Tendy Talk
By Washed Up Goalie
Tendy TalkNov 10, 2020
Tendy Talk Episode 20 - Don Straus
For episode 20 of Tendy Talk, I had the pleasure of talking to mask creator and mask painter Don Straus. Unlike previous guests, Don doesn't play hockey yet alone ever played goalie. His background is in motorsports, which freed him of any preconceived notions as to how a goalie mask should look when he came up with his now-iconic Armadilla goalie mask. Not only was the mask a work of art, but some of the masks he painted are icons of 90's NHL hockey from Brian Haywards San Jose Sharks mask where it looks like a shark with his mouth open around the cage, to previous Tendy Talk guest Kelly Hrudy's Hollywood mask, and most notably John Vanbiesbrouck's Florida Panthers panther mask. As we discuss on the episode, what we all remember as Vanbiesbrouck's panther mask wasn't the original design, the one to the right was. Have a listen to the episode to hear more great stories.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 18 - Ryan Besemer
In keeping with my mission to talk to goaltenders of all ages and skill levels, I reached out to the University of North Carolina - Wilmington senior goaltender Ryan Besemer. Ryan is a marine biology major from upstate New York with an interesting background. We talk about what brought him to UNCW, the difference between ACHA hockey and NCAA hockey, and how COVID has impacted his collegiate career.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Episode 17 - Kane Van Gate
Lining up time to chat with Kane Van Gate for an episode of Tendy Talk wasn't easy. I had multiple layers of 'his people' to go through, but honestly, I think it was his niece and nephew we saw in his movie Kane Van Gate's Hockey Journey. Eventually, we got time on our calendars though, and KVG and I had a great conversation and agreed that we need to get together next time he is in Minnesota.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 16 - Kevin Woodley
When I lined up Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine, NHL.com, the AP, USA Today, The Hockey News and so many other publications, I knew we might go over the hour I scheduled us to talk. I had no idea we'd talk for almost two hours and probably could have talked longer. I asked him about starting to play hockey and goalie later in life, how he got into journalism, and other great topics. Set some time aside, pour a beverage of your choosing, settle in, and enjoy this one!
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 15 - Teeny Tendy
This was I talk to the first goaltender who listened to my podcast and reached out to me. California (Cali) better known as Teeny Tendy or Coach California on Instagram and I talked about playing hockey in California, picking up the position later in life, changing her fitness training to compliment goaltending, and why she became a Lift the Mask ambassador.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 14 - Kelly Hrudey
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Tendy Talk Episode 13 - Vintage Goalie
This week I spoke to fellow backyard ice rink builder and creator of the Vintage Goalie Brand Matt. Our conversation felt like two old teammates reconnecting after not talking for a few years. Our time was limited, but that's ok - it's just an excuse to record a future episode together.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 12 - Goalie Gear Nerd
If you follow anything goalie related on social media, the profile of Goalie Gear Nerd is sure to have popped up in your feed. It was great to talk to him and find out about his start in the game, and what drew him to the position.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 11 - Ron Tugnutt
This episode I talk to InGoal Magazine founder David Hutchison. Usually David is the one asking goalies the questions, so it was fun to turn the tables and learn about his goaltending history. We also discussed the origins of InGoal and what has made it the success that it is today. While this is the first time David and I have talked to each other, I get the feeling it won't be the last.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 10 - Steve Thompson
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Tendy Talk Episode 9 - David Hutchison
This episode I talk to InGoal Magazine founder David Hutchison. Usual David is the one asking goalies the questions, so it was fun to turn the tables and learn about his goaltending history. We also discussed the origins of InGoal and what has made it the success that it is today. While this is the first time David and I have talked to each other, I get the feeling it won't be the last.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 8 - Donny Nadeau
This episode I talk to my old goalie coach from Saint Mary's Univerity of Minnesota Donny Nadeau. I get one burning question answered - why did they even pick me to be on the team, but more importantly I got to reconnect with an early mentor of mine who taught me a lot on and off the ice. We talked about Donny's journey in hockey, but also how he is able to recharge away from the game by taking annual road trips to visit America's National Parks. Be sure to follow Donny on social media to follow Big Red on those trips.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 7 - Connor Beaupre
This episode I talk to self-described career healthy scratch and Minnesota Wild emergency backup goaltender Connor Beaupre. It came up in discussion that his dad may have spent some time in the NHL as well. We talked about how he landed the gig as an EBUG, how his job allows him the flexibility to perform the duties of the role, and just a lot of goalie talk.
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- City Pages Article: In case of emergency, the Wild call this digital marketer/goalie from Edina
Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 6 - Maria Mountain
This episode I talk to goalie off-ice training guru Maria Mountain. Maria is well known in the goaltending community for her daily social media posts sharing new stretches, workouts, and insights on how goalies of all ages and skill levels can maximize their training.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Tendy Talk Episode 5 - Kyle Konin
This episode I talk to goalie mask painter Kyle Konin. Kyle runs Nujax Airbrushing and is one of the hosts of the Between Two Posts podcasts. Kyle and I talk about his nontraditional start in hockey being from Florida, how he started painting masks, and what makes the game of hockey so great.
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Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com/)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or contact me through the Contact page.
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Twitter: @WashedUpGoalie
Tendy Talk Episode 4 - Justin Goldman
This episode Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild and Lift the Mask joins me to share his hockey journey, how The Goalie Guild got started, and the driving force behind Lift the Mask. Be sure to follow Justin at the links below.
- The Goalie Guild: https://www.thegoalieguild.com/
- Lift the Mask: https://www.liftthemask.com/about
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoalieguild/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegoalieguild
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoalieguild
Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com/)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or visit https://washedupgoalie.com/ and contact me through the Contact page.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jZEpCFzhcpaxZltm4ScgA
Tendy Talk Episode 3 - Eric Richardson
For Episode three my former Saint Mary's Univerity of Minnesota teammate Eric Richardson joins me. Eric played a little more than I did at SMU. I was a backup JV all-star for four years, but Eric was a varsity goaltender who saw quite a bit of playing time. It was fun catching up with Eric.
These days Eric has his hands in a few business ventures. Be sure to check them out below.
CBD Body High: https://cbdbodyhigh.com/
E Rich Travels: http://erichtravels.com/
ETR Graphics: https://etrgraphics.com/
Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com/)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or visit https://washedupgoalie.com/ and contact me through the Contact page.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jZEpCFzhcpaxZltm4ScgA
Tendy Talk Episode 2 - Dustin "Bones" Smith
Be sure to follow Dustin on Instagram at @dembones_demones (https://www.instagram.com/dembones_dembones/).
Music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com/)
Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk to? Reach out to me at WashedUpGoalie39@gmail.com, or visit washedupgoalie.com/ and contact me through the Contact page.
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jZEpCFzhcpaxZltm4ScgA
Tendy Talk Episode 1 - The Introduction
In this inaugural episode, you are introduced to the idea for this podcast, and what to expect on future, longer episodes. Have a listen, like the episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes.