The Bruce Ciskie Show: Recent Episodes
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Jim Rich of Fox 9 offers a less-than-glowing review of the Vikings quarterback situation after Sunday's annual night practice at TCO Stadium.
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Former UMD volleyball All-American Kate Sterns joins the show to talk about her induction into the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, as well as her return to the UMD coaching staff.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV joins to talk Vikings camp, specifically the Murray-McCarthy QB competition that should be over soon. We also talk some Twins heading into the trade deadline.
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Christian Koelling spent 18 years as UMD's men's hockey director of operations before departing this offseason. Hear him talk about initially getting the job, how the position evolved over the years, being around for three national title runs, his decision to leave, and what he's doing now.
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Brandon Warne of Access Twins helps break down the Twins deadline moves.
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We talk some offseason hockey with our dear friend Pat Micheletti. Gophers, recruiting, Wild, and more!
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The man behind Phil Steele's College Football Preview joins the show to talk Gophers, Badgers, Big Ten, and Notre Dame.
Learn more about Phil's work and the products available at philsteele.com!
The podcast will be off the rest of this week, back on Monday, Aug. 3. Browse the archives if you haven't already. Thanks for listening!
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We preview Minnesota Vikings training camp (and have a therapy session on the Packers' recent failures) with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.
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We preview the start of training camp with Andy Herman of the Pack A Day Podcast.
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We wrap up Bulldog Week by catching up with UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck. Then you get to hear the conversation I recorded with former UMD goalie Alex Stalock a couple weeks ago. At the end of it, I got to surprise him with news he is in the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which was announced this week. The induction ceremony is Sept. 18 on the UMD campus.
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UMD football coach Curt Wiese and soccer coach Greg Cane join the show as we continue Bulldog Week.
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Bulldog Week continues with one of UMD's longest-tenured head coaches, Scott Sandelin from men's hockey, followed by a first-year head coach in Brooke Olson of women's basketball.
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The show returns as we kick off Bulldog Week. Volleyball coach Jim Boos checks in, followed by UMD's director of track and field/cross country, Brette Jensen.
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We talk Timberwolves trades, LeBron, Wild, and Twins with Jim Rich of Fox 9.
The show/podcast will be off next week. Please watch your feeds for one special interview that we'll likely be posting at some point next week. We return with new shows July 20, as we kick off Bulldog Week, our annual summer check-ins with numerous UMD coaches.
Thanks for listening and subscribing, check out the archives, and have a great week!
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The NCHC's commissioner, Heather Weems, joins the show to talk about age-based eligibility, the NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament's first year on campus sites, St. Thomas joining the league, and more.
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CBS Sports baseball writer Matt Snyder joins the show to talk about the upcoming trade deadline and some about both the Brewers and Twins.
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Pat Micheletti contributes thoughts on college hockey's boom era, the Wild's moves, player empowerment in the NHL, and the World Cup.
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We talk Twins at (just past) the halfway mark of the season with the great Brandon Warne.
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We're joined on the show by WCHA commissioner Michelle McAteer, who talks about age-based eligibility, the WCHA's success sending top talent to the PWHL and Olympics, rules changes, and the future of the WCHA Final Faceoff tournament.
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With the Wild set to embark on free agency Wednesday, we get a lowdown from Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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CCHA commissioner Don Lucia talks about the new five-year eligibility rule in college sports and what it means for hockey and the CCHA.
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We're joined in studio by Jason Watt and Todd Fedora for a conversation about the state and future of youth sports in Duluth.
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We chat with the four UMD women's hockey alums off to the PWHL. In order, hear from Tova Henderson (Minnesota), Thea Johansson, Ashley Messier (both Vancouver), and MK O'Brien (Detroit).
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Chris Peters of FloHockey previews the 2026 NHL Draft, happening this weekend in Buffalo.
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Former MSHSL media specialist John Millea joins the show to talk about life after nearly a year of retirement, plus the book he's working on for a November release.
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Senior forward Barrett Hall talks about his decision to move on from St. Cloud State after three years there and join UMD for his last year of college hockey. Then hear from incoming UMD freshman defenseman Keith McInnis about playing in the Memorial Cup and making his way to the NCHC.
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Madison Schoolfield is running Grandma's Marathon this weekend to benefit Special Olympics, thanks to a connection she developed with a Special Olympics athlete named Michael when she was a volunteer in college.
We also get to know incoming UMD men's hockey forward Peyton Platter, who transferred to UMD after two years at Alaska.
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We talk Grandma's Marathon and a little bit about the FIFA World Cup with Chris Long of KSTP, who is hosting WDIO's marathon coverage on Saturday.
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Former professional snowboarder Kelsey Boyer is running Grandma's this weekend for Save A Brain, a non-profit she founded after her snowboarding career was ended by a traumatic brain injury. Learn more at saveabraininc.com.
We also catch up with Duluth running legend Kara Goucher, who is working the WDIO race day broadcast this weekend.
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Matthew Haas had his left foot amputated, and from there became a runner. Now with a fitted running blade, Matthew is running Grandma's Marathon Saturday for the first time after a couple years of running the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.
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Jim Rich of Fox 9 talks Grandma's Marathon, Vikings, Wild, Wolves, and even Twins. We also get to know our summer intern, Emily, a little bit.
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Former Duluth News Tribune writer Kevin Pates checks in from sunny Arizona to share memories of Grandma's Marathon ahead of race weekend next week.
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UWS men's hockey player turned longtime UWS men's hockey radio voice Jon Garver joins the show ahead of his induction into the UWS Athletic Hall of Fame next month.
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Kevin Gorg joins the show to talk some Wild, Cup Final, and horse racing.
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Former UMD women's hockey associate coach Laura Bellamy, now running the show at Harvard, joins the show as we catch up with another old friend.
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Zach Schneider pops by the studio to talk about the 50th Grandma's Marathon in just a bit more than two weeks. We also get his live reaction to Christian Watson's contract extension with the Packers.
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Former UMD women's hockey coach Maura Crowell, now at Dartmouth, joins the show to catch up with us a little bit.
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Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald talks college hockey rule changes, as well as the post-Memorial Cup recruiting season.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV talks Indy 500, JJ McCarthy/Kyler Murray, Twins, and reveals what he's doing with this year's Grandma's Marathon. No, he is not running it.
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Brandon Warne joins the show to talk about the somewhat-surging Twins, who find themselves in a playoff position in the American League.
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Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk college hockey rules changes, the Men's World Championships, NHL playoffs, and the Wild.
