Bardown Beauties: Recent Episodes

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Raising the bar on top-shelf hockey content with Jessi Pierce and Alexis Pearson. Covering all things hockey with a Minnesota lean.

The Minnesota Wild roster is down to 30 players and we are little more than one week away from the season opener in St. Paul. ESPN legend Linda Cohn joins to talk all things puck, and even shares a little bit about her favorite musical acts…

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 247.

We’re inching closer and closer to the Minnesota Wild opener, and we’re in full swing into Wild training camp. So, which players are making some noise? And more importantly, what’s the noise surrounding Filip Gustavsson, Jesper Wallstedt, and even Bill Guerin?

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 246.

Minnesota Wild training camp is just days away, and Iowa Wild’s Ben Gislason joins us to take a look at this past weekend’s Tom Kurvers Showcase to find some names that we might want to pay attention to when camp opens on Thursday.

Plus, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce take a look at Joel Eriksson Ek’s career trajectory and figure out what Kirill Kaprizov needs to do to truly establish himself as an NHL MVP.

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 245.

We’re getting closer and closer to the 2024-25 season, so Bally Sports North’s own Kevin Gorg joins us to take a peek ahead and what to keep on eye on when the Minnesota Wild enter training camp next week.

Plus, Jessi and Kirsten give their initial thoughts on the new PWHL names and logos.

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 244.

It’s the end. The end of summer, and the end of Kirsten and Jessi’s preseason predictions as we close out Season 5 with a look at the Atlantic Division.

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, episode 243.

It’s on to the Eastern Conference as the Beauts continue with their preseason predictions. This week: the Metropolitan. Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your questions in this week’s Qs with the Beauts.

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, episode 242.

The Beauts continue their preseason division-standing predictions as Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their breakdowns of the Pacific. Plus, it’s State Fair time, so why not compare Minnesota Wild players to fair food favorites…

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livia, Jim Beam, and Grain Belt. This is season 5, episode 241.

Who will sit atop the Central Division this year? And who is going to be at the bottom? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their breakdowns of the Minnesota Wild’s division.

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livia, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, episode 239.

Why are Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull such terrible luck for Macklin Celebrini. And what grade are we going to give Bill Guerin this time in his tenure with the Minnesota Wild Organization?

All that, plus much more as we get closer and closer to Wild training camp opening up here in September.

As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livia, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, episode 239.

It's Kirsten Krull's turn to go back with some of her favorite moments from this past season of episodes. As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea. This is season 5 episode 238.

Jessi Pierce returns with some of her favorite moments from this past season of episodes. As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea. This is season 5 episode 237.

A recap of development camp, and another lens on all the movements PWHL Minnesota has made since winning the inaugural Walter Cup.

Plus, Jessi and Kirsten would gladly take a buyout contract anytime. Maybe.

As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea.

The boys are back in town as Minnesota Wild development camp gets underway this week, and Da Beauty League returns to Braemar Ice. Plus, the facts behind why Marco Rossi's name continues to be in the trade rumor circles...

All in this week’s episode, created by New Voice Studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union, this is season 5 episode 235.

Minnesota should go with a forward. Jessi and Kirsten take a look at the free agency market.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, LivAll in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 233.

The Florida Panthers are your 2024 Stanley Cup champs, and Brock Faber is your 2024 Beaut of the Year. Find out our other winners in the second annual Bardown Beauties Awards.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 233.

Jessi thinks the Florida Panthers claim it all in Game 5, while Kirsten still holds out for Connor McDavid and co. to push it the distance.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 232.

Jessi and Kirsten are in full offseason mode with this week's episode. Buckle up.

We talk champs (PWHL Minnesota) and non-champs (Dallas Stars) plus get to your offseason Qs with the Beauts. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 230.

What would you give up for a Nathan MacKinnon or Connor McDavid? Is Marco Rossi still on the trade market? And what can the Wild learn from the Timberwolves and PWHL Minnesota deep run?

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 229.

OK, is Jessi a Dallas Stars fan? She doesn't think so, but Kirsten Krull sure does. Maybe it's the cheering... But the girls are on the same page cheering for PWHL Minnesota who look to tie up the best-of-5 series in St. Paul on Wednesday.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 228.

Inject even more playoffs into our veins as PWHL playoffs kick off Wednesday with Minnesota earning its berth. Plus, Jessi gets to taunt Kirsten and Minnesota fans by calling the Dallas Stars good for at least another round.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 227.

The New York Rangers break out the brooms, and Jessi is still hoping the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets will advance (while Kirsten shuns her for such decisions).

Plus EWhite on the Mic joins from Salt Lake City to highlight their new hockey team.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 226.

Hello, offseason! You're Minnesota Wild are done, but playoffs are in full swing. Jessi and Kirsten, take a look at their preseason predictions to see how accurate they were.

Plus, what do the Wild need to do to not get dummied in the playoffs next year? And what does that mean for Bill Guerin this offseason?

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 225.

So long, farewell and good riddance to the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 season. We’ll save most of our analysis for next week, but let’s get excited about some of the young guns we’ve already seen.

That, plus a recap of an exciting college hockey weekend in St. Paul, and some Salt Lake City nicknames for the newest NHL squad.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 224.

What if Brock Faber wasn’t a thing? Would Marco Rossi be the next-it rookie for the Minnesota Wild? Either way, the future is bright, in the state of hockey.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 223.

It’s the final countdown. The Wild’s playoff chances continue to dwindle, though they're still not officially out. What does that mean for the final regular season? And, hey, at least we’ll have frozen four hockey in St. Paul – with no Minnesota teams either... ok nvm. That and your !s with the beauts.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 222.

How did Minnesota Wild radio play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell spring Kirill Kaprizov's hot streak a few seasons back? And which non-Wild goalie should Kirsten cheer for? We dive into those questions, and take a peek at Cawlidge Hawkey regionals all in this week’s ep.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 221.

Let’s meet Jake Lucchini. The former Michigan Tech Husky and current mainstay on the Minnesota Wild third line joins us to talk spaghetti, haircuts and dress code, and his brother’s jersey request.

Plus, I take a look at the Wild week ahead while also figuring out – can the Wild really make the playoffs?

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 220.

John Hynes has got some balls and teaches us all about some unknown NHL rules as he goes for 2 and the Wild continue to go for the playoffs now just 6 points back from a wild card spot with less than 20 games to go.

Plus, PWHL Grace Zumwinkle joins as Minnesota nears the end of its regular season with some fun rule changes of their own.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 219.

March Madness is here and for us that includes the big NHL trade deadline and boy’s high school hockey tourney – among a dozen other hockey-related events.

So, will the Wild make a move? Will they still make the playoffs? And how can the Beauts fix the Class A/AA discourse?

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 218.

Which is more confusing: Jessi’s takes on the Minnesota Wild, or the Wild themselves?

Minnesota continues to roll but will Billy G roll with this team past the trade deadline or are moves on the horizon? + U of M blue liner Bryce Brodzinski joins to check in on the college hockey ranks.

All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, and brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 216.

Let’s talk chaos. The Minnesota Wild drop 10 goals on the No. 1 Vancouver Canucks, and the top line stays red hot as the team moves within two pts of a wild card spot

BUT is it sustainable? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into what’s working, what’s real and what’s the deal with a tough week ahead. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 216.

Stanley Cup celebrations beat a Super Bowl any day – Kirsten and I explain why.

Plus, Morgan Reilly, Brock Faber, and more of your questions from around the Minnesota hockey world, all in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 215.

Are we looking at the worst season in Wild history? Or at least the worst since the meltdown of the 2018-19 Paul Fenton era?

The Minnesota Wild continue to look at the big uphill battle they face coming off the all-star break while Kirsten and I still try to answer the big question – and yours – is this team worth saving?

As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by sotastick, brought to you by livea, royal credit union, jim beam and grain belt, this is season 5 episode 214

The Minnesota Wild bye week is here but if we're Bill Guerin, we're making sure the boys aren’t completely enjoying a vacation after squandering away playoff hopes once again. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into the bad, badder and downright worst part of the Wild’s season until now – and try to sort out what to do. Plus, Kirsten is a one-timing all-star and Jessi thinks she could reveal in an obstacle course – it’s all-star skills, baby.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sotastick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Livea, Royal Credit Union, Grain Belt and Jim Beam, this is season 5 episode 213.

We check in with former Minnesota Wild tendy and current squirts coach and nhl network analyst Devan Dubnyk to get his thought on Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild and much more.

Plus, our favorite State of Hockey holiday is here. Kirsten and Jessi share their fave Hockey Day Minnesota mems.

As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sotastick, brought to you by Talk North, Livea, Grain Belt, Royal Credit union, and Jim Beam, this is season 5 episode 212.

This team is on fiiiiire – a dumpster fire. How hot is Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s seat right now following an even poorer last 15 games than the first 15? And how can he change it – is it even worth changing? A heavy dose of those questions answered in more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties.

As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 211.

Let’s go deeeep. The Minnesota wild are showcasing the depth of their lineup as guys are entering and exiting with injuries. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss that, plus The Wall of St. Paul’s nearing debut, Jon Merrill’s saving grace, and the PWHL creating an amazing atmosphere for all.

As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 210.

New year, new goals, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce set up their Minnesota Wild vision board while also projecting what the goalie situation might look like as injuries continue to ravage the hometown squad.

As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 208.

Jingle Bells

Hockey Gear smells

But Brock Faber leads the way

Oh what fun it is to ride a Minnesota Wild sleigh

Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss which Wild players are on Santa’s naughty and nice list, as well as dive into Faber and Kirill Kaprizov numbers so far this year.

As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 208

Connor Dewar is going to Soar.

A 2-2 road trip and a chance to see some of the bigger impressions John Hynes can make on this team, Kirsten and Jessi make their predictions on who will come out ahead the most in the full throttle Hynes era, and how the Minnesota Wild will fare in this week’s play.

Plus, let’s hear it for PWHL Minnesota. Forward and gold medalist Kelly Pannek joins to recap training camp, pregame fits and much much more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties.

As always we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sota stick, presented by talk north, grain belt, livea, royal credit union and jim beam, this is season 5 episode 207.

Dean Evason is packing up his St. Paul house, but not before one last final goodbye to his favorite NHL fans and the Beauts. The former Minnesota Wild coach gets candid with us on his on-the-bench celebrations, Kirill Kaprizov’s nagging injury and why his hair wasn’t the problem attributing to the Wild’s early struggles.

All of that plus walking the tight line of player’s privacy and reporting in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by sotastick, brought to you by royal credit union, livea, jim beam and grain belt, you’re listening to episode 206, season 5.

Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good.

Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Livea Weight Control Centers, Jim Beam, Royal Credit Union and Grain Belt, this is season 5 episode 205.

Time for a rebuild without Dean

Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good.

Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Livea Weight Control Centers, Jim Beam, Royal Credit Union and Grain Belt, this is season 5 episode 205.

Marco Rossi continues to impress even while we continue to be unimpressed with the Minnesota Wild’s ways. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins us to discuss how realistic Rossi’s bid for Calder is, as well as why the Wild still might have a shot at the playoffs, despite a rocky 5-win start.

All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Livea, Royal Credit Union, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. You’re listening to episode 204, season 5.

SOS! Have the Minnesota Wild hit rock bottom? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce delve into more of the Wild's woes before the team heads across the pond for the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden.

Plus, should we send in a squad to safely remove Connor McDavid from Edmonton?

All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Livea, Royal Credit Union, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. You’re listening to episode 203, season 5.

Are Dakota Mermis and Daemon Hunt around to stay? Can they please? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce make their case for the two defenseman to stay on the ice while others sit in the press box.

The Beauts also take a look ahead at the Minnesota Wild opponents for the week, and give a moment of silence for the insanely bad San Jose Sharks team. Woof.

As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by sotastick, brought to you by talknorth, grain belt, royal credit union, livea, and jim beam, this is season 5 episode 202.

Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me more than a Wild defeat.

Happy Halloween Beauts. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull talk about some spooky recent play from your Minnesota Wild, while also giving a treat to Marco Rossi and Pat Maroon. Plus, are we gonna make a trade here?

As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sotastick, brought to you by Jim Beam, Grain Belt, Livea and Royal Credit Union, this is season 5 episode 201.

200 episodes and man, is this one a good one.

Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce catch-up with Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber and hit him with the important questions: like is his mom more famous than him? And is Jonas Brodin actually a Swiftie?

Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week and a plea to Wild coach Dean Evason make some lineup changes.

As always we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sotastick, presented by Talk North, Livea Weight Control, Jim Beam, Grain Belt, and Royal Credit Union, this is season 5 episode 200.

The OG Beaut Jamie Hersch checks in to share her early thoughts on some of this year’s squads (including potential trophy conversation for one Minnesota Wild player)

Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week.

As always we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sota stick, presented by talk north, grain belt, royal credit union, livea weight control centers and jim beam, this is season 5 episode 199.

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready. Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota.

As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by SotaStick and brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt, and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 5, episode 198.

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready. Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota. As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by SotaStick brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Olivia Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union.

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us breakdown the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa.

And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections….

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 5, episode 197.

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us break down the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa.

And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections….

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 5, episode 197.

Thanks to Grainbelt, we were live from Ray J's American Grill to kick off the hockey season. Where does Marco Rossi play this year? Is Joel Eriksson Ek your number one center?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union.

The Beauts are giving Minnesota Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau a new nickname and checking in on the chemistry he’s building with Marcus Foligno and Marco Rossi at camp.

Plus are the Wild mid? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts and early speculation on the Wild squad ahead of the 2023-24 season.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 5, episode 195.

Minnesota Wild training camp opens up on Thursday and our favorite sport finally returns as Wild play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell gives us a peek into what we can expect from the State of Hockey squad this season.

Also, can we be done recycling the same old coaches yet? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts on the Mike Babcock situation.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, SotaStick, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union. This is Season 5, episode 194.

There’s a new GM in town and she’s continuing to make moves for the women’s game here in the State of Hockey. Natalie Darwitz joins to talk about her new role with the latest professional team in Minnesota.

Plus, NAHL showcase, Tom Kurvers Prospects Tourney and captains practices – it’s officially hockey season baby.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 5, episode 193.

