Episode Description
Summary
Former Tampa Bay Lightning players, Nate Thompson and Tyler Johnson sit down join hosts Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn on our newest episode of Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA.
Thompson and Johnson dive into NHL debuts, fights, media careers and answer audience questions during a live Q&A.
00:00 Nate Thompson's NHL call-up story teaser
01:03 Introduction | Fantasy Camp Edition
01:43 Nate talks fighting Zenon Konopka
03:20 Tyler Johnson's fights and playing style
04:27 Nate Thompson's media career after hockey
07:06 Balancing storytelling and broadcasting
08:34 Lifelong friendships from hockey
09:32 Tyler Johnson on Ondrej Palat
10:11 Life after hockey and new careers
11:13 Toughest coaches they played for
13:27 Could they play in today's Lightning lineup?
14:25 How Tampa has changed over the years
14:59 The biggest adjustment after retirement
16:48 NHL travel and favorite road cities
19:15 NHL perks players don't realize
20:17 Enjoying the NHL lifestyle
21:10 Diversity of personalities in NHL locker rooms
22:24 Career moments that felt like a movie
23:18 Nate's unforgettable NHL debut story
25:19 Fan Q&A begins
25:50 Most underrated part of their game
27:39 Ugliest injuries witnessed in hockey
31:21 Closing remarks
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