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The SurgeCast

The SurgeCast · Zach Martin

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Show overview

The SurgeCast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 185 episodes. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 5m and 1h 42m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 23% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 6 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 56 episodes published. Published by Zach Martin.

Episodes
185
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
1h 24m
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

The SurgeCast is your go-to podcast for weekly coverage of your Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Zach Martin, Kat Hunter, and Richie Weber. From game previews and recaps, to recurring staff of the Hurricanes as guests, to Canes player updates, The SurgeCast brings fans trusted in-depth analysis on the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and all the insights taking place at the Lenovo Center. A part of The Hockey Podcast Network.

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Ep 20Hurricanes 1st in the Eastern Conference at the Trade Deadline

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Heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes are 1st in the Eastern Conference. Kat & Rich share what has impressed them following the olympic break, some thoughts on the Canes being quiet prior to the trade deadline, and a look ahead at the back half of the current west coast trip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 202636 min

Brandon Bussi Signs 3 Year Extension with Carolina

In this episode, Kat, Rich, and Zach talk about the value of Brandon Bussi's 3 Year contract extension and how it opens up the Canes to make a monster move this offseason. In the midst of the Olympics, the crew looks at the Canes performances in Milan, and preview/predict the semi-finals and gold medal game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202641 min

Trade Deadline Targets for the Carolina Hurricanes

What is GM Eric Tulsky Cooking? As we are three weeks away from the NHL Trade deadline, The Surgecast looks at the three following areas the Canes could go at the deadline: Depth Addition, Middle of the Road Addition, or swing for the fences for a SuperStar. Who would you want the Canes to trade for at the deadline? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 20261h 1m

Grades for the Carolina Hurricanes

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The SurgeCast crew is back! With the Olympic Break right upon us, we look at the current Canes team, coaching, and players as we hand out grades for performances this season. We also give our podium predictions for Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 20261h 18m

Avs vs. Canes Preview ft. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis

The Top Teams in the Eastern and Western Conference face-off on Saturday night. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis is back to preview the monster Canes vs. Avs matchup as both teams will wear their throwback uniforms once again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 3, 20261h 3m

Hurricanes Up and Down 2025-26 Season So Far

Despite an up and down 1st half of the NHL season, an unprecedented number of injures, and goaltending inconsistencies - the Carolina Hurricanes still sit at the top of the Eastern Conference. Rich, Zach, and Kat are back to discuss who on the Canes has impressed and disappointed us so far during the 2025-26 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 1, 20261h 7m

Hurricanes 1st in Metro Division Despite NHL’s Worst PowerPlay

Despite being tied for the worst PowerPlay in NHL, the Canes are atop of the Metro Division as we are 1/4 of the way through the 2025-26 season. Kat & Rich like Jackson Blake’s play, dislike Pyotr Kochetkov not getting the shutout in Boston, and we look ahead to Nikolaj Ehlers’ return to Winnipeg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 21, 202549 min

Concerned or Not Concerned: Canes Early Season Edition

Early in the Canes season, we ask if we’re concerned or not concerned with different phases of this Hurricanes team. After his first career fight, we discuss Logan Stankoven’s impact in Carolina. And unfortunately, yet another injury has struck this team. All of that, and more, on this week’s episode of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 13, 20251h 16m

Pyotr Kochetkov Returns in a Shutout of the Rangers

The Hurricanes Blue Line takes another loss after Jalen Chatfield’s departure Thursday night vs. Minnesota. On a positive note, we have seen the returns of Pyotr Kochetkov and K’Andre Miller. Bradly Nadeau & Nikolaj Ehlers score their 1st goals as Hurricanes. We share our like & dislikes from the past four games, and we preview the first back-to-back of the season for Carolina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 8, 202557 min

Rod Brind’Amour ‘Disturbed’ from Officiating as Injuries Mount for the Canes

As the Carolina Hurricanes are down six of their opening night starters, the depleted Canes team is getting zero help from the officials. In a solo pod with Rich, we return our ‘Better, Worse, or the Same’ segment to discuss the team through 9 games, and as always we share our likes & dislikes from the previous games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202529 min

Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas, Brent Burns and More Former Canes ft. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis

Zach & Rich are joined by DNVR’s Bailey Curtis to break down the Canes/Avs game and talk how former Hurricanes are fairing with their new teams outside of Carolina. And for the first time since the trade that sent him to Dallas, Mikko Rantanen will take the ice vs. the Carolina Hurricanes in what will also be Logan Stankoven’s return to Dallas. Also, Seth Jarvis is a SUPERSTAR. All of that and more on this week’s show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 23, 20251h 27m

Undefeated Start! How the Hurricanes are 3-0 to Begin the 2025-26 Season

The Carolina Hurricanes open the 2025-26 campaign undefeated! Zach and Rich break down the Canes hot start to the season. As the team continues into their annual two week State Fair road trip, the guys ask three big questions for Carolina’s upcoming games at Anaheim, LA, and Vegas, provide injury updates, and MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 20251h 12m

Hurricanes Megashow: Regular Season Breakdown, Picks, and Over/Unders

The Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26 is here. We preview the Canes first three games vs. New Jersey, Philadelphia, and San Jose. Zach and Rich predict some Over/Unders for the Hurricanes this season. We also discuss the recent resignation of former Carolina Hurricanes Doug Warf. Hockey is back, and The SurgeCast has you covered. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 9, 20251h 2m

2025-26 Metro Division Predictions: Are the Canes a lock to win the division?

The SurgeCast returns as Canes opening night is only one week away. Logan Stankoven has started Carolina Hurricanes training camp as 2C. Is this the solution Carolina has been searching for at Center? We share other thoughts from the Canes Pre-Season games and roster cuts. Finally, we give our 2025-26 Metro Division predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 2, 20251h 19m

INSIDE THE LENOVO CENTER: Exclusive Interview with Hurricanes President Doug Warf

Go behind the scenes with Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf as he opens up on the renovations taking place at the Lenovo Center, the Canes new road uniform, and how his 1st year went as President of the Franchise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 202541 min

Canes Broadcasters Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis join for a Canes Offseason Debrief

It’s a SurgeCast x CanesCast Crossover with Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis where they talk about the Canes new road uniforms, offseason additions, and if they feel better, worse, or the same about different units on the Canes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 11, 202550 min

New Road Uniform Reaction + Predicting the Carolina Hurricanes Stats Leaders in 2025-26

The SurgeCast Crew reacts to the Carolina Hurricanes new road uniforms being released this week. Also, Zach, Kat, and Rich break down Rod Brind'Amour's comments on the 2C position. Finally, with the season just over a month away, we predict the Canes top goal scorers and leaders in assists in 2025-26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 4, 20251h 19m

Bold Predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2025-26

Bailey returns to the show with Rich and Zach to share their bold predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes this upcoming season. The crew also discusses the Canes Theme Nights, Olympic Camp Invites, ongoing renovations at the Lenovo Center + more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 21, 20251h 27m

Jackson Blake's 8 Year Extension + Canes 2025-26 Schedule Release

Jackson Blake has signed an 8 year extension with the Carolina Hurricanes and we break down the contract and the Canes core that is locked up for years to come. Also, we look at key matchups during the Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26 season following the release of the schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 202559 min

Canes Sign Nikolaj Ehlers, Trade for K’Andre Miller, Extend Logan Stankoven

Hurricanes Free Agency Frenzy Episode: Nikolaj Ehlers Signs a 6 year deal, Discussing the Trade for K'Andre Miller, Logan Stankoven's 8 year extension. We also have our 1st snake draft of which current Canes we would invite to the cookout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 7, 20251h 24m
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