Best Syers Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep181: Hayden Syers: Time For Change 52:38

9d ago52:38

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We've gone worldwide again this week as we are joined by the wonderful Hayden Syers on Over The Influence! Hayden is one of our fantastic community members who is now sixteen months alcohol free. He's here to talk particularly about the societal pressure men have to drink excessively in social situations and how it's about time that the culture cha…

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CHN Insiders - Offseason Special ep.6 - JF Houle (Clarkson) 28:21

7h ago28:21

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J.F. Houle was a standout player for Clarkson in the mid-'90s. He then embarked on a coaching career which took him back to Clarkson, then to Major Juniors and then the AHL. Most recently he was coaching for the Montreal Canadiens' top minor-league team, an organization where his father once made a big name for himself. But instead of continuing on…

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S3 Ep182: Andy Delderfield: Ordinary To Extraordinary 52:14

10h ago52:14

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In this episode we welcome back Andy Delderfield, the founder of Alcohol Free Runners and a member of our AF community. Andy is completing his hat-trick of Over The Influence appearances today, joining us for the third time to share his message that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Speaking of extraordinary things, Andy came onto the po…

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Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving: Evolution of player development, creating a Texas-based hockey league and prioritizing mental health 58:59

24h ago58:59

58:59

We're back for season 8! To kick things off, we share our exclusive sit down with Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving which took place at our inaugral minor hockey masterclass, TCS Live at St. Andrew's College. The best part was that we got the privilege of donating $5,000 dollars to HEROS on Brad’s behalf. Hockey Education Reaching Out Society a…

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S3 Ep180: Rafael Briceño: Making The Most Of Today 52:42

16d ago52:42

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This week we are joined by one of our fantastic community members Rafael Briceño on Over The Influence! Rafael is here with a simple question: if today was your final day, would you want to spend it drunk? There's a good chance that the answer to that question is a firm no. If quitting drinking is what it takes to start living, then make it happen.…

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S3 Ep179: Ali Press: Discovering Who You Really Are 43:56

23d ago43:56

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This week we are joined by the fantastic Ali Press on Over The Influence! Ali is a counsellor and coach from London who has a passion for helping people who in some way feel different. Whether that difference comes in the form of neurodivergence, gender, sexual orientation or anything else, Ali is spreading the message that understanding yourself i…

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S3 Ep178: Seana Smith: Going Under 50:10

29d ago50:10

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This episode contains references to abuse which some listeners may find distressing. This week we are joined by the wonderful Seana Smith on Over The Influence! Seana is an author who is originally from Scotland and is now based in Sydney, Australia. We are also delighted to say that Seana is one of our own, not only a Brit but part of the OTI crew…

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S3 Ep177: Michael Sargood: Happy Without The Hooch 53:13

1M ago53:13

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This episode contains references to suicide which some listeners may find distressing. This week we are joined by the fantastic Michael Sargood on Over The Influence! You might have seen Michael on his social media page happywithoutthehooch, generally being hilarious and honest about his experiences in sobriety. The loss of a loved one and a bad re…

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CHN Insiders - Offseason Special ep.5 - Dave Shyiak (NMU) 34:53

1M ago34:53

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Dave Shyiak takes over as head coach at his alma mater, Northern Michigan, a place where he was a captain for the 1991 national championship team. He has also been an assistant there in the past, but was passed over for the head coaching position the last two times it was open. Now he takes over a challenging situation, having learned a lot over th…

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CHN Insiders - Offseason Special ep.4 - Ben Syer (Princeton) 28:35

1M ago28:35

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Ben Syer has spent the last 20 years at the two most successful ECAC programs, Quinnipiac and Cornell, as an assistant coach. Now he gets his first head coaching role, at Princeton. We talked to him about what he's learned from those traditional power programs, and how he hopes to translate that to the Tigers.Please send feedback or questions to ou…

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S3 Ep176: The Ben Nevis Special! 53:38

1M ago53:38

53:38

This week's episode comes from base camp following a challenging (yet rewarding) hike up Ben Nevis with the wonderful OTI community members! We have some of those wonderful members chatting with Ben and Shaz to discuss the hike and their experience of OTI. If you think this sounds like a laugh and would like to get involved, go to overtheinfluence.…

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Hockey Factories Podcast: Science, Sleep and Peter Forsberg 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

The Hockey Factories Podcast is back for Season 2! TCS Contributor Matt Dumouchelle gives you an exclusive listen to the coaches, managers and players from some of the top hockey development program's in the world. Check out this exclusive listen of episode 1, where we take a look at how science has crept into the sports world, maybe nowhere as cle…

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CHN Insiders - Offseason Special ep.3 - Anthony Noreen (Miami) 24:32

2M ago24:32

24:32

Anthony Noreen, who had a lot of success as a coach in the USHL, mainly with Tri-City, is ready to help resurrect the Miami program. We talk to him about his journey, and how he sees the future at Miami and all of college hockey.Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's…

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S3 Ep175: Caroline Evers-Endacott: cee-change.com 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