This Minnesota Wild offseason has been…well, boring. So, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce are spicing things up with sports rival relationships, and T-Swift eras.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 191.

Kirsten Krull knows Yung Gravy, and Jessi Pierce happen to have the smartest kid alive. All this plus burning Minnesota Wild and NHL questions – and oh so much more.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 190.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like hockey season out there…As the offseason winds down, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your fun questions while speculating about what’s to come ahead of NHL preseason.

Plus, how many Minnesota lakes can Minnesota Wild alternate captain Marcus Foligno name? We find out and see how is summer in Sudbury is going.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 189.

So far we have heard from both beauties, Jessi and Kirsten, and their favorite moments from Season 4 of Bardown Beauties, next up? Me, Producer Fred

From getting sweaty with Sammy Walker, trolling Kirsten with some Minnesota chants, to Ryan Carter coaching girls hockey.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 188.

Last week Jessi Pierce gave you her favorite moments from season four, and now it’s Kirsten Krull’s turn…

From style rankings to some of Kirsten’s most unhinged moments, here are a few of her favorites from this past year.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 187.

It’s the best part of the offseason while each of us Beauts take a look back at the best of Season 4, starting with host Jessi Pierce.

From Devan Dubnyk’s empty arena memories to a Ryan Suter chirp video, here are a few of my favorite moments from this past year.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 186.

One down, two to go and only so much money to do it with. Bill Guerin locks up restricted free agent Brandon Duhaime as Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce figure out how and when he will sign on Filip Gustavsson and Calen Addison.

Plus, like championship trophies in Boston most years, it’s tradition to check in with Charlie Coyle each summer as he begrudgingly looks back at last year and ahead to life as a girl dad.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 185.

Minnesota Wild development camp welcomed six Minnesota natives this past weekend, and Minnesota Hockey executive director Glen Andresen explains how so many State of Hockey born make it to the NHL.

Plus, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce: the offseason golf edition.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 184.

Happy 4th, Happy Canada Day and more importantly, happy free agent frenzy. The Wild part ways with unrestricted free agent Ryan Reaves and Matt Dumba who is still looking for a home, but also welcome in Vinni Leitteri and Patrick Maroon to the squad.

We hear from GM Bill Guerin and Patrick Maroon as the hockey offseason begins to wrap up (ugh).

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 183.

And the Minnesota Wild select…NHL draft week is here, and we’ve got you primed with a peek at what the Wild might do. And we have to know: what makes a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ draft class? All that plus, some summer offseason to-dos and a Kirsten Krull T-Swift recap.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 182.

Will the Minnesota Wild move up in this week’s NHL Entry Draft? And who did Cory Wong draft first for the nearing Crazy Game of Hockey Charity Game July 7-8? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull find out and answer all that in more in our new Tuesday release.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 181.

Are the Minnesota Wild back? Some ups, some downs, and some Jessi goalie critics as her and Kirsten take a look at the ¼ mark of the season.

PLUS, Jessi does promise Iowa Wild tendy Jesper Wallstedt to be kind when he finally debuts in the NHL – and he answers YOUR questions.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 152.

Emergency podcast reactions as Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull assess first thoughts on the Minnesota Wild bringing Ryan Reaves into the fold.

Jessi and Kirsten hit Stillwater for this week’s episode and this month’s Beauts Live, presented by Grain Belt. We cover losing Tyson Jost on waivers, the repeated need for secondary scoring, and ask ourselves the tough question – are the Minnesota Wild actually a bad team?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 4, episode 151.

MOVIE REVIEW TIME: We finally chirped Kirsten Krull enough that she caved and watched the Mighty Ducks triology in one sitting – and compare players to the Minnesota Wild team roster.

Plus, we’ve got NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp to help us breakdown whether Vegas and Seattle are actually as good as they appear…

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 150.

The high school season is upon us, and former Minnesota Wild player current Stillwater boy’s varsity coach Greg Zanon tells us what to expect from the Ponies and beyond.

Plus, ummmm what is going on with the Minnesota Wild.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 149.

The high school season is upon us, and former Minnesota Wild player current Stillwater boy’s varsity coach Greg Zanon tells us what to expect from the Ponies and beyond.

Plus, ummmm what is going on with the Minnesota Wild.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 149.

The Minnesota Wild are back – kind of. We take a look at the Wild’s recent wins, and Jessi Pierce’s superstitions leading them to it, and how they are working to get back to the Wild team we know and love. Plus, let’s grow hockey in Minneapolis. Titans president Cory Larson joins us to discuss.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 148.

Thanks to Grain Belt, Bardown Beauties went live from Dukes Pizza-Pub-Grill in Oakville as the Minnesota Wild try to dig themselves out of an early season hole. Audra Martin joined us to talk about the season start, how the Twins fell apart and how the Mighty Ducks is the greatest movie of all time.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, and Royal Credit Union.

What do Taylor Swift, Kirill Kaprizov and KickliySports have in common?They’re masters of their craft. Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press joins us to breakdown TSwift’s Midnights and the early start to the Minnesota Wild season, followed by local artist Kickliy Sports who has a very special opportunity just for Bardown Beauties listeners.

Plus, be sure to join us for Bardown Beauties Live on Wednesday, 10/26/22, 7 pm at Duke's in Oakdale!

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 147.

The goals, the saves, it’s all so magnificent. The NHL is in its early season swing and we have former Minnesota Wild goaltender and current NHL Network analyst Devan Dubnyk joins us to discuss.

Plus, who’s coming to our next live show? Thursday 10/26 7 pm at Duke's in Oakdale.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 146.

LET’S PLAY HOCKEY, BABY! Bally Sports North broadcaster and Burnsville goaltending legend Kevin Gorg helps us unpack the preseason highs and the even higher regular season expectations

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 145.

LET’S PLAY HOCKEY, BABY! Bally Sports North broadcaster and Burnsville goaltending legend Kevin Gorg helps us unpack the preseason highs and the even higher regular season expectations

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 145.

Write it down and keep the receipts, Jessi and Kirsten make their team and individual predictions for the Minnesota Wild and across the NHL. Plus, where will the Wild finish this year?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 144.

Training camp is in full swing, the leather jackets and flannel are out – man it must be hockey season. Matt Boldy joins us to talk about the upcoming Minnesota Wild season, and his golf game, plus we start in on a few of our NHL preseason predictions.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 143.

Training camp is in full swing, the leather jackets and flannel are out – man it must be hockey season. Matt Boldy joins us to talk about the upcoming Minnesota Wild season, and his golf game, plus we start in on a few of our NHL preseason predictions.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 143.

Thanks to Grain Belt, Bardown Beauties went live from JL Beers in Burnsville as preseason camp for the Minnesota Wild began. Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joined us to breakdown season expectations and what the Wild really need to do to make a deep playoff run.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 143.

Thanks to Grain Belt, Bardown Beauties went live from JL Beers in Burnsville as preseason camp for the Minnesota Wild began. Judd Zulgad from SKOR North joined us to breakdown season expectations and what the Wild really need to do to make a deep playoff run.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 143.

