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Popternative

633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Popternative initially began as a podcast in September, 2015. Hosted by Peter Roumeliotis, guests from the sports, social media and entertainment industry joined the host each week and engaged in a digital dialogue about various issues and topics. Popternative‘s main quest has always been, and remains, to provide our viewers/listeners with behind-the-scenes digital discussions that they would otherwise have a hard time locating.

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Episodes

Mississauga Steelheads Goaltender Joe Ranger talks about going viral on social media this summer

September 07, 2018 00:40 - 13 minutes - 6.4 MB

Mississauga Steelheads Goaltender Joe Ranger returns to the show to talk about his off season, being drafted in the OHL and much more!

Drummer of August Burns Red Matt Greiner chats about touring, starting a band and more

September 04, 2018 01:19 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

Drummer of Grammy Nominated band August Burns Red Matt Greiner joins the show to talk about their current tour with Parkway Drive, advice for up and coming bands, the current state of metal music and much more!

Adam Busch talks about his roles on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Men At Work and Altered Carbon and

August 31, 2018 01:42 - 25 minutes - 12 MB

Actor, Director and Musician Adam Busch joins the show to talk about his work in various TV shows such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Men At Work, Altered Carbon and much more!

Jordan Harris talks about getting drafted by the Montreal Canadiens and more

August 31, 2018 01:37 - 17 minutes - 8.28 MB

Jordan Harris talks about being draft by the Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, getting ready to play for Northeastern University and more

Bo Mitchell talks about the MEGA success of Cobra Kai on Youtube Red

August 31, 2018 01:32 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MB

Bo Mitchell talks about his role in the Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai and much more!

Simu Liu talks about the overwhelming success of Kim's Convenience

August 26, 2018 16:25 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MB

Simu Liu who play's Jung on the hit Canadian sitcom Kim's Convenience joins the show to chat about the amazing reception the show has gotten, being available on Netflix internationally and much more.

Jillian Armenante chats about her love for acting and directing

August 25, 2018 22:43 - 15 minutes - 7.21 MB

Actress, Writer, Direct Jillian Armenante comes on the show to talk about her extensive career, her personal projects such as the film Stuck which she directed. Armenante is known for her roles in shows such as Judging Amy. Fresh Off The Boat and The Mayor. She also starred in notable film such as Girl Interupted, Bad Teacher and The Dark Knight Rises.

New York Rangers Prospect Olof Lindbom talks about enjoying the pressures of being goalie

August 24, 2018 14:03 - 14 minutes - 6.88 MB

Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Swedish goaltender Olof Lindbom joins the show to talk about playing in Sweden, what he has to do to ge to the next step in hockey career and more.

Jared Gilmore praises Once Upon A Time fans, talks about his love for video games and more

August 18, 2018 21:44 - 20 minutes - 9.34 MB

Jared Gilmore joins the show to talk about playing Henry Mills on Once Upon A Time, his love for video games, wanting to get into voice acting and more!

Dylan Peterson talks about joining USA Hockey's NTDP U-17

August 17, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MB

Boston University commit Dylan Peterson return to the podcast to talk about his decision to join USA Hockey's NTDP U-17 team and much more.

Kevin Schlehuber talks about being the oldest house guest on Big Brother 19

August 15, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 8.24 MB

Big Brother 19 house guest Kevin Schlehuber talks about finding out he was going to be on Big Brother, the vibes in the house, being the oldest contestant and more.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Matthew Highmore talks about being an undrafted NHLer

August 14, 2018 01:52 - 19 minutes - 8.92 MB

Chicago Blackhawks forward Matthew Highmore talks about his journey to the NHL, being undrafted, playing in the American Hockey League and much more.

Marlene Rhein talks about directing Tupac's last music video, her new web series and more!

August 10, 2018 00:39 - 17 minutes - 8.29 MB

Writer, Director and Actor Marlene Rhein joins the show to talk about her new web series The So-So You Don’t Know. Rhein also talks about directing Tupac's last music video.

Owen Sound Attack prospect Nolan Seed is ready for challenges in the OHL

August 08, 2018 02:35 - 14 minutes - 6.7 MB

Owen Sound Attack prospect Nolan Seed talks about preparing for the OHL, his big year in the HEO AAA U-18 League and more!

Mike Houston talks about playing CO Lee Dixon on Orange is the New Black

August 06, 2018 02:23 - 23 minutes - 20 MB

Mike Houston chats about playing CO Lee Dixon on Orange is The New Black and other fun stuff!

Jason Altman talks about playing Herrmann on Orange is The New Black

August 05, 2018 22:44 - 19 minutes - 8.79 MB

Actor Jason Altman joins the show to talk about his role as Herrmann on Season 6 of Orange is The New Black and much more.

Shawna Hamic chats about playing CO Ginger on Season 6 of Orange Is The New Black

August 05, 2018 18:05 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MB

Shawna Hamic joins the show to talk about her role as CO Ginger on Season 6 of Orange Is The New Black.

Trevor Larcom chats about playing Trent on Fresh Off The Boat and more!

