Jeff Marek no longer with Sportsnet - Unknown why
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I was wondering why there was no finale for the 32 Thoughts pod. Friedman did an update solo after night 1 or 2 and the feed has been silent since.
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Bummer. That was the best hockey pod in the business. My brother is more of a casual fan and he listened to it regularly.
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The only things I can think of with regards to ''draft related reasons'':
- He wasn't happy with being put in the ''you will only interview the prospects for 30-40 seconds after they are drafted role'' on their 1st round broadcast and made it clear to SN. He used to be the host of their round 1 coverage, so they clearly demoted him.
- During one of those interviews he crossed the line/said something that got him fired.
- He wasn't happy with being put in the ''you will only interview the prospects for 30-40 seconds after they are drafted role'' on their 1st round broadcast and made it clear to SN. He used to be the host of their round 1 coverage, so they clearly demoted him.
- During one of those interviews he crossed the line/said something that got him fired.
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Was extremely curious what happened as well. No traditional 32 thoughts post free agency episode, Marek didn't even do his own shows after the draft.
NyQuil
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Some of his prospect interviews were terrible. Not really going to miss him.
"unconfirmed draft reasons"
What does that even mean? My brain cant comprehend that sentence
What does that even mean? My brain cant comprehend that sentence
NyQuil
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Too many beers on tap?
Was wondering where he went and why the podcast dried up. He was cringey a lot of the stop, especially when he went kinda high pitched voice for no reason, but he drove the podcast.
This would suck if true. Hope if it is, he finds another outlet quickly. Listening to his stuff is one of the few ways that I get through a workday.
Weird. He did a good show and seems like a really intelligent, engaging, informed insider.
Maybe he's upset he didn't get the Oilers GM job.
Maybe he's upset he didn't get the Oilers GM job.
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I feel like TNT prefers to hire people who would actually be entertaining.
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Career wise, he's 55 and departing from one of the big 2 networks, what are his options? Is he that major a name that TSN would pick him up given the people they already have? Doubt it.
Would anyone consider him a needle mover? Probably not.
See where he ends up landing.
Maybe he slides into SDPN like CJ has?
Or Turner sees a glorious opportunity for a host?
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I've always liked Marek. Seems like a pretty affable guy and a huge nerd on hockey history. Also loved the Pod and his chemistry with Friedman.
I think both guys make excellent podcasters, actually, and come off a bit more awkward and stifled on live television.
I think both guys make excellent podcasters, actually, and come off a bit more awkward and stifled on live television.
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Marek is one of the most knowledgeable, well rounded minds in the hockey media world. Obviously knows a ton about the NHL, the CHL/prospects, and hockey history in general. Dialed into what is going on in hockey, always been a big fan of his.
Oof, I listened to him a lot between 32T and his show. Could be a little bit of a nerd and repetitive but provided good content (by hockey podcast standards) especially via chemistry with Freidman.
"Draft related reasons" is doing a lot of confusing work here
"Draft related reasons" is doing a lot of confusing work here
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