 as NHL Referee Dan O'Rourke bikes for blindness, NHL Officiating Managers take a European Vacation for Summer Exposure Combine, officials forced to choose in BCHL vs. BC Hockey battle, Civian sticks up for the stripes, and reconsidering some rulebook rewrites - including a change to line changes. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.…
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School's out for summer? Not for retired NHL referee Jay Sharrers! The former NHL referee and linesman -- with over 1600 regular season games, 204 playoff matches, and seven trips to the Stanley Cup Final -- joins us to talk about life off the ice, working as an Officiating Manager in the National Hockey League, memorable coaching interactions, and…
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It took overtime of Game 7 in the American Hockey League... but the North American professional hockey season has finally come to a close! The trophies have been handed out, and the Hall of Famers inducted - without a new inductee in stripes. Looking at this year's class, the officials left out, and who should be in there. Also another year without…
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It's over... well, almost. While the NHL has handed out the Stanley Cup, the AHL's Calder Cup Final is still going! Todd and Josh break down a pair of Cup Final controversies, including Pietrangelo leaving the penalty box, along with 'continuous play' vs. 'intent to blow' on the Golden Knights' Game 5 goal after the whistle. AHL Bears' Nelson speak…
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Breaking down the opening games of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final from head to... knob. Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone's stick job, a high-stick challenge, Barbashev's reverse hit on Gudas, down goes Eichel, and lots of misconduct by Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk. More on these topics, including video clips and rule breakdowns, at s…
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Take a moment to catch your breath before the Stanley Cup Final, with referee Kelly Sutherland mic'd up, the referees and linesmen working the Cup Final, the first female on-ice official enters the IIHF Hall of Fame, ECHL refs have an easy night, and the CHL looks at three major rule changes for the 2023-24 season -- all around penalties and power …
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Stars' Benn suspended two games for cross-checking, Rank hits the links, five for stomping at the World Championship, double-dipping on Dallas, cup checking Tkachuk, a missed call on Ghost, and possible goaltender interference on the Panthers' series-winner vs. Carolina, and more! More on these plays, including video clips and rule breakdowns, at s…
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This Week, Todd and Josh discuss refereeing the sixth longest NHL game of all time, review the Panthers' OT winner overturned for goaltender interference, explain the no call after a high stick bloodies Ekholm, check out a penalty box altercation in the OHL with a happy ending, and attempt to explain hybrid icing. More on these plays, including vid…
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Overview Season Finale time! We have a very special guest for our Season 6 finale, a BBQ legend featured on Next Level Chef on Fox. Matt Groark, hailing from Philly, takes us through his journey of becoming a chef gives us a glimpse of what the life of a celebrity chef is like. Matt and Jeremy cover a range of topics from the foundations Matt suppo…
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Koharski Returns: Nurse, Pietrangelo, and Improving Officiating
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Retired NHL referee Don Koharski returns! Koho, currently a rules analyst on TNT's NHL broadcasts, breaks down the Pietrangelo slash and the Nurse instigator. He also share some ideas on improving officiating, what the playoffs are like for refs, standby officials, potential rule changes, the evolution of hockey officiating, and how refs can get ou…
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Overview Morgan Tayek brings us on her unorthodox journey to becoming a maker in the woodworking space and a talented one at that. Morgan takes us from cosmetology, to the cannabis industry, to being inspired to finding her niche in woodworking and selling her artwork. Morgan has dedicated many years into perfecting her craft and shows us what it t…
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Paul Maurice gets on a first-name basis with the refs, Sam Bennett vs. a pair of Leafs in Bunting and Knies; getting away with some unusual missed calls; a pair of big, questionable hits in Eberle on Cogliano and Trouba on Meier; The Athletic's Sean McIndoe dives deep into the rulebook, and NHL agent Allan Walsh on officiating. More on these plays,…
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Overview Happy to have Erik Perkins from the @perinns_builder_brothers on the podcast this week. Erik is a custom homebuilder who started a small business with a tight crew that builds custom homes all over the North Carolina area. The work Erik does is nothing short of amazing and has built a great business building custom homes and even taking an…
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Phantom Penalties and the High Stick That Wasn't
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Getting officials and Player Safety on the same page, STR on ESPN, the high-stick that wasn't at Oilers/Kings, Makar's interference suspension, Foligno takes a knee... and some phantom penalties, Tkachuk and Lafferty fined for cross-checks, Maroon's boarding non-call, and more. More on these plays, including video clips and rule breakdowns, at scou…
