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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Episodes
Natalie Spooner and Erin Ambrose (Canada's National Women's Hockey Team)
May 09, 2017 16:38 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBSUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Team Canada and Toronto Furies teammates Natalie Spooner and Erin Ambrose join the show. We talk about the latest World Championships, Erin's first experience with the National Women's team and of course SELFIES! https://twitter.com/natspooner5 https://twitter.com/ambrose_13 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...
Mike Zapcic (Comic Book Men)
May 04, 2017 01:42 - 20 minutes - 31.4 MBWe got nerdy with Mike Zapcic from AMC's hit show Comic Book Men! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► bit.ly/2oLeOaI https://twitter.com/michaelzapcic Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: @popternative Follow The Host and show on Twitter: twitter.com/PeteyBeats twitter.com/PopTernative Like PopTernative on Facebook: Facebook.com/PopTernative Listen to the show: Itunes: itunes.apple....
Steve Coulter (The Walking Dead, Banshee, Brockmire)
May 02, 2017 17:10 - 21 minutes - 38.7 MBSUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW ► http://bit.ly/2oLeOaI Actor Steve Coulter joins me on the show to talk about his past and upcoming work. Steve is known recently for his role as Reg Monroe on The Walking Dead but has also been in shows such as Banshee, Brockmire. Steve talk about how powerful The Walking Dead fans are on social media. 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... Soun...
Steve Dangle, Faizal Khamisa (Sportsnet)
April 29, 2017 14:57 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBSteve Dangle from the Steve Dangle Podcast and Faizal Khamisa (Sportsnet) join the podcast for some discussions about the digital media landscape in Toronto Sports with the Leafs and the Raptors 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://twitter.com/P...
1 on 1 with James Duthie (TSN)
April 19, 2017 22:00 - 23 minutes - 44.4 MBThe one and only James Duthie makes his Popternative return to talk about his new podcast (Rubber Boots Podcast), Life as a sports broadcaster and other fun stuff. Listen to the Rubber Boots Podcast here: http://www.tsn.ca/get-your-boots-on-with-james-duthie-s-new-podcast-1.672581 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... Soun...
Ronnie Gene Blevins (True Detective, The Dark Knight Rises, Joe, Kingdom)
April 10, 2017 16:23 - 24 minutes - 32.7 MBJoined on the show by Actor Ronnie Gene Blevins to talk about some of his work, the podcast landscape and his favourite cities to shoot! Follow Ronnie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ronniegblevins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1237235/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE 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 Th...
Katie Uhlmann and Trish Rainone from My Roommate's An Escort (Web Series)
April 07, 2017 21:39 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBJoined by Trish Rainone and Katie Uhlmann from the fresh new web series My Roommate's An Escort! Follow MRAE: Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNo... Twitter: https://twitter.com/escortroommate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myroommates... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roommatecome... Check out http://www.myroommatesanescort.com to learn more! Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: I...
Spencer Rice (Kenny Vs Spenny)
April 03, 2017 20:53 - 24 minutes - 47.8 MBJoined on the podcast by Spencer Rice from the Hit TV Show Kenny Vs Spenny to talk about his journey as a comedian, musician and writer. We also talk about his upcoming Western Canada Comedy and Music tour presented by the Diamond Mine Agency Full tour details and tickets available here: https://www.thediamondmineagency.com/ Follow Spenny on social media https://www.facebook.com/Spencer-Spenny-Rice https://twitter.com/Spenny
Jonathan Torrens, Kyle Bukauskas (Sportsnet)
March 23, 2017 16:24 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MBThe hilarious and amazing Jonathan Torrens (Taggart and Torrens, Trailer Park Boys, MR. D) joins our show for some interesting and funny discussions about the podcast landscape and his past work with TBP. Kyle Bukauskas from Sportsnet also comes on the show as a last minute get! Jonathan Torrens https://twitter.com/TorrensJonathan http://www.taggartntorrens.ca/ Kyle Bukauskas https://twitter.com/SNkylebukauskas LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Bla...
Jeremy Taggart, Kelcey Brade (TSN). Photi Sotiropoulos (QMJHL)
March 20, 2017 02:05 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBThe panel discusses the Live Broadcasting and Podcast landscape. Former Drummer of Our Lady Peace Jeremy Taggart shares wacky behind the scenes details about shooting the music video for the Hero song from Spider-Man. Panel: Jeremy Taggart (Taggart and Torrens Podcast) https://twitter.com/Taggart7 http://www.taggartntorrens.ca/ Kelcey Brade (TSN) https://twitter.com/KelceyBradeTSN Photi Sotiropoulos (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) https://twitter.com/Photi LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE Introdu...
CCHL Panel with Cameron Crotty, Merrick Rippon and Matt Barnaby
March 15, 2017 18:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThis is our CCHL Panel featuring three players from the league who talk about their journeys and experiences. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE Panel: Cameron Crotty (Brockville Braves, Boston University commit) Merrick Rippon (Ottawa JR Senators, Providence College commit) Matt Barnaby (Pembroke Lumberking, Lake Superior State University commit) http://www.centraljuniorhockeyleague.ca/view/centraljuniorhockeyleague Follow the CCHL https://twitter.com/CCHLTier1 Introduction and closing voice over pro...
Craig Button (TSN) Nabil Karim (TSN) Ennis Esmer (Red Oaks)
March 09, 2017 22:38 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBHad a great time with TSN's Craig Button and Nabil Karim on the show. Ennis Esmer who is an actor in several television shows (Red Oaks, BlindSpot, Private Eyes) makes his debut on the show. Panel had a great time poking fun at the host and talking about the sports television landscape. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE 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:...
Carolyn Bridget Kennedy (Danger Pay)
March 07, 2017 23:38 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBCarolyn Bridget Kennedy (Canadian Actress Writer Producer Director) Came on the show to talk about the Web Series Landscape and her own show Danger Pay. https://twitter.com/CarolynBKennedy http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5564248/ https://www.youtube.com/user/DangerPaySeries
Charles Baker (Breaking Bad) Kelly Aucoin (Billions) Aaron Berg (Comedian)
March 06, 2017 03:26 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis special entertainment episode of Popternative features a roundtable with Actors Charles Baker who played Skinny Pete on Breaking Bad and Kelly Aucoin who stars in Billions, The Americans and Turn. Comedian Aaron Berg also joined us on the show. Panel discusses the digital media landscape for actors and comedian and other fun stuff! Charles Baker https://twitter.com/CharlesEbaker http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1889973/ Kelly Aucoin https://twitter.com/KellyAuCoin77 http://www.kellyaucoin.com/...
Hal Johnson (Body Break)
March 03, 2017 23:38 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBHal Johnson from Body Break came on to discuss how Body Break came to be, The Santa Clarita Diet Netflix Promo and how social media is impacting health and fitness.
Divian Ladwa from LION (Academy Award Nominated Movie)
February 28, 2017 23:13 - 28 minutes - 51.3 MBJoined by Actor Divian Ladwa who stars in the Academy Award Nominated Film LION with Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. Divian talked to us about his role in LION, how he got into acting and digital media's impact in the entertainment industry. Follow Divian Ladwa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/divianladwa Other links: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2591562/ http://jackdaw.co/jade-dragon-episodes Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to ...
1 on 1 with Trevor Georgie (President and GM of The Saint John Sea Dogs)
February 25, 2017 18:31 - 24 minutes - 21.8 MBPresident and General Manager of The Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL joined us for a chat about social media in junior hockey and Trevor's experience with the Sea Dogs this year including World Juniors and QMJHL Trade Deadline Follow Trevor Georgie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgietrev Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: @popternative Follow The Host and show on ...
1 on 1 with Ryan Kennedy (The Hockey News)
February 22, 2017 23:28 - 26 minutes - 42.8 MBRyan Kennedy from The Hockey News joined us to talk about hockey prospects, fan blogging and other fun hockey related stuff. Follow Ryan Kennedy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/THNRyanKennedy 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://twitter.com/PopT...
1 on 1 with Bernard Robichaud (Cyrus from Trailer Park Boys)
February 22, 2017 02:22 - 25 minutes - 37.8 MBWe go one on one with actor Bernard Robichaud who is known for playing Cyrus on Trailer Park Boys. Bernard talks about how he go started in acting and the evolution of his TBP character. He always shares a funny story about an encounter with fans in Korea. Follow Bernard Robichaud on Social Media: https://twitter.com/bernierobichaud https://www.facebook.com/CyrusTpb Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: http...
Donovan Dijak (Pro Wrestler), Jeramie McPeek
February 17, 2017 18:56 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBWrestling and Social Media We were joined by Pro Wrestler Donovan Dijak and Digital Media Consultant/ Social Media Consultant Jeramie McPeek to discuss the intersections of Wrestling and Social Media. We lay down the pros and cons of social media in the wrestling world. Panel: Donovan Dijak- Pro Wrestler https://twitter.com/DonovanDijak Jeramie McPeek Social Media Strategist https://www.facebook.com/jeramiemcpeek https://twitter.com/Jeramie Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dyla...
Elias "The Spartan" Theodorou (UFC Fighter), James Lynch (MMA Journalist)
February 14, 2017 03:08 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBEpisode 57 MMA and Social Meida We talk to UFC Fighter Elias "The Spartan" Theodorou about his upcoming fight at #UFCHalifax. We also talk about the social media landscape in MMA with MMA journalist and reporter James Lynch. The Spartan also take us into his life outside the UFC. He talks about his other ventures including partnerships with Pert Plus as well as some TV and Film deals that are in the works. Panel: Elias "The Spartan" Theodorou - UFC Fighter https://twitter.com/EliasTheodorou J...
Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Ben Zorn (The Bachelorette)
February 09, 2017 21:56 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MBEpisode 56 On this episode of Popternative we get a behind the scenes glimpse from the wrestling and reality TV world as we chat with Impact Wrestling's Maria Kanellis-Bennett (Former WWE Diva) and Former Bachelorette contestant Ben Zorn. Maria discusses her life outside the ring including her love for event planning. Ben talks about his fitness program and how life has been after being on a reality show. Maria also tells us the story of how she met her husband Mike Bennett. Panel: Maria Kane...
