Podcast appearances and mentions of al koken

Hour 2 with Doc Walker: Capitals reporter Al Koken joins to discuss Ovi's possible last year and the NHL Playoffs / These former Commanders need a spot in the team Hall of Fame / Former Commanders LB Ken Harvey discusses the importance of team dynamic / Celebrating Doc's Birthday

Kevin opened with the Caps Game 2 win over Carolina and plenty of Washington football including something he learned today about one of the Commanders' draft picks. Then, Kevin revisited his interview with NFL Schedule-Maker Mike North from April before unveiling three of his annual Washington "Mock Schedule" games including the Skins' opener and their first Monday Night game of the year. He will deliver his entire "Mock Schedule" on a special podcast tomorrow. He finished up the show talking Caps-Hurricanes with Al Koken. 

The Capitals closed out their first-round series on Wednesday, defeating Montreal 4-1 to win the series 4-1, and now it's on to a matchup with the Hurricanes. Listen to reaction and previews of Round 2 from our hosts, as well as ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Capitals defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Monumental Sports Network's Smokin' Al Koken.

The Capitals closed out their first-round series on Wednesday, defeating Montreal 4-1 to win the series 4-1, and now it's on to a matchup with the Hurricanes. Listen to reaction and previews of Round 2 from our hosts, as well as ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Capitals defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Monumental Sports Network's Smokin' Al Koken.

The Capitals closed out their first-round series on Wednesday, defeating Montreal 4-1 to win the series 4-1, and now it's on to a matchup with the Hurricanes. Listen to reaction and previews of Round 2 from our hosts, as well as ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Capitals defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Monumental Sports Network's Smokin' Al Koken.

The Capitals closed out their first-round series on Wednesday, defeating Montreal 4-1 to win the series 4-1, and now it's on to a matchup with the Hurricanes. Listen to reaction and previews of Round 2 from our hosts, as well as ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, Capitals defenseman Trevor Van Riemsdyk, and Monumental Sports Network's Smokin' Al Koken.

Al Koken breaks down the Caps series win vs the Canadiens

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 3 features: 1.Talking Caps With Smokin Al Koken 2.JP Talks Commanders WR Jaylin Lane 3.Best 2025 NFL Draft Picks

4.24.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan reacts to the President's comments on the Redskins name and Kevin Sheehan gives 3 bold NFL Draft predictions for tonight. Al Koken from Monumental Sports joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Capitals winning game 2 against the Canadiens and their momentum for the rest of the series. Reflecting on last year's draft and selecting Jayden Daniels. 4.24.25 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan breaks down the cornerback class in this year's NFL draft and lists players that could be available at pick 29 for the Commanders. Kevin Sheehan and Max give their first round prediction for the Commanders in the NFL Draft. Craig Hoffman and Chris Russell from The Team 980 join the Kevin Sheehan Show to give their predictions on who the Commanders will draft in the first round of the NFL Draft. 4.24.25 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Athletic joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down his recent mock draft for the Commanders and predicts what the team will do night one in the NFL Draft. Callers give their dream scenario for the Commanders in the NFL Draft. Carmelo Anthony wants to see Kevin Durant play for the Wizards.

4.24.25, Al Koken from Monumental Sports joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Capitals winning game 2 against the Canadiens and their momentum for the rest of the series.

4.24.25 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan reacts to the President's comments on the Redskins name and Kevin Sheehan gives 3 bold NFL Draft predictions for tonight. Al Koken from Monumental Sports joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the Capitals winning game 2 against the Canadiens and their momentum for the rest of the series. Reflecting on last year's draft and selecting Jayden Daniels.

4.21.25 Hour 4 1:00- We take a look at tonight's MASSIVE bout between the Canadiens & the Caps, who's most important? 21:00- Al Koken from Monumental Sports joins G&D to discuss the Caps-Canadiens series.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in Long Island, becoming the all-time NHL goal leader! Listen as all of those who broadcast it – Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin, John Walton, Smokin' Al Koken, and Alan May – came on our airwaves to discuss the milestone, as did Monumental insider Tarik El-Bashir and our good buddy Barstool Nate, who also was at UBS Arena to witness history!

