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4000 and Counting is an Ice Hockey Podcast presented Nicky Watt, co host Mark and producer Graham Hamilton, bringing you interviews from the EIHL, NIHL and from players around the globe. Plus our take on all the current affairs in UK hockey Subscribe to our YouTube Support the podcast and become a patron today patreon.com/4000andcounting
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Hello and welcome to 'A Wee Bit Of War', a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Northern Ireland during the Second World War. I'm your host Scott Edgar. I have been researching the history of the Second World War in Northern Ireland for over a decade. I run the online platform https://wartimeni.com (WartimeNI), which features hundreds of articles as well as over 2,000 people and places with stories connected to the time. While some stories such as the Belfast Blitz and the arrival of ...
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SEASON 3 is out now. Join me as i take Bernie and my car and go on a roadtrip around Europe. Doing an awkward route but chasing clubs! Seeking joy and putting on shows wherever they will have me. SEASON 2 is up now! Hello! I am back, it's ten years since What Would Beyonce Do?! and I am turning 40 this year so join me as i embark on a Best of my one woman show, show!! TOUR Season 1 Following me chatting on my stand up tour in Autumn 2021. Hello, I am Luisa Omielan, creator of one woman stand ...
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We Go Again
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A difficult weekend for the Belfast Giants witnessed two defeats to at the hands of the Coventry Blaze and Nottingham Panthers respectively. Patrick, Davy and Simon will pick at the bones of the games as they discuss what went wrong and how the Giants respond. Mark Cooper, captain of the club, joins the lads for a chat and with this weekend's road …
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Watty is joined by IHUK CEO Henry Staelens. We discuss his time working for Dale Vince at Forrest Green Rovers, his sporting back ground and introduction his to ice hockey. We then get into the more serious conversation regarding his new role with the EIH and bringing the SIH EIH & IHUK Together. We look into the first 18 months of his role and als…
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Cup Fever
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A win for the Belfast Giants over the Fife Flyers last Wednesday was followed by a Split against the Clan, but none of these games were without incident. Davy, Simon and Gareth will be along this week to talk about all the Challenge Cup action, and they are joined by Mike Lee. The lads will also be joined by the first signing of the Belfast Giants,…
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EP 342 - John ‘Showbiz’ Strange
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Solway Sharks owner John Strange joined the show for episode 342. We look at the improvements made by the sharks in the off season. We discuss the expectations on the Solway lads this season and we also take a look at other teams around the league. Support the show
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EP 341 - Brett Ferguson (Hat-Trick Appearance)
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Watty is joined by Fergie for his hat-trick appearance on 4000 and Counting The Guilford flames Captain is open and honest as ever. It's always refreshing to hear one of the leaders in the EIHL giving his thoughts on the league, his team and his teammates. Support the show
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Book of Eli
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Elijiah Barriga was the hero as the Belfast Giants came late from 1-0 down to take the win over the Cardiff Devils! Patrick, Davy and Simon will discuss the game as always, and are joined by Josh Roach and Belfast Giants LEGEND, Jason Bowen! We have news, Player of the Month anda look ahead to 3 games in the next week. Learn more about your ad choi…
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Re-Re-Wind!
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Belfast Giants began their Elite League adventure with a three point haul on the road to Manchester and Sheffield. Patrick, Davy and Simon will cast an eye over the action and this week are joined by two of the current Belfast Giants team. Bo Hanson will join us to discuss his opening weeks as a Belfast Giants player And JJ Piccinich drops in too! …
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EP 340 - Bobby Robins Part 2
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On the second part of our two parter, Watty chats to Bobby Robins. Sexual abuse ,sexual deviancy, drugs, addiction fear, anxiety, lack of identity. Find an identity losing faith, gaining faith. This is the Bobby Robbins story and it's sure to have you hanging on the edge of your seats. From hockey to faith. From Snipes to Jesus this articulate word…
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EP 339 - Bobby Robins Part 1
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On the first part of our two parter, Watty chats to Bobby Robins. Sexual abuse ,sexual deviancy, drugs, addiction fear, anxiety, lack of identity. Find an identity losing faith, gaining faith. This is the Bobby Robbins story and it's sure to have you hanging on the edge of your seats. From hockey to faith. From Snipes to Jesus this articulate words…
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Five Star Clowning
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Belfast Giants took 2 points from Dundee on Sunday night, and look ahead to their first EIHL games of the season on the road to Manchester and Sheffield. Patrick, Davy and Simon will look at all the news and are joined by Ciaran Long, and Manchester Storm Captain, Cam Critchlow. It is Organ Donation Week, please check out DKMS.org.uk for more infor…
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Written in the Stars
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Stars last week, Stars next week, it’s all Challenge Cup for the Belfast Giants. This week Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin will chat to Jeff Baum and George Awada about the Giants 6-5 victory over the Stars. Dundee Stars Captain, Drydn Dow, returns to talk to us about his team. And Banners on the Wall’s Anthony Russell joins us to touch on that tri…
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Flying Start
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Belfast Giants got off to a flyer in the Challenge Cup with victories in Dundee and Fife. Patrick, Davy and Simon will discuss the highlights and are joined by Belfast Giants forwards Bobo Carpenter and Elijia Barriga. And ahead of the Star's visit to Belfast, Ben O'Connor joins us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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EP 338 - Road Tripping 24/25 - Our 3 Players To Watch - Belfast Giants / Dundee Stars / Fife Flyers