Music Panel with Chris Crippin (Hedley) and Tim Oxford (Arkells)
February 07, 2017 20:20 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThis episode of the show featured a discussion of social media and digital technologies in the music industry featuring Chris Crippin (Drummer of Hedley), TIm Oxford (Drummer of Arkells) and Owner of YC Drums Jordan Gauthier.
JJ Lane (The Bachelorette) Andi Perelman (Pittsburgh Penguins), Zach Boychuk
February 03, 2017 00:19 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOne of first episodes of Popternative was a social media discussion with JJ Lane (The Bachelorette), Andi Perelman (New Media Manager of Pittsburgh Penguins) and hockey player Zach Boychuk.
Olympic Legends with Hayley Wickenheiser and Charles Hamelin
February 01, 2017 20:22 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOlympic athletes and legends Hayley Wickenheiser and Charles Hamelin came on the show and discussed their gold medal journeys, Women's hockey and doping in international sporting events.
William Devry (General Hospital), Tara Slone (Hometown Hockey), Chris Doyle
January 31, 2017 20:34 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBThis episode featured a conversation about the interstections between Social Media and Television with Soap Opera star William Devry from General Hospital, Tara Slone from Hometown Hockey and Chris Doyle from Twitter Canada.
Digital Branding with Brandon Fleshman, Garrett Green and Russ Wilde Jr
January 26, 2017 02:48 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MBEpisode 55 "Digital Branding" The panel discusses how companies and sports organizations are tackling branding and storytelling in the digital age. Russ talks about the origin of Front Office Sports and how it's come a long way from just being a student run website. The panel also touches on influence marketing and how the brand to influencer relationship will look in 2017. Panel: Brandon Fleshman- Digital Media Coordinator at Under Armour https://twitter.com/brandonfleshman Garrett Green- Di...
Cumberland Grads (CCHL)
January 19, 2017 04:38 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBEpisode 54 Cumberland Grads take over Popternative Members of the CCHL Junior A hockey team the Cumberland Grads come on Popternative to talk about their most memorable moments of junior hockey, what it really is like being a junior hockey player and how good their hair looks. Yes. we talk about hockey hair! Panel: Keenan Reynolds Roman Cannell Zach Salloum Jared Leslie Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: ...
Jared Keeso (Letterkenny) Chris Doyle (Twitter Canada) Catherine Faas (NHLPA)
January 19, 2017 04:02 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MBEpisode 53 "How are ya now?" Television and Technology This episode of the show features creator and star of the hit Canadian show LetterKenny Jared Keeso who is joined by Catherine Faas and Chris Doyle to talk about Television and how technology has become a game changer over the years with streaming. Jared talks about how Letterkenny got started and the panel also discusses what they want to see in 2017 digital media wise. Panel Jared Keeso (Letterkenny) Chris Doyle (Twitter Canada) Catheri...
Life of a Hockey Player with Martin Frk (Detroit Red Wings)
January 15, 2017 02:46 - 21 minutes - 922 MB VideoEpisode 52 Life of a Hockey Player with Martin Frk Professional hockey player Martin Frk who is part of the Detroit Red Wings organization playing with Grand Rapids in the AHL gives us a glimpse of what it's like to be hockey player. He discusses his day to day routines, what gets him focused when he hits the ice and how athletes use social media. Frk is also a Memorial Cup Champion with the Halifax Mooseheads in the QMJHL which was also discussed Follow Martin Frk on Twitter: https://twitter...
1 on 1 with Sam Cosentino (Sportsnet)
January 15, 2017 02:36 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWe go one on one with Sportnet's Sam Cosentino to talk about the sports media industry, junior hockey and how he got started in broadcasting and radio with the Toronto Blue Jays. Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black twitter.com/dylanblackradio Follow The Host and show on Twitter: twitter.com/PeteyBeats twitter.com/PopTernative Like PopTernative on Facebook: Facebook.com/PopTernative
Wrestling Panel with Kowboy Mike Hughes and Adrian Armour
January 10, 2017 22:39 - 42 minutes - 77 MBEpisode 50 Wrestling Our first episode of 2017 features a conversation with two professional wrestlers. We talk about how the Indie wrestling scene has changed over the years, The life of a wrestler, daily challenges they face and much more! Mike gives also gives us a glimpse of his wrestling journey which features encounters with wrestlers such as Bobby Roode and Edge. Panel: Kowboy Mike Hughes (Red Rock Wrestling) https://twitter.com/kowboymh http://www.redrockwrestling.com/ Adrian Armour h...
1 on 1 With Jay Onrait (Fox Sports)
December 13, 2016 21:28 - 24 minutes - 615 MB VideoEpisode 49 "Special Edition" 1 on 1 with Jay Onrait (Fox Sports) In this special 1 on 1 audio only edition of the show, Jay Onrait from Fox Sports joins us to talk about working in the United States vs Canada, Social Media Landscape, His successful use of humor in broadcasts and much more! Jay also gives advice for students and young up and comers who want to work in the sports media industry. Jay Onrait (Fox Sports) https://twitter.com/JayOnrait Introduction and closing voice over provided b...