The Bannermen: LA Kings Podcast

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A podcast featuring two bros talking about the Los Angeles Kings. We're not insiders. We don't have sources. What we have is passion and badass microphones.

The Bannermen


    • Jun 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 123 EPISODES

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    The Bannermen: LA Kings Podcast is a refreshing and honest listen for any fan of the Los Angeles Kings. The hosts, Varty and Karo, are lifelong fans themselves, which adds a personal touch to their discussions about the team. Unlike other Kings podcasts that tend to be overly positive and mundane, The Bannermen tackles the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of the team without holding back. It feels like sitting in a room with two friends who share your passion for the Kings and discussing all aspects of the team.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its level of analysis. Varty and Karo have an extensive knowledge of hockey and the history of the LA Kings. They offer insightful ideas on what direction the team should take and provide great commentary on both current events in hockey as well as historical moments in Kings' history. Their analysis is always well-thought-out and backed by their passion for the sport.

    Another enjoyable aspect is their ability to blend humor into their discussions. They don't take themselves too seriously and aren't afraid to have fun while talking about hockey. Their jokes and banter add an entertaining element to each episode, making it a joy to listen to.

    However, one potential downside is that this podcast may not be suitable for newcomers or those with limited knowledge about hockey or the LA Kings. The hosts assume a certain level of familiarity with the sport, team, and players, which might make it difficult for newbies to fully engage with their discussions. However, for knowledgeable fans looking for in-depth analysis and lively conversations about their favorite team, this podcast is a must-listen.

    In conclusion, The Bannermen: LA Kings Podcast stands out among other hockey podcasts due to its honesty, knowledgeability, and entertainment value. Varty and Karo's love for the Kings shines through in every episode as they share their insights on all aspects of the team's performance. Whether you're a lifelong Kings fan or a passionate hockey enthusiast, this podcast is sure to provide you with informative and enjoyable content.



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    Latest episodes from The Bannermen: LA Kings Podcast

    Episode 123: Cool Rebrand, Luc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 102:14


    We cover the hottest topic surrounding #GoKingsGo... the upcoming rebrand! We might have also discussed the #NHLDraft a bit.

    Episode 122: Natural Born Hiller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 93:31


    Jim Hiller is back behind the #GoKingsGo bench, but all will not be same for the #LAKings next season.

    Episode 121: Exit Through the Grift Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 78:39


    Breaking down the end of the #GoKingsGo season. Breaking down the end of season exit interviews. But mostly, just breaking down.

    Episode 120: The Unbearable Weight of Passive Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 88:50


    #GoKingsGo are on the brink of elimination and we are on the brink of freedom from one of the most frustrating seasons in #LAKings history.

    Episode 119: Resident Oil 3: Nemesis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 100:36


    It's always been you. For the 10th time in #StanleyCup history and the third time in three years, it's #GoKingsGo vs #LetsGoOilers. Heaven help us.

    Episode 118: Bored of War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 106:18


    It's the last episode of the regular season and much like #GoKingsGo, we're ready for it to be over. Bring on the anguish of the playoffs!

    Episode 117: The Number 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 89:19


    #GoKingsGo seem to have righted the ship as they head in to the home stretch, making us definitely, maybe, believers again, probably.

    Episode 116: Dr. Do Little

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 83:28


    Rob Blake stands pat at the #NHLTradeDeadline as #GoKingsGo await upgrades from within. But is there enough on the way to compete in the west?

    Episode 115: The Hurt Locker Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 83:21


    The annual #GoKingsGo tradition of losing key players in key times is upon us, making the Trade Deadline far more frightening than it should be.

    Episode 114: Gone With a Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 82:25


    It's a new era for #GoKingsGo. Goodbye, old friend. Hello, older friend. #LAKings

    Episode 113: Kingtagion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 85:18


    #GoKingsGo have been infected with an uncontrollable disease. Rock Bottom. The good news is there's nowhere to go but up. Right?

    Episode 112: Horrible Losses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 80:57


    #GoKingsGo can't buy a win and we can't find our sanity. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 111: Kopinheimer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 86:30


    For the first time this season, #GoKingsGo have hit a bit of snag and that means it's time for the Bannermen to shine.

    Episode 110: Pierre Force One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 89:42


    #GoKingsGo can't stop making us gush and it's not a good look for us! We continue to celebrate the wagon that are the #LAKings.

    Episode 109: Enter the Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 83:17


    We are thankful for the WAGON that is #GoKingsGo. We are thankful for YOU.

    Episode 108: Quinton of Solace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 80:36


    #GoKingsGo are absolutely cooking right now, thanks to the arrival of Quinton Byfield and an astonishing road record to start the season.

    Episode 107: Laff Baked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 80:12


    It hasn't been a perfect start for #GoKingsGo, but it's been pretty darn good. We break down the first 6 games for the #LAKings and take a moment to have a chuckle about how some OTHER teams have started the season.

    Episode 106: Road to Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 108:48


    It's Season Preview time, starring #GoKingsGo and the rest of the scum and villainy that make up the 2023-24 NHL season!

    Episode 105: List Sixérables (ft. Jesse Cohen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 119:34


    @KingsMenPodcast becomes the first official guest in Bannermen history! Jesse Cohen joins us to discuss some of the WORST trades in #GoKingsGo history.

    Episode 104: The One Year Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 64:10


    It's the sleepy season for #GoKingsGo, but that gives us a chance to take a look at what could be the final roster for the #LAKings heading into the new season.

    Episode 103: Gone Gabe Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 70:09


    The #LAKings have acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois, but at what cost? We break down what will likely be the most significant trade in the Rob Blake era for #GoKingsGo.

    Episode 102: Dubois-terworld

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 79:38


    The Draft is coming up for #GoKingsGo, which means we are deep into silly season in terms of trade rumors and player speculation. Join us as we get super mad about some #LAKings rumors.

    Episode 101: Vladdy's Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 72:50


    The #LAKings may be in the off-season, but they've been busy with trades, signings, hirings and firings... It must be June for #GoKingsGo!

    Episode 100: 100 Days of Bummer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 71:44


    It's thanks to all of you that we are able to present our 100th Episode. We love you, #LAKings nation, and as always, #GoKingsGo!

    Episode 99: The Sixth Game Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 70:50


    The #LAKings face elimination in Game 6 but get a much needed break from what has been an intense series. We break down games 1-5 for #GoKingsGo and look ahead to the possible conclusions to the best matchup of the first round.

    Episode 98: Beverly Hills Kop-timism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 67:53


    The greatest tournament in all of sports is here and for the ninth time in their storied rivalry, the #LAKings will face off against the #Oilers in the #StanleyCup Playoffs.

    Episode 97: The Crying Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 51:45


    The record setting run seems like it was a lifetime ago, as in a matter of 10 days, the #LAKings playoff plans have seemingly gone on IR. We break down a tough stretch of #GoKingsGo hockey.

    Episode 96: Sudden Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 66:50


    It's the March to the Playoffs for #GoKingsGo and they are on a heater. We take a look at possible matchups, speculate on the Game 1 roster and wish for a clean bill of health for the #LAKings

    Episode 95: Good Knight, and Good Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 89:48


    When one era ends, it's an opportunity for a new one to begin. #GoKingsGo

    Episode 94: Everything, Everywhere, Fi-All at Once

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 64:16


    The break is over... our break AND the #GoKingsGo break. We take a look at the Pacific Division landscape today and potentially down the stretch where EVERY point for the #LAKings is magnified.

    Episode 93: Order of the Pheonix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 71:36


    The #LAKings are still in search of an identity and recent roster decisions haven't made it any easier to locate one. But from the ashes rose a Pheonix for #GoKingsGo.

    Episode 92: Shallow Cal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 68:43


    #GoKingsGo have problems, so settle into your food coma, grab a glass of wine and listen to us discuss all things #LAKings. Happy Thanksgiving! We are forever thankful for YOU.

    Episode 91: The Gabe, The Bad and The Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 63:03


    We're two weeks into the #GoKingsGo season and there is already MUCH to talk about, including happy Gabe Vilardi, disappointing goaltending and defending, and arguably the most beautiful #LAKings jersey ever made!

