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Predators Official Podcast
Predators Official Podcast
Author: Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer, Max Herz
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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.
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Joey's back! One of the greatest fan favorites in Preds franchise history, Ryan Johansen, stops by the show this week to talk life after hockey and his affection for the fans in Smashville. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara look back at Nashville's road trip, talk players officiating and say goodbye to a beloved member of the Preds family.
Predators winger Zach L'Heureux joins the podcast to talk family, hockey and his favorite nicknames. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer look back on Ryan Ufko's first NHL goal and a huge Nashville win over Seattle. Plus, Nic and Ally Hague receive this week's Big E.
With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview, the PoP drops a special edition to recap the team's transactions including deals involving Cole Smith, Michael McCarron, Nick Blankenburg and Michael Bunting. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss Barry Trotz's post-deadline press conference, the impacts of the call-ups from Milwaukee and what's to come in the final 20 games of the season.
Preds center Ryan O'Reilly, and his partner in music Kelly James - also known as children's music duo Mac N Cheeze - join the show for a very special episode of the Preds Official Podcast. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer recap the Olympic Winter Games, look ahead to the resumption of the NHL season and preview the upcoming Moms Trip for the Preds.
Preds center Michael McCarron and Predators Medical Director and Team Physician Dr. Lance LeClere join the show to discuss the player/physician relationship at the NHL level and what it takes to stay healthy. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz discuss the Olympic Winter Games as the rest of the Preds return to Nashville with the resumption of the season on the horizon.
Max Herz and Kara Hammer look back at some of the top Olympic interviews from the Preds earlier this season - including Juuse Saros, Erik Haula and Kevin Morley - to highlight the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
The PoP has plenty to discuss following one of the most emotional days in franchise history. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer look back at Barry Trotz's retirement announcement and the subsequent four-goal comeback win that followed. Plus, a look ahead to the Winter Olympic Games and more thoughts on Trotz.
Preds winger Luke Evangelista joins the show this week to discuss his season and some of his favorite teammates. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara look back at Roman Josi's 1,000th game and answer your questions on a fresh episode of the Preds Official Podcast.
Recorded Wednesday, January 21Preds goaltender Juuse Saros joins the show ahead of minding the net for Team Finland at the Olympic Winter Games. Game No. 1,000 is here for Roman Josi, and Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer look back at the captain's career in Nashville. Plus, an adorable Big E Awesome Person of the Week.
Preds Head Athletic Trainer - and United States Men’s Winter Olympic Games Team Trainer - Kevin Morley joins the show (16:07) to discuss his role with the Predators and the anticipation of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara look back at Nashville’s successful homestand and how the Preds are trending as the season continues.
The Preds are back for a new year, and so is the PoP! Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer talk goal No. 600 for Steven Stamkos, a successful road trip to start 2026, Preds players headed to the Olympics and Nashville's top prospects at the World Juniors. Plus, stick around for a very special Big E as the show remembers Sheila Crisp.
Rookie winger Reid Schaefer joins the final Preds Official Podcast episode of 2025 to discuss his NHL debut, acclimating to the League and his favorite Christmas gift of all time. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer recap offensive outbursts from Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg, recall their top moments of 2025 and reveal the Big E Awesome Person of the Week.
A big win over the Avalanche and the rookies making impacts - Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss all of that on the latest edition of the Preds Official Podcast. Plus, Craig Smith retires, 12 Days of Hockey Holidays, the Big E Awesome Person of the Week and so much more this week on the PoP.
The PoP returns following the Thanksgiving holiday with Preds defenseman Nick Blankenburg dishing out answers to your questions! Plus, Reid Schaefer makes his NHL debut, Roman Josi sets a franchise record, and Brooks, Max and Kara hand out a special Big E on this edition of the Preds Official Podcast.
Preds fan favorite Jordin Tootoo joins the podcast to discuss his new documentary and recall his playing career in Nashville. Brooks Bratten talks all things Sweden with Max Herz and Kara Hammer, plus, goaltender Juuse Saros debuts the most meaningful mask he's ever had ahead of Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Smashville.
On this week’s show, Filip Forsberg joins the pod to preview Nashville’s upcoming trip to Stockholm, Sweden, and the NHL Global Series. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara discuss overtime in Minnesota, the emergence of Matthew Wood & Ozzy Wiesblatt and the official induction of Pete & Terry into the Preds Golden Hall.
Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer and Max Herz sit down with the newest inductees of the Nashville Predators Golden Hall, Pete Weber and Terry Crisp, as they relive their early days in Smashville and the fun along the way -- including at least one misspent baseball game together, Hockey 101 and Chalk Talk sessions and more jokes than you thought possible in a 53-minute podcast episode.
This week, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer break down the first four games of the season, the road trip through Canada (and Canadian Thanksgiving), as well as early standouts, the latest on Brady Martin and the Big E awesome person of the week.
Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer and Max Herz break down Opening Night, including:🏒 Brady Martin's debut🌟 Pregame Gold Walk🥅 Juuse Saros' 37-save game🧀 Ryan O'Reilly's top cheddar🎉 First win of the season
Hockey is back, and the PoP is celebrating Opening Week in Smashville. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer preview the 2025-26 campaign and discuss the impact Brady Martin could have as he prepares to make his NHL debut. Preds defenseman Brady Skjei (26:48) joins the show to talk his new defense partner and preparing to become a dad. Plus the Big E Awesome Person(s) of the Week and so much more.




