Blackhawks Breakaway
Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest...
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- Alec Martinez4 eps
- Frank Seravalli2 eps
- Craig Button1 ep
Also: Mark Eaton, Tony Granato, Corey Pronman, Rick Ball, Barstool Chief, Darren Pang, Patrick Kane
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- 🇺🇸United States · HockeyHOME#7131K to 166K
- 🇵🇭PH · Hockey#123.3K to 17K
- 🇯🇵Japan · Hockey#581.2K to 6.1K
- 🇧🇪BE · Hockey#261.1K to 6.0K
- 🇵🇹Portugal · Hockey#27860 to 4.5K
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42K to 225K🎙 Weekly cadence·726 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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85K to 450K🇺🇸74%🇵🇭8%🇯🇵3%+10 more - Active Followers
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47K to 247K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/4/26 | Taking stock of the Blackhawks through 15 games | On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis take stock of the Blackhawks' first 15 games of the season and assess where the team stands. | 42m 46s | ||||||
| 10/29/26 | BREAKDOWN: Blackhawks' first-month check-in with Alec Martinez | On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis welcome three-time Stanley Cup champion and CHSN Blackhawks analyst Alec Martinez to break down the Blackhawks' first month of the season and discuss how to evaluate the team's start.Alec explains how Connor Bedard's absence for the first six games and Bowen Byram's extended absence have factored into the team's early results. He also weighs in on the youth on the blue line, the potential impact of missing veteran players, and the gauntlet of a schedule to open the season.Pat and Charlie then get Alec's perspective as a former player on process versus results, the Blackhawks' 1-1-3 system, and the power play before discussing the growing influence of player empowerment across the NHL. | 35m 59s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | Connor Bedard’s return, Artyom Levshunov's growth & more | On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' play since Connor Bedard returned to the lineup. They discuss Bedard's chemistry with Patrick Kane and Roman Kantserov, including why the trio's skillsets complement one another so well. Pat and Charlie also examine the Blackhawks' power play and the search for the right quarterback with Bowen Byram out. With the penalty kill struggling to replicate last season's success early on, they discuss why a productive power play will be especially important this season. Plus, they look at Kevin Korchinski's development, Artyom Levshunov's continued growth, and more. | 26m 33s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | CHSN EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Olczyk on reuniting with Blackhawks & Connor Bedard's return | On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by Eddie Olczyk, who has returned to the organization as an ambassador and CHSN studio analyst. Edzo discusses reuniting with the Blackhawks, what his new role will entail, and more.Pat and Charlie also get Edzo’s thoughts on Connor Bedard’s return and how he changes the complexion of the team, Patrick Kane’s return to Chicago and the impact his presence could have on the younger players, and the development of rookies Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov.Finally, Edzo shares his perspective on the state of the rebuild, why patience remains important despite rising internal expectations, and the player development process as a whole. | 41m 49s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Patrick Kane’s MEMORABLE United Center return & conversation w/ Danny Wirtz | On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Patrick Kane’s memorable return to the United Center and his highly anticipated introduction. They also discuss three-time Stanley Cup champions Jonathan Toews and Niklas Hjalmarsson being in attendance for the morning skate and game, and what it meant for the Blackhawks’ younger players to have the opportunity to be around them. Pat and Charlie then break down the Blackhawks’ first win of the 2026-27 season, including Frank Nazar’s strong play and Sam Rinzel’s bounce-back performance after being a healthy scratch. They also reflect on the team’s 0-3-0 