The Cake Show: Recent Episodes
Justin Gaard
JG is live from the State Fair for an entire hour with Pat Micheletti, then Chip Scoggins and Ryan Burns join in the second hour for a week 0 edition of 'Pair and a Spare'.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the NFL and thanking them for giving back your August, Vikings and their lack of backup QBs, the middling Twins, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk hockey, football, and the new B1G media deal.
Justin Gaard is in for Sunday Sermons today and opens the show discussing the latest Twins bullpen meltdown before reviewing the latest Jerry Kill comments about the season opener. House Band Pat Micheletti makes his weekly appearance to talk Gopher football and some Wild stuff as well.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the the Twins and their puzzling lineup decisions in relation to The Captain, Daniel House joins to talk Gophers Football, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk college hockey, Kaprizov, and county parades.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about his outlook on how the Vikings season could play out, informs us of the terrifying trend of Phrogging, plus Pat Micheletti to discuss Gophers football & the MN Wild!
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the Twins and his hesitation about them and the Wolves hurting the NBA’s feelings, then Pat Micheletti talks Wild and goes around the NHL, and Ryan James talks college basketball recruiting in the summer.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the Wolves and the draft, the Twins and who they should grab at the deadline, talks about the best thing he saw all week, and there’s a montage of the championship win JG had on Friday.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the Wolves and Wiggins, Pat Micheletti joins to talk Stanley Cup Finals, and JG takes your tributes on Father’s Day.
Jace Fredrick hops on to break down the NBA Finals with JG... Plus the emotional return of the 'Best Thing All Week' segment with John Cena and Jeff Daniels to wrap up today's Cake Show.
Twins talk early, can we establish a "Planned Day off" list that goes public so fan can know they won't be seeing Buxton or Correa play before arriving to the stadium? Pat Michelletti talks all things NHL with the Stanley Cup Final now set.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the your local legends of youth sports, the passing of Marion Barber, 60 seconds of soccer and tennis, and the house band Pat Micheletti joins.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the Wolves potential new management, sports betting flopping, and Pat Micheletti talks Guerin interview.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about Kirk Gibson compared to Buxton, the woes of the Wild with Pat Micheletti, the best and worst thing he saw all week, and some basketball recruiting with Ryan James.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about Mother’s Day, the biggest what if in Minnesota sports history, and plenty of Wild talk ahead of game 4 with Kevin Gorg and Pat Micheletti.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the NFL Draft and the Wolves leaving early. Pat Micheletti joins to preview the Wild series with the Blues, and Jace Frederick talks about the Wolves season in retrospect.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the Wolves game 4 victory over the Grizzlies, the little details and the officials. Pat Micheletti joins to talk sleeping through the Wolves game and Wild, and Jace Frederick recounts his experience in Target Center.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the Schefter drama, the transfer portal, and the Mavs loss, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk Minnesota State and the Minnesota Wild.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about his experience at the state hockey tournament, the NCAA tournament ahead of selection sunday, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk all things hockey.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about his experience at the Wolves game, the combine, Kirk and Rodgers news, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk Wild and college hockey.
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live from Penn State and is out of breath. He talks Kirk and Rodgers, and Pat Micheletti joins to talk Gopher and Wild hockey.
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks the halftime show and his heave crying, Pat Micheletti talks Wild and Olympic hockey, and fantasy loser turned Fargo hero Collins Moe joins to talk his punishment and weekend.
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks the big game, the hat controversy at St Thomas, and the houseband Pat Micheletti checks in for his weekly appearance.
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks with Spencer Tollackson about the Gophers matchup with the Hawkeyes and his Packers, then the houseband Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk Wild and the Olympics.
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks with the houseband Pat Micheletti about Hockey Day Minnesota and Packers, and JG discusses why the Packers fanbase should relax about letting go of Rodgers.
Justin Gaard has an in-depth discussion on the Gophers' season opener with Ryan Burns and talks hockey with Michael Russo live from the State Fair!
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks with the houseband Pat Micheletti about the Wild and Gophers, and 10,000 Takes joins for the second hour.