August 02, 2018 12:53 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MB

Actor Trevor Larcom comes on the show to talk about his role as Trent on ABC's Fresh Off The Boat. He also talks about working on shows like Fuller House and True Detective.

Talking with Pop Punk band Chief State.

July 29, 2018 23:09 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MB

Joined on the show by Vancouver, BC Pop Punk band Chief State. The band talks about how they got started and more.

Hockey Talk with Zach Senyshyn, Quinn Wichers and Branden Makara

July 20, 2018 00:29 - 18 minutes - 8.69 MB

Nice hockey talk on the show. Panel includes Zach Senyshyn (Boston Bruins Prospect), Quinn Wichers (Mercyhurst) and Branden Makara (Colorado College)

Chatting with Shane Obedzinski aka Tommy 'Repeat' Timmons from The Sandlot!

July 19, 2018 02:05 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MB

Chatting with Shane Obedzinski aka Tommy 'Repeat' Timmons from The Sandlot. We talk about The Sandlot turning 25 years old and more!

Justin Swain talks about Season Two of Luke Cage on Netflix

July 16, 2018 16:36 - 17 minutes - 8.02 MB

Actor Justin Swain comes on the show to talk about Season two of Luke Cage on Netflix and more!

Hockey and Golf Talk with Claude Giroux and Andy Rajhathy from ClubEG

July 07, 2018 22:06 - 15 minutes - 13 MB

Pretty cool chat about the hockey and golf with Captain of Philadelphia Flyers Claude Giroux and PGA Professional and VP of ClubEG Andy Rajhathy. We talk about the relationship between the two sports and much more. 

Nathan Dales talks about Letterkenny coming to Hulu!

June 29, 2018 03:38 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MB

Nathan Dales who plays Daryl on the hit CraveTV show Letterkenny joins the show to talk about Letterkenny debuting on Hulu in July, how the show got started, his character's development and more!

Andrew Herr talks about playing Jonesy on Letterkenny and more!

June 29, 2018 03:38 - 18 minutes - 8.43 MB

Andrew Herr who plays Jonesy on CraveTV's hit show Letterkenny joins the show to talk about Letterkenny being available on Hulu in July, his love for hockey, how he got involved with Letterkenny and more!

Chatting 159th Queen's Plate With Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson

June 28, 2018 12:54 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MB

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson returns on the show to talk about the 159th Queen's Plate. We discuss the race itself and the amazing events taking place on June 29th and 30th as part of Queen's Plate Festival including a fashion show and concert series including Country Superstar Brad Paisley! for more information and for info on buying tickets http://www.queensplate.com https://goo.gl/16BFq7

Founder of Vans Warped Tour Kevin Lyman discusses the tour's legacy and final run

June 25, 2018 17:35 - 20 minutes - 20.9 MB

Founder of the Vans Warped Tour Kevin Lyman joins the show to talk about the legacy of the music festival, why he decided to pursue new projects and end the tour and more!Founder of the Vans Warped Tour Kevin Lyman joins the show to talk about the legacy of the music festival, why he decided to pursue new projects and end the tour and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Blake McLaughlin (Chicago Steel)

June 22, 2018 04:36 - 18 minutes - 8.32 MB

Blake McLaughlin on his year in the USHL with the Chicago Steel, his style of play and more

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Luke Henman (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada)

June 22, 2018 04:35 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MB

Luke Henman on a big year int he QMJHL, playing with Drake Batherson and more.

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Tyler Weiss (USA NTDP)

June 22, 2018 04:34 - 15 minutes - 7.02 MB

Tyler Weiss talks about this style of play, playing with Jack Hughes, why an NHL team should draft him and more!

2018 NHL Draft Preview Show Part 2 with Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino

June 22, 2018 04:29 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Part two Of our 2018 NHL Draft preview with Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino! 

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Jack Gorniak (West Salem High)

June 21, 2018 14:30 - 15 minutes - 15.5 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. Forward Jack Gorniak talks about playing high school hockey, his experience at the NHL Combine, getting a taste of the USHL and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Riley Sutter (Everett Silvertips)

June 21, 2018 14:29 - 14 minutes - 6.84 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. Everett Silvertips forward Riley Sutter on his monstrous playoff performance, playing in the WHL Championship, being part of a prolific hockey family and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Jacob Olofsson (Timra)

June 21, 2018 14:27 - 14 minutes - 6.48 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. Swedish forward Jacob Olofsson on playing with Timra this season, hockey development in Sweden, his interviews and the NHL Combine and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Nicolas Beaudin (Drummondville Voltigeurs)

June 21, 2018 14:26 - 15 minutes - 13.4 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. D-man for the Drummondville Voltigeurs in the QMJHL talks about being a point per game player, playing with Joe Veleno, turning points in his season and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Jack Perbix (Green Bay Gamblers)

June 21, 2018 13:56 - 17 minutes - 8.23 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. Jack Perbix talks about his experiences at the NHL Combine, playing high school hockey in Minnesota and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Alex Steeves (Dubuque Fighting Saints)

June 21, 2018 13:46 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. Forward Alex Steeves talks about his year with the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the USHL, committing to University of Notre Dame and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Carter Robertson (Ottawa 67s)

June 21, 2018 13:21 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. Ottawa 67s D-man Carter Robertson comes on the show to talk about his year with the 67s, preparing for the NHL Draft and more!

