Father & Son Face-off

The NHL trade deadline has come and gone, and the guys are grading the biggest moves—including John Carlson heading to the Ducks, Conor Garland to Columbus, and Nick Foligno’s emotional reunion with his brother in Minnesota. Over in Milan, the excitement is just as high as Declan Farmer shatters Paralympic scoring records, leading Team USA Sled Hockey into the semifinals. Closer to home, the son’s youth team is celebrating a first-place league finish and shifting into high gear with scrimmages and practices for the upcoming State Championship. Finally, the duo trades their skates for cleats as they discuss the high-energy World Baseball Classic and the son’s upcoming first day of Little League!

(Recorded 3/9/26)

Episode 14 starts with a huge "welcome to the bench" for some new listeners—the son’s very own teammates! The guys recap a close season finale for the youth team, where they faced a tough goalie but still managed to come out ahead to finish on a high note. The energy stays high as they discuss the Seattle Torrent’s record-breaking sellout and the homecoming for the Olympic medalists returning to PWHL ice. The duo also looks ahead to the Paralympics, specifically cheering on legendary sled hockey goaltender Jen Lee, whom they remember watching practice years ago in San Antonio! They also give a massive shout-out to the accessibility features at their local rink that make sled hockey possible there. Finally, they touch on the son's latest fantasy hockey game in progress, a so-far quiet NHL trade deadline approaching, and the importance of Hockey Week Across America and "Try Hockey For Free" day.

(Recorded 3/4/26)

It’s a golden episode! The guys recap the heart-stopping USA Olympic double-gold sweep, with both the men’s and women’s teams defeating Canada in dramatic 2-1 overtime thrillers. They celebrate the heroics of the goalies and Seattle Torrent captain Hilary Knight, whose clutch game-tying goal forced the son to cheer (very quietly!) while behind enemy lines in Canada. Back home, the son shares the excitement of a 5:00 AM wake-up call for the men’s final followed by his own league-clinching victory later that day. The duo also reflects on a tough tournament in Canada, discussing hard lessons about avoiding retaliatory penalties in the face of derogatory taunts. Speaking of lessons learned, they were disappointed in the U.S. men’s team’s behavior and hope the incident emphasizes the importance of championing women in sports and showing respect at every level.

(Recorded 2/22/26)

The Winter Games are officially underway, and Episode 12 is packed with Olympic fever, championship celebrations, and league-leading updates! The guys dive into the kickoff of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, sharing their impressions of everything from curling and ski jumping to the biathlon. On the ice, they break down the USA Women’s historic dominance and look ahead to the men’s puck drop—though the son laments the struggle of catching those live games across the time zones! The celebration continues off the ice as they celebrate the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX victory. Back on local ice, the son’s youth team is sitting pretty at the top of the league with only three losses all season and four more games to go. To wrap up, they preview their final travel tournament in British Columbia and announce a short break for some much-needed ski days.

(Recorded 2/9/26)

The duo is back in the booth after a quick flu-induced hiatus, and they have plenty to report from their marathon trip to Irvine, California! They recap a packed weekend of youth hockey, Hollywood sights, and whirlwind day at Disneyland. The guys also share their live impressions of the North American Roller Hockey Championship (NARCh), their first time seeing the game on wheels. The son’s team also got to experience watching the Ducks and Kings battle it out in person at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Next, the father and son break down the memorable Stadium Series clash between Tampa Bay and Boston and the latest blockbuster NHL trade. Finally, they send some hometown love to the Seattle Seahawks as they head to the Super Bowl!

(Recorded 2/4/26)

The guys take a quick detour to the gridiron to recap their New Year’s trip to the Alamo Bowl before diving headfirst back into the rink. They break down recent NHL milestones from legends like Crosby and Ovechkin, while checking in on the league's newest rising star, Celebrini. The duo celebrates Sweden’s 2026 World Junior gold medal victory before getting into the "dirty areas" of youth hockey, including a Brad Marchand-level cheap shot from the son! They also preview an upcoming travel tournament to Irvine, California, debut a self-proclaimed “hilarious” chirp of the week, and start a search for the perfect podcast catchphrase. Have an idea? Let them know in the comments!

(Recorded 1/11/26)

This episode brings the energy (and loudness!) of the arena directly to your ears! Recorded primarily on December 23rd, the guys, along with Mom (aka the Producer), took in their very first PWHL game as the Seattle Torrent faced off against the Montreal Victoire. You’ll hear live play-by-play and reactions from their seats as they witness a hard fought 2-1 win for the home team. To wrap up the year, they share their thoughts on the Winter Classic and look ahead to all the big goals and highlight-reel moments coming in the new year.

(Recorded 12/23/25)

In this festive holiday episode, the guys share last-minute hockey gift ideas, highlighting the popularity of mystery mini sticks. This leads to (yet another) tangent about the crazy world of knee hockey and an update on the son's most recent game. Moving to the NHL, they break down highlight-reel goals from Celebrini and McDavid. The conversation then shifts to the crease, focusing on the recent swap of Skinner and Jarry and the unique artistry of custom goalie masks especially when a traded netminder ends up wearing his old team’s colors. Finally, the duo wraps up the year with their warmest holiday wishes and a Happy New Year to all their listeners.

(Recorded 12/17/25)

After a slight delay (thanks to theatre and band!), the guys are back to catch up on all things hockey. They break down the son's recent games and his struggles in fantasy hockey. The spotlight then turns to equipment as they discuss the son's broken stick and dive into what players should look for in a new hockey stick's flex and curve. On the international stage, they analyze the controversial situation surrounding the Milan Winter Olympics rink construction and its impact on the NHL's participation. Finally, they unpack the details of the league's recent blockbuster trade that sent shockwaves across the NHL!

(Recorded 12/12/25)

Join the Father and Son for a special holiday episode! Part of the show was recorded live from the arena at the exciting Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars game on Thanksgiving Eve. They share their unique rinkside experience where father and son are rooting for opposing teams. They also discuss the record-breaking turnout at the Seattle Torrent's home opener. Plus, the son gives the full recap of his Thanksgiving weekend tournament. They wrap things up with a brief look at the latest bizarre off-ice injuries impacting NHL players, proving you don't always need to be on the ice to land in the ER!

(Recorded 11/26/25 & 12/3/25)