Herb Brooks

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Herb Brooks has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know. Presented as the iconic coach whose legacy defines American hockey patriotism and the team-bonding ethos associated with the 1980 Miracle on Ice.

Herbert Paul Brooks was an American ice hockey player and coach. His most notable achievement came in 1980 as head coach of the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team at Lake Placid. Brooks' team upset the heavily favored Soviet team in a match that came to be known as the "Miracle on Ice".

Herb Brooks at a glance
Mentioned in	4 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heard	Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know
Role	Ice hockey coach
Affiliation	United States men's national ice hockey team (1980)

What do podcasts say about Herb Brooks?

3 quotes, recorded on Megyn Kelly and Sean Callagy.

The legacy of Herb Brooks runs strong.
Megyn Kelly · Feb 2026 · Hear it
Coach Herb Brooks... greatness is born in the fire.
Sean Callagy · Feb 2026 · Hear it
Seems like only Herb Brooks thought we could do it.
Megyn Kelly · Feb 2026 · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Herb Brooks?

3 shows discussed Herb Brooks in these episodes; Megyn Kelly leans favorable.

Megyn Kelly — 2 episodes; leans favorable
The legacy of Herb Brooks runs strong.
Gavin Newsom's WILD Dumb Comment, U.S. Men's Hockey Team's Patriotism, Alysa Liu's Important Lesson
Sean Callagy — 1 episode
Coach Herb Brooks... greatness is born in the fire.
Mike Eruzione: USA Wins Gold, the Miracle on Ice, and the Mindset of a Champion
Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode

Who talks about Herb Brooks on podcasts?

Josh Clark brought up Herb Brooks; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Sean Callagy.

American Men's Hockey Team Delivers Inspirational Gold Medal Win Over Canada and Displays Patriotism on Megyn Kelly (Feb 2026)
Mike Eruzione: USA Wins Gold, the Miracle on Ice, and the Mindset of a Champion on Sean Callagy (Feb 2026)
Gavin Newsom's WILD Dumb Comment, U.S. Men's Hockey Team's Patriotism, Alysa Liu's Important Lesson on Megyn Kelly (Feb 2026)
TV Moments That Changed The World | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026) — Josh Clark

Which podcasts mention Herb Brooks most?

Megyn Kelly (2 episodes), Stuff You Should Know (1 episode) and Sean Callagy (1 episode) mention Herb Brooks most.

Megyn Kelly — 2 episodes · More people from Megyn Kelly
Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode · More people from Stuff You Should Know
Sean Callagy — 1 episode · More people from Sean Callagy

What is Herb Brooks mentioned alongside?

Herb Brooks is most often mentioned alongside Respect, Mike Rousion and US Olympic team.

Influenced by: Respect

Influence on: Mike Rousion

Affiliated with: US Olympic team, 1980 Miracle on Ice, Miracle on Ice

Mentioned together: US Olympic team, University of New Hampshire, Dr. Jack Abbott, Mark Johnson, Mike Rousion, Congressional Gold Medal, Terry Mahar, Hard Work, Boston University, Jack Parker