The Predators have hired Chris MacFarland as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, and the Preds Official Podcast is back to break it all down. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss MacFarland's introductory press conference and what his addition means for the Predators franchise. All that and more offseason fun on a special episode of the PoP!

The 2025-26 Nashville Predators season has come to a close, and the Preds Official Podcast is here to review it all. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss the final interviews from Preds players, Head Coach Andrew Brunette and General Manager Barry Trotz. Plus, the show looks back on the top moments from the campaign and looks ahead to what's next this offseason.

The final four games of the regular season have arrived, and the playoff race is tighter than ever. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer break down the team's success in California and look ahead to what's next for the Predators. Plus, the podcast discusses a new era for Preds broadcasting, celebrates Ozzy Wiesblatt and answers your fan questions.

The final roadtrip of the season has arrived - and the Preds Official Podcast is ready for the playoff push. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss postseason chances for the Preds, plus goaltender Justus Annunen joins the show to talk stopping pucks, nicknames and Juuse Saros.

The nostalgia continues this week on the show as former Preds Captain Mike Fisher stops by to discuss his upcoming bobblehead night and life in retirement. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer talk Filip Forsberg's dominance, Fedor Svechkov's new deal and Nashville's five-game win streak.

Joey's back! One of the greatest fan favorites in Preds franchise history, Ryan Johansen, stops by the show this week to talk life after hockey and his affection for the fans in Smashville. Plus, Brooks, Max and Kara look back at Nashville's road trip, talk players officiating and say goodbye to a beloved member of the Preds family.

Predators winger Zach L'Heureux joins the podcast to talk family, hockey and his favorite nicknames. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer look back on Ryan Ufko's first NHL goal and a huge Nashville win over Seattle. Plus, Nic and Ally Hague receive this week's Big E.

With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview, the PoP drops a special edition to recap the team's transactions including deals involving Cole Smith, Michael McCarron, Nick Blankenburg and Michael Bunting. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss Barry Trotz's post-deadline press conference, the impacts of the call-ups from Milwaukee and what's to come in the final 20 games of the season.

Preds center Ryan O'Reilly, and his partner in music Kelly James - also known as children's music duo Mac N Cheeze - join the show for a very special episode of the Preds Official Podcast. Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer recap the Olympic Winter Games, look ahead to the resumption of the NHL season and preview the upcoming Moms Trip for the Preds.

Preds center Michael McCarron and Predators Medical Director and Team Physician Dr. Lance LeClere join the show to discuss the player/physician relationship at the NHL level and what it takes to stay healthy. Plus, Brooks Bratten and Max Herz discuss the Olympic Winter Games as the rest of the Preds return to Nashville with the resumption of the season on the horizon.