Popternative
633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsPopternative 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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Akil Thomas talks about his season with the Niagara IceDogs, NHL Draft and more
February 25, 2018 20:36 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBProspect for the 2018 NHL draft Akil Thomas talks about about his current season in the OHL with the Niagara IceDogs.
#WeekOfWrestling- Matt Taven talks about Ring of Honor going head to head with NXT and more.
February 24, 2018 01:12 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBPart of our #WeekOfWrestling, Pro Wrestler Matt Taven from Ring of Honor talks about overcoming his injury that had him sidelined and talks about the evolution of pro wrestling. Taven also talks about how Ring of Honor is ready to go head to head with WWE's NXT.
Hockey Prospect Talk with Corey Pronman from The Athletic
February 20, 2018 23:39 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBNHL prospects writer from The Athletic Corey Pronman joins the show to talk about his favorite prospects for the 2018 NHL Draft. Pronman also talked about who impressed him at the World Juniors. He also chats about how he got started in prosepct writing.
Rick Overton talks about being the Drake on Seinfeld, writing in comedy and more!
February 19, 2018 23:16 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBScreenwriter, actor and comedian Rick Overton talks about being the Drake on Seinfeld. He also talks about his wide plethora of work. Overton also goes into detail about being a comedian and what it takes and how he got to where he is today.
New York Times Best Selling Author Delilah S. Dawson talks about writing Star Wars: Phasma and more.
February 17, 2018 17:08 - 17 minutes - 7.98 MBNew York Times Best Selling Author Delilah S. Dawson becomes the FIRST author to come on the podcast as a guest. Dawson chats about how she got into writing novels. She also talks about writing Star Wars: Phasma and much more.
Hayley Lovitt talks about playing Sage on The Gifted (Fox), being part of the Marvel Universe and more
February 11, 2018 18:37 - 19 minutes - 9.04 MBActress Hayley Lovitt who plays Sage on the new hit Fox series The Gifted joins the podcast. Lovitt talks about being part of the Marvel universe, social media's impact on her every day life as an storyteller and more!
Canada's Olympic Women's hockey team panel with Laura Fortino, Jill Saulnier and Jennifer Wakefield
February 10, 2018 23:24 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBLooking to repeat gold in PyeongChang, Three members of Canada's Olympic Women's hockey team join the show. Laura Fortino, Jill Saulnier and Jennifer Wakefield talk about the preparation and excitement surrounding the Pyeongchang Olympic Winter Games.
Mikaël Kingsbury talks about preparing for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.
February 10, 2018 02:29 - 18 minutes - 8.57 MBCanadian freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury makes his Popternative return to chat about going for gold at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.
Abigail Winter talks about being on Mary Kills People, The growth of Canadian television and film and more
February 06, 2018 00:27 - 16 minutes - 7.35 MBActress Abigail Winter comes on the show to chat about her roles in the hit TV shows Mary Kills People and Between. Abigail also talks about the evolution and on going growth of Canadian film and television!
Charles Hamelin wants to make history at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games
February 04, 2018 02:12 - 16 minutes - 7.78 MB4 time Olympic medalist for Canada makes his 4th appearance on the show. Hamelin talks about preparing to make history in PyeongChang, the evolution of speed skating, video games and more!
Ashley Lawrence talks playing for PSG, Winning a bronze medal and the Olympics and more
February 03, 2018 21:34 - 16 minutes - 18 MBMember of Canada's women's national soccer team talks about winning a bronze medal at the 2016 summer olympics. She also chats about playing pro in France for PSG. Lawrence also talks about starting her organization YesSheCanada.
Barrett Hayton talks CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and more
January 25, 2018 22:34 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB2018 NHL Draft Prospect Barrett Hayton talks about his current year with the Sault Ste. Marie. Greyhounds in the OHL, The CHL /NHL Top Prospects Game and more!
INDYCAR Drivers Alexander Rossi and Conor Daly talk about being on The Amazing Race
January 25, 2018 03:34 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBINDYCAR Drivers and roomates Alexander Rossi and Conor Daly who are currently contestants on season 30 of the Amazing Race on CBS join Popternative for a very cool chat. Rossi and Daly talk about how they prepared for The Amazing Race and the social media buzz surrounding the show. Rossi talked a little about about winning the Indy 500 in 2016 and Daly talked about his love for EDM music also discussed how he uses social media to find new music.
