In this episode of Talkin' Trash, AJ Galante sits down with rising hockey star Jovanni Smeriglio, a 17-year-old phenom making waves in the junior hockey scene. From his early days growing up on and off the ice in Danbury to his journey through the highly competitive, and internationally renowned hockey program at South Kent, Jovanni shares his inspiring story. We explore the pressure of balancing family expectations with athletic dreams, dealing with opposing fans, how YouTube plays a role in the development of young athletes, and what it's like achieving the dream of making a top-level team. Jovanni also dives into his favorite video game memories, the mental side of success, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a young athlete navigating both the business and personal sides of hockey. Plus, find out his favorite foods as an Italian-American and his future aspirations with college and professional hockey! Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/ Connect with Jovanni Smeriglio: https://www.instagram.com/jovanni_hockey15/ Check out Jovanni and team in action: https://southkentschool.org/athletics/hockey/aaa-hockey/schedule-24-25/ Check out the Danbury Hat Tricks schedule and ticket information! https://www.danburyhattricks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danburyhattricks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices