2 Many Men On The Mic
2 Many Men on the Mic is your go-to podcast for honest, inclusive conversations about youth hockey—from 6U through 18U. Hosted by coaches and former board members Drew Acree and Jared Balint, the show shines a light on the full community: elite players, non-elite players, new coaches, committed parents (especially moms), and everyone working behind the scenes to grow the game.We’re not here to lecture—we’re here to listen, share, and support. Drew and Jared bring their real-life experiences to help others navigate the ups and downs of the youth hockey season. We’re here to grow the game, have some fun and remind our listeners that: “Hockey is more fun when you get better at it” That goes for players, parents, coaches, and refs alike.
2 Many Men On The Mic
Latest Episodes
5 Hockey Drills Kids Actually LOVE (Youth Players Draw Their Favorites!) | Too Many Men on the Mic
What makes a hockey drill fun?Instead of asking coaches, we asked the players.This week's episode features youth players from around St. Louis drawing and explaining their favorite drills using the Drift Hockey whiteboard. Along the way...
Best of 2 Many Men on the Mic (Part 2) | Olympians, Champions & Hockey Families
We're closing out our inaugural Best of Season 1 series with another collection of memorable conversations that celebrate the people who make hockey such a special game.In Part 2, we revisit our interview with Kirk Kullberg of the Anchorage...
Best of Season 1, Part 1 | The Episodes That Shaped Our First Year
It's hard to believe we've been at this for a full year.With nearly 60 episodes in the books, we decided it was time to revisit some of the conversations that helped define our inaugural season.In Best of Season 1 – Part 1, we highlight...
What keeps kids playing hockey?
It turns out the answer isn't winning.In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Jared and Drew explore one of the biggest challenges facing youth hockey today: keeping the game fun while still helping players develop.The conversation be...
🏆 What Youth Hockey Players Can Learn from the Stanley Cup Final
The Stanley Cup Final may be over, but the lessons for youth hockey players and coaches are just getting started.This week, Coach Jared and Coach Drew break down key moments from the championship series and discuss how Carolina's identit...
