Millard – 2024-01-03, 4.16 PM

Summary

• Sports broadcasting and podcasting with Daren Millard 0:00
• Daren Millard shares his story of going from Brandon, Manitoba to hosting for the Vegas Golden Knights and having a podcast, including his experience with the Olympics and curling.
• Hockey, TV hosting, and podcasting. 1:38
• Daren hosts pregame and postgame shows for the Vegas Golden Knights does radio and podcasts, and covers the Olympic Games.
• Sports broadcasting and home team bias. 6:05
• Daren reflects on his experience working with the Vegas Golden Knights, mentioning the challenges of balancing objectivity and enthusiasm in their commentary.
• Daren reflects on their experience holding the Stanley Cup, mentioning they’ve been around it but never hoisted it due to rules
• Daren shares a personal moment with Mark Stone, captain of the Vegas Golden Knights, and holds the Cup for a second before being given it by Stone
• Hockey, podcasting, and career path. 14:17
• Daren, a hockey enthusiast with a passion for announcing, started in radio broadcasting in Brandon, Manitoba, and worked with Darren Dreger before joining Sportsnet.
• His diverse background in radio included farm reports, news, and funeral announcements, and they emphasized the importance of being comfortable with unfamiliar topics and having a wide range of experiences.
• Sports broadcasting careers and job changes. 20:04
• Daren discusses the early days of sports television in Canada, highlighting the rise of Sportsnet and the opportunities it provided for talent.
• Daren shares their personal experience with Sportsnet, including their decision to join the network over TSN and the impact of the Bell Media purchase on the company.
• Daren was blindsided by their contract termination and had no idea where they would go next, but leaned on their relationships to find a new opportunity in Vegas.
• Moving to Las Vegas and its pros and cons. 25:23
• Daren discusses moving to Las Vegas with his wife from Hamilton and their children, who love the city.
• Manitoba’s culture and sports success. 29:22
• Brent and Daren discuss the pride and hard work of Manitobans, with Daren highlighting the lack of ego and entitlement among people from the province.
• Daren recounts his experiences covering various sports events, including the Olympic Games and NHL alumni trips, with a focus on the thrill of being in Kandahar, Afghanistan for a hockey game.
• Hockey broadcasting and fandom. 35:23
• Daren reveals he is more of a fan now due to his close proximity to the athletes and coaches.
• Podcasting, hockey, and personal passions. 39:22
• Daren enjoys his job as a sports broadcaster and appreciates the relationships he’s formed with colleagues and players.
• Daren’s personal passion project is a podcast where he interviews friends and enjoys conversing with them, exposing them to new people and personalities.

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