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Predators Official Podcast
The Predators Official Podcast is hosted by Max Herz and Kara Hammer. The 45-minute long program offers inside access to the team, the best interviews with players and analysts, plus the Preds hockey talk you crave.
Episodes
Predators Official PodcastGame Week in Smashville! Opening Night Preview
Kara Hammer & Max Herz get you ready for opening night on Thursday by previewing the Predators roster and making their predictions. Plus Andrew Brunette helps…
Predators Official PodcastTraining Camp Episode 5! Filip Forsberg's Amazon Stardom
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators 6-4 preseason win in Carolina on Wednesday night, update the roster that is now down to 21 skaters & 2 goalies, and…
Predators Official PodcastTraining Camp Episode 4! Preseason Party in Smashville
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' 6-0 preseason home opener win over the Lightning, featuring a shutout by Juuse Saros and three points by new Pred…
Predators Official PodcastTraining Camp Episode 3! Preds defensemen Lucas Johansen & Kevin Gravel
Kara Hammer & Max Herz continue their coverage of Nashville Predators training camp, recapping the Gold Star Showcase intrasquad game in Clarksville on…
Predators Official PodcastTraining Camp Episode 2! Preds wingers Ozzy Wiesblatt & Kyle Marino
Kara Hammer & Max Herz bring you into the second week of Nashville Predators training camp and recap the preseason-opening doubleheader in Florida. Topics…
Predators Official PodcastPreds Training Camp Begins! And a Rookie Camp Recap
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the first three days of Preds training camp practice before the puck drops on the preseason opener! Topics include GM Barry…
Predators Official PodcastThe POP is Back! The Biggest Offseason in Preds History
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Predators Official PodcastSeason Wrap Up Pod
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the end of the Predators' series against the Canucks and the end of season press conferences. As always, use #PredsPodcast to send…
Predators Official PodcastSeason on the Line in Smashville!
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators massive Game 5 win in Vancouver to extend the season and bring us Game 6 on home ice Friday night. Plus: Tyson…
Predators Official PodcastThe Playoffs Return to Smashville!
Kara Hammer and Max Herz recap Games 1 and 2 of Round 1 in Vancouver, including a massive Preds win in Game 2, and get you ready for playoff hockey on home ice…
Predators Official PodcastPlayoff Time in Smashville!
Kara Hammer & Max Herz preview the Predators & Canucks first round playoff series! Plus Filip Forsberg secures the franchise single season goals record, Jeremy…
Predators Official PodcastBeau Knows The Preds Are Playoff Bound! Anthony Beauvillier on the POP
The Preds are playoff bound! Predators winger Anthony Beauvillier joins the Preds Official Podcast (16:00) to discuss joining the Predators at the trade…
Predators Official PodcastESPN Energy Line: PK Subban & John Buccigross on the POP
Former Predators defenseman & ESPN analyst P.K. Subban (14:20) and ESPN commentator John Buccigross (26:15) join the Preds Official Podcast during their visits…
Predators Official Podcast18 Crazy Games: Recapping the Preds Record Point Streak
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators franchise-record 18-game point streak which lasted six unforgettable weeks. Filip Forsberg is approaching the…
Predators Official PodcastZuck Yeah! New Pred Jason Zucker on the POP
Newly-acquired Predators winger Jason Zucker joins the Preds Official Podcast (16:00)! Topics include: being a trade-related scratch and wondering where he…
Predators Official PodcastTrade Predline Moves: Welcome Jason Zucker, Anthony Beauvillier, & Jaret Anderson-Dolan!
The Preds Official Podcast recaps Nashville's moves at the NHL Trade Deadline with thoughts from two of the new Preds and General Manager Barry Trotz. Plus…
Predators Official PodcastPulling the Same Rope: Red Hot Preds!
The Predators have won a season-best seven straight games to get back into a playoff spot and the Preds Official Podcast is here to talk all about it! Kara…
Predators Official PodcastOn The Road With EGOAT: Egor Afanasyev, Preds Winger on the POP
Predators rookie winger Egor Afanasyev joins the podcast (17:00) to discuss his hockey life, moving from Russia to Detroit as a teenager and take a wide…
Predators Official PodcastCaptain Kimmo: Longtime Preds D Kimmo Timonen on the POP!