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Matt Snyder of CBS Sports is on the show to talk about the Brewers and how they really aren't plucky underdogs anymore, no matter what Pat Murphy says.
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College hockey insider Mike McMahon joins the show to talk about the proposed NCAA rule change regarding athletic eligibility and how the hockey community has united to offer what it thinks is a better idea.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in as the offseason begins for the Wolves.
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Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press recaps the end of the Wild season and looks ahead to what could be a busy summer for Minnesota's NHL team.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in ahead of Friday's must-win Game 6 at Target Center.
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Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk NHL playoffs, men's worlds, and, yes, Gophers-Bulldogs.
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We talk Twins and other baseball matters with Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
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In his playing days, Fred Harbinson was an All-American at UWS, helping the Yellowjackets to the Frozen Four in 1994. Now, he's the longtime president, GM, and head coach of the Western Hockey League's Penticton Vees, who were a revelation this season as a WHL expansion team. Fred talks about leading the Vees in their jump from the BCHL to the WHL and life in Penticton.
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Jim Rich of Fox 9 talks Wolves and Wild playoffs, including a great rant about the Wolves players laughing and joking on the bench as they're getting blown out Wednesday night.
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Freelance writer Heather Rule joins the show to talk PWHL and NHL playoffs.
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Timberwolves voice Alan Horton joins the show from San Antonio as we unpack a Game 1 Timberwolves win over the Spurs.
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Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network unpacks a chaotic series opener between the Wild and Avalanche.
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A rare guest-free show as we talk about the Timberwolves and Wild both moving on in their respective postseasons!
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Minnesota Wilderness coach Zach Stepan joins the radio show, and we also preview tonight's big Wild and Wolves playoff games.
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We talk Timberwolves and Wild playoffs, including some whining about start times and TV piecemealing, with Chris Long of KSTP-TV.
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Kevin Gorg of FanDuel Sports Network joins the show to talk about the Wild's comeback win to even their series against Dallas. We sneak in some Kentucky Derby talk, too!
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The new women's basketball coach at UMD is 2023 Honda Division II Athlete of the Year and four-time NSIC Player of the Year Brooke Olson. She joins the show to talk about her journey through basketball, one that brings her back to a place she knows very well for her first head-coaching job.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider previews the Vikings at the 2026 NFL Draft, along with some thoughts on the Kyler Murray acquisition.
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We preview the NFL Draft from a Packers perspective with Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast.
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We talk NHL playoffs and Frozen Four/Vegas trip with Pat Micheletti.
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UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show to review a 2025-26 season that saw UMD return to the NCAA Tournament. We talk about UMD's transfer portal additions, recruiting class, Plantes, and much more.
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We preview the Wolves-Nuggets playoff series with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
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NOTE: UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show Monday to recap the 2025-26 season and take a first look ahead to next fall. You can get questions in by emailing bruce(dot)ciskie(at)mwcradio(dot)com.
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Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press previews the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
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Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald joins the show between naps to talk about Transfer Portal Madness 2026 and the Men's Frozen Four. Then we catch up with Minnesota Wilderness coach Zach Stepan ahead of this weekend's NAHL playoff games.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune talks transfer portal and Max Plante winning the Hobey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr joins in studio to recap his Vegas trip and talk about UMD's search for a new women's basketball coach.
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College hockey insider Mike McMahon talks Frozen Four, Hobey, and more.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network and FanDuel Sports Network joins the show to talk about the stretch run of the regular season as the Wolves get ready for the NBA playoffs.
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Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network talks about the stretch run of the regular season, the signing of Charlie Stramel, and offers a Frozen Four prediction that NCHC fans will probably like.
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Todd Milewski of the Wisconsin State Journal joins the show to talk about the Badgers' unexpected run to the NCAA Men's Frozen Four.
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New Gophers men's hockey coach Brett Larson joins the show!
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Brandon Warne joins the show to talk April Fool's Day, Twins fan surveys, Target Field attendance, and actual baseball!
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We have a wide-ranging hockey chat with Pat Micheletti, talking UMD-Michigan, the Gophers' hire of Brett Larson, and the Frozen Four next week in Vegas.
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UMD senior defensemen Joey Pierce and Riley Bodnarchuk are the only players left from the ten-player 2022-23 recruiting class, and they will play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time Friday in Albany. Hear them both talk about finally getting here, how last year's ending fueled everyone who returned, and the challenges of facing high-octane Penn State in the opening round.
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AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune talks about the UMD men's hockey team returning to the NCAA Tournament. Mostly, we just whine about the late start Friday (9pm Eastern, what the hell, ESPN?).
UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson also joins the show to talk about the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, which starts in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
In between, we bid farewell to a dear friend, taken from us way too soon. If you're willing and able, you can donate to a GoFundMe for Jessi Pierce's family here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-hinrichs-after-losing-jessi-pierce-children
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UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause and freshman forward Luke Bibby join the show ahead of the NCHC championship game Saturday night in Denver.
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Jessi Pierce of NHL.com is not panicking about the Wild, who have managed three straight losses to bad teams.
We also look ahead to this weekend's NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship game with Denver coach David Carle.
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North Dakota hockey coach Dane Jackson talks about UND's run to the Penrose Cup, watching his team grow with 15 new faces, the play of defenseman Jake Livanavage, and this weekend's NCHC semifinal game against UMD.
We also visit with UMD sophomore forward Zam Plante, who enters the weekend with six goals over his last three games.
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Here's a conversation with UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck, as the Bulldogs prepare to travel to Kansas for this weekend's NCAA Division II Central Region Tournament, where UMD faces top seed and host Washburn Saturday at 5:30pm.
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UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson talks about the Bulldogs' return to the NCAA Tournament, then we get to know new Minnesota Monsters owner Jake Lambert.
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Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk state hockey and the Big Ten tournament, which starts Wednesday. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by to celebrate three UMD teams playing in NCAA Tournaments this week.
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We preview the first UMD men's hockey home playoff games in seven years with St. Cloud State coach Brett Larson and UMD forward Max Plante.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV and Channel 45 talks state hockey tournament, and we get his reaction to winning the MSHSL's Outstanding Media Service Award.
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Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network joins the show before we preview the state hockey tournaments in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Colorado College hockey coach Kris Mayotte discusses his team's season, the play and leadership of goalie Kaidan Mbereko, and this weekend's series at UMD, which could lead to a rematch next weekend if the Tigers have a good weekend here.
Then, ahead of UMD's Senior Day on Saturday, we chat with senior forwards Kyle Gaffney and Kyler Kovich about the men's hockey gold medal game last weekend, life so far at UMD, and playing in the rough-and-tough NCHC.
