What do you get when you mix elite skating, red hair, and a thousand NHL games? A damn good conversation about life -- and hockey -- with former NHL All-Star Brian Campbell. In this episode of The Back 9, we welcome the Stanley Cup champion and individual Trophy winner to the mic for a refreshingly honest ride through his career, leadership lessons, and life after hockey.

Brian opens up about the unexpected wisdom that came from his dad on a long car ride, and how he now mentors the next generation of players with empathy and edge. He not only shares his best advice, but also reveals something truly SHOCKING about the team with which he won the Cup. Soup's on...with this episode of the Back 9!

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No prescription needed this week on The Back 9, as we catch up with the one and only Leon Miller -- aka, “Dr. Painkiller”. Leon is the magnetic force behind the legendary Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. From beach kid to island icon, Leon shares how he has built a lifestyle brand rooted in rum, resilience, and real connection. Leon doesn't just make the island's most famous drink -- he helps people make memories and find meaning by serving up all those good tropical vibes.

So whether you’ve been to Jost, or you dream daily of a toes-in-the-sand escape, you'll find your personal dose of sunshine -- and the original Painkiller recipe -- on this episode of the Back 9.

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Kerry Wald is a well-known Las Vegas bartender, storyteller, poet and world-class listener. In this episode, Kerry shares how his journey behind the bar has allowed him a first-row seat to the pain people carry in silence, until they open up to him, a stranger. From those raw stories, Kerry learned the value of truly listening and of finding the joy in helping others. With shocking emotional depth, Kerry also reveals how that led him to writing as a way to reflect, connect, and ultimately heal for himself.

The episode offers advice from a bartender that doubles as life wisdom. With a compelling mix of humor and heart, and a handful of stories about Old Vegas, Kerry details how empathy and storytelling can change lives — one quiet conversation at a time. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or unsure how to begin healing, this episode is for you, on the Back 9.

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Kristen Griffin faced unimaginable loss. She was a young wife, pregnant with her first child, when her husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. What followed was a two-decade journey of reframing her life story: from grieving young widow to successful executive, to full-time women’s coach. In this powerful and inspirational conversation, Kristen reveals how she navigated single motherhood and burnout to rediscover her own truth.

But Kristen's story isn’t just about resilience—it’s about rewriting her entire identity. Kristen shares how she finally moved through a narrative that had kept her stuck, and how the universe opened up a second chapter on the Back 9 that she had always believed was waiting. If you’ve ever wondered how to rise from loss, love again, or break free from the chains that bind you, this episode is for you, on the Back 9.

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What happens when your million-dollar company crumbles and you’re left with nothing but lessons and grit? Pam Jordan shares her unfiltered journey that led her to found the Pivot Business Group which helps entrepreneurs finally get real about their numbers. She's part business strategist, part money therapist, and full-blown truth-teller.

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into why most entrepreneurs are sabotaging their own success, how money trauma silently kills growth, and why med spas, side hustlers, and even doctors are leaving thousands on the table. Along the way, she shares how we can build our own empires and how we can help our kids learn how to grow wealth. It’s a conversation that will change your relationship with money, legacy and success…on this episode of the Back 9.

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A few years ago, Josh Gregory saw his reflection in the mirror, and found only darkness staring back. No love, no hate, just pure emptiness. In this raw and riveting episode, hear the powerful story of a boy who started drinking at age 11, then spent decades hiding in plain sight as a high-functioning alcoholic, before he finally hit the breaking point that forced him to face the truth.

On this episode, Josh guides us through his journey of addiction and denial with brutal honesty, ultimately sharing how that honesty led him down a pathway to sobriety and redemption. If you've ever struggled with substances, know someone else who has, or merely wondered what it really takes to change your life—his story doesn’t hold back. It's an episode that deserves your full attention, on the Back 9.

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Glen Kuiper was the voice of the Oakland A’s for over two decades—until one on-air slip changed everything. In this gripping episode of The Back Nine, Glen tells his side of the story : what really happened during that fateful pregame segment, how corporate pressure forced a rushed apology, and the painful aftermath of being publicly canceled for something he says was a mispronunciation and would be completely opposite his character.

This conversation goes way beyond sports. It’s about identity, reputation, and resilience in the face of a firestorm. With honesty and humility, Glen reflects on losing his dream job, discovering who his real friends are, and how he’s trying to write a new chapter as we put the ball in play, on the Back 9.

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