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Suds With Luds
by Playmakers Network
Retiring after a 17-year NHL career and capturing his 2nd Stanley Cup ring in 1999, Craig Ludwig (“Luds”) has stories upon stories and he’s looking to share them with you. A next-step progression from his years as the Fox Sports Southwest analyst on “Stars Live!” “Suds with Luds” is guaranteed to be raw and unfiltered just like him. So settle in to the DUB Network and have a cold one on Luds!
Episodes
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Being a Playmaker
Join Luds, Kevin Mench, and John Rhadigan live from Dirk Nowitzki's new restaurant at DFW airport, part of the Playmakers Group. Special guests Nancy Lieberman and Eddie Najera add star power to the conversation as they delve into a wide range of topics. From Dirk's achievements to the growth of...
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Guess Who's Back
Luds is back and brings John Rhadigan and Kevin Mench along to kick things back off with a dive Deep into baseball, scandals, and the sports landscape! Join them as they tackle a plethora of sports topics, from baseball's World Series to the changing rules and influence of money in sports. They...
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Reunited – Derian Hatcher & Richard Matvichuk
The boys are back in town, and they're bringing the good times with them! Join Luds and Rhads as they gather at Tight End Sports Bar in Plano, TX for an epic reunion and some serious sports chatter. This week, it's all about the current state of hockey and their bold predictions for the Dallas...
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The Babcock Saga Continues
Buckle up, because this week, Luds and Rhads are diving headfirst into the whirlwind of headlines, including the recent buzz surrounding Mike Babcock and some less-than-flattering accusations. But wait, there's more! Our dynamic duo isn't holding back as they bring in past guests who've got some...
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Billy Huard – Former NHL Athlete & Author
This week, get ready for a heartwarming blast from the past as Luds welcomes one of his closest friends and former teammates, Billy Huard, onto the show! Together, they'll take a nostalgic skate down memory lane, reminiscing about the good ol' days on the ice and sharing stories about life's...
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John Rhadigan – Longtime Sports Broadcaster & New Co-Host
Summer break is officially over, and Luds is back with a bang! Get ready for a brand-new season filled with exciting surprises, including a fresh face in the mix! Joining Luds from time to time is the one and only John Rhadigan, a longtime friend and sports aficionado. They're diving deep into…
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Jason Maxwell – NHL Athlete Relations for Bauer
Ever wondered what it's like to be the guy that all the top hockey athletes depend on for gear? Jason Maxwell joins Luds to chat the business side of the sport and share some great stories. A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey...
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Bob Bassen – Former NHL Athlete & Director of Alumni for Dallas Stars
Former NHL player and now Director of Alumni for the Dallas Stars, Bob Bassen sits down with Luds to talk shop on the old days and provide his valued insight on players today.
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Mike Modano – NHL Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion
Luds sits down with former Stars teammate, NHL Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion Mike Modano to discuss his impressive career on the ice and new front office role for the Minnesota Wild.
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Ken Hitchcock – Stanley Cup Winning NHL Coach
When Luds and the Dallas Stars won the Stanley Cup in 1999, Hitch was the coach. So you know they have some stories to tell. Hear some of them in this episode.
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Happy Hour at Herman Marshall
Happy Hour at Herman MarshallLuds joins his DUB teammates Kevin Mench (Big Head Pod), Derek Harper (Harp's Court) and Julie Dobbs (The Mom Game) at Herman Marshall's new digs in Wylie, TX.
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Bob Sturm – Legendary Dallas Radio Host
Legendary Dallas radio host Bob Sturm of 1310 The Ticket joins the show talking about how his paths actually crossed with Luds once upon a time growing up in Wisconsin. Plus, Stars talk, adoption talk and Madison law enforcement talk.
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Steve Simpson – Wrestling Life
Steve Simpson may have started in the military, but he really made a name for himself when he joined World Class Championship Wrestling and became an ally of the Von Erich family. Hear his incredible story on this episode.
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Mike Heika – Back for More
Senior staff writer for DallasStars.com Mike Heika is back in the studio talking about the upcoming trade deadline and what moves the Stars may be thinking about.
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Chris LaValley – The Lone Star Warriors
The Lone Star Warriors - Chris LaValleyChris LaValley joins the show talking about his time as a sniper in the military, how that same military isn't taking care of veterans like himself and his time on the ice with the Lone Star Warriors Hockey Club.
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Tom Laidlaw – NHL Vet
Tom Laidlaw spent 11 seasons in the NHL playing for the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings. He's even a "survivor" in the reality TV sense! He also enjoys getting up before the sun - and Luds wants to know... why?!?!?
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Mike Commodore – NHL Stanley Cup Champion
Mike Commodore played in the NHL for 15 seasons and won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. Here, he tells his career story, the night he partied with Metallica, the time when he brought the Cup back to college and tells about his "favorite" coach.
