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Preds InsidersPreds Struggle Continues, Stamkos' Slump, Trade Deadline (2-26-25)Adam Vingan has Willy Daunic along for the ride this week reacting to comments from general manager Barry Trotz. Will the Preds be able to make some moves next week? Why has Steven Stamkos struggled in the last 10 games? The guys also took a deeper dive on Juuse Saros' season as well. 2025-02-2747 min
Vandy247 PodcastVandy247 LIVE | VandyBoys hold off Air Force, MBB travels to Lexington, moreBilly Derrick is joined by former Vanderbilt Basketball & Baseball player Willy Daunic to break down Vandy's tournament chances and the VandyBoys so far
2025-02-1828 minPreds InsidersSystem Adjustments, 4 Nations, Salary Cap Rise (2-5-25)Adam Vingan has Willy Daunic along for this edition of Preds Insiders. Th guys chat about head coach Andrew Brunette's system & if Nashville can adjust moving forward this season. What will the 4 Nations Face-Off be like next week? The NHL announced the salary cap taking a leap over the next three seasons. How does it impact teams across the league?2025-02-0648 min
DMase, Vingan & DaunicHour 1: Tim Hasselbeck, Titans Options at QBs in Free Agency (1-14-2025)Adam Vingan, Derrick Mason and Willy Daunic start off Tuesday's show talking about Sam Darnold's performance last night and whether he or Aaron Rodgers could be an option for the Titans. Tim Hasselbeck also makes his weekly appearance on the program to chime in on where the Titans stand.2025-01-1443 minPreds InsidersMaking Progress, Stamkos' Return to Tampa (10-30-24)Adam Vingan is joined by Nashville Predators TV voice Willy Daunic on this week's edition of the show. How have the Preds looked in the last week? Now that Steven Stamkos returned to Tampa how does he respond with his play? What areas on the ice do the Predators need to gel in to have success? Adam breaks it all down with Willy, numbers & all to cap off the first month of the season. 2024-10-3145 min
The AnchorTexas Week - Willy DaunicAndrew and Kevin go in-depth on the match-up between #25 Vanderbilt and #5 Texas. Plus, Kevin talks with former Vanderbilt basketball and baseball player - and current Nashville Predators TV Voice - Willy Daunic. Listen to the Commodores and Longhorns on the Vanderbilt Sports Network from Learfield. Available on 94.9 The Fan in Nashville and streaming on the Vanderbilt Athletics app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-10-2541 min
4's Company4's Company: Hour TwoIn hour number two the "QOTD: What's your guilty pleasure song/artist" is answered. As the Titans host the Colts this weekend coming off a bye week. Willy Daunic joins the show ahead of tonight's matchup in Detroit. Lastly weekend picks for sports action this weekend.2024-10-1247 min
The Jason Gregor ShowAug 9th - Preds PxP Willy DaunicNashville Predators PxP Willy Daunic joined us to discuss a busy off season in Smashville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1011 min
Sportsnet Today 960CANWNT Advances + Nashville Predators Offseason ReviewOn hour 1 of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon brings the latest from around the world of Calgary sports as the CANWNT takes down Columbia in the Olympics to advance after facing a 6 point deduction, all the moves done by the Blue Jays now that the trade deadline has come and gone, and what's next for GM Ross Atkinson!(27:24) Willy Daunic, Nashville Predators play-by-play voice joins the show to dive into the offseason for the Nashville Predators after making a ton of splashes in free agency with names like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault! Willy breaks down the types...2024-08-0152 min
Lamestream SportsWilly Daunic: From Medicine Hat to BridgestoneSteve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business.Our guest is Nashville Predators TV play-by-play voice Willy Daunic. His two sports careers rarely overlap but they did in Medicine Hat! Learning under George Plaster, launching 104.5 The Zone, learning about hockey, moving to 102.5, growing the hockey audience and much more.Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. The beans are better.Be sure to subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.2024-04-191h 05
Predators Official PodcastPulling the Same Rope: Red Hot Preds!The Predators have won a season-best seven straight games to get back into a playoff spot and the Preds Official Podcast is here to talk all about it!Kara Hammer & Max Herz are joined by Preds TV Play-by-Play Announcer Willy Daunic (16:55) to highlight the tone setters for the win streak: the starting line of Mike McCarron, Kiefer Sherwood, and Cole Smith.As always, use #PredsPodcast to send in your questions and comments on Twitter. And visit NashvillePredators.com/Podcast to listen to the latest episode & subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Spotify and more.
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The Game NashvilleRadio Highlights: Preds 4, Kings 1 (2-22-24)Max Herz, Hal Gill, Chris Mason, and Willy Daunic were all in Los Angeles for the matchup against the LA Kings. Listen to the radio highlights of the Preds 4-1 win on 102.5 the Game!2024-02-2303 min
The Nick Frazier PodcastEP. 62 Willy DaunicOn this episode of The Nick Frazier Podcast, my guest is Nashville Predators TV play-by-play and analyst and weekday sports talk host Willy Daunic. Willy has been in radio/sports talk for 30 years here in the Nashville market. We go down memory lane as Willy describes his upbringing in sports talk radio. Willy also shares some cool moments when Nashville started to boom with professional sports in the late 1990's into the early 2000's. Willy and I also talk about the evolution of sports talk radio in the market. Later in the episode, Willy talks about his time with...2023-10-2044 minThe AnchorMissouri Week - Willy DaunicAndrew and Kevin preview Missouri. Plus, Kevin talks with Willy Daunic. Listen to Vanderbilt and Missouri this Saturday on the Vanderbilt Sports Network from Learfield. Available on 94.9 The Fan in Nashville and streaming on the Vanderbilt Athletics app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-2932 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Andrew Brunette in, Kieser's Corner (6-7-23Robby Stanley caught up with Willy Daunic after the Nashville Predators made it official and named Andrew Brunette the next head coach. Nick Kieser has his latest segment discussing what he's heard about some pending restricted free agents and some particular players' future with the organization. 2023-06-0825 minPreds InsidersWilly Daunic, Preds Beat Wings (3-15-23)Willy Daunic and Shawn Roarke join Robby Stanley to talk Preds and NHL. 2023-03-1645 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders (1-25-23)Robby Stanley kicks things off by addressing the Predators winning their last 4 of 5 games. General Manager David Poile & TV PxP voice Willy Daunic join the program as well before the All-Star break. Nick Kieser has his latest installment of Kieser's Corner as well. 2023-01-2645 min
The George Plaster ShowNovember 3: Chiefs Beat Writer Adam Teicher (ESPN.com) + Underdog Picks / Week 10Daily Titans Update, Preds-Calgary tonight, Louisville avoids major penalties, Adam Teicher previews Titans-Chiefs, Titans-Chiefs preview, Stat of the Day, Underdog Picks with Willy Daunic and Darren McFarland, and Plaster's Bet of the Day. 2022-11-041h 50The George Plaster ShowOctober 27: Lindsay Crosby (The Auburn Daily) + MTSU Football Coach Rick StockstillDaily Titans Update, Ja'Marr Chase OUT 4-6 weeks, Thursday Night Football preview, Brewers' President steps down, Lindsay Crosby discusses bombshell Auburn football article, Tennessee's "Dark Mode" uniforms, Stat of the Day, Underdog Picks w/ Willy Daunic + Darren McFarland, Rick Stockstill talks MTSU Football, and Plaster's Bet of the Day.2022-10-281h 52Predators Official PodcastA New Voice in SmashvilleDarren McFarland joins Kara Hammer in his Predators Official Podcast hosting debut to discuss the upcoming 2022-23 campaign, Nashville's Global Series trip and the new faces in Smashville this season. Plus, Preds Broadcaster Willy Daunic joins the show to talk Global Series and Preds Senior Manager & Beat Reporter Emma Lingan interviews Nashville's new forward acquisition Nino Niederreiter.
