Predators Official Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 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!

The Predators are back to work following All-Star Weekend. Preds goaltender David Rittich joins the show to talk his first season in Nashville, watching the Olympics, pride for his younger brother and more. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer recap All-Star appearances for Roman Josi and Juuse Saros, look ahead to Bridgestone Winter Park and answer listener questions. 

NHL All-Star Weekend has arrived, and the Preds collect another win to start the month of February. Filip Forsberg and Juuse Saros continue to impress as Nashville reaches the 60-point mark. Saros and Roman Josi are set to represent their club in Las Vegas as All-Stars, plus NHL analyst A.J. Mleczko joins the show to talk Preds, NHL All-Star and winning Olympic Gold. Finally, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer answer listener questions. 

The month of January is coming to a close, and the Nashville Predators are back on track. After a four-game skid, the Preds have points in their last four outings. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer discuss the most recent successes and look ahead to a fresh February schedule. Plus, Predators Pro Scout Nick Vitucci joins the show to give his thoughts on having an award named after him and his collection of over 7,000 hockey pucks. Finally, Brooks and Kara answer your Twitter questions.

The Predators see their win streak come to a close, but there is still much to gain. Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer look back at Nashville's contests with Colorado and Buffalo while discussing the lessons learned as the season continues. Preds goaltender Juuse Saros is named an NHL All-Star, Roman Josi might be - plus, the NHL's Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer joins the show to discuss the upcoming Stadium Series game in Nashville. Finally, Brooks and Kara answer your questions from the week. 

The new year has arrived, and 2022 is off to an excellent start for the Predators. Filip Forsberg joins the show to discuss his team's success, his offseason engagement and so much more. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer look back at recent wins and start the campaign - Tanner Jeannot for Calder as the NHL's top rookie. Also, your Twitter questions are answered on this first episode of 2022. 

The final episode of the year has arrived, and the Predators are on a "heater" as they head into the holiday break. Nashville's seven-game win streak leads into a pause from the NHL, and the Milwaukee Admirals helped to get the job done. Admirals Assistant Coach Scott Ford joins the show to discuss his surreal 72-hour stretch with the Preds. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer look back at the year that was and look ahead to 2022 on Episode 155 of the PoP.

The Preds are out east, and they're collecting points once more. Eeli Tolvanen can't stop tipping pucks into the twine, Yakov Trenin embodies Nashville's identity and the Predators are staying in the thick of the Central Division. Preds Defense Development Coach Rob Scuderi stops by to discuss his role and how he helps the next generation of blueliners carve out a career. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Kara Hammer look back on the career of a Predators mainstay and answer your Twitter questions.