Best Pacificnorthwest Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 284.5 - EMERGENCY EPISODE! Dave Hakstol has been fired by the Seattle Kraken 24:55

3d ago24:55

24:55

The Seattle Kraken relieved the only head coach in franchise history, Dave Hakstol, of his duties on Monday. John, Curtis, and Darren decided to get together to give their quick takes and try to figure out where general manager Ron Francis will look next. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!

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Ep. 284 - Featuring Troy Bodie, Firebirds VP, Business and Hockey Ops 1:14:42

7d ago1:14:42

1:14:42

The Seattle Kraken season is finally over, and there's a LOT to unpack on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. First, the guys break down the locker clean out days, including Ron Francis' end-of-season availability. They also discuss the recent news of the Kraken moving their TV broadcast to an "over-the-air" option. Then, John and D…

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Ep. 283 - Bring the Vibes Up 1:02:09

16d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

It's been a tough season for the Seattle Kraken, who seem to be closing it out with a whimper. One this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John, Curtis, and Darren are trying to find reasons to be positive, even as this team has gotten them down. Lots more prospect talk on this one and consideration of what we can look forward to for next seas…

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Ep. 282 - Winding It Down 1:04:18

21d ago1:04:18

1:04:18

A disappointing season is winding down for the Seattle Kraken, but the Sound Of Hockey guys still have plenty to talk about on their latest episode. In this one, a breakdown of Shane Wright's impressive hot streak, plus lots of prospect talk in Down on the Farm. Other segments include: You Don't See That Every Day Weekly One-Timers Tweets of the We…

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Ep. 281 - Talkin' About the Kraken "Kids" 48:42

30d ago48:42

48:42

This is a nice, quick little episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, with plenty of discussion about the Kraken "kids" that were called up recently from the Coachella Valley Firebirds. On this one, you'll get a breakdown of recent games, plus an update on what's been happening for Kraken prospects in the European leagues. Segments include: Down on …

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Ep. 280 - Moral of the Story 53:56

1M ago53:56

53:56

The guys are fresh off a trip to Vegas, Arizona, and Coachella Valley, and Darren road the Zamboni, so all things considered, they're quite chipper for this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Plus, the Kraken finally broke their miserable eight-game losing streak, which brought back some semblance of positivity. Lots of fun trip recapping and …

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Ep. 279 - Everett Fitzhugh IN STUDIO, plus Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton interviews 1:31:16

1M ago1:31:16

1:31:16

It's a PACKED mega episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast this week, with Kraken radio play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh in studio for the entirety of the episode. Also featured in this episode is two fantastic interviews with Kraken prospects Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton. The mood is bad after a terrible week for Seattle, but there's some inc…

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Ep. 278 - Good Mood / Bad Mood 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

It was a big week at a variety of hockey levels, from high school hockey all the way up to the NHL, where the trade deadline passed, Jordan Eberle hit 1,000 games, and the Seattle Kraken lost in miserable fashion to the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys break all of that down and more, and they go around the league for a game of "Interesting or Carry …

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Ep. 277 - Trade Talk 1:15:25

2M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

For this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys recorded Tuesday night and predicted what would happen in advance of the Friday NHL trade deadline. Lots of good chatter in this one about the Kraken, who have been playing well, plus prospect talk and segments that include Weekly One-Timers, You Don't See That Every Day, and Tweets of the W…

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Ep. 276 - Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw IN STUDIO! #TheExperience 1:34:56

2M ago1:34:56

1:34:56

This one gets off the rails very quickly, as both halves of #TheExperience, Alison Lukan AND Piper Shaw are in studio for the entire episode! It makes for an incredibly fun extended episode, with plenty of laughs, debates, arguments, and anecdotes. Topics range from Andre Burakovsky's improved play with the Kraken to Piper's large cat to the differ…

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Ep. 275 - Deadline Approaching 52:49

2M ago52:49

52:49

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Seattle Kraken front office will have decisions to make. Will the team win enough in the next two weeks to convince Ron Francis to keep the group together? In this episode, the guys discuss that, plus the past week of play for the Kraken. Also, some discussion of Darren's University of Washington …

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Ep. 274 - The Crows Have Eyes 47:39

3M ago47:39

47:39

As the Kraken hold onto their season by a thread, the boys are back to do some more crow talk, after Darren's crow-related complaints last week sparked lots of discussion. Seattle had two terrible games out of their All-Star / bye week break but bounced back with a shootout win against the Islanders. How long before they're forced to sell? Also on …

