Kwame and Jordan are a bit deflated following the Oilers Game 3 loss, but while Kwame is hanging his head low, Jordan is trying to grasp onto any positives that he can. The two go back and forth on the "Edmonton Oil Leak" and Jordan tries to rally the fanbase for the rest of the series. They also discuss the NY Rangers... is Kwame betting against the Lightning? He provides a compelling look at the Eastern Conference Final and he wonders if anyone remembers the Lone Ranger TV show. Well, old man ...
Jun 06, 2022•25 min
The Edmonton Oilers are moving onto the Western Conference Final and Jordan is excited to see McDavid take on MacKinnon for a chance to play in the Stanley Cup Final. Kwame and Jordan look back at the second round and debate who scored the most impressive goal, MacKinnon or McDavid? Also, what is Jordan doing in Knoxville, Tennessee and how did he get so JACKED up? Check him out on Instagram @jordanbuhat... The Cup Final is right around the corner.... Remember to subscribe, rate & review....
May 31, 2022•26 min
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, Jordan is excited about the Oilers 2-1 series lead over the Flames and Kwame gives his opinion on trash talking etiquette. Arizona Coyotes forward Boko Imama (17:15) joins the guys to talk about his hockey history, his first game in the show and his first goal. Be sure to subscribe rate and review.
May 24, 2022•46 min
GROWN-ISH star Jordan Buhat joins Kwame to talk about the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and peak ahead to the second round. The Maple Leafs have (once again) broke Kwame's heart, but he is still smiling... Jordan is pumped that his Edmonton Oilers advanced to the next round and is ready for the Battle of Alberta, you might be surprised on what his prediction is for the rivalry series... He also can't quite put his finger on why he dislikes a certain franchise and talks about his experi...
May 18, 2022•26 min
Back at it again, Kwame and Elijah talk about NHL Bound, the new series available on the NHL's YouTube channel ( YouTube.com/NHL ). Jason Ross Jr. joins to talk (3:55) about making history as the first Black TV play-by-play announcer in the history of the Blackhawks and the youngest play-by-play broadcaster among 32 NHL teams. Ross Jr. talks about his love for hockey, broadcasting, how he got started in the business and his plans to be a role model for other minorities that want to follow in his...
Mar 02, 2022•46 min
Kwame is joined by special co-host Jordan Buhat from NHL Fan Fair during All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas. The guys welcome in the subjects of NHL Bound Duante’ Abercrombie and Nathaniel Brooks, two Black hockey coaches chasing their dream to work in the NHL. NHL Bound is a weekly series that chronicles Daunte' and Nathaniel's participation in the Arizona Coyotes’ first-ever coaching internship program, dedicated to creating a deeper pool of diverse talent. Former NHLer Anthony Stewart also drops i...
Feb 05, 2022•26 min
The boys have a pretty direct conversation about the recent racist incidents that occurred in the American Hockey League and the ECHL over the course of the week. The NHL condemned the incidents and Kwame and Elijah Roberts share their thoughts on them. Elijah is pumped about the Vancouver Canucks most recent front-office hires and talks about his experience dealing with Émilie Castonguay. Plus, Kwame is excited for the upcoming Winter Olympics for one reason... what is it? Listen to find out.
Jan 28, 2022•25 min
Mathieu Joseph, the two-time Stanley Cup wiinner joins the crew to talk about the experience of winning back-to-back stanley cups, his relationship with his younger brother and we find out if he has better music taste than his younger brother (13:07). But first the boys chop it up a bit, Elijah has just gotten over Covid and of course, Akil chimes in with his thoughts. Plus, the boys also discuss the cancellation of World Juniors.
Jan 05, 2022•51 min
JD Ross of HockeyShot joins (21:45) to talk about synthetic ice and explain how the innovation has been extremely useful to players as they found it more difficult to get traditional ice team during the pandemic. But first.... is Akil hurt again? Did Kwame walk out on Elijah's exhibition game? The boys chop it up and give their two cents on what Kwame calls one of the top 5 NHL goals ever.