Justin Gaard is in for Dan Barreiro on this Sunday Sermons Edition of The Cake Show. A review of the Vikings preseason game last night. You also get an interview that took place during the week on Bumper with Kirk Herbsteit and his new book. The conspiracy of the Paw Patrol Movie. And House Band Pat Micheletti checks in.
Gaardsy is joined by ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit to talk about his new book "Out of the Pocket." Great conversation about Herbstreit's childhood, his relationship with his father and his career in football and broadcasting.
Justin Gaard takes a little trip down memory lane today, starting with the victorious 1991 Twins. Gaardy's Minneapolis Miracle Memory and a Koren Robinson anniversary. Diving deep on Field of Dreams. And The Best Thing Gaardy's Seen All Week, secure the tissues!
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks the Cousins drama at practice, the new kid in town Case Cookus, Jake Browning, and the houseband Pat Micheletti checks in to talk Wild.
Justin Gaard makes his triumphant return to The Cake Show. The best thing he's seen all week moves up in show segments, it's the curious case of the Greek Freak and his humility. The House Band, Pat Micheletti, returns as well. Then some very special in studio guests to talk the upcoming Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic benefitting Children's MN.
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks the name-likeness-image rules for NCAA athletes, Pat Micheletti talks Wild offseason, some Wolves talk, and Olympic qualifying updates.
Justin Gaard talks some Game 7 Bucks vs Nets. What the Bucks have going for them, the Nets do not this time around. An interview with Sports Illustrated's, 60 Minutes & Tennis Channel royalty, Jon Wertheim about his new book, Glory Days: The Summer of 1984. House Band, Pat Micheletti soothes us out of our Kaprizov panic, this is just 'business as usual' in contract negotiating. And JG's 'Best Thing He's Seen in All Week' turns into the best thing we've all heard in awhile.
Justin Gaard talks how people are having a hard time adjusting back to 'real life' post quarantine, as in they're forgetting basic manners and decency. Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns to talk nostalgia, earrings, and the transfer portal among other things. House Band Pat Micheletti joins to discuss the ongoing Stanley Cup Playoffs. And an update on last week's best thing JG's seen all week.
Gaardsy is joined by our friend Mardy Fish to discuss the Naomi Osaka situation and Mardy very openly details how mental health impacted his life and career.
Justin Gaard talks with Gopher Illustrated's Ryan James and House Band Pat Micheletti wraps up the Wild's impressive season and what the future might hold. And we're Lumpy Watch all day!
The resiliency of Minnesota sports fandom and our ability to weather the storm. The Wild's disappointing loss takes up most the show, with the House Band Pat Micheletti doing 'two sets' instead of just his usual one.
Justin Gaard starts things off talking about the recent NBA Hall of Fame ceremony that saw KG's induction, and Vanessa Bryant's emotional speech. We also have a KG announcement to make. Guests include, Pete Narjarian of CNBC, reporter for the Lakers and old friend, Mike Trudell, and last but not least, House Band Pat Micheletti to talk hockey before Wild vs Golden Knights today.
Gaardsy is joined by Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas to discuss the recent winning streak, how he has seen KAT and Ant develop this year and his message to Wolves fans worried they will lose their first round draft pick to Golden State.
Gaardsy is joined by legendary author John Grisham to discuss his new novel "Sooley," based on a college basketball player. Grisham explains his basketball passion and also talks about how his life changed after he wrote "The Firm."
A very dejected Dave Sinkyin is in for Justin Gaard on the Cake Show. His full analysis of the Aaron Rodgers and the Packers situation. Not to worry, Davey has a list of possible trades for Rodgers. And Lavelle E. Neal III in studio to talk NFL Draft and Twins.
The FAN's Justin Gaard talks NFL Draft with Meatsauce, the playoff bound Wild with Pat Micheletti, and how the Wolves actually looked good against the Jazz.
Justin Gaard can almost taste what the new Gopher Football season could be like as they prepare to allow fans in. Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns checks in with his thoughts. House Band Pat Micheletti joins to talk everything Wild. The best thing Gaardsy has seen all week and recalling his 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing experience.
