Ryan and Brendan are joined by Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan and Aaron Vickers of FC Hockey to preview the 2023 NHL Draft on location in Nashville.

Ryan and Brendan are joined by Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan and Aaron Vickers of FC Hockey to preview the 2023 NHL Draft on location in Nashville.

Ep. 151 - Draft Buzz Roundtable

Ryan and Brendan catch up with the legend himself, as it was announced Thursday that Iggy would be joining the Flames front office as a Special Advisor to the GM.

Ryan and Brendan catch up with the legend himself, as it was announced Thursday that Iggy would be joining the Flames front office as a Special Advisor to the GM.

Ep. 150 - Jarome Iginla Joins Flames Front Office

Ryan Huska

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick are joined by Ryan Huska, who was announced as the 24th head coach in Flames franchise history.

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick are joined by Ryan Huska, who was announced as the 24th head coach in Flames franchise history.

Ep. 149 - New Head Coach Ryan Huska

Craig Conroy

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick catch up with Craig Conroy after the longtime Flame was named the eighth General Manager in franchise history.

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick catch up with Craig Conroy after the longtime Flame was named the eighth General Manager in franchise history.

Ep. 148 - Craig Conroy Named Flames GM

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick break down a 3-1 win over the Sharks in the season finale, with postgame comments from the hero, Nikita Zadorov, as well as Matt Coronato, Dustin Wolf and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick break down a 3-1 win over the Sharks in the season finale, with postgame comments from the hero, Nikita Zadorov, as well as Matt Coronato, Dustin Wolf and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Ep. 147 - Flames Finish on a High Note!

Brendan Parker and Cory Sarich break down a 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators, which eliminates them from the playoff race. We also get postgame reaction from Jacob Markstrom, Mikael Backlund, Rasmus Andersson and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Brendan Parker and Cory Sarich break down a 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators, which eliminates them from the playoff race. We also get postgame reaction from Jacob Markstrom, Mikael Backlund, Rasmus Andersson and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Ep. 146 - Flames Eliminated From Playoff Race

Brendan Parker and Cory Sarich break down a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, with postgame comments from Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, Mikael Backlund and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Brendan Parker and Cory Sarich break down a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, with postgame comments from Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, Mikael Backlund and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Ep. 145 - Flames Drop Tough One to Chicago

Natasha Staniszewski and Meaghan Mikkelson break down a 5-4 win over the Ducks, with postgame comments from Michael Stone, Tyler Toffoli, Milan Lucic, Nick Ritchie and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Natasha Staniszewski and Meaghan Mikkelson break down a 5-4 win over the Ducks, with postgame comments from Michael Stone, Tyler Toffoli, Milan Lucic, Nick Ritchie and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Ep. 144 - Flames Win Fourth Straight

Brendan Parker and Cory Sarich break down a 2-1 win over the Kings, with postgame comments from Andrew Mangiapane, Elias Lindholm, Jacob Markstrom, Walker Duehr and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Brendan Parker and Cory Sarich break down a 2-1 win over the Kings, with postgame comments from Andrew Mangiapane, Elias Lindholm, Jacob Markstrom, Walker Duehr and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Ep. 143 - Flames Get Revenge Against Kings

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick break down a 5-3 win over the Sharks, with postgame comments from MacKenzie Weegar, Tyler Toffoli, Nazem Kadri, Walker Duehr and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Brendan Parker and Ryan Dittrick break down a 5-3 win over the Sharks, with postgame comments from MacKenzie Weegar, Tyler Toffoli, Nazem Kadri, Walker Duehr and Head Coach Darryl Sutter.

Ep. 142 - Toffoli Shines as Flames Knock Off Sharks

The FlamesTV Podcast is the official podcast of the Calgary Flames, hosted by Ryan Dittrick and Brendan Parker. We dig deep into key storylines around the hockey world, go inside the Flames dressing room to deliver exclusive, one-on-one interviews with players and staff, and have exclusive post-game coverage of every Flames home game.

Really informative and interesting look at the Calgary Flames. Highly recommend this podcast. Please keep up the great work!

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The FlamesTV Podcast is the official podcast of the Calgary Flames, hosted by Ryan Dittrick and Brendan Parker. We dig deep into key storylines around the hockey world, go inside the Flames dressing room to deliver exclusive, one-on-one interviews with players and staff, and have exclusive post-game coverage of every Flames home game.

FlamesTV Podcast

Zac Rinaldo

In this episode, Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Zac Rinaldo to talk about the forward's first year in Calgary, the evolution of his game, his Hockey Night in Hamilton charitable initiative, family values, trade deadline, the playoff push and more!

FIRESTARTER - E13, S2 - Zac Rinaldo

Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie sat down with Calgary Flames superstar, Johnny Gaudreau, to get the full story on his hockey career.

UP CLOSE with Ryan Leslie - Episode 4

Noah Hanifin

On Episode 9, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Noah Hanifin to get his thoughts on the season so far, talk about the D man's upbringing as a proud Bostonian, representing his country with the U.S. National Development Program, what he gets up to away from the rink, and how he's enjoying his hockey life in Calgary.

On Episode 9, <a href="http://Flames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flames.com</a>'s Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Noah Hanifin to get his thoughts on the season so far, talk about the D man's upbringing as a proud Bostonian, representing his country with the U.S. National Development Program, what he gets up to away from the rink, and how he's enjoying his hockey life in Calgary.

FIRESTARTER - E9, S2 - Noah Hanifin

Andrew Mangiapane

On Episode 8, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick sits down with Andrew Mangiapane to talk about the forward's Italian/Scottish upbringing, his walk-on moment with Barrie in the OHL, transitioning to the big leagues and much more!

On Episode 8, <a href="http://Flames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flames.com</a>'s Ryan Dittrick sits down with Andrew Mangiapane to talk about the forward's Italian/Scottish upbringing, his walk-on moment with Barrie in the OHL, transitioning to the big leagues and much more!

FIRESTARTER - E8, S2 - Andrew Mangiapane

Pete Blackburn

On this episode, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Ty Pilson talk about Matthew Tkachuk's goal-of-the-year candidate, and Pete Blackburn drops by to chat about the Pacific Division

On this episode, <a href="http://Flames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flames.com</a>'s Ryan Dittrick and Ty Pilson talk about Matthew Tkachuk's goal-of-the-year candidate, and Pete Blackburn drops by to chat about the Pacific Division

FIRESTARTER - E6, S2 - Roundtable, Pete Blackburn

In Episode 3 of of this season's Firestarter Podcast, the Flames.com roundtable of Ryan Dittrick, Torie Peterson, Brendan Parker and special guest Peter Loubardias look back on an eventful training camp, discuss last year's disappointing playoff exit and how the team "parked" those memories during a recent mountain getaway, and look ahead to an exciting new year, picking one player each they feel will turn heads and help the Flames defend their Pacific Division title.

In Episode 3 of of this season's Firestarter Podcast, the <a href="http://Flames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flames.com</a> roundtable of Ryan Dittrick, Torie Peterson, Brendan Parker and special guest Peter Loubardias look back on an eventful training camp, discuss last year's disappointing playoff exit and how the team "parked" those memories during a recent mountain getaway, and look ahead to an exciting new year, picking one player each they feel will turn heads and help the Flames defend their Pacific Division title.

FIRESTARTER - E3, S2 - Roundtable Season Preview

Elias Lindholm

In this episode, CalgaryFlames.com's Ryan Dittrick sits down with Elias Lindholm to talk about the forward's move to centre, the influence his father, Mikael, has had on his career, being a goalie when he was younger, what he gets up to away from the rink and more!

In this episode, <a href="http://CalgaryFlames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryFlames.com</a>'s Ryan Dittrick sits down with Elias Lindholm to talk about the forward's move to centre, the influence his father, Mikael, has had on his career, being a goalie when he was younger, what he gets up to away from the rink and more!

FIRESTARTER - E12, S2 - Elias Lindholm

Milan Lucic

On Episode 10, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Milan Lucic to break down the season, reminisce about winning the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins, chat about the Battle of Alberta and the Pacific Division dogfight, growing up and playing junior hockey in Vancouver, and more!

On Episode 10, <a href="http://Flames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flames.com</a>'s Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Milan Lucic to break down the season, reminisce about winning the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins, chat about the Battle of Alberta and the Pacific Division dogfight, growing up and playing junior hockey in Vancouver, and more!

FIRESTARTER - E10, S2 - Milan Lucic

Ryan Leslie goes in-depth with Calgary native and Flames goaltender, Chad Johnson.

UP CLOSE with Ryan Leslie - Episode 3

Ryan Leslie sat down with the Flames captain Mark Giordano.

UP CLOSE with Ryan Leslie - Episode 6

On this episode, Flames Senior VP of Hockey Ops Don Maloney talks rivalries, today's analytical game, and shares some tales. Goalie Cam Talbot also stops by to chat about settling in as a Flame, and life away from the rink

FIRESTARTER - E5, S2 - Maloney, Talbot

As the Head Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach, Ryan van Asten works year-round with players and prospects to ensure every member of the Flames organization is in peak condition heading into - and during -  the season. This week, he’s off to Buffalo to work with Hockey Operations at the NHL Combine, evaluating players that are eligible for the NHL Draft in June. Van Asten sat down with Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson to go over his process at the Combine, what the off-season looks like for him, and how technology has changed how he works with players and coaches.

FIRESTARTER - Episode 6 - Ryan van Asten on the NHL Combine and off-season fitness

Brandon Davidson

On Episode 7, Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with recently recalled defenceman Brandon Davidson to dig a little deeper into his hot start to the season, the "reward" of getting recalled to the big club and - with it being Hockey Fights Cancer Month across the National Hockey League - his story on the emotional and physical toll of being diagnosed (and overcoming) testicular cancer back in 2012.

FIRESTARTER - E7, S2 - Brandon Davidson

Matthew Phillips

We kick off the second season of the Firestarter Podcast by sitting down with Flames prospect and hometown boy Matthew Phillips. Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson chat with him about this year's prospects' camp, his improved skating, and his grandpa's prognostication that he'd be drafted by the Flames.

We kick off the second season of the Firestarter Podcast by sitting down with Flames prospect and hometown boy Matthew Phillips. <a href="http://Flames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flames.com</a>'s Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson chat with him about this year's prospects' camp, his improved skating, and his grandpa's prognostication that he'd be drafted by the Flames.

FIRESTARTER - E1, S2 - Matthew Phillips

Cail MacLean

In Episode 2 of this season's Firestarter Podcast, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with Stockton Heat head coach Cail MacLean to talk about developing talent within organization while developing himself as coach.

In Episode 2 of this season's Firestarter Podcast, <a href="http://Flames.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flames.com</a>'s Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with Stockton Heat head coach Cail MacLean to talk about developing talent within organization while developing himself as coach.

FIRESTARTER - E2, S2 - Cail MacLean

Mikael Backlund

In Episode 4, Mikael Backlund sits down with Torie Peterson and Ryan Dittrick to talk about the first two games of the season, becoming a dad and his busy off-season, and what David Rittich is really like behind closed doors.

FIRESTARTER - E4, S2 - Mikael Backlund

On this episode, Ryan Dittrick, Brendan Parker and Torie Peterson are joined by the Executive Director of the Calgary Flames Foundation, Candice Goudie, to discuss the 'United by Community' initiative, which includes content, activities, online programs for families at home, and so much more.

FIRESTARTER - E15, S2 - #unitedbycommunity

In this episode, Ryan Dittrick and Brendan Parker discuss the buzz around the Battle of Alberta and what lies ahead for the Flames in Saturday's highly anticipated rematch. A special guest then joins the program, as Geoff Ward's longtime friend and mentor - Don McKee - stops by to chat about his protege's rise through the coaching ranks. McKee, who was the architect of Hockey Canada's high-performance coaching certification program, breaks down the educational tactics employed by the sport's great communicators, and why Ward had the ambition, and was a gifted enough leader to become the first-ever 'Level 4' coach in our country. The boys also catch up with Ward himself to talk about McKee's influence and to detail his long and winding, but highly rewarding journey from Waterloo to Calgary.

FIRESTARTER - E11, S2 - In Depth on Coach Ward

Derek MacKinnon

In our latest edition of the Firestarter podcast, brought to you by The Star Calgary, Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with Flames Director of Pro Personnel Derek MacKinnon during the team’s pro scouting meetings. The trio discuss his path into the world of professional scouting, how scouting has evolved in recent years,  and how pro scouting has an impact on the NHL Draft!

FIRESTARTER - Episode 5 - Derek MacKinnon, Director of Pro Personnel

In this episode, Ryan Dittrick, Brendan Parker and Peter Loubardias gather in Nashville to break down Tuesday's win over the Bruins, offer their thoughts on the newcomers, Erik Gustafsson and Derek Forbort, and look ahead to Thursday's clash in the Music City. Then, assistant coach Ryan Huska stops by to chat about his days with the Kamloops Blazers, his love of basketball, balancing coaching and parenting, and lots more!

FIRESTARTER - E14, S2 - Loubardias and Huska

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!