The Hockey Illuminati
Listen to Hockey Illuminati creator Frank Crupi shoot the shit with notable figures from the hockey world. Our interviews are authentic and boast a beautiful blend of intelligent but blunt conversation. We don't sugar coat ANYTHING do not listen if you are easily offended. Subscribe and write us a review to receive good karma from the hockey gods!
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2022
Ep 43 ft. Jesse Pollock
TSN Bardown BEAUTY Jesse Pollock joins the podcast for some bustling banter. Hockey Illuminati host Frank Crupi and Jesse discover they share a similar passion, an annoyance of Habs fans. Jesse walks…
Ep 42 ft. Paul Bissonnette
Hockey folk hero Paul Bissonnette joins the Hockey Illuminati podcast. Frank and Biz play tummy sticks and discuss the state of Maple Leafs nation including if the team could actually be cursed. We a…
Ep 41 ft. Marty Turco
Marty Turco is one of the greatest goalies of his generation and an all-time Dallas Stars fan favourite. Marty joins the podcast and receives the honour of being the 1st goalie to ever join the show.…
Episode 40 ft. Rick Rowley
Comedian and die-hard Maple Leafs Rick Rowley joins the podcast and of course hilarity ensues. We discussed the adrenaline packed ups and downs comedians experience, what the Maple Leafs playoff chan…
Episode 39 ft. Kris Versteeg
2 time Stanley Cup champion and All-Time BEAUTY Kris Versteeg joins us for an outstanding interview. Episode highlights include:
- Why NHL playoffs are different from all other sports playoffs
- His Gor…
Episode 38 ft. Theo Fleury
Calgary Flames legend Theo Fleury joins the podcast for a special interview. Frank & Sean discuss Fleurys career, his roller-coaster life away from the rink and what he thinks of todays NHL. Fleury i…
Episode 37: Hockey Hall of Fame Heist
Hockey Illuminati creator Frank Crupi and his d-partner Papa Bonsie break down 8 storylines from the world of hockey. This episodes banter includes...
- Holy shit the parades back on in Toronto
- Overal…
Episode 36: Moms Espresso
The 10 storylines Frank Crupi & Sean Bowen discuss...
- The Maple Leafs turned their season around!
- Tavares playing with a purpose
- Eichel trade thoughts
- The Oilers look unstoppable
- Is McDavid the BEST…
Episode 35: Law & Order
This episode is a re-release of my most favourite interview I've ever done. A few years ago we interviewed 23 year NHL referee vet Don Van Massenhoven. The interview is chalked full of incredible sto…
Episode 34: The Sky is Falling
Hockey Illuminati creator Frank Crupi and his co-host Sean Bowen break down 10 hot topics in the NHL. This episodes countdown sees the fellas discuss...
- 1) Whats wrong with the Maple Leafs?
- 2) Marne…
Episode 33: The Hockey Illuminati Returns
Our podcast IS BACK and Hockey Illuminati creator Frank Crupi has a new co-host. Leafs TV on-air personality and die-hard Maple Leafs fan Sean Bowen joins the podcast as Franks winger moving forward.…
Episode 31: Maple Leafs Playoff Preview
Hockey Illuminati host Frank Crupi is joined by two of his lifelong buddies and die hard Leafs fans Sean Bowen and Dylan Cowman. The boys break down the Maple Leafs round 1 series vs the Habs and hav…
Episode 30: ft Anthony Stewart
Some notable highlights include...
- Sacrifices his family made so he could reach the show
- How he helped his brother Chris become an NHL player
- Playing on the gold medal winning 2005 world junior team …
Episode 29 ft: Jason Podollan
Jason Podollan was considered a naturally gifted hockey player at a very early age. Jason dominated at every level of his minor hockey career, highlighted by the Pee Wee AAA Provincial Championship h…
Episode 28 ft: Steve Lund
Steve Lund was drafted 5th overall in the QMJHL and played at the U17 World Hockey Championships BUT at age 19 he flushed his hockey career away. While playing with the Halifax Mooseheads Steve gave …
Episode 27 ft: Steven Stamkos
Steven Stamkos calls into the show from his home in Tampa, Florida. The world is an odd place for everyone right now as we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. We discussed what life is like for the Ligh…
Episode 26: ft Georges Laraque
NHL fan favourite Georges Laraque joins the podcast to break down his amazing career on and off the ice. Laraque recorded 131 fights in his NHL career and was known as the heavy weight champ for many…
Episode 25: ft Paul Titanic
Paul Titanic coached what is believed to be one of the greatest minor hockey programs in history, the 1990 Markham Waxer Minor Midget age group. The team won just about every major award and champion…
Episode 24: ft Pavel Barber
Pavel Barber, one of hockey's biggest social media influencers, joins The Hockey Illuminati podcast for Ep. 24. Pavel has over 200k YouTube subscribers and is known for creating some of the best hock…
Episode 23: ft . Anton Thun
Anton Thun has nearly 35 years experience working as an NHL agent. He started his own NHL player agency in the 80s and is currently a consultant with the Quartexx Management Group who manages players…