The Hammer of Sparx Pod

By Kevin Anderson

The Hammer of Sparx sits down with the players, movers and shakers that make the CPL, and Canadian Soccer, go and grow. We'll chat from a a Forge FC perspective with a professional veneer, that tries ... more

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

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July 10, 2024 Episode 23 - Meet Nicole Demers - Team Builder
I have been waiting for this one for years! Nicole Demers is the highest ranking woman at any team in the CPL! In this time of exploding growth of Women in Sport, it is great to see such an amazing pioneer right here in our backyard running a pro team. And yes, we do talk about growing the women’s game too! See is talented, dedicated and so proud of her team of professionals. I can’t help but want to cheer her on. I hope you feel the same way after this episode. I learned, grew and was entertained. Thank Nicole!
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33min
June 14, 2024 Episode 22 - Babbling to Borges!
Got to talk to an icon of Forge FC today - of course he kept it humble and I went overboard - but hey, who wouldn’t! Yes the one and only, Tristan Borges is on the show! He was lovely, pensive, funny and engaging. He opened up about soccer, and life as a pro, and I am so happy to have been there for it. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!
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36min
June 13, 2024 Episode 21.5 - Training Day and a new voice!
The Hammer of Sparx hots up a second straight day of training, but this time we talk to a returning player, and a newly arrived one afterwards!
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5min
June 10, 2024 Episode 21 - Discussions with Malcolm Duncan
He may seem shy and unassuming, but Forge’s Right Back hardly seems like that on the pitch. Come get to know a young man who is ready to accept a bigger role, and make it his!
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26min
May 16, 2024 Episode 20.5 - Training Day for the Staycation
I got a chance to start my staycation early with a seat in the sunshine to watch Forge FC prepare for battle this weekend versus Vancouver FC.
The team looked good. Practice was very competitive. And Bobby was in good voice!
Overall they built the hype for the weekend for me as they put some finishing touches on their tactics.
We got some sound bites from Alex and Tristan as well.
Enjoy!
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5min
May 14, 2024 Episode 20 - The Next Generation with Sadie Jett
School days have come to Forge FC. The team launched their School Day Game and to call it a rousing success would be a huge understatement. Today the Hammer of Sparx is joined by a student who made the most of her day.
We talk to Sadie Jett, a young fan of the Forge. She tells us what made the day so great from a unique perspective. We also get our first correspondent's interview on the pod as we talk to another student - and Forge in-stadium and digital star - Mackenzie Barwell.
We also get a couple surprise snippets with young stars of the Forge '24 team as well.
Join us!
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11min
May 08, 2024 Episode 19 - Talking to Tom
On this episode of the Hammer of Sparx, we talk to Tom Walker.
Tom went from fan to behind the scenes business manager. He is living a dream as he works to bring together the larger community and the team he loves and works for, Forge FC
We discuss being born into footy fandom, how he transitioned from fan to staff, what his biggest challenges have been at the club, as well as the biggest successes.
Welcome in to a peek behind the curtains at the Canadian premier League's most successful club, and a little about how it got there.
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40min
April 26, 2024 Episode 18 - Meeting Matteo
Sitting down to chat with Matteo Schiavoni was a blast. He is a Forge player through and through. We get to find out what it was like getting to where he is now. From being coached by family, to making it to CF Montreal’s Academy, then on to Italy and finally to the Pinnacle of the Game - Forge FC. Ok, maybe we aren’t quite there yet. But don’t tell Matteo this is just a loan stop in a development league. He is here with a purpose.
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20min
April 21, 2024 Episode 17 - Onboard With (Malik) Owolabi-Belewu
Time to sit down with a young star in the making. Malik is ready to step out of the shadows. He’s been here for a couple years, and he has announced himself in some big games with big performances. Get to know a little more about him, like how he maintains his flexibility, how close he was to a dance career (not very) and what makes him a sure fire future favourite in Hamilton. (If he isn’t all ready)
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27min
April 16, 2024 Episode 16 - Chatting with Chris Kalongo
Young, inexperienced in the pro ranks and facing an absolute juggernaut in the region in a continental tournament. Mere mortals would probably discover that this the appropriate time to poop themselves most likely.

But that is not what Chris Kalongo did. He stepped up, as always. And he is ready to do it all year, even with the talent behind him pushing him all the way.

There is a lot to be proud of about this team, (Forge FC), and this league (The CanPL), and especially a lot to be proud of in this young man. Come in and check this podcast out.

(And with Chris' blessing, I'd like to add this link for donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada
Alzheimer Society of Canada )
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26min

FAQs about The Hammer of Sparx Pod:

How many episodes does The Hammer of Sparx Pod have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.