Show overview
The Big Show has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 759 episodes. That works out to roughly 530 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 49 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 64 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 124 episodes published. Published by TheHockeyNews.
From the publisher
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, we'll have in-depth analysis and lively discussion about everything happening in the NHL. Whether it’s trade rumors, player development or season predictions, it has expert takes and fresh perspectives on every episode.
Latest Episodes
View all 759 episodesAre The Avalanche And Hurricanes On A Crash Course?
Who Must Step Up For The Buffalo Sabres?
Is This Year Different For The Hurricanes?
Can The Avalanche Go On An All-Time Playoff Run?
Breaking Down Sabres And Canadiens' Goalie Matchup
Quinn Hughes Makes The Difference For The Wild
Are The Flyers Handling Michkov The Right Way?
Did The Refs And NHL Handle The Ducks' OT Goal Review Well?
What To Expect As The Canadiens-Lightning Series Arrives In Montreal
Could Kevyn Adams Be A Strong Fit For Canucks' GM Role?
Breaking Down A Thrilling Start To The NHL Playoffs
Burning Questions On The West's First-Round Matchups
What's The Toughest Series In The East?
How Worried Should The Canadiens Be Without Noah Dobson?
NCAA Frozen Four Updates From Vegas, Plus Greatest Cup Champs
Are The Senators The Most Dangerous Wild-Card Team?
Breaking Down The Islanders' Surprising Coaching Change
Which NHL Playoff-Clinchers Have The Most To Prove?
Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:00: Thoughts on William Nylander's comments about wanting to stay through a retool but not a rebuild? 3:40: Does this raise any thoughts about Nylander not staying a Maple Leaf for six more years? 5:03: Thursday night on NHL Coast To Coast, Mike Rupp said, "Brady Tkachuk is not going to finish his contract in Ottawa." Do you agree? 8:45: How necessary do you think it is that the Edmonton Oilers win first place in the Pacific? 12:25: Have we ever seen a division with goaltending as weak as we've seen in the Pacific? 14:25: Have any teams in the wild-card race played a game that changed your mind on who will make it in? 17:46: Which of the Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars has the most to prove in this year's playoffs? 23:33: The top three Hobey Baker finalists have been announced BetMGM Playbook 27:23: Do you think the team in front of the goaltender has an effect on the Vezina winner? 30:24: How does only having the GM's vote on the Vezina affect the results? 31:29: Does the answer to who will win depend on the team making the playoffs? 33:33: Will Vasilevskiy or Sorokin win the Vezina? Rapid Fire 35:15: Brent Burns is set to play in 1,000th straight game on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Do you think Burns will pass Phil Kessel's ironman record? 37:04: Which building will be the toughest to win a playoff game in? 38:31: The PWHL hit up Calgary and drew more than 16,000 fans. How soon should the league expand again? 40:28: Favorite Easter treat: chocolate eggs, chocolate bunny, Peeps or something else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will The Winnipeg Jets Make The Playoffs? Plus Leafs GM Search
Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:30: Potential candidates for Maple Leafs' new "data-centric" GM 3:30: What are the chances the Leafs keep this search internal? 9:20: Could Chris Pronger be involved with the Maple Leafs? 10:15: Don't look now, but the Winnipeg Jets are just one point back of a playoff spot. 13:15: East wild-card sleepers 15:30: Whose record is more impressive: Alex Ovechkin's 20 30-goal seasons or Sidney Crosby's 20 point-per-game seasons? 18:20: What should Senators fans think of Linus Ullmark's recent performances? 22:15: Which goalie fight has been your favorite this season? 24:45: Ryan shares some observations at the OHL Cup 28:40: Yay or nay: Vegas will be John Tortorella's last NHL coaching spot? 30:25: Which team has had the most disappointing season after the Olympic break? 31:30: Under-the-radar players you're watching heading into the playoffs 35:35: Favorite stadium food you've had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Down The Golden Knights Bringing In John Tortorella
Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed: 1:02: Thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights hiring John Tortorella as their new coach? 2:15: What do other players say it's like playing for John Tortorella? 7:29: What is it like having a coaching change during the season? 9:15: Will Tortorella be able to help improve the offensive production from players like Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel? 12:00: Where can we see Bruce Cassidy Coach next? Could we possibly see him as the Leafs' next coach? 13:30: Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston became the first pair of 40-goal scorers in Dallas Stars history. Is this something the Stars have been missing? 16:56: Do the Stars still have faith in Jake Oettinger to be their No. 1 goalie for the playoffs? 18:25: How will the Atlantic Division standings look at the end of the season? 20:27: For the Metropolitan Division, how will the standings look at the end of the season? 24:00: The Philadelphia Flyers signed first-round pick Porter Martone to an entry-level deal. What are your expectations for him? Will he make an immediate impact or take some time to develop? 26:22: What was it like for Devan Dubnyk signing his entry-level deal and debuting in the NHL? 29:00: Who are you picking to win and move onto the championship game in the NCAA Frozen Four? 31:48: Thoughts on Mercyhurst University discontinuing its Div. I men's hockey program? 33:30: Which bottom-dwelling team could make the playoffs in 2026-27? 35:17: Which team had the worse month: Detroit Red Wings or L.A. Kings? 37:10: Which NHL players, past or present, would you want to play poker with on the plane? 39:58: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices