Best Game Developer Job Tips Podcasts (2025)

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Reset, Refocus, Rekindle: How to Save the Second Half of Your Youth Hockey Season 42:41

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🟦 Feeling tired, burned out, or just plain stuck halfway through the hockey season? You’re not alone. This episode lands right in that in-between space — after the early-season excitement fades and before playoff hockey really begins. The skates might be hanging in the garage, the coffee intake is way up, and families everywhere are wondering how t…

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When Managing Your Boss Becomes the Job 9:15

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What happens when doing your job quietly turns into managing your boss’s ego? In this Relationships at Work mini-episode, Russel Lolacher unpacks the real damage caused by bootlicking cultures — where praise is safer than honesty, silence is rewarded over truth, and employees spend more energy protecting leaders than improving the work. Through a s…

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The Ride to The Rink: Hockey Holidays: Balancing Family, Rest, and the Rink 5:23

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🎙️ Hockey friends and family — Happy Holidays from our team! In this special, lighthearted holiday episode, Christie Casciano is joined by her two favorite cohosts, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli for a festive check-in with the Our Kids Play Hockey community. Between laughs, movie references, and holiday banter, the trio delivers an important reminder …

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182. Wisdom, Work Ethic, and the Power of the Pivot with Olivia Robinson 30:01

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Send us a text Wisdom, Work Ethic, and the Power of the Pivot with Olivia Robinson Ep.182 In this powerful episode, Coach SandyB sits down with Olivia Robinson, a seasoned entrepreneur whose journey proves that wisdom, integrity, and adaptability are timeless business assets. Olivia shares how personal life transitions and growing community needs l…

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GIVEAWAY: One Week Left! The Ultimate Youth Hockey Holiday Giveaway (Free Entry) 3:35

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⏰ One week left… and this might be the biggest youth hockey giveaway we’ve ever done. Every year, we look for a way to say thank you to the hockey families who make this community so special — and this year’s Holiday End-of-Year Giveaway is next level. In this short but important episode, we break down everything one lucky family can win, and trust…

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Holidays, Hockey, and Heart: A Special Our Girls Play Hockey Episode 6:50

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🎁 Happy holidays, hockey family! As the holiday season rolls in, Lee Elias and Hayley Scamurra take a break from the usual hockey talk to do what matters most this time of year — connect, reflect, and give thanks. In this special holiday episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee and Hayley come together from Montreal to share warm wishes with the entir…

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When Leaders Mean Well — and Still Get It Wrong 59:36

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Most leaders mean well. That doesn’t mean the impact lands well. In this episode of Relationships at Work, leadership coach and author Dr. Joel Pérez draws on insights from his book Dear White Leader to unpack why good intentions often fall apart at work — and what leaders miss about power, identity, and impact. A grounded conversation about how le…

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Inside PlayWellMinds: How Henrik Cronebäck and Johan Fallby Are Changing Mental Training for Teens 1:01:43

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🧠 Mental fitness isn’t a buzzword anymore — it’s a skill. And like any hockey skill, it has to be trained. Mental fitness is one of the most requested topics in the Our Kids Play Hockey community, and for good reason. Parents, coaches, and players all know it matters — but far fewer know how to actually teach it, practice it, and *build it into eve…

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What a Christmas Table Taught Me About Employee Retention 9:25

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Employee retention isn’t built with perks, programs, or forced fun. It’s built in the moments where leaders choose to listen, trust, and let teams be themselves. In this mini-episode of Relationships at Work, Russel Lolacher shares a simple Christmas decorating story that explains why his team stayed together for nearly 12 years — and why high rete…

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100!!! Pick your dataviz aggregation by asking: What's the decision? — Featuring Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros 30:15

7d ago30:15

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When it comes to aggregating your data in your charts, it's hard to know what's overkill and what your reader actually needs. Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and Mike Cisneros have an interesting approach where they want you to start with thinking about your audience and what decisions they need to make based on the chart, and anchor yourself there first. …