Justin Gaard is ready for the power couple of ARod and J.Lo to arrive in the Twin Cities upon the hopeful sale of the Timberwolves. Gopher Illustrated's Ryan James on the Post Final Four life, House Band Pat Micheletti joins and the best thing Gaardy's seen all week.
Justin Gaard is a proud resident of the State of Hockey. Gopher Illustrated's Ryan James joins to talk 'living' in the Transfer Portal these days. A fired up House Band Pat Micheletti joins. And the best thing Gaardy's seen all week.
Justin Gaard jumps right into Richard Pitino Watch 2021. We need to have an honest conversation about Williams Arena. House Band Pat Micheletti joins to talk the Wild & Gopher Hockey. It's a truncated show ahead of the Wild vs Coyotes.
Justin Gaard looks back on the entire year we have now spent under the pandemic, how have things changed, what's gotten better, what's gotten worse? Speculating who will inherit Gopher Men's Basketball when it's over for Pitino, seemingly after this season. Minnesota Wild talk with House Band Pat Micheletti. And the return of 'The Best Thing I've Seen All Week.'
The FAN's Justin Gaard was fired up about Gophers Basketball recruiting myths, plenty of talk about the red-hot Minnesota Wild, including a few segments with Pat Micheletti.
It's Russo Radio with The Athletic's Michael Russo in for JG on the Cake Show. A great line up of guests, starting with White Bear's Finest, Ryan Carter, The Athletic's Kevin Kurz, Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, one of us and Philidelphia Flyer, Nate Prosser, and former player and current assistant coach to the Iowa Wild, Alex Tanguay. Plus taking your calls and questions.
Down memory lane as Gaardsy recalls his Valentine's Day proposal 8 years ago and how things didn't exactly go according to plan. A phone call from an old friend of the show. The price Tom Brady and other elite athlete's pay for greatness. And house band, Pat Micheletti to wrap things up.
On this Super Bowl 55 Sunday edition of the Cake Show, JG travels back in time to the beginning of the Brady legacy, and explores what we've all been up to in the time that he's managed to attend 10 Super Bowls. Ron Johnson calls in while on a Stair Master, and House Band Pat Micheletti joins as well.
It's a one hour edition today to make way for Big 10 basketball, but still plenty to get to. Ryan James from Gopher Illustrated joins to talk hoops.
Justin Gaard in for Championship Sunday, say it isn't so, PJ Fleck has an offer to go somewhere else, and goodbye to the Perkins in Edina and the past for that matter. How D'Lo's rest reflects badly on all parties and House Band Pat Micheletti wraps things up with a rant, or two.
Justin Gaard is joined by voice of the Golden Gophers, Mike Grimm, who is more than optimistic about this season of Men's Basketball. And House Band, Pat Micheletti wraps things up like he always does for us.
Season 8 of The Cake Show debuts in a bittersweet, Viking-less playoff season. Justin Gaard is joined by Spencer Tollackson to talks hoops & Pat Micheletti who also wants to talk hoops before he does the Wild. And the 'Height of Rubitty' with Tiger Woods Stans, which JG is one of.
The last Cake Show of the 2020 season, Justin Gaard wraps things up with a look back on the wide range of events and topics we have covered on the show this year, as well as an in depth conversation with journalist Reid Forgrave on the effects CTE has on not just the players but their respective communities as well. And House Band Pat Micheletti ties it all together at the end.
JG is reminiscing on simpler times that would've placed him at the Minnesota State Fair this weekend. Ron Johnson calls in ahead of his Kamryn & Friends event and to discuss the latest trade of DE Yannick Ngakoue to the Vikings. A tribute to the significance of the life and career of Chadwick Boseman And house band, Pat Michelletti wraps up the show.
Wolves Vice President of Basketball Performance and Technology Robby Sikka joined the Cake Show to discuss the new SalivaDirect Covid-19 test that the NBA helped bring to market with Yale University. This screening test will be cheaper and faster than many of the current tests and is a big step forward in testing capacity.
