KINGS OF THE PODCAST

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John Hoven of Mayor's Manor (http://www.mayorsmanor.com) and Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period (http://www.thefourthperiod.com) cover the NHL from their home base in Los Angeles. Known as both influencers and insiders, the duo are weekly staples on satellite and terrestrial radio. Dennis is the Los Angeles Chapter Chair of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and John's Mayor Manor is a go-to source for LA hockey news and views for over a decade. Not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings, Sacramento Kings or Kings of Leon.

Recent Episodes
  • KOTP Ep. 231 with guest @ShaneMalloy
    Jun 8, 2025 – 02:04:00
  • KOTP Ep. 230 with guest Marco Sturm
    May 17, 2025 – 01:21:26
  • KOTP Ep. 229 - Emergency Pod with guest Ken Holland
    May 16, 2025 – 41:41
  • KOTP Ep. 228 - Get Crackin', Luc
    May 9, 2025 – 01:16:30
  • KOTP Ep. 227 - LAK/EDM G1 and 2 recap and G3 preview.
    Apr 25, 2025 – 29:54
  • KOTP Ep. 226 with very special guest Nick Nickson
    Apr 20, 2025 – 01:41:38
  • KOTP Ep. 225 -- First, Second or Third
    Apr 6, 2025 – 58:55
  • KOTP Ep. 224 with guest Alex Laferriere
    Mar 26, 2025 – 01:14:04
  • KOTP Ep. 223 with guest Alex Turcotte
    Mar 16, 2025 – 01:30:26
  • KOTP Ep. 222 - New Look Roster in LA
    Mar 11, 2025 – 52:09
  • KOTP Ep. 221 - Stutts Brings Manchester Memories
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:08:28
  • KOTP Ep. 220 with guests JF Berube and Michael Mersch
    Feb 18, 2025 – 01:40:23
  • KOTP Ep. 219 with guest @AEGSportsCheese
    Feb 15, 2025 – 59:21
  • KOTP Ep. 218 with Adrian Kempe and 4 Nations preview
    Feb 10, 2025 – 01:01:50
  • KOTP Ep. 217 with guest Vincent LoVerde
    Feb 6, 2025 – 01:38:44
  • KOTP Ep. 216 - Drew Debut Brings Many Questions
    Jan 23, 2025 – 53:35
  • KOTP Ep. 215 with guest @MarkSeidel
    Jan 4, 2025 – 01:22:52
  • KOTP Ep. 214 with guest @DooleyLAK
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:20:00
  • KOTP Ep, 213 with guest @JeffMarek
    Nov 29, 2024 – 58:35
  • KOTP Ep. 212 -- The 20 Game Report Card
    Nov 22, 2024 – 50:02
  • KOTP Ep. 211 -- Injuries, Recalls and Suspensions
    Nov 9, 2024 – 55:54
  • KOTP Ep. 210 - Time to Come Home
    Oct 23, 2024 – 59:29
  • KOTP Ep. 209 with guest Marco Sturm and Season Preview
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:21:28
  • KOTP Ep. 208 with guest Warren Foegele
    Oct 2, 2024 – 01:14:06
  • KOTP Ep. 207 with guest @TheFourthPeriod
    Sep 22, 2024 – 01:08:27
  • KOTP Ep. 206 -- Brandt Clarke's Summer Vacation
    Sep 12, 2024 – 01:03:47
  • KOTP Ep. 205 with guest Nelson Emerson
    Sep 9, 2024 – 58:11
  • KOTP Ep. 204 with guest @AEGSportsCheese
    Sep 6, 2024 – 01:05:41
  • KOTP Ep. 203 with guest Koehn Ziemmer
    Aug 23, 2024 – 43:09
  • KOTP Ep. 202 - Yannetti Returns for More
    Aug 17, 2024 – 02:24:22
  • KOTP Ep. 201 with guest Jim Thomson
    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:21:53
  • KOTP Ep. 200 - For The Fans
    Aug 3, 2024 – 01:21:21
  • KOTP Ep. 199 with guest Eric Lacroix
    Jul 20, 2024 – 01:22:30
  • KOTP Ep. 198 with guest Darcy Kuemper
    Jul 4, 2024 – 42:04
  • KOTP Ep, 197 with guest LAK Coach Jim Hiller
    Jul 2, 2024 – 01:14:38
  • KOTP Ep.196 with guest Mark Seidel
    Jun 27, 2024 – 01:10:34
  • KOTP Ep. 195 with guest Hampton "Hammer" Slukynsky
    Jun 25, 2024 – 01:04:56
