https://www.spreaker.com/show/griff-nationenSportsCopyright Dick Richardshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/589a08e65ed33377ec9eeb20dd47298a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/griff-nationWed, 25 Mar 2026 16:23:20 +0000Dick RichardsDick Richardsfeeds@spreaker.comGriff Nation features interviews with MacEwan University athletes, staff and fans. MacEwan University is based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Griffin teams belong to the Canada West league. We will learn what life is like in the world of post-secondary...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joel-season-3-episode-24--70874635804d1d62-4bbf-41e6-959a-f4f1b9f5e1c1Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsAthletics Director Joel Mrak talks with me about his passion for coaching and creating a culture for the department.1379false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diego-season-3-episode-23--70720253fabf60fd-fd21-4b44-b8f2-de73a0ba7631Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsDiego talks with me about his basketball journey, cooking and future plans.968false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/payton-season-3-episode-22--705944012058b1d2-8b2b-40d0-988b-1cd3bea2d292Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsPayton chats about her volleyball background, travelling and knitting.1288false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brody-season-3-episode-21--70446168d2e1a459-f0a7-4def-a3c4-c36ab04835f6Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsHockey player Brody Tallman chats about the importance of teammates, golf and Caesar salad.1226false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hannah-season-3-episode-20--70273076f34c7140-5fbf-48c1-9c22-ccb8937f1782Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSoccer player Hannah Corrigan talks about her background in flag football, soccer, nutrition and skydiving.1021false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taya-season-3-episode-19--701348033e42cb14-5028-4666-89a9-8b8234374b4aWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsGoaltender Taya Currie chats about working with young goalies, balancing student life, and banana bread.967false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seth-season-3-episode-18--69980193a522ebda-e0b0-4106-815f-71adb2445462Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsVolleyball player Seth Birkholz talks about the middle blocker position, working with kids at camps, and shooting hoops with his Dad.1339false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mienke-season-3-episode-17--69788038b8113df2-ee63-43b0-8475-fac1f94bbecdWed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsFirst year student and volleyball player Mienke Olsen discusses the transition from high school to post secondary, ice cream, and her dream house.1479false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/izzy-season-3-episode-16--6964836039c0f6c8-7fdb-44ae-9249-dfbc24a74f20Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsIzzy Cropper, assistant coach with the women's hockey team, talks to me about her passion for coaching, learning, and reading.1522false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/samantha-season-3-episode-15--69534446fbebf9cf-4498-477b-929d-2b2845efdf72Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsBasketball player Samantha Hickey chats about weather in Alberta, her love of team sports, and a rivalry with her brother.1258false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sam-season-3-episode-14--694408884d8d47b8-b468-4957-9fd0-6bcfcdaac6d2Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsMen's hockey player Sam Simard joins me for a conversation about sports, music and sleep.1272false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-season-3-episode-13--68979159908e6caa-de74-47ae-9835-e1f6c69ef778Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsMen's basketball coach David Kapinga shares his incredible journey and how it has helped him become such a strong leader. He likes ice cream and Peaky Blinders.1307false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brendon-season-3-episode-12--688537789d300f0c-6458-4cd9-9444-a312d84fe32bWed, 03 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsBrendon Lord is a volleyball player from Sherwood Park. He is a night owl who likes movies that bend the mind.1211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sydney-season-3-episode-11--68758677dae6d9c8-3981-4758-ba33-e99bb4f0275fWed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsAlumni member Sydney Thomlinson talks about her time on the women's hockey team; as well as the alumni weekend, burger toppings and her dog's name.889false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jen-and-grace-season-3-episode-10--68642725a8be6abb-45d8-4dd3-b5b6-12a379aa6130Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsAthletics staff members Jen Zandstra and Grace Tam chat with me about their jobs, backgrounds, coconuts and smoothies.1914false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dwayne-jean-jr-season-3-episode-9--68540901eb3f19ee-83fb-46aa-b549-d9fc4539e2efWed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsDwayne Jean Jr shares his journey, the importance of family and what he likes to put on steak.1276false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-season-3-episode-8--68435141fb4c8379-42e7-4b91-b33e-2a07959270d0Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsBen Pearson talks about spending a year away from home, basketball, and cooking.1164false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iso-season-3-episode-7--683365008bc539a3-5b0b-4ca7-9193-fab46e52f8fbWed, 29 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsISO shares his love for basketball, and how it has changed his life. His name and number are connected to basketball and where he was raised.1063false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addison-and-alyssa-season-3-episode-6--6824233789d13bfc-b550-4dc6-a351-8b50cf9fe38dWed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSisters Addison and Alyssa Piekema talk about their first year at MacEwan, the volleyball community, and helping kids.1351false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-season-3-episode-5--681522999145fb74-3573-4195-b2e6-6beacdebf71cWed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsBasketball player Sarah Burnell chats about sports, travel, and her cat.1367false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/karington-season-3-episode-4--6806511067c9305c-4874-4719-9c8b-bc212be1d459Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsHockey player Karington Mollin shares her thoughts about showcases, body checking and karaoke.1429false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ali-and-felix-season-3-episode-3--679727279e3f6a72-883c-4b41-99bd-435592fa7742Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSoccer players Ali Yildiz and Felix Guite talk with me about sports, mushrooms and TV.1706false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raeghan-season-3-episode-2--6787937463909805-91e8-4c5a-8dba-dda4de1402dbWed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSoccer player Raeghan McCarthy talks about her fulltime job and her passion for soccer.1252false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allie-season-3-episode-1--67796862d3cc3f2f-eb47-415d-9af9-65c63d7b77beWed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsBasketball player Allie Spenrath joins me for a discussion of her journey; including organizing basketball camps for kids.1602false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/madi-and-payton-season-2-episode-20--6471238515561284-f80b-406e-a75c-748154b1e0ddWed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsMadi and Payton, from the women's volleyball team, chat with me about sports, hobbies, and mishaps.1510false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sofia-season-2-episode-19--645788675b662add-983a-4bdb-9281-2dd663b8e3ebWed, 26 Feb 2025 04:37:11 +0000Dick RichardsSofia Makinen chats about basketball, her family, and being organized.1022false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dele-season-2-episode-18--64453097ad354b85-b757-444a-a807-54ed594de73bWed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsMen's basketball player Dele Osuma chats about the game, scooters, and snails.994false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lindsey-season-2-episode-17--64209389060ee6dd-f9a7-4de3-b294-3350a734caa8Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:17:27 +0000Dick RichardsGriffin goaltender Lindsey Johnson treats us to a blend of hockey insights and personal thoughts regarding everything from hobbies to healthcare.1356false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/milan-season-2-episode-16--6400386655449a58-1043-4abb-8009-0de09f1af4f5Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsBasketball player Milan Jaksic shares his thoughts on conditioning, game day preparation, and his summer routine.1303false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mitch-and-jarod-season-2-episode-15--63817788bc40a7d4-90fb-41af-87ba-74f6b7dcf644Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsMitch Croft from Australia, and Jarod Robert from New Zealand, join me for a chat about volleyball, Canada and pickles.1314false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mel-howard-season-2-episode-14--63146699fac0f486-ebe1-4526-8178-7c381ad19af0Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsWith an exciting Alumni Weekend just around the corner, Mel Howard (Griffins 2006-09) chats with me about her experiences in the hockey world.962false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carson-season-2-episode-13--63033105588afb47-c884-4e7e-81f7-a7e3c98c10d0Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsGoaltender Carson Ironside talks about choosing between baseball and hockey; as well as his love of golf.1007false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonah-and-allie-season-2-episode-12--628862847351134f-feec-49a6-aa50-b15cb50a9468Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsVolleyball player Jonah Karsten and basketball player Allie Spenrath chat about their roles on the Student Athlete Council, hobbies and backgrounds.1227false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alyshia-season-2-episode-11--62723609c94cb615-3a7c-4eb1-9ca1-c06d5e897607Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsVolleyball player Alyshia Bryks chats about volleyball, cooking, and a dog named: "Twitch."1030false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anneke-season-2-episode-10--626420693fc07de1-e322-4eb2-bfb7-b38e426e335dWed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSoccer player Anneke Odinga shares her thoughts on women's sports, coffee and