Episodes

  • Fighting For Glory - Ali Feliz's Path to Stardom

    Fighting For Glory - Ali Feliz's Path to Stardom
    Jul 28 2024
    This week AJ Galante sits down with current undefeated heavyweight boxer and multi time amateur National Champion Ali Feliz. The guys talk about meeting when Ali was just 8 years old, his journey sky-rocketing through USA Boxing's amateur system, winning the USA Olympic Team Trials, signing professionally with promotional powerhouse Top Rank, his relationship with his undefeated pro boxing brother Fernely Feliz Jr, and almost breaking AJ's nose at Champs Boxing Club when Ali was just 12! You do not want to miss this action packed episode with the next big thing in heavyweight boxing and future World Champion! Connect with Ali Feliz: https://www.instagram.com/alii10k/ Grab Trashers Merch With Bench Clearers! https://benchclearers.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=trashers Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • The Unlikely Rise of a Semi-Pro Athlete | Sal Safonte

    The Unlikely Rise of a Semi-Pro Athlete | Sal Safonte
    Jul 21 2024
    A.J. sits down with a member of the 2024 APHL Champion Hudson Valley Vipers - Sal Safonte. The guys talk about their similar upbringings, Sal starting hockey at 2 years old, getting sent off to military school because of behavior issues, hating hockey to then fall back in love with the sport and making a semi-professional team. This is an inspiring episode about an underdog who overcame adversity, fighting for his dream, and becoming a fan favorite and leader of his team. Trashers Merch available with BENCHCLEARERS https://benchclearers.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=trashers Connect with Sal Safonte https://www.instagram.com/sallybottzz_og/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Most Entertaining Man in Boxing | Fernely Feliz Jr.

    The Most Entertaining Man in Boxing | Fernely Feliz Jr.
    Jul 14 2024
    In this episode A.J. Galante sits down with current undefeated heavyweight boxing prospect and longtime friend Fernely Feliz Jr. The guys discuss how they met, navigating the early days of Fernely's amateur career up until breaking into the pro ranks. Fernely also discusses his love for performing from an early age, his viral social media videos, his younger brother entering pro boxing, and much more! Do not miss this very compelling episode! Connect with Fernely Feliz Jr.: https://www.instagram.com/fernely_jr/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Play Like a Girl! | Kelly Babstock - Gritty Female Hockey Star!

    Play Like a Girl! | Kelly Babstock - Gritty Female Hockey Star!
    Jun 23 2024
    In this episode AJ sits down with Quinnipiac University Women's hockey all time points leader and current PWHL star Kelly 'Babs' Babstock. They discuss what it means to be a 'Trasher', being an MVP teammate, the evolution of women's hockey, and Babs' incredible rollercoastee '23 - '24 season- from being interrogated by Switzerland officials while playing overseas - to playing in the finals of the inaugural PWHL season finals! You DO NOT want to miss this one! Connect with Kelly Babstock https://www.instagram.com/bahbz8/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/ The Republic 310: Your go-to destination for high quality hemp products! https://republic310.com/ Chapters: Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 'I Want To Bring Pain to My Opponent's Doorstep' | Zach Calmus - Top Rated BKFC Heavyweight

    'I Want To Bring Pain to My Opponent's Doorstep' | Zach Calmus - Top Rated BKFC Heavyweight
    Jun 9 2024
    AJ Galante and 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury sit down with 'Shark Attack' Zach Calmus, one of the top bare knuckle fighters in the world! The guys discuss and analyze the mentality of fighting, the rapid rise of BKFC, Zach's Trashers neck tattoo and the importance of legacy. AJ and Ames also make their official Stanley Cup Champion picks, and try to convince Zach to change his fighting nickname! You do not want to miss this highly entertaining episode! #teambiosteel Get 20% off by visiting: https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers https://www.instagram.com/biosteelsports/ The Republic 310: Your go-to destination for high quality hemp products! https://republic310.com/ Connect with Zach Calmus: https://www.instagram.com/zachcalmustheshark/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/ Chapters: Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • How 'Diamond Hands' Fought His Way onto a Lacrosse Team With No Experience!

    How 'Diamond Hands' Fought His Way onto a Lacrosse Team With No Experience!
    Jun 2 2024
    Daniel Amesbury returns to the studio with A.J. Galante in an action packed episode! The guys discuss A.J. getting back on the ice for the first time in over 20 years since a horrific knee injury, and what the skate meant to him. 'Diamond Hands' tells an epic story when he was younger, coming off the couch and making an elite lacrosse team with zero experience. Other topics include a controversial Junior Hockey suspension, Ames' upcoming boxing match, the NHL Playoff picture, and more! #teambiosteel Get 20% off by visiting: https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers https://www.instagram.com/biosteelsports/ Check out Best Dam Tape for your hockey tape needs! https://bestdamtape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bestdamtape/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/ Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • NHL Star Reveals How He Went From Undrafted to Leading Scorer on The Team

    NHL Star Reveals How He Went From Undrafted to Leading Scorer on The Team
    May 19 2024
    In this episode AJ sits down with special guest co-host and 2024 NHL All-Star Frank Vatrano. The guys talk about their similar upbringings in an Italian household, the bumps in the road on his way to the NHL, becoming a veteran leader on the Anaheim Ducks, and what his future may hold. You don't want to miss this one! Connect with Frank Vatrano: https://www.instagram.com/frank_vatrano/?hl=en Visit Frank's family restaurant: Antonio's Grinders in Springfield, Mass! https://www.antoniosgrinders.com/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/?hl=en Connect with 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/?hl=en #teambiosteel #teambiosteel Get 20% off by visiting: https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers https://www.instagram.com/biosteelsports/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Family Sacrifices and Success 00:03:40 - Growing up with older brothers 00:07:05 - Shooting Techniques and Skill Development 00:10:34 - College Admissions and Cheating Scandal 00:14:22 - Importance of a Support System in Sports 00:17:49 - The Emotional Journey of Being a Parent 00:21:25 - Carb-loading before a game 00:24:55 - Embracing a Defensive Role 00:28:21 - Being Mic'd Up in Hockey Games 00:31:48 - Madison Square Garden Experience and Scoring Goals 00:35:19 - Developing Young Players 00:38:46 - Mason MacTavish and the Chemistry 00:42:20 - The All-Star Game and Playing in Toronto 00:45:57 - Dallas as the Team to Beat 00:49:46 - Pressure to Win and Creating Dynasties 00:53:14 - Favorite Tattoos and Teammates 00:56:54 - Split Opinions on Grinders vs. Heroes Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Hockey Bad Boy Daniel Amesbury's Offseason has begun

    Hockey Bad Boy Daniel Amesbury's Offseason has begun
    May 13 2024
    'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury has started his off-season in Colorado. Get an inside look of a typical training day for Ames which includes ice work, strength and conditioning and hitting the boxing gym. This will be a crucial off-season for Daniel as he looks to sign with a team for the 2024-2025 Hockey season as well as monitoring offers for various combat sport events. Connect with Daniel Amesbury: Instagram: @ames2bury Videography: Levi Polon Youtube: levipfilms Chapters: 00:00:00 - A Day in the Life of Diamond Hands 00:00:54 - Sponsor Shout-Outs 00:01:48 - A Day in the Life of Team Diamond Hands 00:02:39 - Heading to Pick Up Landon from Parker's Platoon 00:03:37 - Weekend Skating and Training 00:04:24 - Boxing Training and Fighting Strategies 00:05:32 - Siki's Impressive Goalkeeping Skills 00:06:36 - DNA Salad 00:08:09 - Training at High Altitude 00:08:59 - Training in Denver's Altitude 00:09:56 - Bo from Parker Platoon 00:10:44 - Helping Out Parker Splatoon 00:11:28 - Shout out to Bo and Parker Splatoon 00:12:15 - Sparring at Genesis Trading Academy 00:13:02 - Eating at Noodles 00:14:21 - Genesis Gym: Where Elite Athletes Train 00:15:20 - A Sixpack of Corona Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins