FlamesNation Radio

The Nation Network

Ryan Pike hosts this weekly Flames pod that gives you all the insight, analysis, and entertainment you need! Ryan is joined by a different member of Flamesnation every episode & goes through the numbers, recent news, and sets up the week ahead for the Flames!

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FlamesNation Radio Episode 70: Trade deadline wish lists

FlamesNation Radio Episode 70: Trade deadline wish lists

FlamesNation Radio is back from our All-Star Break, and Ryan and Shane dive head-long into trade deadline talk! Each gentleman provides his three-player wish list, and they debate the merits of the proposed additions to the Flames.Plus, the folly of gambling on All-Star festivities, and the challenges of betting during the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 70: Trade deadline wish lists

FlamesNation Radio Episode 70: Trade deadline wish lists

FlamesNation Radio is back from our All-Star Break, and Ryan and Shane dive head-long into trade deadline talk! Each gentleman provides his three-player wish list, and they debate the merits of the proposed additions to the Flames.Plus, the folly of gambling on All-Star festivities, and the challenges of betting during the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 69: State of the Flames approaching the All-Star Break

FlamesNation Radio Episode 69: State of the Flames approaching the All-Star Break

It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane dive deep into the current state of the Calgary Flames. What makes them optimistic? What makes them nervous?And why aren't they quite as good as their underlying numbers suggest they should be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 68: Oops, All Mailbag!

FlamesNation Radio Episode 68: Oops, All Mailbag!

This week, Ryan and Shane have some fun and delve into the listener mailbag! for the entire episode. Featuring: What's up with Jonathan Huberdeau? Coke or Pepsi? And a heated discussion about Milan Lucic's placement in the top six.All this, and Shane explains the secret to his beard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 67: Roster depth and needs

FlamesNation Radio Episode 67: Roster depth and needs

It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane delve deep into the Calgary Flames roster. Which positions have depth? Which positions need depth? And what should the Flames be prioritizing as they creep closer to the trade deadline? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 66: Checking in at mid-season

FlamesNation Radio Episode 66: Checking in at mid-season

It's FlamesNation Radio! And Shane's back, recovered from his illness, to spare the world another solo Ryan episode.This week, the gents discuss the Flames' recent seven games against the Pacific Division, their loss to Winnipeg and what it represents, and look ahead to a five game trek through the Central Division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 65: Let's talk prospects

FlamesNation Radio Episode 65: Let's talk prospects

Ryan rides solo this week, and takes a tour around the most impressive Calgary Flames prospect performances so far this season. Who's impressing? And how many of their junior and college prospects look like they could make the grade? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 64: Diving into the holiday mailbag

FlamesNation Radio Episode 64: Diving into the holiday mailbag

It's the holiday season, and Ryan and Shane are spending theirs talking about the Calgary Flames.The gentlemen discuss NHL lineup disclosure rules and their implications for the league's revenues, the new Flames forward lines, and they dive into the listener mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 63: Welcome to wherever we are

FlamesNation Radio Episode 63: Welcome to wherever we are

We're 30 games into the Calgary Flames season and so far, they're a tough team to get a handle on. In this week's edition of FlamesNation Radio, Ryan and Shane dive into what, exactly, the Flames are this season, and their level of optimism regarding the team turning things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 62: Two out of three (wins) ain't bad

FlamesNation Radio Episode 62: Two out of three (wins) ain't bad

It's FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane dive into three Flames games, with two featuring wins and all of them featuring generally strong play.Then, they dive deep on the club's goaltending situation, including Dan Vladar's excellence, and discuss the future of prospect Cole Jordan in the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 61: Digging into the fourth line

FlamesNation Radio Episode 61: Digging into the fourth line

After a one-week break, FlamesNation Radio is back! This week, Ryan and Shane catch up on the past few games, and then dive head-long into a debate about the merits of Milan Lucic, the Flames' fourth line composition, and which players Ryan would bring in to potentially boost the fourth line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 60: Two outta three ain't bad

FlamesNation Radio Episode 60: Two outta three ain't bad

The Calgary Flames! Shane's bets of the day pick! Both are hitting paydirt about two out of three times lately. Ryan and Shane break down a couple wins that snapped a lengthy Flames skid!Plus, a discussion of what Jonathan Huberdeau can learn from Adam Ruzicka, and some genuine baseball talk in response to a listener question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 59: Going streakin' (but the bad kind)

FlamesNation Radio Episode 59: Going streakin' (but the bad kind)

The Calgary Flames have lost six games in a row. Ryan and Shane break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past setbacks on this edition of FlamesNation Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio: Let's talk about Huberdeau

FlamesNation Radio: Let's talk about Huberdeau

It's FlamesNation Radio! This week, Ryan and Shane break down the week that was for the Calgary Flames, including discussing Jonathan Huberdeau's early challenges with the club.All this plus delving into the listener mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 57: Best start ever

FlamesNation Radio Episode 57: Best start ever

It's FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane join you to break down the week that was for the Calgary Flames, and break down Shane's game-day betting picks, too.All this, plus a discussion of in-game adjustments, goaltending decisions, and Shane's hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 56: Opening week excitement

FlamesNation Radio Episode 56: Opening week excitement

It's FlamesNation Radio! The Calgary Flames had three wins to kick off their 2022-23 schedule and Ryan and Shane break them down in detail.All this plus a discussion of the renewed arena negotiations and a look ahead to some tough games upcoming for the Flames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 55: The opening week is upon us!

FlamesNation Radio Episode 55: The opening week is upon us!

The Calgary Flames will play three games over the next week, and Ryan and Shane are right here with you to tee things up.What are their expectations, hopes and dreams for the opening three games? How does the Flames' schedule help and hurt them at the same time? And can the team find a way to gel together early on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 54: And now the toughest part, the cuts...

FlamesNation Radio Episode 54: And now the toughest part, the cuts...

It's the first episode of Season 2 of FlamesNation Radio! Ryan and Shane reflect on the recent network announcements, and then dive into crafting their opening Calgary Flames roster for the 2022-23 season.Who's in? Who's out? Who's on waivers? And what's a palatable price to pay for the Flames to open up cap space for later in the season? They tackle it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 53: Getting amped up about pre-season hockey

FlamesNation Radio Episode 53: Getting amped up about pre-season hockey

It's FlamesNation Radio! In advance of the Flames' Tuesday game in Seattle, Ryan and Shane briefly discussed the opening pair of pre-season outings against Vancouver.After their pre-season rundown, they answered listener questions from social media in a podcast edition of the mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 52: Teeing up training camp

FlamesNation Radio Episode 52: Teeing up training camp

It's FlamesNation Radio! And it's training camp season, as the Calgary Flames are finally beginning the preamble for the 2022-23 campaign.To commemorate this occasion, Shane and Ryan tee up training camp by running down the entire camp roster and giving their thoughts on who's in, who's out, and who they're excited to see in pre-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FlamesNation Radio Episode 51: A Young Stars Classic preview

FlamesNation Radio Episode 51: A Young Stars Classic preview

It's FlamesNation Radio! This week Ryan and Shane are joined by Mike Gould to break down the four teams involved in the upcoming Young Stars Classic tournament in Penticton.As you might expect, they dive deep into the players representing the Calgary Flames at the event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.