Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered: Recent Episodes
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Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press - and a cool golf podcast called Bunker 2 Bunker which you should all definitely check out here -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bunker-2-bunker/id1557287821 - drops in to breakdown the first two games of the Wild/Vegas series. And Brandon makes himself edit….himself.
(recorded 5-19-21)
Dane stops by to run down the suddenly intriguing Wild. Plus he gives us a reco on his favorite eats in the TC.
(recorded 3-3-21)
Hockey and pizza January wraps up with none other than Kevin Falness who brings all the energy, info, and stories that you could possibly ask for in a Wild-centric podcast.
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Pizza and Hockey January week 4 features Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press. We discuss his background, and a TON of Wild stuff.
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Hockey and Pizza January rolls on as Dave Schwartz of KARE 11 is back, talking tons of Wild, and previewing NFL conference championship games.
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Peter Campbell, chef and owner of Red Wagon Pizza Company stops by to talk about how he got into the restaurant business, his philosophy on what his actual product is, and what running a restaurant during a pandemic is like. Really cool conversation about a food everyone loves.
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Hockey season is here, and Kevin Gorg stopped by to break it all down. Tons and tons of Wild stuff, plus World Juniors recap.
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Tony Hoaglund and Nick chew on why kickers and Kirk aren’t the Vikes’ big problem, and who is, as well as some Gopher/NCAA football, and Guerin/Wild stuff.
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Frecon and Nick breakdown and review the NHL Reverse Retro Jersey program, plus a little fantasy football grumbling.
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Wild anthem singer John deCausemeaker is back, and we’re talking anthems in bubbles, Wild/North Stars jerseys, and representing the full spectrum of Vikings fans in this weird season.
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The Co-host of the Bardown Beauties podcast, voice of the Whitecaps (and everything else MN sports it seems), drops by to coach us up on NWHL, Whitecaps, Doc and PA, and her grade for Billy G’s off-season so far.
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Frecon’s back! Bringing tales of hanging with PJ, some Vikes, and a whole lotta Wild stuff.
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Lonnie and Nick post-mortem the Twins and pretty much the Vikes. Some Wild, too.
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Nick’s long time buddy Pete makes his fan show debut. We fire up the way back machine, but also talk Vikes mess and Twins optimism.
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With everything happening, we brought Dave Schwartz from KARE 11 back to break it all down. Vikes look awful, Twins/Yanks? And Wild offseason.
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Summer’s over but who cares because there’s non-stop sports! The Fan show returns, with Lonnie and Mike, talking Vikes, Twins, Wild.
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MFG rolls on with Kevin Gorg! Kevin brings the heat with three absolute monsters for his favorite games. Plus we discuss the Wild/Canucks series.
Dave Schwartz from KARE11 stops by to reminisce about his favorite game: Twins v. Tigers, 2009 game 163. Plus MLB, NHL starting back up.
Whether it’s Twins, Lynx, Wolves, or sketch comedy, Marney Gellner has it covered. She drops by to take us through her career, producing sports on TV during a pandemic, and her not-so secret dream to be on SNL.
Jessi Pierce, from The Athletic and the Bardown Beauties podcast, knows hockey and hockey in MN. So who better to drop by to give us her favorite game story, plus her thoughts on the NHL restart.
Jim Souhan’s favorite game is one Vikings fans won’t likely forget - even though they may want to.
Wild Radio voice, and Russo arch nemesis, Kevin Falness drops by to dish on his two favorite games ever, late-90s Avs, and restarting speculation.
Debut of a new series features UMD Bulldogs radio PXP Bruce Ciskie talks about his Favorite Game(s) Ever.
Nick and Lonnie chat with John Markus, of the hit Tv show BBQ Pitmasters about how Al Franken got him into smoking, the competitive Q scene, what makes good Q, and tons more.
Mr. deCausmeaker stops by for a fun chat on how he ended up getting the Wild anthem gig, his military service and how the Wild incorporates the military into games, his influences, what makes a good anthem rendition and he even sings a bit of the Soviet anthem. REALLY fun episode.
It’s hockey without borders, as Alex Frecon’s back talking about his international hockey adventures. And also lots of Wild talk with him and Lonnie.
Nick and Tony react to the Kobe Bryant story, talk some Wolves, Twins roster, NHL All-Star Game.
Vikings post-mortem, Astros fallout, and Wild stink. Plus, the NHL is wrong about Kassian/Tkachuk.
