We talk about the Nashville Predators. There is no better show in Smashville. In fact, one might even go so far as to call it The Gold Standard of Preds podcasts.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe talk about the Nashville Predators. There is no better show in Smashville. In fact, one might even go so far as to call it The Gold Standard of Preds podcasts.
Recent episodes include "Predators Hockey: A little bit of everything" (29 October 2026, 51 minutes), "What is "good enough" for Nashville?" (21 October 2026, 55 minutes), and "How long is Andrew Brunette's leash?" (14 October 2026, 53 minutes).
The Gold Standard publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 334 episodes.
Booking probability for The Gold Standard is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Gold Standard requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Gold Standard's contact route on record: verified email.
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Nashville was blown out by Boston. They put together a great home win over a division rival in Colorado. The Preds also made a furious comeback only to lose twice in overtime... again. The bad starts and inconsistency...
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The Preds got a big win over St. Louis and are clearly better - in a number of statistical categories. But Chris MacFarland has been charged with winning big and what's good enough for him? And for ownership. If it's...
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Nashville is 2-2-2 after six games and an ugly home loss to Vegas. How long is Andrew Brunette's leash - Thanksgiving, Christmas or the end of the season? Vegas exposed familiar issues. What do we make of new defenseman...
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What's the one word that describes the start of the Predators season? What do we make of the Opening Night roster and nine defensemen? Who wins the Central and do the Preds make the playoffs? Who is traded? Is Andrew...
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The Predators are midway through a shortened training camp and the roster deadline is Monday. What decisions are going to be made along the blue line? Will Ryan Ufko force his way into the roster? What will the pairings...
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The rookie showcase has wrapped up and we breakdown what we learned from the prospect pool. Then we dive in to the Predators prospect rankings within the farm system. Who is the best prospect in the system and who are...
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Filip Forsberg has an interesting reaction to the Luke Evangelista trade. Then we dive into Predators rookie camp that begins this weekend. Can Brady Martin or Tanner Molendyk make the NHL roster? Will Vitali Pinchuk...
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Chris McFarland traded Luke Evangelista to the Devils for a 1st and 2nd round pick. What does it tell us about the vision for the team? Who fills the line-up slots? Why was he traded and why doesn't he fit into the...
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The junior and minor league ranks in hockey can be confusing. So let's add NCAA hockey into the mix as well. What is the best way to develop your prospects? Could an NHL team invest in NIL for specific college programs...
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What does Vitali Pinchuk bring to the table? What are the right expectations for Mavrik Bourque and Jack Drury? Can Brady Martin develop this year? Plus, what are the expectations the front office is putting on this...
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Is Roman Josi a Hall of Famer already? What else does he need to do? Is he a top 10 defenseman in the NHL still? What does the end of his Nashville career look like? Steven Stamkos is a lock member of the Hall but how...
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How are the Predators managing their money? Which contracts are way above market value and are providing value: Luke Evangelista, Mavrik Bourque, Ryan O'Reilly? Why is Juuse Saros the worst valued contract on the team...
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Does hockey have a "stan culture" problem like football? Or are the Predators and the Nashville market doing better than the NFL? Will the Predators consider a brand refresh at all in the near future? Then we dive deep...
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Would a World Cup of hockey work with eight nations and should Russia be included? The NHL got their projected Predators starting line-up really wrong and the internet noticed. We project the starting line-up and then...
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The is the best case scenario in terms of wins and points for the Nashville Predators this season? What has to happen for that take place? Juuse Saros has to be great, the defense must get better, special teams keep...
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Mavrik Bourque has been signed to a long-term contract and will play center. What does this tell us about the roster, this team's playoff chances and the job Chris MacFarland has done. The front office overhaul...
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Chris MacFarland has made seven trades with six different teams in two weeks as the Predators General Manager. He's acquired six players, two prospects and multiple draft picks while also landing a talented and skilled...
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Pekka Rinne is a Hall of Famer! We celebrate the greatest Predators of all-time. Then we break down all of the trading chaos in the NHL and how it impacts the NHL Draft. Which three players will Nashville be choosing...
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Carolina has won the Cup and Nashville should learn lots of lessons: Patience, identity, creativity, goal-tending and more. New GM Chris MacFarland made his first trade, hired Jamie Langenbrunner and has indicated that...
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Nashville continues to make big moves as new GM Chris MacFarland hires Rob Blake to be his No. 2 in command and Brian Poile steps away. What does it tell us about the future direction of the organization and what does...
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