Zack Ward talks about being Scut Farkus in A Christmas Story, his love for horror movies and more
January 23, 2018 18:52 - 22 minutes - 27.2 MBZack Ward joins us on the show to chat about what it was like playing Scut Farkus in A Christmas Story. He also chats about his acting and directing work in the horror movie genre (Films include Bethany, Restoration and Don't Blink).
#WeekOfWrestling- Matt Riddle on becoming the King of Bros, Whether he would join WWE and more.
January 21, 2018 20:51 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBThis is our inaugural #WeekOfWrestling on Popternative. Here's our first interview with pro wrestler Matt Riddle. Riddle chats about how he got into the wrestling scene, whether he will go to the WWE one day and more!
USA Hockey's NTDP U-18 Panel with Oliver Wahlstrom, Bode Wilde and Joel Farabee
January 20, 2018 00:24 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MBIt is becoming an annual thing where we get to chat with some players on USA Hockey's NTDP. This is our U-18 special with Oliver Wahlstrom, Bode Wilde and Joel Farabee. The players talk about their current year with the NTDP, their goals for 2018 and the NHL 2018 Entry Draft
Spencer Garrett talks about his acting career in film and TV and more
January 16, 2018 02:22 - 25 minutes - 29.9 MBActor Spencer Garrett chats with us about his career as an actor in television and film. Garrett has been seen in many amazing TV shows such as Aquarius, The Magicians, Insecure, Star Trek: Voyageur and many more. He was also many hit films such as Air Force One and Yes Man.
Kimberly Niccole talks about her web series SIBS and more
January 13, 2018 18:39 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBKimberly Niccole comes on the show to chat about her hit web series SIBS which she created with her brother! She also chats about the digital media landscape.
Behzad Dabu talks How To Get Away With Murder, The Chi and more
January 11, 2018 22:42 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBActor Behzad Dabu who plays Simon Drake on How To Get Away with Murder joins the show. Dabu also talks about his role as Amir in the brand new drama series The Chi on Showtime.
Tony Raines from MTV's The Challenge talks about the changes in his life and more
January 09, 2018 01:50 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBTony Raines who is known for being a contestant on MTV's The Challenge and Real World joins the show. Raines chats about life altering moments in his life, preparing for The Challenge and more!
Kevin Gootee talks about his show Comics Watching Comics on Amazon Video and more!
January 07, 2018 20:45 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBComedian, Actor and Voice Actor Kevin Gootee joins the show to chat about his show Comics Watching Comics on Amazon Video, the podcast landscape and much more!
Ottawa Redblacks QB Trevor Harris talks about his goals for 2018 and more!
January 07, 2018 19:21 - 14 minutes - 17.8 MBOttawa Redblacks QB Trevor Harris joins the show to chat about the Redblacks fans, his career in the CFL and what his goals are for 2018!
Sheldon Souray talks about playing for the Montreal Canadiens, evolution of hockey and more
January 01, 2018 00:24 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBFormer NHL All Star d-man Sheldon Souray joins the show to chat about what is was like playing for the Montreal Canadiens, traveling on the road, the evolution of the NHL and more.
Michael Nathanson chats about his role in Marvel's The Punisher on Netflix and more
December 28, 2017 19:49 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBActor Michael Nathanson who plays Sam Stein on Marvel's The Punisher on Netflix joined us on Popternative for a chat. Nathanson talks about his love for geek culture, star wars and how he started in the film industry.
World Juniors Preview Show with Craig Button from TSN
December 20, 2017 16:41 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's that time of year! The World Juniors is a holiday tradition that is circled on the calendar by many hockey fans over the globe. Hockey Analyst and TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins us on the show for our official Popternative World Juniors Preview show!
Beer City Bruiser chats Ring of Honor, What he loves about wrestling and more!
December 16, 2017 23:20 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBPro wrestler Beer City Bruiser comes on the show to chat about his new deal with Ring Of Honor, what he loves the most of being a professional wrestler and more. He also gives us his opinions on how wrestlers should be using social media.
Keenan Reynolds talks about getting to the Carleton Place Canadians and more
December 13, 2017 18:11 - 18 minutes - 25 MBSome hockey talk with Carleton Place Canadians forward Keenan Reynolds. Reynolds chats about being traded to CPC from the Navan Grads, his experiences in the OHL and more.
Rob Van Dam talks about the legacy he has left and more!
December 09, 2017 21:26 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBIts Rob! Van! Dam! So pleased to have been joined by wrestling legend RVD. We chatted about his life post ECW and WWE, his entrance music and what he thinks about the current state of wrestling.
