Dan Barreiro: Recent Episodes
Dan Barreiro
We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" for two segments before Michael Russo joins from the X with the Wild back in action at home tonight!
Dan Barreiro opened the show wondering if it's time to put the State of Basketball on probation after both the Gophers and Wolves suffered bad losses on Wednesday night.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 with some Chris Finch audio regarding last night before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to talk about the latest in the Presidential transition.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 with some Chris Finch audio regarding last night before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to talk about the latest in the Presidential transition.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a bad Wolves loss and what he thinks they should do regarding playing time and the rotation before Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance.
Dan continues the Wolves talk and reacts to the JJ McCarthy update we got today before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance with the usual great stories and hockey talk.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance reviewing the Vikings win over Jacksonville before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk about the Wolves meltdown loss as well as Vikings.
Gaardsy opens the show for a few minutes before Dan jumps into his rightful spot to chat with Vikings safety Cam Bynum for his his weekly visit. Dan and Gaardsy then rank the Minnesota sports weekend which saw a number of ugly wins and ugly losses.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Vikings discussion and mix in some Gopher football and Wolves talk as well.
We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" in the final hour of the show before Michael Russo joins us from San Jose to give an update on the Minnesota Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an anniversary date on the Calendar of Calamity regarding the current condition of the Minnesota Twins before reviewing some leftover reaction the the presidential election.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in-studio to review Election Night.
Glen Mason is back in-studio for another entertaining hour of college football talk and Mase In Your Face stories!
Dan Barreiro spends the first hour reacting the Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris to return to the White House 4 years later.
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 before Lou Nanne spends the rest of the hour talking about the Wild hot start and telling (as always) some great stories relating to other topics in the sports news today.
Kevin Seifert continues the Vikings discussion before music legend Jimmy Jam joins to talk about the life and legacy of another music legend Quincy Jones.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing fear being failure when it comes to something specific about election day. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his weekly appearance in-studio to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the Yankees meltdown in Game 5 of the World Series before Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Wild President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin joins Dan to talk about the great start to the season and what he wants to see in November as the team returns home.
We continue the World Series and Vikings discussion from hour one before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 and talk more Wolves before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in-studio.
Glen Mason is back from his month-long road trip and joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for a great hour of stories and college football talk!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Wolves guard Mike Conley to start the show to talk about the season so far. Dan and Gaardsy review the Wild win and the Wolves loss the rest of the hour.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance for Wild talk and this week he joins from another tropical location!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the Vikings are adopting an old Wolves motto after hearing some KOC comments today before Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance in-studio for more Vikings talk.
Kevin Seifert sticks around for more Vikings discussion before Dan and Gaardsy give a KAT update from NYC.
Big hour of Vikings talk with Ben Leber and Vikings safety Cam Bynum making their regular appearances to review the Rams game and look ahead to Sunday Night Football against the Colts.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing why the Commanders/Bears finish might be giving the term "Hail Mary" a bad name before getting to some Calendar of Calamity entries for this date in Minnesota Sports history.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wolves and Wild wins in Top 5 before returning to Vikings discussion with Lavelle Neal making his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Vikings loss to the Rams before we duck into the KOC Press Conference. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance with his thoughts on the game.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Vikings discussion before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance revi
Dan Barreiro opens the show today wondering about Kevin O'Connell's approach tonight when it comes to beating his old team before Carl Gerbschmidt joins a day early for the NFL Picks Segment!
Dan opens "Dr. Dan's Inbox" for two segments this week before Michael Russo joins from Florida for his weekly appearance to talk Minnesota Wild.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wolves loss, Wild win and Vikings injury report in the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in-studio.
Dan Barreiro opens the show disappointed in the Wolves effort last night to open the season. Not the loss but how they played and went about their business. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance for a college football deep dive.
Dan reviews two calamitous events on this date in Minnesota sports history before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk about the red hot Minnesota Wild start to the season.
Kevin Seifert continues in-studio before we head to Los Angeles to catch up with the Voice of the Timberwolves Alan Horton to preview Wolves/Lakers!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Wolves opening night in Los Angeles tonight and some questions he's looking forward having answered before ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins for his weekly hour of Vikings talk!
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance reviewing the Vikings loss to the Lions before Jonny Athletic joins for his usual waterfront discussion of Wolves, Lynx and Vikings!
Vikings safety Cam Bynum makes his weekly appearance with Dan to review the first loss of the season and the quick turnaround to the Rams game before Dan and Gaardsy discuss everything that went down in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Sunday Bloody Sunday for Minnesota sports fans with the Vikings losing their first game of the season and the Lynx losing decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.
Wolves Boss Tim Connelly joins for a wrap of the preseason before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance (from Target Center) to talk all things Minnesota sports.
Hour of Football! Sean Salisbury joins for another outstanding appearance talking Vikings and NFL before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance with the latest on Vikings/Lions!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why it's important to worry about what it takes to WIN against the Lions and not whether or not Justin Jefferson has a monster game. Carl Gerbschmidt makes his weekly appearance for the Picks Segment and a preview of a bizarre karaoke event coming up.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lou Nanne joins in-studio(!) for his weekly appearance to talk Wild and NHL.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour of the show with his long list of advice to the prospective new owners of the Minnesota Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour of the show with his long list of advice to the prospective new owners of the Minnesota Twins.
Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for a bye week appearance to talk Vikings/Lions and the trades made today across the NFL.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and NFL before Jonny Athletic joins to review a spicy preseason Wolves game in New York!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the dominance of the NFC North and wonders what it means before talking about a political theory about Democrats and football.
Dan continues the Democratic/Football speculation before talking a bit more about the Wolves preseason so far.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before the legendary Lou Nanne makes his first weekly appearance of the hockey season with the Wild opener just a few days away!
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking if the Vikings MVP has already been decided after 5 games before reacting the news about the new Twins TV deal. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his weekly appearance in-studio to talk all things Vikings.
Kevin Seifert sticks around to finish off another great hour of Vikings discussion and NFL talk at large.
Ben Leber is fresh off the plane from London and makes his weekly appearance before Jonny Athletic joins to talk Vikings, Gophers and Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show saluting the Vikings defense as the biggest reason they beat the Jets to improve to 5-0 on the year. Dan and Gaardsy review some Vikings Talking Points before Dan also awards the Seal of Approval to the Gophers for taking down USC on Saturday night.
Vikings safety Cam Bynum hopped off the plane from London and made his weekly appearance with Dan to review the latest victory and his latest viral celebration
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks Gophers, Vikings, NFL and Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a quick history lesson regarding an old Gopher stadium before Ben Goessling joins from London to preview Vikings/Jets!
Wolves Boss Tim Connelly joins from the road with the Wolves to give his thoughts and insights on the KAT trade before we welcome Carl Gerbschmidt back for another wild edition of the Picks Segment.
Former Wolves player and coach Sam Mitchell joins Dan to give his extensive thoughts on the Wolves trade and what it means for both this season and beyond for the club.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why figures don't always lie when it comes to the Vikings. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings injury report and Lynx win in the Top 5 before Hall of Famer Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and reviews the VP Debate from last night.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a nagging concern he has about the Vikings hot start before he thanks Twins owner Joe Pohlad. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance from the road again to talk college football.
Our friend Aaron Gleeman came in-studio for a terrific year-end conversation about the Twins season, the Joe Pohlad comments this week and where the team goes from here.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 with Jonny Athletic who joins in-studio(!) for plenty of KAT and Wolves talk in the final hour.
ESPN's Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance with Dan Barreiro to review another Vikings victory and what their season outlook looks like now after 4 impressive wins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the complicated legacy of Pete Rose before Twins announcer Cory Provus makes his final weekly appearance of the season to recap and look ahead to the offseason
Dan is joined by Ben Leber for his weekly Vikings review before the guys get back to Wolves discussion. The end of the show is spent on two Odes to a Dead Guy, Dikembe Mutombo and Pete Rose.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining that between the Vikings and Wolves Minnesota is flyover country no more before Vikings safety Cam Bynum makes his weekly appearance to review ANOTHER win.
Dan cold-calls Packer "owner" Carl Gerbschmidt to get his reaction to the Vikings win yesterday before he gives his own reaction to the Karl Anthony Towns trade and what it means short and long term.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and is joining back in-studio for the first time in a while!
Dan Barreiro opens the show examining some of the major issues that have popped up with legalized gambling now that has continued to grow in legality and popularity before Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance to talk college football!
Dan is joined by Twins play by play man Cory Provus to try to figure out what's gone wrong with the club and discuss the final weekend of the season.
Former Vikings running back Robert Smith joins Dan to talk about the Vikings undefeated start and what it means before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
ESPN's Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance in-studio with Dan Barreiro to dissect the Vikings hot start and preview the upcoming Packer game.
Ben Leber sticks around for another segment talking Vikings before Dan spends the rest of the show reviewing the important parts of the Vikings win with Vikings Talking Points.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the Vikings are "carving their own path" in 2024 before Vikings safety Cam Bynum makes his weekly appearance to review another win.
Former Vikings and MVP quarterback Rich Gannon joins Dan to talk about the Vikings hot start and if it feels sustainable before Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the win!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance with our final Vikings/Texans primer of the week. The guys preview Gophers/Hawkeyes in the final half hour.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining the big (and unexpected) opportunity the Vikings have this Sunday before they "welcome" Carl Gerbschmidt for the Predictions Segment!
Plenty of football talk this hour starting with Sean Salisbury's weekly appearance followed by Lavelle E. Neal III joining for some Vikings and Twins talk as well.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 and discuss the amazing accuracy of NFL kickers before Michael Russo makes his first appearance of the hockey season with Wild Training Camp opening today!
Dan Barreiro opens the show lamenting the fact that the Twins once large lead in the Wild Card race has now completely evaporated before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan reviews another dropped ball by the Hennepin County District Attorney's office before Kevin Seifert joins for his weekly Vikings discussion.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance for an update on the presidential race and more political talk.
Glen Mason is back in-studio to talk college football, preview the Gopher/Iowa game and yes, his personal life comes up again.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the entire America League Central Division are frauds.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a crazy story about a Twins minor league player that was tipping pitches to an opponent?? Then Carl Gerbschmidt joins for NFL Picks and unveils his new project: A Packer Dating Service. What could possibly go wrong?
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before they discuss the Tua concussion situation and welcome Lavelle Neal in for his weekly appearance to wrap up the show.
Dan and Gaardsy react to Gerby's new dating service project before Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune makes his weekly appearance to preview Vikings/Niners.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a major Twins problem before Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Dan gets back into some of the debate discussion and presidential race speculation.
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance on the show to review the debate last night. Following Kessler, Dan gives an injury update out of San Francisco and previews Vikings/Niners.
Dan is joined by Glen Mason for another outstanding edition of "Mase In Your Face!" Dan and Mase discuss the Gopher win (and passing game), Notre Dame's loss, Iowa's loss and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour reviewing the Presidential Debate from last night and how he feels Kamala Harris used the old boxing rope-a-dope tactic on Donald Trump.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance with Dan reviewing the Vikings season-opening win over the Giants!
Dan Barreiro opens the week reviewing an authoritative Vikings win in New York before safety Cam Bynum makes his weekly appearance on the show.
Dan reviews his Vikings Talking Points that summarize the important points of the Vikings victory over the Giants.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why it's going to be up to the Vikings to create their own mojo this year before we welcome Carl Gerbschmidt back for another year of NFL Picks!
Dan Barreiro gives an "Ode to a Dead Guy" before Ben Goessling makes his first regular season appearance of the year to preview Vikings/Giants and the rest of the season
Dan is joined in-studio by Lavelle Neal for the final hour and they go over the Top 5 before talking Twins, Vikings and Wolves!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, laud Caitlin Clark and defend Rudy Gobert from yet another lazy take about him.
Dan Barreiro is joined by one of our favorites Sean Salisbury to preview the opening weekend for the NFL and season outlook for the Vikings!
For over a decade we were blessed to have Bill Walton join Dan Barreiro from the Final Four. Here is their last in-person conversation (and maybe the best) from the 2019 Final Four here in Minneapolis.
Paul Charchian opens the show discussing Monday's blockbuster night of women's hoops. Thor Nystrom calls in to talk NFL draft.
Lindsay Whalen joins the show to talk women's college hoops. Charch chats with Jon Krawczynski about all things Timberwolves.
Rep Pat Garafolo discusses the latest on sports gambling legislation in MN. Matt Waldman calls in with a very different take on the NFL draft.
The Free Agent Frenzy continues in the NFL and Dan Barreiro is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt to get a scouting report on new running back Aaron Jones from Green Bay. Kevin Seifert of ESPN makes his regular appearance with his thoughts on the Kirk Cousins resolution and the moves the Vikings have made so far.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lou Nanne joins to recap his final State Hockey Tournament broadcasts and talk Wild (and Kirk Cousins!)
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the massive, though not unexpected, news that Kirk Cousins is on his way to Atlanta after agreeing to a 4 year deal with the Falcons.
Dan continues to gauge reaction to the Kirk Cousins news and is joined by former Viking Robert Smith to get his thoughts on the move and where the Vikings go from here.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the players that the Vikings actually agreed to sign today (not just Kirk news) before Ben Goessling gives us some bonus time with his reaction and what led to today.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘the dawning of the age of aquarius Leader’ and Ben Goessling talks Vikes!
Dan talks True Detective and Swedish work breaks, and Sam Mitchell joins the show to talk Wolves!
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Dan wraps the show with Lavelle E Neal III!
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘when all you have is efence Leader’ and Jonny Athletic joins to talk Wolves and Vikings.
Dan talks about the 2021 QB class and is joined by former St Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘in a vacuum last night might have been commemorative print worth for our winter teams Leader’ and Kevin Seifert joins to talk all things NFL and Vikes.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘the easiest guy to pull for in town and it’s not even close Leader’ and Brian Oake joins to talk Grammys.
Dan continues with Brian Oake, and is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk all things Wolves.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Dan gets into it with angry Hockey texters.
Dan is joined by ESPN’s Kevin Seifert to talk NFL, Vikings, and more, and Dan gets into Girl Scout Cookie controversy.
Barreiro and JG go through the news, and Pat Kessler joins to talk all things A section.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘I thought I was staying to watch history but instead I stayed to watch the ambulance chase Leader’ and dedicates the hour to the Wolves L last night.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining a couple sports situations locally (the Vikings and Williams Arena) that appear to be on borrowed time!
Russo Radio joins Dan to discuss the breaking Wild injury news, Marc Andre-Fleury's greatness and how they can move forward the rest of the season.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘Anderson hasn’t missed in two years Leader’ and dedicates the show to the 25 year anniversary of the 98 NFCCG.
Dan welcomes back FAN alum Ryan Donaldson to recall his 98 experience, Coach Brian Billick give his perspective on the game, as well as a check in with Heidi the Weeping Blonde.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘even when we win we’re getting jobbed by the refs Leader’ and is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Wolves and the NFL.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Dan is joined by Lou Nanne to talk Wild and all things hockey.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘Have you lost your Penix envy Leader’ and is joined by Kevin Seifert to talk Vikings and the Draft.
Dan continues with Kevin Seifert, and is joined by Robert Smith for more football talk!
Dan and Gaardsy talk about the KOC problem, and are joined by Jonny Athletic and Glen Mason!
Dan is joined by Ben Leber to talk Vikings and recap the loss to the Packers, and Pat Kessler joins to talk all things A section.
Dan and Gaardsy talk about 10 years since the Dome, and they’re caught off guard as Carl Gerbschmidt finds his way into the studio to make his picks in person.
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5, Dan reveals his Person of the Year, and Lavelle E Neal III joins!
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he opens with Wolves talkers before being joined by Kevin Seifert to talk Jaren Hall and the Vikings.
JG finishes up with Kevin Seifert and gives you tips he found about coaching youth sports.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he goes on an all-time Quick Lane Bowl rant, and Jonny Athletic joins for Wolves and Vikings talk.
JG figures out where in the world is Lou Nanne, and he talks about the controversy in Green Bay.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he explains why Christmas is the season for perpetual hope, and Gerby joins for the picks segment.
JG is joined by Derek Burns to talk Dinkytown Athletes, and Ben Goessling talks all things purple.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘Shattering the myth Leader’ and rips calling takes lazy.
Dan discusses the Wild's big OT win against the Bruins. Joe Friedberg calls in to answer all of your burning politcal & legal questions.
Fill-in producer Maxx Fuller gives you the Top 5. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘trusting your own eyes Leader’ and is joined by Vikings LB Jordan Hicks!
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Lou Nanne joins to talk hockey and interviewing Muhammed Ali!
Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings week and preview Vikings/Bengals on Saturday.
Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance and outlines what he knows so far about the multiple off-ice investigations that were just wrapped up relating to the Wild (including the inquiry into Bill Guerin) before talking about the on-ice product. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks Wolves, Vikings and Wild.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘silence is out of the question Leader’ and is joined by Kevin Seifert!
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Pat Kessler joins to talk all things A section!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a grotesque Vikings in in Vegas. 3-0! Dan talks about another great effort from the defense and where the offense might go from here after a bad game on that side of the ball.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Vikings discussion in the second hour before Paul Blume, Fox 9 joins with an update on a wrongful conviction case out of Minneapolis.
Dan is joined by Ben Leber for his thoughts on the Vikings interesting win in Vegas yesterday before linebacker Jordan Hicks joins for the first time since he suffered a scary injury and what that day (and subsequent days) was like.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘not exactly Dobbsmacked Leader’ and is joined by Coach Brian Billick!
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Pat Kessler joins to talk all things A section!
Dan Barreiro is back and is having trouble finding the rage of so many regarding the final College Football Playoff Rankings. The guys spend the back half of the hour talking Vikings quarterback options as well.
We regretted it afterwards but we decided to call Carl Gerbschmidt today to let him gloat about how well things are going for the Green Bay Packers (again).
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to talk football but first ends up talking about how good looking he is (and what that's like). Ben gives his thoughts on the Vikings quarterback situation heading into Vegas before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and covers Wolves and Vikings.
Barreiro and JG go through the news, and Pat Kessler joins to talk all things A section!
Dan Barreiro was joined by legendary college basketball coach Geno Auriemma in advance of UConn's game against the Gophers. Dan and Geno covered a lot of ground including coaching today compared to when he started 40 years ago, what separates the great players like Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen and (currently) Paige Bueckers and why he thinks he became a good coach.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘Misery at the Barn Leader’, and Gerby joins to pick some Week 11 games!
Dan talks about another end of society piece, a couple of lame backpedals in sports, and Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings!
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Dan is joined by UCONN HOF Coach Geno Auriemma and Lavelle E Neal III!
Gaardsy fills in for Dan, he talks Wolves and that loss in Arizona, the latest Michigan developments, and Michael Russo joins from Sweden!
Gaardsy is joined by Jace Frederick to continue the Wolves discussion, he dives back into the Michigan fiasco and breaks down a sideline reporting controversy.
JG and BB go through the news, and Gaardsy reacts to your texts from throughout the show.
Dan Barreiro is back explaining how we are your ‘Affray by the Bay Leader’, and Wolves TV VOX Michael Grady joins to weigh in on the game.
Dan is joined by former Timberwolf and NBA Coach Sam Mitchell to give his thoughts on the brawl, and Glen Mason is back for Mace in Your Face!
Barreiro finishes up with Glen Mason, and Pat Kessler joins to talk A section and some toy department.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the growth the Wolves can show tonight against the Warriors in the NBA In-Season Tournament with Steph Curry out before ESPN's Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance in studio to talk Vikings!
Kevin Seifert sticks around for a couple more segments of Vikings talk before Jonny Athletic joins from San Fran to talk Wolves/Warriors and Vikings.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including some Wolves/Warriors stuff and Vikings injury updates before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild.
Vikings guard Dalton Risner joined Dan Barreiro off the top of the show to review a 5th straight win, his impressions of Josh Dobbs and his own crazy offseason. Dan also outlined why Minnesota is a "Land of Sports Extremes" right now with the Vikings and Wolves good and the Wild and Gophers struggling.
Two former Vikings join us to talk about the win yesterday: Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance with his view from the sidelines and Robert Smith joins for the first time in a bit with his view from the stands!
Dan Barreiro is back with plenty of takes on the Michigan scandal, and Gerby joins for Week 10 NFL Picks!
Barreiro is joined by Russo Radio to talk Wild, and Lavelle E Neal III to chat Twins, Vikings, Bears, and more.
Dan Barreiro is joined off the top by Cris Carter to talk all things Vikings, and Lou Nanne joins to talk Wild and Vinni Letieri’s first goal with the squad!
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Pat Kessler joins to chat more A section.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a big Wolves win last night before Kevin Seifert joins in-studio for his Vikings experience in Atlanta.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reviews a big Wolves win over Boston and talks Vikings/Falcons and the Josh Dobbs impact.
Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance a day early this week and reviews his trip to the Gopher game, the Gopher loss and talks Michigan.
Dan Barreiro explains how we are your ‘it’s emotional leader” and breaks down the return to the cage at the Target Center, and Glen Mason joins via phone.
Dan is joined for the whole hour in-cage by Jonny Athletic to talk Vikings, Wolves, and more!
Dan Barreiro explains how we are your ‘Spinning the QB wheel leader” and breaks down the Wolves loss in Atlanta.
Dan is joined for the whole hour in-studio by Kevin Seifert to break down the Vikings moves at the deadline.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Lou Nanne checks in from Florida to talk Wild and hockey protection.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the importance of the Vikings turning their season around and how far a win against the Niners would go tonight before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Vikings in the first segment.
Jonny Athletic sticks around for a second segment to talk Jaden McDaniels contract extension and Wolves before Ben Leber calls in on his way to US Bank Stadium for Vikings/Niners.
Dan Barreiro explains how we are your ‘when will the offenses stop resting leader” and Gerby joins to make his week 7 NFL Picks.
Dan breaks down some A section material, the Michigan scandal, and Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Lavelle E Neal III joins to talk Gophers, Vikings, Bears, and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first few segments discussing some national commentary on the Gopher football program and debates some of the points with Gaardsy!
Former Gopher coach Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in studio to talk Gophers/Iowa and college football in general. Another great edition of "Mase In Your Face."
Dan goes over a Taylor Swift theory of his before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in-studio for an update on Gaza and the Speaker of the House.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with weekly guest Jordan Hicks who had an unbelievable performance yesterday: 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown and a ton of tackles! Hicks is always an awesome guest and even better when he gets to review such a great game by the defense (and him).
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Vikings/Bears discussion reviewing a number of Vikings Talking Points that cover Jordan Hicks big day, the offensive struggles and the interception that may have saved it all.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings game with Dan before former Viking Robert Smith joins with his view as well! Robert was on the TV call for Fox and is always great radio and conversation.
Dan Barreiro explains how we are your ‘a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step leader” and Gerby joins to make his week 6 NFL Picks.
Dan goes through a lesson in media ethics and gives a seal of approval, and Ben Goessling joins to talk purple.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the news, and Lavelle E Neal III joins to talk Twins, Vikings, and Bears (oh my).
Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live from the green carpet at the X in St Paul, Dan explains how we are your ‘winter is right around the corner leader” and Sean Salisbury joins for his weekly hit.
Dan has a cavalcade of Wild guests from the green carpet including Michael Russo, Jake Middleton, Matt Boldy, and GM Bill Guerin!
Bill Guerin sticks around with Dan and JG for another segment, Kevin Falness proves he’s always listening, and Mike Modano joins to wrap the show!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering what would make the weekend mythic with the Twins, Gophers and Vikings all playing important games. Per usual on Fridays we get to the NFL Picks Segment with Carl Gerbschmidt.
Dan talks Twins as we get word on who will pitch in the ALDS before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and does a deep dive on Twins/Astros!
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he breaks down the first hour of the Twins game and asks you where you were in 2004?
Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his weekly appearance in-studio for another wide-ranging Vikings discussion and they live react to the 2nd hour of the Twins game.
Meatsauce joins from his couch to talk Twins, JG and BB go through the Top 5, and Jonny Athletic rounds out the show before the Twins close out a win right before the show wraps.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks reviewing the win in Carolina. Dan and Gaardsy also review a number of Vikings Talking Points.
Dan and Gaardsy react to the Twin Cities Marathon being cancelled and ask if the right decisions were made before they get back to the Vikings win over Carolina.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings game and Hall of Famer Paul Molitor joins for the first time for a while for a tremendous baseball discussion focusing on Twins/Blue Jays.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking the audience who needs a playoff run more: the Wolves or the Wild? Former Vikings quarterback Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings loss to the Chargers and talk NFL.
Great final hour and change with our winter sports partners! Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley join Dan from Wolves Media Day and Michael Russo joins from the X to talk Wild with their preseason continuing tonight!
Breaking news the start the show: The Wolves are back with iHeartMedia and KFAN! Wolves CEO Ethan Casson joins to talk about the new deal before handing it off to head coach Chris Finch in-studio with Dan for the rest of the hour! Awesome to have the Wolves back!
The ever-gracious and selfless Pat Kessler joins in-studio an hour earlier than normal and recaps how Minnesota already had to fire their Pot Czar and more.
Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in studio and reviews Gophers/Northwestern, Ohio State/Notre Dame, Iowa/Penn State and more! Dan and Gaardsy also review the Top 5 including the Wolves/KFAN news and Vikings injury report.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the squeaky wheel gets the grease and the grief when it comes to Deion Sanders at Colorado. LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance to preview the MLB Playoffs and talk Twins.
Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his weekly appearance in-studio for another wide-ranging Vikings discussion as they still search for the first win of the season.
Barriero and JG go through the Top 5, and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for some Vikings talk and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and is joined right away by Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks to recap the loss the Chargers. Dan and Gaardsy then give their own thoughts on the Vikings being 0-3.
Dan rolls along with a series of Vikings Talking Points reviewing the loss to the Chargers. Justin Herbert, Ed Donatell and the officials all come up in the second hour!
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings game and talk about where they go from here before Dan runs through multiple Vikings Talking Points off the loss to the Chargers.
Dan Barreiro is back explaining how we are your ‘mess around with this game at your own peril Leader’, and Gerby joins for the Week 3 picks.
Barriero and Blakemore go through the Top 5, Ben Goessling previews the matchup with the Chargers, and Lavelle E Neal III joins to talk Twins and Vikings.
Wild President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin calls in (from a dog park!) with Training Camp starting today before journalist and friend of the show Gerald Posner calls to discuss an event he is a part of this weekend in Washington, D.C.
Aaron Gleeman from The Athletic joins for another great hour of Twins talk. The guys also discuss if there is more to Gleeman than just baseball: Should we do a segment where he gives dating advice?
Dan Barreiro opens the examining how helpful 9th inning comebacks and walkoffs have been for the Twins this season before playing some interesting comments from former Timberwolf Austin Rivers on Anthony Edwards, the two big men playing together and KAT's reputation.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if we have always been this vicious? Or do we just hear about more terrible stories now?
Glen Mason joined in-studio for another great hour of college football talk and the usual Mase storytelling.
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and reviews his trip to Chapel Hill and discusses the latest Donald Trump coverage controversy.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how we continue to hop on the hamster wheel of internet outrage before LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins but also gives his thoughts on the racist messages that Vikings running back Alexander Mattison received last week. Sadly, it's something LaTroy is all too familiar with.
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert from ESPN to talk Vikings/Chargers and recap the Alexander Mattison story from after the Eagles game.
Dan is joined by Mike Veeck to talk about the release of the "The Saint of Second Chances" before Lou Nanne joins to talk about the life of Henry Boucha and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing a game between the 0-2 Vikings and 0-2 Chargers! Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks makes his weekly appearance to review the Eagles game and preview this week.
Dan outlines what he learned on an NFL Sunday that didn't include the Vikings and Dan and Gaardsy also discuss the Gophers loss to North Carolina.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings before Dan discusses a Gopher football uniform "controversy" and a more serious topic of the number of police officers in Minneapolis.
Dan Barreiro is back explaining how we are your ‘the more things change the more they stay the same Leader’ as he goes through Vikings talking points, and Gerby joins for the Week 2 picks.
Dan goes through more talking points, and is joined by Lavelle E Neal III to further break down the Vikings game.
Barriero and Blakemore go through the Top 5, and Ben Goessling joins to deep dive on the Vikings and the KOC Presser.
Dan Barreiro is back explaining how we are your ‘Doing it for St Nicholas Leader’ and Sean Salisbury joins to break down the Vikings game later tonight.
Dan wraps the truncated show with Pete Bercich live from the field in Philly to preview the Vikings and Eagles.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour reviewing a disasterous Vikings loss to Tampa Bay to start the new season on a really deflating note. Vikings Talking Points and listener Talkbacks included!
Dan continues to dissect the Vikings loss to Tampa Bay by reviewing another set of Vikings Talking Points. We also include listener feedback from the Text Line and the Talkback!
Ben Leber makes his weekly visit to review the Vikings loss, Dan and Gaardsy then go over some Vikings Talking Points and Dan reads a column he wrote one year after 9/11.
Dan Barreiro is back explaining how we are your ‘What the NBA can learn from the NFL Leader’ and Gerby joins for the first edition of NFL Picks for the 2023 season!
Dan goes over some A section material, and Lavelle E Neal III joins to talk Bears, Vikings, Twins, and more!
Barriero and Blakemore go through the Top 5, and Ben Goessling joins to deep dive on the Vikings before they open the season on Sunday.
Dan Barreiro opens the first show back from the State Fair and we found out that we have a new microphone that's giving everyone issues! Dan then gets to what he wanted to start the show with: Royce Lewis is making it impossible to ignore the Twins.
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert from ESPN for an hour long Vikings season preview as we get ready for the season opener on Sunday!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Twins explosion and give some breaking NFL news in the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Team USA basketball and Vikings/Bucs.
Dan Barreiro is LIVE from the last day of the State Fair. Craig Kilborn makes a special appearance to reminisce on the State Fair days of his youth, discuss his late night TV days, talk Timberwolves & much more.
Russo stops by to talk all things hockey. Plus, Craig Kilborn returns to close out the show!
Dan Barreiro and Gaardsy break down the Gophers win, and the firefighter controversy at the fair.
Dan welcomes the Big Knocker Bill Morice for an entire hour taking your health questions!
Dan continues from the fair with JG going through the news, and Lori Fisher joins for one more fair segment.
Dan Barreiro and Meatsauce are live at the State Fair! They chat about the new TJ Hockenson deal, Twins, and John Roesthisberger joins from the booth!
Dan welcomes Jonny Athletic for the final hour to talk Gophers, Vikes, Wolves, and more!
Dan Barreiro and Gaardsy are live at the State Fair, Dan has a wide ranging chat with Timberwolves star big man Naz Reid. Gophers Mens Basketball Head Coach Ben Johnson stops by the booth to discuss the upcoming season.
Gophers Men's Basketball Coach Ben Johnson talks NIL, Williams Arena, & more. Dan discusses the Twins implosion against the Guardians & the recent marijuana problem at the US Open.
Dan Barreiro and Gaardsy are live at the State Fair, Dan explains how we are your ‘Josh Duhamel leader’ with actor Josh Duhamel joining from the booth! Lavelle E Neal III tries to follow that up with Vikings and Twins talk.
Dan keeps Lavelle around to talk more Twins, Vikings, and more! Then JG and Dan discuss the Vikings cuts and get into an NBA debate.
Dan continues from the fair with JG going through the news, and Kevin Seifert joins to further deep dive on the purple.
Dan Barreiro and Gaardsy are live at the State Fair! Dan explains why he hates people. Chip Scoggins stops by the booth to talk Gophers & Vikings.
The football conversation continues with Chip Scoggins with a little Twins talk mixed in. Former MLB Umpire Tim Tschida joins the show to share stories from his umping days and discuss all things baseball.
Dan Barreiro and Gaardsy are live at the first State Fair, Dan explains how we are your ‘be careful what you wish for leader’ with Lori Fisher and Andrew Zimmern joining from the booth!
Dan keeps Andrew Zimmern around to talk fair food and his experience in TV, and Casey O’Brien joins to discuss the Broken Chair Trophy.
Dan continues from the fair with JG going through the news, they open Dr Dan’s Inbox, and Gaardsy tells a harrowing tale from Iowa City.
Dan Barreiro and Gaardsy are live for the first State Fair show of the year, Dan explains how we are your ‘beautiful mystery leader’ and Two Dogs with Monty’s Traveling Reptile Show stops in for their yearly visit!
The 2nd half of the reptile show opens the hour, and Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings heading into the final preseason game on Saturday.
Dan continues from the fair with JG going through the news, Charlie from RC’s BBQ joins, and Dan walks us through controversy from the movie theater.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, JG discusses State Fair life hacks, the Twins driving him crazy, and Kyle Potter joins to talk travel.
JG is joined by Mike Grimm to talk State Fair and Gophers, and Ron Johnson joins to talk Vikings, Gophers, and youth softball tournaments.
JG continues with Ron Johnson, and Pat Kessler joins ahead of the republican debates to talk A section.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, JG discusses eargate at TCO with TJ Hockenson, the state fair lineup, and Pete Bercich joins to talk Vikings.
JG is joined by Pierre Noujaim for an entire hour, they talk Wolves, Vikings, icebreakers, pronto pups, and more!
JG and BB run through the Top 5, and Gaardsy discusses his fears about Jordan Love and his affection for Milwaukee.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, JG discusses how preseason isn’t THAT important, ANT’s rising stock, and Chip Scoggins and Ryan Burns join in studio to talk all things college football.
The full Pair and A Spare crew is back for a couple segments, and Gaardsy demands an apology for the Buxton news.
JG and BB run through the Top 5, and Jonny Athletic joins to talk ANT, KAT, and the FIBA World Cup.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how a Brooklyn Nets social media video may explain Minnesota perfectly in terms of our place in the NBA (and maybe the world) before he does an A-Section roundup that includes a insiders view of Oakland's crime problem.
Dan continues the discussion about Oakland (and cities in general) before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and we get his thoughts on love, political discourse and a little on sports. Lavelle Unplugged!
Nothing like the day when the NBA schedule comes out! Dan Barreiro opens the show bemoaning the lack of national tv games and having some other fun with the schedule before covering a wide variety of topics both in and out of sports.
Aaron Gleeman joins in-studio for a great hour of some Wolves schedule talk and a deep dive on the Twins and Twins fans.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering what happened to the Twins today after they jumped out to a 4 run lead against Detroit. Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins from Vikings Training Camp to review the first day of joint practices with the Titans and preview the next preseason game.
We go back to Maui in the second hour of the show to get the latest from our friend Patrick Laughlin who lost everything in the recent wildfires.
Dan and Gaardsy review the latest from Vikings camp and talk Twins during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and discusses the Walz Rebate Checks, Donald Trump indictment (the latest one) and his Pink concert experience.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering what would be more delicious for Vikings fans: Aaron Rodgers playing well for the Jets or playing poorly?
Dan Barreiro hosts Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin in the KFAN Press Box for the latest installment of the Fan Free Forum!
Dan jumps back in the studio to review a great hour with Bill Guerin and then recaps the latest in the sports and real world with a Michael Oher update and Donald Trump indictment update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering what Twins fans are allowed to feel after reviewing a series of opinion pieces from the Star Tribune the last month or so before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Twins, James Harden, Vikings and Anthony Edwards.
Dan reviews the new Mike Veeck documentary "The Saint of Second Chances" that he and Gaardsy got to see last night before reacting to "The Blind Side" controversy involving Michael Oher and the Touhey family.
Dan is joined by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to talk a bit about the Netflix series (including Dan's posture), the stability of the coaching staff for the first time in Kirk's Vikings career and how the offense may be a little different this year. Dan also gives the latest in the Michael Oher story as well as the Maui wildfires.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing what we can from the Vikings first preseason game before Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune makes his weekly appearance fresh off a red-eye flight from Seattle with his thoughts.
Dan is joined in-studio by former St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck to talk about coming back to St. Paul for a special weekend and shares some amazing memories and stories from almost 30 years of owning the team.
Mike Veeck stays in-studio for two more tremendous segments including talking about the pain of losing his daughter and how that has affected his life. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to mostly review the Vikings preseason game.
Our friend Patrick Laughlin moved to Maui from Minnesota over a decade ago and fell in love with the community and people on the island. Sadly he is one of many that have lost everything in the recent wildfires in Lahaina. He joined Dan to describe the devastation and what the week has been like.
Our friend Patrick Laughlin joins from Maui and outlines the devastation on the island and what it's been like the past few days since the wildfire.
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are your ‘Greetings from Lake Luigi’ leader, and is joined by Lou Nanne from his compound in Wisconsin.
Dan discusses the fires in Maui, and Kevin Seifert joins to give an update on the Vikings ahead of their first game tomorrow.
Dan and JG run through the Top 5, and Lou Nanne joins for another hour to talk Wild, Cousins, and more!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before discussing Justin Jefferson's future (and Randy Moss's past). Dan also outlines a social media influencer event gone wrong in New York.
Dan is joined by our friend Spencer Tollackson who announced this week he is stepping down from his role as Gopher basketball radio analyst before Rick Bozich from WDRB in Louisville joins to discuss his recent column on why college football needs to move to an NFL model.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wishing that all broadcasters had the job security that suspended Orioles broadcast Kevin Brown now has after the entire world has come to his defense! Former Twin LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance and recaps a successful week for the squad.
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are your ‘All the Twins do is win’ leader, and Nordo joins to talk about the USWNT.
Dan wraps the show with an hour of Jonny Athletic, and he discusses the Orioles broadcast controversy.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the latest Big Ten expansion news before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and covers the latest Byron Buxton injury news.
Dan reviews some A Section material including disturbances in Chicago and a shooting in Minneapolis before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a CBS Sports list that ranked Kirk Cousins as the 3rd "Most Clutch" quarterbacks in the NFL! Dan thinks the reaction to this list might be a bit over the top.
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are your ‘baseball is a funny funny game’ leader, and takes your calls about your Minnesota Vikings.
Dan talks about the Vikings defense, looks back at today’s calendar of calamity, and Jonny Athletic joins the show.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Dan discusses the Golden Bachelor, and gives an ode to a dead guy.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing life now that marijuana is now officially legal in Minnesota before former Gopher head coach Lindsay Whalen joins in-studio with her first extended comments and thoughts since losing her job back in March.
We continue the conversation with Lindsay Whalen with some more of her side of the story about her coaching run and the current state of college sports before attorney Joe Friedberg joins with his reaction to the latest Donald Trump indictment.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the latest Big Ten expansion speculation before Pat Kessler makes his weekly stop in-studio to talk legal weed, Donald Trump and what Dean Phillips is up to on the democratic side of the presidential race.
Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live at TCO for Vikings Training Camp! Dan discusses how we are your ‘dancing for a draw’ leader, and Kevin Seifert joins to break down the latest from camp.
Dan and JG dive into the spiraling Twins, the ESPN layoffs, and Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell joins after practice.
Dan and JG wrap the show with Ben Goessling live from the perch at Vikings training camp, and Dan discusses his newfound interest in auctions.
Dan is back and live from Vikings training camp! Lavelle joins the show to discuss the Vikes, a big trade in the AL Central, & more.
Lavelle hangs out for a little longer to talk about how training camp has changed over the years. Pete Bercich stops by to discuss all things training camp.
Vikings RB Alexander Mattison chats with Dan after practice to discuss his new role in the offense. Pete Bercich rejoins the show to continue the Vikings conversation.
Dan Barreiro is back discussing how we are your ‘dogs and cats living together’ Leader, as he dives into little league potentially getting replay and the absurdity of it.
Dan discusses his recent guilty pleasure movie, the fear of raising a teenage daughter, and Ben Goessling joins after attending Vikings training camp earlier in the day.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Dan is joined by Lavelle E Neal III to talk Twins, Vikings, and Bears (oh my).
Dan Barreiro is back discussing how we are your ‘toxic has become a toxic word’ Leader, as he dives into the PJ Fleck article, and goes down memory lane about historical TV sitcoms.
Dan reminisces on the AROD discussion from yesterday, and Chip Scoggins joins after attending Vikings training camp earlier in the day.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Dan discusses the Hunter hold-in and what the possible solutions to it is.
Dan Barreiro is back discussing how we are your ‘⅔ isn’t good enough’ Leader, and Jonny Athletic joins to talk Wolves.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Pat Kessler joins for some A section discussion.
Dan Barreiro is back discussing how we are your ‘can ubuntu be forged against teams with the record of 119-184’ Leader, and LeTroy Hawkins joins in on the Twins talk.
Dan gets into some Vikings news, reads your texts, and Brian Oake joins for some music talk.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Kevin Seifert joins for a Vikings Training Camp report.
Dan Barreiro is back for a star studded show, he begins with the first hour including HOF Coach Tony Dungy!
Dan reads some texts and gives his latest thoughts on Buxton, and continues the historic show with broadcasting great Bob Costas.
Dan continues with a second segment of Bob Costas, and acting immortality Jeff Bridges!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why football stupidity has been consistent throughout time before Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream joins to review the Beyonce concert and talks about the life and career of the legendary Tony Bennett.
Dan is joined by Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune to review what he's learned about the Jordan Addison situation and cover other Vikings matters with Training Camp next week.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, talk a bit about KAT steam and the NBA trade market before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a recent poll that has Target Center ranked very low in NBA arena experience and explains why he thinks talks about building a new one are coming quicker than you may think.
With the late-breaking Vikings news this afternoon we got a bunch of J. Addison entries to another good week of "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Dan talks about the difference in anticipation and excitement he's observed from Taylor Swift to Beyonce concerts. Dan also outlines a couple stories from the A-Section and wonders if some of the punishments for recent horrific crimes have been enough.
Dan Barreiro opens the show as only he can: wondering why nobody is talking about the fact that you can't get warm water in public places anymore. Former Viking Robert Smith joins to talk about the devaluing of running backs and other NFL/Vikings stuff.
Robert Smith sticks around for an extra segment and gives his thoughts on the Northwestern football scandal before Dan outlines a new issue that parents have to deal with when it comes to the mental health of their kids.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the Twins and some wild NFL projections 3 years in advance before Pat Kessler makes his weekly visit in-studio.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the exciting news that Minnesota has been awarded a team in the newly-announced and revamped Arena Football League! Will Gaardsy get another job and get to do the play-by-play? Former Twins pitcher LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance and discusses coaching high school kids "these days" and gives his thoughts on the tough Byron Buxton situation.
Dan is joined by ESPN's Kevin Seifert to talk about the recent extreme devaluation of running backs in the NFL, a Danielle Hunter update and the biggest news of the day: Minnesota is getting an Arena Football team!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including confirmation (according to Gaardsy) that the Wolves played the Nuggets tougher than anyone in the playoffs! Journalist Gerald Posner joins for two segments and provides his usual outstanding commentary on a number of different real world issues.
It's Dan Barreiro and Bumper to Bumper going #92Noon for the first annual #FanFlip! Dan has a premonition about the Vikings before the guys do #VikesBites!
Dan continues the Vikings discussion during the second hour of #FanFlip before the guys do the #92Noon Top 5 News de Nord!
The great Jonny Athletic (finally) joins in-studio for #FanFlip and talks Vikings and Wolves with Dan before Gaardsy channels his Inner-Nordo and puts a "rap" on the show!
Justin Gaard fills in for Barreiro, he’s joined in the first hour by Pierre Noujaim for very controversial opinions about self checkout lanes, fake tickets, and whether or not to trade JJ.
JG talks about the Netflix show Quarterback and about the polarization of Kirk and KAT.
JB and BB go through the Top 5 at 5, and Gaardsy is joined by Lavelle E Neal III to talk Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the "choice" that the Timberwolves have made "running it back" and what KAT's actual trade value might be before Aaron Gleeman stops by the studio to preview the rest of the Twins season.
Aaron Gleeman continues his in-studio visit with more Twins talk before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day before the Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his return to the show and covers a lot of medical topics with Dan.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking for help from the audience: It's State Fair T-Shirt design time and as usual the listeners remember our best ideas! Dan also explains why despite what you may have thought he is looking forward to the new mid-season NBA Cup Tournament.
Dan reacts to a troubling NFL player ranking poll that does not include Harrision Smith before reviewing some new NBA rules he's not sure about. Hall of Famer and one of our favorites Cris Carter joins to talk about an important event he is a part of in a few weeks and gives some opinions on the Vikings as well.
Dan and Gaardsy react to the first Wolves over/under win total in the Top 5 before Pat "Pot" Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio!
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour wondering "where is the leadership" when it comes to the Northwestern football scandal as well as the Twins season.
Dan continues the lack of leadership discussion before pivoting to a new trend in the workplace: Sex Talk? What could possibly go wrong?
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including some Justin Jefferson comments that are getting some attention before Dan outlines a bill regarding how teachers are allowed to handle problems in the classroom that Dan thinks is doomed to fail. The guys wrap up the show returning to the Northwestern football mess.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing a disastrous Twins weekend and why he has no faith in things turning around for them the rest of the season. Who should be on job watch? Dan will tell you.
Former Gopher football coach and our good friend Glen Mason joins Dan with his reaction to the hazing allegations and Pat Fitzgerald situation and Mase gives some great insight into how he ran his programs when it comes to hazing.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Twins and some KAT comments in the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic joins from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. We react on the fly to the news that Northwestern has in fact fired football coach Pat Fitzgerald after more details emerged about hazing in the program.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the latest in the Victor Wembanyama/Britney Spears saga before touching on Dame Lilliard’s situation again. We wrap up the hour with what might be the next problem for the City of Minneapolis Police Chief.
Dan plays an old Kirby Puckett rant he had forgotten about regarding a trade made in 1995 before he outlines a Mayo Clinic controversy that has him disappointed.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the yearly playing of the infamous David Kahn/Chris Webber interview at NBA Summer League before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks Twins, Britney/Wemby and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the Kansas City Royals are the gift that keeps on giving before talking a bit about Threads-Mania
Dan rants about the Dame Lilliard situation before former Wolves coach and player Sam Mitchell gives his thoughts on that...and also whether Sam would trade KAT for Dame straight up!
We open Dr. Dan’s Inbox with some great submissions as always and review the show through a series of text messages from the rubes!
Justin Gaard fills in for Barreiro, he discusses the Twins being on the clock to capture the minds of the Twin Cities, and he gives a review on the Dude Perfect show.
JG talks more Dude Perfect, the concept of loyalty in the NBA, and Jonny Athletic joins to talk Wolves.
JB and BB go through the Top 5 at 5, and Gaardsy is joined by Pat Kessler for some A section conversation.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Michael Russo joins from Nashville to review the Wild draft.
Aaron Gleeman sticks around for two more segments of Twins talk including the most recent Byron Buxton problem.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the stupidity of risking your lucrative career to place a few bets on your sport before Aaron Gleeman joins for a great hour of Twins discussion.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how his dream of the Twins winning the American League Central Division with a losing record is alive and well! Dan also rates a couple Twins on the Mike Pelfrey Scale of Accountability.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo from the NHL Draft in Nashville and outlines what he thinks might happen tonight and tomorrow before Dan runs through the Timberwolves news of the day and a few A Section topics.
Dan and Gaardsy review the latest Twins loss in Top 5 before Pat Kessler describes his anger towards Gaardsy about Taylor Swift and talks local politics during his weekly appearance.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including a tremendous JJ Watt story before Lou Nanne joins in-studio for his weekly visit and previews the NHL Draft!
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining how it appears that Hollywood is asking the "old guys" to save the movie industry before talking about a new Max series he watched recently that he found fascinating.
Dan plays some ridiculous Dennis Rodman audio regarding what Larry Bird's place in today's NBA before talking about the main issue he has with the Dame Lillard saga with the Blazers.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if it's time that we ban parents from attending high school sporting events? Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reacts to the Naz Reid contract and what it means for the Wolves other centers (KAT?) long term.
Dan continues the Naz Reid and Wolves discussion before talking about the new Netflix password-sharing rules and what it has meant for some people and their families!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including a Calendar of Calamity Wolves entry before Star Tribune music writer Jon Bream joins to review the Taylor Swift weekend in Minneapolis.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and talking NBA Draft.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the end of the Twins complete game drought with Joe Ryan going 9 strong today! Mitch Lawrence joins for his usual outstanding talk about the NBA trades, offseason and draft.
Dan gives an update on the Titan submarine tragedy before attorney Joe Friedberg joins to discuss the charges for Derrick Thompson for his role in the crash that killed 5 people.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Rocco Baldelli comments yesterday that have Dan thinking the Byron Buxton Band-Aid has been ripped off and he will never play center field again. Dan is then joined by a Serbian tourism official to explain why Belgrade was chosen over Bloomington for the 2027 World Expo.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler joins and talks Taylor Swift, Hunter Biden guilty plea and a recent Donald Trump interview.
Dan continues to discuss the horrible car crash over the weekend in Minneapolis and is joined by Fox 9 reporter Paul Blume on the latest news regarding charges against the driver Derrick Thompson.
Dan Barreiro explains how we are your ‘changing the subject leader’, and LeTroy Hawkins joins to discuss the slumping Twins.
Dan discusses a tragic A section story from Friday, and Brian Oake lightens the mood with some music talk.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Dan is joined by Lou Nanne for an offseason check-in and a hockey lore story with Herb Brooks.
Dan Barreiro explains how we are stuck on planet mediocrity, and Jonny Athletic calls in to tell all about the latest Wolves news.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, Dan reads your texts and deep dives on AI in healthcare.
Dan discusses the polarization about KAT, the situation around the Titanic wreckage, and he listens back to a classic interview with Rev Joseph Lowry.
Dan is joined by KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse to discuss the Department of Justice report on the Minneapolis Police Department before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to review the week that was at Vikings minicamp.
Wolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for the first hour of the show and discusses what it was like watching the team he helped build win the title, the KAT/Rudy pairing, where the team needs to mature and a lot more.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Tim Connelly discussion in the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks Wolves, Vikings and Twins.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, react to listener texts from throughout the show and welcome Michael Russo to the show for an NHL season wrap and where the Wild go from here this offseason.
Dan Barreiro opens the show lamenting that the NBA World is laughing at us after Karl-Anthony Towns appearance with Pat Beverly this week. He also outlines a recent story regarding looks, appearance and NIL in college sports that has people talking.
We spend a few more minutes on the NIL story and do a quick "News On The March" before opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review some recent Karl-Anthony Towns comments on Patrick Beverly's podcast during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to talk politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why former Vikings coach Jerry Burns was right: you need Big Knockers, and the Twins Big Knocker is knocking right now. Former Wolves player and coach Sam Mitchell joins for some NBA Finals talk.
Denver Nuggets assistant coach Ryan Saunders calls in to let us know what it's like to win an NBA Championship and what the night was like before attorney Joe Friedberg joins to give his take on the recent Donald Trump indictment.
Dan Barreiro is back and opens the show talking about the ease of Nikola Jokic and why he remains underrated. Former Twin LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance to review the weekend and talk larger baseball issues as well.
Dan is joined by ESPN's Kevin Seifert to recap the events from Vikings Mini Camp which include Justin Jefferson showing up and Danielle Hunter holding out.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lou Nanne stops by the studio to talk Stanley Cup, some early Wild draft stuff and some NBA Finals as well.
Justing Gaard fills in for Dan, he gives his thoughts on the Hunter situation for the Vikes, and FOX 9’s Pierre Noujaim joins to talk Baby Gronk and bad drivers.
Pierre sticks around with JG to chat golfers getting tackled, mascots getting assaulted and more, and Jonny Athletic joins to preview the Wolves offseason with the new CBA rules coming into effect.
JG is joined by Ben Leber to further dive into the Hunter conversation at TCO, then Justin goes through the news, defends Kirk Cousins, and empires you to cheer for Stanford baseball.
Gaardzy discusses the Vikings releasing RB Dalvin Cook and why they could possibly be heading into a reset year, and reacts to a recent comment that Anthony Edwards could be the best hope for a great American basketball player.
Gaardzy looks for advice on some recent tire problems, and Ben Goessling joins the show to discuss the Vikings releasing RB Dalvin Cook.
JG and fill-in producer Maxx Fuller review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal calls in to talk about Twins, Timberwolves, & more!
Dan Barreiro explains how we are your ‘the brooms were out in St Pete leader’, and Aaron Gleeman joins to dive further into the Twins conversation.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Craig Kilborn makes a surprise appearance to talk NBA and his recent talk with Wolves owner A-Rod.
Gleeman sticks around with Dan for another segment, and Michael Russo checks in from Florida to preview game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler joins for his weekly in-studio appearance talking state and local politics and following your passion!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if it's time we bring back the "K Gong" for Minnesota Twins strikeouts after they swung and missed 12 times last night.
Dan discusses a graduation speech trend regarding following your passion and if it's the right message. We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" a day early this week and the audience once again delivered! The conversation of the second hour also went back to manscaping...
Dan Barreiro opened the show reacting to the huge news from the golf world with the PGA-LIV merger before LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance for another wide-ranging discussion on the Twins and more.
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 and are joined in-studio by Lou Nanne (back from his Italy trip) for a conversation on the golf news of the day and his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final so far.
John Feinstein joins Dan Barreiro to give his reaction to the PGA Tour news of the day and what it means before old friend Eric Musselman joins for some terrific NBA Finals discussion.
Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the Max Kepler problem with the Twins and who we should actually be mad at before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for an NBA Finals discussion as well as some Wolves talk.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day and get back to Jimmy Butler/NBA Finals talk before longtime show favorite Gerald Posner joins for a wide-ranging discussion on RFK Jr, new files on the JFK assassination and much more.
Dan gets into some of his concerns about the upcoming marijuana legalization before we play some interesting Doug Mientkiewicz (Dougie Baseball) comments on a recent podcast about the Twins development of Byron Buxton.
Our regular guests make up the last part of the show with Ben Goessling joining with the latest Vikings steam and Lavelle Neal joining to talk about Royce Lewis, Twins pitching, the Vikings and NBA Finals.
Dan Barreiro is back and opens the show with his thoughts on the latest Minnesota State High School League controversy. He's also confused about something that had ESPN broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit worked up this week.
Dan outlines the latest example of Aaron Rodgers self-importance as he reviews his latest comments about his time in Green Bay.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan today, he gives the latest from iHeartRadio Access Day, Halvy joins to give the latest in the MLB TV lawsuit, and JG breaks down a MSHSL controversy.
JG continues by breaking down Aaron Rodgers latest comments, gives some sports small talk, and Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to chat about the travel industry this summer.
JG and BB go through the Top 5, break down the history of cap hell and Minnesota sports, and we get resolution to the MSHSL controversy.
Gaardzy discusses the Twins offensive struggles against the Astros, gives you some prime small talk material, and makes the case for continuity with the Timberwolves.
Gaardzy explains why he thinks we should give the Timberwolves roster more time, provides some info on new things the Gophers ticket office is doing this season, & Jace Frederick calls in to talk all things NBA.
JG and fill-in producer Maxx Fuller review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler returns from vacation to discuss his trip to Hawaii, recreational marijuana legalization, & more!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including a Justin Jefferson update before Dan rants on some issues he's had with WNBA media coverage before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for some NBA Finals and Vikings talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how he was annoyed that Rocco Baldelli got bailed out by Royce Lewis and others for a pitching decision he made on Monday. Former Twin LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance for more Twins and baseball talk.
Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance as his Italy tour continues. Dan then gives two more reasons why he loves the Miami Heat following their Game 7 victory in Boston.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the current situation of Ryan Suter and comparing it to D-Lo. It's also an hour of tangents that includes manscaping and plane etiquette discussions.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins, NBA playoffs and (why not) manscaping.
Dan Barreiro is joined by WIS-Dot supervisor Carl Gerbschmidt for some travel tips on the road this Memorial Day Weekend.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes rumors of how much D-Lo was asking for in a new contract before Dan talks about the latest Ja Morant situation and expresses his concerns about all the money the Minnesota Legislature just committed to spending.
Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the large sample size of MLB baseball games that have been played under the new rules and what a success they have been. Former Wolves coach and current Denver assistant Ryan Saunders joins to talk about the run to the Finals and what it's like coaching Nikola Jokic.
Dan recaps a few Jimmy Butler relationship rumors and previews Game 5 of Heat/Celtics before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler continues our World Tour today making his weekly appearance from his vacation in Hawaii!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining that he just must not understand baseball anymore with some of the gymnastics going on with Byron Buxton discussion right now before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance (From Italy!).
Dan spends some time talking about the remarkable life of Tina Turner who died today at 83 years old. Music writer Alan Paul joins for more perspective on her life, career and legacy.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the concept of an unstoppable player after watching Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets sweep the Lakers last night. Former Twins pitcher LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance for Twins and MLB talk.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes Lebron and some Mark Coyle speculation before Dan picks Gaardsy's brain on a recent Big Ten media rights controversy and responds to listener texts on a multitude of topics from the show today.
Dan spends a bulk of the second hour discussing a recent article outlining the complicated (and polarizing) issue of gender-affirming treatments especially when it comes to kids.
Dan and Gaardsy review the news out of NFL Meetings during the Top 5 before Dan talks a bit about Byron Buxton and somehow ends up having to defend the record of Gregg Popovich?
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Bud Grant public memorial and wondering if there is a local team today that would allow for a long coaching tenure like the one Bud earned and enjoyed.
Dan continues the discussion on coaching tenures before welcoming Michael Russo in for some outstanding hockey (and coaching in general) discussion.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if we should stop calling ourselves the State of Hockey before Chuck Foreman calls in to talk about the impact of Jim Brown on and off the football field.
Dan discusses all aspects of Jim Brown's complicated legacy before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some Vikings (and hockey talk?)
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including details on Rudy Gobert's darkness retreat?!? Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and Dan and Wobble argue about Emilio Pagan.
Jim Brown joined Dan Barreiro late in 2012 while Adrian Peterson was on his way to winning the NFL MVP Award. Brown was a big fan of AP and talked to Dan about him as well as his own career.
Dan and Gaardsy review Heat Culture in the Top 5 before discussing the latest developments in Disney vs. Florida.
Dan Barreiro opens the show (again) talking about the greatness of Jimmy Butler and the rest of the role players on the Miami Heat. Aaron Gleeman joins in-studio for (the usual) great Twins discussion.
Aaron Gleeman sticks around for more Twins talk (and some Wolves) before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in-studio to talk state and local politics (as usual the segments devolve into much more sophomoric topics!).
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why he thinks Victor Wembanyama has no chance to live up to some of the crazy hype he has received before even playing a game. Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins for Vikings and NFL talk.
Dan and Gaardsy recap an ugly finish the the Twins/Dodgers series for the Twins before Dan outlines an airplane shoe situation that has many in the audience (including Gaardsy) gagging.
Dan Barreiro opens the show feeling nostalgic for NBA Lottery days gone by with the Wolves and reviews some of the unfortunate luck the team has had over the years on Lottery night before former Twins pitcher LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance talking baseball.
Dan continues on the baseball umpire controversy from the Twins game last night before reviewing other NBA Draft Lottery Night memories involving the Timberwolves.
Lou Nanne is back in studio for the first time in a while and joins for the entire 5:00 hour! Dan and Gaardsy review some Chris Finch comments from Paul Allen's show in the Top 5 and then Dan and Louie talk hockey the rest of the hour.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 (including the Twins weekend) before an extensive discussion on how existing gun laws need to be enforced if we really want to have a serious discussion on gun safety and control.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining "The Disease of Me" and wonders how many of the tenets apply to Minnesota sports teams before our favorite national NBA writer and broadcaster Mitch Lawrence joins to preview the conference finals and talk KAT trade speculation.
Dan outlines a weather event called the "pneumonia front" and where it is expected to hit this week before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Vikings, Wolves and NBA conference finals.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wishing one of our most loyal listeners a very happy birthday before one of our favorite guests Ron Coomer joins to talk Twins/Cubs.
Dan discusses the latest voting controversy and other national sports topics in the second hour of the show before Star Tribune columnist Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to cover the Minnesota sports waterfront (including award voting, Twins and Vikings schedule)
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings schedule and other Vikings and NFL matters.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘What time’s your apology” leader, and gives a sincere apology to Carlos Correa.
Dan continues as John Feinstein joins to chat about his new book and about the game of golf.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins and his belief that only pitching well will not translate into season-long success after another Twins loss last night.
Dan is joined by TNT commentator Kenny Smith to talk about his new book and the NBA. Dan asks Kenny if Rudy Gobert and KAT can play on the same team.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler joins in-studio with a great roundup of local political issues and a preview of the Donald Trump Town Hall.
Dan and Gaardsy review a lengthy Top 5 including NBA and NHL Playoff talk before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk hockey (and like LaTroy Hawkins he has a crazy coach story!). Former Vikings running back Clinton Jones to talk about his teammate Joe Kapp who died this week at the age of 1985.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why the NBA Playoffs might mean a nightmare for future regular season ticket holders before LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance for Twins talk (and some incredible stories).
Dan reviews LaTroy Hawkins story about being paddled by a high school coach and gets some listener feedback about that different time before wrapping up the hour with some Donald Trump legal talk and election thoughts.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the anniversary of the Big Balls Dance involving a former Wolves point guard and a new "big balls display" from another former Wolves point guard before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk NBA, Wolves and more.
Dan discusses the news that two different professional sports teams are putting their games on over-the-air TV (which means FREE!) and outlines his hope that this becomes a trend before Rick Bozich joins from Louisville where he just covered a crazy and tragic Kentucky Derby week.
Dan and Gaardsy review some Karl Anthony Towns comments before spending the rest of the hour examining a series of tragic stories that lead to our creeping sense of dread and chaos in the real world.
Dan Barreiro opened the show outlining a story that suggests we might not be that far way from instant replay in youth sports! Dan and Gaardsy play and react to some Kevin Garnett comments on the state of the Timberwolves.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo of the The Athletic to review the week of Minnesota Wild news and to put a cap on the season (and where they go from here).
Dan is joined by the Friday regulars in the final hour of the show: Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings draft and the biggest stories of the offseason and Lavelle Neal joins to cover the Twins, NBA and more.
Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for a wide ranging hour of Wild talk. Dan and Bill cover the way the season ended, why Bill doesn't consider the season a "failure," but also why he doesn't think another first round exit is unacceptable.
Aaron Gleeman joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for another great hour of Twins talk. The Twins avoided the sweep in Chicago and Dan and Aaron reacted live to the Twins winning the final game of the series during the show.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before they open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" They also discuss a strange case of sports betting gone wrong with the Alabama baseball coach right in the middle.
Dan Barreiro opens the show bemoaning another example of how we obsess over officiating and how it gets us nowhere. Later in the hour Dan examines a horrific and complicated story in Grand Marais involving a sexual predator and murder.
Dan is joined by KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse to give us the latest on the multiple arrests of gang members in Minneapolis and what it means moving forward.
Dan and Gaardsy review some Kirk Cousins comments during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance covering state and national politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show recapping some of the things Wild General Manager Bill Guerin said today and Dan explains what he was bothered by. LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins and (as always) has some great stories about his career.
Dan reacts to an ABC interview with Robert Kennedy, Jr that the network edited and bemoans the trends in journalism that has him longing for the old days.
Dan and Gaardsy run through a series of Bill Guerin comments from the exit press conference today before Lou Nanne joins for his weekly appearance to talk Wild and NHL.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the weekend just kept getting worse for Minnesota sports fans before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Wolves and NBA.
Dan gives a Pelf Scale Rating to one current Minnesota athlete and one that is just getting here before our friend Rick Bozich joins to talk about his White Sox and preview the Kentucky Derby.
Dan and Gaardsy review some Wild exit interviews in the Top 5 before Dan reads a story about a local mall closing and gives an Ode to Malls. Dan and Gaardsy also recap the Dillion Brooks debacle in the Grizzlies/Lakers series.
Dan Barreiro opens the show going right to Vikings Headquarters to listen to a few minutes of Jordan Addison's introductory press conference before Dan gives his thoughts on the Vikings 1st Round Pick.
Dan spends some time discussing the latest "Sports Moralizing" before Ben Goessling joins with his reaction to the Vikings draft and what he expects in later rounds.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top Five and talk more NFL Draft before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to cover all Minnesota sports.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining his final thoughts on what the Vikings should do on Day One of the NFL Draft. Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins for more draft discussion.
Dan discusses the latest from the Star Tribune cartoon controversy before ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins for NFL Draft talk and speculaton.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wolves Exit Interviews in the Top 5 before Ben Leber joins for more great draft discussion. The guys wrap up the show playing a Jeff Teague story about the infamous "Jimmy Butler Practice" with the Wolves.
Our favorite NFL Draft expert Marty Wexler III makes his yearly appearance to break down the draft before Michael Russo joins to react to the Wild loss in Dallas last night.
Dan Barreiro opens his show explaining why it feels like he is doing the same show over and over again when it comes to our winter sports teams in the playoffs. Jonny Athletic joins for a day-after look at the Wolves loss and the season as a whole.
Our favorite NFL Draft expert Marty Wexler III makes his yearly appearance to break down the draft before Michael Russo joins to react to the Wild loss in Dallas last night.
Dan and Gaardsy go over the Top 5 including some incredible Aaron Rodgers comments before Dan reacts to the Anthony Edwards "incident" following Game 5 that has Denver police involved. Pat Kessler make his weekly appearance in-studio!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings draft and warning people to be careful what they wish for when it comes to trading up for a quarterback. LaTroy Hawkins makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins and tell some great (and in one case painful) stories from his career!
Dan discusses a new editorial cartoonist at the Star Tribune and the controversy surrounding their first cartoon. Former Viking Robert Smith joins on the 30 year anniversary of the team drafting him in the first round to share memories of that day and talk current day Vikings as well.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including Twins, Wild and Wolves talk before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and previews Wild/Stars Game 5. Dan wraps up the show talking Vikings draft.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why yesterday was "The Only Game" for the Wild and why losing Game 4 might haunt them. Dan and Gaardsy also discuss the Wolves win to stay alive in their series versus Denver.
Dan is joined by Pat Micheletti to review the Wild loss in Game 4 and where the series goes from here. Dan and Gaardsy then talk Wolves small picture and big picture after their Game 4 win over Denver.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Aaron Rodgers trade, Wolves, Wild and Twins in the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Wolves playoffs.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how he wants the Wolves and Wild to join the fight tonight. Our great friend Craig Kilborn is in town for the Wolves playoffs again this year and spends the rest of the hour in-studio!
Craig Kilborn stays for one more segment before Ben Goessling joins for some Vikings and NFL Draft talk!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before they try to find Lavelle Neal who had a series of misadventures on the way to Xcel Center to cover the Wild game tonight!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the Wild overthought it with the goalies and reacts to Game 2 for the Wild and Wolves. Agent Leigh Steinberg joins to discuss his career, his commencement address at Hazelden and his sobriety journey.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to review the Wolves loss in Game 2 and where they go from here. They also discuss the Tim Connelly to Washington steam before Dan gets back to more Wild talk.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wolves and Wild night in the Top 5 before Michael Russo joins for more Wild (and Wild goalie) talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking the Wild to not overthink it as it pertains to who should start Game 2 in the net. Longtime NBA writer Mitch Lawrence joins to talk playoffs and Wolves.
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert from ESPN for the first time in a few weeks to talk Vikings draft and trade rumors.
Dan and Gaardsy preview the Wolves and Wild playoff games in the Top 5 before Pat Kessler stops by the studio for his weekly visit talking politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why he didn't want Game One between the Wild and Stars to end last night and reviewed the Wild win. LaTroy Hawkins joins for the first of what will be weekly visits during the baseball season to talk Twins.
Dan continues the Wild discussion and is joined by Michael Russo who was in the building (of course) last night for the Wild win over Dallas.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lou Nanne joins and reacts to the Wild win over Dallas in Game One and what he expects the rest of the series.
Dan is back explaining how we are your ‘the cornerstone players can’t possibly be this clueless can they leader’, as he goes scorched earth on the Wolves, and Michael Grady joins to try and calm Dan down.
Dan continues the Wolves talk and takes your texts reacting to the Grady conversation, then Wild GM Bill Guerin joins to talk all things Wild heading into the playoffs tonight.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, Dan takes your texts reacting to Guerin, and Jonny Athletic gives his postmortem on the Wolves after game 1.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how the New York tabloids handled the Twins dominant win at Yankee Stadium last night before Craig Kilborn joins to talk Wolves play-in game.
Dan reviews a few things from earlier in the show before Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to discuss how the Wild are playing going into the postseason, who he thinks they should want to play and updates us on the Bill Guerin contract extension.
Huge guest lineup for the final hour with Vikings talk from Ben Goessling, Twins and Wolves talk from Lavelle Neal and a Wolves play-in preview with Jonny Athletic!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before sports business reporter Daniel Kaplan joins to discuss the news that Bally Sports parent company isn't paying the Twins and other teams in baseball.
Aaron Gleeman stays for another segment of Twins talk before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" with some great letters from the week in Minnesota sports.
Dan Barreiro is back! He opens the show explaining why we are still waiting for Mick Fleetwood to call the show before Aaron Gleeman joins for another great Twins baseball discussion.
JG goes heavy on the Timberwolves in the opening hour analyzing what they did right & what went wrong in last night's loss to the Lakers.
JG discusses the Twins back-to-back wins over the White Sox, and their stellar pitching to start the season. Jace Fredrick calls in to break down the Wolves heartbreaking loss to the Lakers in the play-in game.
JG and fill-in producer Maxx Fuller review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to discuss the University of Minnesota's president stepping down, the recent Dalai Lama debacle, & more.
JG and Meatsauce take a look at the upcoming NFL draft, talk Timberwolves, & plenty more on a Todd Tuesday!
JG takes a listen back to PA's interview with Wolves' Head Coach Chris Finch this morning. Mike Trudell of Lakers.com joins the show to preview tonight's Wolves/Lakers play-in showdown.
JG & fill-in producer Maxx Fuller discuss the top 5 sports stories of the day including: the Wild's comeback win against the Blackhawks, Twins/White Sox, & the Timberwolves play-in matchup with the Lakers. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and recaps the Gophers' loss to Quinnipiac.
Gaardzy spends the first hour discussing the Rudy Gobert/Kyle Anderson fight, Jaden McDaniels injury, and the Wolves upcoming play-in game against the Lakers. Johnny Athletic calls in to provide the details on all of the Timberwolves drama.
Mike Grimm stops by the studio to recap the Gophers big National Championship loss. Pat Micheletti calls in to keep the Gophers conversation going, plus talk some Wild.
Gaardzy & fill-in producer Maxx Fuller discuss Timberwolves, Twins, The Masters, & more in the Top 5. Gaardzy takes a look at other athletes throughout sports history who have hurt themselves punching something.
Michael Russo fills in for Dan, he has Gophers Head Coach Bob Motzko and later The Athletic’s Joe Smith join from Tampa.
Russo Radio continues with a report from Lavelle E Neal III at Target Field, and Bill Guerin talks about all the latest Wild news.
Russo wraps up the show with Joe O’Donnell and Dane Mizutani in studio, they break down the latest Wild news, react to the Twins win, and more.
Kevin Falness fills in for Dan, he has Pat Michletti join from Tampa, Brandon Mileski talks Wild, and Mike Grimm reports on the Gophers first period.
Falness has Michael Russo check in from Pittsburgh, then he checks in on the Gopher game and Mike Grimm files another report from the arena.
Falness wraps up the show with Joe and Tom from the press box in Pittsburgh, and they listen in to the closing moments of the Gophers 2nd period in the Frozen Four.
Gleeman and the Geek fill in for Dan, they discuss the Twins in depth, including their loss earlier in the day, Pablo’s start, and the pitching staff as a whole.
Gleeman and the Geek continue the baseball talk, as they discuss the incoming robo umps and pitch clock, how the Twins should lineup, and the importance of platoons.
Gleeman and the Geek continues with a discussion on the bullpen and leverage situations, the Bally Sports bankruptcy update, and they preview the incoming Astros.
Kevin Falness fills in for Dan, the discusses his first rube experience at the X, a disastrous road trip, and BOTH our Jacques Lemaire and Jacques Lemaire call in.
Falness continues Bumper to Bumper with Lou Nanne from Florida, and Kevin Gorg joins to chat Wild and golf.
Falness finishes the show talking with Wild forward Marcus Foligno on his day off, Pat Micheletti fresh off a flight to Tampa, and Eric Vergoe who breaks down the Gophers chances in the Frozen Four.
Aaron Gleeman and the Twins Geek John Bonnes fill in for Dan, they talk about Lopez and his performance, the bullpen, and Buxton.
Gleeman and the Geek continue the Twins talk with the bench, Joey Gallo, and the go over the new MLB rules and give their thoughts on them.
Gleeman and the Geek finish the show talking about Kepler in the leadoff role, Pagan and his role, and they take your questions as the game in Miami gets going.
Dan Barreiro opens the show bemoaning the fact that Wolves X Factor Naz Reid is essentially out for the season before attorney Joe Friedberg joins with insight on the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Our friend Mike Trudell joins with a scouting report on the Lakers before the huge Wolves game tonight. Ben Goessling makes his regular appearance from Arizona where he just took in the NFL Owners Meetings.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 and some texts before Lavelle Neal makes his regular appearance to talk all things Minnesota sports.
Dan is in from home and explains how we are your “What time is Luigi’s Apology leader” and talks plenty of Wild and Wolves.
Dan is joined by Jace Frederick for a deep dive on the Wolves, and Russo joins from Vegas to give the latest on the Wild.
Dan and JG go through the Top 5, then Gaardsy takes over and talks to new Gophers Women’s Coach Dawn Plitzuweit!
JG fills in for Dan, he opens with positivity as both winter squads have huge late night showdowns, and Myron Medcalf talks college hoops.
JG goes on an epic Gophers rant, and Pat Micheletti joins to chat Wild and Gophers hockey.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering who should be happier: The Hockey Ambassador or the Wolves Super Fan? Adam Minter of Bloomberg joins to discuss the Southwest Lightrail debacle and the TikTok controversy.
Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Gophers regional weekend in Fargo and looks forward to the Frozen Four. Dan and Louie also talk Wild, who remain hot without Kaprizov.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before the spend substantial time discussing Gopher basketball NIL issues and the state of the program.
Dan outlines what we know so far about the Nashville school shooting before we run the latest press conference with updates on the shooter.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top Five which includes Wolves, Wild and Final Four talk. Jonny Athletic is on the road with the Wolves and makes his weekly appearance from Sacramento.
Dan Barreiro opens the show awarding Twins pitcher Sonny Gray the "Seal of Approval" for his comments about pitching late into games before longtime friend of the show John Feinstein joins to talk Final Four and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining that all of the negativity in this town might NOT be his fault as he reads through a recent poll about the negativity of NFL fan bases.
Dan and Gaardsy continue arguing about the shoes Stephon Marbury wore before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance from Florida and helps put a bit of a wrap on Twins Spring Training.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 before Dan outlines a nagging concern about Byron Buxton. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the return of KAT last night at Target Center and what it can mean moving forward, Aaron Gleeman joins in-studio for our first in-depth Twins talks in a while with the season right around the corner.
Gleeman sticks around for another segment of Twins talk before Michael Russo joins for his weekly segment to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing another exciting Wild win and previewing a possible KAT return tonight at Target Center.
Dan and Gaardsy discuss the World Baseball Classic: is it popular? Should we care? Were the ratings huge? Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins for another memorable discussion that covers the hot streak, a Kirill Kaprisov update and it gets heated at the end regarding fighting in hockey!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler joins for his weekly appearance and covers the Gweneth Paltrow trial (?), Minnesota spending bill and President Trump predicting his own arrest and what that might mean.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the feeling sports fans get when the moment is mythical and how Willis Reed (who died today) is the epitome of the myth.
Dan spends the second hour of the show discussing the role that parents play in the mental health of their kids and the different ways to deal with those challenges.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories including the KAT news of the day before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance for Wild, Gophers and other NHL talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering how college basketball life around here would be different had Norwood Teague hired Eric Musselman back in 2013 (as he could have). Rick Bozich joins on the road back from NCAA action in Albany to review the crazy first weekend of March Madness.
Dan and Gaardsy discuss Dawn Plitzuweit being hired to coach Gopher women's basketball before they talk a bit about the NBA/NCAA battle that goes on every year in March.
Dan and Gaardsy review a busy day in the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic joins with some Karl Anthony Towns developments in a story he just wrote and talks Wolves in general with 10 games to go.
Dan Barreiro opened the show explaining what is killing March Madness before attorney John Brink joins to talk about one of the craziest serial killer cases that you've never heard of from right here in Minnesota.
Dan continues a bit of the conversation from the first hour before resetting the day in March Madness. He also outlines an Enough Said controversy regarding the movie "Goonies."
Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to review the latest Vikings news before Lavelle Neal joins from Florida as he just arrived for the final weeks of Spring Training!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing another Wild win and the exciting brand of hockey they have been playing lately. A mini rant on the Wolves loss is followed by former Viking Scott Studwell joining to share some Bud Grant stories.
Dan and Gaardsy reset Day One of the NCAA Tournament before music writer and historian Alan Paul joins on a number of topics.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day before they do a quick live listen in to March Madness. We also open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" to end the show!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the Aaron Rodgers announcement and what Dan's new dream is for the situation. We cold-call Carl Gerbschmidt to get his reaction before longtime college basketball writer and Dan's college roommate Rick Bozich joins the show on his way to the NCAA Tournament.
Dan spends much of the 4:00 hour discussing the news that the Uptown Bus Station waiting area will be closing because of crime and other troubling news regarding crime in the state.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including a KAT update and Aaron Rodgers clips before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the rich are getting richer in the NFL and the Vikings are getting...well, we're not sure. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Wolves.
Dan outlines an issue (obsession) he is having with his Apple Watch before Kevin Seifert joins to review the Vikings news of the day including Kirk Cousins contract update.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings news of the day and the Wolves in the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and talks State Hockey Tournament, Gophers and Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to reports that the Vikings are "open for business" when it comes to trading players. Former Viking offensive lineman Ed White joins to talk about his coach Bud Grant.
Dan reviews some Bud Grant audio and continues the tribute from Sunday Sermons before reviewing a few stories from the A-Section including the latest from the Feed Our Future fraud.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including some audio from Bud Grant's son Mike discussing his dad's life. Ben Goessling gives us some bonus time discussing the open tampering period of NFL Free Agency and what the Vikings are up to. We also play a section from Bud Grant's last visit to the studio in December.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that the Adam Thielen Era of Vikings football is over Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins to talk about the injury to Kirill Kaprisov and where they go from here while he is out.
Ben Goessling joined to discuss the Vikings news of the day including Adam Thielen, Cam Dantzler and what's next for the team.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, get some Bonus Lou Nanne from the State Tournament and are joined by Lavelle Neal.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining what we know so far about the Kirill Kaprisov injury and where the Wild go from here if he is out an extended period of time. The guys also do a couple live listen-ins to the State Tournament!
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 before Lou Nanne joins us between AA sessions of the State Tournament. Dan wraps up the show discussing the latest Daylight Savings Time whining and talks about a City Council controversy.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the controversy off the Wild's Pride Night at the X and the multiple issues he has on all sides of it. NBA Big Knocker Mitch Lawrence joins to talk Ja Morant, MVP race and of course Wolves.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before the return to the Minnesota Wild discussion of the day.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a sneaky need and a sneaky idea for the Vikings this offseason before KARE 11 reporter Lou Raguse joins in-studio to talk about his compelling new book "Vanished in Vermillion."
Lou Raguse stays for another segment before Dan wraps up the second hour of the show with News on The March
Lou Nanne is back in studio for the first time in a while! We cover a ton with Louie including the Wild trades and he gives us a State Hockey Tournament preview as he prepares to call it for the 59th year!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how the "Smiling Assassins" of the Minnesota Vikings have begun their offseason work with the release of Eric Kendricks. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Wolves road trip and talks Vikings.
Dan is joined by longtime Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream who was in attendance as Bruce Springsteen brought his tour through St. Paul last night.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings news and Gopher game in the Top 5 before Kevin Seifert joins with his reaction to the Eric Kendricks news and discusses other NFL matters.
Dan plays some audio from Clippers player Paul George that has Dan handing George the Seal of Approval regarding load management before Ben Goessling joins to review the Vikings news and speculation out the NFL Combine.
Dan and Gaardsy review a busy NHL Trade Deadline for the Wild and the game-winner at Williams Arena in the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance discussing the Twins and Lindsay Whalen.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the revenge tour for the Minnesota Phlegmatic Swedes with the Minnesota Wild now carrying 7 players from Sweden after the trade deadline! Pat Micheletti joins to review the Wild trades and what the team looks like moving forward.
Dan Barreiro opens the show playing the Mark Coyle press conference outlining the Lindsay Whalen "resignation." Chip Scoggins joins to react to the news and where he thinks things may have gone wrong.
Dan and Gaardsy continue reacting to the news that Lindsay Whalen is out as Gopher basketball coach.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Gaardsy goes through the ordeal that put him in the ER on Monday night. We open Dr. Dan's Inbox to wrap up the show!
Dan Barreiro is back and cuts right away to JG at the Target Center, and Russo Radio joins from Vegas to give the latest on the Wild and NHL.
Barreiro goes through a new segment of ‘shut up stop talking’, goes through some A section news, and Kevin Kernan rips the baseball nerds.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5, and Pat Kessler joins for some A section discussion!
Dan Barreiro is back from home explaining how we are your “Who took all the raspberry rally girl scout Leader”, and Kevin Seifert joins to talk combine and Vikings.
Barreiro and Blakemore go back and forth on the first Wild trade of the day, Dan opens the Calendar of Calamity, and gives a seal of approval.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5, react to another Wild trade, Lou Nanne helps break down everything hockey as the deadline closes in, and we listen into Bill Guerin’s presser.
Dan Barreiro is back from home explaining how we are your “One Superstar Shines while the other flounders Leader”, and Josh Verges joins to open a can of A section worms.
Dan and JG go through some A section texts in reaction to the Josh Verges report in the first hour.
Barreiro and Muss go through the Top 5, and Jonny Athletic joins on short notice to chat Wolves and Vikes.
Dan Barreiro opens the show on fire ranting about the reaction from meteorologists mad about the online reaction to the Tsnownami not being as big as projected.
Dan discusses the mystery around Karl Anthony Towns and his injury and why the public communication about it has been a miss for the Wolves before Ben Goessling joins for his weekly appearance for some Vikings offseason talk.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including Wolves, Wild and Gopher basketball before Lavelle Neal joins for his weekly appearance to wrap up the show.
Dan Barreiro is back from home explaining how we are your “Tsnownami Shrinkage Leader”, JG also returns to name the Tsnownami, and they wrap with some Wild and A section talkers.
Barreiro and JG go through the Top 5, and they discuss the latest or lack thereof news from KAT’s camp and how it affects the Wolves.
Dan Barreiro is back from home explaining how we are your “waiting for the tsnownami to come to us leader” and Chip Scoggins checks in to talk Gophers and more.
Dan goes through some A section material, reads your texts, and he listens in to JG as he calls Gopher Womens Hoops.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5, and Pat Kessler checks in to discuss the Tsnownami and the new sports betting bill.
Dan Barreiro is back explaining how we are your “never have the clouds looked thicker, angreier, or more dangerous leader” and Belinda Jensen calms the nerves while the snow falls.
Dan goes through some A section material, Halvy joins to talk about the Gentry Academy drama, and Kyle Potter discusses the travel implications of the Tsnownami.
Michael Russo fills in for Dan, with Joe Smith helping out the whole way. Wild Asst GM Chris O’Hearn makes his FAN debut to give his story and some insight to the Wild front office.
Russo Radio continues as Dan Hayes checks in from spring training in Florida to talk about the trials and tribulations of covering baseball in the heat, and Elliotte Friedman gives the latest deadline intel.
Russo is joined by Jonny Athletic to complete the Athletic trifecta for a full hour of Athletic talk, and Dylan Loucks finishes up the show with some Gopher talk.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he discusses the Wolves needing more adults in the room, the Wild struggles, and Jace Frederick picks up the Wolves talk.
JG discusses his at home controversy and gets your opinions, and Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings.
JG is joined by Lavelle E Neal to chat Twins and Vikes, and Russo Radio previews the Wild game from the X.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the issues with the Minnesota Wild and what they need to do with the goaltender problem. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, Super Bowl and all things NFL.
Dan discusses what he thinks is a disturbing trend in journalism before former Wolves player and coach Sam Mitchell joins to talk NBA trades, Wolves and more.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" In between they play the Don Lemon comments that have us thinking we are Done as a Society.
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘the calm before the tsunami Leader’ and is then joined by Vikings writer Kevin Seifert to talk about the new DC.
Dan gives an ode to a dead gal and invites the listeners to text in their personal poster gals.
Barreiro and JG go through the Top 5 at 5, and Pat Kessler joins to discuss some A section material.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the defensive stand that helped the Wolves beat the Mavs in Dallas Monday night. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks about the Wolves win and their play since the trade.
Dan discusses the stabbing at Harding High School and shooting at Michigan State before Paul Blume from Fox 9 joins with the latest in the Harding case.
Dan and Gaardsy review some Dalvin Cook news as well as Wolves and Wild in the Top 5 before Lou Nanne returns for his weekly appearance to talk hockey. Dan finishes the show returning to the tragedies at Michigan State and Harding High School.
Our counter-terror expert Michael Hurley joins to give his thoughts on the high-flying objects passing through the United States recently and what type of threat they present.
Ben Leber joins to review the Super Bowl before Dan continues the show talking Super Bowl game, halftime show and commercials!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the greatness of Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs rallied to beat the Eagles in Super Bowl 57. Dan also rants about the reaction to his reaction to the halftime show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking the audience if you really want to Vikings to make a Super Bowl? Might we lose our identity as a fanbase? Carl Gerbschmidt joins from his own darkness retreat to help with the Super Bowl edition of the Picks Segment.
We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" for a few segments with letters from the NBA, NFL and the world of music before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk about the latest Vikings news and speculation including the Brian Flores hire.
Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance and discusses the rough stretch of play for the Wild and the tough decisions they'll have to make before the trade deadline. Lavelle Neal joins to talk Super Bowl and Wolves and NBA.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing a wild NBA Trade Deadline Day and outlines how much tougher the Western Conference is now. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to preview the Super Bowl and give his thoughts on the Brian Flores hire by the Vikings.
Dan is joined by Wolves TV Announcer Michael Grady for the first time! Dan and Michael discuss the Wolves trade as well as the craziness around the NBA Trade Deadline before talking about Michael's career to this point.
Dan and Gaardsy review some Adam Thielen comments from the Super Bowl in the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic gives us some bonus time to talk about the Wolves trade and what else happened around the NBA this week
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘letting the moment reveal itself through your own eyes Leader’ and is then joined by his sister Coach Barreiro to celebrate 500 wins.
Dan discusses the Pelf scale, some Wild, and Trent Tucker talks Wolves and LeBron’s record breaking day.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Pat Kessler joins to discuss some A section material.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why tonight is a litmus test for the Wolves (and not in the way you'd expect). Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance and gives some more insight to the Vikings hiring Brian Flores as defensive coordinator.
Dan reads an interesting story discussing how the Moneyball concept has crept into everyday life (not just sports) and why too much of a good thing is actually a bad thing.
Dan and Gaardsy run through to Top 5 including a great Bill Belichick comment on Tom Brady before our friend Craig Kilborn calls in to talk about the Wolves, Kyrie Irving and trade deadline stuff in the NBA.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes more Brian Flores discussion before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance with his reaction the the Flores hire and the latest with the Wolves.
Dan discusses a series of Jim Boeheim rants that are getting (rightfully) ripped in the world of college basketball before Dan reads from a story examining how the political left goes to far with words and too short with action.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if anyone that went to the Wolves game or watched the NFL Pro Bowl got their money's worth. Our good friend Mitch Lawrence joins to talk Kyrie Irving and the NBA in general with the trade deadline looming this week.
In a possible out of body experience Dan Barreiro opened the show today explaining why he may have been convinced that the Wolves should trade for Kyrie Irving (who requested a trade from Brooklyn today).
Jonny Athletic calls into Dan to talk some sense into him regarding his Kyrie Irving thoughts before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo from NHL All-Star Weekend to talk Wild and Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Tom Brady sand, Kyrie Irving, Wolves and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wolves impressive win over the Golden State Warriors and what stood out to him. Former Viking Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk coaching in the NFL and gives a quick Super Bowl preview as well.
Dan outlines a major scandal from the cycling community as it pertains to lobbying. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan and Gaardsy review the night in Minnesota basketball during the Top 5: Good night for the Wolves, bad night for all the Gophers. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is back and we read letters from the NBA, NFL and college basketball!
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘taking the pantsuit off and the jersey on Leader’ with a viral story out of a high school in Virginia.
Dan is joined by Rich Gannon to dive into the Brady announcement and they get into the Vikings as well.
Barreiro and JG go through the Top 5 at 5, and Pat Kessler joins to discuss some A section material.
Dan is joined by Wolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly for an extended conversation about the season so far: KAT injury talk, how good Ant can be, the Rudy trade reaction and some D-Lo talk as well.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an idea passed along to him about who is to blame for our obsession with officials before Wolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly joins the show for the rest of the hour to talk KAT, D-Lo, Ant, Rudy and more!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Tim Connelly discussion and react to listener texts as well. They also talk about some of the breaking news in the NFL coaching carousel.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the Wolves loss to the Kings and some Tim Connelly sound bytes before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to review Hockey Day and talk Gophers and Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a plea: Stop complaining about the refs! Jonny Athletic stops by the studio and discusses that topic as well as the red hot Minnesota Timberwolves.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the football discussion before former St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson joins with his reaction to what happened in Memphis and where we go from here.
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 before reviewing some of their favorite Gene Hackman roles and movies on his 93rd birthday. Dan returns later to the earlier discussion about officiating and why we need to stop obsessing over it.
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘the absence you feel is real Leader’ and he makes his conference title predictions with Gerby.
Dan goes through some scenarios that prove we are done as a society, and Ben Goessling joins for a deep dive on the purple.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Lavelle E Neal III surprises in studio to talk Twins and more!
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘Putting your life on a shot clock Leader’ and he discusses the new Jets OC and his disinterest in the Wolves.
Dan talks about the recent Jimmy Butler story and how it doesn’t solve the actual issue, and feeds into some conspiracy theories.
Barreiro hosts the Kevin Falness Hockey Power Hour and welcomes Wild GM Bill Guerin and beat writer Michael Russo, then he wraps the conversation on death clock talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why we shouldn't be whining that Kevin O'Connell was "snubbed" for NFL Coach of The Year finalist before our friend Gerald Posner joins to talk about the latest trend: Exorcisms.
Aaron Gleeman from The Athletic joins in-studio again to review a busy few weeks for the Twins and talks a bit about load management in sports as well.
Dan is joined by Pat Kessler in studio and reviews an infamous Gopher basketball anniversary, talks about classified documents in basements everywhere and how Kessy stole a shirt "accidently."
Dan Barreiro opens the show continuing our coverage of the Winter of Sports Discontent with the Wolves losing to Houston and the Wild needing a win.
Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance (this time from Tampa as he has the Wild TV call tonight) and talks Matt Dumba, Wild and a lot of Gophers hockey!
Dan is joined by longtime Los Angeles Country Police Chief Bill McSweeney (now retired) to discuss the recent shootings in California and the overall topic of gun violence and policing.
Dan Barreiro spent the weekend watching football and spends the first hour of the show outlining the Football Absolutes that still ring true as we are down to the Conference Finals.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Twins trade from last week, the Wolves play recently and talks Vikings and NFL Playoffs.
Dan is joined by Ben Leber for some bonus NFL talk. Dan and Ben also talk about the Vikings defensive coordinator position and what Ben is looking for there. Dan gives an update on Joan Gabel resigning from Securian's Board of Directors and reads from the letter that President Gabel submitted to the U before he gets back to NFL talk to wrap up the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the breaking news that the Twins traded Luis Arraez to Miami for starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. Carl Gerbshmidt makes his weekly appearance for the NFL Picks Segment.
Dan talks a little bit more about the Twins trade before Ben Goessling stops by the studio for two long segments of Vikings talk: who will be the next defensive coordinator, who will be contract casualties and much more with Ben.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and gives his reaction to the Luis Arraez trade. Dan wraps up the show with NFL quarterback discussion as the playoffs continue.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining the concept of "Winning Time" and why he's concerned it will never apply to the Timberwolves. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Vikings playoff loss and where they go from here.
Dan reviews the latest "Done as a society" example having to do with a film festival dropping a film before Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Matt Dumba as a healthy scratch tonight and more on the Wild.
Dan and Gaardsy talk Wolves, Wild and Gophers in the Top 5 before Brian Oake from Cities 97.1 joins to talk about David Crosby (who died today at 81). Attorney Joe Friedberg joins the last segment of the show to discuss the charges filed against Alec Baldwin
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘Are you hungry or are you starving Leader’ and he dives into the viral Tim Brewster video.
Dan talks plenty of A section including the MOA and Hamline controversy, and Pete Bercich gives his views going into Vikings offseason.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5, and Pat Kessler joins to talk about his playoff experience, and the latest in news.
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘Purple People Eaters where o where are you Leader’ and Kevin Seifert gives some purple intel going into the offseason.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5, and Jonny Athletic checks in from Denver to talk Wolves and Vikes.
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘It was even worse than you think Leader’ and goes through a fiery edition of Talking Points.
Gerby gets past security and surprises Dan during the call-in segment, and Ben Leber breaks down the playoff loss to the Giants.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5, and Robert Smith puts the final notes on a Vikings postmortem edition of the program.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining why the Vikings must beat the Giants to validate this season. Former Viking QB Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to preview the game and NFL weekend as a whole.
The great Kevin Harlan has the Westwood One call of Vikings/Giants and he joins to preview the game and talk NFL. Carl Gerbschmidt is back for his contractual obligation to do NFL Picks. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance (on his 40th birthday!) to talk Vikings/Giants.
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance reviewing the week that was and the weekend that will be: Carlos Correa recap and what else the Twins need and a Vikings/Giants preview.
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘We Didn’t Need Him Leader’ with a ton of future greats leaving our state, and Glen Mason joins early for Mace in your Face!
Dan is joined by Michael Russo for a Wild Islanders preview, and he goes through more ‘We didn’t need him’ examples and some A section material.
Twins Boss Derek Falvey joins Dan Barreiro to review the process that brought Carlos Correa back to Minnesota and what else the Twins are looking to do before Spring Training.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why everyone should "take the win" when it comes to the Twins signing Carlos Correa. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to outline exactly what went wrong with FAA computer systems today that caused flights to be grounded all over the country.
Twins Boss Derek Falvey joins Dan to talk about the process of bringing Carlos Correa back to the Twins. Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance and outlines his piece on the Kirk Cousins/KOC relationship and previews Vikings/Giants.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes Carlos Correa talk, the Wild loss and Vikings discussion before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance on the political news of the day.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the news that Carlos Correa is going to sign another contract with the Twins. What does it mean, how did this happen, does Dan support the move?
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne from Madison Square Garden where Louie is on the TV call for the Wild tonight. Lavelle Neal joins for Bonus Coverage on the Carlos Correa news.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Vikings, Carlos Correa and Wolves.
As instructed, Dan and Gaardsy call Carl Gerbschmidt back with questions about transportation. As expected, things take a sad turn for Carl.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining that for once the Packers DON'T have everything and the Vikings don't have nothing! We cold-call Carl Gerbschmidt and it ends quickly. Dan also talks Packers losing and Vikings/Giants.
Dan gets a hold of Carl Gerbschmidt again and this time has a way to get him talking (and eventually) crying after the Packers blew it. Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance to preview Wild Card Weekend against the Giants.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance with Dan to preview Vikings/Giants and talk Packers loss. Dan also goes over a bunch of Vikings and NFL talking points to wrap up the show.
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 before Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild. Lavelle Neal joins for two segments to talk Carlos Correa and Vikings/Bears.
Dan reviews the week that was for Pitchfork Nation regarding Skip Bayless on Monday Night before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the NFL is making up new rules regarding what may or not happen with playoff seeding and neutral site games before "welcoming" Carl Gerbschmidt to the show for the final NFL Picks Segment of the regular season.
Dan Barreiro explains why the next game for the Vikings is Peterman Proof before Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Our old friend Courtney Cronin checks in from Chicago to preview Vikings/Bears and get her thoughts on the Vikings from a far before we open Dr. Dan’s Inbox.
JG runs through a quick Top 5 before heading out to Gophers Hoops, and Dan breaks down the latest steam involving the Bears Interim QB.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if it's time that the Vikings bring in a ping pong table for the stretch run. Former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson joins to elaborate on his view that University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel should not be accepting any positions on company boards.
Dan continues the conversation about President Joan Gabel's Board roles before ESPN's Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking state and national politics as a new session starts. Former Viking Robert Smith joins to talk about the Purple and his thoughts on the Damar Hamlin situation.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with his reaction the the scary situation with Damar Hamlin last night and what we know up until this point. Glen Mason joins in-studio for another edition of Mase in Your Face! talking scary football injuries and College Football Playoff.
Dan is joined by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker for his reaction to the Damar Hamlin situation. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and talks Wild and Damar Hamlin.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Damar Hamlin, Vikings and Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the different ways the Vikings were gutted in Green Bay: the outcome and the injuries. Vikings corner Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance.
Dan reviews a bunch of Vikings Talking Points before getting some reaction from the audience...which included a call from Carl Gerbschmidt.
Dan is joined by Ben Leber to review the Gutting in Green Bay. There are more Vikings Talking Points and a Wolves rant left over from the weekend.
Dan is back in studio and explains how we are your ‘Stop the nonsense the 2 seed means everything Leader’, and Gerby joins for the award winning picks segment!
Dan is joined by Sean Salisbury and Ben Goessling for some in depth Vikings talk, and Dan goes into the Gophers season in retrospect.
Dan and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5 and get Dan caught up on the week that was, and Lavelle E Neal III makes his weekly appearance and talks Wolves, Vikes, and more.
Dan is back in studio after the holidays and explains why we are the ‘hold the host accountable leader’, and he discusses the battle between the Wild and Wolves for trending directions.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to get the latest intel on the Wild, and a slightly inebriated Pat Kessler joins from a NYC watering hole.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he reflects on the steps in 2022 that the Vikings took to be where they are, and Jace Frederick joins to talk Wolves after their loss in Miami.
JG is joined by Ron Johnson from MOA to chat Vikes and Gophers, and Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveller discusses the travel situation after the huge delays this past week.
JG and Brett go through the Top 5 at 5, and Lou Nanne checks in from Florida to chat Wild ahead of their game against the Jets.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, is joined by Patrick Peterson to start the show, and JG goes through some Vikings Talking Points after the win over the Giants.
JG goes on a massive Tua rant before the news breaks about his concussion, and Kevin Seifert helps deep dive on the Vikings.
JG and Brett go through the Top 5 at 5, and Jonny Athletic continues the Vikings talk and gives a Wolves/Heat preview.
In honor of Festivus, JG airs some MN sports related griveances before Carl Gerbschmidt joins for NFL Picks.
Lavelle E Neal joins the show to talk Twins & Vikings, plus Ben Goessling calls in to keep the Vikings conversation going.
Pat Kessler joins for two segments, plus Robbie tells us why he is the happiest man in Minnesota in the midst of this winter storm.
Mase In Your Face!, Kyle Potter travel expert on how you can avoid troubles and find deals this holiday season
Gaardsie in for Dan joined by Robbie Rosenhaus for Bumper To Bumper talking Kirk Cousins to open the show. Hanging with the Pair And A Spare crew for the bulk of the hour, Chip Scoggins and Ryan Burns, we have reaction to signing day and provide a Pinstripe Bowl preview.
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing the weather that is coming and what we should be doing about it. Craig Kilborn joins for some Vikings and Wolves talk and stories before telling an unreal Christmas story.
The second hour begins with an incredible Christmas story from Craig Kilborn that leaves the guys speechless. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, Wolves and more.
Lou Nanne joins in-studio for some Wild talk but spends a great deal of time talking about how Christmas was for him growing up and what it is like now.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson off the top of the show reviewing the historic Vikings win over Indy on Saturday.
Dan continues to talk about the Vikings historic win before reviewing an amazing World Cup final!
Dan is joined by Ben Leber to review another wild (the wildest, actually) Vikings game before we pass along the news that Ham The Christmas Miracle Bulldog has died at 14 years old.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about an NBA issue that keeps coming up before Carl Gerbschmidt joins for NFL Picks.
Dan names the Tsnownami for the week (it's controversial) before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings.
Michael Russo joins for his weekly appearance talking Wild and NHL with Dan before Lavelle Neal joins to talk Twins moves (and non-moves) and Vikings to wrap up the week.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting the the speculation that Patrick Beverly might be on his way out of Los Angeles: Can he return to Save the Timberwolves? Aaron Gleeman returns to studio with Dan to recap the MLB Winter Meetings and what the Twins did and did not get done.
Aaron Gleeman stays in studio for a few more segments and talks Carlos Correa and where the Twins go from here before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings injury report, Wolves loss and Wild win in the Top 5 before Dan talks a bit about NIL issues in college sports. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and updates us on the conversations that have been had about the defense this week.
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are the ‘A Lindbergh baby Wednesday Leader’, then Wild GM Bill Guerin joins to deep dive on his squad ahead of their matchup with Detroit.
Dan is joined by former Gophers coach Glen Mason on the anniversary of his hire, they stroll down memory lane, help someone out of a ticket, and more.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5, then Pat Kessler joins for a truncated segment.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering "what now" that the Vikings defense seems to be in crisis. Dan is joined later in the hour by his old friend Gene Wojciechowski of ESPN to talk about Mike Leach.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Vikings (defense) and Wolves (effort) and much more!
Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and Gopher hockey before Dan outlines the latest crisis in his life: a Baked Ruffles shortage!
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are the ‘Can a 10-3 football team be in crisis mode Leader’, then Patrick Peterson joins to discuss the game in Detroit from his perspective.
Dan is joined by Ben Goessling as they wait for the arrival of JJ, then the man himself Justin Jefferson joins to wrap the hour.
Barreiro is joined by Ben Leber to deep dive on the Vikings defense, then Vikings Legend Chuck Foreman joins Dan to wrap the show from Scheels!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why details matter in news stories, even if they don't fit the "narrative" you might want. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks Segment!
It's a big Vikings hour with Brian Billick joining and Ben Goessling making his weekly appearance to preview Vikings/Lions.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to talk Wild and Lavelle Neal talks Twins, Vikings and heart procedures.
Dan opens "Dr. Dan's Inbox" before journalist Gerald Posner joins to give his take and reporting on the Brittany Griner prison swap that happened today.
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are the ‘The local angle is looming large in Boulder Colorado Leader’, then Jonny Athletic talks Wolves, and the disrespect from the oddsmakers against the Vikes.
Dan is joined by Glen Mason for Mace in Your Face! They talk Gophers, Vikings, and the PJ extension.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Dan is joined by Pat Kessler to chat about the latest in politics and some TV anchor drama.
The first two hours of the show are all about Vikings history as the legendary Bud Grant joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for over an hour! After Bud, Ahmad Rashad ("Bud, Jr as his teammates called him) joins to preview the "Miracle at The Met" reunion event at Mall of America next week.
Lou Nanne joins for his weekly appearance after Dan and Gaardsy run through a few things from the Baseball Winter Meetings in the Top 5.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Vikings Cornerback Patrick Peterson off the top of the show to review the 27-22 win over the Jets before outlining his Vikings Talking Points from the game.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings win over the Jets before Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 including Twins nuggets, the Wild stay hot and a Gopher sports roundup.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Vikings/Jets and the opportunity that can come from it. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the NFL Picks segment!
Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk College Football as well as Vikings. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for the latest on the Vikings and Jets!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Vikings injury report, Wild win and Gopher football news of the day in the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal joins for two segments talking Jerry Jones, Vikings, World Cup and Twins ownership changes.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why it was the effort more than any specific play or dunk that Anthony Edwards brought against Memphis that the Wolves need moving forward. Dan and Gaardsy Ode one of their favorite guests Rick Majerus, who died 10 years ago today.
Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice returns to the show to update us on his new gig at Mayo and update us on all the different viruses (influenza, etc) flying around right now. We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and Michael Russo joins from the X to talk Wild (despite an abundance of candles in Kevin Falness's studio making life difficult on him).
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are the ‘Goblin Mode Leader’, then Jonny Athletic talks award nominations, and Jon Bream helps give odes to a musical icon.
Dan is joined by Glen Mason for a full hour of Mace in Your Face! They talk Gophers, Vikings, and the battle between coaches and media.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Dan is joined by Pat Kessler to chat about the latest in politics and Pat’s dream bowl for the Gophers.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Basketball Abyss in Minnesota with both the pro and college team struggling with no real light at the end of the tunnel. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and NFL.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic who gives us the latest on the KAT injury, outlines the issues with the Wolves this week and talks Vikings and Gophers.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the US World Cup match before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild. Dan wraps up the show discussing an "NFL Luck" analytics story and where the Vikings compare to the rest of the league.
Dan Barreiro spends the first hour of the show discussing how everything should be "Right in the World" for Vikings fans with their own teams success as well as the meltdown for the Packers this year.
Dan talks about the Gopher win at Wisconsin and reacts to the PJ Fleck comments that "everyone wanted me fired" last week before Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance and reviews the win over New England.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance with Dan and reviews the Vikings win over New England before talking all things NFL. Dan also goes over some of the Rolling Stone list of Top 100 TV Show Theme Songs.
Dan Barreiro discusses the depth of the Vikings, and Gerby returns to make his Week 12 NFL Picks!
Dan concludes a truncated show with a loaded guest lineup of Glen Mason, Michael Russo, Sean Salisbury, and Pat Kessler.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the Vikings have their first schism under KOC?? He continues the hour ripping the Warriors and NBA for load management last night in New Orleans.
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne from New Orleans to talk Wild and gets Louie's opinion on "load management" before Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings/Patriots.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the Wolves and Gopher basketball wins before Jonny Athletic joins for an extended appearance to talk Vikings, Wolves and more!
Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance with Dan Barreiro and reviews the loss to Dallas.
Dan continues the Vikings discussion with Vikings Talking Points before Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance and updates us on the latest from Vikings headquarters today.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings debacle before Dan finishes the show with more Vikings Talking Points and some Elton John Farewell Concert talk!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing another way the Vikings can make history this year: with Justin Jefferson winning MVP. A very sad Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the NFL Picks Segment.
Dan is joined by Ben Goessling to preview Vikings/Cowboys and talk about the rest of the season.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to discuss the latest with the Wild (on a 3 game losing streak) before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks Big Ten Football, Vikings and Twins.
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are the ‘Is the Barn on borrowed time?’ Leader, and Sean Salisbury joins to discuss the latest on the Vikings and the matchup with Dallas.
Carl Gerbschmidt makes a surprise appearance ahead of the Packers TNF matchup with the Titans, and Kevin Seifert deep dives on the purple with all the latest intel.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Dan goes through your emails and talkbacks regarding the Barn.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why we need a "fire in our ass" when it comes to the winter sports teams around here!
Glen Mason is back in studio to preview Gophers/Hawkeyes and talk all things college and pro football.
Dan runs through the Top 5 including the Wolves, Wild and Vikings before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio!
HOF #Vikings WR Cris Carter joins KFAN's Dan Barreiro to put in perspective the play of Justin Jefferson and the red hot Minnesota Vikings with thoughts on the remainder of the Vikings season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining the "Winning Time" of games where the Vikings have excelled this season before Cris Carter joins to talk about Justin Jefferson and the season so far!
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Vikings and Wolves before Dan discusses the Jeff Saturday coaching hire in Indianapolis and some of the backlash.
Dan and Gaardsy review the day in Gopher hoops and the help the Vikings got last night during the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance (this time from Maui!). Dan wraps up the show with his latest Larry David moment.
Dan Barreiro opens his show with Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson fresh off his two interceptions in the epic win against Buffalo.
Dan reviews some more Talking Points off the Vikings win in Buffalo and starts discussing some other epic comebacks in Vikings history.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the amazing Vikings win in Buffalo. Dan spends the remainder of the hour going over some more Vikings Talking Points and reviewing other epic comebacks in Vikings history.
JG discusses all the latest Wild news with Michael Russo, gives an update on Josh Allen's status for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, and Gerby joins for the Week 10 NFL Picks!
JG examines some of the Wolves recent struggles ahead of tonight's matchup against the Grizzlies. Ben Goessling calls in to discuss Vikings/Bills, plus Lavelle E Neal III makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Wolves debacle and their new "Box and None" defense before Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan continues the Wolves discussion before ESPN's Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Bills.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wolves and Wild in the Top 5 and play some sound from Stefon Diggs about his time in Minnesota and Case Keenum! "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open the final segment of the show.
Dan Barreiro discusses how we are the ‘The seas continue to part for our Kevinly father’ Leader, and Lou Nanne joins from Hawaii to talk Wild.
Glen Mason joins Dan for the whole hour! They discuss the Gophers, the QB situation, and go around college football.
Barreiro and Blakemore go through the Top 5 at 5, and Pat Kessler joins to give all the latest on the happenings around the country last night.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing another terrible Wolves outing before we welcome two guests from the Veterans Defense Project for a really interesting and important conversation about our veterans.
Dan review the Veterans project conversation before giving a Bills update leading into the game Sunday...Case Keenum against the Vikings?!
Dan and Gaardsy play their favorite moments from Kirk Cousins' media tour yesterday in the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and reviews the latest Wolves debacle.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Vikings CB Patrick Peterson to discuss the win that puts the Vikes at 7-1, he then discusses Kirk’s image change and Dalvin getting involved in the passing game.
Dan discusses the doofus factor returning for the Commanders, the lack of motivation for the Wolves, and the NFC North QBR rankings.
Ben Leber joins Dan to break down the Vikes win in Washington, Dan discusses the should have been INT if not for a ref, and we listen to the Patrick Peterson interview from the 1st hour.
Dan explains why the Vikings has to respect the Commanders QB on Sunday, and Gerby gives the latest on his newest theater production.
Dan and Gerby give their Week 9 picks, and Ben Goessling joins to deep dive on the Vikings.
Russo Radio joins to give the latest on the Wild after a disappointing showing against Seattle, and Lavelle makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the possible danger that is lurking for the Vikings as we hit the November stretch of games.
We talk some Wolves history before opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox." Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and he's back in studio with some great Wild discussion and old time stories!
Dan Barreiro is back and opens the show outlining another cheating scandal, this time from the world of Corn Hole? Dan also discusses the Kyrie Irving debacle.
Glen Mason is back from Florida and is back in Dan's Face! Dan and Mase talk Gophers, Michigan/Michigan State and as always Mase tells some great old coaching stories.
Dan and Gaardsy hear TJ Hockenson's first comments as a Viking as part of the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance inside one week of Election Day.
Dave Sinykin is in for Barreiro today and opens the show with Gaardsy reviewing the Vikings big move for tight end TJ Hockenson. Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins for more discussion on the trade and to review the deadline day in the NFL.
Siny and Gaardsy review the crazy trade deadline day in the NFL before Pat Micheletti joins to talk Wild.
Siny and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic joins to talk Vikings trade and Wolves.
Dan opens the show talking to Vikings corner Patrick Peterson on his emotional game against Arizona. Dan continues the Vikings conversation discussing a throw from Kirk Cousins that could change everything.
Dan takes the fans temperature on the Vikings 6-1 start, discusses Sunday's disastrous Timberwolves loss to the Spurs, & breaks down the plays that won the Vikings the game against Arizona.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance with Dan to review the Vikings win against Arizona. Dan lists several horror movies that unsettled him the 1st time he watched them, highlights defensive plays that mattered against Arizona.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining the big opportunity the Vikings have in front of them with their schedule before wrapping up the first hour with some Wolves talk.
Ben Goessling joins for his weekly Vikings conversation before we are joined by a drunk Carl Gerbschmidt for the Picks Segment. Carl is in Arizona for his wife's work conference and has essentially been drinking all day...
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Wolves, Vikings and Gopher football. Dan and Lavelle also discuss the big news about the Twins new trainer!
Dan Barreiro is back and opens the show imploring the Wolves to not be THAT team that helps the Lakers win their first game of the season. Dan also discusses the breaking news that the Twins have hired a new trainer...
Dr. Dan's Inbox is open with letters from the NBA, NFL and MLB, ending with an all-time walk-off letter!
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to talk about the Wild road trip and recent changes. Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 and get back into Wolves conversation the last segment of the show.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he opens with a teams in crisis update, discusses believing in the Vikes, and Jace Frederick joins to deep dive on the Wolves.
Glen Mason is back…calling in from Florida and happy hours. JG also reveals what the best thing he’s seen this week.
Gaardsy and Blakemore go through the Top 5, before Pat Kessler joins to talk Gophers and plenty of A section material.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the Wolves performance, or lack thereof, against the Spurs on Monday night. He’s so worked up about the game he spends the entire first hour on the Wolves approach.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance as Dan continues the Wolves discussion before pivoting to some Vikings talk.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes Wolves, a national perspective on KAT’s comments about Anthony Edwards diet and some NFL talk. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and Gopher hockey.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about a great weekend for the Vikings...even though they didn't play! Former Viking and current Fox analyst Robert Smith joins to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the NFL discussion after Robert Smith. Dan outlines a problem he has with NFL officiating and they review what's going on with Tampa, Green Bay and more!
It's a little bit of everything in the final hour of the show: Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, talk about the Wolves start to the season, touch on the craziness of the NFL weekend and discuss Gopher football as well.
Dan discusses how we are the ‘Baseball’s newest and biggest problem leader’, and Gerby joins for the Week 7 NFL Picks!
Dan goes on a rant about mask terrorism and trigger warnings at plays, then Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikes heading into their bye week.
Dan goes through the Top 5 at 5, discusses his latest binging obsession, and Lavelle E Neal III weighs in on the exit velo conversation and talks Wolves, Twins, and more.
Dan discusses how we are the ‘I’ve identified the Wolves Culture Shield and his name is Rudy Gobert leader’, and Sean Salisbury talks about the MLB Playoffs and the state of the NFC North.
Dan goes on a rant about a recent apolo-dazzle, warns about PayPal, and Gerald Posner joins to discuss his books and the history of big pharma.
