In this episode of the Mike Squires & Friends podcast, we sit down with AJ Galante to dive into the incredible story of the Danbury Trashers, the notorious United Hockey League (UHL) team. AJ shares how, at just 17 years old, he became the president and general manager of the team, thanks to his father, James Galante, a mafia-connected trash kingpin. We explore the highs and lows of managing a pro hockey team, the influence of his father's connections, and the legacy of the Danbury Trashers. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:32 - How AJ and Mike Met
00:05:24 - The Unexpected Success of Tiger King
00:08:04 - The Identity Crisis of Connecticut
00:10:44 - Blessed with Good Weather and Dad's Attention
00:13:18 - Overcoming Insecurities and Doing it Right
00:15:56 - Growing up with Social Media
00:18:36 - Being Authentic in the Industry
00:21:11 - Shorts Fashion Trends
00:23:51 - Learning to Skate and Getting Invested in Hockey
00:26:39 - Starting a Professional Hockey Team
00:29:23 - Unexpected Offer to Own a Hockey Team
00:31:56 - The Binding Handshake
00:34:49 - Behind the Scenes of the Documentary Production
00:37:37 - Pressure and Mental Toughness
00:40:16 - The Softer Younger Generation
00:42:53 - Life's Ups and Downs
00:45:24 - Drake Follows the Trashers
00:48:17 - Talking to Drake and Smashing Glass
00:51:00 - A Jersey for Drake
00:53:49 - Unexpected Surprise from Drake
00:56:35 - The Chaotic Power of Social Media
00:59:38 - The Balance between Money and Legacy
01:02:22 - Building a Great Team
01:05:07 - Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
01:07:43 - The Collapse of the Team
01:10:21 - Reflecting on Tough Years
01:13:06 - Finding Passion in Boxing
01:15:59 - Navigating the tough years
01:18:51 - Learning from Failure
01:21:22 - Following the journey
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