Hockey season is officially here as the Minnesota Wild kick off training camp this week. We check in with Wild play-by-play and all-around good dude, Joe O’Donnell to learn what we might expect out of roster cuts and more.

Plus, are you coming to our first Beauts live show of the season??

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 142.

We’re talking movies – and no, not just the ones Kirsten Krull hasn’t seen. Northland Films filmmaker and director of Hockeyland, Tommy Haines joins us to discuss his latest flick all about hockey on the Iron Range.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 4, episode 141.

The final part of our best of season 3 has Producer Fred highlighting clips from live shows, Nate Prosser’s best chirps, and Alex Micheletti ranking the Michs (and so much more)

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Grain Belt and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 140.

There’s no question, Season 3 of Bardown Beauties was epic. From Mikko Koivu’s jersey retirement, to Dean Evason’s real thoughts on that Office character reference, we had so much fun bringing you informative and mostly entertaining conversations.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Grain Belt, and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 139.

Health, wellness and just being all-around good human beings: that’s David and Kelly Backes for ya. They join us to talk about their new nutritional venture, Stalk and Spade, how they met and so much more.

Plus we get an update on Kirsten’s movie venture, and talk a little World Juniors puck.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 138.

The Russian eagle has landed. Yes, Kirill Kaprizov has made it safely to Minnesota. Plus we talk St. Paul Fighting Saints with Dan Whenesota and make a HUGE official announcement.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 137.

Dogs, wedding planning and a little bit of puck prep, we’ve got it all covered with our favorite former Wild player turned Boston Bruin, Charlie Coyle. Plus, Kirsten Krull helps breakdown some free agency signings.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 136.

The Moose is loose once again on Bardown Beauties. We check in on his summer antics, potential covert missions and more.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 135.

The Moose is loose once again on Bardown Beauties. We check in on his summer antics, potential covert missions and more

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 135.

We’re talking all things hockey with legendary Linda Cohn. That’s it. That’s the episode. What more could you want?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 134.

Is there going to be another season of goalie drama? We break down the good, the bad and the not-so great of the Minnesota Wild’s and NHL’s offseason tactics

Plus, Dr. Tyler Steward of Peak Vestibular Center joins us to help educate us on concussions.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 133.

Bringing it to you live from the 7 Vines Winery, Alexis and Jessi breakdown the Kevin Fiala trade, outside of hockey, what is the best part of summer and we talk to the owner of 7 Vines Winery about great hockey efforts through their best bottles of vino.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 131.

We’re asking the important questions to Minnesota Wild director of amateur scouting, Judd Brackett. Like, what are his draft day superstitions? And is he a sock wearer? I'm still not over it people…all that plus 2022 NHL Draft prep.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 131.

Jessi’s mind is blown about a player’s choice (or lack thereof) of equipment while Edina’s Anthony Walsh helps us highlight a unique summer showcase in Richfield.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 130.

A Colorado sweep? Color us surprised. Plus is Alex Stalock actually a better forward, fisherman or goalie? We find out when the South St. Paul native (go Packers) joins us in this week’s ep..

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 129.

Is there such a thing as scoring TOO many goals in the playoffs? Don’t worry, we’ll explain. Plus Alex Micheletti, the King of Twitter, joins us for hockey talk and fun.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 128.

Conference Finals, Game 7s and Finland is the greatest hockey team in the World. All that plus where is the bar for Minnesota Wild expectations now and in the coming year?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 127.

Billy G. is tired of the armchair GM suggestions (sorry BG) and we are here for it. We dive in (again) to what’s in store for your Minnesota Wild while reading between the lines of Guerin/Evason and player avails.

Plus, with Brady Tkachuk and 15 goal games we stan.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 126.

Another first-round bounce for a team we were convinced had it in them to make a deep run. We’ll recap what went wrong for the Minnesota Wild against the St. Louis Blues, and what’s next for Wild general manager Bill Guerin and co.

Plus – which bandwagon are we on now?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 125.

A series tied 2-2 – are we really surprised? The Blues and Wild could be going the distance as we have Paul Anderson, better known as ‘That Guy From the Third Period Jumbotron’ join to talk how the fans truly have created a home ice advantage unlike any other.

Plus, Jessi and Alexis give their key players from each side that could be the difference in who takes the series.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 3, episode 124.

PLAYOFF HOCKEY IS HERE and we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Minnesota Wild’s first round matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Even better Lou Korac, Blues writer for NHL.com joins us to share his thoughts on the series from the enemy's perspective.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union. This is Season 3, episode 123.

The date is set, but the location is still to be determined. We look ahead to the Wild’s first round playoff matchup against the Blues as well as discuss how Dean might handle the goalie situation in the playoffs.

Plus we catch up with multi-time Bardown Beauties guest Calen Addison and see how things are going down in Iowa.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union this is Season 3, episode 122.

Is hockey getting too fancy? Are sports losing their fun? We attack the curmudgeons of the sports world, plus look ahead at the final few games of the Wild’s regular season

And, Richfield’s own Meredith Lang’s impact on diversity in hockey has caught the eye of the National Hockey League as the mother of two was named a finalist for this year’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union this is Season 3, episode 121.

We’re not trying to dog on the boys in black and white, but have the officials lost their marbles in some cases this year? We make the call, plus Joe O’Donnell joins us to talk about – what else – the Minnesota Wild.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union this is Season 3, episode 120.

Gophers or Mavs? It’s Frozen Four week and we’ve got TWO teams squaring off in the semifinals. Gopher junior forward Bryce Brodzinski joins us to tell us why it will be the U of M that gets a shot at the championship.

Plus, the wild continue to work toward home ice advantage in the playoffs but will have to grab some big road wins in the process.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge. This is Season 3, episode 119.

The Flowers are blooming in Minnesota ladies and gents. We’ll talk about Marc-Andre Fleury’s debut and circle back on the goalie debate one last time. Speaking of newbies, Tyson Jost joins us to talk about joining the Minnesota Wild and answers your fan questions.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 118.

White Bear Lake’s finest – just don’t ask him to do math – Ryan Carter educates us on the east side of the state, and Jessi and Alexis try to figure out just what Monday’s Trade Deadline holds for the Minnesota Wild.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 117.

Coming in live from the 2022 Let's Play Hockey Expo, Alexis and Jessi talk panic buttons, shootouts and more, plus former NHLer turned high school coach Matt Cooke joins us to discuss his career.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 116.

Alexis won’t admit it, despite Jessi’s persistence, but the goaltending might be struggling…just a smidge? And is it worth a trade by deadline?

While we argue that, we celebrate No. 9 going to the rafters this Sunday with the Minnesota Wild legend himself, Mikko Koivu.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 115.

Marco? Polo! No, Marco? Rossi. The highly anticipated and current Iowa Wild forward Marco Rossi checks in from Des Moines.

Plus, are the Wild in a slump? And who would we bring back from Minnesota Wild defensive past to bolster the current blue line.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 114.

When it comes to prospects, all Minnesota Wild fans have a new favorite writer. His name is Scott Wheeler and he is here to talk about Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi and more.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 113.

OK is this Minnesota Wild team special? We’ve all been asking it, and assistant coach Darby Hendrickson helps explain why.

Plus, should Marcus Foligno still be the team’s enforcer? A look ahead at the toughest stretch of the season. And just how elite is Kirill Kaprizov?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 112.

