Worcester Railers Radio Hour

Bill Ballou joins Cam to help host the show with Josh Lyford busy in the workforce.  GM of the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center, Derek Alfama, stops by the studio talk about the latest news at the Ice Center (14:30-26:20).  Railers GM/HC, David Cunniff, makes his first visit to the studio to talk about his transition back to Worcester and the Railers so far (26:50-39:20). The Voice of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Alan Fuehring, calls in from Bridgeport to talk about the Sound Tigers start to the season (40:00-48:25). 

Bo Brauer and Evan Buitenhuis join the show live to talk about their hockey careers (13:45-38:00) as well as their love for fishing (38:14-50:42). 

Senior VP of Hockey Operations of the ECHL,  Joe Ernst (13:26-22:29).    Chris Horan, Worcester Fire Department (30:00-38:00). 

As the Railers get ready for W6 Tribute Night on Saturday, Worcester firefighters and members of the Worcester FD Hockey team, Chris Horan and Chris Bishop stopped by (13:15-25:45).    Rookie forwards Drew Callin and Ross Olsson were in studio to talk about the season and their friendship off the ice (26:00-50:02). 

Josh Lyford is back this week after a week of adulting! (0:00-14:00) The Railers had a come from behind shootout win over Maine this past Friday (14:00-19:40).  Cam chats with new Railers d-man Jake Bolton (22:04-27:00).  Worcester Railers Booster Club President Rich Lundin (28:48-38:00).  

Josh Lyford not in attendance today but Cam has you covered with a recap of Opening Night and the newest Railer, Jake Bolton (1:10-13:00).    In case you missed it we heard from ECHL Commissioner, Ryan Crelin, during the 1st intermission this past Saturday (16:15-28:45).    The one, the only, Bill Ballou weighs in on his thoughts after a successful Opening Night (32:07-41:00).   

Josh and Cam preview the #Railers Opening Night and hear from Railers GM/HC Jamie Russell (32:23-36:20)

DCU Center zamboni driver, RJ Schultz, gives an updated when the ice will go in at the DCU and more about himself (2:49-15:14).  Ben Brouillard, youth hockey ticket salesman for the Railers, stops by (32:58-45:00)  Railers are underway with Training Camp and Cam caught caught up HC/GM Jamie Russell and a few players (47:28-01:00:00) 

Josh and Cam talk with former Worcester IceCats broadcaster, Mike Thornton, (12:54-36:50).    Also, hear from Railers players; Barry Almeida, Kyle McKenzie, Connor Doherty, Drew Callin, and Ross Olsson (38:20-49:30) 

Holy Cross mens hockey coach, David Berard, joins the show to talk about Worcester and the Crusaders hockey program (12:40-42:00).  Just 25 days away until Opening Night, Cam and Josh talk about how the Railers are going to look on the ice and more! 

Connor Haynes, Manager of Group Sales & HC Memberships, joins the show to talk tickets and more (0:00-13:51).    Worcester Hockey Hall of Famer & Yale Bulldog's men's hockey coach, Keith Allain, checks in from New Haven (14:10-41:38). 

Cam and Josh here from the Railers all-time leader in games played, goals, assists, and points, Barry Almeida, (0:00-11:00).  Cam tries to justify to Josh why he bought a twin bed for his new living arrangements (21:00-26:40).  Josh ask Cam for help as he realized he may not have a future as a professional mini golfer (26:47-37:00).  Railers rookie forward Drew Callin calls in from Wisconsin (38:00-47:44). 

The Voice of the San Jose Sharks, Dan Rusanowsky, calls in from the Bay Area (6:00-39:20). Rusanowsky has been with the Sharks since their inaugural season in 1991.  Cam and Josh also breakdown the Railers promotional schedule and find out how many Teddy Bears (or Teddy Wolves) Josh will be bringing to the Teddy Bear Toss on Dec. 14. 

Cam and Josh are joined by Jess Walsh (12:15-25:51), Owner of Worcester Wares and co-director for POW WOW Worcester!  Railers fan favorite, Yanick Turcotte, calls in as we hear about what the Quebec native has been up to this off-season (28:02-41:03).  The Worcester Bravehearts captured their 4th FCBL Championship this past weekend and Dave "Peterman" Peterson stops by to talk about another milestone for the Bravehearts (43:22-52:55). 