2022-10-1255 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Preds offseason roundupWith Nino Niederreiter signing in Nashville, are the Preds done with their offseason moves? How much better are they? Willy Daunic joins Robby to discuss. 2022-07-2717 min
Main Street Sports Today Special GuestsWilly Daunic | Predators, Sounds, 102.5 The GameWilly pinch hits for Jeff Hem and our weekly Sounds segment. We also get WD's take on a variety of Nashville Predators off-season topics2022-06-2420 min
Main Street Sports Today 1st HalfFriday, June 24th, 2022 | Willy Daunic, MCWS, The RundownFriday, June 24th, 2022 | Willy Daunic, MCWS, The Rundown2022-06-2448 min
The Dore ReportEp. 146: Willy Daunic joins + A weekend of hoops & the VandyBoysWilly Daunic, TV broadcaster for the Nashville Predators and former Commodore, joins the pod to discuss the renovated basketball locker rooms, being invited to autograph the new Star-V, Stackhouse & Co. rounding into form, the impact of a packed student section at Memorial Gym, the stretch run starting with Alabama on Tuesday, the VandyBoys' lose 2/3 to Oklahoma State, and the potential for a new section for Vandy students at The Hawk.2022-02-221h 05The AnchorVandyBoys C/1B Dom Keegan, Willy DaunicWith Opening Day here, Kevin and Andrew preview the 2022 VandyBoys season. Andrew talks with Preseason All-SEC First Team selection Dom Keegan about his growth as a catcher. Then, Kevin catches up with Commodores alumnus Willy Daunic to share stories from his playing days. Listen to Vanderbilt baseball on 95.9 FM and 560 AM in Nashville. Men's basketball is available on 93.3 FM. All audio broadcasts on the Vanderbilt Sports Network from Learfield can be found streaming on the VU Commodores app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-02-1857 min
Smashville LiveSmashville Live with Chase McCabe & Willy DaunicChase and Willy are joined by Dan Hinote ( Preds Assiatant Coach/ Former NHL Player). The guys reflected on some Preds History and then look ahead in the Schedule.2022-01-2846 min
Tomahawk RoundupWilly Daunic on the Tomahawk RoundupWilly Daunic on the Tomahawk Roundup2022-01-2422 minPredators Official PodcastDraft Picks, Free Agents & Cody GlassThe busiest week of the offseason is now complete, and guest co-host Willy Daunic joins Brooks Bratten to break it all down. Mikael Granlund and David Rittich are among those who sign with the Preds in free agency, Nashville selects Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft and Predators newcomer Cody Glass joins the show as he arrives in the Music City.
2021-07-3151 minThe Game NashvilleHour 4 (06-28-21)Darren, Daunic & Chase talk Vandy baseball and hockey in the final hour of Monday's show:
-0:00, Robbie Faulk from 247 Sports joins the show to talk Mississippi St baseball entering the CWS Finals
-11:15, Willy Daunic joins the show from the road to preview the CWS Finals
-33:00, The Stanley Cup Final stats tonight. Do the Canadiens have a chance, what makes the Lightning so hard to beat?2021-06-2847 min
Chasing CheckersChase Elliott Interview2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Chase Elliott, joined Chase McCabe on his midday show "Darren, Daunic & Chase" on ESPN 102.5 the Game with his co-hosts Darren McFarland & Willy Daunic. He discussed racing at Nashville Superspeedway, plus Hendrick Motorsports historic weekend. 2021-06-0410 min
The Dore ReportEp. 87: Willy Daunic recaps SEC Tourney + Previews Nashville RegionalWilly Daunic, TV Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Nashville Predators, joins the pod to recap Vandy's performance in Hoover last week, Christian Little's outing on Wednesday night, Rocker's struggles against the Hogs, Corbin reuniting with Presbyterian in the Nashville Regional, a potential Super Regional matchup with East Carolina, Carter Young's status, and how far this year's group may go. 2021-06-0143 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Willy Daunic & Mike Maniscalo (May 24, 2021)Ryan Porth recaps the Preds' two overtime wins over the weekend and previews Game 5 of a tied series with both teams' TV broadcasters!