Other than Gopher pigskin, more to be anxious about than not in the MN scene, and Lonnie and Nick break it all down.
Tony, Lonnie and Nick get caught up, go deep on Wolves, Vikings playoffs and Pro Bowl, and lament the Wild is messing up their tank.
Mike and Nick on Gophers in Iowa, Twins keep rolling, Wild stink - and that’s ok, and not liking Zimmer.
Mike & Lonnie stop by to help Nick eulogize the 2019 Twins season. The highs, the lows, and what we want to see as they re-tool this winter.
What a time to be alive! Gopher gridiron, Vikes, Wild, and Twins/Yanks predix with your friendly neighborhood RussosFilter and Mike Burgoyne.
Nick brings Tony back to defend the Gopher football program. And also talk Bill Guerin, Twins, and Vikes
Nick, Lonnie, and Mike break down goings on in Twins, Vikes, Lynx, Loons, Gopher pigskin, and even Wild lands.
Have we seen this movie? It’s starting to feel like we have. Mike and Lonnie drop in to discuss.
And then, out of nowhere, all heck broke loose in Wild-Land. Lonnie and Nick react - with the help of your tweets - to the stunning news from St. Paul.
Nick, Tony, and Mike discuss whether to be sweating the Twins right now, with help from your tweets. Plus some 3M Open and Lynx.
Nick and Lonnie talk Twins and Wild, and then weigh in on the USWNT goal celebration debate.
Nick was prepared for the switch-a-roo this week, and went proactive, bringing up the Wild to harsh the mellow from the Twins and Lynx. With Tony and Mike.
Nick tries to be positive (Twins) but Lonnie wasn’t having it (Wild). Good thing Mike was around to referee.
Hoaglund and Burgoyne help Nick celebrate a fun Twins team, review the NFL draft, and then turn to hockey - the playoffs, and the galling state of the Wild.
Some good (college sports), some bad (Wolves, Wild), some hope springing eternal (Twins), with some guys (Tony and Mike).
Tony Hoaglund, and Mike Burgoyne makes his fan show debut in a hockey-heavy show. The Tourney, down on college puck, and conflicted about the Wild.
Thanks to Jim Souhan and Tony Hoaglund for celebrating this momentous episode with us. And Thank You for listening.
Lonnie and Nick discuss the strange reality of a likable Wolves team. Also still no warm and fuzzies for Zimmer, and too many slumps on the Wild.
Tony and Nick on the frustrating state of Minnesota sports teams, not including the Gopher football squad. Is missing the playoffs good for the Wolves, Wild and Vikes?
Nick and Tony achieve balance on the Vikes and Wild maybe just being what they are. It was peaceful, if a little disconcerting. Plus Gopher women’s sports success.
Nick, Lonnie, and Tony discuss why Minnesotans all drive to Tennessee for vacation, Row The Axe, Wild positivity, and Vikes/Pack. Plus Nick hates coaches.
Nick and Tony discuss recent activity with the wild and Joe Mauer and then talk about the big wolves trade.
Nick and Lonnie struggled to drum up much indignation about the MN teams currently in action. But they persevered and Lonnie tapped into a strong vein of rage in his Minnesota Goodbye.
Big Wild season preview episode. Lonnie and Jared join Nick to set up the Wild’s season, and the train quickly goes off the rails.
Michael Russo stops by, and he and Nick geek out on first world frequent traveler problems.
What a week. From Butler, to Fleck, to the Bills, it was a brutal week for Minnesota sports. Lonnie, Tony, and Nick cry in their beers over it all.
Nick’s fit to be tied, so Lonnie and Tony try to talk him down. Plus Gopher gridiron, Mikko off 1st PP unit?
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With a lot to cover, Nick has Lonnie and Tony on to go through it all. WNBA, Buxton, Wild ennui, Tony and Lonnie Row The Boat, Cousins’ first game. Plus Nick invoked the show’s name in Minnesota Goodbyes.
With fall sports starting up, we thought this was a good time to delve into the scary topic of sports-related brain injuries, particularly for kids, with Dr. Matthew Hofkens, DO, with the TRIA Sports Concussion Program. https://tria.com/programs/sport-concussion/
Nick Kelly just finished a summer internship with The Athletic MIN. He stopped by to talk about his adventures, and which MN team is closest to a championship. Fun ep.
More like All Star Lame, World Cup, Wild frustrations, and Philadelphia Freedom. With Frecon and Hoaglund.
Henry and Hoaglund talk Twins struggles, Lynx a low seed sleeper, NHL Draft ennui, and Wild tweak.
Nick and Lonnie talk Twins, US Open, Lynx, and the first four matchups of the #TopMNSportsMoments tournament
Tony and Nick seed the bad moments side of the Top MN Sports Moments bracket. Plus Twins, NHL playoffs, Wild GM. #TopMNsportsmoments
Whether it's college signing days, Sano is fat, or Wild...shenanigans, Tony and Nick have had enough. Plus: What are your top Minnesota sports moments?
Frecon is back and it's time to break down the Wild's season. We play Suter for MVP, Eulogy for Chuck Fletcher, Strip The C, and Back or Not Back.
Chad Graff, the Swiss Army Knife of The Athletic MIN, drops by to talk about his recent assignments covering Gopher hockey, basketball, Vikes draft, oh and the Wild letting Chuck Fletcher go. And also what it was like breaking into the biz with Russo as his guide/competitor.
Lonnie's back, talking Twins hot start, and then the boys dig in on different sides of the Lindsay Whalen hire at the U. Then Nick covers NHL playoffs, Wild shmayoffs with your tweets.
Tony and Nick talk Masters, Humboldt, Frozen Four, Twins, Wolves, Wild season & playoffs.
Gopher star Erik Westrum stops by to talk with Nick and Tony about the Gopher head coach search, the state of the program, and college hockey in general. Plus some Wild and Opening Day.
Hoaglund in the house again, and we hit all the big stories. Tourney, Gophers, Polanco, QBs, Foligno, and MN Good byes.
The Tourney wrap, Twins, Wild, and a Loons season preview! Tony Hoaglund debuts, and Jared Mason brings the funk, with Lonnie and Nick.
Alex and Nick are Oly fans, early observations from the Games, new Passive-Aggressive bit, and Wild hockey.
Nick and Lonnie break down the big game, takeaways for the Vikes and Vikes fans. And! An epic rant by Brandon, unless it gets "lost"...
Negative Dave buries the Vikings and it’s gorious, Frecon’s back talking NHL coaching hotseats, expansion, and the downfall of the Blackhawks. Nick and Alex go point/counterpoint on how to treat Pats/Eagles fans this week.
Ugh. It’s not a curse. It’s just a team that chokes. And boy did they. Lonnie and Nick commiserate.
Think of this one as Behind The Music: Jim Souhan. How he got his start playing music, the best moment on stage, and why he’s the Roy Orbison of sportswriters. Plus a little Vikes, Eagles fans, and Wolves.
Nick and Lonnie breakdown the play, the game, the historical context, and the aftermath.
Nick and Alex prep for Vikes/Saints, Olympic hockey, World Jr hockey, some Wild. Alex makes a plea for beer league hockey players.
The guys discuss the wisdom of jumping on the Vikes bandwagon history be damned, and why the Wild is no fun. Plus Minnesota Good-Byes.
Negative Dave and Lonnie drop by to rundown thoughts on all the active teams, and post mortem on Gopher pigskin.
Thanksgiving episode! Alex Frecon stops by to talk puck, and then Jim (yes, THAT Jim) drops in on Wolves and Vikes, Stick To Sports, and Fan Tweetline in Minnesota Goodbye.
Nick and your tweets rank the Wild, Vikes, and Wolves as far as which team inspires the most confidence.
Scott Howe plays sports internationally for a living, and you can join him. Also, where are Lonnie and Nick on the Wild panic scale? Plus Fan Tweetline.
Negative Dave breaks down the Vikes, then Alex Frecon, who went to North Korea to play ice hockey and lived, stops by discussing changing your perspective and diplomacy through sports.
Nick flies solo, breaks down each MN team's single biggest issue right now, with help from your tweets.
It's time for the Wild to take the next step - if Suter's cool with that. The fellas break it down.
The Vikes aren't contenders. Are the Twins too dumb to know they're not? and Fan tweetline.
Negative Dave sits in again, and the team was cranky. Takes on Pay-Per-Russo, Souhan vs bloggers, Twins, Vikes, Gophers.
The only and only Negative Dave drops by to talk Twins with the guys, and negativity ensues.
Vikes, Wild, Wolves heading into new seasons, so we talk ex]ectations - and read your tweets.
The local sports scene more or less comatose, so we rank the best sports venues in the TC. With your tweets.
Nick's back from vacay, the Twins can't draw, and Scott from Edina and Lonnie agree on stuff. Gross. Plus your tweets.