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.
Episodes
62 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...
From Learn-to-Play to High School Hockey: The Financial Reality
How much does youth hockey really cost in 2026—and what can we do about it?In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Coach Jared and Coach Drew dive into one of the most important conversations in youth sports today: the rising cost of hock...
What happens when hockey parents stop watching from the stands and start playing the game themselves?
This week, Jared and Drew welcome Josh Holmes, Director of Adult Hockey for USA Hockey, for a conversation about adult hockey, Learn-to-Play programs, and how stepping onto the ice can completely change a parent's perspective.The ...
You Don’t Need AAA to Play College Hockey | Blake Dorn Interview
This week on 2 Many Men on the Mic, Jared, Drew, and Grant welcome Blake Dorn to the show.Blake’s journey from A-level youth hockey in St. Louis to playing ACHA hockey at Northwestern University is a story every hockey family should hear.
NHL Final Four is Set + PWHL is BOOMING | Too Many Men on the Mic
The Stanley Cup Final Four is officially set and the boys are breaking down EVERYTHING from the NHL Playoffs — overtime drama, coaching mistakes, goalie play, Carolina’s rest advantage, Colorado vs Vegas, and whether the Canadiens are actually ...
Goalies Are Built Different
Goalies… this one’s for YOU.This week on Too Many Men on the Mic, Jared & Drew welcome an all-star goalie panel featuring: • Lexi Levy (Oswego State Women’s Hockey) ...
The Coaches Take Back Control: Breaking Down the NHL Playoffs for Players & Parents
The coaches are back behind the bench this week on 2 Many Men on the Mic.Drew and Jared use the incredible first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to break down hockey concepts, systems, terminology, and the little details that ...
Swedish Fish > Drama 🍬 | Hockey Moms Explain How Teams Become Family
We turned the show over to the real glue of every team… the moms.And let’s just say — they delivered.This episode dives into:the legendary Swedish Fish superstition that somehow became a thing 🍬how grea...
Olympian ‘Goose’ Gosselin Drops Truths on Youth Hockey + Grant Returns 👀
This one’s loaded.We’re joined by Guy “Goose” Gosselin — 2x USA Men’s Olympic hockey player, former NHL player, coach, and current USA Hockey Director with the American Development Model.Goose brings elite-lev...
He Quit Hockey… Then Came Back Better 😂 | Blake Warren’s Wild Journey (Mites → Varsity)
Blake Warren (Rockwood Summit) joins 2 Many Men on the Mic for a high-energy episode filled with hilarious stories, honest perspective, and real lessons from his hockey journey.From stepping away from hockey for a year to coming...
Is Spring Hockey Worth It? MidStates Changes & Youth Hockey Debate
Is Spring Hockey worth it? What’s changing with MidStates? And what are coaches, parents, and players really seeing right now in youth hockey?In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Drew and Jared go back to basics—no guests, ...
The 3 Things That Derail Hockey Programs (Alignment, Feedback & Identity) | Matt Dumouchelle.
What separates great hockey organizations from the ones that struggle?This week on 2 Many Men on the Mic, we sit down with Matt Dumouchelle from The Coaches Site to break down what actually drives success in youth hockey programs—from align...
Locker Room Stories & a Title Win | Twin Bridges 10U Roundtable
What happens when you hand the mic to a championship youth hockey team?This week on 2 Many Men on the Mic, we sit down with the Twin Bridges 10U B1 team — fresh off their Blue Note Cup win — for one of our most fun episodes ye...
Want to Grow Girls Hockey? Start Here. | Kristen Sagaert (USA Hockey)
How do you actually grow girls and women’s hockey the right way?In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, we welcome Kristen Sagaert (USA Hockey) to break down what it takes to build the girls game at the grassroots level...
Episode 44 - Why Alaska Produces Great Humans who Play Hockey | Anchorage Hockey Director Kirk Kullberg
Youth hockey development looks different in Alaska. In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, coaches Drew Acree and Jared Balint talk with Anchorage Hockey Association Director of Hockey Kirk Kullberg about retaining players, coaching philosop...
2 Many Men on the Mic; Air Date: 3.5.2026, Guest Bobby Reed from the Portland Jr. Winterhawks
Coach Drew Acree and Coach Jared Balint welcome in Bobby Reed, Director of Hockey for the Portland Jr. Winterhawks. The boys discuss Bobby's journey from player to coach to director and share insights and passion about developing great hu...
2 Many men On The Mic, Playoff Preview Part 4! (02-26-2026)
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2 Many Men On The Mic, Playoff Coaches Edition
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