This week, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer break down the first four games of the season, the road trip through Canada (and Canadian Thanksgiving), as well as early standouts, the latest on Brady Martin and the Big E awesome person of the week.

Brooks Bratten, Kara Hammer and Max Herz break down Opening Night, including:🏒 Brady Martin's debut🌟 Pregame Gold Walk🥅 Juuse Saros' 37-save game🧀 Ryan O'Reilly's top cheddar🎉 First win of the season

Hockey is back, and the PoP is celebrating Opening Week in Smashville. Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer preview the 2025-26 campaign and discuss the impact Brady Martin could have as he prepares to make his NHL debut. Preds defenseman Brady Skjei (26:48) joins the show to talk his new defense partner and preparing to become a dad. Plus the Big E Awesome Person(s) of the Week and so much more.

This week on the podcast, Preds forward Jonathan Marchessault joins the show to talk about his new linemates, his friendship with Nic Hague and his outlook for a fresh season (21:27). Plus, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss the conclusion of training camp, upcoming roster decisions, new food options at Bridgestone Arena and the Big E awesome people of the week.

This week, Brooks Bratten, Max Herz and Kara Hammer discuss the first three preseason games and the early emergence of Brady Martin and Matthew Wood. They are joined by Captain Roman Josi (17:39), name this week's recipient of The Big E, and look ahead to Pete Weber and Terry Crisp's induction to the Nashville Predators Golden Hall.

The Predators Official Podcast is back - and better than ever. Now available in audio and video form, hosts Max Herz and Kara Hammer reunite with the show’s original host, Brooks Bratten, to form this season’s lineup. The trio discusses the start of Predators Training Camp, which of the top prospects could make the Opening Night roster and some entertaining stories from the offseason and Gladiator Day. Plus, the show debuts a new segment and opens up the PoP mailbag to the loyal listeners -- -- drop a comment with a question, and tune in to next week's episode with a chance to learn the answer!

The Preds Official Podcast is BACK for the 2025-2026 season -- and so are Kara Hammer, Max Herz...and OG POP host, Brooks Bratten!

Check back every week for new episodes, including exclusive interviews, game previews and recaps, behind-the-scenes coverage and more!

Listen to the Preds Official Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms, including YouTube and local radio stations 102.5 and 106.3 The Game.