NASTY KNUCKLES PODCAST

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing our upcoming Nasty Knuckles New Year’s Eve 3v3 Throwdown Tournament, and the passing of our dear friend Mike Ritz. Jumping into some Flyers talk we rave about their recent stretch of games, the current standings, and the expectations of the team. We also discuss Tyson Foerster’s injury, the team’s goal scoring, Vladar impressing and Ersson...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about Riley’s participation in Ryan “Bugsy” Malone’s Hockey Is Healing Academy, and USA Hockey’s Olympic jerseys. Jumping into some Flyers talk we discuss the team’s recent stretch of games, the Flyers continuing to start games slow, Vladar as the team's MVP, Deslauriers’ fight vs Douglas, the woes on the road, Garnet Hathaway’s struggles and...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about men’s league and running into AJ Galante. Jumping into some Flyers talk, we discuss their recent stretch of games, Tippett’s big game against the Blues, Zegras in the shootout, the dad’s trip, Matvei Michkov’s 3 game goal streak and his ice time, Travis Konecny’s 8 game point streak, and the team’s lack of shots. Jumping around the NHL w...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing their men’s league game, our recent tailgate, and the Flyers Warriors Gala. They also dive into the Flyers recent stretch of games, Trevor Zegras performing above expectations, Owen Tippett’s slump, and Deslauriers’ fight against Xhekaj. Before our interview, we discuss the crazy no-goal call between the Predators and Wild, The Swede of Phi...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about the Flyers nice start to the season, the good vibes in the city, Sean Couturier’s injury, the Flyers Warriors Gala, and Riley tells the story of when he was fined for putting his stick in Alexei Kovalev’s face, getting a signed stick out of it, and that being his favorite piece of memorabilia that he owns. Next up, Philadelphia Flyers Ge...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre are joined by two very special guests this week. First, filmmaker and director of the new Pelle Lindbergh documentary “The Swede of Philadelphia” Charlie Minn joined us! Charlie talked to us about where the inspiration came from to make this movie, many of the superstar players and people who you will see in the film, some behind the scenes info and sneak peeks, whe...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show recapping the most recent Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship - Ice Wars. After that we discuss the Flyers start to the season, Couturier and Zegras making plays, Cates, Brink, and Foerster picking up where they left off from last season, Matvei Michkov’s ankle injury and the rumors of him being out of shape, and the trade rumors surrounding Owen Tippe...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing Nasty’s regular lateness, Tovi Hockey, and BKFC Ice Wars. After that, Philadelphia Flyers legendary captain Mike Richards returns for another segment of Captain’s Corner. We go around the horn and give our picks for who will win each division. Jumping ahead we get into some Flyers talk discussing Rick Tocchet’s fit with Philly, if the Flyer...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre are joined by former Philadelphia Flyers enforcer and current color commentator Todd “The Fridge” Fedoruk! Fridge talks to us about what he’s seen from the Flyers in training camp, the good vibes coming from the team and Rick Tocchet right now, playoff chances, some players who have stood out to him, and his thoughts on the goaltending so far. Moving along we talk a...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about Riles music playing abilities, the Flyers trading Ivan Fedotov to the Blue Jackets, Rookie Camp and the Flyers rookie game standouts, Carter Hart not coming back, and Marc-Andre Fleury’s last game with the Penguins. Philadelphia Flyers fight coach and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship fighter Johnny “Cannoli” Garbarino hopped on for an...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about Riles teaching yoga and the Warrior program, Nasty’s mens league mess ups, Keith Jones and Dan Hilferty’s press conference, and Carter Hart. The Schenn Brothers, Brayden and Luke, joined us for a fun interview this week! The boys talk to us about their summers and about to start NHL camp, how they train during the offseason, and working...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about Checking for Charity, and 2025 Flyers Alumni Fantasy Camp. Then former NHL enforcer, AHL Hall of Famer, and Head of Pro Scouting for the Boston Bruins Dennis “Bones” Bonvie joined us! “Bones” talks to us about how crazy it was fighting in the minors, being a good teammate and mentor, getting called up to the NHL, fighting Bob Probert and...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the State Wars Roller Hockey tournament that Nasty attended last week, and our new Head of Business Development Tom Tracy joined us for a quick segment teasing some fun things we have in store. After that, new head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers RICK TOCCHET joined us in studio! Tocc talks to us about what it really means to be a Flyer, h...