4000 And Counting
338 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings4000 and Counting is an Ice Hockey Podcast presented Nicky Watt, co host Mark and producer Graham Hamilton, bringing you interviews from the EIHL, NIHL and from players around the globe. Plus our take on all the current affairs in UK hockey Subscribe to our YouTube Support the podcast and become a patron today patreon.com/4000andcounting
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EP 134 - Brock McGillis with guest host Zach Sullivan
October 15, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week, with guest host Zach Sullivan, we chat to a LGBTQ+ advocate and Canadian goaltender formerly of the Soo Greyhounds and Kalamazoo Wings; who was among the first professional hockey players to come out as gay. Support the show
EP133 - David Ling
October 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOur next guest was drafted in the 7th round of the 1993 NHL ENTRY draft by the qubec Nordiques He has played all over the world including Switzerland, Russia, Finland , Italy as well as Canada and America including 93 in the NHL for the jackets and Habs. Support the show
EP 132 - Danny Meyers Live at Ozone
October 06, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWatty and Bandy go down to the Ozone to have a chat with Danny Meyers, an in-depth discussion about the ice facility and future ambitions. Support the show
Episode 131 - Joe Myers
October 01, 2021 23:00 - 3 hours - 127 MBJoining the show today is big time beauty Joe Myers. Lots of story time in this episode including some great stories about Scott Matzka and Paul Bissonette. You can catch Joe with the boys at this Sunday's Cardiff Devils' game Support the show
EP 130 - Aaron Murphy
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 93.8 MBAhead of Sunday's first fixture live on Premier Sports, we sat down with the voice of Premier Sports himself, Mr Aaron Murphy. Support the show
EP129 - Paul Gardner
September 17, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBOur next guest comes from a hockey family, his dad won two Stanley cups, he was a first-round pick, eleventh overall in the 1976 draft with the Kansas City Royals, he went on to play 457 games in the NHL, scoring over 200 goals and 400 points. His NHL career saw him lace them up for Colorado Rockies, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. He played his final couple of seasons in the AHL where he went back-to-back all star games and back to back sco...
EP 128 - Odd Man Rush
September 10, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 97 MBWatty, Bandy and Social Media guy Mark catch up about the latest, and then talk to Youtube sensation Odd Man Rush. Support the show
EP 127 - James Hutchinson
September 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBOne of Watty's favourite teammates, and a champion of many levels; BNL playoff champion with Dundee, a treble champion in the EPL with the Peterborough Phantoms before picking up an Elite League title with the Belfast Giants, he wasn't done there, he also added a further EPL play off title. Recently announced as the GM of the soloway sharks, it's James Hutchinson. Support the show
EP126 - Gary Brine
August 27, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBGary Brine joins us to discuss the GB goalie program, the future of British netminding and his top five British goalies of all time. Support the show
EP 125 - Ben Eyre
August 16, 2021 23:00 - 2 hours - 89.7 MBThis week the boys sat down to discuss all things hockey and were joined by Ben Eyre, alternate captain of the Morzine Avoriaz Penguins and third best athlete among his siblings, who despite being born in Maidstone and sounding like a geezer has never lived in the UK. From Austria, to the US and then back to France he talks about his hockey journey and has a couple of stories thrown in. Support the show
EP 124
August 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBBandy and Watty chat live on FB, and Watty sits down for a heads up with Steph Catlin from Food is Life Nutrition. A funny and very knowledgeable lady who specialises in nutrition and tennis coaching, we touch on several controversial subjects. Don't miss it. Support the show
EP 123
August 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn Episode 123 the whole gang was back together as they went live to discuss all things hockey, in particular the new league structures for the EIHA and the latest in Elite League signings. Support the show
EP122
July 30, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBRecorded for FB Live. Watty and Mac Shoot the Sh!t. Support the show
EP120 - Alex Graham
July 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBHot on the heels of his recent draft to the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League, we sat down to talk to our youngest guest to date, Alex Graham. He spoke to us about the dedication it's taken to get him to this point and his preparations for next season. Support the show
EP 119 - Kyle Horne
July 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOur next guest is a product of the Kirkcaldy junior development system who went on to be one of Scotland's best defenceman ever. His fantastic career has seen him pick up two British National League titles with the Fife Flyers, five senior tournaments with the GB national team, an all star team selection for the Slough Jets in the hay day of the EPL and most recently a SNL title with the Solway Sharks A second generation player and a total beauty of a team mate Mr Kyle Horne Support th...
EP118
June 26, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBKirky makes the big time, Bownsey off to the Trenchin Mafia, Brits on the move. Support the show
EP117 - Angela Taylor
June 17, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 94 MBJoining the boys on the pod this week is the greatest women's player that GB has ever produced. Angela Taylor has won individual honours, awards and accolades at every level she has played, including on the international stage. She told us about her initial struggles of being accepted by her junior teammates in Paisley, and the one Coach who changed that in an instant. She also gave us an insight to her time in the NCAA and her time in Switzerland where she helped her team to 5 league title...
