Talkin' Trash

In this episode of Talkin’ Trash, AJ Galante drops a bombshell: ICE WARS is BACK—and this time, it's in collaboration with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)! From the wild success of the Danbury Trashers Netflix doc “Untold: Crime & Penalties” to building a hockey fight league from scratch, AJ shares the full story of how Ice Wars was born, what made it different, and why now is the time for its big return. Hear about the early doubters, the behind-the-scenes chaos, meeting fan-favorite 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury, and how a team of outcasts turned into a brotherhood. 🎧 Don’t miss Part 2 where Daniel joins the show to give his take on the comeback, the BKFC partnership, and what’s next for this one-of-a-kind combat sport. 💥 Whether you're an OG Ice Wars fan or new to the madness—get ready. This is only the beginning! Follow & Connect with BKFC ICE WARS: https://www.instagram.com/bkfciced/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Talkin' Trash Podcast is back! Get an inside look at the wild few months both AJ and Ames have had in their respective seasons. We dive headfirst into some of 'Diamond Hands' hard-hitting fights so far this season in the ECHL and nearly losing an eye! AJ discusses his return to pro hockey with the Danbury Hat Tricks, the season so far and what he anticipates for the second half of the season. We also discuss the difficulties and under appreciation of enforcers, the New York Rangers' ever polarizing Matt Rempe, the rise of the ECHL and how close Daniel Amesbury is to fighting social media megastar KSI! We are back baby!! Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Help support 11 Year Old Ray Chavez's fight against Leukemia https://behindtheblue.org/ray-chavez-fundraiser/ Check out our Day 1 Sponsors Club 93! https://club93hockey.com/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode AJ is joined in studio with hockey insider Jane Beup to break down everything you need to know as we head into the 2025 NHL regular season! We dive deep into some of the hottest takes and biggest offseason questions surrounding the league’s top teams and players. Key subjects include Connor McDavid's highly anticipated revenge tour with the Oilers after last year’s crushing Finals loss, the ongoing drama between the Boston Bruins' goalie and their front office, and Stanley Cup predictions. AJ and Jane also discuss Alexander Ovechkin closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record and hockey officially entering it's 'New Generation' of players and talent. Plus, we’re calling out some dark horse teams that could surprise everyone and make a serious playoff push. If you're ready for insights, predictions, and some of the spiciest NHL takes, this episode is for you! Hit play and get hyped for the 2025 season! Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with Jane Beup: https://www.instagram.com/seriously_jane/ Check out the Danbury Hat Tricks schedule and ticket information! https://www.danburyhattricks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danburyhattricks/ Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this action packed episode we have a MAJOR announcement: AJ Galante has returned to Professional Hockey as a Senior Advisor for the FPHL's Danbury Hat Tricks - 20 years after he was named President of the Danbury Trashers at the age of 17 in 2004. The guys discuss AJ's role as well as his vision and goal to create a dynasty in Danbury. We also catch up with 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury as he gets ready for training camp with his new team the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL. The guys also discuss the tragic passing of former NHL and Danbury Trasher Stephen Peat, and Ames tells a hilarious recent Mosh Pit story from a concert. Check out the Danbury Hat Tricks schedule and ticket information! https://www.danburyhattricks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danburyhattricks/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode AJ sits down with a young upcoming boxer Elias 'The Future' Morales. The guys talk about Elias' boxing journey that started at 3 years old, training with his father and his goals on becoming a World Champion one day. Elias also talks about feeling like an underdog and needing to have the heart of a champion as one of the smallest boxers wherever he goes. This episode will have you laughing as we go inside the mind of a 10 year old with topics ranging from favorite wrestlers, eating a marble, favorite foods, having 'Rizz' and more! The guys also cap off the episode with a Rock-Paper-Scissor matchup to decide who can play with 'Diamond Hands' in the upcoming NHL video game, after he signed with the ECHL's Kansas City Mavericks this week! Be sure to follow this young man and his journey to the top! Vote in the comments - Should Elias' nickname remain 'The Future' or change to 'The Heartbreak Kid' Connect with Elias Morales: https://www.instagram.com/the_future_203/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:10 – Elias Morales 03:00 – The ‘Rizziest’ Guest 04:07 – Why I Started Boxing 05:05 – My Favorite Boxer: Gervonta Davis 07:27 – Fighting on a National Level 09:07 – Training With My Dad 11:00 – Backflips in The Ring! 11:40 – Pro Wrestling 15:50 – My Career Goals 17:55 – Interested in Hockey! 18:30 – Watching ‘Diamond Hands’ Daniel Amesbury Train 20:12 – My ‘Go-To’ Meal 21:32 – Straight A’s Challenge 22:45 – Thoughts on Grape Jelly 25:31 – Jacked up Teeth 28:50 – My Dad’s Training Style 31:23 – My Sister Can Beat Me Up! 35:00 – Favorite Drinks 36:26 – Asking AJ Questions 39:50 – Hulk Hogan Impression 41:08 – Weird Things I’ve Eaten 42:57 – Advice to The Small Kids Out There 43:45 – Train With Elias! 45:23 – Crazy Peanut Butter & Jelly Combos! 49:35 – ‘Diamond Hands’ is in Kansas City! 50:58 – What Should My Nickname Be? Vote! 51:50 - Closing Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week AJ is joined by returning co-host 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury along with a special in studio guest - the legendary, one of a kind Joe Pace Jr.! The guys catch up on Ames' off season, and discuss the 20 year-unconventional career of Joe Pace, including outrageous road trip stories, getting traded by his own father, fun times as a teammate with 'Diamond Hands', being a player/coach, the viral 'beer break' from this past season, and more! You definitely do not want to miss this one! Connect with Joe Pace: https://www.instagram.com/joepace_13/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with 'Diamond Hands' 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