-0:00, Preds TV voice Willy Daunic
-34:00, Canes TV voice Mike Maniscalo2021-05-2550 minPredators Official PodcastHave Things Changed?The franchise-record, eight-game road trip is near its end and the Predators are playing better (2:05). Has the outlook on the season changed? Should it? Preds broadcaster Willy Daunic joins the podcast to debate (13:31). Plus, Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis discuss the numerous rookies in the lineup (39:00) and answer fan questions (47:30).
2021-03-1955 minVandy247 PodcastScotty Pippen's monster night, and Rocker v. LeiterChris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss Scotty Pippen Jr.'s 36-point night, entertain the Kumar Rocker-Jack Leiter debate and assess basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse's strengths.
2021-03-0529 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Willy Daunic & Ryan Warsofsky (3/1/21)Ryan Porth is joined by Preds broadcaster Willy Daunic and Chicago Wolves AHL head coach Ryan Warsofsky:
-0:00, Willy Daunic aka Willie Dynamite joins Ryan to discuss the Preds' series against the Red Wings and Blue Jackets last week.
-23:00, Ryan breaks down news from Elliotte Friedman that the Predators only have three untouchable players at the trade deadline. Who was left potentially exposed that surprised us?
-34:45, Chicago Wolves head coach Ryan Warsofsky joins the show to discuss coaching Predators prospects on their one-year-only AHL affiliate and how Phil Tomasino has performed since arriving from...2021-03-0248 minVandy247 PodcastFreshman arms galoreSeveral freshman pitchers have thrown, and they've looked great so far. Chris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss that and also talk about some things they've seen from the lineup.
2021-02-2627 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Willy Daunic 12-28-20Ryan Porth is joined by our very own Willy Daunic getting geared up for the upcoming Preds Season!2020-12-2949 minThe Dore ReportEp. 59: Willy Daunic talks Clark Lea's press conference and MBB's Radford winWilly Daunic, Nashville Predators play-by-play announcer on FOX Sports TN, joins the pod to discuss Clark Lea's introductory press conference, his thoughts on Lea's potential on West End, facility upgrades, how Lea's relationship played a role in his decision to say "yes" to Vanderbilt, the challenge ahead for Coach Lea with multitude of opt-outs and transfers, MBB's 59-50 victory over Radford, and ahe gives the ceiling for Vandy MBB in SEC play.2020-12-2143 min
One More PassWilly Daunic Talks About the Titans, Sarah Fuller, and the PredatorsOn Week 21 of One More Pass, Joey, Rob, and Kyle are joined by Willy Daunic. They talk the Titans, Sarah Fuller, and the outlook of the Predator's season in Nashville. As always, we talk about Rob's Saints, especially after losing to the NFC lEast's Philadelphia Eagles and we have Poddammit!
2020-12-161h 01Preds InsidersPreds Insiders: Roman Josi wins the Norris! (9/21/20)Roman Josi wins the Norris Trophy and Ryan Porth and Willy Daunic went right to your radios to talk about it!
-0:00, Roman Josi wins the Norris!
- 6:30, Josi joins the show live for his first interview after winning the award.
- 15:30, Why did Josi deserve the recognition? We examine the stats and analytics that brought the Norris to Smashville.
- 24:30, What does the future of Josi's NHL career look like with John Hynes taking over?
-38:25, A quick update on the Stanley Cup Final2020-09-2246 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Roman Josi Norris Trophy Interview (9/21/20)Preds defenseman Roman Josi joins Ryan Porth and Willy Daunic on Preds Insiders right after winning the 2019-20 Norris Trophy! He tells us what it means to win the award, why he will share it will his current and former teammates in the Preds organization, and whether or not his dogs were excited about the win.2020-09-2206 minThe Dore ReportEp. 33: Willy Daunic talks Nashville media landscape and 2020 football/basketball expectationsWilly Daunic, a former basketball & baseball player at Vanderbilt, serves as the voice of the Nashville Predators and joined the podcast to discuss sports talk radio in Nashville, look ahead to the 2020 football season, Coach Mason's job security, Stackhouse expectations in year 2, getting Memorial Magic back, and VandyBoys in the bigs. 2020-08-3146 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Willy Daunic & Jeff Marek (7/31/20)Ryan Porth recaps the Preds exhibition win over Dallas and looks ahead to the Qualifying Round series against the Coyotes on a special Friday edition of Preds Insiders with two special guests:
-0:00, Preds TV broadcaster and 102.5 The Game host Willy Daunic joins Ryan to discuss yesterday's win and what he's expecting in the best of five series against the Yotes.
-24:40, Jeff Marek from Sportsnet phones in to discuss what he's enjoyed about the exhibition games, what the Preds must do to make a run, and his excitement for a full month of all day hockey starting...2020-08-0149 min
The Sports Tea with JDWilly Daunic - Nashville Predators play-by-play & ESPN's 102.5 The GameWilly Daunic, the TV play-by-play voice of the Nashville Predators and co-host of the "Darren, Daunic, and Chase" show on ESPN's 102.5 The Game, joins the show to talk about his journey as a sportscaster and how he became the play-by-play man for the Predators on Fox Sports Tennessee. We also discuss the upcoming NHL playoffs, the #1 overall pick in the NHL Draft still being open, his radio show during the pandemic, and more.
Willy graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1993, where he played both basketball and baseball. He went on to be drafted by the Toronto Blue...2020-07-0157 min
The 484Ep. 4 - Willy DaunicAustin and RJ talk with Nashville Predators announcer Willy Daunic about the NHL's new playoff format and the current Predators squad and how they match up against the Arizona Coyotes in the qualifying round. Also, Willy discusses his life and career, from his time playing baseball and basketball at Vanderbilt, being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and his minor league baseball career, and then coming back to Nashville to become a broadcaster.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-06-1557 minSmashville LiveSmashville Live: Best Of (3-25-20)With the NHL on hiatus, Smashville Live brings you the best of our guests from the past few months! On tonight's show:
-1:15, Predators forwards Craig Smith and Austin Watson joined Chase McCabe on the February 19th show at the Brewhouse in Cool Springs. The players discuss their personal lives away from hockey and Watson details his battle with alcohol abuse and how supportive his teammates were during that tough time.
-15:00, Longtime Predators assistant coach and broadcaster Brent Peterson joins Chase McCabe from the February 5th show. Brent tells Chase how he became an original member of...2020-03-2647 minSmashville LiveSmashville Live: Korbinian Holzer and Jared Tinordi (2/26/20)Willy Daunic and Hal Gill are joined by the Preds' newest defenseman Korbinian Holzer, and by a guy who's found a spot since being called up in Jared Tinordi.2020-02-2849 min
Vandy247 PodcastVandy's young arms getting it done, and hoops talkChris Lee and Willy Daunic discuss how Vanderbilt's freshman arms have had a tremendous start to the season, then, talk a little hoops.
2020-02-2022 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Willy Daunic (2/12/20)Preds TV Voice Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth as the Preds return from their Canadian road trip.2020-02-1348 min
Vandy247 PodcastThe Stackhouse strategyChris Lee and Willy Daunic dive into what Jerry Stackhouse is doing to improve Vanderbilt basketball now, and his plan of building for the future. Also, the two dive into the dangers of Vanderbilt's young baseball lineup and why you should probably expect growing pains with that for much of the season.
