Join Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry, hosts of the Guardian’s political podcast Back to Back Barries, for a clear-eyed analysis of the 2025 Australian federal election. After five weeks of relentless campaigning, Australians have cast their votes – and political commentators and former major party insiders Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry are here to of…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson dive into the Flames’ goaltending picture as May winds down. With Dan Vladar still unsigned and Ivan Prosvetov reportedly drawing interest from Calgary, the guys break down what the goalie carousel could look like behind Dustin Wolf. Is Vladar leaning toward more opportunity elsewhere? An…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson open up the Flames Talk Mailbag. With the calendar about to flip to June, there’s no shortage of storylines—pending contracts, looming UFA decisions, and the NHL Draft just a month away. The guys sift through your questions and texts as the offseason buzz picks up. The views and opinions …

On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon take a deep dive into the idea of offer sheets this summer. With the Flames in a rare cap-flexible spot and needing to take a step forward, could a bold move be coming? They break down the theory, the pitfalls, and the reality of executing one—especially with names like Matthew Knies, Evan Bo…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler with the NHL Draft just a month away. How is draft prep shaping up, and how much higher is the hype meter on Zayne Parekh since Scott’s midseason rankings? He had the Flames’ prospect pool ranked 13th in January—has that stock gone up? The guys dig…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, the Calgary Flames’ colour voice, to dive into some of the team’s most intriguing storylines. How excited should Flames fans be for Zayne Parekh after his Game 82 debut, and who might be the best fit alongside him on the blue line next season? Plus, how has …

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dig into why a trade might be the more realistic path for the Flames to address key needs this offseason—especially at centre. With Frank Seravalli’s latest top 20 trade targets list as the backdrop, Pat zeroes in on Marco Rossi as a name that makes a lot of sense for Calgary, while also en…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon look ahead to NHL free agency and why it might be a quieter summer than expected for the Calgary Flames. Despite having cap space, Pat explains why the team might steer away from smaller, depth signings like last year’s additions of Mantha, Lomberg, and Bean—opting instead to leave room for…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Frank Seravalli to dig into the Flames’ future. Are they primed to take a step forward or are things trending the other way? Frank also weighs in on the Oilers-Stars series, Florida’s dominance, Brendan Shanahan's exit in Toronto, and why Jeff Blashill landed in Chicago. Updates on the open coa…

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with former Flames forward Ron Stern! Listen in as Ron chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his time in Calgary in the 1990's! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Ron also talks about being a tough guy, his hockey upbringing, and a whole …

On hour two of Flames Talk, it’s the Eric Francis Hour! Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric for a full breakdown of how aggressive the Flames could be this summer. The guys dig into all the options on the table—trades, offer sheets, and free agency—and whether names like Mitch Marner or Sam Bennett could be realistic targets. Plus, how much roster spac…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into a big-picture question: who’s truly untouchable on the Flames roster and in the system? With Calgary eyeing upgrades down the middle and a potential move this summer, Pat lays out his shortlist including Dustin Wolf, Zayne Parekh, and a very valuable 2026 first-round pick. The Tex…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Logan are joined by the one and only Adnan Virk from Amazon Prime's Monday Night Hockey and the NHL Unscripted podcast. Virk dishes on his up-close impressions of the Flames during the season, what stood out in his sitdowns with Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar, and how Calgary stacks up in terms of identity and …

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon zero in on Rasmus Andersson—both as captain of Team Sweden at the World Championship and as the biggest storyline facing the Flames this summer. With just one year left on his deal, the debate is heating up: re-sign him or trade him? Pat breaks down what Andersson brings to the table, what …

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are joined by Flames VP of Hockey Ops and Assistant GM Brad Pascall! Brad shares his thoughts on all things Flames prospects as he reflects on the year as a whole for the AHL's Calgary Wranglers, dive into what he saw from Sam Honzek last season, and why the franchise is so excited about th…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into how the Flames can set up Zayne Parekh for success in his rookie season. From OZ starts to PP1 time to finding the right D partner, they explore how Calgary can replicate what Montreal did with Lane Hutson. Plus, Pat makes the case for Kevin Bahl as the ideal complement. (39:05) F…

Over an intimate two-course dinner at Montalto, broadcaster and social policy expert Jamila Rizvi and comedian and podcaster Rosie Waterland come together with host Tracee Hutchison for a candid discussion about their deeply personal new book, Broken Brains. Drawing from their own experiences, Rizvi and Waterland reflect on their journeys with illn…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to Sweden’s round robin finale at the World Championship and bring you Mikael Backlund’s conversation with Aaron Vickers. Backlund weighs in on Sweden’s performance and his season with the Flames, while Pat makes the case that, even at 35, Backlund remains one of Calgary’s most reliab…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to take a wide look around the NHL offseason. Frank shares his thoughts on how active the Flames might be this summer, whether they’re ready to take a step forward, and what the future looks like in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Vegas. They also weigh in on th…

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we continue our chat with Tim Hunter! Listen in as Tim chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at Calgary's run to the 1989 Stanley Cup! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Tim also talks about returning to the city after his playing and coaching career came to…

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Flames colour voice Meaghan Mikkelson for a wide-ranging conversation. The trio dives into MacKenzie Weegar’s season and whether he got enough credit for his impact, and Meaghan weighs in on the future of Kevin Bahl and Adam Klapka in Calgary. (21:48) Pat and Wes take a loo…

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson chat with Flames Director of Player Development Ray Edwards for a full debrief on the team's prospect group! He broke down what the last few weeks meant for Zayne Parekh, what to expect from Aydar Suniev’s summer, and why Sam Morton and Hunter Brzustewicz were able to break through to…

