# Enforcer Stories Unfiltered: Matthew Barnaby on NHL Fights, Rivalries & Wild Hockey Moments

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Podcast: [The Larry & Big Man Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-larry-big-man-show-7325413)
Published: 2026-04-18T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/larryandthebigman/episodes/Enforcer-Stories-Unfiltered-Matthew-Barnaby-on-NHL-Fights--Rivalries--Wild-Hockey-Moments-e3i2r58
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Duration seconds: 950

## Resource

A special episode of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry and Jay, joined by former NHL enforcer Matthew Barnaby for one of the most entertaining and unfiltered conversations yet. Barnaby takes us deep inside the gritty world of NHL enforcers, from legendary on-ice rivalries to behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. He shares what it was really like battling heavyweights, surviving brutal playoff games, and navigating the mental and physical toll of fighting in hockey. From a five-overtime playoff marathon to hilarious trash talk moments (including one of the best chirps ever), Barnaby brings raw honesty, humor, and perspective on a role that defined an era of hockey. Plus, stories about his early days, wild training camp battles, friendships turned fights, and what life looks like after hockey, including his podcast, book, and charity work. This is hockey storytelling at its best, unfiltered, intense, and unforgettable. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

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