In this episode we are delighted to welcome Caroline Evers-Endacott to Over The Influence! In 2018, the loss of a loved one led Caro to rethink the way she was living her life. She left her fast-paced city career behind, and started developing a new lifestyle for herself. Caro started her training in therapy and today, she is an integrative therapi…

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S3 Ep174: John Whaite: Ruff Puff Brownies 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

It's one of our faves, the wonderful John Whaite is back on the pod! Since we last spoke to John on the pod, he has been diagnosed with ADHD. He talks to us about how he thinks his drinking and ADHD were related to one another, and how life is so much more manageable now that he has both under control. We're so grateful to John for coming on to the…

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S3 Ep173: Pippa Morris: AF In The Goldie 48:56

2M ago48:56

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This week we welcome the wonderful Pippa Morris onto the podcast! Pippa gave up drinking around the same time as our Ben after the first lockdown in 2020. She tried out moderation too and then decided that after successfully completing her first year with no alcohol, that the sober life looked good on her. It's an open and honest conversation about…

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CHN Insiders - Offseason Special ep.2 - Bill Muckalt (Lindenwood) 31:27

2M ago31:27

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Former Michigan standout and assistant coach Bill Muckalt takes over as Lindenwood's second head coach in Division I. We talked to him about meeting the challenge there, and things like that major junior eligibility issue, and what that might mean going forward.Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of t…

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CHN Insiders - Offseason Special ep. 1 - David Berard (Stonehill) 31:45

2M ago31:45

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David Berard returns to head coaching at Stonehill, as he tries to bring that program into solid footing in Division I. Berard has previously been a head coach at Holy Cross, and had three different stints as an assistant at his alma mater, Providence.Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the article…

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S3 Ep172: BIG News 47:23

2M ago47:23

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We don't have a guest this week because blimey have we got some big news for you! --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overthe…

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State & Liberty Co-Founder Lee Moffie: Live at TCS Live 56:24

3M ago56:24

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In episode #265 and the season finale, we welcome Lee Moffie, Co-Founder of State & Liberty Clothing Company. As you likely know, State & Liberty is the presenting sponsor of Glass and Out. Their line of performance clothing designed for athletic men is worn by athletes in the NHL, NFL, MLB, NCAA, UFC and almost every other professional league. Dur…

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S3 Ep171: Sarah O'Mara: Red Rose Recovery 48:05

3M ago48:05

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This week we welcome the fantastic Sarah O'Mara onto the podcast! Sarah is the Drug and Alcohol Lead for Lancashire (our Shaz's neck of the woods!) and in her role with Red Rose Recovery she and the rest of the organisation provide a support platform to individuals from vulnerable groups to reduce their dependency on drugs and/or alcohol so that th…

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Moncton Wildcats Head Coach Gardiner MacDougall: Live at TCS Live 54:15

3M ago54:15

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In episode #264, we had the honor of being joined by Gardiner MacDougall, live and in person at last week's TCS Live coaching conference. MacDougall presented on "Creating the "WOW" Factor from Your First Team Meeting" and also stopped by our Overtime event at the Circ Bar in downtown Ann Arbor. He is coming off an unprecedented 3 year run, which s…

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S3 Ep170: Ellie Webb: Caleño 44:21

3M ago44:21

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This week we welcome the wonderful Ellie Webb to the podcast! Ellie is the founder of one of our favourite AF drink brands, Caleño. While taking a break from alcohol in 2017, Ellie was shocked at how limited the drinks options were for people who didn't drink. We've all had the conversation with the bar person where they've looked back at us blankl…

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S3 Ep169: Ian Thurlbeck: Four Years AF! 54:14

3M ago54:14

54:14

Our community member Ian Thurlbeck is back for his third round in the OTI ring! We spoke to Ian after one year, then two years and so now we're catching up with him again after four years to find out what alcohol free life is like for him further down the road. We chat about the new habits he has formed as a result of ditching alcohol and how the i…

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Phoenix Jr. Coyotes Head Coach Steve Sullivan: Improving goal scoring, why you need to be stubborn and keeping your opponents guessing 1:21:09

3M ago1:21:09

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In episode #263, we're joined by Steve Sullivan, who currently holds the position of Head Coach with the the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 18U AAA. Following a playing career of over 1,000 NHL games, Sullivan joined the Arizona Coyotes as a Development Coach and would eventually work his way into management and become the club’s General Manager in 2019. Foll…

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S3 Ep168: Alex Clapp: Claritee 46:14

3M ago46:14

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This week Shaz and Ben are joined by Alex Clapp, a sober events organiser with his company Claritee based in the North West of England. Alex chats everything from pickles to pandas on this episode (it'll make sense) and shares his story of how sobriety has opened a whole new world to him that he didn't know could exist on the other side of ditching…

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Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach Dan Watson: Crashing in the coaches office, three keys to culture and finding quality drills 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

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In episode #262, we welcome Dan Watson, Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins. Watson is coming off his first season with the Detroit Red Wings AHL affiliate. Previous to that, he spent 14 consecutive seasons with the ECHL's Toledo Walleyes. In his first season, he was awarded the Jack Brophy Trophy as the ECHL’s Coach of the Year and would go on…

