The Beer Leaguer

The Beer Leaguer
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The podcast for the discerning beer league hockey player. We cover all things adult recreational hockey from folks that never played professionally, but just want to have fun and get a little better every game. 

  1. Starting a Beer League Team the Right Way

    MAR 24

    Starting a Beer League Team the Right Way

    Starting a new beer league hockey team sounds simple until you realize how many details go into it. In this episode, we break down everything you need to think about before launching your own team. We get into the practical side of running a team: roster size, jersey reorders, assigning responsibilities, handling money, organizing fill-ins, and setting expectations early so things do not turn into chaos later. But this episode is not just about logistics. It is about building a team identity on and off the ice. The best beer league teams are not always the ones winning the most games. They are the ones people look forward to being around every week. Whether you are brand new to beer league or branching out to start something of your own, this episode will help you build a team that lasts. Links Google Nano Banana (AI Image builder)CanvaChatGPTClaudeAIFiverrAthletic Knit Jersey BuilderMen's League Sweaters Jersey BuilderThe Jersey GeneratorBenchAppText the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    38 min
  2. 10 Things Nobody Tells You Before Your First Beer League Game

    FEB 11

    10 Things Nobody Tells You Before Your First Beer League Game

    Getting ready for your first beer league hockey game?  You’ve skated, you’ve practiced stops, you’ve shot pucks in the driveway… and now comes the part nobody really prepares you for: the actual game. In this episode, we break down 10 things nobody tells you before your first beer league game (and a few bonus tips). You’ll some get real-world tips for on the ice, on the bench, and in the locker room, that make beer league what it’s supposed to be: fun. Links For Beginner Playlist14 Tips for Slow Beer League Players (YouTube/ audio only)The Trophy Tour and More w/ Beer League Goalie and Ref Doug Carson (YouTube/ audio only)Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    24 min
  3. The Beer League Plateau: Why You’re Stuck (and How to Break Through)

    JAN 31

    The Beer League Plateau: Why You’re Stuck (and How to Break Through)

    Hockey players at all levels, and particularly beer leaguers, and especially beginner to intermediate beer leaguers hit a plateau in the hockey development. It might be 6 months in, or 6 years in…. So how do you get through it and continue to improve?  In this episode we talk through finding what actually is plateauing, how to identify different types of plateaus, and how to break through them. Links Learn by Watching Yourself PlayText the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    27 min

  4. JAN 14 ·  BONUS

    Shorts Episode 12

    Another shorts episode rounding-up random bits of beer league goodness. This time around we look at how wrong the Olympic roster predictions were, catch-up on the gear debate that came out of episode 29, and more! Links Snappd Hockey (repaired hockey sticks)Virginia Tech Helmet RatingsBeginner Equipment (Upgrade) GuideSocial Media Account to Follow Ref Aaron (TikTok)Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    19 min
  5. The No-BS Guide to Beginner Hockey Equipment

    JAN 7

    The No-BS Guide to Beginner Hockey Equipment

    If you’re playing beer league hockey or just starting out, you don’t need expensive pro-level gear — you need smart upgrades that can actually make you safer and help on the ice. In this episode, we break down where to spend your money, where you can save big, and everything in-between. We also dig into used gear vs new gear, how to inspect before you buy and what actually is pro stock hockey gear.  Links Play It Again SportsCraigslistKijijiSidelineSwapPro Stock HockeyPro Stock Hockey SticksHockey Stick ManHockeyTronVerberoAll Black Hockey SticksSwift HockeyNo Name HockeyHow to Clean your Gear Bladetech Blades Review Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    43 min
  6. I Pick the US and Canada Men's Olympic Hockey Rosters

    12/30/2025 ·  BONUS

    I Pick the US and Canada Men's Olympic Hockey Rosters

    I was up in the middle of the night messing around with what I think the US and Canada rosters will look like and decided to record it.  Chapter markers have images of the rosters, or you can check out the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/Ho5atNBQnRQ?feature=share Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    29 min
  7. The Trophy Tour and More with Beer League Goalie and Ref Doug Carson

    12/26/2025

    The Trophy Tour and More with Beer League Goalie and Ref Doug Carson

    Beer league hockey is supposed to be fun… but the best teams also have something extra: communication, positivity, and real locker-room chemistry. In this episode of The Beer Leaguer Podcast, we sit down with longtime hockey friend Doug Carson—a former beer league ref and current beer league goalie. Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    49 min
  8. The Beer Leaguer 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    12/09/2025

    The Beer Leaguer 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    In this episode of the Beer Leaguer podcast, we run through the 2025 Beer Leaguer Holiday Gift Guide — a handpicked list of gifts beyond the obvious sticks, skates, and pads. If you’re a beer leaguer who’s tough to shop for (or you need ideas to send to your loved ones), this one’s for you.  Shop.TheBeerLeaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.com/holiday/ (The complete list) (some links are affiliate links) Stocking Stuffers Shoe Charms Stick Holder Howie’s ornaments Lacrosse Ball/ Trigger Point Ball Halo Headbands (Amazon) Gear Accessories Ikea octo hanger Ikea Portable Wardrobe Boot dryer (Menards) Hockey Bag Essentials Slides/shower shoes Stubby Screwdriver Scissors Bluetooth Speaker Tape Tiger (Amazon) Helmet Repair Kit (Bauer, Amazon) Accessory Bag/Tape Bag (Amazon) Movies Pond Hockey The Late Game Books Fabric of the Game book HHOF Book of Jerseys Pond Hockey Other Links Shinguard Sleeves Utty Gear Hanger Gear hanger from Hang Your Gear Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.comhttps://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguerhttps://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pixabay

    39 min
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The podcast for the discerning beer league hockey player. We cover all things adult recreational hockey from folks that never played professionally, but just want to have fun and get a little better every game. 

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  • Creator
    The Beer Leaguer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Beer Leaguer
  • Show Website
    The Beer Leaguer

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