EP 116 - Andrew Sharp
June 04, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 87.3 MBWatty and Bandy catch up about the latest in the IIHF World Champs, and the NHL playoffs, then talk to an Elite league playoff and league champion, a three time EPL champion, two-time cup winner. Known for his skill with his fists, after an impressive short stint in Romford, he was called up to the Elite League, where he took on everybody. Not just satisfied with roughing it up in the U.K, he headed over to the toughest league in the world, the LNAH, the legendary Andrew Sharp. Support the ...
EP 115 - Ben O'Connor and Robert Dowd
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBRecorded live from Riga, Watty catches up with GB stalwarts Ben O'Connor and Robert Dowd. Support the show
EP 114 - Leigh Jamieson
May 28, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBWatty and Bandy talk about the NHL playoffs and GB at the IIHF World Championships. Mac and Watty speak to a guest with 280 games in the EIHL, picking up a championship in 2006, he was twice the top scorer and U23 Brit in the league. Away from the Elite League, he has also picked up a few trophies in the EPL, including a playoff, and a league championship, he was named the Brest British defenceman, and the best young player in the EPL. He was also a four time first EPL all-star - MK Legend ...
EP 113 - Ben O'Connor
May 21, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBBandy and Watty stay at home, while Ben O'Connor gets a PJ to the world champs. Support the show
EP 112
May 08, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBBandy and Watty shoot the sh*t about the hockey happenings across the UK and North America. Support the show
EP 111 - Andy Moffat
April 30, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week the boys sat down to chat with one of the biggest characters of the British game Andy Moffat. Moffs spoke of his beginnings in hockey as part of the illustrious Kirkcaldy Junior setup and what eventually tempted him South of the border. He gave us anecdotes and stories garnered from his time spent as part of various EPL rosters and on his time in Chelmsford and Invicta where he became a cult hero. Support the show
EP 110 - Frank Morris
April 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe free-scoring Fife Flyers legend Frank Morris is the latest interviewee on this week's pod. He told us about his initial shock when he signed for Ayr and found out his new home rink was the infamous Limekiln Road. He also gave us an insight into playing for GB the last time our team played at the top table of the IIHF Champs. Support the show
EP 109 - David Carr
April 16, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week Watty and Mac sat down with Dave Carr. His name is synonymous in UK hockey for his journalistic work for Pro Hockey News and Streatham. During his playing days Carrsy was beloved member of any team he was on and this was recognised by Oxford fans voting to name one of their stands at Oxpens in his honour. He told us hilarious stories of his early experiences in the EPL with Haringey and his love for Oxford and Streatham. He also told us about his claim to fame as the front cover st...
EP 108 - Michael Farn
April 08, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBThis week the boys sat down to chat to current Streatham Player-Coach Michael Farn. We ran through his hockey career which began in Peterlee and what enticed him South to become an integral member of the EPL powerhouse, MK Lightning. He gave us funny stories, memories and the low down on his favourite teammates. Support the show
EP 107 - Grant McPherson
April 03, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBMilton Keynes Lightning and EPL legend Grant McPherson joined the boys on the pod this week. He gave them some behind the scenes stories about his Lightning teammates throughout the years and an emotional insight to his childhood in Dunblane. An opposition player that every team loved to hate but would love him on their side. Support the show
EP 106 - Ben Morgan
March 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThis week the boys sat down to interview Sheffield stalwart Ben Morgan. He talked us through his almost exclusive career within the Sheffield organisation and the differing Coaching styles and experiences under Tony Hand and Andre Payette. He also explained his reason for stepping back from coaching and the impact Greg Wood's influence has had on the recent success of the dominant Steeldogs performances. Watty and Bandy also discuss the latest in UK hockey and the NHL. Support the show
EP 105
March 19, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWatty, Bandy and Mac are all reunited to talk through the major talking points in UK hockey and overseas. They gave their opinions on some post COVID fighting, the various Streaming Series and a controversial penalty in The Show. Support the show
EP 104 - EIHL Draft Special
March 12, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBEIHL draft special with Watty and Bandy. Support the show
EP 103 - Phil Learney
March 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBA prominent figure in the health and fitness World, after tens of thousands of training clients he switched track and is now the leading coach of personal trainers in the UK with the Advanced Coaching Academy! Helping raise the standard of the fitness industry across the board. He most recently has co-founded The Live on Form podcast, it's our pleasure to welcome to the show fitness industry legend Mr Phil Learney. Support the show
EP 102 - Mike O'Connor
February 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBJoining Watty and Mac this week on the pod is Mike O'Connor. He spoke to the boys about being drafted by the LA Kings and what brought him to these shores. From falling in love with Durham to the pride he felt being part of the GB team which blazed the exact same trail as his Son has with the current squad to Pool A in the World Championships. Support the show
EP 100
February 17, 2021 17:00 - 3 hours - 130 MBRecorded live, raw and unedited, Episode 100 featuring; Ryan Watt, Zach Sullivan, Michael Wales, Mark Williams, Jordan Lawday, Stephen Wall, Terry Miles, Matt Foord, Danny Meyers, Ben O'Connor. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. Support the show
EP 99 - Geoff O'Hara
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIt's timeeee for episode 99 Our next guest joins us from down under by the way of Bristol, he has a black belt in west country Jujitsu.He is a two-time EPL champion and and playoff title winner too, One of hardest working people we know and a great team mate it's Geoff O'Hara. Don't forget we will be live on 4000 and counting YouTube channel next Friday (12/2/2021) for the 100th episode live. 8pm Support the show
EP 98 - Paul Heavey
January 29, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBJoining Watty and Mac on Episode 98 is a fellow Scotsman. With a Playing and Coaching career spanning 38 years which saw him ply his trade for Murrayfield, Cardiff, Ayr and Sheffield amongst others during the Golden Era of UK hockey.He regaled stories of a bygone time when hockey players were a different breed and their off ice antics were stuff of legend. Buckle up, this one's guaranteed to have you in stitches. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you Paul Heavey!**subtitles not included** S...
