Welcome to Beyond the Game! We’re your go-to podcast for exploring the stories, challenges, and successes of Canadian athletes and sports. Whether it’s a recap of recent events or an in-depth interview with top performers, we bring you insights from the world of Canadian sports, from behind the scenes to upcoming competitions. Expect weekly episodes that dive into athlete stories, major sports highlights, and what’s happening next in the world of Canadian sports. What you’ll find here: - Rec ...
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Hang out with Kwame Damon Mason, Akil Thomas, Elijah Roberts and their guests as they talk hockey and offer a unique perspective on the game they love, with a little flavor and personality. Mason is the producer and director of Soul on Ice: Past, Present, & Future, Thomas is a LA Kings prospect, and Roberts currently plays for the Ryerson Rams.
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Episode 005 - Canadian Playoff Pushes, Marathon Majors, and Rising Stars
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In this episode of Beyond the Game, Nick and Jordan bring you the latest in Canadian sports action. We kick things off with the Vancouver Whitecaps’ playoff journey, the CFL’s first playoff bracket results, and a preview of the next matchups. We dive into Jamie Lyn Horth’s UFC victory in Calgary and celebrate the addition of Sydney to the World Mar…
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Episode 4 - Canadian Playoff Push, Ironman Champs, and Big Announcements
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In this episode of Beyond the Game, Nick and Jordan break down the CFL playoff standings and the remaining games, while exploring how Canadians are performing in the NFL this season. We dive into Jamie Lyn-Horth’s upcoming UFC fight in Calgary, look at Chris Bumstead’s recent decision to enter the open bodybuilding category, and recap Canadian perf…
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Canadian Athletes Heating Up: Playoff Pushes, Marathon Madness, and More
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In this week’s episode of Beyond the Game, Nick and Jordan dive into the latest action across Canadian sports. We talk the Maple Leafs’ early-season form, BC Lions' playoff momentum, and CF Montréal's fight for MLS playoff success. Then, we shift gears to look ahead at the Canadian Marathon Championships and the Short Track Speed Skating World Tour…
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Canadian Dominance: From the Ice to the Olympia Stage - *6 Time Champ Chris Bumstead*
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In Episode 2 of Beyond the Game, Nick and Jordan explore the latest accomplishments of Canadian athletes across the world. We kick off with the Red Bull Rampage results and the rise of Canadian gravel cyclists, the NHL season, spotlighting #1 Draft Pick Macklin Celebrini and league leaders Sam Reinhart and Mark Stone. Erin Brooks’ qualification for…
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Kicking Off with Canadian Greatness: From the Gridiron to the Ice
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In our very first episode of Beyond the Game, Nick and Jordan dive into the exciting world of Canadian sports. We recap the BC Lions’ critical win over the Toronto Argonauts, led by quarterback Nathan Rourke’s standout performance, and what this means for their playoff push. We celebrate Leylah Fernandez’s impressive Guadalajara Open victory and he…
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S4: Jordan Buhat joins; Edmonton oil leak, Rangers/Lightning series
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Kwame and Jordan are a bit deflated following the Oilers Game 3 loss, but while Kwame is hanging his head low, Jordan is trying to grasp onto any positives that he can. The two go back and forth on the "Edmonton Oil Leak" and Jordan tries to rally the fanbase for the rest of the series. They also discuss the NY Rangers... is Kwame betting against t…
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S4: Conference Finals; McDavid vs. MacKinnon & Andrei vs. Igor
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The Edmonton Oilers are moving onto the Western Conference Final and Jordan is excited to see McDavid take on MacKinnon for a chance to play in the Stanley Cup Final. Kwame and Jordan look back at the second round and debate who scored the most impressive goal, MacKinnon or McDavid? Also, what is Jordan doing in Knoxville, Tennessee and how did he …
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S4: Arizona Coyotes forward Boko Imama joins; Jordan Buhat & Kwame talk Evander Kane, chirping etiquette & Battle of Alberta
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The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, Jordan is excited about the Oilers 2-1 series lead over the Flames and Kwame gives his opinion on trash talking etiquette. Arizona Coyotes forward Boko Imama (17:15) joins the guys to talk about his hockey history, his first game in the show and his first goal. Be sure to subscribe rate and…
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S4: Round one all done, ahead to the 2nd Round
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GROWN-ISH star Jordan Buhat joins Kwame to talk about the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and peak ahead to the second round. The Maple Leafs have (once again) broke Kwame's heart, but he is still smiling... Jordan is pumped that his Edmonton Oilers advanced to the next round and is ready for the Battle of Alberta, you might be surprised on…