Justin Gaard is back! With the NFL still reeling from a spat of false positive tests, he talks with Vice President of Basketball Performance & Technology for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Robby Sikka on the development of a saliva based Covid test that could change the game, literally. And House Band Pat Micheletti joins.
Justin Gaard was in the big chair all week filling in for Dan Barreiro on Bumper to Bumper, on this best of episode you'll hear from U of M Athletic Director Mark Coyle, sports and business psychologist Rick Aberman, the continuing importance of essential workers, market expert Pete Najarian, and a Covid 19 update from Dr. Bill Morice.
JG is fired up by comments from the media and others that they are somehow rooting for or encouraging college athletics not to happen this year. Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns tries his best to reel him in. The season for the Minnesota Wild is over, also in a disappointing fashion, and House Band Pat Micheletti joins to try and make sense of it all.
Hockey Day is here and JG is joined off the top by the 'plucky brilliance' of Wes Walz. The season of Postponements. The success the bubble methods have had, and why it's becoming an all or nothing situation. The fate of college sports. And House Band Pat Micheletti talks Wild.
Justin Gaard is feeling a little pessimistic about college sports these days. Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns joins to commiserate. One of Us & Hollywood actor guy, Josh Braaten shares his Regis experience. And House Band Pat Micheletti is ready for some hockey.
JG is trying to put a positive spin on things with the state of the world. He's joined by Gopher Illustrated's Ryan James to talk about what the college athletic season could possibly look like. An interview with the U of M's Angus Flanagan on his way to the Minnesota PGA Open. And house band Pat Micheletti wraps things up.
Ron Johnson in for JG on the Cake Show, or The Red Zone as he likes to call it. He is joined by former players turned high school basketball coaches, Trevor Mbakwe, Damien Johnson, Kendal Shell, and Andre Hollins. Prank calling former Badger, Jordan Taylor in the WNBA bubble. Gopher Football Royalty, Rashod Bateman & Chris Autman Bell check in. And the Vikings' CJ Ham & his wife Stephanie talk about Ron's daughter, Kamryn's bracelet fundraiser initiative.
Hearing from former intern, Ross Brendel who caught seeing the St. Paul Saints live in action in Sioux Falls this weekend. So, many, fireworks and the stark differences this year. Matthew McConaughey's rousing 4th of July speech. How we can get back to normal, and the sacrifices needed to be made. House Band, Pat Micheletti talks an important anniversary for the Minnesota Wild.
JG talks the tentative nature of sports coming back for their respective seasons. And what does the school year look like coming up? The Pioneer Press' Andy Greder and House Band Pat Micheletti join.
Justin Gaard has had it with the MLB's inability to come to agreement on what to pay for the shortened season, and he's not too pleased with the players attitude about it either. The bars are open, the people are out, so when can we expect the spike in new cases? The age of cancelling everything needs to stop. And House Band, Pat Micheletti, joins.
Justin Gaard would like to see the necessary changes get made, but would like a clear answer on what defunding the police actually means. Did Drew Brees just become the biggest comeback player this year without playing a game? Confronting our own biases and complacency. And Pat Micheletti is back to talk about the Alabama-Huntsville Hockey program being able to stick around.
Justin Gaard is very reflective on the past week of protests and riots in the wake of George Floyd's death, and what we need to do make changes. FAN contributor Ron Johnson joins the conversation with his thoughts and we take your calls.
Going on a journey through the past, we listen to some of the biggest hits of JG's younger Memorial days. Jonny Athletic joins to talk about the NBA heading to Disney World for the remainder of the season. And House Band Pat Micheletti for his elite hockey wisdom and thoughts on keeping players safe.
Some COVID and mask discussion. Saying goodbye to comic legend, Fred Willard. Britney's big anniversary. Voice of the Gophers, Mike Grimm & House Band, Pat Micheletti join.
Justin Gaard is celebrating all the mom's out there and is having a hard time saying goodbye to the cultural event The Last Dance has been. He's also pretty happy about the new Gopher Football recruits. House band, Pat Micheletti, and Lakers expert, Mike Trudell join.
Justin Gaard is trying to find the silver lining in this Covid-19 Winter. House Band Pat Micheletti talks the new kid on the block for the Wild, Kirill Kaprizov. What else is going on in the news and talking name, image, and likeness with Yahoo! Sports, Pete Thamel.
Unpacking the draft and the science behind the picks, as well as why this was one of the most enjoyable ones to watch for JG. Ryan Burns talks the lack of keeping Gopher players close to home as well as how COVID is coloring all of our experiences. And House Band Pat Micheletti on what the future might look like with the upcoming athletics seasons.
It's the Cheesecake Show! Dave is in for JG, who was in for Barreiro on his well deserved day off. Lots of NFL Draft speculation, Packers and Vikings, oh my. The Draft Network's Jordan Reid weighs in on this year's draft. NFL and Viking great, Tommy Kramer, talks the good ol days. And what you, the fans, have to say about the Draft.
NFL Draft speculation, and how excited JG is for the Chicago Bulls documentary, The Last Dance. House Band, Pat Micheletti, a special drop in for Lavelle E. Neal III, and Paul Meatsauce Lambert with your NFL Draft update.
Social distancing and quarantine continues, how we're all holding up. Sports agent and founder of IFA, Blake Baratz, checks in on a possible season without football. What we get out of classic game replays. Viral beard particles and the argument to be able to grow one. House band, Pat Micheletti, closes the show.
Gaardsy is joined by tennis great James Blake to preview the World Team Tennis All-Star Challenge this Saturday. They also discuss how tennis and sports have been impacted by Covid-19 and talk about James's outstanding career.
Distance learning is here, is your family ready? The summer slide has the potential to become a whole year slide, especially for already at risk groups, widening the achievement gap. Talking numbers and the market with Pete Najarian of CNBC. Ryan James of Gopher Illustrated gets a minute away from his kids. And House Band, Pat Micheletti, checks in.
JG shares how his home is spending its time in quarantine. Isolating ourselves from one another can go one of two ways, fit or fat. Full guest roster today, the Star Tribune's, Ben Goessling, Gopher Illustrated's, Ryan Burns and a house band appearance by Pat Micheletti.
Justin Gaard is in not to sound the alarm, but to talk about the state of things as is. With the announcement that schools will be closed starting next week, how are we going to start spending our time? Taking your calls and definitely not panicking. House Band, Pat Micheletti, calls in as per usual.
The Winter Wasteland is almost over, and with that comes all kinds of thing sports related or otherwise to be excited for. The meltdown loss at the Gophers/Maryland game. What are we going to do with Pitino? The answer is not that simple. House Band, Pat Micheletti, joins to talk who is this Wild team and where have they been all season?
The FAN's Justin Gaard was moved by Emergency Goalie David Ayers. The House Band, Pat Micheletti, joins to talk the Wild and Gophers. JG also talks the Gopher's Men's Basketball game against Northwestern with Spencer Tollackson, and debates getting a new arena.
The FAN's Justin Gaard was pleasantly surprised by the Wolves win over the Clippers last night, but he's managing his expectations for the rest of the season. Baseball Training Camp is almost here, so that means Lavelle E. Neal III is in Florida, 'preparing.' The House Band, Pat Micheletti, joins to talk the Wild. And the Gopher's Men's Basketball loss against Penn State.
The FAN's Justin Gaard, shares his contrasting Super Bowl experiences over the years. Lots of Karl Anthony Towns talk: the value of self awareness in the face of disrespect. Remembering Kobe Bryant and what his playing meant. Previewing the super bowl, wishing it was a review, but maybe that will eventually be the case. Super Bowl party plans and food!
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live from Williams Arena ahead of the Minnesota vs Michigan State Boys' Basketball game. He's joined by voice of the Gophers, Mike Grimm. Pat Micheletti's elite hockey mind for the first time in 2020 on The Cake Show. The Pioneer Press' Andy Greder. And Spencer Tollackson in the final segments.
It's the first Cake Show of the year with the FAN's Justin Gaard, and we're extending Whineline some more for the fans to get it all out there. Well that's it for the season, what can we take away from it? Fox 9 and contributor to the fan, Ron Johnson, as well as Voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen call in.
Gaardsy and Nordo are joined by former Michigan star and NFL'er Jon Jansen to talk Army/Navy and Big Ten football!
Gaardsy and Nordo are joined by Ross Tucker from Westwood One. Ross is an Army/Navy broadcasting veteran and will be in the booth for the first time!
Gaardsy and Nordo are joined by Army legend Pete Dawkins, 1958 Heisman winner and one of our favorites every year!
Gaardsy and Nordo are joined by Eric Engquist (Army) and Jim Syring (Navy) from USAA to talk about the importance of Army/Navy to them. Always fun to hear why USAA has been such an Army/Navy advocate!
The FAN's Dave Sinykin is in before the Vikings v Bears game to talk all the games going on ahead of time. How about them Gophers? Lavelle E. Neal III joins to talk Twins and their upcoming game against the Yankees. Also, Jonny Athletic calls in for some NBA Culture talk. As well as predictions for tonight's games.
The FAN's Scott Korzenowski, joined by on site producer Ryan Donaldson, is live from the Minnesota State Fair. Lots of Vikings and NFL talk, The Star Tribune's, Chip Scoggins and Korzo favorite, Tom Linneman call in.
Twins panic mode? Vikes looked great after preseason game 1, and Ryan Burns previews the 2019 Gophers Football Season for a full hour in studio with JG.
JG is live and local on the Cake Show!
Lots of Twins talk with the trade deadline fast approaching!
Vikings news and notes with training camp day 3 underway!
Jonny Athletic, Paul Peterson, and Meatsauce join JG who broadcast from the sight of the 3M Golf Tournament in BLAINE!
Maya Moore update on what shes been doing away from the game. Twins talkers, Wolves Free Agency, and Wild Free Agency. 'Tis the season!
We cover a bevvy of topics on this edition of the Cake Show! NBA Draft recap now that the dust has settled. Miguel Sano, what do we make of his feast or famine style of play? An ode to a dead guy who has touched all of us even if we never new it. And much more.
Joe Mauer jersey retirement, NBA Blockbuster trade changes the landscape in the Western Conference, Ryan Burns talks about new Gophers Football recruits, and House Band Pat Micheletti joins to talk hockey.
Twins talkers, Whalen jersey retirement and emotional roller coaster, plus, the scary reality behind the Horse Racing community.
Twins talk early, Gaardsy kicking himself for not thinking of the World's biggest bouncy house business first, Reid Forgrave LIVE from Toronto at NBA Finals Shootaround, and Ryan James breaks down the news that Amir Coffey will officially go pro, whether or not that means it will be in the NBA.
Coach Trachsel recaps the rollercoaster ride of emotions as her team clinched the first berth to the College Softball World Series for the Gophers! Plus, red-hot Twins talk with Twins Geek John Bonnes!
Lavelle in for JG on the Cake show! Great cavalcade of guests to talk Twins, Horse Racing, and PGA Championship.
Mother's Day theme today on the Cake Show. We take a look at the Minnesota Twins with Gleeman and the Geek in studio!
Cake Show! Gorg joins to talk Derby. Twins, and best thing all week with Adam Sandler in the big host spot from where it all started on SNL!
Gaardsy has very clear message for the MN Vikings for this week's NFL Draft... plus some Easter discussion and we explore what's happening with the red hot Twins and the search for a POBO with the Wolves!
It's all Masters all the time on the Cake Show with Ping Guy Paul Peterson joining our guy JG!
Gaardsy breaks down the Final Four games, he loves what he saw... But has a gripe with some of the elements that US Bank Stadium provided.
A Sunday Sermons Edition of the Cake Show with JG in for Dan. Jimmy Butler was back in town, do we even care? Upsets are fun but turn out to be cheap thrills in the end. Purdue put up the good fight, but what a comeback from last year for Virginia. Pat Micheletti calls in to say goodnight to the Wild playoffs dreams. Final Four talk, you want Zion to be there. A live update from Chris Hawkey, riding a bus, somewhere in the middle of America.
