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Predators Official Podcast
Hosted by Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer, Max Herz · EN
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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The Season That Was
Apr 2300:41:49Tap to summarizeThe 2025-26 Nashville Predators season has come to a close, and the Preds Official Podcast is here to review it all. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss the final interviews from Preds players, Head Coach Andrew Brunette and General Manager Barry Trotz. Plus, the show looks back on the top moments from the campaign and looks ahead to what's next this offseason.
Transcribe →The Playoff Push & 2026-2027 Broadcast Updates
Apr 900:43:30Tap to summarizeThe final four games of the regular season have arrived, and the playoff race is tighter than ever. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer break down the team's success in California and look ahead to what's next for the Predators. Plus, the podcast discusses a new era for Preds broadcasting, celebrates Ozzy Wiesblatt and answers your fan questions.
Transcribe →Big Juice and the Final Push feat. Justus Annunen
Apr 100:45:38Tap to summarizeThe final roadtrip of the season has arrived - and the Preds Official Podcast is ready for the playoff push. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss postseason chances for the Preds, plus goaltender Justus Annunen joins the show to talk stopping pucks, nicknames and Juuse Saros.
Transcribe →Going Streaking - and Fishing feat. Mike Fisher
Mar 2600:41:28Tap to summarizeThe nostalgia continues this week on the show as former Preds Captain Mike Fisher stops by to discuss his upcoming bobblehead night and life in retirement. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer talk Filip Forsberg's dominance, Fedor Svechkov's new deal and Nashville's five-game win streak.
Transcribe →Catching Up With Joey feat. Ryan Johansen
Mar 1900:43:34Tap to summarizeJoey'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.
Transcribe →Happy Days feat. Zach L'Heureux
Mar 1200:40:40Tap to summarizePredators 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.
Transcribe →2026 Trade Deadline Recap
Mar 700:18:36Tap to summarizeWith 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.
Transcribe →Pizza Party With Mac N Cheeze feat. Ryan O'Reilly & Kelly James
Feb 2600:45:01Tap to summarizePreds 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.
Transcribe →Healthy Preds feat. Michael McCarron & Dr. Lance LeClere
Feb 2000:47:16Tap to summarizePreds 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.
Transcribe →Olympic Special
Feb 1100:49:23Tap to summarizeMax 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.
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