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Ann Kimmel
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Brady Martin
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San Jose Sharks
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Second Intermission is your home for Nashville Predators and NHL news, analysis, interviews and hockey stories—with a little less noise and a lot more substance. Second Intermission is where statistics and storytelling come together.

Hosted by Ann Kimmel, we talk Predators hockey, Smashville, NHL storylines, game analysis, stats, players and the stories behind the numbers.

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Four straight wins can mess with your head, especially when the Nashville Predators still look like a team under construction. We’re about 20% into the 2026-2027 season, Nashville sits at 8-4-5, and the big question isn’t just “Are they good?” It’s w... more

The fastest way to start an argument in Nashville right now is to say two words: Brady Martin. We go straight at the question Predators fans can’t stop asking: did Barry Trotz make a mistake taking Martin fifth overall in the 2025 NHL Draft with Jame... more

A one-for-one trade should feel clean. This one feels like whiplash. Nashville sends Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken and brings in Shane Wright, and my first reaction is basically: what are we doing here? Then we slow down and actually unpack it, ... more

A week like this messes with your head as a hockey fan: the Nashville Predators get blanked 6-0 by Boston, drop an overtime heartbreaker in Pittsburgh after leading late, then turn around and light up the Colorado Avalanche for six at Bridgestone Are... more

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Recent Guests

Russ Cohen
Hockey prospect analyst, author and host of Hockey Prospect Radio, Off the Post Radio and Locked on Flyers
Sportsology
Episode: Brady Martin: Draft Mistake or Long Term Investment for the Nashville Predators?
Robby Stanley
Longtime Predators reporter and co-host of Robby and Rexrode on 102.5 The Game
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Episode: When Do the Nashville Predators Stop Chasing The Bubble And Start Building?
JD Young
Host of Locked On Sharks
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Episode: Four Points And Bigger Questions: Push for Playoffs or Rebuild for the Future?
Ryan O'Reilly
Nashville Predators player, veteran center
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Episode: Predators First Two Games: Same or Different?
Emma Lingen
Hockey journalist, commentator
The Hockey Network / Independent journalist
Episode: Predators First Two Games: Same or Different?
Matthew Wood
Nashville Predators forward, 2023 first-round pick
Nashville Predators
Episode: Training Camp Conversations: FEATURING Matthew Wood
Chris Miceli
Co-host of Locked On Avalanche Podcast
Locked On Avalanche
Episode: The Nashville Avalanche: Chris MacFarland, Coaching, and the Central Division

Host

Ann Kimmel
Host of Second Intermission, focused on Nashville Predators coverage, hockey storytelling, and data-driven analysis.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Great podcast for Preds fans!

    Love her insight into the Preds and hockey. Always provides a unique perspective, great humor and even a little life coaching! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzagator
    United Statesa month ago
  • MOM! The meatloaf!

    Ann is every person in Middle Tennessee’s favorite hockey mom, and an excellent narrator of the beautiful game my daughter called the “Canadian Boy Aquarium”. She brings levity, humor and an even keeled perspective that you won’t see in the hot take slot machine and thoughts for clicks environment which has subsumed modern media. We all love her and you should too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat In Thy Hat
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best

    Ann brings passion, intelligence, humility and just the right amount of whimsy. She balances well between compassion for players and logic for GM/coaching decisions, and she spices in life experience making it a shared human experience. I so wish I could find that balance on coverage of all of my teams, but feel so lucky that she's covering the predators.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pete3957
    United States2 months ago
  • Ann-A Thoughtful and Fun Hockey Fan

    I’ve been a follower of Ann’s work for a few years. She’s a great storyteller and a hockey fan first and foremost. She makes a lot of smart observations in a medium where hot takes are what are served up daily but she’ll draw you into the conversation with her welcoming nature. She’s part hockey nerd and a roving reporter that asks good questions and will try to get you answers—and if she doesn’t have them she’ll find them for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waiting on ESPN
    United States2 months ago

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Accessible yet data-driven storytelling
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#201
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Apple Podcasts
#243
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Apple Podcasts
#152
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Apple Podcasts
#249
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Talking Points

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Brady Martin: Draft Mistake or Long Term Investment for the Nashville Predators?
Q: When you look at Nashville's prospect pipeline, a lot of different places have ranked them around top five, definitely top 10. Overall, how do you look at and evaluate Nashville's prospect pool, especially compared to some of the other teams in the league?
Cohen considers the pool a top-10 group, citing the potential of Martin, Matthew Wood and Wyatt Cullen, among others. He sees several prospects with useful NHL roles but says the organization still needs a defenseman capable of eventually replacing Roman Josi's impact.
Brady Martin: Draft Mistake or Long Term Investment for the Nashville Predators?
Q: What do you think of Brady Martin, the pick at number 5, and what was your assessment of him and how other teams were viewing him at the draft?
Cohen preferred James Hagens and expects him to score more, but believes Martin could become the better center. Martin's strength, work around the net, faceoff ability and defensive value could make him a valuable first-line center, though it is too early to know whether he will reach that level.
Four Points And Bigger Questions: Push for Playoffs or Rebuild for the Future?
Q: Should players who have negotiated and gotten trade protection be able to then request a trade and still force the franchise to stick to the players chosen destinations?
Young proposes a compromise: players requesting a trade could provide a list of acceptable teams, and trades to those teams would not be blocked by their existing clause.
Four Points And Bigger Questions: Push for Playoffs or Rebuild for the Future?
Q: How is San Jose deploying this really interesting combination of high end young talent with veteran experience in a way that you think is going to be successful?
Young describes the Sharks giving young players support from veteran teammates while managing their roles carefully, using veteran centers and gradual responsibility to help prospects develop.
When Do the Nashville Predators Stop Chasing The Bubble And Start Building?
Q: Are the Predators headed for that long stretch of no joy before they get back to it, do you think? Is this going to end up being a full scale rebuild?
Stanley thinks a rebuild is likely, and says Nashville may need another difficult season and favorable draft-lottery results to return to Stanley Cup contention.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Intermission

What is Second Intermission about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends analytics with storytelling to cover Nashville Predators hockey, offering game previews, recaps, front-office discussions, and data-driven insights. Episodes frequently mix on-ice performance analysis with player development stories, management decisions, and roster moves, often featuring candid conversations with players or analysts about accountability, trust, and team identity. A notable strength is grounding conversations in both numbers and human narratives, making tactical topics accessible while still appealing to serious hockey fans. The format includes interviews, behind-the-scenes context, and practical takeaways for fans and teams, with a clear emphasis on depth over hot takes and a commitment to accessibility fo... more

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