Web Header 900x250.pngThe newest episode of Monsters-Eye View presented by Main Event is out! Hosts Tony Brown and Kailey Lane welcome their first guest of the season in style! Kailey and Ella Shelton sat down during our talking points segment to chat about her career and the foundational season of the PWHL. Ella is a member of PWHL New York, Team Canada, and has an Olympic gold medal under her belt! Take a listen to hear the interview, as well as a recap on the season so far, a historic homestand coming to a close and a recap on the All-Star festivities in San Jose!

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Episode 27: Special Guest Ella Shelton

Kailey and Ella Shelton sat down during our talking points segment to chat about her career and the foundational season of the PWHL. Ella is a member of PWHL New York, Team Canada, and has an Olympic gold medal under her belt! Take a listen to hear the interview, as well as a recap on the season so far, a historic homestand coming to a close and a recap on the All-Star festivities in San Jose!

Episode 26: In the Heart of the Home Stand

We are in the midst of a record-setting 10-game homestand and have a lot to cover from promotional nights, community events, and more. Take a listen to see what Tony Brown and Kailey Lane have to say about what is going on, on and off the ice! 

Episode 25: The One Where They Talk All-Stars

Tony and Kailey back with the first episode of Monsters Eye-View Podcast in 2024, and now presented by Main Event!  With a lot of games to cover within the past month, the pair save no time recapping road trips, standings, and memorable wins. An overview of fun events coming up and All-Stars to announce, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 

Episode 24: Jet Greaves Sets an NHL Record

Hosts Tony Brown and Kailey Lane discuss recent transactions, Jet Greaves and his recent accomplishments, exciting promotions and debate a lingering question on Kailey's mind. Tune in to catch this week's episode of Monsters Eye-View

Episode 23: We're Back!

Tony Brown and Kailey Lane dive right into the current Monsters season in this season's first episode of Monsters-Eye View! Take a listen to get up to date on our recent success, notable player accomplishments, upcoming promotions, and the newest segment, 'Questions with Kailey'.

Episode 22: Jake Christiansen

Jake Christiansen joins the newest Monsters-Eye View episode hot off his AHL All Star appearance! Tune in to hear about his whirlwind weekend, his favorite things about Cleveland and how he's been growing his game on the ice these last few years.

Episode 21: Brandon Davidson

Join Tony and Nicole in an all new Monsters Eye View where fans can get to know Brandon Davidson! From a crazy start to the season to reminiscing on his battle with cancer right before his career began, Davidson shares his story and positive energy with fans. Also catch his dream team on the ice and thoughts about being reunited with Mark Letestu. 

Episode 20: Ole Julian Bjorvik-Holm

Ole Julian Bjorgvik-Holm joins Tony and Nicole to talk about all the choices he's made in his career including taking the jump moving to Colorado as a teenager and deciding between Juniors and College. The Monsters forward also chats about video games, his love for soccer and teaches a bit of Norwegian.

Episode 19: Jake Gaudet

Monsters forward Jake Gaudet checks in with Tony and Nicole after getting back from the team's longest road trip of the season to talk about his path in hockey, his love for fishing and give fans a little insight in what the players get into when they are on the road! It's not what you'd expect.

Episode 18: Outdoor Classic

Join Tony Brown to hear a breakdown of the Monsters Opening Weekend and a special exclusive interview with Ben Adams, Monsters Vice President of Marketing of Communications, to talk all things regarding the Outdoor Classic!

Episode 17: Training Camp

Tony Brown and Nicole Del Villano are back for Season 2 of the Monsters Eye-View Podcast presented by CoinEver! Back with a special edition straight from Monsters Training Camp, Tony and Nicole will help get you ready for the 2022-23 season with a run down of what the team looks like and interviews from Cole Clayton, Trey Fix-Wolanksy and Billy Sweezey.

Episode 16: Mike Eaves

Mike Eaves helps close out the first season of the Monsters Eye-View Podcast during a very special chat with Tony and Nicole. Covering bits of his impressive career as a player and coach, Mike keeps the conversation flowing and also lets the fans in on some great advice and his favorite places in Cleveland!

