Best Pat Shea Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 206-A Phoenix Rising from the Ashes- Clemmie Greenlee 1:22:08

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Warning- This episode deals with incredible sensitive and hard topics, like abuse, rape, sex-trafficking and drug abuse. If these are potential triggers for you, please do what you need to do to take care of yourself and stop listening if things become too heavy. My guest this week is more than a conqueror. It is amazing that she is alive. It is am…

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Episode 205-American Dreamer-Chris Weaver 1:18:06

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Chris Weaver is an American Dreamer. He moved to Nashville, TN 20 years ago with the dream of making a mark with his music. And he has done just that. Although it may not look like he had originally envisioned it, his musical journey has taken him from California to Brazil. And whether he is playing at a honky tonk on lower Broadway or at a stadium…

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Episode 204-Tennessee Edwards-A Modern Renaissance Man 59:35

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Whether producing television, working with brands, or wandering through a sprawling ranch just outside of Dallas, Tennessee Edwards is man who lives with passion. He is more than a story teller. He is a man that sees every moment in life as part of an ever-unfolding story. One that has numerous possibilities...and he can't wait to see how those sto…

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Episode 203-Pat Shea-Using Power and Influence to Help Others 41:48

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In David's special conversation with Pat Shea, she shares a heart for service that was instilled in her from a young age. It is amazing what can happen when a young girl finds $20 bill laying on the ground. Her True West path started that day. Join us as we hear how this successful business leader turned the second half of her career into an intent…

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Episode 202- Lee Dunlap, Serial Entrepreneur 1:19:14

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It all started with an idea to doing something differently....a true "True West" moment, if you will. At the age of 22, and young Lee Dunlap identified a major pain point in the event industry and he created his own path and his own future by solving that pain point. What started out as a small event drapery rental and installation company, has gro…

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Episode 201-A Candid Conversation With Steve Kemble 1:15:16

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Many know him as America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru. He has also been named one of the top 10 Event Producers in the world by the New York Times, Destinations Magazine and Forbes. He is bigger than life, but has a heart of gold. You will be surprised at this incredibly open conversation with Steve Kemble. Check out David’s conversation with Steve as…

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Why Did Pat Shea Retire From Hockey? 55:06

2y ago55:06

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I wasn't sure if I would do this, but I think I owe it to some of you. I still get a lot of dm's and comments asking if Im still playing, or why I'm not anymore. Some of them are genuine, some of them are idiots trying to tell me how to live my life. It's a little bit annoying at times because I've turned the page, you'll hear more during the podca…

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Episode 20- Thanksgiving, Gratitude & Friends 43:08

2y ago43:08

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In our Season 1 Finale, David sits down with some of his closest pals to discuss gratitude for the crappy things that have happened in theist year and look forward to all that we can be thankful for in this coming Holiday season. Manny Pineiro, Cory Travalena, Richard Yearwood and Rick Borja join David in this special Thanksgiving episode. The conv…

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Episode 19-Christiev Alphin, Creative Director 46:13

2y ago46:13

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Life is hard. It throws us curveballs often. But there are those of us that use those hard times to dig deep and discover their own True West path. For Christiev Alphin, going east to Nashville from Oregon after the collapse of her first marriage, was really a part of her true west journey and was the catalyst to living the beautiful life she has t…

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Episode 18-John Cronin, Managing Director, SVP, AllianceBernstein 41:18

2y ago41:18

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Episode 18-True West Podcast-John Cronin We hear the term Unicorn all the time in business, It usually refers to someone who has a truly unique set of skills that is uncommon to find. Well, I find a completely different kind of Unicorn. On this week’s episode of the True West Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with John Cronin, Managing director…

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Episode 17-Alan Stein Jr., Speaker, Author & Performance Coach 44:12

2y ago44:12

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This episode should be called “2 degrees from Kobe Bryant”. Just kidding!. But wow, what an incredible story. How do you become one of the top performance coaches in the world, working with athletes like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant, when you never even played any professional sports personally? Well, that is exactly what Alan Stein Jr…

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Episode 16-Rachel Stein Hislop-VP Marketing & Brand Innovation, Acceptance Insurance 33:06

2y ago33:06

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Who knew that a branded pen and a squeezy ball could set a young girl on a path to becoming a marketing executive? In this episode of the True West Podcast, we hear from Rachel Stein Hislop about her journey from a professional dancer to world class marketing leader. Her take on servant leadership and building a culture in which all team members ca…

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Episode 15-Christine Juarbe, Model, Actor, Writer, Director & Producer 30:24

2y ago30:24

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Starting her journey from Queens, Christine Juarbe is wickedly committed to her craft. Beginning her career as a model and then actor, she is now an amazing filmmaker. Hear her story of the tenacity it took to move across country to Hollywood with only $200.00 to her name. Her True West journey is now taking her around the world as her new film Dar…

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Episode 14-Richard Yearwood- Actor, Director and Producer 20:45

2+ y ago20:45

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Let’s take a look at the life of a career TV & Film professional, from both sides of the camera. Richard Yearwood has had a career that has spanned over 40 years, from child actor to director and producer of one of the top reality shows on television. Here is true “True West” story, as his family journeyed from England to Canada to Los Angeles. You…

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Episode 13- Gene Miller, Musician & Artist 45:22

2+ y ago45:22

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Gene Miller has had 40-year career touring with some of the greatest musicians on the planet, DonnaSummer, Kenny Loggins, Amy Grant and Vince Gill, (to name a few). He has carved a True West path like no other. For Gene, there was no plan B as he followed in his Dad’s footsteps and made a life for himself and his family that took him around the wor…

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Episode 12-Richard Foulkes- Executive Strategist & Executive Producer 36:58

2+ y ago36:58

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Our first international guest graces the True West Podcast this week. Richard Foulkes has had a stellar career in the live corporate events industry, starting as an assistant lighting designer (and employee number 40) at Imagination UK, and working his way up to become a senior executive, strategist and board member at the company that now boasts o…

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Daniel 'Diamond Hands' Amesbury | The Toughest Man in Hockey, and Future Rough 'n Rowdy Champion 53:17

2+ y ago53:17

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I sat down with Daniel 'Diamond Hands' Amesbury and talked about his hockey and fighting career. He is arguably the toughest fighter in any hockey league, inner of Ice Wars, and future Rough 'n Rowdy Champ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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Episode 11- Julie Johnston, Founder, iContact Coaching & Professional Voice Over Artist 38:26

2+ y ago38:26

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True positivity comes to the True West podcast this week. We are excited to share David’s conversation with Julie Johnston, Founder of iContact Coaching and professional Voice Over Artist. Julie has spent a lifetime crafting her skills in personal development and is the ultimate example of a champion of people. You will hear her stories of tenacity…

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Episode 10-Cory Travalena, President & Chief Creative, Red Tail Creative 40:00

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Growing up in the world of Hollywood in the 70’s & 80’s, Cory Travalena, son of the late great impressionist Fred Travalena, has forged his own path. While not always pretty, his journey has one constant theme...reliance on God and not on himself. Join us for a very special conversation with Cory as David takes a look at the unrealistic expectation…

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Episode 9-Rick Borja, SVP & Partner, Go West Creative 20:51

2+ y ago20:51

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What happens when a 15 year-old boy in high school starts his True West Journey as soon as he gets his permit? Find out on the latest episode of the True West Podcast. SVP and Partner at Go West Creative, Rick Borja joined the company over 36 years ago, and today he is still passionate about his work, his team and the clients that he serves. Tune i…

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Episode 8-Heidi Schwartz, Live event Painter, Artist & Entrepreneur 20:24

2+ y ago20:24

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Heidi Schwartz made her way from the Midwest to Nashville, TN with dreams of making it big in the music industry. What she found was her own True West path that created an entirely new type of artistry. For the past 15 years, Heidi has been a featured experiential performance artist at hundreds events around the globe. Her unique style of painting …

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Episode 7- Matthew Reithmayr-Writer, Director & Producer 28:08

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This is a fun one! We had a lot of laughs sitting together and discussing Matthew Reithmayr’s True West journey as a writer, director and producer of both live events and full length feature films, including the 2022 national release of Paul’s Promise. Matt is a kind soul that truly cares about each of the team members that he works with. Take a li…

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Episode 6-Manny Pineiro, Chief Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Diamond One, US Air Force, Retired/President, Making Time Count LLC 17:29

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Manny Pineiro served our country well for over 32 years in the United States Air Force. Joining as a young airman, Manny retired as the second highest enlisted person in this entire branch of the Military, Chief Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Diamond One. Since retiring he has become a highly sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and mi…

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Episode 5- Heather Henderson Thomas, Sr Manager, Strategic Operations, CiscoLive! 12:12

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Follow the True West Journey of a major Rock Star in the Events and Meeting Industry. For years, Heather Henderson Thomas has lead the team that produces and operates CiscoLive! which is global juggernaut of a Tech Conference. Hear the path that led her out West to the Bay Area and changed her life, professionally and personally. Linkedin: https://…

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Episode 4- Rev.Mark Thompson- Radio & TV Host, Political Analyst & Commentator, Civil Rights Activist 12:45

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In this special episode, David gets to sit down with Rev. Mark Thompson and discuss the Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, AL and why Selma is not the shining beacon on the hill that it should be 58 years after Bloody Sunday. For more information on Rev. Mark Thompson please go to https://www.ipph.org/Bio/MThompson.html Instagram @ministter T…

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Episode 3-Jaclyn Bernstein President & Partner, Empire Force Events 6:56

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David chats with Jaclyn Bernstein, President & Partner at Empire Force Events in New York City. Jaclyn is a self-made woman and shares her True West journey from growing up on food stamps to owning and operating the premier Destination Management Company (DMC), in Manhattan. Our conversation is candid and brief. For more information on Jaclyn Berns…

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The Struggles of Being Different ft. Garrison Dunn (GSonn) 1:02:13

2+ y ago1:02:13

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We had popular content creator Garrison Dunn on our podcast today. He was in town filming a short film with me this past week. We initially met on the set of a movie that never happened. We dive into the struggles of being different, growing up posting videos, acting, or anything out of the social norm. We also had some fun banter back and forth, a…

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Episode 2- Jennifer Layne Welch, Former Chief Marketing Officer, Shell/Founder, CMO Syndicate 14:29

2+ y ago14:29

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Jennifer Layne Welch spent over 20 years at Shell, finishing her career there as Chief marketing Officer. David had a chance to discuss with Jennifer her new path, the CMO Syndicate, that takes a bold new look at how major corporations approach Marketing. Take a listen t o what is different about her approach and how she discovered her True West. F…

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Episode 1- Steve Connell, Spoken Word Artist, Actor, Philosopher and Activist 12:14

2+ y ago12:14

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David sits down with long time partner and friend Steve Connell to discuss his True West journey to a successful career as a Spoken Word Artist. Steve will discuss his inspirations and the road blocks that he faced along the way. For more information on Steve Connell please go to steveconnellcreates.com or spoken cinema.com Instagram @steveconnell …

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I Lost My Tooth 30:15

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Today is my first solo podcast! Let me know if you guys like this style, it gives me a place to comedically rant, and directly talk to you guys. I plan to do more of these going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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Pigeon Vision on Being in Airrack's Video, Pissing Off Mark Wahlberg, & Being Kicked Off Hockey Team 1:14:44

2+ y ago1:14:44

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Really fun episode today with "local nail gun" Pigeon Vision. We talk about a lot, including, prep school life, being kicked out of school, being kicked off his team, the struggles of starting social media in college, being in Airrack's video, pissing off Mark Wahlberg, meeting Bradley Martyn and much more. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://…

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Hockey Culture Needs to Change. Ft. Ryan Winn 1:09:05

2+ y ago1:09:05

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Had a great convo with Ryan Winn (hockey player, baseball player, content creator, actor, singer, & more) about the culture of hockey and how we feel it could change for the better. This is the perspective of two creative minds growing up in the world of hockey and being labeled as a "hockey player". I hope you can learn something from this episode…

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Manifesting Your Future 45:48

3y ago45:48

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Welcome back to another EpiSoda of our podcast hosted by Pat Shea (myself) & Carter Barron--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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I Farted Because I Love You. 45:38

3y ago45:38

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Welcome back to another episoda! Wheels is back today and we talked super powers, baby geniuses, PED's in sports, ambulances before GPS, Guinness, farting in front of girls, and more. I hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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College Hockey's Favorite Bromance Is Back. w/ Pat Shea & Ed Tralmaks | Ep. 11 56:30

3y ago56:30

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Today I'm joined by Eduards Tralmaks for a long awaited reunion podcast. If you've been here since my college hockey vlogging days, you'll enjoy this one. We go right back into some elite banter for arguably our funniest episode yet. For those who are new Ed was my roommate at UMaine and now plays for the Providence Bruins. Enjoy--- Support this po…

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Do You Sit When You Pee? 58:56

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On today's episoda, we dive into some fun topics. We find out that Wheels likes to sit when he takes a leak, and Pat has never dabbled. We also dive into, dream jobs, being labeled as a hockey player, having to ask a girl "will you be my girlfriend?", TBH & Truth is statuses on Facebook/Snapchat, twitching while you sleep, getting drunk on a plane …

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Don't Get Married, You'll Get Divorced. 53:10

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Welcome back to another epiSoda. Today we dive deep into our StrUgg's Boots of the week, the multiverse, random "zamboni's", marrying your first love or "High School Sweetheart", the idea of marriage being outdated, people who go their whole lives as a virgin, our future kids and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Balance is the Key 55:37

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Welcome back to another EpiSoda. This week we dive deep into balance in life, for me it's balancing Pro Hockey, Videos, and a social life. Life can get overwhelming pretty fast, so it's important to find a balance. I talk about my strategy and what works for me, hopefully it can help you out with your busy schedule. We also talk about some current …

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It's Not That Deep. 43:04

3y ago43:04

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Welcome to episoda 7 of Sodas are Owed. This week we get into some top notch banter as we discuss the top athletes in the world. Can the compete against animals? We also dive deep into people taking life too serious, it's not that deep guys. You need to enjoy your life, have fun, laugh. What's the point if you don't? --- Support this podcast: https…

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D1 Hockey vs. Club Hockey 52:06

3y ago52:06

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Welcome to EpiSoda 6 of Sodas are Owed. We talk about the start of my hockey season, awkward interactions, the difference of d1 players and club players, the process of how I make a comedy sketch and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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Sorry, I'm Married to the Game. 54:00

3+ y ago54:00

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This week we talk Halloween movies, address the haters on TikTok, tips and ticks on how to do College, fights at the hockey house, visiting UMaine, the creative process, "marrying the game" , and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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The School System Is Failing Us 55:36

3+ y ago55:36

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This week we have an in person episode, as I made my way back to Orono Maine for a week. We talk being back at college, crazy hockey parents, why I hate teachers, and much more.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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We Were in a Hockey MOVIE 54:42

3+ y ago54:42

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On this episode I'm joined by my two good friends & co-stars Zach Sitarz and Brendan O'Leary. We reminisce on how we met on the set of a feature film/movie called the Way of the Warriors. The movie sadly has been indefinitely postponed due to covid, but we still had a lot of fun while we were there. We met some cool people while there like, Jack Ke…

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Should You Have Sex Before a Game? 53:46

3+ y ago53:46

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Welcome back to Sodas are Owed, this week we attack the famous question "Should I have sex before my game?". We also hit a lot of other entertaining debates and topics, includes exposes The Mighty Ducks movies. Hope you enjoy, and remember to leave a review below! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/suppor…

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I Signed with the Maine Mariners Again 46:26

3+ y ago46:26

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Welcome to my new podcast called "Sodas are Owed" with cohost Carter Barren. On this episode we talk about me re-signing with the Mariners, the future of my YouTube Channel, some female problems, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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#16 - Boston Bruins Goalie Jeremy Swayman 35:15

5y ago35:15

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Our ex teammate from Maine, 2020 NCAA goalie of the year, Boston Bruins prospect, and also sometimes our friend, Jeremy Swayman. He joined to talk about his first NHL camp, his mindset, routine, and how the Covid year has affected him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support…

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#15 - College Hockey During Covid, World Juniors, and Joining a TikTok House 1:12:51

5y ago1:12:51

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We talk about what it's like to be playing college hockey during Covid, give our then predictions on the World Juniors, and talk about Paddy Joining a TikTok House. Stay until the end for a Q&A. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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#14 - Life Update | Where I'm Playing Hockey, Where I've been, and What's Next 1:11:18

5y ago1:11:18

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The big return of Ed! We give a little update on what we've been up to, the future of our hockey careers, and the future of my YouTube! Some juicy stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support

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#13 - My Full Hockey Story | How I Earned a Scholarship, Got Drafted to the NHL + Why I Started YouTube 18:31

5y ago18:31

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A full story on my past hockey career explaining how I got to where I'm currently at. I also dive into why I started YouTube and my long term goals for it. Next week we go into detail on what I've been up to, my hockey future, and my YouTube future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support…

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#12 - Pro Hockey Player Danny Perez Opens Up About His Mental Health 1:11:21

5+ y ago1:11:21

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Today I'm joined by professional hockey player Danny Perez. Danny talks about his journey to the pros, and open up about some mental health struggles he has had along the way. Super important topic that needs to be talked about more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sodasareowed/support…