EP 97 - Doug 'The Thug' Smith
January 22, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBOur next guest is an amateur boxer, turned minor League hockey player turned author.His book Goon, the true story of an unlikely journey into minor hockey League hockey, inspired the movie 'Goon' with Sean William Scott. He was not only a police man on the ice he has also been a policeman off the ice in Massachusetts where he has also been coaching the next generation. it's our pleasure to welcome Doug 'The Thug 'Smith to the 4000 and Counting Podcast. Support the show
EP 96 - Shane Moore
January 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBOur next guest played over 500 games in the EPL a tough stay at home d man and a hell of a team mate. It's Shane Moore Support the show
EP 95 - Adam Carr
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBOriginally recorded just as the season ended, a long time Milton Keynes stalwart who recently coached the Streatham Redhawks to an almost perfect season record, it's Adam Carr. Support the show
EP 94 - Bari McKenzie
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 3 hours - 127 MBBandy and Watty catch up, and Watty talks to his former line mate back at the mighty IMG ACADEMY down in FLA, who has gone on to play over 500 games in the EIHL and is a four time EPL Playoff winner. Joining the pod this week Is Bari McKenzie. Support the show
EP 93 - Callum Buglass
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBJoining us on this episode is Callum Buglass, another stud out of the Cardiff junior system. Now plying his trade in Peterborough with the Phantoms he's a fan favourite thanks to his calm head on the puck and massive stick in his hands. Support the show
EP 93 - Theo Fleury
December 18, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 195 MBBandy, Mac and Watty are joined by their highest profile guest to date, NHL superstar Theo Fleury. In an open and honest dialogue, Theo discusses the stellar highs of Olympic Gold and winning the Stanley Cup in his Rookie Season. He also goes into depth about his struggles and the ultimate low he reached whilst dealing with his own demons and emotional trauma. The story of his journey from being a childhood phenom to mental health advocate and everything inbetween. Theo's story is one that's...
EP 92 - Theo Fleury
December 18, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBBandy, Mac and Watty are joined by their highest profile guest to date, NHL superstar Theo Fleury. In an open and honest dialogue, Theo discusses the stellar highs of Olympic Gold and winning the Stanley Cup in his Rookie Season. He also goes into depth about his struggles and the ultimate low he reached whilst dealing with his own demons and emotional trauma.The story of his journey from being a childhood phenom to mental health advocate and everything inbetween. Theo's story is one that's h...
Ep 91 - Norm Pinnington
December 11, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBRecorded for the Friday Night Live session on the Fifth of June, joining the podcast is one of the UK's most recognised ice hockey players. As tough as a night in jail and a real team first guy, it's the legend Stormin' Norman Pinnington.
EP 91 - Norm Pinnington
December 11, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBRecorded for the Friday Night Live session on the Fifth of June, joining the podcast is one of the UK's most recognised ice hockey players. As tough as a night in jail and a real team first guy, it's the legend Stormin' Norman Pinnington. Support the show
EP 90 - Phil Manny
December 05, 2020 03:14 - 2 hours - 99.1 MBPhil Manny, affectionately known by his friends and teammates as Juandingo, joins the boys for a chat that follows his career from Cardiff Juniors all the way up to the Elite League. He lived out of a suitcase for long time, filling it with stories for the boys as he travelled the UK playing hockey. Tune in to hear some of them! Support the show
EP - 90 Phil Manny
December 05, 2020 03:14 - 2 hours - 99.1 MBPhil Manny, affectionately known by his friends and teammates as Juandingo, joins the boys for a chat that follows his career from Cardiff Juniors all the way up to the Elite League. He lived out of a suitcase for long time, filling it with stories for the boys as he travelled the UK playing hockey. Tune in to hear some of them!
EP 89 - Lee Mercer
November 28, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 54 MBRecorded for Facebook Live on 25 November - The Jackie Moon of Haringey, It's Lee Mercer. Support the show
Ep 88 - Sami Tavernier
November 24, 2020 01:42 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBJoining us this week on 4000 and Counting is Sami Tavernier, an absolute man rocket hailing from France originally but who has represented Finland at junior level as well as captaining an NCAA D1 team before getting a sniff at the AHL. Thanks to Covid, he's back in France and took time out to talk to the boys.Bandy can't count, so accidentally announced this as episode 87 - several times. Support the show