Longtime Nashville Predators defenseman and 2006-07 team captain Kimmo Timonen joins the podcast (10:30) to preview Captain's Night at Bridgestone Arena this…
Predators Official PodcastFil & J-Biebs: Filip Forsberg Takes All-Star Weekend!
Nashville Predators All-Star Filip Forsberg joins the POP from Toronto (7:35) to discuss his selection to Team Bieber/Matthews and the official announcement…
Predators Official PodcastTeam One: David Legwand & The Inaugural Preds on the POP
The Predators welcomed back members of the 1998-99 inaugural team in franchise history this week as part of our 25th anniversary season! Franchise cornerstone…
Predators Official PodcastDown On The Farm: Milwaukee Admirals Head Coach Karl Taylor on the POP
Milwaukee Admirals Head Coach Karl Taylor joins the Preds Official Podcast (8:25) to discuss the five first round picks in Milwaukee this season, the team's…
Predators Official PodcastScream & Scout: Preds Chief Amateur Scout Tom Nolan on the POP
Nashville Predators Chief Amateur Scout Tom Nolan joins the Preds Official Podcast during the team's scouting meetings (15:00). Topics include what this week's…
Predators Official PodcastKiefer Sure Would: Preds Winger Kiefer Sherwood on the POP
Nashville Predators winger Kiefer Sherwood joins the podcast (16:50) to discuss why Nashville has been such a perfect place for the past two years of his…
Predators Official PodcastNew Years Preds-olutions & World Juniors: Jeff Kealty, Preds Assistant GM, Joins the POP from Gothenburg
Predators Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting Jeff Kealty joins the POP (16:10) from the World Junior Championship in Sweden! He discusses the two…
Predators Official PodcastMerry Christmas POP! With Preds Defenseman Luke Schenn
Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn joins the Preds Official Podcast (16:10). Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three Preds wins this week including the…
Predators Official PodcastGoing Back With The Yak: Yakov Trenin on the POP
Preds winger Yakov Trenin joins the podcast (14:45) to discuss his hockey journey from Chelyabinsk, Russia to the NHL, his game-winning goal in the final…
Predators Official PodcastThe BoroCop & Backhanded Compliments: Mark Borowiecki, Preds Pro Development Coach, on the POP
Recently-retired former Preds defenseman Mark Borowiecki joins the show (15:20) to discuss his new role with the team as professional player development coach…
Predators Official PodcastA Streak & A Shrink: Vickie Woosley on the POP, Preds Director of Performance Psychology
Vickie Woosley, the Predators Director of Performance Psychology & Team Behavioral Health Clinician, joins the podcast (14:00) to discuss her role with the…
Predators Official PodcastA Poile Family Thanksgiving: Longtime Preds GM David Poile on the POP
Longtime Predators general manager David Poile joins the POP (9:20) before he's honored in Smashville this week. Interview topics include watching games as a…
Predators Official PodcastMarc New Guy-Zo: Preds Defenseman Marc Del Gaizo on the POP
Predators defenseman Marc Del Gaizo joins the POP (13:40) after making his NHL debut this week. Interview topics include his hockey playing family, working…
Predators Official PodcastJaw Dropping & World Traveling: Preds Winger Sammy Fagemo & Oral Surgeon Dr. Spencer Haley on the POP
Nashville Predators winger Sammy Fagemo concludes his first month with the team by joining the Predators Official Podcast (24:00). Nashville claimed Fagemo, a…
Predators Official PodcastThe Sudbury Mafia & Shoresy: Preds Assistant Coach Derek MacKenzie
Predators assistant coach Derek MacKenzie joins the POP (13:20) as he concludes his first month on the Nashville coaching staff. MacKenzie discusses his…
Predators Official PodcastHorse Hockey & A Hockey Horse: Gus Nyquist on the POP
New Predators winger Gus Nyquist joins the podcast (17:30) to discuss the Kentucky Derby-winning horse named after him and answer your fan questions. Kara…
Predators Official PodcastBackbone & Smiles: New Preds GM Barry Trotz on the POP
Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the first two regular season games, including a 3-0 shutout win in the home opener against the Kraken. New Predators general…
Predators Official PodcastROR on the POP! New Preds Forward Ryan O'Reilly
Former Conn Smythe & Selke winner Ryan O'Reilly signed a four year deal with the Predators this summer, and he joins the POP during his first preseason with…
Predators Official PodcastThe POP is Back! With New Head Coach Andrew Brunette
Kara Hammer and Max Herz host the Predators Official Podcast for the 2023-24 season! New Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette joins the show (16:07) to discuss…
Predators Official PodcastA Conversation with Kiefer Sherwood
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Kiefer Sherwood. Kiefer played 32 games for the Nashville Predators in the 2022-23 season. He tallied 7 goals…