  • KOTP Ep. 194 with guest Kenny Connors
    Jun 23, 2024 – 01:10:25
  • KOTP Ep, 193 -- PLD Trade and Andre Lee
    Jun 19, 2024 – 01:17:03
  • KOTP Ep. 192 - Mark Yannetti from the NHL Scouting Combine
    Jun 6, 2024 – 02:01:53
  • KOTP Ep. 191 - Welcome to Summer 2024
    May 16, 2024 – 01:02:23
  • KOTP Ep. 190 - Fork in the Game 5 Road
    Apr 30, 2024 – 40:31
  • KOTP Ep. 189 - Prepping for Game 2 in Edmonton
    Apr 23, 2024 – 36:07
  • KOTP Ep. 188 -- LAK Media Awards
    Apr 18, 2024 – 51:22
  • KOTP Ep, 187 with guest @ryan_conmy
    Apr 10, 2024 – 01:28:34
  • KOTP Ep. 186 - Home Sweet Home?
    Apr 2, 2024 – 01:01:08
  • KOTP Ep. 185 - Oh Canada
    Mar 26, 2024 – 53:08
  • KOTP Ep. 184 - The Final 15
    Mar 18, 2024 – 01:02:41
  • KOTP Ep. 183 - Trade Deadline Preview
    Mar 4, 2024 – 01:06:26
  • KOTP Ep. 182 - Canadian Trio Up Next
    Feb 25, 2024 – 56:43
Recent Reviews
  • androidkittyshit
    Out of Touch
    These guys spend more time talking about themselves than they do the Kings. They have the most archaic,obnoxious and unoriginal opening theme song/old man screaming ever! Early last season one of the men in this podcast said “Akil Thomas would never be an NHL’er.” If you’re looking for a good Kings Podcast, go to All The Kings Men. Don’t waste your time with these fools.
  • joeblock1988
    The Best LA Kings Podcast
    If you love the Kings check this out in the summer for some exclusive interviews.
  • bongsteve
    The Best!
    Love what Mayor and DB bring to the LA Kings fan community. Great insider perspective, solid interviews. They both know their stuff when it comes to hockey and the LA Kings. Go Kings Go!!
  • BudIce#22
    Kings of the Podcast = EXCELLENT!! 👍👍
    This is by far the best hockey podcast! “The Mayor” John Hoven and “DB” Dennis Bernstein perform Gordie Howe hat tricks on every episode for their listeners! Tough to do, but the episodes are always action packed with quality content and awesome guests. The stories with players and guests are fantastic and they really give you inside stories that you won’t find or hear anywhere else. Kings of the Podcast is the place to go for all of your LA Kings info and they have all of the insider information regarding anything LA Kings related. Yes, this is mostly an LA Kings based podcast, but this is also a must listen for any hockey fan! You won’t be disappointed!
  • ryanstahl_
    Best LAK Podcast
    John and Dennis knock it out of the park every single episode. They always have Kings insight that I can’t get anywhere else, as well as having great guests and even better stories. Would recommend this podcast to every Kings fan and any hockey fan looking for a good laugh. Keep it up guys!
  • Steve N57
    Great Show Essential Listening for Kings Fans
    John and Dennis are great. The show is a must listen
  • 42069itslit
    Unreal
    Best podcast on earth. PERIOD. Take the misfits “where Eagles dare” mix it with some Frank Sinatra, add a dash of slayer and run DMC and you have the personality of these two amazing hosts. Listen more tweet less!
  • Rob P.
    Best LA Kings podcast
    Far and away this is the best pod for all things LA Kings related. Unbiased straight shooting from DB and The Mayor, great guests, great format, absolutely no complaints on my end.
  • \_==o IxxI
    Top Notch
    John The Mayor is always first, and consistently provides an honest, inside perspective of the LA Kings and the organization.
  • Yehosh25
    Nothing but the best
    Where I get my breaking LA Kings news
  • iggy1199
    Pandemic podcasts
    My goodness gentleman👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Please keep it up! What amazing guests.
  • tacotim1967
    Poor hockey knowledge
    They are both extremely arrogant if you don’t agree with them then you are wrong most of the time they have no clue what they are talking about
  • el_gut
    Good
    Content is good. The hockey talk is good they’re free to be critical of the team at times . Only negative for me is the music . Cringey O.C sounding punk . Hate to even call it punk . The Metallica in the intro is the only song they’ve played that didn’t make me want to turn the pod off .
  • The Anc
    Information is good, when the hosts stop patting themselves on the back to give it
    They have good insights into the Kings and lots of relevant information and they obviously have deep contacts and sources. The problem is that they are always hitting you over the head with how great they are and their exceedingly high self opinions are grating. Their shoulders must ache from patting themselves on the back so much. a dash of humility can go a long way. Especially in contrast to the usually humble hockey players they interview, it sticks out
  • Gkrall
    Annoying opening
    The opening is incredibly annoying but get past that as it’s very informative especially if you want to know what’s going on in the minors . Good chemistry between the guys.
  • DesertMofo
    Best LA Kings podcast hands down!
    There is no other Kings podcast that comes close to Kings of the Pod. The 3 periods format is genius. The Mayor & DB bring it every time. Whether it’s prospects, the Reign or the Kings. You will not find more in-depth coverage of the Kings organization.
  • StephenFerracioli
    Much Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio
    Taking back my previous poor review. Really enjoyed the Gaspar interview.
  • Lonski75
    Audio needs fixing
    The latest episode number 8, was pretty bad audio. I have yet to be able to listen to one of these episodes with decent audio, it makes it unbearable. I do appreciate the content though. Please fix ASAP.
  • Partmaker77
    Easy win
    I have yet to find a better podcast on the LA Kings. Top notch guests, inside information and high IQ hockey analysis. The Mayor and DB have made a seamless transition into the world of podcasting. The projected ceiling of this pod is off the charts! Well done gentlemen and thank you. Tony D.
  • Vinnie Weldon
    The best hockey podcast out there.....
    Now yes I have been a guest but there are so few good hockey podcasts out there that this one stands head and shoulders above the ones that are out there. It's great hockey talk BUT if you are an LA Kings fan specifically you won't find a better source of not just the main roster but the prospect system and all kinds of LEGIT rumors and action behind the scenes.
  • Andy Clinton
    Everything Los Angeles Kings hockey.
    If you are an avid LA Kings fan, no need to search useless pods, this is IT. John “The Mayor” Hoven and Dennis “Mr. Umbrella Drink” Bernstein bring every bit of knowledge and character to this excellent podcast. Loaded with in depth LA Kings news. Only to bring some of the best guests that Southern California has to offer when it comes to hockey to comedy. No need to go anywhere else for Hockey podcasts than right here with the Kings of the Podcasts.
  • sting@thebar
    Rockstars of All Things LA Kings
    The Mayor John Hoven has nothing better to do than hound all his insiders and sources to give us the dirt. Dennis Bernstein has nothing better to do than down Red Bulls 24/7, so he has everything else covered in hockey (NHL, AHL, College and Juniors). Between the two of them is more than enough to cover your LA Kings addiction. Wanna live your best life? Listen to this pod. An hour isn’t enough, I need more to satisfy my addiction.
  • socalKingsfan
    The best
    There is no one out there that know more about the Kings organizations, players, prospects and rumors than the Mayor and DB. The only problem with this podcast is we needed it 10 years ago. Must listen to for hockey fans.
  • Kelleyland
    Best LA Kings info
    Mayor and DB are laying it down and giving the people what they want. Solid news, great insight, and now with Ep3 great guests.
  • TJstipati
    A must listen for Kings fans
    Dennis and John are fantastic together and both have a dearth of knowledge regarding the team, the history, the prospect pool and the game, in general.
  • PuckRogue
    If you follow the LA Kings...
    ...this is your podcast. Period. Two of the most knowledgeable, accurate and news-breaking reporters in all of sport, let alone with regard to the Kings. Love love love the podcast
  • A. Ron Shek
    Mandatory listening for LA Kings fans
    The Mayor John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein... need I say more?
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