We’re halfway through the 2021-22 NHL season and, as always, the Beauts have some thoughts.

Minnesota Wild report cards, revisiting preseason predictions and are we looking at a true Stanley Cup team in the Wild?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 111.

Alexis is fired mostly for leaving us behind in the frozen tundra but I digress…The Beauts resume as Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba joins us to talk the season, locker room DJ-ing and even takes your questions.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 110.

Full strength and full steam ahead – the Minnesota Wild get back into a more normal schedule of games and the outlook is good for a return of the roster regulars too.

Plus, everyone’s favorite Minnesota Nice guy Nate Prosser talks retirement, babies and Jessi and Alexis don’t let the goalie feud die... ever. It’s our bit, OK?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 109.

Dolla Bill Kirill or The Thrill – whatever you call him, he’s back baby. That’s right, Kirill Kaprizov returns as does Jordan Greenway, Brandon Duhaime and MATT BOLDY.

Hockey Sense creator and Daily Faceoff contributor Chris Peters joins us to talk Boldy and other rookie prospects in the system.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 108.

Two wins in a row but the Minnesota Wild have lost a few more guys – notably Kirill Kaprizov and Jonas Brodin. A depleted roster – what’s there to worry about.

KFAN’s Brandon Mileski joins to break it down with us. PLUS, ironically, our up for debate focuses who’s absence (pre-Kaprizov) is most noticable

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 107.

Negative temps and not a lot of positives from the Minnesota Wild game but we’re still gonna recap some of the Winter Classic, even joined briefly by NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes from Target Field.

Plus, we look ahead to Wild hockey in 2022, and how to get out of their recent slump.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 106.

WINTER CLASSIC WEEK IS HERE. That’s it, that’s the episode. Mike Rupp of NHL Network joins to talk the premiere event on Jan. 1 and some Mikko Koivu jokes (yes, he confirms Koivu had them).

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at Champlin insurance dot com this is Season 3, episode 105.

While some games are on pause due to COVID protocol, others are still a go, including tonight’s Team USA vs Canada women’s national team exhibition game in St. Paul. Katie Million, director of the women’s national team joins us to preview

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at Champlin insurance dot com this is Season 3, episode 104.

The beef continues as Jessi and Alexis go head to head on who is the better hockey mind. Just kidding we both just agree our hockey IQ beats Fred’s.

Wild streaking, E. White on the mic to talk goal songs and more, plus who has the best chance to catch the division leading Minnesota Wild?

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 103.

Alexis and Jessi HAVE BEEF. The Beauts circle back on their way too early season predictions to discuss how some \are looking not as ‘dumb’ as once thought.

All of that is just the lead into all the hockey talk with our favorite coach Bruce Boudreau. Plus, speaking of coaches, we debate who would be fun to see behind the wild bench (no slight to Dean).

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 102.

The Wild are scoring machines. We talk goals, goalies and trash talkin before bringing in guest AJ Galante, former hockey GM of the now defunct Danbury Trashers turned Netflix documentary star.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at ChamplinInsurance.com this is Season 3, episode 101.

We are so pumped to be recording episode 100. Hang the jersey from the rafters because this a milestone we won’t soon forget.

We’ve got some fun sprinkled in with our usual hockey hot topics, plus Anthony LaPanta joins us to talk all things Minnesota Wild.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at ChamplinInsurance.com this is Season 3, episode 100.

We’re bringing it back this week - that’s right, the GOALIE DEBATE. Plus how bad are the Arizona Coyotes? Bad. Like bad bad. And we bring in our friend Dane Mizutani who is also a true Swiftie to chat hockey and Taylor Swift’s new album.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at ChamplinInsurance.com this is Season 3, episode 99.

Vegas wins the Jack Eichel lottery (how much will that pun be used this year) and no.97 gets back to his scoring ways -- probably. Plus we’ll debate Kaprizov vs. Gaborik and which Minnesota Wild player we think is the early early early season MVP.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund this is Season 3, episode 98.

KAPRIZOVWATCH -- scoring edition. Will Kirill Kaprizov ever score again?! We take a look at the Wild through the first few games before diving into the somber discussion of how the Chicago Blackhawks and hockey community failed Kyle Beach.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at champlininsurance.com this is Season 3, episode 97.

The Minnesota Wild Winning Ways? We’ll take a look at how they’ve gone 4-0 (as of today) plus check in with Adam Beckman in Iowa as their season gets underway. Not to mention, did ya hear the news about ESPN+ and PHF. Let me tell ya.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at champlin insurance dot com this is Season 3, episode 96.

Hockey, hockey and MORE hockey. Did you expect anything else? We bring in our pal Wes Walz to breakdown, preview and bring chaotic takes to the 2021-22 Minnesota Wild season.

Plus, Wayne Gretzky going bardown on Charles Barkley -- things you love to see on NHL on TNT (and some things we don’t love to see with the new broadcast)

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NHL SEASON BABY. We are days away from the Minnesota Wild’s season opener in Cali, and days away from the annual DinoMights fundraising event to make hockey accessible to Minnesota’s inner-city youth. Program executive director Scott Harman joins to share how DinoMights is building character people through hockey.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at champlininsurance.com this is Season 3, episode 94.

Is it October yet? You bet it is. That means regular season hockey is right around the corner. Another Wild season is on the horizon as is the first EVER Seattle Kraken season. Intersectionality consultant for the Kraken Chanel Keenan joins us to talk about her role with the newest NHL team.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at champlininsurance.com this is Season 3, episode 93.

HE’S HEEEERE. #KaprizovWatch comes to an end, RIP our graphic, and the Wild are back on the ice at training camp. Iowa Wild coach Tim Army helps us break down prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy (and others) as we hit full throttle on the preseason.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at champlin insurance dot com this is Season 3, episode 92.

Hello hockey season! Minnesota Wild rookie camp wrapped last week, training camp starts this week, and who better to catch us up than Wild head coach Dean Evason.

Plus, Up for Debate returns in segment 3 as does #KaprizovWatch, if only to make Producer Fred use the explosive graphic.

As always, we’re created by new voice studios, hosted by Alexis Pearson and Jessi Pierce and presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund this is Season 3, episode 91.

The NWHL gets a new name while we STILL keep an eye out for one name in particular to come to terms with the Wild #KaprizovWatch

KaprizovWatch continues, the Minnesota Wild have a new uniform and the NHL is heading to Beijing for the 2022 Olympic Games -- let’s go Team USA.

Our final episode before we bring you Season 3, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and State Farm Insurance agent Tony Hoaglund at Champlin insurance dot com, this is episode 89.

Jamie Hersch, Bob Kurtz and of course Marcus Foligno make the cut as Alexis’ discusses some of her favorite guest moments from season 2.

Holy cow, we did it -- we’re putting a wrap on Season 2 of Bardown Beauties, starting with Jessi’s favorite guest moments from this past year. What were yours?

Fore! We’re out supporting the Craig Felton Memorial Golf Tournament at Emerald Greens this week. To help us honor Mr. Felton, a former South St. Paul teacher and golf coach who lost his fight with cancer in 2017, Packer alum, Alex Stalock and brother of Craig, Tim Felton will be joining us-- that full interview can be found on on our YouTube channel (which you should be subscribed to).

