Down to Irf: Paul Bissonnette

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

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