A beer league hockey podcast. Follow along as we talk about the basics of learning to play, gear, chirps, and the fantastic stories told in the parking lot.
The Parking Lot - A Beer League Hockey Podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves the game of hockey and has an appreciation for the camaraderie and stories that come along with playing in beer league hockey. Hosted by Thom McLean and Jeremy Puckett, this podcast provides authentic interviews with individuals who have lived and experienced the life in beer league hockey.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the format. The show begins with an introduction segment where the hosts catch up on their own beer league games and engage in topical discussions. This personal touch allows listeners to feel like they are part of the conversation. The long format interview that follows provides deep insight into the experiences, journeys, and friendships that have been formed through beer league hockey. From legendary trips to real locker room stories, each episode offers a unique perspective on this brotherhood.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to connect with listeners from all over. While based in Florida, The Parking Lot does a fantastic job of interviewing individuals from various locations across the United States and Canada. It features interviews from Florida to Boston, California to Toronto, and even New Hampshire. By talking to people from different backgrounds and age groups (most interviewees are 40+ years old), this podcast appeals to a wide range of beer league hockey enthusiasts.
However, there are a few aspects that could be improved upon. One noticeable area is sound mixing. At times, guests calling in via phone can be quieter than the hosts, making it difficult to hear them in noisy environments. Adjusting the sound levels would greatly enhance the listening experience.
In addition, while most interviews feature seasoned players with several years of experience, it would be interesting to hear from individuals who have recently started playing hockey as well. Their perspectives and expectations could provide valuable insights for newer players or those looking to join a beer league team.
Overall, The Parking Lot - A Beer League Hockey Podcast is a fantastic listen for anyone who enjoys the game of hockey and wants to hear real stories from those who live and breathe beer league hockey. The hosts, Thom McLean and Jeremy Puckett, bring a rough around the edges charm to the show, making it relatable and entertaining. So grab a cold one, sit back, and immerse yourself in the world of beer league hockey with this podcast. You won't be disappointed.
Jimi Drinkall re-joins the show to give us an update on the February 2025 American Pond Hockey tourney. Short and Sweet, Pigeons. Enjoy.
Joey Hill joins the b'ys for Episode 137 - The Bergeron Episode. We all need to come together and put a lil sum sum on the board for Asheville Hockey.
Jussi that? That's right it's Episode 136, the Jussi Jokinen and Matthew Barnaby episode. A-A-Ron Wilson of the Seattle Piranhas joins the show to tell us a little about beer league near the town that brought us Grundge and has a street that was actually named skid row. It was where the loggers pushed the cut longs down the hill on skids. It was also a row populated by the precursors to the Race Trac ladies (hookers) that flocked to Seattle during their boom time to provide a lil sum sum for the logger b'ys. Enjoy.
Rich "Clifford" Christoffer and Matt "Tracfone" Jaronczyk from the Nauti Boyz HC join the the show to share the joys of playing beer league in Long Island. It's good to be back.
Episode 134 - The Beezer Episode. The B'ys are back for a quick one. Updates on the local hockey and what to expect in the next few months. Enjoy. Lot of F-Bombs in this one, sorry. :)
The JePu Episode. Dillon Harrington finally joins the boys to tell his story. He's a beauty and a hell of a fighter. Enjoy.
Rich and Carolyn from Dirty Dangles join the show to tell us a little about youth hockey and beer league in northern California. Oh and the Panthers are the STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS FOR 2024.
This Episode 131 is dedicated to the loving memory of Robert Lee Rutherford, 5-6-1939 to 5-22-2024. We affectionately knew him as Papaw. I got to meet Papaw in around 1997-1998 and he was still working at the Lee County Mosquito Control. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam war and served 20 years in the USAF. He did me the most glorious favor of all by telling me "yes" to my very important question of "may I marry your daughter". It has been a fantastic ride since. He was just such a nice man, a real Good Guy. Loving father of three and fantastic grandfather to my two boys. I got to spend the last 17 months with Papaw and over this increasingly sad time I got to witness actual True Love in the loving, thoughtful, all encompassing care of his now widow, Pong Sun (Mamaw). I thought I had a clue what true love meant. I did not. Now I do. We will miss Robert, Bob, Papaw dearly and we wish him everlasting peace until we meet him again.Â
Happy Mothers Day, pigeons. Your Ma is the reason you're here, so make their day a special one. For those that have theirs in heaven, celebrate their fantastic lives with a smile and a fond memory. Barbara Puckett and Bette McLean join the show to tell us a little about their little boys. It's a great one. Enjoy.