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The Ride to The Rink: How Young Players Can Turn Their Passions Into Hockey Careers with Working in Hockey's Nick Bowins 9:36

9d ago9:36

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🎮 What if your love of hockey could become a lifelong career… even if you’re still a kid? On today’s Ride to the Rink, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, to open young players’ eyes to just how many opportunities exist beyond playing the game. Whether you love video games, math, technology, social media…

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GIVEAWAY: Global Game, Honest Reviews & Real Talk: Hockey Tutorial’s Chris Kibui 39:15

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For the final episode of this season’s Wraparound Roundtable, we’re joined by Chris Kibui — the creator behind Hockey Tutorial, one of hockey’s most respected and widely‑watched channels. From humble beginnings making “how to hockey stop” videos to producing gear reviews, expert tutorials, and international documentaries, Chris has spent over a dec…

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GIVEAWAY: Gear, Passion & Purpose: Goalie Gear Nerd on Obsession, Community & the Art of the Save 24:34

10d ago24:34

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This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we’re joined by Tim McCarthy, founder of Goalie Gear Nerd — one of the most respected voices in the world of goalie equipment. With nearly a decade of gear expertise (and a lifelong obsession with pads, gloves, and everything in between), Tim breaks down how a passion project turned into a global hub for goal…

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Our Girls Play Hockey: Breaking Barriers & Winning Gold: The Rise of Puerto Rico Women’s Hockey 53:11

11d ago53:11

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📣 What happens when grit, belief, and a nation’s pride collide on the ice? In one of the most electrifying moments in recent women’s hockey history, the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team stormed back from a 5–2 deficit to win gold at the IIHF 3-on-3 Series in Buenos Aires — and today, we take you inside that unforgettable run. Host Lee Elias and co…

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181. Turning Tech into Opportunity: Inside Jacquelyn Thomas Smith 25-Year Mission 23:43

10d ago23:43

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Send us a text Turning Tech into Opportunity: Inside Jacquelyn Thomas Smith 25- Year Mission Ep.181 In this powerful episode of the Every.Black 90 Day Wins Entrepreneur of Excellence Series, Coach SandyB sits down with computer scientist and founder of Kids N Tech AI, Jacquelyn Thomas Smith. For 25 years, Jacquelyn has been breaking barriers, build…

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How Influence Really Works at Work 50:09

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Influence gets thrown around like a leadership buzzword — but most people misunderstand what it actually is. It’s not authority. It’s not persuasion. And it’s definitely not performance. In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel sits down with author and former CIO Brad Englert to unpack the real mechanics of influence inside organizations —…

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Working in Hockey with Nick Bowins: A Mission to Help People Find Jobs in the Game 59:26

14d ago59:26

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🔥 Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Today’s episode pulls back the curtain on an industry filled with far more opportunities — and far more good people — than most families ever realize. Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to reveal how thousands of passionate players, parents, graduates, and l…

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Fixing the Leadership Blame Game 11:39

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It’s easy to blame a leader. They’re visible. They’re the face of decisions. They’re the ones we point to when work feels confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming. But what if the problem isn’t just the leader—what if it’s the system that shaped them? In this mini-episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher breaks down the real reason so …

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The Ride to The Rink: Pro-Level Thinking for Youth Players: Satoshi Takano’s Simple Hacks to See the Game Better 10:10

16d ago10:10

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🎧 Want to become a better hockey player before you even step onto the ice? Today’s Ride to the Rink is a special one — because cognitive performance coach Satoshi Takano joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to share simple, game-changing ways kids can think faster, scan better, and make smarter decisions on the ice. Young players often focus on chasing th…

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GIVEAWAY - Trailer Park to Puck Drop: Will Stephens on Building Hockey From the South 28:26

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Welcome to this week’s Wraparound Roundtable, where the game meets grit and grassroots passion. We’re joined by Will Stephens — founder of Trailer Park Sports Network — a one‑man media machine operating out of a trailer in North Alabama, with a mission to grow hockey (and other under‑the‑radar sports) in nontraditional markets. Once a skeptic, Will…