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We remember Hoagie with Bob Nygaard, then talk some Olympics with Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Miami hockey coach Anthony Noreen talks about building a roster with 21 new players, the RedHawks' resurgent season, the crazy sports atmosphere on the Miami campus right now, and this weekend's games against UMD.
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Longtime Miami hockey voice Greg Waddell joins the show to talk about the RedHawks' (so far) 14-win improvement over last season.
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Pat Micheletti checks in on Olympic hockey, then we get ready for the first winter sports state tournament by chatting with Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber.
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Author and historian Bruce Berglund talks about his new book on Russian sports and politics.
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We reset the Timberwolves at the All-Star break with the great Alan Horton.
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New York Rangers radio analyst Dave Starman is a longtime friend of a show and a college hockey guy, so we catch up, talk about the Rangers, and last weekend's UMD-North Dakota series. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr also drops by the studio.
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We catch up with longtime UMD baseball coach Bob Rients as the Bulldogs prepare to start the 2026 season, possibly as soon as this weekend!
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First year North Dakota hockey coach Dane Jackson talks about the Fighting Hawks' season to date and how his older players have stepped up to lead the way.
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UMD sophomore defenseman Ty Hanson talks about the Bulldogs' struggles in the win/loss column, but shares some optimism about the team's play. We talk Olympics and more as well.
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We chat with UMD senior defender Tova Henderson about the Olympics, and discuss what UMD needs to do to start stacking some wins as the postseason approaches.
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UMD football coach Curt Wiese breaks down the Bulldogs' 2026 recruiting class and then breaks some news. Then we talk about the Vikings' big move last week with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.
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We chat with UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler heading into a doubleheader weekend from Amsoil Arena, then discuss the departure of Twins president Derek Falvey with Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald joins the show to talk about NCHC-leading North Dakota.
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UMD junior defenseman Aaron Pionk joins the pod and talks about the Bulldogs' season to date, their recent struggles (sort of), wearing a letter, and this weekend's games in Denver.
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Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers drops by to talk about the run his team has gotten on in its first NCHC season.
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UMD freshman forward Jayson Shaugabay talks about growing up in Warroad, his pride in the "Warriors" name, and becoming a Bulldog.
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We're joined by UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler, then by goalies Eve Gascon and Tindra Holm.
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We get a season preview from UMD baseball coach Bob Rients before they don't get to play their scheduled games this weekend because it's too dang cold in Kansas.
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UMD football coach Curt Wiese discusses the ever-changing recruiting landscape in college football, along with the 36 players UMD signed to its Class of 2025.
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UMD softball senior Nicole Schmitt talks about growing up around sports in Wisconsin, becoming a Bulldog, and her 10-for-14 start to the season last weekend.
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UMD men's hockey assistant coach Cody Chupp talks about last week's bye, the Bulldogs' continued improvements, and this weekend's series in Omaha.
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Omaha hockey coach Mike Gabinet talks about last week's crazy 16-round shootout in Denver, his team steadying itself after a tough start, and facing UMD this weekend.
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Omaha hockey captain Nolan Krenzen talks about growing up on the outdoor rinks at Twig, playing for the late, great Brendan Flaherty at Duluth Marshall, and his five years of college hockey at Omaha.
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UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck talks long overtimes, HORSE, and about his team's big win over Concordia-St. Paul as the stretch run of the NSIC grind approaches.
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Back from sick bay, Bruce talks some hot stove baseball with Brandon Warne of Access Twins/Locked on Twins.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network talks Wolves after a couple home wins. Then we get a season preview from first-year UMD softball coach Nat Wagner.
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We talk some hockey -- UMD, the NCHC, the Gophers, and Wild -- with the legendary Pat Micheletti.
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UMD freshman forward Max Plante talks about his World Juniors journey, getting into a groove with the Bulldogs now that he's healthy, his younger brother and UMD commit Victor, and this weekend's games with Denver.
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Denver hockey coach David Carle talks about coaching the U.S. to World Juniors gold, the Pioneers' first 22 games this season, and this weekend's matchup with UMD.
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UMD women's hockey assistant coach Ashleigh Brykaliuk recaps a tough weekend battling illness while playing elite competition, the play of goalie Eve Gascon, and much more.
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We talk Vikings and Wild with our friend Chris Long of KSTP-TV.
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Before breaking down the Wild's win in Colorado, hear from UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson.
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UMD freshman goalie Klayton Knapp talks about growing up in Ohio, frustrations he felt during the recruiting process, and how a Zoom call with UMD's coaches changed everything.
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Just 2-9-1 in the last 12 games after an 8-0 start, Colorado College hosts UMD this weekend. Hear head coach Kris Mayotte talk about what's gone wrong and how he thinks the Tigers can claw back to NCHC contention.
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We chat with UMD men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck and drop some opinions on Monday's Vikings loss.
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UMD athletic director Forrest Karr looks at the landscape of the NCAA, and we talk Bulldog sports!
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St. Cloud State coach Brett Larson, a Duluth native and former UMD player and coach, talks about being part of the US World Junior team as an assistant coach and winning gold.
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UMD freshmen Max Plante and Adam Kleber talk about being part of the gold medal-winning US World Junior team.
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UMD redshirt junior forward MK O'Brien talks about her fun TikTok videos, weird language quirks, and also hockey.
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We preview the UMD-St. Cloud State women's hockey series with SCSU coach Brian Idalski and UMD coach Laura Schuler.
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We visit with UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause.
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Kevin Gorg of FanDuel Sports Network joins the show to talk Wild and World Juniors.
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Plenty of hockey talk on the Friday show with Alaska hockey associate coach Greg Brown, followed by UMD women's hockey co-captain Clara Van Wieren.
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Pat Micheletti joins to talk UMD hockey, the Wild, World Juniors, and broken glass. Then we hear from UMD captain Dominic James after his glass shower Tuesday night in Bemidji (trust us, he's fine).
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Bemidji State men's hockey coach Tom Serratore talks about the Beavers at the season's midpoint.
This is the last radio show podcast of 2024. We return Jan. 2. Happy Holidays and thank you for listening!
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UMD women's hockey head coach Laura Schuler reviews her team at the season's midway point.
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Timberwolves radio voice Alan Horton checks in as the Wolves have picked up the defensive intensity, with the wins starting to follow. We also talk about the rise of alternate jerseys in sports, very randomly.
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UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs at the proverbial midway point of the campaign.
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We visit with Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network.
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UMD men's hockey assistant coach Cody Chupp joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs as they come out of a bye week to face Arizona State this weekend.
