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Former Conn Smythe & Selke winner Ryan O'Reilly signed a four year deal with the Predators this summer, and he joins the POP during his first preseason with the team (10:10), discussing living with his brother Cal O'Reilly and his family during training camp, his love of music as he arrives in Smashville and playing with Filip Forsberg & Juuso Parssinen.

Kara Hammer and Max Herz discuss the final week of preseason camp and the addition of winger Samuel Fagemo off waivers from the Kings.

Plus, opening weekend watch party and Gold Walk plans and your Twitter questions!

Kara Hammer and Max Herz host the Predators Official Podcast for the 2023-24 season!

New Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette joins the show (16:07) to discuss the Predators' new system, leading the franchise for which he scored the first ever goal 25 years ago and how he spurned his future wife at a public skate in Sudbury when they were 13 years old.

Plus, Kara & Max examine the Predators' training camp roster and tell you their favorite new food items at Bridgestone Arena this season.

Tweet your questions, comments or bottomless popcorn Zambonis using #PredsPodcast for a chance to win tickets to the home opener on Thursday, Oct. 12 against the Kraken!

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Kiefer Sherwood. Kiefer played 32 games for the Nashville Predators in the 2022-23 season. He tallied 7 goals and 6 assists. He's now back in Milwaukee competing in the Calder Cup playoffs for the Admirals. He discusses what this season has been like for him beginning with the Preds overseas, then with the team the first month of the season, back to Milwaukee for awhile before rejoining the Predators for the stretch run starting in late February.

Darren and Kara talk about the Stanley Cup playoffs, Mark Borowiecki (BoroCop) retiring, and the Predators extend their AFFILIATION AGREEMENT with AHL’S MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with play by play man Aaron Sims of the Milwaukee Admirals. Aaron talks about the Admirals getting ready for the Calder Cup playoffs. He shares his thoughts on Predators prospects Joakim Kemell and Yaroslav Askarov. Aaron talks about his dealings with head coach Karl Taylor and how the players relate to him.

Darren and Kara also discuss the end of the Predators regular season and what lies ahead with these young guys moving forward and the veteran players coming back into the mix.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Matt Duchene. He discusses getting hit by a puck on his ring finger on the left hand during a game on March 26 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matt said leading up to that play it was his third hand injury that week and at times couldn't even hold his stick. Matt talks about how he personally dealt with the trading deadline and the moves that were made.

Darren and Kara also discuss the last game of the season being the last ever game for David Poile as the General Manager of the Predators. 

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Egor Afanasyev on his way to the airport as the Predators depart for their final road trip of the regular season - a trip to Winnipeg and Calgary that could determine whether this Preds team gets in the playoffs or not. Egor talks about who he sits with on the team plane and what his first 15 NHL games have been like. Darren and Kara also discuss the shutout victory over Carolina, the Preds now being one point out of a Wild Card position and how much fun these young players have been to watch. Finally, Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from listeners of the show. 

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer chat with Brentwood native and Preds fan Caleb Miele, who celebrated his 17th birthday by reading the Predators starting lineup in the locker room before their game against Boston. Next, Clarksville native and sculptor Scott Wise joins the podcast to talk about his latest project creating Pekka Rinne's bronze statue.

The Preds played a shorter schedule thanks to Bridgestone arena being flooded by a major downtown water leak. Despite less games, we finally seem to be seeing some consistently. Defense lines are good, goalkeeping is good, and scoring is being spread out amongst all the forward lines, and we talk about the possibility of seeing Eeli Tolvanen (RIP) and Dante Fabbro being trade targets.

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The Preds recently completed a home stand, grabbing nine out of 10 points. Has the team finally found their groove? We've seen Forsberg doing Forsberg things and players such as Roman Josi, Matt Duchene, and Nino Neiderreiter stepping up their games and new comers such as Jusso Parssinen making a big impact.

Have the Preds finally found their groove or will we spend the rest of the season playing catch up to the rest of the Central in hopes of making the playoffs?

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer discuss the Predators home opener against the Dallas Stars and look ahead to Saturday evening's rematch at the American Airlines Center.  

Predators President & CEO Sean Henry joins the show to discuss the new season and the 2023 NHL Awards and Draft, which will both come to Nashville this spring. Then, hear from forward Michael McCarron and defenseman Dante Fabbro about the improvements to the team over the offseason and the mindset of the locker room at the start of a fresh season. 

Darren McFarland joins Kara Hammer in his Predators Official Podcast hosting debut to discuss the upcoming 2022-23 campaign, Nashville's Global Series trip and the new faces in Smashville this season.  

Plus, Preds Broadcaster Willy Daunic joins the show to talk Global Series and Preds Senior Manager & Beat Reporter Emma Lingan interviews Nashville's new forward acquisition Nino Niederreiter.

All good things must come to an end. Brooks Bratten hosts his 174th and final episode of the Preds Official Podcast and says goodbye to the loyal listeners. Take a listen at what's to come for the Preds this offseason and hear from Predators President Sean Henry on the future of the franchise. Then, venture back to some favorite interview moments from the past four years and enjoy some bloopers before Brooks says farewell for the last time. 

The 2021-22 season has come to a close, and the time has come to unpack the campaign that was. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer air and discuss thoughts from Predators General Manager David Poile, as well as players Juuse Saros, Filip Forsberg, Mattias Ekholm and Roman Josi following the conclusion of Nashville's postseason run. Plus, Josi and Saros are nominated for NHL Awards and the offseason calendar is revealed with the summertime ahead. 

The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived. The Predators are set to face the Colorado Avalanche in Round One of the postseason. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer preview the series from the Nashville perspective, and Avalanche broadcaster Conor McGahey joins the show to give some insight on the Avalanche. Plus, Brooks and Kara look back on the 2021-22 regular season and answer your Twitter questions ahead of the playoffs.

The final week of the regular season has arrived, and the Preds are ready to clinch their spot in the postseason. Predators forward Matt Duchene joins the show after becoming the first player in franchise history to record 40 goals in a single season. Plus, the Predators will head to Bern and Prague to begin the 2022-23 campaign. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer discuss all the latest developments and answer your Twitter questions.

The time to bid farewell to a legend has come. Predators broadcaster Terry Crisp - and his wife, Sheila - join the Preds Official Podcast to talk about their time in the game and their love for Nashville. Plus, the playoff race is tighter than ever, and the Predators are continuing their push toward the postseason. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer look at the standings and answer your questions with less than three weeks to go in the regular season. 

The month of April continues, and the Preds are back in the win column. Ryan Johansen's hat trick and Roman Josi's newest franchise record lead Nashville to four more points as they make their push to the playoffs. Preds defenseman Mark Borowiecki joins the show to discuss his return to Ottawa and becoming a father for the second time. Plus, Max Herz joins Brooks Bratten for an update on the Milwaukee Admirals and to answer the week's Twitter questions.

The final month of the regular season has arrived, and Nashville's playoff push continues. The Predators get back in the win column, and Tanner Jeannot has quite a week after becoming a father for the first time. Preds defenseman Jeremy Lauzon joins the show for his first interview after being acquired via trade and talks joining his new team.  Plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer answer your Twitter questions on April Fool's Day.

The 2022 NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and the stretch run is officially here. The Predators acquire defenseman Jeremy Lauzon at the Deadline and continue to negotiate a contract with Filip Forsberg. Head from Preds General Manager David Poile on those topics - plus, Predators Assistant Coach Dan Hinote joins the show for an entertaining interview. Finally, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer looks back at Nashville's recent games and answer listener questions.