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Sport Manitoba Podcast

Sport Manitoba Podcast

By Nolan Kowal

Interviews with athletes and other sports figures from around Manitoba. Hosted by Nolan Kowal in the Sport Manitoba building in downtown Winnipeg.
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Episode 23: Jeff Hnatiuk

Sport Manitoba PodcastOct 21, 2020

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Episode 32: Olivia Meier

Episode 32: Olivia Meier

Para-badminton athlete Olivia Meier discusses her historic journey to the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Aug 27, 202115:48
Episode 31: Olympic Swimming

Episode 31: Olympic Swimming

Olympian Kelsey Wog and her coach Vlastik Cerny discuss their preparation for their competition at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Jul 22, 202116:35
Episode 30: Chris Voth

Episode 30: Chris Voth

Volleyball player turned coach Chris Voth discusses his vast experience in the sport, and what it will take to make the sport community more inclusive to all athletes.

Jun 27, 202127:32
Episode 29: Janet McMahon

Episode 29: Janet McMahon

Our new President & CEO Janet McMahon talks about her career in sport and what she's most looking forward to as the new leader of our organization.

May 28, 202114:38
Episode 28: Golf Medicine

Episode 28: Golf Medicine

Sport Manitoba Clinic Physical Therapist Brian Buffie explains the Golf Medicine Program that is available in our clinic.

Apr 26, 202122:05
Episode 27: Mr. Judo

Episode 27: Mr. Judo

Manitoba judo legend Moe Oye reflects on his life around the sport, including his approach to coaching, the growth of the sport in the province, and his proudest accomplishments.

Feb 26, 202136:47
Episode 26: Desiree Scott

Episode 26: Desiree Scott

Olympian Desiree Scott discusses her successful soccer career, including competing for Team Canada, the best players she played with and against, and the story behind her nickname.

Jan 30, 202122:45
Episode 25: No Ref No Game

Episode 25: No Ref No Game

Officials Kyle Mikulik and Carriera Lamoureux give insight into the world of officiating sports, including the toughest aspects and their favourite parts of the job.

Dec 23, 202029:15
Episode 24: Shannon Birchard

Episode 24: Shannon Birchard

KidSport Ambassador and competitive curler Shannon Birchard discusses her success on the ice, how she became involved with KidSport, and her future goals as an athlete.

Nov 25, 202032:56
Episode 23: Jeff Hnatiuk

Episode 23: Jeff Hnatiuk

Our outgoing President and CEO Jeff Hnatiuk reflects on his 24 years at the helm of Sport Manitoba.

Oct 21, 202031:20
Episode 22: Thanks Coach

Episode 22: Thanks Coach

Garth Goodbrandson of Golf Manitoba and Jayme Menzies from the CMU Blazers discuss their coaching careers and offer advice for other young coaches as we celebrate National Coaches Week across Canada.

Sep 22, 202039:57
Episode 21: Paul Robson

Episode 21: Paul Robson

Former Sport Manitoba Board Chair and ex-Winnipeg Blue Bomber Paul Robson discusses his career as an athlete, what makes a great coach, and his induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.

Aug 28, 202033:43
Episode 20: Hoops Talk

Episode 20: Hoops Talk

Pro basketball players and Manitobans Emily Potter and Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson discuss their basketball journeys, including playing in Europe, staying active during the pandemic, and what their advice is for young athletes.

Jul 24, 202039:24
Episode 19: Triathlon Tandem

Episode 19: Triathlon Tandem

Triathletes Tyler Mislawchuk and Megan Van Heyst discuss the ins and outs of their sport, training during the pandemic, and what they hope to accomplish in the future as athletes.

Jun 30, 202034:25
Episode 18: Manitoba 150

Episode 18: Manitoba 150

Author Sean Grassie and sports journalist Judy Owen discuss Iconic Stories from 150 Years of Sport in Manitoba, a book that captures the rich sport heritage in our province.

May 27, 202038:31
Episode 17: At-Home Activities

Episode 17: At-Home Activities

Our Fitness Centre Manager Giulia De Leo and our two Sport Performance Specialists Jeff Wood and Neal Prokop stop by to offer advice to people who are working out at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 28, 202038:18
Episode 16: World Curling Champions

Episode 16: World Curling Champions

World Junior Curling Champions Jacques Gauthier and Mackenzie Zacharias reflect on their recent gold medal wins in Russia, their curling idols, growing up in curling families, and their goals for the future.

Mar 19, 202030:44
Episode 15: Student-Athlete Recruitment

Episode 15: Student-Athlete Recruitment

A panel discussion on student-athlete recruitment featuring hockey scout Carson Shields, Dan Becker of Basketball Manitoba, softball coach Haylee O'Neill, and Media Relations Coordinator David Larkins of the University of Winnipeg Wesmen.

Feb 27, 202053:04
Episode 14: Bailey Bram

Episode 14: Bailey Bram

Former Olympian Bailey Bram reflects on her hockey career, growing up in Ste. Anne, her decision to retire, and much more!

Jan 30, 202026:30
Episode 13: Concussion Discussion

Episode 13: Concussion Discussion

An informative look at concussions in sport with our clinic's Dr. Gail Sawa and our Fit Kids Healthy Kids Program Coordinator Cassidy Nicholls.

Dec 19, 201923:42
Episode 12: Isaiah Klassen (Trampoline Athlete)

Episode 12: Isaiah Klassen (Trampoline Athlete)

Trampoline and tumbling athlete Isaiah Klassen and his coach Amanda Pierson discuss the world of competitive gymnastics and look ahead to their upcoming trip to Tokyo for the World Age Group Championships.

Nov 27, 201918:18
Episode 11: Jon Montgomery

Episode 11: Jon Montgomery

Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery reflects on his success in skeleton and his induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. 

Oct 24, 201924:43
Episode 10: Cindy Klassen

Episode 10: Cindy Klassen

Former speed skater Cindy Klassen reflects on her athletic career, life as a police officer, and looks ahead to speaking at our Sport LeadHERship Conference.

Sep 27, 201916:26
Episode 9: Brittney Langlais

Episode 9: Brittney Langlais

Baseball phenom Brittney Langlais talks about being the first female to play in the Manitoba Junior Baseball League as well as her upcoming journey with Team Canada.

Aug 23, 201913:50
Episode 8: Team Manitoba Rower

Episode 8: Team Manitoba Rower

Rower Katie Sierhuis talks about her journey of overcoming stage 3 cancer to now competing at the Western Canada Summer Games.

Jul 31, 201914:32
Episode 7: Jennifer Saunders

Episode 7: Jennifer Saunders

Local racquetball star Jennifer Saunders speaks about her impressive career and her ideas for how the sport can grow in the future.

Jun 25, 201931:02
Episode 6: Fitness Tips

Episode 6: Fitness Tips

Fitness coaches Valarie Adamson and Jon Jorundson talk about best practices for people who want to make more of a commitment to fitness.

May 28, 201935:52
Episode 5: High Performance

Episode 5: High Performance

Our two Sport Performance Specialists Jeff Wood and Neal Prokop talk about the work they do in training high-level athletes from around the province.

Apr 24, 201946:56
Episode 4: Sport Psychology

Episode 4: Sport Psychology

Mental skills coaches Kevin Beauchamp and Paige Zaporzan discuss the work they do with athletes and teams and how the field of sports psychology has grown.

Mar 28, 201942:04
Episode 3: Squash Sisters

Episode 3: Squash Sisters

Local squash players Dorothy, Anne, and Emily Hargraves discuss how they got involved with the sport at a young age, what makes a good squash player, and what they're expecting at the Canada Winter Games.

Feb 25, 201918:42
Episode 2: Team Manitoba Goaltenders

Episode 2: Team Manitoba Goaltenders

Team Manitoba hockey goaltenders Tyler Brennan and Raygan Kirk speak about their young careers as they get set to represent the province at the Canada Winter Games.

Feb 11, 201918:20
SMB Podcast Episode 1: Jill Officer

SMB Podcast Episode 1: Jill Officer

Host Nolan Kowal speaks with Manitoba curling great Jill Officer. Jill talks about her decision to step back from the competitive game, the success she had over her career, and what the future of the sport might look like.

Jan 14, 201942:51