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The POP is Back! With New Head Coach Andrew Brunette Oct 03, 2023

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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!

A Conversation with Kiefer Sherwood May 06, 2023

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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.

Voice of the Milwaukee Admirals Aaron Sims Apr 21, 2023

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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.

Matt Duchene and his Finger Apr 14, 2023

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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.

Egor Afanasyev & The Final Road Trip Apr 07, 2023

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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.

Catching Up With Preds Honorary Lineup Reader Caleb Miele Mar 31, 2023

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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.

Phil Tomasino Checks In Mar 17, 2023

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators player Phil Tomasino. He talks about what these 15 games have been like since he joined the team from Milwaukee. Phil discusses what it was like being told out of camp that he didn't make the opening roster and was going back to the AHL. He tells if he watches the NCAA basketball tournament and if he filled out a bracket.

Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from Twitter and weigh in on their thoughts if this team can make the playoffs and how big this final stretch of the regular season games are going to be.

Luke Evangelista Mar 10, 2023

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators player Luke Evangelista. He talks about his "welcome to the NHL moment" and what these first five games in the National Hockey League have been like. Including lighting the lamp not just once but twice in Vancouver and what that was like. Luke discusses what his family means to him and growing up waiting for this day to come.

Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from Twitter and weigh in on their thoughts of everything that has happened on this long road trip.

Trade Deadline with GM David Poile Mar 02, 2023

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators General Manager David Poile. David talks with them about the moves that have been made to the roster before the Friday March 3 NHL trade deadline. It has been awhile since he has been in "sell" mode but he explains why. He also talks about some of the new additions.

Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from Twitter and weigh in on their thoughts of everything that has happened in the last five days.

Steve Mayer on NHL Draft and Awards Coming to Smashville Feb 24, 2023

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Steve Mayer of the NHL. He is the Chief Content Officer and oversees the Events and Entertainment department. Steve talks with Darren and Kara about the Awards Show coming to Nashville on June 26 and the Draft on June 28 & 29 and what to expect.

He also weighs in on "Behind the Glass" and the Stadium Series that was played at Nissan Stadium almost a year ago between the Preds and the Lightning. Darren and Kara talk about the last 2 wins by the Predators and answer some questions from #AskPOP.

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