The Gold Standard
440 Media, LLC
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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.
Recent Episodes
FEB 18, 2026
Live Reaction: USA tops Sweden in OT to advance!
The USA survive in the quarterfinals against Sweden behind great goaltending and stellar play from Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin. Can they top Slovakia on Friday? We preview the US Women's Gold Medal match against Canada. Plus, one key Predators stat you need to know. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ
55 MIN
FEB 11, 2026
Can USA win Gold?
What does the CAA-Nashville divorce tell us about the GM search? What trade rumors make sense for the Predators? And can the US Men and Women win Gold in Italy? Can the USA men play the right style of hockey? Can their elite blueline and goaltending be the difference? What are proper expectations for USA Hockey? Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ
66 MIN
FEB 4, 2026
Trotz retirement raises critical questions
Barry Trotz will retire as GM of the Predators. It raises numerous questions and we try to answer all of them. Why now? Who will be making decisions? What happens to Andrew Brunette? What does the team do at the deadline? What does Bill Haslem want from his hockey team? Will this team tear it all down and rebuild or stay the course with aging veterans? Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ
70 MIN
JAN 28, 2026
Preds are nothing if not entertaining
The Predators continue to play entertaining hockey with big comebacks and dramatic third periods. But they've lost four out of five and Juuse Saros is overworked. Barry Trotz isn't trying to make any trades but also seems to be admitting that Nashville isn't a playoff team. Plus, Roman Josi and Steven Stamkos hit milestones. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ
55 MIN
JAN 21, 2026
Preds continue to go to extremes + Historic "What If" from the Cup run
The Nashville Predators won at Colorado in impressive fashion before turning around and getting crushed by Vegas and Buffalo. Is this just who Nashville is this year? The average depth of this team is killing it. Plus, two major what-ifs about this season as well as big decisions from 2016-2018. Braden Gall and Emma Lingan talk Preds hockey. Watch all episodes on YouTube. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey. Brought to you by: SinkersBeverages.com Join The In Crowd today! And Shotgun Willie's BBQ
64 MIN
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