Predators Official Podcast

This week, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer break down the first four games of the season, the road trip through Canada (and Canadian Thanksgiving), as well as early standouts, the latest on Brady Martin and the Big E awesome person of the week.

Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer and Max Herz break down Opening Night, including:🏒 Brady Martin's debut🌟 Pregame Gold Walk🥅 Juuse Saros' 37-save game🧀 Ryan O'Reilly's top cheddar🎉 First win of the season

Hockey is back, and the PoP is celebrating Opening Week in Smashville. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer preview the 2025-26 campaign and discuss the impact Brady Martin could have as he prepares to make his NHL debut. Preds defenseman Brady Skjei (26:48) joins the show to talk his new defense partner and preparing to become a dad. Plus the Big E Awesome Person(s) of the Week and so much mo...

This week on the podcast, Preds forward Jonathan Marchessault joins the show to talk about his new linemates, his friendship with Nic Hague and his outlook for a fresh season (21:27). Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss the conclusion of training camp, upcoming roster decisions, new food options at Bridgestone Arena and the Big E awesome people of the week.

This week, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss the first three preseason games and the early emergence of Brady Martin and Matthew Wood. They are joined by Captain Roman Josi (17:39), name this week's recipient of The Big E, and look ahead to Pete Weber and Terry Crisp's induction to the Nashville Predators Golden Hall.

The Predators Official Podcast is back - and better than ever. Now available in audio and video form, hosts Max Herz and Kara Hammer reunite with the show’s original host, Brooks Bratten, to form this season’s lineup. The trio discusses the start of Predators Training Camp, which of the top prospects could make the Opening Night roster and some entertaining stories from the offseason and Gladiator...

The Preds Official Podcast is BACK for the 2025-2026 season -- and so are Kara Hammer, Max Herz...and OG POP host, Brooks Bratten! Check back every week for new episodes, including exclusive interviews, game previews and recaps, behind-the-scenes coverage and more! Listen to the Preds Official Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms, including YouTube and local radio stations 102.5 and 106.3 Th...

Kara Hammer and Max Herz go through some of the late season highlights in Smashville as we approach the finish line: -0:00, We recap the come from behind 7-6 overtime win against the Islanders, with guest appearances from our bobblehead country stars Trisha Yearwood & Jelly Roll -19:50, Matt Wood makes his NHL debut. We mourn the losses of Ray Shero and Zach L'Heureux's grandmother Heather -37:00,...

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap four straight Predators wins and introduce you to the three new Preds: Michael Bunting, Jake Vrana, and Jordan Oesterle.

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the 4 Nations Faceoff and the Predators' first three games back in action!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Preds win over the Sabres and make their predictions for the NHL 4 Nations Face Off!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Preds losses against the Ducks, Canucks, and Sabres, recap the Dads trip so far, and introduce to the WNBA's Tennessee Summitt with the help of Preds team president Michelle Kennedy (11:15).

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three big Predators wins this week, including fight night against the Wild, the largest comeback in Preds history against the Sharks, and perhaps the most entertaining NHL game of the season in San Jose. Plus, Nick Blankenburg evokes Ted Lasso, Zach L'Heureux asks all the right questions mid-fight, and Hammer heads to Milwaukee for Women in Sports Night with the Admira...

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap two Preds wins over the Knights and Blackhawks and recap this week's Golden Hall induction ceremonies, welcoming Shea Weber, Pekka Rinne, and David Poile as the team's inaugural hall of fame class!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Predators wins in Vancouver in Calgary, Ozzy Wiesblatt's NHL debut, and a successful World Junior Championship for Preds prospects.

Happy New Year, Preds fans! Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' recent games including a 3-0-1 homestand and three road losses to end 2024. Plus we detail the recalls of Ozzy Wiesblatt and Spencer Stastney before Wiesblatt's NHL debut and Stastney's season debut Friday night in Vancouver. Predators Director of Goaltending Mitch Korn joins Max for an interview (19:40) discussing his new rol...

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Preds streak-busting win in Dallas on Thursday night, get you ready for Christmas season in Smashville, and celebrate Juuse Saros' new NHL commercial!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Predators road games in Toronto and Montreal this week and the team's snowy train ride through Canada as we get you ready for Christmastime in Smashville!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators 3 overtime losses over Thanksgiving weekend plus Partner Baugh's big 60th birthday celebration!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' 1-2-2 road trip, including some milestone moments on Sunday night in Vancouver. Plus, Shea Weber returns to Smashville for Hockey Hall of Fame Night, some big news from Preds TV, and Filip Forsberg roasts Hal Gill!

The POP hits the road as Kara "Road Hammer" Hammer & Max "Third Year Rookie Chucker" Herz recap the Predators 4-0 shutout win over Utah and 3-2 overtime loss against the Avalanche. Preds beat writer Brooks Bratten joins the show (19:15) to recap Shea Weber and David Poile's induction weekend at the Hockey Hall of Fame! Plus, Filip Forsberg goes multi-sport in our interview of the week.

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators win over the Avalanche and the three game losing streak that followed, and get you ready for Hockey Fights Cancer Night against Utah in Smashville.

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three Preds games in four nights, including Steven Stamkos' return to Tampa as a visiting player and the emotion and experience of the day. Plus, big wins over the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets in comeback fashion! See you Thursday night for Hockey Halloween in Smashville!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators' first win over the season with Juuse Saros' shutout against the Bruins, recap Zach L'Heureux's enjoyable NHL debut, and welcome David Poile to the Hockey Hall of Fame!

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Luke Schenn's 1000th NHL game and Silver Stick Ceremony with special shoutouts from his sons who made his goal a reality, plus we analyze Zach L'Heureux's call-up before his NHL debut Tuesday against the Bruins.