Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk break down the upcoming NHL season, discussing their pre-game mindsets, opening night schedules, and plane travel dynamics.

Former NHL linesman Derek Amell joins the show to share insights on officiating game seven of the Stanley Cup Final, the rowdiest arenas, and the story behind his career-ending finger injury.

Brady tests Matthews knowledge in "Florida Fundamentals," dive into the Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool, and reveal their weekly "Wingman of the Week" picks.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

05:35 Game Day Schedules & Travel Differences

11:43 Plane Card Games & Rule Changes

16:34 Florida Fundamentals & Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool

22:37 Interview with Former NHL Linesman Derek Amell

23:40 Tkachuk Triple Threat: Iconic Officiating Moments

29:48 Best Arenas, Personalities, & Biggest Pressure Moments

36:03 Player Questions & Officiating Huddles

46:16 Derek Amell’s Career-Ending Injury

48:39 Derek Amell’s Wingman of the Week

52:33 Bridesmaid & Wingman of the Week Picks

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Matthew and Brady Kachuk open Season 2 by breaking down training camp, preseason hockey, and what it takes to earn a spot on a new team. Then, Brady faces Florida Fundamentals before the brothers welcome Charles Barkley for a wide-ranging conversation about hockey, basketball, the Dream Team, golf, rest management, and the people who shaped his career. The episode closes with a fan voicemail, Bridesmaid of the Week, and Wingman of the Week.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:24 League Lowdown: Training Camp

10:00 Training Camp Recovery and Team Pranks

21:59 Preseason Games and Rookie-Camp Mindset

30:00 Preseason Mindset and Earning Your Spot

43:14 Florida Fundamentals

52:07 Sponsor Break

56:08 Charles Barkley Joins Wingmen

1:01:21 Chuck Triple Threat: Top 3 Hockey Moments

1:11:58 Chuck's Favorite Teammates and NBA Cities

1:21:10 Rest Management and Playing for the Fans

1:30:06 Golf, Lake Tahoe, and the American Century Championship

1:38:09 Why Charles Barkley Loves Hockey

1:48:18 Fan Voicemail: Accidental Panthers Fans

1:50:50 Bridesmaid of the Week

1:58:51 Outro

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In this season finale episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are joined by five-time sports Emmy award winner and legendary ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Kirk breaks down his passion for hockey, shares what it was like watching Team USA's thrilling Olympic run, and reflects on his own journey from being a standout multi-sport athlete to landing on the desk of College GameDay at just 26 years old.

The guys wrap up the episode with a special rapid-fire Tkachuk Triple Threat segment detailing their favorite moments of the summer, along with their final bridesmaids and wingmen of the week

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Kirk Reflects on Team USA's Olympic Experience

05:15 How Kirk Got Hooked on Hockey

08:04 The Outdoor Game at the Big House

12:37 Old-School Hockey Fights and Setting the Tone

16:41 Kirk's High School Multi-Sport Career

18:42 The Recruiting Process

23:02 Landing the College GameDay Job at 26

26:18 Kirk's Insane Wednesday to Sunday Travel Schedule

31:09 Tkachuk Triple Threat: College Football Rapid Fire

38:51 Memorable GameDay Host Sites

41:11 The Future of College Football and the Transfer Portal

46:16 Kirk's Ultimate Wingman of His Career

50:28 Reviewing Kirk's Episode and Looking Forward to the Season

52:19 Top Moments of the Summer

58:06 Bridesmaid of the Week

01:00:39 Wingman of the Week

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n this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk sit down with the second overall pick in the 2026 PWHL draft, Olympic gold medalist Abbey Murphy. Abbey shares details about her daily offseason training routine, her unique path as the first hockey player in her family, and growing up with a Marine father. She also recounts her journey with the Chicago Mission, her experiences representing Team USA, and the unforgettable gold medal celebration in the Olympic dining hall.

Finally, the guys break down their weekly bridesmaids and wingmen, covering everything from neighborhood ding-dong ditching to member-guest golf tournament highlights

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Abbey's Summer Training Routine

07:42 Playing for the Chicago Mission

11:44 Choosing the University of Minnesota

14:00 Redshirting and Making the 2022 Olympic Team

17:40 Comparing the 2022 and 2026 Olympic Experiences

21:10 Post-Gold Medal Dining Hall Celebrations

24:48 Dominating the Olympic Tournament

26:22 The Overtime Golden Goal vs. Canada

27:56 Attending Edmonton Oilers Development Camp

32:00 Abbey's Wingman of the Week

38:13 Bridesmaids of the Week

43:23 Brady's Epic Ding-Dong Ditch Story

48:38 Wingman of the Week

53:39 Outro

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n this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk dive into their contrasting summer training routines, including Brady’s boxing experience near UFC legends and Matthew's high-altitude workouts in Colorado. They also discuss the NHL's top villains, break down major recent contract details, and answer listener voicemails about team chemistry and celebrity boxing.