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We return from the holiday weekend and talk some hockey -- Wild, NHL, Gophers, college puck -- with the great Pat Micheletti.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network catches up on the Wolves to this point in the NBA season in an extended chat.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider talks Vikings, Sam Darnold, the upcoming Cardinals and Falcons (Kirko!) games, and more.
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Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press talks Kaprizov injury, Scott Perunovich surging in St. Louis, and other hockey talkers as the Wild prep for the Jets in St. Paul.
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UMD forward Joe Molenaar talks about his time in the program so far after transferring from St. Cloud State, the work he and his linemates are consistently doing, and this weekend's series with Western Michigan.
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Western Michigan coach Pat Ferschweiler talks about the Broncos' season to date and previews this weekend's series with UMD.
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UWS men's soccer coach Joe Mooney joins the show as the Yellowjackets prepare for their first-ever trip to round of 16 in the NCAA Division III Tournament this weekend in Eau Claire. Then hear from UMD women's basketball junior guard Myra Moorjani.
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UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler checks in as the Bulldogs' homestand continues this weekend. Then we talk Gopher football with Mike Grimm.
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We talk about the end of the UMD football season and take a first look at 2025 with the great Jeff Papas.
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UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos starts the show with us ahead of the Bulldogs' home finale on Saturday. Pat Micheletti is next up on the Gophers' hot start and the Wild.
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As usual on Mondays, we start by talking UMD football with Jeff Papas. Then we get our monthly visit with UMD athletic director Forrest Karr.
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Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald previews the UMD vs North Dakota hockey series.
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UMD soccer coach Greg Cane joins the show, then we preview this weekend's American Family Insurance Basketball Classic at UMD.
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Before recapping a busy weekend, we talk UMD football with Jeff Papas after a fun win in Winona on Saturday.
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Jessi Pierce of NHL.com talks Wild, explains her "rift" with Bill Guerin, and previews the opener of a three-game homestand against Tampa Bay.
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KSTP-TV sports guy and all-around good dude Chris Long talks Vikings, Wild, and Halloween. Then we play a Halloween version of This Or That with UMD volleyball graduate student Kaylyn Madison.
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UMD volleyball associate coach Christyn May checks in on the Bulldogs ahead of a home weekend at Romano Gym. Then Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network discusses a tough loss to Dallas and the team's 2-2 start.
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UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson previews the 2024-25 season for a much younger Bulldog team. Then we get some Koi Perich content from Gopher football VOX Mike Grimm.
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The Voice of UMD football, Jeff Papas, recaps the Bulldogs' win over Minot State and looks ahead to next weeks trip to Winona.
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We preview this weekend's men's hockey series between UMD and Stonehill. Hear from Stonehill's first-year head coach, David Berard, as well as UMD junior defenseman Joey Pierce.
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Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press checks in on both the Gophers and his new role covering the Minnesota Wild. Also hear from UMD football offensive lineman Aiden Williams.
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UMD men's hockey assistant coach Cody Chupp talks about lessons learned in the young team's 1-4 start. Before that, UMD football radio voice Jeff Papas talks about that group's frustrating stretch.
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We preview this weekend's UMD-Minnesota men's hockey series with Gophers coach Bob Motzko and UMD sophomore defenseman Aaron Pionk.
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We preview this weekend's Gophers-Bulldogs men's hockey series with Pat Micheletti, then talk about the 2024-25 Timberwolves with radio voice Alan Horton.
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UMD offensive coordinator Chase Vogler joins the show.
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UMD athletic director Forrest Karr updates us on all things Bulldog sports.
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From NCHC Media Day, a conversation with Colorado College head coach Kris Mayotte
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UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause joins the show after the season opener over the weekend. We also continue down the home-stretch of our NCHC previews with Arizona State head man Greg Powers.
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Jeff Papas breaks down what went wrong for UMD in its 28-24 loss to Augustana on Saturday. Then Pat Micheletti joins to look at the 2024-25 Minnesota Wild.
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We preview UMD's season opener against Bemidji State by chatting with Beavers coach Tom Serratore and UMD junior defenseman Aiden Dubinsky.
4:30pm pregame tomorrow on KDAL!
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Minnesota men's hockey coach Bob Motzko talks about his team falling just short of last year's Frozen Four in St. Paul, the impact of losing a top center like Jaxon Nelson, Jimmy Snuggerud's return, having a six-player captains' group, and the return of two-game series with UMD.
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From NCHC Media Day, we feature Denver hockey coach David Carle in one of my favorite interviews this preseason. Opens up a bit about NHL interest and last season's national title run. Really good conversation. Also we preview UMD football's big game at Augustana Saturday with coach Curt Wiese.
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We jump-start October with UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos, ahead of a key match in St. Cloud tonight. Then hear a conversation with North Dakota hockey coach Brad Berry, recorded at NCHC Media Day.
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St. Thomas men's hockey coach Rico Blasi talks about the run-up to UST having a full load of scholarships, the school's transition to Division I athletics, updates on their under-construction new arena, and discusses his philosophy on goalie usage.
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Our weekly UMD football chat with Jeff Papas is followed up by Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon ahead of race registration for 2025 opening up Tuesday.
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New Miami coach Anthony Noreen talks about his time in Tri-City and taking over at Miami.
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St. Cloud State men's hockey coach Brett Larson previews the upcoming season.
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UMD football defensive coordinator Trey Dill talks all things Bulldog football ahead of Homecoming this weekend. Then UMD women's hockey assistant Justin Grant breaks down the Bulldogs' big season-opening sweep of Ohio State.
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NCHC Director of Officiating Mike Schmitt discusses what he learned in his first year on the job, along with the major rules changes in college hockey.
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We talk UMD football with Jeff Papas, then chat with Minnesota State men's hockey coach Luke Strand.
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UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin previews the upcoming season, which starts in just a couple weeks!?!
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We talk UMD volleyball with associate coach Christyn May and fifth year senior Maddi Kealy.
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UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler previews her team's season, which starts Saturday at Ohio State. After that, we look at this weekend's battle for Floyd of Rosedale with the voice of Gopher football, Mike Grimm.
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Jeff Papas, the voice of UMD football, joins to talk about Saturday's tough loss and look ahead to the trip to Mary this week. Then we continue our college hockey previews with Western Michigan coach Jason Herter.
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Hear an interview with Omaha hockey coach Mike Gabinet from NCHC Media Day, then a season preview from St. Scholastica football coach Mike Heffernan.
