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The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast -- A Season's Appreciation and Player Exit Interviews (May 22, 2026)
May 23, 2026
1h 02m 10s
The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast -- Pac. Division Finals -- Mid-Series Media Roundtable (May 19, 2026)
May 19, 2026
47m 44s
The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - Roundtable featuring John Hayden -- Playoffs Edition (May 11, 2026)
May 11, 2026
40m 25s
The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Oscar Fisker Mølgaard -- Playoffs Edition (April 28, 2026)
Apr 29, 2026
59m 07s
The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Gustav Olofsson -- Playoffs Edition (April 20, 2026)
Apr 21, 2026
59m 10s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/23/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast -- A Season's Appreciation and Player Exit Interviews (May 22, 2026) | That's a wrap, Firebirds' flock. Still chasing that forbidden fruit, CV falls to Colorado in the Pac. Division Finals, and a proverbial bow is tied upon season No. 4 of 'Birds' hockey. Join in for thoughts on the season that was, with a lineup of player exit interviews, including: Mitchell Stephens, Ville Ottavainen, Gustav Olofsson, Jake O'Brien, Jagger Firkus, Tyson Jugnauth, Lleyton Roed, Jacob Melanson, Nikke Kokko and Ian McKinnon. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch wi... | 1h 02m 10s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast -- Pac. Division Finals -- Mid-Series Media Roundtable (May 19, 2026) | Can the 'Birds do it again? Needing to stave off elimination for the third time in as many playoff series with back-to-back wins, CV looks to force a deciding Game 5 vs. Colorado in the Pacific Division Finals. Get prepped via this Mid-Series Media Roundtable featuring Shad Powers and Andrew John from The Desert Sun, and Kevin McGlue, VP, Communications & Broadcasting and play-by-play voice for the Colorado Eagles. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via th... | 47m 44s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - Roundtable featuring John Hayden -- Playoffs Edition (May 11, 2026) | Look up -- the Firebirds are soaring like, well, majestic avians. As for Eagles, they're up next. Join in for a Calder Cup Playoff semi-Roundtable episode, featuring CV forward John Hayden getting peppered with questions from the host, alongside The Desert's Sun Shad Powers and Andrew John. Lace-up this full prep for Coachella Valley vs. Colorado in the Pacific Division Finals. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 40m 25s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Oscar Fisker Mølgaard -- Playoffs Edition (April 28, 2026) | Onward! For the fourth consecutive season in their brief and oft-brilliant history, the Firebirds play on to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. A major cog in the engine: This episode's guest, CV forward Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (copy/paste -- nice!). Lace-up this Round 2 preview for 'Birds vs. Ontario Reign, and ready the holsters for a "Desert Shootout" segment with The Desert Sun's Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message... | 59m 07s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Gustav Olofsson -- Playoffs Edition (April 20, 2026) | With the regular season now in the books, the 'Birds advance to the playoffs for the fourth time in as many campaigns. Up next: A best-of-three, first-round duel with the Bakersfield Condors. Get your goose loose with some postseason prep via a visit with defenseman Gustav Olofsson, and stay tuned for a playoff-centric "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers, sports & leisure editor for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this T... | 59m 10s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - Pre-Playoff Media Roundtable (April 7, 2026) | With the 'Birds staying hot and the season winding down amid a taut Pac Division seeding race, join in for a media mind-meld featuring the host visiting with: Shad Powers (Sports & Leisure Editor at The Desert Sun); Andrew John (Sports Reporter at The Desert Sun); and Tim O'Brien (Sports Director at NBC-Palm Springs/In-arena host and Rinkside Reporter at Acrisure Arena/Weekday morning host at 102.7 FM). Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via th... | 46m 23s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Cooper Marody (March 26, 2026) | With the regular season finish line in sight, the Firebirds have found flight at just the right time. A key reason? Trade deadline acquisition Cooper Marody. Join in as the seasoned forward discusses his dual talents for hockey pucks and guitar plucks, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" segment with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 56m 41s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Logan Morrison (March 10, 2026) | With the 'Birds' regular season flying toward a pivotal final stretch, lace-up this visit with CV's leading scorer, centerman Logan Morrison. And ready the holsters for a "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers, Sports & Leisure Editor for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 47m 42s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Grant Fuhr (February 25, 2026) | With the 'Birds hitting the season's homestretch, get in net for this visit with Hockey Hall of Famer and CV's TV/radio analyst, Grant Fuhr. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 1h 04m 29s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Dan Bylsma (February 10, 2026) | The Man is Back: With the 'Birds at the All-Star break, join in for a special episode featuring a visit with CV's inaugural head coach, Dan Bylsma. From his time in the desert to his season with Seattle, Bylsma recalls his recent hockey journey (and, for good measure, shares both his Olympic experience from 2014 and 2026 Olympic insights). Lace-up a conversation you won't soon forget, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get... | 1h 04m 31s | ||||||
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| 1/28/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Jack LaFontaine (January 27, 2026) | He'll make you think, he'll make you appreciate and, yes, he'll make you laugh. With CV riding a seven-game point streak, lace up this compelling visit with Firebirds' netminder Jack "The Laffer" LaFontaine, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 59m 07s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Troy Bodie (January 8, 2026) | As the season nears the midway point and the 'Birds find some flutter, pull back the front office curtain via this visit with Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Operations, and stay tuned in for a "Desert Shootout" segment Q&A with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 1h 03m 19s | ||||||
| 12/27/25 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Assistant Coach Brennan Sonne (December 26, 2025) | As the 'Birds turn the calendar to 2026, whiteboard this visit with CV assistant coach Brennan Sonne, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout segment" with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 51m 00s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - Media Roundtable (December 10, 2025) | With a third of the season (nearly) in the books, join in for this collection of (fairly) learned hockey media minds, as the host rountables with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers and Andrew John, and Blake Arthur of KESQ. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 50m 46s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with J.R. Avon (November 25, 2025) | What a find: Firebirds' forward J.R. Avon joins in to chat about the trade that brought him to the desert, his stellar start with the 'Birds and lessons learned from his stepfather, NHL legend Steve Larmer. Lace-up this fresh, pre-Thanksgiving episode and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A segment with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 58m 01s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Jacob Melanson (November 13, 2025) | A 'Birds' game hasn't truly started until Jacob Melanson has a cut on his face. Join in for a visit with the popular CV forward, and stay tuned for a Desert Shootout Q&A with reporter Andrew John. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 48m 53s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Tyson Jugnauth (October 29, 2025) | The season is underway, and the young 'Birds are finding their footing. Lace-up this visit with rookie defenseman Tyson Jugnauth, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 52m 25s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | The Desert Sun's Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Troy Bodie (October 8, 2025) | The boys are back! Lace-up for the debut episode of Season 4, as the host is joined by Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Ops, and Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 55m 23s | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | Fire & Ice Podcast - A Season's Appreciation with Derek Laxdal and player exit interviews (May 12, 2025) | For the first time in franchise history, the 'Birds' season ends in May. Join in for reflections, observations and laughs via a dozen players exit interviews, and a media visit with head coach Derek Laxdal. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 1h 24m 39s | ||||||
| 5/7/25 | Fire & Ice Podcast - Division Semis Mid-Series Media Roundtable, Firebirds vs. Abbotsford Canucks (May 6, 2025) | Game on: With the 'Birds and Canucks tied at a game apiece in the Division Semis and the series moving North of the Border, join in for a full Media Roundtable, featuring: Tim O'Brien (NBC-Palm Springs' lead sports anchor/Acrisure in-arena host/Firebirds' rinkside reporter); Shad Powers (columnist for The Desert Sun newspaper); Patrick Williams (features writer at AHL.com, FloHockey, NHL.com); ; and Andrew L. John (reporter for The Desert Sun). Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in ... | 41m 47s | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Brandon Biro - Playoffs Edition (April 29, 2025) | The 'Birds (again) earn a postseason advance past Calgary, and now move on to face the Abbotsford Canucks in the Division Semifinal. Joining in to discuss the playoff push is CV winger/PK specialist, Brandon Biro. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 37m 47s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | Fire & Ice Podcast - First-round Playoff Media Roundtable, Firebirds vs. Calgary Wranglers (April 22, 2025) | The postseason is here! As the Firebirds ready for an opening-round, best-of-three duel with the division rival Calgary Wranglers, join in for this Media Roundtable, featuring: Shad Powers of The Desert Sun; NBC-Palm Springs lead sports anchor/'Birds' in-arena host & rinkside reporter, Tim O'Brien; and Matt Rose, Wranglers' color analyst and co-host of "The Big Show with Rusic and Rose" on Sportsnet 960-The Fan. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this ... | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Nathan Villeneuve (April 15, 2025) | With the 'Birds winding-down the regular season and heading back to the playoffs, join in for this visit with electric CV rookie forward, Nathan Villeneuve. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 44m 30s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | Fire & Ice Podcast - Deep-season Media Roundtable (April 1, 2025) | With the 'Birds jockeying for playoff position amid a mere eight games to play, tune in for this Deep-season Media Roundtable, featuring Tim O'Brien of NBC Palm Springs and Desert Sun columnist, Shad Powers. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 47m 57s | ||||||
| 3/19/25 | Fire & Ice Podcast - A Visit with Mitchell Stephens (March 19, 2025) | As the 'Birds seek a late-season push amid a taut Pacific, join in for this chat with CV forward and Stanley Cup champion, Mitchell Stephens. Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature. | 48m 13s | ||||||
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