Shaun Newman Podcast

Paul Schue is the Professor of History at Northland College.  He earned his PhD Modern European History  at the University of California, Irvine. We take a look back at how COVID-19 compares to earlier pandemics like the Spanish Flu & bubonic plague.  We discuss how fortunate we are to have modern science at our disposal compared to earlier civilizations who had to use the trial & error method among other things.  

Today I was joined by three captains out of the WHL where we talk COVID ending the season early & whats in store in the near future. Bryce Kindopp - Captain of the Everett Silvertips who recently signed an entry level deal with the Anaheim Ducks   Zane Franklin - Captain of the Kamploops Blazers who was sitting 4th in WHL scoring this season   Chase Wouters - Captain of the Saskatoon Blades who suited up for Team WHL in the 2019 CIBC Canada Russia Series

Dickson Delorme better known as Quick Dick McDick has almost overnight become a Youtube star for his short videos that mix his sense of humour  with small town Saskatchewan lifestyle & the current affairs in Canada. He's from Tuffnell SK (might need a map for that one) He spent 19 years in the oil & gas sector before moving home to help with the family farm. Once on the family farm he started a SnapChat account that blew up into the man, the myth, the Sask Legend - Quick Dick McDick Make sure to check out his Youtube Page for his latest & greatest.   

Born & raised in Paradise Hill SK. Played for the Red Deer Rebels where in his final season he led the WHL in scoring with 120pts in 70 games & earned the league award for Most Valuable Player. The Rebels that year would go onto win the WHL championship & the Memorial Cup. Justin was drafted in 1999 by the New York Islanders and from 2001 -2012 he spent time between the NHL, AHL & Europe. 

Bringing back the boys of the Tuesday Night Sport Show.  We discussed: - Colby Cave - NHL Playoffs... in theory - Best rivalry in the bordercity - COVID hobbies - Which major sport comes back 1st 

Such a cool episode. Gord was surprisingly easy to talk to I say that because he is: -2x AJHL coach of the year - AJHL championship as a coach & player - Voted top 50 players all time AJHL -  All time winningest coach in AJHL history We discussed this & more.   

Born & raised in Paradise Hill SK he's been pursuing the dream of Hollywood stardom. Tanner has been living in L.A. since 2007 and has now guest appeared in Modern Family, LetterKenny & is recognized North America wide for his Liberty biberty commercial.  We discuss: - COVID-19 in L.A. - Watching Tom Cruise on set for Top Gun 2:Maverick - The grind - Bartending & watching Leo in action (DiCaprio if you even had to ask) - On set for LetterKenny - Liberty Biberty commercial Give Tanner a follow on Instagram @tannernovlan_

Raf was born & raised in India. He graduated from med school & won a national championship in rowing. He travelled the world and ended up in the growing town of Lloydminster AB/SK. Once here he served on the inaugural board that brought Junior 'A' hockey to Lloydminster.  Raf has been thoroughly engrained in our community since the beginning & hockey is just a part of it. We discuss: - COVID-19 - Growing up in India - Winning a rowing national championship - Med school & curfew - Lancers/Blazers/Bobcats he's been apart of it all

Unreal hour. Jason Gregor of the Jason Gregor Show on TSN 1260 out of Edmonton tells all about how he got into the radio business.  How about this though: he owns his show! I mean he rents air time off of TSN 1260, does the marketing, sales etc. Everything is on him. Such an interesting guy. We also talk about his charity Gregor's Grads where he raises money for kids who can't afford a tux for their graduation.  Enjoy!

I was joined today by Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers. Really appreciate him hopping on to discuss the current situation and what we can expect to see in Lloydminster. We discussed: - COVID-19 confirmed cases - Lloydminster declaring local state of emergency - Closing of city park playgrounds & outdoor rinks - Social distancing vs self quarantine - City's plan moving forward

A man who has tasted nothing but success while behind the mic. He never went to broadcasting school, instead started in the business world then quit his job to pursue life in radio. His first gig saw him on the road doing play by play for the Kindersley Sr. Red Lions, but quickly he moved on to the Lloydminster Bobcats & the Royal Bank Cup. Now he's in his 3rd season with the Prince Albert Raiders where once again he has witnessed a league championship & a trip to a Memorial Cup. Sit back and enjoy.