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GIVEAWAY - From Nashville to Michigan: Katie Cummings on Grit, Growth & Women’s Hockey 20:54

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This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we’re honored to welcome Katie Cummings — a women’s hockey forward whose journey from a non‑traditional hockey market in Nashville all the way to collegiate ice proves that passion and perseverance break barriers. From starting hockey at age 12 as one of just a few girls in her area, to logging basement stick…

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The Ride to The Rink: A Day in the Life of a Pro (Part 2)- Inside Hayley Scamurra’s Olympic Grind 10:29

20d ago10:29

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🎧 Ever wonder what it actually looks like when a pro athlete is chasing an Olympic roster spot? In this new Ride To The Rink episode, Lee Elias checks back in with Team USA forward and PWHL Montreal star Hayley Scamurra — and a lot has happened since her last update. From moving cities twice, to training with Team USA, to preparing for the Rivalry …

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180. Own More, Owe Less: Core Financial Lessons with Kenneth W. William 21:48

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Send us a text Own More, Owe Less: Core Financial Lessons with Kenneth W Williams Ep.180 In this episode of the 90 Day Wins Every.Black Entrepreneur of Excellence series, Coach Sandy B sits down with Kenneth W. Williams, founder of Core Financial Services, to talk legacy, cash flow, and the future of AI in business. Kenneth shares how watching his …

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Soul Health at Work: The Missing Layer of Leadership 54:09

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We talk a lot about mental health and physical wellbeing at work — but almost never about the part of ourselves that drives meaning, connection, energy, and authenticity. Enter soul health. In this episode of Relationships at Work, founder and CEO of Quantum Sense Pam Buchanan joins me to unpack why so many employees still feel unseen and unfulfill…

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Cognitive Training for Youth Hockey: Engineering the Modern Player with ReactForge Founder Satoshi Takano 59:58

23d ago59:58

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🧠 What if the biggest advantage your young hockey player could gain… wasn’t on their stick, but in their mind? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and under-trained parts of the game: Hockey IQ — the ability to read, decide, anticipate, and act faster than the play itself. And joining us is one of the …

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Leaders vs. Managers: The Cost of Mixing Them Up 8:03

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Too many workplaces use “leader” and “manager” interchangeably — and it’s hurting their people and their culture. In this solo episode, Relationships at Work host Russel Lolacher explains the real difference between leadership and management and why misunderstanding the two leads to frustration, disengagement, and poor decision-making. Russel explo…

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The Ride To The Rink - The Gross Truth: How Bad Hygiene Hurts Your Hockey Performance 6:48

25d ago6:48

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🧼 Hockey kids… we love you. But some of you stink. And today, we’re tackling a topic every parent is cheering for and every young player needs to hear: HYGIENE. Don’t panic. Don’t turn us off. This one’s going to help you stay healthy, stay in the lineup, and yes… stop clearing the bench with your gear odor. In this Ride to the Rink, Lee and Mike b…

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GIVEAWAY: From Goalie Pads to Purpose - Ryan Beckmann on Mental Health, Hockey, and Healing 27:38

25d ago27:38

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This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Ryan Beckmann — father, coach, mental health advocate, and founder of The Last Save and Ultimate Goalie Showdown — to explore how hockey became the pathway for his recovery and his mission to help others heal. From ICU hospital visits to launching nationwide events with NHL players, Ryan shar…

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GIVEAWAY: Slurpees, Skates & Viral Creativity - How DB16 Media is Redefining Hockey Content 22:19

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This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Danny Bdzoch, the creative mind behind DB16 Media, known for his viral 711 jersey shoot, custom gear concepts, and wildly unique content that’s capturing the spirit of hockey one post at a time. Danny shares how a Christmas GoPro turned into a content career, why authenticity beats algorithm,…

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Our Girls Play Hockey: Should Girls Learn to Hit in Hockey? PWHL Star Hayley Scamurra Breaks It Down 20:37

