Sound Of Hockey - Seattle Kraken Hockey Podcast

Sound Of Hockey

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This show is a general hockey podcast - produced for and by hockey fans - which features news and discussion surrounding the Seattle Kraken, and the sport in Seattle and the rest of the Pacific Northwest (the... Sound... area. Get it?). Plus, you'll hear great interviews, banter, and segments regarding the latest from all around the hockey world.

John Barr, Curtis Isacke, and Darren Brown are three Seattle-based hockey minds who are here to inform and entertain. Stick taps to Andy.

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21 episodes
Updated Wednesday

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Wednesday · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 393 - BFOP Alison Lukan on Why Kraken Fans Can Be Optimistic
Best Friend of the Pod Alison Lukan joins us in studio!Alison returns to the Sound Of Hockey Podcast to break down a busy Seattle Kraken offseason, explain why there are reasons for optimism heading into the new season, and discuss what she learned during her first year as a full-time Kraken TV color analyst.We also discuss:🏒 Why the Pacific Division is still wide open🏒 Seattle Torrent expansion and their outlook for next season🏒 Is NHL radio broadcasting disappearing?🏒 Macklin Celebrini's massive extensionPlus...• SOH Fest updates• Hiking stories• Smoke season• "66% more knees"SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
July 29 · 55 min
Ep. 392 - The Big Barr Down Studios Reveal, and SOH Fest is 9/19!
What a week! The guys put a ton of work into transforming Barr Down Studios into a real podcast studio and making the video production feel like... well, a real video production, and this episode is the one where they finally unveil the new and improved look. While there hasn't been much Kraken news over the last week, John, Curtis, and Darren still manage to discuss some of the pressing topics that linger surrounding the team. Segments include a Kraken Roundtable, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
July 23 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep 391 - Cutting the Mustard with Loke Krantz and Clarke Caswell
NO VIDEO THIS WEEK! Although the guys reference their new studio a LOT in this episode, you'll have to wait one more week because Darren was a dumb-dumb and accidentally recorded the video in slow motion. Oopsy daisy! Nonetheless, it's a great audio episode, with two fun interviews with Kraken prospects--the last in the Dev Camp series--Loke Krantz and Clarke Caswell. Also, some fun "Roundtable" discussion thanks to our Patreon subscribers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
July 16 · 1 hr 23 min
Ep. 390 - Featuring Chris Peters and Kraken prospect Jakub Fibigr
With minimal Kraken news over the last week, this is an interview-heavy episode, but it so happens that Former Best Friend of the Pod Chris Peters is a VERY capable talker. As always, fantastic conversation with him. Also, the series of Development Camp interviews with Kraken prospects continues this week with Jakub Fibigr, who also turns in a fun chat with the guys. Segments this week include Down on the Farm and Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
July 9 · 1 hr 16 min
Ep. 389 - Shane Wright requested a trade - Plus interviews with Jake O'Brien and Hawke Huff
It's something of a "mega" episode this week, with two Seattle Kraken prospect interviews - featuring Jake O'Brien and Hawke Huff - plus lots of discussion about the news from the last week that Shane Wright requested a trade. Also, takeaways from Kraken development camp, and plenty of nonsense, like Get Off My Lawn and Food for Thought. Segments this week include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
July 3 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep 388 - Featuring top Kraken draft pick Chase Reid, plus Jason Robertson fallout
A LOT has happened since the last episode, but the guys are here to bring you completely up to speed on all things Kraken. From the Jason Robertson fallout to the NHL Draft, in which Seattle appears to have gotten a great break, the guys have it all covered. Also in this episode, No. 7 pick Chase Reid joins from Kraken Development Camp for a really fun conversation. Plus, SOH does its best to wrap up a chaotic week around the NHL. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
June 25 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 387 - Bobby McMann is back with Seattle, Mackie Samoskevich is in
It's been a wild week in the NHL in the lead-up to the NHL Draft, and the Seattle Kraken played a part in it, trading for Mackie Samoskevich and re-signing prized forward Bobby McMann, who was set to become a free agent. The guys give their reactions to those deals, plus the massive trades made around the league. Also, lots of crow talk, colonoscopy talk, and segments that include Weekly One-Timers and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
June 18 · 45 min
Ep. 386 - What Can the Kraken Learn from the Hurricanes?
FYI, we intended to have this one available on YouTube but had some technical difficulties, so audio only this week. With Curtis out of town, our good buddy Blaiz Grubic joins the show this week to fill in, making his Sound Of Hockey Podcast debut! Lots of discussion on this episode about what the Kraken can learn from the Hurricanes and what the guys took away from Carolina's impressive Stanley Cup run. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
June 12 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep. 385 - Featuring ESPN's Emily Kaplan
