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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
Washington Capitals
Alexander Nikishin
Tampa Bay Lightning
Rod Brind'amour
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Dallas Stars
Toronto Maple Leafs

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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Latest Episodes

Pyotr Kochetkov makes history for the Carolina Hurricanes as he breaks the record for the longest win streak to start a season in franchise history AND the longest winning streak by a goalie in franchise history. As always, likes & dislikes from the ... more

Alexander Nikishin has returned to practice with the Carolina Hurricanes after signing his 1 year contract. We still await his game return, but we hear from the Russian defenseman on signing his 1 year deal. Also in this episode, we have our likes & ... more

The Hurricanes return to the Lenovo Center following the completion of their 5 game state fair road trip. We’ll recap the last two games of the trip vs. Edmonton and St. Louis with our recurring Likes & Dislikes segment, which includes the return of ... more

The Alexander Niksihin Saga has briefly ended as the Hurricanes announced they have extended the defenseman to a 1 year, $3M contract extension through the remainder of the 2026-2027. In this emergency podcast, we break down what this means for the f... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Willis
Carolina Hurricanes community representative and broadcaster
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: 3 BIG QUESTIONS: Shane Willis joins to discuss the Hurricanes start to the 2026-27 season
Rod Brind'Amour
Head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes
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Episode: Hurricanes Opening Night Preview
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
Coverage of the Colorado Avalanche for DNVR
DNVR
Episode: Avs vs. Canes Preview 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
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
A sports commentator focused on the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: Canes Insider Walt Ruff Joins the Show! (S4E8)
Shane R. Willis
Wing for the Carolina Hurricanes and youth coach
Carolina Hurricanes
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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#144
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3 BIG QUESTIONS: Shane Willis joins to discuss the Hurricanes start to the 2026-27 season
Q: How confident are you in the Hurricanes' goaltending tandem?
Willis says he has strong confidence in both goalies because they are winning, avoiding soft goals, and playing behind a strong defensive team.
3 BIG QUESTIONS: Shane Willis joins to discuss the Hurricanes start to the 2026-27 season
Q: Can Sebastian Aho be a legitimate Hart Trophy contender this season?
Willis says Aho's fast start gives him a chance, and believes he can reach 100 points, while noting the award also considers a player's value to his team and that the season is still long.
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.

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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
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1. Shane Willis
2. Rod Brind'Amour
3. Mike Maniscalco
4. Bailey Curtis
5. Neil Villapiano
6. Evan Abramson
7. Conor McGahey
8. Walt Ruff

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