NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

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NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    JD POV: 4 Nations vs NBA All-Star

    While the 4 Nations Face-Off had even the most casual sports fans jumping out of their seats, NBA All-Star weekend proved to be pretty uninspiring. In our latest bonus clip, Jason Demers wades into the discussion to break down the differences between these two events and why the NHL is so different from the NBA. To hear the entire episode, check out Thursday's show with actor Jeremy Piven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Jeremy Piven's grand performance: Canada-U.S.A. in the big game, 4 Nations feedback and David Ayres remembers his historic NHL moment.

    Jason Demers shares a memorable encounter at Whole Foods before he and Adnan Virk get into the big Canada-U.S.A. championship game and all the highlights from the 4 Nations Face-Off. Actor Jeremy Piven then joins them to discuss Chris Chelios, his late mother and his upcoming film, The Performance. The guys also reflect on Guy Pearce's comments about Kevin Spacey and Chris Russo's 4 Nations hot take. Finally, David Ayres stops by to mark the five-year anniversary of his historic NHL debut.For more information about Jeremy Piven's tour dates, go to https://jeremy-piven.com/live See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min

  3. FEB 15 · BONUS

    JD POV: Sid's vision.

    With the 4 Nations Face-Off in full swing, Jason Demers offers his breakdown of Sidney Crosby's performance in Team Canada's tournament-opening win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  4. FEB 13

    Sean McDonough calls it as he sees it: Sid's dominant 4 Nations opener, our quarter-century team and Clint Eastwood's latest film.

    After witnessing a child's all-out tantrum at the airport, Jason Demers has some parenting questions for Adnan Virk before breaking down an electric first night of the 4 Nations Face-Off. They're then joined by legendary broadcaster Sean McDonough, who shares his favorite call, unique upbringing and interaction with Team Canada coach Jon Cooper immediately after the 4 Nations opener. Finally, the guys discuss Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 and campaign to get Jason cast in the upcoming Youngblood reboot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  5. FEB 6

    Zach Werenski is ready for 4 Nations: Surging Senators, the latest salary cup figures and having nightmares about the Substance.

    Adnan Virk raves about his trip to Smashville before getting into it with Jason Demers about the playoff-hungry Senators, a slew of NHL trades and the rising salary cap. Then Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski stops by to talk about the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off and share amazing stories about Auston Matthews, John Tortorella and Johnny Gaudreau. Producer Tal also hops on to talk about the Substance before Pete "Swaggy P" Lenes shares the highlights from his unique hockey journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min

  6. FEB 2 · BONUS

    Cinephile in 60: Emilia Perez gets too much Oscar love and finally settling our Anora debate.

    Adnan Virk and Jason Demers are both a little baffled by Emilia Perez's 13 (13?!) nominations at this year's Academy Awards. And after weeks of Jason and Adnan arguing back and forth, Producer Tal chimes in to finally settle the debate: Is Anora a masterpiece or is it just soft-core porn? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  7. JAN 30

    Ian Happ shares his many interests: The Rantanen trade, Four Nations roster changes and Adnan's Oscars breakdown.

    There's almost TOO much show this week! Jason Demers and Adnan Virk get all up in the shocking Mikko Rantanen blockbuster and what it means for the upcoming trade deadline as well as how teams at the Four Nations Face-Off will deal with some sudden roster shakeups. Then Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ joins us to talk Winter Classic, coffee and Eddie Vedder. Finally, we go all in on the Academy Award nominations before Tim Kalinowski gives Adnan some bad news about his beloved Eagles in the upcoming Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min

  8. JAN 23

    Jordan Martinook brings his kid to the party: The Leafs are back, McDavid's suspension and Jason's wife takes down Adnan.

    Jason Demers may be a little jealous about Adnan Virk's cinema-loving fans, but he's pretty optimistic about the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Jason and Adnan also break down the Connor McDavid suspension, the J.T. Miller trade rumors and a potential Pittsburgh Penguins fire sale. Then Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook stops by with his young son, Chase, to share some memories from a very special trip to Cabo. Adnan closes with a story from director Barry Sonnenfeld's new book before actress Jillian Mueller (a.k.a. Jason's wife) confronts Adnan about his scathing review of Wicked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
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Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
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