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Ep. 273 - All-Star Mailbag 1:13:23

3M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

With the Kraken still on break, the guys decided to do a mega Mailbag on this week's episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This is an extended show, with plenty of insights about the big news that broke around the league this past week and eventually a solid 30-plus minutes of Curtis, John, and Darren answering questions from listeners. Aside fro…

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Ep. 272 - Flailing Into the Break 1:12:02

3M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

The All-Star break is here for the Seattle Kraken, who had a rough last game before the long hiatus, losing to the lowly San Jose Sharks. The boys talk about what that loss meant and how the up-and-down week could impact the team's playoff chances. After lots of Kraken talk, the guys go Down on the Farm, then do some shaming. They also talk about t…

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Ep. 271 - Featuring Ryan Donato 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

The boys are back in studio for this episode, and John and Darren popped over to Chicago Blackhawks practice on Wednesday to catch up with Ryan Donato. It's a relatively brief chat, but it's great to hear from the fan-favorite former Seattle Kraken. Also in this episode, a high level of shenanigans, including Darren talking about his harrowing arri…

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Ep. 270 - Featuring Brian Boucher 1:06:47

4M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Things *WERE* going swimmingly for the Seattle Kraken, but then they hit a big bump in the road with illnesses and injuries hitting all at once. Fortunately, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast has a fantastic interview this week with long-time NHL goalie and TNT analyst, Brian Boucher. It's a fantastic interview. Also on this week's episode, Weekly One-Ti…

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Ep. 269 - The Kraken Are ROLLING 56:38

4M ago56:38

56:38

What a fun run this has been for the Kraken, led by goaltender Joey Daccord. John, Curtis, and Darren break down everything they've seen from Seattle's goaltender and consider the improving depth of the team with Jaden Schwartz now back in the lineup. Also in this episode, a fair dose of WJC wrap-up, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets …

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Ep. 268 - With Alison Lukan IN STUDIO! Plus, quick hits with Joey Daccord, Yanni Gourde, and Tomas Tatar 1:14:01

4M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

The boys are on a high after the Winter Classic, and things get even better on this one, because Alison Lukan joined them IN STUDIO for the entire episode. Come for the analysis, stay for the laughs, of which there are many. Also on this episode, Darren chatted with Joey Daccord and Yanni Gourde before the Winter Classic, and then Tomas Tatar on We…

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Ep. 267.75 - Featuring Nick Cotsonika, Columnist for NHL.com 27:10

4M ago27:10

27:10

Just too much Winter Classic content! We wanted to make sure we got this out before the big event on New Year's Day, so here's an incredibly fun interview with our very good friend, Nick Cotsonika. Enjoy!

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Ep. 267.5 - Featuring Steve Mayer, NHL Chief Content Officer 23:27

4M ago23:27

23:27

What a fun conversation with Steve Mayer, the Chief Content Officer for the National Hockey League. Darren and John sat down with Steve, who oversees all of the league's tentpole events, at T-Mobile Park in advance of the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic. You will enjoy this!

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Ep. 267 - Good for the Vibes, Good for the Standings (Featuring SHIFTY!) 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

The circus has arrived! The Winter Classic is just a few days away, and the Seattle Kraken are cruising at just the right time, with three straight wins and a seven-game point streak. The guys break it all down and share what has been working for the team lately. Also in this episode, John and Darren chatted with Shifty, the goalie mask painter who…

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Ep. 266 - Airing of Grievances 48:20

4M ago48:20

48:20

It's the holiday season, and the Sound Of Hockey guys have gripes. So, in the spirit of Festivus, they air their grievances with one another and beyond on this episode of the SOH Podcast. Thankfully, the mood around the Seattle Kraken has improved a bit since the team's eight-game losing streak ended. Plenty of talk about the team's trade for Tomas…

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Ep. 265 - They won one! 58:35

5M ago58:35

58:35

The Kraken won a game, and all is right in the world. Check in with Curtis, John, and Darren, as they talk through what was going wrong during the eight-game skid for the Seattle Kraken, as well as what they did in their win over Florida to get back in the W column. This episode features a robust WJC-centric Down on the Farm, plus lots of Goalie Ge…

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Ep. 264 - Panic Button Engaged 55:49

