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A View From The Bridge : Belfast Giants Official Podcast

Kingdom Of The Giants
Belfast Giants
Elite Ice Hockey League
Manchester Storm
Dundee Stars
Ice Hockey
EIHL
Challenge Cup
Friendship Four
Team GB
Blood Donation
Organ Donation
Sheffield Steelers
Fife Flyers
NCAA
Adam Johnson
Adam Keefe
Tom Mccollum
Hockey
Cardiff
Kyle Osterberg

Views on the Belfast Giants, EIHL and UK Ice Hockey.

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Latest Episodes

A dominant set of performances in South Yorkshire put the Belfast Giants in the driving seat for retaining the Elite League title.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by goal-scorer Ben Freeman and an old mate in Jonathan Boxill.

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The Belfast Giants crashed out of the Challenge Cup at the hands of the Coventry Blaze before splitting the points at home to the Cardiff Devils.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by Scott Conway to look over the last week of action for the Giants ... more

Belfast Giants hold their lead atop of the Elite Ice Hockey League with a 4 point weekend, as focus changes to the second leg of the Challenge Cup Semi Final, before the visit of the Cardiff Devils.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined by Jake Gaudet.... more

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Four Points consolodates the Belfast Giants lead at the top of the Elite Ice League with 14 games remaining in the Regular Season.

Patrick, Davy and Simon are joined this week by the Giants own Head Coach, Adam Keefe and by Jordan Kawaguchi as they ... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Conway
Giants forward, two goals over the weekend against Cardiff Devils
Belfast Giants
Episode: Split
Jonathan Boxel
Friend of the show, Giants TV contributor
Giants TV
Episode: Split
JJ Piccinich
Belfast Giants player who has had recent success scoring in games
Belfast Giants
Episode: Flip It!
Jake Kupsky
Goalie for Belfast Giants
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Episode: Five Unanswered
Elijiah Barriga
Former player for Belfast Giants and current player with Coventry Blaze
Coventry Blaze
Episode: Five Unanswered
Scott Findlay
Commentator and member of the 303 Podcast
303 Podcast
Episode: Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter
Nic Guay
Professional ice hockey player for the Belfast Giants
Belfast Giants
Episode: A Proud City
Mack Stewart
Professional ice hockey player currently with Coventry Blaze
Coventry Blaze
Episode: A Proud City
Carsen Twarynski
New signing for the Belfast Giants
Episode: Statement of Intent

Hosts

Patrick Smith
Host with deep ties to the Belfast Giants and EIHL coverage; central on-air presence and lead interviewee.
David McJimsey
Statistician and voice on statistics-driven analysis; frequent guest.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • A Giant podcast

    Fantastic podcast! The perfect mix of banter, analysis, news and more banter. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marshall fan boy
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Makes my Wednesdays! ❤️🏒

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _7764
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Best podcast in the EIHL

    Without a doubt the best podcast in the EIHL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    McPolin97
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • One of the highlights of my week

    Amazing podcast great in sight to the Belfast Giants and EIHL hockey in general

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mick devenney
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great show!

    I look forward to the show every week, it’s insightful, informative and just good craic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Catseye16
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience appreciates the blend of banter and in-depth analysis surrounding games and Cup play.
Consistently praised for quality interviews with Giants players and staff.
Strong production value and deep team knowledge noted by listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#57
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#227
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#93
Ireland/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Got Your Lipstick Marks...
Q: What does the coach say about the cup semi-final venue decision?
There is frustration with the decision-making process, with calls for fair hosting arrangements and emphasis on delivering a showpiece event at a capacity-appropriate venue.
Got Your Lipstick Marks...
Q: How does the team handle roster changes mid-season?
They acknowledge the disruption but stress the importance of new players integrating quickly and contributing to a strong team culture and competitive performance.
Got Your Lipstick Marks...
Q: What was the mindset going into the win over Sheffield?
The coaches emphasized playing tight, disciplined hockey and relying on timely goals and blocks to control the game; the team believed they could win by sticking to their game plan and pressing when needed.
All Business
Q: What does it feel like to be at the top of the league?
It's both fun and stressful, as being the top team means everyone brings their best every night.
Flip It!
Q: How important is veteran leadership going into games like tomorrow night?
It's huge; the core players bring experience that is crucial in high-stakes situations.

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This show centers on Belfast Giants and the wider EIHL landscape, blending on-ice analysis, roster moves, and team culture with candid interviews from players, coaches, and industry voices. Episodes frequently feature tactical breakdowns (forechecking, goaltending, depth charts), updates on schedules and Cup play, and personal perspectives from guests and hosts that illuminate team dynamics and fan experience. Notable strengths include strong club affiliation, frequent guest diversity from players to media contributors, and a polished, fan-focused presentation that blends info with light conversation and community stories.

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1. Scott Conway
2. Jonathan Boxel
3. JJ Piccinich
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7. Nic Guay
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