The Gold Standard

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What is "good enough" for Nashville?

The Preds got a big win over St. Louis and are clearly better - in a number of statistical categories. But Chris MacFarland has been charged with winning big and what's g

Oct 21
54 min

How long is Andrew Brunette's leash?

Nashville is 2-2-2 after six games and an ugly home loss to Vegas. How long is Andrew Brunette's leash - Thanksgiving, Christmas or the end of the season? Vegas exposed f

Oct 14
53 min

Hockey is back: What we learned in Nashville's first week

Nashville begins the season with a loss, a win and an overtime loss (tie) to start 1-1-1. Is this who the new Nashville Predators are going to be this year? The overall p

Oct 7
56 min

2026-27 Predictions: Stanley Cup, Central Division, Predators

What's the one word that describes the start of the Predators season? What do we make of the Opening Night roster and nine defensemen? Who wins the Central and do the Pre

Sep 30
1 h 05 min

Projecting the Preds final roster

The Predators are midway through a shortened training camp and the roster deadline is Monday. What decisions are going to be made along the blue line? Will Ryan Ufko forc

Sep 23
1 h 04 min

Training Camp, Prospect Rankings, Nikishin, and RIP Brent Peterson

The rookie showcase has wrapped up and we breakdown what we learned from the prospect pool. Then we dive in to the Predators prospect rankings within the farm system. Who

Sep 16
57 min

Rookie Camp Preview: Brady Martin, Tanner Molendyk, Vitali Pinchuk

Filip Forsberg has an interesting reaction to the Luke Evangelista trade. Then we dive into Predators rookie camp that begins this weekend. Can Brady Martin or Tanner Mol

Sep 9
41 min

Predators trade Luke Evangelista to New Jersey

Chris McFarland traded Luke Evangelista to the Devils for a 1st and 2nd round pick. What does it tell us about the vision for the team? Who fills the line-up slots? Why w

Sep 2
52 min

NCAA or AHL?

The junior and minor league ranks in hockey can be confusing. So let's add NCAA hockey into the mix as well. What is the best way to develop your prospects? Could an NHL

Aug 26
52 min

Does Nashville actually have Center depth?

What does Vitali Pinchuk bring to the table? What are the right expectations for Mavrik Bourque and Jack Drury? Can Brady Martin develop this year? Plus, what are the exp

Aug 19
57 min

Roman Josi's case for the Hall of Fame (and Ryan O'Reilly too)

Is Roman Josi a Hall of Famer already? What else does he need to do? Is he a top 10 defenseman in the NHL still? What does the end of his Nashville career look like? Stev

Aug 12
51 min

Are the Predators managing their money well?

How are the Predators managing their money? Which contracts are way above market value and are providing value: Luke Evangelista, Mavrik Bourque, Ryan O'Reilly? Why is Ju

Aug 5
1 h 05 min

What do Preds fans want from media + Central Division Power Rankings

Does hockey have a "stan culture" problem like football? Or are the Predators and the Nashville market doing better than the NFL? Will the Predators consider a brand refr

Jul 29
1 h 05 min

World Cup of hockey + Preds projected starting line-up

Would a World Cup of hockey work with eight nations and should Russia be included? The NHL got their projected Predators starting line-up really wrong and the internet no

Jul 22
1 h 04 min

Wins and Points: Best Case Scenario for 2026-27

The is the best case scenario in terms of wins and points for the Nashville Predators this season? What has to happen for that take place? Juuse Saros has to be great, th

Jul 16
54 min

Mavrik Bourque contract, front office overhaul, development camp

Mavrik Bourque has been signed to a long-term contract and will play center. What does this tell us about the roster, this team's playoff chances and the job Chris MacFar

Jul 8
1 h 00 min

Stability, Flexibility: MacFarland's vision begins to focus

Chris MacFarland has made seven trades with six different teams in two weeks as the Predators General Manager. He's acquired six players, two prospects and multiple draft

Jul 2
1 h 02 min

Pekka Rinne + NHL Draft preview

Pekka Rinne is a Hall of Famer! We celebrate the greatest Predators of all-time. Then we break down all of the trading chaos in the NHL and how it impacts the NHL Draft.

Jun 24
1 h 00 min

Identity, Patience and Creativity: Lessons from Carolina's Cup

Carolina has won the Cup and Nashville should learn lots of lessons: Patience, identity, creativity, goal-tending and more. New GM Chris MacFarland made his first trade,

Jun 17
54 min

Nashville, MacFarland keep making big moves

Nashville continues to make big moves as new GM Chris MacFarland hires Rob Blake to be his No. 2 in command and Brian Poile steps away. What does it tell us about the fut

Jun 10
1 h 10 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

It’s nice to have something to listen to regarding the Preds without the insane homer takes we get from local radio who also broadcast the games. They fail to be critical because of the business relationship between the two. Vingan used to annoy me but he has really matured in his coverage over the last few years and I miss Braden Gall on the radio in the mornings. Nice work guys.

jbirdman · May 2022

Every podcast I found that was Preds related always pushed the idea that “everything is great and our team is always awesome!” and that, as a dedicated fan, is exhausting… Having an educated commentary that tells you what’s really happening and what you should actually expect out of the team is a breath of fresh air. Not only does it paint a clearer picture; it validates frustrations and makes the moments of actual positivity rewarding. Would recommend this for any Predators fan that is looking for a genuine, unbiased insight into this team.

AdamEasterling · Aug 2021

Co-hosts Braden Gall and Adam Vingan bring listeners a structured weekly discussion on all things Nashville Predators in a still-conversational and fluid format that never disappoints. Moreover, the duo is almost always willing to engage on social media, bringing an interactive aspect to the experience, which is rare in the podcast world. Subscribe if you want to learn more about the Nashville Predators—especially if think you already know it all.

ScovilleLaw · Jul 2021

As much as one can be considered a rational sports fan, I consider myself to be level headed. I do not like biased analysis of my favorite teams and I appreciate the honest approach by Braden and Adam. Don’t expect a sugar coated analysis: there’s an official team podcast for that. Give this one a try!

drewb_noles · Feb 2021

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