    Episode 90: A Shot in the Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 99:01


    It's #GoKingsGo Season Preview time! We dissect and predict the fortunes of every #NHL team and spend the rest of the time gushing about #LAKings prospect Brandt Clarke... because of course.

    Episode 89: List V:The Misérables Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 77:15


    List Miserables 5 is here! #GoKingsGo #LAKings

    Episode 88: AdiDAS Boot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 80:00


    It's the dog days of summer, but #GoKingsGo have made enough noise to get us excited for the coming season. We break down the the #LAKings roster as it stands and throw shade at some Pacific division rivals!

    Episode 87: Fia-La La Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 73:11


    #GoKingsGo have fired the first shot across the bow this offseason by landing Kevin Fiala! We break down the trade, the #LAKings salary cap moving forward, and discuss what could be next for the silver and black!

    Episode 86: The Kempe-ror's New Groove

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 83:26


    The #StanleyCup final is upon us and it's sure to be a memorable one, but one thing we never forget is our #LAKings. We take a look at the upcoming off-season for #GoKingsGo and what and whom they may go after!

    Episode 85: Connor the Barbarian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 70:27


    #GoKingsGo put up a hell of a fight in the #StanleyCup playoffs, but in the end, fell short against the best player in the world. Now, #GKG enter what could be the most important offseason of this regime... until the next one.

    Episode 84: The Brown Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 64:26


    It's the last ride for the old gunslinger as #GoKingsGo legend Dustin Brown announced that he will retire at the end of this season... but not before he and the #LAKings make their long awaited return to the #StanleyCup playoffs!

    Episode 83: Catch Three If You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 69:45


    #GoKingsGo have taken one more big step toward the postseason by grinding out crucial points down the stretch. With four games left, the #LAKings will be hard to catch at the three spot, but as they say, that's why we play the games.

    Episode 82: Behind Enemy Deadlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 60:49


    The black and silver are still black and blue as #GoKingsGo continue to march on despite having a very crowded injured list. We take a look at the current form the #LAKings are in, and discuss how the trade deadline impacted the rest of the NHL.

    Episode 81: What about Todd?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 60:27


    We are on the road to the Trade Deadline and the #LAKings are cookin' right now! But with injuries popping up, #GoKingsGo will be tested in the final quarter of the season. Can they push through and hold onto to their playoff spot? Our positivity may surprise you!

    Episode 80: The Road Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 62:22


    It's a much needed break for most #NHL teams, but is it for #GoKingsGo who are absolutely on FIRE? That's right, the #LAKings are on a roll and have their sights on the playoffs.

    Episode 79: Stuck on Lemieux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 68:50


    New Year, New #LAKings! Kinda. We break down the holiday season and all it had to offer for #GoKingGo and the #NHL. Happy 2022!

    Episode 78: Bite Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 72:52


    Are the #LAKings who we thought they were? Who will be the rookie to blow the doors off the organization? Is Brendan Lemieux a cannibal? We review a weird November for #GoKingsGo and lament the terrifying December ahead.

    Episode 77: Win City

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 94:44


    Three straight wins for the #LAKings means we're going to try and be super optimistic in this episode! #GoKingsGo are trending upward while many other aspects of the #NHL seems to trend downward.

    Episode 76: What's Eating Vilardi, Gabe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 75:11


    2 games down, 80 to go for #GoKingsGo. We take a look at how the opening week of the season went for the #LAKings and the #NHL as a whole!

    Episode 75: Picking and Screaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 108:48


    #LAKings hockey is back! How will #GoKingsGo stack up against the rest of the #NHL? For the 75th time, The Bannermen are back!

    Episode 74: Point of Danault Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 80:14


    It's been a WILD week for the #LAKings and we're tasked with making sense of it all. SPOILERS: We still don't know if we did... BUT #GoKingsGo have their sights set on the postseason!

    Episode 73: Arvi There Yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 71:08


    Viktor Arvidsson is #GoKingsGo! Nikita Kucherov is a legend! The city of Montreal is sad! It's a good day to be a #LAKings fan.

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