iHeartPodcasts and Novel Announce 鈥淭he Fighty Pucks,鈥 a New Podcast About The Danbury Trashers 鈥 The Most Violent Hockey Team in History
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WHAT: Today, iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Novel, the ascendant UK podcast studio behind the ambitious global No. 1 podcast 鈥,鈥 announce their new podcast 鈥.鈥
Hosted by Claire Crofton, an award-winning audio producer who has made work internationally for the BBC, Radio New Zealand and ABC Radio National, 鈥淭he Fighty Pucks鈥 is the story of one of the most violent minor league hockey teams in history 鈥 The Danbury Trashers. The team of bad boys, misfits and bruisers led by 17-year-old AJ Galante, became widely known for its brawls at Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, Connecticut. AJ and his father, a powerful businessman with mob ties, AJ ran the team as they went rampaging on a path to glory. But all the while, the team was being secretly watched by their toughest opponent of all - the FBI.
In episode one, 鈥淕ame One: The Galantes of Danbury,鈥 Claire Crofton will introduce listeners to the Galante family the city of Danbury, Connecticut, where the story unfolds.
WHEN: 鈥淔ighty Pucks鈥 will premiere May 11, 2023, with new episodes launching every Thursday. Listen to the now.
WHERE: 鈥淔ighty Pucks鈥 is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the and everywhere podcasts are heard.
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About Novel
Novel is the largest independent podcast production company in Europe. The company produces ambitious original podcasts and award-winning shows for brands like Spotify, Audible, Wondery and iHeart, including an Apple Global #1 (Harsh Reality: The Story Of Miriam Rivera), multiple UK Apple #1s (Fantasy Premier League Podcast, The Bellingcat Podcast), and successful forays into avant comedy (Futile Attempts), music (Charli XCX鈥檚 Best Song Ever), and LGBTQ+ culture (Call Me Mother). They have launched over 40 shows, produced over 400 hours of content, and have won 25 awards.