Gerald Posner joins for a second segment, Russo Radio joins from the X to preview the Wild game, and Craig Kilborn joins to discuss his podcast, the Wolves and Vikings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with his one lingering concern going into the Timberwolves season: With Pat Bev gone where will the team get their voltage?
Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance to review Gophers/Illinois and preview Penn State before Wolves Boss Tim Connelly joins on the day of the season opener!
Dan and Gaardsy roll through an extended Top 5 before Pat Kessler joins in-studio to review the debate last night and other controversies. Dan wraps up the show talking Wolves!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the Ballguys are worried with what has happened in the MLB playoffs. NBA analyst Mitch Lawrence joins to preview the NBA season starting tonight and gives his take on the Wolves.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and helps preview the Wolves season a day before they open against the Thunder. Jonny and Dan also talk Vikings and Gopher football and basketball.
Lou Nanne joins Dan in-studio for the 5:00 hour and reviews what has been a rough start to the season for the Wild. Dan wraps up the show with an NBA rant and some Vikings thoughts.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the latest Vikings win and how they are taking advantage of the Horseshoe. Vikings corner Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance.
Dan reviews more Vikings Talking Points before going on a political rant that relates to the Minnesota Governor Race.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance with Dan to review the Vikings win in Miami. Dan and Gaardsy also review the rest of their Vikings Talking Points as the Vikings moved to 5-1 into the bye.
Vikings corner Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance with Dan Barreiro to review his great performance in the Vikings win over the Dolphins in his home state!
Dan discusses how we are the ‘it’s obvious we’re in for a long long ride leader’, and Gerby joins to make his Week 6 NFL picks!
Sean Salisbury and Ben Goessling dive deep on the Vikings matchup with the Dolphins, and Dan discusses the one chip challenge.
Michael Russo joins to break down the dud for Wild opening night, and Lavelle E Neal II talk Gophers Illini and some Twins offseason steam.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking the audience "What is Good Enough" when it comes to expectations for the Wild this season. Dan and Gaardsy also give the latest on the Ping Pong Table situation for the Dolphins.
Dan is joined in studio by Aaron Gleeman for an hour-long autopsy on the Twins season before Wild GM Bill Guerin joins on the night of the season opener!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the latest QB news from Miami before outlining a hilarious show of Dolphins "leadership" that involves a ping pong table in the locker room!
Glen Mason is back in studio and previews the Gopher game at Illinois, talks about Iowa's issues and (obviously) tells some great stories from his coaching days.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the latest Miami Dolphins QB news before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio to talk about the Minnesota race for Governor and a bunch of national races as well.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the only staff shakeup the Twins are making and why it reminds him of the 2002 Timberwolves (not a compliment!)
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Wolves and Vikings. They also discuss what we will all be doing in 2032 when Gopher football hosts Alabama.
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 and are joined in-studio by Lou Nanne! Luigi makes his hockey season debut and previews the Wild and NHL and also talks about the Gopher season so far.
Vikings corner Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance with Dan Barreiro to review the win over Chicago. Dan also begins the week in Vikings Talking Points.
Dan and Gaardsy did some digging and discovered that #ScannerSquawk made it to London with all the Packer fans invading over the weekend. Dan reviews more Talking Points from the Vikings win over the Bears.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings win over the Bears. Dan spends the rest of the show going over Vikings Talking Points and checking in on the police scanner from London with the Packer fans taking over the country.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if we really have lost the innocence when it comes to what to expect at high school sporting events. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks Segment and gives an update on a tribute he's doing at the Dinner Theater.
Dan gets back to the End of of Innocence discussion from earlier with some contributions from emailers before Ben Goessling recaps his London experience and previews Vikings/Bears.
Dan and Gaardsy run through a quick Top 5 before spending some time talking about Wolves concerns and reasons for optimism. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and previews Vikings/Bears, talks Twins and Big Ten football!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Victor Wembanyama and the possibility that we are watching the Next Big Thing in the NBA!
We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" in the second hour and are then joined by one of our old interns Sam Gordon (now a columnist in Vegas) to give us a front row seat to the Victor Wembanyama-Mania in the NBA!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reminding us that on this date 18(!) years ago the Twins last won a playoff game. Dan reviews the game and discusses the current club in the first hour.
We get to football in the second hour of the show with Kevin Seifert giving the Vikings side of things for Sunday and our old friend Dan Wiederer joining for a Bears primer.
Dan and Gaardsy recap the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking about the tough Gopher loss and local politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show telling Wolves fans they don't need to feel bad about the NBA.com GM survey that didn't give a lot of love to their favorite team. Dan also outlines his own NFL Power Rankings which Vikings fans probably won't like either.
Glen Mason walked in the studio and told Dan he "needed an intervention" and things didn't really improve from there! Dan and Mase talk Gophers/Purdue, Paul Chryst getting fired and Mase's first tailgate!
Glen Mason hijacks the Top 5 for a few final cheapshots before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings, Wolves and cheating in a fishing competition?
Dan Barreiro opens the show with Vikings corner Patrick Peterson making his weekly appearance to review the win over the Saints in London. Peterson talks about his vantage point on the "double doink" kick as well as how he is trying to help Cam Dantzler.
Dan and Gaardsy review a bunch of Vikings Talking Points and review the football weekend in the second hour as the Vikings moved to 3-1 with a win over the Saints in London.
Dan is joined by Ben Leber to review the Vikings win over the Saints in London before going through a series of Vikings Talking Points the rest of the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how things seem to be falling into place for the Vikings in London before Carl Gerbschmidt makes his weekly appearance for the Picks Segment and gives us the latest on his Dinner Theater performances.
Dan is joined by our old friend Randi Kaye from CNN. Randi is covering Hurricane Ian in Florida and gives us the latest on the destruction. Later in the hour Dan gives his thoughts on the Tua situation in Miami.
Packed final hour of the show includes Ben Goessling (from Minnesota) in London, Naima (from London) in Minnesota and Lavelle Neal!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the Brett Favre situation continues to get worse the more we learn about it. Former Viking Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to review the Lions game and preview Vikings/Saints.
We are out a little early tonight but not before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and go through the Top 5 (including some Carlos Correa comments about a new contract). Dan and Gaardsy also review the latest Vikings/Saints injury report and news on player availability for Purdue.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an "Ode to a Dead Cuddler" tribute as a cuddling era in Portland comes to and end!
Glen Mason is back in-studio with more praise for Gopher Football after their win at Michigan State and more amazing Mase stories!
Gaardsy and Dan do a quick Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and gives an update on the Feeding our Future fraud and an update on his career!
Dan Barreiro opens the show telling Twins fans not to fall for the latest distraction effort before ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins to talk Vikings.
Adam Minter from Bloomberg joins Dan to discuss NASA taking care of an asteroid yesterday!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Wolves Training Camp, Vikings and Gophers! Dan also gets back to the "Showdown Series" between the Twins and White Sox that starts tonight.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Lions Doofus Factor allowing the Vikings to steal a victory on Sunday. Vikings corner Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance!
Dan continues the Vikings discussion reviewing some things Patrick Peterson told us and going over more Vikings Talking Points from the win over the Lions.
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance reviewing the Vikings game and Dan spends the rest of the show going over Vikings Talking Points from the win over the Lions.
Dan discusses how we are the “critical weekend for both your favorite football teams leader’, and Gerby joins to make his Week 3 NFL picks!
Dan gives the latest on the Celtics drama, gives devastating news to Gophers Hoops, and Ben Goessling joins to chat Vikings.
Andy Greder joins to talk about the latest Gopher recruit lost, Dan runs through the Top 5, and Lavelle E Neal III joins to talk Vikings, Bears, Twins, and Gophers.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why if he's forced to pick which winter sports team he is more optimistic about, he's taking the Wolves. Former Viking Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and NFL.
Aaron Gleeman stops by to discuss the implosion by the Twins as the season winds down and where they need to go from here this offseason.
Kevin Kernan from BallNine.com joins to talk about the absurd season Aaron Judge is having and we wrap up the show opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why something that Our Kevinly Father (Kevin O'Connell) said about Mondays loss may have vindicated Satan (Mike Zimmer). ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins for more Vikings discussion later in the hour.
Glen Mason is back in-studio and reviews his daughter's wedding before talking about the loss of Chris Autman-Bell for the Gophers, the Big Ten West race and more!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including Kevin Garnett's thoughts on the Wolves and the Rudy Gobert trade before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings loss and Patrick Peterson makes his weekly appearance. Dan and Peterson discuss how Jalen Hurts was so successful and what the Vikings need to improve on for next week and beyond.
Dan continues reviewing the Vikings loss with his more talking points involving Kirk Cousins and targeting Justin Jefferson.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the Twins and Anthony Edwards fine before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Vikings loss to the Eagles.
Dan is joined by Ben Leber from Philly to preview the Vikings and Eagles before he recaps his Hall of Fame Weekend!
Dan Barreiro opens the short show today explaining why the Vikings can make the NFC North their oyster with a win in Philly tonight.
Dan Barreiro and JG are back talking Vikes and previewing Gophers, and Carl Gerbschmidt joins to give his predictions for NFL Week 2.
Dan and JG tell you everything you need to know about the Vikings matchup with the Eagles, and discuss the sliding Twins.
Ben Goessling joins the program again to talk purple, and Lavelle makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering "What Are We?" as it relates to Gopher Football before Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan reminds the audience about the importance of following the story, using the example of the BYU/Duke volleyball story that got a lot of attention at the time but hasn't recently.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox" which has multiple letters discussing Dan's induction into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a Twins rant, wishing that Rocco would live in the moment for his pitcher Joe Ryan!
Glen Mason joins for his weekly appearance in-studio and makes a big prediction on Gopher football before telling Dan that "He despises him!"
Dan is joined by Pat Kessler on the road this week and reviews the Chess controversy before reviewing the latest with Mike Lindell, the FBI and Hardee's. Dan also plays a Kevin O'Connell clip that reviews some big plays in the win over the Packers.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how, once again, we love nothing more than the NFL. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his regular appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Our friend Kyle Mills is back in-studio to discuss the latest novel in the Mitch Rapp (Vince Flynn) series.
Dan and Gaardsy review some amazing stories in the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Vikings and Anthony Edwards. Dan wraps up the hour with a Twins rant left over from the weekend.
Dan Barreiro opens the show quickly discussing the Vikings win over the Packers before we carry Kevin O'Connell's press conference. Vikings corner Patrick Peterson joins for the first of what will be weekly appearances on the show!
Dan dives into the Vikings win over the Packers with his patented Vikings Talking Points, reviewing key moments from the game on Sunday!
The Vikings season is underway which means Ben Leber is back for another season of Monday appearances with Dan Barreiro to review the game! We also call Carl Gerbschmidt to get his thoughts on the Vikings dismantling the Packers.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining that the time for talking is done: It's time to just win! Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the first Picks Segment of the season and makes his big announcement about the Ice Bowl Exhibit.
Gerby sticks around to actually make Picks in the Picks Segment before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to preview Vikings/Packers.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before we try to figure out exactly where Lavelle Neal stands on the Twins and Twins fans responsibilities.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining all the different topics that they could discuss today both in and out of the Toy Department before they try and fail to get Sean Salisbury for his weekly appearance. Dan also reviews the Wolves-related entry on the Calendar of Calamity.
Aaron Gleeman is back in-studio after a self-imposed State Fair hiatus. Dan and AG recap the (latest) nightmare series in New York and talk about the division "race."
Dan is joined by Naima from the Cities97.1 Morning Show to talk about the death of Queen Elizabeth and the impact she had over 70 years. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open and full of Twins savagery, Mike Zimmer comparisons and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the Big Ten is ready for the bright network spotlight the new media deal will provide after he watched opening weekend of college football. Dan and Gaardsy also react in real-time to the Twins game against the Yankees.
It's football season and that means that Glen Mason is back for his weekly visits in studio! Dan and Mase review the Gopher win, talk about Iowa's offensive issues and then Mase gets in everyone's face about honoring some former Gophers!
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 after going long with Mase. Pat Kessler is back in-studio after the State Fair and reviews the Gopher game, his controversial gameday outfit and his viral video from that night before talking politics.
Dan Barreiro is back in studio and opens the show asking if the State Fair is too long, too short or just right? Dan also reviews the weekend shootings at or near the Fair and reacts to Tim Walz comments from Sunday.
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert of ESPN to preview the week in NFL football and talk Vikings.
Dan and Gaardsy are back in-studio for the Top 5 this week and review all the Vikings captains and outline a new stadium for the Bears before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Jonny and Dan discuss the Twins trouble in finding damaged goods in trades and preview Vikings/Packers.
Dan Barreiro and JG are back at the fair for one more day. Dan explains how they are the ‘1-0 in the New Mexico State Season Leader’, they address the Sweet Marthas conspiracy, and they discuss the end of handshake drama.
Dan and JG are joined by Gerby via phone, then Ben Goessling calls in to discuss everything Vikings.
Ben Goessling has one more segment in him, then Lavelle E Neal III joins to get ripped about doubting the Twins, his Bears, and more.
Dan Barreiro and Meatsauce are at the fair! Dan explains why we are the ‘Aroused by Excellence leader’, and then Andrew Zimmern joins to talk all things fair foods, and A section topics.
Dan and Sauce are joined by Cities 97.1 Big Knocker Brian Oake! They chat about the smell of Gary Indiana, his music Jeopardy performance, and the awning debate.
Meatsauce runs the Top 5 at 5, then Dan is joined by Big Knocker Bill Morice joins to gives the latest intel on COVID and vaccines.
Dan Barreiro and JG are back at the fair! Dan explains why we are the ‘The Savagery Starts at 3 leader’, and then Gophers Men’s Hoops Coach Ben Johnson joins to talk about his squad and sharing an athletic department with PJ Fleck.
Dan and JG are joined by Gophers Women’s Hoops Coach Lindsay Whalen, they talk about her upcoming HOF induction and her squad going into this season.
Dan and JG are joined for a whole hour of Pat Kessler, they talk plenty of news and Pats effectiveness as a debate moderator.
Dan Barreiro and JG are back at the fair! Dan explains why we are the ‘What was your favorite ARod in Minnesota moment leader’, FOX 9s Lori Fisher joins to chat about Enough Said, then Patrick Reusse and Chip Scoggins join to chat about their new book.
Dan and JG are joined by a surprise Glen Mason to chat all things CFB and his travels over the years.
Dan and JG are joined for more Mace in your Face, and Kevin Seifert joins to give the latest on the purple.
Dan Barreiro and JG are back at the fair! Dan explains why we are the ‘Self Deprecating To A Fault Leader’ and one of us and Memphis Grizzlie Tyus Jones joins from the booth.
Dan and JG are joined by Jonny Athletic to talk all things Wolves, Vikings, Twins, and a surprise appearance from Mommy Athletic.
Dan and JG are joined by former MLB Umpire Tim Tschida as he gives numerous stories from behind the plate, and about running a bar at the State Fair.
Dan Barreiro and JG are back at the fair! Dan explains why we are the ‘Conference Finals or Bust Leader’ and Wolves boss Tim Conelly joins for the first 2 segments.
Dan and JG are joined by Ben Goessling to talk the latest about the Vikings, and the recap the original schism in Vikings history.
Dan and JG are joined by Michael Russo from The Athletic to talk some hockey and the latest news with the Athletic.
Dan Barreiro and JG are back at the fair! Dan explains why we are the ‘Stop Lying To The Rubes Leader’ and Wild GM Bill Guerin joins for 2 segments to give an offseason check-in.
Dan and JG honor an age old fair tradition and welcome Monty's Traveling Reptile Show to the show as they show off several exotic animals.
Dan and JG go through the Top 5 at 5, discuss Vikings with Kevin Seifert, and Dan tells all from a scheduling nightmare.
Dave Sinykin fills in for Dan, he discusses the Vikings being disrespected by ESPN power rankings, and Joy Summers joins to preview the State Fair food selection.
Dave Sinykin is joined by Lavelle E Neal III to talk Twins and Bears, he gives a brief preview of the Packers, and Kevin Seifert gives the latest from TCO and the purple.
Dave Sinykin is joined by Trent Tuckers for an impromptu In The Zone segment, and Gophers Hoops analyst Spencer Tollackson joins to talk B1G and how the new deal affects college basketball.
Justin Gaard fills in for Barreiro, he gives the latest on the Twins and Buxton’s injury, and KOC’s latest from TCO.
JG is joined by voice of the Gophers Mike Grimm to talk Twins, and the outlook for the Gophers in 2022.
Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to discuss National Cheap Flight Day, and JG goes through the Top 5 and gives a Twins update.
Justin Gaard fills in for Barreiro, he gives background on the new QB at TCO, and rips into the Twins after a 7-0 loss.
JG discusses thanking the NFL for giving you your August back, gives further insight on Nick Mullens and who he is, and more.
A late arriving Pete Bercich joins during Top 5 at 5, JG talks about the Brady news that broke over the weekend, and puts a wrap on the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the Scott Frost comments about players vomiting at practice before our friend Blair Anderson joins to discuss his retirement after a decade plus leading the St. Cloud Police Department.
Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune makes his weekly appearance to review the week that was at Vikings Training Camp (including the joint practices with the Niners).
Dan and Gaardsy go two quick segments with the Top 5 (which includes a bizarre Tom Brady rumor) before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins and Vikings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the massive Big Ten media rights deal that was announced today. Sean Salisbury joins to talk Vikings, Deshaun Watson and more.
Aaron Gleeman stops by the studio to talk Twins and why we will NOT see him in our broadcast spot at the Minnesota State Fair next week.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before opening Dr. Dan's Inbox! Dan also reviews a Cleveland study that stresses the importance of hugs.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Twins day game victory over Kansas City and gives an update on injured starter Tyler Mahle before Dan and Gaardsy go over the newly-released Timberwolves schedule!
Glen Mason is back for another football season and joins Dan after taking the summer off. Mase and Dan talk about the Jerry Kill saga and other college football matters.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Twins and Vikings day in the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking state and local politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why the Twins journey of 1,000 miles needed to start with a single step before ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins for some Vikings and NFL talk.
Dan is joined by former Twins outfielder and current radio broadcast Dan Gladden a few days before "The Dazzle Man" goes into the Twins Hall of Fame! Dan and Dan talk about his early days with the team, the difference between the 1987 and 1991 teams and much more.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including an Alex Rodriguez "Pelf Game." Dan then plays Astute or Asinine regarding childhood obesity causes and rants about a possible Wizard of Oz remake.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why he would like to see preseason football cease to exist. He also reviews a bit of the first Vikings game before talking about the latest twist in the never-ending Jerry Kill martyrdom tour.
Dan examines where it's going wrong with the Twins right now before Paul Blume Fox 9 joins to review a busy stretch of court cases in Hennepin County.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes an extended appearance talking Wolves, Vikings, Twins, Jerry Kill and Lynx. Dan wraps up the show talking Vikings.
Gaardsy is joined by Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins to talk about his Glen Mason story and the latest in the Jerry Kill saga. Gaardsy also reviews The Best Thing He's Seen This Week.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering (again) if he got Kirk Cousins sick with the news that the quarterback has indeed tested positive for Covid.
Dan rips open a controversial topic: Are Minnesotans weird for calling them "parking ramps" as opposed to "parking garages?" Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to react to the Kirk Cousins news and talk about the first preseason game this weekend.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including Kevin O'Connell's comments on Kirk Cousins and Covid. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and goes on a soccer snob rant for the ages!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the news that Kirk Cousins is sick and didn't practice today...Attorney Joe Friedberg joins with his analysis of the Attorney General press conference regarding the FBI at Mar A Lago. Aaron Gleeman joins in-studio to talk Twins!
Aaron Gleeman stays for the first two segments of the second hour to continue the Twins talk before former Viking Robert Smith joins from Vikings practice to discuss his new role with Fox and the NFL season.
Dan and Gaardsy spend two quick segments on the Top 5 before "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened with letters from J. Kill, K. Cousins and more!
Dan and JG discuss being the ‘Rendering Bullpen Issues Moot Leader’, then Kevin Seifert joins to talk Vikings from camp.
Dan and JG give observations from Training Camp, give a lowdown on some controversial psychedelic drugs, and Vikings QB Kirk Cousins joins after practice.
Dan and JG discuss being upset with the garbage left behind at TCO, the recent judge decision regarding LIV Golf, and give more Training Camp Steam.
Dan Barreiro opens the show going into the KFAN Vault to talk about the very controversial ending to the Ms. Commonwealth contest two decades ago. Pulitzer Prize winner David Maraniss joins to discuss his new book about Jim Thorpe.
Dan goes on a vintage rant upon learning that Twin Cities business group had booked former Gopher coach Jerry Kill as headline speaker the morning of the Gophers/New Mexico State football game.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before former CIA Agent Michael Hurley joins with his insight on the Mar A Lago raid and the recent killing of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why he thinks Sundays loss to Toronto was the best Twins loss of the season and what he believes Rocco Baldelli gained from his meltdown on the umpires.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance on the show and discusses old time Vikings football before bringing it to current day with the Purple and the Twins. Dan also relays some of the new information coming from authorities in the Mall of America shooting from last week.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including one tepid outlook for the Wolves and one bullish outlook on the Vikings before Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins to give an update on Monkeypox and where we are with Covid.
Dan and JG discuss being the ‘There is a There There Leader’, then open up Dr. Dan’s Inbox!
Dan and JG talk to Ben Goessling about all things purple before diving into a local coffee mystery.
Dan and JG are joined by Vikings Patrick Peterson and Dalvin Cook after practice, then Lavelle E Neal III talks all things Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show exploring a Wall Street Journal column by Peggy Noonan that talks about the unintended consequences of companies shifting to working remotely.
Dan continues the workplace conversation and discusses the role that empty offices play in increases in city violence before the show pivots to react and update everyone on the breaking story of the shooting at Mall of America.
We take a brief break from the Mall of America shooting to talk with Aaron Gleeman and get his thoughts on the Twins trades and the outlook for the rest of the season. The rest of the show is spent updating and commenting on the latest from the shooting at the Mall.
Dan Barreiro opens the show moments after the Twins new closer Jorge Lopez pitched a seamless 9th inning to help the Twins beat the Tigers. Our favorite national Ballguy Writer Kevin Kernan joins to discuss the life and legacy of Vin Scully.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the discussion about the great Vin Scully before our friend Tim Tschida (former MLB umpire) joins on an infamous baseball anniversary he was a part of and to talk about his Vin Scully moments.
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 before a long Pat Kessler hour talking Twins, Farm Fest debate and more politics!
After a very busy Trade Deadline Day, Twins boss Derek Falvey joins Dan Barreiro to review the moves made and why this was the year to make multiple trades.
Dan and JG discuss being the ‘What time do we trade Correa Leader’, then chat with Lavelle E Neal III about the Twins on deadline day and Pete Bercich on the purple.
Dan and JG break some Twins deadline news, talk about the Watson suspension or lack thereof, and Vikings DL Dalvin Tomlinson joins after practice.
Dan and JG are joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Vikes, and Derek Falvey recaps his moves after the MLB Trade Deadline.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing that the Twins are laying in the bed they made before Michael Russo joins to recap the news that Kirill Kaprisov is back in the United States and on his way to Minnesota this week.
Dan is joined by NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero who is in Cleveland covering the Deshaun Watson story.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before getting back into the Deshaun Watson situation. Longtime writer Gary Pomerantz joins to discuss the Bill Russell legacy.
Dan and JG discuss being the ‘Culture of Collaboration Leader’, give observations from US Bank, and Kevin Seifert joins in on the conversation.
Dan and JG get on field updates from Nordo, then Viking Harrison Phillips joins after practice.
Dan and JG talk to newly Ring of Honor inducted Jared Allen after his training camp appearance, Lavelle brings some Twins to the conversation, and JG gives a late Top 5.
Meatsauce comes in studio for one final Todd Tuesday with all 3 Todd's (JG, Sauce, RD) on Ryan's penultimate day.
An NFL Training Camp-centric version of Top 5 at 5, Mike Grimm in Studio, So-Long Ryan on his final Bumper to Bumper show!
Dan and a returning JG discuss being the ‘Sending out an SOS Leader’, and give observations from TCO including the lack of contact and the oppressiveness of the practice horn.
Dan is joined by Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell from camp, and Ben Goessling joins in on the Vikes conversation afterwards.
Dan goes through the Top 5, discusses LIV Golf and the continued allure, the differences between Zim and KOC, and impressions after B1G Media Days.
Dan Barreiro goes through some Twins news including a returning Sano, whether or not Tony Dow is alive or not, and Kevin Seifert joins to talk all things Vikings Training Camp.
Dan talks the Vikings’ GM’s comments walking back comments in May, and the future of the B1G and expansion.
Dan goes through the Top 5, and Pat Kessler joins to talk Rodgers, Tony Dow, Hero Pay, and concert prices.
Dan Barreiro goes through some cursed Minnesota history given the recent inductions into the baseball HOF, and goes through a recently published interview with KAM.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic for reactions to the first hour, and plenty of Vikes and Wolves talk.
Dan goes through the Top 5, talks about the Athletic’s QB tiers and where Cousins stands, and the mandatory study that Kyler needs according to his contract.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Lavelle Neal live from Cooperstown to talk about all the local angles going into the Hall of Fame this weekend: Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and David Ortiz.
Dan has some Kirk Cousins opinions to get off his chest as it relates back to some Cousins commentary earlier this week. Dan and Gaardsy also talk about the Twins options at the Trade Deadline, now less than 2 weeks away.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 and discuss some A Section stories (January 6) before Dan Whenesota joins to talk about his new book about the Fighting Saints hockey team!
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking when is too much too much when it comes to concert prices.
Dr. Dan’s Inbox is opened a little early this week followed by Paul Blume Fox 9 to react to the verdict in the 169 shooting trial.
Dan is joined by the one and only Craig Kilborn on the day his podcast officially dropped! Dan also gets Kilby’s thoughts on the Rudy Gobert trade and what it means for the Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how we will define success or failure for the Twins the rest of the season. ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins to preview Vikings Training Camp which is one week away!
Dan and Gaardsy recap some Vikings stuff after Kevin Seifert's appearance before Paul Blume from Fox 9 joins to discuss the trial he's covering and the breaking news of the day involving a shooting in Minneapolis.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio. Kessy brings in some produce from his garden and the show takes a wild turn before they start talking politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reversing a position he had about the Twins YESTERDAY! Later in the hour he discusses the different options they have for Carlos Correa.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk about the NBA being annoyed with the Wolves and the Twins at the All-Star break.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Dan goes over some updates in different A Section stories involving crime in Minneapolis and beyond. To wrap up the show Dan gets back the Twins decision at the deadline and asks if the Wolves have any reason to apologize for the Rudy Gobert trade?
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins at the All-Star break before Aaron Gleeman makes his weekly appearance in studio for more great baseball discussion.
Aaron Gleeman continues his hour in-studio with more trade deadline discussion and first half review. AG also coins a great term for Minnesota fans: Pre-Miserable.
Dan and Gaardsy discuss the Top 5 including a preview of the Derek Jeter documentary that drops tonight before Dan discusses a police shooting in Minneapolis and reminds us why we need to follow the story.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Wild General Manager Bill Guerin for another compelling conversation that covers Guerin's "change of heart" regarding trading Cam Talbot and much more. Guerin was on the way to his vacation place on the Jersey Shore, they break that down as well!
Dan is joined by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice to get a Covid update and talk about other matters (Minnesota Wild included) as well.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes and emotional Tiger Woods. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and defends his trip to Vegas for NBA Summer League before talking Twins and Vikings.
Mike Grimm joins JG in studio for the full hour talking all things Gopher Football, and much much more with our guy Grimmer.
Gaardsy has a rant for the ages when it comes to parents allowing their kids to wreak havoc in public places... Plus, the Houseband Pat Michelletti joins!
Top 5 at 5... Don't let a potential Maeda return make it SEEM like you made a trade, make a trade in addition! Plus we review some of the Vikings unit rankings per a highly though of NFL Blogger...
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends much of the first hour discussing a story about a fired basketball coach getting some form of justice almost 10 years later after a crazy mom admitted she lied about his conduct in an effort to get him fired. But where does he go to get his reputation back?
A day early but we go deep with two segments of "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" The audience came through once again with letters from all sports this week.
Dan and Gaardsy replay a Great Summer League Moment from years ago before reviewing some D'Angelo Russell comments to Jonny Athletic in the Top 5. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to talk politics, journalism and his impending move to Hamel??
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how this season could be Kirk Cousins Last Stand before discussing some disturbing trends with crime in Minneapolis (including the University of Minnesota).
Jonny Athletic is back from NBA Summer League in Vegas and joins Dan to continue the league's discussion about the Rudy Gobert move and talks some Twins as well.
Dan and Gaardsy go over the Top 5 before Lou Nanne joins to give his thoughts on the Cam Talbot trade. We also play some sound from Bill Guerin's zoom press conference on the move and what changed his mind.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why baseball sometimes misses the forest for the trees before the show derails because Gaardsy alerted Dan that the NFL Network is replaying the 1998 NFC Championship Game. If you are a long-suffering Vikings fan you may want to skip that part...
Dan gets Gaardsy's opinion on the Rudy Gobert trade now that he had a week to digest it before returning to the topic that started the show: the problem in baseball that nobody is thinking about.
Michael Russo joins to discuss the developments in the Wild goaltending situation from over the weekend and also talks about the delicate nature of the Kirill Kaprisov situation and how that has impacted his reporting of the story. Dan and Gaardsy run a long Top 5 before getting back to baseball.
Dan defends "whiney" Twins fans, plus Aaron Gleeman joins the show to discuss the rise of Luis Arraez & what makes him so good.
Aaron Gleeman breaks down which Twins could make the All-Star game, Emilio Pagan's struggles, & more. Plus, Dan discusses the ever expanding world of THC edibles.
Dan provides an update on Kirill Kaprizov's legal situation. Lavelle calls in live from Las Vegas to talk NBA summer league, Twins, & so much more!
Toy department early comparing the styles of two seemingly very competent GMs with very different approaches in Guerin and Connelly... Plus we go into the A-Section following a violent and chaotic past couple of weekends in MPLS, with no end or solution in sight.
Trent Tucker calls in to give us his elite thoughts on the moves made by Tim Connelly and the Wolves after they land Gobert this weekend... Plus Paul Blume joins to talk about the sentencing handed down today for the disgraced former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin.
Top 5, Jonny Athletic live from Las Vegas at NBA Summer league, plus Breaking Wild News that will make hockey fans happy!
CBS News' James Gagliano returns to Bumper To Bumper to talk about the developments in the Highland Park tragedy.
Dan carries the Rudy Gobert Introductory Presser and The Athletic's Michael Russo calls in to talk about the developing story surrounding Kirill Kaprizov.
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly calls in moments after the Rudy Gobert Introductory Press Conference to talk with Dan about the big move. Plus, Pat Kessler makes his regular Wednesday appearance from the road!
It's an In The Zone on a Tuesday evening with Dave Sinykin and Trent Tucker! They talk about the big Blockbuster trade made by the Wolves, and much more on the NBA offseason drama!
Sinykin and Tucker Wrap up Wolves/Gobert Talkers as they dissect the blockbuster move made by the Wolves over the holiday weekend!
Top 5 at 5 with Sinykin and Tucker, plus they dive deep into some NFL talk and NFC North competitive banter...
Dan Barreiro reacts to the mega trade the Wolves made right before the show began, and Jonny Athletic joins to break the whole thing down.
Dan goes through your reactions to the Wolves trade, and Jace Frederick joins to give his perspective on the Wolves new look lineup.
Dan goes through the Top 5, checks in on the inbox that is on fire following the Wolves trade, and Lavelle E Neal III talks Twins, Wolves, and his Progrum Password victory from earlier today.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining another meltdown by the Twins bullpen last night…and reacts to the latest one! Chip Scoggins from the Star Tribune joins to react to the news that USC and UCLA are joining the Big Ten.
We open “Dr. Dan’s Inbox” with a ton of letters from the Twins Bullpen, B. Guerin and more!
Dan is joined by stage actor Michael Andreaus to discuss his role as Berry Gordy in “Ain’t Too Proud” which is in town for a few weeks. Dan also gives an update on some new marijuana products that are legal in Minnesota.
Dan runs a few minutes of the Bill Guerin press conference before the Wild General Manager himself calls into the show to discuss the Kevin Fiala trade and other offseason matters.
Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and reviews his "Ain't Too Proud" experience and discusses the latest in the January 6th hearings before Michael Russo joins with his reaction the the Kevin Fiala trade and what is next for the Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing why nobody should question why Wes Johnson might want to leave the Twins after the bullpen blew another game against Cleveland this afternoon!
Dan continues the marijuana discussion before reviewing the news that came out of the latest January 6th hearings today.
Dan is joined in-studio by Lou Nanne for the Top 5. Dan and Louie review the Stanley Cup Final and Louie gives his thoughts on the state of hockey before discussing the Wes Johnson story.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the stunning news that Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is leaving to be an assistant coach at LSU. Aaron Gleeman joins in-studio to react to that news and what it means for the Twins going forward.
Aaron Gleeman sticks around to preview Twins/Guardians before retired Judge Kevin Burke joins to lend his perspective to the U.S. Supreme Court decision last week to reverse Roe vs. Wade.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Dan and Jonny discuss the Wes Johnson news, review the Wolves draft and preview NBA free agency which starts this week.
Marney Gellner joins in-studio for the first segment of the show to add her perspective to Gaardsy's run with Ryan Donaldson to the Progrum Password Invitational Championship before our guy Craig Kilborn joins to talk about the Wolves draft and the Wolves offseason so far!
Our guy Craiggers joins for a couple more segments with some more Wolves (and Andrew Wiggins) discussion as well as movie talk. Dan wraps up the hour with his thoughts on the Roe vs. Wade decision becoming official this morning.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the Wolves draft before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks Wolves and Twins.
At long last Wild General Manager Bill Guerin is in-studio with Dan Barreiro for the entire first hour of the show!
Following the Top 5 Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic for some last minute Wolves and NBA Draft discussion.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the Twins loss to Cleveland before CBS Safety and Law Enforcement Analyst James Gagliano joins with his reaction the the missteps by law enforcement in the Uvalde shooting.
Dan continues the discussion on what went wrong with the police response in Uvalde before Wolves Boss Tim Connelly joins to preview the NBA Draft.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Twins during the Top 5 as well as some Wolves rumors. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking local political issues as well as the latest in the January 6 Commission hearings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing the big Twins series against Cleveland before Kevin Seifert joins to discuss the developments in the Deshaun Watson civil cases.
Dan is joined by our longtime friend St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson to discuss the difficulties in finding officers to fill required jobs as well as other police matters.
Dan runs through the Top 5 before we continue the Legends With Lou Nanne series with Mark Messier! Louie stays until the end of the show for more great stories and Stanley Cup Final talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an early preview of the Twins first showdown series against Cleveland that starts on Tuesday. Later in the hour he outlines how the Lynx had a Timberwolves-like moment in a loss out in Vegas.
Jonny Athletic talks a bit more Wolves and some Twins in his second segment before Dan gives Bill Maher the Bumper to Bumper Seal of Approval for a rant late in his show last week.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes the Twins, some Wolves steam and more before Michael Russo joins from Tampa to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final and discuss the series so far.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing his annoyance with the rumored Deshaun Watson defense to the NFL before longtime NBA writer and broadcaster Mitch Lawrence joins to review the Finals and discuss Steph Curry's legacy.
Dan continues the NBA conversation as it relates to Steph Curry and his form of leadership before reviewing something he had never heard of before: A National Cheese Monger Competition!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal joins for 2 extended segments. During the first segment Lavelle reviews his flight to Arizona where not one but TWO people asked him to move to a middle seat. Second segment includes Twins and NBA Finals talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to Matt Birk's assertion that Governor Tim Walz just bought a cabin in South Dakota?!?! Aaron Gleeman stops by the studio for his usual greatness talking Twins.
Aaron Gleeman continues the Twins conversation into the second hour of the show before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice returns to the show with a covid vaccine update, a monkey pox update and more!
Justin Gaard fills in for Barreiro, he looks at a troubling poll that came out, and Bob Harig joins to talk all things golf including LIV and his book on Tiger and Phil.
Kyle Potter joins the show to talk Thrifty Traveler and the travel industry, then JG talks about worker shortages and being nice to service industry workers.
Pat Kessler joins to talk all things politics, and they look back on the miracle on mics as JG and Ryan Donalson cruised to the finals of the Progrum Password Invitational.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking "What Was Your Favorite Chi Chi Gonzalez Moment?" before former Wolves coach Ryan Saunders joins to talk Andrew Wiggins, NBA Finals and more.
Dan discusses the ascent of Andrew Wiggins during this playoff run and outlines how the Wolves have helped other teams win titles for decades!
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and previews the Stanley Cup Final which starts Wednesday night!
Dan Barreiro opens the show mocking the notion one LIV Golf tour player made that golf is a "force for good" before he re-examines his position on the Royce Lewis situation.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reacts to the latest D'Angelo Russell steam and talks Twins. Dan wraps up the hour with a very controversial discussion about mulch!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes some D'Angelo Russell steam before Dan continues some of the mulch conversation and outlines the progress made on a potential gun bill in Washington.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing why we should raise the standards for the Twins after they dropped 2 of 3 to the Yankees. Later in the first hour Dan reviews a few things new Wolves boss Tim Connelly talked about in-studio earlier in the week.
Dan discusses a lengthy story about a transgender collegiate swimmer that outlines the inclusion elements, the scientific elements and much more. Later in the hour the guys open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks about the Twins missed opportunities against the Yankees, Royce Lewis and more!
Dan takes a non-cynical view of the MN Twins after their victory over the NY Yankees?? Did somebody kidnap Dan? What gives!?
An old friend of the program, Legal Eagle Lester Munson In-Studio breaking down all things legal in both every day society and the sports scene. He also shares what bring him into town as he completed his service on the board of Hazelden and Betty Ford recovery center.
Timberwolves POBO Tim Connelly In-Studio full hour for a great conversation on his background, what led him here, and what his vision is for this Timberwolves club.
Dan Barreiro outlines why the Twins are bringing a pellet gun against the Yankees at Target Field this week to start the show on Wednesday.
Twins boss Derek Falvey joins Dan Barreiro to talk a bit about the Yankee series, their plan with Byron Buxton and how they handle their pitchers game to game. Kevin Seifert puts a wrap on Vikings offseason activities and discusses the latest developments in the Deshaun Watson case.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 with some Derek Falvey comments from earlier in the show before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to review his Twins game double date with Mark Rosen and to discuss local and national political developments.
Dan Barreiro talks about the Twins injury situation, their lack of depth and terrible rotation situation heading into a tough stretch of opponents. Mitch Lawrence calls in and talks NBA.
Dan shares some new age devices that could help people who have trouble sleeping catch some Z's. Plus, Kevin Kernan calls in to talk Twins and Yankees!
Zach Halverson fills in for Gaardsy on today's Top 5 at 5, Lou Nanne joins the show in studio to talk NIL, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the LIV Golf controversy and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Twins weekend in Toronto which potentially included some artful "sign stealing" before Jonny Athletic stops by the studio to talk NBA, Wolves, Twins and more!
Jonny Athletic stays for a few more segments before golf writer Jason Sobel joins to discuss Phil Mickelson making it official that he's going to play in LIV Golf events.
Dan and Gaardsy go long in the Top 5 with a Twins update and a look back at old Tim Brewster soundbytes. Dan gives an update about the mess Deshaun Watson's attorney Rusty Hardin made last week before wrapping up the show with another Miracle Dog Story.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why it's not "sad" that Max Kepler and the other unvaccinated Twins can't be with the team in Toronto before investigative reporter Gerald Posner joins to discuss a crisis he tried to report on over 30 years ago that has come to light recently.
Dan is joined by our Professor of Hoopology Trent Tucker to review Game One of the NBA Finals and talk about the Wolves new boss Tim Connelly.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which includes some Wolves news in the front office. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and they focus on the Twins Covid list in Toronto and game management.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing what has led to the Twins current tailspin after they dropped another game in Detroit. Aaron Gleeman joins in-studio and spends the first segment discussing his other sports passion: The Timberwolves.
Dan and Aaron Gleeman continue their conversation and transition to Twins talk before former Gopher coach Glen Mason joins to discuss the death and career of Marion Barber III.
It's a Prime Time Edition of Dr. Dan's Inbox and the rubes absolutely BROUGHT IT with submissions from the Twins, Wolves, College Football and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show attempting to soften the blow about the love Andrew Wiggins is about to get during the NBA Finals. Patrick Reusse stops by the studio on the 10-year anniversary of Dark Starr's death to tell some stories and share some memories about one of the great characters in the history of this town.
Patrick Reusse sticks around for more Dark Starr stories before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Tim Connelly introduction and talks Vikings.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance. Dan and Pat discuss a music anniversary On This Date before talking about some local political news and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Tim Connelly's opening press conference with the Wolves before talking about The Summer of Love with the Vikings.
Dan is joined by HBO commentator Bill Maher in advance of Bill's show in Minneapolis this weekend. Dan and Bill discuss his career, how things have changed politically and if he worries about being "canceled."
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne in-studio for the entire final hour of the show. Dan and Louie go through the Top 5 and then talk hockey and other sports matters.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Bill Maher for a great discussion about the state of political commentary, the state of the country and for a preview of his upcoming show in Minneapolis!
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining the news getting worse in Texas where police officials outlined a series of blunders that may have made the tragic situation worse.
Dan continues to discuss the shooting in Texas and talks about the words that politicians say at moments like these not matching up to their actions once the story fades away.
Dan and Gaardsy take an online survey on what the City of Telosa should look like (as a reminder Telosa is the not-yet-created city that Marc Lore is trying to build) before Lavelle Neal joins for a review of Top Gun and some Twins talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wishing that the NBA Playoffs were as competitive as Progrum Password before welcoming Star Tribune writer Neal Justin on the show to discuss David Letterman's new era in television.
Mitch Lawrence joins to talk about the lack of competitiveness in the NBA Playoffs before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 before discussing a new possible feature called Minnesota Moral Victories. Dan also discusses the developments in the Texas shooting.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour on where he thinks we can go from here when it comes to gun control and mental health.
Dan continues his discussion of where we go from here when it comes to gun control and mental health as we learn more about the shooter in Texas. Michael Russo joins to recap his own conversation with Wild general manager Bill Guerin and what else he expects this offseason for the Wild.
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 and disagree out of nowhere on attendance issues in sports. Pat Kessler returns in-studio to cover the tough week in the news and discuss the possibility of a special legislative session in Minnesota.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering where is all the drama in the NBA Playoffs before talking about ANOTHER Twins victory.
Dan outlines what we know about the school shooting in Texas as the news continued to get worse as the day went on.
Lou Nanne is back in-studio for the first time in a while and gives his thoughts on Bill Guerin's appearance last week with Dan, other offseason needs for the Wild and much more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends much of the first hour reacting to the breaking news that the Wolves big swing paid off and they have hired Tim Connelly from the Nuggets as their new President of Basketball Operations.
Dan continues the Wolves discussion (with a history lesson from this day) and gives his thoughts on the Josh Donaldson controversy out of New York.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic who gives a great overview of the process the Wolves went through to hire Tim Connelly and also talks about Connelly's run in Denver and what the Wolves are getting in their new boss.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a rant regarding baseball players STILL not getting it! A new rule change in the minors has angered some players and Dan is here for it! Aaron Gleeman from The Athletic is back in studio and joins for an hour of great Twins discussion.
Aaron Gleeman stays for a few more segments to continue some tremendous Twins conversation before Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins to review the Nick Saban/Jimbo Fisher battle!
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance. We go two segments with Lavelle spending the first on the Wild and the second on the Twins (Buxton, Lewis, How good is this team?).
You may have already heard about Wild General Manager Bill Guerin's conversation with Dan Barreiro to open the show: To quote Guerin, he was "pissed off" about some things and had a great talk with Dan about the way the season ended, the tough decisions coming this offseason and much more!
Dan is joined by investigative reporter Gerald Posner to discuss the latest in the Brittney Griner situation before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
We replay a portion of the Bill Guerin conversation from earlier in the show before catching up with Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice on the latest going on in healthcare.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining the latest example of why he doesn't understand modern baseball and gives his review of the Portillo's Garden Dog!
Dan reviews Jimmy Butler's terrific performance in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals before discussing the strange decision to send Royce Lewis back to Triple A.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5. Attorney Mike Bryant joins to explain the update in the trial of officers involved in the George Floyd killing. For the first time in a while we head east for a weird edition of "Dairyland Diaries!"
Dan opens the show discussing the Wild, Carlos Correa missing the point on the Byron Buxton conversation and vegan hot dogs??
Dan spends the second hour reviewing some Bill Guerin comments on the Wild goalie situation, continues the conversation on vegan food options and is joined by Michael Russo for more Wild discussion.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including some Vikings notes and Twins talk before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and reacts to the Wild season ending and what Dean Evason and Bill Guerin had to say today.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining why we may need a new "Hunt for 100" as it relates to Byron Buxton before our friend Kato Kaelin joins to talk NBA, NFL and his new project.
Dan reacts to the Pat Beverly appearances on ESPN today and gives his thoughts on what Pat Bev (and Anthony Edwards) had to say about Chris Paul and the Suns before NBA writer/broadcaster Mitch Lawrence joins for more playoff discussion.
Jonny Athletic is back from Covid pause and joins Dan to talk Pat Bev, Wolves trade ideas and Byron Buxton.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a bedtime story to explain what happened to the Wild and what continues to happen to Minnesota sports teams before continuing the Wild recap discussion for the rest of the first hour.
Michael Russo joins for an extended conversation on what went wrong for the Wild against the Blues and outlines what he thinks happens this offseason. State Representative Zack Stephenson joins again to give an update on where the sports gambling bill stands with 9 (as of now) days left in the legislative session.
Dan is joined by Ben Goessling who talks about the struggles of a Minnesota native when it comes to sports before talking Vikings schedule and more. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Wild loss and talks Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why in sports there is no time for crybabies as the Wild prepare for Game 6. We get some bonus Lou Nanne to break down the series so far and preview Game 6.
Dan continues to preview Wild/Blues Game 6 and also talks about the recent Twins struggles before we open Dr. Dan’s Inbox!
Baseball legend Jim Kaat joins to talk about his book and his amazing life in baseball. The Top 5 includes some Twins talk as well as Lynx and Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining who is really to blame for the Wild losing Game 5...it's not who you think! Pat Micheletti joins to discuss what went wrong and where the Wild go from here.
Dan reviews a crazy story about a passenger on a private jet that had to land the plane himself when the pilot had some medical issues. Dan is a bit skeptical....
Dan is joined by Michael Russo who was absolutely on fire discussing the Wild Game 5 loss to the Blues and what needs to change for the Wild to stay in the series. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and talks eloquently about losing his father at 94 years old before discussing some local politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an in-depth discussion about a great snack that he had forgotten about: Bugle's! That leads to a Bugle's history lesson with a wonderful local angle. Later in the hour Dan explains why he's not completely sold on the Twins yet.
We spend an entire hour on the Wild/Blues series with Lou Nanne making his weekly appearance and former North Star legend Mike Modano joining late in the hour!
Gaardsy plays a soundbyte about Ryan Suter from a former NHL teammate that COMPLETELY changes Dan's energy for the rest of the show. Dan also revisits the Bugle's snack discussion and continues to preview Wild/Blues Game 5.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild loss to the Blues on Sunday and where they go from here. Was it a major opportunity lost? Later in the hour Dan reviews some comments former Vikings executive George Paton made about Russell Wilson that may have some relevance to Kirk Cousins.
Dan is joined by Pat Micheletti to review Wild/Blues Game 4 and preview Game 5. Legendary drummer Stewart Copeland (from The Police) joins to review his weekend in town and talk about his incredible career!
Dan and Gaardsy run an extended Top 5 covering the Vikings, Twins injury news and Wild review before Michael Russo joins again to preview Game 5 of Wild/Blues.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news about how much money Phil Mickelson has allegedly lost gambling before talking more about sports gambling in general towards the end of the hour.
We didn't have Stewart Copeland but we did get a story for the ages about his nephew and a wild spring break trip that we spent a long time investigating. Rick Bozich joins from Louisville to preview the Kentucky Derby!
Dan and Gaardsy do a quick Top 5 before bestowing a "Seal of Approval" to the Captain Billy Hildebrand and 30 Years of Fan Outdoors! Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and previews Wild/Blues Game 3 as well as telling us what to expect from Royce Lewis with the Twins.
Wild Even The Score! Lou Nanne Joins to break down the Wild's bounce back performance in game 2... but is Louie satisfied with what he saw?
Dan reads from a NY Times piece regarding Americas educational system as one of the major fallbacks of COVID 19.
Russo Radio from St Louis before tomorrow night's game 3, Kevin Siefert gives us his take on Kwesi's first draft as Vikes GM a week after the dust settles, plus the Top 5 at 5:55!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a couple stories that explain why baseball remains a "funny game." Music legend and Minnesota native Jimmy Jam joins to discuss the news that he will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Dan spends the 4:00 hour reviewing some of the Minnesotans in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also talks about the news that Bally Sports North will soon be available as a standalone streaming service for those who can't get it through their cable provider.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to review the last few days for the Wild and preview Game 2. Dan and Gaardsy continue to talk Wild to wrap up the show as well.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild loss and how it gets thrown into a pile with all of our sports teams playoff dysfunction before Pat Micheletti joins to give his thoughts on the series.
Dan continues the Wild discussion before attorney Joe Friedberg joins to discuss the legal ramifications on the reported Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wild loss and the Twins win in the Top 5 before our resident hockey legend Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk about the Wild loss to St. Louis in Game One and preview Game Two.
Dan Barreiro is back after a few days off last week. He previews the Wild playoff series against the Blues and outlines how he hopes the Wild go on a "journey" unlike what happened with the Wolves.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to review the Wolves season and where they go from here. They also discuss the Vikings approach in the NFL Draft.
Dan is joined by Wild General Manager Bill Guerin to preview the NHL Playoffs before our guy Michael Russo jumps on from the X for more Wild discussion.
Gaardsy in the big chair today. Meatsauce give his thoughts on round 1 of the NFL draft. Jonny gives us a call from Target Center for Wolves game 6, and gives his take on the NFL Draft as well.
Goessling helps us break down day 1 of the draft as the Vikings prepare for the weekend. Wolves talk with team on the brink of elimination.
JG continues in the big chair we run thru the Top 5 at 5 before welcoming Russo Radio to talk Wild... Plus more on the NFL Draft
Gaardsy opens the show discussing the importance of new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah putting his imprint on tonight's NFL draft. Plus, Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert calls in to break down everything related to tonight's draft.
Daniel House of GophersGuru.com calls in to preview what the Vikings could do in round one of the NFL draft. Also, Pat Micheletti joins the show to discuss the Wild's last couple of regular season games & the NHL playoffs!
Former Viking & longtime actor Ed Marinaro stops by the studio to talk about his time as a Viking, his career in Hollywood, & much more! Plus, Ben Leber joins the show live from the KFAN draft party to preview the NFL draft.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reminding the audience that the Wolves and Wild losses on Tuesday night are the reason why we must Pause for Perfection. Former Gopher football coach Glen Mason joins to go over the craziness with his recent health scares and tell us how he's doing now.
Dan is joined by our resident NBA player Trent Tucker to review the Wolves Game 5 loss in Memphis and what needs to change for the Wolves to win Game 6 on Friday night.
Dan is joined by NFL Draft expert Marty Wexler III for in-depth draft analysis you won't hear anywhere else. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and the conversation takes an unexpected turn into manscaping. Dan wraps up the show with more Wolves/Grizzlies talk.
Dan briefly dips out of the toy department and into the A-Section to explore a local controversy involving whether or not a state Rep. inappropriately used his rank and status to get his Daughter out of legal trouble... Plus Kevin Siefert Joins to talk NFL Draft!
A busy Top 5 at 5 with 3 of the local teams in action tonight in the Wolves, Wild, and Twins. Plus the legendary Lou Nanne checks in from Dateline: South Carolina Hilton Head to chat about the Wild as they wrap up their final 3 regular season games this week
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking everyone to Pause for Perfection after a winning Minnesota sports weekend. NBA analyst Mitch Lawrence joins to talk playoffs and what he has seen so far with the Wolves/Grizzlies series.
Dan starts Draft Week with some thoughts on the Vikings line of thinking under the new regime before he gets back into Wolves/Grizzlies talk.
Dan is joined by Star Tribune reporter Ben Goessling to talk Vikings and NFL Draft. Dan and Gaardsy review the winning sports weekend in Minnesota before talking more about Wolves/Grizzlies to wrap up the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour of the show reviewing the Wolves historic collapse to Memphis in Game 3 and discusses what went wrong and where they go from here.
Dan is joined by the legendary Craig Kilborn in-studio to review Game 3 of Wolves/Grizzlies! Craiggers announces his new YouTube channel and spends a full 90 minutes talking Wolves, NBA, his own career and much more.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to review Wild/Canucks and preview the rest of the regular season before Dan recaps the Wolves loss to Memphis in Game 3.
Mike Trudell, one of us, who now covers the LA Lakers joins to discuss NBA playoffs... Plus, Don't Mess with Mike Tyson!
Top 5 at 5, Jonny Athletic from the Belly of the Beast. Then, Houseband Pat Micheletti joins to end the show!
Dan Barreiro opens his show explaining why he tried to warn us about playoff basketball before Jonny Athletic joins to recap Game 2 of Wolves/Grizzlies and preview Game 3 at Target Center.
Dan is joined in studio by Aaron Gleeman for some Twins and baseball talk. Dan and Gleeman also discuss what it's like covering baseball and what Gleeman has learned about the beat reporter life!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including a Wolves loss and a Wild win before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance (fresh off a trip to Palm Springs). Dan and Kessy review the trip, talk political transparency and tanning your testicles?
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how Chris Finch could make history tonight! Dan and Gaardsy spend time talking Wolves/Grizzlies.
Dan is joined by our guy Trent Tucker to preview Game Two of Wolves/Grizzlies and what he saw from the Wolves in Game One.
Dan is joined by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice to react to the mask mandate on planes being dropped before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance for Wild talk!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing his trip to the Wild game on Sunday and why the Xcel Center will now be known as the "Pleasure Palace" before he talks about the Wolves Game One win in Memphis.
Jonny Athletic joins from Memphis to review Wolves/Grizzlies Game One and preview Game 2 before Dan continues the Wolves discussion for the rest of the hour!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wild win, Gopher hoops portal news and Twins game today before Dan dives deeper into his Wild experience on Sunday. Kevin Seifert from ESPN is back covering the Vikings and joins to talk about the team and his new (old) job!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing what we know about Byron Buxton's latest injury before Aaron Gleeman stops by the studio to talk Twins and Wolves.
Aaron Gleeman stays for another segment of Twins talk and some Wolves discussion before Jonny Athletic gives us an extensive preview of the Wolves-Grizzlies playoff series.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal surprises us with an in-studio visit! Dan and Wobble discuss the latest Byron Buxton injury and fans sound off on Lavelle for his take on the Wolves celebration Tuesday night.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Timberwolves ticket site melting down on the day playoff tickets went on sale to the public before assistant coach Elston Turner joins to review the Clipper game, discuss how the defense has improved this year and preview the Grizzlies series.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Timberwolves discussion and welcome legendary NBA writer and commentator Jackie MacMullan to the show to discuss her new NBA "Icons Club" podcast and the playoffs.
Dan and Gaardsy go through the Top 5 and outlined the various athlete fines right now before opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends much of the show reviewing the Wolves play-in victory over the Clippers with a flurry of Wolves Talking Points.
Dan is joined by longtime NBA writer and our friend Mitch Lawrence to review Wolves/Clippers and preview the Grizzlies series before Dan gives his thoughts on the Great Celebration Controversy.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 which included a Wild win last night, an almost-historic pitching performance at Target Field today and more Wolves talk! Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and talks Wild and Gophers (as well as a little Wolves).
This is not a drill! Jonny Athletic joined for the first hour in-studio to talk all things Wolves and Clippers!
Dan continues the extensive Wolves/Clippers preview in the second hour before diverting into a crazy (previously unreported) story involving Penn State football and sexual assault.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 of the day including a Wild and Wolves preview before our guy Craig Kilborn joins for the last stretch of the show for more Wolves talk!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how the town has become all about the offense with the Wolves, Wild and Twins!
Dan outlines what he thinks is a well-reasoned opinion piece about Daylight Saving Time before former Wolves player and coach Sam Mitchell (now on NBA TV) joins to preview the Play-In Game against the Clippers.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to review the Wild's win over the Kings on Sunday and how the playoff race is shaping up before the great Kevin Harlan joins to preview the Wolves Play-In Game with the Clippers on Tuesday night. Great to have Kevin back in town to call a Wolves game!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the news that Gopher student-athletes will now be eligible to earn money for good grades! He also rants about the way the Wolves finished the game against the Spurs.
Dan is joined by Lavelle Neal from Target Field for a baseball season primer before Dan tries to get to the bottom of a bizarre story involving a missing monkey.