season-opening road trip and the departure of last year’s emotional leaders, and discuss which young players will need to step into those roles this season. Also, what's the latest on Connor Bedard and when could he return to the lineup? Plus, Pat speaks with Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz to discuss Kane re-signing with Chicago, his pitch to bring Showtime home, the optimism surrounding the team heading into the season, and more. And finally, Pat and Charlie discuss the Detroit Red Wings' situation surrounding Dylan Larkin. | 49m 51s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | BREAKDOWN: Season opener, Line changes, predictions, and more | On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis react to the Blackhawks' season-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. They break down the slow start, how it resembled last year's opener in Florida, and why they're not going to overreact after just one game. Pat and Charlie then discuss the emphasis on playing a stronger puck-possession game this season, break down the new line combinations, and share their thoughts on head coach Jeff Blashill changing the training-camp lines ahead of Opening Night. They also discuss Connor Bedard's in-game interview with ESPN and more. Then, Pat and Charlie dive into a mini season preview and answer some of the biggest questions heading into the year. What's the biggest question facing the Blackhawks? Which area could they excel in early? Which player could make a surprise impact? Which young Blackhawk will pop? And who could be the odd-man out when Bedard returns? Finally, Pat and Charlie make their season predictions, including who will come out of the Western Conference, which playoff team from last season could miss this year, who will be the Blackhawks' team MVP, and whether Chicago will make the playoffs. | 56m 24s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Bowen Byram's hat trick in preseason debut sparks optimism | On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Bowen Byram's hat trick in his unofficial Blackhawks debut and share their early impressions of the defenseman during training camp. They also discuss the Blackhawks' first two preseason games going into overtime and how improving their overtime and shootout results from last season could go a long way toward helping Chicago climb the standings. Then, Pat and Charlie break down the training camp lines and pairings, along with the power-play units, including Patrick Kane taking his spot on the left flank rather than his traditional right side. Finally, Pat and Charlie provide an injury update on Connor Bedard and predict when he could return to the lineup. They wrap up by highlighting why the Blackhawks' offense could be a strength this season and outlining a path toward scoring 260 goals, a benchmark reached by 14 of the 16 playoff teams last season. | 36m 39s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | EXCLUSIVE 1-ON-1 INTERVIEW: Connor Bedard on being named Blackhawks captain | Pat Boyle sits down 1-on-1 with Connor Bedard after he is named the 37th captain in Blackhawks history. Bedard discusses becoming captain, his relationships with Nick Foligno and Patrick Kane, his recovery from shoulder surgery and potential return timeline, and his goal of helping the Blackhawks take the next step. After the interview, Pat and Charlie Roumeliotis wrap up the show by breaking down their biggest takeaways from the interview and discussing when they think Bedard will be back on the ice. | 52m 29s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | Patrick KaneBowen Byram+4 | Rick Ball | Hockey Night in Canada | — | Patrick KaneBowen Byram+5 | — | 31m 41s | ||
| 8/20/26 | Patrick Kane's returnBlackhawks optimism+3 | Barstool Chief | Chicago Sports Network | ChicagoWrigley Field | Patrick KaneBlackhawks+3 | — | 29m 51s | ||
| 8/6/26 | Patrick Kane's returnConnor Bedard's development+3 | Darren Pang | BlackhawksChicago Sports Network+1 | — | Patrick KaneConnor Bedard+6 | — | 24m 25s | ||
| 7/24/26 | Patrick KaneBlackhawks+4 | Patrick Kane | BlackhawksKyle Davidson+1 | — | Patrick KaneBlackhawks+5 | — | 47m 24s | ||
