Bleed Oil Blue Podcast

Two time MLB All-Star, World Series champion and MLB Network personality Ryan Dempster joins Raffaele Papaiani for Episode 11 of the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast. Ryan talks Blue Jays playoff hopes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the teams to watch in October, and his unforgettable World Series experiences with the 2013 Boston Red Sox and the 2016 Chicago Cubs. He also shares the story behind hitting Alex Rodriguez, talks about facing Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols. Then the conversation heads to the ice. Ryan looks back on his love of hockey, Edmonton’s Oilers dynasty, and the wild story of skating in a Florida Panthers practice before making a start for the Florida Marlins the next day. Stay until the end for Ryan’s hilarious Harry Caray style trip through classic Oilers history. Chapters 00:00​ Ryan Dempster joins Bleed Oil Blue 00:42​ Can the Blue Jays make the playoffs? 02:10​ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Toronto’s offense 03:15​ The teams to watch in October 03:49​ Winning the 2013 World Series with Boston 07:28​ The story behind hitting Alex Rodriguez 09:19​ Being part of the 2016 Cubs World Series 10:52​ Showing off the World Series rings 12:30​ The pressure of ending the Cubs drought 14:14​ Edmonton, the Oilers and hockey fandom 16:30​ Skating with the Florida Panthers before an MLB start 23:24​ The toughest hitters Ryan Dempster faced 24:45​ The growth of Canadian baseball 26:53​ Analytics, feel and the mental side of baseball 30:44​ Ryan Dempster does Harry Caray on the Oilers 32:32​ Closing thoughts and thank you

NFL Network Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche joins the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast to break down the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys heading into the NFL season. Plus, he reflects on Colin Kaepernick’s legacy and one of the biggest stories in NFL history. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:59 NFL Preseason Game Insights and Player Highlights 04:00 Denver Broncos Camp and Bo Nicks Health 06:07 Team Dynamics and Practice Structure in Denver 08:05 Running Back Depth and Offensive Schemes 10:03 Wide Receiver Upgrades and Offensive Strategy 11:23 Defensive Performance and Turnover Strategies 12:53 Team Confidence and Practice Atmosphere 15:02 Super Bowl Predictions and Team Contenders 16:59 Rams and Seahawks NFC Rivals 18:53 Sleeper Teams and Divisional Outlook 20:49 Colin Kaepernick's NFL Journey and Activism 24:06 NFL Hall of Fame and Legacy Moments 24:56 Final Super Bowl Prediction and Closing Remarks

The NHL offseason is never quiet and Episode 9 goes deep on the biggest stories shaping the season ahead. We break down Connor McDavid’s future, the Edmonton Oilers aggressive offseason moves and coaching changes, the contract negotiations redefining the league, and what front offices in Detroit and Minnesota are trying to build. We also dig into the realities of NHL insider reporting: where information comes from, why teams guard their plans so closely, and how social media has changed the news cycle. And why will the opening stretch of the NHL calendar matter so much for contenders and stars whose futures may be under the microscope? Chapters 00:00​ Introduction and guest background 01:14​ Current NHL league status and summer highlights 02:34​ Contract negotiations and league dynamics 03:31​ Detroit and Minnesota: management strategy and key decisions 05:03​ Star-player contracts and potential future moves 08:26​ Edmonton Oilers bold offseason moves and coaching changes 12:17​ Why the season start matters—and Connor McDavid’s future 14:12​ How NHL insiders get information in the social media era 16:30​ The challenge of reporting around team secrecy 19:04​ Team assessments: offseason changes that could define the year 26:54​ New York playoff predictions and division outlooks

