Best Filip Forsberg Podcasts (2024)

1
All-Star Game & Leagues Cup Preview With Sacha Kljestan 33:30

19m ago33:30

33:30

Hang on tight—MLS fans are in for a wild ride the rest of the summer. On today’s episode, Taylor sits down with fellow MLS Season Pass analyst Sacha Kljestan, who participated in the All-Star Skills Challenge on Tuesday night. The two break down everything you need to know about Wednesday’s All-Star Game in Columbus between the best of MLS and LIGA…

1
Larry Nance Jr. Is the NBA’s Biggest Soccer Fan 29:39

33m ago29:39

29:39

Larry Nance Jr. has been in the NBA for almost a decade. But his true love isn’t basketball. It’s soccer. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Larry, a forward for the Atlanta Hawks, to learn what sparked his passion for the beautiful game. The first pro soccer match Larry attended was a Galaxy game when he was a rookie with the Lakers, an…

1
Spray Paint & Superstars: The Birth of El Tráfico 41:32

10d ago41:32

41:32

Last year’s El Tráfico at the Rose Bowl was the United States’ most attended sports game of 2023, and the derby is one of the most exciting and bitterly contested rivalries in MLS. But it’s also one of the league’s newest. So how did El Tráfico reach these heights? To tell the full story, we have to go back to a graffiti duel between fans waged on …

1
Angel City FC and the Booming Business of Women’s Sports 31:20

21d ago31:20

31:20

Angel City FC, the LA-based National Women’s Soccer League club, was recently named the most valuable franchise in the league. ACFC joined the NWSL as an expansion team in 2022 and shares BMO Stadium with LAFC. From the beginning, the club made headlines with a star-studded ownership group, which includes Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Serena Willi…

1
From MLS to Premier League With Tim Bezbatchenko 31:01

25d ago31:01

31:01

When Tim Bezbatchenko realized he wasn’t going to be a Major League Soccer player, he knew he still wanted to be around the sport—so after attending law school (while playing on a USL team), he got a job at MLS headquarters. That led to successful stints as president and general manager of Toronto FC, which hoisted an MLS Cup during his tenure, and…

1
How Europe Has Shaped USMNT’s Haji Wright 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Haji Wright’s introduction to international soccer when he scored the lone goal for the United States against Holland in the 2022 World Cup’s Round of 16. Since then, the 26-year-old winger, who has played all over Europe, signed with Coventry City of the English Championship, where he just had his best season yet with 19 goals—seven of them match …

1
RSL’s Pablo Mastroeni, Leader of Men 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Real Salt Lake is off to their best-ever franchise start, leading the West and just three points off from leading the Supporters’ Shield race — four years after finishing near the bottom of the league. One of the key figures behind this turnaround is head coach Pablo Mastroeni. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with Pablo to talk about his c…

1
Concacaf Champions Cup Preview With Sammy Sadovnik & Stu Holden 36:11

2M ago36:11

36:11

The Crew aim to be the fourth MLS side to win the Concacaf Champions Cup when they travel to face storied Liga MX club Pachuca this weekend. There’s more than continental bragging rights on the line: The winner gets an automatic bid to the next year’s FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place in the U.S. So far, Seattle are the only MLS team to qu…

1
NHL All-Star Filip Forsberg Loves MLS 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Filip Forsberg is an NHL All-Star from Sweden, the Nashville Predators’ all-time leading goal scorer, and—since last spring—a minority owner of Nashville SC. Taylor sits down with Filip to talk about his soccer roots, why he loves Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimović, and how he got to experience Nashville SC’s incredible Leagues Cup run last year,…

1
Rivalry Week Is Bigger in Texas 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

Rivalries live and die by the fans. And in Texas, the three teams—FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, and Austin FC— compete for the Copa Tejas trophy. Soccer culture in Texas is big, dense, and diverse—just like the state. So this week’s episode is all about the fans whose happiness depends on winning Copa Tejas. There’s Paul Fletes, lead trumpet for the s…

1
Season Wrap Up Pod 24:41

2M ago24:41

24:41

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the end of the Predators' series against the Canucks and the end of season press conferences. As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comments on Twitter/X. And visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to listen to the latest episode & subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Spotify and more.…

