Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets

Aaron Portzline

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Booking Overview

A Columbus Blue Jackets–focused hockey show that mixes the latest team news with insights from credible NHL/analytics voices and team-adjacent media. For PR pros, it’s a strong pitch target if you have NHL talent, front-office strategy angles, or credible analysis that connects to on-ice performance and team-building.

Metrics

Episodes: 334

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Aaron Portzline - NHL writer and reporter with The Athletic who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets and breaks down the latest team news; he also appears as the show’s host/guide for segments and fan Q&A (AskPorty).

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
NHL-adjacent credibility: former players/broadcasters, NHL coaches or coach-experienced analysts, and respected draft/prospects or hockey analytics writers (often with major media outlets/podcasts).
Required Achievements:  
NHL playing career (often with national media presence), Coaching roles or direct experience working with NHL head coaches, Known as a top prospects/draft analyst or specialist writer, Established sports media platform (major outlet or recognizable podcast)

Recent Guest Discussions

Jody Shelley - Blue Jackets Contract Extension For Charlie Coyle; Locker-room/bench Perspectives; Playoff Outlook

Scott Wheeler - Draft Lottery And Likely Selection Profile At No. 14; Deep Dive On Columbus Prospects (e.g., Jackson Smith, Cayden Lindstrom); Askporty Q&a

Jamie Thomas - Rick Bowness Extension; Meaning Of Coaching/culture-change Approach; What It Could Signal For Columbus

Recent Topics

NHL, Hockey, Sports, Analytics, Player Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Front & Nationwide: A show about the Columbus Blue Jackets
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Blue Jackets big signing of Charlie Coyle

May 15, 2026

Jody Shelley joins this week’s Front & Nationwide to discuss the six-year, $36 million extension signed this week by Blue Jackets’ center Charlie Coyle, one of GM Don Waddell’s top priorities. Shelley, a #CBJ and national broadcaster, talks about life between the benches and how close he thinks Columbus is to snapping its playoff drought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who can the Blue Jackets pick at No. 14?

May 07, 2026

The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, prospects guru extraordinaire, joins Front & Nationwide to discuss the NHL’s entry draft lottery on Tuesday, what type of player might be on the board when the Blue Jackets selected No. 14 next month in Buffalo, plus a deep dive on some of the Columbus’ best prospects ... Jackson Smith, Cayden Lindstrom, and others. Plus we take your AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron PortzlineWith: Scott WheelerProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Classic Bones

April 22, 2026

After a disappointing finish, the Blue Jackets are settling into an offseason, but the first item on the agenda — an extension for coach Rick Bowness — is done. On this week’s Front & Nationwide, we welcome Jamie Thomas of the Winnipeg Jets and the Ground Control podcast. Thomas covered Rick Bowness extensively during his time with the Jets, and gives us insights into what Bowness means when he says “culture change” is coming to Columbus. We also take your AskPorty questions.Host: Aaron P...

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