What Chaos!

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Rating
4.8
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321 reviews
This podcast has
417 episodes
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Date created
2023/10/30
Latest episode
2026/02/05
Average duration
93 min.
Release period
2 days

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A mix 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 storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gavin McKenna did what??
2026/02/05
Gavin McKenna might be in MASSIVE trouble after reportedly being charged with felony assault, but social media thinks he might be the hero in the story. We discuss that bombshell news from last night and the comments made after the Oilers lost a wild one to the Flames, marking third straight loss. Plus, we're hanging out with Zdeno Chara tonight! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 22:00 WC! x Chara 24:38 McKenna contraversy 34:50 Bruins-Panthers chaos 45:29 Battle of Alberta 1:11:15 Kuzmenko x HarmoniQueens 1:13:00 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos CASTABLE: https://castableapp.com/link/event/2701 What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BONUS: Reacting to Artemi Panarin being traded to the Kings
2026/02/04
The New York Rangers have traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings in a deal that is surprising for several reasons. In exchange for Panarin, who immediately signed an extension with the Kings, the Rangers get prospect Liam Greentree and two conditional draft picks. We discuss the deal and why it was so surprising. Watch What Chaos! daily Monday through Friday. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/whatchaos JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rick Tocchet has a Matvei Michkov problem
2026/02/04
Matvei Michkov has seen a major drop off in production (and ice time) in his first year under Rick Tocchet, prompting questions from media and and anger from Philadelphia fans. We discuss where the Flyers go from here and GM Danny Briere's comments on the situation. Plus, a bird was in UBS Arena and AFP analytics has released new contract projections for the 2026 free agent class. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 14:38 Roster Freeze 16:45 Bird at UBS 29:00 Tocchet vs Michkov 37:45 Charlie O'Connor joins! 49:30 FLA-BOS jersey matchup 1:02:30 FA contract projections 1:17:15 Heated Rivalry musical? 1:30:19 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Connor McDavid is not a robot
2026/02/03
Connor McDavid wrote a piece in The Players' Tribune expressing the importance of representing Canada and his desire to stay in Edmonton long term. We discuss that, Quinn Hughes' impact since joining the Minnesota Wild and are joining by Sheng Peng of SJ Hockey Now to talk Sharks (and fruit)! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:40 Disco Darling 16:35 Sheng Peng joins! 37:25 McDavid's letter 47:58 Patrick Paws update 1:25:45 Slate Grade 1:36:10 Quinnesota JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The greatest outdoor game in NHL history
2026/02/02
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins brought it to the Stadium Series, including a goalie fight, a four-goal comeback and some crazy outfits. We react to everything from one of the greatest outdoor games the NHL has ever put on. Plus, Barry Trotz made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down as GM of the Nashville Predators, Macklin Celebrini is trying to pass on sportsmanship and more from a loaded weekend in hockey with IN-STUDIO guest Ryan Lambert. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:00 Stadium Series recap 54:29 New Hottest Team in Hockey 1:02:50 Camera hole goal 1:06:23 Oilers waive Pickard 1:22:25 Prospect talk 1:28:45 Trotz out in Nashville 1:34:30 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who wants Artemi Panarin?
2026/01/29
The New York Rangers are sitting Artemi Panarin until the Olympic break in hopes of finding a trade for the star forward, but where might he actually end up? We discuss that and are also joined by John-Michael Liles of Altitude Sports Network to discuss the Avs' dominant start, recent skid and the most chaotic broadcast in the league. Plus, Ondrej Palat has ARRIVED on Long Island and the Kraken are making things right after a hat trick mishap. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 13:49 The Ondrej Palat Game 18:18 Rangers are bad 21:35 Panarin trade talk 29:50 John-Michael Liles joins! 1:05:45 McCann Hat Tricked 1:09:15 Bedard x Dance Moms 1:18:45 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are NHL defensemen having a moment?