2018 NHL Draft Exclusive Interview: Allan McShane (Oshawa Generals)

June 19, 2018 17:24 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MB

Part of our MANY Exclusive 2018 NHL Draft prospect interviews. Oshawa Generals forward Allan McShane on preparing for the NHL combine, playing with Serron Noel, his style of play and more.

2018 NHL Draft Preview Show with Craig Button (TSN)

June 19, 2018 16:10 - 21 minutes - 9.87 MB

After the successful Popternative World Juniors Preview show, TSN's Director Of Scouting Craig Button is back on Popternative to preview the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.   ► Check out our website for more content: http://www.popternative.com • Follow us on: • Twitter: http://twitter.com/popternative • Facebook https://facebook.com/popternative/ • Instagram http://instagram.com/popternative  

Joe Seo talks about playing Kyler on the hit series Cobra Kai

June 10, 2018 15:04 - 15 minutes - 7.28 MB

Actor Joe Seo talks about playing Kyler on Youtube Red's hit series Cobra Kai and more!

Serron Noel talks about his exciting and overwhelming NHL Draft year!

June 10, 2018 15:02 - 19 minutes - 8.77 MB

Oshawa Generals forward Serron Noel joins the show to talk about his NHL Draft year, exciting moments in his career thus far and more! ► Check out our website for more content: http://www.popternative.com • Follow us on: • Twitter: http://twitter.com/popternative • Facebook https://facebook.com/popternative/ • Instagram http://instagram.com/popternative

Chatting with Matt Doherty aka Lester Averman from The Mighty Ducks!

June 07, 2018 02:38 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MB

Actor, Writer and Musician Matt Doherty who is known for playing Lester Averman in the Mighty Ducks Trilogy comes on the show to chat! ► Check out our website for more content: • Follow us on: • Twitter: • Facebook • Instagram  

Author of "Social Media is Bullshit" B.J Mendelson talks about the social media and podcast landscape!

June 05, 2018 01:47 - 25 minutes - 26.5 MB

Author of the book Social Media is Bullshit B.J Mendelson comes on the show to talk about the motives behind writing the book, his opinion about how people use social media, why the podcast landscape is so massive and more! ► Check out our website for more content: http://www.popternative.com • Follow us on: • Twitter: http://twitter.com/popternative • Facebook https://facebook.com/popternative/ • Instagram http://instagram.com/popternative All of our episodes can be found on: iTunes: https:/...

Minnesota Twins Pitcher Trevor May talks about his love for Fortnite and more

May 31, 2018 04:11 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MB

Pitcher with the Minnesota Twins Trevor May comes on the show to talk about recovering from his injury. He also talks about his love for playing and streaming Fortnite on Twitch.   ► Check out our website for more content: • Follow us on: • Twitter: • Facebook • Instagram All of our episodes can be found on: iTunes: ... Libsyn: Spotify: ... Stitcher: ... Podbean: ... Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black:

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee from Kim's Convenience talks about Canadian TV and Film and more

May 26, 2018 20:03 - 17 minutes - 8.28 MB

Canadian Screen Award winner Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins the show to talk about playing Apa on the hit CBC sitcom Kim's Convenience and more!

Corr Kendricks talks about his new show 5th Ward on UMC, The Chi, Empire and more

May 24, 2018 13:35 - 16 minutes - 7.56 MB

Rapper & Actor Corr Kendricks joins the show to talk about some of his upcoming work such as his lead role in the UMC drama 5th Ward. We also talk about his roles in the hit shows Empire and The Chi!

Tyler Young of Makeout discusses 'Crazy' hitting 1 million streams on Spotify & more

May 21, 2018 23:35 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

Guitarist of the Pop Punk band Makeout (signed to Rise Records) Tyler Young joins the show to talk about about many things including their hit single "Crazy" hitting 1 million streams on Spotify. He also talks about how the band started and how the band is getting ready to play the final Vans Warped Tour this summer. Check them out on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @makeoutofficial Fore more info, go to https://www.makeoutofficial.com/

Aidan Dudas talks about his year with the Owen Sound Attack (OHL), NHL Draft and more

May 21, 2018 18:27 - 15 minutes - 7.31 MB

Aidan Dudas from the Owen Sound Attack in the OHL comes on the show to talk about his big year with the team, preparing for the NHL Draft and more!

Pop Punk band Gold Steps talk about starting the band, musical influences and more!

May 20, 2018 16:56 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Members of the Pop Punk band Gold Steps come on the show to talk about how the band got started, their favourite arists growing up and more. Gold Steps also chat about the impact that streaming services like Spotify have on bands. Follow Gold Steps https://www.facebook.com/Goldstepsatx/ https://twitter.com/GoldStepsATX https://www.goldstepsband.com/

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