Summary
Jake Allen is Emily Haydels first guest on Emily in Jersey, a new Devils podcast about the players lives away from the rink. Recorded ahead of his 500th NHL game, the conversation covers the relationships that have shaped Jakes career, raising three daughters and seeing hockey through their eyes. He also shares the story behind Program 34, his wife Shannons work with Operation Shower and why stepping onto the Hockey Night in Canada set was the most nervous hes ever been. Then Emily puts him through Block or Not, with questions about talking before a period, watching K-pop with his daughters after a road trip and taking his broadcasting talents to the Oscars. The episode also introduces Emily and her plans for the show, with a look ahead to Devils K-pop Night October 22 against Anaheim. EPISODE TOPICS 00:00 Meet Emily Haydel and Emily in Jersey 07:59 Jake Allen on reaching 500 NHL games 09:11 Relationships, competition and being a good teammate 11:45 Raising three daughters 12:57 Girls hockey and meeting Megan Keller 15:01 K-pop, dances and keeping up with his daughters 17:03 Shannon Allen and Operation Shower 19:05 Giving back through Program 34 21:23 Hockey Night in Canada and broadcasting nerves 25:43 Block or Not: game-day chats, K-pop and the Oscars 28:33 Jakes approach to social media 30:02 Your questions and whats next for the podcast 31:35 Devils K-pop Night and upcoming events 35:18 Emilys podcast set and signing off New episodes monthly. Hosted by Emily Haydel. #emilyinjersey