Austin Aries talks about life in pro wrestling, his new book and more
December 09, 2017 00:44 - 16 minutes - 24.1 MBAustin Aries comes on the show to chat about life post WWE, some of the misconceptions in pro wrestling and more. We also chat about his brand new book Food Fight. Buy Food Fight here: https://greybookspublishing.com/
Josh Martinez talks about winning Big Brother 19, his strategies and more!
December 05, 2017 17:57 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBThe winner of season 19 of Big Brother Josh Martinez joins us on the show to chat about how everything went down. We talk about his relationships with people in the house, the golden apple, his strategies and much more!
Ramses Soto from Big Brother 19 talks about his dreams coming true!
December 05, 2017 02:59 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBContestant from season 19 of Big Brother on CBS Ramses Soto joins Popternative to chat about his love for Big Brother and how being on the show was a dream come true! Ramses also chats about his agreement he had with one half of MARLENA Elena Davies at the very beginning of the competition. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black
Mark Jansen and Elena Davies (Big Brother 19)
October 14, 2017 02:04 - 25 minutes - 46.3 MBJoined on the show by Mark Jansen and Elena Davies, aka Marlena, who were recently contestants on season 19 of Big Brother on CBS. The couple talked about life on and after the show, and how it has impacted their everyday life. Follow Mark and Elena on Social Media: Mark Jansen: https://twitter.com/realmarkjansen https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkJansen Elena Davies: https://twitter.com/elenadavies
Elissa Reilly Slater (Big Brother Season 15)
October 01, 2017 20:19 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBElissa Reilly Slater from Big Brother season 15 joined us on the show to talk about what it was like to be on Big Brother, the reasons she wanted to go on the show, her educational background and her yoga studio! Follow Elissa on social media here: https://twitter.com/ElissaReillyS http://www.elissercise.com/ CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://popternative.com/ Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: htt...
Thomas Chabot (Ottawa Senators)
September 15, 2017 23:37 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBThrilled to be joined by Ottawa Senators prospect and World Juniors MVP Thomas Chabot as he talks about his big year he just had. Chabot also talks about the brand new road of being a pro in the NHL. CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE: https://popternative.com/ Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/popternative Follow The Host and show ...
Robert Lieberman (D3: The Mighty Ducks, The Expanse)
September 04, 2017 17:10 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBJoined on the show by Director Robert Lieberman to talk about his work on the SyFy hit show the Expanse. Lieberman has also directed my feature films such as D3: The Mighty Ducks This episode is sponsored by CSE Games http://csegames.com/ Gridstones Kickstarter – http://gridstones.com https://twitter.com/CSEGames SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itun...
Jeff Teravainen (Dark Matter on SyFy and Space)
September 01, 2017 01:10 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MBJoined on the show by Actor and Voice Actor Jeff Teravainen! Jeff is known for his work on the Space/SyFy show Dark Matter. We talk about Jeff's journey and his goals down the road as an actor. Follow Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffTeravainen SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.co...
Tamsen McDonough (Killjoys)
August 21, 2017 00:14 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBJoined on the show by Tamsen McDonough who plays Lucy on the hit Space/SyFy show Killjoys. We talk about the show and how much and support and passion the Killjoys fans show on social media. This episode is sponsored by CSE Games http://csegames.com/ Gridstones Kickstarter – http://gridstones.com https://twitter.com/CSEGames SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: ...
Nicolas Roy (Carolina Hurricanes Prospect)
August 19, 2017 17:48 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBCarolina Hurricanes prospect Nicolas Roy joins us to talk about his year in the QMJHL, the World Juniors and his career as a tennis player This episode is sponsored by Sokstraps Be sure to check out their kick starter campaign https://twitter.com/sokstraps https://www.sokstraps.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... So...
Carl Mcdowell (Ballers)
August 03, 2017 22:15 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBJoined on the show by Actor Carl Mcdowell who stars as TTD in HBO's hit television show Ballers. Carl also chats with us about his band The Sandwhich which features actor and singer Michael Rosenbaum from Impastor and Smallville! This episode is presented by PG Sports https://twitter.com/PGSports https://pg-sports.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PGSportsCT Follow Carl on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlmcdowell SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over p...
Brittany Wagner (Last Chance U on NETFLIX)
July 12, 2017 16:41 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBAs seen on Netflix's hit show Last Chance U, Academic Counselor Brittany Wagner joins us to talk about Season Two which comes out July 21st on Netflix. Wagner also talks about her current ventures. Follow and Keep up to date with Brittany Wagner https://twitter.com/Brittany_MSgirl http://brittanybwagner.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.ap...