cats.1237false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamal-season-2-episode-9--62558004a08a287c-c7dc-4a3e-bbd1-fc47e48fd3efWed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSoccer player Jamal Ajab talks about growing up with soccer, and his love for the sport.983false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carter-and-marc-season-2-episode-8--6247579205b06078-fde6-4298-b39b-e70b3857ef2fWed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsCarter Chorney and Marc Pasemko join me to talk about hockey, pets and spicy food.1650false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ava-and-paige-season-2-episode-7-part-2--6238656452717b8b-4ecc-4652-9618-da8cf9e1c8d8Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis episode is the second part of my interview with basketball players Ava Regier and Paige Massier. We chat about their backgrounds and their love of karaoke.1015false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ava-and-paige-season-2-episode-6-part-1--62301575c615914e-cf25-4a00-9dd0-56d6bbb736caWed, 09 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsBasketball players Ava Regier and Paige Massier share stories about their trip to the Nisga'a Nation in northern British Columbia.1273false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ali-season-2-episode-5--621973224ac24a02-d3d5-445a-a4ce-7f83c40679deWed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsHockey player Ali Macaulay talks about her post-secondary journey, as well as her business and a dog named Bailey.1362false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lauren-season-2-episode-4--62105084422a0d21-c284-4223-be2f-57b63293d87aWed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsVolleyball player Lauren Tensen talks about her passion for the sport and describes how she became interested in volleyball when she was a junior high student.1103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brad-season-2-episode-3--62014525757e2bb4-0119-46af-9847-cea4732d625eWed, 18 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsMen's volleyball coach Brad Poplawski talks about his love of sports and coaching.1754false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alyx-season-2-episode-2--61343013c1e50be6-2e8c-4214-9421-ce499deda7aeWed, 11 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSoccer player Alyx Henderson, from the women's team, shares her thoughts on sports, working out, and cinnamon bun ice cream.1193false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stewart-season-2-episode-1--61263678744143aa-fd5f-4d6f-8d31-fa94391fc1a9Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsIn the first episode of our second season, soccer player Stewart Jamieson talks about sports, coaching, teaching, and his dislike of onions.1332false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-trailer--61254240f490ccc0-95e8-4f51-92e9-6384c9e3b5f0Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:17:42 +0000Dick RichardsJoin me for another season of fun with our Griffins!37false2trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethan-season-1-episode-21--587675884213a1d1-a0cb-4069-a6e5-b901728f3a29Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsHockey player Ethan Strang talks about the shift from the AJHL to Canada West, summer jobs and sardines.1207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-and-greg-season-1-episode-20--58687090537b177f-d275-4783-b603-46d3fdf90496Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsJames and Greg organize game days. They are responsible for staff, equipment, and making sure things run smoothly.1853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danielle-and-renee-season-1-episode-19--58600679fbb8033d-3637-4d9f-aeb1-7131e885b1ffWed, 07 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsSisters Danielle and Renee Jodoin join me for a fun chat about playing volleyball together, hobbies, and their Dad's boat.1169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taylor-season-1-episode-18--58517788d267564e-2546-4043-b9f5-570068ddfdc3Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis episode includes basketball, banjos and burgers, with Taylor Cook.1296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hayley-season-1-episode-17--58434881ff0115cd-3a8e-46b6-a9e0-00726acf727cWed, 24 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsHayley Lalor, from our women's basketball team, tells me about her background, work with the team, and popcorn seasoning.1335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesse-season-1-episode-16--58333668052e7531-7977-4492-94cd-21c2c3323a40Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis episode features an interview with Griffins hockey player Jesse Jack. Jesse shares thoughts on her hockey career, blueberries and hotdogs.1312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kole-season-1-episode-15--5825471807e2070c-c259-491f-8069-05e3fa17e250Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis is the first podcast of 2024! Griffins hockey player Kole Gable shares his thoughts about billets, rule changes, heavy metal, and much more!1459falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coach-adams-and-coach-dailey-season-1-episode-14--57931095e34114a6-9f9e-4fbb-8f3e-a802f210a89cWed, 06 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis is our last episode before the semester break. It features a recap of scores; as well as an interview with Coach Adams of the women's basketball team and Coach Dailey of the