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In Hour 1 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys discuss a variety of topics, including the recent controversy that surrounds the Titans, the Nashville Predators' shocking move to trade Luke Evangelista, Joe Rexrode of 102.5 The Game and The Athletic joins the show, and the guys take calls from listeners.

In this edition of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys discuss a variety of topics, including the recent media credential controversy that's surrounding the Titans, the Predators shipping Luke Evangelista to New Jersey, and more. Joe Rexrode, Chase McCabe and Adam Sparks each join the show as guests. 

In Hour 2 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, Chase McCabe joins the guys in studio, Adam Sparks of Knoxville News Sentinel joins the show to talk Tennessee football and the Volunteers' outlook heading into its opening game.

In this edition of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys discuss a variety of topics, including the Titans 53-man roster, the passing of legendary coach Kippy Brown, LSU's battle vs the SEC and NCAA surrounding former pros going back to college, the risk of burnout for kids pkaying youth sports, and more. Also, son of Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadlow Lark, Meadow Lemon joins the show to discuss his new book, and Nashville Sounds play-by-play voice Jeff Hem joins to talk about the team's season so far and stories surrounding the Sounds and minor league baseball.

In Hour 2 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys discuss the risk of burnout in youth sports and the emphasis being placed on kids focusing on one sport, LSU's battle with the SEC and NCAA surrounding pro players going back to college, and Nashville Sounds play-by-play voice Jeff Hem joins the show.

In Hour 1 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys discuss the Titans 53-man roster and Will Levis going unclaimed on waivers, Jimmy Buffett's impact and some stories about his career and concerts, and Meadow Lemon joins the show to talk about some of the memories and impact made by his father, Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadlow Lark and the upcoming book about his life called "My View".

In this edition of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys go through today's headlines with the Starting Five, Hall of Fame sports writer Mike Organ to discuss the situation surrounding the Nashville Fairgrounds and the controversial battle that surrounds the race track, former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher joins the show to discuss his thoughts and perspective on the recently released "Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young" documentary and 102.5 The Game programming director and host Chase McCabe joins the show to talk about the station celebrating its 15th birthday and stories about its early days. 

In Hour 1 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys go through today's headlines with the Starting Five and are joined by Hall of Fame sports writer Mike Organ to discuss the situation surrounding the Nashville Fairgrounds and the controversial battle that surrounds the race track.

In Hour 2 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher joins the show to discuss his thoughts and perspective on the recently released "Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young" documentary, the guys take listener calls, and 102.5 The Game programming director and host Chase McCabe joins the show to talk about the station celebrating its 15th birthday and stories about its early days. 

In Hour 2 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys take listener phone calls AND are joined by NCAA Football Secretary Rules Editor and OVC Director of Officiating Matt Young.

In Hour 1 of The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys go through today's headlines with the starting five, and are joined by longtime Titans reporter Jim Wyatt. 

Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland touch on the three major topics of the day in middle Tennessee with Blaze Berlowitz being tabbed as QB1 at Vanderbilt, Cam Ward's performance so far for the Tennessee Titans during training camp, and Tennessee naming Faizon Brandon as their starter. 

In Hour 2 of the Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland Show, the guys are joined by the voice of the Nashville Predators Pete Weber, and George Plaster. 

The Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland show debuts and the guys officially make their return! Jeff Fisher also joins the show!

In the second hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the famous Greg Pogue joined the show LIVE from the Omni Nashville Hotel at Barlines. Greg shared some exciting news about his new radio show with Darren McFarland that will air Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm on 949 The Fan. Darren McFarland joined the show to share his excitement as well.

In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys shared their question of the day. Who's the best athlete from your high school? Later in the hour, Chase & Big Joe reacted to the college football lawsuit about 16 players getting an opportunity to return ot college football after being in the NFL for a brief time. In the second hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the famous Greg Pogue joined the show LIVE from the Omni Nashville Hotel at Barlines. Greg shared some exciting news about his new radio show with Darren McFarland that will air Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm on 949 The Fan. Darren McFarland joined the show to share his excitement as well. In the final hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys dug into the new Tennessee Vols "Neyland" uniforms. Are you a fan of the new uniforms? Later in the hour, Chase & Big Joe discussed more about the College football lawsuit and the Tennessee Titans' upcoming preseason game. To end the show as always, they played Celebrity Birthdays.

"Powers on Sports Podcast" is back Mark Champion, PxP Voice of the Detroit Pistons + former PxP voice of the Lions & Bucs joins to talk 1979 Bucs, 1991 Lions, the Olympics, Tonya Harding and much more!Plus, Darren McFarland, from Nashville, reviews week 1 in the NFL, the AFC South + is Tennessee a CFP team after their route of NC State?Then, Jason gives his thoughts on: 9/11 anniversaryTyreek Hill situation2 terrible coaching gaffes in the NFL & CFB over the weekendUpsets in CFB/NFLReturns from injury for ARod in New York & Kirk Cousins in ATLPower PicksSubscribe, rate & review "Powers on Sports Podcast"Twitter/X:@jposportsYouTube- Video interviews: Jason Powers Sports Channel

The McFarland Show with Darren McFarland and Justin McFarland Halloween Edition 10-31-23

The McFarland Show with Darren McFarland and Justin McFarland Guest: Alex Daughtry - Preds Insider

The McFarland Show with Darren McFarland and Justin McFarland Terry McCormick - Titan's Insider

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Kiefer Sherwood. Kiefer played 32 games for the Nashville Predators in the 2022-23 season. He tallied 7 goals and 6 assists. He's now back in Milwaukee competing in the Calder Cup playoffs for the Admirals. He discusses what this season has been like for him beginning with the Preds overseas, then with the team the first month of the season, back to Milwaukee for awhile before rejoining the Predators for the stretch run starting in late February.Darren and Kara talk about the Stanley Cup playoffs, Mark Borowiecki (BoroCop) retiring, and the Predators extend their AFFILIATION AGREEMENT with AHL'S MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with play by play man Aaron Sims of the Milwaukee Admirals. Aaron talks about the Admirals getting ready for the Calder Cup playoffs. He shares his thoughts on Predators prospects Joakim Kemell and Yaroslav Askarov. Aaron talks about his dealings with head coach Karl Taylor and how the players relate to him.Darren and Kara also discuss the end of the Predators regular season and what lies ahead with these young guys moving forward and the veteran players coming back into the mix.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Matt Duchene. He discusses getting hit by a puck on his ring finger on the left hand during a game on March 26 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matt said leading up to that play it was his third hand injury that week and at times couldn't even hold his stick. Matt talks about how he personally dealt with the trading deadline and the moves that were made.Darren and Kara also discuss the last game of the season being the last ever game for David Poile as the General Manager of the Predators. 

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Egor Afanasyev on his way to the airport as the Predators depart for their final road trip of the regular season - a trip to Winnipeg and Calgary that could determine whether this Preds team gets in the playoffs or not. Egor talks about who he sits with on the team plane and what his first 15 NHL games have been like. Darren and Kara also discuss the shutout victory over Carolina, the Preds now being one point out of a Wild Card position and how much fun these young players have been to watch. Finally, Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from listeners of the show. 

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer chat with Brentwood native and Preds fan Caleb Miele, who celebrated his 17th birthday by reading the Predators starting lineup in the locker room before their game against Boston. Next, Clarksville native and sculptor Scott Wise joins the podcast to talk about his latest project creating Pekka Rinne's bronze statue.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators player Phil Tomasino. He talks about what these 15 games have been like since he joined the team from Milwaukee. Phil discusses what it was like being told out of camp that he didn't make the opening roster and was going back to the AHL. He tells if he watches the NCAA basketball tournament and if he filled out a bracket.Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from Twitter and weigh in on their thoughts if this team can make the playoffs and how big this final stretch of the regular season games are going to be.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators player Luke Evangelista. He talks about his "welcome to the NHL moment" and what these first five games in the National Hockey League have been like. Including lighting the lamp not just once but twice in Vancouver and what that was like. Luke discusses what his family means to him and growing up waiting for this day to come.Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from Twitter and weigh in on their thoughts of everything that has happened on this long road trip.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with current Predators General Manager David Poile.  David talks with them about the moves that have been made to the roster before the Friday March 3 NHL trade deadline. It has been awhile since he has been in "sell" mode but he explains why. He also talks about some of the new additions.Darren and Kara answer some #AskPOP questions from Twitter and weigh in on their thoughts of everything that has happened in the last five days. 

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Steve Mayer of the NHL. He is the Chief Content Officer and oversees the Events and Entertainment department. Steve talks with Darren and Kara about the Awards Show coming to Nashville on June 26 and the Draft on June 28 & 29 and what to expect.He also weighs in on "Behind the Glass" and the Stadium Series that was played at Nissan Stadium almost a year ago between the Preds and the Lightning. Darren and Kara talk about the last 2 wins by the Predators and answer some questions from #AskPOP.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer sit down with P.K. Subban before the Arizona game where he was being recognized. P.K. talks about his time with the Preds and what it meant to him and his career. He discusses how his bond started with defenseman Mattias Ekholm as a pair on their run to the Stanley Cup Final.Darren also catches up with former Predators player Craig Smith who was in town with the Boston Bruins. Craig shares the big news that his wife is pregnant with their first child and he goes down memory lane about his time in Nashville.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Preds Centerman Cody Glass. He tells the story how he got engaged to his longtime girlfriend during the break. Cody talks about what it's been like playing along side Forsberg and Duchene and what this season has been like for him.Darren and Kara discuss the game against Vegas coming out of the break and what the rest of the schedule looks like this month. Make sure to post a question every week on Twitter using the #askpop for a chance to win tickets to an upcoming game or something autographed by the team or a player.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with longtime hockey writer Kevin Allen. Kevin has been covering the NHL for over 35 years and discusses All-Star Weekend, the health of the League and an article he wrote in USA Today on then Predators player Jordin Tootoo in his hometown of Nunavut.Darren and Kara also catch up with Preds Reporter Emma Lingan in Sunrise, Florida covering All-Star Weekend about what players around the League are saying about Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Nashville Predators Head Coach John Hynes as the team heads into the All-Star break. He talks about beating Los Angeles, Winnipeg and New Jersey before the break and weighs in on an important team meeting after the loss in St. Louis. Hynes also discusses Alexandre Carrier defending one of his teammates and how it will now cost him some time. He even shares his thoughts on goaltender Yaroslav Askarov making his first NHL start.Darren and Kara also catch up with Predators Beat Reporter Emma Lingan before she heads down to Sunrise, Florida to cover the NHL All-Star Game.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Nashville Predators In-Game Host Wayne D. He talks about how he ended up in Smashville getting Preds fans fired up at Bridgestone Arena. Wayne D shares some in game memories that will certainly have you laughing. He also talks about his time in Vegas as the first ever In-Game Host of the Golden Knights.Darren and Kara also discuss the current state of the Preds, the return of Michael McCarron to the team after completing the NHL Player Assistance Program and the NHL debut of goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer catch up with Nashville Predators President and CEO Sean Henry. He talks about that Friday morning November 25, 2022 when he learned Bridgestone Arena was flooding due to a water main break. Sean discusses having to cancel two regular season home games and moving other events around to different locations.Sean talks about the P.K. Subban trade in 2016 that brought him to Nashville. He also talks about a new area in the Arena that will have fans wanting to check out when it's done.Darren and Kara also catch up with Emma Lingan in Montreal before the game against the Canadiens on P.K. Subban night.

In the first episode of 2023, Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer get reaction from former Predators goaltender and now team television color commentator Chris Mason. He discusses Juuse Saros' franchise record 64 saves in a single game in Carolina.  Saros is just the second goaltender in NHL history to make at least 64 saves in a win.Darren and Kara also discuss the Predators division and the Western Conference as a whole with E.J. Hradek of NHL Network, as teams approach the midway point of the regular season.And finally, they check in with Emma Lingan in Washington as the Predators face another big road test against the Capitals and former Nashville head coach Peter Laviolette.

In the final POP episode of 2022, Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer sit down Radio Play-by-Play Host Pete Weber. Among the many stories Pete has from his 23+ years with the Predators, he shares some current personal news that you will want to hear.Darren and Kara also catch up with Emma Lingan from Anaheim ahead of the Preds match-up with the Ducks. Emma shares a conversation she had with Preds defenseman Alex Carrier as he gets settled back in after his return from a stint on IR. 

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great time talking with former Predators' head coach Barry Trotz. Barry spent 15 seasons behind the bench in Smashville. He talks about that first year in franchise history. How the 'Dads Trip' came about. What it meant to the Predators organization and the Nashville market when Paul Kariya chose them in free agency. Coach also discusses his time in Washington and winning it all with the Capitals. He talks about what it was like coaching Alex Ovechkin who just scored his 800th career goal and weighs in on where he thinks Alex will end up all time in that department.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a lot of fun talking with former Predator player and now broadcaster Hal Gill. Skillsy discusses his 16 year playing career which included winning and losing in the Stanley Cup Final with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He chronicles his day with the Cup. Hal weighs in on how the game has changed over the years and the current state of this Predators team.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with Scott Nichol who is the Predators Assistant General Manager and the GM of the Milwaukee Admirals. Scott talks about the young talent the Preds have in the pipeline and on the current roster. He also talks about beating Barry Trotz in a Game 7 of the finals when he was playing minor league hockey. Darren and Kara also check in with Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan up in Long Island before the Islanders game and discuss the overtime thrilling win over the New Jersey Devils.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with Terry Crisp. He talks about winning two Stanley Cups as a player and winning the Cup as a head coach. He also talks about being the first ever head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise and his role with Team Canada in the 1992 Winter Olympics. Terry also talks about what Smashville and the Predators organization has meant to him and his family over the years.Darren and Kara also check with Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan up in Detroit for the last road game of November.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer have a great discussion with 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton. He covers a lot of ground in this interview from his childhood, his battle with cancer, his relationship with the Predators and putting together Scott Hamilton & Friends. Be prepared to laugh, while being motivated. Darren and Kara also discuss the recent play of the Preds, including this winning streak at home. 

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer chat with former Predators player and broadcaster and current NHL Network analyst Stu Grimson. He reveals to them his latest role in the longest running American animated series, The Simpsons.Darren and Kara also catch up with Preds Beat Reporter Emma Lingan in Colorado after Nashville's tough loss in Seattle and discuss  wrapping up their five-game road trip and coming home.

Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer find out how Paul McCann became the Public Address Announcer for the Nashville Predators in 2005. He takes them behind the curtain on all the goings-on that job entails. He'll leave you wanting to hear more stories.Darren and Kara also catch up with Emma Lingan in Vancouver and discuss Thursday night's win in Calgary and whats ahead on this long road trip. You'll also hear Emma talk with defenseman Jeremy Lauzon.