On this episode of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli to break down the Flames’ hunt for a No. 1 centre and how they might approach that this summer. Frank gives his take on Sam Bennett’s future, whether Calgary already has core pieces in place like Wolf or Parekh, and what the Dan Vladar situation looks like af…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat and Wes shift their focus to the World Championship underway in Sweden and Denmark, where there’s solid Flames representation. Czechia has kicked things off with wins over Switzerland and Norway, with Dan Vladar and Adam Klapka both suiting up for their country. The guys play interviews with both Vladar and Klapka fr…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson revisit their top ten Flames prospects list from Friday and react to some of the feedback and buzz it sparked online. The guys break down why Andrew Basha and Jacob Battaglia caught some attention after strong seasons and recent playoff performances. They also chat about Luke Misa, who di…

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with the one and only Tim Hunter! Listen in as Tim chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his time growing in Calgary and working his way through the hockey ranks! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Tim also talks about making his NHL debu…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Eric Francis for a full hour to break down Matt Coronato’s seven-year, $6.5 million AAV extension with the Calgary Flames. Pat and Eric dig into why the Flames prioritized locking up Coronato long-term, how the deal got done with a number starting with a six, and why it’s a win for both the org…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson reveal their top ten Calgary Flames prospects in a special Friday edition of the show. Using the criteria of players under 25 years old with fewer than 25 NHL games, the duo breaks down their full list as they profile the next wave of talent in the Flames system, and compare their lists. …

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Meaghan Mikkelson, colour voice of the Calgary Flames, for a wide-ranging conversation. The trio breaks down Matt Coronato’s new seven-year contract extension and what’s next for him after a 24-goal season. They also share their observations on Morgan Frost’s early months in…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson continue working through Craig Conroy’s offseason checklist, turning their focus to Dustin Wolf’s contract status. The duo debates whether the Flames should prioritize a long-term extension for Wolf as soon as he's eligible, and what a potential deal might look like. Pat outlines why a si…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson preview the upcoming IIHF World Championship with a focus on Flames players. Sam Honzek is expected to get key reps at centre for Slovakia, MacKenzie Weegar looks to strengthen his Olympic resume with Team Canada, while Martin Pospisil, Adam Klapka, Dan Vladar, Mikael Backlund, and Rasmus…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down what’s next on Craig Conroy’s offseason checklist. After sorting out the RFAs. with long-term talks likely for Kevin Bahl and a bridge deal making sense for Connor Zary, the focus shifts to the Flames’ UFAs like Dan Vladar, Joel Hanley, and Anthony Mantha, as well as some of th…

Legendary tech journalist and podcaster Kara Swisher opens up about a lifetime of reporting on Silicon Valley with host Sophie Black. In a world where tech billionaires operate beyond the reach of government regulation and press scrutiny, Kara Swisher has devoted her career to holding them to account. Her new memoir Burn Book offers an insider’s hi…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson break down what’s next for the Flames after locking up Matt Coronato long term. They dive into the team’s big restricted free agent decisions — Connor Zary, Kevin Bahl, and Morgan Frost — and how Craig Conroy could be approaching those negotiations. (22:02) David Alter from The Hockey New…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli to break down Matt Coronato’s seven-year extension and what it means for other young Flames like Dustin Wolf and Connor Zary. They also hit on NHL Draft Lottery fallout and the future in Utah and Long Island. (26:53) Pat and Wes Gilbertson continue to dive into s…

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Sportsnet draft analyst Sam Cosentino following the conclusion of the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery! Sam shares his thoughts on the Flames picking at number 18 on the board, and players they could be targeting with that pick. Plus, he shares his instant reaction to the Islanders w…

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson are joined by Calgary Flames forward Matt Coronato. Fresh off signing his new long-term extension, Coronato reflects on an eventful few days, why he committed to Calgary right away, and how his game has grown since being drafted. He shares insight on playing alongside Mikael Backlund and…

Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon are reacting to Matt Coronato's seven-year contract extension on a special Saturday edition of Flames Talk. Pat and Logo get into the benefits of Coronato signing for seven years at a $6.5 million cap hit and what it means for the organization and the player. Then we hear from general manager Craig Conroy (16:31) as h…

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy joins Pat Steinberg for an exclusive chat after signing forward Matt Coronato to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract on Saturday. Craig discusses the process leading up to the big extension, what the long-term deal means for the Flames, the message it sends to the league, and a whole lot more! The views …

On the latest episode of the Flames Alumni Krahnicles, we've got a chat with the legendary Theo Fleury! Listen in as Theo chats with fellow Flames Alumni members Brent Krahn and Colin Patterson to look back at his very humble hockey upbringing! Hosted by Pat Steinberg, Theo also talks about his NHL debut, winning the Stanley Cup in 1989, his work n…

On this hour of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by Sportsnet’s Eric Francis for another edition of Eric Francis Fridays! They kick things off by breaking down Jim Hiller’s costly decision-making in the Oilers series and whether it might have sealed his fate behind the Kings bench. The conversation shifts back to Calgary, where Pat digs into hi…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers tackle some of the biggest offseason questions facing the Calgary Flames before Vickers heads overseas to cover the World Championship. The guys discuss which players they’re most excited to watch at Worlds, who the Flames should target if they win the draft lottery, and whether Rasmus And…

On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into which Flames prospects could make the jump to the NHL next season. The guys break down why Zayne Parekh looks like a near lock to be in the NHL and discuss other blueline candidates including Hunter Brzustewicz, Yan Kuznetsov, Ilya Solovyov, and Artem Grushnikov. They also examin…

On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers catch up with Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska, who joins the show from Stockholm as he prepares to coach with Team Canada at the upcoming World Championship. Huska shares his thoughts on joining Dean Evason’s staff, reflects on the growth of the Flames this season, and looks ahead to …