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In this episode we break down our three players to watch from the Belfast Giants, the Dundee stars, and the Fife Flyers. We cannot wait to kickstart the brand new season off in style. Starring with the fixture between the Stars and the Giants. Then Over to Fife for the Flyers vs the Giants Do you agree with our three choices from each roster? Who w…
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It's Business Time
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4 Pre-Season Games, 4 Convincing Victories for the Belfast Giants as the new season looms large on the Horizon. Patrick, Davy and Simon will look over the latest in the Pre-Season adventures, and will prepare for the beginning of the new seaosn this weekend in the company of Jeff Mason, Kyle Osterberg and, Friend of the Show, Dundee Stars Head Coac…
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Make No Bones About It
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Hockey is BACK, The Belfast Giants reach their 25th Season and A View From The Bridge returns for it's 20th! Patrick, Davy and Simon will alk about the weeke's pre-season victories over Cardiff and Team GB. New Signing Jordan Kawaguchi will join us and Head Caoch Adam Keefe will give insight on his aspirations for the season ahead! Let's get to wor…
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EP 337 - JJ Pitchley
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On episode 337 Watty is joined by Streatham Redhawks forward JJ Pitchley . Support the show
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On episode 336 Watty is joined once again by Mark! Yes, mark is back for another episode. They discuss everything related to the 2024 charity game! Support the show
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Watty is joined on this live episode by the 4 team captains for the 2024 Charity game Draft! Support the show
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Off Season Special, July 2024
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The lads are back to talk more of how the Belfast Giants are preparing for the season ahead. And we have the name of TWO new signings! And we chat to Kell Beattie, Mack Stewart and Carter Hamill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesPor Kingdom Of The Giants
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4000 and counting is back in the game after a few weeks off for some well earned rest. Apologies for the mic quality on this one. Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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EP 333 - Marks Farewell Episode (Live)
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Watty is joined for the final time by Mark has he leaves the podcast for pastures new. All 4000 team wish Mark the very best in his future endeavours. Support the show
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Off Season Special, June 2024
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The Boys are Back, for the first Off Season Special of the year. Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by JJ Piccinich, new Netminder Tom McCollum and Head Coach Adam Keefe. They will also reveal another name on the Belfast Giants Roster LIVE on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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We are joined LIVE on stage by Tony Smith! This episode is recorded live from Saltbox for the Elite League Playoff weekend. Please note the sound quality is not the best due to the nature of the live recording. Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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We are joined LIVE on stage by David Simms! This episode is recorded live from Saltbox for the Elite League Playoff weekend. Please note the sound quality is not the best due to the nature of the live recording. Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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And the curtain closes on the 24th season of the Belfast Giants with a 3-1 Playoff Final defeat to the Sheffield Steelers. In the final show of the season, Patrick, Davy, Simon and Gareth combine to look at the weekends action, discuss the winners and losers of the season and look ahead to what needs addressed in the season to come. We want to than…
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The Playoffs
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With two victories over the Coventry Blaze, the Belfast Giants return to the Playoff Final Four! Patrick, Davy, Simon and Gareth will join together again to look ahead at the final weekend of the season. Jeff Mason and Charlie Curti give an insight to the Giants preparation. Mark Brooks, Commercial Director of the EIHL, pops by for a chat about the…
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Ahead of the SNL Playoffs Watty is joined by Chad Smith of the Edinburgh Capitals. Support the show
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Ahead of the SNL Playoffs Watty is joined by Kyle Horne of the Kirkcaldy Kestrels Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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Assistant coach Big Fraser jumped on again, this time to focus on the 23/24 SNL playoff finals weekend in Edinburgh. Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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Ahead of the SNL playoff final weekend in Edinburgh Adam Walker from the Paisley Pirates joined Watty for a chat Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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18 year old stud forward Gary Kelly joins Watty ahead of the SNL Edinburgh POFW Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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EP 325 - Panthers and Clan Eliminated, EIHL Predictions & NIHL Playoff Roundup
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A fully jam packed episode today. The NIHL 1/2 North and South have their champions after a great weekends hockey at both Ally Pally and Sheffield. With the news the Panthers and Clan are eliminated we look ahead to the final 8 and this weekend's quarter finals. We make our predictions on which clubs make the final 4. Finally we get into the NIHL N…
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Hung, Drawn, Quarters
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The Regular Season is complete, with 3 points from 4 against the Sheffield Steelers at home. Patrick, Davy and Simon will look over the weekends action. Jacob Friend will join us. As will Coventry Blaze Head Coach Danny Stewart ahead of the Quarter Finals of the EIHL Playoffs. We'll congratulate the Player of the Month, commiserate the 9th and 10th…
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EP 323 - Josh Kelly
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Watty is joined on this episode by Bees deference man Josh Kelly. Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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Watty is joined on episode 324 by Lee Mercer who brings BREAKING NEWS about Haringey Huskies 24/25 plans. A new team at the Palace Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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Beware The Slides Of March
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On this weeks Podcast we look back at two trips to Ice Arena Wales & a home shut out win over the "Massive" Glasgow Clan. We are joined by the "Easter Bunny" Jasmine Parker, the wonderful Laura Small, Belfast Giants very own #1 Jackson Whistle, a very special guest from the Nation of Texas, and whoever else knocks at the door while we are on the ai…
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EP 322 - Kyle Locke
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Guildford Flames Kyle Locke joined the show for a great chat. We dive deep into the Flames season. His three seasons at the club. Kyle answers who he thinks is better between this year's Steelers team and last year's Belfast Giants team. We also look into his time at Usports and the connection between Usports and the EIHL Support the show…
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Ross the boss Murray stopped by ahead of his final weekend of hockey. The king of the North hangs them up after this weekend... We discuss Solways season, the growth of the club, the DOPS and finally what's next for Ross post playing career. Support the show
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EP 320 - James Archer
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EPL, EIHL, NIHL 1 AND NOW NIHL National champion James Archer from the Leeds Knights stopped by the show. We talk about his amazing career and his upcoming retirement. Lots of great stories in this episode! Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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Seedings
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Two OT Battles for the Belfast Giants, one more successful than the other. There's a few things to unpack as the Playoff loom large on the horizon. Patrick, Davy and Simon will be joined by David Goodwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesPor Kingdom Of The Giants
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A huge announcement about 3 upcoming live podcasts. First guest announcement at the end of the episode and it's HUGE. We look at the Sheffield Steelers Challenge Cup victory over the Guildford Flames. We discuss the wagon that is the Leeds Knights and their 2nd league title. Staying in the national league we chat about this week's Cup Final 1st leg…
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Sun Shines Through The Rain
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With a little over a month until Playoff Finals Weekend in Nottingham, the Belfast Giants took 2 wins over Guildford as they try to ramp up to the post season. Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined this week by Giants Captain Mark Cooper, Fife Head Coach Tom Coolen, and Friend of the Show, Dundee's Marc LeFebvre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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EP 317 - Paddy Ward
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Watty is joined by former team mate Paddy Ward. Paddy was one of the Best British defencemen of his generation. Spending time in the BISL BNL and the EPL winning trophies with the Dundee Stars and Slough Jets. He has been living down in Australia for over 10 years now and has five kids. He is still playing hockey down under with Newcastle. Don't fo…
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We look ahead to tonight's EIHL Challenge Cup Final between the league leading Sheffield Steelers and the Guildford Flames. Support the showPor 4000 And Counting
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A Split weekend for the Belfast Giants against the Sheffield Steelers, however the Giants become mathematically eliminated from the race from the EIHL title. Patrick, Davy and Gareth Martin will pour over the action, discuss the 5 year reign of the Belfast Giants as Champions, and are joined by George Awada and Matt McLeod Learn more about your ad …
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Blaze of Glory
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We look back at a Six Point Week with reviews of the home trilogy versus Stars & Blaze, we are joined by your Belfast Giants #17 Oliver "O.C." Cooper and we ponder over who may pick up the AVFTB Player of The Month Award for February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Following the tragic news of the death of Coventry Blaze assistant coach, Dayle Keen, the lads will be joined by 3 on 3 podcast member and Coventry Blaze Fan, Scott Findlay, to pay tribute to one of the true characters of the Elite Ice Hockey League. Patrick, Davy and Simon will briefly look over the weekend's mixed results against Fife and Notting…
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EP 316 - Ben Hyde (Zero Pucks Given)
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Ben from Zero pucks given stopped by for an entertaining chat. Make sure you check out the podcast for all your NIHL1S and women's hockey needs. Please support the podcast by buying us a beer https://www.buymeacoffee.com/4000andc... Follow us on Instagram X and Facebook 4000 and Counting fans can now get 15% off of their first 3 months online coach…
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The Calm After The Storm
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After a split "week-end" versus Manchester, we look back and review the action. We'll be joined by a man that is no stranger to either locker room in brand new dad, Ciaran Long. We'll preview the upcoming games as we welcome Fife to East Belfast before travelling to Lower Parliment Street on Sunday to take on those Panthers of Nottingham #NFNF. Tun…
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EP 315 - EIHL & NIHL Weekly Round Up Episode 6 (23/24)
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In our latest weekly roundup we discuss all the comings and goings in NIHL and the EIHL as well as revisiting Team GB in Cardiff. We also look ahead to the Elite league Challenge Cup final. We discuss what a great opportunity it would be for the league to put the game onto YouTube to help get even more eyes on the product. We also shout out the rec…
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