The Undercurrent with Tara Slone
Episodes
Ep. 62 - The Heated Rivalry Effect
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The show Heated Rivalry has become a pop culture phenomenon unlike any we’ve seen in a long time. On this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara Slone ta...
Ep. 62 Hubert Davis
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara speaks with acclaimed director Hubert Davis about his re-imagining of the 1986 hockey classic Youngblo...
Ep. 61 Callum Walsh
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Undercurrent, 17-year-old Callum Walsh explains how his high school hockey team’s Pride Games are changing the culture at his...
Ep. 60 Christina Lamey
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with Christina Lamey, President and founder of the Cape Breton Blizzard Female Hockey Association....
Ep. 59 Brent Dodginghorse
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Brent Dodginghorse, a proud member of the Tsuut’ina Nation in Alberta, Canada, and one of the 202...
Ep. 58 Christine Simpson
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Undercurrent, I speak to trailblazer Christine Simpson about her path into hockey broadcasting; from growing up in a hockey fam...
Ep. 57 Harrison Browne
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to former PHF player Harrison Browne about his new short film “Pink Light”, and why authentic Tran...
Ep. 56 - Brooke Bryant
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off season 4 of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to 2-time PWHL champion and California native Brooke Bryant from the Minnesota Frost!
Ep. 55 Laila Edwards
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara gets to know Laila Edwards: 2x NCAA champion and the first Black woman to play on the Senior US team.
Ep. 54 Dampy Brar
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of The Undercurrent, 2020 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award winner Dampy Brar talks about the work he’s doing with his new p...
Ep. 53 Megan Bozek Ferguson
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode, Tara's guest is 2-time Olympic Silver medallist and 4-time World Champion turned broadcaster and coach, Megan Bozek Ferguson.
Ep. 52 Kao
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara speaks to Kao, the founder of the women-trans-two-spirit-non-binary inclusive “this tournament has everyth...
Ep. 51 Sara Civian
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Undercurrent, Tara talks to journalist and personality Sara Civian about being her most authentic self while covering the NHL.
Ep. 50 Bayne Pettinger
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with Hockey Agent and co-founder of the Alphabet Sports Collective, Bayne Pettinger.
Ep. 49 Cat Toffoli
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Cat Toffoli about her new podcast “Never Offside with Julie & Cat”, her career as a sport...
Ep. 48 Kieran Flaherty
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara Slone talks to Kieran Flaherty of the San Francisco Earthquakes LGBTQ+ Hockey Club about their ongoing partn...
Ep. 47 Hockey Equality
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Undercurrent for 2025, Tara talks to Chanté Eastmond and Anthony Stewart of Hockey Equality about how they’re helping e...
Ep. 46 Ian Kennedy
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to hockey writer and author Ian Kennedy about his new book, “Ice In Their Veins: Women’s Rel...
Ep. 45 Meghan Chayka
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with the co-founder and CEO of the hockey analytics firm Stathletes, Meghan Chayka.
Ep. 44 Alex Wennberg
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of of The Undercurrent, Tara gets to know Alex Wennberg of The San Jose Sharks.
Ep. 43 Brianna Decker
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Olympic gold medalist and 2024 USA Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Brianna Decker. IG: @bdecker181...
Ep. 42 Duante' Abercrombie
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the season, Tara speaks to Duante’ Abercrombie, Head Coach of the TSU Men’s Hockey Team - the first ever HBCU to launch a ...
The Undercurrent Ep. 41 Mike Grier
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, and final episode for the 23/24 season, Tara sits down with the General Manager of The San Jose Sharks, Mik...
Ep. 40 Filip Bystedt
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks with Sharks prospect, Filip Bystedt.
Ep. 39 Quentin Musty
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara gets to know Sharks prospect Quentin Musty.
Ep. 38 Shireen Ahmed
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to award-winning sports activist and Senior Contributor with CBC Sports, Shireen Ahmed. Twitter: @_...
Ep. 37 Moezine Hasham
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with Moezine Hasham, the founder of the Hockey 4 Youth Foundation. https://hockey4youth.org/
Ep. 36 Brenley Shapiro
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with OHL, NHL, and PWHL Mental Performance Coach, Brenley Shapiro.
Ep. 34 Dre Barone
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Dre Barone, the first openly gay official in the AHL.
Ep. 33 Alexandria Briggs-Blake
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Wille O’Ree Community Hero award finalist and Herb Carnegie Trailblazer award winner, Alexa...
Ep. 32 Jen Lee
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to 3-time Paralympic gold medallist, sled hockey goaltender Jen Lee.
Ep. 31 Scott Hannan
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to former Sharks defender, and NBC Sports California analyst, Scott Hannan about his passion for...
Ep. 30 Jayna Hefford
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final edition of The Undercurrent for 2023, Tara gets us ready for the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League season with @thepwhloffic...
Ep. 29 Danielle Slaton
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tara talks to former USWNT player and co-founder of the newest NWSL franchise, Bay FC, Danielle Slaton.
Ep. 28 Blake Bolden
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tara chats with pro scout and Growth & Inclusion Specialist for the LA Kings, and ESPN reporter Blake Bolden.
EP. 27 Amy Walsh
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to the co-founder of the Future of Hockey Lab (@FutureHockeyLab), Amy Walsh. https://www.futureofhocke...
Ep. 26 Pride Tape co-founders Jeff McLean & Dr Kristopher Wells
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tara spoke to Pride Tape co-founders Jeff McLean and Dr Kristopher Wells about Pride Tape’s origins, the recently overturned ban on the ta...
Ep. 25 Anthony Duclair
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to new Sharks winger and founder of the Anthony Duclair Foundation, Anthony Duclair.
Ep. 24 Sophia Kunin
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Professional Women’s Hockey League player (and wife of Sharks forward, Luke Kunin), Sophia...
Ep. 23 David Quinn
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on "The Undercurrent," Tara talks to San Jose Sharks Head Coach David Quinn, who shares his journey from the ice to behind the bench.
EP. 22 Henry Thrun
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara chats with one of the newest members of the San Jose Sharks, Henry Thrun.
Ep. 21 Magnus Chrona
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to San Jose Goalie prospect, Magnus Chrona, and learns about his journey and ascent in the hocke...
Ep. 20 Tristen Robins
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tara gets to know San Jose prospect, Tristen Robins, who made his NHL debut this past season in Winnipeg on April 10th.
Ep. 19 Shin Larsson
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to Sharks Supervisor of European Scouting, Shin Larsson, about the journey that led to that role...
Ep. 18 Cathy Andrade
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks with power skating coach and founder of the Extra Hour Hockey Training Facility in San Jose, Cat...
Ep. 17 Mary-Kay Messier
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tara chats with Bauer’s VP of Global Marketing, Mary-Kay Messier, to talk about the growth of women’s hockey, and the role sponsors can ...
Ep. 16 Nathaniel Mata
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tara talks to Herb Carnegie Trailblazer Award recipient, founder of RGV Roller, Nathaniel Mata. @ScribeMata @RGVRoller https://www.rgvrol...
Ep. 15 Sara Salam
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To cap off Women's History Month, Tara talks with Sara Salam, the San Jose Sharks Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, who penned a poem t...
Ep. 14 Brice Christianson
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tara speaks to NHL ASL interpreter Brice Christianson about his story, and what accessibility really means for deaf and hard-of-hearing spo...
Ep. 13 Brock McGillis
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tara talks to former pro hockey player, LGBTQ+ advocate, and co-founder of the Alphabet Sports Collective, Brock McGillis. Websites referenc...
Ep. 12 Lindsay Pennal
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, celebrating International Women's Day, Tara sits down with Lindsay Pennal, the President of the NHL Coaches...
Ep. 11 Len Shapiro
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara goes down the path of Bay Area Hockey History with Len Shapiro, the former PR director for the Califor...
Ep. 10 Amanda Cain
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with Sharks Team Photographer and Manager of Photography, Amanda Cain, who is the first Blac...
EP. 09 Renee Hess
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with Renee Hess, the founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Hockey Club, website blac...
Ep. 08 Bernice Carnegie
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara speaks with author and Speaker Bernice Carnegie who is the daughter of Herb Carnegie. HHOF clip used w...
The Undercurrent with Tara Slone Ep. 07 - Leah Hextall and Cassie Campbell Pascall
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara talks to two time Olympic gold medalist and hockey analyst Cassie Campbell-Pascall, and play-by-play a...
The Undercurrent with Tara Slone Ep. 06 - Starr Andrews
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Undercurrent with Tara Slone Ep. 05 - Aidan Cleary
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent, Tara sits down with Aidan Cleary, the co founder of Team Trans Hockey.
The Undercurrent with Tara Slone Ep. 04- Randy Hahn
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tara talks to long time Sharks TV play by play announcer Randy Hahn about the unlikely path that led him to San Jose, and 2000 Sharks games broadcast ...
The Undercurrent with Tara Slone Ep. 03 - Rachel Llanes & Emi Takahashi Hartman
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Undercurrent with Tara Slone, Tara talks with two women working for the San Jose Barracuda: Emi Takahashi Hartman, the t...
The Undercurrent with Tara Slone Ep. 02 - Jared Woosley
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 2 of The Undercurrent, @taraslone talks to rockstar and founder of the One Step Sharks and Coyotes hockey programs Jared Woosley about what...
The Undercurrent with Tara Slone Ep. 01 - Amelia Schimmel
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of The Undercurrent, Tara Slone introduces herself and interviews San Jose Barracuda and Oakland Athletics PA announcer Amelia Sc...