About this episode
In this special feature interview on The Sheet podcast feed, Irfaan Gaffar sits down one of the biggest names in hockey media, Paul Bissonnette. They discuss his rise to stardom, how he appreciates the process of how he got to where he is today, the mental side of the job, and much more. Recored: September 2024 Watch the full interview on the Daily Faceoff YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8qHMKKc3JA TIME STAMPS 3:30 - Welcome to the show 6:20 - What does the off season look like for Paul Bissonnette 7:30 - Time away from hockey 11:30 - Mental Health 13:30 - Putting the bad days behind you 15:30 - Players feeling more comfortable about their mental health 18:00 - Mentor during his playing days 19:30 - The Crosby and MacKinnon interview 20:30 - How teams support players dealing with mental health struggles 21:15 - Meaning of an entertainer 22:15 - Soaking in the moment 24:30 - Broadcast mentor 28:20 - How the younger generation approaches the game 29:15 - Ever been starstruck? 32:50 - Twitter 35:30 - Mean Tweets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.