In this season finale episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are joined by five-time sports Emmy award winner and legendary ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Kirk breaks down his passion for hockey, shares what it was like watching Team USA's thrilling Olympic run, and reflects on his own journey from being a standout multi-sport athlete to landing on the desk of College GameDay at just 26 years old. The guys wrap up the episode with a special rapid-fire Tkachuk Triple Threat segment detailing their favorite moments of the summer, along with their final bridesmaids and wingmen of the week Don’t wait to stock up on your favorites at https://www.gnc.com/sale the sale won’t last long Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Kirk Reflects on Team USA's Olympic Experience 05:15 How Kirk Got Hooked on Hockey 08:04 The Outdoor Game at the Big House 12:37 Old-School Hockey Fights and Setting the Tone 16:41 Kirk's High School Multi-Sport Career 18:42 The Recruiting Process 23:02 Landing the College GameDay Job at 26 26:18 Kirk's Insane Wednesday to Sunday Travel Schedule 31:09 Tkachuk Triple Threat: College Football Rapid Fire 38:51 Memorable GameDay Host Sites 41:11 The Future of College Football and the Transfer Portal 46:16 Kirk's Ultimate Wingman of His Career 50:28 Reviewing Kirk's Episode and Looking Forward to the Season 52:19 Top Moments of the Summer 58:06 Bridesmaid of the Week 01:00:39 Wingman of the Week 01:06:15 Outro and Season 2 Return Date What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk sit down with the second overall pick in the 2026 PWHL draft, Olympic gold medalist Abbey Murphy. Abbey shares details about her daily offseason training routine, her unique path as the first hockey player in her family, and growing up with a Marine father. She also recounts her journey with the Chicago Mission, her experiences representing Team USA, and the unforgettable gold medal celebration in the Olympic dining hall. Finally, the guys break down their weekly bridesmaids and wingmen, covering everything from neighborhood ding-dong ditching to member-guest golf tournament highlights Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Abbey's Summer Training Routine 07:42 Playing for the Chicago Mission 11:44 Choosing the University of Minnesota 14:00 Redshirting and Making the 2022 Olympic Team 17:40 Comparing the 2022 and 2026 Olympic Experiences 21:10 Post-Gold Medal Dining Hall Celebrations 24:48 Dominating the Olympic Tournament 26:22 The Overtime Golden Goal vs. Canada 27:56 Attending Edmonton Oilers Development Camp 32:00 Abbey's Wingman of the Week 38:13 Bridesmaids of the Week 43:23 Brady's Epic Ding-Dong Ditch Story 48:38 Wingman of the Week 53:39 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk dive into their contrasting summer training routines, including Brady’s boxing experience near UFC legends and Matthew's high-altitude workouts in Colorado. They also discuss the NHL's top villains, break down major recent contract details, and answer listener voicemails about team chemistry and celebrity boxing. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Summer Training Updates 10:24 Training With UFC Legends 16:23 Favorite On-Ice Drills 20:37 Crazy Past Hockey Stories 26:40 The NHL's On-Ice Villains 36:00 Fluid Hydration and Nutrition 39:46 Contract Breakdown 44:24 Fan Voicemails 56:47 Weekly Bridesmaids 59:50 Weekly Wingmen 01:03:56 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are joined by Team USA Olympic gold medalist and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to break down their incredible run to gold, the epic locker room celebrations, and Charlie's painful mid-season recovery from a broken jaw. The guys also dive deep into the newly released NHL schedule, discussing the early West Coast road trip, the increase in Monday afternoon games, and Patrick Kane’s highly anticipated return to Chicago. Finally, Brady breaks down RFA arbitration before the brothers hand out their official Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week awardsMerch is on https://wingmenshop.com Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:56 Charlie's Broken Jaw Injury & Recovery Process 5:49 USA Hockey & Preparing for the Olympic Games 11:22 Putting on the Team USA Jersey 14:47 Olympic Rapid Fire: Teammates Who Impressed 19:03 Reliving the Gold Medal Locker Room Celebration 22:00 The Post-Victory Tour 25:27 Breaking Down Charlie’s Epic Goal-Line Save 27:32 Charlie Names His Ultimate Career Wingman 33:00 NHL Schedule Release & Preseason Grind 42:19 Most Anticipated Matchups of the Upcoming Year 49:40 Bag Breakdown: Patrick Kane Returns to Chicago 53:40 Explaining NHL Restricted Free Agency & Arbitration 57:29 Bridesmaid of the Week 01:01:09 Wingman of the Week 01:05:54 Outro What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk recap an unforgettable week at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, from celebrity golf and playing alongside Charles Barkley to winning karaoke and performing "Dream On" with Rascal Flatts in front of 13,000 fans. They also share behind-the-scenes stories, answer listener questions, hand out their Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week awards, and relive one of the best weeks of the summer. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome & American Century Championship Recap 5:04 Tuesday Practice Round & Lake Tahoe Fun 8:06 Players Meeting & Olympic Team Recognition 12:23 Thursday Golf & Karaoke Night 17:26 Friday Tournament Highlights & Eagles on 18 22:17 Corona Beach Challenge & Rascal Flatts Soundcheck 27:13 Performing with Rascal Flatts 29:09 Playing with Charles Barkley 38:39 Meeting Larry David 41:41 The Legendary Baseball Game 44:40 Final Round & Tournament Results 48:15 Q&A: NHL Cover Shoot & Bison Debate 51:51 Bridesmaid & Wingman of the Week 57:00 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Wingmen, hosts Brad and Matthew Tkachuk are joined by Minnesota Wild star Matt Boldy to discuss his experience representing Team USA and his transition into the NHL. The group also breaks down the recent NHL free agency frenzy, detailing key roster moves and the impact of significant new contracts across the league Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Team USA and Olympic brotherhood 9:17 Olympic Village life and card games 18:42 Praising Kirill Kaprizov's work ethic 28:52 NHL Free Agency Frenzy breakdown 36:32 Welcoming Markstrom 44:59 Explaining NHL offer sheets 50:10 Wingman of the Week Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Wingmen features Tage Thompson, who shares stories about winning Olympic gold with Team USA and his experiences playing in Buffalo. The discussion also covers Thompson's unique stick preferences and behind-the-scenes moments from the team's gold medal celebration in Miami. In addition to the guest interview, the hosts cover recent league news like the retirement of Jonathan Toews and answer fan questions about building hockey skills and inspiration outside the game Chapters: 00:00 Welcoming Olympic gold medalist Tage Thompson 01:21 Thompson discusses Buffalo's playoff environment 06:56 Reminiscing about Olympic confidence and village stories 10:40 On-ice NHL moments and respect for teammates 15:52 Behind-the-scenes stories from the Miami gold celebration 25:52 The science behind Thompson’s short stick preference 32:03 Reflecting on the retirement of Jonathan Toews 50:17 Comparing hosts' ratings for college hockey video game 53:29 Advice for young players and non-hockey inspirations 01:01:08 Wingmen of the week Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are back for a massive Wingmen episode as Brady reacts to his trade to the Florida Panthers and opens up about what the move means for him, his family, and the next chapter of his NHL career. In this emergency pod, Brady reflects on his time in Ottawa, shares how he found out the trade was happening, explains why Florida felt like the right fit, and talks about what Panthers fans can expect from his game. The guys also get into what it means to finally be on the same team, why this moment feels bigger than just hockey, and how their families will now get to experience it all together. Plus, Brady explains why he chose No. 8 in Florida, Matthew shares his reaction to the trade, and the brothers celebrate another huge family moment with their dad officially making the Hockey Hall of Fame. If you’re a Florida Panthers fan, Ottawa Senators fan, or just want the full Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk conversation on one of the biggest NHL moves of the offseason, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode, Matthew and Brady recap the 2025-2026 NHL season following the Carolina Hurricanes' championship victory and discuss why their father, Keith "Walt" Tkachuk, deserves to be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. They also provide a detailed behind-the-scenes look at their "boots on the ground" experience attending a UFC event held on the South Lawn of the White House Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:15 - Key Playoff Stories16:25 - Rod Brind'Amour's Legacy21:10 - HOF Case For Dad26:12 - White House UFC Event30:45 - Honoring The Military34:54 - Favorite Fights And Entrances46:19 - Top Stanley Cup Finals54:06 - Wingman Of The Week Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady and Matthew break down the first three games of an unforgettable Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina, including the historic Game 3 comeback, controversial reviews, and what it's really like to play playoff overtime hockey. The boys also share hilarious NHL Draft Combine stories, react to the new All-Star Game format, and wrap things up with Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 08:10 Carolina's Historic Comeback and Overtime Finish 13:00 What Playoff Overtime Is Really Like 20:05 Game 2 Breakdown and Controversial Goal Reviews 25:20 Why This Stanley Cup Final Has Been So Good 33:05 NHL All-Star Game Format Changes 39:20 NHL Draft Combine Stories and Interview Questions 46:40 Draft Process, Team Meetings & Getting Drafted 58:35 Weird Combine Questions and Mental Games 1:02:10 Bridesmaid of the Week 1:05:10 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices