The podcast returns as the offseason schedule heats up, and there is plenty to discuss. Chris Mason joins Brooks Bratten as goaltender Pekka Rinne announces his retirement. Hear from Pekka as the show analyzes what the decision means for the team and the city. Plus, forward Viktor Arvidsson is traded and the NHL Expansion Draft and 2021 NHL Draft are on the horizon as the busiest two weeks of the summer arrive. 

"Goodbye, Thomas, it's been nice."

Predators players and management conduct their final press conferences of the season and share their comprehensive thoughts on the 2020-21 campaign (7:30). Will Preds goaltender Pekka Rinne retire or return (27:00)? Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten discuss, recap and look at the future of the team (14:30). 

Plus, Thomas says his final goodbye to the podcast and the Predators (38:00) and is surprised with special messages to conclude his last show (71:20). 

The Nashville Predators' season ends in Game 6 after a memorable first-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes (5:40). How should we feel? What did we learn? What's next? Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis look back on the season and share their thoughts on the future of the Predators' roster (20:19). They also take a moment to comment on the resurgence of SMASHVILLE and the Preds' home-ice advantage (35:40). Plus, Thomas announces that the next episode will be his final show (46:17). 

A future friend of the show no more. Singer, songwriter and Preds fan Ben Rector joins the podcast to discuss his musical creation process (22:18), his favorite moments in sports and with the Preds (32:15) and some funny stories behind his lyrics (24:40). Don't worry, there's plenty of talk about the Round 1 playoff series between the Predators and Hurricanes. Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten recap the first two games of the playoff matchup (6:20) and share what Nashville needs to do to win Games 3 and 4 (11:47). Plus, Pekka Rinne and is nominated for the 2021 King Clancy Memorial Trophy (48:10) and a third Ford Ice Center is announced (44:44). 

The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the Predators will face the Hurricanes in Round 1. All of a sudden, the series has gotten a bit more interesting after Nashville's two wins over Carolina this past weekend (4:10). Michael Smith of CarolinaHurricanes.com joins the show to give insight on the enemy (22:45) and his predictions for the playoff series (34:00). Plus, Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis reminisce on what turned out to be a just-about-perfect night for Preds goaltender Pekka Rinne (42:00).  

The Predators are on the cusp of clinching their seventh consecutive postseason berth, after one of the most dramatic, in-season comebacks in franchise history. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun joins the show (21:10) to touch on how goaltender Juuse Saros saved Nashville's season (26:51) and predict what the club's roster will look like going forward (25:35). Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten look at the final days of the regular season (3:30) and explain how the Preds can clinch a playoff berth (13:15). They also debate what Nashville's Game 1 lineup could look like (53:15). 

Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm joins the podcast to share his perspective on Nashville's turnaround this season and what lies before them with five games to go (17:15). Plus, he outlines the emotional struggles of being included in trade rumors (22:48), discusses raising two children (26:18) and reveals why his name both is and isn't Hans (33:50). Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis recap the two games between the Preds and the Panthers (3:00) and preview a pivotal contest between Nashville and Dallas (13:15). They also talk about the national television deal with Turner Sports (36:40) and answer fan questions about the roster (46:45). 

Eight games to go. The Predators fight the Blackhawks and the Stars for the final playoff spot in the Central Division. Preds defenseman Erik Gudbranson joins the show to describe his journey to the team after being acquired from Ottawa (18:15). He also tells the inspiring story of his brother's battle with pediatric cancer (28:45). Plus, Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten share NHL, Winter Olympic and COVID protocol news (38:55). They also answer fan questions (46:40) and look at the stretch run (4:55). 

The NHL Trade Deadline passes, and the Predators and GM David Poile decide to keep the team together and add defenseman Erik Gudbranson (3:25). Winners of 13 of their last 17 games, Nashville is in a playoff spot and vibin' (8:15). Predators rookie forward Tanner Jeannot, a fan favorite already, joins the podcast (19:01). Plus, Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis debate what the Predators' ideal lineup could look like (46:48). 

The NHL Trade Deadline nears. Will the Predators buy, sell or keep their same roster (38:30)? Sportsnet's David Amber joins the podcast to help lend his expertise to answering the looming questions (20:38). Plus, the Predators have won  11 of 13 games and look like a playoff team despite their many injuries. Thomas Willis and Brooks Bratten explain what led them to this point (6:10). Plus, they answer fan questions about the trade deadline (50:20).