What Chaos! joins The Nation Network
The Nation Network is thrilled to welcome What Chaos!, the acclaimed hockey and pop-culture podcast hosted by Pete Blackburn and DJ Bean, to its growing lineup of shows. Known for their sharp humor, unique player interviews, strong chemistry, live streams, and engaging perspective on the game, Blackburn and Bean have built one of the most unique and entertaining spaces in hockey media and carved out a niche that highlights the joy of being a fan.
By joining The Nation Network, What Chaos! strengthens one of the fastest-growing independent groups in hockey media. The partnership reflects TNN’s commitment to producing varied and authentic content that speaks to every side of the sport. From in-depth analysis to thoughtful conversation and light-hearted debate, The Nation Network continues to build platforms that reflect the full spectrum of hockey fandom—and What Chaos! is a perfect fit within that mission.
Pete Blackburn on joining The Nation Network:
We’ve been fans of The Nation Network and its shows, personalities and community for a long time. They do a truly incredible job of enhancing and supplementing hockey fandom at all levels, and we’re extremely excited and proud to join an already stacked team. The Nation Network has believed in What Chaos! from its inception, and that means a lot to us. It’s a brand that not only shares in our relentless passion for the game of hockey, but also supports creative freedom and a diverse approach to coverage of the sport. We truly believe in what they’re building and are honored to have the opportunity to help push that vision forward.
DJ Bean on why TNN is the right fit:
This has been a long time coming. We’re so pumped to bring our ridiculous little party to such a creative and passionate network. Year over year, The Nation’s group keeps getting stronger, and we’re excited to grow with them. Our show has always been about making the hockey experience as weird and different as possible. A place with as many heavy hitters as The Nation Network, valuing that is amazing for us. We’re such fans of people like Jeff Marek, Tyler Yaremchuk, Liam Horrobin — really, the list goes on forever — and are so excited to be teammates.
The arrival of What Chaos! highlights The Nation Network’s focus on delivering smart, engaging hockey coverage with both personality and perspective. Blackburn and Bean bring a blend of humor, insight, and authenticity that complements TNN’s growing roster and deepens the ways it connects with hockey fans across platforms. Nation Citizens can expect to see Blackburn and Bean featured across The Nation Network’s hockey properties throughout the season, including tentpole coverage of events such as the Trade Deadline, Free Agency, and the Olympics.
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