Austin Matthews
Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows
Captain of Team USA's Olympic gold medal-winning hockey team and center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who has drawn significant podcast discussion due to the team's 59-year championship drought and media criticism surrounding his play. Known for elite two-way defensive performance and playmaking despite offensive struggles, he became a focal point of debate across sports media following the Olympics and Toronto's playoff positioning.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Empty Netters Podcast · Mar 3, 2026
The Kings Try To Save Their Season Before It’s Too Late w/ Mark Streit
“Team USA Olympic captain; gold medalist; discussed as potential trade candidate for Toronto”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 26, 2026
Can the Patriots Find a #1 Wide Receiver this Offseason? // Bruins Return from Olympic Break // Mazz’s Tiers - 2/26 (Hour 1)
“Maple Leafs C; Olympic gold medal captain but ranked Tier 2 as championship validation still needed”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 2
“US Olympic gold medalist and Toronto Maple Leafs captain; team in playoff position but limited promotional reach”
Monday Morning Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
Team USA, Turmoil, Italy v. France | Monday Morning Podcast 2-23-26
“US hockey player mentioned; subject of Maple Leafs fan criticism for team's 59-year championship drought”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Feb 23, 2026
AMERICA! Team USA Beats Canada To Win The Gold Medal In Hockey | Mostly Sports EP 593 | 2.23.26
“Team USA captain who plays for Toronto Maple Leafs; received criticism for passing decision”
Pardon My Take · Feb 23, 2026
USA Hockey Wins The Gold, Keith Yandle Talking About The Gold Medal Game, Olympic Luger Zach DiGregorio, CBB And Who's Back Of The Week
“USA captain who led team to gold medal, defended by Hughes brothers against Toronto media criticism”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 22, 2026
USA wins GOLD over Canada w/ TJ Oshie
“USA player praised for elite defensive play and two-way performance despite not scoring in championship game”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 22, 2026
La Fine
“USA captain who won gold medal after difficult season with Toronto Maple Leafs”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
One More to Go
“USA forward; has had multiple high-danger chances but hasn't scored; due for breakthrough goal”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Olympic Hockey Group Stage Recap - Canada and USA Dominate w/ Chris Chelios and Jason Demers
“USA captain leading team in goals and points, demonstrating leadership and clutch performance in elimination rounds”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 13, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 611: Featuring Tom Brady
“Toronto Maple Leafs center; credited with sparking team's turnaround and recent strong performance”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 5, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 609: Featuring Tage Thompson
“Toronto Maple Leafs goal-scoring leader, broke franchise record in 317 fewer games than Sundin”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 11, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 604: Featuring Andrew Santino
“Toronto Maple Leafs player with 413 goals in 653 games; discussed as potential but unlikely goal-scoring record breaker”