Hour 1: Ryan McDonagh, Preds Stay Hot, March Madness First Four Games, What Day Is It? & Celebrity Birthdays (03-20-24)

Predators defenseman Ryan McDonagh joins the Chase & Big Joe Show. The Preds took care of the San Jose Sharks last night, with a commanding 8-2 win. The Preds set a new franchise record 15-game point streak. McDonagh talks about the huge win, and the confidence the team is playing with right now. Energy is abundant in the Predators' locker room, and McDonagh says it fuels excitement during tough stretches. The team shifts their focus to tomorrow night's game against the Florida Panthers. McDonagh talks about his time in Tampa Bay, and tapping into those years of playing the Panthers to help the Preds. Chase and Big Joe talk about the excitement surrounding the Preds this season, as the Stanley Cup Playoffs are creeping up. Big Joe has a bone to pick with the Power Five and blue-blood teams that keep underperforming in March Madness. Should we value the NIT more, even though it's not March Madness? The hour ends with What Day Is It? and Celebrity Birthdays. Listen for more.