1 on 1 with Cameron Crotty (Arizona Coyotes Prospect)
July 04, 2017 00:37 - 15 minutes - 22.9 MBRight before the NHL Draft, Arizona Coyotes Prospect and Boston University Commit Cameron Crotty made his return to our show to talk about the second half of his year, the combine and how he has been preparing for the NHL Draft SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/popternative Follow The...
NHL Draft Special with Casey Mittelstadt, Scott Reedy, Josh Norris, Nate Knoepke, Brannon McManus
June 21, 2017 16:15 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBWe are joined by 5 prospects looking to get their name called in Chicago this weekend at the NHL Entry Draft. We spoke to Casey Mittelstadt, Scott Reed, Josh Norris, Nate Knoepke and Brannon Mcmanus. This is episode is sponsored by Grit INC • http://www.gritinc.net/us/hockey-base... • http://www.gritinc.net/canada/hockey-... Grit Inc. Website: • www.gritinc.net All Grit Inc’s social media handles: • @gritinc They just launched it and now we'd like to give you a chance to WIN it. The newly lau...
NHL 2017 Draft Special with Stelio Mattheos, Antoine Morand, Brady Lyle
June 11, 2017 19:46 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is one of our NHL 2017 Draft panels featuring three players that hope to get their name called at the end of the month in Chicago. Panel includes: Stelio Mattheos (Brandon Wheat Kings) Antoine Morand (Acadie-Bathurst Titan) Brady Lyle (North Bay Battalion) This episode is sponsored by GRIT Inc http://www.gritinc.net/ https://www.facebook.com/GRITInc/ https://twitter.com/GritInc SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https...
Jonathan Cherry (Goon, Final Destination 2, Wolfcop)
June 09, 2017 21:45 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MBActor Jonathan Cherry who is known for playing Marco Belchior in Goon and Goon: Last of The Enforcers Joins me to chat about his acting career and other fun stuff! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/popternative Follow The Host and show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeteyBeats https:...
Lance Archer (NJPW, WWE, Impact Wrestling)
June 07, 2017 15:55 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MBPro Wrestler Lance Archer (Lance Hoyt) joins our show to talk about his wrestling career, highlight moments and the evolution of wrestling in the media age. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Follow Lance: https://twitter.com/LanceHoyt Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/popternative Follow The Host and show on Twitter: ...
JTG (Former WWE Superstar) Troy McGuire (Former NXT Superstar)
June 07, 2017 15:48 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBWe chat with former WWE superstar JTG about his WWE tenure as part of one of the most notable WWE tag teams of all time Cryme Time. Troy Mcguire known as Troy Mclain on NXT also joins us to talk about the wrestling landscape and digital media's impact on Wrestling. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Follow JTG https://twitter.com/Jtg1284 Follow Troy https://twitter.com/TroyMcClainWWE Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Lis...
Michael Price (F is For Family, The Simpsons)
May 27, 2017 21:27 - 24 minutes - 36.8 MBCo-Creator (With Bill Burr) of F is For Family Michael Price joins us on the show to talk about Season two of F is For Family that will drop on Netflix May 30th, 2017! Michael is also a executive producer and writer on The Simpsons and discussed some of his past work with us as well. Check out Michael Price on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikepriceinla SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio ...
USA Hockey's NTDP Special with Brady Tkachuk, Grant Mismash, Tyler Inamoto
May 24, 2017 17:08 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBThis is our USA Hockey special where we got to speak to three members of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. Brady Tkachuk, Grant Mismash and Tyler Inamoto were on the panel to discuss their championship run in Slovakia at the U-18s and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundc...
2017 NHL Draft- Nic Hague (Mississauga Steelheads)
May 21, 2017 18:26 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MBSUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI NHL draft prospect Nic Hague from Mississauga Steelheads comes on the show to talk about the big year he had in the OHL and about the upcoming 2017 NHL Draft. Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/popternative Follow The Host and show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeteyBeats https://twi...
Neil Brown Jr. (Straight Outta Compton, Sand Castle, Insecure)
May 20, 2017 18:40 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBSUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Actor Neil Brown JR. joins us on the show to talk about the busy life on an actor. He talks about his experiences playing DJ Yella in the popular NWA Biopic Straight Outta Compton. Brown also talks about one his new movies called Sand Caste which can be seen on Netflix Follow Neil on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1Neilbrownjr Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: ...