Bare Knuckle Nation Podcast

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Welcome to the Bare Knuckle Nation ! Five St. Louis Blues legends. One table. No filter. Tony Twist. Cam Janssen. Jamie Rivers. Reed Low. Jim Campbell. Combined, they dropped gloves thousands of times, racked up more penalty minutes than most teams see in a decade, and helped build one of the most passionate hockey cities in America. Now they're back — and they've got something to say. Bare Knuckle Nation is where the locker room lives on. Real stories. Real talk. The brotherhood that doesn't retire when the jersey does. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe and get in the room.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Old-School NHL Training Camps Were Brutal | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 5

    The boys are back on Bare Knuckle Nation, and this episode is packed with hilarious stories from the NHL days. Cam Janssen, Reed Low, Jamie Rivers, Tony Twist, and Jim “Soupy” Campbell look back at just how brutal old-school NHL training camps used to be — from Tony Twist’s ridiculous bench press battle to players fighting for roster spots and surviving some absolutely miserable fitness tests. From Ron Hextall’s obsessive routines to Mario Lemieux’s dominance, old-school hockey stories, locker-room chaos, and plenty of chirping, Episode 5 has a little bit of everything. This is Bare Knuckle Nation. Let’s go. Check out our sponsor: https://spasandmorestl.com/ #hockey #podcast #hockeytalk 00:00 – Welcome to Bare Knuckle Nation 02:12 – How Old-School NHL Training Camps Worked 03:00 – Tony Twist’s Insane Bench Press Battle 04:36 – Grant Fuhr vs. the Fitness Test 06:33 – Fuhr Shows Up at a Golf Tournament 07:22 – Fighting Your Way Onto an NHL Roster 11:17 – What NHL Training Camp Used to Be Like 13:38 – The Most Brutal NHL Fitness Tests 15:52 – What Made Keith Tkachuk So Hard to Play Against 17:39 – Cam’s Jaromir Jagr Locker Room Stories 18:57 – Robert Lang’s Pregame “Energy Drink” 20:44 – The Weirdest NHL Pregame Rituals 21:00 – Ron Hextall’s Insane Goalie Ritual 22:51 – Messing With a Goalie’s Superstitions 24:24 – NHL Players’ Pregame Superstitions 26:13 – Getting Matched Up Against Mario Lemieux 30:03 – What Made Mario Lemieux So Special 34:16 – Pittsburgh’s Lemieux, Crosby & Malkin Legacy 35:06 – Mike Babcock Stories 38:13 – What Does Soupy Actually Do All Day? 39:38 – Wrapping Up the Show 41:31 – Outro http://bareknuckle-nation.com/ http://realtonytwist.com/ http://facebook.com/bareknuckle.bbq http://instagram.com/bareknuckle.nation

  2. Sep 24

    What NHL Legends Taught Us About Hockey, Leadership & Life | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 4

    The boys are back for another episode of Bare Knuckle Nation, and this one goes from complete chaos to some unforgettable stories from inside the NHL. After kicking things off with hilarious fast-food and drive-thru stories, the conversation turns to the players, coaches, and mentors who left a lasting impact throughout their hockey careers. The guys share the advice they carried with them from Craig MacTavish and Scotty Bowman, remember Bobby Plager’s belief in playing for the name on the front of the jersey, and tell incredible stories about Wayne Gretzky, Grant Fuhr, Steve Yzerman, and more. This is Bare Knuckle Nation. Let’s go. Check out our sponsor: https://spasandmorestl.com/ #hockey #podcast #hockeytalk 00:00 - Welcome to Bare Knuckle Nation 01:44 - Fast Food & Late-Night Drive-Thru Stories 07:37 - A McDonald’s Run Ends With a Gun Pulled 11:10 - When Does a Coffee Shop Deserve a Tip? 14:25 - The Best Advice We Got During Our Hockey Careers 23:21 - Remembering Bobby Plager 27:09 - Wayne Gretzky Stops to Sign Every Autograph 31:33 - Grant Fuhr’s Lasting Impact 37:20 - Grant Fuhr & the Jawbreaker Incident 40:58 - Eating Hot Dogs on the Bench in Toronto 42:40 - Getting Sushi While Healthy Scratched 45:24 - Scotty Bowman’s Playoff Mind Games 47:19 - What It Was Like Playing for the Detroit Red Wings 49:30 - Steve Yzerman as a Teammate & Leader 50:39 - Closing Thoughts & Shoutouts 51:24 - Thanks for Watching Bare Knuckle Nation http://bareknuckle-nation.com/ http://realtonytwist.com/ http://facebook.com/bareknuckle.bbq http://instagram.com/bareknuckle.nation

  3. Sep 17

    They Tried to Steal His Paycheck!? | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 3