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Al Secord – NHL Vet
Secord played in the NHL for 12 seasons for the Bruins, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs and Flyers and was known as one of the toughest players on the ice. Today, he is a pilot for American Airlines.
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A Very DUB'd Christmas
It's a Christmas miracle! All the DUB hosts: Nate Newton, Isiah Stanback, Craig Ludwig, Kevin Mench and Derek Harper together in studio all at the same time. Emily somehow corrals all the nonsense.
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Dallas Warriors
The Dallas Warriors were created to give disabled US Military Veterans a way to rehab through hockey. Team president Keith Wellman and team vice president Ryan Young join the show to talk about this amazing program and how you can get involved.
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Glenn Healy – Exec. Director and President of NHL Alumni Assoc.
Glenn Healy played in the NHL for 15 seasons and won a Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers. Today, he is the Executive Director and President of the NHL Alumni Association.
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Ralph Strangis – Voice of the Dallas Stars
The long-time voice of the Dallas Stars joins from his home in Palm Springs where Ralphie is definitely living his best life!
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Scott Burnside – NHL Beat Writer
Scott Burnside has been covering the NHL fr quite a while now. So he knows what he's talking about when looking at teams who have performed and those who have disappointed so far this season.
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Vern Fiddler – NHL Vet
Luds sits down with former NHL'er Vern Fiddler to talk about his long playing career, which coach he clicked with the most and what life after hockey has looked like.
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Ed Belfour and Family – Part 2
Luds continues his chat with the Stanley Cup-winning goaltender and his kids turned business partners.
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Ed Belfour and Family – Part 1
From a Stanley Cup-winning goaltender to an award-wining whiskey distiller, Ed Belfour has accomplished quite a bit in his life. He stops by to talk about his career and staring his whiskey business with his son and daughter. AND he gets Luds to drink something other than beer! Tune in to witness...
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Brad and Cara Lukowich – Hard Hits
Post-concussion issues affect not just the player, but the family as well. Brad's wife Cara joins the show to talk about how she educated herself on the best way to care for her husband and what both of them have learned on this journey.
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Stephen Johns – Mental Health Chat
Stephen Johns had a promising hockey career cut short due to concussions. His life afterwards grew so dark, he contemplated taking his own life. But fate intervened. Johns decided to rollerblade across the country to raise awareness for athletes and their mental health. And he made a documentary...
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Derian Hatcher – NHL Stanley Cup Champion
Luds is doing what Luds does best: sharing a drink with a former teammate and friend and swapping old war stories. This week's guest is Dallas Stars legend Derian Hatcher.
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Guy Carbonneau – NHL Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion
Guy CarbonneauFormer player and Hockey Hall of Fame member Gu Carbonneau talking 3-on-3 hockey, his transition from player to coach and the future of the Canadiens franchise.
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Daryl "Razor" Reaugh – NHL Broadcasting Legend
The long-time voice of the Dallas Stars joins Luds talking about his time in Dallas, how much the game has changed and what he thinks the Stars will look like with their new coach this season.
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Brad Lukowich – NHL Vet
The former teammates talk about getting started in the League and why it's not a good idea to go out with Luds the night before a morning practice!
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DUB Launch Party with Nate Newton
The DUB Network held their official launch party this week, so what better time to sit down with former Dallas Cowboy Nate Newton (also the "Lemme Tell Ya Something" show on The DUB) and host Emily Jones to chat about the new shows, today's athletes and using training camp to get in shape.
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Mick Vukota – Former NHL Enforcer
Luds talks with former Islanders enforcer Mick Vukota about breaking into the NHL and literally fighting to stay in.
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Chris Chelios – NHL Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion
Is there anything Chris Chelios CAN'T do?!?!? Stanley Cup winner. Hall of Famer. And now, guest on Luds' podcast WHILE driving through Chicago. It really is that amazing!
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Chris "Knuckles" Nilan – NHL Vet
Former teammates Luds and "Knuckles" tell stories about their time in Montreal, playing with the great Guy Lafleur and literally fighting to stay in the lineup night after night.
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Marty Turco – NHL Goalie and President of Dallas Stars Foundation
Marty TurcoLuds says his favorite players to talk to are goalies. Find out why when he sits down with former Dallas Star Marty Turco. And no, it has nothing to do with the beer Marty brought with him.... mostly.
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Mike Heika – Long-Time Dallas Stars Beat Writer
For his first podcast, Craig Ludwig faces off with long-time Dallas Stars beat writer Mike Heika. Heika has been there from the beginning, so he knows all the stories and tells some of them here. Plus, Luds and Heika talk about how they would construct the Stars for future success.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Retiring after a 17-year NHL career and capturing his 2nd Stanley Cup ring in 1999, Craig Ludwig (“Luds”) has stories upon stories and he’s looking to share them with you. A next-step progression from his years as the Fox Sports Southwest analyst on “Stars Live!” “Suds with Luds” is guaranteed to be raw and unfiltered just like him. So settle in to the DUB Network and have a cold one on Luds!
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