Emily Kaplan returns to the Sound Of Hockey Podcast for the first time in... oh, about EIGHT YEARS! It's a great conversation that ranges from the Kraken's addition of Melinda French Gates to their ownership group to the current Stanley Cup Final. Plus, the guys continue their journey through Kraken trade targets with a game of "Stay Away or Make a Play." Also, lots more Seattle Torrent talk. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
June 4 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep 384 - Kraken trade targets, Torrent expansion protection updates
While there hasn't been much news on the Seattle Kraken front, that doesn't stop the guys from having a robust conversation about the team and where they might look to improve this offseason. Plus, lots of talk about the Seattle Torrent and who they chose to protect... and expose to expansion. Segments include Bad Boys, Down on the Farm, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
May 21 · 52 min
Ep. 383 - NHL Playoffs, Silvertips win WHL, Nap Science
Despite very minimal Kraken news over the past few weeks, the guys still put together a fun episode this week. The Everett Silvertips won the WHL, and John is considering what is considered a “nap” and what is just sleeping. Plus, NHL playoff talk, Down on the Farm, Let’s Get Quizzical, Bad Boys, and Weekly One-Timers. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
May 15 · 53 min
Ep. 382 - The Audit Heard Round the World
The Seattle Kraken have begun their oddly very publicized internal audit, so the guys discuss what that means and share why they think it’s all a bit overblown. Plus, a discussion on whether the team should keep its UFA’s before heading Down on the Farm. Other segments include Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
May 7 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep. 381 - Technology Is Hard, Draft Lottery Frustration, and MAILBAG
As you may know, the Sound Of Hockey recently started putting podcast episodes on YouTube. That led to a little screw up on this episode, in which the guys talked for 13 minutes before realizing they weren't recording, then had to start over, which puts things in a funny state to start this show. But... The guys are also in a negative mood after the NHL Draft Lottery, which leads to lots of talk about the future of the Seattle Kraken. Plus, a massive listener MAILBAG. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
April 30 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 380 - Closing things out
Since the guys last recorded, there hasn’t been much Kraken news, other than Jason Botterill’s end-of-season press conference. So, on this episode, you’ll get a recap of that and more of the “Underachieve/Overachieve” game that got started last week. Plus, lots of Torrent talk and the regular segments. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
April 23 · 1 hr 16 min
Ep. 379 - Underachieving
The Seattle Kraken season is officially over, and the guys have thoughts. On what went right, what went wrong, and so much more. In this episode, they get granular about the performances of several players, locker cleanout day, and whether Bobby McMann will stay. Plus, what to do with all that trash. SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
April 16 · 56 min
Ep. 378 - Oh, THAT’S How You Make the Playoffs?
With just a couple meaningless games left for the Seattle Kraken this season, things are very much winding down on another disappointing season. After the Los Angeles Kings clinched a spot by beating Seattle, the guys discuss what might have been if the Kraken had just gotten a little hot down the stretch. Plus, more talk about Ron Francis departing and Tod Leiweke’s press conference, and much more Kraken talk. Segments include Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
April 11 · 26 min
Ep. 377.5 - In the booth with John Forslund
On this great ".5" episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, Darren goes 1-on-1 with legendary Kraken broadcaster John Forslund. The guys touch on a wide range of topics, from Lil Boo to Ron Francis' departure, to a roster "facelift" to Eddie Olczyk's future on the Kraken boradcast. Awesome stuff. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
April 10 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep. 377 - The Ron Francis Era comes to an end
The Seattle Kraken are moving on from Ron Francis, the first GM in team history and the President of Hockey Ops for the past season. The guys give lengthy reactions to this bombshell news and respond to fan questions about it. Plus, an interview with Kraken prospect and Coachella Valley Firebirds defenseman Tyson Jugnauth. Segments include Goalie Gear Corner, Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
April 2 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 376 - Playoff… push?
Will the Seattle Kraken get it together in time to salvage a playoff spot? The guys discuss what they need to do and how they can do it on this episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast. Plus, a road trip recap, discussion about Oscar Fisker Mølgaard’s performance so far in his call-up, and much more. Segbits include Weekly One-Timers and What’s Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!
March 27 · 1 hr 12 min
Ep. 375 - Featuring Matty Beniers
This is a great episode featuring a GREAT interview with Matty Beniers. Darren has been on the Kraken road trip for the games in Florida and was able to sit down with the team's alternate captain with some crowdsourced questions from fans, which led to some fun discussions and stories. Aside from the interview, a recap of the recent games, some big themes from the past week, and much more. Segments include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, and What's Good? SUBSCRIBE! ENJOY! REVIEW!