Alexis, president of the Foligno Fan Club, moves mountains and waitressing schedules to not miss out on a second guest appearance from Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno as he chats with The Beauts about summer lake life, offseason transactions, and bugging big brother Nick to sign with the Wild.

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Free Agency Frenzy...for some teams. We’ll dive into hot takes, cold takes and beg to ask the question: is this a rebuild?

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NHLer and LGBQT+ ally Kurtis Gabriel joins to talk about his work in making the game more inclusive and Jessi and Alexis break down the weekend’s NHL Entry Draft and look ahead to moves the Wild SHOULD make in free agency.

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Hello offseason dramatics! We’ve got buyouts, beauties, and Backes. First, we chat with now FORMER Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter’s agent, Neil Sheehy, to hear what’s next for No. 20, plus David Backes gives us an update on his charity work and his thoughts on next season. Oh, and Jessi and Alexis weigh in on Seattle’s dream-crushing team.

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A voice you hear on your radio dials AND TV, Kelly Schultz joins us to talk NWHL hockey, college hockey, and more. Plus we’ll break down the Joel Eriksson Ek signing and recap the end of the NHL season.

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Jason Zucker, Kyle Rudolph and more join the Beauts while at the University of Minnesota Champions for Children golf fundraiser.

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A 1980 legend, Buzz Schneider joins us to discuss Miracle accuracy, Miracle on Ice beer and life as a gold medalist. Plus, we say goodbye to Tom Kurvers.

Linda Cohn joins us to talk Rangers, goaltending, being a badass and much more. Plus, would Kaprizov missing out on the Calder be the most Minnesota of Minnesota things to happen?

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Your favorite voice on the 100.3 radio dials, the legendary Bob Kurtz joins us to talk about calling a unique season, his thoughts on Kirill Kaprizov and the ever-important question: will he be back for 2021-22?

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Offseason? What offseason? We’ll be here all summer long giving you fresh, new and inspiring content with some pretty amazing guests, like this week’s peek into blind hockey and the Hendrickson Foundation.

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We’re not gonna sulk, instead, we’re leaning on positive Pat Micheletti, official beaut, to break down the Wild’s season which came to an end in Game 7.

Plus, now who do we root for in the Cup?

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3-1 series. The Wild have been here before. A lot. Can they make it interesting and avoid elimination in Vegas? The Athletic Golden Knights beat writer Jesse Granger joins us to discuss the series that has the State of Hockey frustrated (again).

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Will Bruce Boudreau land in one of the recently vacated spots in the NHL? Will Minnesota get out of the first round against Vegas?

WILL KIRILL KAPRIZOV LEAD POSTSEASON PLAY?

All of these questions answered, plus The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman joins us to talk analytics on your favorite Wild players.

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Is the NHL trolling the New York Rangers? We dive into the saga that is the NHL vs New York vs Tom Wilson. Plus is Matt Boldy ready for a call-up? He makes his case as we check in with the current Iowa Wild forward.

Oh yeah, and more Kirill Kaprizov talk too.

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What is going on with the Wild? Judd Zulgad, an eternal optimist (lol) helps us break it down. Plus, we hear from Dolla Dolla Bill Kirill Kaprizov on what he thinks of the Calder conversation.

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Billy G in the house. The Minnesota Wild General Manager joins us to discuss playoffs, extensions, expansions, and even some quick-fire trivia on his career.

And Alexis Pearson gets back on her no more shootout soapbox in this week’s Up for Debate.

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Two for the price of 1, Pioneer Press’ Dane Mizutani and Minnesota’s Mr. Hockey Writer Michael Russo joined Jessi Pierce in a jam-packed hockey, coffee, and pop culture-filled ep.

Plus, who is our Beauts Minnesota Wild MVP not named Kirill Kaprizov?

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It’s NHL trade deadline day and who better to help us take a look at movement -- or lack thereof -- than NHL Network’s insider Elliotte Friedman. We’ll talk moves/non-moves and overall look of the Wild, plus -- best pregame bar on West 7th is….

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‘Why’d you wanna play cawlidge hawkey’ -- all your Frozen Four love with guests Jess Myers and Bruce Ciske, plus Bill Guerin is set to help run Team USA in the 2022 Olympics, and U.S.-born Matt Boldy signs with the Minnesota Wild.

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Minnesota icon Mark Rosen adds to his radio resume by becoming an official beaut, joining us to talk broadcast life, Power Trip and hot mic situations (sorry Tim Peel). Plus drink it up hockey fans, March Madness is in full effect.

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HOCKEY HEAVEN. We’re there. Isobel Cup, women’s Frozen Four, Gopher men’s Big 10 champs, and HS hockey all on the horizon.

Plus, we catch up with prospect and official beauty Calen Addison while also checking in on the Wild and its fan base while debating what is really making the team click this year (Dean Evason, Kirill Kaprizov or the Cam Talbot/Kaapo Kahkonen tandem)?

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A pillar of the Minnesota North Stars era and a cornerstone in American hockey, the iconic Mike Modano joins us to talk on everything from North Stars to Dallas Stars, and to Mighty Ducks residuals, oh, and his current role and takes on the Minnesota Wild, too.

All of that, plus we’re about to enter full hockey heaven with enough tourney action and events to keep your puck appetite full.

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Dean Evason sends a message to his team with one healthy scratch and the Minnesota Wild see a 6-game winning streak come to an end. But don’t worry, there’s still a lot of good happening with the Wild.

Plus, don’t miss our check-in with now FORMER Minnesota Wild goalie and the nicest man in the world, Alex Stalock. Episode 63 starts now.

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So...sorry Paul Fenton? The GM who shall not be named might have made the right calls with a few Wild players currently lighting the lamp as the Minnesota Wild have become one of the most offensively dominant teams in the Honda West. The Pioneer Press’ Dane Mizutani joins us to breakdown more of the red hot team.

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The Minnesota Wild are back in action and our guest Kirsten Krull joins us to talk about her new role with the team. We’ve got lip lettuce, Lake Tahoe, and slick skates to talk about too, all in episode 61.

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Mikko Koivu has officially retired, should his number be retired too? NHL Covid updates and Jeff Baidoo of the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Hockey joins us to talk about his new role in creating more equality in the sport we all love. All this coming your way in episode 60.

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We’ve been here before: COVID tries to steal hockey from us yet again but never fear, KARE 11’s Dave Schwartz is ready to suit up for your hockey entertainment. Dave joins us to talk the sports broadcast and hockey coaching lifestyle, and Jessi and Alexis debate best goal cellys.

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We absolutely LOVE to see the game of hockey grow; that’s why we couldn’t be more excited to have Pato, assistant captain of the Kenya Ice Lions, join us to talk all about the sport’s growth in a very untraditional market. That plus your Whitecaps/Wild updates, plus we cast more way too early votes for Kaprizov for Calder.

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Alexis is back on the air, Jessi’s back at the X, all seems right in the hockey world. We’ve got news from both the NHL and NWHL, plus badass Boston Pride president Hayley Moore joins us to talk about her new role in the AHL.

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The future is here! We talk with Minnesota Wild prospect and World Champion Matt Boldy about what it felt like to win gold and his excitement about coming to the State of Hockey. And what are we excited about this season? Other than Kirill Kaprizov of course.

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Training camp is just about in the books and the 2020-21 season is finally upon us. We talk Wild with guest Kevin Falness and continue on the Matt Boldy cheer train with a gold medal recap.

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One year, 365 days, 12 months — 2020 was a doozy in a lot of ways but it also brought us to you! Our inaugural guest Jamie Hersch helps us celebrate the one-year mark at Bardown Beauties in episode 54.

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Another Minnesota Wild player is out indefinitely, and sadly the youth sports pause continues a bit longer. But don’t worry, our guest Jude Hull (yes, of that Hull bloodline) helps cheer us up in episode 53.

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How do you even introduce our episode 52 guest? You don’t. When it’s legend Doc Emrick, you let him introduce himself. We’ll hear some new stories from Doc, plus: Kaprizov skates in St. Paul and playing a game of is it Nick or Nico? Two forwards confusing us with their uncanny resemblance as the Minnesota Wild get back on the ice at TRIA

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Kaprizov has landed stateside, outdoor NHL games, and we've got NWHL AND Bardown Beauties jerseys to talk about. Plus is 'The Tourney' going to happen in 2021? LA Scout and growth inclusion specialist Blake Bolden also joins to tell us how she has managed to be such a kickass woman in hockey. All that and more in episode 51.

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Former Gopher and NHL blueliner Keith Ballard joins us to celebrate milestone episode 50 where we find out if he really majored in underwater basket weaving as suggested by Paul Martin...That, plus college hockey and NWHL bubbles, Kendall Coyne breaking more glass ceilings & the Minnesota Wild tendy debate.

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A pause for our local rinks, but could the NHL be close to finalizing a firmer schedule of return? Star Tribune reporter David La Vaque joins us to talk about high school sports coverage and his book, ‘Tourney Time’ in episode 49

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Dave Starman gives us his pizza breakdown and NCAA return to the ice outlook as college hockey gets underway. Plus, retro jersey love, mascot debate update and your questions for the Beauts answered all in our 48th episode.

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14-year retired NHL vet Paul Martin joins us from the bench of his alma mater, Gopher Hockey, to talk college puck, and Jessi and Alexis dive into NHL return scenarios and debate the Minnesota Wild’s best blue-liners.

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We weigh in on the great Minnesota Wild uni debate, does Mitch Miller deserve redemption, the loss of Travis Roy. Our guest this week is USA Hockey’s Katie Million, Director of Women’s National Team Programs for the U.S. Women’s Team.

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We’re back and bigger and better than ever. Boston Bruins forward and Minnesota’s longtime favorite sweetheart Charlie Coyle helps us kick off Season 2 with talk on free agency, trades, bubble life and pondering whether or not the Winter Classic actually makes it to Minnesota in 2022...

So close to starting a brand new season of Bardown Beauties Podcast! Only one more item of business left before moving on. Jessi gets to pick her favorite moments from Season 1, and some of these are a doozy. Among her picks includes appearances from Jamie Hersch, Carly Zucker, Wes Walz, and Richard Park. Plus, Alexis forgets what a power washer is.

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As the NHL 2020 season comes to a close and a Stanley Cup champion crowned, the Bardown Beauties Podcast is closing the door on our inaugural season. We are taking the time to look back on some of our favorite guests and moments. Alexis went through and picked her top celebrities and stories including Marcus Foligno (of course...), Pete Blackburn, Kevin Gorg, Bruce Boudreau, and Devin Dubnyk. Next week, we will feature Jessi's favorites.

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Lightning capture the Stanley Cup, are more Wild players (i.e. Devan Dubnyk) on the move? Plus, we preview the 2020 NHL draft with ESPN’s NHL Draft & prospects analyst Chris Peters and try to figure out who the Minnesota Wild should draft with the number 9 pick.

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We are chatting the Cup finals, who is going to be our next captain for the wild, Mark Parrish joins us to discuss his past hockey career and his new career as a vodka Czar.

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Legend and Beauts favorite, Pat Micheletti joins to break down the early Wild offseason movement. And what does Blaine and Husky legend Matt Hendricks think about it? Plus, as usual, news comes in during record as Mikko Koivu and the Minnesota Wild part ways. Episode 40.

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The Beauts welcome newest member of the Minnesota Wild Nick Bjugstad and say another farewell to former GM who shall not be named. Plus sportsnet rockstar and amazing woman Tara Slone joins to talk her latest podcast venture.

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The day of reckoning for Alexis’ Marcus Foligno Fan Club as the Minnesota Wild forward joins the Beauts to talk the season, family and honoring his mom’s memory with the Janice Foligno Foundation. Plus, the Beauts weigh in on all the Game 7 excitement and how the NHL is pushing forward with new diversity initiatives.

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Black Lives Still Matter. Why hockey still needs to play catch up when it comes to systemic racism following a pause in games. Plus, will Bruce Boudreau land another coaching job? And how do we feel about trades during playoffs? Mitch Helgerson, Minnesota Wild Sr. VP of marketing and ticket sales also joins us to talk about the new fan experience the State of Hockey passion.

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First round buh byes to the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames and hello to our second round friends. Jessi and Alexis address Mike Milbury’s comments, and guest Josh Fenton, commissioner of the most desirable D1 men’s hockey conference, outlines his hopes for the future of the sport this season.

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Overtime hockey? Inject it into our veins. We make our Stanley Cup picks for the rest of the series, welcome Kirill "The Russian Phenom" Kaprizov to our state, wonder how everything will effect the upcoming college hockey season and guest Audra Martin from Fox Sports North weighs in on covering the Twins and Wild in July.

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Hockey, hockey, hockey. The Beauts recap an early Minnesota Wild postseason exit, plus hear from Mikko Koivu and Devan Dubnyk on their futures with the Wild, and the team’s future as a whole. Plus, a look at who we think has a chance at the Cup claiming this year.

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Hockey’s back. We cover everything from Qualifers and Game 1 of Wild-Canucks best-of-5 series, to Matt Dumba’s courage in changing the hockey culture, and toss in some NWHL and University of St. Thomas news. PLUS former Minnesota Gopher and player agent Ben Hankinson joins us to talk player-agent life and even gives us on evasive Dustin Byfuglien has been in ducking his calls.

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The Minnesota Wild wrap training camp 2.0 before heading to Edmonton, the Kraken was unleashed and previewing the Minnesota-Vancouver series with Minnesota Wild Radio Network analyst and former Northstar, Tom Reid.

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News and notes coming out from Week 1 of Minnesota Wild training camp 2.0, plus guest and analytics guru Alex Mandryky from NHL Seattle, is the perfect example of why more women need to be in more sports.

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Video creator and comedian Jillian Fisher joins a shortened Beauts bench (while Alexis works) to chat about poking fun at NHL teams, the culture of fanbases and are Philly fans actually the worst? Plus Evason news Kaprizov reax -- and it’s only day 1 of training camp 2.0.

