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What Chaos!

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NHL
Buffalo Sabres
Edmonton Oilers
Boston Bruins
Hockey
Carolina Hurricanes
San Jose Sharks
Colorado Avalanche
Montreal Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs
Connor Mcdavid
Pittsburgh Penguins
Florida Panthers
Olympics
Vegas Golden Knights
Quinn Hughes
Gavin Mckenna
Anaheim Ducks
Philadelphia Flyers
Detroit Red Wings

A mix of hockey with a little bit of nonsense. What Chaos! is hosted by hockey insiders and longtime friends Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean. The podcast features interviews with NHL insiders, prominent reporters, and current and former players. The show delivers expert analysis, a good dose of humor, and entertaining conversations about the league’s biggest news, star players, and most intriguing stor... more

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Latest Episodes

The Connor Hellebuyck trade drama has finally come to an end, with the Winnipeg Jets trading their Hart-winning goalie to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a combination of players and draft picks. We discuss what this means for the players and t... more

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Brady Tkachuk's highly anticipated return to Ottawa somehow managed to exceed expectations as the Senators and their fans showed up big time. We recap all the big moments (and chants) from one of the most entertaining, hate-filled games in recent his... more

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Brady Tkachuk is making his highly anticipated return to Ottawa tonight with brother Matthew and the Florida Panthers by his side. We just how hostile the welcome for Brady and Co. might be. Plus, Red Wings' disgruntled asset Dylan Larkin has reporte... more

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Despite an exciting start to the NHL season, attendance numbers are down at arenas across the league. We talk about why this might be happening and if it should be cause for concern. We also discuss the Flyers maybe being the best team in the history... more

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Recent Guests

Julian McKenzie
The Athletic hockey writer and author of Black Aces
The Athletic
Episode: The Ottawa Senators Put On a Master Class in Hate
Shayna Goldman
Hockey writer for The Athletic and co-host of Too Many Men
The Athletic
Episode: Why Aren't People Going to NHL Games?
Steve Peters
Hockey coach and video analyst who runs Inside the Coaches Room.
Inside the Coaches Room
Episode: Do the Dallas Stars Hate Children?
Chris Baio
Musician from Vampire Weekend, returning guest
Vampire Weekend
Episode: A Frenzy, But Make It Frozen
Bo Byram
NHL defenseman, joining Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: Bo Byram Joins What Chaos!
Bowen Byram
Professional hockey player participating in taped interview
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: 'Hot for Hockey' Is No More, and Bowen Byram Joins
Bowen Byrom
Chicago Blackhawks forward, guest on tomorrow's show
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: Is Igor Shesterkin the New Shohei Ohtani?
Connor Bedard
NHL player, Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
Episode: Connor Bedard Joins What Chaos!
Trevor Zegras
NHL player featured in a Bugs Bunny interview sketch
Anaheim Ducks
Episode: The NHL Season Has Begun (Endearing and Derogatory)

Hosts

Pete Blackburn
Co-host and lead host; known for hockey insight, humor, and banter across episodes.
DJ Bean
Co-host with strong on-air persona; blends hockey analysis with humor and pop-culture riffs.
Sean DePauw
Co-host known for steadying presence and humorous takes; part of core on-air dynamic.
David Bean
Co-host with long-running participation; contributes banter and insider perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • More vulgar than content

    This show is more about casual foul mouthed conversation than actual content. It was unlistenable. I’m a sailor and this was a little much even for me. Tone it down fellas and you might have a good show. Until then, this just sounds like young men sitting around cussing because they can with a random note about hockey tossed in from time to time. Not good content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    srtttu
    United States2 months ago
  • Hard listen if Kraken fan

    I love this show and the guys but it’s kinda hard to listen to for anything about the Kraken: Their only take about them is how much they hate everything about them. Fun for info about other teams though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rottttenbanana
    United States4 months ago
  • Ethical chit chat and grabass

    Most entertaining hockey show out there (if you even call it a hockey show). This is the only podcast I keep up with daily and I probably laugh out loud at least once per episode. They don’t take themselves too seriously and it’s just always a fun listen. The youtube streams are fun and a good community, but it translates to audio so well (shoutout Shawn for always thinking of the audio listeners). I’ve also tuned into the live show and listened to the podcast of the same episode before… love th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tlambchop289
    United States5 months ago
  • Wonk Talk

    Love hearing a lil hockey chat on my favorite candy podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MBerk30
    United States5 months ago
  • wonkjob chat

    love when they talk hockey on my willy wonka podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ceres369
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Highly entertaining hockey analysis with goofy banter and strong guest moments.
Accessible for new fans but still deep on strategy and contracts.
Some listeners cite political commentary as a drawback for them.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#11
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#35
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#78
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#7
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#32
Italy/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Frozen Frenzy Rocked Us Crazy Style
Q: As a new fan, how do you talk to other people about hockey when it feels like they laugh at you for not knowing as much?
The hosts advise seeking people who are willing to explain the game, acknowledging what you do not know, and treating newcomers with patience rather than judgment.
The Frozen Frenzy Rocked Us Crazy Style
Q: What are good power-play and penalty-kill percentages, or is it ranking based?
The hosts say a power play around 20% and a penalty kill around 80% are roughly league average, with a power play in the low-to-mid 20s considered good.
Why Aren't People Going to NHL Games?
Q: How do you assess at this point, however many games, nine, 10 games into the season, who you think will be the class of the East between those two, or if there's a third option, that's the Bruins for Pete?
Goldman sees the Panthers and Hurricanes as leading contenders. Both have continued to play well through injuries, with strong team structure and key players contributing, though goaltending remains a question. She says the Bruins are entertaining but need more speed on defense.
Why Aren't People Going to NHL Games?
Q: Given that they were pretty terrible last season, is this a hot start or a decent team?
Goldman says Seattle's five-on-five offense and overall process have improved, but she is not sold on its defense or goaltending. She sees a good start and progress, while wanting the Kraken's management to make smarter moves and pursue a genuine top-line winger.
The Ottawa Senators Put On a Master Class in Hate
Q: Do his former teammates really dislike him, do they dislike the attention and noise that came as a result of Brady Tkachuk?
McKenzie thinks the players were more frustrated by the media attention and uncertainty around Tkachuk than by him personally. He says teammates maintained friendships with him, but another season of speculation would have created more distracting noise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What Chaos!

What is What Chaos! about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy hockey show that blends sharp league analysis with playful banter and pop-culture tangents. Regular hosts dissect off-season moves, big contracts, and the evolving business of hockey while peppering discussions with humor and personal anecdotes. Episodes frequently feature insider guests and players, offering behind-the-scenes perspectives on teams, media dynamics, and the sport's biggest storylines, all delivered in an approachable, entertaining style that appeals to both hardcore fans and casual listeners seeking easy-to-follow hockey conversation.

What stands out is a chaotic, personality-driven vibe: fast takes, memes, and moments of candid locker-room and media-sphere commentary that keep the discussion lively while stay... more

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What Chaos! launched 3 years ago and published 545 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on What Chaos! include:

1. Julian McKenzie
2. Shayna Goldman
3. Steve Peters
4. Chris Baio
5. Bo Byram
6. Bowen Byram
7. Bowen Byrom
8. Connor Bedard

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