Doug Smith: podcast appearances and interviews

Doug Smith, known as 'the Hammer,' is an American author and a ScreenStrong Ambassador affiliated with the Light of Life Rescue Mission. He is recognized for co-authoring a biography titled Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey, which recounts his experiences playing professional hockey as an enforcer. Smith's hockey career was primarily in the minor leagues, where he was noted for his physical style of play, averaging 6.73 penalty minutes per game over a 60-game career. His background in hockey and his experiences as an enforcer inspired the 2011 comedy film Goon, in which Seann William Scott portrayed a character based on him. Smith also appeared in the sequel, Goon: Last of the Enforcers, released in 2017. Beyond his career in hockey and his involvement in film adaptations, Smith holds roles that include his work with the Light of Life Rescue Mission, where he contributes to community support initiatives.