men's hockey team.1435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mel-season-1-episode-13--578507536c9462c2-fda6-4baa-8b51-a63921d00f7eWed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsScores and schedules are shared from 24 November to 2 December. This week's interview is with strength and conditioning coach Mel Lowe.1803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-season-1-episode-12--577684468c04158b-3dc4-46bf-bd19-850626b627f3Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsScores and schedules are shared from 17-25 November. Our interview features Phil Masri. Phil was named to the U SPORTS all-rookie team in 2023, becoming the first men's soccer player from the Griffins to be recognized by U SPORTS.1182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grace-hannah-anneke-and-sabrina-season-1-episode-11--5765107889b93da7-3596-481b-8aee-dca1e80a5be9Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsScores and schedules are shared from 10 - 18 Nov, and an interview is held with 4 members of our women's soccer team. Grace Mwasalla, Hannah Supina, Anneke Odinga and Sabrina Alexander have some fun with random topics.1982falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/natalie-and-lindsay-season-1-episode-10--57562502453d3c87-e86e-40b3-ba06-ab8f27bfc656Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsScores and schedules are shared from 3-11 November; as well as an interview with Griffin Athletics staff members Natalie Bender and Lindsay McAlpine.1928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brianna-and-ashton-season-1-episode-9--57472736665c1487-79d5-4423-b2a3-e7f01fa8e081Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis episode contains an interview with hockey goaltenders Brianna Sank and Ashton Abel. Scores and schedules are shared from 27 October to 4 November.1028falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mariah-and-mitch-season-1-episode-8--573870205ad93bb3-5469-4d08-b3bb-37667382e763Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:01:18 +0000Dick RichardsScores and schedules are shared from 19-28 October. Volleyball players Mariah Bereziuk and Mitch Gorman are featured in this week's interview.1604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mariah-and-mitch-season-1-episode-8--573825129033d6c2-c48a-4ba9-8b5f-c083c5e2cf23Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsIn this episode, I have the chance to talk with volleyball players Mariah Bereziuk and Mitch Gorman. Scores and schedules are shared; that include games from 19-28 October, 2023.1595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cornelius-and-joesef-season-1-episode-7--57291805b2f186a1-902c-4383-a0a8-690ff9b48bd6Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis episode contains scores and schedules from 13-22 October; as well as an interview with basketball players Cornelius Glasgow and Joesef Gopie.1228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-season-1-episode-6--57197359997249c9-cd43-4136-bc78-be092739facaWed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsJoin me for a recap of the Thanksgiving games; as well as an interview with a member of our: "behind-the-scenes" team - athletic therapist Paul Trevor.1242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noelle-season-1-episode-5--5705977888789ce3-31cc-481d-840f-434700c08fa6Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsScores and schedules from 28 September to 8 October are shared; as well as an interview with Griffins basketball player Noelle Kilbreath.1488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/claire-and-rian-season-1-episode-4--569621706b65cc6e-892e-4fd7-85e9-857c9ef55261Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsGame results are shared from 22, 23 and 24 September; as well as a look at this week's games. Claire Hobbs and Rian Santos, from the women's hockey team, are this week's guests.1318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toby-and-ricky-season-1-episode-3--5687220421d9d2b3-99e2-436d-803a-f69620b2c686Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsGame results are discussed from 15, 16 and 17 September; as well as a look at this week's schedule. Men's soccer team members Toby Ajibade and Ricky Yasin are interviewed. They discuss their lives as student athletes and reveal their thoughts on music...1392falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grace-and-hannah-season-1-episode-2--567897321350ec4e-872e-4a13-b490-a5dc379e7560Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsThis episode features a recap of games played on 8, 9 and 10 September; as well as a look at upcoming games. Grace Mwasalla and Hannah Supina, from the women's soccer team, are this week's guests.1385false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-episode--56714118bc517083-92ca-40f7-a311-198264a836ccWed, 06 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000Dick RichardsOur very first Griff Nation podcast features a recap of scores on 1, 2 and 3 September; as well as a peek at upcoming games. The episode contains an interview with two of the players on the men's hockey team - Ben Bygrove and Tyson Kowaluk. Ben and...993false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-griff-nation--56687163aa4f0e01-bff5-4813-8ab7-d2638f55db3cMon, 04 Sep 2023 01:52:58 +0000Dick RichardsGriff Nation is a brand new podcast that will feature stories and interviews with MacEwan University athletes, fans and staff.39false11trailer