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Back at it again, Kwame and Elijah talk about NHL Bound, the new series available on the NHL's YouTube channel (YouTube.com/NHL). Jason Ross Jr. joins to talk (3:55) about making history as the first Black TV play-by-play announcer in the history of the Blackhawks and the youngest play-by-play broadcaster among 32 NHL teams. Ross Jr. talks about hi…
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All Star Special: Jordan Buhat, Anthony Stewart, Daunte' Abercrombie & Nathaniel Brooks
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Kwame is joined by special co-host Jordan Buhat from NHL Fan Fair during All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas. The guys welcome in the subjects of NHL Bound Duante’ Abercrombie and Nathaniel Brooks, two Black hockey coaches chasing their dream to work in the NHL. NHL Bound is a weekly series that chronicles Daunte' and Nathaniel's participation in the Ari…
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The boys have a pretty direct conversation about the recent racist incidents that occurred in the American Hockey League and the ECHL over the course of the week. The NHL condemned the incidents and Kwame and Elijah Roberts share their thoughts on them. Elijah is pumped about the Vancouver Canucks most recent front-office hires and talks about his …
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Mathieu Joseph, the two-time Stanley Cup wiinner joins the crew to talk about the experience of winning back-to-back stanley cups, his relationship with his younger brother and we find out if he has better music taste than his younger brother (13:07). But first the boys chop it up a bit, Elijah has just gotten over Covid and of course, Akil chimes …
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JD Ross of HockeyShot joins (21:45) to talk about synthetic ice and explain how the innovation has been extremely useful to players as they found it more difficult to get traditional ice team during the pandemic. But first.... is Akil hurt again? Did Kwame walk out on Elijah's exhibition game? The boys chop it up and give their two cents on what Kw…
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For over 40 years, legendary coach Neal Henderson has touched the lives of young people in the Washington, DC area through his youth team, the Fort Dupont Hockey Cannons. Founded to provide inner-city kids the opportunity to play organized hockey, the Cannons are the longest running minority-led hockey program in the country. Kwame talks to Coach a…
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It's a new season of Soul on Ice: The Podcast.... get ready, Season 4 is upon us! Its been a minute, but the boys are back at it as Kwame, Akil, Elijah and Brother B chop it up, talking video games, big goals, new jobs and Connor McDavid... is McDavid the BEST player ever? According to Elijah, there's a difference between BEST & GREATEST. Akil and …
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NHL executive Kim Davis joins Kwame to talk about the impact she's had on the League since joining in 2017. She shares her goals for growing the game and how Hockey Is For Everyone has become such a powerful movement and initiative. She also talks about her journey to the NHL and why her experience and unique perspective was coveted and welcomed by…
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Saroya Tinker joins to talk about about the Toronto 6ix and some other exciting projects she's working on. Saroya is one of the strongest voices in Women's hockey and she is not afraid to speak her mind, learn about the force that she is in the world of hockey. But first, it's Disability Pride Month and one of the show's favorite people, Chanel Kee…
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JT Brown hangs out with the boys again to talk about his big decision to hang up the skates and being hired by the Seattle Kraken as a TV analyst. But first, Kwame goes one on one with Brian Berger, the SVP of A&R at Beatclub. Brian talks about bringing a fresh sound to the NHL with some of today's hottest young producers. Founded by Timbaland, Bea…
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Time to get the inside scoop with two of Elijah's former teammates, Riley Damiani and Adam Mascherin, stop by to talk about playing in Kitchener with Elijah, playing in the AHL for Dallas and we finally find out how Elijah lost his tooth. But first, Kwame talks about his first time on synthetic ice at the Hockey Shot office (hockeyshot.com), Akil g…
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Damion Thomas from the National Museum Of African American History is and Culture is Kwame's guest to talk about the origin of Juneteenth, the now celebrated American holiday and how it relates to the history of black athletes in hockey. There is also a new exhibit at the museum dedicated to hockey and Damion fills us in how the project began and h…
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Taya Currie, the first female o be drafted by an OHL team, joins Kwame and Akil to talk about small town living, the challenges of playing with the boys and the very difficult career decision that she will have to make in the future. Taya also talks about some of the players she's looked up to in the past and reveals some of the people that reached…
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Stickhandling specialist Pavel Barber
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Stickhandling specialist Pavel Barber (Kwame found out that isn't his real name) joins to talk about his love for the game and how he is using his stick handling skills to help out the next generation of hockey players. He talks about sharing his skills with current players in the NHL and gives some great advice for parents, we think Akil has found…
