{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672c0e761e4926b519960bc2/68200c30182b2144afe2061f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Down to Irf: Spencer & Mike  Gillis","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/672c0e761e4926b519960bc2/1746930695548-38630423-bd88-4134-bfa7-866c8fcca430.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this special feature to The Sheet podcast, Irfaan Gaffar sits down with Mike and Spencer Gillis, to discussing mental health, the growth of women's hockey, how Spencer got into the agency world representing many PWHL players, the type of advice Mike gives his son, and the impact of social media on sports today. </p><p><br></p><p>[RECORDED DEC. 2024}</p><p><br></p><p>WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/yh2bu6YWnzc</p><p>00:00 - Introduction with Jeff and Irfaan</p><p>3:54 - Spencer getting into the agency world</p><p>5:30 - Mike on son following his footsteps</p><p>6:19 - What did Mike pass on to Spencer&nbsp;</p><p>8:00 - Spencer on the future of women's hockey</p><p>9:18 - Mental Health in NHL&nbsp;</p><p>10:50 - Rick Rippen</p><p>12:40 - Social Media</p><p>14:05 - PWHL x Mental Health</p><p>14:48 - Why did you get in the industry</p><p>15:50 - Mike on being a soundboard</p><p>17:20 - Growth in women's hockey&nbsp;</p><p>18:30 - Mike on women's hockey on a global scale</p><p>21:12 - Most rewarding part of the women's game</p><p>21:10 - Giving opinions as a agent</p><p>22:55 - How much Mike has learned being away from the game</p><p>26:38 - Where is women's hockey going over several years</p><p>30:25 - Mike on the type of agent Spencer is becoming</p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}