How two straight hockey bros wooed ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans with their episode recaps | Viral Deep Dive
When “Empty Netters” hosts Dan and Chris Powers started recapping “Heated Rivalry,” they didn’t expect to become a viral touchpoint for fans, cast members, and viewers far outside the hockey world. Their thoughtful, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional breakdowns sparked conversations about storytelling, masculinity, and representation in sports media. From live-streamed finales to shout-outs on late-night TV, the brothers found themselves at the center of a cultural moment. Watch the full video for an in-depth conversation on how it all happened, what surprised them most, and what might come next.
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Well now I have to add “being taught to skate by Dan Powers” to my bucket list.
The phone call with Hayden was the funniest thing! When he says it’s Amazon and Ilyas laugh and Shane Kicks him. So funny. And Lunas reaction and what she told Shane was what every closeted kids wants to hear. It wasn’t what I got. And I feel that every time I hear or watch it. ❤
My dream cameo is the brothers as themselves, with Scott Hunter on their podcast, asking "why does Man in the Crease hate you so much?"
why is sean not there? i miss him!!!!!
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They are so cool and funny lol!
I love them!!!
Go watch What Chaos! Their episode recaps are more grounded and earnest. Still very funny.
You guys are awesome.
Ok you guys are booked for Season 2. I told Jacob.
them choosing both moms' scenes 🥺
Love you guys. You just made me cry again.
People have posted videos showing that during breaks and even mid-game, they’ve been playing “All the Things She Said” and even Wolf Parade’s “I’ll Believe in Anything.” And the cherry on top: two pro hockey players in the UK made a video holding hands while “All the Things She Said” plays. If that isn’t the show’s cultural contamination spreading across the rink, I don’t know what is.
The world will be much better of if many people think this way.
How dare you leave Sean out 😢
Genuinely interested in following hockey now because I want to be able to listen to more of their podcast and understand it after watching their reviews of Heated Rivalry!
I'm a huge Heated Rivalry fan but tbh i might just be a bigger fan of Empty Netters
My favorite hockey brothers ❤
I love that Ilya’s name Lily…L I L Y is also “Like I Love You” 😭
Is it weird I kinda want them to be on Chad Powers?
Now they are making Hockey 101 videos for new fans trying to understand and enjoy hockey outside of the show. I’m so excited to get into a new sport.
I love the INTERVIEWER. 🎉🎉🎉🎉 AND the two podcasters.
So happy to have discovered these guys through the show! Love their reflections.
I'm in tears rn I love them
they need to have a cameo – and the Svet idea about her being involved in the game somehow is SO SMART 😃
They were robbed at the Golden Globes. They deserve best podcast
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Downhill skiing was like flying to me.
LET 👏CHRIS 👏 WEAR 👏 A 👏 69 👏 JERSEY 👏 IN 👏 SEASON 👏 2
Fell in love with these guys as well as the show.
I'm so happy with the love they are getting. They were so open-minded and loving when watching the show and they just give off great energy!
There are 3
The “skipisode” 😂😂
❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏
i’m OBSESSED with these guys now!