Gophers looking like their are bound for the Big Dance! We talk about that and much more today with great guests including Pat Michelletti and Gophers Hoops insider Ryan James!
Edina is once again atop the hockey world, we talk about the big win number 13 for being a State champion. Plus plenty of other weekend sports talkers!
Roll down those windows and crank up the Cake Show! It's below zero out there but we are pining for those warm days ahead with our music today! Plus Pat Michelletti joins the show!
Scott Korzenowski, of Korzo on Sunday Mornings, fills in for JG while he battles a lost voice. Wiggins, Kraft, Twins, Gophers, Tallockson, and Phil Miller amongst our guests!
Big win at the Barn yesterday for Pitino's Gophers, Some Twins talk as spring training is underway, and the houseband, Pat Michelletti joins!
Gopher hoops talk after a big loss to Michigan State over the weekend, BUT there is still time to right the ship before the NCAA/NIT Tourney's...
Plus Pat Michelletti Joins talking Wild and Gopher hockey!
JG is back for the first time since August with the Cake Show! What has changed in the last 6 months?? A LOT!
Plus, Michelletti Joins... Fyre Festival reaction, and why do people root against Tom Brady?!
It's the Lake show in for Justin Gaard today! NFC and AFC Championship talkers...Gopher hoops and Wolves hoops have Lake's blood ready to boil! Mark Rosen calls in to make sure Henry is okay.
Lake is disappointed in Kirk Cousins but not why you think. However, he is loving how the Twolves have been playing post Butler. Also, don't try and fool him on Derek Rose, because he's not having it.
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.
Gaardsy and Nordo are joined by Army legend Pete Dawkins, 1958 Heisman Trophy winner on Army's last undefeated team. Great stories!
A special two for one episode as Dan Barreiro gets things kicked off on this 2 1/2 hour edition of the Lake Show. Diving head first into the Kareem Hunt allegations, and what they say about the NFL as an organization. Lake's former Kansas City co host, Jay Binkley, calls in to offer some KC insight. And Fox 9's Ron Johnson calls in.
It's been a good week in Minnesota sports, but not great until we win this one tonight. The Gophers earned the axe back fair and square, and it's all thanks to the defense. In the Vikings case, it's going to come down to the offensive line.
Gophers AD Mark Coyle talks with JG about what's going on in Dinkytown, President and CEO of the Minneapolis Final Four Local Organizing Committee Kate Mortenson talks about hosting one of the biggest events in sport, and Justin talks about some guy who proposed in a very cheesy way.
On this August 19th edition of 'The Cake Show', Justin Gaard and Ryan Donaldson fill in for Sunday Sermons from 9 to 11 a.m.
Vikes/Broncos reaction. Tiger Woods has us aroused. Weekend recap, and the best and worst things we saw all week!
Moss HOF Speech/induction reaction, plus Ryan Burns and Mike Grimm join JG in studio to talk Gopher Football!
Tiger Woods on the prowl at The Open, but was it enough?! Gaardsy welcomes in guests to talk about the charity Tennis tournament that he has been a part of for a decade, plus
Nordo joins to break down the World Cup Final, and JG talks about the rollercoaster ride of ups and downs that eventually wound up as possibly the story of the decade: the successful cave rescue of the Thailand Soccer team.
Paul Molitor gets Gaardsy goin'!! Plus House-Band Pat Michelletti Joins, and Ryan Burns talks all thing Gopher Football Recruiting.
Ping Guy Paul Peterson joins the Cake Show to talk about the golf and the controversies surrounding Shinnecock Hills as the US Open gets uglier and uglier from a leaderboard perspective. Plus an ode to Fathers on this Father's day.
Michelletti breaks down the NHL playoffs, and Ryan Burns gives us the latest on the Gopher Football Recruiting landscape.
JG takes a look at the state of The Loons, Pat Micheletti makes his weekly appearance, Twins talk and a look at the week in sports.
Gaardsy talks NFL Draft with Meatsauce! Plus the house band Pat Micheletti joins in the 2nd hour.