1
Nick Hagglund on FC Cincy’s Rivalry With the Crew 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

It’s Rivalry Week. Across Major League Soccer, bitter rivals, old and new, are gearing up for matches that fans have had circled on their calendars since the 2024 schedule came out. Rivalries are a big deal for players too. FC Cincinnati center back Nick Hagglund tells Taylor that when the schedule comes out, the first ones he looks for are the Hel…

1
Season on the Line in Smashville! 31:01

3M ago31:01

31:01

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators massive Game 5 win in Vancouver to extend the season and bring us Game 6 on home ice Friday night. Plus: Tyson Barrie walks his dog, Ryan O'Reilly reveals his wife is eight-and-a-half months pregnant, Andrew Brunette loves his team and Gus Nyquist gets ready for Derby weekend! As always, use #PredsPodcast …

1
The Greek God of Atlanta 40:31

3M ago40:31

40:31

On the pitch, Giorgos Giakoumakis comes across as a cocky striker. A bruiser who will do anything to score. An absolute villain. But there’s more to the big man than that. In a special episode of Offside, Giorgos opens up about his life story, including growing up in Crete, his early struggles in the Greek leagues, his scoring titles in Europe, and…

1
The Playoffs Return to Smashville! 21:52

3M ago21:52

21:52

Kara Hammer and Max Herz recap Games 1 and 2 of Round 1 in Vancouver, including a massive Preds win in Game 2, and get you ready for playoff hockey on home ice this weekend! As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comments on Twitter/X. And visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to listen to the latest episode & subscribe through i…

1
The League of Redemption 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

In MLS, there’s no such thing as a win you can count on. Rules around roster-building and salary caps mean even a last-place club can give the league’s best a run for their money on any given week—and the playoff system gives everyone a shot at a dramatic turnaround. This week, we share two of the greatest single-season comebacks in league history:…

1
Playoff Time in Smashville! 36:23

3M ago36:23

36:23

Kara Hammer & Max Herz preview the Predators & Canucks first round playoff series! Plus Filip Forsberg secures the franchise single season goals record, Jeremy Lauzon sets the NHL single season hits record, Troy Grosenick and his son get a special day, TSU hires their first hockey coach and Andrew Brunette thanks God for baseball. As always, use #P…

1
The Joy and Trauma of Sports With Paul Scheer 39:32

3M ago39:32

39:32

Comedian Paul Scheer is known for his roles in The League and Fresh Off the Boat, his long-running podcast on bad movies called How Did This Get Made?, and being a die-hard Clippers fan. But in recent years, he’s also been swept up into the LA soccer scene, going to LAFC and Angel City FC matches. On this week’s episode, Paul and Taylor talk about …

1
Beau Knows The Preds Are Playoff Bound! Anthony Beauvillier on the POP 46:04

3M ago46:04

46:04

The Preds are playoff bound! Predators winger Anthony Beauvillier joins the Preds Official Podcast (16:00) to discuss joining the Predators at the trade deadline during their hot streak, playing for three NHL teams in one season and his hockey life growing up in Quebec and starring the QMJHL. Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Preds' comeback clinch …

1
Diego Valeri on Analysis in Spanish, Plus Eric Ramsay’s Minnesota Move 48:27

4M ago48:27

48:27

Diego “El Maestro” Valeri, less than two years out of professional soccer, is two months into his new job as lead analyst for the Spanish broadcast on MLS Season Pass. On this week’s episode, Diego joins Taylor to talk about the transition to commentary, interviewing Lionel Messi, and his legendary career with the Portland Timbers. Plus, MLS newcom…

1
ESPN Energy Line: PK Subban & John Buccigross on the POP 51:36

3M ago51:36

51:36

Former Predators defenseman & ESPN analyst P.K. Subban (14:20) and ESPN commentator John Buccigross (26:15) join the Preds Official Podcast during their visits to Smashville this week to talk about the Preds, this season, and covering the NHL for ESPN during the playoff stretch! Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap a massive win over the Blues on Thursday …

1
How to Transform a Team With Toronto’s John Herdman 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

John Herdman took over as head coach at Toronto FC late last season, when the club finished in last place. But this year they seem to be turning it around. On this week’s episode, Taylor and John discuss his philosophy for leading a team through transition, something he’s done for the New Zealand women’s national team and both the Canadian men’s an…

1
18 Crazy Games: Recapping the Preds Record Point Streak 37:48

4M ago37:48

37:48

Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the Predators franchise-record 18-game point streak which lasted six unforgettable weeks. Filip Forsberg is approaching the franchise goals record, Ryan O'Reilly calls his linemates meatballs and HOLY MOLY WHAT A GOALIE! Plus, UMass star defenseman Ryan Ufko signs his ELC with the Preds and a preview of the playoff push…

1
Sacha Kljestan Un-Retires, Plus Takeaways From the International Break 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

Just how hard is it for an MLS All-Star to dust off the cleats after two years of retirement and play in a competitive game? On this week’s episode, Taylor speaks with MLS Season Pass colleague Sacha Kljestan about his decision to take the field for semi-pro club Des Moines Menace in the U.S. Open Cup. Sacha explains how the opportunity came about,…

1
San Diego FC Want to Be the Ajax of North America 36:12

4M ago36:12

36:12

San Diego FC are set to join MLS in 2025 as the 30th club. They’re following a familiar expansion playbook: Find an underserved market, bring investors on board, and get a stadium. But as CEO Tom Penn—who also helped start LAFC—points out, there are a couple things that make this club different. For one, they’re the first major men’s pro team in th…

1
Zuck Yeah! New Pred Jason Zucker on the POP 49:58

4M ago49:58

49:58

Newly-acquired Predators winger Jason Zucker joins the Preds Official Podcast (16:00)! Topics include: being a trade-related scratch and wondering where he would be traded to, his hockey journey from Las Vegas to Michigan to University of Denver to the NHL and his family and charity work. Kara Hammer & Max Herz stay as hot as the Preds in our fifth…

1
Miami Are the Villains MLS Needs, With Paul Tenorio & Pablo Maurer 33:14

5M ago33:14

33:14

Inter Miami CF have shown us they are unbeatable at their best. The flip side? Every club is giving them their very best shot. This week, The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio and Pablo Maurer join Taylor to talk through how Miami became the most wanted victory in MLS, as well as their upcoming trip to D.C. United—a club that itself was once the league’s “mo…

1
Trade Predline Moves: Welcome Jason Zucker, Anthony Beauvillier, & Jaret Anderson-Dolan! 43:11

4M ago43:11

43:11

The Preds Official Podcast recaps Nashville's moves at the NHL Trade Deadline with thoughts from two of the new Preds and General Manager Barry Trotz. Plus, Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap this week's two Preds hat tricks by Cody Glass and Filip Forsberg to finish up a 4-0-1 homestand! As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comment…

1
How to Score in MLS With Bradley Wright-Phillips 55:50

5M ago55:50

55:50

It seems like every week, the big question for most teams in MLS is: Who’s going to score? So on this week’s episode, scoring legend and New York Red Bulls great Bradley Wright-Phillips joins Taylor—a bit of a scoring legend himself—to talk about scoring goals in MLS. They discuss BWP’s career, which can be seen as a blueprint for overseas players …

1
Pulling the Same Rope: Red Hot Preds! 44:58

5M ago44:58

44:58

The Predators have won a season-best seven straight games to get back into a playoff spot and the Preds Official Podcast is here to talk all about it! Kara Hammer & Max Herz are joined by Preds TV Play-by-Play Announcer Willy Daunic (16:55) to highlight the tone setters for the win streak: the starting line of Mike McCarron, Kiefer Sherwood, and Co…

1
A Tale of Two Teams 49:07

5M ago49:07

49:07

LAFC and the Colorado Rapids are as different as clubs can be. While LAFC won 2023’s Western final, the Rapids finished last in the conference. But both teams were busy in the offseason maneuvering for a more successful ’24. On this week’s episode, Taylor sits down with club leaders responsible for those prospects. First, Taylor speaks with LAFC co…

