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The SurgeCast

The SurgeCast
Carolina Hurricanes
NHL
Mikko Rantanen
Seth Jarvis
Sebastian Aho
NHL Playoffs
New Jersey Devils
NHL Trade Deadline
Taylor Hall
Freddie Anderson
Florida Panthers
Colorado Avalanche
Stanley Cup
Tampa Bay Lightning
Rod Brind'amour
Washington Capitals
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Dallas Stars
Toronto Maple Leafs
Martin Necas

The SurgeCast is your go-to podcast for weekly coverage of your Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Zach Martin, Kat Hunter, and Richie Weber. From game previews and recaps, to recurring staff of the Hurricanes as guests, to Canes player updates, The SurgeCast brings fans trusted in-depth analysis on the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and all the insights taking place at the Lenovo Center. A part of The Hoc... more

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The Carolina Hurricanes have won 5 straight games after taking down Vancouver, Chicago, and Philadelphia. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Logan Stankoven’s hat trick vs. Vancouver and Mark Jankowski’s four game goal streak. Look... more

The Carolina Hurricanes have won their second straight game after taking down the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Sebastian Aho continuing to remain on fire, while ... more

The Carolina Hurricanes pick up their 1st win of the season vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. We break down our biggest likes and dislikes from the Washington and Philadelphia games from Sebastian Aho, to Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov. What does the L... more

The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs the Florida Panthers. Unfortunately for the Canes, Florida prevailed 1-0 in OT. We break down what the Pyotr Kochetkov extension and Cayden Primeau waiver move means for the... more

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Recent Guests

Rod Brind'Amour
Head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes
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Mike Maniscalco
Friend of the program, award-winning sportscaster
North Carolina Sportscaster of the Year 2025
Episode: Hurricanes Offseason Begins - What will Tulsky do?
Bailey Curtis
Former co-host, now with DNVR.
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Episode: Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas, Brent Burns and More Former Canes ft. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis
Neil Villapiano
Host of The Devil's State of Mind podcast and contributor for fansided
Episode: Hurricanes vs. Devils 1st Round Playoff Preview
Shane Willis
Former NHL player and current analyst
N/A
Episode: CanesCast Crossover Episode ft. Mike Maniscalco + Shane Willis
Evan Abramson
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The SurgeCast. And we do have a little special guest joining us, along with Zach.
Hurricanes Beat Reporter
Episode: Is It Time To Panic for the Carolina Hurricanes? ft. Evan Abramson (S4E19)
Conor McGahey
Voice of the Avalanches, commentator for Altitude Sports Radio
Altitude Sports Radio
Episode: Martin Necas vs. Nathan MacKinnon: The Race to 40 Points (S4E15)
Walt Ruff
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Episode: Canes Insider Walt Ruff Joins the Show! (S4E8)
Shane R. Willis
Wing for the Carolina Hurricanes and youth coach
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Episode: S4E6 - It's Shane R. Willis!

Hosts

Zach Martin
Host of The SurgeCast, long-time Hurricanes analyst central to the show.
Kat Hunter
Co-host delivering defensive insights and guest-driven discussion.
Richie Weber
Co-host providing analysis and supplementary context with a strong team-focus.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Great Canes Insight!

    Zach, Kat, & Rich have done a great job with the new segments they’ve implemented, guests they’ve had, and insight they provide on the Canes. I look forward to new episodes every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashe.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dope podcast about the lovely Hurricanes!

    Great Canes podcast from the host, to the guest, to the topics! Love seeing episodes drop they make my work day go faster! Even though Zach doesn’t like Martinook once you get past it it’s great! 48/5 stars would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2ndplaceMoose
    United States3 years ago
  • Tough Listen

    Every episode is 3 people talking over one another trying to get a word in, but they can’t because the other is talking and interrupting them. Then on top of it all, 2 girls continuously laugh at the top of their lungs directly in their mics over and over. This creates a very chaotic listening experience all while providing very little useful information on the Canes. Save yourself an hour of your week and find another Canes podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HugeCaniac1986
    United States3 years ago

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Some listeners note high-energy banter and good guest integration.
A few critics mention repetitive structure and interruptions during talks.
Positive feedback highlights insightful Canes coverage and strong host chemistry.

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Apple Podcasts
#171
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Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas, Brent Burns and More Former Canes ft. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis
Q: What are some of the strengths and weaknesses that you've seen early on in the season from the Avs that Caniac should be aware of going into this contest?
The strengths, obviously, that speed and that skill.
Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas, Brent Burns and More Former Canes ft. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis
Q: Bailey, what did you see? What did you hear from the Carolina Hurricanes practice today at Ball Arena?
It looks like KK will be drawing back in, I believe it was on Power Play 2.
Undefeated Start! How the Hurricanes are 3-0 to Begin the 2025-26 Season
Q: Who will get their first point of the season first, Nikolai Ehlers or Andrei Svechnikov?
Zach feels that Nikolai Ehlers will get his first point before Svechnikov because of his consistent chances.
Undefeated Start! How the Hurricanes are 3-0 to Begin the 2025-26 Season
Q: Who will step up defensively on the blue line with Jacob Slavin out?
Zach mentions that Sean Walker might take on a bigger role as a shutdown defenseman.
Undefeated Start! How the Hurricanes are 3-0 to Begin the 2025-26 Season
Q: How many games do you expect Brandon Bussey to start during the state fair road trip?
The hosts speculate that Bussey could start at least one more game given the heavy schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The SurgeCast

What is The SurgeCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A roundtable-style hockey show centered on the Carolina Hurricanes, delivering weekly previews, recaps, and in-depth analysis of the team, its players, and organizational moves. Episodes frequently thread together roster decisions, contract talk, draft and offseason strategy, and broader NHL context, with banter and guest spots that flesh out game-night insights and fan accessibility. A standout pattern is cohesive, fan-forward coverage that blends stat-driven evaluation with behind-the-scenes perspectives from within the Hurricanes ecosystem, including arena and marketing notes. This program is likely to appeal to die-hard Canes fans and general hockey enthusiasts who want timely, opinionated takes plus context on coaching, development, an... more

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1. Canes Corner
2. The Caniac Report
3. The Storm Report
4. stormTRacker: Inside the Carolina Hurricanes
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1. Rod Brind'Amour
2. Mike Maniscalco
3. Bailey Curtis
4. Neil Villapiano
5. Shane Willis
6. Evan Abramson
7. Conor McGahey
8. Walt Ruff

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