Never Far from Home

Never Far from Home

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Never Far from Home episodes

  • Never Far from Home Ep. 220 - As a Parent

    Alton Simones found the game of hockey on the tennis courts and streets of Aurora as a young child. He recalls the "Sandlot" vibes with his friends, as they would meet up for a pick up game of roller hockey. Upon moving, he came to love the game on ice as well, and has taken few seasons off over the years. Enjoy his hockey tales, as well as the exploration of life. This man is well-rounded, and shares plenty.

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    58 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 219 - Calm is slow, slow is good, good is fast

    Charlie Marchese Jr was introduced to hockey, and the community of the rink, at an early age. He started out playing D and goalie, accepted his role as goalie for a few years, and competitively ended his career on the blueline, again. We get into many things, from hockey, to his current pursuits, medically. Enjoy the many tales from this young man with a bright future.

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    2 hr 6 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 218 - Two Miles in Barcelona

    John Schiavo was born to be a hockey player. From his youth days, and getting introduced to the game through his dad, to the present, where the game consumes his days in the best way. He loves every aspect of it, including the times that were difficult. Each helped shape him into who he has become. Enjoy the many tales of one of the ultimate rink rats.

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    www.bestshifthockey.com

    1 hr 14 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 217 - Hockey is good, I'll do more

    Lee Zerfass joined the show, and shared some wonderful stories, from growing up in Chicago, to moving to Florida. Lee has found himself in plenty of situations that worked out with the timing, and has been an incredible ambassador to the game. He had a few years playing, and has since taken on numerous roles for different organizations, all in the name of the love of the game. Enjoy!

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    1 hr 37 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 217 - Hockey is good, I'll do more

    Lee Zerfass joined the show, and shared some wonderful stories, from growing up in Chicago, to moving to Florida. Lee has found himself in plenty of situations that worked out with the timing, and has been an incredible ambassador to the game. He had a few years playing, and has since taken on numerous roles for different organizations, all in the name of the love of the game. Enjoy!

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    1 hr 37 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 216 - Horns up

    Lindsey Ellis joined the show, and told fantastic stories from the desert! From a "late start" to winning a national championship, and from playing to starting a girls team at ASU. Lindsey has some wonderful tales, centered around growing the game herself, and watching it expand in Arizona. Enjoy!

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    59 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 215 - Fox Hunting

    Lee Cox shares stories from childhood, near Baltimore. She grew up on horses, and is the last of three kids. At her house, there was a pond that froze each year, and her family learned to skate on it. She recalls stories from her times there, to Middlebury, to CU, and finally to Steamboat. Enjoy the many tales from yet another person who got sucked in to the Yampa Valley Curse.

    bissellbrothers.com

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    1 hr 28 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 214 - The Collector of People

    Travis Gainsley joins me after quite some time trying to convince him to be on. He was a huge piece to getting NFFH off the ground, and I was happy to listen to some of his crazy tales. From some pond hockey, to the beach, to a little mountain town, Travis shares his countless stories, at least a few of them. Enjoy this man's adventure filled life.

    bissellbrothers.com

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    1 hr 18 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 213 - Connections

    Scott Graham joins the show. We were able to dive into his timeline, exploring his youth hockey days in Westminster, CO, all the way to his Italian year in the Alps. Scott tells of the many connections the rink has brought him, and we touch on his other love, guiding. Be it on the rink, or on the water, his passion abounds for the things he does. Enjoy the many tales...

    bissellbrothers.com

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    1 hr 23 min
  • Never Far from Home Ep. 212 - For Those that are Listening

    Ben Sheridan joins the podcast after being a big fan for a long time. Ben comes on to share his stories of hockey, though sparse. While there may not be a huge tie to the game we love, in terms of playing, Ben has been a huge supporter of Never Far from Home, and we get to have a little fun. Enjoy!

    bissellbrothers.com

    thegardensicehouse.com

    beautyunis.com

    1 hr 2 min

About Never Far from Home

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NFFH uses story-telling to examine the community of hockey, nationwide. Each episode will have an interviewee that fields questions from the host, Vladan Chase. Some content is explicit, just as life…