Episodes

  • Episode 26: ShowCal - what does it take to become an NHLer? ft. Chase De Leo

    Episode 26: ShowCal - what does it take to become an NHLer? ft. Chase De Leo
    May 13 2024
    Chase De Leo joins Emerson Etem on Etem UP to discuss what it's like growing up as a hockey player in SoCal. The two go into detail on the amount of work and determination it takes to become a professional hockey player at the highest level.
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    37 mins
  • Episode 25: Beer League Retirement ft. Puck Empire's Panos Mavridis and Mighty Duck Terry Yake

    Episode 25: Beer League Retirement ft. Puck Empire's Panos Mavridis and Mighty Duck Terry Yake
    Apr 29 2024
    Puck Empire's Panos Mavridis joins Emerson on the latest installment of Etem UP (0:25). Emer and Panos talk through hockey and football coverage, the growing presence on social media and some predictions for upcoming NHL free agency. Later, former Mighty Duck, Terry Yake, joins the show (22:01) to talk about Emer's recent appearance and possible beer league retirement with Terry's team. The pair talk about the rise of hockey in California, some fun golf takes and a few Stanley Cup playoffs predictions.
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    41 mins
  • Episode 24: Cutter GOAT-hier has arrived

    Episode 24: Cutter GOAT-hier has arrived
    Apr 18 2024
    Emerson is back in the Kariya Studio and pumped for the NHL debut of Cutter Gauthier following his remarkable NCAA Sophomore season. Emer recaps the Freeway Face-Off games this month and the rise in play among Anaheim's blossoming young core. Fan voicemail and messages return and it's all cringe when it comes to Kings fans these days. Finally, Emer wraps things up with NHL news and notes before the team plays in their 2023-24 regular season finale against Vegas.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 23: That's so punk rock ft. Billy Marks

    Episode 23: That's so punk rock ft. Billy Marks
    Mar 29 2024
    Emer and professional skateboarder and OC legend Billy Marks follow-up their epic Ducks skate session with a sit down in Kariya studio where the SoCal kids talk parenting, career in skateboarding and a lifelong love for the Anaheim Ducks.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 22: My Vet ft. Bryan Allen

    Episode 22: My Vet ft. Bryan Allen
    Feb 29 2024
    Etem is back in the Kariya Studio and this time joined his former Anaheim Ducks teammate and retired NHL Defenseman, Bryan Allen. Ally shares some of the spoils of retired life in Cabo (1:42), their connection as teammates (3:20), and a great story at the famous Roxy in Vancouver (3:57). Later, Emer and Ally dive into mighty messages received by fans (7:42), including Ally's Mt. Rushmore of NHL fighters (15:29). The pair wrap up with some discussion on finances (18:52) and their work in hockey as notable Ducks alumni (21:46).
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    31 mins
  • Episode 21: Etem Eats ft. John Gibson

    Episode 21: Etem Eats ft. John Gibson
    Feb 26 2024
    Emerson Etem takes John Gibson out to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY, to enjoy wings from the home of the buffalo chicken wing. The two chat about childhood memories, favorite goaltenders and more as Emer asks 36 questions to number 36.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 20: Bully on the ice, Gentleman off it ft. Kevin "Juice" Bieksa

    Episode 20: Bully on the ice, Gentleman off it ft. Kevin "Juice" Bieksa
    Feb 7 2024
    Retired NHL defenseman and current Sportsnet analyst and panelist on Hockey Night in Canada, Kevin "Juice" Bieksa, joins Emer on the latest Etem UP. The pair discuss Bieka’s recent travel to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, including a great story with Frank Vatrano and his rise to stardom in Anaheim (0:48), playing in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals (11:36), and becoming a humble star in the broadcast and media world (15:18). Later, the duo makes their Stanley Cup predictions (22:48) and discuss the importance of smart financial decisions as a professional athlete (31:58). Bieksa then answers awesome fan texts, including his favorite teammates, origin of “Juice”, a funny on-ice rivalry and his ‘welcome to the show’ moment (42:26). Lastly, Bieksa shares where he wants to be in hockey 10 years from now (54:16) and the competitive hockey spirit of being a bully on the ice and a gentleman off it (56:56).
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    59 mins
  • Episode 19: Fresh Ink ft. Gustavo Jaimes

    Episode 19: Fresh Ink ft. Gustavo Jaimes
    Jan 31 2024
    It's the 30th anniversary season and no better way to get after it then getting a live tattoo in the Kariya studio! Local artist, tattooer and great friend of the Ducks, Gustavo Jaimes, gives Emer some fresh ink while they discuss all the fun Gus has been part of with the organization this season and beyond (0:34). Later, Emer talks about recent events that make him happy... Hint: it's seeing the Kings lose (7:39). Later, we breakdown fan messages (23:00), his first and maybe worst tattoo (31:35), and a chirp for an old friend with some BAD ink (35:35). Finally, Emer wraps up the show with an explanation on his choice of tattoo (39:50) and what Gus is looking forward to with this Ducks team!
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    45 mins