Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

Matthew and Brady Kachuk open Season 2 by breaking down training camp, preseason hockey, and what it takes to earn a spot on a new team. Then, Brady faces Florida Fundamentals before the brothers welcome Charles Barkley for a wide-ranging conversation about hockey, basketball, the Dream Team, golf, rest management, and the people who shaped his career. The episode closes with a fan voicemail, Bridesmaid of the Week, and Wingman of the Week. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:24 League Lowdown: Training Camp 10:00 Training Camp Recovery and Team Pranks 21:59 Preseason Games and Rookie-Camp Mindset 30:00 Preseason Mindset and Earning Your Spot 43:14 Florida Fundamentals 52:07 Sponsor Break 56:08 Charles Barkley Joins Wingmen 1:01:21 Chuck Triple Threat: Top 3 Hockey Moments 1:11:58 Chuck's Favorite Teammates and NBA Cities 1:21:10 Rest Management and Playing for the Fans 1:30:06 Golf, Lake Tahoe, and the American Century Championship 1:38:09 Why Charles Barkley Loves Hockey 1:48:18 Fan Voicemail: Accidental Panthers Fans 1:50:50 Bridesmaid of the Week 1:58:51 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this season finale episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are joined by five-time sports Emmy award winner and legendary ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Kirk breaks down his passion for hockey, shares what it was like watching Team USA's thrilling Olympic run, and reflects on his own journey from being a standout multi-sport athlete to landing on the desk of College GameDay at just 26 years old. The guys wrap up the episode with a special rapid-fire Tkachuk Triple Threat segment detailing their favorite moments of the summer, along with their final bridesmaids and wingmen of the week Don’t wait to stock up on your favorites at https://www.gnc.com/sale the sale won’t last long Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Kirk Reflects on Team USA's Olympic Experience 05:15 How Kirk Got Hooked on Hockey 08:04 The Outdoor Game at the Big House 12:37 Old-School Hockey Fights and Setting the Tone 16:41 Kirk's High School Multi-Sport Career 18:42 The Recruiting Process 23:02 Landing the College GameDay Job at 26 26:18 Kirk's Insane Wednesday to Sunday Travel Schedule 31:09 Tkachuk Triple Threat: College Football Rapid Fire 38:51 Memorable GameDay Host Sites 41:11 The Future of College Football and the Transfer Portal 46:16 Kirk's Ultimate Wingman of His Career 50:28 Reviewing Kirk's Episode and Looking Forward to the Season 52:19 Top Moments of the Summer 58:06 Bridesmaid of the Week 01:00:39 Wingman of the Week 01:06:15 Outro and Season 2 Return Date What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk sit down with the second overall pick in the 2026 PWHL draft, Olympic gold medalist Abbey Murphy. Abbey shares details about her daily offseason training routine, her unique path as the first hockey player in her family, and growing up with a Marine father. She also recounts her journey with the Chicago Mission, her experiences representing Team USA, and the unforgettable gold medal celebration in the Olympic dining hall. Finally, the guys break down their weekly bridesmaids and wingmen, covering everything from neighborhood ding-dong ditching to member-guest golf tournament highlights Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Abbey's Summer Training Routine 07:42 Playing for the Chicago Mission 11:44 Choosing the University of Minnesota 14:00 Redshirting and Making the 2022 Olympic Team 17:40 Comparing the 2022 and 2026 Olympic Experiences 21:10 Post-Gold Medal Dining Hall Celebrations 24:48 Dominating the Olympic Tournament 26:22 The Overtime Golden Goal vs. Canada 27:56 Attending Edmonton Oilers Development Camp 32:00 Abbey's Wingman of the Week 38:13 Bridesmaids of the Week 43:23 Brady's Epic Ding-Dong Ditch Story 48:38 Wingman of the Week 53:39 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk dive into their contrasting summer training routines, including Brady’s boxing experience near UFC legends and Matthew's high-altitude workouts in Colorado. They also discuss the NHL's top villains, break down major recent contract details, and answer listener voicemails about team chemistry and celebrity boxing. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Summer Training Updates 10:24 Training With UFC Legends 16:23 Favorite On-Ice Drills 20:37 Crazy Past Hockey Stories 26:40 The NHL's On-Ice Villains 36:00 Fluid Hydration and Nutrition 39:46 Contract Breakdown 44:24 Fan Voicemails 56:47 Weekly Bridesmaids 59:50 Weekly Wingmen 01:03:56 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are joined by Team USA Olympic gold medalist and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to break down their incredible run to gold, the epic locker room celebrations, and Charlie's painful mid-season recovery from a broken jaw. The guys also dive deep into the newly released NHL schedule, discussing the early West Coast road trip, the increase in Monday afternoon games, and Patrick Kane’s highly anticipated return to Chicago. Finally, Brady breaks down RFA arbitration before the brothers hand out their official Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week awardsMerch is on https://wingmenshop.com Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:56 Charlie's Broken Jaw Injury & Recovery Process 5:49 USA Hockey & Preparing for the Olympic Games 11:22 Putting on the Team USA Jersey 14:47 Olympic Rapid Fire: Teammates Who Impressed 19:03 Reliving the Gold Medal Locker Room Celebration 22:00 The Post-Victory Tour 25:27 Breaking Down Charlie’s Epic Goal-Line Save 27:32 Charlie Names His Ultimate Career Wingman 33:00 NHL Schedule Release & Preseason Grind 42:19 Most Anticipated Matchups of the Upcoming Year 49:40 Bag Breakdown: Patrick Kane Returns to Chicago 53:40 Explaining NHL Restricted Free Agency & Arbitration 57:29 Bridesmaid of the Week 01:01:09 Wingman of the Week 01:05:54 Outro What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices