KINGS OF THE PODCAST
John Hoven of Mayor's Manor (http://www.mayorsmanor.com) and Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period (http://www.thefourthperiod.com) cover the NHL from their home base in Los Angeles. Known as both influencers and insiders, the duo are weekly staples on satellite and terrestrial radio. Dennis is the Los Angeles Chapter Chair of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and John's Mayor Manor is a go-to source for LA hockey news and views for over a decade. Not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings, Sacramento Kings or Kings of Leon.
Episodes
269 episodes
KOTP Ep. 269 - Final Draft Preview Show
It's been a week!The guys put a bow on KOTP NHL Draft coverage and surprisingly, DB has a draft board if LAK keeps the 17th overall pick.The Mayor breaks down the process and other names heard for the first round and breaks news a...
KOTP Ep. 268 with special guest Mark Yannetti
The unquestioned number one KOTP guest, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns to preview the 2026 NHL Draft.
KOTP Ep. 267 with guest Chris Byrne
In the third installment of our NHL Draft Preview series, Chris Byrne, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting covering Canada discusses his process and observations.
KOTP Ep. 266 with guest Teddy Belisle
Continuing with our NHL Draft Preview series, LAK US Director of Amateur Scouting Teddy Belisle makes his KOTP debut.
KOTP Ep. 265 - NHL Draft Preview with guest @CraigJButton
TSN and Sirius XM NHL Network Radio analyst Craig Button joins the Mayor for the KOTP NHL Draft Preview
KOTP Ep. 264 - LAK Summer Preview
With DB back home after his Stanley Cup Final duties for Sirius XM NHL Network, the guys take their first deep dive into the LAK off season. Among the topics they tackle:- Canes Capture Cup- Laviolette- Assistant coaches- Dep...
KOTP Ep. 263 - LAK Ending, Ontario Starting with guest Andrew Lord
A full 60 from The Mayor and DB!The guys reflect on the career of Anze KopitarOntario Reign coach Andrew Lord returnsA discussion regarding the future of interim coach DJ SmithTrade speculation from The Ma...
KOTP Ep. 262 with guest Henry Brzustewicz
LAK defense prospect Henry
KOTP Ep. 261 - LAK End of Season Awards and Playoff Talk
Expect the unexpected in this LAK season. From left for dead with 7 games left in the season to clinching a fifth consecutive playoff berth with 2 games remaining. The guys reflect on how and why it happened. John and Dennis ...
KOTP Ep. 260 with guest Jason Allison
A blast from the past. A rare interview with former LAK pivot Jason Allison is featured. In the world of hockey, some players leave a lasting impression despite their brief careers. One such player is Jason Allison, whos...
KOTP Ep. 259 - The Final 15
The LA Kings are still in the chase for the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 15 game remaining in the NHL regular season. The guys discuss: - The Roller Coaster Season- The World Cup of Hockey- Jack Hughes' Golden...
KOTP Ep. 258 - NHL Trade Deadline Eve
With one day remaining before the NHL Trade Deadline, John and Dennis return to chat about: The firing of Jim Hiller and interim coaching decisions involving DJ SmithThe potential impact of trades, including Kop...
KOTP Ep. 257 - Gimme a Break
The LA Kings enter the Olympic break on the outside looking in for the Stanley Cup Playoffs but will return with a major weapon not seen in Los Angeles for a very long time.Ep. 257 main focus is on the Artemi Panarin trade but the conver...
KOTP Ep. 256 - Previewing the DO Roadtrip
It's not a Do or Die six game road trip but it sure is a DO trip....they DO need to win games.In this episode...The Mayor and DB discuss: Roster health updatesJonathan Quick's legacyThe LAK Mount...
KOTP Ep. 255 - Midseason Review
Buckle up for this one KOTP fans! In this episode, the guys discuss the LA Kings' current season, including a midseason review, player evaluations, and insights from the World Juniors Tournament. They address injury updates, coachin...
KOTP Ep. 254 - We're back .....but Danault and Bergevin are gone.
In this episode of the Kings of the Podcast, hosts John and Dennis discuss the latest developments surrounding the LA Kings, including the absence of Anze Kopitar from practice, Phil Danault's trade to Montreal, and the implications of Marc Ber...
KOTP Ep.253 with guest Jared Wright
Another LAK prospect, winger Jared Wright makes his KOTP debut!Also:A power play game winning goal at home? It's true and DB doesn't think the LAK PP is THAT bad. Fans should expect low-scoring games as part of ...
KOTP Ep. 252 - Doughty, Kempe and LA Trends
In this conversation, the guys discuss the events and expectations surrounding the Adrian Kempe contract extension and the implications for the team's center position. They emphasize the need for the team to find a suitable second c...
KOTP Ep. 251 - Early Roster Evaluations
It's early but not too early to evaluate the first month of LAK's season.Among the things DB and The Mayor discuss:A final look at the World SeriesHiller has a strong admiration for Joel Armia.Corey Perry's ...
KOTP Ep. 250 - Milestones and Moments
The semiquincentennial episode opens with MLB talk! (of course)And then...LAK performance through 10 gamesGoaltending and defensive strategiesPenalty killing and faceoffsInjury updates and team dept...
KOTP Ep. 249 with guest @jkellyhockey
With DB somewhere in the Welsh countryside, The Mayor sits down with new LAK play-by-play announcer, John Kelly.
KOTP Ep. 248 with guest Rob Blake
Former LAK General Manager Rob Blake returns to KOTP for a 1-on-1 with The Mayor.
KOTP Ep. 247 - Injury Bug Takes Hold
SummaryIn this episode, John and Dennis discuss Dennis's upcoming trip to Europe. They delve into the latest injury updates for the Kings, particularly focusing on Corey Perry and Darcy Kuemper's situations. The conversation shifts to t...
KOTP Ep. 246 - The Dos Reactions
SummaryIn this episode of Kings of the Podcast, John and Dennis dive into the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season, analyzing the LA Kings' performance in their first two games, discussing the impact of recent executive changes, and h...