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

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

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

'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

In this EXPLOSIVE episode of Talkin' Trash, AJ and Ames sit down with former Professional hockey player Bobby Robins. The guys discuss Bobby's new 'savage memoir' Sex, Drugs, Pucks and Souls - Secret Life of a Hockey Fighter, and his road to the NHL after battling countless addictions and other hurdles. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Connect with AJ Galante: Instagram: @official_ajgalante Connect with Daniel Amesbury: Instagram: @ames2bury Connect with Bobby Robins: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyrobinspro/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - From Hockey Player to Writer 00:05:34 - Overcoming Hardships and Achieving Success 00:10:52 - The Authenticity of Our Stories 00:16:07 - The Influence of Pornography 00:22:14 - Self-sabotage and Fear in Sports 00:27:49 - Overcoming Fear and Addiction 00:33:13 - Overcoming Fear and Small Wins 00:38:44 - Striving for Success 00:44:10 - Overcoming Failure and Finding Success 00:49:19 - The First Day as a Professional Hockey Player 00:54:56 - The Massage Encounter 01:00:39 - A Close Encounter at the Massage Parlor 01:05:58 - A Lesson Learned from a Massage Parlor Sting Operation 01:11:33 - A Life-Changing Accident 01:16:53 - Dealing with Voices and the Frog God 01:22:31 - Seeking and Finding 01:28:17 - Farewell and see you next time Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Danbury Trashers' A.J. Galante and the 'Baddest Man in Hockey' Daniel Amesbury discuss the recent opening faceoff brawl between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, as well as some of the best brawls in hockey history. The guys also touch on just how great a fighter Ryan Reaves is, Wrestlemania and the potential of an Arena Football tryout for Diamond Hands! #teambiosteel Get 20% off by visiting: https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers Instagram: ​⁠@biosteelsports Connect with AJ Galante: Instagram: @official_ajgalante Connect with Daniel Amesbury: Instagram: @ames2bury Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:02 - Brett Brochu's Shootout Choice and the Battle between Broch and Gorniak 00:07:51 - Excitement for the Playoffs and Bubble Hockey Memories 00:11:29 - Bubble Hockey Memories 00:15:24 - The Battle for the ECHL Playoffs 00:19:15 - Fights and Rivalries in Hockey 00:23:04 - The Unexpected Line Brawl 00:27:20 - Embracing Fighting in Hockey 00:31:12 - Line brawl between Devils and Rangers 00:35:27 - Scott Parker and Infamous Hockey Brawls 00:39:33 - FDNY Hockey Team Not to be Played With 00:43:31 - The Impact of Ryan Reeves on the Game 00:47:07 - Shoutouts and WrestleMania Recap 00:50:54 - The WWE's New Era 00:54:41 - Football Tryouts and Shoutouts 00:58:35 - The Controversy Continues 01:02:42 - See you next time Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys dive into an action packed episode discussing Sean Avery's controversial NHL persona, the Shohei Ohtani controversy, hockey team dynamics, goalie personalities, Hollywood's power dynamics, and wrestling's new golden era. www.biosteel.com Instagram: @biosteelsports #teambiosteel Connect with AJ Galante: Instagram: @official_ajgalante Connect with Daniel Amesbury: Instagram: @ames2bury Ideas for the show? Want to talk some trash? Contact us today talkintrashpodcast1@gmail.com Chapters: 00:00:00 - Sean Avery: The Ultimate NHL Heel 00:04:54 - Boosting YouTube Subscriptions 00:09:35 - Controversy with Dillon Boucher 00:14:07 - Brett Brochu's Mean Streak 00:18:35 - Goalie fights and team loyalty 00:23:01 - Reading to Fifth Graders and Fourth Graders 00:27:38 - Diamond Hands Fist Cast 00:32:18 - The Troll Olympics and Smashing Trolls 00:36:56 - Canadian Hockey Teams and the Stanley Cup 00:41:46 - The Volatility of the Goalie Position and Load Management 00:46:11 - The Load Management Effect on Goalies 00:50:51 - Baseball and Ohtani Scandal 00:55:27 - The Allegations Against the Interpreter 01:00:30 - Hollywood's Strange Power Dynamic 01:04:36 - The Golden Age of Wrestling 01:09:04 - Shout-outs and Sponsors 01:13:44 - Upcoming Events Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices