Brock McGillis joined Alexis Downie to chat in the Kariya studio while in Anaheim for his Shiftmakers Tour. The former hockey player, who gained recognition as the first openly gay men’s professional hockey player, spoke about his mission to foster a sense of belonging in sports and how his experiences shaped his career in public speaking.
7 Dec 2024
Episode 13 - 2025 Women in Sports Night Panel
Alexis Downie moderates a powerful panel discussion featuring Aisha Chaney, Angela Ruggiero, Caroline Marks, Christine Monjer, Jessi Miley-Dyer, and Natasha Watley, highlighting women's triumphs and challenges in sports.
15 Apr 2024
Episode 12 ft. Lindsey Spindle
Lindsey Spindle, President of the Samueli Foundation. returns to Leading the Flock to share updates on the new Samueli Foundation logo, the Foundation's plan for the next decade and their vibrant plan for Orange County.
25 Mar 2024
Episode 11 - 2024 Women in Sports Night Panel
Alexis Downie, host of the second annual Anaheim Ducks Women in Sports Night panel, was joined on stage by Annie Camins (PWHL – VP), Denise White (EAG Sports Management – CEO), Mackenzie Dern (UFC fighter and Orange County local) and Helene Elliott (Hockey Hall of Fame Journalist). The panel discuss their career in sports, the sacrifice and leadership behind the scenes to make things happen, and what motivated them to become trailblazers in sports for other females. Later, the panel answered questions from guests in attendance of the event.
5 Mar 2024
Episode 10 ft. Trent Sullivan and Luke Gane
Former 21st Duck, Luke Gane, is joined in Kariya Studio by current 21st Duck, Trent Sullivan. The pair talk about Trent's extraordinary life journey, his love for the Ducks, being surprised by Teemu Selanne and more on this awesome episode of Leading the Flock!
22 Jan 2024
Episode 9 ft. John Gibson, Adam Henrique, Alex Killorn, Jackson LaCombe and Wendy Arciero
Alexis Downie and Emerson Etem hosted an episode of Leading the Flock from the Honda Center floor at the 23rd annual Dux in Tux event presented by Honda! Downie and Etem were joined by John Gibson, Adam Henrique, Alex Killorn, Jackson LaCombe and Executive Director of the Anaheim Ducks Foundation, Wendy Arciero.
10 Apr 2023
Episode 8 ft. Dr. Veronica Kelley
Kent French is joined by the Chief of Mental Health and Recovery Services at the Orange County Health Care Agency, Dr. Veronica Kelley. The duo discuss Dr. Kelley's mental health journey, advice on how to help those around you, ducks.ocnavigator.org and much more!
6 Apr 2023
Episode 7 ft. Lindsey Spindle
Kent French is joined by Lindsey Spindle, the President of Samueli Family Philanthropies and COO of H&S Ventures. Lindsey and Kent discuss the Samueli's most recent trip to Antarctica, Walking Softer, ocV!BE and much more!
27 Feb 2023
Episode 6 ft. Shaun Weiss
Shaun Weiss, best known for his role as Goldberg from The Mighty Ducks, joins Kent French to talk about mental health, overcoming drug and alcohol use, the impact that Mighty Ducks fans had on him and much more. Presented by OC Health Care Agency.
20 Feb 2023
Episode 5 ft. Laura Greeley
In the fifth episode of Leading the Flock, Barwis Director of Mental Performance, Laura Greeley, talks with Kent French about working with the Anaheim Ducks, mental health in sports and much more!
30 Jan 2023
Episode 4 ft. Brady Leavold
Brady Leavold joins Kent French on Leading the Flock to discuss mental health, addiction, advocacy and his own journey. This episode of Leading the Flock is a part of Mental Health Monday, presented by Ducks.OCnavigator.org.
29 Jan 2023
Episode 3 - Women in Sports Night Panel
January 28th at Honda Center marked the inaugural Women in Sports Night for the Anaheim Ducks. Prior to the game, there was a special panel that featured Aly Lozoff, Linda Cohn, Julie Uhrman, Lauren Chamberlain, Misty May-Treanor and Jillian Samueli-Reddin. Listen to hear the full panel, which included questions from those who attended the event.
18 Nov 2022
Episode 2 ft. Susan Samueli
In the 2nd edition of Leading the Flock, Anaheim Ducks owner, Susan Samueli, joins Kent French in the Kariya Studio to talk about ocV!BE, philanthropy, the Samueli Academy and much, much more.
11 Oct 2022
Ep. 1 ft. Luke Gane and Ethan Baroldi
21st Duck's, Luke Gane ('21-'22) and Ethan Baroldi ('22-'23), join each other in the Kariya Studio to share stories about their health journeys and passion for the Anaheim Ducks.
9 Sept 2022
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