32 Thoughts: The Podcast
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from th...
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On the show
- Brady Tkachuk2 eps
- Henrik Lundqvist1 ep
- Cole Caufield1 ep
Also: John Chayka, Mats Sundin, Shane Doan, Josh Doan, Mike Matheson, Matt Keator, Ryan Keator, Jarmo Kekäläinen, Quinn Hughes, Zach Werenski
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- 🇺🇸United States · Hockey#21.4M to 7.5M
- 🇨🇦Canada · HockeyHOME#2254K to 1.3M
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Hockey#2198K to 1.0M
- 🇦🇺Australia · Hockey#299K to 523K
- 🇮🇳India · Hockey#475K to 396K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.8M to 15M🎙 Monthly cadence·600 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.1M to 17M🇺🇸50%🇨🇦9%🇬🇧7%+20 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.3M to 6.7M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/12/26 | More Theses Than an Academic Journal | Kyle and Elliotte break down the latest NHL storylines, including Matvei Michkov’s rumoured trade request, Connor Hellebuyck’s Winnipeg decision, and the takeaways from the GM Meetings. Plus, a debate about technology and officiating, the Leafs’ cap situation, Kucherov’s big night, Nashville’s winning streak, and reflections on Hockey Hall of Fame weekend. | 2h 24m 10s | ||||||
| 11/9/26 | "Expected Win Probabilities" | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the Devils’ decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg, Chicago’s willingness to move draft picks, and the unusual apple-throwing incident during the Habs-Leafs game. Plus, Cutter Gauthier gets his flowers, Tom Wilson’s hit on Sandis Vilmanis, Jordan Binnington trade rumours, the upcoming GM Meetings, and the collision involving Connor McDavid and Drew Helleson. | 1h 35m 53s | ||||||
| 11/5/26 | Did Someone Say November 1st? | Kyle and Elliotte look back at Winnipeg’s incredible comeback against Montreal before discussing Chicago’s rebuild, the November 1st stat, the latest surrounding Nikita Kucherov, and the Detroit Red Wings. The guys also cover Connor Hellebuyck’s message to Jets fans, Dylan Cozens’ hit on AJ Greer, international hockey tensions, and Calgary’s new Scotia Place arena. Plus, a special interview with Leafs legend Wendel Clark in support of National Pain Awareness Week. | 2h 10m 41s | ||||||
| 11/3/26 | Brian Burke: A Hall of Fame Conversation | Just before his Hockey Hall of Fame induction, Brian Burke and his son Patrick look back on his career. They cover the Sedin draft-day gamble, his biggest trades, his mentors, life in a hockey family, and his community work. They also talk about his late son Brendan's lasting impact on the game. | 58m 59s | ||||||
| 11/2/26 | Time to Move On | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the latest surrounding Nikita Kucherov and Tampa Bay, Shane Wright’s trade to Nashville, and the Winnipeg Jets’ nine-game losing streak. The guys also break down Philadelphia’s bounce-back, the .500 Sharks, Connor McDavid’s historic assist pace, goaltender interference reviews, and the upcoming Hometown Remix jerseys. | 1h 41m 15s | ||||||
| 10/29/26 | Big Bob Defender | Kyle and Elliotte react to the Leafs’ late loss to Seattle and their goaltending struggles before discussing Bill Guerin’s comments on Quinn Hughes and the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga. The guys also cover Ottawa’s search for scoring, Devin Cooley’s injury, Jake Walman being scratched, Jake DeBrusk trade rumours, and Matthew Schaefer’s marathon overtime shift. | 1h 32m 53s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Heritage and Hellebuyck | Live from Winnipeg, Kyle and Elliotte break down the Connor Hellebuyck trade between the Jets and Devils and look back on Heritage Classic weekend. The guys also discuss Quinn Hughes’s return to Vancouver, Devin Cooley’s interviews, the latest on Dylan Larkin, Alexander Nikishin’s extension, and Ivan Miroshnichenko’s trade request before celebrating Nikita Kucherov’s franchise scoring record in Tampa Bay. | 1h 18m 57s | ||||||
| 10/24/26 | A Conversation With Martin St. Louis and Andrew Ladd | In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman sit down with Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis ahead of the NHL Heritage Classic in Winnipeg, and former Winnipeg Jet and BC Hockey Hall of Famer Andrew Ladd before the Heritage Classic Alumni Game. | 1h 08m 56s | ||||||
| 10/24/26 | Hellebuyck Trade Insights With Kevin Cheveldayoff | In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman sit down with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff following the blockbuster trade that sent Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey. | 30m 07s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | Hell Hath No Fury Like an Ottawa Scorn | Kyle and Elliotte discuss Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, the latest with Detroit, and the Hurricanes’ reported trade offers for Connor Hellebuyck. The guys also talk about the Hometown Remix jerseys, Ben Kindel’s medical scare and team travel protocols, before previewing Elliotte’s special feature with Mark Scheifele. | 1h 33m 14s | ||||||
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| 10/19/26 | The Buyck Stops Here | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the end of Connor Hellebuyck’s team-ordered suspension, the latest with Dylan Larkin and Detroit, and the Leafs’ search for blueline help. The guys also look at Connor McDavid’s historic scoring pace, revisit Kyle’s Kings playoff prediction, get into Nikita Zadorov’s situation in Boston, and examine the NHL’s ticket-sale struggles. | 1h 31m 29s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | The Cat Gets the Bag | Kyle and Elliotte discuss Alex DeBrincat’s extension in Detroit, the latest NHL action, and the Rangers scouting goaltenders. The guys also break down the Leafs’ road trip, the Oilers’ defensive play, Rick Bowness calling out Columbus players, Philadelphia’s struggles, Connor Hellebuyck’s status, and Matt Dumba’s retirement before highlighting Cassie Campbell-Pascall’s new book. | 1h 37m 40s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | A Stuffed Weekend | Kyle and Elliotte react to a busy Thanksgiving Saturday night, including the Leafs’ win over Colorado and Friedge getting “Sensed” online. The guys also discuss the Canadiens’ reception for Dylan Larkin, struggles in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Calgary, key goalie updates, the Tkachuk brothers practising together, and the NHL’s push for more colourful helmets. | 1h 20m 59s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Jetting Out of the Starting Gates | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the most impressive Canadian team to start the season, the Oilers’ dominant win over Anaheim, and Evan Bouchard’s 100-point potential. The guys also react to Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcement, discuss struggles in Calgary and Detroit, and touch on Alexander Nikishin, Gavin McKenna’s first NHL goal, and the Brandon Montour-Mark Stone tussle. | 1h 46m 39s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Under the Hood in Detroit | Kyle and Elliotte discuss Simon Edvinsson’s trade request, the Battle of Ontario, and the Sharks’ plans as Macklin Celebrini approaches the end of his ELC. The guys also dive into Sasha Barkov’s injury, the Flames’ rebuild, white goalie glove webbing, and the Oilers’ search for depth forwards before looking at the teams making the best first impressions. | 1h 18m 07s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Marchenk-T.O. | Kyle and Elliotte break down the Maple Leafs’ trade for Marchenko and the latest surrounding Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings. The guys also discuss Alexander Nikishin, the Penguins’ season-opening rout of the Flyers, Jared Bednar’s extension, the Canucks-Oilers barn-burner, and Thomas Chabot being named captain in Ottawa. | 1h 19m 39s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | The In Season Cup | In this edition of 32 Thoughts Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman welcome in Luke Gazdic and David Amber to compete for the 26-27 In Season Cup. | 27m 26s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Business Before the Business | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the NHL’s unfinished business entering the regular season, including the rising salary cap estimate, Alexander Nikishin’s situation in Carolina, and the Oilers’ search for a