Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

2d ago

In this episode, the Tkachuk brothers react in real time to the shocking Quinn Hughes trade to Minnesota. They break down what makes Quinn elite and how he’ll fit into his new team. The conversation heats up as they debate whether it’s better to be traded mid-season or during the offseason and share what really goes on behind the scenes during a trade. Things take a hilarious turn as they react to The Athletic’s “Most Punchable Faces in the NHL” list and share stories about their teammates who definitely should have made the cut. From breakdowns of NHL fights to wild travel stories and pranks, this episode has it all. New episodes every Wednesday during the NHL season. Subscribe and follow @wingmenpod for more clips, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Tkachuk brothers. Chapters: 00:00-Intro 02:15-Quinn Hughes trade reaction 09:50-Mid-season vs offseason trades 14:20-What happens when you get traded 19:45-Punchable face rankings 27:30-NHL fight breakdowns 35:05-Fighting strategy and momentum 41:10-Funny fight stories 46:00-Playoff format debate 53:20-Shoutout to teammates 58:00-The passport story 1:03:15-Pranks on the road 1:07:10-Wingman of the Week 1:13:00-Eggnog, Disney, and more 1:18:00-Wrap-up and closing 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... Follow Wingmen to keep up the boys: https://www.instagram.com/wingmenpod?... https://x.com/Wingmenpod?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@wingmenpod?_r... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10

Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk are back for another hilarious and honest episode of Wingmen. The brothers talk Olympic hockey rink drama, their biggest pet peeves, wild fight stories, no helmet warmups, and the funniest behind the scenes NHL moments you’ll ever hear. They also take fan voicemails, share their favorite NHL goals, tell an unreal story about draft prep gone wrong, and crown their Wingmen of the Week Eetu Luostarinen and Josh Allen. New episodes every Wednesday during the NHL season. Subscribe and follow @wingmenpod for more clips, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Tkachuk brothers. Chapters: 00:00- Intro and Olympic rink debate 08:20- Olympic rink size and player opinions 16:10- Brady’s Team USA commercial and Jon Hamm story 24:00- Fight breakdowns and NHL scrap talk 32:30- Biggest pet peeves and turning into Dad 40:30- Quader’s questions and the Grinch story 48:30- Fan voicemails and growing up with Keith Tkachuk 56:50- The Tony story and draft prep interview 1:05:00- Favorite NHL goals and funny moments 1:13:00- No helmet warmup debate 1:21:00- Wingmen of the Week and closing 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... Follow Wingmen to keep up the boys: https://www.instagram.com/wingmenpod?... https://x.com/Wingmenpod?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@wingmenpod?_r... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are back for another hilarious and unfiltered episode of Wingmen. The brothers talk NHL life, wild locker room stories, and everything in between from Brady’s disastrous drug test story to Matthew’s prank on Claude Giroux that went off the rails. They break down the latest NHL fights, debate the Connor Bedard autograph drama, talk recovery and game shape, and introduce a new segment, Hockey Slang 101. To close things out, their Wingman of the Week picks are as unpredictable as ever a pastry chef and Steve from Stranger Things. New episodes every Wednesday during the NHL season. Subscribe and follow @wingmenpod for more clips, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Tkachuk brothers. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 02:48 – League Lowdown / Top 3 Beers 11:56 – Injury & Training Updates 18:31 – Fights & “The Jungle” 25:43 – NHL Team Trends 41:19 – Hockey Slang 101 43:51 – Quater’s Questions 47:33 – Brady vs. Derrick Henry 50:34 – The Claude Giroux Prank 56:15 – Brady’s Drug Test Story 59:11 – Lane Kiffin Drama 01:01:07 – Wingmen Voicemail Launch 01:02:56 – Connor Bedard Autograph Debate 01:14:36 – Wingman of the Week 01:15:51 – Closing 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... Follow Wingmen to keep up the boys: https://www.instagram.com/wingmenpod?... https://x.com/Wingmenpod?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@wingmenpod?_r... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26

