A mix hockey with a little bit of nonsense. What Chaos! is hosted by hockey insiders and longtime friends Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean. The podcast features interviews with NHL insiders, prominent reporters, and current and former players. The show delivers expert analysis, a good dose of humor, and entertaining conversations about the league’s biggest news, star players, and most intriguing storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NHL players we are buying stocks in this season
With the start of the NHL regular season just about a week away, we discuss which players from across the league we expect to see big things from this season. We also tak
Sep 21 1 h 56 min
September 15 is the new July 1
Ahead of the NHL's new CBA going into effect, teams rushed to sign their young stars to 8-year extensions before the new agreement capped extensions at seven years. We re
Sep 16 2 h 03 min
Should Blue Jackets fans be worried about Adam Fantilli?
Adam Fantilli remains an unsigned RFA just days away from the start of the Columbus Blue Jackets' training camp and reportedly skipped an annual team golf outing. Is it o
Sep 9 1 h 42 min
Makar got paid & Hellebuyck wants a trade
The Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar became the highest paid player in NHL history and Connor Hellebuyck went publci with his request for a trade out of Winnipeg. We react
Sep 2 2 h 17 min
Two new possibilities for Quinn Hughes
As we wait for the NHL to return, we discuss all the random stuff happening in the world of hockey, including the latest on Quinn Hughes' future, updates on NHL expansion
Aug 26 2 h 14 min
Are the Anaheim Ducks completely cooked?
After essentially being forced to pay Leo Carlsson $18M a year, Pat Verbeek and the Anaheim Ducks find themselves in the unenviable position of having several other young
Aug 19 2 h 45 min
The Dallas Stars have done it again
The Dallas Stars released rendering for their new arena and relied on one of their favorite tools: AI. We laugh at some of the crazy mistakes in the renderings and discus
Aug 12 2 h 34 min
The biggest moves yet to be made this NHL offseason
As the NHL offseason nears the halfway point, we discuss what big moves might still get made across the league, including Dylan Larkin's standing trade request and contin
Aug 5 2 h 31 min
Jamie Drysdale joins What Chaos!
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale joins after what has been an incredibly eventful year for the Flyers. The young d-man discuss everything from GM Danny Brier
Jul 30 30 min
Macklin Celebrini just got PAID (ft. Jamie Drysdale)
Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks have reset the market (again), agreeing to a 5 x $18.8 million contract extension. Steve "Petey" Peters fills in for Pete as we
Jul 29 2 h 11 min
Who has REALLY improved the most the offseason?
The Jason Robertson contract drama is over for now, as the Dallas Stars and their star forward agreed on a one-year contract that will bring Robo to unrestricted free age
Jul 22 2 h 45 min
BONUS: Reacting to the NHL 27 reveal trailer
We react to the the initial trailer for EA Sports' latest installment in its NHL franchise, highlighting updates to both presentation and gameplay, as well as the return
Jul 17 23 min
The Yzerplan is officially over
The Detroit Red Wings have officially announced the end of Steve Yzerman's time as GM and President of Hockey Ops, kicking him upstairs to a role as a Senior Advisor. We
Jul 15 2 h 25 min
Leo Carlsson & the offer sheet heard 'round the world
The Philadelphia Flyers and GM Danny Brier rocked the NHL by signing Anaheim Ducks RFA Leo Carlsson to a 5 x $18M offer sheet. We discuss Ducks GM Pat Verbeek having the
Jul 8 2 h 24 min
Reacting to the opening of NHL free agency
From massive signings like Byrams big deal in Chicago and Bobrovsky heading to Toronto, to trades like San Jose's gamble on Darnell Nurse, we discuss all the biggest move
Jul 1 1 h 39 min
Zach Werenski sweepstakes & NHL Free Agency preview
Zach Werenski appears increasing likely to be on his way out of his Columbus, so we discuss the latest updates on where the Norris Trophy winner could end up, including g
Jun 29 1 h 42 min
BONUS: Reacting to day 1 of the NHL Draft
From Gavin McKenna getting selected first overall by Justin Bieber and the Toronto Maple Leafs, to the Cayman Islands' Jaxon Cover being selected 32nd overall and all the
Jun 27 1 h 37 min
Brandon Bussi joins What Chaos!
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi had one magical (but overdue) rookie season -- from making his first start, to signing a surprising contract extension, to ev
Jun 24 35 min
One of the craziest days in NHL history
A highly anticipated NHL offseason kicked off with a bang yesterday, as the Edmonton Oilers officially announced the hiring of Mike Babcock, multiple stars got traded and
Jun 24 2 h 19 min
Brady Tkachuk & the new age of the NHL (ft. Brandon Bussi)
The Florida Panthers completed the predictable yet still stunning trade for Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to unite him with his brother Matthew. We discuss what
Jun 22 2 h 25 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Most entertaining hockey show out there (if you even call it a hockey show). This is the only podcast I keep up with daily and I probably laugh out loud at least once per episode. They don’t take themselves too seriously and it’s just always a fun listen. The youtube streams are fun and a good community, but it translates to audio so well (shoutout Shawn for always thinking of the audio listeners). I’ve also tuned into the live show and listened to the podcast of the same episode before… love these guys and the show so much.
tlambchop289 · Jun 2026
Is it possible for a podcast to be perfect? I think so, and I think I’ve found it with these extremely chaotic people! It’s marketed as a “hockey” podcast but they really cover everything under the sun. I love the tangents that they go down! *not sponsored by WCLU (but would like to be!)
brilud94 · May 2026
I’m new to the show because of Heated Rivalry, but now I’m watching/listening every day for the hockey content. As a queer person, it’s been great to get engagement and reviews from Allies who are having a good time with the show and speak so respectfully of queer media and the queer community. ❤ I stick around daily now because I’m also a big hockey fan (a TN native who is a long-suffering Preds fan and a fan of Utah, despite the same division split loyalties) and this has become one of my favorite hockey shows! I watch a lot of the league as a whole, not just the Preds, but I’m not someone who is super deep in stats or team/league history. I love how accessible your content is for people like me; love the blend of funny and friendly and current with hockey news/games without feeling like I can’t keep up or feeling like an uninformed outsider. Thanks for the good work, and I’m looking forward to getting to know the community more!
Gilbert Finkle · Dec 2025
Hands down the best hockey podcast by a mile. A podcast that doesn’t just talk about the Leafs and east coast teams is very refreshing as a Ducks fan.
This has become my must listen each and every day. Keep crushing it boys!
TheDavidCarlson · Nov 2025
This show is more about casual foul mouthed conversation than actual content. It was unlistenable. I’m a sailor and this was a little much even for me. Tone it down fellas and you might have a good show. Until then, this just sounds like young men sitting around cussing because they can with a random note about hockey tossed in from time to time. Not good content.
srtttu · Aug 2026
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