{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings","slug":"locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741","podcast_index_feed_id":94741,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/ZQOfdUyM","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-los-angeles-kings/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/94050973-9a7f-42a6-9971-8b91a0098f80/a5b212e7-85a9-4d88-8fdd-d17e03105d17/3000x3000/uploads-2f1569121724279-si66pk928d-5da89908f4901ea3e2a28e58957fbd6a-2flocked-on-kings-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Kings podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Los Angeles Kings and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Eddie Garcia of Puck Podcast and Fox Radio Network, the Locked On Kings podcast provides your daily King’s fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Kings franchise. Locked On Kings takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Kings locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Kings podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T16:18:10.278262+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741"},"episode":{"title":"Drew Doughty DESIRE to CAPTAIN Kings, BACKS D.J. Smith for Coach, Brandt Clarke on LA future","slug":"drew-doughty-desire-to-captain-kings-backs-d-j-smith-for-coach-brandt-clarke-on-la-future","published_at":"2026-05-01T08:32:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741/drew-doughty-desire-to-captain-kings-backs-d-j-smith-for-coach-brandt-clarke-on-la-future","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-los-angeles-kings/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/f0d437/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/94050973-9a7f-42a6-9971-8b91a0098f80/episodes/d258eb22-2c90-447b-8074-6ebf09680e3b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=94050973-9a7f-42a6-9971-8b91a0098f80&awEpisodeId=d258eb22-2c90-447b-8074-6ebf09680e3b&feed=ZQOfdUyM","summary":"LA Kings’ leadership vacuum looms as Drew Doughty declares, “It would mean the world to me to be the captain,” and seemingly issues an endorsement for D.J. Smith to remain head coach. Can Doughty anchor a new era while Brant Clarke eyes the No. 1 defenseman role? With Anze Kopitar departing, the culture and core identity of the Kings face a pivotal turning point. Host Eddie Garcia breaks down revealing exit interviews with Kings defensemen and goalies, highlighting Brant Clarke’s confidence and desire for a bigger role, Drew Doughty’s contract ambitions, and the locker room’s approach to collective leadership. Additional topics include Anton Forsberg and Darcy Kuemper’s playoff perspectives, Joel Edmundson’s optimism for next season, and Kopitar’s bid for a fourth Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.","meta_description":"LA Kings’ leadership vacuum looms as Drew Doughty declares, “It would mean the world to me to be the captain,” and seemingly issues an endorsement for D.J…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1753,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741/episodes/drew-doughty-desire-to-captain-kings-backs-d-j-smith-for-coach-brandt-clarke-on-la-future/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741/drew-doughty-desire-to-captain-kings-backs-d-j-smith-for-coach-brandt-clarke-on-la-future.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}