The Ground Control Podcast is the official podcast of the Winnipeg Jets and hosted by JetsTV. Tyler Esquivel is joined weekly by Mitchell Clinton, Jamie Thomas, Paul Edmonds and special guests as they discuss all things surrounding your Winnipeg Jets. Each week, JetsTV will explore intriguing storylines and give fans an in depth look at many other significant topics.
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Hockey and baseball talk with Blue Jays fan Adam Lowry
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21:12Send us a text Adam Lowry RETURNS(!) to the GROUND CONTROL podcast. The captain of your Winnipeg Jets joins host Jamie Thomas as he nears a return the the ice for his 2025-26 regular season debut. Lows takes us through the work behind-the-scenes as he recovered from off-season hip surgery. Plus he looks back at his favourite halloween costumes over…
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Will Gustav Nyquist ever graduate college?
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17:23Send us a text GROUND CONTROL returns for the 2025.26 season! One of the newest Jets, Gustav 'Goose' Nyquist joins the show for a chat with host Jamie Thomas. Nyquist tells JT why he chose Winnipeg as his free agent destination, playing with Toews and Perfetti and how he works in his warmup routine when he joins a new team. We also made sure to ask…
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Preparing for the playoffs with Colin Miller
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16:42Send us a text In the regular season finale of GROUND CONTROL, our guest is defenceman Colin Miller! Fresh off clinching a spot in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, Millsy sat down with host Jamie Thomas to chat about growing up in the Soo, what it's like to become a dad during the season, and ramping up for the playoffs! Can you guess which three spo…
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What's it like being traded twice in 24 hours with Luke Schenn
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25:28Send us a text The newest member of the Winnipeg Jets — Luke Schenn — joins us this week on GROUND CONTROL. A whirlwind week sent Schenn and his family from the Nashville Predators to the Pittsburgh Penguins before finally joining the Jets. With a few practices and a pair of games under his belt, Schenner sat down with host Jamie Thomas to share st…
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80’s hockey memories with Pokey Reddick
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21:42Send us a text Winnipeg Jets 1.0 fan favourite Eldon "Pokey" Reddick was recently back in town to cheer on the team, so he joined our on GROUND CONTROL for a trip down memory lane! Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Pokey on his love of Winnipeg, and so much more. Plus some memorable stories on being an NHL goaltender in an era where goals were b…
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Riding the roller coaster with Dylan DeMelo
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20:29Send us a text Hockey brings a lot of emotional highs and lows, but Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo has learned how to handle that ride in his pro hockey career. With only one game to go before the break, we brought DeMelo as our guest on GROUND CONTROL to bring insight on life as a Winnipeg Jet on and off the ice! Host Jamie Thomas and Dems …
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Dylan Samberg explains the worst places to block a shot
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19:30Send us a text This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg is our guest on the pod! With Sammy recently returning to the ice following a foot injury, we peppered him with questions about blocking shots, his larger role this season, and more. Plus, he's got great stories to share with host Jamie Thomas on growing up in Herman…
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Growing up in a hockey family with Vladislav Namestnikov!
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16:08Send us a text This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov joins us! With the Jets soaring to first place in the NHL at the holiday break, Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Vladdy on what has made the team so successfully this year. We also get exclusive insight from Vlad on his line mates, the power play, and so muc…
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Taste testing strange jelly beans with Eric Comrie!