5M ago55:49

55:49

Things are going very badly for the Seattle Kraken, who have lost five games in a row. On this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys officially engage the panic button and spend a good chunk of the show discussing the levers the team can still pull to salvage this season. After plenty of passionate Kraken talk, John, Curtis, and Darren t…

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Ep. 263 - Featuring Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies 1:18:53

5M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

This is a super fun and interesting episode that takes John and Darren back to their pre-Kraken days, when they were interviewing folks from all over the hockey world. On this episode, they welcome Blake Geoffrion and Sam Jefferies, author of the new book, Legacy on Ice: Blake Geoffrion and the Fastest Game on Earth. Geoffrion has a fascinating sto…

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Ep. 262 - Winter Classic Jerseys OFFICIALLY Revealed, Turkey Sandwich 56:18

5M ago56:18

56:18

It's Thanksgiving week, and the boys are feeling festive. This is a fun episode, as John, Curtis, and Darren break down what's been happening with the Seattle Kraken, Darren sings some songs, and the boys discuss both teams' Winter Classic uniforms. Darren and Curtis went to Vancouver over the weekend, so plenty of discussion about Darren's antics …

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Ep. 261.5 - Featuring Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky 14:34

6M ago14:34

14:34

Darren is in Vancouver for Canucks versus Kraken, so he checks in with in-game radio announcers Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky. It's a fun chat about life on the road in the NHL, Al's WHL days, and Everett's struggle with hotel pillows. Plus, plenty of Kraken talk. Enjoy!

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Ep. 261 - Vibes Are Bad (And We Recorded This BEFORE the Game in Edmonton) 59:25

6M ago59:25

59:25

The vibes of the Seattle Kraken are notably bad right now. They can't seem to buy themselves a win, and they're heading very much in the wrong direction. The guys recorded this one before Wednesday's loss to Edmonton, and they were already feeling pretty down about how things had been going for Seattle. In this episode, lots of discussion about wha…

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Ep. 260 - Featuring Chet Buchanan, Kraken PA Announcer 1:11:12

6M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

What a fun episode this is! John and Darren are in Denver for Kraken versus Avalanche, but they also interviewed Chet Buchanan before Seattle's game against Nashville last week. It is an insanely fun interview. Also in this episode, the guys break down the Predators, Flames, and Coyotes games, then go Down on the Farm. After the interview, they shi…

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Our Roman Empire 52:00

6M ago52:00

52:00

This episode is a little later than we anticipated but here Hailey and Megan chat girl dinner, Taylor and Travis, our Roman Empires and more! Follow us on instagram @whatstrueforyouBy Hailey and Megan

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Ep. 259 - The Spooooooky Episode 54:18

6M ago54:18

54:18

The boys recorded the latest episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast on Halloween night, so there's a slightly spookier mood to this one than usual. And while the mood in BarrDown Studios is spooky, the mood surrounding the Kraken has gotten a bit brighter after their 2-1-1 road trip. John, Darren, and Curtis break down the games against Carolina, F…

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Ep. 258 - Kraken Rising(ish)? 46:52

6M ago46:52

46:52

On this week's Sound Of Hockey Podcast, John and Darren break down the latest Kraken news through their overtime win in Detroit on Tuesday. While it seems Seattle is getting close to breaking out, the Ranger game left a sour taste and a key player with a long-term injury. Segments this week include: Goalie Gear Corner You Don't See That Every Day B…

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Ep. 257 - Low Vibes, Low Voices 51:45

7M ago51:45

51:45

The Kraken are four games into the season, and things haven't gone their way thus far. As such, the vibes haven't been particularly high. In sympathy, Curtis and John's voices are both very much broken, but they do their best in this one to fight through. Tune in to find out which host doesn't make it all the way through. On this episode, the guys …

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Ep. 256 - Vegas Brain 1:02:28

7M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

John and Darren are back from Vegas, where they were carousing and carrying on and also covering the Seattle Kraken opener against the Golden Knights. Unsurprisingly, they are cooked after a long and busy weekend. But, they make it through this episode with plenty of overreactions to that first game and lukewarm takes. In this episode, the guys als…

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Ep. 255 - Featuring Pierre-Edouard Bellemare 1:01:36

7M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

On this week's episode, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare brings one of the most fun player interviews (32:53-44:48) in the history of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. This guy is going to be a fan favorite for Kraken fans, and if you listen to him on this episode, you will find out why. Aside from the interview, lots of Kraken talk between John, Curtis, and Da…

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THE QUIET ROOM 6:19

7M ago6:19

6:19

The Quiet Room is here! RABBITS WEBSITE THE QUIET ROOM (RABBITS NOVEL #2) is available now!Order your copy today! Visit terrymiles.com for more information. ABOUT RABBITS (Novel) “An outstanding debut technothriller, impossible to put down.” -Publisher’s Weekly STARRED “A twisted trip through a cool digital wilderness of a mystery. This book sticks…

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Ep. 254 - Featuring Adam Larsson and Kailer Yamamoto 1:00:37

7M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

The Kraken are back! They've now played a split-squad pre-season game against the Calgary Flames, which revealed plenty of new information about Seattle's prospects. In this episode, John and Darren break down what they saw from those prospects. They also welcome two big-time guests in Adam Larsson (31:28- 37:40) and Kailer Yamamoto (37:40-45:52) f…

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Ep. 253 - Featuring Carson Rehkopf and Ty Nelson 55:59

7M ago55:59

55:59

Seattle Kraken training camp is underway! To celebrate, the Sound Of Hockey welcomes not one, but TWO of Seattle's top prospects for very fun interviews. Check in with Carson Rehkopf and Ty Nelson on this episode. Also in this episode, the guys give their takeaways from the first few days of camp, plus fill you in on the latest Kraken news. After t…

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Ep. 252 - Cocktail Hour (And We're Launching a Patreon) 1:11:03

8M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Interested in joining our new Patreon to support the Sound Of Hockey? Click here! -- The boys recorded this one on Friday night, which meant cracking open a couple cold ones and chopping it up before Kraken training camp kicks off this week. Lots of giggles are to be had in this one, as the guys play a challenging game of Let's Get Quizzical and di…

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We're Back - A New Era! 37:14

8M ago37:14

37:14

After a two year hiatus, Hailey and Megan are back! Formally Sage Sisters Podcast, your favorites are chatting about their new era in podcasting, what they've been up to, and asking What's True For You.By Hailey & Megan

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Ep. 251 - Robust End-of-Summer Mailbag 1:10:25

8M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

We're down to one or two more episodes before Seattle Kraken training camp opens, and the guys thought it was a great time to do one more offseason Mailbag. That makes up the bulk of this episode, as John, Darren, and Curtis dig into your many great questions. Other segments this week include Goalie Gear Corner, Let's Get Quizzical, and Weekly One-…

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Ep. 250 - A Lot or Quite a Few? 44:40

8M ago44:40

44:40

Finally, some Kraken news has started trickling in again, now that August is in the rearview mirror. Joonas Donskoi announced his retirement, and Seattle signed Devin Shore to add depth and competition in training camp. John and Darren break those stories down and more in their Kraken news portion of the show. They then shift to Goalie Gear Corner,…

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Ep. 249 - A Puppy Decides 49:20

8M ago49:20

49:20

After another brief hiatus, Sound Of Hockey is back and battling to find hockey content in the month of August. Despite the lack of hockey news, John, Darren, and Curtis somehow manage to fill another episode. On this one, they use some old tricks like HYPE-o-thetical and Let's Get Quizzical, which make for some fun discussion. Segments this week i…

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Ep. 248 - Spilling the Beans 58:37

9M ago58:37

58:37

The doldrums of summer are very much upon us, as very little has happened in the hockey world over the past couple weeks, especially for the Seattle Kraken. BUT, John and Darren are joined by Curtis once again, and together, the trio manage to stitch together a pretty great show. On this one, the guys break down "Kraken adjacent" news regarding pla…

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Ep. 247 - Featuring Jeff Tambellini 1:23:19

9M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

After a brief hiatus, Sound Of Hockey is back with a fantastic interview with a fantastic guest, Kraken Director of Player Development, Jeff Tambellini. With Jeff, you'll get some memories of his playing journey, including the famed "Nashville Backcheck," as well as his experiences playing with Yanni Gourde and his thoughts on some rising Kraken pr…

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Ep. 246 - Summertime Mailbag 54:32

10M ago54:32

54:32

Just when the Sound Of Hockey guys thought they were low on content, the listeners came through with plenty of questions for a robust Mailbag on this week's episode. This one gets a little off the rails, as John and Darren get a little silly in the Mailbag segment, but it's fun stuff, so give it a listen. Also on this episode, the guys discuss seve…

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