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the Nasty Knuckles peewee tournament from this past weekend (00:46), the 2025 NHL Draft and Flyers Development Camp, free agency, Nick Tarnasky’s golf fight, running into an old friend, and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms new coaching staff. Philadelphia Flyers LEGEND and current special advisor to hockey operations John LeClair joined us! Johnn...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing why we haven’t put out an episode in the last couple weeks, the upcoming NHL draft, and recap the Stanley Cup Final. After that, Philadelphia Flyers legendary captain Mike Richards joined us! Richie gives us his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final, difference in goaltending and depth, how long Edmonton’s window can remain open, how Brad March...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre break down the Stanley Cup Final, Noah Cates, Tyson Foerster and Helge Grans' contract extensions, the Flyers reportedly hiring Yogi Svejkovsky as a new assistant coach, Paul Maurice and Rod Brind'Amour handshake debate, Dallas Stars rumors, Jonathan Toews comeback attempt, and more! Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Co...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show chatting about Ian Laperriere no longer coaching the Phantoms, Brad Shaw taking an assistant coaching job with the New Jersey Devils, Marco Sturm getting the head coaching job with the Boston Bruins, the Western Conference Final between the Oilers and Stars, the Eastern Conference Final between the Panthers and Hurricanes, and USA winning gold at the...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about World Championships, the Panthers vs Hurricanes series, and Stars vs Oilers. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube joins us again! Chief talks to us about Justin Bieber, his first season coaching in Toronto, taking the captaincy from John Tavares and giving it to Auston Matthews, the pressure Mitch Marner deals with, and the Game 7...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the Philadelphia Flyers hiring Rick Tocchet as head coach and the latest on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After that, long time NHL forward with the Devils, Rangers, Whalers, and Thrashers Bobby Holik joined us this week for an interview! Bobby talks to us about what he’s up to these days, working in youth sports, coming over from Europe at a y...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the NHL Draft Lottery, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and news around the league including Mike Sullivan joining the Rangers, Rob Blake leaving the Kings, Pat Ferschweiler interviewing for the Flyers head coaching vacancy, the Phantoms playoff run, Torey Krug’s likely end to his playing career, and World Championships starting. Jumping into our...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about Rick Tocchet leaving the Canucks, and Mike Sullivan and the Penguins parting ways, and the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs going from the Hurricanes vs Devils, Capitals vs Canadiens, Maple Leafs vs Senators, Panthers vs Lightning, Golden Knights vs Wild, Stars vs Avalanche, Oilers vs Kings, and the Jets vs Blues. Philadelphia Flyers forward Noa...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre talk about the wild week of hockey including the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Claude Giroux vs Scott Laughton, Peter Laviolette Dan Bylsma and Greg Cronin's firings, the latest on Rick Tocchet in Vancouver, Quinn Hughes' future with the Canucks, the Islanders getting rid of Lou Lamoriello, Dylan Larkin unhappy with the Red Wings, AND A TON MORE! Nasty Kn...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre took a trip to Lehigh Valley to interview Philadelphia Flyers 2024 1st round pick Jett Luchanko, Phantoms enforcer Sawyer Boulton, and former Flyer and current head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Ian Laperriere! Nasty Knuckles is an original show created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show will feature a mix of interviews, never befor...

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show discussing the Flyers 3 game winning streak after firing John Tortorella, Nasty Knuckles Hockey Experience, and Bare Knuckle Ice Wars. Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Keith Primeau joined us in studio for an interview! Keith talks to us about the 1990 NHL Draft, playing in Adirondack, winning a Calder Cup, and his junior career. Jumping ahead we di...

Legendary NHL fighter Brian McGrattan joined Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre in studio for an interview! Gratts talks to us about a couple cool pictures from his playing career, what he’s up to these days, his previous role in Player Development with the Calgary Flames, hockey players and enforcers struggling off the ice, Brian’s breaking point, how he became a better fighter in the second half of...