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19:56Send us a text This week on GROUND CONTROL, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie joins us! Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Coms on Comrie family power rankings, fanboy-ing Connor Hellebuyck, and much more! Plus Coms showcases his football knowledge while blind ranking wide receivers for a video on our TikTok. Stay tuned until the end when we c…
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That's a paddle-ing, with Nino Niederreiter
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17:40Send us a text One-third of the best third line in hockey joins us on GROUND CONTROL this week: Nino Niederreiter! Host Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with the Swiss star on his love for his linemates, how the team continues to learn, and so much more! Nino also has stories to share from his first life experiences in North America with the Portland Win…
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Eating well, training hard, and smiling with Gabriel Vilardi
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20:43Send us a text Eat well, train hard, smile! Now in his second season in Winnipeg, Gabriel Vilardi is off to a great start to the season with linemates Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, as their chemistry has helped propel the team to a 15-2-0 record! This week on GROUND CONTROL, G gives us the inside scoop on why he added dark chocolate to his game d…
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What does it mean to retire as a Jet? with Bryan Little
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11:32Send us a text In a special edition of GROUND CONTROL, enjoy an exclusive one-on-one interview with Jets alumni Bryan Little! On October 20th, Bryan Little signed a one-day contract with the team to officially retire from the NHL as a member of the Winnipeg Jets. Little, the Atlanta Thrashers’ first-round pick (12th overall) in the 2006 NHL Draft, …
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What's it like owning a restaurant? with Josh Morrissey
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24:57Send us a text What's it like owning a restaurant? Hear from Josh Morrissey, star defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets as he takes us behind-the-scenes at THE 44, a delicious restaurant at Hargrave Street Market in Winnipeg! Where the kitchen meets the blue line. Josh Morrissey X Academy Hospitality bring you a playoff menu set to satiate. We also go i…
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NHL offseason insights with Mark Chipman
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23:39Send us a text What makes a good leader? Hear from Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman, TNSE, as he reflects on the core of Adam Lowry, Mark Scheifele, and Josh Morrissey growing into their current leadership roles. Mark and host Jamie Thomas also go in-depth with behind-the-scenes insight on off-season moves in Winnipeg, the current format of the NHL…
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Draft Preview with Paul Edmonds
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18:09Send us a text We're ready for the DRAFT in Las Vegas! Jaime Thomas and Paul Edmonds bring you all the reaction and analysis leading up to the big day at Sphere. To open the show, we take a look at the Jets' hirings' of Dean Chynoweth and Davis Payne and their potential impact on the incoming roster. There's also a number of young talent from Manit…
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Life as an NHL EBUG with Jason Kasdorf
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22:16Send us a text As excitement builds for the NHL Draft in Vegas next week, Jamie Thomas sat down with Jason Kasdorf for the inside scoop on what the Draft is really like for prospects. Jump right in as we go in-depth on Jason's draft year in 2010-11 playing in the MJHL, and eventually getting drafted by his hometown team in the 6th round — plus deta…
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Wrapping up the season with Paul Edmonds and Mitch Clinton
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21:39Send us a text In the final GROUND CONTROL episode of the 2023-24 season, 680 CJOB's Paul Edmonds and Mitchell Clinton join us on the pod! JT, Paul, and Mitch have an roundtable discussion to bring you analysis of all the key topics following the end of the Jets' season. We start the show with the breaking news of Rick Bowness' retirement following…
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Send us a text Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the stage for a crucial Game Five matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche. Jamie and Sara have all the info from morning skate, hear from Jets forward Mark Scheifele, and more great prizes are given away! All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE! Download the official…
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Send us a text Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they start your morning off right ahead of the Game Four matinee matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche. Sara has updates from Denver and chats with Mason Appleton about his routine for early games. All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE! Download the official …
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Send us a text Join Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky as they get you set for a late 9PM Game Three matchup between the Jets and the Avalanche tonight in Colorado. Sara brings us news from the morning skate in Denver, as well as a one-on-one discussion with playoff veteran Brenden Dillon. All that and more on this episode of Ground Control LIVE! Downlo…
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Send us a text Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky recap the rollercoaster that was Game One of this opening round series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalanche. There's lots to discuss leading up to Game Two tonight including what both teams are focussing on heading into the game, as well as the international attention that the Game One Wh…
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Send us a text Jamie Thomas and Sara Orlesky set the scene for the beginning of the Stanley Cup Playoffs here in Winnipeg, with the visiting Colorado Avalanche taking on a whiteout-powered Winnipeg Jets in the opening round. Jamie and Sara discuss the storylines heading into Game One, hear from Jets Defenceman Dylan DeMelo, and react to questions a…
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Coaching in the Cup Final
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28:32Send us a text This week on Ground Control, Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel joins us on the pod! Arnie has a ton of NHL postseason experience, starting with the whiteout as a member of the Winnipeg Jets in the 1981-82 season, and all the way to the Stanley Cup Final on the coaching staff with the New York Rangers in 2014. JT and Arnie ch…
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Return of the Whiteout with Andrew Ladd
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29:47Send us a text This week on Ground Control, we catchup with Winnipeg Jets alumnus and former captain, Andrew Ladd! With the Whiteout about to return to Winnipeg for another spring, we reminisced about the time Ladd led the the team to their first trip to the postseason in 2015. Host Jamie Thomas also chats with Ladd in-depth on his Stanley Cup ring…
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Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt
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27:17Send us a text Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt joins us this week on Ground Control! It's been almost a year since Schmidty and his wife became parents for the first time, so fellow dad Jamie Thomas sat down with him to discuss the joys of parenting. Nate also has plenty of great stories to share on his time working at gas stations in his home state, …
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From junior to the pros with Tyrel Bauer
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29:09Send us a text Cochrane, Alberta's Tyrel Bauer joins Cochrane, Alberta's Jamie Thomas this week on Ground Control! The two Albertans discuss Tyrel's season with the Manitoba Moose so far, his time with the Seattle Thunderbirds in junior, and his friendship with Matt Rempe. Before the interview, JT and Tyler Esquivel look back at the past week for t…
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Off-road camping with Alex Iafallo
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22:56Send us a text With the Jets in the middle of their longest road trip of the year, forward Alex Iafallo joins us this week on Ground Control. Jamie Thomas asks Iafallo about being reunited with former Kings teammate Tyler Toffoli, his love for the outdoors and have Neal Pionk and Dominic Toninato changed much since their days in college. Before tha…
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Making trades with Kevin Cheveldayoff
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33:53Send us a text With the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror, Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff joins us this week on Ground Control! Jamie Thomas goes in-depth with Chevy on each trade acquisition this season, stories from his very first day on the job, and so much more. Before the interview, JT and Tyler Esquivel look back at the …
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Tailed by a camera crew with Morgan Barron
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29:25Send us a text Morgan Barron joins us this week on Ground Control! The product of Halifax, Nova Scotia chats with Jamie Thomas on his journey to the NHL, the attention surrounding his cut in the playoffs last spring, and much more. In the opening segment, JT and Tyler Esquivel are once again forced to discuss the elite abilities of Josh Morrissey, …
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Does Laurent Brossoit show off his Stanley Cup ring?
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23:20Send us a text This week on Ground Control, Jets goaltender and Stanley Cup champion Laurent Brossoit chats with Jamie Thomas. The duo touch on how LB feels his career is just beginning, getting the chance to return to Winnipeg, and some fun questions like which Jet he dislikes conceding goals to. But first, JT and Tyler Esquivel go in-depth on the…
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Playing hockey in Hollywood with Rasmus Kupari
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34:01Send us a text This week on Ground Control, the Power Play is so back. Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel go in-depth on why special teams are clicking right now, plus rave about Laurent Brossoit's impact between the pipes. Our feature guest this week is Rasmus Kupari! In the midst of his first season in Winnipeg, he sat down to chat with JT about the…
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Breaking the news with Darren Dreger
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36:22Send us a text With the trade deadline quickly approaching, we invited TSN's Darren Dreger to join us and share stories from his decades working in hockey media! Jamie and Darren go in-depth on breaking trades, building trust, and a even a funny travel story. Jamie and Tyler also review your submissions of other trade deadline moves, plus go in-dep…
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Watching the Jets with alumnus Troy Murray
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39:26Send us a text Former Winnipeg Jet and current Blackhawks analyst Troy Murray joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us his thoughts on what’s impressed him about the Jets this season. Jamie Thomas also goes in depth with Troy about his time in Winnipeg as a Jet, his thoughts on the trade for Sean Monahan and Adam Lowry being named captain. JT and Tyle…
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Draft Day memories with Colby Barlow
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28:12Send us a text Winnipeg Jets prospect Colby Barlow joins the podcast via Zoom to tell us about his season so far with the Owen Sound Attack! Jamie Thomas also goes in-depth with Colby on his memories from the 2023 Draft in Nashville, his first experiences on the ice with the Jets, and much more! With the All-Star break now in full swing, JT breaks …
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Growing up in the NHL with Ryan Bowness
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26:09Send us a text Ryan Bowness, associate general manager of the Ottawa Senators joins us on the podcast this week to chat about his dad, Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness. Ryan tells us childhood memories growing up in Ottawa while his dad was head coach of the Senators, competing against Rick in the NHL today, and more. But first, hosts Jamie Th…
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Getting under opponents skin with Neal Pionk
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28:56Send us a text Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk joins us for an interview this week! We go in-depth on his tight-knit relationship with his brothers, sharing the Mentors Trip with his dad, and much more. Plus, hosts Jamie Thomas and Tyler Esquivel reflect on the most recent Jets homestand, the return of Kyle Connor, and other standout moments. D…
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The next Jets superstar with Craig Button
