All The Kings Men | LA Kings
The official podcast of your LA Kings, All The Kings Men features interviews with players and personalities from the Kings and the rest of the hockey world. Hosted by Jesse Cohen, new episodes publish Monday and Thursday mornings.
Jim Hiller Reaction
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the announcement that Jim Hiller has been relieved of his duties as head coach and the naming of DJ Smith as interim head coach. The pair also discuss the media availability with Ken Holland.
Top 10 Questions: 2025-26 Season (3/4 Update w/ New Questions)
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to introduce a new Top 10 Questions for the 2025-26 season in advance of the NHL Trade Deadline. The season is a three quarters of the way done and the Kings find themselves fighting for their playoffs lives.. How will the Kings navigate the final 25 games of Anze Kopitar's career? Will Artemi Panarin turn the offense around? Will the Penalty Kill return to excellence? What should fans expect from the rest of the 2025-26 season? We take a look at the landscape and let you know what to watch for!
Olympic Recap (w/ Zach Dooley)
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the LA Kings showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Kevin Fiala and Mike Buckley
Kevin Fiala (Switzerland) and Mike Buckley (goalie coach LA Kings/USA) join Jared Shafran and Zach Dooley to discuss their upcoming trip to the Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
Artemi Panarin Trade Reaction
Zach Dooley join host Jesse Cohen to react to the Kings acquisition of Artemi Panarin.
Week 17 Recap (w/ John Hoven)
John Hoven (Mayors Manor) joins host Jesse Cohen crown a King of the Week and recap the seventeenth week of the 2025-26 season. The pair discuss the end of the recent road trip where the Kings went 2-1-1 in the past week with games against Detroit, Buffalo, Philadelphia and Carolina. The pair also discuss international jerseys, the impending trade deadline(s) and the most popular hockey TV shows.
Taylor Ward
LA Kings forward Tayor Ward joins host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss his new two year contract extension. Ward has played in every game since being recalled on January 7th and has 2 goals, 4 points and is a +3 in his first 11 games of the season. Ward was signed to a two year one way extension on January 26th.
Adrian Kempe - 1.29
Hear from forward Adrian Kempe following tonight's 4-1 loss against the Buffalo Sabres.
Week 16 Recap (w/ Taylor Paerels)
Taylor Paerels (LA Kings Uniform History) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the sixteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The pair discuss the team's 2-0-0 week against the Rangers and Blues. The pair also discuss the current trend of "color v color" hockey games and what it's meant in the history of the LA Kings.
Vojtěch Čihař
LA Kings prospect Vojtěch Čihař joins Host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley. Čihař was drafted 59th overall in the second round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and was recently named the MVP of the World Junior Championship.
Week 15 Recap (w/ Jesse's Dad)
Jesse's Dad joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the fifteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 0-1-3 over the week losing the final three games in OT and the shootout. The pair also discuss the growing dissatisfaction in the fans that are active online.
Alec Martinez
Alec Martinez joins host Jesse Cohen in a new episode of All The Kings Men. The former LA Kings defenseman discusses his recent work as a broadcaster, his time in LA and how his view of the game has changed.
Week 14 Recap (w/ Zach Dooley)
Zach Dooley (LA Kings Insider) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the fourteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 2-1-1 over the week and capped it off with a 4-3 Shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers. The pair also discuss the roster decisions with key players out of the lineup and what the remaining schedule means for potential trades.
Top 10 Questions: 2025-26 Season (1/2 Season Update)
The Top 10 Questions Facing the LA Kings in the 2025-26 season.
Will the pending FA sign extensions?
Will the Kings get the same goaltending as last season?
Will Drew Doughty rebound from his injury last season?
What will the D Corps minutes distribution be?
Will Top 9 F chemistry continue?
Will then new 4th line be trusted and contribute?
How will the Special Teams perform?
Will anyone besides Kopitar wear the "C" this season?
What happens in the rest of t...
Week 13 Recap (w/ Russell Morgan)
Russell Morgan (Hockey Royalty) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the thirteenth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 1-2-0 over the week but capped it off with a 5-4 Shootout win over the Minnesota Wild. The pair also discuss the difficulty evaluating a team in the midst of a unique season for the entire league.
Jimmy Lombardi
LA Kings prospect Jimmy Lombardi joins Host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley. Lombardi signed an Entry Level Contract on December 22nd. Lombardi is currently an alternate captain for the first place Flint Firebirds.
Week 12 Recap (w/ Carrlyn Bathe)
Carrlyn Bathe joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the twelfth week of the 2025-26 season. The Kings went 1-2-0 over the week but capped it off with an impressive 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The pair also discuss the particulars of goaltenders returning from injury.
Carter George
Carter George (Team Canada) joins host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss the World Juniors Championship. George also talks about the past year of his hockey career that saw him play in multiple leagues and tournaments.
Phil Danault Trade Reaction (w/ Zach Dooley)
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to react to the trade of Phil Danault. The pair attended the media availability with GM Ken Holland and comment on Danault's time in LA, the impact of the trade and the comments made by Holland to the media.
Adrian Kempe
LA Kings forward Adrian Kempe joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley. The swedish forward talks about his new contract, the decision to stay in LA and about his time as a member of the LA Kings. Kempe currently leads the team in scoring with 28 points in 33 games.
Week 10 Recap (w/ The Bannermen)
The Bannermen join host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the tenth week of the 2025-26 season. The trio discuss the team's 1-0-2 week against Utah, Seattle and Calgary.
Tony Granato
Former LA Kings forward Tony Granato joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about his time in a Kings jersey and his upcoming games as a Kings broadcaster. Granato played in 380 regular season games for the LA Kings from 1990 to 1996 and was a crucial part of the Kings team that reached the Stanley Cup Final in 1993. Granato was inducred into the US Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020.
Week 9 Recap (w/ Dave Pagnotta)
Dave Pagnotta (The Fourth Period) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the ninth week of the 2025-26 season. The pair discuss the team's 1-2 week against Washington and Chicago. After crowning a King of the Week Dave discusses the national perception of the LA Kings in a season where few teams have separated themselves from the pack.
Week 8 Recap (w/ Taylor Paerels)
Taylor Paerels joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the eight week of the 2024-25 season. The pair discuss the team's 2-0-1 week against Ottawa, Anaheim and Vancouver. The team finds itself tied for first place after securing five of a potential six points.
Top 10 Questions: 2025-26 Season (1/4 Season Update)
The Top 10 Questions Facing the LA Kings in the 2025-26 season.
Will the pending FA sign extensions?
Will the Kings get the same goaltending as last season?
Will Drew Doughty rebound from his injury last season?
What will the D Corps minutes distribution be?
Will Top 9 F chemistry continue?
Will then new 4th line be trusted and contribute?
How will the Special Teams perform?
Will anyone besides Kopitar wear the "C" this season?
What happens in the rest of the Pacific?<...
Week 7 Recap (w/ Andrew Knoll)
Austin Stanovich joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the seventh week of the 2024-25 season. The pair discuss the team's 0-1-2 week against Washington, San Jose and Boston.
Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran
Jared Shafran and Paige Capistran join host Jesse Cohen to discuss the return of Marco Sturm to LA. Sturm previously served as the head coach of the Ontario Reign and assistant coach of the LA Kings and is currently the head coach of the Boston Bruins. Capistran also provides updates on the Reign and some of the Kings prospects that are off to hot starts in Ontario.
Adrian Kempe Extension & Week 6 Recap (w/ Dennis Bernstein)
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the contract extension for Adrian Kempe. The Swedish forward signed an eight year contract extension that will begin in the 2026-27 season. Then Dennis Bernstein (The Fourth Period) joins the program to help crown a King of the Week and recap the teams road wins against Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa.
Josh Schaefer
LA Kings broadcaster Josh Schaefer joins host Jesse Cohen from the road to talk about calling a game during a World Series game, the start to the Kings road trip and the challenges of traveling with the team.
Week 5 Recap (w/ Austin Stanovich)
Austin Stanovich (MayorsManor) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the fifth week of the 2024-25 season. The pair discuss the team's 2-1-0 week against Winnipeg, Florida and Pittsburgh. The Kings shutout the Jets, lost to the Panthers and then stole a win in the opening game of their six game road trip.
Ray Ferraro
Former LA Kings and current NHL broadcaster Ray Ferraro joins host Jesse Cohen to talk about his playing career, his time with the Kings and his current role as hockey broadcaster.
Week 4 Recap (w/ Dan Greenspan)
Dan Greenspan (NHL) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the fourth week of the 2024-25 season. The pair discuss the team's 1-1-1 week against San Jose, Detroit and New Jersey. The Kings returned home from a successful five game road trip but remain winless at home so far.
Road Trip Recap
Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the LA Kings recent road trip. The Kings went 4-0-1 on the 5 game road trip with wins against St. Louis, Dallas, Chicago and San Jose. The pair discuss the impact of Corey Perry, Joel Armia and the tremendous start of Adrian Kempe.
Week 3 Recap (w/ Eric Stephens)
Eric Stephens (The Athletic) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the third week of the 2024-25 season. The pair discuss the team's 3-0-1 week against St. Louis, Dallas, Nashville and Chicago. The Kings have secured seven points out of a possible eight in the first four games of their five game road trip.
Cam McGuire (new voice of the Ontario Reign)
Cam McGuire is the new voice of the Ontario Reign. McGuire joins the Reign after spending three seasons as Director of Broadcasting and Media/Community Relations with the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads. The Ridgefield, CT native joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss his path through the hockey world and how he became a two time ECHL Media/PR Director of the Year winner and the 2022 ECHL Broadcaster of the Year.
Week 2 Recap (w/ John Kelly)
LA Kings broadcaster John Kelly joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week and recap the second week of the 2024-25 season. The pair discuss the team's 0-1-2 week against Minnesota, Pittsburgh and Carolina.
Darren Granger (Head Equipment Manager)
Darren Granger (Head Equipment Manager) joins host Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley to discuss the new Kings locker room at Crypto Arena and the Kings new 3rd jerseys. The new jerseys debuted on opening night against the Avalanche. The new locker room and vestibule were part of the final round of renovations at the arena.
Week 1 Recap (w/ John Hoven)
John Hoven (Mayor's Manor) joins host Jesse Cohen to crown a King of the Week. The pair discuss the team's 1-2 start, the news of defensive pair shuffling at practice and some other points of interest over the first three games.
Brandt Clarke
Brandt Clarke joins host Jesse Cohen for a conversation about his game, the Kings season and more.
Top 10 Questions: 2025-26 Season
The Top 10 Questions Facing the LA Kings in the 2025-26 season.
Will the pending FA sign extensions?
Will the Kings get the same goaltending as last season?
Will Drew Doughty rebound from his injury last season?
What will the D Corps minutes distribution be?
Will Top 9 F chemistry continue?
Will then new 4th line be trusted and contribute?
How will the Special Teams perform?
Will anyone besides Kopitar wear the "C" this season?
What happens in the rest of the Pacific?<...