• Never Far from Home Ep. 316 - Gleno
    Apr 17 2026

    Mike "Gleno" Glenovich joins the podcast and we go through a bunch of great stories! He grew up playing hockey in the Bellingham area, and we are able to dive into some of the rich history he was a part of. Our saga goes through multiple rinks and teams that have tried to make Bellingham home, and we also take a detour through the Scandinavia's and Russia in the mid 1980's. Enjoy so many great accounts from a man who has been around. Of course, we also dive into family, a huge component of every show we talk about.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 315 - Hockey gear for all
    Apr 3 2026

    Patrick Michael jumps on the podcast, and tells of a story he was born into. His roots in hockey are deep, especially around the Chicago area. As he grew up within the game, he realized at a young age he wanted to work within the hockey space. His brand, THG, and his non-profit, Hockey gear for all, were born of this passion and direction. We explore the formation of these entities, and dive into a story of his playing days as well. That includes a fun story about the Roosevelt campus… Enjoy another great episode!

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 314 - Bellingham Born
    Jan 30 2026

    Allison Reeb joins the podcast, and we dive into family, tales of igniting passions on the rink, and also hop into some motocross. Of course we hit on some stories within a timeline exploration, and it doesn't disappoint. From youth hockey in Bellingham, to girls hockey in Seattle *sort of*, to college hockey, Allison just wanted to keep playing. Enjoy an episode filled with reflection, family, and passion!

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 313 - Is that your banner?
    Jan 24 2026

    Eric Feiro joins the podcast and we quickly realized this would be a two-part episode. In this first piece, we dive into some stories about his competitive days, and how he was born into competition with a rich sporting history in his family. He talks about his mom and dad, and his sister. We hit on some stories throughout his career, and we set up the second stanza. Enjoy a wonderful episode featuring one of Never Far from Home's biggest fans.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 312 - Born to be a goalie
    Dec 5 2025

    Owen Brown joins the podcast and we dive into stories from his start at Sweet's Corner, through his time in the big cities, and how he ended up a dual citizen living in the PNW. Enjoy tales of a man who was born to be a goalie, allowing his older brother the luxury of "practice". Family is a big emphasis as well, throughout the time on the podcast, and we explore his in depth. I hope you find as much in this as I did!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 311 - Passion and Perseverance
    Nov 20 2025

    Erik Ruud joins the podcast and we dive into a tale filled with hockey, heartbreak, and perseverance. Affectionately known as "Ruudy" in the locker room, you will find talks on decisions for junior hockey, a slight hiatus from the game, and a man who fell back in love with it with game in a new light with his youngest taking it up. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 310 - Your mess becomes your message
    Nov 13 2025

    Bailey Bennett joins the podcast, and we explore her tales. As the youngest of four, with all three older siblings being brothers who played hockey, there was little doubt she would end up at the rink. We talk about her early years, the aspects of the game she loved, the impact her love of her family had on her, and of course we chat about some stories from her days playing. Bailey fulfilled her dream, and played collegiate hockey. Enjoy some tales from a gal who is still playing today, and has found herself on a professional women's roller team!

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 309 - A Rollerboat Community
    Apr 28 2025

    Bill McCoy joins the podcast after discussion about having him on for over two years. We dive into his St. Louis roots, explore a timeline that includes multiple stops in Texas, and find out how it was that his life changed in one week in November. We also explore another life-changing event, the loss of half his vision. Bill is a constant source of joy in the Yampa Valley, and we make deep dives into why it is he has fallen in love with the rink community so hard. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 25 mins