Griff Nation

Athletics Director Joel Mrak talks with me about his passion for coaching and creating a culture for the department.

Diego talks with me about his basketball journey, cooking and future plans.

Payton chats about her volleyball background, travelling and knitting.

Hockey player Brody Tallman chats about the importance of teammates, golf and Caesar salad.

Soccer player Hannah Corrigan talks about her background in flag football, soccer, nutrition and skydiving.

Goaltender Taya Currie chats about working with young goalies, balancing student life, and banana bread.

Volleyball player Seth Birkholz talks about the middle blocker position, working with kids at camps, and shooting hoops with his Dad.

First year student and volleyball player Mienke Olsen discusses the transition from high school to post secondary, ice cream, and her dream house.

Izzy Cropper, assistant coach with the women's hockey team, talks to me about her passion for coaching, learning, and reading.

Basketball player Samantha Hickey chats about weather in Alberta, her love of team sports, and a rivalry with her brother.

Men's hockey player Sam Simard joins me for a conversation about sports, music and sleep.

Men's basketball coach David Kapinga shares his incredible journey and how it has helped him become such a strong leader. He likes ice cream and Peaky Blinders.

Brendon Lord is a volleyball player from Sherwood Park. He is a night owl who likes movies that bend the mind.

Alumni member Sydney Thomlinson talks about her time on the women's hockey team; as well as the alumni weekend, burger toppings and her dog's name.

Athletics staff members Jen Zandstra and Grace Tam chat with me about their jobs, backgrounds, coconuts and smoothies.

Dwayne Jean Jr shares his journey, the importance of family and what he likes to put on steak.

Ben Pearson talks about spending a year away from home, basketball, and cooking.

ISO shares his love for basketball, and how it has changed his life. His name and number are connected to basketball and where he was raised.

Sisters Addison and Alyssa Piekema talk about their first year at MacEwan, the volleyball community, and helping kids.

Basketball player Sarah Burnell chats about sports, travel, and her cat.

Hockey player Karington Mollin shares her thoughts about showcases, body checking and karaoke.

Soccer players Ali Yildiz and Felix Guite talk with me about sports, mushrooms and TV.

Soccer player Raeghan McCarthy talks about her fulltime job and her passion for soccer.

Basketball player Allie Spenrath joins me for a discussion of her journey; including organizing basketball camps for kids.

Madi and Payton, from the women's volleyball team, chat with me about sports, hobbies, and mishaps.

Sofia Makinen chats about basketball, her family, and being organized.

Men's basketball player Dele Osuma chats about the game, scooters, and snails.

Griffin goaltender Lindsey Johnson treats us to a blend of hockey insights and personal thoughts regarding everything from hobbies to healthcare.

Basketball player Milan Jaksic shares his thoughts on conditioning, game day preparation, and his summer routine.

Mitch Croft from Australia, and Jarod Robert from New Zealand, join me for a chat about volleyball, Canada and pickles.

With an exciting Alumni Weekend just around the corner, Mel Howard (Griffins 2006-09) chats with me about her experiences in the hockey world.

Goaltender Carson Ironside talks about choosing between baseball and hockey; as well as his love of golf.

Volleyball player Jonah Karsten and basketball player Allie Spenrath chat about their roles on the Student Athlete Council, hobbies and backgrounds.

Volleyball player Alyshia Bryks chats about volleyball, cooking, and a dog named: "Twitch."

Soccer player Anneke Odinga shares her thoughts on women's sports, coffee and cats.

Soccer player Jamal Ajab talks about growing up with soccer, and his love for the sport.

Carter Chorney and Marc Pasemko join me to talk about hockey, pets and spicy food.

This episode is the second part of my interview with basketball players Ava Regier and Paige Massier. We chat about their backgrounds and their love of karaoke.

Basketball players Ava Regier and Paige Massier share stories about their trip to the Nisga'a Nation in northern British Columbia.

Hockey player Ali Macaulay talks about her post-secondary journey, as well as her business and a dog named Bailey.

Volleyball player Lauren Tensen talks about her passion for the sport and describes how she became interested in volleyball when she was a junior high student.

Men's volleyball coach Brad Poplawski talks about his love of sports and coaching.

Soccer player Alyx Henderson, from the women's team, shares her thoughts on sports, working out, and cinnamon bun ice cream.

In the first episode of our second season, soccer player Stewart Jamieson talks about sports, coaching, teaching, and his dislike of onions.

Join me for another season of fun with our Griffins!

Hockey player Ethan Strang talks about the shift from the AJHL to Canada West, summer jobs and sardines.

James and Greg organize game days. They are responsible for staff, equipment, and making sure things run smoothly.

Sisters Danielle and Renee Jodoin join me for a fun chat about playing volleyball together, hobbies, and their Dad's boat.

This episode includes basketball, banjos and burgers, with Taylor Cook.

Hayley Lalor, from our women's basketball team, tells me about her background, work with the team, and popcorn seasoning.