Up My Hockey with Jason Podollan
Up My Hockey with Jason Podollan
Latest Episodes
EP. 173 - Warren Norris - Be a Great Teammate & Work Hard. A Parent & Players Perspective
We reconnect with my old teammate with the St. John's Maple Leafs, Warren Norris and get honest about what builds a pro-level mindset when hockey gets unfair. We dig into being a team-first player, handling pressure as a young prospect, and wha...
Ep. 172 - Tavis Hansen - From Canwood To The NHL
We talk with Tavis Hansen about going from a 300-person town and AA midget hockey to the WHL at 18 and the NHL shortly after, all because one scout saw something worth betting on. We dig into what actually separates players as they climb: pro h...
EP. 171 - Jared Aulin - Drafted 47th overall by the Colorado Avalanche & World Jr. Silver Medallist for Team Canada
We talk with Jared Allen about what actually builds a strong hockey player, and why the modern chase for status can quietly crush competition, creativity, and confidence. We also trace Jared’s path from top prospect to World Juniors to pro hock...
EP.170 - Unbreakable Mindset: Jackson Drum’s Story of Resilience, Faith, and Relentless Work
In this powerful episode of the Up My Hockey Podcast, Jason Podollan sits down with 18‑year‑old Jackson Drum, a former CDA (Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy) player whose life changed in an instant after a devastating on-ice collision left him with...
EP. 169 - Nick Kypreos On Resilience, Role Players, And Canada’s Hockey Identity
We sit down with Nick Kypreos to trace a path from a career-ending concussion to a 25-year run in broadcasting, unpacking what resilience looks like when you feel unready and afraid. Along the way we debate Canada’s modern hockey identity, Olym...
