Episodes

This week I chat with old friend and colleague Keith Raad, play by play voice of the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball club. Keith and I did several games side by side in the New York Penn League and in this episode we reminisce about our time together, doing games on Coney Island, and the memorable Game 3 of the 2019 New York Penn League Championship between Lowell and Brooklyn in the shadow of the Coney Island amusement park. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podc...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of my father who passed away a few days ago from Alzheimer’s Disease. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

This episode features an exploration into the career of veteran local sportscaster John Rooke. From being the voice of Gillette Stadium to his work as the play by play voice of Providence College Men’s Basketball for the past 33 years and so much more, John has fascinating stories to tell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

A discussion with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Ryan Johnston. Host of the popular AT&T Hockey Show on 98.5 and the Johnston and Flynn Show, Ryan has done play by play for the AHL's Lowell Lock Monsters and Lowell Devils. He has also done fill-in work for the Boston Bruins, and has broadcast college hockey for Boston College, UMass Lowell, and Merrimack. He has also been the play by play voice of the Lowell Spinners baseball team. Ryan also can be heard on 980 WCAP with his own midday talk show.

A short episode which touches on some new features on the podcast and a brief update. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

In this episode, I welcome author and Boston University journalism professor Jay Atkinson, as we discuss the release of the new hardcover version of his original 2001 book “Ice Time.” Jay is a wonderful storyteller who recounts his adventures of spending a full season with Methuen’s men’s high school hockey team in the 1999-2000 season, reliving his passion for the game of hockey. It is a compendium of tales culled from his observations. The book spans three generations, from getting his young s...

I began broadcasting in late 1995 doing high school hockey in Stoughton, MA. That first game featured Stoughton and Bishop Feehan high schools. Stoughton’s head coach was Dan Mark. This game was the beginning of a 10 year working relationship. Dan was there from the very beginning. In this episode, we turn back the clock with some memories of my earliest days in broadcasting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voi...

Joining me this week is author Pat Pickens, as we discuss his new book The Whalers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

Lots of fun today, as I bring in broadcasting colleague Tim Poszgai- we discuss his upcoming position with the Cleveland Guardians, we preview the big WrestleMania event in Texas this weekend, and finally we discuss our mutual love for Jimmy Buffett. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

With the NCAA hockey tournament upon us, I had a chance to sit down with veteran hockey writer and broadcaster Jim Connelly to break it all down this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

Enjoy some Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

This week I chat with hockey writer and announcer Ian Beauchesne as we preview the upcoming men”s Hockey East tournament. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

As we approach the final weekend of the regular season, I sit down with legendary Northeastern hockey broadcaster Rob Rudnick to discuss the Huskies, this weekend’s matchup and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

In this episode I visit with eight time New Hampshire Sportscaster of the Year Mike Murphy to preview the upcoming game between Merrimack and UNH and talk Hockey East. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

This episode features award winning Rhode Island hockey journalist Mark Divver, as we dive in to a multitude of hockey topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

With three games coming up against the Vermont Catamounts, this week is a great week to meet the radio voice of Vermont hockey, Adam LaFleur. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

A chat with Maine broadcaster Jon Shields, as we preview game two of the weekend for Merrimack. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

In the first of two episodes this week, I chat with UNH hockey color analyst Pete Webster as we break down the first of our two opponents this weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

In this episode, I reunite with a colleague from my past, a gentleman whom I did high school broadcasting with many years ago. We caught up on old memories and talked about spring training from a Florida fan’s perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

Joining me this week on the show is the voice of UMass Lowell hockey, Bob Ellis, as we break down the upcoming series between UMass Lowell and Merrimack. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

A conversation with Providence College hockey broadcaster Mike Logan in advance of the upcoming Providence-Merrimack series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

Joining me this week is former Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna as we discuss his new book “Late In The Third.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

With the college hockey season halfway through, we wind up 2021 by visiting with college hockey expert Mike McMahon of College Hockey News. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

As my gift to you, here’s some homemade Christmas music for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message