
CanesCast is the official long-form podcast of the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Play-By-Play voice Mike Maniscalco and Broadcast Analyst Shane Willis, CanesCast brings you the inside scoop on the Hurricanes with exclusive interviews, analysis, and more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 331 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsHockey | |||

Canes. Golden Knights. Stanley Cup Final. Shane and Mike recap the Eastern Conference Final and look at the matchups that will be key against Vegas.
An Eastern Conference Final Preview? You bet. The guys talk all things Canes and Canadiens, and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston joins them to talk about the long break that was.
8-0 and onward to the Eastern Conference Final! Shane and Mike go over the second round sweep of the Flyers and what the Canes need to do to keep it up. Plus, a few new contracts, a look around the rest of the playoffs, and your questions.
Canes Assistant Coach Jeff Daniels joins Shane and Mike to preview Round 2! He talks about the development of the young forwards, and of course, the matchup with the Flyers.
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Worst posting schedule in the history of podcasts. And it seems to get worse and worse.
Mike and Shane, thanks for your podcast. Great listen! Here in Brazil I can see all Canes games but it’s nice to listen you both off the broadcast. Keep going!
The next time you decide to make fun of a club level hockey team you might wanna think about it You put predictions out there. 9 to 2. Seven to one.? I believe that that’s what you had in your podcast.
The NC State Ice Pack are a worthy opponent. I think maybe next time you should give them the respect they deserve when make predictions.
I do like your podcast a lot. I am a Carolina hurricane Fan. I was an NC State fan before I was a hurricanes fan.
Who won the game again? That’s right NC... more
Mike and Shane are homers. The Hurricanes can do no wrong according to these two. The Canes fans apparently don’t know anything, it would seem. Once Mike and Shane start answering listener questions, the show becomes unworthy of listening as they answer every insufferable question. For real Hurricanes insider information, listen to Canes Corner and/or Adam Gold’s podcasts.
Hey great show for hard core fans. Just a suggestion though- I get that people on the internet vent frustration and freak out on the team. Sometimes I think it’s real, other times I think they are just trying to humorous. Sometimes I agree it is down right mean. But here’s the suggestion: My personal take is that sometimes you’re venting your frustration too on the fans. If you’re going to defend a position such as “every player is going to go through a slump” please do so more consistently in a... more
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Two longtime hockey broadcasters break down team performance, strategy, and playoff scenarios with insider perspectives and practical takeaways. Episodes frequently blend in-depth analysis of depth, goaltending, leadership, and team culture with guest interviews from coaches and staff, plus behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate preparation, conditioning, and in-game decision-making. The show stands out for its approachable, insider vibe, strong chemistry between hosts, and willingness to blend tactical breakdowns with light banter and fan questions, making it valuable for listeners who want both context and relatable discussion around the Hurricanes and the broader NHL landscape.
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Recent guests on CanesCast include:
1. Hannah Yates
2. Jeff Daniels
3. Paul Schonfelder
4. Eric Tulsky
5. Steve Rice
6. David Rabin
7. Doug Warf
8. Bill Burniston
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