With the first episode of the new year, we are thrilled to announce a new addition to Etem UP (00:03). That's right, Violent Gentlemen Hockey Club is now the official sponsor of the Etem UP podcast. Emer dives in with a guest caller (00:30) and recaps the Ducks recent game against Edmonton. Later, we get a glimpse of the matchup against Papi (Auston Matthews) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (08:17), highlighted by a story that Emer is still a little bitter about with the Leafs superstar forward (14:...
Jan 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 17
Emerson is back in the studio kicks off the show with one of the most legendary calls in Ducks history (00:19) before being joined by none other than his main man and longtime voice of the Anaheim Ducks, Steve Carroll (01:00), for a wacky Christmas special of Etem UP. Later, Emer and Steve test their play-by-play and color analyst skills with a horse race (04:42), professional wrestling match (07:35) and some wild holiday fail videos (10:41). Steve then shares part of his journey in sports, what...
Dec 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 16
In the latest edition of Etem UP, Emer is all business and leaves the jokes at the door for a "let's get serious" episode. Listen for a complete season recap (03:07), a great quote from veteran Ducks Defenseman Cam Fowler (09:19), and a complete roster breakdown (12:46) this season!
Dec 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 15
Emerson Etem reunites with Stanley Cup winner and Capitals Radio Color Analyst, Devante Smith-Pelly, in the Kariya Studio for an unreal episode of Etem UP! Emer and DSP relive the glory days of growing up together in Anaheim as young prospects and moments of growth while broadcasting (01:05). The dynamic duo answer 12 hard-hitting questions for DSP (12:41), including: favorite pregame meals (13:02), favorite teammates (15:25), how exhausting it is to win the Stanley Cup (23:04) and more!
Dec 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 14
The first Freeway Face-Off of the season is on Black Friday and Emer drops the mitts with a rival fan on the latest edition of Etem UP (0:17). Later, we recap the last two weeks for the team and includes postgame sound from Alex Killorn (22:14). Fan voicemail's return and Emer is not happy about the return of certain caller (26:13). The show wraps up with Emer's final thought when he played in the NHL's heated I-5 rivalry (33:26).
Nov 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 13
The Ducks are on a heater and took down Vegas on Sunday in a third period frenzy at Honda Center. Emerson Etem is joined by Stanley Cup champion and former Pittsburgh Penguin, Beau Bennett, on Etem UP (0:18). Later, Emer recaps the recent comeback wins at home and then previewing the upcoming schedule during the current five-game homestand (9:57).
Nov 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 12
You hear that? It's the sweet sound of the Anaheim Ducks sweeping their recent East Coast road trip. Former Pittsburgh Penguin and longtime friend of Emerson Etem, Beau Bennett, calls into the show to discuss the Ducks, life after hockey and the life of Adam Johnson (0:17). Hear Steve Carroll's epic call of Mason McTavish's GWG in Pittsburgh (17:02) and a breakdown of the road trip from Emer's vantage point. Fan voicemails return with some beauties this episode (39:10) and then we jump right int...
Oct 31, 2023•53 min•Ep. 11
The Ducks are so back as are the out-of-town chirp sessions with Emer. Listen to guest callers from Dallas (0:52) and Arizona (7:26) on this week's episode of Etem UP. A breakdown and recap of the game in Vegas (16:46) and Home Opener on Sunday vs Carolina (25:00). Another great take from a big fan in Salt Lake (Utah) during fan mail (35:59). Emer wraps up with a final thought about the fire new threads the Ducks wore on Sunday and team jersey history (40:50).
Oct 17, 2023•49 min•Ep. 10
The NHL regular season is underway and Etem breaks down the rest of preseason play from the Anaheim Ducks (0:19). Emer is revved up for back-to-back heavyweight tilts for the Ducks on opening weekend as he rocks this latest Episode of Etem UP with back-to-back slugfests against guests callers from Las Vegas and Carolina (11:41). Latest edition of fan voicemails follow the rowdy live callers (19:17). Etem gives his final thought... which may or may not be about his golf game the Anaheim Ducks Gol...
Oct 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 9
Since Monday, Trevor Zegras has signed a three-year contract, returned to Orange County and Emer has one thing to say: Trust the process (0:19). Listen to sound from Z on his offseason (9:25) and some of his best highlight calls from Emer's main man Steve Carroll (11:37). We have another preseason breakdown of the Ducks roster (13:12). Producer Stef gives us the rundown for fan mail this week (35:09) and Emer shares a great story with former teammate Rickard Rakell during their days in the AHL (...
Oct 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 8
We are SO back! Emer kicks off Episode 7 with a song Ducks fans are very familiar with (0:15) and then recapping the first two preseason games of the year for Anaheim. The Ducks have a new identity (12:35) that has been showcased early and often. Fan mail returns and so are the chirps for Kings fans (14:08). During morning skate, Emer caught up with Ducks Camp Invitee and veteran NHL forward, Zach Kassian, to ask about his play style and what he looks forward to playing with Ducks forward Adam H...
Sep 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 7
Emer returns home to sunny Anaheim following the 2023 Rookie Faceoff Tournament in Las Vegas, NV this past weekend. How good is Leo Carlsson? "He's THAT good!", says Emer as he declares the young guns have the Ducks future brighter than ever (0:14). Later, Emer dives into fan mail (42:58) that gives a tip of the cap to a BRUTAL chirp from Matt Martin to Drew Miller featured in HBO's 24/7 Red Wings - Maple Leafs: Road to the Winter Classic | Ep. 3 (46:46). Finally, Emer ends with great insight fr...
Sep 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 6
This week on Etem UP, Emerson gives us a crash course on hockey lingo 101 (0:20) and a re-visit on "pizza" from Episode 4 (6:48). Later, Emer breaks down his question of the week (24:55) before checking in with another great take from fan mail (34:46). A 'Hockey for Newbies' segment is introduced to the show with Anaheim Ducks Player Data Analyst, Connor Jung, providing insight on advanced analytics (44:42). Finally, Emer wraps up Episode 5 with his final thought (49:25).
Sep 12, 2023•54 min•Ep. 5
Emerson is ready to Etem UP with a bit of self-reflection and his hockey super fandom (0:25) before giving a hot take you won't want to miss (14:04). Later, Emer works through fan mail (26:55) and closing with his final thought that involves Teemu Selanne and Ryan Miller (43:10).
Sep 06, 2023•50 min•Ep. 4
Emerson Etem welcomes former teammate and Anaheim Duck forward, Matt Beleskey, on the latest episode of Etem UP! The duo talk about Beleskey's farm, retired life, and scoring a goal every hockey player dreams about (0:55). Later, Emer dives into another fun week of fan mail (14:25).
Aug 30, 2023•37 min•Ep. 3
Emerson Etem is back with episode two of Etem UP! This week Etem talks through the best cars of Anaheim Ducks players past and present (1:37), including his own! Later on, Etem talks Ducks fan mail (21:15) and his fun fact this week (43:40).
Aug 23, 2023•58 min•Ep. 2
Emerson Etem makes his official return to the Anaheim Ducks in the debut episode of Etem UP! Etem addresses Brent Sopel's comments regarding the "face of fun", Trevor Zegras (0:20), and the new-look 2023-24 Ducks roster (12:46). Later, Etem dives into Ducks fan mail (21:12) and history of 'the Michigan' goal (32:57).
Aug 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 1