The Tkachuk brothers return with a Thanksgiving special full of hockey talk, family traditions, and plenty of laughs. Brady shares an update on his recovery and return to play, while Matthew opens up about skating for the first time since surgery. The two dive into NHL standings, tough road trips, and memorable “Dad’s Trip” stories before taking on some classic Wingmen debates: whether turkey is overrated, who really dominates the taco, and if Brady could actually tackle Derrick Henry. They also reflect on growing up watching Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, with Brady recounting his private postgame jersey swap with Ovechkin. To close, Matthew names ASU football player Cam Skattebo as his Wingman of the Week, and Brady honors his trainer Dom Nicoletta for helping him get back on the ice. Hosted by Brady and Matthew Tkachuk. New episodes drop every Wednesday during the NHL season. Watch full episodes on YouTube and follow @wingmenpod for clips and updates. Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Thanksgiving Vibes 02:00 Brady’s Return to Play 05:30 The Brutal NHL Road Trip 07:30 Life on the Road & Matthew’s First Skate 13:30 Dad’s Trip & Mom’s Trip Stories 22:40 Crosby, Ovechkin & Jersey Swap Moment 26:20 Taco Debate: Who Dominates Who? 30:45 Winter Classic Jerseys Review 33:15 OHL Suspension Controversy 38:00 Playing Forever? LeBron, Longevity & Hockey Careers 41:00 Tackling Derrick Henry & Wild Sports Debates 47:20 Lane Kiffin Rumors & College Football Talk 51:30 Thanksgiving NFL Picks & The Turkey Debate 56:45 Family Thanksgiving Traditions 1:02:40 Wingman of the Week Awards 1:09:30 Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts 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.. . Follow Wingmen to keep up the boys: https://www.instagram.com/wingmenpod?.. . https://x.com/Wingmenpod?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@wingmenpod?_r.. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19

Welcome back to Wingmen, your hookup to hockey with Brady and Matthew Tkachuk This week, the boys dive into everything from Pat McAfee shoutouts to NHL fights, mean tweets, and Christmas chaos. They relive the wild launch of Episode 1, react to their favorite (and not-so-favorite) fan comments, and talk about what it’s really like to be booed in Toronto. Brady gives an update on his injury and return to the ice, while Matty goes deep on Aleksander Barkov’s leadership, Jack Hughes’ unlucky injury, and Connor McDavid’s impossible move. The brothers also debate when it’s too early to decorate for Christmas, name their Wingmen of the Week, and share behind-the-scenes stories from their teams, road trips, and locker rooms. Chapters: 00:30 Kicking off Wingmen Season 02:10 Episode 1 reactions & McAfee memories 08:00 Mean tweets and online chirps 12:40 Playoff lessons & Brady’s rehab update 20:15 Barkov’s secret skill and Panthers insights 29:06 Leadership While Injured 44:00 NHL fight breakdowns 52:50 Olympic rink drama 57:00 The Christmas debate gets heated 1:07:55 Wingman Of The Week Awards 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... Follow Wingmen to keep up the boys: https://www.instagram.com/wingmenpod?... https://x.com/Wingmenpod?s=20 https://www.tiktok.com/@wingmenpod?_r... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13

Welcome to the premiere of Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk the first-ever podcast hosted by two active NHL stars and brothers who know exactly what it means to have each other’s backs on and off the ice.In Episode 1, the Tkachuk brothers open up about why they started this show, the story behind the name Wingmen , and what fans can expect every week. They look back on the Amazon “Face Off” series, share what it’s really like living under the camera, drop fresh injury updates, and relive the chaos of the Four Nations fight. Plus, they get into a heated NHL point-system debate and set the tone for everything to come this season. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 09:00: Origin of Wingmen 20:26: Amazon Faceoff Following Matthew 30:38: Amazon Face at 4 Nations 39:15: 4 Nations Fight Stories 48:05 Injury Update & Rehab Stories 57:20 Wingmen Draft Picks 1:06:30: Off-Ice Talk & Fan Moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk mix NHL stardom with brotherly rivalry. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices