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Assistant General Manager Scott Nichol Dec 03, 2022

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with Scott Nichol who is the Predators Assistant General Manager and the GM of the Milwaukee Admirals. Scott talks about the young talent the Preds have in the pipeline and on the current roster. He also talks about beating Barry Trotz in a Game 7 of the finals when he was playing minor league hockey.

Darren and Kara also check in with Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan up in Long Island before the Islanders game and discuss the overtime thrilling win over the New Jersey Devils.

Bring the Passion - Terry Crisp Nov 25, 2022

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with Terry Crisp. He talks about winning two Stanley Cups as a player and winning the Cup as a head coach. He also talks about being the first ever head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise and his role with Team Canada in the 1992 Winter Olympics. Terry also talks about what Smashville and the Predators organization has meant to him and his family over the years.

Darren and Kara also check with Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan up in Detroit for the last road game of November.

Scott Hamilton & Friends Nov 18, 2022

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton. He covers a lot of ground in this interview from his childhood, his battle with cancer, his relationship with the Predators and putting together Scott Hamilton & Friends. Be prepared to laugh, while being motivated.

Darren and Kara also discuss the recent play of the Preds, including this winning streak at home.

The Grim Reaper Nov 12, 2022

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer chat with former Predators player and broadcaster and current NHL Network analyst Stu Grimson. He reveals to them his latest role in the longest running American animated series, The Simpsons.

Darren and Kara also catch up with Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan in Colorado after Nashville's tough loss in Seattle and discuss wrapping up their five-game road trip and coming home.

The Guy Behind The P.A. Microphone Nov 04, 2022

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer find out how Paul McCann became the Public Address Announcer for the Nashville Predators in 2005. He takes them behind the curtain on all the goings-on that job entails. He'll leave you wanting to hear more stories.

Darren and Kara also catch up with Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan in Vancouver and discuss Thursday night's win in Calgary and what's ahead on this long road trip. You'll also hear Emma talk with defenseman Jeremy Lauzon.

David Poile's 3,000 Regular Season Games Oct 29, 2022

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Darren McFarland sits down with Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile to discuss his 3,000 regular season games milestone, the relationship he had with his father Bud and his current relationship with son Brian. They also talk about the NHL Draft and Awards show coming to town in June 2023.

Also, Darren and Kara Hammer talk about what Preds players Cody Glass and Cole Smith said on the Smashville Live radio show including the scary incident that took place behind the net in the Flyers game with Preds defenseman Mark Borowiecki.

Chris Mason & Getting Back on Track Oct 24, 2022

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Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer discuss David Poile's BIG NIGHT in Smashville celebrating 3,000 regular season games and becoming the first GM in NHL history to reach that milestone. They also weigh in on the Reverse Retro jersey.

Also, Darren and Kara chat with former Preds goalie and now Broadcaster Chris Mason about the start to the season, back up goaltender Kevin Lankinen and Preds number one prospect Yaroslav Askarov.

Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan sits down and chats with Nashville's forward Tanner Jeannot.

Hello, 2022-23 Oct 16, 2022

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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.

A New Voice in Smashville Oct 12, 2022

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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.

Thank You, Smashville May 26, 2022

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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.

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