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
250 episodes
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 250
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38:37
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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47:00
KOTP Ep. 248 with guest Rob Blake
Former LAK General Manager Rob Blake returns to KOTP for a 1-on-1 with The Mayor.
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Season 6
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Episode 248
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41:38
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 247
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43:51
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 246
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33:40
KOTP Ep. 245 - Over/Under True/False
With the season on the horizon, the guys discuss the final LAK roster spot up for grabs and take a swing at seasonal over/under total and league-wide true and false questions.
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Season 6
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Episode 245
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49:39
KOTP Ep. 244 - Kopitar Announces Retirement. Kempe/Doughty/Robitaille comments
It's Season Six (!) for Kings Of The Podcast and DB and The Mayor return with a full episode as LAK Training Camp opens.In this episode of Kings of the Podcast, John and Dennis discuss the exciting kickoff of the NHL season, focusing on ...
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Season 6
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Episode 244
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54:04
KOTP Ep. 243 - Question Time with Mark Yannetti
In a fitting conclusion to our Summer Series the number one KOTP guest, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns to answer listener questions.
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Season 5
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Episode 243
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1:49:32
KOTP Ep. 242 with guest @BrianSlagel
One of KOTP's favorites, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel returns! Also,8 2/3DB on the road again!Liam Greentree update
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Season 5
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Episode 242
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1:04:03
KOTP Ep. 241 with guests @greghetson and @earlskakel
This episode welcomes back two KOTP favorites, punk rocker Greg Hetson and the one and only, comedian Earl Skakel.
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Season 5
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Episode 241
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1:04:53
KOTP Ep. 240 with guest Jordan Spence
In the newest episode of the KOTP Summer Series, former LAK defenseman Jordan Spence joins to discuss his time in Los Angeles and what lies ahead in Ottawa
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Season 5
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Episode 240
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38:39
KOTP Ep. 239 with guest Grant Sluknynsky
The Summer Series continues with an interview with Grant Sluknysky, brother of LAK goaltending prospect Hampton. Also, DB chats about the NHL/NHLPA European Player Media Tour in MilanThe continuing Connor M...
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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1:11:33
KOTP Ep. 238 with guests @isaiahmustafa and @DieterRuehle
The Summer Series continues with two KOTP favorites!
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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1:30:03
KOTP Ep. 237 with guest John Bush
In the second edition of KOTP's Summer Series John Bush, lead signer for Armored Saint and Anthrax stops in.
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Season 5
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Episode 237
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47:06
KOTP Ep. 236 with guest @ShaneMalloy
Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospects Radio returns to discuss the 2025 LAK Draft in the initial installment of the KOTP Summer Series!
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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57:41
KOTP Ep. 235 with guest Andrew Lord
The new coach of the Ontario Reign, Andrew Lord makes his KOTP debut.Also:- DB back on the grid- What is UNO?- Ozzy/Oasis- CBA talk - @CapWages Trade Builder
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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1:02:04
KOTP Ep. 234 with guest Mark Yannetti and Free Agency Frenzy recap
It's over two hours of everything you'd want in an LAK podcast. - The top rated KOTP guest, LAK Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti returns for his look at the 2025 Draft. - The guys go chapter and verse on Ken Ho...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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2:14:37
KOTP Ep. 233 with very special guest @ILoveLAWeLoveIt
The viral sensation from the final pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Jeremy makes his KOTP debut. Oh yeah, the guys discuss the Jordan Spence trade, too.
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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42:56
KOTP Ep. 232 - Pre NHL Draft and Free Agent Frenzy Episode
It's been a minute since the guys last episode...it's because they've been world travelers! After a preamble about their sojourns, DB and The Mayor talk Cup Final, Draft and Free Agency.
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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53:15
KOTP Ep. 231 with guest @ShaneMalloy
It's been a minute so the boys are bringing you TWO HOURS of content! DB at the Stanley Cup FinalWhat Marco Sturm's departure means to LAKFree agency and trade outlook Shane Malloy of Hockey ...
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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2:04:00
KOTP Ep. 230 with guest Marco Sturm
One of the hot candidates for open NHL coaching jobs, Ontario Reign Coach Marco Sturm returns to KOTP to chat with The Mayor about the prospects in the LAK pipeline. The guys discuss the second and third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs as wel...
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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1:21:26
KOTP Ep. 229 - Emergency Pod with guest Ken Holland
The LA Kings new Vice President and General Manager makes his debut and the guys talk about the ramifications of the hire of the 10th GM in franchise history.
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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41:41
KOTP Ep. 228 - Get Crackin', Luc
In the aftermath of another Los Angeles Kings bitter playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the guys discuss the departure of General Manager Rob Blake and the work ahead for the team President Luc Robitaille. Major topics:
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Season 5
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Episode 228
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1:16:30
KOTP Ep. 227 - LAK/EDM G1 and 2 recap and G3 preview.
The LA Kings roll into Edmonton with a two games to none series lead on the Oilers and the guys recap the wins in Los Angeles and the challenges of Game 3.
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Season 5
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Episode 227
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29:54
KOTP Ep. 226 with very special guest Nick Nickson
As the days wind down on his 44-year, Hall of Fame career and with his final call of Stanley Cup playoffs games just ahead, LAK broadcasting icon Nick Nickson joins KOTP. Also:A Mayor review of Coachella and AC/DC at the...
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Season 5
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Episode 226
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1:41:38