Episode 99 brings the heat as JJ Frankie JJ himself — Max Bouffard — jumps into the barn with the Zebras for a full locker-room conversation from the opening whistle.
Max takes us inside how he landed roles on Shoresy and Letterkenny, what the audition process was really like, and how a lifelong hockey guy ends up stealing scenes on one of the most authentic hockey shows ever made. We get into the balance between scripted moments and true locker-room improv, behind-the-scenes chaos on set, and why Shoresy resonates in a way most hockey shows simply don’t.
What makes this episode even better? Max powered through the entire interview battling serious back pain — still sharp, still laughing, still firing stories like a guy blocking shots on one leg. That leads to a great conversation about injuries, pain tolerance, the “it hurts, so what” hockey mindset, and how that same grit translates to long shoot days and the grind of the entertainment industry.
From hockey culture to film sets, camaraderie to chirps, we explore why authenticity matters — whether you’re in the room, on the ice, or in front of the camera.
Hockey roots. Hollywood hustle. No excuses.