With Josh Lyford out on vacation, Cam brings in Paul Harris, Community Relations Coordinator for the Worcester Railers, to co-host. (0:02-9:46) Cam and Paul talk all things Railers and find out more about the man himself that is Paul Harris.  (13:35-26:31) Jeff Gaucher, Group Experience Coordinator, for the Worcester Bravehearts comes into the studio to talk about the Bravehearts playoff run as they look to capture another championship.  (28:31-41:50) John McCarthy the Worcester Sharks all-time leader in games played, goals, and points comes on to talk everything Worcester, his National Championship with Boston University in 2009, and competing in the 2018 Olympics for Team USA.  (43:05-51:03) We hear from Mike Cornell to hear about his off-season and what he is looking forward to as he gears up for his seventh pro season.

Cam and Josh are joined by Railers defenseman Kyle McKenzie (25:45-53:13) to hear about his off-season.  The Railers and Maine Mariners will play a pre-season game October 5th which Cam and Josh discuss more about as well as some NHL off-season moves (12:18-25:15). 

Cam and Josh are joined by former Worcester IceCats broadcaster, John Wiedeman, who is currently the radio play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks (14:00-54:51). 

Worcester hockey historian, Darryl Hunt, joins the show (0:00-25:55) to discuss 25 years of pro hockey in Worcester.  Cam and Josh discuss their 4th of July weekends and even find out Cam's introduction into country music, even a rendition of Lips of An Angel (32:00-36:57).  The two also breakdown the NHL Free Agency and provide some updates with the Railers. 

Tom Poti joins the show at (0:30-3:30) and then again at (7:42-21:07). Cam & Josh find out more about the Worcester native and ask him about playing 14 years in the NHL.  Newly signed Worcester Railer, Connor Doherty, talks about coming back to Worcester for his third season and talks about his offseason (27:13-35:58). 

Former Holy Cross men's hockey Head Coach, Paul Pearl, joins Cam & Josh to talk about the Crusaders first ever NCAA Tournament win in 2006 when they upset the Minnesota Golden Gophers.  Cam and Josh also wrap up the Stanley Cup Final, talk the Railers regular season schedule, and the announcement of Barry Almeida signing with the Railers for his third season. 

With the Bruins forcing Game 7 Cam and Josh breakdown Game 6 and look ahead to the last game of the season. Tim Rappleye who covered the 'Miracle On Ice' gives his memories of the event. Rappleye has also published two books; "Jack Parker's WiseGuys" & "Hobey Baker: Upon Further Review" and has written for the New England Hockey Journal and much much more.  Railers Father's Day Sale ends Sunday June 16, all merchandise is 20% off! Also the regular season schedule will be released on Thursday. 

Eric and Josh welcome new Worcester Railers Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator, Cam McGuire, to the show. The guys talk Bruins/Blues, the 'missing' ECHL Kelly Cup, and give Cam some ice breaker questions! 

Suzanne DeGeorge from Gate House Media joins Eric and Josh to chat about some upcoming events in Worcester.  NHL playoffs, making fun of Eric, how to score free drink tickets at events, the Worcester Magazine Best of Party, and Railers opening night all party of the discussion!

Eric and Josh talking hockey, goal songs, mozzarella sticks, and trying to figure out the direction of the show.

Katrina Shabo, Director of Marketing for Wormtown Brewery, joins Tom & Josh and discusses Wormtown's history, being the O.G. craft brewery in Worcester post-prohibition, her design background, the naming of the beers, and more in this week's episode. Crack open a cold Wormtown brew and enjoy! 

Railers rookie forward Ryan Hitchcock joins Tom & Josh to discuss his first pro season, what it's actually like going to an Ivy League school, his music taste, favorite movie, the mischievous duo of Ryan MacKinnon + Tyler Mueller and more. Enjoy. 

Bay State Brewing Co.'s Shawn Rich and Chip Jarre joined the show and brought with them a collection of their incredible craft beers and discussed everything from the inception of the company, their favorite beers, to what the future holds for Bay State Brewing Co. Crack open a Becky Likes the Smell and enjoy the show. You'll find out where that beer name comes from. 

Niche Hospitality Group's Ed Plante joined Tom & Josh and discussed his work as the Social Beverage expert for Niche - he dishes on beers: his favorites and his predictions for upcoming trends. Boots talks his big feet, reading Harry Potter, and fishing with his bff Bo. 

