Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 631: Featuring Brock Lesnar

Podcast: Spittin’ Chiclets – Barstool Sports
Date: March 24, 2026
Hosts: Ryan Whitney, Paul Bissonnette (Biz), Rear Admiral, Mike Grinnell
Special Guest: Brock Lesnar

Episode Overview

This episode is a true variety show: the Chiclets crew delivers their usual irreverent and deep-diving chatter on all things NHL—namely, playoff races, controversies, and player storylines—before welcoming none other than Brock Lesnar for an in-depth interview. Lesnar unpacks his unconventional journey from a South Dakota dairy farm to NCAA wrestling glory, WWE superstardom, UFC championship, and now, hockey dad in Saskatchewan. Expect inside stories, laughs, hard truths about youth sports, and a lot of wisdom from wrestling and fighting’s most intimidating presence.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Chiclets Banter: Updates, Stories, and NHL Rundown

Timestamps: 01:40 – 59:15

• Sandbagger Update & Golf Talk

  • The much-anticipated Toronto Blue Jays Sandbagger golf match is coming up. Hosts joke about their “Blue Jay curse” and share inside stories about past events.
  • [03:00] Funny exchange about 'metal Blue Jay Ambassador jacket' and memorabilia debates.

• NHL Catch-Up: Jerseys, Playoff Races, and Parenting Anecdotes

  • The boys riff on the latest Jersey swaps, including the “Jack Hughes jersey drama” among Whitney’s kids. (Wyatt hiding Ryder’s jersey: “He just wanted to be the only guy wearing it.” – Yancey, [15:15])
  • Parenting shenanigans take up a chunk of the early show, blending sports talk with relatable dad humor.

• Edmonton Oilers Panic Meter

  • Leon Draisaitl’s injury speculation and McDavid’s quotes about coaching lead to a spirited analysis of the Oilers’ chances and internal pressure.
  • [24:10 | McDavid quote via Yancey:] “When you do break [Tampa] down, they got a heck of a goalie to backstop them... That’s a coaching question. You can ask [Coach] Nawber that.”
  • Big debate over whether McDavid’s comments signal cracks in the Oilers’ foundation.

• Kucherov’s Dominance & Best Russian Player Debate

  • The hosts marvel at Nikita Kucherov’s play, comparing his stats to Lemieux and Gretzky.
  • [21:14 | Yancey:] “If he wins the Art Ross this year, that’ll be three in a row... more Art Ross than Crosby, McKinnon, Matthews, and Draisaitl combined.”
  • [22:26 | Biz:] “He reminds me of like a Greg Maddux or a Nikola Jokić—they just slow the game down to their pace.”

• Pacific Division = Chaos

  • Hosts detail the Pacific’s appalling goal differential and mock its “pillow fight” status.
  • [28:06 | Yancey:] “Pacific Division’s coming in at minus 201 [goal differential]. We need every team to finish minus, so we can truly say this is the worst division ever.”
  • Wild card projections: Anaheim, Utah, and Vegas Oilers series potential.

• Comeback Kids: The "Q" Effect

  • [30:06 | Biz:] “They have 23 comeback wins, 10 third period comeback wins … Q has 63 comeback wins since Florida in 1920. … You’re never out of it.”
  • The group ponders if regular-season comeback magic translates to playoff success.

• Suspensions & Player Safety

  • Heated debate on the AJ Greer hit: “That was a joke, dude... I’d have been fine with a ten-game suspension.” – Yancey, [33:04]
  • Reflections on respect in hockey, old vs. new culture, and what bans should look like.

• Playoff Matchups & League Structure

  • First-round favorites, playoff bracket complaints, and what the league gets right and wrong with remote regionals.
  • [41:01 | Yancey:] “He [Bettman] refuses to ever consider switching the playoffs ... The first-round matchups are awesome.”

2. NHL Storylines: East Coast Magic, Emerging Stars, and Hot Takes

Timestamps: 45:20 – 61:19

• Eastern Conference: Red-Hot Races

  • Detroit clinging to a playoff spot, Islanders sneak in with goalie heroics, and the Senators respond to coach call-outs by fighting on the opening draw.
  • "I think they [Ottawa] get in the playoffs … They’re the best team out of those wild card teams.” – Elliot, [53:53]

• Goalie Interference Controversy

  • Multiple recent calls have left the hockey world fuming, with the crew predicting a playoff meltdown over video review.
  • [48:53 | Yancey:] "There will be—if it’s going like this—a goal that offends everybody, and nobody has a clue… meltdown.”

• Emerging Talents & Culture Shifts

  • Montreal’s Caulfield (“Mr. Saturday Night”) praised for his electrifying play and connection with fans.
    • “He’s a short king… Caufield’s on fire, your defense is terrified.” – Keith, [57:21]
  • Bruins fans panic over James Hagens contract/scenario, referencing Cutter Gauthier’s saga.

