03/05/2026

Rinkside with Carolina Hurricanes Player Jordan Martinook

Host Melissa Wistehuff takes “What’s Up, Wake” on a rink trip to Invisalign Arena, the Carolina Hurricanes’ practice facility, for a conversation with Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook. He discusses watching the Olympics (and rooting for Canada), his pick for a Hurricanes siren guest (Sylvester Stallone), and how he describes the team’s passionate, unexpectedly electric fan base and playoff tailgating. Martinook talks about recharging off the ice with his wife and three kids, what he watches at home, and his love of restaurants, including favorites from Scott Crawford. He shares an ideal Raleigh food day, dream alternate careers, reality-show survival picks among teammates, perspectives on hockey fights and dental care, his walkout song choice, memorable moments at Lenovo Center, and a perfect family day in Raleigh. 

01:01 Show Welcome and Setup 
01:36 Rink Trip Introduction 
02:19 Olympics Allegiances 
03:43 Who Sounds the Siren 
04:23 Canes Fans and Tailgates 
05:37 Family Life Recharge 
06:58 Kids' Movies and TV 
08:34 Foodie Life at Home 
09:30 Best Food Cities on the Road 
11:05 Scott Crawford and Favorites 
13:04 Perfect Raleigh Food Day 
14:30 Dream Job and Reality TV 
16:27 Fights and Dentist Talk 
18:22 Walkout Song and Big Moments 
20:03 Perfect Raleigh Family Day 
21:02 Thanks and Sign Off