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Ground Control - The Official Podcast of the Winnipeg Jets

JetsTV
Winnipeg Jets
Colorado Avalanche
NHL Trade Deadline
Stanley Cup Playoffs
NHL
Darren Dreger
Stanley Cup
Connor Hellebuck
Chicago Blackhawks
Josh Morrissey
Social Media
Morgan Barron
Tyler Toffoli
NHL Playoffs
TSN
Sportsnet
Power Play
Nate Schmidt
Rasmus Kupari
Cornell University

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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Latest Episodes

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... more

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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 ... more

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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 mor... more

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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 b... more

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Recent Guests

Dylan DeMelo
Defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Riding the roller coaster with Dylan DeMelo
Eric Comrie
Goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets.
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Taste testing strange jelly beans with Eric Comrie!
Mark Scheifele
Key player for the Winnipeg Jets, involved in discussions about team strategy
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Round One | Game Five
Mason Appleton
Forward for the Winnipeg Jets, discussing team dynamics and the upcoming game.
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Round One | Game Four
Brenden Dillon
NHL player with extensive postseason experience
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Round One | Game Three
Rick Bonus
Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Round One | Game Three
Scott Arniel
Associate coach of the Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Coaching in the Cup Final
Andrew Ladd
Former Winnipeg Jets captain and two-time Stanley Cup Champion.
Ladd Foundation
Episode: Return of the Whiteout with Andrew Ladd
Nate Schmidt
Defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets, and a new father
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Turning into my dad with Nate Schmidt

Hosts

Tyler Esquivel
Host of the official podcast, guiding engaging discussions around the Winnipeg Jets and their players.
Mark Schreifli
Co-host providing sports commentary and insights on the podcast.
Mitchell Clinton
Co-host often featured alongside Tyler Esquivel, contributing to discussions about the Jets.
Jamie Thomas
Co-host featured on the podcast, engaging with listeners and guests about the Jets.
Paul Edmonds
Co-host on the podcast, contributing to insights and sports commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Review from getter_done

    Great podcast as always, thank you❗️ I catch your podcast here on Apple Podcast or on YouTube. GO JETS GO 😍.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandra GF
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great

    Love the jets

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kalyb...
    United States3 years ago
  • Cringe

    You guys have to work on your interviewing skills. Very cringe to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ReviewGuy96
    Canada5 years ago
  • It’s ok to be critical of the team sometimes

    The interviews are good, but you can clearly tell that the podcasters are employees of the jets and are terrified to say anything negative about the team/players.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cocosipper
    Canada6 years ago
  • Not great

    Love the jets and like listening to the jets podcast, but they gotta stop having such terrible audio quality of interviews. It’s embarrassing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Seanie Shakes
    Canada7 years ago

Listeners Say

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

The overall audio quality and technical aspects of the show receive mixed feedback, indicating room for improvement.
There are critiques regarding the lack of critical analysis related to the team's performance, as many hosts are affiliated with the Jets organization.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and personal stories behind the players, often finding the insights shared valuable and entertaining.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#198
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#56
Singapore/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#60
Austria/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What's it like being traded twice in 24 hours with Luke Schenn
Q: What excites you the most right at this moment about being a Winnipeg Jet?
The team's great standing and close-knit group, along with the chance to compete for a playoff spot.
What's it like being traded twice in 24 hours with Luke Schenn
Q: How challenging is it to leave a young family behind?
It's the hardest part, balancing family and hockey at this stage in my career.
80’s hockey memories with Pokey Reddick
Q: How important is it to have one of your kids born here?
He's like my trophy, he's Canadian, and I've had a longtime career in hockey.
80’s hockey memories with Pokey Reddick
Q: What does it mean to you to be a part of Black History Month?
It's a great honor, especially growing up when there weren't many people of color in the sport.
Riding the roller coaster with Dylan DeMelo
Q: How do players take how the coaches deal with the media and use it themselves?
He explained that the message the coaches deliver to the media generally reflects the messages received by the players.

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The content revolves around the Winnipeg Jets and includes discussions about player experiences, team dynamics, and personal anecdotes from both current and former players. Episodes often highlight the journey of players, their reflections on significant events such as trades and retirements, and the emotional aspects of professional sports. There is an emphasis on community, family life, and the balance between personal and professional commitments. Unique segments, like playful challenges with players, lighten the atmosphere while still providing valuable insights into the hockey world. The podcast adeptly merges behind-the-scenes knowledge with engaging storytelling, making it appealing to devoted fans and casual listeners alike.

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Recent guests on Ground Control include:

1. Dylan DeMelo
2. Eric Comrie
3. Mark Scheifele
4. Mason Appleton
5. Brenden Dillon
6. Rick Bonus
7. Scott Arniel
8. Andrew Ladd

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