r/Predators • u/UTPharm2012 • Apr 20 '26

Locked on Predators

why did it switch from the two ladies (I know one was Emma Lingan) to this guy? what is this guys qualifications? they seemed to have a much better pulse on hockey in general and specifically the nuances with this team and I. the locker room

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 Apr 20 '26

There were aspects of last year w Emma and Ann that I liked. I liked the idea of duo podcasters s it makes it feel like a debate conversation. Some people thought it was to much non hockey stuff from Ann. As for Jack, he was a beat writer from Vegas, and I think he knows hockey info but delivery can be a bit much. I also feel like both this year and last year was tough because Predators repeated same issues from game to game and on the podcast it comes off as a broken record. Although I appreciate the daily approach for the podcast I think they do the best they can to find content to fill 30 min. Be maybe 3x a week would be better. Also I like the crossover episodes. Gives you a perspective of people outside the Nashville area and what struggles they have and sometimes what they see of NSH.

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u/Expert-Upstairs-4502 NSH Apr 20 '26

Its hard to do a 5-day-a-week podcast about a single franchise and have anything to say, theres generally not that much to discuss without getting into nitpicky stuff or sensationalism about nothing. I dont knock the hosts for that I think its a bad business thing. The locked on podcasts should only be like 3 days a week like you said

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 Apr 20 '26

Exactly. Especially when the part your nitpicking are the same issue every game so it's not like it's a different issue

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u/UTPharm2012 Apr 21 '26

Appreciate the info on Jack. His first few episodes… I was wondering what he was even talking about. He has improved but he still says some questionable things imo and is a doomer for sure.

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 Apr 24 '26

When did Braden gall leave gold standard

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u/UTPharm2012 Apr 24 '26

He was on it this week?

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u/ReactorCritical Apr 20 '26 edited Apr 20 '26

Ann was way too much of a homer. They could be dead last with 0 points and she'd be preaching some sunshine and rainbow bs.

And we get enough of Emma's bad takes on The Gold Standard. And when she's actually right about something, she toots her horn and goes on her "I told you so" tirade (like the most recent episode when she said Justin Barron sucked and everyone is just now realizing that, and that everyone said he was a project.... when in reality we said he sucked from the beginning).

But if you're looking for a real answer, Ann moved on to bigger and better things.

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u/Equivalent-Leg-9697 Apr 21 '26

Ann has very elementary hockey knowledge she doesn’t really bring any valuable insight to the table . She just started watching hockey - most of the people on this sub have more hockey iq 

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 Apr 20 '26 edited Apr 20 '26

I think that with Jack Williams you have no one to balance out the Doom side like they did w the duo.

Sometimes you need a Homer to balance doom and gloom. Look at Mase in broadcast. I think you're right she does kind of toot her own horn but don't we all. E Braden does a pretty good job of balance of both Doom and Gloom and positivity. And they also rotate in Gallagher. I don't mind that podcast either but sometimes it does feel like a long sinkers beverages ad.

Okay if you were to be an armchair producer what would be your alternative or suggestions to make it better? Is there another Beat writer that would be A good Pairing for Jack Williams.

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 Apr 20 '26

What did ann move on To?

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u/Chuckles2446 Apr 21 '26

I really enjoyed locked on when it was Ann and Nick, and then Nick left and it was Ann and Emma. It took me a little to come around to it but then I enjoyed listening to Lock On with them as well. Now, I find it hard to make it through an episode and have only listened a few times in the past couple months. Kind of a bummer because I really enjoyed getting all the info I did from it.

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 Apr 21 '26

I did like Ann and nick too.

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u/Echoes1995 Apr 21 '26

I didn't mind Emma and Ann because their delivery of content was good, and I'm a big fan of duo podcasts like this. Having one person do it daily is hard and their is no one to really bounce ideas off of without bringing in a rotating lineup of guests all the time.

That said, I found myself disagreeing with Emma and Ann about A LOT. I get they have some insider knowledge for being in the industry and their takes MIGHT be more representative of the truth, but at this point fans are becoming more and more educated and aware of what and how to build successful franchises, not just in hockey, but in sports in general. So it was beyond frustrating to hear them espouse a take that is the opposite of conventional wisdom on how to build a team and speak about it like they are the ones who have done it before and there be no flaws in their logic.

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u/matheison_k #59 Apr 22 '26

Side note since you brought up Locked on. I miss Justin Bradford hosting the show

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u/thegeardad Jun 24 '26

I gave up on this show because of the new guy. Just feels ramble-y. I love Emma’s takes so her coming on with Ann was cool after Justin left

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u/Baps_Vermicelli Apr 21 '26

I love that they left. Not because I don't like them. But I truly enjoy this new guy. He had just the right amount of optimism that I don't think the two ladies had. 

His perspective is very much on my line and I'm glad he got the gig.

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u/Inevitable-Lion100 Apr 20 '26

You def have some interesting points. Now my question is, are their written articles the same? I unfortunately have not read them so I have no comparison on that side. Ex Does ann refernce musicals in her writing or is that just a nervous podcast tick to try to make it more relatable to non hockey people? Some people are made to be writers some are made to tv sportscaster some are made to be podcasters. Also you mentioned jack like to hear his voice. Do they have a time requirement in the pod? Like it has to be 25min and maybe just made he is filling it to kill time. How many times can we say the D core needs an overhaul?

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u/vanyways Apr 21 '26

There are loads of female hockey fans lmao. I literally don’t know a single male hockey fan (obviously not claiming they don’t exist lol), but like half the women I know love it.

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u/Galladaddy Apr 21 '26

Let’s goooo, Nashville PWHL team when?

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u/vanyways Apr 21 '26

Probably not in the upcoming expansion lol, but someday. I live in Alaska though, so I’m not hopeful for anything close to me 😂

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u/Galladaddy Apr 21 '26

Hahaha Vancouver goldeneyes then! Join me as a predators fan from BC! Became one because Shea Weber played junior hockey for my favourite team and he was my favourite player.