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This week, Hip Hop artist BIA joins the podcast (19:00). Hailing from Boston, BIA broke into the music business bringing her Cover Girl swag and catchy lyrics to the game. But speaking of game, she also found a way to catch the attention of the NHL with her song Skate which has been remixed for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. BIA talks about her lov…
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Randip Janda shares how he is the prefect example of right place, right time and taking advantage of your opportunity. Hockey has done so much for him, it's his first love and he talks about how he and his team are trying to pass that on to the Hockey Night In Canada Punjabi audience. But first, Kwame can't pick a winner, the boys talk about all th…
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Kwame has said Julie Chu is a top 5 all-time female hockey player and she joins the show to speak about how important it was for her parents to say one simple word "yes" and how important that was for her. Being married to Canadian Olympian Caroline Ouellette must be fun especially during Olympic times, imagine playing against your partner? One of …
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Luc Robitaille joins the show to talk about the power of having a strong work ethic and why he hired Blake Bolden. He shares some Wayne Gretzky stories and discusses playing in Game 7 of the 1993 Western Conference Final against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He discusses the growth of the game and the future of Kings prospects Akil Thomas and Quinton By…
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Kenan Thompson, the longest running cast member of SNL joins the show (14:30) to talk about his time filming The Mighty Ducks, being on Saturday Night Live for 18 seasons and his new venture starring in his own show. Kenan also talks current hockey and Kwame gets him to bring out one of his favourite characters. But first, Brother B joins the show …
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the Get Busy Crew is back with Anthony Duclair, a conversation the boys have been waiting to have for a while. But first, Elijah finishes his first year in University, the boys vent about MGM not even getting a tryout with Team Canada's Woman's team and the news that the tournament was cancelled. Brother B joins the conversation to talk about the G…
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Jordan Buhat from Grown-ish joins the show to talk about being an actor on a hit show. From Edmonton, Canada he discusses working hard at his craft and hitting it big. Jordan also shares his hockey knowledge and love for the game. But first the boys talk about their friendly competition on NHL 21 and young Akil talks about getting his Covid shot.…
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Meghan Chayka joins the conversation. Meghan breaks down her company Stathletes and how it is the future of pro sports. The conversation goes in so many directions and Kwame rates this episode as one of the best yet. But first, who has a cleaner room Akil or Elijah? And the boys talk about one of the greats in Hip Hop, this episode is dedicated to …
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Big shout out to all the trainers out there, Akil and Elijah break down why it is important for young players to be nice to their trainers, you might get some extra perks. Trade deadline is around the corner and Elijah has a few thoughts on what some teams could do. Kwame talks about being petty and Brother B drops a sick top 5.…
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Quinton Byfield, Devante Smith-Pelly & Boko Imama
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On their one year anniversary the guys are joined by Quinton Byfield, Bokondji Imama, and Devonte Smith-Pelly. The Ontario Reign are in the house to talk about their historic game, playing together and the impact their presence on the ice will have on the game. Before that conversation, the guys talk online hockey, Boston Pride and give a shout out…
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Akil, Kwame and Elijah take some time to catch up, just the 3 of them. Akil shares his experience coming off a historic game with the Ontario Reign, Kwame has given up on NHL 21, Elijah talks NCAA, cooking and losing a boxing match against his younger brother (not sure why he's boxing but whatever) and for the first time, Brother B joins the conver…
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Jessica Platt joins the podcast, as the first openly transgender woman to play in the CWHL before it folded, Jessica shares her story and advice. Representation matters and Jessica shares why. But first, Elijah and Kwame share Walter Gretzky stories, sounds like Kwame is giving up on the Chel challenge and GM Elijah speaks on some tips for teams ah…
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Joining the SOI crew this week is Tampa Bay Lightning anthem singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey. Sonya talks about becoming the anthem voice for the Lightning, what the Anthem means to her and how she became one of the most devoted Tampa Bay fans. Sonya shares a message on how you can learn more about MS and help by going to mssociety.com as well as msfou…