Dec 15, 2021•50 min
For over 40 years, legendary coach Neal Henderson has touched the lives of young people in the Washington, DC area through his youth team, the Fort Dupont Hockey Cannons. Founded to provide inner-city kids the opportunity to play organized hockey, the Cannons are the longest running minority-led hockey program in the country. Kwame talks to Coach about how the program got started and the documentary detailing his life and the kids of the Cannons.
Dec 01, 2021•32 min
It's a new season of Soul on Ice: The Podcast.... get ready, Season 4 is upon us! Its been a minute, but the boys are back at it as Kwame, Akil, Elijah and Brother B chop it up, talking video games, big goals, new jobs and Connor McDavid... is McDavid the BEST player ever? According to Elijah, there's a difference between BEST & GREATEST. Akil and Elijah are so impressed with McDavid's skill and psyched that McDavid seems to finally be embracing his role as a SUPERSTAR. Kwame puts the guys o...
Nov 17, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
NHL executive Kim Davis joins Kwame to talk about the impact she's had on the League since joining in 2017. She shares her goals for growing the game and how Hockey Is For Everyone has become such a powerful movement and initiative. She also talks about her journey to the NHL and why her experience and unique perspective was coveted and welcomed by the NHL community. Kwame goes one v one with the highest ranking black woman in NHL history, and it's a great conversation.
Jul 21, 2021•47 min
Saroya Tinker joins to talk about about the Toronto 6ix and some other exciting projects she's working on. Saroya is one of the strongest voices in Women's hockey and she is not afraid to speak her mind, learn about the force that she is in the world of hockey. But first, it's Disability Pride Month and one of the show's favorite people, Chanel Keenan, joins this week to speak about her love for the game, what it means to represent the disabled community in hockey and her gig with the Seattle Kr...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min
JT Brown hangs out with the boys again to talk about his big decision to hang up the skates and being hired by the Seattle Kraken as a TV analyst. But first, Kwame goes one on one with Brian Berger, the SVP of A&R at Beatclub. Brian talks about bringing a fresh sound to the NHL with some of today's hottest young producers. Founded by Timbaland, Beatclub is the premier global marketplace that connects the music creator community with record labels, music publishers, film & tv, brands, con...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Time to get the inside scoop with two of Elijah's former teammates, Riley Damiani and Adam Mascherin, stop by to talk about playing in Kitchener with Elijah, playing in the AHL for Dallas and we finally find out how Elijah lost his tooth. But first, Kwame talks about his first time on synthetic ice at the Hockey Shot office ( hockeyshot.com ), Akil gets to rub in his NHL '21 win over Kwame and Elijah talks about running into wisdom tooth issues.
Jun 23, 2021•54 min
Damion Thomas from the National Museum Of African American History is and Culture is Kwame's guest to talk about the origin of Juneteenth, the now celebrated American holiday and how it relates to the history of black athletes in hockey. There is also a new exhibit at the museum dedicated to hockey and Damion fills us in how the project began and how it came out.
Jun 19, 2021•24 min
Taya Currie, the first female o be drafted by an OHL team, joins Kwame and Akil to talk about small town living, the challenges of playing with the boys and the very difficult career decision that she will have to make in the future. Taya also talks about some of the players she's looked up to in the past and reveals some of the people that reached out to her after she was drafted.
Jun 16, 2021•27 min
Stickhandling specialist Pavel Barber (Kwame found out that isn't his real name) joins to talk about his love for the game and how he is using his stick handling skills to help out the next generation of hockey players. He talks about sharing his skills with current players in the NHL and gives some great advice for parents, we think Akil has found his hockey soulmate. But first, Akil gives us an update on his surgery, Elijah breaks down the OHL draft and Kwame is just Kwame. If you are looking ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 21 min
This week, Hip Hop artist BIA joins the podcast (19:00). Hailing from Boston, BIA broke into the music business bringing her Cover Girl swag and catchy lyrics to the game. But speaking of game, she also found a way to catch the attention of the NHL with her song Skate which has been remixed for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. BIA talks about her love of hockey, the idea for Skate and being the bridge between Hip Hop and Hockey. But first, Akil returns to talk about the end of his first profession...