Dan is joined by Ben Goessling who adds his thoughts on Gopher athletes earning money for good grades before reviewing some Vikings stuff from the last few weeks. Dan and Gaardsy also react to the breaking news that Gopher running back Bucky Irving has entered the transfer portal after a promising freshman season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Twins trade and talking Tiger Woods opening round at the Masters before Aaron Gleeman makes his first appearance on the show in-studio for an hour!
Aaron Gleeman hangs in studio for a few more segments talking Twins (and Wolves) before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day, which Gaardsy wants to make all about Tiger Woods! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins to discuss some covid stuff as well as other general health issues.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a quick history lesson of the show and KFAN before launching into a Wolves rant after another poor defensive effort against Washington. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins to react to resolutions in high-profile local cases.
Gopher Women's Basketball Coach Lindsay Whalen joins Dan in studio to talk about the announcement that she will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this fall! Dan and Lindsay also discuss the Gopher program and the challenges of the last few weeks.
Dan runs through the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance. Today was officially declared "Vince Flynn Day" in Minnesota and Vince's longtime Director of Publicity David Brown joined Dan to talk about Vince and the event.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a story that almost had him believing in baseball again....until a player said something stupid again. Writer John Feinstein joins to review the college hoops title game, talk Coach K and Tiger Woods.
Dan wonders how we decide how we judge famous people on whether or not they are good people: Is it through personal experiences with them, how much money they raise for charity or something else? Dan and Gaardsy also debate proper airplane etiquette as it relates to the window blinds and more!
Dan and Gaardsy talk Tiger Woods and Wolves in the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance. Louie and Dan preview the Frozen Four and the Gophers chances at winning it all before talking about what Louie learned from watching the Wild from the broadcast booth last week. Dan wraps up the show ranting about some new baseball technology and reacts to some Coach K speculation.
Dan is back from vacation and starts the show talking Wild! They have been hot since he left town and are in a good spot moving forward. College basketball writer Rick Bozich joins to review the Women's Final Four and preview the National Championship game on the men's side tonight.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Women's Final Four discussion and talk about the job South Carolina did defensively with Paige Bueckers before North Carolina alum Joe Friedberg joins to prevew men's title game and review his first experience with UNC/Kansas in 1956!
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 which includes a Women's Final Four review and Men's Final Four preview before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Wolves, Twins and Vikings!
Gaardsy breaks down the Wild's OT loss to the Penguins discusses the Timberwolves playoff standings ahead of tonight's game against the Nuggets, plus the infinitely interesting Bill Walton joins the show to talk Coach K, the Final Four, & much more.
Russo calls in to talk the Wild's OT loss to the Penguins last night, Gaardsy gives props to Coach K's legendary run and makes a case for villains in sports, plus PJ Carlesimo joins the show from radio row to talk Coach K, Timberwolves, and more!
Gaardsy reacts to Geno Auriemma's thoughts on the transfer portal, breaks down the Wild's goalie situation, & Lavelle calls in from Florida to talk Twins spring training, college hoops, & more!
Gaardsy opens the show discussing Sara Scalia's transfer from the Gophers women's basketball team, plus Pat Micheletti joins to give his two cents on the transfer portal, the Wild's hot streak, & Gophers hockey!
CBS Sports college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg calls in from radio row to talk the NCAA men's Final Four, Gaardsy gives his opinion on the Eric Church concert cancellation, & Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins stops by to chat about the chaos of the transfer portal.
Legendary college basketball coach Lon Kruger joins the show from radio row to chat Coach K, NIL, & more. Gaardsy gives an update on the Will Smith/Chris Rock debacle, plus Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune calls in to talk everything NFL.
Lavelle in for Barreiro. 3 thoughts from 3... Plus Star Tribune Wild Beat Reporter Sarah Mclellan joins, and we chat World Cup and local soccer with Tony Sanneh.
Lavelle in the big chair checks in with Chip Scoggins on Women's Final Four and more.. Plus we chat with Twins reliever and potential closer Taylor Rogers!
We welcome MN Native and CBS lead sideline reporter for March Madness Jamie Erdahl in-studio to talk with Lavelle all things NCAA Tourney and more. Plus Dave Sinykin hops on to chat about football.
Paul Charchian fills in for Barreiro, he does a public service by reviewing robovacs on different tiers, and discusses the new NFL OT rules.
Thor Nystrom joins Paul Charchian to talk Vikes and the NFL draft, then Pat Garofolo and Zack Stevenson talk sport betting in Minnesota and the progress they’ve made on a bill to legalize it.
Paul goes through the Top 5 at 5, Lou Nanne joins to preview the Wild and Flyers tonight, Gophers Head Coach Lindsey Whalen talks their season and previews the Women’s Final Four, and Ryan Cardinal teaches Charch about college hockey and the Frozen Four.
Dave Sinykin fills in for Barreiro, Pat Micheletti joins to guide Dave through puck talk and discuss a controversial trade offer, and Gophers Assistant Coach Garrett Raboin joins to preview the Frozen Four.
Trent Tucker joins Dave Sinykin for an impromptu episode of In The Zone! They talk Will Smith, and both the Final Four and the Frozen Four.
A special In The Zone continues with Dave Sinykin and Trent Tucker filling in for Barreiro, they go through the Top 5 at 5, NFL overtime rules, NFL draft locations, and they wrap with the NBA.
Jonny Athletic joins his Athletic cohort in studio today with Russo Radio in the big chair filling in for Barreiro!
Russo Radio welcomes in Dan Myers and Pat Micheletti in studio for a little college hockey talk and trash talk with the NCAA Hockey Tourney rolling on.
Marcus Foligno calls in to talk about his red-hot (again) Wild club. Plus, Lavelle E Neal joins Russo in Studio for the final 2 segments!
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, Lavelle E Neal talks anything but Twins, and Jack Frederick talks the Wolves and their recent collapse against the Suns.
JG gives a lecture on not panicking over the transfer portal, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk Wild and college hockey.
Ben Goessling joins from Arizona to talk NFL, JG goes through the Top 5 at 5, JG allows 60 seconds of soccer talk, and he defends Jimmy Butler.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Elton John Farewell Tour making its stop in St. Paul before Twins boss Derek Falvey joins to discuss the Carlos Correa signing and more with Spring Training in full swing.
Dan reviews the Derek Falvey discussion before Sean Salisbury joins to talk Vikings, Za'Darius Smith and the death of his friend John Clayton.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Derek Falvey conversation during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio. Dan and Kessy talk Twins, Elton John and politics for the rest of the hour!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Za'Darius Smith signing before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and talks Wild in the first segment.
Dan continues with Lou Nanne and talks Gophers and NCAA Tournament in the second segment before talking Wolves and Vikings to round out the second hour of the show.
Dan starts the final hour of the show running the Za'Darius Smith press conference from Vikings headquarters before going through the Top 5 and reviewing some A Section stuff regarding Putin.
The Wild make a massive move to bring Marc-Andre Fleury to Minnesota, and Russo Radio joins to talk about it.
Dan and Gaardsy run through an extended Top 5 and talk March Madness before Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins to talk about the Marc-Andre Fleury trade and other deadline moves
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Twins "being in on" different free agents and he has a warning for fans. Gaardsy is back from Gopher duty and "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open!
Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to jump in on the NCAA Tournament discussion before also talking Twins and what they are trying to do with the money freed up by trading Josh Donaldson.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo for some Wild talk to kick off the final hour before Ben Goessling joins to review the week in Vikings and NFL news.
Congrats to MN Broadcasting HOF inductee, host of Bumper to Bumper Dan Barreiro! Will he flex as much as Pat Beverly flexed on the Lakers last night? Tune in and find out...
Dan Revisit's much of hr 1's topic about the red hot Wolves, but are their heads getting a bit too big too early? Plus we dive back into the Day Light Savings or Standard Time controversy.
A meaty top 5 at 5 covering the sports landscape like a blanket... Wolves, Wild, Vikes, NFL News, NCAA alerts, and more. Plus the Knocker checks in for his weekly hit from Mayo Clinic!
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing Wolves/Lakers before our guy Mike Trudell (Orono native) from Lakers TV joins the show!
Dan reviews a tennis controversy as it relates to Putin, goes on a big of a Netflix rant and talks some more Wolves/Lakers.
Dan and Gaardsy preview the Wolves and Wild and review NFL Free Agency so far before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio!
Dan Barreiro opens the show revealing the only player that can slow down Karl Anthony Towns after KAT put 60 on the Spurs last night. College basketball writer Rick Bozich joins for a March Madness preview.
Dan is joined by our old friend Courtney Cronin for her reaction to the Kirk Cousins contract extension and discussion on other Vikings and NFL free agency topics.
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne to review the State Hockey Tournament and react to the Wild trade today. Dan and Gaardsy also continue the KAT discussion and the jump he has made this season.
Inspired by Tom Brady, Dan opens the show explaining why this will be the "Unfinished Business" Edition of the show before Kevin Seifert joins for some Kirk Cousins and NFL talk.
Dan continues the Unfinished Business theme with Twins talk before NFL writer Gary Myers joins to talk about Tom Brady, Kirk Cousins, Deshaun Watson and more!
Dan runs through an abbreviated Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Dan and Jonny review the wild weekend which included some Twins trades and a Kirk Cousins contract extension before talking Wolves. Dan ends the hour with a March Madness rant!
Dan Barreiro opens the show gauging interest about a rumored trade involving Kirk Cousins before former Vikings QB Sean Salisbury makes his regular appearance on the show.
Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance on the show and reviews the MLB labor resolution and where the Twins go from here. Dan also discusses a State Tournament controversy.
Dan is joined again by Lou Nanne at the X to get a State Hockey Semifinal preview before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk about the newsy week in the NFL and what he thinks the Vikings are planning with free agency around the corner.
Dan is joined again by Lou Nanne from the X to preview the State Tournament Semifinals before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan is back after vocal load management yesterday! Baseball writer Kevin Kernan joins to react to the news that the season will actually start soon now that the labor deal has been worked out.
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne for his first bonus appearance live from the State Hockey Tournament! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for his weekly Covid update to wrap up the show.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he hops on the NFL QB Carousel, credits the Wild victory to PJ Fleck, and Ron Johnson joins to talk all things Vikings.
Dave “Softy” Mahler joins JG and takes over the show with his PA button bar, and Jace Frederick talks Wolves ahead of their matchup with the Thunder tonight.
JG goes through the Top 5 at 5, then Pat Kessler takes the show home to talk the latest in the political world.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing a crazy day in the NFL involving Aaron Rodgers staying and Russell Wilson leaving. Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins for more football talk.
Dan continues to review the NFL QB Carousel before mixing in some Wolves talk after they had another win at home last night.
Dan and Gaardsy review the crazy day in the NFL during the Top 5 before Lou Nanne joins (he's back in Minnesota!) from the X to talk Wild and State Hockey Tournament.
Dan is back from Illinois and opens the show talking about Wild in (more) crisis before briefly reviewing his weekend following his sister's basketball team's run to the Illinois State Championship Game.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Wolves and Vikings. Jonny also gets the hockey community going. Dan wraps up the hour talking Gopher basketball and what needs to change for next season.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo for some emergency Minnesota Wild talk before he reviews the weekend he had following his sister's basketball team over the weekend. The Barrington Fillies reached the State Finals and there were lots of moments and emotions that came with the run!
Gaardsy speculates on the possible lack of QB movement this offseason, shares some ridiculous stories from the NFL combine, and has a conversation with Kyle Potter of Thriftytraveler.com on the current state of airline travel.
Gaardsy breaks down why the Wolves need to take advantage of their next 5 games, gives respect to Coach K ahead of his last regular season game with Duke, and chats with Ben Goessling about Kirk Cousins' future in MN and much more!
Michael Russo calls in to discuss the latest with the Wild, Lavelle shares his thoughts on the MLB lockout, plus a crazy travel story out of Brazil!
Dan goes through a purple centric hour, he talks the need for O-line help, and takes your calls over the Kirk kerfuffle.
Representative Zack Stephenson joins the show to give an update on sports gambling in Minnesota, and Dan talks more Kirk Cousins and whether he should stay or go.
Frank Viola talks MLB and the modernization of the game, Big Knocker Bill Maurice talks the latest in COVID, and Paul Blume checks in to talk the latest in crime and news surrounding it.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends much of the first hour discussing what has gone wrong with the Wild. He is worried about the defense and brings some numbers to back up that claim. Can it get better against some bad teams out east this week?
Dan spends the second hour of the show discussing two A-Section stories: one Covid related and one regarding what to do with Russia.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Combine, Wolves and Wild before Pat Kessler makes his weekly in-studio appearance to talk State of The Union, Ukraine and more. Following Kessy we return to some Wild talk to wrap up the show.
Dan Barreiro is back and opens the show talking Wild and how they should approach the game tonight. NBA writer/broadcaster Mitch Lawrence joins to talk Wolves, Lebron, Harden and more!
The second hour begins with the breaking news that Major League Baseball has not reached a labor deal and the first few series of the season will be canceled.
Dan runs through the Top Five before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and Gophers. Dan wraps up the hour discussing his observation that CNN is actually doing reporting instead of opining right now.
Justin Gaard in the big chair today. He talks about the theme for todays show: Sometimes even if you're right you're wrong. See: MLB, Mike Zimmer, and Kyler Murray
JG is nominated for a preposterous statement, or preposterous tweet in this case. He defends himself but may now have to answer to the city of Spokane, WA.
A controversial top 5 at 5 before JG is joined by Jonny Athletic who covers the sports water front like a blanket and previews the Wolves showdown in Cleveland tonight.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining his absence yesterday (it's good news!) before outlining why he thinks Franklin Roosevelt may have been ahead of his time as it pertains to fear.
Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance to give the latest news on the pandemic before Ben Goessling joins to review the Vikings staff hires and preview what is next for the team.
Dan is joined by our friend Michael Hurley (formerly of the CIA) to review what has happened so far with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what he expects moving forward. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and reviews his first Olympics!
Dave Sinykin fills in for Dan, his In The Zone partner Trent Tucker joins to talk Wolves and Gophers, and Jonny Athletic rounds out the hour with plenty of Wolves talk ahead of their showdown with the Grizzlies.
Dave is joined by Jim Petersen to continue the Wolves talk coming out of the All-Star break, and Arif Hasan talks all things purple with trade rumors swirling.
Dave goes through the top five at five, and is joined by Michael Russo for Dave’s first hockey segment.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a body shaming incident on social media as it relates to a major TV star.
Dan reviews what we know about the racist incidents in New Prague before Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins to talk trade deadline and what he is seeing with the team at the moment.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 including some Wolves talk and news about a Tom Brady movie before Pat Kessler makes his weekly stop in studio to talk all things politics (and cleansings).
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining a huge problem the Olympics have and he wonders if there is anything that can be done about it?
Dan is joined by our guy Craig Kilborn for an expansive and free-wheeling hour that starts with Craiggers outlining what he heard about a crucial question during the Vikings head coaching search and how it was answered by Jim Harbaugh and Kevin O'Connell...don't miss it!
Dan and Gaardsy review some of the Aaron Rodgers ramblings during the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and Gopher hockey. Spoiler alert: with all the snow falling today, Louie was NOT in-studio today...
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the craziness at the end of the Wisconsin/Michigan game and how he's tired of keeping up with all the "unwritten rules" in sports.
Dan is joined by longtime sportswriter Ian O'Connor to talk about his new book about Coach K! Wonderful conversation discussing the good and bad of a legendary coaching career about to wrap up.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 which includes a Wild recap, KAT review and some thoughts on handshake lines from around the Big Ten. Jonny Athletic joins fresh from Cleveland where he covered NBA All-Star Weekend!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining the problem that is "financial doping" as it relates to downhill skiing in the United States. Paul Blume, Fox 9, joins to review his day being inside the courtroom when the sentencing came down in the Kim Potter trial.
Dr. Dan's Inbox is open for a couple segments this week! Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to discuss the KOC press conference and what the first few agenda items will be for the new Vikings head coach.
Dan is joined by Michael Russo for a lengthy discussion about the Wild. Dan and Gaardsy chat Olympics for the rest of the show.
The news is official with the Vikings new head coach, and Dan talks with Sean Salisbury about the hire.
The Big Knocker joins the show, and then the new head coach Kevin O'Connell talks to Dan directly following his press conference.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that Kevin O'Connell is officially the Vikings head coach!
Dan is joined by our go-to terror and international relations expert: Minnesota native and former CIA agent Michael Hurley joins to discuss the ongoing issues in Ukraine and much more.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wolves win and Gopher loss during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio to talk politics (both local and national) as well as a Vikings topic.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing an interesting article regarding collaboration overload! One of our favorites Kevin Seifert from ESPN joins to discuss his piece on what the NFL needs to handle this offseason.
The great Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance from an interesting location this week. Dan and Louie talk Wild, what to do with Kevin Fiala and much more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show relating the Matthew Stafford story to Kirk Cousins (he's not a fan of the comparison)...before Dan and Gaardsy talk more about the Rams win.
Dan is joined by our guy Jonny Athletic to talk Super Bowl, Halftime Show and the latest with the Wolves.
Dan and Gaardsy talk Super Bowl, Wolves and Wild during the Top Five before Rich Gannon joins to talk more about the game and the future of the Vikings.
Dan is fired up about a recent Olympic story, and Gerby checks in for one final picks segment for the season.
Russo radio talks all things Wild and opens up about recent controversy, and Ben Goessling talks the recent Vikes hires on the coaching staff.
Kevin Harlan joins the show to talk all things Super Bowl ahead of his call of the game, and Lavelle E Neal III joins the show from China.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild...are they in crisis?!?! Sean Salisbury joins to talk NFL head coaching carousel and Super Bowl.
Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Dan also spends some time in the A section reviewing the news of the day/week.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
We chat about the thrill and agony of Olympic sports, particularly in the case of McKaila Shiffrin who fell short of her medal efforts on the ski slopes. Plus we chat with Joe Friedberg about the latest fallout from the MPD and Amir Locke situation.
Wrap up some thoughts on the Olympics before chatting with former Wolves player and head coach Sam Mitchell for a great conversation.
Top 5 at 5, then Pat Kessler joins to talk all things politics, Olympics, Superbowl and a whole lot more with our guy Kessie!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if Tom Brady might actually return to the NFL after reviewing some of Brady's recent comments on his own podcast. Dan also gives an update on the top local news story of the week .
Writer Ivan Maisel is in-studio with Dan to talk about his book "I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye," in which Ivan talks about losing his son Max. A gripping, honest hour conversation that is worth your time.
Dan and Gaardsy review the NBA Trades and the latest D-Lo fan comments in the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and NHL.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic in-studio for a great discussion on the Wolves, the D-Lo "quiet-ass fans" comment and Vikings coaching search.
Dan continues the Wolves and Vikings discussion before Paul Blume (Fox 9) joins for an update on the no-knock warrant discussions in Minneapolis.
Dan and Gaardsy roll through the Top 5 which includes Kirk Cousins speculation and a reaction the the D-Lo "quiet-ass fans" comment. Dan then gives his opinion on the Joe Rogan controversy.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Nancy Pelosi controversy as it pertains to Olympic athletes in China before reviewing some things that Jim Harbaugh told writer Mitch Albom about his Vikings interest and interview.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Vikings discussion and are joined by weekly contributor Ben Goessling for more on what happened with Jim Harbaugh and what we've learned about Kevin O'Connell.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day which today includes audio from new Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and Sean McVay. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and outlines his experience at the Olympics in Beijing as only Wobble can!
Barreiro explores whether it was a swing and a miss to allow Harbaugh to walk out of the building without a deal... Plus Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance!
Former Vikings QB, and former Patriots teammate of future Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, MATT CASSEL joins Dan! Plus we check in with JG on the road for Dr. Dan's Inbox!
Top 5, Big Knocker on the latest landscape of effects COVID is having on travel, events, locally and internationally. Plus a good talker before the Show Wrap.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering "What is wrong with Winning??" as it pertains to hiring Jim Harbaugh. Jonny Athletic joins for some bonus time with what he's heard regarding the search.
Dan is joined by Paul Blume, Fox 9 to recap another day in the A section before getting back to Jim Harbaugh talk.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 which includes Jim Harbaugh talk, a Wolves win and a Wild preview. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance in studio to discuss the news of the week and (of course) Harbaugh.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with what we learned from the shooting at a school in Richfield. Longtime NFL writer Gary Myers to discuss Tom Brady as well as the breaking news of Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL.
Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance a little early in the show to review the Wild weekend in New York and the outlook the rest of the way. Paul Blume, Fox 9, joins for the latest on the tragic shooting at a Richfield school.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 which includes a bombshell NFL story, Tom Brady retiring and Jim Harbaugh steam. ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins from the Senior Bowl to outline what she has heard regarding Harbaugh and much more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why he was a little down after the Conference Championship Round in the NFL before discussing the latest in the Vikings Head Coach search.
Jonny Athletic joins in-studio for plenty of NFL playoff talk, as well as an impassioned discussion about Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer. Towards the end of the hour Dan and Jonny also discuss the important stretch coming up for the Wolves.
Gaardsy and Dan run through the Top 5 which includes a review of the Wolves and Wild wins on Sunday night. The guys spend the rest of the show discussing Jim Harbaugh as a Vikings coach possibility and the Super Bowl matchup.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the danger of the spotlight as the Wolves had a high profile game against Golden State on Thursday. Wolves fans (including Gaardsy) may not have liked what the TNT panel had to say about the club. A delusional Carl Gerbschmidt joins from Palm Springs for the NFL Picks segment.
Dan and Gaardsy play catchup after Gerby went long. They discuss the Vikings news of the day with our guy Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune.
Michael Russo checks in from Madison Square Garden where the Wild take on the Rangers tonight. Lavelle Neal joins for his weekly appearance the night before he heads to cover his first Olympics! The conversation takes an interesting turn early as it relates to Lavelle's packing for a long trip...
Dan reacts to the Kwesi Adofo Mensah press conference in what seems to be a never ending streak of WINS for local introductory pressers and talks about "Intentional Decision Making"... Sean Salisbury joins at the bottom of the hour to react to the latest Vikings news.
Kevin Siefert reacts to Vikes hire of Kwesi Odofo Mensah as their New GM, and speculates what moves might be next. Plus an electric edition of Dr. Dan's Inbox with JG on the road in Purdue!
Top 5 at 5 plus we check in on the latest state of the pandemic with Big Knocker Bill Morice of Mayo Clinic.
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour reviewing the NFL TV ratings from the weekend (they were massive) and wonders what we would watch and do if we did not have the NFL?
Dan continues the hypothetical NFL discussion before turning to another hypothetical: If Aaron Rodgers wanted to be a Viking...should the Vikings want Aaron Rodgers?
Dan and Gaardsy review the Wolves win (including Anthony Edwards giving himself a new nickname) and give a Wild injury update before Pat Kessler comes in studio for his weekly visit. Kessy and Dan talk NFL TV ratings, MLB Hall of Fame and politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings general manager search which is now centered on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah from the Cleveland Browns. Ben Goessling joins in emergency fashion to share what he has learned about the search.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Vikings, Wild and Wolves. Dan and Gaardsy review the day of news and speculation as it pertains to the Vikings general manager search.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 including the Wild's big win, NFL news and Wolves talk. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to gloat about the weather in Florida, talk Wild and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing what stood out about all the craziness in the NFL Playoffs before ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins.
It really didn't take much sleuthing this time: We found a dejected (and crying) Carl Gerbschmidt trying to escape his life after the latest Packers loss.
Dan and Gaardsy go through to Top 5 which tonight includes Wolves, A-Rod at Lambeau and Gopher hoops. Vikings Radio Network analyst Pete Bercich joins to review the football weekend and tells Dan what he wants in the next Vikings head coach.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to some more of what Rick Spielman said on a recent podcast. Did he throw some shade at Mike Zimmer? Carl Gerbschmidt joins for NFL Picks!
Dan starts the hour with an ode to comedian Louie Anderson who died today at 68. Ben Goessling joins for his weekly appearance and gives us the latest in both the GM and Head Coach searches for the Vikings.
Dan is joined by Russo Radio from Chicago where he is to cover Wild/Blackhawks. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update and also makes his NFL Picks for the weekend!
Sean Salisbury joins the program to preview the weekend's playoff games, and talks about more potential names for the Vikings Job vacancies.
Lavelle E Neal joins the show to talk Vikings and Bears coaching situations, the BMI theory, and they take your calls.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining how some recent Ryan Longwell comments to Ben Leber illustrate once again how the Packers have everything and the Vikings have nothing. Dan also hands out a Seal of Approval that will annoy Vikings fans.
Dan reviews some comments Rick Spielman said on a recent podcast as it pertains to evaluating the quarterback position in the draft. The guys also continue playing Ryan Longwell clips from Ben Leber's podcast that won't make you happy about the Vikings kicking situation.
Dan and Gaardsy talk Vikings search and Wolves win during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, politics and naming snow plows??
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest in the Vikings GM/Coach search and outlines a trap he hopes the team does NOT fall into. Our friend Blair Anderson (St. Cloud Police Chief) joins the show to review a recent roundtable he was a part of on policing.
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne for his weekly appearance: Dan and Louie talk Wild/Avs, the way the Wild have played shorthanded recently and one of Louie's Scoops has to do with the NHL February schedule!
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Vikings coaching and GM search, Wolves and NFL Playoffs.
It's a short show because of Wild hockey today. Dan and Gaardsy react to the Wild shootout loss in Colorado before former Viking Robert Smith joins to talk Vikings offseason and more.
Dan talks about potentially hiring Doug Pederson for the Vikings HC job, and JG and Gerby join for the Award Winning Picks Segment
One of us Josh Braaten joins to talk his Hollywood career and his new season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs, and Ben Goessling talks all things Vikings.
Lavelle E Neal joins the show to talk Vikings and Bears coaching situations, and Michael Russo joins from the X to preview Wild and Ducks.
Dan talks the brand new position made by the Timberwolves, and Sean Salisbury joins to talk the future of the Vikings.
Dan talks about crime policy across the country, and JG opens Dr Dan’s Inbox from home!
Dan goes through the top news stories, the Big Knocker Bill Maurice joins the show to give the latest on COVID, and Dan plays Astute or Asinine.
Dan weighs the pros and cons of Kirk Cousins and lays out the dilemma that the future Vikings General Manager will be faced with. Keep him? Extend him? Trade him? What is the direction to go?
Glen Mason graces us with his presence for a full hour in studio talking all things College Football, Coaching, and the NFL Coaching carousel going on this week.
JG does a Top 5 at 5 remotely from his home! A first in B2B history... Plus Pat Kessler joins us in studio for the final hour!
Barreiro does his best to help the Wilfs and the next Vikings GM with giving his advice on what qualities the next Vikings head coach must have: a flat belly.
3 Full segments with the foremost sports wonk we know outside of the building, Jonny Athletic. Talks Vikes coaching and GM rumors, Wolves, and even some Wild?
Top 5 at 5... Then Lou Nanne joins to cover the Hockey landscape like a blanket! Plus the Show wrap.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the news that the Vikings have moved on from Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and gives his thoughts on the moves.
Dan and Gaardsy continue discussing the seismic Vikings news before longtime NFL reporter Kevin Seifert joins to give his reaction and discuss where the Vikings may go next.
Dan reminisces about covering "The Catch" 40 years ago today before talking some Wolves during the Top 5. Our guy Ben Goessling joins to review what he has learned since the Vikings fired Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman and gives his reaction to the news of the day.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings organization at a crossroads and how they find themselves in a somewhat familiar situation from years past. Michael Russo joins to talk about the Wild win last night and the mounting injuries the team faces now (including Kaprisov).
Dan is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt for the Picks Segment before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings. Plenty of talk surrounding the futures of Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman.
Dan and Gaardsy quickly go through the Top 5 before welcoming Lavelle Neal for his weekly appearance. Dan and Wobble talk Vikings and Bears and where both franchises go from here.
Dan talks the Vikings ownership and the decision they have to make, and Sean Salibury joins to give his insight on the situation.
Courtney Cronin joins Dan to give the latest on the purple, and they talk about the AB saga in Tampa Bay Tampa Bay.
Dan goes through the top news stories, and the Big Knocker Bill Maurice joins the show to give the latest on COVID.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining that coaches get fired--it's the life they have chosen. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins for a travel update with all the recent airline cancellations.
Dan is joined by Cities 97 Big Knocker Brian Oake joins! Dan also talks about the Aaron Rodgers MVP controversy.
Dan and Gaardsy review the night in Gopher basketball and more during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler joins in studio to talk all things politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show examining the Rick Spielman Era as Vikings General Manager and what moves have put them in the position they find themselves in now.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Gopher basketball, Wolves and Vikings. Dan also talks about school age kids and Covid and how we should move forward.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day which included a Wolves win last night and a big Gopher game tonight. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance recapping the Winter Classic and talking Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the lifeless loss in Green Bay before Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance.
Dan carries the Mike Zimmer press conference the day after the loss in Green Bay before Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson makes his final weekly appearance of the season.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day before going back in time with Vikings backup quarterback nightmares at Lambeau Field. Dan also reviews another lost weekend in Minnesota sports, including the Winter Classic at Target Field.
Dan talks about how they have everything and we have nothing, then Gerby joins for the NFL Picks Segment.
Ben Goessling joins the show to talk Kirk Cousins, and Dan talks about who should start in Green Bay.
Lou Nanne gives another segment to talk about the Winter Classic, and Lavelle E Neal III joins to talk Vikings, Bears, and his heated pressbox for tomorrow.
Dan talks about the coaches and players getting the last word, and Sean Salisbury gives his insight on the Vikings and his experience being a Raiders fan.
Big Knocker Bill Morice joins the show to give the latest insight on COVID, and Kevin Kernan joins to talk about his John Madden stories.
Michael Russo joins the show for the whole hour, he talks all things Wild and Winter Classic.
Dan is finally back in the studio, he goes through his favorite Adam Thielen moments of the season, talks the Vikes coaching hot seats, and we hear from Vikes Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson.
Glen Mason is in studio for the whole hour! He talks the Gophers victory, running in the cold, and more.
Pat Kessler joins the show to talk almost everything, including John Madden, Gophers, politics and more.
Justin Gaard is in Arizona for the Gophers Bowl Game, he talks plenty of Vikes, and Jonny Athletic checks in to talk purple and Wolves.
Jonny Athletic sticks with JG for another segment, and Lou Nanne joins for his weekly segment to talk NHL and the Wild.
JG goes through the top 5 at 5, then Ryan Burns and Mike Grimm joins the show to talk about the upcoming showdown with West Virginia.
Dave Sinykin is in for Barreiro, he talks Vikes Rams reaction, observations around the NFL for week 16, and Ben Leber joins the show to talk purple.
Trent Tucker joins Dave for an impromptu In the Zone episode, they talk all things Wolves and NBA related.
Trent and Dave talk a ton of Zimmer will he won’t he go topics and take your calls on the matter, and Ryan Burns from Gophers Football Illustrated joins to preview the Gophers bowl game tomorrow.
JG is in for Dan, he talks about the Vikes ugly win in Chicago, and future HOFer Lindsay Whalen joins the show from the bus to Des Moines.
We play the game ‘Will Grimm Rip the Refs?’ and Jonny Athletic joins the show to talk Vikes and Wolves.
Pat Kessler joins in studio to talk all things covid, lost money clips, and cats and the cradle.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why the Vikings didn't even need to pack the offense to travel to Chicago. ESPN's Courtney Cronin makes her regular appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan reviews more from the Vikings win before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk about the Wild losing streak and the NHL news regarding Covid cancellations and the Olympics.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 at 5 before Dan rants about "Jingle All The Way" as the top searched movie in Minnesota! Vikings Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance and reviews the win in Chicago.
Dan Barreiro opens the show updating everyone on the covid craziness in the world of sports before Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks Segment.
Dan is joined by Sean Salisbury to talk Vikings and NFL, Paul Blume to review Kim Potter's testimony Friday and Ben Goessling to talk NFL Covid and Vikings/Bears.
Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance to discuss what he has learned about Omicron and his thoughts on Covid running through sports again. Lavelle Neal joins late to talk Wolves, Vikings and more!
Ryan Burns and Spencer Tallockson Join to talk Gophers Football and Basketball respectively. Plus some breaking news in regards to COVID in the NFL!
Sinyikin in. Jonathan Wood from Da Bears blog previews Vikes v Bears MNF, Brit Robson talks all things Wolves coming off their big win over the Nuggets with Ant and KAT surpassing some impressive milestones, plus top 5 at 5!
JG is in for Dan at the Barn, he looks back on missing Steph Curry in the draft, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk all things hockey.
Glen Mason is unleashed in the big chair, and talks to JG about national signing day and hows it’s changed.
Vikings' star wide receiver Justin Jefferson joins the show live at Scheels to discuss his career, what he does off the field, and so much more!
Rick Snyder calls in to recount his wild hot air balloon ride during a Vikings game years ago, plus Lou Nanne breaks down the Wild's two game losing streak, & discusses the NHL's growing COVID problem.
Dan opens the show outlining what he learned watching NFL games yesterday before Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and NFL.
Dan reads from an Op-Ed by the former Philadelphia mayor regarding the crime in Philly and how it can relate to Minnesota before Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance to review the Steelers game and preview the Bears.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 and talk a bit about the Wolves win (and prior losing streak) before we replay Sundays conversation with Wild GM Bill Guerin. We name the first Tsnownami of the year towards the end of the show!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how we shall never pass this way again when it comes to the Vikings and reviews the win over the Steelers.
Dan and Gaardsy continue reviewing the Vikings win over Pittsburgh before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for more Vikings talk!
Dan is joined by Michael Russo to discuss the (still) red-hot Minnesota Wild. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to cover the Minnesota sports waterfront before we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" for some end of the week fun!
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing Vikings/Steelers before talking about the two basketball games in town last night. Carl Gerbschmidt makes his weekly appearance for the Picks Segment!
Dan is joined in studio by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice for an entire hour before we get back to Vikings coverage and Courtney Cronin from US Bank Stadium.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with some Gopher basketball talk as they open up Big Ten play with a big game against Michigan State!
Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in studio and covers conference championship weekend, the coaching carousel and tells (per usual) some great stories about his own career.
Dan is joined by Lynx Head Coach and GM Cheryl Reeve on the day it was announced she will be the next Head Coach of Team USA! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking about the anniversary of John Lennon's death and local and national politics.
Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to preview the Wild/Oilers game and review the big win against Toronto over the weekend.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the genius of Bill Belichick before Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance. Craig Kilborn makes his highly-anticipated trip into the studio and spends two hours telling show business stories, tales from his time growing up in Hastings and much more. Great time with Lord Kilby!
Dan has some hot takes following the loss to the Lions, and Ben Leber joins to give his perspective on the loss.
Jonny Athletic joins to talk all things Wolves ahead of their game tonight and some purple.
JG gives his Top 5 at 5, then promptly leaves for the Barn, and Dan recaps his thoughts on the Vikes loss, and some late Twins HOF news.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how the Wild game Saturday night could be a sign of a Winter of Content?? Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the NFL Picks segment and outlines a very special weekend at his Interactive Ice Bowl Exhibit.
Dan gives an update involving the parents of the Oxford, Michigan school shooter before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings week and preview the Lions game.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to review the Vikings week, the Byron Buxton contract and more. The guys also review the Brian Kelly accent controversy in Louisiana!
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining how Major League Baseball is locked out and the Twins are "locked in" on 2022. Former Vikings quarterback Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and NFL.
We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" with some great entries from the listeners again. Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance talking about the hottest team in hockey: Your Minnesota Wild.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking politics as well as the new Beatles documentary.
Dan opens the show with an apology to Brian Kelly, the new LSU coach. NFL writer Gary Myers joins to talk about his new RG3 book and Kirk Cousins!
Glen Mason is back in studio to talk about the crazy coaching carousel in college football and the Gophers winning the Axe.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the hubris of college football coaches during a crazy week in college football before our friend John Feinstein joins to discuss his new book about race in sports.
John Feinstein joins for a second segment before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Wolves and Vikings.
Dan and Gaardsy open the Top 5 ripping Kevin Falness for letting Lou Nanne down tonight. Louie joins from the X to make his weekly appearance talking hockey and opens with a very personal story about his grandson Tyler.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how there is a virus spreading with Minnesota sports fans when it comes to how games are officiated. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings.
We run Mike Zimmer's press conference before defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance reviewing the Vikings loss in San Francisco.
Dan and Gaardsy talk Byron Buxton, Tanner Morgan, PJ Fleck letting Mike Sanford go and Dalvin Cook's injury during Top 5 before returning to Vikings Talking Points for the rest of the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining all the breaking news of the day. Ben Goessling joins for a bonus segment to review what we know about the Everson Griffin situation. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan is joined by Glen Mason to talk Gophers/Badgers, Joe Friedberg to discuss the verdicts in the Arbery Trial and a very drunk Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks Segment.
MN edged out in the peace keepers research study you'll have to listen to to believe... Plus Courtney Cronin makes her bi-weekly appearance to break down the Vikings big win on Sunday and look ahead to the showdown in San Fran for week 12.
Chip Scoggins joins to discuss all things sports, with a focus on College Football and Gophers.
Louie Joins in the 5 o'clock hour, talking all things MN Wild and much more... Plus, Jonny Athletic reacts to the Wolves' current 4-game winning streak, what does he make of it?
We discuss the tragedy stemming from Waukesha, WI XMas Parade... and dive back into the toy department for more Vikings Talking Points covering the big win over Green Bay.
Talking points help us sort thru all the story lines stemming from yesterday's big win at the People's Stadium over A-Rodge and the Packers. Then we cold call a very meloncholy Carl Gerbschmidt who claims the refs fixed the game at the demand of Roger Goodell, and his daughter almost coming to fisticuffs at the stadium during the game.
We dive into the top 5 at 5 which included a near 2nd Malice at the Palace after a near brawl caused by Lebron James... Vikings Talking points talking Jefferson and Aaron Rodgers, then Andre Patterson calls to wrap up the hour!
Vikings talk early, Dan weighs in on the breaking news that Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty after a well documented trial capturing the Nation's attention... Then Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the award winning NFL Predictions segment ahead of the big showdown at the People's stadium... VIKINGS vs. Packers! (You'll be shocked to learn who Carl Gerbschmidt picked...)
Attorney Joe Friedberg weighs in on the Rittenhouse NOT GUILTY verdict... Plus Ben Goessling joins to preview Vikings Packers rivalry weekend!
We dive into the comfy confines of the Toy Department in the top 5 at 5, all our local squads coming off victories. Then Lavelle E Neal joins Barreiro, talking Christmas decorations, Twins, and Vikes!
A controversial story yet again coming out of downtown MPLS at the people's stadium in regards to Bird Safety after an experimental tool known as the Bird Buffer Box was discontinued... the fall out was interesting to B2B listeners.. Plus Sean Salisbury on the Vikes Packers game this Sunday!
We wrap up the controversial news story on the Bird Buffer Box at US Bank Stadium with Naturalist and FAN Outdoors Contributor Stan Takiela who provides great insight... Plus we chat all things Wild Hockey with Russo Radio as the Wild Welcome Ryan Suter and the Stars to the X tonight!
A truncated Top 5 with some late breaking news... Plus Dr. Bill Morice joins to give a lay of the land in the ever evolving state of COVID 19 in the Country...
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan from the Barn, talks about the Twins and Buxton, and the state of CFB coaching salaries.
Pat Kessler joins JG from the barn, to talk Rick Astley, politics, and sports before the Gophers WBB game. Then we hear from both Mens and Womens Head Basketball coaches for Minnesota.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing one major reason the Wolves can't win: They can't shoot.
Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reviews the Vikings win over the Chargers and his weekend tracking the Wolves in Los Angeles.
Lou Nanne joins in-studio for the entire 5:00 hour including the Top 5. Dan and Louie talk about the Twins reports with Byron Buxton, the Gopher football game, the Wild and Gopher hockey.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the different approaches by Minnesota head coaches in their respective games this weekend. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the game and preview the Packers.
We start the second hour playing the Mike Zimmer press conference live and things get interesting when Deion Sanders keeps calling Zimmer! Defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance to review the game.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including the recent Wolves fine and Mike Zimmer chatting with Deion Sanders during his press conference. They break down how the Wolves got in trouble (again!) and continue with the Vikings and Gopher discussion.
Bumper to Bumper 11/12 - NFL Picks, Goessling, Dr. Dan's Inbox, and Crosstalk with Lavelle and Russo radio! Just a 2.5 hour tour today, but we packed a punch with an elite guest lineup... listen!
The Timberwolves do what they always do, let the savagery commence... Plus we check in with Sean Salisbury on all things NFL and your MN Vikings ahead of this weekend's game against the LA Chargers!
Dan reads from an article that articulately describes what happened with the A-Rodge situation that sent many people into a debate over his truthfulness over his vaccine status... plus a tik-tok related done as...
Catch today's top 5 at 5 before we check in my Mayo Clinic's Big Knocker Dr. Bill Morice on the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the Vikings in Midseason Crisis. Dalvin Cook faces domestic abuse allegations and Dakota Dozier is in the hospital. Star Tribune reporter Rochelle Olson joins to review what she has reported on the Cook story.
Glen Mason joins in studio for his weekly appearance. Dan and Mase talk Gophers/Illinois, preview the Iowa game and as usual it gets a little contentious!
Ben Goessling joins for an update on the Dalvin Cook situation as well as the Dakota Dozier situation. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why we are NOT the State of Basketball after the Wolves meltdown and the Gopher women lose. Courtney Cronin makes her regular appearance in-studio to review the most recent Vikings loss and more.
Courtney Cronin is in studio for one final segment before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Wolves and Vikings.
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne in studio during the Top 5 reviewing the Wolves meltdown and Gopher women's loss. Louie sticks around for the rest of the show and discusses the Wild and their winning ways.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining the two "drives" that led to the Vikings demise Sunday in Baltimore. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the game and talk about where the Vikings go from here.
Dan reviews some more Vikings Talking Points before talking about the Gophers disappointing loss to Illinois. Vikings Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance.
Dan and Gaardsy give the Vikings news of the day, review the NFL weekend and talk Wild during the Top Five before running through a series of Vikings Talking Points to wrap up the final hour of the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show trying to place Aaron Rodgers on the All-Time Great Martyr list after his interview today. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks segment and tries to avoid the A-Rodge topic.
Dan continues discussing the Aaron Rodgers controversy before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance reviewing the Vikings week and previewing the Ravens game.
Dan and Gaardsy review some of the Aaron Rodgers comments during the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal and Russo Radio make their weekly appearances!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the Wolves will play defense in Telosa after the latest defensive meltdown at Target Center on Wednesday night. He also introduces a wild high school football controversy in Wisconsin.
Dan continues talking about the high school football eligibility controversy in Wisconsin before "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened!
Dan and Gaardsy go through to Top 5 before Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Aaron Rodgers Covid Controversy and the PJ Fleck contract extension.
Glen Mason joins in studio even with Dan at home...and takes advantage of some freedom with his own sounders! Mase and Dan talk about PJ Fleck's new contract and the outlook for the rest of the season in the Big Ten.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Aaron Rodgers news and discuss the PJ Fleck contract extension during the Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance. Dan and Kessy talk Fleck and react to the election results in Minnesota and nation-wide.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the Wolves loss at home to a bad Orlando Magic team. NBA writer Joe Cowley joins to talk about the latest Scottie Pippen controversy as it pertains to Michael Jordan and NBA in general.
Dan is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Vikings (reviewing the loss, where do they go from here) and Wolves (what happened Monday night against the Magic?).
Dan is joined by Lou Nanne, back from Maui and in-studio, for another great hour of Wild talk, Gopher talk and much more. Dan and Louie also review the Top 5 sports stories of the day which include the Wolves loss to the Magic and an enterprising idea Mark Cuban has to get more people to watch the Mavs.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a vintage rant about the Vikings performance (specifically the offense) against Dallas. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to review the game.
We run the Mike Zimmer press conference to start the second hour before Vikings Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance reviewing the loss to Dallas.
Dan and Gaardsy give a Danielle Hunter update as well as give an update on Adrian Peterson and Jerry Kill during the Top 5 before going over a number of Vikings Talking Points after the loss to the Cowboys.
Can fans of the Purple admit that Green Bay's win was a legitimate one, or will the envy and jealousy cloud the judgment of the Packer haters in town? Dan has a thought or two on the subject...
We explore the latest on the Vikings and Cowboys injury front with all eyes on Dak Prescott ahead of SNF this weekend at US Bank Stadium with Star Tribune's Ben Goessling.
A controversial Top 5 at 5... Envy and Jealousy of the Packers... Lavelle checks in from the road in Chicago... Orson Welles War of the Worlds hoax talker
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing some of the problems Major League Baseball continues to have before welcoming Sean Salisbury for his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan talks about the latest Facebook controversy before opening up Dr. Dan's Inbox with the rubes coming strong yet again!
Dan is joined by Russo Radio to give an update on the Wild Covid situation and the season so far before Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if it's time to bring back the Booty Cruise?! Music writer Alan Paul joins to talk about his Ringo Starr interview and gets more into the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Glen Mason is back from Florida and in-studio for another wild hour of Mase In Your Face!
Pat Kessler joins for the Top 5 and sticks for the rest of the hour to talk 1991 World Series, Gophers and the elections next week. CBS Security and Law Enforcement Analyst James Gagliano joins to talk about the movie set shooting tragedy from last week.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a Wolves meltdown after their loss at home Monday night. Courtney Cronin from ESPN joins in-studio for her regular appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan wraps up with one more segment with Courtney Cronin before discussing an issue he's having with how people are framing the Eddie Rosario discussion.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 (including a Mike Tomlin rant) before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance, this one from Maui!
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining what he learned during the Vikings bye week before Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL.
Jonny Athletic stops by the studio for an hour to talk about the Vikings season so far as well as the Wolves start to the year. Always good with Jonny Athletic around!
Cities 97.1 Big Knocker Brian Oake joins Dan to review the Rolling Stones concert. Dan and Gaardsy talk about the Gophers win over Maryland before former Viking Robert Smith joins for a great talk about the Vikings and NFL.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing Case Keenum leading the Browns to victory Thursday night and wonders why some Vikings fans get triggered by his success. Carl Gerbschmidt makes his weekly appearance for the Picks Segment and it almost immediately goes pear-shaped.
Dan outlines what we know so far about the tragedy involving Alec Baldwin on the New Mexico movie set before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings.
Dan is joined by Cities 97.1 Big Knocker to preview the Rolling Stones concert and talk music. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and reviews Gophers/Nebraska before talking Vikings. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open and the rubes delivered again!
Too early to buy-in to the Wolves after last night's win? Plus we talk all things NFL and Vikings with Sean Salisbury.
A Section Discussion on Dave Chappelle and Netflix controversy, and we check in with Paul Blume after a new sentenced has been handed out to former officer Noor today in court.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild win last night before Craig Kilborn joins for an extended Wolves and NBA Preview. Craiggers was money as usual!
Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance reviewing Fleck vs Frost, Gophers vs Nebraska, Iowa losing and more!
Dan is joined in-studio by Pat Kessler from the Top 5 on. They talk Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Gopher football, Wild hockey and all things state and national politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering how the seasons will go for our winter sports teams before Jonny Athletic joins to talk Vikings and Wolves.
Dan wraps up with Jonny Athletic before our favorite national baseball writer Kevin Kernan joins to catch us up on the MLB playoffs!
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 stories of the day before Lou Nanne joins to review the Wild weekend and preview the home opener at the X tonight!
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining how Vikings fans get to experience the Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat all in the same game! Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance reviewing the win over Carolina.
Dan and Gaardsy continue the Vikings discussion and also react to PJ Fleck firing back at Scott Frost after the Gophers beat Nebraska.
Dan and Gaardsy give a Patrick Peterson update during the Top 5 before Vikings Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance to review the victory in Carolina.
The award winning NFL picks segment with Carl Gerbschmidt returns ahead of Week 6 of the NFL season.
Gerby sticks around after the NFL Picks segment, and Ben Goessling talks purple ahead of the Panthers game.
Michael Russo checks in from California to preview the Wild season, and Lavelle E Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show pining for some drama leading up to the Gophers/Nebraska football game. Former Viking Sean Salisbury joins for his weekly appearance talking NFL and Vikings.
Dan continues talking Vikings and NFL with Sean Salisbury before opening "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan wraps up the show with Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice giving us the weekly Covid 19 update. Dan and Gaardsy start the hour reviewing the lengthy Vikings injury report leading up to the Carolina game.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Brett Favre's latest drama and wonders how Gaardsy will handle it. He also talks about the tough weekend in St. Paul and what can or should happen next.
Glen Mason joins for another controversial edition of Mase in your Face! Dan and Mase talk Iowa/Penn state, hazing and preview Gophers/Nebraska
Pat Kessler joins Dan in studio for the rest of the show; they start by reviewing the Enough Said Emmy loss and run through to Top 5. Kessy stays to talk some politics, Jon Gruden and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Jon Gruden controversy before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Gruden, Vikings and Wolves.
Dan is joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin for her regular appearance to talk Vikings, NFL and the Jon Gruden situation. After Courtney Dan dives into a political rant about something that bugged him this week.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 stories of the day and are joined in-studio by Lou Nanne for the entire 5:00 hour! Louie and Dan preview the Wild season and talk some college hockey as well.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking "What's Wrong With Winning?!" Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance on the show reviewing the Vikings victory over the Lions.
Dan runs through more Vikings talking points after the crazy victory over the Lions before Vikings Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance on the show.
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 which includes a Trey Potts update from PJ Fleck and Mike Zimmer's comments about the Kirk Cousins postgame celebration. Dan reacts to some Ben Simmons steam coming out of Philadelphia before Vikings Radio Network analyst Pete Bercich joins.
Dan Barreiro introduces the Friday Football Beast! Carl Gerbschmidt joins for another edition of NFL Picks and #GerbyLockOfTheWeek
Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance with Dan to review the week of Vikings news and preview the game against the Lions.
Dan Barreiro continues the Friday Football "Beast" with former Viking Sean Salisbury making his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL. Lavelle Neal's weekly appearance includes the breaking Jon Gruden news as well as a Minnesota sports roundup.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining the breaking NBA story of the day: 18 former players charged with insurance fraud as it pertains to medical bills, including a couple local angles!
Dan continues talking about the violence issues in major cities before opening Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened. Let's just say U. Meyer had a lot to say this week!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discovering that the Yankees somehow DIDN'T win their playoff game against Boston? Seems impossible!
Glen Mason joins for another spirited weekly appearance talking Yankees, Gophers and previewing Iowa/Penn State this weekend.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 stories of the day including some Anthony Barr quotes as he prepares for his first game in a long time. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking politics and reviewing the Eagles concert over the weekend.
Dan Barreiro spends the first hour of the show reviewing some of Josh Donaldson's end of the year comments: According to Dan, Donaldson makes a great point about the pitching but also needs a reality check about some other things.
Dan spends the 4:00 hour of the show talking about all the breaking Facebook news and explains once again how the biggest problem with Facebook is us, the users!
Dan and Gaardsy run through the Top 5 stories of they day before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and Wolves. Dan ends the show discussing a great Patrick Beverly quote about what he wants to see from D'Angelo Russell.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering when Mike Zimmer turned into Stuart Smalley? Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance to discuss the loss and where the Vikings go from here.
Dan continues rolling through Vikings Talking Points following the loss to Cleveland before Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance to review the game.
Dan and Gaardsy run through to Top 5 stories of the day including the breaking Cam Dantzler news, the Trey Potts news and the latest Urban Meyer controversy. Towards the end of the show Dan runs through more Vikings Talking Points from the loss to Cleveland.
Interesting vaccine in schools story out of California... plus Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikes/Browns!
Dan opens the show discussing Karl-Anthony Towns "massive" chip on the shoulder. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and NFL. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan opens the show talking Gopher football, specifically Tanner Morgan and the offense. Glen Mason joins in-studio for another energetic edition of Mase In Your Face. Pat Kessler stops by to talk about his level of angst after the Gopher loss and politics.
Dan opens the show talking Gopher football, specifically Tanner Morgan and the offense. Glen Mason joins in-studio for another energetic edition of Mase In Your Face. Pat Kessler stops by to talk about his level of angst after the Gopher loss and politics.
Dan is joined in-studio by ESPN's Courtney Cronin for a great hour of Vikings talk before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, Wolves and Gophers.
Dan is joined in-studio by ESPN's Courtney Cronin for a great hour of Vikings talk before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, Wolves and Gophers.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Vikings win over Seattle. Ben Leber and Defensive Coordinator make their weekly appearances and some Timberwolves quotes during the Top 5 at 5 lead to an all-time Barreiro meltdown!
Dan spends a lot of time discussing the Vikings win over Seattle. Ben Leber and Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances. The Top 5 is included today because it was the only time the Timberwolves Media Day was discussed and it led to a vintage Barreiro meltdown!
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing Vikings/Seahawks. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks Segment and #GerbyLockOfTheWeek. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for Vikings talk and Lavelle Neal reviews his football weekend in Colorado and Arizona.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with some vintage savagery of the Timberwolves. Sean Salisbury makes his weekly appearance to talk NFL and the Vikings. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened in the second hour and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins to wrap up the show.
Hard to top this show: Jonny Athletic joins in emergency fashion to react to the Timberwolves firing Gersson Rosas. Lynx Coach/GM Cheryl Reeve joins to talk about the playoffs coming up as well as the Wolves situation. Wild GM Bill Guerin joins to discuss the Kirill Kaprisov contract getting done and the start of Training Camp. Glen Mason and Pat Kessler both make their weekly appearances in-studio and talk plenty of Gophers!
Author Kyle Mills makes his yearly appearance on the show as he continues Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Ben Simmons and Michael Russo joins to discuss the breaking news that the Wild reached a contract agreement with Kirill Kaprisov.
Author Kyle Mills makes his yearly appearance on the show as he continues Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Ben Simmons and Michael Russo joins to discuss the breaking news that the Wild reached a contract agreement with Kirill Kaprisov.
Dan Barreiro discusses the most recent heartbreaking Vikings loss. Ben Leber and Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances and Mike Zimmer surprises everybody in his press conference.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to another gut-wrenching Vikings loss. Ben Leber and Vikings Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances.
Dan opens the show looking back on this day in history, Carl Gerbschmidt joins the show for the Pick’em segment, Lavelle E Neal talks travelling to Colorado and Arizona for Minnesota Football, and Ben Goessling gives the latest on the purple.
Dan opens the show ripping the entire Nikki Minaj situation, Sean Salisbury talks PJ Fleck and previews the Vikings Cardinals game, and the Big Knocker Bill Morice checks in to talk the latest COVID news and research.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the PJ Fleck-USC odds and speculation. Joe Friedberg discusses the news regarding the Noor case. Glen Mason joins for more PJ talk and college football discussion. Pat Kessler stops by for his weekly appearance and things get weird.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the PJ Fleck-USC odds and speculation. Glen Mason joins for more PJ talk and college football discussion. Pat Kessler stops by for his weekly appearance and things get weird.
Dan opens the show with an apology to the Twins? Courtney Cronin from ESPN joins for in-depth Vikings discussion and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by Courtney Cronin for tons of Vikings discussion and Jonny Athletic talks Vikings, Wolves and more!
Dan reviews the Vikings loss in Cincinnati with Ben Leber and Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson. Vikings Talking Points throughout the show and Dan reacts to USC firing their coach Clay Helton and what it might mean for P.J. Fleck.
Dan reviews the Vikings loss in Cincinnati with Ben Leber and Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson.
Dan talks to Lavelle about MLB Hall of Fame voting, Craig Kilborn joins the show to talk about the Vikings season opener, and Ben Goessling calls in to continue the Vikings conversation.
Huge show today: Sean Salisbury talks NFL, Michael Hurley remembers 9/11, Dr. Dan's Inbox is open and we get our weekly Covid update from Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice.
Dan is joined by journalist Gerald Posner to reflect on 20 years since 9/11. Glen Mason makes his first in-studio visit of the football season and Pat Kessler makes a surprise trip to the studio!
Dan and JG are back in the studio after the State Fair, Kevin Seifert joins to talk Vikings and the NFL, and Jonny Athletic talks Wolves and more.
Dan and JG are live the State Fair! Andrew Zimmern joins the show in the first hour to talk fair food and more, Chip Scoggins talks Gophers and their loss to Ohio State, and Lavelle E Neal talks a little bit of everything, including his struggles with traffic and turkey sandwiches.
Dan and RD are live the State Fair for a truncated show. Courtney Cronin joins to talk Vikings, and JG checks in before the Gophers showdown with Ohio State.
Dan and JG are live the State Fair. Brian Oak joins to talk music and Brianne jumping ship, Pat Kessler makes another signature appearance for an hour, then Michael Russo joins to talk Wild and more.
Dan and JG are live the State Fair. Gophers hoops Head Coach Lindsay Whalen talks her upcoming season, Jonny Athletic talks all things Wolves and plenty Vikings, and Ben Goessling joins to talk the recent Vikings cuts.
Dan and JG are live the State Fair. Gophers hoops Head Coach Ben Johnson joins to talk his upcoming first year as coach, a surprise Mase in your Face goes down, and Pete Najarian joins to close!
Dan and JG are live from the 2nd day of the State Fair. Lavelle E Neal joins the show to talk Vikes, Twins and Bears, and Dr Dans Inbox gets opened for the first time at the fair.
