KINGS OF THE PODCAST
John Hoven of Mayor's Manor (http://www.mayorsmanor.com) and Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period (http://www.thefourthperiod.com) cover the NHL from their home base in Los Angeles. Known as both influencers and insiders, the duo are weekly staples on satellite and terrestrial radio. Dennis is the Los Angeles Chapter Chair of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and John's Mayor Manor is a go-to source for LA hockey news and views for over a decade. Not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings, Sacramento Kings or Kings of Leon.
Episodes
Summary
In this episode of Kings of the Podcast, John and Dennis dive into the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season, analyzing the LA Kings' performance in their first two games, discussing the impact of recent executive changes, and highlighting the prospects in the AHL. They provide insights into the team's defensive strategies, player performances, and upcoming challenges against the Winnipeg J...
With the season on the horizon, the guys discuss the final LAK roster spot up for grabs and take a swing at seasonal over/under total and league-wide true and false questions.
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It's Season Six (!) for Kings Of The Podcast and DB and The Mayor return with a full episode as LAK Training Camp opens.
In this episode of Kings of the Podcast, John and Dennis discuss the exciting kickoff of the NHL season, focusing on the retirement announcement of Anze Kopitar, reflections on his legacy, and the implications for the LA Kings. They delve into the potential candidates for the next captain, Adria...
In a fitting conclusion to our Summer Series the number one KOTP guest, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns to answer listener questions.
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One of KOTP's favorites, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel returns!
Also,
- 8 2/3
- DB on the road again!
- Liam Greentree update
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This episode welcomes back two KOTP favorites, punk rocker Greg Hetson and the one and only, comedian Earl Skakel.
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In the newest episode of the KOTP Summer Series, former LAK defenseman Jordan Spence joins to discuss his time in Los Angeles and what lies ahead in Ottawa
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The Summer Series continues with an interview with Grant Sluknysky, brother of LAK goaltending prospect Hampton.
Also,
- DB chats about the NHL/NHLPA European Player Media Tour in Milan
- The continuing Connor McDavid chatter coming out of Edmonton
- Kempe still not signed
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The Summer Series continues with two KOTP favorites!
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In the second edition of KOTP's Summer Series John Bush, lead signer for Armored Saint and Anthrax stops in.
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Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospects Radio returns to discuss the 2025 LAK Draft in the initial installment of the KOTP Summer Series!
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The new coach of the Ontario Reign, Andrew Lord makes his KOTP debut.
Also:
- DB back on the grid
- What is UNO?
- Ozzy/Oasis
- CBA talk
- @CapWages Trade Builder
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It's over two hours of everything you'd want in an LAK podcast.
- The top rated KOTP guest, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns for his look at the 2025 Draft.
- The guys go chapter and verse on Ken Holland's July 1 Opus
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The viral sensation from the final pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Jeremy makes his KOTP debut.
Oh yeah, the guys discuss the Jordan Spence trade, too.
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It's been a minute since the guys last episode...it's because they've been world travelers!
After a preamble about their sojourns, DB and The Mayor talk Cup Final, Draft and Free Agency.
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It's been a minute so the boys are bringing you TWO HOURS of content!
- DB at the Stanley Cup Final
- What Marco Sturm's departure means to LAK
- Free agency and trade outlook
Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospects Radio on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio joins the Mayor to talk all things NHL Draft and more!
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One of the hot candidates for open NHL coaching jobs, Ontario Reign Coach Marco Sturm returns to KOTP to chat with The Mayor about the prospects in the LAK pipeline. The guys discuss the second and third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as well.
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The LA Kings new Vice President and General Manager makes his debut and the guys talk about the ramifications of the hire of the 10th GM in franchise history.
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In the aftermath of another Los Angeles Kings bitter playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the guys discuss the departure of General Manager Rob Blake and the work ahead for the team President Luc Robitaille.
Major topics:
- Dean Lombardi's tenure vs. Blake length of tenure
- The prospective timeline of Blake's departure
- The status of Coach Jim Hiller
- The pool of potential candidates
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The LA Kings roll into Edmonton with a two games to none series lead on the Oilers and the guys recap the wins in Los Angeles and the challenges of Game 3.
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