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S3 Ep167: Annie Knowles: The Sober Rainbow Rider 1:04:31

4M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

We're delighted to have a member of our OTI Community on the pod again this week, and it's the wonderful Annie Knowles! Annie is a NHS Healthcare worker and IPHM Sobriety Coach who, just like us, is singing about the joys of sobriety. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the stress of working in hospitals led to Annie drinking more. The realisation that h…

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ZSC Lions Head Coach Marc Crawford: Leaving Gretzky on the bench, being wow'd by Auston Matthews and common championship traits 1:25:36

4M ago1:25:36

1:25:36

In episode #261, we're joined by Head Coach of the ZSC Lions, Marc Crawford. Crawford's list of accolades are almost too long to list, but here are a few anyways. NHL Head Coach at the age of 33, youngest winner of the Jack Adams Award, Stanley Cup championship in just his second season in the NHL, and Head Coach of Team Canada at the 1998 Olympic …

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S3 Ep166: Sharon Returns! 46:01

4M ago46:01

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Sharon is back recording pods following her surgery so her and Ben are catching up to see what she's missed. Welcome back Shaz! --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please …

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San Jose Sharks Assistant Coach Ryan Warsofsky: Managing stress, process for avoiding negativity and practice habits becoming game reality 1:10:02

4M ago1:10:02

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In episode #260, Assistant Coach for the San Jose Sharks and presenter at the upcoming TCS Live, Ryan Warsofsky stops by. At just 36 years-old, Warsofsky just completed his first season behind an NHL bench after climbing the coaching ladder at a rapid pace. That includes time as a Head Coach in the ECHL and AHL, two Calder Cup championships and an …

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S3 Ep165: Dana White-Guerrie: The Yarn Consolery 47:14

4M ago47:14

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This week on the pod we have the wonderful Dana White-Guerrie joining us all the way from Colorado, USA! Dana battled with a variety of addictions for decades, having a devastating effect on her mental health. Now, she's living clean and loving every moment. You'll be sure to find Dana a breath of fresh air and if you would like to find out more ab…

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Princeton University Head Coach Ben Syer: Positive peer pressure, finding a player's "wow" factor and not jumping ship 55:52

4M ago55:52

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In episode #259, we welcome Ben Syer, who was recently named Head Coach of Princeton University's men's program. Previously, he spent eight seasons as an assistant with Quinnipiac University and 13 with Cornell University. During that time, Cornell won an ECAC Championship and made 6 trips to the NCAA tournament. Based on the outpouring of support …

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S3 Ep164: Sarah Turner: The Unmumsy Mum Returns! 50:54

4M ago50:54

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We're delighted to welcome back author Sarah Turner, who's also known as The Unmumsy Mum! We catch up on how Sarah is getting on with alcohol free life with some honest chat about how once you come down from the initial high of going alcohol free, there's a settling in period as you get comfortable with the new you. If you'd like to find out more a…

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Omaha Lancers Head Coach Lennie Childs: Bringing the juice, standing with your players and coaching the generation of "me" 56:08

4M ago56:08

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In episode #258, we're joined by newly named Head Coach of the USHL's Omaha Lancers, Lennie Childs. This comes following a two year run at Union College where he worked under Josh Hauge. Previously, he spent time with the NAHL's Janesville Jets and the USHL's Des Moine Buccaneers. As you'll find out, Childs's energy is infectious and is clearly rid…

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S3 Ep163: Gary Mairs: Sweary Sobriety Mentor 47:30

5M ago47:30

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In this episode we welcome the fantastic Gary Mairs onto Over The Influence! Gary is ten years (yes a whole decade!) alcohol free and is smashing life. Following a challenging first year of sobriety, Gary ditched the alcoholic label and decided to leave that life behind him completely. Recently, since the birth of his lovely daughter, he decided th…

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The Coaches Site's Kelvin Cech: Having a growth mindset, lessons from Barry Trotz and rejoining TCS 48:27

5M ago48:27

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In episode #257, we come full circle and welcome back the original co-host of the Glass and Out Podcast, Kelvin Cech. We're proud to announce that Cech has rejoined The Coaches Site as our new Manager of Content Collaboration! This comes after he spent four seasons in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The first two were spent as the Head Coach and…

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S3 Ep162: Sharon Hartley: The Not Very Patient Patient 40:18

5M ago40:18

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This week, our Shaz is the one doing all the talking (even more so than usual). You may or may not already know that she's about to take some time off so we thought it best that we let you know why. Of course, she's a trooper and when Shaz is back she will be back better than ever but it never hurts to have a few words of support so feel free to dr…

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PWHL Ottawa Head Coach Carla MacLeod: The privilege of coaching, 4 ingredients for success and strategies for building relationships 33:29

5M ago33:29

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In episode #256 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we revisit PWHL Ottawa and Czech Women's National Team Head Coach Carla MacLeod’s presentation on creating authentic connections, which she delivered at last year’s TCS Live coaching conference. As you know, our flagship event, TCS Live, is coming up June 20-22 at the University of Michigan. Every year,…

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