Dan and JG are live from the first day of the State Fair. Ben Goessling joins to talk all things Vikings, Big Knocker joins the guys for the first time in person, and there’s also a live reptile show from Monty's Traveling Reptile Show.
Dan Barreiro is joined by our terrorism expert Michael Hurley to discuss Kabul. Kevin Seifert joins to talk Vikings and NFL. Music writer Alan Paul discusses the life and legacy of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts including some insight from Ringo Starr.
Dan Barreiro is joined by our terrorism expert Michael Hurley to discuss Kabul. Kevin Seifert joins to talk Vikings and NFL. Music writer Alan Paul discusses the life and legacy of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts including some insight from Ringo Starr.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a rant about baseball bullpens. Dan and Gaardsy try to decipher exactly what the Big Ten, ACC and Pac 12 are doing. We ode Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts who died today at 80 years old, including help from Jon Bream from the Star Tribune.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a rant about baseball bullpens. Dan and Gaardsy try to decipher exactly what the Big Ten, ACC and Pac 12 are doing. We ode Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts who died today at 80 years old.
Dan Barreiro is back from a week off and has a lot to catch up on! Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins on National Cheap Airfare Day and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro is back from a week off and has a lot to catch up on! Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins on National Cheap Airfare Day and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
The Brogrum with JG and Ryan. JG hosts and welcomes Ben Goessling, Big Knocker, and Lavelle E Neal... Some breaking KG news, out of Boston??! Billionaires are doing WHAT with their money? Big Knocker on Covid a week ahead of the State Fair, and Lavelle on Gophers, college football, Buxton, and Vikings.
The birthday boy OUR KIRK COUSINS joins in the 2nd segment! Jonny Athletic covers the sports landscape like a blanket... and we check in with our friend Pete on all things from Vikings Football to the Stock Market trends.
College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to talk about his new book "Out of the Pocket". Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to discuss the State Fair COVID protocols, Afghanistan, and more!
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, Chip Scoggins joins to talk the new CFB Podcast Pair and a Spare, Meatsauce joins for an hour to talk vacations, and JG gives his take on a new study of the worst sports towns in America.
Justing Gaard fills in for Dan live from Gophers practice. Gophers guests include PJ Fleck, Mike Sanford, Joe Rossi, Lavelle E Neal III, Mark Coyle, and Mike Grimm.
JG breaks down last night's Field of Dreams game. Ben Goessling joins the show to talk Vikings preseason. Lavelle E Neal calls in for some more baseball conversation, and plenty more!
Dan and JG are live from TCO in Eagan, Guests include Vikings DE Stephen Weatherly, and the Big Knocker Bill Morice, MD, PhD. Plenty of purple talkers, as well as COVID conversation.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the tragic car accident that killed Mack Motzko and Sam Schuneman. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open a day early this week. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance on his 77th birthday!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the tragic car accident that killed Mack Motzko and Sam Schuneman. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open a day early this week. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance on his 77th birthday!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest development in the Kirill Kaprisov situation before Michael Russo joins to let us know what his reporting has uncovered. Our boss Gregg Swedberg joins for a fun hour in-studio to take us back to the beginning of KFAN as we celebrate our 30 Year Anniversary this month! Towards the end of the Dan discusses his most recent concerns with the Vikings offensive line.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest development in the Kirill Kaprisov situation before Michael Russo joins to let us know what his reporting has uncovered. Our boss Gregg Swedberg joins for a fun hour in-studio to take us back to the beginning of KFAN as we celebrate our 30 Year Anniversary this month!
Dan Barreiro opens the show revealing that today (we think) marks the 30 Year Anniversary of KFAN! KARE 11's Dave Schwartz joins to review the Olympics. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance covering the Wolves, Vikings and Olympic basketball teams.
Dan Barreiro opens the show revealing that today (we think) marks the 30 Year Anniversary of KFAN! KARE 11's Dave Schwartz joins to review the Olympics. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance covering the Wolves, Vikings and Olympic basketball teams.
A combustible Bumper to Bumper today with many controversial topics including the mindless road construction in MN summer, Artificial intelligence story that sounds like its out of a sci-fi movie, vaccination rants, and Lavelle checks in from the road in Houston where he is with the Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing what Kirk Cousins had to say today upon his return to Training Camp. Kevin Seifert joined from Vikings camp as well. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open with another great effort from the audience and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing what Kirk Cousins had to say today upon his return to Training Camp. Kevin Seifert joined from Vikings camp as well. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open with another great effort from the audience and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan opens the show talking Vikings and revisits some comments Mike Zimmer made on the show yesterday as it pertains to Kirk Cousins. We play a very cool Bill Murray clip that reveals how he believes art may have saved his life. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to review the week in politics and talks specifically about the latest in the Andrew Cuomo scandal.
Dan Barreiro plays a very cool Bill Murray clip about how a painting may have saved his life. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to review the week the week in politics and current events.
Dan and JG are live from TCO in Eagan, Guests include Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer and Ben Goessling. Dan talks plenty of COVID Vaccines and how it relates to the Vikings, and plenty of talkers surrounding practice.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the prospect trap that too many Twins fans fall into. Dan and Gaardsy review the latest Covid vaccine rant from Mike Zimmer. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings, Wolves free agency and more.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Twins legend Frank Viola to react to the Jose Berrios trade and where the Twins go from here, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker makes his weekly appearance with another important Covid update and Lavelle Neal joins for more Twins trade talk.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Twins legend Frank Viola to react to the Jose Berrios trade and where the Twins go from here, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker makes his weekly appearance with another important Covid update and Lavelle Neal joins for more Twins trade talk.
Dan and JG are live from TCO in Eagan, Guests include Robert Smith, Irv Smith Jr, and John Roethlisberger. The guys talk Simone Biles, Aaron Rodgers, Jose Berrios and more.
Justin Gaard is in while Dan is out. Guests include Dave Schwartz, Scott Dochterman, Pat Kessler and Pat Micheletti. JG talks Rosgers, Cousins, Biles, and more.
Dan Barreiro is joined by ESPN's Kevin Seifert who is covering Aaron Rodgers return to Green Bay and John Roethlisberger (again!) who was on the call when Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympic team finals.
Dan Barreiro is joined by ESPN's Kevin Seifert who is covering Aaron Rodgers return to Green Bay and John Roethlisberger (again!) who was on the call when Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympic team finals.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the news that Aaron Rodgers is on his way back to Green Bay, Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance, Carl Gerbschmidt is in rare form in Green Bay at the "owners" meeting and John Roethlisberger joins to review Olympic gymnastics so far.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the news that Aaron Rodgers is on his way back to Green Bay, Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance, Carl Gerbschmidt is in rare form in Green Bay at the "owners" meeting and John Roethlisberger joins to review Olympic gymnastics so far.
Dan is joined by Craig Kilborn on the California Dreaming Edition of Bumper to Bumper. Dan and Craig discuss the latest in Minnesota sports including the breaking Vikings news and whether or not the Wolves should want Ben Simmons. Craig also discusses his time in California which goes all the way back to his first job in sports broadcasting. Always a treat to have Lord Kilby on the show!
We chat with a bunch of our favorite "Ones of Us" with California connections today! Paul Magers, Craig Kilborn, Josh Braaten and Jimmy Jam are all part of the show today! Ben Goessling also joins to discuss the reports surrounding Vikings offensive line coach Rick Dennison leaving the team after refusing to get a Covid-19 vaccine.
We chat with a bunch of our favorite "Ones of Us" with California connections today! Paul Magers, Craig Kilborn, Josh Braaten and Jimmy Jam are all part of the show today!
Siefert helps us break down the new NFL Covid policy laid out by Roger Goodell today. MN Vixen Head Coach Ryan McCauley calls in on the road to Canton to compete in the WFA championship. Brian Billick talks football, and Lavelle checks in from Target Field!
How far off are our MN sports teams after seeing a fellow 'small' market team win the NBA Finals courtesy of our neighbors to the East... Kato Kaelin, Bucks Superfan breaks it down. Gleeman puts an amazing local angle on a great Greek Freak story involving his Aunt. Russo Radio breaks down all the leaks from today's NHL Expansion Draft and we talk all things Politics with our guy Pat Kessler!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Mitch Lawerence to talk NBA Finals and offseason. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Twins, NBA and Wolves. They spend some time on the vaccine and other A-section topics as well.
Dan Barreiro is joined by NBA Big Knocker Mitch Lawerence to talk NBA Finals and offseason. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Twins, Wolves and more.
Dan Barreiro hosts the first remote Bumper to Bumper broadcast since before the COVID-19 Pandemic live from Interlachen Country Club for Taste Fore The Tour. Lou Nanne joins the show to talk expansion draft and more, former U football great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Bell talks with Dan and Matt Birk swings by!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Ken Rosenthal report about Byron Buxton and the Twins intentions for him. Andrew Zimmern joins to discuss the event where Dan will broadcast on Monday and hunger relief. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and gives his thoughts on the Buxton speculation and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Ken Rosenthal report about Byron Buxton and the Twins intentions for him. Andrew Zimmern joins to discuss the event where Dan will broadcast on Monday and hunger relief. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and gives his thoughts on the Buxton speculation and more.
It's Thursday which means we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" Dan also tackles two controversial topics: Bras and Sharks. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance to give an update on the Covid Delta variant and much more.
It's Thursday which means we open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance to give an update on the Covid Delta variant and much more.
Dan is joined by former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent for another wide-ranging conversation about his time running baseball and the game today. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Dan is joined by former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent for another wide-ranging conversation about his time running baseball and the game today. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
It was all Zach Parise and Ryan Suter coverage today as the Wild announced they were buying them out. Wild General Manager joins to explain the move and our hockey experts Lou Nanne and Michael Russo give their reaction to the seismic move.
Dan reviews a huge day as the Minnesota Wild have officially moved on from Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins to discuss the move and our hockey experts Lou Nanne and Michael Russo react to it.
Dan Barreiro opens the show welcoming Gaardsy back after his extended vacation. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance covering the Minnesota sports waterfront and Dan gives his thoughts on the Stephen A. Smith controversy of the day.
Dan Barreiro opens the show welcoming Gaardsy back after his extended vacation. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance covering the Minnesota sports waterfront and Dan gives his thoughts on the Stephen A. Smith controversy of the day.
We start off talking about the other side of the Olympics Track and Field controversy... Vikings legend Cris Carter checks in for a lengthy nearly 40 minute interview where we cover everything possible... plus Lavelle Neal Checks in.
We talk to Cris Carter at length about all things... His new business ventures, his playing days, Aaron Rodgers situation, what CC thinks of Vikes QB Kirk Cousins, the Rachel Nichols controversy at ESPN, and even if he will team up with Alex Rodriguez and Mark Lorre in buying the Timberwolves...
We talk about the latest Pharma/Opioid crisis with esteemed author and investigative reporter Gerald Posner. We check in with Russo Radio to find out why Tampa Bay Tampa Bay has everything and we have nothing. Plus Big Knocker Dr. Bill Morice checks in on the latest on the Pandemic front.
Barreiro was left devastated on his recent road trip after learning about the disappearance of the beloved Potato Cake from a certain fast food favorite restaurant... Rodgers talk, Twins ripping, and we check in with Pat Kessler who is live from NYC fresh off seeing Bruce Springsteen on Broadway!
Michael Russo fills in for Dan with a guest loaded show. Guests include Jonny Athletic, Judd Brackett, Lou Nanne, Ryan Clark, Ian Cole, and Kenny Albert.
Dave Sinykin fills in for Dan, plenty of NBA talkers to discuss and Jonny Athletic joins in, Arif Hasan talks all things Vikings heading into training camp, other talkers include the new NIL rules for college athletes, Cowboys on hard knocks, and Aaron Rodgers deciding to not opt out.
Dan Barreiro talks about the latest Twins debacle. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro talks about the latest Twins debacle. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by Pat Kessler to talk about local and national politics, including Minnesota avoiding a shutdown and Governor Walz ceding his Emergency Powers. Lavelle Neal checks in from Chicago to review Josh Donaldson vs. Lucas Giolito.
Dan is joined by Pat Kessler to talk about local and national politics, including Minnesota avoiding a shutdown and Governor Walz ceding his Emergency Powers. Lavelle Neal checks in from Chicago to review Josh Donaldson vs. Lucas Giolito.
Dan Barreiro is joined by longtime writer Mark Vancil to talk more about the Scottie Pippen saga and more. Lou Nanne makes his weekly trip in-studio to talk Stanley Cup Finals and Wild offseason.
Dan Barreiro is joined by longtime writer Mark Vancil to talk more about the Scottie Pippen saga and more. Lou Nanne makes his weekly trip in-studio to talk Stanley Cup Finals and Wild offseason.
Dan is joined by Joe Cowley for Scottie Pippen and Ben Simmons talk, Jonny Athletic for more on the Wolves and Ben Simmons and John Roethlisberger to talk about 3 Minnesotans making U.S. Olympic Gymnastics teams!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the rainout meltdown at Target Field over the weekend. Joe Cowley joins to discuss the Scottie Pippen situation and Ben Simmons. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and gymnastics legend John Roethlisberger joins to talk about the 3 Minnesotans that will represent the United States in Tokyo.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to Derek Chauvin's 22-year sentence which was announced moments before the show. Sean Salisbury joins for NFL talk, centered around Aaron Rodgers and the Vikings as well. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins for more Chauvin reaction as does Paul Blume Fox 9. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to Derek Chauvin's 22-year sentence which was announced moments before the show. Sean Salisbury joins for NFL talk, centered around Aaron Rodgers and the Vikings as well. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins for more Chauvin reaction and Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ripping MLB pitchers for whining about the new "inspections" they have been subjected to. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ripping MLB pitchers for whining about the new "inspections" they have been subjected to. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Glen Mason for the first time in a while to get caught up with Mase and discuss some college sports issues. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and talks Gopher sports and road trips before reviewing the week of political issues.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Glen Mason for the first time in a while to get caught up with Mase and discuss some college sports issues. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and talks Gopher sports and road trips before reviewing the week of political issues.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a yearly tradition: Discussing the Wolves NBA Lottery odds. Dan and Gaardsy discuss the Wisconsin Basketball trouble and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance in-studio and gives his thoughts on the Kaprisov situation.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a yearly tradition: Discussing the Wolves NBA Lottery odds. Dan and Gaardsy discuss the Wisconsin Basketball trouble and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance in-studio and gives his thoughts on the Kaprisov situation.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a tweet wondering if this is a new age for people in terms of how they act in public. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance (among the topics: Ben Simmons!?). Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to update us on how the airlines are doing and what to expect when booking travel this summer.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to a tweet wondering if this is a new age for people in terms of how they act in public. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance (among the topics: Ben Simmons!?). Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to update us on how the airlines are doing and what to expect when booking travel this summer.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Ben Goessling to review Vikings mini-camp and preview Training Camp. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and we play all kinds of #WobbleBingo.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Ben Goessling to review Vikings mini-camp and preview Training Camp. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and we play all kinds of #WobbleBingo.
Dan Barreiro opens the show responding to the claim that we talk too much NBA! "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show responding to the claim that we talk too much NBA! "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing what Mike Zimmer had to say about the hurdles players will have to clear this season if they don't get the vaccine. NBA Big Knocker Mitch Lawrence joins to review an extremely newsy day for the league. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing what Mike Zimmer had to say about the hurdles players will have to clear this season if they don't get the vaccine. NBA Big Knocker Mitch Lawerence joins to review an extremely newsy day for the league. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro talks about some nagging concerns he has about Byron Buxton as the star center fielder readies for a return. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking NHL and more.
Dan Barreiro talks about some nagging concerns he has about Byron Buxton as the star center fielder readies for a return. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking NHL and more.
It's a busy show with Ben Goessling joining to outline the Danielle Hunter situation getting resolved before minicamp. Ron Coomer joins from Wrigley Field to talk baseball. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance cover the sports waterfront.
It's a busy show with Ben Goessling joining to outline the Danielle Hunter situation getting resolved before minicamp. Ron Coomer joins from Wrigley Field to talk baseball. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance cover the sports waterfront.
Dan is joined by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice for a Covid update and Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance in which Dan and he cover baseball and the insane Cape Cod fisherman who was swallowed by a whale and lived to tell about it.
Dan is joined by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice for a Covid update and Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance in which Dan and he cover baseball and the insane Cape Cod fisherman who was swallowed by a whale and lived to tell about it.
Dan Barreiro is joined by ABC Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams to discuss his new book "Kennedy's Avenger." We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Dan Barreiro is joined by ABC Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams to discuss his new book "Kennedy's Avenger." We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!"
Gerrit Cole SpiderTack-gate updates... Kevin Siefert on Aaron Rodgers latest/Vikes updates, Kevin Kernan talks about the state of the state of MLB, we talk political landscape with our guy Pat Kessler, then all things with Lou Nanne!
Full Show June 8th - JG in for Bump, Todd Radio with Meatsauce, Mardy Fish on Mental Health of athletes after experiencing and going through it himself.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why any comparisons to the 2006 Twins need to stop. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Dan and Gaardsy lament that #LumpyWatch didn't end well for one of our favorite golfers Tim Herron and Dan examines the street racing surge in cities like Minneapolis.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins and how the 2006 comparisons need to stop. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Dan and Gaardsy lament that #LumpyWatch didn't end well for our guy Tim Herron.
Dan is joined by Craig Kilborn for another wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. Carl Gerbschmidt joins to advise us how to handle potential road blow in the heat wave and it devolves into Aaron Rodgers talk. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by Craig Kilborn for another wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. Carl Gerbschmidt joins to advise us how to handle potential road blow in the heat wave and it devolves into Aaron Rodgers talk. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that some former Vikings are hosting a boat cruise, what could possibly go wrong? "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance and Dan discusses the news of the day regarding George Floyd Square.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that some former Vikings are hosting a boat cruise, what could possibly go wrong? "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Local legendary hockey coach steps down... but is there more to the story? Russo Radio puts a wrap on the Wild, former MLB umpire Tim Tschida talks a little bit of everything, and Pat Kessler joins to cover a bevvy of controversial topics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a baseball rant. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and he and Dan spend most of the time discussing the Naomi Osaka situation. Lou Nanne joins in-studio to put a wrap on the Wild season and look ahead to what's next for them.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a baseball rant. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and he and Dan spend most of the time discussing the Naomi Osaka situation. Lou Nanne joins in-studio to put a wrap on the Wild season and look ahead to what's next for them.
It's Game 7 for the Wild, and Dan is feeling, positive? The Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins shares his long held, secret 'puck head' status. Some bonus Louie Nanne ahead of Game 7. It's a truncated Top 5 to make room for an impromptu Bumper to Bumper 'Pregame Wild Fanline.' And Lavelle E. Neall III on Josh Donaldson's allegations of cheating within the MLB.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild's win in Game 6. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Russo Radio joins from Vegas to review Game 6 and preview Game 7.
Dan Barreiro chats with Russo Radio previewing the Wild's Game 6 matchup with Vegas, Pat Kessler makes his appearance, and an emergency chat with Jonny Athletic.
A very Wild-centric program today after the victory in Game 5. Wes Walz and Lou Nanne both join Dan to review the win and preview Game 6. Dan also discusses where we are one year after George Floyd's murder.
A very Wild-centric program today after the victory in Game 5. Wes Walz and Lou Nanne both join Dan to review the win and preview Game 6.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wild. John Feinstein joined to put Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship in proper context. Russo Radio joins from Vegas where the Wild season is on the line. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks some Wild, Wolves and NBA Playoffs. Brian Oake from Cities 97.1 joins on Bob Dylan's 80th birthday.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wild. John Feinstein joined to put Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship in proper context. Russo Radio joins from Vegas where the Wild season is on the line. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks some Wild, Wolves and NBA Playoffs.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild loss to Vegas and where they go from here. Our terrorism and international relations expert Michael Hurley joins to give an update what's going on in Gaza. Michael Russo joins to talk Wild as well. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins (among other Minnesota sports).
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild loss to Vegas and where they go from here. Michael Russo joins to talk Wild as well. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins (among other Minnesota sports).
Dan Barreiro opens the show celebrating Bud Grant's 94th birthday! "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open with letters from the baseball and hockey worlds. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show celebrating Bud Grant's 94th birthday! "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open with letters from the baseball and hockey worlds. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about another Twins loss and reviewing the unwritten rules nonsense from earlier in the week. NBA writer Mitch Lawrence joins to talk playoffs. Michael Russo reviews the Wild loss to Vegas and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking local and national politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about another Twins loss and reviewing the unwritten rules nonsense from earlier in the week. NBA writer Mitch Lawrence joins to talk playoffs. Michael Russo reviews the Wild loss to Vegas and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance talking local and national politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest Twins meltdown and the latest "unwritten rules of baseball" controversry. We Ode Charles Grodin, who died at 86. Lou Nanne is in studio previewing Game 2 against Vegas!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest Twins meltdown and the latest "unwritten rules of baseball" controversry. We Ode Charles Grodin, who died at 86. Lou Nanne is in studio previewing Game 2 against Vegas!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Wild victory over Vegas in Game One. Michael Russo joins from Vegas. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Twins, Wild, Wolves and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Wild victory over Vegas in Game One. Michael Russo joins from Vegas. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Twins, Wild, Wolves and more!
Kevin Garnett Appreciation Week ends with a jam-packed show: Kevin Harlan, Ryan Saunders and Tom Thibodeau all join to talk KG! Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and talks Twins and NFL.
It's another packed show with Dan Barreiro: We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox," Fred Hoiberg joins to share some Kevin Garnett stories as a member of the 2004 team, Chuck Foreman talks about his coach Jerry Burns, Wild GM Bill Guerin joins on the eve of the Playoffs and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro is joined by legendary Vikings coach Bud Grant to talk about the loss of his longtime friend Jerry Burns.
Dan is joined by Sean Grande as part of Kevin Garnett Appreciation Week. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance. Tommy Kramer and Bud Grant join to share memories of Jerry Burns.
Dan Barreiro opens the show clearing up a tweet from the weekend. He then addresses the WCCO TV story about Gopher Football. St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck joins on the day of the Home Opener. Sam Mitchell is the Kevin Garnett related guest of the day and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show clearing up a tweet from the weekend. He then addresses the WCCO TV story about Gopher Football. St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck joins on the day of the Home Opener. Sam Mitchell is the Kevin Garnett related guest of the day and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Kirill Kaprisov! Rick Bozich joins to go over the Kentucky Derby controversy. Trent Tucker kicks off our Kevin Garnett Appreciation Week. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks KG, Twins and the current Timberwolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Kirill Kaprisov. Rick Bozich joins to discuss the latest Kentucky Derby controversy. Trent Tucker kicks off our Kevin Garnett Appreciation Week reflecting on the early days of KG's career. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and spends the first segment talking about the current Timberwolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show trying to talk Twins but it derails into convertible rules in Minnesota. St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson joins to discuss the hostage situation yesterday. Lavelle Neal reacts to the latest Byron Buxton injury and where the Twins go from here and Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show trying to talk Twins but it derails into convertible rules in Minnesota. St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson joins to discuss the hostage situation yesterday. Lavelle Neal reacts to the latest Byron Buxton injury and where the Twins go from here and Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking more Twins as they were on the way to losing another lead and ballgame. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance and reacts to Governor Walz's new Covid restriction announcements.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking more Twins as they were on the way to losing another lead and ballgame. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance and reacts to Governor Walz's new Covid restriction announcements.
Dan opens the show discussing another Twins meltdown. Former Vikings quarterback Sean Salisbury joins to review the draft and react to the Aaron Rodgers saga. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and explains his absence at the Gopher Spring Game.
Dan opens the show discussing another Twins meltdown. Former Vikings quarterback Sean Salisbury joins to review the draft and react to the Aaron Rodgers saga. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and explains his absence at the Gopher Spring Game.
The Hockey Ambassador Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wild after yet another comeback win. Ballguy Kevin Kernan joins with some Alex Rodriguez background and baseball talk. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and NHL.
The Hockey Ambassador Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wild after yet another comeback win. Ballguy Kevin Kernan joins with some Alex Rodriguez background and baseball talk. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and NHL.
Dan Barreiro opens talking NFL Draft. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings, NFL, NBA and Wolves. Ben Goessling joins for a Vikings draft recap and also weighs in with what he's learned about the Aaron Rodgers situation.
Dan Barreiro opens talking NFL Draft. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings, NFL, NBA and Wolves. Ben Goessling joins for a Vikings draft recap and also weighs in with what he's learned about the Aaron Rodgers situation.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he opens the show recapping the 1st round of the NFL Draft and the Aaron Rodgers drama, Bill Morice joins to talk the latest with COVID, Gersson Rosas talks building the Wolves, Ben Goessling gives his thoughts on the Vikings performance thus far in the draft, Lavelle E Neal III talks Bears taking Fields and Twins, and Meatsauce joins to set up night 2 of draft coverage.
Dan Barreiro is joined by NFL Draft expert Marty Wexler III. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Ben Leber joins in-studio for some great discussion and Michael Russo joins for his weekly appearance talking Wild. Dan and Gaardsy also react all day to the Aaron Rodgers speculation.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan, he opens the show with the reverse world of the Twins and Wolves, plenty of Draft conversation, Ron Johnson joins to chime in on the Draft, talk on the lack of Officiating in local sports, and Pat Kessler joins once again.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the red hot(?) Wolves! ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins for NFL Draft talk. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Wolves, Draft and Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wolves and their bizarre dominance over Utah this season. Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins for NFL Draft discussion. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and in the first segment talks Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about The Oscars. Brian Billick kicks off our NFL Draft week coverage with some great quarterback discussion as well as revisiting Randy Moss's draft day. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance as the Wild clinched a playoff spot over the weekend.
Terrific show to wrap up another week! Craig Kilborn joins for another wide-ranging conversation. Russo Radio joins from an exclusive restaurant in Beverly Hills. Lavelle Neal joins on the day of his second Phizer shot. Josh Braaten joins to celebrate his Disney show getting picked up for a second season!
Terrific show to wrap up another week! Craig Kilborn joins for another wide-ranging conversation. Russo Radio joins from an exclusive restaurant in Beverly Hills. Lavelle Neal joins on the day of his second Phizer shot. Josh Braaten joins to celebrate his Disney show getting picked up for a second season!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wolves and their inability to win two consecutive games. A raging debate breaks out between Dan and Gaardsy about Field of Dreams and The Natural. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly Covid-19 appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Wolves struggles to win 2 games in a row. Gaardsy and Dan try to settle a movie debate. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid-19 update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show on a lighter note: celebrating the anniversary of the Onterrio Smith "Whizzinator" incident. Longtime friend of the show Joe Califano joins to talk about working with Walter Mondale. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance sharing his adventure of a day and sharing some stories about Mondale as well.
Dan Barreiro opens the show on a lighter note: celebrating the anniversary of the Onterrio Smith "Whizzinator" incident. Longtime friend of the show Joe Califano joins to talk about working with Walter Mondale. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance sharing his adventure of a day and sharing some stories about Mondale as well.
A historic news day in Minnesota. We await the announcement of the Verdict in the Chauvin trial, verdict was eventually read about about one hour into today's show. We learned Chauvin is found Guilty on all three charges against him. We get instant reaction from Paul Blume, Joe Friedberg, and Judge Kevin Burke who have helped us cover this story from all different perspectives throughout the entirety.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how Governor Tim Walz is in a tough spot. Attorney Mike Bryant joins to review the closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings draft and Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing how Governor Tim Walz is in a tough spot. Attorney Mike Bryant joins to review the closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings draft and Wolves.
It's a short show for Dan today: he's joined by former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, Lavelle Neal and Lori Fisher from Fox 9!
Dan opens the show talking Twins and our week of daygames. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance and former Hennepin County Judge Kevin Burke joins to discuss the Derek Chauvin trial.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open with a lot of J. Lopez entries! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance and former judge Kevin Burke joins to discuss the Derek Chauvin trial.
Dan Barreiro reviews the day games all across the Minnesota sports scene today. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins to review the Derek Chauvin case this week and react to the charges to the Brooklyn Center officer. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance. Late in the show Dan melts down about the Twins.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Paul Blume to review the developments in both the Derek Chauvin trial and the Brooklyn Center situation. We get some bonus time with Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice to discuss the Johnson and Johnson vaccine news. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Paul Blume to review the developments in both the Derek Chauvin trial and the Brooklyn Center situation. We get some bonus time with Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice to discuss the Johnson and Johnson vaccine news. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro is joined by St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson to react to the killing of Daunte Wright. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking A-Rod and more.
Dan Barreiro is joined by St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson to react to the killing of Daunte Wright. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking A-Rod and more.
Dan is joined by Paul Blume to review the Derek Chauvin trial, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice, Russo Radio from St. Louis and Lavelle Neal.
Dan is joined by Paul Blume to review the Derek Chauvin trial, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice, Russo Radio from St. Louis and Lavelle Neal.
Dan is back from vacation! We catch him up on what he missed before Joe Friedberg joins to review the latest from the Derek Chauvin trial. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened as well!
Dan is back from vacation! Joe Friedberg joins to review the latest from the Derek Chauvin trial. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened as well!
Baseball Movie Notsalgia... Notah Begay joins to get us updated on the eve of the 2021 Masters at Augusta National, Pete Najrarian on everything including the stock market and sports, Kessler joins!
Justin Gaard is in for Dan, and it's a Todd Tuesday with Paul Meatsauce Lambert and lots of NFL Draft talk. Some bad Transfer Portal news when it comes to the Gophers; it giveth and it taketh. The Top 5 at 5. The Ketchup Krisis. And Lou Nanne checks in from Florida.
Twins are turning things around quickly after a rocky game 1 last week. Jonny Athletic talks Twins, Wolves, Final Four and more... then we are happy to be join by Gophers Head Basketball Coach Ben Johnson in studio for a full hour! Plus some breaking news regarding Vikings Cornerback Jeff Gladney that is less n
JG in we begin the show talking about producer blunders in history here at the FAN... then Chip Scoggins joins to talk about the latest on the Men's/Women's Final Four, Paige Beuckers, Gophers transfer portal and more. Michelletti recaps the big Wild win in Vegas last night. Then Lavelle checks in from Milwaukee as he follows the Twins on the road.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan on April Fools Day and Ron Johnson tries to prank him. Plus, Ben Goessling joins the show to talk about the latest NFL news, Michael Russo talks about the Wild's recent woes and the optimism with Matthew Boldy, and Myron Medcalf talks Indy Bubble, coaching carousel, Ben Johnson and more!
Travel expert Kyle Potter joins to talk about the awakening of the travel business as domestic flights are ramping back up close to pre-COVID levels.... Vikings offseason is nothing to sneeze at according to JG... and Pat Kessler joins to talk about the latest in politics and the updates coming out of Hennepin County Courthouse on Chauvin trial.
Michael Russo fills in for Dan Barreiro and brings in some elite guests! Pat Micheletti is in studio for the entire show and talks all things puck, Lou Nanne makes a surprise appearance and shares his thoughts on the upcoming HS Hockey tournament he is calling this weekend, Wild GM Bill Guerin calls in from San Jose to talk about his squad, Frozen Four talk with SCSU Men's Hockey Head Coach Brett Larson, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic celebrates his PST win and previews the Twins season!
Friedberg, Jonny Athletic, Paul Blue, Judge Kevin Burke make for a heck of a Borton Volvo Guest Lineup... We hear from 3 different perspectives, a former defense attorney, a reporter, and a former judge on today's opening day of the Chauvin Trial... Jonny Athletic takes us outside the sports department.
James Gagliano, former FBI, hops on to chat about the state of gun control in this country in the wake of last week's tragic mass shooting in Boulder, CO. Ben Goessling brings us back into the Toy Dept. to talk Purple and the Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade that broke earlier this afternoon, and Lavelle E Neal checks in from Fort Meyers.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Craig Lowell, the man behind the Gophers-Holy Cross radio call, as well as Michael Russo for some Russo Radio, and an update from Big Knocker, Dr. Bill Morice. And don't forget, a look into Dr. Dan's Inbox.
Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon joins Justin Gaard to review another eventful two weeks that included a sweep of Illinois, a postponement and some injuries and system changes.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest Wolves loss. New Gopher Coach Ben Johnson joins the show. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and Gopher hockey!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest Wolves loss. New Gopher Coach Ben Johnson joins the show. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and Gopher hockey!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking NCAA Tournament but interrupt when the news breaks that Ben Johnson is the new Gopher basketball coach. Jonny Athletic reacts to that news as well. Dan also "Odes" Elgin Baylor.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking NCAA Tournament but interrupt when the news breaks that Ben Johnson is the new Gopher basketball coach. Jonny Athletic reacts to that news as well.
It's March Madness time which means Live Listen-Ins! Dan Bickley gives us a Patrick Peterson scouting report. Wild GM Bill Guerin joins to talk about the season so far and what he expects the rest of the way. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance covering all things Minnesota sports.
Dan Barreiro gets a Patrick Peterson scouting report from Arizona radio host and writer Dan Bickley. Wild GM Bill Guerin joins to assess the season so far (great conversation!). Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking Vikings. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Russo Radio joins from Denver to preview Wild/Avs and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking Vikings. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Russo Radio joins from Denver to preview Wild/Avs and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wild and the great goalie "problem" they have. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins to review a chaotic day at the Derek Chauvin trial followed by Paul Blume Fox 9. Dan and Gaardsy talk transfers in college basketball. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and starts talking Gopher basketball.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wild and the great goalie "problem" they have. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins to review a chaotic day at the Derek Chauvin trial followed by Paul Blume Fox 9. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and starts talking Gopher basketball.
Dan is joined by new New Mexico Head Coach Richard Pitino! Ben Goessling joins to review the Vikings moves in free agency and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and Gopher hockey.
Dan is joined by new New Mexico Head Coach Richard Pitino! Ben Goessling joins to review the Vikings moves in free agency and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and Gopher hockey.
Dan opens the show talking about the bad part of the Wolves winning. He also outlines why Eric Musselman is his choice for the next Gopher coach and why it needs to happen. Jonny Athletic joins for some Vikings and Wolves talk. Rick Bozich joins to talk college basketball and the coaching carousel.
Dan opens the show talking about the bad part of the Wolves winning. Jonny Athletic joins for some Vikings and Wolves talk. Rick Bozich joins to talk college basketball and the coaching carousel.
Dan opens the show on Pitino Watch. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins to discuss the George Floyd civil suit settlement. The guys react to the news that A-Rod and J-Lo are breaking up! Paul Blume Fox 9 gives the latest from the Derek Chauven criminal trial. Russo Radio talks Wild and Lavelle Neal joins for a Minnesota sports roundup.
Dan opens the show on Pitino Watch. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins to discuss the George Floyd civil suit settlement. Paul Blume Fox 9 gives the latest from the criminal trial. Russo Radio talks Wild and Lavelle Neal joins for a Minnesota sports roundup.
We get the latest on the Chauvin Trial from Legal Eagle Joe Friedberg, Gaardsy files a live report following a close Gopher Basketball game in the Big Ten Tournament with all eyes on the fate of coach Richard Pitino... then Big Knocker joins to give us the lay of the Covid land...
A 3 hour tour today, Dan talks about perhaps the final time we see Pitino as the head coach of the Gopher team could be tonight... Chip Scoggins talks Gophers, Goessling breaks down the breaking Vikings news of the day that Riley Rieff has been released, and Kessler covers the politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that the Vikings released Dan Bailey. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for all things Minnesota sports. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins for a Derek Chauvin trial update. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance for Wild and Gophers talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that the Vikings released Dan Bailey. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for all things Minnesota sports. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins for a Derek Chauvin trial update. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance for Wild and Gophers talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing again how replay is ruining basketball. Paul Blume Fox 9 reviews the opening day of the Derek Chauvin Trial. Legendary sportswriter Dave Kindred joins to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Ali/Frazier fight.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing again how replay is ruining basketball. Paul Blume Fox 9 reviews the opening day of the Derek Chauvin Trial. Legendary sportswriter Dave Kindred joins to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the 1st Ali/Frazier fight.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Joe Friedberg to discuss the updates in the Chauvin case, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker for the weekly Covid update and Lavelle Neal from Florida.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Joe Friedberg to discuss the updates in the Chauvin case, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker for the weekly Covid update and Lavelle Neal from Florida.
Dan is joined by Ben Goessling to talk Vikings offseason. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Russo Radio joins to review the Wild games in Vegas and talk about the Zach Parise healthy scratch.
Dan is joined by Ben Goessling to talk Vikings offseason. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Russo Radio joins to review the Wild games in Vegas and talk about the Zach Parise healthy scratch.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Steve Brehmer, a Minnesota native who was selected by NASA back in 1985 as part of the Teachers in Space program, about the Challenger experience and tragedy. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing Ricky Rubio's comments after the Wolves latest loss. Former Hennepin Country Judge Kevin Burke joins to talk life after the bench and discusses the upcoming Derek Chauvin trial. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Gopher basketball and Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing Ricky Rubio's comments after the Wolves latest loss. Former Hennepin Country Judge Kevin Burke joins to talk life after the bench and discusses the upcoming Derek Chauvin trial. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Gopher basketball and Wolves.
North Stars legends Jack Carlson and Brad Maxwell join to wax nostalgic on the 40th anniversary of the brawl between the Boston Bruins and the North Stars in 1981. Michael Russo joins to talk about the surging Wild team and their first game back at the X since the end of January... Plus Lavelle E Neal files a live Twins Spring training report from Fort Meyers.
Dan opens the show once again talking about Russell Wilson! "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show once again talking about Russell Wilson! "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Wolves. We get to the bottom of a possible schism with Dan Patrick. Sam Mitchell joins for more Wolves talk and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a new star quarterback possibly jumping on the QB Carousel? NBA writer Mitch Lawerence joins for more Wolves reaction, Dave St. Peter joins to talk about the Twins hope to have 10,000 fans a game at Target Field and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk hockey.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a new star quarterback possibly jumping on the QB Carousel? NBA writer Mitch Lawerence joins for more Wolves reaction, Dave St. Peter joins to talk about the Twins hope to have 10,000 fans a game at Target Field and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk hockey.
Dan Barreiro rants on the Wolves to start the show. Jonny Athletic joins for a great discussion about the Ryan Saunders move and why Chris Finch was deemed the right fit. We carry the Wolves press conference to announce the hiring and firing and react throughout the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a vintage rant regarding the Wolves firing Ryan Saunders. Jonny Athletic joins for an extended session talking about why the move was made now and what we should know about Chris Finch.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering how great it must be to be Messi! Lavelle Neal joins from Twins Spring Training. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about how great it must be to be Messi! Lavelle Neal makes his first appearance of the baseball season from Ft. Myers. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for a full hour of Covid talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about all of our local basketball alibis. Chip Scoggins joins to talk Gopher hoops and Vikings. Dan discusses some issues with schools and Covid. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened and Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Minnesota Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the "stack of alibis" and our local basketball teams. Chip Scoggins joins to talk Gopher hoops and Vikings. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open and Russo Radio makes his weekly appearance to talk Minnesota Wild.
Dan is joined by KFAN alum Charlie Barker who gives us an update where he lives now in Texas. Rick Bozich joins for an Gopher hoops vs. Indiana preview. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and Dan ends the show with an epic rant regarding the death of Rush Limbaugh.
Dan is joined by KFAN alum Charlie Barker who gives us an update where he lives now in Texas. Rick Bozich joins for an Gopher hoops vs. Indiana preview. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and Dan ends the show with an epic rant regarding the death of Rush Limbaugh.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about family stress and issue due to politics and how people are handling them. Guests include author Pete Croatto joins to talk about his book about the rise of the NBA, Joe Friedberg joins to review the developments in the George Floyd trial and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance with what he expects now that the Wild are back on the ice.
On the show today: Author Pete Croatto joins to talk about his book about the rise of the NBA, Joe Friedberg joins to review the developments in the George Floyd trial and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance with what he expects now that the Wild are back on the ice.
Dan Barreiro starts a little late today because he was able to get the first vaccine shot! He talks about that process and experience before being joined by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton joins to talk about his career and a tragic anniversary for U.S. Figure Skating. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Wolves and Gopher hoops.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Kevin Seifert to wrap up the NFL season and preview the offseason. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance talking Covid vaccines and more.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Kevin Seifert to wrap up the NFL season and preview the offseason. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance talking Covid vaccines and more.
Dan Barreiro is joined by attorney Joe Friedberg to talk about the troubling developments in the George Floyd trial. Paul Blume Fox 9 gives an update on the Buffalo shooting. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open and the guys listen in to the Gophers beating Purdue.
Dan Barreiro is joined by attorney Joe Friedberg to talk about the troubling developments in the George Floyd trial. Paul Blume Fox 9 gives an update on the Buffalo shooting. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking MLB baseballs! Craig Kilborn joins for over another incredible hour talking music, Wolves and Vikings. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and updates us on the Trump impeachment trial.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the juiced baseballs in the Major Leagues. Craig Kilborn joins for over an hour! You can hear the entire Kilborn discussion on the Barreiro Conversations Podcast. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and updates us on the Trump impeachment trial.
Dan Barreiro reviews the Buffalo shooting press conference. Gerald Posner joins to discuss his recent Op-Ed in the USA Today which you can read on Barreiro Showpage of KFAN.com. Paul Blume Fox 9 gives the latest from Buffalo. Lou Nanne stops by the studio for the first time in almost a year!
Gerald Posner joins to discuss his recent Op-Ed in the USA Today (which you can read on Barreiro showpage of KFAN.com), Paul Blume gives the latest on the Buffalo shooting, Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Super Bowl and Wild and Gopher hockey.
Dan Barreiro spends most of the show discussing Super Bowl 55. Tom Brady haters will not like this show! The guys mix in some Wolves discussion as well before welcoming Jonny Athletic for his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro spends most of the show discussing Super Bowl 55. Tom Brady haters will not like this show! The guys mix in some Wolves discussion as well before welcoming Jonny Athletic for his weekly appearance.
Loaded show today: Guests include Gary Myers and Brian Billick for Super Bowl talk, Russo Radio to discuss the Wild Covid issues and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice for his weekly Covid update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about a new speed limit proposal in some suburbs and why he thinks it falls short for cyclists. NFL writer Gary Myers joins to preview the Super Bowl and talk Hall of Fame. Michael Russo outlines the Wild's Covid issues and where the NHL needs to go with these breakouts. Brian Billick talks QB's and the Super Bowl. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the talking about a scary Twins and Wolves comparison. Kevin Harlan joins in advance of calling the Super Bowl. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and talks about PJ Fleck and Tennessee and gives a political roundup.
Dan Barreiro opens the talking about a scary Twins and Wolves comparison. Kevin Harlan joins in advance of calling the Super Bowl. Joe Friedberg joins for some Super Bowl stories and legal talk. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and talks about PJ Fleck and Tennessee and gives a political roundup.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with and spends a lot of time talking about the NFL quarterback carousel and how the Vikings might fit in. Andrew Zimmern joins to discuss the Taste of the NFL this year. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild, North Stars jerseys(!) and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with and spends a lot of time talking about NFL quarterback situations. Andrew Zimmern joins to talk Taste of the NFL and how the restaurant industry can weather the pandemic. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance talking Wild and Gopher hockey.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing whether or not we owe a number of sports apologies from the weekend. Lots of Kirk Cousins trade possibilities discussed as the NFL quarterback carousel turns. Star Tribune reporter Jeremy Olson joins to give a Minnesota Covid vaccine update. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and chats about the Wolves and how/if the NFL quarterback carousel impacts what the Vikings should do.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing whether or not we owe a number of sports apologies from the weekend. Star Tribune reporter Jeremy Olson joins to give a Minnesota Covid vaccine update. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and chats about the Wolves and how/if the NFL quarterback carousel impacts what the Vikings should do.
Dan Barrerio opens the show with a rant about the vaccine rollout process. Dan is joined by attorney Joe Friedberg to discuss developments in the George Floyd trials. Ben Goessling joins for Vikings (Deshaun Watson) talk. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan is joined by attorney Joe Friedberg to discuss developments in the George Floyd trials. Ben Goessling joins for Vikings (Deshaun Watson) talk. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Deshaun Watson's future and if there was a workable trade the Vikings could put together? Pete Najarian helps us understand what is going on with the Game Stop stock. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! We play the latest voicemail from Carl Gerbschmidt, stil walking across Wisconsin. Former Viking Sean Salisbury joins for more Watson discussion and Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Deshaun Watson's future and if there was a workable trade the Vikings could put together? Pete Najarian helps us understand what is going on with the Game Stop stock. Former Viking Sean Salisbury joins for more Watson discussion and Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to Kyle Rudolph's appearance on Ben Leber's podcast. Leber calls in! Dan talks about the issue of when schools should open back up and gets some great callers. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance, we get another voicemail from Gerby and Lavelle Neal joins to talk about his exciting promotion to Star Tribune sports columnist.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to Kyle Rudolph's appearance on Ben Leber's podcast. Leber calls in as well! Pat Kessler gives a national and local political update and Lavelle Neal calls in to talk about his exciting promotion to Star Tribune sports columnist!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Tom Brady's incredible career. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to talk travel in 2021. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance with some Wild talk. We play the next round of voicemails we got from Carl Gerbschmidt, who continues to walk home from Green Bay.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Tom Brady's incredible career. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins to talk travel in 2021. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance with some Wild talk. We play the next round of voicemails we got from Carl Gerbschmidt, who continues to walk home from Green Bay.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Packers loss to Tampa Bay. Our friend Kato Kaelin checks in to discuss how he's feeling as a huge Packer fan and also talks about his friend Larry King. We play two voicemails from Carl Gerbschmidt who obviously isn't taking it well. Chip Scoggins joins to talk Gopher hoops and PJ Fleck rumors and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Packers loss to Tampa Bay. Our friend Kato Kaelin checks in to discuss how he's feeling as a huge Packer fan and also talks about his friend Larry King. We play two voicemails from Carl Gerbschmidt who obviously isn't taking it well. Chip Scoggins joins to talk Gopher hoops and PJ Fleck rumors and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the great NFL quarterbacks that are left in the postseason. NFL Picks with Gerby. Ben Goesling makes his weekly appearance as does Michael Russo to preview the Wild home opener. Lori Fisher from Fox 9 joins to preview this week's "Enough Said!"
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the great NFL quarterbacks that are left in the postseason. NFL Picks with Gerby. Ben Goesling makes his weekly appearance as does Michael Russo to preview the Wild home opener.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the most recent Wolves loss. Robert Mays from The Athletic joins to preview NFL Championship weekend. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the most recent Wolves loss. Robert Mays from The Athletic joins to preview NFL Championship weekend. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance for a Covid update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an interesting Inauguration nugget. NFL writer Gary Myers previews Championship Weekend. Music legend Jimmy Jam joins to discuss his new song and the 50th anniversary of "What's Going On?" Richard Pitino talks about Gopher hoops season so far and Pat Kessler reviews Inauguration Day.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an interesting nugget about today's transfer of Presidential power. NFL writer Gary Myers joins to preview Championship Weekend. Jimmy Jam calls in to talk about his new song and reflect on the 50th anniversary of "What's Going On?" Richard Pitino talks Gopher hoops and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to review the Inauguration.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the future of instant replay and how TV networks enable the madness. Kevin Seifert joins to talk NFL Playoffs. Dan and Gaardsy discuss the Wolves struggles. We give another shot of Leslie Frazier for those who may have missed it Monday. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance reviewing the start of the Wild season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the future of instant replay and how TV networks enable the madness. Kevin Seifert joins to talk NFL Playoffs. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance reviewing the start of the Wild season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking NFL Playoffs. Reporter Gerald Posner joins with a Covid vaccine update. Jonny Athletic reviews the last week with the Wolves. Former Vikings coach Leslie Frazier (now Bills defensive coordinator) called in to talk about being one step away from the Super Bowl!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking NFL Playoffs. Reporter Gerald Posner joins with a Covid vaccine update. Jonny Athletic reviews the last week with the Wolves. Former Vikings coach Leslie Frazier (now Bills defensive coordinator) called in to talk about being one step away from the Super Bowl!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to Kaprizov Mania after the rookie's incredible debut against the Kings. NFL Picks with Carl Gerbschmidt. Ben Goessling talks Vikings and NFL. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice gives his weekly Covid update and talks about getting his vaccine shot.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to Kaprisov Mania after the rookie's incredible debut against the Kings. NFL Picks with Carl Gerbschmidt. Ben Goessling talks Vikings and NFL. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice gives his weekly Covid update and talks about getting his vaccine shot.
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert to talk NFL playoffs, Michael Russo to preview the Wild season opener and Mitch Lawerence to react to a wild week in the NBA. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is also opened!
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert to talk NFL playoffs, Michael Russo to preview the Wild season opener and Mitch Lawerence to react to a wild week in the NBA.
Dan Barreiro talks NFL early: refs have apparently stopped calling penalties on offenses! Glen Mason joins for the final edition of "Mase in Your Face" this season. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and reviews the impeachment proceedings in Washington.
Dan Barreiro talks NFL early: refs have apparently stopped calling penalties on offenses! Glen Mason joins for the final edition of "Mase in Your Face" this season. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and reviews the impeachment proceedings in Washington.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the College Football Playoffs. One of Us Hollywood Actor Guy Josh Braaten joins to preview the debut of his new Disney Channel series "Secrets of Sulpher Springs." Joe Friedberg joins to discuss the developments in the Derek Chauvin trial. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to preview the Wild season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the College Football Playoffs. One of Us Hollywood Actor Guy Josh Braaten joins to preview the debut of his new Disney Channel series "Secrets of Sulpher Springs." Joe Friedberg joins to discuss the developments in the Derek Chauvin trial. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to preview the Wild season.
JG in the big chair today... We talk Gophers and Big Ten hoops with Mike Grimm, voice of the Gophers... Kyle Potter, travel expert, gives us an inside look at the new ways of travel in the Pandemic and in the future, plus Jonny Athletic joins to cover all things sports sports sports!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing whether it's better to miss the playoffs than make them and get killed in the first round. NFL Picks with Gerby take a wild turn and it's not Gerby's fault this time! Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for a Covid update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing whether it's better to miss the playoffs than make them and get killed in the first round. NFL Picks with Gerby take a wild turn and it's not Gerby's fault this time! Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for a Covid update.
Dan reviews the chaos at the Capitol and the potential fallout. Star Tribune reporter Jim Spencer gives his first-hand account of what it was like to be in the building on Wednesday. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open at Robert Smith joins to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan Barreiro spends the early part of the show further discussing the chaos at the Capitol and the potential fallout. Star Tribune reporter Jim Spencer was in the Capitol on Wednesday and gives his experience. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Robert Smith joins to talk Vikings and NFL.
Dan Barreiro opens show reacting to the chaos in Washington, D.C. Glen Mason stops by for a much-need diversion and distraction. Pat Kessler recaps the new Covid guidelines in Minnesota and reviews the day in Washington.
Dan Barreiro spends much of the show reacting to the chaos in Washington, D.C. Glen Mason stops by for a much-need diversion and distraction. Pat Kessler recaps the new Covid guidelines in Minnesota and reviews the day in Washington.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing nepotism in sports, the good and the bad. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for some Wolves and Vikings talk. Lou Nanne makes his first weekly appearance of the 2021 hockey season!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing nepotism in sports, the good and the bad. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for some Wolves and Vikings talk. Lou Nanne makes his first weekly appearance of the 2021 hockey season!
Dan Barreiro opens the show recapping the 2020 Vikings season and during the show runs through 10 storylines from the year. Ben Leber makes his final weekly appearance of the year. Rick Bozich joins to talk about March Madness in Indiana and Big Ten basketball.
Dan Barreiro opens the show recapping the 2020 Vikings season. Ben Leber makes his final weekly appearance of the year. Rick Bozich joins to talk about March Madness in Indiana and Big Ten basketball.
Dave Sinykin is in for Barreiro! Arif Hasan joins to talk Vikings moving forward into the draft and next season, Lavelle E Neal III joins for some Packers-Bears crossfire, Spencer Tollackson joins to talk Gophers Hoops going to Madison tomorrow, and Chris Hine joins to talk the Wolves performance so far this season.
Coach Saban controversy that you cannot make up... Picks w/ Gerby for the FINAL week of the season, Goessling previews the Vikes game and offseason upcoming, plus Jonny Athletic joins to cover the sports landscape like a blanket.
Dan is interested in raising our standards after the Christmas Day Vikings Massacre. Ben Leber gives his thoughts on the matter. Surprise guest Ron Johnson calls in. And one final conversation with Vikings Defensive Coordinator, Andre Patterson.
NBA insider and One Of Us Mike Trudell helps preview the big Wolves opener, Glen Mason joins JG in studio, Pat Kessler joins as well... and do we name a Tsnownami? Listen and find out....
JG in for Dan : Dr. Rick Aberman on sports psychology in 2020, Pete Nejerian gives us an expert look at sports and the market, Goessling previews Vikes/Saints, Jonny Athletic joins on NBA opening day!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings loss to the Bears. Ben Leber and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances reacting to the game. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for a Covid vaccine and treatment update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings loss to the Bears. Ben Leber and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances reacting to the game. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for a Covid vaccine and treatment update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the shocking news that longtime broadcaster Tom Hanneman has died. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for a Christmas quiz and NFL Picks. Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Bears and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the shocking news that longtime broadcaster Tom Hanneman has died. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for a Christmas quiz and NFL Picks. Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Bears and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
The Athletic's Michael Russo is in for Dan, and he is excited for the start of the hockey season, to say the least. He has a full line up of guests that include, Elliotte Friedman, Brian Lawton, Coach Bob Motzko, Marcus Foligno, Lou Nanne, Jon Krawczynski, Dr. Bill Morice and Coach Dean Evason.
JG in the big chair today... we Ode to a dead Dinky Town McDonalds, and we check in with guests Glen Mason, Spencer Tallockson, and Pat Kessler!
Dan opens the show talking about what the Greek Freak staying in Milwaukee should mean for us in Minnesota. Chicago writing legend Fred Mitchell joins to talk about place kicking and Bears/Vikings. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
It's the Vikings, which means we have a kicker problem. Ben Leber reviews the loss to the Bucs. Kevin Seifert outlines the Vikings playoff chances. Defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking about the Dan Bailey problem. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Kevin Seifert joins to discuss the Vikings playoff chances now and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly visit.
We've got too much show today! NFL Picks with Gerby, Ben Goessling previews the biggest game of the year for the Vikings, Michael Russo joins to review the offseason and preview the upcoming season for the Wild, Ross Tucker joins before his call of tomorrow's Army Navy game, and JG joins us on the road to Lincoln, NE to report on Gophers Huskers!
Former CIA Michael Hurley joins, Gary Myers previews the Vikings Bucs game with an inside intimate look at Tom Brady, and Big Knocker Bill Morice M.D. from Mayo Clinic joins!
Former Voice of the Vikings and one of us, Brad Nessler calls in. Then, it's Mace In Your Face, with Glen Mason in studio. And finally, checking in with Pat Kessler on everything from Bob Dylan price tag, to Mark Dayton's love life, and the election status.
A two hour tour today, ahead of tonight's Gophers Men's Basketball game against Boston College. Remembering the death of John Lennon 40 years ago today. Elite sports journalist mind, Jonny Athletic joins to talk all the things going on with Minnesota teams. Recalling Dan's Jack Douglas interview, who was Lennon's producer at the time of his death and the facilitator of the interview, Drummer Guy, checks in for the first time in awhile.
Dan Barriero is joined by producer Brianne while Gaardsy is out. Ben Leber joins, he talks about his experience over the weekend of calling the Iowa vs Illinois game and the Vikings win, with the game that probably shouldn't have been won, but we will take regardless. An ode to MLB legend, Dick Allen. And talking with the Vikings Andre Patterson.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if we're getting ahead of ourselves with the Vikings. Picks with Gerby, Ben Goessling on the Vikings, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice and Dr. Dan's Inbox all part of the show!
Dan Barreiro is joined for a lengthy conversation with Craig Kilborn. Kevin Seifert joins for Vikings and NFL talk. Lavelle Neal defends himself against Dan's attacks for how he tried to explain the Twins letting Eddie Rosario leave.
Dan is joined by Craig Kilborn for another wide-ranging conversation about the Wolves, music, the Vikings, movies and new streaming options. Always so much fun!
Dan opens the show discussing the Malik Beasley saga. Glen Mason joins for another spirited hour of Mase In Your Face! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and talks about the people lining up to run for Governor in Minnesota.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Malik Beasley case and what is bugging him about it. Glen Mason makes his weekly stop to talk Covid in college football, his Twitter issues and more. Pat Kessler talks about the line forming to run for Minnesota governor in a few year.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about an obscure note in Vikings history that might have changed everything! Our friend John Feinstein joins to discuss his new projects and talk college basketball. Ricky Rubio makes his first appearance on the show since 2011! Jonny Athletic makes his weekly stop and talks Vikings and Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about an obscure note in Vikings history that might have changed everything! Our friend John Feinstein joins to discuss his new projects and talk college basketball. Ricky Rubio makes his first appearance on the show since 2011! Jonny Athletic makes his weekly stop and talks Vikings and Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings unlikely comeback against the Panthers. Ben Leber and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings unlikely comeback against the Panthers. Ben Leber and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances.