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Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are joined by Team USA Olympic gold medalist and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to break down their incredible run to gold, the epic locker room celebrations, and Charlie's painful mid-season recovery from a broken jaw. The guys also dive deep into the newly released NHL schedule, discussing the early West Coast road trip, the increase in Monday afternoon games, and Patrick Kane’s highly anticipated return to Chicago. Finally, Brady breaks down RFA arbitration before the brothers hand out their official Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week awardsMerch is on https://wingmenshop.com

0:00 Intro

1:56 Charlie's Broken Jaw Injury & Recovery Process

5:49 USA Hockey & Preparing for the Olympic Games

11:22 Putting on the Team USA Jersey

14:47 Olympic Rapid Fire: Teammates Who Impressed

19:03 Reliving the Gold Medal Locker Room Celebration

22:00 The Post-Victory Tour

25:27 Breaking Down Charlie’s Epic Goal-Line Save

27:32 Charlie Names His Ultimate Career Wingman

33:00 NHL Schedule Release & Preseason Grind

42:19 Most Anticipated Matchups of the Upcoming Year

49:40 Bag Breakdown: Patrick Kane Returns to Chicago

53:40 Explaining NHL Restricted Free Agency & Arbitration

57:29 Bridesmaid of the Week

01:01:09 Wingman of the Week

01:05:54 Outro

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Brady and Matthew Tkachuk recap an unforgettable week at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, from celebrity golf and playing alongside Charles Barkley to winning karaoke and performing "Dream On" with Rascal Flatts in front of 13,000 fans. They also share behind-the-scenes stories, answer listener questions, hand out their Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week awards, and relive one of the best weeks of the summer.

Chapters:

5:04 Tuesday Practice Round & Lake Tahoe Fun

8:06 Players Meeting & Olympic Team Recognition

12:23 Thursday Golf & Karaoke Night

17:26 Friday Tournament Highlights & Eagles on 18

22:17 Corona Beach Challenge & Rascal Flatts Soundcheck

27:13 Performing with Rascal Flatts

29:09 Playing with Charles Barkley

38:39 Meeting Larry David

41:41 The Legendary Baseball Game

44:40 Final Round & Tournament Results

48:15 Q&A: NHL Cover Shoot & Bison Debate

51:51 Bridesmaid & Wingman of the Week

57:00 Outro

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In this episode of Wingmen, hosts Brad and Matthew Tkachuk are joined by Minnesota Wild star Matt Boldy to discuss his experience representing Team USA and his transition into the NHL. The group also breaks down the recent NHL free agency frenzy, detailing key roster moves and the impact of significant new contracts across the league

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This episode of Wingmen features Tage Thompson, who shares stories about winning Olympic gold with Team USA and his experiences playing in Buffalo. The discussion also covers Thompson's unique stick preferences and behind-the-scenes moments from the team's gold medal celebration in Miami. In addition to the guest interview, the hosts cover recent league news like the retirement of Jonathan Toews and answer fan questions about building hockey skills and inspiration outside the game

01:21 Thompson discusses Buffalo's playoff environment

06:56 Reminiscing about Olympic confidence and village stories

10:40 On-ice NHL moments and respect for teammates

15:52 Behind-the-scenes stories from the Miami gold celebration

25:52 The science behind Thompson’s short stick preference

32:03 Reflecting on the retirement of Jonathan Toews

50:17 Comparing hosts' ratings for college hockey video game

53:29 Advice for young players and non-hockey inspirations

01:01:08 Wingmen of the week

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Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are back for a massive Wingmen episode as Brady reacts to his trade to the Florida Panthers and opens up about what the move means for him, his family, and the next chapter of his NHL career. In this emergency pod, Brady reflects on his time in Ottawa, shares how he found out the trade was happening, explains why Florida felt like the right fit, and talks about what Panthers fans can expect from his game.

The guys also get into what it means to finally be on the same team, why this moment feels bigger than just hockey, and how their families will now get to experience it all together. Plus, Brady explains why he chose No. 8 in Florida, Matthew shares his reaction to the trade, and the brothers celebrate another huge family moment with their dad officially making the Hockey Hall of Fame.

If you’re a Florida Panthers fan, Ottawa Senators fan, or just want the full Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk conversation on one of the biggest NHL moves of the offseason, this is the episode for you.

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