Join Origins host Ben Smith as he closes out his month long look into the origins of the four major sports in the United States. This week: Ice Hockey. Ice Hockey may have one of the more challenging origins to trace, but, Origins Host Ben Smit
Why the story of human flight begins on a frozen pond in Dayton, Ohio…and why there was only one Wright Brother with the Right Stuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva
NHL hockey is notorious for gnarly fights on the ice. But we're seeing those brawls less and less. ESPN NHL insider Greg Wyshynski joins Mina Kimes to tell you why fewer players are dropping the gloves, how the game itself is moving toward a di
There’s something satisfying about the close door button in an elevator, especially when you’re in a rush. However, it turns out that most of those close door buttons aren’t actually connected to anything; they have no effect. So why are they t
Dating back nearly a century, Hockey Night In Canada has become a cultural touchstone of Canada. Beginning in 1952, Canadians gathered around their television sets to watch their teams battle on the ice and continue to do so to this day.Boris F
The Hartford Whalers logo is everywhere, worn by celebrities from Snoop Dogg to Adam Sandler….even though the team no longer exists. But the small state capital was once home to hockey greats like Gordie Howe and Ron Francis, before the team wa
To close out 2021, we're replaying our 10 best episodes of the year. At #4 we have 'The Friendship That Changed An NHL Superstar And A Rock Legend.' The Athletic's Joshua Kloke joined us to explain the unlikely friendship between hockey star Jo
The Goon franchise will forever be recognized as one of the most memorable additions to a short list of hockey's cult classic films, but not many people would identify the movies for their realism. Maybe more will after hearing from the creator
On this week's episode, the guys are recording live from the house of Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle. The boys are also joined by New York Rangers forward Kevin Hayes for the entire episode. On the agenda for the episode is John Tavar