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Bruce. Is. Back. Bruce Boudreau joins the Beauts for SO much hockey talk (and equally as many laughs), covering everything from playoffs to his shining YouTube hogpile moment. Plus, the Kaprizov watch continues.

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Brock McGillis and the Beauts chat about how to truly change the hockey culture and make “Hockey is for everyone” more than a phrase. Plus, Pat Micheletti offers his outlook on the NHL season.

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Why does elite talent thrive in the State of Hockey? Minnesota Hockey Executive Director Glen Andresen explains the community-based model that has helped put Minnesota on the map. Plus, who do Jessi and Alexis have on their NHL dream team?

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Two guests double the fun as the Beauts continue the racial conversation with The Athletic writer, Ryan Clark & chat growing hockey around the world with Alex Frecon. Plus, Jessi & Alexis name their NHL award winners, and Matt Dumba talks the newly created Hockey Diversity Alliance.

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With the help of Erica Ayala, the Beauts tackle the culture of racial diversity as it pertains to sports and our society.

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CBS sports writer & Twitter extraordinaire Pete Blackburn is one funny guy. Don’t believe us? Just give him a follow @peteblackburn. Pete joins the Beauts to talk his Twitter humor, how he’ll never lose his love for sports & what he did to force an immediate clapback from singer/songwriter Ellie Goulding. Plus, playoffs baby!

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Minneapolis high school hockey player Nyagach Kueth and local teen Aaliyah Murray join the Beauts for a special spinoff to shed some light on a sad state, and how they are working with other Minnesota teens to make a change -- for now and for the future.

Help locally owned Minneapolis businesses affected by the riots with a donation to the Minnesota Teen Activists designated GoFund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/small-businesses-on-lake-street?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow

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The Beauts are joined by a one-of-a-kind guest to chirp Alexis, plus actual hockey news to talk about including a D1 team being dropped from their program, the plan for the NHL Playoffs, and the new NWHL team in Toronto.

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College Hockey Inc., executive director Mike Snee joins the Beauts to talk college hockey growth, the women’s game & why hockey is so special in Minnesota. Jessi and Alexis top it off with NWHL and PWHPA talk and Korean baseball.

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Minnesota Wild icon Andrew Brunette joins the Beauts to try best Walzy and Park
in trivia. Plus, Jessi, Alexis and Producer Fred weigh in on Brendan Leipsic’s comments and the culture of sports and problems in it.

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Wes Walz and Richard Park take a stroll down memory lane to everyone's favorite 2002-03 season. Plus the Beauts test Walz's and Park's knowledge of their teammates.

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The Beauts chat with hockey's best, Natalie Darwitz. Alexis offers up her solution to the return of sports and we take a deep dive into NWHL expansion.

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The Athletic's Michael Russo joins the Beauts to talk Twitter, how the NHL could resume after the virus, plus bugging Jessi in the press box while she is under deadline. Hear from Minnesota Wild's captain Mikko Koivu thinking about his future and the Beauts dive into their take on the 'will they/won't they' NHL season.

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The Beauts check in with some of the Minnesota Wild's finest, Social Media Specialist Erin Loughrey (elite twitter) and Equipment Manager Rick "Tricky" Bronwell (pro jock hanger) + exclusive laughs in our video episode.

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Fox Sports North's Marney Gellner joins the Beauts to talk about her sports resume and just awesome achievements resume which includes her catchphrases, initials title belt and calling Josh Duhamel a friend.

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Tom Chorske joins the Beauts to talk extra time with the Cup, his Hockey Dads challenge, and continued quarantine life. Plus, how we've been seduced by Tiger King.

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The Beauts remain quarantined, trying to make the best of this crazy little time. KFAN's own Paul Allen joins to talk vox in the box, play by play and the best call he ever made. Plus, the next edition of Alexis's Diary.

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Pat Micheletti and Giles Ferrell join in two separate guest segments to talk NHL season future, NHL 20 video games and how each is surviving the sports pause. Plus take a peek into young Alexis' journal and a reminder to be kind.

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Jessi and Alexis hit record while the NHL hits pause on the season. Immediate reax to the coronavirus shutdown.

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Minnesota wild emergency backup goaltender Connor Beaupre, joins Jessi and Alexis to talk his role with the team, starving in the press box, and more. Plus high school hockey, International Women's Day and the winner of our #raisingthebar tickets.

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The man, the myth, the LEGEND Lou Nanne joins us to talk everything from high school hockey on up including how it took an Act of Congress for him to play for Team USA and his relationship with the late, great, Herb Brooks. Plus, the Beauts launch a new #raisingthebar initiative and THE TOURNEY.

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It's #GerryTime! We're not saying the Beauts helped Gerald Mayhew get the call up from Iowa on Sunday, but we're not saying they didn't either. Gerry talks AHL life, competition with teammates and go-to spots in Des Moines. Plus, a look back at the Paul Fenton trade deadline moves, a year later. Hello to San Pablo, California and Djibouti!

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Roses are red, Bruce Boudreau is gone, we have an emergency podcast because the show must go on. Hendrickson Foundation Executive Director/Darby's brother, Danny Hendrickson, along with Cities 97 radio personality/Da Beauty League coach/Hendrickson Foundation executive board member Paul Fletcher join Jessi and Alexis as news broke about Bruce. Plus, the gang previews the Hendrickson Foundation National Festival in Blaine Feb. 21-23.

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In this episode of Bardown Beauties, Alexis is in Boston for the NWHL All-Star Game, so producer Fred slides into her spot with Jessi to talk about more women's hockey and explore the divide between the NWHL and the PWHPA. This week's guests are Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press and Megan Ryan of the Star Tribune. They talk about their lives as sports beat writers and how they balance out their normal lives and work, plus the special feud with a certain T-Shirt guy.

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The beauts finally sink their teeth into women's hockey and what it is like to have a professional team shine in the State of Hockey. Minnesota Whitecaps forward Allie Thunstrom joins the show to discuss her path to hockey, her time as a speed skater and where she hopes the sport will go for women in the future. Plus more mailbag courtesy of Alexis' dad.

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What's an All-Star break? The omnipresent Pat Micheletti joins Jessi and Alexis to talk options for the Wild heading into the second half of the season, plus the Beauts dive into their take on tank or swim and answer your mailbag questions.

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Jessi and Alexis chat with KFAN's Carly Zucker about being her husband's biggest online troll - and how she deals with her own fame. Plus, should the NHL All-Star format change?

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In the third episode of Bardown Beauties, we have a long chat with the always entertaining FSN North reporter Kevin Gorg. We look forward to this year's Hockey Day Minnesota, go over his love for movies, and what he sees as the path to the playoffs for the Wild. Jessi and Alexis discuss the coaching carousel in the NHL and the great mission of Dinomites in the Twin Cities.

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Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk joins us in our makeshift office to chat the Wild's upswing, goals allowed, plus we go big on outdoor hockey talk.

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On the inaugural episode of Bardown Beauties, Jessi Pierce and Alexis Pearson sit down with former Fox Sports North host, and current NHL TV anchor Jamie Hersch to preview the NHL 2020 Winter Classic from Dallas, and explore her rise to the national hockey scene. We also take time to remember the legendary South St. Paul hockey icon, Doug Woog with sound from Minnesota Wild's Alex Stalock.

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