The SurgeCast

About The SurgeCast

The SurgeCast is your go-to podcast for weekly coverage of your Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Zach Martin, Kat Hunter, and Richie Weber. From game previews and recaps, to recurring staff of the Hurricanes as guests, to Canes player updates, The SurgeCast brings fans trusted in-depth analysis on the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and all the insights taking place at the Lenovo Center. A part of The Hockey Podcast Network.

Publisher

The SurgeCast

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 Feb 2022

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

198 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Hurricanes 1st Win of the Season

   The Carolina Hurricanes pick up their 1st win of the season vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. We break down our biggest likes and dislikes from the Washington and Philadelphia games from Sebastian Aho, to Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov. What does the Locker Room rock mean?Will we ever find out? Plus, we preview the Montreal Canadiens game in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch vs. Cole Caufield & Co. All that and more on another edition of The SurgeCast.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Canes Opening Night Recap: Banner Raising + Loss vs. Panthers

   The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs the Florida Panthers. Unfortunately for the Canes, Florida prevailed 1-0 in OT. We break down what the Pyotr Kochetkov extension and Cayden Primeau waiver move means for the Canes in net. We look ahead to the next two matchups for Carolina vs. Washington and Philadelphia.

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Hurricanes Opening Night Preview

   The Hurricanes are set to raise their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs. the Florida Panthers this upcoming Tuesday, September 29th. Kat & Rich preview the matchup, as well as break down the pre-season action between the two teams. Are there any spots available for Bradly Nadeau? And how do you watch the Canes play on the Hurricanes Hockey Network?

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

16,836,626

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

81

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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