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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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]
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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.”
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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.
- Montreal’s Caulfield (“Mr. Saturday Night”) praised for his electrifying play and connection with fans.
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
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On the Oilers’ woes:
- “This is a disaster. We’re in the worst division hockey’s ever seen right now.” – Yancey, [24:26]
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On Kucherov’s brilliance:
- “He slows the game down… He’s the class of the league right now.” – Biz, [23:01]
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On suspensions and safety:
- “I would’ve been fine with a ten-game suspension… It was a fucking joke, dude.” – Yancey, [33:04]
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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]
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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].