    The boys are back with another episode of Bare Knuckle Nation, and the stories get absolutely wild. Tony Twist terrorizes some unsuspecting hockey players at dinner, the crew swaps stories about the antics you could never get away with today, and things really take off when they start talking about playing hockey in Russia. From getting paid with bags full of cash and hiding money in the ceiling to armed escorts and finding a way home, these are hockey stories you have to hear to believe. This is Bare Knuckle Nation. Let’s go. Check out our sponsor: https://spasandmorestl.com/ #hockey #podcast #hockeytalk 0:00 – Welcome to Bare Knuckle Nation 2:28 – Football Talk & Meeting Sean Payton 6:27 – Tony Twist Pranks the Young Blues Players 8:51 – Why These Hockey Stories Don’t Happen Anymore 11:13 – They Actually Got the Prank on Video 12:16 – Camera Phones Changed Everything 13:31 – The INSANE Reality of Playing Hockey in Russia 14:40 – How Hockey Players Got Paid in Russia 22:23 – Another Russian Hockey Paycheck Nightmare 25:47 – Russia Had “Uber” Before Uber 27:55 – Russian Hockey’s Toughest Enforcers 33:02 – Reed Low’s Charity Auctioneer Career 36:10 – Jamie Rivers Is Getting Married 38:27 – Missing the Old Blues Alumni Hockey Days 40:02 – Tony Twist’s Cooking & BBQ Secrets 42:37 – Life After Hockey & Cam’s Love for Animals 44:35 – Just How Massive Was Zdeno Chara? 47:07 – Closing Out Bare Knuckle Nation Episode 4 http://bareknuckle-nation.com/ http://realtonytwist.com/ http://facebook.com/bareknuckle.bbq http://instagram.com/bareknuckle.nation

  4. Sep 10

    The Locker Room Stories We’re Finally Telling | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 2

    The boys are back for Episode 2 of Bare Knuckle Nation, and nothing is off limits. Cam Janssen, Reed Low, Jamie Rivers, Tony Twist, and Jim “Soupy” Campbell trade hilarious stories from their playing days, unforgettable NHL fights, legendary chirps, golf disasters, and memories of some of hockey’s toughest characters. But the conversation also gets real as the guys open up about what happens when the game ends—the struggle to find a new identity, adjusting to life outside the locker room, and why having a brotherhood to lean on matters more than ever. This is Bare Knuckle Nation. Let’s go. Get in touch with the PHPA: https://phpa.com/site/contact #hockey #funnystory #hockeylover 0:00 – Intro | Welcome to Bare Knuckle Nation Episode 2 1:53 – What the Guys Are Up to Now 7:49 – The Guy Who Faked a Hole-in-One 9:58 – NHL Players Cheating at Golf Tournaments 15:13 – Remembering Jimmy Roberts & Classic Coaching Stories 22:02 – The Toughest Players to Play Against: Domi & Tocchet 26:37 – Training Camp Fight Stories 31:02 – The Best Chirps They Ever Heard in the NHL 34:59 – The Dark Side of Fighting & Life After Hockey 36:00 – Joe Murphy’s Struggles After His NHL Career 38:01 – Creating a Brotherhood for Former Hockey Players 40:05 – Walking Away From Hockey & Starting Over 42:50 – Losing Your Identity When Your Career Ends 46:03 – Why Companies Hire Former Athletes 51:10 – What Hockey Teaches You About People & Relationships 54:19 – Closing Thoughts & Episode 3 Tease http://bareknuckle-nation.com/ http://realtonytwist.com/ http://facebook.com/bareknuckle.bbq http://instagram.com/bareknuckle.nation

  5. Sep 3

    5 St Louis Blues Enforcers Tell All | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 1

    Welcome to the very first episode of Bare Knuckle Nation! Cam Janssen, Reed Low, Jamie Rivers, Tony Twist, and Jim “Soupy” Campbell get together to share the stories that came from years of playing professional hockey—from dropping the gloves and surviving old-school training camps to locker room pranks, unforgettable teammates, and the moments that brought this group together. And this is only the beginning—Bare Knuckle Nation isn’t just about hockey. Expect unfiltered conversations about life, sports, guests, strong opinions, plenty of laughs, and just about anything else that comes up. This is Bare Knuckle Nation. Let’s go. #hockey #funnystory #hockeylover Check out our sponsor: https://spasandmorestl.com/ 0:00 – Welcome to Bare Knuckle Nation 2:35 – How the Guys First Met 9:46 – The Locker Room Pranks Begin 19:30 – Jamie Rivers’ First Encounter with Tony Twist 23:40 – Training Camp Fights & Enforcer Stories 27:53 – How the St. Louis Blues Inspired a Generation 34:36 – First NHL Training Camp & Equipment Stories 37:23 – The Rise of St. Louis Hockey 38:18 – Closing Out Episode 1 http://bareknuckle-nation.com/ http://realtonytwist.com/ http://facebook.com/bareknuckle.bbq http://instagram.com/bareknuckle.nation

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Welcome to the Bare Knuckle Nation ! Five St. Louis Blues legends. One table. No filter. Tony Twist. Cam Janssen. Jamie Rivers. Reed Low. Jim Campbell. Combined, they dropped gloves thousands of times, racked up more penalty minutes than most teams see in a decade, and helped build one of the most passionate hockey cities in America. Now they're back — and they've got something to say. Bare Knuckle Nation is where the locker room lives on. Real stories. Real talk. The brotherhood that doesn't retire when the jersey does. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe and get in the room.

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  • Creator
    bareknucklenation
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
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    Explicit
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