Ep. 55 Laila Edwards
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara gets to know Laila Edwards: 2x NCAA champion and the first Black woman to play on the Senior US team.
Jun 23, 2025•25 min
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San Jose Sharks
Broadcaster, musician, and talk show host Tara Slone talks with unique people around hockey and the San Jose Sharks community.
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Ep. 54 Dampy Brar
On the newest episode of The Undercurrent, 2020 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award winner Dampy Brar talks about the work he’s doing with his new program, South Asian Hockey.
May 30, 2025•48 min
Ep. 53 Megan Bozek Ferguson
On the latest episode, Tara's guest is 2-time Olympic Silver medallist and 4-time World Champion turned broadcaster and coach, Megan Bozek Ferguson.
May 06, 2025•29 min
Ep. 52 Kao
On this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara speaks to Kao, the founder of the women-trans-two-spirit-non-binary inclusive “this tournament has everything” hockey tournament.
Apr 02, 2025•22 min
Ep. 51 Sara Civian
This week on The Undercurrent, Tara talks to journalist and personality Sara Civian about being her most authentic self while covering the NHL.
Feb 25, 2025•34 min
Ep. 50 Bayne Pettinger
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with Hockey Agent and co-founder of the Alphabet Sports Collective, Bayne Pettinger.
Feb 12, 2025•42 min
Ep. 49 Cat Toffoli
On the newest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Cat Toffoli about her new podcast “Never Offside with Julie & Cat”, her career as a sports broadcaster, and what it’s like to be back home in Northern California! IG: catbtoffoli X: @catbtoffoli
Jan 24, 2025•31 min
Ep. 48 Kieran Flaherty
In this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara Slone talks to Kieran Flaherty of the San Francisco Earthquakes LGBTQ+ Hockey Club about their ongoing partnership with the San Jose Sharks, and the upcoming Pride celebration game! X: @SFQuakes IG: sfquakes
Jan 09, 2025•36 min
Ep. 47 Hockey Equality
In the first episode of The Undercurrent for 2025, Tara talks to Chanté Eastmond and Anthony Stewart of Hockey Equality about how they’re helping ensure equal access for the next generation of hockey players. IG: hockeyequality X: @hockeyequality
Jan 03, 2025•39 min
Ep. 46 Ian Kennedy
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to hockey writer and author Ian Kennedy about his new book, “Ice In Their Veins: Women’s Relentless Pursuit of the Puck."
Dec 06, 2024•40 min
Ep. 45 Meghan Chayka
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with the co-founder and CEO of the hockey analytics firm Stathletes, Meghan Chayka.
Nov 19, 2024•25 min
Ep. 44 Alex Wennberg
On the latest episode of of The Undercurrent, Tara gets to know Alex Wennberg of The San Jose Sharks.
Nov 04, 2024•20 min
Ep. 43 Brianna Decker
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Olympic gold medalist and 2024 USA Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Brianna Decker. IG: @bdecker1814 Twitter: @Bdecker14
Oct 21, 2024•30 min
Ep. 42 Duante' Abercrombie
In the first episode of the season, Tara speaks to Duante’ Abercrombie, Head Coach of the TSU Men’s Hockey Team - the first ever HBCU to launch a hockey program.
Oct 07, 2024•44 min
The Undercurrent Ep. 41 Mike Grier
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, and final episode for the 23/24 season, Tara sits down with the General Manager of The San Jose Sharks, Mike Grier.
Jun 11, 2024•22 min
Ep. 40 Filip Bystedt
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks with Sharks prospect, Filip Bystedt.
May 30, 2024•17 min
Ep. 39 Quentin Musty
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara gets to know Sharks prospect Quentin Musty.
May 16, 2024•24 min
Ep. 38 Shireen Ahmed
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to award-winning sports activist and Senior Contributor with CBC Sports, Shireen Ahmed. Twitter: @_shireenahmed_ IG: @footybedsheets
Apr 26, 2024•46 min
Ep. 37 Moezine Hasham
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with Moezine Hasham, the founder of the Hockey 4 Youth Foundation. https://hockey4youth.org/
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Ep. 36 Brenley Shapiro
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with OHL, NHL, and PWHL Mental Performance Coach, Brenley Shapiro.
Mar 20, 2024•39 min
Ep. 34 Dre Barone
On this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Dre Barone, the first openly gay official in the AHL.
Mar 07, 2024•46 min
Ep. 33 Alexandria Briggs-Blake
On the newest edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Wille O’Ree Community Hero award finalist and Herb Carnegie Trailblazer award winner, Alexandria Briggs-Blake. https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/41XbCKrVP4sWQwJCM5p8A?domain=gofundme.com
Feb 18, 2024•45 min
Ep. 32 Jen Lee
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to 3-time Paralympic gold medallist, sled hockey goaltender Jen Lee.
Jan 29, 2024•50 min
Ep. 31 Scott Hannan
On the newest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to former Sharks defender, and NBC Sports California analyst, Scott Hannan about his passion for coaching youth hockey.
Jan 12, 2024•37 min
Ep. 30 Jayna Hefford
In the final edition of The Undercurrent for 2023, Tara gets us ready for the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League season with @thepwhloffical SVP of Hockey Ops and Hockey Hall of Famer, Jayna Hefford (@J16H).
Dec 29, 2023•32 min
Ep. 29 Danielle Slaton
This week Tara talks to former USWNT player and co-founder of the newest NWSL franchise, Bay FC, Danielle Slaton.
Dec 15, 2023•23 min
Ep. 28 Blake Bolden
This week Tara chats with pro scout and Growth & Inclusion Specialist for the LA Kings, and ESPN reporter Blake Bolden.
Dec 04, 2023•35 min
EP. 27 Amy Walsh
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to the co-founder of the Future of Hockey Lab (@FutureHockeyLab), Amy Walsh. https://www.futureofhockeylab.com/
Nov 15, 2023•42 min
Ep. 26 Pride Tape co-founders Jeff McLean & Dr Kristopher Wells
This week Tara spoke to Pride Tape co-founders Jeff McLean and Dr Kristopher Wells about Pride Tape’s origins, the recently overturned ban on the tape’s use by the NHL, and how to continue to build an inclusive culture in hockey.
Nov 01, 2023•46 min
Ep. 25 Anthony Duclair
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to new Sharks winger and founder of the Anthony Duclair Foundation, Anthony Duclair.
Oct 18, 2023•30 min
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