NASHCAST EP039: Russ Courtnall "BRING THE RUSTY"

Nash and Folta kick things off talking Utah’s heater, the confidence in that room, and why this playoff push suddenly feels very real. The building’s buzzing, the goals are coming in bunches, and the boys are feeling themselves. Then Russ jumps on… and it’s over. Stories. Chirps. Laughter. Chaos. Vintage Courtnall. He unloads a lifetime of unbelievable moments, including: • How he accidentally found out he had 20 NHL fights — and why Wendel Clark immediately humbled him • His insane speed, figure‑skate beginnings, and the power‑skating grind that turned him into a hockey player • Growing up with Jeff Courtnall, the late‑bloomer who became a 400‑goal monster • Playing in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, LA, and Dallas • The Hound Line with Clark and Leeman, and why Wendell was the scariest human alive • Minnesota moving to Dallas, the birth of hockey in a new market, and why Utah’s rise feels familiar It’s part comedy, part history lesson, part “I can’t believe this actually happened.” And it’s 100% Russ — unfiltered, hilarious, and effortlessly elite. If you love old‑school toughness, ridiculous stories, and two former players crying laughing for an hour… this one’s a no‑brainer. 👉 Subscribe to NashCast for more Utah hockey, stories, and chaos. 👉 Alt‑casts, interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes all season long. #NashCast #UtahMammoth #NHL #HockeyPodcast #RussCourtnall #UtahHockey #AltCast 🏒🎧