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Midlife Sporting Crisis

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Hosts TJ Hollingsworth and Aaron Brownewell talk about the pursuit of sports and recreation passions in midlife. TJ pursued a career in motorsports from the age of 16-35 and walked away only to take the sport of auto racing back up in 2015. He also on a whim took up beer league ice hockey in 2019. Aaron is a welder fabricator by trade and grew up riding dirt bikes and quads before moving onto jet skis. Aaron also took up ice hockey in the winter of 2021. Both guys enjoy fishing as well as shooting sports. Join Aaron and TJ as they discuss and discover and try new different sports activities for the first time while trying to inspire you to do the same thing.

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Episodes

How did Aaron end up naked in a bar bathroom. Guest Marine /race driver Logan Miller.

July 31, 2021 11:44 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Tonight we chat with friend of the podcast Logan Miller. Logan is a Marine and race driver. We also hear the story of how Aaron wound up Butt naked passed out in the bathroom of a local watering hole. Buckle up!

Why do we stop chasing pur passions?

July 16, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

In this episode Aaron and TJ discuss why people stop following their passions and why they don’t pick them back up.

We are back! A new format and a new cohost!

July 01, 2021 23:48 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

One mans experience as an African American in Beer League Hockey.

June 12, 2020 13:44 - 27 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode Dave and I talk with our good friend Anwar Eaton. Anwar is an African American hockey player in central Indiana and in this episode he shares some of his experiences in Beer League. We are still relegated to using Zoom for our show recordings so the Audio is not great. Hopefully this will not last much longer.

We are back! The rinks are beginning to open!

June 02, 2020 12:41 - 34 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode TJ and Dave talk about what’s likely to happen when we all get back on the ice for the first time. We’d like to thank our sponsors thehockeyarsenal.com your place for pro level sticks at Bear Lake prices and our good friends at winningsynthetics.com your one stop for all things Amsoil.

The broken ankle one year later.

April 15, 2020 17:51 - 43 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode Dave and TJ discuss TJs broken ankle from one year ago. How did it happen and how did he get back on the ice. I’ll be at very rare injuries like this do occur in Beer League Hockey.

Tj & Dave talk about their favorite Youtube Hockey videos and Dave go in-depth on In-line skates.

April 08, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 18.8 MB

Was he in friends not our normal production quality however just like the rest of the world we’re making do with what we’ve got available. This is another episode recorded on the zoom video conference in app. We have found that being able to see each other allows us to better interact and I think bring you better quality content. Again a huge shout out to our sponsors TheHockeyArsenal.com and Winningsynthetics.com Your one stop for Amsoil synthetics motor oils. TJ and Dave share their favo...

A round table Beer League Hockey Discussion with Bob Miller and Randy Greb

April 01, 2020 20:07 - 28 minutes - 10.9 MB

This episode certainly was technically challenged. We decided to do a roundtable discussion with Randy and Bob using Zoom The web based conference video platform. Since we couldn’t all be in the same room at least we could all see each other. Our production quality isn’t what we like but under the circumstances it was the best we could do and we hope you enjoy the show. Please be sure to subscribe, like, and share the show with your friends. Thanks for your continued support!

Sunday’s Live Show. The Social Distancing Edition.

March 25, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

This episode recorded live Sunday, March 22 features TJ and Dave discussing what social distancing beer league hockey style as well as a brand new tournament format that’s gaining momentum across the country

What to do with your Coronavirus downtime to be a better player.

March 18, 2020 09:10 - 22 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this episode TJ and Dev talk about ways you can utilize the downtime caused by the coronavirus to make yourself a better player for when we get back on the ice.

Beer League Goalie Will Cross

March 04, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 19.7 MB

Wanna piss off your Beer League Goal Tender???? I didn’t think so. In the episode Will Cross talks beer league goal tending and what not to do to your net minder.

A Newb shares his thoughts after completing his first session of beer league hockey.

February 25, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MB

First-year player Shawn Zylstra shares of this some of the takeaways after completing his first session of beer league hockey. If you know anyone thinking about jumping on the ice share this podcast with them. After hearing the passion and excitement in Shawn’s voice they’ll be ready to go.

Playing on ECHL Ice with guest Shawn Zylstra

February 19, 2020 10:01 - 21 minutes - 24 MB

This week Dev and I are joined by special guest Sean Zylstra. He and I discuss with Dave what it was like to play on a professional ice hockey rink.

Reddit Users and their Beer League Pet Peeves

February 12, 2020 09:58 - 23 minutes - 26 MB

On this weeks episode Dave and TJ share some of the pet peeves  from Reddit users as well as stuff that gets under their skin.

How to maximize your stick and puck time.

February 05, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MB

You’ve finally found some stick and puck ice time! Now what? In this episode Dave and TJ talk about how you can get the most out of your practice time.

Bro do you even shower?..

January 29, 2020 15:51 - 23 minutes - 29 MB

Today the boys talk about post game rituals and the topic that can divide a locker room. To shower or not to shower.

Dave’s wife was hit in the head with a puck at a pro game! Plus how the boys chose their jersey numbers.

January 22, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode Dave tells us about the night his wife was struck in the head by a puck at an ECHL game, the boys discuss how they chose their jersey numbers and some other silly chatter. Pitter patter let’s get at er’!

Free Hockey Stick! Andy Oman from The Hockey Arsenal

January 15, 2020 10:10 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode we interview the CEO and founder of the hockey arsenal Andy Oman. We talk about how the small hockey stick company plans to take on the big name brands as well as what the Hockey Arsenal has to offer the Beer League player. Andy was generous enough to offer up one of their brand new sticks, the Jealousy, to one of our lucky subscribers. Download it, press play and learn how that could be you! 

The pre-game deuce.

January 08, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this episode Dave and TJ talk about the pregame deuce ritual and other weird stuff only hockey players would understand.

Is pregame Taco Bell a good idea? It didn’t end well!

January 01, 2020 10:12 - 19 minutes - 22 MB

What do you eat for your pregame meal? We asked to read it uses the same question and the answer is it came back or fascinating! Do you think pounding a Taco Bell meal before brutal game of hockey is a good idea? Wait to you hear this!

Jordy Trottier Part 2

December 24, 2019 00:50 - 11 minutes - 14.2 MB

Here is part two of our killer conversation with Jordy Trottier. hear how Jordy deals with “that guy” out on the ice!

This week we tricked Jordy Trottier into sitting down with us . Part 1

December 17, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 23.3 MB

His dad Monty was drafted by the New York Islanders. His uncle Rocky was the first pick ever by the New Jersey Devels, and his other Uncle Brian was named one the NHL’s 100 greatest of all time. Today we talk to Jordy Trottier. Not about his famous uncles and father but about his pro career and what it’s like training and working with a bunch of beer league slugs like Dave and I in central Indiana. This is part one of two.

She went from Pro Soccer in the UK to Beer League Hockey! Guest Jessica aka Bluebird 1401

December 11, 2019 10:04 - 20 minutes - 22.8 MB

Jessica has done and is doing it all! From serving in the United States military, to playing professional soccer in the UK, to being a winning fitness competitor, to being a first responder, oh yeah a full-time single mom and… she also plays beer league hockey. She has over 10,000 followers on Instagram where she is known as “bluebird 1401” and after one look and her pictures you’ll know why. Did I mention she drinks beer from her skate boot?

Girls can’t play hockey! Or can they? Special guest Kristin Swift

December 04, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 24.8 MB

Join us as our special guest and beer league veteran Kristin Swift breaks down a woman’s take on beer hockey. Kris also shares a very awkward encounter and conversation with a professional hockey player at a post game skate.

The “Most Deadly D League Skater?” Jimmy Mac Interview.

November 27, 2019 10:09 - 22 minutes - 24.2 MB

On this episode software engineer Jimmy Mac tells us how he went from zero to being one of the best skaters in our league in less than three years. A self-proclaimed non-athlete, JIMMY has shown himself to be one of the most talented skaters in recreational hockey in central Indiana. JIMMY share some fun stories as well as tips and advice for new players.

Midlife Hockey Crisis Beer League Podcast with C3 Comish Blake Weishaar and super fan Jim Monroe

November 20, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 26.6 MB

Today TJ flies solo with special guest Carmel Ice Skadium C3 Commissioner Blake Weishaar and beer league hockey super fan Jim Monroe.

No bones were broken a tournament recap.

November 19, 2019 19:24 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this episode TJ Talks to Dave as he is returning from Evansville Indiana and a very successful trip for the central Indiana based Halifax Highlanders tournament team. No bones broken.....this time.

Midlife Hockey Crisis Beer League Podcast Bench and Locker Room Etiquette

November 13, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode TJ and Dave discuss things you should and should not do on the bench or while in the locker room. Pay no attention to the coughing and hacking at the beginning of the broadcast because it is cold season in central Indiana! This episode was recorded in October 2019.

“Leave your damned towel on!” Bench and Locker Room Etiquette

November 13, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode TJ and Dave discuss things you should and should not do on the bench or while in the locker room. Pay no attention to the coughing and hacking at the beginning of the broadcast because it is cold season in central Indiana! This episode was recorded in October 2019.

Midlife Hockey Crisis Beer League Podcast: Dave preps for a tournament and guests Bob & Jack Miller

November 09, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 28.6 MB

On this episode Dave talks about a D League tournament in Evansville Indiana and we are joined by special guest father and son Bob and Jack Miller. Bob has been a D league wreck player for seven years and his son Jack is an up-and-coming youth hockey player. This show was record3d in September 2019

Midlife Hockey Beer League Podcast Hockey Arsenal Stick Unboxing

November 06, 2019 10:02 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

On this episode we unbox our newly purchased beer league sticks from The Hockey Arsenal.Com and chat up how to buy your gear.