Episodes

  • The DIRTIEST Things We Ever Did on the Ice | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 6
    Oct 8 2026

    Things get HEATED on this episode of Bare Knuckle Nation.

    Cam Janssen, Reed Low, Jamie Rivers, Tony Twist, and Jim “Soupy” Campbell swap some of their wildest stories from their hockey careers—from showing up late to the rink and teammates covering for them to elaborate locker-room revenge pranks and the dirtiest things they ever did on the ice.

    Tony Twist tells the unbelievable story behind a hit that led to a 16-game suspension and eventually being served with a lawsuit, while the guys break down old-school hockey violence, their toughest opponents, fighting in different eras, and the mentality it took to survive as an enforcer.

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    00:00 – Welcome to Bare Knuckle Nation

    03:31 – Almost Fighting at Dinner

    05:53 – Could Today’s Toughest Hang With the Old School?

    08:05 – Reed Low vs. Cam Janssen?

    10:56 – Showing Up Late to the Rink

    13:38 – The Cut Skate Lace Prank

    14:51 – Revenge: Gino’s Car Gets Stripped

    17:02 – Patrick Berglund Sleeps Through Practice

    21:53 – The Dirtiest Things We’ve Done on the Ice

    23:17 – Jamie Rivers’ Scott Hartnell Hit

    25:29 – Soupy’s “Fight” Against Frank the Animal

    28:20 – Tony Twist Gets Sued

    38:02 – Discussing the Adam Johnson Incident

    42:49 – Jamie Bites an Opponent

    44:49 – Dirty Plays & Hockey Payback

    47:31 – Getting Hit With His Own Helmet

    48:22 – Reed Low on Fighting & Balance

    49:17 – “I Didn’t Like to Fight”

    50:32 – Fighting Wade Belak

    53:01 – Closing Chaos & Chat Questions

    54:15 – Bare Knuckle Nation Wrap-Up

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    56 mins
  • Old-School NHL Training Camps Were Brutal | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 5
    Oct 1 2026

    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.

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    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

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    42 mins
  • What NHL Legends Taught Us About Hockey, Leadership & Life | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 4
    Sep 24 2026

    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.

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    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

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    52 mins
  • They Tried to Steal His Paycheck!? | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 3
    Sep 17 2026

    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.

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    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

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    47 mins
  • The Locker Room Stories We’re Finally Telling | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 2
    Sep 10 2026

    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.

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    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

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    55 mins
  • 5 St Louis Blues Enforcers Tell All | Bare Knuckle Nation Ep. 1
    Sep 3 2026

    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.

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    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

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    39 mins