Asians in Hockey

Nate Nakao
  • 5.0 (6)
  • HOCKEY

A podcast celebrating the stories, accomplishments, experiences, and influence of Asians and AANHPI folks in the sport of hockey.

  1. S2E9: The Olympic Dream (League) — with Sang Eun Lee

    15H AGO

    S2E9: The Olympic Dream (League) — with Sang Eun Lee

    On today's episode, Sang Eun Lee, founder of The Dream League, the first women's ice hockey league in Korea, joins the show to talk about her own journey with the sport of hockey, her experience with the Olympics, and the story of founding a hockey league and development program for young women in Korea. Visit The Dream League's site at thedreamleague.org. Read about Sang Eun and The Dream League at olympics.com. Follow Sang Eun on Instagram @sangeungg. Follow The Dream League on Instagram @thedreamleague_kr. -- Check out the Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com...

    1h 1m
  2. S2E8: Hockey Is Diversity — with Dr. Martin Hyun

    FEB 12

    S2E8: Hockey Is Diversity — with Dr. Martin Hyun

    It's Olympic season! On today's episode, we cover a little bit about what's going on with our Asian hockey players at the Olympics and are joined by someone with a bit of Olympic experience himself, Dr. Martin Hyun. Martin is the founder of Hockey Is Diversity, an initiative dedicated to promoting inclusivity at all levels of hockey. You can learn more about this great program by visiting hockeyisdiversity.de (website is in German). You can follow Martin and Hockey Is Diversity on Instagram, @martinhyunauthor and @hockeyisdiversity (primarily German account). -- Check out the new Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more. -- Asians in Hockey is brought to you by a href="https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2025-2026-season/chinese-republicans/performances" rel="noopener...

    46 min
  3. S2E7: From SoCal Hockey Fan to NoCal Hockey Journalist — with Sheng Peng

    JAN 30

    S2E7: From SoCal Hockey Fan to NoCal Hockey Journalist — with Sheng Peng

    Sign up for the free Asian Community Skate on February 14! Register at asiansinhockey.com/asian-community-skate-2026. The event will feature a book talk from Chad Soon, co-author of The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon! -- On today's episode, journalist Sheng Peng joins the show to talk about his love for hockey growing up, share some stories about covering an NHL team, and talk about his hub for Sharks hockey news, San Jose Hockey Now, which you can follow at sanjosehockeynow.com. You can follow Sheng on Bluesky at @shengpeng.bsky.social. -- Check out the Heated Rivalry conversation over on the Good Pop | Culture Club podcast at podcastpotluck.com/good-pop. -- I shared an important message from the creator Crowned Athlete, who shares her journey of beginner hockey as an adult. Please go follow her on Instagram at @crownedathlete. -- Check out the new Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at buymeacoffee.com/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at a...

    52 min
  4. S2E6: Chicken Adobo & Hockey Titas — with Eula Idemoto

    JAN 6

    S2E6: Chicken Adobo & Hockey Titas — with Eula Idemoto

    On today's episode, I talk with Eula Idemoto, Board President of the Northern California Women's Hockey League and member of Ang Sarap, an all-Filipina women's hockey team in the Bay Area. We have a wide-ranging conversation about Filipino food, inclusivity at women's amateur and beginner hockey, and the presence of hockey titas (aunties) at the rink. Check out the NCWHL at ncwhl.com and follow them on Instagram @ncwhl. -- Here's a link to 365 Hockey Girl's reel about Jason Robertson: instagram.com/p/DTGeRFokjfx, and here's a link to the research study she references: Racial Bias in Drafting and Development: The NHL’s Black Quarterback Problem. -- Check out the new Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more. Mentioned in this episode: Don’t miss...

    1h 9m
  5. S2E5: From the Rinks of BC to the Olympic Games — with Paris O'Brien

    12/12/2025

    S2E5: From the Rinks of BC to the Olympic Games — with Paris O'Brien

    On today's episode, I'm joined by Paris O'Brien, a former professional hockey player and goaltender for the Chinese National Hockey Team at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. You can follow Paris on Instgram at @pobrien1_. -- Check out the new Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more. Mentioned in this episode: Don’t miss Chinese Republicans, a new play from Alex Lin! Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to

    1h 5m
  6. S2E4: Building Asian Hockey Community — with Allan Chan

    11/26/2025

    S2E4: Building Asian Hockey Community — with Allan Chan

    It's been a while, but we're back with another episode of the podcast! Today's episode features a conversation with Allan Chan, a former member of the Winnipeg Jets Advisory Council and a dedicated ambassador for the Jets' First Shift program, where he helps kids from Asian, South Asian, and Filipino backgrounds get their first taste of hockey. Allan is also the founder and GM of the Winnipeg Emperors, an all-Asian hockey team committed to representation and community on the ice. On top of that, he’s the driving force behind the Lunar New Year Hockey Tournament—an incredible event that celebrates culture through sport. Check out the Winnipeg Emperors Facebook Group at facebook.com/WinnipegEmperorsHockey. Follow Allan on Instagram @grandmastahchan. -- Be sure to read this piece on the indigenous origins of hockey. -- Check out the new Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit a...

    52 min
  7. S2E3: Asian Women & Hockey Films — with Jenny & Kelley Lee Gilmore

    10/02/2025

    S2E3: Asian Women & Hockey Films — with Jenny & Kelley Lee Gilmore

    Today's episode is a conversation with Kelley Lee Gilmore and Jenny Lee-Gilmore, a mother and daughter whose unique connection to hockey led to two hockey films, Breakaway and Overtime. Watch Breakaway here. Watch Overtime here. Follow Jenny on Instagram @jenny_leegilmore. Check out Kelley's work at Simon Fraser University. -- Check out the new Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Original music by Scott Okamoto. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit a href="http://podcastpotluck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    58 min
  8. S2E2: Robin Bawa & South Asians in the NHL, Women's Hockey & Mental Health Advocacy — with Reagan Rust

    09/18/2025

    S2E2: Robin Bawa & South Asians in the NHL, Women's Hockey & Mental Health Advocacy — with Reagan Rust

    On today's episode, we take a look at the career of Robin Bawa, the first player of Indian descent to skate in the NHL. We also talk with former Metropolitan Riveter Reagan Rust about her hockey career, her coaching life, and her mental health advocacy work. Reagan's links: Instagram | @rea.rustLinkTree | linktr.ee/reaganrust -- Check out the new Asians in Hockey website by visiting asiansinhockey.com. There you can listen to episodes directly in your browser, find links to subscribe on your app of choice, and check out a bunch of other resources! -- Don't forget to sign the petition to induct Larry Kwong into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Visit change.org/p/induct-larry-kwong-into-the-hockey-hall-of-fame-itslarrysturn to sign. Pick up your #ItsLarrysTurn hoodie over at everythinghockey.com. Support the podcast directly by donating at coff.ee/asiansinhockey. Check out our recommended reading list at bookshop.org/shop/asiansinhockey. Any book purchased through this link supports the Asians in Hockey podcast without any additional cost to you. -- Asians in Hockey is produced by Nate Nakao. Contributing producers are Chad Soon and Chris Woo. Original music by Scott Okamoto. Visit our website asiansinhockey.com. Follow us on Instagram at @asiansinhockey, Threads at @asiansinhockey, Facebook at fb.com/asiansinhockey, and Bluesky at @asiansinhockey.com. Email us at asiansinhockey@gmail.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more. Mentioned in this episode: Don’t miss...

    46 min
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A podcast celebrating the stories, accomplishments, experiences, and influence of Asians and AANHPI folks in the sport of hockey.

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  • Creator
    Nate Nakao
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Asians in Hockey

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