New York Rangers Club30 Podcast

Henrik Lundqvist talks with Gary Vee about discovering his passion for entrepreneurship at a young age and how his love of sports is something he’s always thinking about in his business. They reflect on why bad sportsmanship isn’t always a negative trait in our kids and how Gary’s dream of owning the New York Jets shaped his decision in both life and business.

Ahead of the inaugural F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Henrik Lundqvist sits down with McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, to learn about how he combines his two passions, racing and business. Henrik and co-host, lifelong F1 fan Jay Liddell, learn about Zak’s attention to detail on and off the track, where strategy plays a role on race day, and how Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” has impacted not just Zak’s life, but the growing fanbase in North America.

Henrik Lundqvist reconnects with old teammate and current New York Ranger, Mika Zibanejad, to talk about his leadership style on the ice, where he gets his quiet confidence, and what it was like when he nailed Henrik square in the face right before a playoff game. They also talk about the most memorable moments of his career to date, how DJ-ing compares to scoring a goal, and what defines success for the Rangers as a team.

Henrik Lundqvist is joined by the longest tenured cast member of Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson. Henrik and Kenan compare their routines and preparation for their respective crafts, how he’s made New York his home, and where the show and comedy in general have changed from when he started over two decades ago. They also get into how pressure plays into their performances and when Keenan fell in love with Hockey.

Henrik sits down with the greatest to ever ride a snowboard, the legendary Shaun White. They look back at Shaun’s ascension from a young skateboarder in San Diego to becoming not just the face of snowboarding, but the person who brought it into the mainstream. Shaun also talks about the pressure of burnout, falling back in love with the sport, and how Carrot Top once convinced him to get a haircut.

The terms “Prodigy” and “Trailblazer” are often thrown around casually - but in this episode, Henrik sits down with someone who carries both of these titles with ease. Misty Copeland, the first African American Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, talks to Henrik about her unique journey from her first ballet class at thirteen years of age to collaborating with the likes of Prince and Drake. Misty talks about the physical and creative skill sets required to be at the top of her craft and how she’s on a mission to make ballet and black ballet history accessible to everyone, regardless of their background.

In a special holiday episode of Club 30, Henrik takes everyone behind the scenes of his recent Hockey Hall of Fame induction weekend. And in the spirit of the season, the guys are joined by Henrik’s twin brother, all the way from Sweden, Joel Lundqvist. They reflect on how competitive they were as kids, what it was like to face each other in the NHL, and why their world championship win with Sweden will always be a special one. Plus they talk about family holiday traditions, favorite childhood gifts, and Sweden’s famous Christmas glogg!

On a special episode of Club 30, Henrik sits down with The Captain, Mark Messier. They talk about the pressure and experience it took to bring the Cup to New York, why his focus on the mental side of the game helped him succeed, and how a winning culture has to be lived and not just taught. Mark also reflects on his most memorable moments at Madison Square Garden and why he still gets chills walking back into the building today.

On the inaugural episode of Club 30, Henrik Lundqvist and two-time Super Bowl champ, Eli Manning, reflect on their fifteen years of sharing the New York City spotlight, embracing new opportunities with a beginner's mind, and how their experience on the ice and field prepared them for the next chapter of their lives.

In this interview, Henrik Lundqvist and Stanley Cup champion, Mike Richter, dive deep and discuss their time playing goalie for the Rangers. They also discuss the changes in the position over time and how they found another focus outside of hockey. Both legends reflect on their distinct styles and competitiveness, as well as why "The Garden" feels different now that they are fans like everyone else. Pull up a seat and listen to Club30 for another entertaining episode.

Henrik Lundqvist and Yankee World Series champion, Alex Rodriguez, reflect on playing in New York, self-ownership, and team ownership. Henrik and Alex also discuss dealing with imposter syndrome, utilizing therapy, and how athletes-or anyone-can manage a successful business. Come join another Club 30 conversation with two of New York's best dressed.

Henrik Lundqvist sits down with Verizon CEO and former handball player, Hans Vestberg, to talk about leadership and the impact of sports on his career. Vestberg shares insights on motivation, goal setting, team building, and the impact his passion for sports has had on his approach to business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, this episode offers inspiring ideas from one of the top CEOs in tech on how to lead with purpose and achieve success.

Henrik Lundqvist sits down with former NBA player and current podcaster JJ Redick to discuss his basketball and media success, struggles and journey. JJ shares insights from his evolution at Duke-including the importance of therapy-being the first active NBA player to start a podcast, working at ESPN in today's sports media ecosystem, and living in, but not getting to play for the city of New York.

Henrik Lundqvist sits down with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn to discuss the joys of skiing and the struggles of rebounding from injury, the mindset it takes to be one of the best ever, and the pain of watching those close to you battle ALS. Henrik and Lindsey also share their love for Åre-Henrik's hometown, and the last place Lindsey raced before she retired-as well as their reverence for Swedish legend Ingemar Stenmark, and the emotions of their first forays into documentary filmmaking.

Henrik Lundqvist and Swedish chef and restaurateur, Marcus Samuelsson, discuss Marcus's early dreams of becoming a pro soccer player and how his passion for the craft of cooking ultimately led him to culinary stardom. Marcus shares his childhood journey of adoption from Ethiopia to Sweden, his culinary journey across the globe, and has passions for cooking, teaching, New York City and anyone's unique style.

Henrik Lundqvist and tennis legend, John McEnroe, sit down and discuss the different personalities of tennis greatness, the validity of pickleball, and their shared passion for playing guitar. John also opens up about his illustrious and animated career, sharing insights into the game and the mental fortitude needed to excel, as well as stories from the late 1990s NHL, and the 1980s art and music scenes in NYC.