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Wingmen with Matthew & Brady TkachukShow Notes
Matthew and Brady Kachuk open Season 2 by breaking down training camp, preseason hockey, and what it takes to earn a spot on a new team. Then, Brady faces Florida Fundamentals before the brothers welcome Charles Barkley for a wide-ranging conversation about hockey, basketball, the Dream Team, golf, rest management, and the people who shaped his career. The episode closes with a fan voicemail, Bridesmaid of the Week, and Wingman of the Week.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:24 League Lowdown: Training Camp
10:00 Training Camp Recovery and Team Pranks
21:59 Preseason Games and Rookie-Camp Mindset
30:00 Preseason Mindset and Earning Your Spot
43:14 Florida Fundamentals
52:07 Sponsor Break
56:08 Charles Barkley Joins Wingmen
1:01:21 Chuck Triple Threat: Top 3 Hockey Moments
1:11:58 Chuck's Favorite Teammates and NBA Cities
1:21:10 Rest Management and Playing for the Fans
1:30:06 Golf, Lake Tahoe, and the American Century Championship
1:38:09 Why Charles Barkley Loves Hockey
1:48:18 Fan Voicemail: Accidental Panthers Fans
1:50:50 Bridesmaid of the Week
1:58:51 Outro
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