John Leahy- Podcaster, Musician, Broadcaster, Audiobook Narrator, Storyteller

Episodes

April 20, 2022

A Review of “Ice Time” with author Jay Atkinson

In this episode, I welcome author and Boston University journalism professor Jay Atkinson, as we discuss the release of the new hardcover version of his original 2001 book “Ice Time.” Jay is a wonderful storyteller who recoun...

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April 13, 2022

A Walk Down Memory Lane with Dan Mark

I began broadcasting in late 1995 doing high school hockey in Stoughton, MA. That first game featured Stoughton and Bishop Feehan high schools. Stoughton’s head coach was Dan Mark. This game was the beginning of a 10 year wor...

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April 6, 2022

Discussing Hartford Whalers hockey with Pat Pickens

Joining me this week is author Pat Pickens, as we discuss his new book The Whalers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https...

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March 30, 2022

Baseball, WrestleMania and Jimmy Buffett with Tim Poszgai

Lots of fun today, as I bring in broadcasting colleague Tim Poszgai- we discuss his upcoming position with the Cleveland Guardians, we preview the big WrestleMania event in Texas this weekend, and finally we discuss our mutua...

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March 23, 2022

Previewing the NCAA Hockey Tournament with Jim Connelly

With the NCAA hockey tournament upon us, I had a chance to sit down with veteran hockey writer and broadcaster Jim Connelly to break it all down this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way …

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March 16, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day 2022

Enjoy some Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-leahy/message

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March 9, 2022

Previewing The Hockey East Playoffs With Ian Beauchesne

This week I chat with hockey writer and announcer Ian Beauchesne as we preview the upcoming men”s Hockey East tournament. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap...

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March 2, 2022

A Conversation with Rob Rudnick

As we approach the final weekend of the regular season, I sit down with legendary Northeastern hockey broadcaster Rob Rudnick to discuss the Huskies, this weekend’s matchup and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · An...

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Feb. 23, 2022

Catching Up With Mike Murphy

In this episode I visit with eight time New Hampshire Sportscaster of the Year Mike Murphy to preview the upcoming game between Merrimack and UNH and talk Hockey East. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easie...

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Feb. 16, 2022

Talking Hockey With Mark Divver

This episode features award winning Rhode Island hockey journalist Mark Divver, as we dive in to a multitude of hockey topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor....

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Feb. 10, 2022

A Visit With Adam LaFleur

With three games coming up against the Vermont Catamounts, this week is a great week to meet the radio voice of Vermont hockey, Adam LaFleur. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. …

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Feb. 3, 2022

A Discussion with Jon Shields

A chat with Maine broadcaster Jon Shields, as we preview game two of the weekend for Merrimack. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice me...

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Feb. 2, 2022

A visit with Pete Webster

In the first of two episodes this week, I chat with UNH hockey color analyst Pete Webster as we break down the first of our two opponents this weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way …

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Jan. 26, 2022

Talking Spring Training with Barry Porter

In this episode, I reunite with a colleague from my past, a gentleman whom I did high school broadcasting with many years ago. We caught up on old memories and talked about spring training from a Florida fan’s perspective. ...

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Jan. 19, 2022

A Discussion With Bob Ellis

Joining me this week on the show is the voice of UMass Lowell hockey, Bob Ellis, as we break down the upcoming series between UMass Lowell and Merrimack. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to …

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Jan. 12, 2022

Catching up with Mike Logan

A conversation with Providence College hockey broadcaster Mike Logan in advance of the upcoming Providence-Merrimack series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm...

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Jan. 5, 2022

Talking Hockey With Joe Bertagna

Joining me this week is former Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna as we discuss his new book “Late In The Third.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ---...

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Dec. 29, 2021

Checking In With Mike McMahon

With the college hockey season halfway through, we wind up 2021 by visiting with college hockey expert Mike McMahon of College Hockey News. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ht...

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Dec. 22, 2021

Merry Christmas 2021

As my gift to you, here’s some homemade Christmas music for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-l...

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Dec. 15, 2021

Talking Broadcasting With Randy Gore

This week, I caught up with old friend Randy Gore, longtime former voice of the Washington Wild Things and owner of the PAC broadcasting network. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podca...

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Dec. 8, 2021

A conversation with UMASS’ Adam Frenier

In this episode I chat with Adam Frenier, broadcaster for the UMASS sports network, as we prepare for a UMASS-Merrimack game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.f...

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Dec. 1, 2021

Talking hockey with UCONN broadcaster Bob Joyce

This week, happy to visit with UCONN broadcaster Bob Joyce as we take a look at the upcoming series between Merrimack and UCONN, as well as some other fun topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest …

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Nov. 24, 2021

A reunion with the Kalamazoo Kings

In 2008 and 2009, I was the radio play by play voice of the Kalamazoo Kings of the Frontier League. In this week’s episode, I caught up with three members of that 2009 team- outfielder Jeff Grose, DH Brendan Murphy …

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Nov. 17, 2021

COVID CURVEBALL, Broadcasting and more with LA Dodgers broadcasterTim…

Joining me this week is LA Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett as we discuss his new book COVID CURVEBALL as well as some other fun broadcasting topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a …

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