Asians in Hockey

Nate Nakao
  • 5.0 (7)
  • HOCKEY

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

  1. S2E13: 365 Hockey Girl Takes Over the Podcast!

    3D AGO

    S2E13: 365 Hockey Girl Takes Over the Podcast!

    In part one of today's episode, Ava (aka 365 Hockey Girl) takes over the host's chair and turns the tables on Nate, who shares his journey with the sport of hockey as a player, coach, and now podcaster. In part two, Nate and Ava talk about the weekend they met up in New York City to watch the PWHL take over Madison Square Garden. -- Don't forget to subscribe to the 365 Hockey Girl Newsletter. You can do so by visiting 365hockeygirl.beehiiv.com/subscribe. -- Also mentioned on today's show: Ice in Their Veins: Women's Relentless Pursuit of the Puck by Ian Kennedy. -- -- 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 contact@asiansinhockey.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

    1h 35m
  2. S2E12: From Tokyo to Boston to the 2026 Olympics — with Rei Halloran

    MAR 31

    S2E12: From Tokyo to Boston to the 2026 Olympics — with Rei Halloran

    Rei Halloran is a netminder for the Japanese Women's National Team, but her road to representing her home country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina wasn't an easy one. Rei joins Nate to share her story of coming to the sport as a young Japanese player, trying to fit into an already established team, and learning the ins and outs of a team culture that didn't quite match what she was used to having been trained in the North American hockey system. Follow Rei on Instagram @reihalloran88_. Follow Rei on TikTok @rhalloran. -- Come meet me and 365 Hockey Girl on Friday, April 3, as we watch the Montréal Victoire take on the Ottawa Charge. We'll be catching the game from Blazers, a sports pub in Brooklyn dedicated to showcasing women's sports. Follow my Instagram page @asiansinhockey for updates. On Saturday, April 4, join me and The Echo (the New York Sirens' independent fan community) near Madison Square Garden for a Sirens pregame party. The exact location is still TBA, so follow The Echo on Instagram @theechosirens to find out more details when they become available. -- 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 contact@asiansinhockey.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

    58 min
  3. S2E11: The Science of Skating — with Danielle Fujita

    MAR 24

    S2E11: The Science of Skating — with Danielle Fujita

    Today's episode features a conversation with Danielle Fujita, skating coach for the Calgary Flames. As far as I can tell, she's the only Asian woman working as a full-time coach in the NHL and one of only two women working as skating coaches in the league. She's also the founder and CEO of My Hockey House, a holistic training hub for hockey players at any level. You can learn more by visiting myhockeyhouse.net. Follow Danielle on Instagram at @danielle_powersk8. -- 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 contact@asiansinhockey.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

    1h 2m
  4. S2E10: Life as a Flyers Fan — with Pamela Yau

    MAR 17

    S2E10: Life as a Flyers Fan — with Pamela Yau

    On today's episode, I get into some Paralympics updates and announce the PWHL team I'll be rooting for from now on! My guest is Pamela Yau, Professor of Arts Administration at Drexel University, and a diehard Flyers fan. You can find Pamela on Instagram at @pamela_yau. -- If you haven't chosen a PWHL team yet, head over to 365hockeygirl.github.io to take the personality quiz and find out who you should root for! If you have a hockey team you're a diehard fan of, I'd love to hear from you! Just head over to asiansinhockey.com/fanreport to send me a voice message or a text note. I can't wait to hear from you! -- -- 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 contact@asiansinhockey.com. Asians in Hockey is part of the Potluck Podcast Collective. Visit podcastpotluck.com for more.

    1h 3m
  5. Bonus Episode: Hockey's Toxic Culture — with Evan F. Moore & Jashvina Shah

    MAR 3 ·  BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Hockey's Toxic Culture — with Evan F. Moore & Jashvina Shah

    Today's bonus episode features a timely conversation with Evan F. Moore and Jashvina Shah, two journalists who co-wrote a book titled Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxic Culture and How to Fix It. Given the larger conversations around the sport of hockey and the culture it creates, this conversation is especially important in addressing how hockey culture functions in broader society. You can purchase a copy of the book at these booksellers: bookshop.org (affiliate link)triumphbooks.comindigo.cabarnesandnoble.com -- 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 for more. -- Asians in Hockey is brought to you by 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 climb the corporate ladder. Tickets for Chinese Republicans are on sale now at roundabouttheatre.org.

    1h 31m
  6. S2E9: The Olympic Dream (League) — with Sang Eun Lee

    FEB 22

    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 for more. -- Asians in Hockey is brought to you by 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 climb the corporate ladder. Tickets for Chinese Republicans are on sale now at roundabouttheatre.org.

    59 min
  7. 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 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 climb the corporate ladder. Tickets for Chinese Republicans are on sale now at roundabouttheatre.org.

    44 min
  8. S2E7: From SoCal Hockey Fan to NoCal Hockey Journalist — with Sheng Peng

    JAN 29

    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 @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 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 climb the corporate ladder. Tickets for Chinese Republicans are on sale now at roundabouttheatre.org.

    50 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
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Asians in Hockey