| 7/21/26 | Connor Bedardcontract extension+4 | — | BlackhawksChicago+1 | — | Connor Bedardcontract extension+5 | — | 46m 58s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Connor Bedardshoulder surgery+5 | Alec Martinez | BlackhawksCHSN+2 | — | Connor Bedardshoulder surgery+8 | — | 47m 54s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Blackhawks free agencyNHL Draft recap+4 | — | BlackhawksNHL | — | Bowen ByramBlackhawks+7 | — | 47m 43s | ||
| 6/24/26 | Bowen Byram tradeNHL insider insights+4 | Frank Seravalli | Bowen ByramChicago Sports Network | Florida | BlackhawksBowen Byram+6 | — | 48m 10s | ||
| 6/18/26 | 2026 NHL DraftBlackhawks options+4 | Corey Pronman | The AthleticSan Jose+1 | — | NHL DraftBlackhawks+6 | — | 29m 33s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Blackhawks draftoffseason+4 | Frank Seravalli | NHL | — | BlackhawksNHL Draft+6 | — | 46m 27s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Blackhawks offseason movesStanley Cup Final preview+3 | Alec Martinez | Chicago Sports NetworkTampa Bay Lightning+3 | — | BlackhawksStanley Cup Final+7 | — | 50m 38s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Connor Bedard's contractStanley Cup Final+5 | — | Colorado AvalancheTeam USA+3 | Bell Centre | Connor BedardStanley Cup+6 | — | 47m 50s | ||
| 5/20/26 | Blackhawks prospect pipelineplayer development+4 | Mark Eaton | BlackhawksNHL | Swedish Hockey LeagueKHL | Blackhawksprospects+6 | — | 48m 00s | ||
| 5/13/26 | Blackhawks offseason outlookNHL Draft+3 | Tony Granato | BlackhawksNHL+4 | ColoradoCarolina | BlackhawksTony Granato+7 | — | 37m 09s | ||
| 5/7/26 | NHL Draft lotteryBlackhawks options+3 | Craig Button | Toronto Maple LeafsNHL+1 | — | NHL DraftBlackhawks+6 | — | 53m 52s | ||
| 4/29/26 | defensemen gradesgoaltenders evaluation+4 | — | — | — | Blackhawkshockey+6 | — | 44m 14s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Stanley Cup PlayoffsBlackhawks+4 | — | Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast | — | BlackhawksConnor Bedard+5 | — | 49m 12s | ||
| 4/17/26 | Blackhawks season recapplayoff push optimism+5 | — | Chicago Sports NetworkKyle Davidson+1 | — | Blackhawksplayoffs+7 | — | 57m 30s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Alec MartinezAnton Frondell+4 | Alec Martinez | Swedish Hockey LeagueBlackhawks | — | Alec MartinezAnton Frondell+5 | — | 55m 38s | ||
| 3/25/26 | NHL debutplayer analysis+3 | — | Swedish Hockey League | — | Anton FrondellNHL debut+7 | — | 48m 34s | ||
| 3/19/26 | Blackhawks performanceplayer analysis+4 | — | Team USANHL+1 | ChicagoVegas+2 | BlackhawksNHL+7 | — | 52m 38s | ||
| 3/11/26 | Troy Murray's legacytransition from player to broadcaster+4 | Alec Martinez | CHSN | — | Troy MurrayAlec Martinez+5 | — | 56m 22s | ||
| 3/5/26 | Connor Murphy's legacyBlackhawks trade deadline+4 | — | Edmonton OilersChicago Sports Network | ChicagoWinnipeg Jets | Connor MurphyBlackhawks+8 | — | 48m 15s | ||
| 2/25/26 | Olympic hockeyTeam USA+4 | — | Team USACanada | — | USA Hockeygold medal+8 | — | 46m 32s | ||
| 2/20/26 | Blackhawkshockey+5 | — | Team CanadaCzechia+2 | — | Blackhawkshockey+7 | — | 32m 57s | ||
| 2/9/26 | Blackhawks evaluationOlympic break+3 | — | BlackhawksTeam USA+1 | — | BlackhawksOlympic break+5 | — | 51m 46s | ||
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Chart history for Blackhawks Breakaway
Peaked at #12 in PH, currently #12 in PH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| PH | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| BE | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| PT | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| TW | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| VN | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Ireland | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| CZ | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| Japan | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| United States | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| Norway | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| CH | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| France | — | #120 | #120 | — |
| Australia | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| Germany | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #156 | #156 | — |
| Canada | — | #182 | #182 | — |
| Denmark | — | #195 | #195 | — |
Chart Positions
19 placements across 19 markets.
Chart Positions
19 placements across 19 markets.