Every hockey game tells two stories: the one we all see on the ice and the one that unfolds in the hallway, the locker room, and the quiet moments where coaches and players decide what to change. That’s the space I’m chasing with Second Intermission, a Nashville Predators podcast built for people who love the game but are tired of the loudest take winning the day.

I’m Ann Kimmel, and I’m kicking things off by sharing why this show exists, why the second intermission is the perfect metaphor for smarter hockey conversations, and how I want to make analytics and education feel open to everyone. Whether you’re brand new to the NHL, a long-time Preds fan, or someone who just wants a Stanley Cup parade down Broadway in your lifetime, you’ll find a seat here. I also tell the real origin story of my hockey obsession, from my first game at Bridgestone Arena to the moment a player like Mattias Ekholm made the sport feel instantly personal and global.

Going forward, expect weekly Monday episodes plus quick-hit updates during the season, with game takeaways, roster and front office debates, prospects and Milwaukee Admirals coverage, and bigger NHL storylines and trends. I’ll bring you the stories that give the numbers meaning, plus the perspective that keeps hockey fun even when the discourse isn’t.

Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, watch on YouTube, and if you like what we’re building, share the show and leave a review so more hockey fans can find us.