Mark Mowers and Andrew Alberts join the show to talk a little about Mark's career in pro hockey from AHL to NHL to Switzerland and everywhere in between. Plus we get to learn about a fantastic new fund called the Warrior For Life Fund. We're gonna ask you peeps to open your hearts and your wallets again to help The Parking Lot help out this fine charity. This is a real good one. Enjoy.
Dave Shepard, a local beer leauger, joins the show to tell us about "The Fad of the Day", rowing/crew, and some beer league hockey. It's a good one. Enjoy.
Jeff Brubaker joins the show to tell about his long career spread among 20 plus teams and 7 leagues, coaching, and his business listing/purchasing company. The boys recap the week and get into the weeds of NIL and the Transfer Portal. Its a good one. Enjoy.
The one and only Terry O'Reilly #24 from the Boston Bruins joins the show to tell us about growing up as the milkman's sun and 13 straight years in the NHL with the Big Bad Bruins. Its a good one. I apologize for some of the edits and outside noise. We are still experimenting with the mobile rig. Enjoy.
Joey Walsh joins the show to tell us a little about youth, high school, junior, and beer league hockey in and around Toronto, Ontario. He tells a bunch more about his hockey gear company HockeyStickMan.com. This is an excellent one. Enjoy.
Wes Sprecher from Swamp Cat Brewery joins the show to tell us a little about his life growing up in the Burg, high school hockey, and some beer league. He tells us a lot about starting up a City Community Focused Beer Garden. Great kid, great show. Enjoy.
Will Nguyen from Deez Nuts HC joins the show to tell us a little about beer league out in Anaheim, Ca. This is some good stuff. Enjoy.
The Mike Bossy episode. Katie and Casey Kirt from Absolute Filth join the show to tell us about life as hockey parents and the growth of an ice hockey product manufacturing business. Please check them out at www.hockeywax.com and use Promo Code Park20 to get 20% off the best stick wax on the planet. Do it, ya bunch of benders and pigeons. Enjoy.
JePu is up north in Minocqua, Wisconsin for the annual American Pond Hockey Tournament. We meet Tyler from Rocky Reef Brewery. Enjoy.
Dylan Morton and Matthew Brkljacic from the University of Florida D3 and D2 Ice Hockey Clubs join the show to tell us about club hockey in the nation's greatest college. Tom gets to nerd out with his peeps. Go Gators Fam. Enjoy.
The Matthew Tkachuk and Steve Yzerman episode. We recap the week and the Pigeon Cup 2024. Enjoy.
Bear with us on this episode 118. It's the Denis Savard episode. We get back in touch with Alex from Coastal Dayz Brewery and Will Jeffery from Minocqua Wisconsin for the annual Pond Hockey tournament. The rig was not being too kind to me. So I will apologize in advance. Enjoy.
The Jari Kurri and Mason Marchment episode. We recap the week and remember the Christmas Holidays. It's a good one. Enjoy.
The Christmas Episode. We recap the week and talk about the Christmas skate and party. It's actually pretty good. Enjoy. And Merry Christmas, Pigeons.
The Ryan Getzlaf, Milt Schmidt, and Anton Lundell episode. Vadim from Saskatchewan and Dangle Threads joins the show for another fantastic behind the scenes look at an up and coming hockey product manufacturing company. This is a really good one. So good he actually made a big change to the show. Enjoy.Â
The Shanahan and Stu Barnes Episode. We were trying to have a guest on today, but something went wrong. Maybe just couldn't handle the JePu and Taco flavah. Anyway, we did an update of the benefit game and a recap of the week. It's actually pretty good. Enjoy.
The Mark Pysyk, Sam Reinhart, and Pavel Datysuk episode. Jim Becker, captain of The NYFD Hockey Team joins the show to tell us a little bit about growing up near Chicago, D3 hockey in Minnesota, and work/hockey life in The Big Apple. This is a good one.
Roscoe "Flash" Murray joins the show to tell us a little bit about beer league and coaching in Boston. It's good stuff. Enjoy.
Andrew Alberts, Boston College Eagle, Boston Bruins draft pick, Boston Bruin, Philadelphia Flyer, Carolina Hurricane, Vancouver Canuck, and true Beauty, joins the show on a fantastic journey through the world of ice hockey. He's awesome. Enjoy.
Barbara and John Harrington join the show to talk to us a little about John's career through hockey and their two sons with an emphasis on Dillon who is fighting MS. Please listen all the way thru to the outro song. This one means a lot to me. Please do what you can to put in on the board and share the episode on your Social Media. You can email me at hipcheck22@comcast.net to help out. We love all you guys. This one will get you in the feels. Enjoy.
Chris "Cookie" Comeau joins the show again for an update of Boston hockey. He's a beauty. Enjoy.
The Peter Worrell and Ovi Episdode. 1-800-WES-XOTC joins the show, freshly back from Portugal. It's a good one.
JePu's buddy Travis Berry from Denver joins the show. All kinds of stuff including ballz, poop and Broncos Football are discussed. This is a good one. Enjoy.
We're Back Baby. Just a little re intro to the podcast. Tony Patti joins the show to talk a little Sunday Hockey and other things. Enjoy.
A before and after of the American Pond Hockey tournament in beautiful Minocqua Wisconsin. Enjoy.
Will from www.americanpondhockey.com joins the show to give a few updates. Enjoy.
Larry Ollearis of All Black Hockey Sticks joins the show to tell us a few stories about growing up in Michigan, some beer league, and how he formed the stick company. It's a good one. Enjoy.
Izzy and Emma from Minocqua Wisconsin join the show to talk about growing in the cold north, youth hockey thru some college hockey, and the upcoming pond hockey tourney in Minocqua. This is a good one. Enjoy.
Frank from Vice Hockey in Lake Worth, Florida joins the show to talk about growing up in South Jersey playing street hockey, his life on the police force and beer league hockey. It's a good one. Enjoy.
We made it to Triple Digits. A good heartfelt recap and Coastal Dayz Brewery introduces the JePu's Salty Pucks beer. A good time. Enjoy.
We made it to the Great One episode today. The boys from the Puckaneers Hockey Club in Edmonton, Alberta CA join the show today to tell us about beer league up north. And we have a stray cat sighting in the Parking Lot. Enjoy.
1-800-WES-XOTC joins the show for an update from Boston. Disclaimer: I had a bunch of trouble with the sound, sorry. Enjoy.
We visit Live Resilient for Jeremy's first day of the 7 day cold plunge challenge. Hit these guys up on Instagram @live.resilient.swfl . Enjoy.
Brandon from the Saskatoon Roosters joins us to talk about some beer league A Little Bit South of Saskatoon. Enjoy.
Will Jeffery joins the show to talk about growing up in Illinois AAA hockey, college lacrosse, and his brand new inaugural Pond Hockey Tournament. Let's see if we can get some interest for a team or two. Looking at you Boston. Enjoy.Check out Will Jeffery and American Pond Hockey at https://www.americanpondhockey.com/
Sean Sullivan joins the show for a funny ride through hockey in SW Florida. He's a real beauty. Hilarious. Enjoy.
The kind folks from Vitality Infusions join the show to talk about their origins and the benefits of infusions. Enjoy.
The boys recap the past two weeks of devastation that Hurricane "Darwin" "Grimace" motha flippin Ian caused. Enjoy.
Lee MJ Elias, who is a superstar in the hockey community and just a good dude, joins the show to talk about his life growing up in Philadelphia, traveling the world as a male military spouse, playing beer league, and coaching a national team, all the while running several companies. This a GOOD one. Enjoy.
The Boys go down a few wormholes discussing streaming television, talk about the upcoming NHL and College/NFL Football seasons. We do the weekly recap and give some previews for upcoming shows. As always, Enjoy!!!
Alex from Coastal Dayz Brewery joins the show again to introduce a fantastic new beverage and has some really great news. It's a good one. Enjoy.
Rob Peeters joins the show from Windsor Ontario to tell us his stories of growing up in Ontario and his beer league team, AM Lumber. It's a good one. Enjoy.
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