right-shot centre. The guys also touch on Nikita Kucherov’s contract, notable goalies on waivers, the Flyers’ Trevor Zegras tribute, and the Hurricanes’ Cup rings before predicting the division winners. | 1h 16m 40s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Don't Tuck Your Shirt In | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the future of the NHL salary cap, a major speed bump toward expansion, and Adam Fantilli’s new contract extension. The guys also check in on Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson, and Alexander Nikishin before sharing their preseason observations and discussing the league’s equipment crackdown. | 1h 24m 18s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Protection, Expansion & Change | Kyle and Elliotte break down the Canadiens-Maple Leafs preseason matchup, provide an update on Adam Fantilli, and discuss whether GMs are rethinking trade protection. The guys also look ahead to the Board of Governors meetings and the NHL’s looming expansion conversation before revealing a potential change to the podcast in the Final Thought. | 1h 00m 40s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | The New Cap Era | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the piece on Matthew Mayich, Connor Hellebuyck’s status, Shawn Horcoff’s arrival in Detroit, and Dylan Larkin’s reaction to his trade request becoming public. The guys also dive into Ryan Leonard’s new deal, the new cap era, Adam Fantilli’s contract situation, and Nikita Kucherov’s comments on the state of hockey before wrapping up with the Final Thought. | 1h 16m 20s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Deadlines Spur Action | Kyle and Elliotte discuss the new CBA deadline, Chris Kreider’s move to Montreal, and why winning can be one of the NHL’s best recruiting tools. The guys also answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line before featuring exclusive interviews with Zach Werenski, Jake Sanderson, and Jack Hughes. | 1h 29m 55s | ||||||
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| 8/25/26 | NHL expansioncontract negotiations+4 | — | NHLCBA+1 | TexasGeorgia+1 | NHLexpansion+7 | — | 50m 27s | ||
| 7/13/26 | contract negotiationsNHL history+3 | Matt KeatorRyan Keator | NHL | — | Leo CarlssonNHL contract+3 | — | 37m 04s | ||
| 7/6/26 | NHLoffseason+4 | — | NHL | — | NHLoffseason+4 | BetMGM | 4h 21m 37s | ||
| 6/29/26 | hockeytrades+3 | — | WinnipegBuffalo+1 | — | Luke ProkopJason Robertson+3 | — | 1h 42m 31s | ||
| 6/26/26 | NHL Draftplayer contracts+3 | Jarmo Kekäläinen | Buffalo Sabres | SeattleToronto+3 | Jason RobertsonMason McTavish+3 | — | 2h 25m 13s | ||
| 6/22/26 | Brady Tkachuk tradeNHL impact+4 | — | Hockey Night in CanadaRogers | FloridaCanada | Brady TkachukNHL+5 | — | 1h 21m 29s | ||
| 6/15/26 | Stanley CupNHL playoffs+4 | — | Carolina HurricanesVegas Golden Knights | — | Stanley CupCarolina Hurricanes+5 | — | 1h 07m 30s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Stanley CupNHL+3 | — | CarolinaEdmonton+1 | — | Stanley CupDarnell Nurse+5 | — | 1h 11m 19s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Stanley Cup Finalcoaching vacancies+3 | — | OilersToronto | — | Stanley Cup FinalMike Babcock+4 | — | 1h 26m 40s | ||
| 6/7/26 | NHL playoffscoaching search+4 | — | CarolinaVegas+2 | Buffalo | NHLplayoffs+5 | — | 56m 50s | ||
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| 5/25/26 | Western Conference FinalNashville GM search+4 | Mike Matheson | VegasNashville+2 | — | VegasNashville+7 | — | 1h 18m 43s | ||
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| 5/8/26 | NHLhockey analysis+3 | Shane DoanJosh Doan | HurricanesFlyers+7 | — | NHLhockey+8 | — | 1h 35m 03s | ||
| 5/6/26 | NHL Draft LotteryTeam Movements+3 | — | TorontoSan Jose+4 | — | NHLdraft lottery+7 | — | 1h 05m 16s | ||
| 5/4/26 | hockeyToronto Maple Leafs+3 | John ChaykaMats Sundin | Leafs | — | Elliotte FriedmanJohn Chayka+4 | — | 25m 42s | ||
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Chart history for 32 Thoughts: The Podcast
Peaked at #1 in Ireland, top 10 in 44 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in Ireland.
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Chart Positions
50 placements across 47 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 47 markets.