Jake Schroeder, also known as Opie from Opie Gone Bad, shares his journey of music, life with the Avs, and of course his role in inspiring us all with the National Anthem. He also covers his incredible work with the Greatest Generation and the WWII veterans that have touched his life. Jake's passion for using the lessons from these veterans to impact the lives of companies and underpriveldged youth resonates with all. He covers his conversion into a Jeremy Roenick fan. We also had the honor of visiting with Sam Beveridge, a recent amputee and DAWG Nation recipient. Despite the amputation and near death experience, Sam is healing and overcoming new barriers and setting high goals, all with a positive "can do" attitude.

The DAWGPOD is back! This is a terrific episode as we sit down with Denver University’s David Carle and discuss his miraculous journey that began with heartbreak and ended with triumph! Coach Carle discusses life, second chances, recruiting, coaching influences, DU’s current squad and, of course, GIVING BACK! This is a must listen and we can guarantee you will have a new appreciation for the Pioneers head coach and his amazing and unlikely journey to the top of the NCAA coaching ranks. In addition, we hear from recipient Patrick Donnelly, who is on the transplant list and waiting for a new heart.

This episode features the Indiana native John-Michael Liles. JML covers his career as a defenseman in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins. He shares important life lessons from the AHL and even stories from the wine cellar. We also talk about making tough guys cry with our most recent recipient, Joe Bradley who was recently declared cancer free from prostate cancer.