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Overview Very special guest this week on Bucket Talk. Eli Vastbinder is a veteran professional bull rider who just recently won his first buckle with PBR this year. Eli has been thriving this year and has qualified for, PBR World Finals in Fort Worth next month. Eli brings us through the life of a pro cowboy and everything he has encountered along …
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Dave Jackson Returns to Talk NHL Playoffs
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Retired NHL referee Dave Jackson - currently a rules analyst with ESPN - joins Todd and Josh to talk about the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including how officials are selected and notified, playoff ref pairings, the role of series supervisors, and big plays of the week: Dumba's hit on Pavelski, Bunting on Cernak, goaltender interference, and…
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Overview Patriots day brings us a guest who has worked a plethora of blue collar jobs and has solidified himself as a legend in multiple fields. Randy Nessman, aka. @master_pipe_layer, grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota, transitioned from the farm to becoming a firefighter while also being a pipe layer and considered a master at what he does. Ran…
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$5,000 can buy you a lot of things... like 50 seconds worth of ice time for Connor McDavid. For Winnipeg's Neal Pionk, it was the cost to deliver an illegal crosscheck. Anaheim's Strome spent that much for a not-so-dangerous water bottle toss. Also on this week's show, Todd and Josh break down a proposal from Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brin…
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NAHL's Next Shift with Keith Kaval and Kendall Hanley
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Join us for a bonus episode this week where we sit down with the North American Hockey League's Director of Officiating Keith Kaval and Manager of Officiating Kendall Hanley to discuss the NAHL's Next Shift Initiative. The Next Shift initiative is a collaborative effort between the North American Hockey League (NAHL) and the USA Hockey Officiating …
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Overview Back this week with a messy guest to say the least. Dominic Rosales aka. @poorpumpersociety. Dominic is a septic pumper/content creator located in Texas. Raised in a household of hard work Dominic left the office job to help his dad with his business. Dominic and Jeremy dive into the messy business of pumping septic tanks and all the hilar…
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Referee Marc Joannette hangs 'em up, OHL's Officiating Combine, McLeod boards Dumoulin with no call, Sanderson wrongfully convicted of the dreaded 'puck-over-glass', a possible missed Coach's Challenge on a potential missed stoppage -- or not at Jackets vs. Leafs; we'll break down the play. Trouba taken out, Rooney goes for a ride, Killorn and Fox …
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Overview Very special guest this week. Jeremy and the Iron Mike Sharp, one of the most entertaining personalities in the space, have their long awaited meeting. Iron Mike is a seasoned trucker and has taken his larger than life personality and catchphrases to social media and has amassed quite a following in doing so. Mike gives us the quick life s…
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That's what Detroit head coach Derek Lalonde wanted to know before he was ejected from the Red Wings' game against the Penguins. We break down the initial play, the Coach's Challenge for goaltender interference, the rule, the announcement, and the fallout from the play. Also the net goes off but the puck goes in on Marchenko's goal, shootout specif…
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Overview Great episode this week. Jeremy takes a deep dive into the life of a hydraulic mechanic with Shane LaBedelle. Shane was raised in the shop that he runs now and was taught everything he knows from his father who started the shop decades ago. Kick back and listen to Shane and Jeremy joke around and talk shop. Stick around at the end of the e…
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It's a new NHL record! Four goals overturned by Coach's Challenges at Oilers/Sharks, two incidents in Habs/Bruins as Greer cross-checks Hoffman in the face and Marchand goes after Pitlick for a hit on Bergeron, Sergachev dumps Anderson into the goal frame, Oshie gets an instigator avenging a legal hit by Dumba, Hedman takes out Chychrun, Acciari bo…
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Overview Jeremy and Garit meet again after a memorable time at Makers Camp in New York. Garit is a craft woodworker who makes custom pieces. Starting out just selling to friends and the product quickly picking up popularity Garit soon realized this could be a career. So he jumped at the opportunity and hasn’t looked back since. In today’s podcast w…
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Binnington's blocker blast results in a two game suspension, Tavares and Suzuki fined, Sens forget to play to the (delayed) whistle on an icing, GMs considering more penalty reviews and stricter penalties for fights after clean hits, no fighting in the Q, officiating feedback and accountability, and looking back at the chicken ref... More on these …
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Overview In today’s episode we have a guest that could test the knowledge of our host Jeremy. @autotechmike is a mechanic who runs his own shop and has been in the trade for decades. Mike takes us step by step through his journey as a mechanic while cracking jokes and sharing crazy client experiences with Jeremy. We get to hear what it is like goin…
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