The K.P. Wee Podcast

Stan Markotich, a former CJIV Radio news director, joins the podcast today to discuss the complex issue of sports betting. Some key issues raised by Stan include the following: Why are fans allowed to wager on sports while athletes aren't able to -- and wouldn't sports betting itself ruin sports?

Keith O'Brien joins this episode to discuss his new book  Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball . Keith, who grew up in Cincinnati and currently lives in New Hampshire, discusses why he wrote the book and what he hopes readers get out of it. He also shares the process of his writing and some tidbits of what surprised him during his research for this bo...

Guest host Stan Markotich and regular host K.P. Wee discuss the topic of how ready students are, based on their observations as educators, to face their next step upon graduation. K.P. shares many observations from his own experiences, some of which raise Stan's eyebrows in this thought-provoking discussion.

Michael Unger (UDeck1990 on X) joins this episode to discuss the recent player cards he posted, a list which includes Lee Smith, Tom Brunansky, Storm Davis, Mark Davis, Glenn Braggs, and Jim Gott.  K.P. shares some obscure trivia about Gott, brings up the broken-bat at-bats that Braggs was known for, discusses memories about the other players (including TSN showing a graphic about all the "Davises...

Guest host Stan Markotich and regular host K.P. Wee explore the idea of whether today's high school seniors, based on their observations as educators, are ready for college or university.

Stan Markotich, a former news director at CJIV Radio, stops by to guest host this episode as he and K.P. discuss sports broadcasting. K.P. talks about his experience being a hockey play-by-play broadcaster for the Greater Vancouver Canadians, a minor hockey team based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. 

It's October, and it's time for postseason baseball chatter with guest Brett Hawn! K.P. laments the fact that there are too many playoff teams, which results in the top two seeds in each league having to sit around for five days prior to getting their first taste of the postseason. K.P. also gets Brett's thoughts on "mistakes" made by managers and teams during the 2023 postseason. Are the Arizona...

Guest Host Stan Markotich joins this episode to discuss sports myths and mythology.  About Stan Markotich: Born and raised in Vancouver, Stan completed his undergraduate work at Simon Fraser University in 1985. From there, he went on to receive a master's degree from the University of Victoria. In 1987, he moved to Indiana University, earning his doctoral degree in history under the supervision of...

Todd Denault, who has authored four hockey books, makes a return appearance on the podcast to discuss his latest writing project. A life-long Montreal Canadiens fan, Todd is currently working on a book about the famed "Kid Line" of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the 1930s featuring Charlie Conacher, Harvey "Busher" Jackson and Joe Primeau.  Todd also discusses his thoughts on Jacques Plante, the subje...

In Part II of back-to-back episodes about all things customer service, Guest host Stan Markotich and podcast namesake K.P. Wee swap thoughts on what so many of us are experiencing in our everyday lives as consumers. Is the standard acceptable and, even if it isn't, is that something we have any power to change? K.P. recalls his experiences as a frontlines customer service rep, including some prett...

In this episode, Brett Hawn from Totally Goated podcast joins the show to discuss the latest happenings in Major League Baseball, including Brett's New York Mets. There is also some chatter about the NBA's New York Knicks and why K.P. is a fan of Julius Randle.  Follow Brett on Twitter @brett_hawn , and check out his NFL coverage on the  Jaguar Report  and the ToroTimes . 

In this first of a K.P. Wee Podcast two-parter, Guest Host Stan Markotich invites K.P. to join him in an unvarnished look at the state of customer service today – from the customer's point of view.  Avid sports fans may keep buying tickets even when their teams disappoint, but can big business employ sloppy practices and still expect that same kind of blind brand loyalty? For many of us, today's s...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast—which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions, and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles  udeck1990@Twitter  or  upperdeck1990@Insta ....

Are you a certifiable Sports Dork? If so, then you're in for a treat with this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast. Featuring Paul Hembekides – or "Hembo," as he's known around ESPN – the stats, history, and data points are coming fast and furious. A content guru whose research nuggets are showcased regularly on the ESPN morning show "Get Up!", Hembo is giving us a peak into the new book he has writte...

For Episode 77, it's a "best of" episode with a replay of a recent conversation between K.P. and guest host Stan Markotich in which the former shares tales of caution in the workplace that exemplify a lack of respect. Also included are thoughts from LA Dodger historian Mark Langill about being respectful to people around you. Finally, a story about NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is shared by Ted Sobe...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast—which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions, and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles udeck1990@Twitter  or  upperdeck1990@Insta . M...

In this episode, New Zealand-based performance mindset coach Steven Cockram re-joins the podcast for a follow-up with co-host Stan Markotich and regular host K.P. Wee. SUMMARY:   Whatever we do in life, mindset matters! And that's why it's the focus of Steve Cockram's highly successful practice. As a performance coach, he helps clients stretch, grow and reach ambitious goals – both as athletes and...

It's one of those things we were all supposed to have learned in kindergarten, right? When it comes to R-E-S-P-E-C-T, we should strive to treat others as we would like to be treated! While the concept seems basic, this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast explores the many ways in which fundamental decency is often lacking in our workplaces and society at large. Guest Host Stan Markotich invites K.P. W...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast—which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions, and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles  udeck1990@Twitter  or  upperdeck1990@Insta ....

K.P. Wee, author and podcast host, is back on the receiving end of questions when guest host (and former News Director at CJIV Radio) Stan Markotich invites his good friend to drill down on that all-important workplace relationship with … the boss! If you've been there, you know it's the worst: Reporting to a leader who doesn't understand how to set a tone that fosters mutual respect, excellence,...

In this episode, New Zealand-based performance mindset coach Steven Cockram joins the podcast to discuss his transition from a former rugby player to where he is today. The founder of Athletic Mindset Ltd., Steve helps athletes, coaches, parents, and organizations to empower themselves through sport and achieve enhanced performance levels consistently.  For more, check out https://stevecockram.coa...

If you're a fan of Michael Unger's 1990 Upper Deck baseball card project, then it doesn't get better than this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast—which features a non-stop stream of sports history, trivia, game deconstructions, and remembrances. Enjoy this return visit from a fan favorite known to baseball card collectors through his social media handles udeck1990@Twitter  or  upperdeck1990@Insta . M...

You're in for a double-header treat – featuring both literary and golf themes – and a fascinating triple-threat conversation on this episode of The K.P. Wee Podcast. Ten-time PGA title holder John Mahaffey is sharing with Guest Host Stan Markotich and K.P. Wee everything from the story of his introduction to Ben Hogan, the legendary mentor who shaped his career, to the diligent approach he takes w...

Jason Takefman joins the podcast this week to discuss his thoughts on what constitutes a sports rivalry, sharing his recollections of the Boston Bruins-Montreal Canadiens battles over the years as well as Roger Clemens in the playoffs against the Oakland A's. He also talks about why he agrees with Major League Baseball's new scheduling format of having every team play each other in the same season...

Brett Hawn of Totally Goated Podcast joins this episode to chat Major League Baseball. Topics include the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Padres. Brett also shares his thoughts on the Mets' decision to not pitch Jacob deGrom against the Yankees in the two-game Subway Series (which was swept by the Bronx Bombers), as well as Aaron Judge's home-run exploits and the new MLB scheduling format for 2023 (in...