Cody Hodgson and The RYR-1 Foundation 11/11/25Diagnosed in 2016 with RYR-1-related malignant hyperthermia, Cody Hodgson’s promising NHL playing career was cut short when the effects of his disease made it impossible for him to push his body to the extent necessary in pro hockey. However, what initially looked like a major setback gave way to a very different, equally powerful calling. Now an active ambassador for the Pittsburgh, PA-based RYR-1 Foundation, Hodgson is precisely the kind of figure in the hockey world that our production staff loves connecting with.With mobile recording gear in tow, our producer and co-host, Jeff Taylor recently joined the RYR-1 Foundation in Pittsburgh for their 10th anniversary conference. A handful of in-depth interviews were conducted that day, including with former NHL’er Cody Hodgson himself, as well as Toronto-based anesthesiologist Dr. Sheila Riazi, Hodgson’s diagnosing physician. Reading: The RYR-1 Foundation’s Clinical Care Guidelines text:https://ryr1.org/clinical-care-guidelinesVideo: Watch Cody Hodgson score an incredible shorthanded goal, beating all five Carolina Hurricanes players:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pyGSyfkO6IVideo: Wim Hof Breathing Method (YouTube):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQToday’s episode was co-produced by Jeff Taylor and Ashley Taylor.Very special thanks to Espresso A Mano, Pittsburgh’s finest coffee roasters and cafe, for partnering with Fly Penguins Fly podcast. Visit an Espresso A Mano location near you:https://espressoamano.com/Thank you for listening!! Follow the podcast on X/Twitter: @penspodJeff Taylor: @penspod_JT // Jordan DeFigio: @fidgenewtonLETS GO PENS.JEFF TAYLOR + JORDAN DEFIGIOFly Penguins Fly Podcast is produced by Jeff TaylorOriginal theme and outro music composed and recorded by Jeff TaylorMark Guiliana played drums, Ashley Taylor sang.Interested in becoming a sponsor of the podcast?Email the Fly Penguins Fly Podcast at: [email protected] Taylor designed and delivered our artwork.Hire Shane: [email protected] episode includes portions of the following musical selections:Fly Penguins Fly Theme composed and produced by Jeff TaylorKid Kodi by Blue Dot SessionsHammers and Tape composed and produced by Jeff TaylorArp Landing composed and produced by Jeff TaylorInside the Paper Crane by Blue Dot SessionsHardboil by Blue Dot SessionsCamphor Kingdom by Blue Dot SessionsDiatom by Blue Dot Sessions