2020-02-1219 minPreds InsidersPreds Insiders: Pekka Rinne scores! (1-10-20)Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth in a special podcast version of Preds Insiders to react to Pekka Rinne's first NHL goal in the 5-2 win vs. Chicago.2020-01-1017 min
Chel SquaredEpisode 80: Winter Classic From Both Perspectives (ft. Willy Daunic & Sean Shapiro)Corey Perry's hit on Ryan Ellis was brutal, but Perry's long walk to the locker room set to Curb Your Enthusiasm music has been the meme of the week.Follow Willy: https://twitter.com/WillyD1025Follow Sean: https://twitter.com/seanshapiroFollow Chel Squared:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChelSquaredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelSquaredApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chel-squared/id1402462543Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2swOfNIIssLGZqARxGYb9mStitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/chel-squaredGoogle Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m...2020-01-041h 03Preds InsidersWilly Daunic (12-18-19)Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth to break down the latest with the Nashville Predators!
- Reaction to the back-to-back wins at New York (1:00)
- Is this a season-defining road trip? (12:40)
- Is Juuse Saros stealing starts from Pekka Rinne? (25:20)
- A preview of tomorrow night's game at Ottawa (37:50)2019-12-1948 minPreds InsidersWilly Daunic (11-11-19)Willy Daunic joins Ryan Porth to discuss the latest on the Preds
- Reaction to the Preds' shootout loss vs. San Jose (1:40)
- Is Filip Forsberg bound for 40 goals? (12:05)
- How can they get Mikael Granlund going? (15:30)
- Takeaways from the Colorado loss (23:20)
- Will Pekka Rinne be a Vezina Trophy finalist? (41:40)2019-11-1247 min
ESPN NashvilleDarren, Daunic & Chase: Hour 4, 10/14/19In the closing hour of today's show, Joe Rexrode of The Athletic joins the show to recap the Titans loss to the Broncos and gives his thoughts on who head coach Mike Vrabel chooses to be the starting quarterback for next week's game against the Chargers. Willy Daunic joins to talk about the Predators game against the Golden Knights.2019-10-1434 min
ESPN NashvilleMorning Drive: Hour 3, 10-11-19The guys talks about the Preds and Titans on the road this weekend and recap the Preds victory over the Capitols with Willy Daunic2019-10-1145 min
ESPN NashvilleDarren, Daunic & Chase: Hour 4, 10/9/19In the closing hour of today's show, former Predators goaltender Chris Mason joins the show to talk about the start of the 2019 season. Willy & Chase discuss the Titans.2019-10-0941 min
ESPN NashvilleDarren, Daunic & Chase: Hour 3, 10/9/19In the third hour of today's show, ESPN's Tim Hasselbeck joins us to discuss the current state of the Titans and gives his evaluation on quarterback Marcus Mariota. Willy and Chase give their reactions and thoughts.2019-10-0945 min
ESPN NashvilleDarren, Daunic & Chase: Hour 1, 10/9/19In the opening hour of today's show, John Glennon of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Broncos matchup and discussed their recent roster moves. Willy and Chase talk about the Preds win over the Sharks and how well Matt Duchene is playing.2019-10-0945 min
Predators Official PodcastKyle Turris and Saying Goodbye to 2018Preds forward Kyle Turris shares how the holidays operate in the Turris home, explains why he loves the Batman trilogy and picks out his top Christmas dessert. Plus, Preds TV Play-by-Play Announcer Willy Daunic joins the show to provide perspective on the Predators' struggles on the road.
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StoryPrint005 - Willy DaunicWilly Daunic is the TV play by play voice for the Nashville Predators and has had a presence on local sports talk radio for a number of years. On this podcast, Willy takes a turn at being the one interviewed and we have a discussion about his growing up around sports as a child, coming to Vanderbilt as a two sport athlete and spending the last several years with the Nashville Predators franchise. I hope you will enjoy listening to show and as always, I welcome any and all feedback. You can email storyprintpodcast@gmail.com to get in tou...2018-10-081h 00