Railers forward Bo Brauer joins Tom and Josh and dishes on bass fishing, playing at Notre Dame, his art and theatre skills, and playing in Worcester. 

Railers defenseman Alex Vanier joins Tom and Josh and dishes on EDM, fashion in Montreal, how he hates reading, Netflix, and how he doesn't mind drinking any wine. 

Former professional hockey players Shayne Toporowski and Ryan Palmer join Tom and josh and discuss coaching at Worcester State University, running hockey clinics, Profiler's Edge Pro Sharp, Worcester's nightlife scene, and how Shayne met his wife. 

Worcester Blades GM Derek Alfama joins Tom and Josh and discusses the teams first year in Worcester, the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center, vegetarian food, beer and wine. 

Mr. Ice Cat Terry Virtue joins Tom and Josh and tells tales of running amok in the city during the reign of Scratch. Railers forward Dylan Willick talks about his first full season with the team. 

Internet phenomenon Darryl Hunt and Railers Head Coach and General Manager Jamie Russell join Tom and Josh for week 14. Darryl talks his prolific Twitter presence. Coach Russell talks his three years with the team and drops his knowledge of classic rock. 

Railers forward Matt Schmalz joins Tom & Josh and chats about his terrible basketball skills, being drafted by the L.A. Kings, the craze of Lululemon and hockey players, and more in this week's episode. 

This week we find out McDonald's is an elite diet choice for athletes. Assistant Equipment Manager Jack Brindisi teaches us how to do laundry. 

Rich Lundin dishes on the Railers booster club. Woody Hudson chats anime and all sorts of crazy things. 

Worcester Railers ticket rep. Evan "Badaducci" Bedard and defenseman David Quenneville join Tom and Josh. Badadducci tells tales of his mysteriously smooth ways. Quenneville talks adjusting to pro play, Mario Kart, and life as the youngest guy on the squad. 

Steve Christy, president of LEI Corp., teaches us the perfect technique for mowing and edging lawns, admits his love of Aerosmith, tells the tale of his landscaping business coming to fruition and what he drinks after a long day's hard work. Railers Community Relations Coordinator Paul Harris dishes on his first roadie with the team, working for a hockey team, a banger or not hot-take, and his favorite adult beverage.

Tom and Josh kick off the new year with some Molson Canadians courtesy of Bill Gill a.k.a Mitch Gillam's dad. Bill Doyle discusses smelling salts, covering the Railers this year, and more. Mike Cornell talks playing hockey as a father, who wears the "C" in his house, Euro-goth clubs in Germany, and thoughts on the team as of late.

Part two of the goalie take over. 

PART ONE - THE GOALIES HAVE TAKEN OVER! This week Tom and Josh are attacked by goalies - Railers team president Mike Myers and Railers goaltender Mitch Gillam. Myers discusses everything under the sun including his former goalie mask design business, growing up during the reign of the Maryland hardcore scene, art, cheering in press boxes, and more. Gillam discusses the Gilly Gilly phenomenon, bangers, his acquired taste for adult beverages, and more. 

Jeff Johnson from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers joins Tom and Josh and talks about the brewery's start, success, and future. Beers are sampled. Fun is had. Railers defenseman Ryan MacKinnon tells an epic tale of his fake tooth, informs us of red potatoes from P.E.I., and dishes on Taylor Swift. 

Railers defenseman Kyle McKenzie discusses working in Worcester over the summer, his dating life, and ice cold water. No Trigger guitarist Jon Strader talks noodlin' and upcoming shows. Bill Ballou gives hot takes on music and hating drums, and shares incredible hockey stories. 

The Canada episode. Tom Matthews and guests defenseman Connor Doherty and assistant coach Derek Army call in from Brampton, Ontario amidst a Railers three game road trip. Discussion topics include the Monte Carlo Inn, Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, and more. 

On this week's episode the Tom and Josh chat hockey, music, and beer with High Command guitarist Ryan McArdle, Railers forward Tommy Kelley, and Greater Good Brewing Co.'s J.T. Ethier. 

The long awaited debut of The Tuesdays with Tom Radio Hour ft. Josh Lyford -- The podcast about hockey, music, and beer. Not always in that order. Hosts Tom Matthews and Josh Lyford talk hockey and fighting with Railers forward Yanick Turcotte, Mountain Man's upcoming album with Jesse Menard, and what it's like being the funniest guy in Worcester with Tom Dwyer.