Wolves, NBA, Vikings Schedule and Draft, and Caitlin Thielen - better half of Adam, joins as well!
Throwback feel to 2004 today on the Cake Show, feels like the last time the Wolves were in the Playoffs!
JG is back for the Cake show! It's a one hour tour today talking all things Vikings, Twins, and hockey with the house band Pat Michelletti in the final segment!
Russo has LaPanta, Greenlay, and Kevin Gorg in from Fox Sports North for a little Wild Round Table discussion! Pierre Lebrun Joins to kick off the 2nd hour! Then Jonny Athletic comes in studio the final two segments to talk all things Wild, Wolves, and Vikings!
The Cake Show takes over for Sunday Sermons this morning! We tackle the local stories from Yu Darvish landing with the Cubs and not our hometown 9.... Wild dominant over the Blackhawks, we chat with Pat Micheletti. And the Vikings Offensive Coordinator situation now has a resolution.
JG breaks down some of the latest stories surrounding the big game as game day arrives!
Plus Pat Micheletti makes his regular appearance!
JG is back with the Cake show as we discuss whether or not Vikings fans are able or ready to embrace the Super Bowl in their back yard when the wounds from the Philly loss are still fresh. Plus Pat Micheletti joins to break down the world of Hockey!
30 Minute Cake Show today, we break down the home loss to the Indiana Hoosiers at Williams arena and ponder what could have been and how did we get here?
Justin Gaard and Hugh McCutcheon review the 1st and 2nd Round wins and preview the Sweet 16 matchup versus USC.
Justin Gaard and Dan O'Brien review the Gopher season, discuss the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and talk about the coaching carousel.
Justin Gaard and Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon review the final regular season match against Penn State and preview the NCAA Tournament (at Maturi Pavillion this weekend).
Justin Gaard and Dan O'Brien discuss the Gophers big victory over Nebraska, preview the Northwestern game and discuss the latest College Football Playoff Rankings.
Justin Gaard and Dan O'Brien review Minnesota/Michigan, preview Minnesota/Nebraska and discuss the Playoff Rankings and sudden influx of night games in the Big Ten.
Justin Gaard and Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon discuss the 11-match winning streak, preview the next few weeks and answer a few listener questions.
Justin Gaard and Dan O'Brien review Gophers/Illinois and preview the rest of the weekend in the Big Ten.
Justin Gaard and Coach Hugh McCutcheon review the last few weeks (including a nice home victory against Wisconsin) and preview what's to come.
Justin Gaard and Dan O'Brien review Gophers/Michigan State, preview the Illinois game as well as other big games this weekend in the Big Ten. Also, Gaardsy asks OB what it's like for a coach on the hot seat during the season.
Gaardsy and Dan O'Brien review Gophers/Maryland, preview the Purdue game and go around the Big Ten.
Justin Gaard and Dan O'Brien preview Gophers/Maryland, talk helicopters and react to Jim Harbaugh vs. Purdue.
Justin Gaard and Hugh McCutcheon discuss the past two weeks in Gopher Volleyball, including the first loss of the season to Michigan State.
Justin Gaard and former Gopher coach Dan O'Brien review the Minnesota win at Oregon State, preview Middle Tennessee State and go around the Big Ten in Episode Two.
Justin Gaard, Ryan Donaldson and Pat Micheletti take you through the Gophers preseason expectations, the PPV price tag of Mayweather-McGregor, the Taylor Swift controversy, and more.
Leidner Island's president Justin Gaard is a happy camper.
Michelletti joins, Dan O'Brien joins
Lots of good talkers this morning on the Cake show as Twins look to sell before the trade deadline and the latest out of training camp in Mankato!
British Open, Kyrie Rumors, and Ryan Burns talks Gophers!
Spieth's up and down back nine provides for some entertainment, and we break down the pro's and cons of potentially trading for PG Kyrie Irving!
Pat Micheletti calls in to talk hockey and Ryan Burns joins JG to talk Gopher football!
Cake Show with JG!Michelletti and Ryan James among our guests as we discuss all things sports including the latest Gopher Softball controversy