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in Long Island, becoming the all-time NHL goal leader! Listen as all of those who broadcast it – Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin, John Walton, Smokin' Al Koken, and Alan May – came on our airwaves to discuss the milestone, as did Monumental insider Tarik El-Bashir and our good buddy Barstool Nate, who also was at UBS Arena to witness history!

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in Long Island, becoming the all-time NHL goal leader! Listen as all of those who broadcast it – Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin, John Walton, Smokin' Al Koken, and Alan May – came on our airwaves to discuss the milestone, as did Monumental insider Tarik El-Bashir and our good buddy Barstool Nate, who also was at UBS Arena to witness history!

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in Long Island, becoming the all-time NHL goal leader! Listen as all of those who broadcast it – Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin, John Walton, Smokin' Al Koken, and Alan May – came on our airwaves to discuss the milestone, as did Monumental insider Tarik El-Bashir and our good buddy Barstool Nate, who also was at UBS Arena to witness history!

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in Long Island, becoming the all-time NHL goal leader! Listen as all of those who broadcast it – Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin, John Walton, Smokin' Al Koken, and Alan May – came on our airwaves to discuss the milestone, as did Monumental insider Tarik El-Bashir and our good buddy Barstool Nate, who also was at UBS Arena to witness history!

Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in Long Island, becoming the all-time NHL goal leader! Listen as all of those who broadcast it – Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin, John Walton, Smokin' Al Koken, and Alan May – came on our airwaves to discuss the milestone, as did Monumental insider Tarik El-Bashir and our good buddy Barstool Nate, who also was at UBS Arena to witness history!

Hour 2: Capitals rinkside reporter Smokin' Al Koken talks about the impact of 895 / Listeners describe what Ovechkin and 895 mean to the DMV / The impact Alex Ovechkin has had on DC sports

Capitals rinkside reporter Smokin' Al Koken talks about the impact of 895 full 1015 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:36:12 +0000 buZ7jrbGk0ThQfBD8ThC1hP31ILKCFOw nhl,washington capitals,sports,news,hockey BMitch & Finlay nhl,washington capitals,sports,news,hockey Capitals rinkside reporter Smokin' Al Koken talks about the impact of 895 Washington football legend Brian Mitchell and longtime Commanders reporter JP Finlay team up to provide the best Commanders talk and analysis of the Caps, Nats, and Wizards. Every weekday, BMitch and JP bring listeners the latest sports talk, breaking news, game coverage, and analysis, plus interviews with the top personalities and reporters in the DMV.Catch BMitch & Finlay live Monday through Friday (10 a.m. - 2 p.m ET) on 106.7 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Nationals and Capitals, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @BMitchandFinlay. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports News Hockey False https://player.ampe

Alex Ovechkin is on the doorstep of history, now within realistically one game of breaking Wayne Gr'tzky's all-time record! On this week's Best of Capitals, hear from Spencer Carbery, Jakob Chychrun, and Monumental's Craig Laughlin and Al Koken about the chase, and Kevin Sheehan breaks down whether or not this record will be one of the more impossible to break in the future. All that, plus Grant & Danny weigh in on the dark side of the Capitals-Hurricanes game that got very chippy!

Alex Ovechkin is on the doorstep of history, now within realistically one game of breaking Wayne Gr'tzky's all-time record! On this week's Best of Capitals, hear from Spencer Carbery, Jakob Chychrun, and Monumental's Craig Laughlin and Al Koken about the chase, and Kevin Sheehan breaks down whether or not this record will be one of the more impossible to break in the future. All that, plus Grant & Danny weigh in on the dark side of the Capitals-Hurricanes game that got very chippy!

Alex Ovechkin is on the doorstep of history, now within realistically one game of breaking Wayne Gr'tzky's all-time record! On this week's Best of Capitals, hear from Spencer Carbery, Jakob Chychrun, and Monumental's Craig Laughlin and Al Koken about the chase, and Kevin Sheehan breaks down whether or not this record will be one of the more impossible to break in the future. All that, plus Grant & Danny weigh in on the dark side of the Capitals-Hurricanes game that got very chippy!

Alex Ovechkin is on the doorstep of history, now within realistically one game of breaking Wayne Gr'tzky's all-time record! On this week's Best of Capitals, hear from Spencer Carbery, Jakob Chychrun, and Monumental's Craig Laughlin and Al Koken about the chase, and Kevin Sheehan breaks down whether or not this record will be one of the more impossible to break in the future. All that, plus Grant & Danny weigh in on the dark side of the Capitals-Hurricanes game that got very chippy!

Smokin Al on Ryan Leonard's debut, Ovi's goal chase, Locker's return, and the Caps road trip

The BMitch & Finlay Show Hour 3 features: 1. Talking Caps With Al Koken 2. Should The Commanders Play on Black Friday? 3. How Does The NFL Schedule Primetime games?

Hour 3 with Rick "Doc" Walker: Capitals announcer Smokin' Al Koken talks about how hot the Caps are / Can you imagine if the NFL didn't have a hard cap like MLB? / The SEC looks to be replacing the ACC in college hoops

Smokin' Al Koken joins G&D after the Caps pounced all over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Joe Beninati and Al Koken stopped by to share their thoughts on the Stanley Cup Finals

Doc kicks off the show joined by Smokin' Al Koken of Monumental Sports to talk Stanley Cup Finals and the possibility of a Panthers sweep. Then Doc and Max get into the Mavs staving off elimination. Finally, Ben Standig joins the program to give his thoughts on Commanders Mini Camp.

A heavy-guest day for Kevin who opened the show with Al Koken joining in to recap the Caps' 4-3 Game 2 loss to the Rangers. Then it was Ralph Vacchiano/FOX Sports-NFC East jumping on to discuss what he's been reporting about Jayden Daniels and Washington's draft plans. Jay Gruden was next talking about his experience preparing for past drafts, how he went about evaluating quarterbacks, revealing his Washington choice at #2, and a lot more. And then it was former Maryland QB Scott McBrien with his thoughts on what the Commanders' should do at #2.  Download the PrizePicks app today and use code Sheehan for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smokin' Al Koken joins the show to talk to Doc about the Capitals getting into the playoffs and their first round match up with the New York Rangers.

4.18.24 Hour 3 - Capitals reporter Smokin' Al Koken joins the show to talk to Doc about the Capitals first round playoff matchup with the NY Rangers. Then Doc talks about the NFL draft, the state of college football and Metal Chris even has a Capitals related heavy metal recommendation!

Doc Walker is in for Kevin Sheehan today (and tomorrow). Doc talks about the NBA play in games this week, the Capitals making it into the playoffs and facing the NY Rangers in the first round, the NFL Draft, QB prospects and the current state of college football. Guests include Coach Butch McAdams and Smokin' Al Koken.

Smokin' Al on the Caps trade deadline activity

Hour 4 - 00:00 - Caps Talk With Smokin' Al Koken 16:30 - Ask BMitch Anything Part 2 31:32 - BMitch on Kick Returning And Salary Caps

0:00 - BMitch & Finlay Hour 1 - Russell Wilson Meets With The Steelers & The Wizards Go For 17th Straight L, Is Temple Basketball Shaving Points?, Some Chiefs Fans May Need Amputations After Attending Freezing Cold Game 36:31 - BMitch & Finlay Hour 2 - PFT Commenter Joins The Show, NFL "Legal Tampering" Starts Monday, Talkin Nats With Tobi Altizer 1:14:41 - BMitch & Finlay Hour 3 - AJ Perez on The Monumental Arena Funding Fail, Ask BMitch Anything, JP Finlay Makes A Bold Move 1:52:17 - BMitch & Finlay Hour 4 - Caps Talk With Smokin' Al Koken, Ask BMitch Anything Part 2, BMitch on Kick Returning And Salary Caps

Caps return to action against Montreal, Connor McMichael is excited for the Mentors' Trip, and Al Koken stops by.

Caps and Wild tonight in St. Paul, Al Koken joins John to discuss the lineup and some of the Minnesota food scene.

Win streak at three after rallying to beat San Jose, postgame reax from Carbery and Haman-Aktell, and Al Koken from Monumental Sports Network joins us.

We get ready for the Caps season opener vs the Penguins with Smokin' Al

Hour 2 - 00:00 - MD Gov Wes Moore's Weekend Winners 18:48 -  Commanders Props and Predictions 24:48 - Caps Preview With Smokin' Al Koken

Hour 3 - 00:00 - Smokin Al Koken on the Capitals Draft 20:00 - Soccer Talk With Moises Linares 31:01 - BMitch Calls in From Vacation in Oregon

Al Koken from the Monumental network gives us the rundown on the Nats draft picks

Doc Walker filling in for Craig Hoffman 1:12 - Not My Beat: Kedric Golston on Chase Young and the team canceling an OTA session 24:51 - Guest: Smokin Al Koken talks Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup  39:43 - Calls: How do you feel about the Wizards and Bradley Beal working on a trade?

Hour 2 - 00:00 - Are The Commanders Trying to Trade Chase Young? 18:33 - Smokin Al Koken on The Stanley Cup and The Caps Draft 28:48 - The Saints Bring In Jon Gruden For Help & Raiders QB Issues

Smokin Al Koken on The Stanley Cup and The Caps Draft

Smokin' Al Koken from NBCS Washington on the Capitals new Head Coach Spencer Carbery 

Hour 3 - 00:00 - NFL Bold Predictions 17:43 - Smokin' Al Koken on Spencer Carbery 36:00 - Bleep U Thursday Is Next

Smokin' Al Koken of NBC Sports Washington joins Doc & Scott to discuss the Capitals' hire of Spencer Carbery.

Doc and Scott for the Rooster Hour 2: Al Koken joins the show to talk about Spencer Carbery as the Caps head coach, Previewing the NBA finals starting tonight, Callers join in to talk about the NBA Finals

Caps open the western trip with a win at Arizona, postgame reax from Strome, Milano, and Laviolette, and Al Koken joins us to talk about "The Mullett."

Caps in Vancouver tonight, and the 25th anniversary of Capital One Arena is this week. Al Koken joins us to reflect on how it all came together for a grand opening in 1997.

Ovechkin ties Howe in loss at Detroit, postgame reax from Kuemper and Laviolette, and Al Koken from NBC Sports Washington joins us as the team heads home to face Arizona Saturday.

Hour 4 - 00:00 - Who are the best new QB-WR combos in the NFL? 17:02 - Smokin Al Koken on the Stanley Cup finals 32:06 - Heard It Here First/JP gets bit by another tick

Smokin' Al Koken on the Stanley cup finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Hour 3 - 00:00 - Smokin' Al Koken from NBCS Washington on what the Caps need to do to stay competitive next season, 20:16 - Beer prices at the PGA Championship are outrageous($19), 26:16 - Listener advice on how to beat the high beer prices

Smokin' Al Koken joins the program to talk about James Brown concerts and the Capitals game 6 loss to the Panthers

Segment 7 - Re-hashing Kevin's mock schedule and a look at what he's missed so far.  Segment 8 - Who would you like to see in Week 1? Segment 9 - Breaking down the Caps' epic collapse in Game 5 with Al Koken. 

Al Koken joins Kevin to break down the Caps' struggles in Game 5 after their epic collapse. Plus, discussing filling in for Joe Beninati in the third period.

Craig and Courtney Laughlin are joined by Smokin' Al Koken, Capitals broadcaster and personality. Koken shares what it was like back in 1987 during the Capitals Game 7 Easter Epic 4 OT game vs. the New York Islanders.

In this hour Doc is joined by Hall of Fame basketball player and Georgetown Hoyas Head Coach  Patrick Ewing  and Al Koken to discuss their experiences with the great John Thomspon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Doc, Cj, and Al Koken close out the show remembering their friend with memories of John Thompson! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chris Miller is joined by a panel of guests to reflect on the passing of legendary Georgetown head coach John Thompson Jr. Guests include Thompson's former radio co-host Al Koken, DeMatha basketball head coach Mike Jones, Bullets/Wizards legend Phil Chenier, legendary coach Jimmy Patsos and NBC Sports Washington's Wes Hall.The guys discuss what Coach Thompson meant to each one of their lives, give stories of the first time they met him and what a great man he was. The crew also gets into what John Thompson II meant not only to the Georgetown community but to basketball players everywhere.

Jason La Canfora joins to go around the NFL (0:05). Varying degrees of how fans will be allowed in the stand around the NFL (12:41). Al Koken on what the Caps options are for their next coach and some moves they can make to the roster (22:57). This Date in Nats History (33:43).  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wrap up calls on the Caps (0:05). Wizards get the short end of the stick in the NBA Draft Lottery (11:27). Al Koken breaks down what the Capitals need and what they can do to improve for next season (19:55). This Date in Nats History (31:06). 

Around the NFL (0:05). Soap opera talk as Grant is confused why anyone watches them (9:24). Al Koken joins to discuss the Caps as they are on the brink of elimination (17:23). This date in Nats history (28:36). 

Save the date for February 5 for an incredible event kickstarting an organization founded by the Laughlin Family. The Laughlin Family foundation believes that every cancer patient should have access to the appropriate treatment options, support, and research needed to have a fighting chance regardless of their cancer diagnoses. We focus on funding initiatives to advance the care and research around cancers for which there is limited clinical and patient knowledge and understanding. Rare cancers account for 20% of all diagnoses, yet 40% of all deaths. We believe that every deserves a voice. On February 5, hang out with your favorite local sports celebrities and personalities including Capitals player Jakub Vrana, Rod Langway, Peter Bondra, Alan May, Brent Johnson, Joe Beninati, John Walton, Al Koken, Courtney Laughlin, Rob Carlin, Hayley Skarupa, JP Flaime, Chris Cooley, Phil Chenier and others to be announced soon. Live and silent auctions, entertainment, music, food, open bar, and chance to be the first to taste Craig Laughlin’s very own IPA beer. It’s a party only Locker could throw that you don’t want to miss! MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND. Business casual attire. All funds raised from this party will benefit The Laughlin Family Foundation and its mission to help cure gynecological cancers.

Everyone has a story. We sat down with local sports broadcasting legend Al Koken to find out how he became one of the most recognizable broadcasters in the DMV. True story, he jumped out of a plane to get his career started.#WashingtonCapitals #AlKoken #NBCSportsWashington

Al Koken on what started his career ~ "All because I jumped out of an airplane." Al Koken, Capitals Reporter and Host, NBC Sports Washington, and host Andy Ockershausen in-studio interview Andy Ockershausen: This is a special, special treat to me on our podcast, a man, and I know that's a cliché and I'm going to say it anyway, needs no introduction, but he likes it. So I'm going to introduce you to a wonderful, wonderful great broadcaster, Smokin' Al Koken. Al Koken: We're using my biblical name then? Is that what we're doing? Andy Ockershausen: Who came up with the "Smokin'"? Glenn Brenner and a True Badge of Honor - "Smokin'Al Koken" Al Koken: It was given to me, and I wear it with a true badge of honor, by the late great Glenn Brenner. Andy Ockershausen: Glenn did that? Al Koken: When I was working with him at Channel 9, it was back in the day. Remember when the third-string quarterback held the clipboard, as opposed to being inactive? Glenn called me the clipboard guy. If he was on vacation, Ken Mease would go Monday through Friday, and I'd fill in for Ken Mease. I was kind of their third guy. Back in the day when the Redskins were on CBS as opposed to Fox, after Redskin home games they would do a Redskin post-game show with Glenn in the studio, and I would be down at RFK Stadium interviewing players. During one of the broadcasts, we come back from commercial, they're going to come down to me, and I'm going to interview a player. Glenn comes back and says, "All right, let's go back down to RFK Stadium and rejoin," and he paused. I'm thinking, did he forget my name? He goes, "Smokin' Al Koken." I kind of laughed, you know. Andy Ockershausen: First time you heard it? Al Koken: Yeah. Of course, the next day, because it was given by Glenn Brenner, people, "Hey, Smokin' Al Koken. Smokin' Al Koken." That's how it stuck, but because it was given to me by somebody who I respect and love so much- Andy Ockershausen: Everybody. Everybody loved Glenn. Al Koken: Yeah, I treat that like a real badge of honor. Andy Ockershausen: One of the things, and, this isn't at all for you, Koken, but it's important. One of the things Janice and I would really look forward to, because they were friends, was the Redskins show on Saturday night. Well, they taped it on Thursday, but John Riggins and Sonny, of course, and George. Before that it was Glenn. It was all those guys. It was about fun. It was a fun show. Stuff I'm watching now, not fun. Al Koken: Right, and directed by our great friend, Ernie Baur, and produced by Ernie Baur. He was a guy who always made sure that the best of what Glenn did, which was off-the-cuff, ad libbing, as you said, having fun, that had to shine through. You couldn't sit there with John Riggins and Sonny Jurgensen and ask serious questions and get people to watch for 30 minutes. You had to have fun with it, and the more off-script they went, the better the show. Andy Ockershausen: You were right, and it doesn't happen anymore. But Al, you are a Missourian. You're from Missouri, but you've gotta be shown. St. Louis. I remember you, we're trying to get you on the phone. They said, "Don't call him during the World Series. He's in St. Louis." That's was the first time I knew you were connected by a lot of things to St. Louis. St. Louis, Missouri Fan - Baseball, Football and Hockey Al Koken: Grew up in St. Louis, and obviously I was a huge St. Louis Baseball Cardinal fan, football fan, St. Louis Blues. That's where I really fell in love with hockey, seeing the St. Louis Blues for the first years of expansion. They came in 1967, and I remember my uncle had some season tickets, and going down and seeing the games, and just mesmerized. I tell everybody- Andy Ockershausen: You lived in the city? Movie "Back to the Future" Based on University City Al Koken: Lived just on the edge. It's called University City. In fact, I'll give you a very quick story about University City.

Al Koken fills in as host with Alan & Ryan after an exciting 3-2 Washington victory in overtime at Colorado. Phoenix Copley picks up his 2nd win of the road trip in net. Will Braden Holtby return to the ice Monday night in Montreal?

Rob, Ryan, & Al Koken let you know what happened in the Capitals 4-1 loss at the Oilers. Topics include Alex Chiasson scoring against his old team the same day he gets his championship ring, inconsistent play by Washington so far, Tom Wilson suspension upheld, and controversial delay of game penalty.

The Capitals started Saturday's game in third place in the Metropolitan Division. They finished in first after a dominant 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Al Koken, Alan May and Ryan Billie break down the most impressive win we have seen from Washington in quite awhile.

The Caps put together a stinker of a performance on Saturday as they were blown out 7-1 by the Chicago Blackhawks who had lost eight straight coming into the game. Al Koken, Alan May and Ryan Billie talk about Washington's rough night in Chicago.

There was no way the Caps should have been able to climb back in this one. Washington trailed the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 after two periods and had been thoroughly dominated. They forced overtime and managed a point, but the big takeaway is how they put themselves in that position. Al Koken and Alan May break down what was an ugly game in Washington.

Andy is joined by Smokin Al Koken. They cover how this St. Louis native became so involved with the Washington Capitals TV broadcast from every angle over the decades. Glenn Brenner memories, co hosting a radio show with John Thompson Jr. & more.