1
On The Road With EGOAT: Egor Afanasyev, Preds Winger on the POP 47:35

5M ago47:35

47:35

Predators rookie winger Egor Afanasyev joins the podcast (17:00) to discuss his hockey life, moving from Russia to Detroit as a teenager and take a wide variety of your fan questions! Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three straight Preds wins to start the five game road trip, Alex Carrier translates for Jeremy Lauzon, and we get your ready for a five g…

1
2024 Season Preview With Sacha Kljestan & Diego Valeri 47:43

5M ago47:43

47:43

Offside With Taylor Twellman is back, and we’re kicking things off with a big 2024 season preview. Sacha Kljestan and Diego Valeri join Taylor to go through every MLS team—yes, every team—and reveal who they’re buying and who they’re selling. Plus, who has the best kits for 2024? Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produc…

1
The First Ice Tiger: TSU Hockey's Xavier Abel on the POP 44:59

5M ago44:59

44:59

Xavier Abel, the first enrolled hockey player on Tennessee State University's new HBCU hockey team, joins the Preds Official Podcast (12:20). Interview topics include his hockey journey, why he wanted to be the first player at TSU, and why you shouldn't judge him off his EliteProspects page. Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap a 1-2 homestand and Captains…

1
Captain Kimmo: Longtime Preds D Kimmo Timonen on the POP! 29:08

5M ago29:08

29:08

Longtime Nashville Predators defenseman and 2006-07 team captain Kimmo Timonen joins the podcast (10:30) to preview Captain's Night at Bridgestone Arena this Tuesday as the Preds host the Devils. Timonen, Tom Fitzgerald, Mike Fisher and Shea Weber will all return to Smashville as we honor former captains in the 25th Anniversary season! Interview to…

1
Fil & J-Biebs: Filip Forsberg Takes All-Star Weekend! 25:47

5M ago25:47

25:47

Nashville Predators All-Star Filip Forsberg joins the POP from Toronto (7:35) to discuss his selection to Team Bieber/Matthews and the official announcement that NHL players are headed back to the Olympics in 2026! Max Herz & Kara Hammer get you ready for the 2024 NHL All-Star weekend and more. As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions…

1
Team One: David Legwand & The Inaugural Preds on the POP 1:00:25

6M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

The Predators welcomed back members of the 1998-99 inaugural team in franchise history this week as part of our 25th anniversary season! Franchise cornerstone David Legwand made his NHL debut in the final game of that season, and he joined the podcast (16:30) to talk about the early Preds, his NHL debut in April 1999, iconic moments in franchise hi…

1
Down On The Farm: Milwaukee Admirals Head Coach Karl Taylor on the POP 53:12

6M ago53:12

53:12

Milwaukee Admirals Head Coach Karl Taylor joins the Preds Official Podcast (8:25) to discuss the five first round picks in Milwaukee this season, the team's great season so far and Cody Hodgson's comeback. Original Preds defenseman Jay More also joins the show (30:30) to preview inaugural team night this Monday, Jan. 22 at Bridgestone Arena as the …

1
Scream & Scout: Preds Chief Amateur Scout Tom Nolan on the POP 40:51

6M ago40:51

40:51

Nashville Predators Chief Amateur Scout Tom Nolan joins the Preds Official Podcast during the team's scouting meetings (15:00). Topics include what this week's goals are, how he became an NHL scout and his brief but interesting playing tenure with the Austin Ice Bats in the WPHL. Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the last week of Preds hockey and look a…

1
Kiefer Sure Would: Preds Winger Kiefer Sherwood on the POP 44:17

7M ago44:17

44:17

Nashville Predators winger Kiefer Sherwood joins the podcast (16:50) to discuss why Nashville has been such a perfect place for the past two years of his career, his amateur hockey journey across three Ohioan stops and his athletic family, including his younger brother & former Pred Kole Sherwood. Plus Kara Hammer and Max Herz recap a fun week of P…

1
New Years Preds-olutions & World Juniors: Jeff Kealty, Preds Assistant GM, Joins the POP from Gothenburg 52:20

7M ago52:20

52:20

Predators Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting Jeff Kealty joins the POP (16:10) from the World Junior Championship in Sweden! He discusses the two Predators prospects playing in the tournament - Canada's Matthew Wood & Finland's Kasper Kulonummi - Tanner Molendyk's injury that prevented him from playing in the tournament and more. Kara…

1
Merry Christmas POP! With Preds Defenseman Luke Schenn 45:26

7M ago45:26

45:26

Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn joins the Preds Official Podcast (16:10). Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three Preds wins this week including the Fathers Trip! Plus, Michael McCarron gives us a feel good Christmas story and Luke Evangelista unearths an old nickname of his. As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comments…

1
Going Back With The Yak: Yakov Trenin on the POP 49:50

8M ago49:50

49:50

Preds winger Yakov Trenin joins the podcast (14:45) to discuss his hockey journey from Chelyabinsk, Russia to the NHL, his game-winning goal in the final minute against the Avs last month, his signature celebrations, and more! Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap two big Preds wins over Montreal and Philly, let you know how you can help those affected by t…

1
The Columbus Crew Are MLS Cup Champions and Storylines for 2024 23:08

8M ago23:08

23:08

On the final episode of the season, Taylor reacts to the MLS Cup by discussing what this result means for both LAFC and the 2023 champions, Columbus Crew. He then wraps the year with 12 storylines to watch out for in the 2024 season. Offside With Taylor Twellman is a Major League Soccer podcast, produced by Apple TV and Rain Delay Media. Follow and…

1
The BoroCop & Backhanded Compliments: Mark Borowiecki, Preds Pro Development Coach, on the POP 51:08

8M ago51:08

51:08

Recently-retired former Preds defenseman Mark Borowiecki joins the show (15:20) to discuss his new role with the team as professional player development coach. Borowiecki tells us what his role entails, why it's a good fit for him, and how he helps Preds players "find their superpower." Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap three straight Preds wins includi…

1
MLS Cup Preview With Pablo Maurer & Sacha Kljestan, Plus Commissioner Don Garber’s 2023 Takeaways 51:18

8M ago51:18

51:18

It’s our MLS Cup preview. Taylor chats with Sacha and The Athletic’s Pablo Maurer about their takeaways from the conference finals before breaking down Saturday’s MLS Cup in Columbus between the Crew and defending champs LAFC. Taylor then sits down with MLS Commissioner Don Garber to look back on the historic 2023 season. Offside With Taylor Twellm…

1
A Streak & A Shrink: Vickie Woosley on the POP, Preds Director of Performance Psychology 46:44

8M ago46:44

46:44

Vickie Woosley, the Predators Director of Performance Psychology & Team Behavioral Health Clinician, joins the podcast (14:00) to discuss her role with the team, helping players like Mark Borowiecki & Connor Ingram, how psychologists help sports teams perform, her two decades in the FBI, and mental health advocacy. Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap the …

1
Fans From “Hell Is Real” & Houston Coach Ben Olsen on the Conference Finals 52:39

8M ago52:39

52:39

In this conference finals preview, Taylor checks in with supporters from both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew to understand what will be the biggest edition to date in the “Hell Is Real” intrastate derby. After that, he chats with Houston Dynamo manager Ben Olsen about their surprise playoff run and what he thinks they can do to stop LAFC from …

1
The Managers Preview the Conference Semifinals, Plus Chad Johnson on His Soccer Obsession 1:00:50

8M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Taylor hops around the country to preview the conference semifinals with LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo, Seattle’s Brian Schmetzer, Sporting KC’s Peter Vermes, Philadelphia’s Jim Curtin, and MLS' Coach of the Year, FC Cincinnati’s Pat Noonan. Taylor then chats with NFL great Chad Johnson about his love for the beautiful game, why he warmed up on Sundays w…

1
A Poile Family Thanksgiving: Longtime Preds GM David Poile on the POP 48:27

9M ago48:27

48:27

Longtime Predators general manager David Poile joins the POP (9:20) before he's honored in Smashville this week. Interview topics include watching games as a fan in retirement with his family, the Tanner Jeannot trade, and retroactive trade advice from his eight-year-old grandson. Kara Hammer & Max Herz recap Preds losses to the Coyotes and Ducks, …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Filip Forsberg Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide