Podcasts by Durbano
No one could ever predict what Steve Durbano would do – on or off the ice. One of the most vicious goons in pro hockey during the brawling 70s, Durbano’s addictions led him to a life of crime and time behind bars after his playing days were over. Hosted by TSN investigative reporter Rick Westhead, Durbano is the captivating tale of a complicated life. In this five-part feature you will get to know the notorious enforcer through interviews with those who knew him best.
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Part 5: This Guy Wasn't An Evil Monster from 2019-05-20T13:03:19
Why did Steve behave the way he did? The truth is complex and complicated. One thing is for certain; his personality took shape long before he made it to the NHL. From learning to skate on...
ListenPart 4: The Five-Star Escort Service from 2019-05-13T11:45
Steve Durbano is out of jail but he’s in rough shape. He’s swapped his cocaine habit for a crippling addiction to alcohol. Barely surviving on his $300 a month NHL pension, Steve sta...
ListenPart 3: 100 Injections Every 24 Hours from 2019-05-06T11:49:07
His hockey career was over, and he was dead broke. Steve Durbano finds himself in the all too common position of not being able to afford his escalating drug habit. His family details the grippi...
ListenPart 2: There's a reason why they called him “Demolition Durby” from 2019-04-29T11:37:24
As the brawling 1970s surges onwards so to does Steve Durbano’s wild and violent behaviour. A gruesome and career threatening injury leaves Durbano with a lasting drug addiction, propellin...
ListenPart 1: Overly violent or a perfect fit? from 2019-04-22T12:53:33
Was Steve Durbano too violent to play professional hockey or was he the perfect fit for the era that he competed in? Episode 1 of Durbano takes a closer look at some of his most famous on-ice ex...
ListenDurbano Trailer from 2019-04-18T20:20:31
No one could ever predict what Steve Durbano would do – on or off the ice. One of the most vicious goons in pro hockey during the brawling 70s, Durbano’s addictions led him to a...
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