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Penalty Box Radio Live!
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A podcast covering the Nashville Predators of the NHL, the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL, and any and all Predators prospects out in the greater hockey world. Hosted by veterans of covering the Nashville Predators Ann Kimmel and Shaun Smith and featuring special guests from Predators universe!
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It Ain't Over, But It's Over - The Nashville Predators have been eliminated from NHL playoff contention
Apr 1600:32:18Tap to summarizeThis week, Ann brings you a solo pod only podcast. She talks about Game 81, goes into "much too early" takeaways from the (almost over) season, she discusses what WAS NOT a problem in Nashville this season, and takes a look at something VERY SPECIFIC Head Coach Andrew Brunette is looking for in the final game of the season. She also discusses Aiden Fink's entry level contract and his potential (likely) first NHL appearance in Game 82. Rookie Lap anyone?Content warning is on solely because of Luke Evangelista using the "s" word.
Transcribe →To NHL Playoffs or not to NHL Playoffs, that is the Nashville Predators question
Apr 900:46:50Tap to summarizeSpecial Guest co-host Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean joins Shaun for this episode while Ann is on special assignment. The guys discuss, for possibly the last time this season, whether or not the Predators are a playoff team, the whys and why nots, and then go in depth on some of those reasons in the second segment. In the third segment, they take an in depth look at who they think are the most serious candidates for the next GM of the team. They both name their favorite and explain why. Finally, Alex announces the Nashville Chapter of the PHWA nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (the nominee is a friend of the show) and they close the show with a preview of the next PBR Week.
Transcribe →Nashville Predators State of Emergency (according to us)
Apr 200:46:40Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Penalty Box Radio Live, Ann and Shaun start off with Happys and Crappys from around the NHL. Then, they declare a State of Emergency for the Nashville Predators this PBR week. The gang takes a look at what went wrong over the three game losing streak, how it impacted the Preds playoff chances, and take a deep dive on what's nagging them about one decision in particular. After that, they look at the upcoming week and go into detail about how this is the week that won't necessarily make it for the Preds, but it is situation that could break it for them.
Transcribe →What has to happen for the Nashville Predators to hang on to the Wild Card spot? OR How Jonathan Marchessault Got His Groove Back
Mar 2600:46:28Tap to summarizeThe Nashville Predators surged into a playoff spot on the strength of 4 wins over the last PBR week. Ann and Shaun take a look at what went right, what went wrong, and what has to happen for the Preds to stay in the playoffs as the season winds down. The gang also discusses Filip Forsberg, the Civil War, and how Matthew Wood has helped one forward have a resurgence. References are made to beloved movie Rookie of the Year, oldies in the grocery store, and what Corey Perry has in common with sharks.
Transcribe →NHL Department of Player Safety, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and The Golden Goal Fiasco (and also the Nashville Predators)
Mar 1900:47:00Tap to summarizeThis episode of Penalty Box Radio starts off hot with a call to action on getting a colonoscopy. After that, they continue with the unintentional them with this week's happies and crappies. In the second segment, the duo discuss what needs to happen to keep the playoff hopes alive for the Nashville Predators. The segment gets going with discussion about the Department of Player Safety and whether or not the gentlemen in charge are the best for the job. Then Shaun takes an objective look at the recent hubbub about who owns/has the rights to the golden goal puck from the Olympic gold medal game. Then, they preview the VERY IMPORTANT games coming up this PBR week for the Predators.
Transcribe →Nashville Predators Trade Deadline Reactions and the Push for the Playoffs
Mar 1200:46:38Tap to summarizeShaun is back with Ann this week and the duo discuss the results of the trade deadline, THE KIDS, a nickname for a new line, the benefits/drawbacks of making the playoffs, and what the new GM has to work with when they start their season. It's an episode full of honest hockey talk AND get excited for the Paralympic Hockey medal games this weekend!
Transcribe →Nashville Predators at Barry Trotz's Last Trade Deadline
Mar 1200:48:09Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Penalty Box Radio, Ann is joined by special guest Jack Williams of The Hockey News and The Locked On Predators podcast. The duo discuss the moves the Preds have made so far, the move they made right before the show started, and the moves they think will happen after the show. They also discuss the elephant in the room of "WHO WILL CENTER THE LINES?" and make predictions for the rest of the season. Also, Paralympic Ice Hockey!
Transcribe →Olympic Hockey Breakdown: There's No Fighting in Olympic Hockey & The Nashville Predators
Feb 1200:45:14Tap to summarizeIn this SPECIAL Olympic Hockey Episode of Penalty Box radio LIVE, Ann and Shaun start and finish with Olympic Hockey. In the middle, they talk about the Nashville Predators. Segment 1 is Olympic Happies and Crappies and the Mondayest Wednesday ever.Segment 2 is 5 things we know (for sure) about the Nashville Predators.Segment 3 is about the 3 hurdles the Predators are facing when they return from the break.Segment 4 closes out the show with a Public Service Announcement about the differences between Olympic Hockey and the 4 Nations Face Off. Ann and Shaun also make their predictions. Who do YOU think is right?
Transcribe →Barry Trotz stepping down, Roman Josi stepping up, and the Nashville Predators are on a heater.
Feb 400:38:10Tap to summarizeOn this special podcast only episode of Penalty Box Radio, Ann and Shaun take the opportunity to discuss the announcement of Barry Trotz stepping down as General Manager of the Nashville Predators. They don't go over all the details as you've likely already heard them, but they give their takes on what it means for the team. They also discuss the teams success over the past three games, including Roman Josi's hot streak, and go into a deep dive on Josi's leadership as captain. They discuss the "come from behind" mentality and how to apply it at the beginning of the game. Finally, they take a look at the upcoming week and the Predators current reality. Then, they run out of the 40 minute time limit they have on Zoom because they don't have a professional subscription to it. And Shaun had such clever jokes to make. Alas.
Transcribe →Nashville Predators: On the fringe of the playoffs or a fire sale? - with special BONUS segment
Jan 2900:59:36Tap to summarizeThis ACTION PACKED episode of PBR Live has so much content, Ann and Shaun had to record an extra segment just to get it all in. They talk about Happys and Crappys, take a deep dive on Nashville’s slow first period starts, hear from Luke Evangelista and Nick Blankenburg on how to fix it, take a look at what Barry Trotz has said most recently, play a fill in the blanks game, look at some poll results AND, take a look at the PBR week ahead.When the radio show ends, we stuck around and recorded a special, off-air FIFTH segment. Stick around and check it out.
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