For more than 40 years, Chris Myers has been at the center of sports biggest moments, covering historic games, breaking headlines, and the athletes who shaped entire generations. In this episode, Chris pulls back the curtain on his unforgettable interviews with Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, OJ Simpson, and Tom Brady. From the pressure of live television to the split second instincts needed when the whole world is watching, he shares the behind the scenes stories, preparation, and hard earned lessons that define a career in sports broadcasting and sports media. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and career overview of Chris Myers 02:01 Balancing work and personal life in sports broadcasting 04:03 Memorable interviews with Muhammad Ali and others 06:52 The historic interview with OJ Simpson 13:57 Handling difficult moments and controversial interviews 19:45 Reflections on iconic sports moments and their significance 25:57 The future of sports broadcasting and advice for aspiring journalists

Brent Wallace joins the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast to talk all things hockey from what’s happening with the Ottawa Senators and the fallout surrounding Brady Tkachuk, to the Edmonton Oilers and some of the big decisions facing management. Plus, we get into Ottawa’s long wait for a new downtown arena and why it could still be years away. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 02:03 Brady Tkachuk Departure and Fan Reactions 03:51 Player Management and Team Dynamics in Ottawa 05:58 Edmonton Oilers' Coaching Changes and Team Outlook 07:57 Ottawa Arena Development and Fan Engagement 09:57 Comparison of Ontario NHL Teams 11:46 Goaltending and Player Performance Concerns 14:00 Ottawa Sports Fans and Community Sentiment 15:59 Ottawa's Future and Management Strategies 17:52 Ottawa's Arena Timeline and Challenges 20:05 Ottawa Sports Culture and Fan Loyalty

Chapters 00:00 — Meet Cabbie Richards: His Career in Sports Media 02:28 — The Emotional Roller Coaster of Being a Blue Jays Fan 03:15 — Connor McDavid’s Elite Talent & the Oilers’ Challenges 04:07 — Why Cabbie Wants an NHL Superteam 08:04 — Superteams, Drama & the Entertainment Side of Sports 09:32 — Meeting Kobe Bryant & Unforgettable Interview Moments 11:07 — The Funny & Personal Side of Kobe Bryant 13:14 — Cabbie’s Unique Interview Style & Famous Props 15:15 — What Kobe Bryant Was Really Like Off Camera 16:45 — What Connor McDavid Is Really Like Off Camera 20:04 — What Cabbie Richards Is Working on Today 25:40 — Legendary Athletes & the Aura of Greatness 27:28 — Cabbie’s Hilarious Michael Jordan Story 28:45 — Early Stanley Cup Predictions & Why Hockey Is So Unpredictable

Former Canadian tennis star Genie Bouchard joins the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast to talk about life after professional tennis, her move into broadcasting, and why she's now all in on pickleball. She opens up about what it was really like competing at the US Open. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Who is Genie Bouchard 02:13 What Wimbledon is really like behind the scenes 03:48 Traveling Europe and falling in love with Italy 06:10 How she got into TV and broadcasting 07:55 Tennis vs pickleball — the real differences 09:49 What tournaments are coming up next 11:58 Mental health and recovery nobody talks about 13:55 US Open predictions and hot takes 15:48 Dealing with social media hate and critics 18:05 What's next for Genie Bouchard FOLLOW BLEED OIL BLUE: Instagram: @BleedOilBlue TikTok: @BleedOilBlue Twitter/X: @BleedOilBlue Guest: @geniebouchard

🎙️Veteran broadcaster Rod Pedersen joins the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast to break down the biggest stories in hockey and football. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:42 – Rod's sports fandom and NHL loyalty 01:16 – Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup odds 02:42 – Oilers offseason and coaching changes 03:43 – Can Edmonton win the Stanley Cup? 05:07 – Bruce Cassidy and management decisions 06:15 – Potential NHL coaching surprises 08:51 – Rod's favorite and toughest interviews 10:33 – Memorable moments with sports personalities 13:17 – Edmonton Elks and Cody Fajardo 15:03 – Baseball broadcasting and college football 21:00 – College football in South Florida 23:12 – NFL fan culture and stadium atmosphere 24:44 – Surprise NFL teams and season predictions 27:03 – Covering the Super Bowl and major sports events 31:24 – Closing thoughts

Former Edmonton Oilers fan favourite Georges Laraque joins the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast to break down one of the biggest offseasons in recent Oilers history. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Georges Laraque 00:40 – Haiti, soccer and the World Cup 02:32 – Oilers offseason and Connor McDavid's future 03:29 – Edmonton's goaltending concerns 05:22 – Cap space and roster flexibility 06:50 – Mike Babcock's arrival in Edmonton 09:17 – Can the Oilers win with their current goalies? 10:15 – Leadership: McDavid vs. Crosby vs. Pronger 12:06 – How the Oilers became contenders again 13:33 – Georges Laraque on Edmonton 14:01 – Canadiens offseason analysis 15:30 – Why Montreal still needs more grit and size 18:52 – Playoff hockey and the importance of goaltending 19:21 – Final thoughts

Key Topics 🏒 Edmonton Oilers offseason and roster outlook 🔄 Darnell Nurse trade and its impact on both teams 🛡️ Ryan Shea's potential with the Oilers 📈 Edmonton's defensive group and Stanley Cup chances 🦈 San Jose Sharks rebuild and young talent ⭐ Playing with Connor McDavid and the NHL's elite 🏆 Pacific Division and Stanley Cup contenders 📜 Jason Demers' NHL career and trade stories 🎙️ Life after hockey and NHL Network 🎉 Behind-the-scenes stories from around the NHL Timestamps 00:00​ – Introduction and welcoming Jason Demers 00:44​ – No-trade clauses and today's NHL landscape 02:04​ – Darnell Nurse trade and San Jose's future 03:58​ – Oilers defense and Ryan Shea's opportunity 07:13​ – Edmonton's offseason moves and expectations 10:39​ – Sharks rebuild and playoff outlook 11:53​ – Playing with and against Connor McDavid 13:18​ – Oilers Stanley Cup chances and Pacific Division 14:45​ – San Jose's growth and division competition 17:29​ – The possibility of Demers becoming an Oiler 19:30​ – Career highlights and NHL memories 21:41​ – Trade stories and lessons from his career 24:04​ – Dealing with coaches, management, and adversity 27:12​ – NHL Network, media life, and future projects 30:03​ – Final thoughts and closing remarks Thanks for listening to the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast! Be sure to follow @BleedOilBlue on Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn, and Reddit for the latest Edmonton Oilers news.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast! Host Raffaele Papaianni is joined by Jonny Lazarus of Daily Faceoff Key Topics 🏒 Edmonton Oilers offseason, roster moves, and salary cap strategy 🎙️ Mike Babcock's impact on the Oilers ⭐ Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl 📈 Top-six forward combinations and roster decisions 🥅 Goaltending: Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen, and Devon Levi 🗽 New York Rangers offseason outlook 👑 Los Angeles Kings outlook 🏆 Pacific Division 💪 Size vs. skill in today's NHL 🎉 NHL stories and fan culture Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and NHL offseason 02:25 – Oilers coaching change and roster moves 04:40 – Connor McDavid's leadership 06:00 – Defensive structure under Mike Babcock 08:26 – Size vs. skill debate 09:01 – Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen, and Devon Levi 12:50 – Playoff adjustments and coaching 13:26 – NHL press conference moments 15:07 – New York Rangers analysis 16:41 – Rangers outlook 18:08 – Metropolitan Division predictions 19:52 – Division contenders 21:41 – Division winners and Wild Card picks 24:38 – Oilers Pacific Division chances 25:23 – Trades, cap space, and roster building 28:47 – Los Angeles Kings 29:38 – New York celebrations and hockey culture 32:17 – Closing remarks Thanks for listening to the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast! Be sure to follow @BleedOilBlue on Instagram, Facebook, and X for the latest Oilers news, breaking updates, and exclusive hockey content. We'll see you in the next episode!