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There is a storm coming and she's called MGM. Mikyla chops it up with the guys to speak about her experience playing with the Toronto 6ix as well has her hopes and dreams to not only continue playing professional Womens hockey, but to play for her country one day, wink wink Team Canada. But first, Akil owes Kwame and apology, a black history month …
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Nigel and Frantz are two coaches from the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning that you probably never heard of. Nigel is the Lightning video coach and Frantz is the goalie coach. They join the show to talk about winning the Stanley Cup and their experiences as coaches of colour. Plus, they explain how the game has changed from when they first …
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Georges Laraque, Joaquin Gage & Sean Brown
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20 years ago Sean Brown, Georges Laraque, Mike Grier, Anson Carter and Joaquin Gage played on the Edmonton Oilers, why is this a big deal? Well it is the first time in NHL history that 5 Black players played on the same team. For them it wasn't a big deal, but the more people started to talk about it, the more they realized how special it all was. …
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We have some queens of the game taking over the podcast. Kelsey Kolzer, Blake Bolden, Saroya Tinker and Sarah Nurse kick Akil, Elijah and Kwame off their own show for a special episode with special guest and Hall Of Fame inductee Angela James. AJ joins the conversation to talk about growing up playing hockey, the disappointment of not making team C…
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It's our first show of Black History Month and we start it off with two guys who held down what many say is the toughest job in hockey. Darren Banks and Peter Worrel join the conversation with the crew. They provide a great perspective on the future of hockey for minority players. Peter shares some deep stories of bigotry that he felt made him a be…
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Al Montoya joins the conversation to speak about his early beginnings as young goalie from Chicago. Al shares stories of growing up as a kid from an immigrant family, plus, he talks about a Goalie fight he once had. Before Al, Akil talks about his first shootout goal as a pro and the boys talk about the upcoming Black History Month. We can't forget…
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The boys are back!! Elijah, Akil and Kwame are back for another season and to start it off they catch up on some straight hockey talk. Elijah demonstrates why one day he will be a GM of an NHL team. Akil reveals that he just started watching Game of Thrones now, a little late Akil.... and Kwame is making up new hockey terms, while Akil and Elijah s…
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2020 has been one crazy year, but we all need to find something we can be grateful for. Akil, Elijah and Kwame are grateful to be able to share their thoughts and be a part of the podcast world each week with great guests. This episode is pt 2 of the year's recap and sharing some special clips from past guests Cabbie, Joel Ward and the NHL commissi…
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2020 has been a hard year for a lot of us but we also have to look at the positive. Kwame, Akil and Elijah want to thank everyone for joining the podcast every week. On this week's episode Kwame gives us a quick look back at some of the highlights of the past year. We'll be back with season 2 soon but for now enjoy some clips from guest like Brian …
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Returning to the show for the season finale is fan favorite Joel Ward here to talk about his new job as assistant coach in the AHL. Wardo also shares some deep thoughts about his time in the NHL and the feeling of being isolated and the hope that the next generation of young players of color is in a place where they don't have to feel that way. But…
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Kwame goes one on one to find out a little more about how Gary Bettman became the most powerful man in hockey. Todays 1v1 is all about getting to know Gary Bettman. From his childhood, to attending law school, working at the NBA to now being the Commissioner of the NHL, this conversation with Gary Bettman is an excellent listen!…
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Minnesota Wild defenseman and all-around good gy Matt Dumba joins the show this week. Matt talks about about training with Austin Mathews, Anthony Duclair and Connor McDavid. He also shares some of his ideas about growing the game of hockey and his speech during the playoffs that impacted the hockey world. Dumba also has some fashion tips for Akil.…
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1v1 with Sarah Nurse, Kianna Scott, Blake Bolden Kelsey Kolzer & Saroya Tinker
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This 1v1 with Kwame is a little different because he's not only joined by one but 5 amazing females that are making major moves in the hockey. Sarah Nurse, Kianna Scott, Blake Bolden Kelsey Kolzer and Saroya Tinker join the conversation. These ladies talk about their careers in hockey and the change that is coming. Each of these ladies are proud to…
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One of the most decorated Hockey broadcasters in the business joins the crew. His new book is called EVERYDAY HOCKEY HEROS and Bob chats with the boys about his first chapter which deals with racism in hockey from the view point of two guys he played with as a kid. They also talk about World Juniors and Bob gives Akil some props on his game winning…
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