Up My Hockey with Jason Podollan
Up My Hockey is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on how to make a career out of hockey and the high performance habits required. Your host, ex-NHL'er and mindset coach, Jason Podollan, has candid conversations with NHL players, coaches, scouts, and agents, about the hockey journey and living your dream. If you are an aspiring hockey player, a hockey parent, or a hockey fan who wants to hear the inside scoop, this podcast is for you.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 93 minutes
- Episodes
- 167
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
EP.87 - Glen Metropolit - The Ultimate Underdog
Do you like underdogs?
If you want to hear a story about perseverance, passion, and an unlikely journey to the top - Glen Metropolit's story is for you!
Never played organized minor hock…
EP.86 - Alan Stein - Author of "Raise Your Game - High Performance Secrets From the Best of the Best"
Alan is a world-renowned coach, speaker and author. His book, Raise Your Game - High Performance Secrets From the Best of Best, was what brought us together and served as the compass fo…
EP.85 - Patrice Lefebvre - Short in Stature but HUGE in production
At 5'5" tall, Patrice is one of the shortest players to ever wear an NHL jersey. He also won an IHL scoring championship and MVP award. Enjoy the conversation
EP.84 - Brad Larsen - Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach
An insightful 100 minutes with NHL head coach Brad Larsen.
We discuss his first year as head coach, his philosophy on how to be successful, his feelings on intangibles, leadership, winni…
EP.83 - Graeme Townshend - Journeyman, Leader, Coach
Graeme Townshend, as the title suggests, wears a lot of hats. He was a hockey player, hockey coach, hockey skills coach, hockey entrepreneur, and a hockey mentor - he is also a great s…
EP.82 - Jared Bednar Part 2 - Head Coach Colorado Avalanche
This interview is the second time I was able to have Jared Bednar on the podcast. The first time we covered Jared's personal career and coaching journey.
This time we talk Colorado Avala…
EP.81 - Jeff Finley - Winnipeg Jets Amateur Scout and 700 game NHL defenseman
Jeff Finley is a player, a coach, a scout and a hockey dad. We cover it all during this in-depth interview.
This episode is brough to you by Verbero. Verbero makes high level hockey equ…
EP.80 - Wendel Clark - Toronto Maple Leafs Legend
Wendel Clark is a Toronto Maple Leafs legend.
His professional career lasted from 1985 until 2000, during which time he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Isl…
EP.79 - Shawn Thornton - Fighting His Way to the Top
Two-time Stanley Cup Champion and one of the fiercest competitors to play in the National Hockey League, Shawn Thornton, dives into his experiences on his journey in the NHL.
EP.78 - Dusty Imoo - How Cancel Culture Cost Him His Job with the Toronto Maple Leafs
In this episode, Dusty Imoo shares the story about how he got affected by cancel culture.
This is a tough subject to discuss, as no one wants to be on the receiving end of the cancel cul…
EP.77 - Dennis Holland - Amateur Scout for the Dallas Stars
Dennis Holland comes from a hockey family. His brother is the former NHL goalie and Hall of Fame GM, Ken Holland. While Dennis may not be in the Hall of Fame like his brother, he did ha…
EP.76 - Brian Wiseman - Building Confidence, Mastering Mindset & Achieving Greatness
Today's guest is the current Assistant Coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Brian Wiseman!
We talk about his playing career his success at Michigan State and of course, the Edmonton Oilers.
We d…
EP. 75 - Josh Green - NHL alum & Assistant Coach of the Winnipeg Ice
Josh Green is an assistant coach for the #1 team in the CHL, the Winnipeg Ice.
In this episode, we discuss some of the game's top young stars, many of which are playing on the Winnipeg …
EP.73 - Kevyn Adams - Buffalo Sabres GM on Leadership and Finding Success
This interview is with the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, Kevyn Adams.
Kevyn had a very successful NHL career. He played in over 500 NHL games and spent nearly 10 years playing i…
EP.72 - Dave MacIsaac - Danbury Trasher Captain
Dave MacIsaac is an N.C.A.A champion, a Calder Cup champion, and long-time pro.
However, like many hard-working and talented players, he never actually played a game in an NHL jersey. Bu…
EP.71 - Carsyn Good - The Road to the BCHL
Carsyn is one of the newest members of the Jr. A Cranbrook Bucks of the BCHL. He’s 18 years old and has been a client of mine for a year and a half.
When Carsyn and I started working t…
EP.70 - Derek Plante - Minnesota Duluth Head Coach on how prospects can get noticed
Derek Plant was a NCAA Division 1 hockey player at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
From there Derek was drafted in the 8th round of the NHL draft but still found himself in the mix f…
EP.69 - Chris Dingman - What it takes to become a 2X Stanley Cup Champion
Chris Dingman was a 19th overall draft pick to the Calgary Flames in 1994.
Dingman had an incredible NHL career as he ended up winning 2 Stanley Cups while playing alongside some of the …
EP.68 - Mackenze Stewart - The path less traveled - From PeeWee-10 to the NHL
Mackenze Stewart is a highly sought-after player development and life skills coach. His program has been recognized and used at the NHL level working with the Vancouver Canucks, as well…