3. Featured Guest: Brock Lesnar Interview

Timestamps: 77:23 – 139:00+

Growing Up & Mentality

• Lesnar shares his humble beginnings—growing up on a South Dakota dairy farm, cleaning stalls, and learning work ethic:
  • “I milked more cows, I fondled more udders by 18 than you guys ever even thought about.” – Lesnar, [85:15]
• His passion for wrestling is rooted in childhood, not in pro wrestling glitz: “I was a late bloom guy... I wasn’t great at wrestling until college.” – Lesnar, [87:36]

Path to Greatness: Wrestling, WWE, UFC

• Overcame odds—no scholarship, went to junior college, worked blue-collar jobs to train and eat:
  • “You have to put all distractions aside, boys… 1 percenters are different people.” – Lesnar, [93:56]
• WWE found him after his NCAA title, despite him not even watching pro wrestling as a kid.
  • “They put the mic on, turned me into this demolition man...” – Lesnar, [101:11]
• Left WWE at his peak for health and self-discovery: “The paychecks stop coming in but the bills keep coming. I went through living hell.” – Lesnar, [110:41]
• Crashed into the NFL (almost made the Vikings), then reinvented himself into a UFC champion.
  • Stalked Dana White at a UFC event to secure a fight; after losing to Frank Mir, White offered him more fights thanks to huge PPV numbers.

Fatherhood, Hockey, Passing on Lessons

• Moved to Saskatchewan for hunting, farming, and a quieter life:
  • “None of my championships mean anything. My kids are my legacy. In today’s dark-ass world, if you can have good kids, you’ve done something.” – Lesnar, [86:34]
• Reflections on hockey as a “rich man’s game” and systemic problems with youth sports access.
• Admits his sons’ hockey journey is new terrain: “Hockey’s taking us from Saskatchewan to Alberta… The hockey world's crazy. It’s foreign to me.” – Lesnar

Signature Moments & Wisdom

• His iconic chest sword tattoo: “I got that shitface drunk in Scottsdale, Arizona… I felt like my back was against the wall, somebody had a sword at my throat.” – Lesnar, [126:31]
• “Iron sharpens iron” — Lesnar credits surrounding himself with the best and learning from hardship.
• Being the face of the WWE and breaking The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak: “It was really simple—it’s a business... It was time for Taker to give and for Brock Lesnar to take it.” – Lesnar, [107:06]
• On fighting: “Walking in the Octagon... it takes some brass balls ... I look back and I can’t believe I did it. I want nothing to do with it now.” – Lesnar

Life Now

• Wrestles occasionally, prioritizes being a dad, avoids public attention when with family.
• Motivation: “I want to give back… mentor young people… Sport goes into all different areas of life. You have to win, you gotta be ruthless.”
• Describes his sideline locker room speeches with pride: “Just the love to be in that dressing room brought back so many memories… I almost started crying.” – Lesnar, [137:01]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Oilers’ woes:

  • “This is a disaster. We’re in the worst division hockey’s ever seen right now.” – Yancey, [24:26]

• On Kucherov’s brilliance:

  • “He slows the game down… He’s the class of the league right now.” – Biz, [23:01]

• On suspensions and safety:

  • “I would’ve been fine with a ten-game suspension… It was a fucking joke, dude.” – Yancey, [33:04]

• Brock Lesnar on legacy:

  • “My kids are my legacy… That pumps my tires.” – Lesnar, [86:34]
  • “You gotta want something really bad.” – Lesnar, [130:38]

• On the famous sword tattoo:

  • “I got that tattoo… shitface drunk in Scottsdale… I woke up the next day and was like, what the fuck is this thing?” – Lesnar, [126:31]

Additional Timestamps for Important Segments

• NHL Playoff Race/Pacific breakdown: 18:13 – 29:20
• Comback Kids–Q’s Teams: 30:06 – 31:47
• Goaltender Interference Debate: 47:20 – 52:44
• Montreal’s Caulfield Phenomenon: 56:09 – 59:15
• Bruins, Hagens, NCAA vs Gauthier drama: 61:47 – 73:59
• Brock Lesnar interview begins: 77:23
• Lesnar on lifestyle, legacy, mentorship: 85:15 – 104:24
• WrestleMania and WWE insights: 106:35 – 108:05
• Final wrap-ups & closing segments: 139:00 – end

Tone & Style

The episode masterfully bounces between hilarity and hard-edged insight: hilarious hockey dad stories, competitive trash talk, poignant conversations about family and adversity, and behind-the-curtain looks at elite sports. Brock Lesnar’s straight-shooting, earnest tone anchors the latter half, giving listeners a surprisingly raw portrait of a global superstar. The hosts’ ribbing, storytelling, and eye for detail make this a must-listen for both hockey and combat sports fans.

Useful For

• NHL fans looking for deep playoff analysis, league gossip, and banter
• Combat sports fans eager for Lesnar’s real story—not just the highlight reel
• Parents in youth sports—the episode’s early and Lesnar sections offer hard-won wisdom
• Anyone needing inspiration—Lesnar’s ultimate message: “You gotta want something really bad.”

Skip the first ads and intros; the real action starts at [01:40]. Brock Lesnar interview begins at [77:23].