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30:57Send us a text TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins the show this week to discuss the Jets season flying under the radar so far, Dennis Beyak's final broadcast in Sweden, the best Jets prospects, and more! Plus, co-host Tyler Esquivel brings exclusive you tales from the undefeated Mentors Trip! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: http…
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Roommate stories with Cole Perfetti
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35:43Send us a text We're back for our first podcast of 2024! Cole Perfetti joins us in studio to chat about life with his roommate Dylan Samberg. He also recalls memories from his time in Saginaw, growing as an NHL player, and more. In the second half of the show, Brock McGillis (https://www.brockmcgillis.com/) joins Jamie to discuss the Culture Shift …
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Catching up with Dennis Beyak
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25:33Send us a text The former voice of the Jets, Dennis Beyak join the podcast this week! Dennis still regularly watches as many Jets games as he can, and shares his insight into the 2023-24 roster that enters the Christmas break with a record of 20-9-3. The 2024 World Juniors will mark the finale of Dennis Beyak's tremendous broadcasting career. He go…
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Reviewing Marvel Movies with Mark Scheifele
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26:01Send us a text Professional hockey player Mark Scheifele becomes a movie critic this week on Ground Control! Scheif goes in-depth on his thoughts after watching Loki Season 2, his love for his dog Oliver, and much more. Plus, Jets radio analyst (and Ground Control co-founder) Mitchell Clinton joins the show to chat with Jamie about the season so fa…
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Playing Catan with Jeff Malott and Dean Stewart
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36:51Send us a text Manitoba Moose players Jeff Malott and Dean Stewart join Jamie Thomas this week on the podcast! The duo compete in a game of Catan with Jamie, while discussing their season, share insight on their teammates, behind the scenes on the Manitoba Moose holiday video, and much more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.…
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Hurling Insults with Kevin Sawyer
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33:07Send us a text Murat Ates of The Athletic joins us to start the show this week! Jamie and Murat chat about Nino Niederreiter's new contract, forging connections with athletes, and more. Then Kevin Sawyer from TSN joins us to chat about being an enforcer in the NHL, hilarious stories from his hockey career, and working Jets games with Dan Robertson …
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Playing chess with Brad Lambert
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31:19Send us a text Future Winnipeg Jets forward Brad Lambert is here for an in-depth interview! The extremely competitive Finn talked to Jamie Thomas about all the games he likes to play with and against his teammates, splitting his childhood between Finland and Canada, and so much more! Plus Tyler Esquivel makes his return to the show to chat about th…
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Eating hot dogs with John Garrett
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35:35Send us a text Colour analyst John Garrett joins us this week on Ground Control! He talks about how was eating a hot dog during the game, got put in the net and he still had the hot dog tucked in his pads. Mustard and ketchup everywhere! That's just one of the many great stories he shares with us, plus Barry Karlenzig, the President of Pride Winnip…
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Making the ultimate smoothie with Mason Appleton
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27:20Send us a text Winnipeg Jets forward Mason Appleton joins Ground Control this week! He's off to a hot start this season with 10 points in 14 games. We asked him about the ingredients he puts in his smoothie, his love for the Green Bay Packers, and more! Later in the show, Sara Orlesky returns to take us behind the scenes on all the behind the scene…
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Life as an NHL Goaltender with Jamie McLennan and Trevor Kidd
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46:42Send us a text A tandem of goaltenders this week on Ground Control! NHL goaltenders turned analysts Jamie McLennan and Trevor Kidd joined the show to talk about their worst injuries, analyzing the game, and more! You'll also hear some exclusive stories like McLennan sharing life behind the scenes at TSN, and Kidd looking back on meeting Richard Kie…
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The time I almost got fired, as told by Jay Onrait
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39:09Send us a text This week on Ground Control, TSN anchor Jay Onrait joins the show for some laughs with Jamie Thomas! We go in-depth with Jay to look back on his time on the A-Channel in Winnipeg, co-hosting of Olympic Morning alongside Beverly Thomson, and much more! Later in the program, The Athletic's Chris Johnston joins us to reflect on his new …
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Carving pumpkins with Rutger McGroarty
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29:53Send us a text This week on Ground Control — a current Jet + a future Jet! Adam Lowry joins the pod to highlight his work with the TOBA Centre, and being named the Jets captain. Later, we check-in with Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty to talk about his season at Michigan, carving pumpkins, and more! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://ww…
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Inside an Insider's life with Elliotte Friedman
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28:25Send us a text What's it like being an NHL Insider? Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the show to share his thoughts with Jamie Thomas, share some stories, and more! Later in the show, we check in with the Jets to find out more on fantasy football commissioner Kyle Connor, and hear from fantasy hockey guru Pete Jensen. Download the official Winni…
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Day in the Life of an NHL Owner with Mark Chipman
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43:28Send us a text What's it like being an NHL Owner? Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman, TNSE, joins the show to discuss with Jamie Thomas! Plus interviews with the radio voice of the Jets, Paul Edmonds, and the radio voice of the Moose, Daniel Fink! Download the official Winnipeg Jets app: https://www.nhl.com/jets/fans/app Follow us on all your favouri…
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