A different type of roundtable. Joined by the Lloydminster Bobcat's broadcast team Tyler Campbell & Shane Tomayer along with Chris King the head coach of the womans Lakeland Rustlers basketball team. We discussed: - Tom Brady - NHL season & possible scenarios - Player recruitment - NBA playoffs - March madness style? - May cinema popcorn...yes a lot about may cinema popcorn - COVID-19 prep or lack there of

Born & raised in North Battleford he now calls Lloydminster home. He played 4 years for the Prince George Cougars, spent 3 1/2 seasons in the East Coast & finally came back to Lloydminster where he would help the Border Kings capture the 2007 Allan Cup. Although a Calgary Flames fan had an absolute blast with Aaron. I should point out his draft year he was ranked in the top 125 by central scouting and his story about how he was not entered into the NHL entry draft will stop you in your tracks. Enjoy.

Born in Mayfair SK, he played his minor hockey in North Battleford before heading to the Moose Jaw Warriors at the age of 15. He spent 5 years in the WHL which culminated in WHL championship with the Brandon Wheat Kings. He spent two years playing CIS with the U of S Huskies and then headed down south 5 years in the ECHL. He won a Kelly Cup with the South Carolina Stingrays & spent 8 years overseas mainly in the British Elite League. He now owns & operates Trig Energy Services.

Born & raised in Lloydminster Kris played 4 years for the Lloydminster Junior 'A' Blazers. He played 3 years for the Div 1 University of Findlay & a year with Niagara University. Played 3 years of pro for the Wichita Thunder which ended with a trip to the CHL finals with the Colorado Eagles. Since being back in Lloydminster he has been a volunteer Assistant coach with the Lloydminster Bobcats. Had a blast sitting down with Kris and his perspective on life overall was a treat to listen to for a couple of hours. Enjoy 

The brothers back at it again. We discussed: NHL Trade Deadline, Kassian Kick, Houston Astros, XFL & more.

Originally from North Battleford SK. Greg was undrafted but found a way onto the Red Deer Rebels. He spent 3 seasons there putting up back to back seasons of 90+ points. After his junior career he travels from Quebec of the IHL to South Carolina, Colorado & Pee Dee of the ECHL. He won a Kelly Cup while with South Carolina and talks of the journey & shenanigans that happen in life in the minor leagues. He finally spent 8 years playing in Germany where both of his kids ended up starting school & playing their sports. FInally he gives a lot of credit to his wife Sarah who all through his journey was by his side. Pretty cool story. Thanks again Greg.

This was a very cool episode. Darryl played for the Lloydminster Lancers back in the 80's when they were still apart of the SJHL. While with the Lancers he posted a franchise record 121 points in a single season. He played 4 years NCAA Division 1 with the Northern Michigan Wildcats where he would win a national championship. He spent 6 years with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL 2 as an assistant coach & 4 more as the head scout. Since then he has spent 22 years in the NHL scouting: 8 with the Buffalo Sabres, 2 with the Pittsburgh Penguins & currently in his 12th year with the Tampa Bay lightning. 

He spent time with the Saskatoon Blades, Swift Current Broncos & finally the Moose Jaw Warriors in the WHL. With Moose Jaw he set a team record with 70 goals in 71 games. He was drafted 52 overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. He was also selected in two different expansion drafts first by the Ottawa Senators in 1992 & then by the Nashville Predators in 1998. His first real opportunity to play in the big league came with the St. Louis Blues who were coached by Joel Quenneville with star players such as Hull, Pronger & MacInnis.

Born in 1929. He went through the dirty thirties & remembers the struggles of WWII. He has been married for 65 years, has 11 children and has just a wealth of knowledge. Unreal to sit down with Terence and walk back through a great life. We discussed his love of horses, all things Lloydminster & hunting with dogs ... and no gun.... seriously