Dave Sinykin fills in while Dan is out. He talks to Jonny Athletic about the Timberwolves and their first round pick, Marcus Fuller joins to talk Gophers Hoops, and there is plenty of Vikings talk, but it's Packers Bears week and Lavelle E Neal joins to talk about the rivalry.
Dan opens the show talking expectations for Gopher basketball. Picks with Gerby! Glen Mason reacts to the Rashod Bateman news and more. Pat Kessler retires again.
Dan talks about a social media trend in sports, opens "Dr. Dan's Inbox," welcomes Ben Goessling to talk Vikings and Jonny Athletic to talk Ricky Rubio and Wolves.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a social media trend in sports. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened a few days early! Ben Goessling joins to talk Kirk Cousins and Vikings. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Ricky Rubio's return and discusses the breaking Gopher football news.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings bad loss to the Cowboys. Ben Leber reviews the game in his weekly appearance. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson outlines what he thinks went wrong. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins to discuss new Covid tracking tech from the State of Minnesota, vaccine news and other treatment news.
Dan Barreiro reviews the Vikings loss to Dallas, Ben Leber and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson make their weekly appearances. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice gives some bonus time talking about some new developments with Covid-19.
90 minute show ahead of Gophers and Purdue this Friday. JG joins live from TCF Bank stadium... Carl Gerbshmidt joins for the Predictions segment, and Ben Goessling previews Vikes Cowboys!
Dan Barreiro opens the show welcoming Ricky Rubio back to Minnesota and much of the show is Ricky-related. Kevin Seifert talks Vikings and NFL. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Bill Morice joins for a Covid update. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson reviews the Bears game and previews the Cowboys.
Dan Barreiro opens the show welcoming Ricky Rubio back to Minnesota. Kevin Seifert talks Vikings and NFL. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Bill Morice joins for a Covid update. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson reviews the Bears game and previews the Cowboys.
Mitch Lawerence joins for an NBA Draft preview. Glen Mason talks Gopher football. Pat Kessler outlines the new Covid protocols in Minnesota. Jonny Athletic gives a last minute NBA Draft update.
Mitch Lawerence joins for an NBA Draft preview. Glen Mason talks Gopher football. Pat Kessler outlines the new Covid protocols in Minnesota. Jonny Athletic gives a last minute NBA Draft update.
Dan Barreiro reviews the Vikings win over Chicago and discusses what it means for the rest of the season. Wolves boss Gersson Rosas joins one day before the NBA Draft. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Wolves draft.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Vikings victory over Chicago. Wolves boss Gersson Rosas joins to preview the NBA Draft. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and in this podcast he talks Vikings.
Dan spends the short show previewing Vikings and Bears. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and Dan Wiederer from the Chicago Tribune gives the Bears side.
A very truncated show as the Gophers and Iowa play on a Friday. JG checks in from TCF talking about the following Gopher matchup, an ode to Paul Hornung, and NFL Predictions with Carl Gerbschmidt.
A fascinating first hour topic on the dangers of Cults in America after one cult leader was sentenced to 120 years in prison this week... plus Purple talk with Ben Goessling and Big Knocker Bill Morice gives us the latest in the COVID landscape.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Notre Dame controversy. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Glen Mason joins in studio and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Notre Dame controversy. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Glen Mason joins in studio and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with some early thoughts on Vikings/Bears. Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance for Vikings and NFL talk. Jonny Athletic reviews the Vikings win over Detroit discusses Dalvin Cook's huge impact. Dan rants about an underplayed story from the City of Minneapolis.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with some early thoughts on Vikings/Bears. Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance for Vikings and NFL talk. Jonny Athletic reviews the Vikings win over Detroit discusses Dalvin Cook's huge impact. Dan rants about an underplayed story from the City of Minneapolis.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Vikings victory over Detroit. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins to talk vaccine. Dan odes Alex Trebek. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Vikings victory over Detroit. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins to talk vaccine. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance.
Too much show today! NFL Predictions with Carl Gerbschmidt, Ben Goessling breaks down everyrthing Vikes/Lions entering week 9 in the NFL, Big Knocker with Pandemic latest, and we check in with JG live from Illinois as he is with the Gophers getting ready to take on the Illini in Champaign tomorrow!
Dan Barreiro opens the show giving the latest from the election. Joe Friedberg reacts to the updates in the George Floyd trial. Brian Billick talks NFL and we open Dr. Dan's Inbox!
Dan Barreiro opens the show giving the latest from the election. Joe Friedberg reacts to the updates in the George Floyd trial. Brian Billick talks NFL and we open Dr. Dan's Inbox!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing Election Night and what has happened today. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance talking college football. Pat Kessler reviews the elections both state and national.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing Election Night and what has happened today. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance talking college football. Pat Kessler reviews the elections both state and national.
Dan opens the show talking about Election Day. Kevin Seifert joins to review Vikings/Packers and NFL Covid protocols. Dan discusses the election and the role Minnesota might play. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and more.
Dan opens the show talking about Election Day. Kevin Seifert joins to review Vikings/Packers and NFL Covid protocols. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and more.
Dan reviews the improbable Vikings win in Green Bay. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson gives insight on how the squad slowed Aaron Rodgers and the Packers Sunday.
Dan reviews the improbable Vikings win in Green Bay. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson gives insight on how the squad slowed Aaron Rodgers and the Packers Sunday.
You wont want to miss NFL Predictions segment this week, with the Vikings facing Gerby's squad the Packers... Ben Goessling joins to get the latest on the Purple before we duck out early for Gopher Football!
Dan Barrerio is not too excited for the Sunday Border Battle given the current state of the Vikings this week. The Star Tribune's, Chip Scoggins weighs in on that as well as Gophers vs Maryland. One of us Hollywood actor guy, Josh Braaten gives his live report on Hurricane Zeta from New Orleans. And big knocker, Dr. Bill Morice checks in on us all.
Dan Barreiro opens the show comparing LA to the Twin Cities when it comes to championships. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mase is in our face! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show comparing LA to the Twin Cities when it comes to championships. Mike Zimmer had some things to say that annoyed Dan today. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Mase is in our face! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by our favorite ballguy Kevin Kernan. Craig Kilborn joins for another epic conversation about Minnesota sports and a life in Hollywood. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Gophers and Vikings.
Dan opens the show discussing football gaffes from the weekend in both college and the pros. Dan and Gaardsy review the Gopher loss to Michigan. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance talking NFL and Vikings. The great Chuck Foreman joins on his 70th birthday to share some memories and talk about the Vikings season so far. A Borat rant and a Hilary rant help wrap the show.
Dan opens the show discussing football gaffes from the weekend in both college and the pros. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance talking NFL and Vikings. The great Chuck Foreman joins on his 70th birthday to share some memories and talk about the Vikings season so far.
Justin Gaard is in for Dan the rest of the week. He is joined from the jump by Grimmer in studio to talk some Gopher football ahead of Saturday's game, but Vikings news proves too distracting not to discuss. Chip Scoggins weighs in on both. Some extra time with Ben Goessling. Dr. Bill Morice's weekly Covid 19 check in. And, the reminiscing of Sid Hartman continues.
Dan Barreiro opens the show lamenting the national obsession with the Dallas Cowboys. Kevin Seifert joins for Vikings and NFL talk. Glen Mason comes in studio for the first Mase in Your Face hour of the Big Ten season! Pat Kessler announces his retirement from WCCO and what is next for him.
Dan Barreiro opens the show lamenting the national obsession with the Dallas Cowboys. Kevin Seifert joins for Vikings and NFL talk. Glen Mason comes in studio for the first Mase in Your Face hour of the Big Ten season! Pat Kessler announces his retirement from WCCO and what is next for him.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings and Kirk Cousins. Later they discuss the great opportunity in front of Gopher Football this season. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Wolves and also share some Sid Hartman stories. We also name the first Tsnownami of the year!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings and Kirk Cousins. Later they discuss the great opportunity in front of Gopher Football this season. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Wolves and also share some Sid Hartman stories.
Simply put, it's an Ode to Sid Hartman.
Guests: Bud Grant Ben Leber Chad Hartman Lou Nanne Patrick Reusse
Chad Hartman and Dan are reunited as Chad joins to share some stories about his father Sid. Remarkable conversation.
Dan shares his thoughts on the Vikings game against the Falcons, possible names for the Tampa-Bay-Green Bay game on Sunday are broken down with listeners including birthday boy Larry Mondello contributing and getting ripped for doing so, Ben Goessling helps preview Sunday’s Vikings game, Gerby makes his picks, and LaVelle E. Neal III talks MLB Playoffs!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Kevin Seifert to talk about everything going on with the Falcons. This is the end, as macaroni gets sexy. Checking in on the Calendar of Calamity. Big Knocker Dr. Bill Morice gives an update on our Covid Winter of Discontent. And Fox 9's Paul Blume with some breaking news in the George Floyd case.
Dan opens the show with a detour to a Terry Bradshaw story from 1981. NFL writer Gary Myers joins to talk about the season so far. Dan annoys the lefties talking about the NY Post story about Hunter Biden. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show detouring into a Terry Bradshaw story from 40 years ago. Gary Myers joins to talk NFL. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking baseball and what actually wins in the postseason. Gopher basketball coach Richard Pitino joins to talk NBA playoffs and more. Vikings running back Alexander Mattison talks about Crucial Catch Day and his newly expanded role.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the tough Vikings loss to the Seahawks. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. We play the Mike Zimmer day after game press conference. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the heartbreaking Vikings loss to Seattle. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and Andre Patterson reviews the game from the defensive side of the ball.
Defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance with Dan Barreiro to review the loss in Seattle and look ahead to the Falcons.
Dan is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt for NFL Picks, Ben Goessling to preview Vikings/Seahawks, Michael Russo to react to the new Wild goalie and Lavelle Neal to talk MLB Playoffs and NFL.
Dan is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt for NFL Picks, Ben Goessling to preview Vikings/Seahawks, Michael Russo to react to the new Wild goalie and Lavelle Neal to talk MLB Playoffs and NFL.
Dan opens the show talking about the declining NBA ratings. Kevin Seifert joins to talk NFL. "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking about the declining NBA ratings. Kevin Seifert joins to talk NFL. "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the NFL is trouble with Covid-19. Major Pizza Wars controversy out of Chicago! Lou Nanne reacts to another busy Wild day and Pat Kessler reviews the week in politics and previews the Vice Presidential debate.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the NFL is trouble with Covid-19. Major Pizza Wars controversy out of Chicago! Lou Nanne reacts to another busy Wild day and Pat Kessler reviews the week in politics and previews the Vice Presidential debate.
Dan reacts to President Trump's latest message after getting Covid-19. Dan Whenesota joins on the day his new book "History of Heartbreak" drops. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and goes back in time to the Vikings Loveboat scandal and talks about Jimmy Butler.
Dan reacts to President Trump's latest message after getting Covid-19. Dan Whenesota joins on the day his new book "History of Heartbreak" drops. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and goes back in time to the Vikings Loveboat scandal.
Dan opens the show discussing the Vikings win in Houston. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Mitch Lawerence reviews the mythic Jimmy Butler performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Michael Russo joins for an emergency session on a very busy day for the Wild.
Dan opens the show discussing the Vikings win in Houston. We get the Mike Zimmer press conference for once! Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Mitch Lawerence reviews the mythic Jimmy Butler performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance. Michael Russo joins for an emergency session on a very busy day for the Wild.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt for the NFL Picks Segment, Ben Goessling to preview Vikings/Texans, Bill Morice to react to President Trump catching Covid and Lavelle Neal to recap the Twins season and where they go from here.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt for the NFL Picks Segment, Ben Goessling to preview Vikings/Texans, Bill Morice to react to President Trump catching Covid and Lavelle Neal to recap the Twins season and where they go from here.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking what type of team do the Twins want to be? Frank Viola joins to react to what he watched this week and where the Twins go from here. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open and has a big Twins presence. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance and Dan and Gaardsy review Derek Jeter's prolific appearance in Mariah Carey's new book.
Dan Barreiro opens the show asking what type of team do the Twins want to be? Frank Viola joins to react to what he watched this week and where the Twins go from here. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance and Dan and Gaardsy review Derek Jeter's prolific appearance in Mariah Carey's new book.
Dan reviews the latest Twins postseason meltdown. Kevin Seifert explains what is going on with the Titans Covid situation and how it affects the Vikings and NFL. Ballguy Kevin Kernan joins to review the Twins series. Pat Kessler reviews the Presidential Debate and Lavelle Neal joins from Target Field to react to the Twins loss.
Dan Barreiro reviews the latest Twins postseason meltdown. Ballguy Kevin Kernan joins to talk playoffs. Pat Kessler reviews the Presidential Debate and Lavelle Neal reacts to the Twins loss.
Dan Barreiro tracks the Twins Game One loss to Houston. Ben Goessling gives some bonus time to update us on the Covid outbreak with the Titans that is affecting the Vikings. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance. Lou Nanne reviews the Stanley Cup Finals. Jack Morris jumps on late to react to the Twins loss.
Dan Barreiro opens up the show talking about another Vikings loss. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. We preview the Twins/Astros playoff series with Matt Thomas from Houston and our guy Lavelle Neal. Brian Billick joins to talk Vikings and NFL and Jonny Athletic reviews the Vikings, previews the Twins and even gives a Wolves practice bubble update.
Dan Barreiro opens up the show talking about another Vikings loss. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. We preview the Twins/Astros playoff series with Matt Thomas from Houston and our guy Lavelle Neal.
Stocked full with great guests today... plus Carl Gerbschmidt. NFL Predictions segment always a can't-miss. Big Knocker Dr. Bill Morice joins, Lavelle talks Twins as they wrap up the regular season this weekend, and Ben Goessling gives us the latest on the state of the Purple.
Mostly toy department today talking Twins and Vikes who are 1 step closer to glory or despair... John Feinstein talks about his new book and much more in a great conversation with Dan... Siefert joins to talk purple. Then a Cycling Controversy and Dairy Land diary that you simply cannot make up.
Dan opens the show talking about the Twins being in great position to steal the Central Division this week. Ode To Gale Sayers. Joe Friedberg reacts to the news out of Louisville and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance. Vikings talk throughout the show as well.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Twins new life in the Central Division Race. The Chicago kid odes Gale Sayers on the air and on the showpage. Joe Friedberg reacts to the news out of Louisville and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Twins postseason mentality. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance. Former MLB umpire Tim Tschida joins to react to the Josh Donaldson ejection. Lou Nanne discussed the busy Wild week and the Stanley Cup Final.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Twins postseason mentality. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance. Former MLB umpire Tim Tschida joins to react to the Josh Donaldson ejection. Lou Nanne discussed the busy Wild week and the Stanley Cup Final.
Dan Barreiro reacts to another rough Vikings loss. Ben Leber reviews the game. Jonny Athletic talks some Twins and Vikings. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance. Vikings Talking Points and Great Moments in a Kickass Offense throughout the show!
Dan Barreiro reacts to another rough Vikings loss. Ben Leber reviews the game. Jonny Athletic talks some Twins. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show reviewing his thoughts on the Josh Donaldson ejection. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks segment. Paul Blume calls in from President Trump's rally in Bemidji. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for his weekly Covid update, Lavelle Neal reviews the Twins week and Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Colts.
Gerby joins for the Picks Segment, Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice gives a Covid update, Lavelle reviews the Twins week and Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Colts.
Dan Barreiro opens the show celebrating the NFL's 100th Anniversary. Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins to talk Vikings and NFL. Michael Russo reviews the Wild trade and what else might happen this offseason. We open "Dr. Dan's Inbox!" Ron Coomer joins to preview Twins/Cubs and talk more MLB.
Dan Barreiro opens the show celebrating the NFL's 100th Anniversary. Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins to talk Vikings and NFL. Michael Russo reviews the Wild trade and what else might happen this offseason. Ron Coomer joins to preview Twins/Cubs and talk more MLB.
Loaded show today: Chip Scoggins on Big Ten football news, Robert Smith talks Vikings and Big Ten, Rookie of the Year Crystal Dangerfield previews the Lynx playoffs, Mark Coyle outlines the Big Ten decision, Pat Kessler wonders how much he will have to pay to watch a Gopher game this year.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting the the news that the Big Ten is coming back to play football. Chip Scoggins joins to further that discussion. Robert Smith is on the Fox call of the Vikings Colts game and joins for a preview. Gopher Athletic Director Mark Coyle joins to talk Big Ten.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about MLB's announcement of playoff bubbles. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance talking Twins. Author Kyle Mills joins on the day his latest Mitch Rapp (Vince Flynn) book drops. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and Glen Mason joins late to react to the apparent Big Ten football news.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about MLB's announcement of playoff bubbles. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance talking Twins. Author Kyle Mills joins on the day his latest Mitch Rapp (Vince Flynn) book drops. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and Glen Mason joins late to react to the apparent Big Ten football news.
Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson made his weekly appearance with Dan Barreiro to review the loss to the Packers.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an apology to Pete Prisco for his Vikings evaluation. Plenty of Vikings Talking Points to discuss! Ben Leber makes his first weekly appearance of the football season. Carl Gerbschmidt calls in. Jonny Athletic reacts to the bad Vikings performance and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson reviews the game and where they go from here.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an apology to Pete Prisco for his Vikings evaluation. Ben Leber makes his first weekly appearance of the football season. Carl Gerbschmidt calls in. Jonny Athletic reacts to the bad Vikings performance and Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson reviews the game and where they go from here.
Lots of football today! Dan opens the show talking about the Vikings outlook for the season. Our first picks segment with Carl Gerbschmidt did not disappoint. Paul Blume Fox 9 joins to review what happened in the George Floyd case today. Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Packers and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance as did Lavelle Neal to talk Twins. We replayed part of Dan's conversation with World Trade Center Survivor Brian Clark.
Lots of football today! Dan opens the show talking about the Vikings outlook for the season. Our first picks segment with Carl Gerbschmidt did not disappoint. Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Packers and Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking Vikings and the news out of Gopher sports. Brian Billick previews the NFL season. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open! Pete Najarian makes sense of a crazy week on Wall Street. Chip Scoggins reacts the the Gopher sports news.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about some Vikings issues leading up to the season opener against the Packers. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his first weekly appearance previewing Vikings/Packers and the NFL. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and breaks some Timberwolves news. Pat Kessler reacts to the new Bob Woodward book that reports President Trump knew very early on how serious Covid-19 was.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about some Vikings issues leading up to the season opener against the Packers. Kevin Seifert from ESPN makes his first weekly appearance previewing Vikings/Packers and the NFL. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and breaks some Timberwolves news. Pat Kessler reacts to the new Bob Woodward book that reports President Trump knew very early on how serious Covid-19 was.
Dan opens the show discussing some NFL Power Rankings that will get Mike Zimmer's attention. Jack Morris and Lou Nanne make their weekly appearances. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his first weekly appearance of the season!
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing a set of NFL Power Rankings that Mike Zimmer will definitely use to motivate the Vikings. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance talking Twins. Vikings defensive coordinator Andre Patterson makes his first of what will be weekly appearances during the season. Lou Nanne joins for his usual spot to talk NHL playoffs and tell some great stories (per usual).
Dan is joined by 3 of our regulars to wrap up the week: Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice, Lavelle Neal to talk Twins and Ben Goessling to talk Vikings. Dan also reviews the latest Trump controversy.
Dan is joined by 3 of our favorites: Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice, Lavelle Neal to talk Twins and Ben Goessling to talk Vikings and answer his weekly math problem.
Dan Barreiro is joined by former Viking and Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and former Viking Jim McMahon. Both very powerful conversations for different reasons.
A Kirk Cousins Controversy that really should have to be a controversy has Dan FIRED UP! We talk about the latest pitch fork nation undertaking, this time of our favorite QB, Kirk Cousins. Plus Top 5, Ode to a Dead Guy who changed countless lives, and we chat with our guy Pat Kessler all things political landscape right now.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Reilly Reiff staying in MInnesota. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Reilly Reiff staying in MInnesota. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins. "Two Dogs" from Monty Krizan's Traveling Reptile Show joins to talk about how he is doing with no State Fair. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by John Feinstein to talk about John Thompson, Rick Bozich to preview Twins/White Sox and Jonny Athletic talks Twins and Vikings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins. John Feinstein joins to talk about the legacy of John Thompson, Rick Bozich previews Twins/White Sox, Jonny Athletic talks Twins and Vikings.
Dan is joined by Craig Kilborn for the first time in over a decade. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance. Ben Goessling joins after taking in the Vikings scrimmage at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings. Craig Kilborn(!) joins for the first time in over a decade for two great segments. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance to talk Covid and Ben Goessling joins after taking in the Vikings scrimmage at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Dan & JG are live from Vikings Training Camp at TCO Performance Center! Kirk Cousins joins the show to talk about the recent wave of protest throughout the sports world and how its affecting the Vikings. Lavelle Neale calls in to talk about the Twins deciding to cancel their Thursday night game.
Dan is joined by Kevin Kernan to talk baseball, Pat Kessler to talk politics and Sam Mitchell to talk about the historic day in the NBA and where we need to go from here regarding race in the United States.
A very busy day reacting to the big news out of the NBA bubble: Mitch Lawerence and Sam Mitchell join to discuss the Bucks boycott of their game against the Magic. Ballguy Kevin Kernan joins for baseball talk at the season midpoint. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing his Serwanga about Mike Zimmer's position on no fans at US Bank Stadium while other venues will have them. Dan also reviews Big Knocker Bill Morice's appearance yesterday. Jack Morris and Lou Nanne both make their weekly appearances.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing his Serwanga about Mike Zimmer's position on no fans at US Bank Stadium while other venues will have them. Jack Morris and Lou Nanne both make their weekly appearances.
Kevin Seifert joins to discuss the wild Covid scare in the NFL. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Wolves and Vikings and Twins. We get some bonus Big Knocker to talk about the Covid developments over the weekend.
Kevin Seifert joins to talk about a crazy Covid weekend in the NFL, Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and we get an Emergency Big Knocker Bill Morice session to talk about some breaking Covid treatment news.
Dan Barreiro discusses the Wolves winning the lottery for the 2nd time in 5 years. Head Coach Ryan Saunders joins for a special edition of "Flip's Friday Funkadelic." Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly Covid appearance and Lavelle Neal talks Twins from Kansas City.
Dan Barreiro discusses the Wolves winning the lottery for the 2nd time in 5 years. Head Coach Ryan Saunders joins for a special edition of "Flip's Friday Funkadelic." Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly Covid appearance and Lavelle Neal talks Twins from Kansas City.
Dan Barreiro & JG broadcast live from Vikings practice at TCO Performance Center! Mike Zimmer joins the show after practice to discuss defense, and how this season is different among a wide range of other topics. Ben Goessling calls in to break down Dalvin Cook's contract situation. Mayo Clinic Cardiologist, Michael Ackerman, uses his medical expertise to explain the recent issue within sports with the heart condition myocarditis.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins and Kenta Maeda's dominant performance. Kenny Smith of TNT joins to talk NBA Playoffs. Adam Minter joins to talk about the lack of election judges volunteering in this Covid winter. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and goes over his near-death experience.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins and Kenta Maeda. Kenny Smith from TNT joins to talk NBA Playoffs, Adam Minter of Bloomberg joins to talk election judges and poll workers (and Spam?), Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest embarrassment regarding baseball's unwritten rules. Chris Earl from KCRG in Cedar Rapids updates us on Iowa after the derecho ripped through the state. Jack Morris and Lou Nanne make their weekly appearances! Dan also talks about the protests in front of Bob Kroll's house and the confusion stemming from the Big Ten's decision to cancel fall sports.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest embarrassment regarding baseball's unwritten rules. Chris Earl from KCRG in Cedar Rapids updates us on Iowa after the derecho ripped through the state. Jack Morris and Lou Nanne make their weekly appearances!
A shortened tour today to accommodate Vikings Training Camp coverage. Mitch Lawrence of SiriusXM NBA radio runs down everything we need to know about the NBA playoffs starting and Jonny Krawczynski from The Athletic for his weekly appearance.
Dave 'The Head Cheese' Sinykin is in for Dan Barreiro on Bumper to Bumper. He is joined by his 'In The Zone' co-host, Trent Tucker. From The Athletic, Jon Krawczynski calls in. Your Top 5 at 5, and Lavelle E. Neal III to talk some Twins.
JG back for 1 more day in the big chair. We examine some Byron Buxton analytics that you can't make up! Dr. Rick Aberman joins to talk about Psychology in sports and life in the Pandemic. Big Knocker Dr. Maurice from Mayo Clinic joins, and Lavelle breaks down the Twins on their first and only day off for the next month!
Voice of the Gophers Mike Grimm joins us in studio for the first hour of the show to talk about the Big Ten delaying the start of their college football season to spring. Ron Johnson chimes in on that, as well as many other topics, during the 2nd hour. Top 5, and some essential workers being overlooked discussion toward the end of the program!
Justin Gaard is in for Dan this week, and he is more than a little disappointed about the cancellation of the Big 10 fall athletic season. Financial expert, Pete Najarian calls in to talk what you should be paying attention to, investment wise. Athletic Director for the University of Minnesota, Mark Coyle gives us the facts regarding the postponement of fall Gopher athletics. And Lou Nanne checks in with his thoughts.
Gophers AD Mark Coyle joins The FAN's Justin Gaard to discuss the Big Ten's decision to postpone the 2020 fall season.
Dan opens the show discussing Bill Guerin's end of season press conference. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance. Chip Scoggins reacts to a crazy few days waiting on college football and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to cover the sports waterfront.
Dan opens the show discussing Bill Guerin's end of season press conference. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance. Chip Scoggins reacts to a crazy few days waiting on college football and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to cover the sports waterfront.
Dan opens the show with Wild talk. Russo Radio joins fresh off a car accident. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker joins fresh off a forest fire. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show with Wild talk. Russo Radio joins fresh off a car accident. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker joins fresh off a forest fire. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance and we open Dr. Dan's Inbox!
Dan opens the show talking Wild. We discuss the Ellen Show controversy. Russo Radio joins to talk Wild. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and we go back to 1980 when he worked at MPR!
Dan opens the show discussing the Wild's loss to Vancouver in Game 2. Russo Radio reviews the game as well. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and takes us back to 1980 when he was working for MPR.
Dan opens the show talking Twins and reviews the MSHSL news. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance. Tim Herron (Lumpy!) joins to talk Champions Tour. Glen Mason reacts to the Rashod Bateman news and Lou Nanne talks Wild/Canucks.
Dan is joined by Jack Morris to talk Twins, Glen Mason to react to the Rashod Bateman news and Lou Nanne to talk Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing "When Early is Late" as it pertains to the sports world right now. Dan and Gaardsy talk a lot of Twins throughout the show. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reacts to the Twins nice weekend and the Rick Spielman contract extension. Russo Radio reviews the Wild victory over Vancouver in Game One of their play-in series.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing "When Early is Late" as it pertains to the sports world right now. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and reacts to the Twins nice weekend and the Rick Spielman contract extension. Russo Radio reviews the Wild victory over Vancouver in Game One of their play-in series.
Dan and JG are joined by Mitch Lawrence to talk some NBA, big knocker Dr. Bill Morice of the Mayo Clinic for your Covid Winter update, and elite baseball mind Lavelle E. Neal III joins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show gushing about a great pitching performance at Target Field on Thursday. Mitch Lawerence joins to talk NBA, Bill Morice gives his weekly Covid update, Lavelle Neal talks Twins and the Covid scare this week.
Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Dan Barriero is also joined by Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin and later by investigative reporter Steve Fairnaru on his breaking NBA China story.
Dan Barreiro opens the shorter show discussing the Wild exhibition game. Jack Morris talks about the Twins season so far. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the short show reviewing the Wild exhibition game. Jack Morris makes his first weekly appearance of the Twins series. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
JG in the big chair today for Barreiro with a great guest lineup including Mike Trudell on NBA re-launch, Ron Johnson checks in to talk Vikes and Gophers, Goessling files a live report from training camp, and Lou Nanne previews the NHL season re-launch upcoming next week!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Major League Baseball already having Covid issues. Chip Scoggins reviews the Twins road trip and his first road trip in a while. Lynx star Sylvia Fowles joins from the WNBA bubble after her big performance over the weekend.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the new MLB playoff format. Rick Bozich joins for a White Sox preview. Steve Aschburner joins to discuss KG and the Wolves sale. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance live from Chicago.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the new MLB playoff format. Rick Bozich joins for a White Sox preview. Steve Aschburner joins to discuss KG and the Wolves sale. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance live from Chicago.
Dan Barreiro opened the show talking Twins and the one nagging concern he has about the season. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Dr. Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Ron Coomer joins to preview the baseball season and investigative reporter Gerald Posner joins late in the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the one aspect of the Twins it is ok to "panic" about. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice gives us a Covid-19 update and our guy Ron Coomer joins to preview the baseball season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the drive thru State Fair controversy. He also talks about the Mike Zimmer extension and the Glen Taylor sale. Ballguy Kevin Kernan joins to preview the baseball season. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and outlines the mask mandate put forth by Tim Walz on Wednesday.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the drive thru State Fair controversy. Ballguy Kevin Kernan joins to preview the baseball season. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and outlines the mask mandate put forth by Tim Walz on Wednesday.
Andrew Zimmern and Bobby Bell both join to talk about Taste Fore the Tour and much more. Jonny Athletic talked with Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor today after the news broke that he is looking to sell the team.
Busy show today. Lots of time spent on the news that Glen Taylor is looking to sell the Timberwolves and Kevin Garnett has a group that wants to buy it! Andrew Zimmern and Bobby Bell join to talk about Taste Fore The Tour. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance, Paul Blume gives us updates in the George Floyd case and Jonny Athletic pops on for some bonus time after he chatted with Glen Taylor.
Dan Barreiro wonders how quickly we will return to normal in terms of watching sports? Kevin Seifert gives an NFL update, Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and Dan odes John Lewis.
Dan wonders how quickly we will get back to "normal" when it comes to reacting during a game? Kevin Seifert gives an update on NFL and NFLPA reentry plan negotiations and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by two of our favorites: Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice and Lavelle E. Neal III. He also spent time discussing some privacy concerns on a local nude beach? An interesting Charles Barkley discussion came up as well.
Dan is joined by two of our favorites: Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice and Lavelle E. Neal III. He also spent time discussing some privacy concerns on a local nude beach?
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the NBA Bubble Snitch Line. Kenny Smith joins to talk NBA and about his Jet Academy. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open!
Dan and JG are joined today by Kenny 'The Jet' Smith to talk everything NBA and Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened!
Sports Medicine Physician & Gopher team doctor, David Jewison, joins the show to talk what college football could look like this year in the wake of covid. Editor-In-Chief of Thriftytraveler.com, Kyle Potter, calls in to give the lowdown on his recent flying experiences. Paul Bloom provides the latest insider details of what's happening in the George Floyd case. And of course, Pat Kessler checks in for his weekly segment!
Todd Radio with the whole Todd gang, JG, Sauce, and Donaldson. Nicole Auerbach of the Athletic joins to talk about the chances there will be a College Football Season? Loue Nanne joins as well to preview the NHL Landscape.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Dean Evason's new deal as Wild head coach. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and Russo Radio joins to discuss the Evason deal and the news that Karill Kaprisov is coming over. Dan also reviews a Stephon Marbury documentary and bemoans the love we lost during the KG/Steph era.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Dean Evason's new deal as Wild head coach. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and Russo Radio joins to discuss the Evason deal and the news that Karill Kaprisov is coming over.
Crime numbers are staggering, and what is being done about it? An apolodazzle from Adrian Wojnorowski after he dropped a Woj Bomb of an explicit variety in response to a US Senator, Lavelle joins to preview the final 2 weeks before the start of the delayed MLB season.
Dan opens the show talking about the Big Ten football announcement. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker, Dr. Bill Morice gives his weekly Covid update, and Dr. Dan's Inbox is open!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Big Ten announcement that they will try a conference games only football model. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice makes his weekly appearance to update us Covid-19. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" is open!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the uncertain contract status of Mike Zimmer a few weeks before Training Camp is supposed to start. Chip Scoggins from the Star Tribune talks Zimmer, college football, MLB and more. Russo Radio joins for some(?) resolution on the Karill Kaprisov situation. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the uncertain contract status of Mike Zimmer a few weeks before Training Camp is supposed to start. Chip Scoggins from the Star Tribune talks Zimmer, college football, MLB and more. Russo Radio joins for some(?) resolution on the Karill Kaprisov situation. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the most recent league to have some issues with playing during the pandemic. Kevin Seifert joins to talk NFL. Ken Dryden is the guest on the latest "Legends with Lou Nanne" series.
Kevin Seifert joins to give an update on negotiations on Covid protocols between the NFL and NFLPA. Our "Legends with Lou Nanne" series continues with former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden.
Dan opens the show discussing the early problems baseball is having getting Covid test results. Kneeling is about to be a big topic again. He also spends a couple segments wondering what transgressions are fire-able offenses and who gets to decide? Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks NBA, MLB and Patrick Mahomes new contract.
Dan opens the show discussing the early problems baseball is having getting Covid test results. He also spends a couple segments wondering what transgressions are fire-able offenses and who gets to decide? Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks NBA, MLB and Patrick Mahomes new contract.
Dan and JG are joined by Judge Kevin Burke, then it's Lavelle E. Neal III, and Dr. Dan's Inbox is open!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Bobby Bonilla Day! Russo Radio joins for the bad news about Kaprisov. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show with on Ode to Carl Reiner, who died today at 98 years old. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show with on Ode to Carl Reiner, who died today at 98 years old. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan reviews the busy day in court for the former officers charged in the George Floyd killing: Joe Friedberg and Paul Blume joined. Jonny Athletic made his weekly appearance.
Dan opened the show talking about the big scooter ruling for Minneapolis. Rod Carew joined for a wide-ranging conversation about his life you won't want to miss! Belinda Jensen explained the "Godzilla Dust Storm" and Lavelle Neal talked ball.
Dan and JG are joined by the Mayo Clinic's Dr. Bill Morice for your Covid update, as well as ESPN's Kevin Seifert, and Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened!
Dan outlines the easy schedule the Twins will have for their 60 game season. Jack Morris returns to talk ball! Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton joins to talk about police reform and much more. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan outlines the easy schedule the Twins will have for their 60 game season. Jack Morris returns to talk ball! Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton joins to talk about police reform and much more. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show and spends a lot of time discussing how high school sports will be played this fall? Should they be? A caller sets him off on a vintage rant! Dan reacts to the breaking news about the Bubba Wallace situation. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show and spends a lot of time discussing how high school sports will be played this fall? Should they be? A caller sets him off on a vintage rant! Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking about cancel culture that should(?) happen. Baseball writer Kevin Kernan reacts to the latest MLB meltdown. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for NBA bubble talk and MLB stuff. A "Done As a Society" airline edition.
Dan opens the show talking about cancel culture that should(?) happen. Baseball writer Kevin Kernan reacts to the latest MLB meltdown. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance for NBA bubble talk and MLB stuff. A "Done As a Society" airline edition.
It's Father's Day 2020 and we've compiled some of our most recent favorites from Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro. You'll hear interviews from, Dr. Bill Morice, Tawanna Black, James Gagliano, Chief Blair Anderson, Andre Patterson, Kevin Siefert, Ron Coomer and Fay Vincent.
Dan opens the show discussing Amy Klobuchar "removing herself from consideration" for a VP run. The guys react to the Twins removing Calvin Griffith's statue. Lavelle Neal make his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show discussing Amy Klobuchar "removing herself from consideration" for a VP run. The guys react to the Twins removing Calvin Griffith's statue. Lavelle Neal make his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking about some crazy comments from a former Vikings coach. Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic Labs joins for a Covid update. Kevin Siefert talks NFL and Covid, and Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened!
Dan opens the show talking about a former Vikings coach making waves with some crazy comments. Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins for a Covid update. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Kevin Seifert outlines the latest NFL news and speculation surrounding Covid-19.
Dan opens the show talking about the movement towards a Major League Baseball season as well as developments in Atlanta. Chip Scoggins joins to cover everything in sports, Ron Coomer joins to talk MLB and Pat Kessler joins to talk politics but ends up talking about toilet paper.
Dan opens the show talking about the movement towards a Major League Baseball season as well as developments in Atlanta. Chip Scoggins joins to cover everything in sports, Ron Coomer joins to talk MLB and Pat Kessler joins to talk politics but ends up talking about toilet paper.
Dan Barreiro discusses the new realities on airplanes with no in-flight service. He wants booze banned forever, Gaardsy (shockingly) needs to drink. Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent talks about the current baseball mess.Dan gives a few local and national Covid-19 updates and Lou Nanne talks NBA and MLB reentry as well as the latest in the NHL.
Dan Barreiro discusses the new realities on airplanes with no in-flight service. He wants booze banned forever, Gaardsy (shockingly) needs to drink. Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent talks about the current baseball mess. Lou Nanne talks NBA and MLB reentry as well as the latest in the NHL.
Dan opens the show with a controversial "Calendar of Calamity" entry! Dan is joined by Dan Wiederer from the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Sammy Sosa/Mark McGwire documentary. Our friend Blair Anderson (St. Cloud Police Chief) joins to talk about the scary night in St. Cloud and policing in general. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks about the foolishness with Major League Baseball and gives an NBA update.
Dan is joined by Dan Wiederer from the Chicago Tribune to discuss the Sammy Sosa/Mark McGwire documentary. Our friend Blair Anderson (St. Cloud Police Chief) joins to talk about the scary night in St. Cloud and policing in general. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks about the foolishness with Major League Baseball and gives an NBA update.
Dan Bareiro and JG are joined by Andre Patterson, co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings. They take a dive into Dr. Dan's Inbox and also talk with elite hockey reporting mind, Michael Russo.
Dan opens the show talking about Phase 3 of the "Stay Safe Minnesota" plan starting today. He is joined by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker for a Covid update. Fox 9's Tom Lyden discusses the many facets of the George Floyd case. Pat Kessler joins for his usual nonsense.
Dan is joined by Mayo Clinic Big Knocker for a Covid update. Fox 9's Tom Lyden discusses the many facets of the George Floyd case. Pat Kessler joins for his usual nonsense.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering about Antifa in Buffalo?!? The President thinks so...
A local "Done As." The Top 5 includes a Wolves season update!
Ben Goessling gives his thoughts on the Dalvin Cook situation and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance with an NHL update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering about Antifa in Buffalo?!? The President thinks so...
Ben Goessling gives his thoughts on the Dalvin Cook situation and Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance with an NHL update.
MPLS City Council suggesting they may reform or even disband the Minneapolis Police Dept. We dive down that rabbit hole and leave no stones unturned. Paul Blume on the latest from the Chauvin Courtroom. Jonny Athletic and Lavelle get back into the Toy Department.
Dan talks about the latest turning of the dial as we try to come out of Covid-19 quarantine. Dr. David Boulware from the University of Minnesota joins to review the treatment study he helped run. Dan runs through the history of "What's Going On?" Lavelle Neal joins to update us on baseball coming back and how he has processed the last few weeks.
Dan talks about the latest turning of the dial as we try to come out of Covid-19 quarantine. Dr. David Boulware from the University of Minnesota joins to review the treatment study he helped run. Lavelle Neal joins to update us on baseball coming back and how he has processed the last few weeks.
Dan opened the show wondering if baseball was going to get left behind. Kevin Siefert joins to talk about the Drew Brees controversy and Mitch Lawrence outlines the NBA coming back to Disney World.
Dan opens the show listening to Keith Ellison's press conference announcing updated charges for Derek Chauvin and new charges for the other 3 officers. Attorneys Joe Friedberg and Bob Bennett give their perspectives on the news. Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic Labs gives us a Covid update and Pat Kessler reviews the news locally and nationally.
We cover the George Floyd story and Covid-19 today with attorneys Joe Friedberg and Bob Bennett joining Dan. Our Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Dr. Bill Morice gives a Covid update. Pat Kessler talks about the new charges for the officers.
I'm a little hurt @BTNGlenMason how much being on the show means to him and that made turning the Georgia job down a little easier in hindsight...#AreYouNuts
Dan opens the show talking about the real Minneapolis Miracle that nobody was hurt on the 35W bridge on Sunday. Paul Blume Fox 9 joins to review the latest covering the protests. Attorney Joe Friedberg gives his opinion on the medical examiner reports and the case being turned over to the Attorney General. Jonny Athletic talks about the week as a native Minnesotan.
Paul Blume Fox 9 joins to review the latest covering the protests. Attorney Joe Friedberg gives his opinion on the medical examiner reports and the case being turned over to the Attorney General. Jonny Athletic talks about the week as a native Minnesotan.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing another rough night in the Twin Cities and reacting to Derek Chauvin arrest. Paul Blume Fox 9 joins after covering the unrest. CNN Legal Analyst James Gagliano makes his first appearance on the show. Attorney Joe Friedberg joins with his opinion on the charges.
Dan reacts to the chaotic night in Minneapolis and reviews the law enforcement press conference regarding George Floyd. St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson joins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest in the MLB money negotiations. Unscheduled mask rant off an upset emailer chiming in. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and gives the latest in the George Floyd case
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the divide between the MLB owners and players. Unscheduled mask rant! Dan was on fire. Pat Kessler outlines the latest in the George Floyd case.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the horrible story out of Minneapolis. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and discusses the potential NBA 'return to play' plan. Paul Blume Fox 9 updates us on George Floyd's death. Lou Nanne reacts to the breaking NHL news now that a 'return to play' plan has been agreed upon.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the horrible story out of Minneapolis. Paul Blume Fox 9 updates us on George Floyd's death. Lou Nanne reacts to the breaking NHL news now that a 'return to play' plan has been agreed upon.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the news of the week that the State Fair is officially canceled. Michael Russo and Lavelle Neal join to talk about the restarting possibilities for the NHL and MLB, respectively.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the news of the week that the State Fair is officially canceled. Michael Russo and Lavelle Neal join to talk about the restarting possibilities for the NHL and MLB, respectively.
Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are joined by Dr. Bill Morice, President of Mayo Clinic Labs and Chair of Lab Medicine and Pathology at the Mayo Clinic, also former Minnesota Twin, Frank Viola, & a dive into Dr. Dan's Inbox.
JG opens the show with Nordo, breaking down Governor Walz latest public address. Weekly guest, Pat Kessler, joins the show to add some depth and details to discussion around reopening the state. Lakers reporter, Mike Trudell, calls in to talk about the potential of the NBA restarting in July.
It's a legendary Tuesday: Mark Vancil joins to talk Michael Jordan and the legendary Doc Emrick joins for our Legends with Lou Nanne series.
It's a legendary Tuesday: Mark Vancil joins to talk Michael Jordan and the legendary Doc Emrick joins for our Legends with Lou Nanne series.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Michael Jordan "flu game" and if Minnesota has anything similar. Paul Blume Fox 9 joins to update us on the bar owner in Albany that wanted to open up today. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Jordan documentary.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Michael Jordan "flu game" and if Minnesota has anything similar. Paul Blume Fox 9 joins to update us on the bar owner in Albany that wanted to open up today. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Jordan documentary and an Ode to Fred Willard.
Dan opens the show talking about the polarizing mask topic. Nick Halter joins to outline a disagreement between a developer and the Minnesota Twins. Dan outlines his latest "binge" on Hulu. Lavelle makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking about the polarizing mask topic. Nick Halter joins to outline a disagreement between a developer and the Minnesota Twins. Lavelle makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opened the show talking about the ongoing conflict between MLB players and owners. We review a 'Done As a Society' out of Beverly Hills. And Dr. Dan's Inbox is open!
Dan reviews Blake Snell's tone-deaf comments regarding MLB player pay during a shortened season. "Done As a Society," Beverly Hills Edition. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about famous photos in Minnesota sports history and what they remind us of. Chip Scoggins joined to talk about the future of college football this fall and Gophers recruiting. Why aren't we doing a better job protecting senior living centers from Covid-19? Pat Kessler outlines what we expect to hear from Governor Tim Walz.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about famous photos in Minnesota sports history and what they remind us of. Chip Scoggins joined to talk about the future of college football this fall and Gophers recruiting. Pat Kessler outlines what we expect to hear from Governor Tim Walz.
It's a Tandem Tuesday on Bumper to Bumper! BJ Armstrong and Trent Tucker join to talk about Michael Jordan and playing for the Bulls. Lou Nanne continues his "Legends with Louie" series with his old friend Phil Esposito.
It's a Tandem Tuesday on Bumper to Bumper! BJ Armstrong and Trent Tucker join to talk about Michael Jordan and playing for the Bulls. Lou Nanne continues his "Legends with Louie" series with his old friend Phil Esposito.
Dan opens the show wondering why Michael Jordan felt the need to defend the type of person he is. Longtime Chicago writer Lester Munson joins. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show wondering why Michael Jordan felt the need to defend the type of person he is. Longtime Chicago writer Lester Munson joins. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro and JG are joined by NFL Network's, Tom Pelissero to talk the NFL game schedule release. And a look into Dr. Dan's Inbox.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about a crazy Covid-related story out of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic Labs joins. Randy Moss or Jerry Rice? Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about a crazy Covid-related story out of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic Labs joins. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro is joined by legendary NBA writer Jack McCallum to discuss "The Last Dance" and the Dream Team. Bud Grant joins to share Don Shula stories. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Shula and Jordan.
Dan Barreiro is joined by legendary NBA writer Jack McCallum to discuss "The Last Dance" and the Dream Team. Bud Grant joins to share Don Shula stories. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and talks Shula and Jordan.
Dan Barreiro opens the first show of May discussing a new kind of FOMO during Covid times. Mark Vancil joins Dan to talk about covering Michael Jordan at the beginning and the end of his career. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the first show of May discussing a new kind of FOMO during Covid times. Mark Vancil joins Dan to talk about covering Michael Jordan at the beginning and the end of his career. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are joined by elite hockey mind, Michael Russo and take a dive into Dr. Dan's Inbox.
Dan opens the show discussing a sneaky Vikings issue. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Russo Radio joins to give us the latest on the NHL and Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens up by talking about the possibility of losing friends over Covid? Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins. Brett Favre weighed in on the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay, we reacted to that. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens up by talking about the possibility of losing friends over Covid? Mayo Clinic Big Knocker Bill Morice joins. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Rick Spielman's extended stay at the JW Marriott? Andy Benoit from Sports Illustrated breaks down the draft and Vikings outlook now. We continued our "Legends with Lou Nanne" series with Hall of Famer Harry Sinden.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Rick Spielman's extended stay at the JW Marriott? Andy Benoit from Sports Illustrated breaks down the draft and Vikings outlook now. We continued our "Legends with Lou Nanne" series with Hall of Famer Harry Sinden.
Dan opens the show talking about the Vikings draft. NBA writer Mitch Lawerence reviews Parts 3 and 4 of "The Last Dance." Ben Goessling reviews the Vikings draft. Jonny Athletic reviews both the Vikings draft and the Jordan documentary.
Dan opens the show talking about the Vikings draft. NBA writer Mitch Lawerence reviews Parts 3 and 4 of "The Last Dance." Ben Goessling reviews the Vikings draft.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the Vikings first two picks of the Draft. Cris Carter joins to give a draft recap, especially regarding WR Justin Jefferson. Carl Gerbschmidt has already turned on Aaron Rodgers. Ben Goessling talks potential strategy for Day 2. New corner Jeff Gladney joins.
Draft talk all day! Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Ben Leber in-studio for heavy draft discussion!
Dan Barreiro opens up talking Percy Harvin. Mike Tice talks draft and offensive lineman. Marty Wexler III!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Percy Harvin coming out of retirement. Former Vikings coach Mike Tice joins to break down the offensive lineman in the draft. Our Covid-19 big knocker Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic Labs joins after his appearance with Governor Walz. Draft Expert Marty Wexler III!!! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing Rick Spielman's pre-draft press conference. The great Jimmy Jam Harris joins to preview the Prince Grammy special on CBS tonight. Ben Goessling previews the Vikings draft. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and he and Dan go down memory lane talking about the old days as well as Wayne Gretzky.
Dan Barreiro opened the show discussing some Rick Spielman comments from Tuesday. Jimmy Jam Harris joined to preview the Grammy tribute show to Prince. Vikings reporter Ben Goessling reviewed the Spielman press conference and went over his mock draft for the Vikings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Michael Jordan documentary. Trent Tucker takes us inside the Bulls huddle in 1993. Jonny Athletic talks Jordan doc and NFL Draft.
Dan Barreiro spends a lot of time on the new Bulls documentary, "The Last Dance." Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Beaton talks draft data. Trent Tucker takes us inside the Bulls locker room and what it was like playing with MJ. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and Kevin Seifert joins to talk NFL Draft.
Dan opens the show talking about his feeling that sports will be last to open after Covid-19. Trevor Mitchell from Sioux Falls Argus Leader gives us details on the hotspot South Dakota has become. Sam Smith previews the highly anticipated Michael Jordan documentary.
Dan opens the show talking about his feeling that sports will be last to open after Covid-19. Trevor Mitchell from Sioux Falls Argus Leader gives us details on the hotspot South Dakota has become. Sam Smith previews the highly anticipated Michael Jordan documentary.
Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are joined by the Star Tribune's Jeremy Olson and taking a dive into Dr. Dan's inbox.
Dan opens reviewing Kirk Cousins "clarifying" comments that Dan didn't think needed clarifying. Star Tribune reporter Jeremy Olson updates us on all things Covid-19 as it pertains to Minnesota. "Dr. Dan's Inbox" was deep this week!
Dan Barreiro opens expressing his bewilderment that the Vikings reportedly talked OBJ trade with the Browns. Ben Goessling joins to discuss that as well as the draft. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and talks about how quickly he thinks fans will return once games start again.
Two track show today: the medical update with Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic and the diversion with Lou Nanne and Scotty Bowman. Dan also discussed a new movie that kept him up all night and replayed key moments from Kirk Cousins Zoom conference.
Two track show today: the medical update with Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic and the diversion with Lou Nanne and Scotty Bowman.
Dan opens the show talking about the tough news about Tarvaris Jackson and Jacqueline Towns. Cold call to Gerby! Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barriero and JG are doing their part in the Adam Thielen Foundation's Radioathon to support COVID-19 relief for Minnesotans in need. Guests include, Coach PJ Fleck, Minnesota's Tyler Johnson, Fox's Robert Smith, Coach Ryan Saunders, and Wild GM Bill Guerin.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the stress on people during this stay at home period. Former MLB umpire Tim Tschida joins. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show talking about the stress the stay home order has put on people. Former MLB umpire Tim Tschida joins. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show saying everyone should be wearing a mask if they can. He also gives his thoughts on the latest Kevin Garnett shots at Glen Taylor. Lou Nanne talks replay and the crazy ideas to get sports going again. John Feinstein joins to talk college basketball and a little golf.
Dan Barreiro gives his thoughts on the latest Kevin Garnett shots at Glen Taylor. Lou Nanne talks replay and the crazy ideas to get sports going again. John Feinstein joins to talk college basketball and a little golf.
3 of our favorites on the show today: Bill Walton, Tony Dungy and Jonny Athletic! Bill talks about everything, Tony talks about his yearly event in Minneapolis and the Vikings, Jonny discusses KG into the Hall of Fame and Vikings.
Not much we need to say today: Dan was joined Monday by Bill Walton and Tony Dungy. Enjoy!
Our daily look at the landscape that is COVID-19. We duck into Governer Walz press conference, Lil B joins for the feminine touch, and Mark Rosen joins as we play the NAME GAME!
Dan and JG talk with baseball legend, Ron 'Coom Dawg' Coomer, and take a trip into Dr. Dan's Inbox.
Dan opens the show talking about chess cheating? Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Labs joins to discuss new testing capabilities. Glen Mason joins for a quarantine check.
Dan and JG are joined today by the Star Tribune's, Chip Scoggins. They receive a cold call from Senate Majority Leader, Paul Gazelka, to discuss his feud with Governor Walz over a crowd reporting hotline number. And finally, elite hockey mind, Lou Nanne.
Dan opens the show outlining the crazy ideas people are coming up with to try to save sports seasons. Dr. David Boulware outlines the study at the U for possible Covid 19 treatments. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by Dr. Rick Aberman, longtime psychologist to discuss best practices to handle mental health during social distancing. Dan reviews the $2 trillion relief bill that was passed Friday. Robert Smith joins and Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan is joined by Dr. Rick Aberman, longtime psychologist to discuss best practices to handle mental health during social distancing. Robert Smith joins and Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show discussing his dream, related to our only guest Kevin Harlan. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Dan and Gaardsy also try to figure out what Dr. Fauci's book should be titled.
Dan reviews Governor Walz's comments today as he tells Minnesotans to stay home for two weeks. Music writer Jon Bream tells us which concerts we should go back and watch online. Lou Nanne outlines his trip home from Florida. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan reviews Governor Walz's comments today as he tells Minnesotans to stay home for two weeks. Music writer Jon Bream tells us which concerts we should go back and watch online. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan talks about the Vikings options with their two first round picks. St. Cloud police chief Blair Anderson joins to talk about how his department is handling Covid-19. Paul Blume, Fox 9, outlines how local hospitals are preparing for more cases. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler explains how the airlines are trying to survive.
Dan and JG are joined today by St. Cloud Police Chief, Blair Anderson. Then by Fox 9's Paul Blume. And finally, the Thrifty Traveler, Kyle Potter.
Dan Barreiro opens the show outlining a new social distancing problem. Minnesota's own Thomas Friedman wrote wondering when the right time is to try to restart the economy, and how? Dan discusses it. Jonny Athletic joins for some Vikings talk and reacts to the breaking Daniel Oturu news.
Dan opens the show talking about a new social distancing problem. When should we try to restart the economy? Jonny Athletic on the Vikings weekend and the Daniel Oturu news.
Dan is joined by new Viking Michael Pierce. Lavelle Neal tells us how the Twins are handling Covid-19. Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic joins to update us on Covid-19 testing.
Dan is joined by the newest Minnesota Viking Michael Pierce. Lavelle Neal joins and tells us how the Twins and MLB are handling Covid-19 and Dr. Bill Morice from Mayo Clinic updates us on testing abilities and much more.
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert for Vikings and NFL talk. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Vikings talk reviews who they have signed and who they have lost in free agency.
Dan is joined by Kevin Seifert for Vikings and NFL talk. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Vikings talk reviews who they have signed and who they have lost in free agency.
Cub CEO Michael Stiger joins to talk about how they are operating in these crazy times. Richard Pitino escaped his house to talk to us for half an hour. Pat Kessler reviews the latest from the Governor regarding Covid-19
Cub CEO Michael Stiger joins to talk about how they are operating in these crazy times. Richard Pitino escaped his house to talk to us for half an hour. Pat Kessler reviews the latest from the Governor regarding Covid-19
A full house on the show today, Dan and JG are joined by Minnesota's own, Andrew Zimmern, and the Star Tribune's, Ben Goessling. Gary Myers of The Athletic, also from the Star Tribune, Jeremy Olson, and elite hockey mind, Lou Nanne.
Andrew Zimmern joins to talk about the stress the restaurant shutdowns will have on the industry and what is needed to help. Gary Myers discusses Tom Brady leaving New England and what NYC is like right now. Star Tribune reporter Jeremy Olson updates us on testing procedures for Covid-19 in Minnesota.
Dan opens the show discussing the Kirk Cousins extension. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Covid-19 expert Michael Osterholm from the University of Minnesota. We listen in to Governor Tim Walz press conference. Ben Goessling discusses the Cousins contract extension.
Dan opens the show discussing the Kirk Cousins extension. Covid-19 expert Michael Osterholm from the University of Minnesota. Ben Goessling discusses the Cousins contract extension.
William Morice from Mayo Clinic joins to discuss Covid-19 testing, The Good Doctor Kevin Croston, Gregg Swedberg tells us what to watch now that we can't watch sports, Ben Goessling on the Vikings cutting Xavier Rhoades and Linval Joseph.
COVID-19 Roundup on the show today, how has the coronovirus impacted all of our favorite sports?
It was a big day on the COVID-19 front with teams and leagues cancelling or modifying many of their events. Author Gerald Posner joined to give his thoughts on the situation and discuss his new book, Pharma. Wild general manager Bill Guerin joined.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and JG are joined by writer and B2B favorite, Alan Paul. As well as elite hockey mind, Lou Nanne, in studio.
The Ivy League was the first conference to start changing conference tournaments for the Coronavirus, who else will follow suit? Lou Nanne breaks down the high school tournament and Gophers and Wild.
Dan Barreiro jumps in to Fiala Fever. John Feinstein joins to discuss his newest book about college basketball! Jonny Athletic joins in-studio to argue more about the state hockey tournament! Big Ten Hockey questions and a coronavirus update.
Dan Barreiro jumps in to Fiala Fever. John Feinstein joins to discuss his newest book about college basketball! Big Ten Hockey questions and a coronavirus update.
The tradition of cutting down the nets is over in Illinois, is Minnesota next? Lavelle Neal from Florida. Lou Nanne from the State Tournament. The coronavirus is in Minnesota, what now?
