The Screaming Eagle: A Father-Son Podcast

Karl Alzner Joins the Show

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Nick and Eric sit down with long time Capital Karl Alzner and hear about his hockey journey with his family, his time in Washington, and the current season.

Breakdown Day

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:14 GMT

Today Eric and Nick talked quotes from breakdown day and the injury news of Rasmus Sandin, Hershey's playoff run, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and tease an exciting interview coming soon!

Season Recap

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:18:00 GMT

This week Nick and Eric talk the takeaways from this season, we play overreactions or reality, blind rank some of Ovi's top moments, and some moves that may help this summer.

The Pro Bros are Here!

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:52:17 GMT

It’s been a frustrating stretch for the Washington Capitals, and we’re breaking it all down. This episode dives into a tough week on the ice. We also look at the call-up of Ilya Protas and what it says about the direction of the team, as the Caps continue leaning into their young core. Plus, is Logan Thompson quietly the MVP of this team right now? We make the case for why his play has been keeping Washington afloat. And finally, we take a step back for a bigger-picture conversation — are we getting close to the last time we’ll ever see Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby share the ice? What that moment could mean for hockey fans everywhere. All that and more on today’s episode.

We are SO back!

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:54:44 GMT

On today’s episode of the Screaming Eagles Podcast, we break down everything happening around the Washington Capitals right now.

We dive into the Capitals’ recent stretch of games and what we’re seeing from this group as the season winds down. Then, we take a look at the tight Eastern Conference Wild Card race and where Washington fits into the playoff picture.

We also tackle a big question: should Alex Ovechkin return this season, or is it smarter to hold him out?

To wrap it up, we look ahead and build out what we think the Caps could look like in the next couple of years — future core, key pieces, and how this team evolves.

Disappointment Down the Stretch

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:53:51 GMT

Eric and Nick talk about the recent trials and tribulations of the Capitals, some silver linings to look to, share their opinions on some young players and prospects, and offer insight into what needs to happen in the off-season.

Cole Hutson Has Arrived!

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:43:52 GMT

Eric and Nick talk about a big win against Ottawa, Cole Hutson's special debut, some issues the Caps may run into in the offseason, and we each give our personal top 5 Washington Capitals of all time.

Is the Caps Playoff Push Dead?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:50:46 GMT

Nick and Eric talk the past three games for Washington, if the playoff push is still possible, debate some interesting calls around the NHL, and what is next.

Deadline Day Approaches

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:47:57 GMT

Episode 1 of The Screaming Eagle Podcast is here! We introduce ourselves, break down the last two Capitals games in, debate the NHL trade deadline, and take a look at the Eastern Conference standings and Washington’s path forward in The Playoff Push.