Predators Official Podcast

Preds Head Athletic Trainer - and United States Men’s Winter Olympic Games Team Trainer - Kevin Morley joins the show (16:07) to discuss his role with the Predators and the anticipation of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara look back at Nashville’s successful homestand and how the Preds are trending as the season continues.

The Preds are back for a new year, and so is the PoP! Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer talk goal No. 600 for Steven Stamkos, a successful road trip to start 2026, Preds players headed to the Olympics and Nashville's top prospects at the World Juniors. Plus, stick around for a very special Big E as the show remembers Sheila Crisp.

Rookie winger Reid Schaefer joins the final Preds Official Podcast episode of 2025 to discuss his NHL debut, acclimating to the League and his favorite Christmas gift of all time. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer recap offensive outbursts from Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg, recall their top moments of 2025 and reveal the Big E Awesome Person of the Week.

A big win over the Avalanche and the rookies making impacts - Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss all of that on the latest edition of the Preds Official Podcast. Plus, Craig Smith retires, 12 Days of Hockey Holidays, the Big E Awesome Person of the Week and so much more this week on the PoP.

The PoP returns following the Thanksgiving holiday with Preds defenseman Nick Blankenburg dishing out answers to your questions! Plus, Reid Schaefer makes his NHL debut, Roman Josi sets a franchise record, and Brooks, Max and Kara hand out a special Big E on this edition of the Preds Official Podcast.

Preds fan favorite Jordin Tootoo joins the podcast to discuss his new documentary and recall his playing career in Nashville. Brooks Bratten talks all things Sweden with Max Herz and Kara Hammer, plus, goaltender Juuse Saros debuts the most meaningful mask he's ever had ahead of Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Smashville.

On this week’s show, Filip Forsberg joins the pod to preview Nashville’s upcoming trip to Stockholm, Sweden, and the NHL Global Series. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara discuss overtime in Minnesota, the emergence of Matthew Wood & Ozzy Wiesblatt and the official induction of Pete & Terry into the Preds Golden Hall.

Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer and Max Herz sit down with the newest inductees of the Nashville Predators Golden Hall, Pete Weber and Terry Crisp, as they relive their early days in Smashville and the fun along the way -- including at least one misspent baseball game together, Hockey 101 and Chalk Talk sessions and more jokes than you thought possible in a 53-minute podcast episode.

This week on the Predators Official Podcast, hosts Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer and Max Herz discuss Brady Martin's move to the Soo Greyhounds and his first experience of life in the NHL. Plus, Preds Assistant GM, Milwaukee Admirals GM and Director of Player Development, Scott Nichol stops by to chat through prospect development. (20:50)

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:

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 more.

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 Day. Plus, the show debuts a new segment and opens up the PoP mailbag to the loyal listeners -- -- drop a comment with a question, and tune in to next week's episode with a chance to learn the answer!

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 The Game.

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, A journey to the Hockeyverse with Gnash and Remy Hammer!

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!