27d ago20:37

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💥 Is Women’s Hockey Becoming a Full-Contact Sport? Let’s Talk About It. In today’s episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee and PWHL/Team USA forward Hayley Scamurra dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the sport right now: physicality, checking, and the evolution of competitive contact in women’s hockey. With the PWHL playing faster and m…

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179. From the Ashes we Rise : Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry on Resilience, Legacy, and Doing the Impossible 39:21

24d ago39:21

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Send us a text From the Ashes we Rise : Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry on Resilience, Legacy, and Doing the Impossible Ep.179 At 91 years young, Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry is still daring to do the impossible and calling us higher. In this powerful conversation, she joins Coach SandyB on the Every.Black 90 Day Wins Entrepreneur of Excellence series to shar…

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Why Development Is a Relationship 54:12

27d ago54:12

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Most leaders treat development like a checkbox — a course, a conference, an annual review. But what if the real key to growth and retention isn’t an event… but a relationship? In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel sits down with leadership and career development expert Julie Winkle Giulioni to rethink how growth actually happens at work …

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Too Many Coaches on the Bench? Youth Hockey’s Loudest Problem. 27:35

29d ago27:35

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🎙️ Ever felt like there are too many voices on your child’s hockey bench? This mailbag episode might hit close to home. Lee, Christie, and Mike dive into a letter from a parent-coach navigating a situation many families know all too well — four coaches on the bench, nonstop yelling during games, and a sidelined head coach who isn’t guiding the staf…

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Bonus Deal Drop #4: Buy One, Get One Hockey Sticks (Mode Hockey) 2:21

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This one’s for the hockey gearheads and budget-savvy parents! In this episode, Lee introduces Mode Hockey, a brand creating elite-level sticks specifically built for youth players. With correct flex, shaft size, and kid-friendly curves, these true one-piece sticks are ideal for mites to intermediates. And right now, it’s BOGO on all sticks—no code …

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Bonus Deal Drop #3: 35% Off Hockey Room Favorites (Ultimate Hockey Fans) 1:59

1M ago1:59

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Transform your hockey home setup with this incredible Black Friday deal from Ultimate Hockey Fans! From custom ceiling fans to lamps and wall art, these one-of-a-kind heirlooms bring hockey fandom to life. Lee highlights how his own family uses these amazing pieces and shares an exclusive 35% off code (UHF35)—the deepest discount they’ve ever offer…

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Bonus Deal Drop #2: The Perfect Gift for New Hockey Families (Twig & Biscuit) 2:24

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Looking for the ideal hockey gift for a young player or new hockey family? In this micro-episode, Lee introduces Twig & Biscuit: Learn to Play Hockey, an award-winning children’s book co-authored with Paul Cohen. Perfect for ages 4–8, this beautifully illustrated book walks new players through getting dressed for the game. Plus, discover bonus merc…

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Bonus Deal Drop #1: Save 25% on Off-Ice Training (Hockey Wraparound) 2:27

1M ago2:27

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Get ready to protect your sticks and your wallet this holiday season! In this special episode, Lee Elias shares a limited-time deal from Hockey Wraparound, the industry leader in off-ice stick protection. For four days only, you can get 25% off all Wraparound and Green Biscuit products—no code needed! Learn how this family-owned business is helping…

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The Ride to The Rink: A Thanksgiving Tradition from Our Hockey Family to Yours! 9:42

1M ago9:42

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🍁 This week, we’re giving thanks — for YOU, our listeners, our incredible hockey community, and the five amazing years of Our Kids Play Hockey! Join hosts Lee Elias, Christy Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli for a heartwarming Thanksgiving special that’s all about gratitude, laughter, and celebrating how far this podcast (and our hockey families) ha…

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Wraparound Roundtable Update: Support Small Hockey Businesses! 1:40

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This week, Our Kids Play Hockey is taking a brief break from the Wraparound Roundtable giveaway series to celebrate the holiday season and encourage our community to support small and medium-sized hockey businesses. While there’s no weekly giveaway this week, the grand prize is still on its way, and the full series continues soon! 🎁 Holiday Shoutou…

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178. Breaking Generational Lack: Shannon Brooks Shares the Real Game 40:28

1M ago40:28

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Send us a text Breaking Generational Lack: Shannon Brooks Shares the Real Game Ep.178 In this powerful episode of the 90 Day Wins Every.Black Entrepreneur of Excellence Series, Coach SandyB sits down with Shannon Brooks, financial services specialist and founder of Brooks & Associates LLC. Shannon opens up about her journey from growing up in a hom…

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Our Girls Play Hockey: The Truth About Hockey-Life Balance (and Why It Might Not Exist) 34:29

1M ago34:29

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🔥 Is “a hockey-life balance” even real—or is it just about priorities? This week on Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and PWHL star Hayley Scamurra dig into one of the biggest questions families face: how do young athletes juggle hockey, school, family, and downtime without burning out? From missed school dances and long road trips to…

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The Car Ride is STILL Not For Coaching 33:40

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🚗 Every hockey parent has been there. The game ends, emotions run high, and before you know it — the “coaching” starts before the gear’s even off. In one of our most revisited and requested topics, Lee, Mike, and Christie return to a fan-favorite message: the car ride is STILL not for coaching. In this heartfelt follow-up, the trio breaks down why …

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99: You Can Make Better BANs! — Featuring Steve Wexler 21:54

1M ago21:54

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Have you ever thrown a giant number at the top of your dashboard and hoped it did… something? Steve Wexler (yes, the guy who coined the term BAN, or Big Ass Number) joins me to teach you how to turn those big numbers into meaningful, context-rich moments that will make your user celebrate or panic (in a useful way!). Show notes: https://dataviztoda…

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Why Leaders Must Celebrate Impact, Not Effort 9:14

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In this solo episode of Relationships at Work, host Russel Lolacher digs into a leadership trap that quietly damages culture, disengages teams, and derails real progress: celebrating effort instead of impact. We hand out recognition for hard work, long hours, new initiatives, “busy-ness,” and well-packaged plans—but rarely pause to ask the only que…

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The Ride to the Rink: 10 Ways to See the Ice Like a Pro: Situational Awareness in Youth Hockey 10:17

1M ago10:17

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🧠 Ever wonder what separates good hockey players from great ones? It’s not just skating or shooting — it’s how they see the game. In this quick but powerful mini-episode, Lee and Mike dive deep into one of hockey’s most underrated superpowers: situational awareness. From blue-line turnovers to risky rushes, goalie decisions to smart dump-ins, this …

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GIVEAWAY - Beyond the Dangles: Pavel Barber on Obsession, Growth & The Truth About Skill Development 21:32

1M ago21:32

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Welcome to another Wraparound Roundtable — our holiday special series where we spotlight the biggest creators in the game and give away major prizes! This week, we’re joined by the one and only Pavel Barber — stickhandling phenom, skills coach, and one of the most recognized names in online hockey content. 🎁 Giveaway Alert: Every episode = a chance…

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GIVEAWAY: From Beer League to Viral Saves: Meet RSpike20, The Purple Goalie 16:30

1M ago16:30

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This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with one of the most colorful personalities in hockey — literally. Known online as RSpike20, the Purple Goalie has taken the beer league world (and Instagram) by storm with his hilarious skits, mic’d-up moments, and genuine love for the game. 🎧 In this episode, we dive into: How a love for the Lig…

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Our Girls Play Hockey: Do Girls Take Hockey Coaching More Literally Than Boys? 34:57

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✨ Do young girls take coaching more literally than boys? That’s the big question we dig into on this week’s episode of Our Girls Play Hockey! Lee, Mike, and Team USA’s Hayley Scamurra share their coaching insights and personal experiences on how language, confidence, and context impact the way girls receive and process feedback compared to boys. Fr…