The Crown Report | LA Kings

This week on RoyalTea, it’s birthday vibes for Carrlyn 🎂💧 followed by a full Round 1 debrief, BTS stories, and all the emotions from Kopi’s last game. Kayla also checks in with a Stagecoach teacap 🤠 They wrap with a (maybe) spoiled birthday surprise and a very unexpected childhood fairy story. As always, it’s all over the place… and never boring ☕

This week on RoyalTea, Carrlyn and Kayla teacap Carrlyn getting her Canadian passport, break down the end of the regular season, and celebrate clinching a playoff spot! They also preview Round 1 against Colorado and share how they’re getting game ready. The two are then joined by Phillip Radke, Director of Content Production for the LA Kings, to talk all things behind the EPIC playoff trailer the team dropped. It’s playoff tea like you’ve never heard before—enjoy! ☕🏒

On this brand new episode of RoyalTea, Carrlyn and Kayla teacap a wild week! At the time of recording, the Kings’ playoff future is still up in the air, so they walk through every possible outcome (and their emotions for each one). They wrap things up with some unhinged questions, because of course! A little chaos, a lot of laughs—just how we like it ☕️👑

00:00 Pre-Show Banter and Rugby Neighbors 01:00 Welcome and Blake Bolden's Career, Documentary, and Resilience 05:29 Joining the LA Kings Organization and Broadcasting Journey 09:28 PWHL Expansion Dreams, Manifesting Success, and Career Advice 16:25 Family Planning, Egg Freezing, Balancing Career and Motherhood, and Broadcasting Journey 23:23 Hazards of Broadcasting and On-Air Mishaps 29:28 Documentary Project and Industry Connections 31:25 Networking Advice, Women Supporting Women, Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry, and Having Compassion 45:02 Career Advice, Breaking Into Sports, and Blake's Origin Story 49:26 First Days as a Scout, Player Spotting, and Carrick Brothers Maple Syrup 54:26 Closing Positivity, Kings Playoff Push, and Farewell

  00:00 Cringe Moments and PA Announcing Blunders 01:14 Welcome Back and Road Trip Adventures in Salt Lake City 06:24 Calgary Saddledome, Kopitar Fan Painting and Good Luck Rituals 12:30 Playoff Race Tension and Vancouver Road Trip Wrap-Up 16:54 Vancouver Food Poisoning Story, Blake Bolden Preview, and Teapot Questions: Advice for Aspiring Sports Media Professionals 29:09 Most Embarrassing On-the-Job Moments and Skydiving Detour 38:46 Switching Jobs for a Game and Dream Co-Host Scenarios 43:58 Career Alternatives and Dream Jobs Outside Sports 48:18 Biggest Career Supporters and Personal Cheerleaders 54:47 PWHL Expansion Dreams, Career Milestones, Situation Room Call, and Podcast Takeaways 01:02:43 Rapid Fire: First Jobs and Career Journey 01:07:30 Interviews Gone Wrong and Live TV Challenges 01:11:24 Tribute to Jesse Pierce and Closing Thoughts

This week's RoyalTea is extra steeped… 🫖 Questions straight from the teapot, courtesy of Producer Ryan, have Carrlyn & Kayla on their toes—covering everything from which Kings player would make the best actor to NHL mascot battle royales, bum hooping, the weirdest road trip essentials and beyond! Buckle up and sip at your own risk ☕️

Carrlyn and Kayla are back after the team’s East Coast road trip and catching up on everything they missed. The two teacap what they’ve been up to, Kopi’s historic milestone, and Kayla’s Lakers outing. Then, they’re joined by a very special guest and Kings staple, Isaiah Mustafa! The trio spills all the acting tea — including the wild story of how Kayla and Isaiah first met — and dive into a potential role for him within the Kings organization. They also get into his iconic jersey collection, a prized Tim Hortons item, which current player could be the next Old Spice guy, and more. Safe to say, the tea literally didn’t stop flowing 🫗🫖

This week, Carrlyn and Kayla are back in the studio — but they’re still buzzing from their time on the links chatting with the team! The two tea-cap the last few weeks, address the Kings’ recent coaching change, and talk about some exciting rookie debuts. They also get into the Youngblood movie premiere, their mutual lack of cooking skills (which leads to Carrlyn’s horrifying baked goods story), and the latest from the Earl Grey Files… IYKYK! 🫖

Carrlyn and Kayla are back on the links for Part 2 of the Royal Tee-Off ⛳️🫖 They’re joined by a handful of players — plus Kings President Luc Robitaille and General Manager Ken Holland — along with plenty of familiar faces from the Kings broadcast team. Let’s just say… the tea runneth over! 👀

Hold onto your drivers, TeaMates ⛳️ because the ladies have ditched the studio for the golf course for a very special episode featuring your LA Kings on the links! They’re covering everything from the Olympics, to what really went down during the break, to VHS tapes and questionable wall décor choices. Safe to say… nothing is off limits. This is an absolute do not miss episode! 🫖🏌️

This week on RoyalTea, the gals are reunited and it feels so good! Carrlyn and Kayla are back in the studio recapping everything that went down over the hockey break, from Pilates and facials to Disney World and more. Plus, they answer fan-submitted questions. Things really go off the rails when they start comparing Kings players to Disney rides. Trust us, this episode is anything but boring! 🫖

It's time for The Winter Olympic Games! While our Olympians are off in Milan fighting for a Gold Medal, the rest of the team (including us!) are taking a week to rest, recharge, and get ready for the home stretch of the season! See you again next week, TEAmates!

00:00 Hockey Trivia and Episode Introduction 03:14 Break Schedule and Travel Plans 06:30 Personal Time and Break Activities 08:09 Hockey 101 - Penalties and Power Plays 16:38 Understanding Icing and Offside Rules - Complete Hockey Rules Explanation 21:27 Getting Dressed for Hockey and Personal Stories 24:56 Football vs Hockey Game Endings and Super Bowl Discussion 34:52 Super Bowl Plans, Chiefs Fandom, and Podcast Wrap-up

Carrlyn and Kayla are back in studio this week with everyone’s favorite snazzy suit–wearing broadcaster, Daryl Evans! Before he joins the party, the two recap the Kings’ latest home games, including the return of the Harmoniqueens and a wild Kuzy stat. Once Daryl hops on, laughs ensue as the three dive into his journey from car salesman to Kings' broadcaster, the origin of the suits, name pronunciations, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else!

This week on RoyalTea, Carrlyn and Kayla are thrilled to be joined by Julie Petry and Cat Toffoli from the Never Offside podcast. The foursome dives into the inception of Never Offside, life as a WAG (and whether they even like the term), hockey superstitions, Line Change, and so much more. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode spilling some of the hottest tea yet! ☕️🔥

00:00 Opening Energy Drink Experience01:42 Welcome Back and Health Updates04:00 Road Trip Recap and Sleep Habits Discussion13:56 Alexis Downie Introduction and Hockey Background22:28 Team Performance During Struggles and Media Balance29:00 Player Interviews and Energy Drinks with Pat Verbeek34:30 Rivalry Moments and Behind-the-Bench Broadcasting Experience39:59 Smelling Salts Experience with Jeff Malott41:42 Live Smelling Salts Session44:12 Post-Smelling Salts Reactions and Effects47:06 New Year Words and Hockey Usage Discussion49:41 Dating and Relationships in Sports Media55:21 House Divided: Ducks vs Kings Romance59:18 Taylor Swift Fandom and Concert Stories01:04:47 Wrap-up and Positivity

New Year, New Us (kind of!) Kayla is starting the year off rough but she's on the mend! These two reflect back on the Holiday season and start to break down the best and worst parts of their 2025's. Round it out with some New Year's Resolutions and 2026 is off and running!

This week on RoyalTea, Carrlyn and Kayla recap their trip to The Nutcracker — and in true RoyalTea fashion, getting there was anything but smooth. The fun continues as they’re joined by Seattle Kraken broadcaster and host, Piper Shaw! The trio chats about Piper’s journey to Seattle, what it was like joining a brand-new NHL franchise, a hilarious wrong-door moment, and an unforgettable story involving assistant coach Jessica Campbell ☕️

00:00 Welcome and Moms Trip Introduction04:56 Flight Chaos and Veggie Tray Explosions10:01 Hotel Arrival and Arcade Adventures15:09 Game Day Tea Party and Road Trip Reflections23:50 Parting Ways and Seattle Adventures29:11 Seattle Suite Infiltration and Game Drama33:20 Tea Time and Family Stories with the Moms41:18 Draft Day During COVID and First NHL Experiences43:24 First NHL Games and Fighting Debut44:37 Stanley Cup Victory and Parent Travel Experiences46:54 Travel Stories and Favorite Hockey Cities50:47 Hockey Mom Memories and Early Morning Practices53:11 Personal Stories and Wedding Plans

Get excited, TeaMates! This week we’re bringing you an extended holiday episode packed with pajama party vibes and plenty of laughs, featuring special guest Dan Powers from the Empty Netters Podcast. The crew dives into all things Maine (Dan and Carrlyn’s home state), humble beginnings in Hollywood, their respective acting careers (some shorter than others), Dan’s work as a film writer, and of course, a little hockey tea along the way. And it wouldn’t be a holiday episode without a Christmas movie ranking, plus a wild story involving the Home Alone house. Cozy up and enjoy! ☕️🎄

The tea was flowing this week as Carrlyn and Kayla welcomed 15-year NHL veteran Nate Thompson to RoyalTea! Before bringing Nate in, the two chatted about their shared love of The Nutcracker and Kayla’s ballet past. In a hard pivot to hockey, the trio dove into Nate’s extensive playing career, his transition into NHL broadcasting, his new hobbies (including jiu-jitsu!), and so much more. To wrap things up, Nate answers fan-submitted questions you won’t want to miss ☕️✨

This week on RoyalTea, Biz officially joins the party—but not before Carrlyn and Kayla celebrate Kayla’s birthday week and take a thoughtful (and slightly spicy) look at the goals she’s setting heading into her new year with the dramatic entrance of The Earl Grey Files. Once Biz hops in, the three dive into his rise as hockey’s unofficial (and very official) content king, how he balances being unapologetically himself with life on NHL on TNT, and why authenticity has carried him so far. Carrlyn and Kayla also get the inside look at Peakin, Biz’s newest series. Plus, a confession about an accidental info leak involving Biz. The tea? Hot.

The girls are BACK in studio after the Kings’ 11-day road marathon, and the stories are flowing. Carrlyn dishes the rest of her Teacap from the east coast (RIP lucky banana), Producer Alec returns to spill the BTS tea on the Kempe contract extensions, and the crew breaks down surprise sightings at DWTS. Plus, Kayla shares her nighttime skincare routine while Carrlyn… reacts. Oh, and THANK YOU for 1K, Tea

Carrlyn and Kayla Teacap a whirlwind weekend—Kayla’s girls trip getaway to Charleston, Carrlyn’s road trip roundup (complete with a wild DoorDash moment), a special visitor, and a surprising new good-luck charm for the Kings… one that Kayla is on the fence about. Plus, the story of how French nearly derailed Kayla’s college graduation, a state-capitol showdown, the return of the Road Kings and more!

Carrlyn and Kayla “Teacap” a wild homestand — from the Kings’ first home dub to a milestone-packed night at Crypto! Kayla finally cracks the code to adulting (hello, credit card points 👀), and the duo spill what really goes down on game days behind the scenes as they take you through a day in the life!

Carrlyn's back from the Roadtrip but not without a quick stop at the Emergency Room first! Kayla talks through her last minute (almost) trip to Nashville and how we tried our hardest to get the iconic "Horns Down" Kempe celebration onto ESPN's College Gameday, and so much more!

This week, Carrlyn and Kayla are going remote for the first time! Carrlyn’s checking in from Dallas on a five-game road trip while the two catch up on the Kings’ last homestand, tell the story of getting pulled over on the way to a game, and chat with an NHL legend. Plus, they answer listener questions for the first time — covering everything from their careers and how they became Kings fans to hair-washing habits, favorite Disney rides, and more!

Carrlyn and Kayla catch up after the team’s first road trip. Fresh off the plane (sort of), Carrlyn shares stories from the road — highlighting her favorite thing to do in each city. The two dive into the topic of nicknames (including one big one Kayla somehow missed), and things take a hilarious turn when Carrlyn offers Kayla a banana — which she refuses due to a traumatic banana incident from her past. They wrap things up by chatting about the struggles of adulting and Carrlyn’s chaotic inbox life.

On this week’s episode of RoyalTea, Carrlyn and Kayla start things off with a quick TeaCup update involving a certain someone who may or may not have missed the team plane to Utah. They’re also joined by their first ever out-of-town guests, DJ and Pete from the What Chaos podcast. Together, they dive into the story behind What Chaos, their experience interviewing Kings head coach Jim Hiller, and even get into a heated discussion about whether luggage belongs on beds. To top it all off, the crew closes things out with their thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album. A perfect blend of hockey talk, humor, and a little pop culture chaos.

Whether it's Training Camp on or off the ice, preparing for an NHL season is no joke. Kayla and Carrlyn talk about every routine, prep, and process it takes for them to get ready for another regular season!

If you're someone who eats ramen noodles every day for breakfast, this episode is for you 😳 Carrlyn and Kayla break down the post-playoffs sadness, what they got up to in the offseason, and what they're most excited for this upcoming hockey season.