The tradition of cutting down the nets is over in Illinois, is Minnesota next? Lavelle Neal from Florida. The coronavirus is in Minnesota, what now?
Should we stop shaking hands because of Coronavirus? The Minneapolis City Council made another terrible decision. Russo Radio from San Jose talks Wild. Lou Nanne from State Hockey Tournament.
Should we stop shaking hands because of Coronavirus? The Minneapolis City Council made another terrible decision. Russo Radio from San Jose talks Wild.
On Wednesday March 4 Dan talked about the craziness that was Super Tuesday, a terrible idea for Major League Baseball and what's next for the Minnesota Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the media as it pertains to the coronavirus. First bike lane controversy of the spring! Mike Modano joins. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro talks about the media role in the coronavirus, the latest bike lane controversy and is joined by Lou Nanne to talk Wild, Gophers and NHL.
The Best of Bumper to Bumper on Monday, March 2nd included Jonny Athletic talking Richard Pitino, Pat Kessler talking Amy Klobuchar dropping out and what PJ Fleck decided the 2020 Gopher Football theme would be!
Dr. Lutwick from the Mayo Clinic puts the Coronavirus in perspective as only a medical professional could, Chip Scoggins joins in studio for 2 segments talking about his incredibly powerful story about Austin, MN. Plus Lavelle calls in to the show talking about all things Twins Spring Training!
Wolves, Gophers, and Twins talk are the themes of the show today with Dave Sinykin in the big chair for Dan Barreiro! Great guest lineup with Jonny Athletic talking about the big Wolves win in Miami last night, Marcus Fuller talks about the heartbreaker at the Barn last night, and Aaron Gleeman joins for the final hour of the show!
NFL CBA, The Barn - does the tradition outweigh the need for a new facility? PLUS Ben Goessling on the Vikes and NFL Scouting Combine live report from Indianapolis, and Pat Kessler covers the political landscape.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if it's time to move on from Williams Arena? Wild emergency goalie Connor Beaupre joins. Lou Nanne makes his weekly apperance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering what happened with the Zach Parise trade? Frank Viola joins to discuss the Twins outlook and the Astros drama. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Michael Russo details what went awry with the Parise deal.
Great guest lineup today: Lavelle Neal from Fort Myers, Author Wayne Coffey talks Miracle anniversary from Lake Placid, Mike Russo talks Wild from Edmonton and investigative reporter Katie Strang joins to discuss her bombshell story about a sexual abuse story involving a former Gopher hockey assistant coach.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are in preparation for the Sports Abyss, taking a look into Dr. Dan's inbox, and the Miracle on Ice with Al Michaels.
Dan Barreiro is joined in-studio by Herb Brooks' brother Dave who tells some great story about Herb and the 1980 Miracle. Rick Bozich previews Gophers/Indiana. Pat Kessler previews the latest Democratic debate.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about Rob Manfred missing the point on the Astros. Dan and Gaardsy outline 6 rules of traveling. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Wild and the 40th Anniversary of The Miracle.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Gophers hoops. Jonny Athletic makes his regular appearance. Tim Miles joins to talk Gophers/Iowa and Big Ten.
Dan Barreiro reacts to the surprising news that Bruce Boudreau was fired. Pat Michaletti, Lou Nanne and Michael Russo all join.
Dan Barreiro has a full line up today, former MLB commissioner, Mr. Fay Vincent to talk the continuing Astros fallout and what it means for the sport at large. Elite sports mind, Mitch Lawrence. A check in with Russo from the Xcel ahead of the game against the Rangers tonight. And Coach Richard Pitino talks the upcoming game at the Barn against Iowa.
A fantastic hour with Ron Coomer who covers the baseball landscape like a blanket: Twins big off-season chatter, Cubs controversy, and Astros Cheating scandal latest... Plus, Pat Kessler breaks down the latest in the land of politics after the New Hampshire primaries last night!
Dan Barreiro and JG name the Weekend Tsnownami, Lou Nanne from Florida on the Wild trade, Codebreaker, Calendar of Calamity, some Twins payroll propaganda, and an Ode to a Dead Oscar Night.
Dan Barreiro reacts to the Wolves big move that sends Andrew Wiggins to Golden State and brings D'Angelo Russell here. Jonny Athletic and Sam Mitchell join to react to the news. Michael Russo updates us on the Wild and a very funny edition of "Dr. Dan's Inbox,"
Big day for Minnesota sports after both Wolves and Twins make big news in the trade world... Plus Pat Kessler covers the impeachment, the caucus debacle, and much more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show laying out everything we are waiting for. Lou Nanne joins in-studio!
Dan Barreiro spends much of the day talking all things Super Bowl! Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance discussing the Super Bowl, Wolves trade rumors and his reaction to KAT's comments about disrespect.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and JG are joined by the legendary former Viking, Cris Carter, and a tour through Dr. Dan's inbox.
Dan Barreiro opens the show hoping that Gopher basketball can save us from another dreary winter on the sports scene. Keith Millard joins to talk about his teammate Chris Doleman. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and JG are joined by reporter for the LA Lakers, Mike Trudell, in remembering the legacy of Kobe Bryan. And later, elite hockey mind, Lou Nanne.
Great guests to try to make sense of the brutal reality that Kobe Bryant is no longer with us. Tom Thibeodeau, Jonny Athletic, Mitch Lawrence, and former player and coach Sam Mitchell join us and deliver powerful messages after such a tragic day that took the lives of Kobe, his daughter Gigi, and 7 others yesterday in California.
Dan Barreiro is joined in-studio by former Gopher great Willie Burton. Dan and Gaardsy also discuss the MIAC officiating controversy!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with back to back interviews with Rocco Baldelli and new 3rd baseman Josh Donaldson. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Louie checks in from sunny Naples, FL. Grimmer talks everything from Gophers hoops to his disdain of referees, a Calendar of Calamity item that will bring back some memories, and Saul Phillips checks in to regale us on a crazy story you have to hear to believe!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest in the MLB cheating scandal. Picks with Gerby get weird. Ben Goessling reviews the Vikings season. Former MLB umpire Tim Tschida gives his thoughts on the scandal. Lori Fisher from "Enough Said" gives an update on the snow and previews this week's show!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about tanking. Gary Myers joins for some NFL and Hall of Fame talk. Russo Radio joins from the X. Dan and Gaardsy review the latest Dinkytown Drama regarding Destiny Pitts.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Josh Donaldson news. Lavelle Neal joins with his reaction. Glen Mason comes in studio for a final time this football season and Pat Kessler reviews the Democratic debate and reacts to the Articles of Impeachment being delivered.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the length of the College Football Title Game. Jonny Athletic, Ron Johnson and Chip Scoggins come in studio for an hour-long Vikings Roundtable! Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro reviews the Vikings loss to the Niners and where they go from here. Ben Leber makes his final weekly appearance for this football season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with Vikings talk. Al Michaels calls in to talk Vikings/Niners and about his incredible career. Picks with Gerby get weird. Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance for Vikings and NFL talk. Dr. Dan's Inbox!
Dan Barreiro is joined by former Viking Tim Irwin to open the show for a tremendous conversation about 1987 and what he is doing now. Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Niners. Russo Radio updates us on what is going on with the Wild on the road. Brian Billick talks Vikings/Niners and NFL playoffs.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Vikings great Keith Millard to talk about the 1987 Vikings playoff run through New Orleans and San Francisco. Glen Mason joins in-studio. Pat Kessler gives his side of the Outback Bowl band controversy and talks about the current issues with Iran.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about a trend with NFL quarterbacks. Vikings discussion throughout the show. Jonny Athletic and Lou Nanne make their weekly appearances!
Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the entire program discussing the Vikings victory in New Orleans. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings/Saints. Picks with Carl Gerbschmidt gets weird, as always. Ben Goessling reacts to the Mike Hughes and Mackenzie Alexander news as well as the Wilf's statement on Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. Terror expert Michael Hurley joins to discuss the United States airstrike in Baghdad.
This Thursday's edition of Bumper to Bumper includes a great guestlist that span college football, pro football, and pro hoops.
In a truncated 1 hour edition of Bumper to Bumper, Dan manages to cover the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers, & more!
Dan is back to talk about the Vikings' loss to Chicago! Ben Leber recaps the game and looks ahead to New Orleans! Johnny Athletic is live from Target Center to talk Wolves and the KAT controversy. And Justin Gaard files a report live from Tampa ahead of the Outback Bowl!
The Athletic's Michael Russo is in for Dan today. Coach Bruce Boudreau first up. Jon Krawczynski in studio, talking modernizing the Wolves game, and the embarrassing Vikings loss. Fox Sports North's, Anthony LaPanta in studio. The Athletic Denver's, Ryan Clark. And Dan Myers in studio.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is in for Dan today, and is live from US Bank Stadium ahead of the Border Battle against the Packers. He's joined by Meatsauce, Nordo and Jonny Athletic.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the Calendar of Calamity. Gerby is in a bad mood for the Picks Segment. Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Packers and Lavelle Neal gives us some Tyler Clippard background.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is in for Dan today, just ahead of the Border Battle on Monday Night Football! Ryan Burns, of Gopher Illustrated joins in studio to discuss the changing of signing day and what it means for the northern schools. Former NFL coach, Brian Billick calls in. Some Russo Radio time ahead of the game tonight against the Coyotes. And former college basketball coach, Tim Miles, calls in. Have a strong and powerful day!
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan! Mike Grimm is in studio to talk Gopher football and hoops. Mace In Your Face is back, and Pat Kessler talks Impeachment and more. Plus, a Hooters controversy!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Jonny Athletic for Vikings and Wolves talk. Chris Farley's brother Tom joins for an important discussion about addiction and recovery. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about all of our teams "feeling a breeze." Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Gopher basketball coach Richard Pitino joins after the huge win against Ohio State. Dalvin Cook updates us on his injury.
NFL Picks with Gerby, JG joins us live from Philly where he is at the Army/Navy game, Ben Goessling talks Vikes Chargers, and Lavelle puts a wrap on an uneventful Twins Winter Meetings!
Dan talks about the tired excuses of the Wolves, the Twins offseason moves or lack thereof, Kevin Seifert talks football, and Michael Russo talks about the red-hot Minnesota Wild.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and JG are live from Fleet Farm in Lakeville for the Toys For Tots event! Vikings Defensive Tackle, Shamar Stephen joins, and Lou Nanne calls in!
Justin Gaard is in for Dan Barreiro! Jon Kraczynski talks Vikings and Wolves, Ben Leber calls in to talk Vikes, Dalvin Cook does his weekly interview, and Spencer Tollackson previews Gopher Hoops!
A great guest lineup today with Kevin Siefert and Brian Billick talking all things football, Russo Radio breaks down the red-hot MN Wild... Plus a trio of Done As items that you won't want to miss!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings/Seahawks. Jonny Athletic joins in studio for Vikings and Gopher talk. Ben Leber and Dalvin Cook make their weekly appearances.
It's a short show because of Vikings football. Dan talks a ton of Vikings/Seahawks including a visit by Ben Goessling from Seattle.
Dan Barreiro opens the show telling the Gophers to seize the opportunity this weekend! Gene Wojciechowski joins to discuss his ESPN College Gameday story this week. Picks with Gerby gets weird. Mase in Your Face gets contentious early. Pat Kessler is nervous about the game.
Author Allen Eskins, Lou Nanne makes his regular appearance, and Dr. Dan's Inbox is back!
The he said / he said controversy and fallout from the Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph controversy on the field... Ben Goessling joins to talk Purple, no bye week on Bumper to Bumper, and the great plane window controversy!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are joined on B2B by ESPN's, Kevin Seifert, and Mr. Athletic himself, Michael Russo for some Russo Radio. And some of Dr. Dan's inbox.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Mike Zimmer's future. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance. Author Adam Minter joins in-studio to talk about his fascinating book about junk! Pat Kessler talks Impeachment.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are joined by Jonny Athletic in the show's first hour to discuss the Wolves and the NBA at large, and then Lou Nanne calls in to discuss hockey from preps to the pros.
It's a Skol-U-Mah Friday as Dan talks Gopher football and Vikings. SI's Pat Forde calls in to talk about his story on P.J. Fleck and the Gophers, Scott Dochterman of The Athletic talks about his story on the Iowa-Minnesota rivalry and goes in-depth on the Hawkeyes, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling talks Vikings and Gerby and the gang make their picks!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard talk what's different about the Vikings this season with Kevin Seifert, and then discuss all things Gophers and College Football Playoff with Glen Mason.
They move from football to hockey to preview the Wild/Coyotes game tonight, and then maybe the most important Dr. Dan's Inbox yet closes off the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking birds at the People's Stadium. Teddy Greenstein from the Chicago Tribune joins to talk Gophers and Big Ten Football. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and reviews the first day of impeachment hearings.
Jonny Athletic talks Gophers, Wolves and more. Lou Nanne calls in live from Maui. Plus 2 Dones Ases and more.
Dan Barreiro welcomes you to the Skol U Mah Edition of Bumper to Bumper: Vikings and Gophers talk throughout with Dalvin Cook and Ben Leber making their respective weekly appearances.
Our Gopher Greats Series continues with one of the best ever: Bobby Bell. Dan Nystrom joins to talk about making the game-winning kick against Penn State 20 years ago. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings/Cowboys. Picks with Gerby! Chip Scoggins joins in-studio for extensive Gophers/Penn State talk!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Bird Study as it pertains to US Bank Stadium. Our Gopher Great Series continues with Tony Dungy! Brian Billick joins for Vikings and NFL talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the latest disrespect to the Gophers. Kevin Seifert joins for NFL talk. Glen Mason is in studio for another lively episode and special guest Eric Decker surprises him! Pat Kessler talks Gophers and politics.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro is joined today by Jonny Athletic, Maxx Williams, and an in studio Lou Nanne.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the real culprit in the Vikings loss to the Chiefs. Dalvin Cook makes his weekly appearance as did Ben Leber! Rickey Foggie joined in our first Gopher Great for the week as we get ready for Gophers/Penn State.
A fantastic guest lineup today that featured former MLB Ump Tim Tschida who re-hashes the World Series. Glen Mason comes in studio and is surprised by Lou Nanne who joins the discussion... Plus, Pat Kessler covers the political landscape like a blanket.
Paul Charchian takes over Bumper to Bumper for a full show with a little Kirk Cousins love, a visit from Dave Synekin to talk about the Packers and NFC North, conversation about the Vikings new pro Call of Duty e-sports team, and some NFL midway nuggets.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro is joined today by The Athletic's, Jonny 'Athletic' Krawczynski, Head Coach for Gopher Men's Basketball, Richard Pitino, and hockey legend, Lou Nanne.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Wolves Coach Ryan Saunders to open the show. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Gophers, Vikings, Wolves talk all show long!
Dan Barreiro reviews Vikings/Washington. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open! Ben Goessling and Lavelle Neal make their weekly appearances and running back Dalvin Cook talks about his latest terrific game!
Dan Barreiro previews Vikings/Washington and is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt for the Picks Segment!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a missed opportunity for the Vikings! Jonny Athletic joins from Brooklyn to preview the Wolves season opener. Glen Mason joins in-studio for his weekly hour and Pat Kessler briefs us on everything going on in politics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings victory over Detroit. Dalvin Cook makes his weekly appearance. Ben Leber joins for Vikings and NFL talk.
A Predictions segment to remember with Gerby... what to do about the Wild, Ben Goessling breaks down all things Vikings, and Lavelle E Neal previews the Twins offseason and more!
More controversy surrounding the Wolves and comments from Andrew Wiggins, Dan breaks it all down. ESPN XFL insider Kevin Seifert talks about the XFL Draft as well as the NFL, Brian Billick calls in to talk more football, and Michael Russo calls in live from Montreal to talk Wild hockey!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a new trend of concerts with performing holograms? Glen Mason joins for another electric edition of "Mase in Your Face!" Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings and Gophers winning the weekend. Ben Leber and Dalvin Cook both make their weekly appearances!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Wild season starting poorly and what to do about it. Former Viking Robert Smith joins while he's in town for Gophers/Nebraska. Lavelle Neal joins in-studio to put a wrap on the Twins. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to preview Vikings/Eagles!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the latest Twins excuse. Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance for Vikings and NFL talk. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in studio. Pat Kessler joins for his weekly spot and previews the Presidential rally in Minneapolis.
The Twins season came to a premature end, Dan and JG bid adieu to Dongtober. Jack Morris helps with the post-mortem, and Lou Nanne is in studio talking about the struggling Wild and more!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and JG are live from Cowboys Jacks for the Twins playoff game. Quite the line up on this one, Lavelle E. Neal III, Ben Leber, Jonny Athletic, Trampled by Turtle's, Dave Simonette, and Minnesota's own Mr. Hollywood, Josh Braaten.
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing Twins/Yankees. NFL Picks with Gerby! Ron Coomer joins for playoff talk. Lavelle Neal joins from Yankee Stadium.
Wild Executive Adviser Mike Modano helps preview the Wild season, Dr. Dan's Inbox is back, Steve Rushin talks Twins and Ben Goessling talks Vikings!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the 'Hard Knocks' feel of the Vikings season so far. Baseball writer Kevin Kernan previews Twins/Yankees. Glen Mason joins in-studio for another rowdy version of 'Mase in Your Face!' Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to give us the latest out of Washington.
Dan Barreiro reviews Vikings/Bears. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Sprinkled throughout the show: "Famous Moments in a Kickass Offense!"
Dan Barreiro opens the show welcoming Twins fans to Dongtober! Picks with Gerby. Twins boss Derek Falvey. Ben Goessling previews Vikings/Bears. Lavelle Neal joins in-studio for in-depth Twins talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with Twins talk. Glen Mason joins in-studio for another explosive edition of Mase in Your Face! Pat Kessler gives the latest on the Trump impeachment news.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard talk Twins with Jack Morris, welcome Kyle Mills in studio to discuss his new book, and then talk Vikings and the NFL at large with Kevin Seifert.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings win over the Raiders. Dalvin Cook makes his weekly appearance after another strong game. Ben Leber joins to talk about the Vikings win and what they need to do against the Bears.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins. Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance talking NFL. Dr. Dan's Inbox gets emotional! Michael Hurley joins to give his thoughts on what's going on in Iran.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard recap the Twins extra-inning victory over the White Sox, hit Vikings-Raiders talkers, discuss Gophers and the Big Ten with Glen Mason, and then discuss the 25th anniversary of Friends and more with Pat Kessler.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard talk the home stretch of the Twins season with Jack Morris, and then bring Jonny Athletic into the program to talk Cousins and more.
Dan Barreiro reacts to Kirk Cousin's rough day at Lambeau. Dalvin Cook makes his weekly appearance after his terrific individual effort. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance.
Glen Mason joins for another explosive hour in studio! Dr. Dan's Inbox is open and Brian Billick talks Vikings/Packers and NFL.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an update to the high school swimming controversy from earlier in the week. Kevin Seifert joins to share Vikings/Packer memories and preview the game. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the news that Byron Buxton is now OUT for the season after shoulder surgery. Jack Morris reacts to the Buxton news and talks Twins. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Vikings and Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings impressive victory over the Falcons. Running back Dalvin Cook joins to talk about his big day. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance.
Football theme on a football Friday as we recap the NFL opener that was quite a yawner, talk Gophers Fresno St., and yes THIS SUNDAY Vikings season begins! Great Guest Lineup today as well, John Feinstein, Ben Goessling, and Lavelle E Neal!
NFL talk with ESPN's Kevin Seifert, Mace In Your Face returns as Glen Mason is in studio with Dan, and Carl Gerbschmidt's award-winning picks segment is back!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the budget-conscious U of M springing for extra heat at football practice this week! Andy McCullough from The Athletic joins to discuss his piece on Nelson Cruz and the Twins. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan and JG return to the world-wide FAN Radio Network headquarters in St. Louis Park, MN! Jack Morris talks Twins, Jon Krawczynski talks football. Plus, Vikings proving imitation is the sincerest form of thievery, Done As (Hollywood edition), Chicken Wars and more.
Bumper to Bumper is only an hour today due to the Vikings final preseason game, but time is the only thing the show is lacking in today! Plenty of Twins talk, and lots of football discussion on the Vikings & Gophers
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live once again from the KFAN Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! The Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins stops in, just before Lou Nanne does. And later, WCCO's Pat Kessler makes his grand, second state fair appearance on Bumper to Bumper.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live from the KFAN Booth at the Minnesota State Fair!
They open the show with Gophers women's basketball head coach Lindsay Whalen, before welcoming in retired jurist and former Viking Alan Page in.
Later, The Athletic's Michael Russo joins to chat hockey, and Fox 9 Senior Executive Producer Lori Fischer closes out the show with the hashtag Enough Said Family.
Another day at the fair, a rainy one at that. Coach Pittino makes his way over to the booth for a visit to talk his upcoming 'busy' season. Top 5. And Lavelle E Neal III eventually shows up.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live at the Fair on a Friday!
They welcome Timberwolves and Lynx rookies Jarrett Culver and Napheesa Collier to the program, then get their annual State-Fair visits from Jonny Athletic and fomer MLB umpire Tim Tschida.
The Wild announced a new GM today and Dan has it covered! The Athletic's Michael Russo joins the show to talk about the big news. New Wild GM Bill Guerin calls in to talk about his new job. Plus, Twins hitting coach James Rowson talks about the Twins offensive struggles against the White Sox. Also, left-lane-lollygaggers are rightfully condemned.
Dan is back! Steve Rushin is in studio for an entire hour talking about his new book with special call-in guest Ryan Saunders, Jack Morris calls in and talks about the Twins, and Greg Coleman talks about his charity golf tournament!
Scott Korzenowski fills in for Dan Barreiro today! The Star Tribunes's Michael Rand calls in to talk about his story on Brett Favre coming to the Vikings, Star Tribune Vikings beat writer Andrew Krammer talks about the preseason victory over the Seahawks, and Twins beat writer for the Star Tribune Phil Miller talks about the red hot Minnesota Twins!
Todd Radio with Meatsauce in-studio joing JG who is in for Dan Barreiro! Plus Voice of the Gophers Mike Grimm joins JG breaking down Gophers, Twins, and much more.
Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard made the long trek to Eagan once again for another LIVE show from Minnesota Vikings Training Camp! Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer joins the program to discuss the first preseason game and the week ahead, outgoing Vikings COO Kevin Warren has his "exit interview" with Dan, and The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski makes his regular appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the showdown series at Target Field this weekend. Former U.S. Attorney Andy Luger joins to talk about prosecuting terrorism. Primetime Dr. Dan's Inbox!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live from Vikings Training Camp in Eagan on this Wednesday, and the main topic on everyone's mind is the posterior sweat of one Garrett Bradbury.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins after a dramatic win over Atlanta. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance. Brian Billick joins to talk Ed Reed, Hard Knocks and Kirk Cousins. Author Garth Stein joins in-studio for a fun conversation about his book "The Art of Racing in the Rain" becoming a movie that opens this Friday!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Minneapolis charges for R. Kelly. Kevin Seifert joins to talk NFL and Vikings. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show on a number of tangents. Plenty of Vikings expectations discussion and what a bad season would mean for Mike Zimmer. Ben Goessling joins from Vikings camp. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins fresh off a plane from Miami.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are back in studio today to talk with Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve about her team's season and a key injury, then they dive into Dr. Dan's Inbox.
Later, they welcome Tony Gold to the show to discuss the latest developments in the David Ortiz story.
Dan Barreiro opens the show trying to figure out all the late moves on MLB Trade Deadline Day, including the Twins deal for Sam Dyson. Plenty of Twins reaction. Pat Kessler reviews the Democratic Debates and Lavelle Neal gives us bonus time to talk Dyson and Twins.
It's a Paul Fenton firing edition of Bumper To Bumper! The man who broke the story, Michael Russo of The Athletic, calls in to share some behind the scenes stories of the big news. Lou Nanne is in studio for an entire hour breaking down the news. Plus, Jack Morris talks about the Twins and the looming trade deadline!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live from the TCO Performance Center in Eagan to take in Vikings Training Camp sights in person, further discuss the Twins deadline rumors, and more!
Dan & Gaardsy are live from the 1st day of Vikings training camp w/ all the latest updates on everything Minnesota football, plus Mike Zimmer joins the show for a fascinating interview!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard preview the upcoming NFL season and the Vikings in particular with NFL on Fox analyst Charles Davis.
Then, another edition of Dr. Dan's Inbox along with Lavelle E. Neal III checking in from Chicago where the Twins will take on the White Sox.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the epic Twins/Yankees game and where the Twins go from here. New York Post baseball writer Kevin Kernan joins. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and reviews Robert Mueller testimony day.
Eddie Rosario lifts Twins hopes with an absolute clutch DONG when pinch hitting last night that helped lift the Twins to a much needed victory... Plus a phenomenal conversation with former MLB Umpire Tim Tschida... Lavelle calls in to talk Twins!
A great in-studio visit from POBO Gersson Rosas of the Timberwolves... Plus JG Checks in from the Windy City to recap what PJ Fleck had to say to the media ahead of the 2019 Gophers Football campaign... Plus a done as you can't make up when it comes to airplane hygiene.
The Twins with a collapse for the ages at home... Dan does a great job recapping the craziness that was the matinee game vs the Mets... Plus Pat Kessler breaks down the political landscape like only he can...
Jack Morris makes his regular appearance to talk Twins and Josh Braaten a.k.a. One of Us Hollywood Actor Guy is in studio!
State of the state of the Twins Fan... Political rant after Trump's latest Twitter tirade... plus Guests Jonny Athletic and Frank Viola join the show for some fantastic interviews!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins. Gerald Posner joins to discuss Ross Perot legacy. Paul Blume, Fox 9, live from Lake Minnetonka to talk Big Poop Island. Lavelle from Cleveland!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard start off the show discussing how the NFL might add 18 games to its regular schedule, and then Snowbates and Dr. Dan's Inbox are filtered in throughout the show.
Talker Tuesday on a Tuesday! Mitch Lawrence joins the show, plus HR Derby savagery and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the World Cup. Mike Trudell joins to talk soccer and NBA! Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Justin Gaard in for Dan today discussing NBA, NHL, MLB, and 4th of July factoids. Plus, the illustrious debut of Part-Time Guy Max
Dan talks World Cup soccer semifinals, Jack Morris makes his regular appearance, Lou Nanne shares his thoughts on the NHL free agency news, Justin Gaard talks about the D'Angelo Russell news and more!
Great guest lineup today help pave our way through today's A-Topics as we try to make sense of the moves the Wolves and Wild either did or did NOT make! Plus a Done As item, and a rather unexpected tragic Ode after news break the Angels tragically lost a young pitcher at the age of 27.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with some NBA and Wolves talk. Lots of reaction the second Democratic Debate. Carl Gerbschmidt joins to talk road blow prevention with a hot weekend on tap. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins and World Cup.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard delve into Dr. Dan's Inbox, and then talk live with three separate people throughout the longest Minnesota Twins game that we can remember.
Dan and Gaardsy are live from Rochesterfest! Talking Twins, the debates, and the WNBA's travel plans. Mayo clinic surgeon and inventor of a revolutionary new medical garment, Dr. Bruce Levy, joins them. And WCCO's Pat Kessler was able to fit some time in ahead of the debates.
Jack Morris covers the baseball landscape like a blanket, Jonny Athletic talks Twins and Wolves/NBA Offseason rumors and steam, then Louie recaps the NHL Draft and talks about the Wild's schedule after the NHL released their reg. season slate of games today.
Huge lineup today: Mitch Lawerence on the draft, Mike Veeck in-studio, Jonny Athletic on the Wolves, Lavelle Neal on the Twins, Russo Radio on the Wild draft. Dr. Dan's Inbox as well! Too much show!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking NBA Draft. Frank Viola joins for the first time in a while and had some explosive things to say about baseball today. Former CIA agent Michael Hurley joins in-studio! Jonny Athletic joins to talk draft and react to the Wolves making a trade to move into the Top 10.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Kevin Seifert to talk about his officiating crisis story. Lou Nanne is back from the cruise and joins in-studio. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Jonny Athletic to talk Twins, Mauer and the huge NBA trade. Doxxing comes up late, how far should we go?
Dan Barreiro is joined by our local angle for the Toronto Raptors: Teresa Resch from Lakefield, Minnesota! Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard run guest free and recap the Twins big win over the Mariners, answer Dr. Dan's Inbox emails, and a scintillating Done As A Society segment.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Green Bay radio station that is editing a Lizzo song that references the Vikings! Lou Nanne joins from the cruise ship! Gerby calls in to defend the radio station. Russo Radio talks Game 7 and Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan and Justin welcome several great guests into the show on this Tuesday afternoon: Jack Morris, Lou Nanne, Ben Goessling, and Mitch Lawrence.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if we are ever really "happy" for athletes and coaches that find success after leaving Minnesota? Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Dodgeball talk late!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if we are ever really "happy" for athletes and coaches that find success after leaving Minnesota? Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Dodgeball talk late!
Dan Barreiro opens the show unveiling our new "Dong Show" t-shirt, available for purchase right now! Lindsay Whalen joins the day before her jersey goes up in the Target Center rafters. Lavelle Neal joins from Detroit.
Dan Barreiro spends much of the show discussing the fact that Craig Kimbrel is NOT coming to Minnesota. Author Paul Goldberger joins to discuss his new book about the history of baseball ballparks in America. Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the latest Craig Kimbrel steam. Vikings COO Kevin Warren joins to talk about his new job as Big Ten Commissioner! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing Twins/Indians. Jake Odorizzi calls from Cleveland. Lou Nanne calls from London! Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance.
Dong Gongs, Pogo Sticks, Kimbrel Analytics, Boston Envy, plus Jon Krawczynski, and thievery as the sincerest form of flattery.
Barreiro discovers a controversial new policy when trying to make change at a bank, MPLS has no traffic cops!? Plus, Mike Grimm joins us from the College World Series for Softball, and Lavelle checks in from Tampa Bay Tampa Bay as he chronicles the Twins!
Mitch Lawrence, Dr. Dan's In-Box & Ron Coomer. Plus live Gopher Softball listen-ins, Il Mulino menu items a Vikings brain wizard is going to miss out on, Pitchfork Nation remains undefeated, and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the new Vikings kicking coach. Jonny Athletic joins in studio. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Three legends join the show today: Jack Morris, Kato Kaelin and Lou Nanne. Jack talked Twins. Kato talked Bucks, Brewers and much more...Louie joined in-studio to talk Stanley Cup, Wild locker room issues? and Bill Buckner.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Marney Gellner to start the show. Michael Russo joins for an explosive edition of 'Russo Radio' discussing Jason Zucker, Charlie Coyle and some chemistry issues with the Wild? Lavelle joins from Target Field to talk about the best team in baseball?
Talker Tuesday on a Thursday, featuring Stanley Cup immortality, Mike Modano , plus Dr. Dan's In-Box, plus A-Section check-in, Twins, Sane Lane Scandal, MIAC Miasma follow, and Glen Taylor is $32 million richer.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with reaction to the MIAC kicking St. Thomas out of the league. Twins boss Derek Falvey joins from Anaheim. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
New Timberwolves Head Coach Ryan Saunders joins Dan Barreiro in-studio to start the show. Mitch Lawrence talks NBA playoffs. Lou Nanne joins in-studio.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the journey being the destination, whether in movies or sports (Twins). Jonny Athletic joins to talk about the Wolves officially hiring Ryan Saunders. Why can't Dan open his Benecol??
Live from The Rube Party this last weekend it's Dan Barreiro, Common Man, Justin Gaard and special guests holding court with a KFAN "Ask Me Anything"
Saints owner Mike Veeck in studio, Dr. Dan's In-Box, Rudolph, Robots, Lottery Expansion, True Crime Files, Sanobos, should the Sharks apologize
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Twins winning another series. Lou Nanne joins in-studio. Pat Kessler returns from London and reports on the Royal Baby (and state budget impasse, eventually).
Dan Barreiro talks about the Vikings moving more money around. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance. Ben Goessling joins to talk Eric Kendrick's new restructuring and where the Vikings go from here and we go down Wolves Draft Memory Lane!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Twins weekend. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance, talking NBA Playoffs, Wolves coaching and Twins. Lots of Charles Manson/Doris Day conversation as well!
Dr. Dan's In-Box, Michael Russo joins the program. Plus, details on announcement they will be selling Collaboration on a Stick at the State Fair this August. Also: Done As, Rambis' Revenge, Weather terrorist on weather terrorist crime, and Rocco's first big test.
Dan Barreiro holds a Talker Tuesday on a Wednesday talking Twins, cycling, fat shaming shaming gone wild and much more!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Hall of Famer Jack Morris to talk about the Twins continuing their good play and pitching. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance in-studio, discussing the NHL playoffs as well as leadership.
Dan Barreiro is joined for the first hour by new Wolves boss Gersson Rosas. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Wolves and Twins.
Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining what he will miss about Francisco Calvo, on his way to Chicago. Matt Thomas from Houston joins to give a scouting report on the new Wolves boss Gersson Rosas. Lavelle checks in with the Twins in NYC.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about ANOTHER Twins win! Rick Bozich joins from Louisville with a Kentucky Derby preview. Dr. Dan's Inbox was so deep we had to span a few segments this week.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a rant against Madonna. Paul Blume, Fox 9, joins for a recap of the Noor Trial. Mitch Lawerence gives an update on the NBA Playoffs and reacts to the Wolves making a President of Basketball Operations hire. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and Jonny Athletic gives bonus time to talk about the Wolves and Gersson Rosas.
Cherry Pie controversy causes Dan to start the movement to Protect the Pie... Jack Morris talks MLB and red-hot-Twins... Lou Nanne joins to discuss NHL Playoffs... then the shocking verdict from the Noor Trial after the shooting of Justine Damon, we react to the news breaking in real time.
A fantastic guest lineup today with Jonny Athletic joining for the entire 3 o'clock hour... Plus we chat with Vikings 3rd round draft pick Alexander Mattison about what he brings to the team on and off the field.. then Ben Leber puts a bow on the Vikings draft with it now in the rear-view mirror.
Garrett Bradbury joins! Ben Goessling breaks it down, Lavelle joins as well to talk Twins and Draft!
Ben Leber shares his thoughts on the NFL Draft, ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin calls in with her insight, on a draft heavy Bumper to Bumper!
Power packed guest lineup today including Draft analytics expert Marty Wexler III, Strib Vikes reporter Mark Craig, NFL Draft Scout with decades of tenure Dan Shonka, and Pat Kessler covers the political landscape like a blanket.
Jack Morris joins to talk about the red-hot MN Twins! Then, fresh off his retirement announcement, after 42 years with the organization Scott Studwell calls it a career, and cuts open a vein with Dan. Plus, Lou Nanne joins us in studio for the 5 o'clock hour!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about some new favorite draft terms. Jonny Athletic joins in studio! Andy Benoit from MMQB joins for Draft talk!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the expansion needed at TCF Bank Stadium? Lavelle Neal joins in studio. We get a Wolves President of Basketball Operations update. Ben Goessling joins in-studio!
Estimable defense attorney Joe Friedberg with eye-opening analysis on Noor trial, Dr. Dan's In-Box, Vikes schedule analytics, U can't get out of its own way (again), plus Twins and: What was your favorite St. Thomas in the MIAC moment?
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings schedule. Carl Gerbschmidt won a City Pages Award!?! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Twins! Jack Morris makes his 2019 season debut for his weekly Tuesday hit. Lou Nanne joins to talk NHL and UMD. Paul Blume, Fox 9, gives the latest on the Noor Trial.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about history everywhere, both Augusta and Paris. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Jason Sobel of the Action Network joins to talk about what he saw at Augusta this weekend and Tiger Woods.
Dan Barreiro welcomes Lavelle Neal in studio for the first hour. We review the two terrible stories regarding kids from the Mall of America and Big Lake. Gaardsy is going crazy because Tiger is in the hunt at Augusta!
We name the latest Tsnownami at...plus Dr. Dan's In-Box, FOX 9 reporter Paul Blume from Noor trial. Also: Are there any Baldelli Bobos left after last night's disaster in the Big Apple? And: New Wolves coaching front-runner? Plus: Dirty Dishtowel Analytics.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the 'vision problem' with our winter sports teams. Jonny Athletic gives some bonus time to discuss his reporting that the Wolves will start a search for President of Basketball Operations. Gunnar Obergstrom joins to talk about his plans for the Twin Cities as a future host for big events. Mitch Lawerence talks Magic Johnson and NBA. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Final Four weekend, did Minneapolis do the best hosting job in the history of hosting jobs? Kevin Seifert tells us what it's like to be a fan of a National Champion. Lou Nanne reviews the Wild season and reacts to today's Paul Fenton press conference. Paul Blume, Fox 9, joins from Hennepin County Courthouse to discuss the opening day of the Noor trial.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Final Four and the title game. Kevin Seifert joins in from outside US Bank Stadium ready to watch his Virginia squad. John Feinstein joins to talk title game. Jonny Athletic talks title game, Wolves, Vikings and more!
Dan is joined by the legend himself Bill Walton on Radio Row at the Final Four, this time for a whopping 35 minutes!
Dan and JG are back on radio row at the Final Four! Christian Laettner joins at the beginning of the show, John Thompson stops by to talk with Dan, and Bill Walton makes his annual, life changing appearance!
Dan Barreiro is back from Hawaii and live from the Final Four radio row! CBS Sports Network College Basketball Analyst Steve Lappas joins the show, Executive Vice President and Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey stops by, Michael Russo of The Athletic talks Wild, and former Viking Chuck Foreman talks with Dan!
JG in for Dan for one final day this week.... Spencer Tollackson joins in studio, Reid Forgrave calls in, and Pat Kessler joins! All as we try to sort through all of the Gophers' hot basketball rumors!
JG is broadcasting from new players lounge at Gopher football spring practice. The facilities are so nice, Grimmer can't stop falling asleep. Burny and Lou Nanne check in. And an interview with now third year head coach, PJ Fleck about the upcoming season.
Jonny Athletic among our guests today as we talk all things Wolves, Gophers, and the NCAA Final Four. Are the Basketball Gods for or against us now that all the dust has settled!?
LaVelle Neal makes an in studio appearance to discuss the great day that was the Twins Home Opener, and somehow manages to get into a fight with Common. 'People's Stadium Meat Grinder' all star and former speaker of the Minnesota house, Kurt Zellers, in studio to talk civilian life and the current screwed up state of things. LaVelle makes a second appearance. And getting just a little funky with some Bruno Mars before the shows end.
Is anyone listening on this Twins home opener? Nordo joins in studio to share his memorable radio row experiences. Kid these days just don't care about Bill Walton. Ron Johnson makes his appearance in studio to talk Gophers, Vikings, Twins, and Tito. Gaardsy is pumped for baseball, today, probably not tomorrow. Taking sides on the batting around debate. Ron debuts the latest with, The Vegas Chronicles.
JG has had enough of headline ripping and takes an unlikely opinion. He also thinks the final four, if Duke makes it, will be must see TV. It's not just his good looks causing a buzz, Cardinals Coach Kingsbury has now introduced phone breaks in the NFL. Geek & Gleeman in studio to talk all things Twins ahead of tomorrow's opener. WCCO's Pat Kessler weighs in on Madison invading the Twin Cities, gas tax, and the Mueller report. Why Gaardsy is feeling #blessed this SP2k19.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan Barreirio! Mike Grimm talks Gophers and more, Pat Micheletti talks puck and Gaardsy breaks down some comments from Mike Zimmer!
Jonny Athletic joins Dan in studio for the first hour to find the right 'Romero.' Kevin Siefert calls in with the hot, Virginia take. Did Izzo go too far? Spencer Tollackson calls in to talk Gophers, will they be able to stop Michigan State? The rubes weigh in. The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and LaVelle O'Neal call in from the road.
It's a post-Gophers NCAA Tournament win program! Justin Gaard calls in on the way back from Des Moines to talk about the Gopher victory. Gopher Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino calls in to talk about his team's great performance. Plus, some Vikings and NFL talkers!
Justin Gaard does the show live from Des Moines where the Gopher Men's Basketball team is preparing to battle Louisville in the NCAA Tournament. Pat Kessler makes his regular appearance. Plus, a bridge controversy, breaking Vikings news and more!
Dan and JG talk college hoops with Bozich, and welcome Winslow and Nanne into the program.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the NCAA Tournament. He wonders if the Vikings will be able to field 5 offensive lineman this season. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance talking Gophers, Wolves, Vikings and more!
Dan and JG are back in studio together, discussing the state of Minnesota hockey teams in crisis, Vikings, Gophers, and Twins with the Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III.
Daylight savings is more of a struggle for some than Dan realized! Then we talk Vikings offseason with Kevin Siefert, Gophers Hoops and Dr. Dan's Inbox with JG who is in Chicago for the B1G Tournament, plus Russo Radio on Wild/Stars tonight!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest in CakeGate. Ben Leber joins to talk Anthony Barr and free agency. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Anthony Barr's change of heart. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Lou Nanne joins for Wild and Gopher talk. Alan Gorrie from Average White Band joins in advance of AWB's shows at The Dakota next week!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings moves to begin the free agent tampering period. There's a Wolves rant! Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings and NFL.
It's a 3 hour tour with a power packed guest lineup! Lavelle talks Twins from Fort Meyers, Russo talks Wild from sunny Florida, and Lou Nanne joins us talking Boys State Hockey Tournament!
Lil B provides the feminine touch to the progrum, and the one and only Mark Rosen joins for the final hour on a FedEx Friday.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing The Athletic/MSHSL kerfuffle. Then, he and JG welcome a call from ESPN's Kevin Seifert to discuss all things NFL, and then talk with Lou Nanne from the Xcel Energy Center about the high school hockey tournament.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Gophers win over Purdue at Williams Arena and what that does for their NCAA Tournament hopes. Courtney Cronin from ESPN joins to discuss the Vikings not franchising Anthony Barr or Sheldon Richardson and reacts to the Roc Thomas news. Richard Pitino calls in to discuss the Gopher victory and court storming. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Miguel Sano injury news. Spencer Tollackson previews Gophers/Purdue. Lou Nanne joins in-studio and talks Wild, Gophers and the State Tournament.
Bumper to Bumper welcomes in Marney Gellner who is down in Fort Meyers calling Spring Training Games on FSN, her cohort Dan Gladden makes a cameo appearance! Plus Jonny Athletic covers the sports landscape like a blanket!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the latest frustration regarding Andrew Wiggins. Ben Goessling joins from the Combine. Lavelle Neal joins from Spring Training.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Kevin Seifert from the NFL Combine. Andrew Zimmern joins to talk about his new book! Dr. Dan's Inbox goes 2 segments with so many good entries.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about some Vikings news from the Combine. Ben Leber joins from Indy! Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Wolves and Wild peeking their heads towards mediocrity. Courtney Cronin joins from the NFL Combine. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to give his thoughts on the latest Wild trade.
Jon Krawczynski in studio with KAT accident details Paul Blume on interstate blizzard madness, GQ Culture Critic Scott Meslow on Oscar Night, Michael Russo on Granny trade. Plus: Can Gophers get No. 1 NIT seed?
Hockey legend Lou Nanne joins, also Lavelle Neal. The downfall of Robert Kraft, Kevin Siefert calls in and gives us the full report. A little trip down memory lane of team owners and their bad behavior. Breaking news on KAT and the Wolves.
"Dr. Dan's Inbox" is opened early today! Spencer Tollackson joins from Williams Arena. Michael Russo joins from Madison Square Garden to talk about the Charlie Coyle and where the Wild go from here.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Jerry Kill torching PJ Fleck during a recent interview. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance. Pat Micheletti joins in emergency fashion as we learned the Wild traded Charlie Coyle to Boston during the show. Every so often you will hear a 'Great Moment in a Kickass Offense: Wild Edition."
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest Wild debacle. Jonny Athletic joins in-studio!
Russo Radio joins Dan Barreiro from the X. Dan talks Gophers basketball, National Emergencies, Free Throws gone wrong and much more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about both the Wolves and Gopher game from Wednesday night. Lavelle Neal joins from Spring Training. Author Don Winslow joins to discuss "El Chapo" going back to prison and what that means for the Mexican Drug Cartels.
Gaardsy in for Dan today. The times they are a changing for the Gophers. Former player and contributor to the Gophers, Spencer Tollackson calls in from Lincoln. Houston broadcaster, Matt Thomas, calls in. Micheletti breaks down Boudreau's break down on Fanline last night after the Wild's embarrassing loss. Casey Keenum is coming back? WCCO's Pat Kessler calls in from the Capitol to talk the big news in MN legalizing sports betting. LaVelle has been live tweeting from spring training and calls into the show. Meatsauce makes a cameo appearance from the road.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if last night was a 'Wiggins Wakeup Call?' The great Sheila E joins to talk about Prince night tomorrow at Target Center. Lindsay Whalen joins to discuss her team's hot streak. Lou Nanne joins from Vegas.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the early fascination with the Alliance of American Football. Kato Kaelin joins to talk about his experience on Celebrity Big Brother. Henry Lakes makes his weekly appearance in studio and Jonny Athletic joins from Target Center!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a few ways to save Major League Baseball. We name the second Tsnownami of the week! Russo Radio joins after a listless Minnesota Wild effort and tries to explain where they go from here.
Dan Barreiro opens the show breaking down everything from Gophers/Badgers on Wednesday night. Jonny Athletic joins for some bonus time on NBA Trade Deadline Day. Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened!
Dan Barreiro opens the show previewing the big Gophers/Badgers game at the Barn. Lou Nanne joins in studio and reacts to the Mikko Koivo news. Pat Kessler reviews the State of the Union and discusses what's going on in Virginia. Spencer Tollackson joins from Williams Arena.
Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve joins Dan Barreiro to talk about Maya Moore's announcement that she will sit out this season and where the Lynx go from here.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the big news that Maya Moore will sit out the 2019 season. Kevin Seifert joins to review the Super Bowl and preview the offseason. Cheryl Reeve joins to give her thoughts on the Moore situation and where the Lynx go from here.
Dan Barreiro opens the show with some Super Bowl Talking Points. Henry Lake joins in-studio to talk Gophers and Super Bowl. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance, talking Wolves, Super Bowl and much more.
The Star Tribune's Mark Craig joins the show from Super Bowl 53, Lou Nanne from Paradise, Wind-Chill Analytics and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Gophers big win over Iowa at Williams Arena. Henry Lake makes his weekly appearance in-studio talking Gophers and NBA. Jonny Athletic talks Wolves, NBA and Vikings.
Dan Barreiro spends a lot of time discussing a dark day on the Minnesota Sports Calendar of Calamity: the 1972 Williams Arena Brawl. Ben Goessling makes his regular appearance to talk Vikings and NFL. NBA writer Mitch Lawerence joins to talk Wolves, Hardin and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest Hall of Fame controversy. It is a devastating day in the Minnesota Sports Calendar of Calamity (Vikings fans may want to skip that part. Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened and Russo Radio makes his weekly appearance.
Dan opens the show explaining why 'All is right with the world." The show devolves into a 'Great Swordsman Roundup." Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Today on the show, Jonny Athletic joins Dan in studio, and Lou Nanne calls in from Florida.
ESPN's Kevin Seifert calls in to talk about Championship Sunday and Henry Lake is in studio talking hoops and more. Plus, why Tom Brady remains underrated.
Picks with Gerby, Purple talk with Goessling... But the show doesn't shy away from the controversial topics such as NFL Network having the gull to replay the 09 NFC Title game in New Orleans, a Janu-Hairy Gillette shaving curfuffle, and what in the world is Dan going to do when his drivers license expires on Monday with MLK Day shutting down the DMV?
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing all the different meltdowns in Minnesota basketball. Kevin Seifert joins from Kansas City for some NFL talk. Michael Russo joins from Costa Rica to react to the Wild trade and it is an EPIC day in the Minnesota Sports Calendar of Calamity.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the Wolves embarrassing effort in Philadelphia. Spencer Tollackson joins from Champaign to talk Gopher hoops and the Big Ten. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
It's a Talker Tuesday on a Tuesday! Plus, Lou Nanne is in studio, The Letter, Vikings coaching staff roulette, Buckets Bowl, the Local Angle, Whalen's first coaching crisis, Schadenfreude for the Anti-Free Range parents? And so much more!
Jonny Athletic and Ben Leber join the show today! Also, KMSP's Paul Blume to talk the harrowing recovery of Jayme Closs.
On the day of the Minneapolis Miracle play we repost Dan Barreiro's conversation with Case Keenum from the day after.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings coaching staff news followed by the unbelievable news that Jayme Closs was found alive. Picks with Gerby is always a thrill ride. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance, talking Stefanski and Priefer. Paul Blume, Fox 9 joins from Barron, Wisconsin with the latest in the Closs case.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a book about pot! Is it as simple as "smoke 'em if you got 'em?" Kevin Seifert makes his weekly appearance to preview the NFL playoff weekend. Dr. Dan's Inbox makes its 2019 debut. Russo Radio joins from the X.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the good and bad of Minnesota basketball teams last night. Jonny Athletic joins in-studio fresh off his trip to Oklahoma City. Ryan Saunders joins for a Special Edition of "Flip's Friday Funkadelic." Glen Mason makes his final appearance of the college football season. Pat Kessler reviews President Trump's speech and what's going on at the state Capitol.
It's a Talker Tuesday on a Tuesday! Chris Dufresne of TMGCollegeSports.com joins the show to talk about the College Football Playoff and Lou Nanne calls in to talk hockey!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with Thibs Talk. Kevin Seifert joins to discuss Wildcard Weekend and what happened in Chicago. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and previews Alabama/Clemson and talks NFL. Jonny Athletic joins on his way to Oklahoma City where he will cover the first game of the Ryan Saunders Era.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Gophers win in Madison and where they go from here. Lots of Vikings discussion the second half of the show as Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance and Courtney Cronin joins in-studio.
Two Ode to Dead Guys today that you won't want to miss. Lavelle E Neal joins us in studio, and Pat Kessler talks the latest from the political landscape and boasts about his Gopher's big bowl game victory!
Dan breaks down the Vikings' season-ending loss to Chicago and later is joined by Ben Leber on the subject. Jon Krawczynski also joins to talk all things sports.
Dan Barreiro is back after some time off! The final picks segment of the regular season is interesting as Carl Gerbschmidt reveals some family drama. Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune joins to give the Bears side of Sunday's game before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance. December 28th is a HUGE day in the Minnesota Sports Calendar of Calamity.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan! The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski calls in to talk Wolves and more, Glen Mason is in studio to talk all things college football including the Gophers win in the Quick Lane Bowl, and the Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III talks about the new Twins signing and the Vikings-Bears game on Sunday!
Netflix recommendations a theme throughout! Vikes talk, Wolves Talk, Jonny Athletic, Spencer Tollackson, and much much more on this Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!
Michael Russo from The Athletic fills in for Dan! Pat Micheletti hangs out and talks all things Wild. Former NHL GM and Coach Doug MacLean calls in to talk more hockey. The Athletic's Chad Graff and ESPN.com's Courney Cronin talk all things Vikings. And an Wild roundtable with FOX Sports North's Anthony LaPanta, Mike Greenlay and Ryan Carter!
This edition of Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro features picks with Gerby, NFC North discussion with ESPN's Kevin Seifert, and more football talk with Robert Smith and Paul Charchian.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Packers/Bears controversy. Glen Mason joins in studio to discuss National Signing Day and tells some great recruiting stories from back in his day. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro and Gaardsy live from Fleet Farm in Lakeville for the 2018 Toys For Tots drive, they are joined live by Vikings DE Stephen Weatherly, and on the phone by Jonny Athletic, Brian Billick and Lou Nanne.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the new look(?) Minnesota Vikings. Running back Dalvin Cook joins after a 2 touchdown game. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the latest Scapegoats for the Vikings. Show favorite John Feinstein joins to discuss his new book "Quarterback." Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance.
ESPN's Kevin Seifert calls in to talk football, Dr. Dan opens his In-Box, The Athletic's Michael Russo joins the show to talk Wild hockey, plus Done As, KFC in your fireplace, and the Duchess Of Sussex under fire (too controversial for most shows).
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing Kevin Stefanski's challenge as offense coordinator. Jonny Athletic joins from Sacramento. Glen Mason joins from Florida. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Mike Zimmer's move to fire John DeFillippo. Robert Smith joins in-studio as does Lou Nanne.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the crazy NFL weekend. Ben Leber joins from Seattle. Dan and Gaardsy review some of the great Vikings kicker meltdowns of all time given the last time they played the Seahawks was the Blair Walsh Wide Left.
Pick with Gerby is as interesting as alway... Vikings heavy with Brian Billick and Ben Goessling in the 4 oclock hour... Wild talker with Russo Radio... Twins update with Lavelle E Neal... and Gaardsy live from the Army Navy game in Philly!
Army athletic director Boo Corrigan joins Nordo and Gaardsy from Philadelphia, discussing the progress of the football program at Army (now ranked!) and what working at a service academy means for his family.
A fantastic packed-full show today when the state of basketball has taken over MN! We talk hoops to start, Siefert joins on Vikes talk, Mase in studio for an hour, Richard Pitino on his recent big win, and Robert Covington with a fantastic interview!
The FAN's Dave Sinykin fills in for Dan Barreiro! Trent Tucker joining Dave in studio to talk NBA, Spencer Tollackson stops by the studio to talk college hoops (and Packers). Plus, longtime Packer scribe Bob McGinn.
Dan Barreiro opens the show welcoming Alan Page in studio for a remarkable hour of radio. Justice Page talks about the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award, his late wife Diane and how he hopes his award will inspire the next generation. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and Lou Nanne joins in studio.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing a brutal day for the NFC North. Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly joins. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance before Carl Gerbschmidt calls in to discuss the firing of Mike McCarthy.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings/Patriots and how scouts got it so wrong on Tom Brady. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for Picks. Lindsay Whalen makes her first appearance of the season after a big win over Syracuse. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for Vikings Talk. Michael Russo joins to talk about the Wild's tough week. Henry Lake pops in for the final few minutes to talk Gopher Hoops from US Bank Stadium.
Jam packed show with great guests today: Kevin Seifert, Tom Thibodeau, Gary Myers, Olympic Gold Medalist John Schuster and Robert Smith!
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the charge call that is ruining basketball. Glen Mason makes is weekly visit in-studio. The guys take a look at today's entries on the 'Minnesota Sports Calendar of Calamity.' Pat Kessler tells us how he blew his chance to see The Axe!
Jon Krawczynski, Lou Nanne, MaxMalaise, Twitter Pitchfork Quotient, plus Adventures in Flannel, the great Golf Rip-Off, and so much more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings big win over the Packers. We play the Mike Zimmer press conference and then we cold call Carl Gerbschmidt who isn't taking the loss well. Running back Latavius Murray joins.
In this abbreviated episode of B2B, Dan is first joined by KARE 11's own, Ryan Shaver. Then, NFL Picks with Carl Gerbschmidt. Mase in studio. Russo Radio from the Xcel. And finally, WCCO's, Pat Kessler
Dan is first joined by ESPN's Kevin Seifert, then former head coach of the Ravens, Brian Billick and later on hockey legend, Lou Nanne.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings loss in Chicago. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. We air the Mike Zimmer press conference. Defensive end Stephen Weatherly joins for a second time this season and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Bump is spurned by a terrified Gerby early, but he eventually finds the gull to call in! Mike Mulligan helps us preview the Chicago Bears behind enemy lines, and Ben Goessling gives us the latest on the Purple as they gear up for the Bears on SNF!
ESPN's Kevin Seifert talks NFL and the Vikings, Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened once again, and Michael Russo from The Athletic shares his thoughts on the Wild!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with some A topic discussion followed by some Vikings/Bears talk. Glen Mason joins in studio. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Comic book writer and artist Dan Jurgens with Ode to a Dead Guy on comics giant Stan Lee Jon Krawczynski in studio, Lou Nanne from the X, and Done As, Bears Week Continues!
Wild Head Coach Bruce Boudreau joins the show to talk about his surging squad, Spencer Tollackson is in studio to talk Gopher Basketball, and Vikings RB Latavius Murray joins on the BYE week to discuss Bears Week and more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for the Picks Segment. Rick Bozich gives us some Jeff Brohm perspective from his hometown. Ben Goessling and Russo Radio make their weekly appearances on the show.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings. Mitch Lawerence joins to give the national perspective on the Wolves situation. Mike Tice! Robert Smith makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Gopher basketball. Kevin Seifert joins to talk about the Vikings, Packers and the rest of the NFL. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in studio for an explosive edition of Mase in Your Face! Pat Kessler reviews Election Night and the eventful day after.
On this election day episode, Dan has legendary journalist and writer Bob Woodward on this first half of the show. Then, some 'conversations' with Kirk Cousins, Lou Nanne, and Brian Billick.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Vikings win over the Lions. Ben Leber makes his regular appearance for Vikings and NFL talk. Jonny Athletic joins to talk Wolves dysfunction again.
A sick Carl Gerbschmidt calls in to share his NFL picks, Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune joins to talk Vikings/Lions, and The Athletic's Michael Russo talks Wild, including Paul Fenton's Russia trip.
On the November 1st, 2018 edition of Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro, Dan and JG talk to Kevin Seifert, Glen Mason, dive in Dr. Dan's inbox, and talk all things NFL with Robert Smith.
Charch in for Bump! Halloween Candy draft gets controversial! Tune in to find out the who won the Halloween Fantasy Candy Draft! We also welcome guests Jonny Athletic, Henry Lake, and Dave Sinykin!
JG in for Dan Barreiro but the show doesn't miss a beat with some great guests and a busy news day in the Toy Department!
Dan battles his fading voice as he welcomes in a fantastic guest lineup including Mike Trudell, Ben Leber, and Latavius Murray! Then Gaardsy takes over once Dan's voice gave and gave until it gave out to close the final half hour of the show and have to defend our guy Kirk Cousins once again!
NFL Predictions with a much different Gerby JG joins from TCF Bank Stadium, Russo Radio on Wild, and Ben Goessling talks all things Purple vs. Saints.
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli joins Dan Barreiro after his introductory press conference.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ducking into Everson Griffen's press conference. Paul Blume Fox 9 joins for the latest on they Jayme Closs story. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in studio and Pat Kessler joins to discuss the pipe bombs sent to various Democrats and Gopher football.
Jane Leavy joins the show to talk about her new Babe Ruth blockbuster, former NFL Head Coach Brian Billick makes his regular appearance, Lou Nanne calls in to talk Wild and more, plus Gophers trolling history, Ode to a Dead Guy, and Cockroach Terrorism!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing whether or not the Vikings got their "mojo" back. Running back Latavius Murray joins the day after his two touchdown performance. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and Jonny Athletic joins a day early from Target Center.
Gerby like you have never heard him before, we promise! Ben Goessling gets us the latest on the Purple. Gary Myers talks about the Vikes Jets game and his new book "How 'Bout them Cowboys" Russo Radio joins us from the belly of the beast in Dallas, TX as the Wild get ready to face the Stars!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Wolves loss to the Spurs. Kevin Seifert joins for a few segments, discussing all things NFL and the Vikings. Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened again. Robert Smith makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Facebook controversy. Paul Blume, Fox 9 gives an update on missing teenager Jayme Closs. Journalist/author Gerald Posner joined to discuss the Saudi Arabia story. Glen Mason was on fire for his appearance in-studio. Pat Kessler talked Ellison, Saudi Arabia, "horse-face" and more.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the New York Post columnist ripping Kirk Cousins. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance, discussing the Wolves and Vikings. Lou Nanne joins to talk about the Wild slow start to the season.
Vikings running back Latavius Murray joins Dan Barreiro after his career day against the Cardinals.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Vikings workmanlike win over the Arizona Cardinals. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and running back Latavius Murray joins off of his career day!
Henry Lake in the big chair in for Dan Barreiro tonight! We talk Vikes, Butler, and the sports landscape in MN! Kevin Gorg and Lavelle E Neal among our guests!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest in the Jimmy Butler saga. With Dan out Friday we moved the NFL Picks Segment with Gerby to today....it got weird. Terror expert Michael Hurley joined in studio and Michael Russo joined from the X.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the chaos that was Timberwolves practice with Jimmy Butler returning. Kevin Seifert joins to talk Vikings and NFL. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in-studio and Pat Kessler joins for his usual nonsense.
Brian Billick, Jon Krawczynski, and Lou Nanne make their regular appearances. Plus, best-selling, one-of-us mystery novelist John Sandford calls in!
Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly joins Dan Barreiro to discuss his expanded role and the important win in Philadelphia.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the important Vikings victory in Philadelphia. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly joins to discuss his role on the Linval Joseph touchdown and much more!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Packer owner Carl Gerbschmidt for our weekly NFL Picks Segment.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking Vikings/Eagles. Carl Gerbschmidt joins for NFL Picks and thinks one of the games is an absolute laugher. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance. Michael Russo joins for the first time this hockey season and Lavelle Neal updates us on the Twins managerial search.
Kevin Seifert, Robert Smith. Plus Done As, Dr. Dan's Inbox, Kavanaugh, and a little puck talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show imploring Joe Mauer to keep playing baseball? Our Brewers expert Kato Kaelin joins to discuss The Crew in the postseason. Glen Mason stops by the studio for another spirited version of 'Mase In Your Face." Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance preview President Trump's visit to Minnesota this week.
The Paul Molitor Press Conference, Jon Athletic makes his Tuesday appearance. Lou Nanne joins Dan in studio for the first time this season and Lavelle Neal joins to talk about the Twins and the firing.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing where the Vikings stand in the NFC North. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and has some interesting thoughts on the defense. Latavius Murray joins to talk about how the running game can improve.
Dan Barreiro reviews the latest Vikings loss. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open a day later than usual. Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune joins for his weekly appearance and Lavelle Neal drops some big Twins news towards the end of the show.
Short show on Thursday because of Vikings football: Picks with Carl Gerbschmidt, Glen Mason and Tony Boselli all join Dan Barreiro!
Kevin Seifert returns to the program, Pat Kessler makes his regular appearance. Plus Done As, and more.
Author Kyle Mills joins Dan in-studio, Brian Billick makes his regular appearance with Dan, plus Dan talks about the latest news surrounding Everson Griffen.
A brutal weekend for the MN Sports landscape when it comes to the Wolves, Gophers, and Vikings! We welcome Latavius Murray into the conversation, Ben Leber breaks down the breakdown at US Bank Stadium yesterday, and Jonny Athletic talks about the latest drama from 600 1st Ave. Country Club.
Goessling, Gerby, Lavelle, Schwartz, and H-Lake among our cavalcade of guests tonight on Bumper to Bumper!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a new Jimmy Butler theory. NBA writer Mitch Lawerence joins to discuss where the Wolves go from here. Paul Blume, Fox 9, gives us the latest from the Jacob Wetterling files being released. Dr. Dan's Inbox is one of the best of all time. Robert Smith makes his weekly appearance. Short show but a good show!
What was your favorite Jimmy Butler on the Timberwolves moment? Bob Arum gets the last laugh on Timberwolves, Musician John Oates joins the show, Bonus Jon Krawczynski on the Butler controversy, Glen Mason, and Pat Kessler on the Kavanaugh hearing and more!
Dan Barreiro runs through the Top 5 Sports Stories of the day before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance and gives an update on the Jimmy Butler meeting in Los Angeles.
Dan Barreiro follows up on the conversation with Jack Morris before diving into not one but two Sesame Street controversies.
Dan Barreiro discusses former NFL officials going against the old fraternity and criticizing the new roughing the quarterback rules. Jack Morris makes his weekly appearance and talks about the Pat Mahomes story from Peter King's column.
Jack Morris and Jon Krawczynski are guests, plus new Bert-and-Ernie Kerfuffle, NFL officiating update....Judge Kavanaugh and more!
Jack Morris joined Dan Barreiro for his weekly appearance and addressed the Pat Mahomes story that Peter King wrote about this week. Honest stuff from Jack.
Dan Barreiro breaks down the epic tie(?) at Lambeau Field. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and Vikings running back Latavius Murray joins.
Dan Barreiro is back in the Big Chair. Plenty of Vikings, Packers, Aaron Rodgers discussion. Glen Mason makes his weekly appearance in-studio. Pat Kessler joins from downtown Minneapolis.
Justin Gaard is in the big chair today! Mike Grimm talks Gophers and more to start the show, Jon Krawczynski makes is regular appearance on Bumper to Bumper, and Henry Lake makes his triumphant return to the Twin Cities!
Dan Barreiro was joined by Brian Clark 10 years after 9-11. Clark was one of only four people in the South Tower to escape from a floor above the plane's impact, escaping from his office on the 84th floor.
The day after what he called "the most inspirational moment in the history of sports," Carl Gerbschmidt calls Dan Barreiro to talk about Aaron Rodgers great comeback against the Bears.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings win and the Packers big comeback. Vikings running back Latavius Murray joins. Carl Gerbschmidt hijacks the show. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance, talking Vikings and Gophers. Brian Billick joins after coming back to Minnesota for the 1998 team reunion.
We have a gridiron glorification day on Bumper to Bumper! Great guest lineup as well including former Vikings Lineman Geoff Schwartz, Carl Gerbschmidt proves he is just as insane as ever, Robert Smith, Ben Goessling, and Lavelle E Neal all among the guests!
Steussie, Gary Myers, and Boomer Esiason all among our guests today! Fantastic show and a 3 hour tour!
Who has more pressure? QB Kirk Cousins, or HC Mike Zimmer when it comes to the 2018 Vikings Season. Plus, It's the return of Mase in your Face and he is already in midseason form. Pat Kessler joins to discuss the latest in the political landscape.
Dan is back in the studio after the State Fair. Jack Morris, Paul Blume and Jon Athletic join.
Jack joins bumper to bumper to talk with Dan about the Byron Buxton situation, Miguel Sanó and Tim Tschida.
Live from the Fair! Alan Page, former Timberwolf Tom Gugliotta, and Saints owner Mike Veeck! Plus, a big announcement from Justin Gaard!
Gophers Men's Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino, Lynx Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and Lou Nanne are guests on Day No. 5 of Bumper to Bumper LIVE from the Minnesota State Fair!
Day No. 4 of the State Fair for Bumper To Bumper! Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic stops by and the Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III breaks some Twins news on an extended stay in the KFAN booth at the Fair!
Another day live from the Minnesota State Fair! Head Coach of Gophers Men's Hockey, Bob Motzko and TWolves Head coach Tom Thibodeau give us the hard truth. The MN Wild's GM Paul Fenton stops by. The final preseason game is upon us.
A State Fair tradition for (we think) 15 years. Travel Channel superstar Andrew Zimmern joins Dan Barreiro for an entire hour! Listen for Andrew's memories of his first Fair in 1992 and what it meant to him.
Tower of Power founder Emilio Castillo joins Dan Barreiro from the State Fair where the band plays 2 shows celebrating 50 years together. Great stories and awesome conversation.
A sad day in Nanny State News. Teddy Bridgewater's knee and what it all means for this season. An interview with Emilio Castille from Tower of Power. Andrew Zimmern joins Dan at the fair to talk about how great Minnesota and the State Fair really is.
It's the first day of the Minnesota State Fair! Monte the Reptile Guy is no longer with us, but his nephew, Two Dogs, is and he has picked up right where Monte has left off, showing off an array of reptiles for Dan and the audience.. WCCO's Pat Kessler joins them for awhile, only to be berated by Dan, Gaardsy and fair goers.
Justin Gaard is in for Dan once again on the final day before the 2018 State Fair! Eric Nordquist stops by for another appearance, Ron Johnson talks about the new Vikings signing, Wild radio host Kevin Falness gets out of the house for a change, and Pat Kessler talks about a busy news day in the political world.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan Barreiro! Eric Nordquist hangs out for the first hour. Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press calls in to talk Zack Annexstad and Gopher Football, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling talks Vikings, and more!
Gaardsy is in For Dan today, Voice of the Gophers, Mike Grimm in studio. Drama in the Twitterverse. Kai Forbath's exit. Sauce in studio with stories from off hours. How unwatchable was the weekend's preseason game? Very, according to Sauce, who has no work life balance. Johnny Athletic joins the conversation, will the NFL ever be the same?
Glen Mason spends an hour in studio to talk about the upcoming Gopher football season, LaVelle E. Neal III calls in to talk MLB, plus Twitter terrorism, an inspirational quote from a chess Grandmaster, and more!
It's the Bumper To Bumper Live at Training Camp season finale! Ben Leber talks Vikings, Vikings QB Kirk Cousins stops by the perch, and Alan Paul talks about the death of Aretha Franklin.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Lynx late loss to Chicago and Cheryl Reeve's postgame comments about Maya Moore. He also reads from a Rolling Stone article that sums up his thoughts on the Alex Jones controversy. The Pat Kessler segments are explosive even for Kessy.
Jack Morris talks Twins and Saints owner Mike Veeck talks about an upcoming food fight. I Voted Sticker Terrorism, University of Maryland kerfuffle, Zimmer's war against Pro Football Focus, Big Google and Clippers gonna Clipper.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Lindsay Whalen a few hours after she announced that this will be her final WNBA season.
Bumper To Bumper is live from Vikings Training Camp in Eagan once again! Today they welcomed Jonny Athletic to talk about Week 1 of the preseason as well as the Lindsay Whalen retirement announcement, Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph stops by after practice, and Lindsay Whalen talks about her future after announcing her retirement this afternoon.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Twins latest move. Plenty of Vikings discussion. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the show telling Vikings fans to stop feeling bad for themselves! Ben Goessling gives us the latest on Nick Easton and where the Vikings go from here. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open!
Dan Barreiro opens the show strong before getting on a tangent about yoga and meditation. The guys review what has happened so far at Vikings camp, including Kirk Cousins with a possible cry for help? Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Hall-of-famer Jack Morris joins the show to talk about his Hall of Fame weekend, what to do with Alex Jones, plus the new Williams Arena floor controversy.
Dan Barreiro is back at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan broadcasting live from Vikings Training Camp! Jonny Athletic stops by to give his thoughts on the happenings of camp and Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer swings by and makes his yearly appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about a former Vikings player "we didn't need." We go into the archives and replay the time Randy Moss called into "Mike Tice Live." Cris Carter joins from Canton for more Moss discussion! Lavelle Neal surprises us and stops by the studio!
Hall of Famer Cris Carter joins Dan Barreiro from Canton to share memories about Randy Moss the day before Moss joins Carter in the Hall!
With Randy Moss going into the Hall of Fame this weekend we went into the archives and retrieved the time when Randy called into "Mike Tice Live" a few days after walking off the field early in Washington.
Bumper To Bumper is live from Eagan for Vikings Training Camp! Former Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice calls in to discuss his retirement and speculation that he could come out of it, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook stops by after practice to discuss his rehab, and more!
LIVE from Vikings Training Camp in Eagan, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook joins Bumper To Bumper with Dan Barreiro to discuss his rehab and more!
Former Viking Robert Smith joins Dan Barreiro to share some Randy Moss stories ahead of Randy entering the Hall of Fame this weekend. Do not miss this discussion!
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about the Twins game only being available on Facebook. Glen Mason joins to discuss the bombshell Urban Meyer news. Robert Smith gives us some great Randy Moss stories as well as remembers Korey Stringer. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
It's a Talker Tuesday on a Tuesday as Dan breaks down the latest Twins trade news. Also, Dan talks about the Royce White controversy and attorney Joe Friedberg calls in to discuss the shooting of Thurman Blevins.
FOX 9 reporter Paul Blume calls in to discuss the Blevins decision, Star Tribune Vikings reporter Ben Goessling joins the show live from Vikings Training Camp, Jonny Athletic talks Vikings in Eagan, and Latavius Murray stops by the perch after practice.
Former Twins Manager Tom Kelly joined Dan Barreiro to share stories about Jack Morris and his version of Game 7 in 1991.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the big concert in the Twin Cities this weekend, even if he got most of the details wrong. Former Twins Manager Tom Kelly joins to share Jack Morris memories with Jack going into the Hall of Fame. Lavelle makes his weekly appearance.
NFL Analyst Ross Tucker joins Dan Barreiro, talking about Tony Sparano giving him a chance in the NFL and the Vikings outlook for the upcoming season.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing expectations for the Vikings in as they open their 58th season. NFL analyst Ross Tucker joins, he has picked the Vikings to win the Super Bowl. Former Vikings offensive lineman Joe Berger discusses Tony Sparano and life in retirement. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance and Russo Radio joins late with reaction to the Wild signing Jason Zucker to a long-term contract. Too much show!
3 hour tour today! Buyer's remorse on Cousins alread?! Jack Morris helps us break down the MN Twins landscape, and Lou Nanne talks about the big contract signed by Wild D Matt Dumba.
Great guest lineup today as we cover many topics including the tragedy that struck Vikings as OL Coach Tony Sparano passed away at 56 yesterday... Joe Friedberg covers the legal landscape, Jonny Athletic breaks down the sports landscape, and Gaardsy joins us from Chicago at the Big Ten coaches convention.
Dan talks about the hype surrounding Royce White and Twins fans not repeating the same mistakes. The controversial issue of cats vs. dogs and which is superior is talked about at length. LaVelle E. Neal III talks Twins including the latest Sano news.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about Karl Anthony Towns not addressing the elephant in the room at his camp this week. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open with letters from all over the sports and political world. We get the latest details on the horrible story out of Stillwater Prison where a corrections officer was killed.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the nonsensical "Go Pack Go" Act just announced by a Wisconsin Senator. Predictably, Carl Gerbschmidt called in to defend it. Mitch Lawerence joined to discuss the Spurs/Raptors trade and the NBA in general. Pat Kessler made his weekly appearance!
Saying he "couldn't take it anymore," Carl Gerbschmidt called the hotline to defend the ridiculous "Go Pack Go" Act that was proposed by Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin.
Jack Morris is busy with All-Star game duties and we're giving Lou Nanne the week off, meaning it's a real, honest-to-goodness Talker Tuesday on a Tuesday! Dan talks Trump, Home Run Derby controversy, and more!
Dan dives deep into the Trump Putin summit after Trump throws USA Intelligence under the bus... former CIA Chief Michael Hurley joins, and Jonny Athletic takes us back to the sports department!
He sheds a ton of light and thoughtful intelligence on the controversial Trump and Putin summit that took place earlier today in Helsinki.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Las Vegas Aces player Kelsey Plum having to apologize yet again today for calling the Lynx 'old." Pro Football Focus has some issues with the Vikings offensive line. Lavelle Neal eventually makes his weekly appearance.
Dr. Dan opens the Inbox, taking letters about the Wolves, Supreme Court, Twins, Vikings and Pat Kessler!
Dan Barreiro opens the show as Crotia/England was winding down. He also discusses a possible Kirk Cousins 'Madden Snub.' Pat Kessler makes his weekly controversial appearance!
Jack Morris talks Twins, Steve Rushin in studio, and Lou Nanne makes his regular appearance!. plus Filibuster Follies, Bike Trail controversy, NBA hyperventilation.
After taking last week off Dan Barreiro is back! He catches up on all he missed. A cave dive expert joins in the 4:00 hour to discuss the difficult situation in Thailand. Jonny Athletic joins from Las Vegas where he is tracking the Wolves in the NBA Summer League.
Dave Sinykin and Trent Tucker take on a Friday afternoon show! Topics include: [insert every basketball thing ever here].
Joe Cowley joins JG to talk about the article he wrote about Jimmy Butler and his feeling about Karl Anthony Towns.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ripping the Twins. Again. Jon Bream joins to break down the weekend in concerts. Mitch Lawerence talks Lebron going to LA and the NBA as does Jonny Athletic. Kato Kaelin joins to talk about the Brewers/Twins series. Epic show!
The Eagles are coming to town on Saturday and Dan has an Eagles Bumper Friday in honor of their show this weekend. LaVelle E. Neal III talks Twins-Cubs at Target Field, Ron Coomer talks baseball and the restaurant business in Chicago, and Robert Smith talks about SI's oral history of the 1998 Minnesota Vikings 20 years later.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a new poll that says the Vikings have the 24th best fans in the NFL! Mike Trudell joins to talk World Cup and NBA, Ben Goessling joins to talk Vikings, Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Jack Morris and Lou Nanne make their regular appearances, plus NFC North concession speech and Obnoxious Foot Experiences.
Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau joined Dan Barreiro to talk draft and free agency. Dan also asked Thibs about the rumors that there is friction within the team.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest 'Guardians of the Game' controversy in baseball. Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau joins to review the draft and talk about all the rumors surrounding the team. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Justin Gaard fills in for Dan Barreiro! Gaardsy talks overscheduling kids,Case Keenum giving more insight into the Minneapolis Miracle, and a special Carpool Karaoke. Also, Jonny Athletic talks Wolves basketball, Pat MIcheletti previews the NHL Draft, Reid Forgrave recaps the NBA Draft, and LaVelle E. Neal III talks Twins!
Bumper to Bumper is LIVE from Rochesterfest in Rochester! John Feinstein talks US Open and more, Paul Blume live in Duluth covering President Trump's rally, and WCCO-TV's Pat Kessler calls in from his vacation to talk about the Trump rally among other political news!
Dan talks about Mike Leach making an idiot of himself, Jack Morris talks about the Miguel Sano controversy, Lou Nanne talks about the latest in the NHL, and Dan remembers his friend and frequent guest on Bumper to Bumper, Vince Flynn.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the 2 major controversies coming out of the US Open. The A-topic from the A-section is what's going on at the US border. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about how dark they abyss is in the Minnesota sports world right now. Lavelle joins in-studio for an hour to talk World Cup and the Twins. Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened and Dan has another dramatic reading!
LaVelle joins to talk about the breaking news on Miguel Sano's demotion! Paapa Paintsil joins to give us a World Cup preview. Friedberg joins to discuss the passing of local attorney Ron Meshbesher. And Andrew Zimmern joins to discuss the passing of his friend, and world renown chef, Anthony Bourdain.
Dan Barreiro recaps the now infamous raccoon story and the media reaction to it. Former CIA officer Michael Hurley calls in to discuss the Trump-Kim summit. And Pat Kessler makes his regular appearance!
Jack Morris calls in to talk Twins baseball, Saints owner Mike Veeck is in studio to talk all things baseball on the east side of the river, and Lou Nanne recaps the 2017-18 NHL season!
Barreiro has a great rant on the back in my day vs. the only thing that matters is what happened 5 minutes ago crowd when it comes to MJ vs. LeBron! Author DB John gives us fantastic insight to the North Korean summit, as a fiction thriller author who spent time in the mysterious country! Plus Jonny Athletic covers the sports landscape like a blanket.
Justify wins the Triple Crown, which begs the question, can we Justify supporting the current state of affairs regarding the local teams?? Tune in to find out what Barreiro thinks!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with the tragic news of Anthony Bourdain's suicide and spends the first half of the program discussing the topic that always leaves us speechless. The phone lines are opened and we take some remarkably honest calls. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the trend of having a graduation for seemingly every grade level. Electric Fetus turns 50 this week and we are joined by the co-owner and general manager to talk about the fun week of plans. Russo Radio stops by the studio to discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and his thought that new Wild GM Paul Fenton is going to be aggressive this offseason.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking discussing why fewer players are 'having fun.' Ben Goessling joins to talk about his time spent with new Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro is joined by Joe Califano to discuss the 50 year anniversary of RFK's death, Jack Morris talks Twins and MLB, and Lou Nanne makes his regular appearance!
The great Joe Califano joins Dan Barreiro to discuss Robert Kennedy's assassination 50 years later. Amazing recall from one of our all-time favorite Bumper to Bumper guests. Part Two on June 5th.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Joe Califano to discuss the 50 year anniversary of RFK's death. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance. Gopher 3rd baseman Micah Coffey joins to talk about his club making history on their way to the Super Regional next weekend.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the crazy finish to NBA Finals Game One. Eric Musselman joins to talk Finals and college basketball. Lavelle Neal joins from Target Field.
Dan Barreiro opens talking about the Samantha Bee controversy. Investigative reporter Gerald Posner joins to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the RFK assassination. Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened as well!
Bumper to Bumper live at Tav on the Ave in Mankato. Men's Basketball Coach Matt Margenthaler, Louie and Jack Morris join.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing some new developments regarding the creator of the movie "Super Size Me." Mitch Lawerence joins to talk Thibs/Towns and the NBA Playoffs. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins.
Gopher basketball coach Richard Pitino joins Dan Barreiro from Brainerd in the middle of the 2018 Coaches Road Trip.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Karl Anthony Towns 'reports.' Richard Pitino joins from the Gopher Road Trip. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance, discussing the end of the legislative session.
Jack Morris calls in to talk Twins baseball, new Wild GM Paul Fenton joins Dan to talk about his new gig, Lou Nanne spends the 5:00 hour in studio, plus What Would Vavra Do?...Done As (Kabul Edition) and a new Twins statue idea!
Michael Russo joins Dan Barreiro to react to the now-official news that Paul Fenton is the next General Manager of the Minnesota Wild.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest gridlock at the State Legislature. Russo Radio joins within moments of the Wild announcing Paul Fenton as the new General Manager. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance, discussing the latest in the KAT story from over the weekend.
Dan talks about the tragic school shooting in Texas, recaps his fight with a basketball writer, and the Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III calls in to talk about the border battle this weekend between the Twins and Brewers!
Dan Barreiro cold-calls Carl Gerbschmidt to get his reaction to Bud Grant ripping Vince Lombardi and the fact that 10 Wisconsin cities make the Top 20 Drunkest Cities in America.
Dan Barreiro returns after a day off. The guys cold-call Carl Gerbschmidt to get his reaction to Bud Grant ripping Vince Lombardi and the fact that 10 Wisconsin cities make the Top 20 Drunkest Cities in America. Russo Radio joins in-studio.
Gaardsy in for Dan today, Meatsauce joins for the first hour, Michelletti talks all things Hockey, and Pat Kessler tries to settle the Laurel vs Yanny debate.
Dan Barreiro stops by Bud Grant's house for over an hour! Unbelievable stories from a Minnesota sports icon. Speaking of icons, Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance in-studio.
Dan Barreiro went to Bud Grant's house the day before Bud's latest garage sale. You won't want to miss this trip down memory lane with great stories from the legendary Minnesota icon!
It is being hailed as a landmark day in sports gambling and we talk a lot about it: Brett Smiley of SportsHandle.com joins as does Paul Charchian. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing his desire to hop off the Ace Train when it comes to Jose Berrios, or at least pump the brakes. Lavelle Neal joins from Anaheim. Dan also follows up on a number of stories we discussed earlier in the week.
Michael Russo from The Athletic joins Dan Barreiro in-studio to talk in-depth about the Wild and NHL Playoffs.
Dan Barreiro is joined in-studio by Michael Russo for in-depth Wild and NHL Playoff talk. Dr. Dan's Inbox is open with great letters from all over the sports and entertainment worlds!
Dan Barreiro dramatically reads a Salt Lake City newspaper story that confirms what we all knew already: Ricky Rubio has found a perfect home with the Jazz. Get the tissues ready....
Dan Barreiro discusses the controversial Oregon State pitcher story, which is linked on the showpage. There is another epic dramatic reading, this one regarding Ricky Rubio and the Utah Jazz. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Jack Morris on the Twins, Lou Nanne on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, licking and the loss of a dear friend, another edition of Who's in the Meatgrinder?, the Twins are surging, and the Filthiest Hitting Strategy Ever.
Dan Barreiro is joined in-studio by St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck for an extremely entertaining hour! Saints games can be heard this season on Alt 93.3 and the iHeartRadio App!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Minneapolis being disrespected as a cycling city! Saints owner Mike Veeck joins in-studio for an entire hour! Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance on the heels of his story regarding changes to the Timberwolves support staff.
Lynx Head Coach and General Manager joined Dan Barreiro in-studio for over and hour. Cheryl and Dan discuss training camp so far, key offseason moves, Lindsay Whalen, the White House and when a women will be a Head Coach in the NBA.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve in-studio for the first hour and change of the show. Always interesting discussion with her! Lavelle Neal joins to talk about the reeling Twins and where they go from here.
Mitch Lawrence on NBA playoffs, a hilarious Dr. Dan's In-Box, and Rick Bozich on the Kentucky Derby!
Fernando Romero shines in his debut for the Twins, Dan talks about that. Does KARE 11 deserve to be in the meat grinder? Pat Kessler joins Dan to talk about the WHCD and other hot topics!
Andy Benoit from Sports Illustrated joins Dan, Dan talks Twins baseball including the Sano injury, and plenty more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if the honeymoon is already over for the Twins new braintrust? Lou Nanne joins a day early to talk Wild general manager and NHL playoffs. Jonny Athletic reviews the Vikings draft and what he learned from the Wolves postseason news conference. Meltdown early, meltdown late!
Dan Barreiro reacts to the Vikings adding another defensive back to the squad with their first round draft pick. Pete Bercich joins to review Round One and preview Round Two. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance, picking up the pieces from another lost series in New York.
Jon Krawczynski talks draft and puts bow on Wolves season, Robert Smith and Ben Leber from the Vikings War Room! Also, Dr. Dan's Inbox!
Our favorite draft expert Marty Wexler III makes his yearly appearance...from a shocking location!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking (again) about the Yankees dominance over the Twins. Mark Craig joins to talk Vikings draft. Our resident draft expert Marty Wexler III makes his yearly appearance. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Jack Morris makes his regular appearance to talk about the crumbling Twins, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling talks about the NFL Draft and the Vikings, and Lou Nanne is in studio to discuss Craig Leipold's decision to let Wild GM Chuck Fletcher go.
Wolves talk with Jonny Athletic in studio as we gear up for a pivotal game 4 tonight at Target Center! Russo Radio in studio talking about the breaking news that GM Chuck Fletcher will not return to the Wild. Plus, nephew of our beloved State Fair guest "Two-Dogs" remembers his uncle Monty as the one of a kind personality that made him so special!
Justin Gaard is in for Dan Barreiro! Gaardsy talks Wolves playoffs with CBS Sports' Reid Forgrave, Twins baseball with the Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III, and Wild playoffs with Kevin Falness and Pat Micheletti! Also, JG talks about the details of Prince's death recently released to the public.
With all the turmoil and rumors surrounding Aaron Rodgers we thought it would be a good time to catch up with Carl Gerbschmidt!
Dan opens the show talking about Ricky Rubio's nice playoff performance for the Jazz. Carl Gerbschmidt joins to react to the news that Aaron Rodgers is unhappy in Green Bay. Jonny Athletic reviews the Wolves Game 2 debacle against the Rockets and Russo Radio joins to figure out where the Wild go from here, down 3-1.
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Wild's loss to Winnipeg in Game 3. Jonny Athletic joins from Houston, Russo Radio joins in-studio, Lavelle joins from Puerto Rico, Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance.
Matt Thomas talks about game 1 of Wolves - Rockets after Wolves nearly escaped game 1 with a win...
Russo on the Wild making it a series!
And Jonny Athletic on what exactly Tibs/Butler were thinking in the final seconds of last night's loss!
The full Lindsay Whalen presser, an in-depth conversation with Whalen, Russo Radio, Snownami talk, and LaVelle E. Neal III talks Twins baseball!
Russo reviews game 1 and previews game 2 for the MN Wild, and Jerry Zgoda chats about the first time in his many years as beat writer covering a playoff bound Timberwolves team!
Mitch Lawrence joins to talk Wolves-Nuggets, Michael Russo on Wild-Jets, and then Pat Kessler rounds it out with his weekly appearance on Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro.
Nipplegate 2018, Lou Nanne on the Frozen Four, Wild and Humboldt tragedy, Wolves and Gophers hoops talk and plenty more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with an interesting idea for Gopher Women's Basketball. Jonny Athletic joins in-studio. Eric Staal joins to preview WIld/Jets.
Dan opens the show discussing the Wolves meltdown in Denver. The Vikings have another new building controversy. Lavelle Neal joins in-studio for the last hour!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the expectations surrounding the winter sports teams. Jack Morris makes his first appearance of the baseball season. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
WDRB's Rick Bozich calls in to tal about about the NCAA Men's Basketball championship and Jonny Athletic talks all things hoops!
Twins, Final Four (Men's and Women's), Wild, Wolves and much more! Plus Russo Radio give us an update on the ominous Ryan Suter injury.
Dan Barreiro chats with legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson from the Final Four in San Antonio.
Bill Walton headlines, but we have a great guest list including Kenny 'The Jet' Smith, John Thompson, Michael Russo, and Lavelle Neal!
THE LEGENDARY Bill Walton joins Bumper to Bumper in what is now a tradition unlike any other live from Radio Row!
Our guest lineup today made for one heck of a show: Former Vikings owner Red McCombs joins early. We check in with JG from San Antonio at the Final Four. New Gopher Hockey Coach Bob Motzko. Plus from radio row at the final four:PJ Carlesimo, UMBC head coach Ryan Odom, and former Timberwolf Terry Porter!
With Justin and Aj down in San Antonio for the Final Four Dan Barreiro got a chance for an extended sit down with former coach P.J. Carlesimo.
With Justin and Aj down at the Final Four, Dan Barreiro got a chance to chat with the head coach of UMBC, the first #16 team to beat a #1 seed in the history of the tournament, Ryan Odom.
Circle Me Bert is in question, Dan breaks down the controversy, Twins talk with LaVelle E. Neal III, Shoreview native Emily Storm shares her experience with Sister Jean of Loyola, and Pat Kessler shares his takes on the political news of the day!
Lou Nanne's reaction to the big news of the Gophers men's hockey team hiring Bob Motzko, the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling joins the show to talk Vikings, Dan breaks down the broken down Timberwolves, and plenty more!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Stormy Daniels interview. Jonny Athletic stops by the studio for an hour. Dan talks Final Four, another High School League controversy and much more!
With Loyola-Chicago making the Final Four led by Rick Majerus disciple Porter Moser, we thought it was right to replay one of our favorite Majerus interviews from 2011.
Spencer Tollackson joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for more than an hour. Great tourney talk and Gopher memories! Lavelle Neal joins from Florida for reaction the the Miguel Sano news.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking defense! All of our local teams need to play a little bit more for long-term success. Big Foot discussion? Big Foot discussion. Michael Russo makes his weekly appearance to talk about the Wild and a little Don Lucia.
Dan is joined by some of our favorites today!: John Feinstein to talk NCAA hoops, Joe Friedberg to discuss the developments in the Justine Damond case, Eric Musselman on what it's like coaching a team to the Sweet 16 and Pat Kessler on what its like being 'One Handsome Man.'
Gophers men's hockey head coach Don Lucia announced his resignation today and his live press conference is sandwiched between interviews with former Gophers Lou Nanne and Pat Micheletti!
Dan is out today and JG takes over. Carson Shanks joins to talk NCAA tournament. Reid Forgrave covers the weekend in hoops. Jon Athletic makes his regular appearance. Kevin Falness covers the Wild postseason talk.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Vikings going 'all-in' with Kirk Cousins. We hear the Cousins press conference. Rick Bozich joins to talk NCAA Tourney.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Karl Anthony Towns brilliance in Washington Tuesday night. Richard Pitino joins for some NCAA Tournament talk. Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling joins to talk Kirk Cousins and what is next for the Purple.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Henry Lake for some Tourney and Kirk Cousins talk. Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joins to talk Cousins. Lou Nanne reviews the State Hockey Tournament, Gophers and Wild.
The free agency period is starting to open and Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about all the latest steam. Dan also plays audio and reacts to a remarkable OJ Simpson interview from 2006. Jonny Athletic makes his regular appearance.
Dan and Gaardsy return to the frozen tundra of MN and are back in studio for Bumper to Bumper!
Charch in the big chair for Dan Barreiro tonight! He welcomes Jonny Athletic on to talk about the Derrick Rose acquisition by the wolves, TONS of Kirk Cousins talk and phone calls, plus Lavelle E Neal on the Twins!
It's the final show of this trip to Maui for Bumper to Bumper. St. Louis Park native Patrick Laughlin shares his insight behind being a boat captain in Maui. Pat Kessler breaks down all of the political news of the day. Also, Dan recaps the entire trip to Maui!
Off the mainland, the show continues. It's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard from Maui in this Tuesday edition of Bumper to Bumper.
Snownami Naming day as Dan and Gaardsy relax in the Tropical Paradise that is Maui! Jonny Athletic Joins!
No Snownami's to worry about on this 3.5 hour tour as Dan Barreiro and JG kick off their Hawaiin field trip with guests One of Us Hollywood Actor guy, Michael Russo, and Lavelle E. Neal III !
Jonny Athletic is in the big chair today while Dan and JG travel to Maui. PA joins the program LIVE from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Also, Russo Radio on the red hot Minnesota Wild, Dan Hayes talks Twins baseball, and Jim Peterson talks Wolves hoops!
Dan Barreiro opens talking about the red hot Minnesota Wild. Spencer Tollackson joins courtside from Madison Square Garden. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the latest Vikings quarterback rumors. Olympic curling hero John Shuster joins. Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro goes over all the Vikings quarterback rumors regarding Case Keenum and Kirk Cousins. Jonny Athletic makes his regular appearance covering that as well as the Jimmy Butler injury.
An emergency Tsnownami Naming is held as the Twin Cities braces for the worst this weekend, LaVelle E. Neal III talks Twins, and Dave Schwartz joins the show from South Korea!
U of M Women's Hockey Coach Brad Frost joins to react to the Olympic Women Gold Medal! Russo Radio! and Dr. Dan's inbox
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about Norway's unique approach to the pressures of the Olympics. He also discusses how Minnesota is helping save America. Ron Coomer joins in-studio for an hour, talking Twins, Cubs and Major League Baseball. Pat Kessler makes his usualy controversial appearance.
Anchor and Correspondent for CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 Randi Kaye calls in to talk about the Parkland, FL school shooting, WDRB's Rick Bozich joins the program, and Lou Nanne talks about the Bill Masterton tragedy in his weekly appearance.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking about the Fergie National Anthem controversy and NBA All-Star Game. There is a major debate raging regarding yoga pants at health clubs, we tackle it head on! Jonny Athletic makes his regular appearance discussing the All-Star Game, Vikings QB steam, Wolves and Twins.
Before our great lineup of scheduled guests, Ethan from Bloomington calls in to defend himself for driving 94 miles an hour on 394. Flip Saunders' wife Debbie comes in studio to reflect on Flip's tribute at Target Center and share some memories. Dave Schwartz checks in from the Olympics and Lavelle joins from Fort Myers.
Flip Saunders' wife Debbie joins Dan Barreiro in-studio for an hour the day after Flip's Banner was put in the Target Center rafters.
After Dan gets going about the excessive speeders on 394...one of the drivers, Ethan in Bloomington, calls in to try and defend himself. DAN GOES OFF!
Dan opens the show with a conversation on the tragedy that unfolded in southern Florida after yet another deadly school shooting... Lynx PG and FSN Color Analyst Lindsey Whalen joins. Russo Radio From the X. Then a fantastic 2 part interview with former voice of the Timberwolves, Kevin Harlan as he and Dan remember the late-great Flip Saunders in front of his banner raising ceremony at Target Center tonight!
Dan Barreiro chats with one of our favorites, Joe Califano, about his new book and what's going on in Washington. Ryan Saunders joins to talk about Thursday night's ceremony honoring his dad, Flip. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance, and it devolved into him discussing his favorite Stormy Daniels films.
Dan Barreiro is joined in-studio by Gopher radio analyst Spencer Tollackson. Lou Nanne is at the X and he brought his good friend Glen Sather along as well. Great hour of old time and current hockey conversation with two legends!
Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Twins losing out on Yu Darvish. Cubs analyst Ron Coomer joins to talk about what it's like to sign a huge free agent! Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance, discussing Vikings, Twins, Wolves and more.
Dan Barreiro is joined by Joe Cowley from the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss Jimmy Butler's return to the Windy City. Lindsay Vonn might be more Wisconsin than Minnesota? Dave Schwartz calls in from the Olympics and Spencer Tollackson checks in from Assembly Hall for Gophers/Hoosiers.
NBA trade deadline talk, Wild hockey and Larry Mondello with a rubber chicken! Plus a slew of great guests including Jonny Athletic, Russo Radio, Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau, and Pete Bercich!
McDaniels coaching curfuffle, Mitch Lawrence on the NBA and the reeling Cavaliers who play the Timberwolves tonight! Glen Mason talks about the McDaniels controversy, and Patrick Kessler helps us break down the political landscape!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if we need to rethink out perfect Super Bowl grades in a couple areas. Mike Tice is in the meatgrinder for something he said on Sermons and Dan isn't sure why. Lou Nanne joins to talk about his Super Bowl experience as well as the Wild.
Dan Barreiro reviews an entertaining Super Bowl as well as the greatest hosting of the Big Game of all time. Jonny Athletic stops by the studio early and Jon Bream talks halftime show and the week of music late.
The last weekday show before Super Bowl LII features Steve Hutchinson, Kevin Harlan, PJ Fleck, Case Keenum, Mark Wilf, and plenty more.
Dan has another crazy day on Radio Row: Robert Smith and Mitch Berger open the show telling old Vikings stories. Kyle Turley joins to discuss how cannabis saved his life. The great Sheila E talked about performing in the bad weather conditions this week as well as her friendship with Prince. Jack Youngblood wowed us with old NFL stories and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were awesome in talking about their Minnesota music series as well as Prince. Awesome day!
Dan Barreiro opens the show with a highly entertaining conversation with old teammates (and drinking buddies) Robert Smith and Mitch Berger. Great stories from Radio Row!
Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins Dan Barreiro on Radio Row to talk about the slow offseason in Major League Baseball, Yu Darvish (kind of) and much more.
Rich Eisen of the NFL Network and "Rich Eisen Show" joins Dan Barreiro on Radio Row from the Mall of America.
Former Packers and Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren joined Dan Barreiro on Radio Row. He started the conversation with a classic Brett Favre story!
Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are back at the Mall of America broadcasting live from Super Bowl 52's Radio Row! Rich Eisen begins the show, Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey stops by, Packers legend Jerry Kramer talks about his career among other things, Ed Werder shares what it's like to do sideline reporting for the NFL on Westwood One, Former NFL Coach Mike Holmgren shares a great Brett Favre story, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital CEO Richard Shadyac gives an update on all the great work happening there as well as special event coming up, and WCCO-TV's Pat Kessler makes his regular appearance!
The FAN's Dan Barreiro and Justin Gaard are live at Super Bowl LII Radio Row for a Tuesday edition of the media blitz.
Great lineup of guests at Radio Row at MOA! Jonny Athletic, Gary Meyers, and Ross Tucker all with great interviews!
Dan opens the show with a great baseball rant! Former NFL quarterback @RyanDLeaf joins to share his story of recovery as well as discuss a sober Super Bowl event. @PatKessler makes his weekly appearance and plugs his nephew's new brewery the entire time.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf (@RyanDLeaf) joins Dan Barreiro to talk about his substance abuse issues, prison time and recovery in a very compelling conversation.
Vikings quarterback Case Keenum joins for an extended postseason conversation. Jonny Athletic is finally back from Philly and makes his weekly appearance. Lou Nanne joins in studio for over an hour!
Vikings quarterback Case Keenum joins Dan Barreiro for an extended postseason interview. They review the Eagles game and talk about what's next for Case.
Carl Gerbschmidt somehow found his way onto the program following the Vikings loss in Philadelphia.
Dan reviews the Vikings meltdown in Philadelphia. Ben Leber makes his regular appearance. Calls from all over the country including Carl Gerbschmidt and we name the biggest Tsnownami in a while!
Carlos Gerbschmidt was in rare form for the Title Game Picks Segment. Pete Bercich joins to review the Miracle and preview the Eagles. Amped-Up Amy took over the show right before the Top 5. Boston reporter and 'kind of one of us" Ryan Kath joins to talk about his rube experience watching the Miracle in Boston.
Bumper to Bumper welcomes former voice of the Timberwolves and National West Wood One VOX Kevin Harlan to preview the NFC Championship Game! Top 5, your calls, and much more contorversy.
Dan is joined by NFL writer Gary Myers. Saints punter Thomas Morstead joins to discuss a great story about sportsmanship and philanthropy. Finally, Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance!
Saints punter Thomas Morstead is donating money raised by his foundation BACK to Minnesota! He joined Dan Barreiro to talk about a terrific subplot to the Vikings/Saints game.
Coach Brian Billick calls in to talk about the Minneapolis Miracle as well as the rest of the NFL. Jonny Athletic makes his regular appearance! Vikings Guard Joe Berger shares his Minneapolis Miracle story and Where in the world is Lou Nanne?
Vikings lineman Joe Berger makes another appearance with Dan Barreiro, discussing his vantage point for the Stefon Diggs touchdown and the NFC Championship Game.
Former Vikings offensive coordinator and Ravens head coach Brian Billick joins Dan Barreiro to preview Vikings/Eagles!
Dan is joined by Ben Leber, Steve Rushin, Drew Pearson and Case Keenum to review the Minneapolis Miracle at US Bank Stadium.
Carl Gerbschmidt joins for NFL Picks. Dan gets everyone crying reading Case Keenum's letter for the Player's Tribune. NFL analyst Trent Green joins to preview Vikings/Saints.
Dan delivers an emotional dramatic reading of Case Keenum's letter in The Player's Tribune. CAUTION: You will either start crying or want to run through a wall!
Dan is joined by Carl Gerbshmidt, now apparently known as Carlos, to preview and predict the NFL Divisional Round games.
Plenty of Vikings talk with Joe Berger at the beginning of the show and Pete Bercich at the end! Also, Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened!
Vikings offensive lineman Joe Berger joins Dan Barreiro to preview the Divisional Round against the Saints.
Alan Page is in studio with Dan, Glen Mason and Pat Kessler make their regular appearances!
Dan spends the first hour discussing the Wolves huge win over the Cavs and Alabama/Georgia. Lou Nanne joins from the Xcel Energy Center. Tyus Jones makes his first appearance in a while to discuss his increased role and Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance!
Wolves Point Guard Tyus Jones joins Dan Barreiro following the Wolves decisive victory over Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Dan is joined by Vikings quarterback Case Keenum. Ben Leber makes his regular Monday appearance reviewing the 2009 Saints game (why?!) and NBA writer/radio host Mitch Lawerence joins with the Cavs at Target Center on Monday.
Vikings quarterback Case Keenum joins Dan Barreiro to talk about the end of the regular season and preview the Divisional Round game against the Saints!
Carl Gerbscmidt joins for the Picks Segment. Dan and Gaardsy discuss the latest Dinkytown Drama involving Reggie Lynch. Finally, Charley Casserly of the NFL Network joins to talk playoffs.
Gerby gives his thoughts on the Easter Bunny(?) and lends his football expertise to pick the Wildcard Weekend games.
Out early for Vikes programming tonight but plenty of good stuff on the Bumper to Bumper show today! Dr. Dan's Inbox makes a return... Jerrick McKinnon joins the show! AND TOM THIBODEAU!
Dan talks Vikings for the first hour before he is reunited with Glen Mason in studio. Pat Kessler makes his first appearance of 2018, it's already been a busy year!
Lou Nanne calls in to talk about his grandson's first NHL goal in his first NHL game, The Athetic's Jon Krawczynski makes his regular appearance to talk Wolves and Vikings, and plenty more!
Dan returns from Christmas Vacation for the final Bumper to Bumper of 2017. Gerby joins for Picks and delusional Packers talk, Lavelle joins for the latest in the Miguel Sano situation and Russo Radio chronicles his first trip to Iowa.
Carl Gerbschmidt finds a new level of delusion in Week 17. For the first time in forever the Packers have nothing to play for and he's not taking it well...
H-Lake back in the familiar big chair! The Lake Show talks all things Wolves and Vikes, and welcomes in Jonny Athletic who takes a deep dive on all sports sports sports!
Gaardsy fills in one more time for Bump! He is joined by Glen Mason in studio for an hour of Mase in your Face! Plus, Pat Kessler talks all things political landscape.
Justin Gaard is in for Dan Barreiro! JG talks about how it's all coming together for the Vikings, reacts to the NBA on TNT crew dissing the Timberwolves, Jonny Athletic calls in to talk Vikings and Wolves, and Lou Nanne makes his regular appearance talking about the Wild and the US Olympic Hockey Team
The Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III calls in to talk baseball. Vikings Radio Network analyst Pete Bercich joins the show LIVE from Appleton, Wisconsin. The Athletic's Michael Russo talks about his article on the Wild's fathers trip, and the Wild Radio Network's Kevin Falness talks all things Wild and gifts!
Bumper to Bumper celebrates 25 years of Dan Barreiro LIVE at Lou Nanne's Tavern 23! Prestigious guests and Carl Gerbschmidt congratulate Dan on a quarter-century of success at The FAN! Also, Brian Billick and Chuck Foreman call in to talk football!
Dan rehashes the 34-7 drubbing of the Cincinnati Bengals with Ben Leber. Carl Gerbschmidt makes an appearance following the inevitable end of the Packers 2017 season. Jonny Athletic calls in to talk about his thoughts on last night's game... Plus Vikings starting QB Case Keenum joins!
Barreiro cold calls Gerby who is in denial about his Packers playoff chances. He of course finds fault with the NFL and dismisses the Vikings as rulers of the North.
Dan returns and is joined by Gerby and Common for NFL picks. Pete Bercich joins to preview Vikings/Bengals. Michael Russo talks about the hottest team in hockey and Lavelle Neal handicaps the Twins chances to land Yu Darvish after the Winter Meetings.
Dan is joined by Carl Gerbschmidt and Dan from Woodbury to pick Week 15. Aaron Rodgers is back, you can imagine Carl has a few thoughts...
Gaardsy has Grimmer, Trent Tucker, and Meatsauce on the show! We talk all things Gopher hoops with Gophers VOX Mike Grimm in studio for the first hour! Trent Tucker, professor of hoopology, joins JG. And Meatsauce gives us a surprise visit!
JG fills in for Dan... We talk about the Wolves minutes controversy... Pat Micheletti joins us to talk all things Wild. Glen Mason joins us in studio to talk Gophers and NCAA football. Pat Kessler looks at the political landscape with Gaardsy.
The Bumper to Bumper program is live in Lakeville for the 2017 Toys for Tots broadcast.
Vikings Center Pat Elflein joins Dan Barreiro LIVE from the Toys For Tots Toy Drive at the Lakeville Mills Fleet Farm!
Vikings Quarterback Case Keenum joins following the loss in Carolina. Jack Morris joins to talk about his Hall of Fame Induction! We find Gerby who is still mad about no picks on Friday. Jonny Athletic joins a day early to talk Vikings, Wolves, Gopher Hoops and much more!
We call Gerby to find out why he's so mad about Friday. Gerby provides a detached, objective opinion on how the rest of the season will go for the Vikings and Packers.
Gary Myers talks about his book and all things NFL football. Brian Billick, former Vikings offensive coordinator, joins to talk Purple and Vikes as well. Brian McClung breaks down the political landscape with Barreiro!
NFL and Vikings talk with Mark Craig. Glen Mason breaks down all things NCAA football in studio with Dan. and Pat Kessler talks the latest surrounding the Al Franken controversy.
We cover the sports landscape like a blanket with some of our favorite guests, AP Sports Guy followed by Lou Nanne!
Dan is joined by Vikings Quarterback Case Keenum after the big victory in Atlanta. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and tells Vikings fans it is OK to enjoy the season and dream big!
Carl Gerbschmidt joins Dan and Common for the Picks segment. The guys go back in time reviewing some Famous Moments in a Kickass Offense. Lavelle joins for some Twins talk but spends most of the segment discussing other things...
Dan opens the show discussing the tough Gophers loss to Miami. Robert Smith makes his regular appearance for college and pro football talk. Russo Radio joins from the X.
Dan recaps another day of explosive sexual misconduct allegations. Glen Mason joins for another explosive hour of college football talk. Pat Kessler makes his regular explosive appearance.
Jonny Athletic pays us an in studio visit to lay the landscape of all things Timberwolves and Vikings. Lou Nanne also stops by the station and talks all things Wild hockey. Michael Kenney from defined destinations talks all things Hawaii Trip!
Dan discusses the Vikings win over the Lions for the first time. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. Spencer Tollackson joins to discuss calling a 5 on 3 basketball game and Kyle Rudolph joins to talk about the 9 and 2 start!
The boys are out today, well most of them, but Meatsauce brings us "best of" content all morning long for our shows!
Picks with Carl Gerbschmidt! Glen Mason comes into talk College Football and who knows what else with Dan on the eve of Mase's favorite holiday of Thanksgiving! Plus, Kessler tries to make sense of the political world in which we live.
Veteran offensive lineman Joe Berger joins Dan Barreiro the day after the Vikings beat the Rams.
Johnny Athletic makes his regular appearance, Lou Nanne calls in from Vegas, and Dan reacts to the news that Paul Molitor was named AL Manager of the Year!
Quarterback Case Keenum joins Dan Barreiro after another good performance in a road win versus Washington.
Dan runs through Vikings Talking Points as he reviews another victory. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and QB Case Keenum joins after another great performance!
Gerby calls in to make his picks, Spencer Tollackson calls in from The Barn to talk Gopher hoops, and big show news is announced!
Former NFL coach Brian Billick makes his regular appearance, Athletic Sports Guy joins the program, SI's Peter King calls in and Lou Nanne is in studio!
NFL Network analyst Brian Billick joins Dan Barreiro to talk about the Vikings quarterback situation and much more!
Timberwolves Coach Tom Thibodeau joins Dan Barreiro to discuss the team's 7-3 start and the game against Golden State on Wednesday.
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer joins Dan Barreiro to discuss the first half of the season, the quarterback situation and preview the Washington game.
Lindsay Whalen from the Lynx calls in to talk about her appearance on Kevin Garnett's show, Gopher Men's Hoops Head Coach Richard Pitino spends an entire hour in studio, Wolves veteran guard Jamal Crawford calls in, and the Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III talks about the World Series as well as some possible Twins offseason moves.
Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened, The Athletic's Michael Russo calls in to talk about the Wild, and Robert Smith makes his regular appearance!
Dan reviews the Vikings win in London. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and we have a new name for AP Sports Guy!
Dan rants early about the Wolves. He's also annoyed by people annoyed by Lavar Ball. Russo Radio joins from the X.
Ben Leber joins to talk Vikings. AP Sports Guy Jon Krawczynski joins to explain why he is now The Athletic Sports Guy, and Lou Nanne joins from Vegas for his weekly appearance.
Jon Krawczynski joins Dan Barreiro in-studio to discuss his move to join Michael Russo at The Athletic.
Dan reviews a few things from the Vikings win over the Ravens before our friend John Feinstein joins in-studio to discuss his new book about the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine. Latavius Murray also joins after his best game as a Viking!
Vikings running back Latavius Murray joins Dan Barreiro the day after his best performance of the season.
AP Sports Guy talks Vikings, Lou Nanne is in studio to talk Gophers, Wild, and other hockey things, and defense attorney Joe Friedberg defends his alma mater, the University of North Carolina.
Dan reacts to the Aaron Rodgers injury. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance. We find Carl Gerbscmidt, still stranded in Minneapolis, and Dan is joined once again by QB Case Keenum
You wanted Carl Gerbschmidt's reaction to Aaron Rodgers injury and Packers loss? We found him. Still stranded in Minneapolis the day after the game.
Dan is back and is joined by Gerby and Common for the Picks Segment early. Russo Radio joins in-studio just minutes after the Wild announced more injury news and Lavelle called in from somewhere in Stillwater where he was almost hit by a hot air balloon.
Michael Russo joins in-studio moments after the Wild announced 3 more players would miss extensive time with injuries suffered in Chicago.
We've got everything you need today: Paul Molitor on his new contract, Mike Zimmer's day after game press conference, Case Keenum on another win in relief and Lou Nanne for the first time this hockey season!
Case Keenum joins Dan Barreiro to discuss coming in for relief for Sam Bradford against the Bears and what he expects from the Packers this week.
Twins manager Paul Molitor talks to Dan Barreiro about his new contract with the club, where he feels the team can improve and his thoughts on the Miguel Sano situation.
Dan gets help previewing Vikings and Bears from Ben Leber and Kevin Harlan. They also react to the Paul Molitor news becoming official.
Gerby makes his picks with Meatball, The Athletic's Michael Russo talks Wild hockey, baseball talk with LaVelle E. Neal III from the Star Tribune, and Gaardsy calls in to talk Gopher Football!!
Ron Coomer and AP Sports Guy talk Twins Wild Card Game, Paul Blume joins the show in Las Vegas, and LaVelle talks twins LIVE from New York City
Dan gives the latest on the Vegas shooting and review the Vikings loss to Detroit. Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance as well!
Gerby joins for picks, Dan discusses the latest in the NCAA shoe scandal and Lavelle joins in studio!
The Twins are on the verge of their first playoff appearance in years, Jack Morris calls in to discuss. Rick Bozich from Louisville's WDRB joins the show to discuss the Rick Pitino scandal. AP Sports Guy joins the program live from the Barn to talk all things sports, including the Lynx. And Joe Friedberg calls in as well!
Ben Leber makes his weekly appearance and Case Keenum joins after his outstanding performance.
Gerby and Common join Dan for the picks, AP Sports Guy joins to talk about the latest Sam Bradford news and Lavelle checks in from Detroit.
Jack Morris talks Twins and the Doug Mientkiewicz controversy, AP Sports Guy talks Vikings QB situation, Mauer power, and more!
Dan is joined by Gerby for the picks, Brian Billick talks NFL and Wobble makes his weekly appearance.
It's a Talker Tuesday on a Thursday! Also, Dr. Dan's Inbox is opened, and Dan & JG pay tribute to a beloved press box attendant.
Glen Mason is in Bump's face for the 4 o'clock hour! Pat Kessler joins as well to review all things political in this world of ours.
Dan spoke with 9/11 World Trade Center survivor Brian Clark on the 10 year anniversary in 2001. Here is that remarkable conversation.
Actor Dylan O'Brien who plays Mitch Rapp in American Assassin joins Dan Barreiro in studio to talk about the new film!
Actor Dylan O'Brien joins Dan in studio to talk about his role as Mitch Rapp in American Assassin. Also, former NFL coach Brian Billick calls in to talk about the start of the NFL season and LaVelle E. Neal III calls in to discuss the Twins and the weather!