Episode 15: Jet Greaves

Fresh off a memorable season, Jet Greaves joins Tony and Nicole to cover a variety of topics. Starting the year in the ECHL, Jet worked his way to earning a NHL contact with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Catch him talk about the great year, what his summer has looked like and some of his interests in Cleveland including museum outings with some teammates!

Episode 14: Robbie Payne

Monsters forward Robbie Payne worked from a professional tryout contract to an AHL deal for the 2022-23 season, but he almost hung up his skates for good before the season even started. Hear about his unique path to Cleveland, his future in beekeeping and what he loved about Upstate New York when he stops by to talk with Tony and Nicole in the newest Monsters Eye-View Podcast! 

Episode 13: Billy Sweezey

Movie buff, book club, cookie enthusiast - Billy Sweezey is all over it! Learn more about one of the new Monsters including how he balanced hockey while working towards his biomedical engineering degree at Yale. 

Episode 12: Tyler Sikura

Tyler Sikura joins Tony and Nicole to put hockey in the backseat and give fans an in depth look to his life outside of the rink. From his time at Dartmouth to do-it-yourself projects him and his wife take on (including refurbishing a camper), Tyler let's us all in on a very busy life!

Episode 11: Blake Bolden

Blake Bolden, women's hockey trailblazer and Cleveland native, join Tony and Nicole for the latest episode as a special Women's History Month guest. Bolden talks about her path in hockey starting from playing on youth boys teams to working as Growth & Inclusion Specialist/Pro Scout for the LA Kings now, and what it means to continue to be able to help grow the game of hockey for girls and women.

Episode 10: Trey Fix-Wolansky

Monsters forward Trey Fix-Wolansky joins Tony and Nicole to talk about his memorable, whirlwind first call up to the Columbus Blue Jackets, how he battled back from injuries and a very special coach in his life - his dad. Fixy also takes a go at our Shootout Segment and lets the fans get to know him off the ice a bit.

Episode 9: Brad Thiessen

"Brick Wall' Brad Thiessen stops by to talk with Tony and Nicole about how he's adjusting to his new role as the Columbus Blue Jackets Goaltending Development Coach, some top memories from his career and go a couple extra rounds deep in the Shootout Segment!

Episode 8: Justin Scott

Fan favorite Monsters forward Justin Scott joins Tony and Nicole on the latest episode to talk about his path in hockey, share some things fans may not know about him and goes 3 for 3 on the Shootout Segment.

Episode 7: Doug Plagens

Florida Panthers Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster (and former voice of the Monsters) Doug Plagens joins Tony and Nicole to talk about his time in Cleveland, how he likes Florida and share some of his interests including strong opinions about soup.

Episode 6: Jeff Svoboda

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Reporter Jeff Svoboda joined Tony and Nicole for a brand new Monsters Eye View episode! Take a listen for a new view on the partnership between the teams and learn more about Jeff's role with the Blue Jackets. 

Episode 5: Ben Adams & Raven Payne

On a special edition of Monsters Eye View, Tony and Nicole take a closer look at what goes into pieces of the Monsters organization like promotional nights and the Season of Giving.

Episode 4: Jock Callander

Did you know when Mario Lemieux broke his hand during the 1992 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Jock Callander was the guy called up? Hear about that, how he lost (and found) his watch during the Stanley Cup Parade and much more in this episode of Monsters Eye-View.

Episode 3: Adam Helewka

Monsters forward Adam Helewka joins Tony and Nicole to talk about his own podcast, Minor League Madness, share some stories about playing hockey overseas and how he's adjusting to Cleveland.

Episode 2: Trent Vogelhuber

Monsters Assistant Coach Trent Vogelhuber joins the podcast to talk about being an Ohio hockey native, how the sport has evolved in the state, his adjustment to coaching and the unique life of a professional hockey player - especially in the AHL.

Episode 1: Mark Letestu

Tony Brown and Nicole Del Villano start off the first episode of Monsters Eye View with a recap of the Cleveland Monsters 2021-22 Opening Weekend before being joined by Assistant Coach Mark Letestu. 

Letestu sits down to talk about his path in the hockey world including how he is adjusting to his new (and surprising) position as Assistant Coach for the Monsters. He shares other quick facts like his relationship with Derek Dorsett, his favorite rink he's ever played in and the weirdest thing he's ever been asked to signed.