Jun 02, 2021•40 min
Randip Janda shares how he is the prefect example of right place, right time and taking advantage of your opportunity. Hockey has done so much for him, it's his first love and he talks about how he and his team are trying to pass that on to the Hockey Night In Canada Punjabi audience. But first, Kwame can't pick a winner, the boys talk about all that is going on in the first round of the NHL playoffs and what's happening with the Oilers (mind you Elijah called it out). To all our Asian and Pacif...
May 26, 2021•58 min
Kwame has said Julie Chu is a top 5 all-time female hockey player and she joins the show to speak about how important it was for her parents to say one simple word "yes" and how important that was for her. Being married to Canadian Olympian Caroline Ouellette must be fun especially during Olympic times, imagine playing against your partner? One of the best conversations with one of the best in the game. But first, Kwame, Elijah and Brother B chop it up about the playoff brackets and Elijah share...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Luc Robitaille joins the show to talk about the power of having a strong work ethic and why he hired Blake Bolden. He shares some Wayne Gretzky stories and discusses playing in Game 7 of the 1993 Western Conference Final against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He discusses the growth of the game and the future of Kings prospects Akil Thomas and Quinton Byfield. But first; Elijah shares his thoughts on the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs and Kwame welcomes Hockey 4 Youth founder Moe Hasham to the show to ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Kenan Thompson, the longest running cast member of SNL joins the show (14:30) to talk about his time filming The Mighty Ducks, being on Saturday Night Live for 18 seasons and his new venture starring in his own show. Kenan also talks current hockey and Kwame gets him to bring out one of his favourite characters. But first, Brother B joins the show as Akil is off being a hockey guy, Elijah is now a model for Zale apparel. This is going down as a classic.
May 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
the Get Busy Crew is back with Anthony Duclair, a conversation the boys have been waiting to have for a while. But first, Elijah finishes his first year in University, the boys vent about MGM not even getting a tryout with Team Canada's Woman's team and the news that the tournament was cancelled. Brother B joins the conversation to talk about the Green initiative from the Seattle Kraken.
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Jordan Buhat from Grown-ish joins the show to talk about being an actor on a hit show. From Edmonton, Canada he discusses working hard at his craft and hitting it big. Jordan also shares his hockey knowledge and love for the game. But first the boys talk about their friendly competition on NHL 21 and young Akil talks about getting his Covid shot.
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Meghan Chayka joins the conversation. Meghan breaks down her company Stathletes and how it is the future of pro sports. The conversation goes in so many directions and Kwame rates this episode as one of the best yet. But first, who has a cleaner room Akil or Elijah? And the boys talk about one of the greats in Hip Hop, this episode is dedicated to DMX
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr
Big shout out to all the trainers out there, Akil and Elijah break down why it is important for young players to be nice to their trainers, you might get some extra perks. Trade deadline is around the corner and Elijah has a few thoughts on what some teams could do. Kwame talks about being petty and Brother B drops a sick top 5.
Apr 07, 2021•39 min
On their one year anniversary the guys are joined by Quinton Byfield, Bokondji Imama, and Devonte Smith-Pelly. The Ontario Reign are in the house to talk about their historic game, playing together and the impact their presence on the ice will have on the game. Before that conversation, the guys talk online hockey, Boston Pride and give a shout out to Kelsey Koelzer on her new position with the NWHL. Also Saroya Tinker is taking her art to another level with Pantink, have a look at @saroyatinker...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Akil, Kwame and Elijah take some time to catch up, just the 3 of them. Akil shares his experience coming off a historic game with the Ontario Reign, Kwame has given up on NHL 21, Elijah talks NCAA, cooking and losing a boxing match against his younger brother (not sure why he's boxing but whatever) and for the first time, Brother B joins the conversation. The Get Busy Boyz also share a combined top 5 song list.
Mar 24, 2021•52 min
Jessica Platt joins the podcast, as the first openly transgender woman to play in the CWHL before it folded, Jessica shares her story and advice. Representation matters and Jessica shares why. But first, Elijah and Kwame share Walter Gretzky stories, sounds like Kwame is giving up on the Chel challenge and GM Elijah speaks on some tips for teams ahead of the trade deadline.
Mar 17, 2021•53 min