Predators Official PodcastVoice of the Milwaukee Admirals Aaron Sims
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with play by play man Aaron Sims of the Milwaukee Admirals. Aaron talks about the Admirals getting ready for the…
Predators Official PodcastMatt Duchene and his Finger
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Matt Duchene. He discusses getting hit by a puck on his ring finger on the left hand during a game on March 26…
Predators Official PodcastEgor Afanasyev & The Final Road Trip
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Egor Afanasyev on his way to the airport as the Predators depart for their final road trip of the regular season…
Predators Official PodcastCatching Up With Preds Honorary Lineup Reader Caleb Miele
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer chat with Brentwood native and Preds fan Caleb Miele, who celebrated his 17th birthday by reading the Predators starting…
Predators Official PodcastPhil Tomasino Checks In
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators player Phil Tomasino. He talks about what these 15 games have been like since he joined the…
Predators Official PodcastLuke Evangelista
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators player Luke Evangelista. He talks about his "welcome to the NHL moment" and what these first…
Predators Official PodcastTrade Deadline with GM David Poile
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators General Manager David Poile. David talks with them about the moves that have been made to the…
Predators Official PodcastSteve Mayer on NHL Draft and Awards Coming to Smashville
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Steve Mayer of the NHL. He is the Chief Content Officer and oversees the Events and Entertainment department…
Predators Official PodcastA Sit Down with P.K. Subban in Smashville and Craig Smith before the Boston Game
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer sit down with P.K. Subban before the Arizona game where he was being recognized. P.K. talks about his time with the Preds and…
Predators Official PodcastCody Glass Checks In
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Preds Centerman Cody Glass. He tells the story how he got engaged to his longtime girlfriend during the break…
Predators Official PodcastLongtime Hockey Writer Kevin Allen & Preds Reporter Emma Lingan at All-Star Weekend
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with longtime hockey writer Kevin Allen. Kevin has been covering the NHL for over 35 years and discusses All-Star…
Predators Official PodcastHead Coach John Hynes at the Break
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Nashville Predators Head Coach John Hynes as the team heads into the All-Star break. He talks about beating Los…
Predators Official PodcastIn-Game with Wayne D
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Nashville Predators In-Game Host Wayne D. He talks about how he ended up in Smashville getting Preds fans fired…
Predators Official PodcastA Chat With PREDSident Sean Henry
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Nashville Predators President and CEO Sean Henry. He talks about that Friday morning November 25, 2022 when he…
Predators Official PodcastChris Mason, EJ Hradek and Emma Lingan All Weigh In
In the first episode of 2023, Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer get reaction from former Predators goaltender and now team television color commentator Chris…
Predators Official PodcastThe VOP on the POP
In the final POP episode of 2022, Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer sit down Radio Play-by-Play Host Pete Weber. Among the many stories Pete has from his 23+…
Predators Official PodcastFormer Preds Head Coach Barry Trotz
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great time talking with former Predators' head coach Barry Trotz. Barry spent 15 seasons behind the bench in…
Predators Official PodcastHal Gill aka Skillsy
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a lot of fun talking with former Predator player and now broadcaster Hal Gill. Skillsy discusses his 16 year playing…
Predators Official PodcastAssistant General Manager Scott Nichol
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with Scott Nichol who is the Predators Assistant General Manager and the GM of the Milwaukee Admirals…
Predators Official PodcastBring the Passion - Terry Crisp
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with Terry Crisp. He talks about winning two Stanley Cups as a player and winning the Cup as a head…
Predators Official PodcastScott Hamilton & Friends
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton. He covers a lot of ground in this interview from his…
Predators Official PodcastThe Grim Reaper
Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer chat with former Predators player and broadcaster and current NHL Network analyst Stu Grimson. He reveals to them his latest…