This week Adam talks with Doug “The Thug” Smith, the real-life inspiration behind the movie Goon. Doug shares his incredible journey from never skating as a kid to becoming a professional hockey enforcer, thanks to grit, boxing skills, and a supportive friend who helped tell his story in the book Goon. The conversation dives into Doug’s late start in hockey, his balancing act between law enforcement and pro fighting, and how Hollywood came knocking. It’s a raw, honest look at chasing unlikely dreams—and punching through every obstacle.

Steve Jeffers joins us to discuss his journey from coaching in the Northeast to building the Texas Heat and Top Shelf Training. From pandemic pivots to youth development, this episode celebrates the builders of Texas hockey.

Coach Eric Silverman of Dallas Stars Elite joins Adam Larson to talk youth hockey, late bloomers, and how Dallas became a hockey hotbed. And yes—how to avoid falling for fake AAA hype.

This week we welcome THL Hockey Director, Mike Salekin. Tune in to learn more about the new league!

This week we welcome Mansfield Barracudas defenseman, Trenton Lee!

This week we welcome investigative journalist, Kenny Jacoby.

This week we welcome former NHL Goaltender, Steve Passmore.

This week we welcome two time Stanley Cup winner, Chris Dingman