2026/01/28
Rasmus Dahlin recorded the FIFTH hat trick by a defensemen this year (and maybe ended Toronto's season in the process). We discuss the dominance from blue liners this season, and ponder what thing with look like if Matthew Schaefer ended up on the San Jose Sharks at the draft. Plus, the Team Canada fleece from 'Heated Rivalry' is being released, the Devils and Isles made a trade and the Red Wings are using a big puck. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 10:30 D-men are HOT 30:20 Canucks, Sharks & fruit 40:30 Team Canada Fleece 51:15 What are the Islanders doing? 1:01:40 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hat tricks and a shocking trade candidate
2026/01/27
Mattias Ekholm netted a hat trick, joining Evan Bouchard to become the first defensemen in NHL history to score back to back hat tricks for the same team. Plus, the Winnipeg Jets might be turning to Shane Wright to bolster their top six. We discuss all that, plus Sean Durzi getting ANGRY, potential controversy with the new Netflix hockey series and we learn about Patric Paws. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos 7:10 Oilers Hat Tricks 15:54 Willy's finger fine 19:27 Who is Patrick Paws? 34:38 Trade Talk 48:50 Netflix hockey show 57:55 Hughes slips! 1:01:35 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why does Craig Berube look like that?
2026/01/26
The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a TIME off the ice, with coach Craig Berube losing a fight to gym equipment and Willy Nylander flipping the bird to the cameras. Plus, Justin Sourdif and Evan Bouchard are awesome, the Avs radio broadcast is miserable and the latest on a potential trade of Jeff Skinner. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:10 Avs Radio Broadcast hates Philly 20:00 Justin Sourdif cooking 22:45 Bouchard for Norris? 34:10 Bruins talk 58:45 This Weekend in Leafs 1:15:45 Jeff Skinner trade? 1:26:33 Slate Grade 1:30:00 Robo & his cat JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Flyers have the New Worst Loss of the Season
2026/01/22
Josh Doan secured a 7 year extension with the Buffalo Sabres, marking new GM Jarmo Kekäläinen first major move. We discuss Doan's impact with the Sabres and if he single handedly won the J.J. Peterka trade for Buffalo. Plus, Mo Seider is a dog (endearing), Garnet Hathaway is a dog (derogatory) and we talk about the Oscar nominations. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:15 Play to the whistle 16:35 Grown Man Mo Seider 24:00 Hinote has Hops 31:20 Josh Doan extension 46:28 HarmoniQueens update 52:30 Tierney x LA Kings 1:01:00 Keep your head up! 1:09:00 Oscar Nominees 1:14:30 Slate JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cole Caufield is in Bill Guerin's walls
2026/01/21
One of Team USA's biggest snubs, Cole Caufield, made statement right in Bill Guerin's face with an OT winner against the Minnesota Wild. Should the Team USA GM already be regretting his decision? Plus, we discuss Today in CRJ, the Oilers' relationship with the refs, the Harmoni-King and more! 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 9:50 HarmoniQueens 30:00 Caufield's Revenge 40:50 Helenius Arrives 52:00 Oilers allergic to streaks 1:06:30 Ullmark TSN Interview 1:15:10 Schaefer hates turbulence 1:20:00 Refs x Oilers 1:24:00 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aren't goalie fights the coolest?
2026/01/20
Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic gifted the hockey world with the rare goalie fight, so we discuss that (and more) from last night's Sharks-Panthers game, and look back at some of the best goalie fights from the past. Plus, Shayna Goldman of The Athletic and the Too Many Men Podcast joins to check in on some potential rebuilds across the NHL. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:00 Sharks-Panthers, Goalie Fight 29:30 Shayna joins! 1:02:50 Ullmarks speaks out 1:09:50 Canes vs Josh Allen 1:20:00 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There is a New Hottest Team in Hockey (Part 9)
2026/01/19
The Columbus Blue Jackets are this week's NHTIH, and Elvis Merzlikins wants you to know it's because of the coaching change. We also discuss the Rasmus Andersson trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, the New York Rangers sending a letter to their fans, Brad Marchand being a troll and tons more from a loaded weekend in the NHL. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 11:02 New Hottest Team in Hockey: CBJ 19:40 Rangers send a letter 36:30 Sabres' Kids Day 47:13 Fiala tries the Abbey Murphy 55:45 Andersson Trade 1:00:35 Bettman x 'Heated Rivalry'? 1:15:50 BREAKING: Sherwood to SJS 1:35:15 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Celebrating Zdeno Chara Day (ft. Rachel Reid)
2026/01/15
Legendary Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara is getting his jersey retired tonight, so we take a look back at some of Big Z' biggest moments and on just how cool of a player he was. Plus, Rachel Reid, author of the "Game Changers" book series that inspired "Heated Rivalry" joins the show to talk everything from the Montreal Canadiens to writing her new book! We also acknowledge the Tampa Bay Lightning and much more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:02 Lightning Acknowledgement 13:40 Ceremonial NHTIH 15:00 Storrie x Roker 21:21 Chara Jersey retirement 41:25 Rachel Reid joins! 1:33:00 Biz in Buffalo 1:42:00 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will the NHL trade market heat up before the Olympics?
2026/01/14
From long time trade pieces like Rasmus Andersson to pieces of the newly-rebuilding Vancouver Canucks, we take a look at what players and trams could be making moves ahead of the Olympic break. Plus, tons of stuff happened in the NHL last night and we got reports of a potential baseball version of 'Heated Rivaly'? 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 8:10 Jarry sell job 14:40 Kid chooses violence 17:50 Pete learns about Moose 30:00 Pete gets a gift 35:35 Ginger Minj drama 42:20 Trade Talk 1:01:10 Affleck & Damon talk 1:13:05 Slate Grade JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/WhatChaos What Chaos! is presented by Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/whatchaos https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WHATCHAOS JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/3brHQ2q5V2 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatChaosShow https://twitter.com/DJ_Bean https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn https://twitter.com/shawn_depaz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4.8 out of 5
321 reviews
Sofi F! 2026/01/24
my goats
Dj Pete and Shawn I love u guys!!! I’ve been listening since brunch (I’m not a big pop culture person, but I loved y’all’s hockey work that I thought ...
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Throwaway1464749 2026/01/23
HR to hockey
10/10 Heated Rivalry discussion, coverage and interviews. Plus easy-to-follow intro to hockey segments/episodes for new hockey fans. And these guys ar...
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NotPainfullyStraight 2026/01/23
The best str8 boy hr breakdowns
These boys were by far my FAVORITE hockey bros breaking down heated rivalry (and I listened to everything I could find). The purest allies and funnies...
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Jon M 77 2026/01/03
Love your HR discussion
I love this podcast and your discussions about “Heated Rivalry.” However, the third host in the little video box in the bottom left corner (akwardly l...
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Hope_NW 2025/12/23
My favorite daily listen
How much do I love this show?! As a female fan I usually go into any hockey panel of all dudes with a certain degree of skepticism but I could listen ...
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Idjay1991 2025/12/18
Honestly Top Tier
I’ve grown up watching hockey and it’s an absolute staple in my household. These guys know hockey and they’re entertaining as all hell. To be honest...
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VGKEnjoyer 2025/12/11
Oops! All 5 stars!
Short king Pete, Oilers man DJ, and Buffalo Sabres tolerator Shawn make hockey fun again
Gilbert Finkle 2025/12/11
What Fun!
I’m new to the show because of Heated Rivalry, but now I’m watching/listening every day for the hockey content. As a queer person, it’s been great to ...
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Savannah Lace 2025/12/10
Great Show
I found a new podcast to listen to at my office job. When I heard them talk nicely about the Blue Jackets I knew they were legit.
mmpd_04 2025/12/08
Best hockey podcast
Started out as a hockey casual and now I’m obsessed thanks to what chaos !! Shoutout to Katie Nolan for introducing me to these guys
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