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From NCHC Media Day in St. Paul, a packed show featuring, in order: UMD captain Dominic James, St. Cloud State captain Josh Luedtke, North Dakota captain Louis Jamernik V, and Arizona State senior Ty Murchison.
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UMD graduate tight end Sam Pitz joins the show to talk about his journey to, away from, and then back to football, a journey that has him as a candidate for the 2025 NFL Draft.
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UMD offensive coordinator Chase Vogler talks about the Bulldogs' season opening win last month (literally), the weirdly-timed bye week, this week's matchup with Minnesota State-Moorhead, and the overall vibe surrounding Military Appreciation at UMD.
Then Bruce goes on a rant about how the Twins are napalming their playoff hopes through a perceived lack of confidence.
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Pat Micheletti joins us to look ahead to Minnesota Wild training camp, which starts next week. We also get our monthly visit from UMD athletic director Forrest Karr.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV joins us for a long conversation, mostly about the 2024 Minnesota Vikings.
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The only head coach in UMD soccer's program history, Greg Cane, previews the Bulldogs' 2024 season. Then UMD graduate student and volleyball standout Cianna Selbitchka talks about her time at UMD and her upcoming final season with the Bulldogs.
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UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos previews the 2024 season, which starts for the Bulldogs on Friday in Texas. Then Don Bentley, author of the newest book in the Mitch Rapp series, talks about the book and becoming a published author after his time in the FBI.
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Ahead of the holiday weekend, we preview the 2024 Packers with longtime VOX Wayne Larrivee!
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins to talk Vikings. What should we expect from Sam Darnold? How will the defense look? Is this a make-or-break year for the coach and GM?
Then Jered Everson of the 218 Champions Collective is with us to talk about, among other things, what a collective is, and how you can get involved in supporting UMD student athletes.
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We preview the UMD football season opener tomorrow in Marquette and hear from longtime St. Scholastica men's soccer coach Barry Chastey.
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The Voice of Gopher Football, Mike Grimm, previews Thursday's season opener against North Carolina and gives us our semi-regular Koi Perich update. Also hear from UMD football captain Drew Hennessey ahead of Thursday's season opener!
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Keeping it local today with a couple of longtime soccer fixtures in the area, as we hear from UWS men's coach Joe Mooney and St. Scholastica women's coach Dave Reyelts.
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Legendary NBC sportscaster Tom Hammond tells us the interesting story of how he got his start with the network, his 34-year run there, his versatility as a broadcaster, and getting to work alongside the late, great Bill Walton. We then preview the UWS volleyball team with head coach Lynne Deadrick.
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We wrap up our in-depth UMD football preview with offensive coordinator Chase Vogler before hearing from new UMD softball coach Nat Wagner.
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New WCHA commissioner and former UMD women's hockey player Michelle McAteer talks about her time at UMD and her coaching career, plus her transition to this new role. Then Northwestern football coach Jovin Kroll tells us about the 2024 Tigers ahead of their season opener in Maple on Friday.
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We continue our in-depth UMD football preview with head coach Curt Wiese. Also, Wisconsin high school football starts this week, so we connected with first-year Superior head coach Rob Scott.
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Joe Smith of The Athletic checks in on the Minnesota Wild offseason, then we start our in-depth UMD football previews with defensive coordinator Trey Dill.
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We remember the late Mike Sertich with ex-Gophers standout and Iron Ranger Pat Micheletti, then longtime UMD athletic communications czar Bob Nygaard.
If you've got a Sertie Story you'd like to share, please email us.
bruce dot ciskie at mwcradio dot com
A blog of memories will be published on the website soon.
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More Mike Sertich memories, this time courtesy of KDAL Bulldog men's hockey analyst and UMD alum Kraig Karakas. Then UMD athletic director Forrest Karr makes a visit to the studio and updates us on a couple big-ticket items of interest in college athletics.
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We remember former UMD men's hockey coach Mike Sertich with Chris Long of KSTP-TV and Jess Myers of The Rink Live, both of whom worked with Mike as young reporters in Duluth (Jess is also a UMD alum).
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Jeff Rueter of The Athletic checks in on the success we've seen from the U.S. Women's National Team at the Olympics, along with some Minnesota United talkers.
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NCHC commissioner Heather Weems joins the show to talk about expansion, the future of college sports, and Pitbull.
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The new executive director of College Hockey, Inc., is Sean Hogan. He joins the radio show on his second day in his new role to talk about a lot of different and important topics affecting the college game.
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One of the new additions to the UMD women's hockey coaching staff is Olivia Soares, who joins the UMD staff after two years at Union. Hear about her journey through playing hockey to coaching hockey.
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We talk Olympics with Brandon Veale of the Duluth News Tribune.
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The man behind Phil Steele's College Football Preview, Phil Steele himself, joins the show to talk Gophers/Badgers/Big Ten football and make some predictions on the upcoming season.
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Friend of the Show Brandon Warne of Access Twins breaks down the trade deadline and talks about disappointment in Twins ownership over the tightened purse strings.
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We talk Gopher football with radio voice Mike Grimm. Catch the Gophers this fall mostly on AM 710!
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Talking Twins/trade deadline/money, as well as the new NCHC playoff format.
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Andy Herman of the Pack A Day Podcast fights off some technical difficulties to talk Packers camp and the Jordan Love contract talks.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider previews Vikings training camp, but not before some harsh words on the Jordan Addison arrest and the organization's response.
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We are back!
Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune talks about Cole Spicer's departure from the UMD men's hockey program, along with Laura Schuler taking over as women's head coach, as attention turns to recruiting and constructing her first coaching staff.
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New UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler joins the show to talk about her hockey journey and how the roads led back to UMD.
We'll have "Best Of" content on the radio for you next week as Bruce takes some vacation. The podcast returns July 22. Thank you for listening!
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UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos checks in as Bulldog Week continues on the radio show.
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Bulldog Week continues with UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin on his team's roster turnover, excitement for the upcoming season, and some needed stability across his staff.
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We continue Bulldog Week with UMD men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck.
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The podcast returns to kick off Bulldog Week, a series of check-ins with UMD coaches throughout the week. Hear from women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson and football head coach Curt Wiese.
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Former UMD men's hockey standout player and coach Derek Plante talks about having two sons -- Zam and Max -- entering the UMD program this fall, as well as his experience coaching Connor Bedard in Chicago.
No new podcasts the rest of the week, as we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Everyone be safe, Happy Fourth, and thank you for listening! We are back with a new podcast Monday, July 8.
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Pat Micheletti joins as we discuss the Wild's moves on the first day of NHL free agency and their move to draft Zeev Buium in the first round last Friday in Vegas.
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Lots of hockey-related headlines from the weekend, including the Wild snagging Zeev Buium in the NHL Draft and two future Bulldogs going in the second round.
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The GOAT of UMD, longtime communications director Bob Nygaard, dropped by the studio to talk about UMD's Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. After that, hear from incoming UMD men's hockey freshman defenseman Adam Kleber before he's selected in the NHL Draft this weekend in Vegas.
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NBA Draft guru Chris Monter previews the draft and talks about who the Wolves and Bucks could target in the first round. Then catch a fun conversation with incoming UMD men's hockey freshmen Zam and Max Plante.
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Forward Joe Molenaar, who transferred to UMD after four years of hockey at St. Cloud State, joins the radio show in a conversation recorded at Amsoil Arena late last week.
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We run through some college hockey offseason talkers with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald, then play back conversations from last week with UMD men's hockey senior defenseman Owen Gallatin and sophomore forward Matthew Perkins, both recorded at Amsoil Arena.
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Chris Peters of FloHockey joins the radio show to talk NHL Draft, which is next week in Vegas. Celebrini, Buium, Plante, Kleber, the Wild, it's all here!
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Jeff Rueter of The Athletic talks soccer, as we hone in on a busy summer with Euro 2024, Copa America, and surging Minnesota United closer to home. Then we run through the big events of Grandma's Marathon weekend in our conversation with Zach Schneider from earlier this month.
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Friend of the Radio Show Brandon Warne of Access Twins checks in on the red-hot Correa, Lewis, and heating-up Buxton as the Twins try to climb the AL Central ladder.
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Two-time Grandma's Marathon champion Dakotah Lindwurm talks about qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team, running the half marathon this weekend, and her life in running, plus we talk about the events she'll be partaking in as part of marathon weekend.
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Kevin Allenspach wrote "Mirage of Destiny" about the 1990-91 Minnesota North Stars and their magical run to the Stanley Cup Final. We talk about the book ahead of Father's Day weekend.
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Jess Myers of The Rink Live discusses Natalie Darwitz being ousted as the GM of PWHL Minnesota after a championship season. Then Ben Haugen, head coach of the defending Class AA state baseball champions from Esko, looks ahead to this week's state tournament.
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Solon Springs/Northwood baseball coach Nate Ahlberg talks about his team's trip to state next week, the athletic success experienced in Solon Springs this year, and we do our best to crown the king of Solon Springs.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider checks in on white helmets, the Vikings' quarterbacks, other OTA/minicamp notes, and oh yeah that Jefferson guy.
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Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon (also play by play for UMD hockey on My9) pops by the studio to talk about race weekend, and we also discuss Maura Crowell's departure from the UMD women's hockey program.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network puts the wraps on a historic season for the Wolves.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune joins to talk about Maura Crowell's departure from UMD, and Bruce ruins his upcoming vacation plans.
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We discuss a disappointing end to a great Timberwolves season with Chris Long of KSTP-TV.
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We touch base with the 2024-25 UMD men's hockey captain, senior forward Dominic James. Catch a recap and some reaction from Tuesday's Timberwolves win that keeps them alive in the Western Conference Finals, and stay tuned until the end to hear Bruce forget what day it is (Wednesday).
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Bob Sansevere of the BS Show (weekdays at 4pm on KDAL) talks Timberwolves after a Game 1 loss to Dallas. We also hear from Duluth Wolfpack girls lacrosse coach Naomi Rogge ahead of their Sophie's Squad event at East High School.
NOTE: The podcast returns off a long holiday weekend Wednesday. Thanks for listening!
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The Voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, checks in off the Wolves' dramatic Game 7 win. We also preview the Western Conference Finals against Dallas. After that, we catch up with UMD women's hockey fifth year senior and 2024-25 co-captain Nina Jobst Smith.
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We talk Timberwolves and their stunning Game 7 win in Denver after hearing from UMD women's hockey fifth year senior Clara Van Wieren, last week named co-captain for the 2024-25 season.
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Jim Rich of Fox 9 joins the radio show to talk Wolves and Twins, but only after we dive into the breaking news of St. Thomas joining the NCHC starting in 2026-27.
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Pat Micheletti joins to talk some college hockey and NHL playoffs in a smorgasbord of a hockey conversation.
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We talk Twins with Friend of the Show Brandon Warne, then hear from the new women's hockey coach at UWS, Bre Simon.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network talks about the Wolves' 2-0 series lead against Denver as we head towards Game 3 Friday night.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV checks in on a dominant Timberwolves performance in Monday night's Game 2 in Denver. Also hear some cuts from Wolves coach Chris Finch's postgame press conference.
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Mike McMahon of College Hockey Insider and CollegeHockeyNews.com joins the show to talk about the coaches' meetings in Naples and some news that emerged.
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Judd Zulgad of SKOR North in the Twin Cities talks Minnesota sports, including the Twins TV conundrum and the Timberwolves marching into the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
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We talk Wild, Wolves, and horse racing with the great Kevin Gorg of Bally Sports North and Canterbury Park.
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UMD softball coach Lynn Anderson joins the show ahead of this weekend's NSIC Tournament in Sioux Falls.
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Hear a LONG conversation with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network as we head into round 2 of the NBA Playoffs this weekend against Denver.
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We talk college hockey rules changes, regionals, and the CHL with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV joins to discuss some newsmaking moves by the Vikings in the NFL Draft, along with the Timberwolves-Phoenix NBA playoff series.
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The Voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, talks about Minnesota's hot start against Phoenix in the NBA Playoffs, as the Wolves lead 2-0 in the series going into Arizona on Friday night.
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We wrap up the Wild season with Joe Smith of The Athletic.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider breaks down the Vikings' options heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network previews the Wolves-Phoenix playoff series. Game 1 Saturday on WDSM at 2:30pm!
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Pat Micheletti checks in on a disappointing Wild season, the Arizona Coyotes' relocation, and some college hockey talkers.
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UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin talks about the 2023-24 season and looks ahead to what appears to be a bright future for the Bulldogs.
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UMD football coach Curt Wiese talks spring practice and previews their spring game this week.
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Hear from Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network as the Wolves get set to welcome back Karl-Anthony Towns and wrap up a historic regular season.
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Jess Myers of The Rink Live joins to talk Men's Frozen Four, which starts Thursday in St. Paul.
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UMD athletic director Forrest Karr talks Bulldog sports and discusses some big-picture items affecting college athletics, most notably the transfer portal.
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Author Jon Finkel talks about his new biography of famous pro wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage. We also go live to the NCAA Women's Final Four in Cleveland and visit with former WDIO sports anchor Chelsie Brown, now at KCRG of Cedar Rapids and covering Iowa this weekend.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network looks at the stretch run of the regular season with Minnesota tied for first in the West. Then we preview the Twins home opener with Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune joins to discuss UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin's end of season press conference, including some fired-up comments on the transfer portal.
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We chat Vikings with Friend of the Show Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.
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We talk about the breaking news regarding the Timberwolves ownership situation, and also preview the NCAA men's hockey tournament with Jess Myers of The Rink Live.
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Brandon Warne of the Locked On Twins podcast previews the 2024 season.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network breaks down two huge wins over the weekend and gets us ready for a big game in Denver later this week.
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Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald helps us get ready for college men's hockey conference championship weekend.
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We talk playoff college hockey with Pat Micheletti.
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We preview this weekend's NCHC Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul, then talk to Duluth Wolfpack Youth Lacrosse VP Sam Litman about their upcoming open house event.
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We talk hockey and the four seasons with Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network.
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Hear from UMD women's hockey coach Maura Crowell and three senior Bulldog players ahead of the NCAA regional in Columbus this week.
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UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck previews his team's third straight NCAA Tournament, then we visit with UMD athletic director Forrest Karr.
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UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck talks about preparation for the NSIC Tournament starting Saturday in Sioux Falls.
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Pat Micheletti joins the show on a bunch of hockey topics: The ASU-Alaska fight from Friday, SCSU's disallowed goal, the Wild, and a lot more.
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UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck previews the home finale against St. Cloud State, then we talk hockey with Minnesota Wilderness coach Colten St. Clair.
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We talk some college hockey with Dave Starman of CBS Sports Network, primarily discussing UMD's struggles as of late and the path forward. Then Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber checks in ahead of the Mirage's trip to the state Class A tournament.
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Denver hockey coach David Carle talks about his Pioneers team, his experience coaching Team USA to gold at the World Juniors, his thoughts on the NCAA hockey regional format, and this weekend's series against UMD.
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UMD men's assistant coach Cody Chupp talks about this season and this weekend's series against Denver.
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We preview the UMD women's hockey series against St. Cloud State, hearing from UMD goalie Hailey MacLeod and SCSU coach Brian Idalski.
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After a quick note about Bill Guerin being named GM of Team USA for the 4 Nations Faceoff in 2025 and Olympics in 2026, we talk with Minnesota Wilderness coach Colten St. Clair and UMD men's basketball senior Jack Middleton.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network talks about Tuesday's disappointing loss in Chicago, then we chat with UMD women's hockey assistant coach Justin Grant.
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UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck joins the show.
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Jess Myers of The Rink Live discusses the Gophers-Badgers series and the controversial calls that helped flip Saturday's game. Then we get a season preview from UMD softball head coach Lynn Anderson.
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UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson previews a big game against Minnesota State at Romano Gym, then we get a season preview from UMD baseball coach Bob Rients.
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Coach Tony O'Neill and GM Steven Walters of the Duluth Harbor Monsters discussed this weekend's open tryouts in Proctor, then we hear from Twins TV voice Cory Provus from Twins Caravan in Duluth.
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Lots of hockey talk. Hear from UMD men's hockey senior defenseman Darian Gotz, UMD women's hockey junior defender Hanna Baskin, and the new women's hockey director for College Hockey, Inc., Sadie Lundquist!
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We chat with UMD women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell about this weekend's massive series against Wisconsin, then with UMD women's basketball senior Madelyn Granica about her team's big homestand that starts this weekend.
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Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network previews the team's three-game homestand, which starts with the Capitals tonight. Then we talk to UMD men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck about the big homestand that begins Friday.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider talks NFL playoffs and the Vikings' murky future.
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Hear conversations with UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause, and women's hockey captain Mannon McMahon.
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Andy Herman of the Pack A Day Podcast checks in on the playoff-bound Packers. We then chat with UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson.
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Jess Myers of The Rink Live joins to talk about the PWHL, Gopher hockey, and the World Juniors coming to Minnesota. We also chat, as we do monthly, with UMD athletic director Forrest Karr.
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We fire up the hot stove and talk baseball with Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! We return to talk hockey with Pat Micheletti and also spotlight the Packers' huge win over the Vikings.
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Dave Starman of NHL Network previews the World Juniors, starting next week in Sweden.
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Andy Herman of the Pack A Day Podcast checks in on the suddenly-slumping Packers.
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We talk Timberwolves with our friend Alan Horton before they head to Philadelphia for a(nother) big game tomorrow night. Then Duluth East hockey alumni Dick and Will Fisher drop by the studio to talk about the program's 75th season celebration this weekend.
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Representatives from the Duluth Harbor Monsters Arena League football team stopped by to talk about the upcoming season and open tryouts they are conducting in the region.
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We revisit our September conversation with author Tim Hornbaker, who wrote a biography of legendary pro wrestler Ric Flair. After that, we touch on the latest with the Wild.
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We get a midseason review from UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin.
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UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by the studio for his monthly visit.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network discusses a Wolves team that now has the best record in the NBA.
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We preview Omaha and UMD in men's hockey with Omaha coach Mike Gabinet.
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UMD women's basketball senior Taya Hakamaki joins us, after we talk Wild with Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
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We preview the upcoming weekend of UMD basketball with men's coach Justin Wieck, then talk to UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos about his team's NCAA Tournament opener Thursday.
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We discuss the firing of Wild head coach Dean Evason with Pat Micheletti. After that, UMD men's hockey assistant coach Cody Chupp checks in ahead of UMD's series with Omaha this weekend.
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Ahead of the holiday weekend, enjoy chats with UMD women's hockey assistant coach Justin Grant, as well as UMD men's basketball standout Drew Blair.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at KDAL! The show returns Monday, Nov. 27.
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The Tuesday show features Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, along with UMD cross country/track coach Brette Jensen.
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Pat Micheletti joins to help us break down the slumping UMD men's hockey team, as well as the also-slumping Minnesota Wild.
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Catch conversation with UMD women's hockey senior Nina Jobst-Smith, plus Minnesota Wilderness coach Colten St. Clair.
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We visit with UMD women's hockey assistant coach Emma Sobieck, along with Chris Long of KSTP-TV on the red-hot Vikings.
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Talking hockey on the Tuesday show with Mick Hatten of The Rink Live, then UMD men's associate coach Adam Krause.
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We wrap up the UMD football season with Jeff Papas, then chat with athletic director Forrest Karr for his monthly visit.
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Hear from UMD women's basketball fifth year senior Taytum Rhoades, followed by our UMD-North Dakota hockey preview.
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We talk UMD men's basketball and preview the season with head coach Justin Wieck, then preview UMD-North Dakota hockey with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald.
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Lots of basketball on the show, with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network joining, then UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson checks in with a season preview.
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Hear some hockey talk with Pat Micheletti and our weekly UMD football update from Jeff Papas.
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We talk about Adam Johnson's passing and player safety in hockey with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune, then visit with UMD volleyball fifth year senior Hope Schjenken.
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We talk football on the radio show with UMD offensive coordinator Chase Vogler, then Matthew Coller of Purple Insider on the Kirk Cousins injury and fallout from it.
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UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos previews the last home weekend of the season. Before that, we talk some college hockey with Jess Myers of The Rink Live.
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An abbreviated Monday show featured our tribute to Adam Johnson. Then we shift gears as best we can and talk UMD football with Jeff Papas.
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Hear our tribute to former UMD men's hockey and Hibbing standout Adam Johnson, who passed away over the weekend. This tribute includes calls of 21 of the 24 goals he scored during his two years with UMD. Feel free to download and share as you'd like.
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UMD women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell joins the show!
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network offers a season preview for 2023-24, then we talk UMD men's hockey with assistant coach Cody Chupp.
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Jeff Papas joins to talk Bulldog football and all the upcoming playoff implications.
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We talk plenty of soccer on the Wednesday show, visiting with UMD soccer coach Greg Cane and soccer expert Jeff Rueter of The Athletic on Minnesota United.
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We talk to Minnesota Wilderness coach Colten St. Clair, fresh off a two-week trip to Alaska where the Wilderness went 4-0. After that, we catch up with UMD football defensive coordinator Trey Dill.
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Jeff Papas joins to talk Bulldog football, then Pat Micheletti talks Wild and college hockey.
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We talk Twins playoffs with Brandon Warne of the Locked On Twins Podcast, then hear from Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network with a season preview!
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It's North Dakota Day on the show, as we visit with North Dakota hockey coach Brad Berry and captain Riese Gaber from NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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UMD athletic director Forrest Karr makes his monthly visit to the show, after we talk UMD football (and Twins!) with Jeff Papas.
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We visited with Miami coach Chris Bergeron and UMD captain Luke Loheit at NCHC Media Day last month. Hear both of those conversations as the men's college hockey season kicks off this weekend. And don't forget that our coverage of UMD vs Michigan Tech is on KAT 98.9 Saturday at 7pm!
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We continue our NCHC previews with Colorado College head man Kris Mayotte.
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We preview UMD vs Michigan Tech Saturday night with Tech coach Joe Shawan.
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From Amsoil Arena, we preview the UMD women's hockey season with head coach Maura Crowell, then chat with Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations, Bill Guerin.
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The voice of UMD football, Jeff Papas, recaps UMD's Homecoming win. Then we chat with offensive coordinator Chase Vogler on trick plays, efficiency, and Wayne State this weekend.
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Happy Friday! We feature two coach interviews from NCHC Media Day, as you hear from Denver's David Carle and Omaha head man Mike Gabinet.
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UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos talks about his team's start to the season, then we visit with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider on the Vikings at 0-3, plus talk about his new book out next week!
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UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin previews the 2023-24 season, and then we chat with UMD football coach Curt Wiese.
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Jeff Papas checks in on Bulldog football, and then we visit with 2023 UMD Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Joleyn Hansen (volleyball).
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune checks in on some UMD hockey preseason stuff, then we talk with UMD soccer co-captain Sarah Stange as the Bulldogs host two big NSIC matches at Malosky Stadium this weekend.
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The NCHC's new Director of Officiating, Mike Schmitt, talks to us from NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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While at NCHC Media Day on Wednesday, we recorded with St. Cloud State coach Brett Larson and captain Dylan Anhorn. Give it a listen if you missed the interviews on the show!
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UMD volleyball associate coach Christyn May dropped by the studio to preview the Bulldogs' NSIC openers this weekend in North Dakota. We then chat with UMD starting safety (and two-sport athlete) Tim Pokornowski.
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Author Tim Hornbaker joins the show to talk about his just-released Ric Flair biography. We then talk UMD football with defensive coordinator Trey Dill.
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UMD athletic director Forrest Karr makes his first monthly appearance of the UMD season. He'll join the second Monday of every month at 10:35!
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider looks at the 2023 Vikings season, then we preview the 2023 St. Scholastica football season with head coach Mike Heffernan.
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The show returns with UMD cross country coach Brette Jensen previewing the Bulldog Open at Lester Park, then Minnesota Wilderness coach Colten St. Clair ahead of opening night in Proctor, and finally we hear from UMD volleyball super senior Madison Gordon as the Bulldogs host the Up North Preseason Tournament on campus this weekend.
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Two more local college soccer coaches join us for season previews, as we hear from UWS men's coach Joe Mooney and St. Scholastica women's coach Dave Reyelts.
Bruce is on vacation next week, so the podcast will return Tuesday, Sept. 5!
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The head coach of UMD's volleyball team, Jim Boos, previews the 2023 season ahead of their opener in eight days.
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NCHC commissioner Heather Weems joins to talk about her first year on the job, the league's addition of Arizona State, its just-announced playoff format for 2025, and more. After that, catch a season preview from UWS volleyball head coach Lynne Deadrick.
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Hear a season preview from Gopher football VOX Mike Grimm, followed by a chat with St. Scholastica men's soccer coach Barry Chastey.
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The longtime Packers VOX, Wayne Larrivee, previews the 2023 team and the move from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, then we look at the UMD soccer team with its head coach, Greg Cane.
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We chat with Northwestern football coach Jovin Kroll ahead of the Tigers' opener in Ashland.
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With Wisconsin high school football kicking off, we're joined by Superior head coach Bob DeMeyer for a season preview.
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UMD football coach Curt Wiese joins us for a season preview.
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We preview the UMD football season with offensive coordinator Chase Vogler and defensive coordinator Trey Dill.
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We talk hockey with Pat Micheletti.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune checks in on the departure of Laura Bellamy from the women's hockey coaching staff.
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Brandon Warne of Access Twins/Locked on Twins joins us to talk Trade Deadline and other Twins musings.
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We catch up with Kevin Moore of Northern News Now, and also break the news that Laura Bellamy is leaving the UMD women's hockey program for the head coaching job at Harvard.
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UMD's new women's hockey assistant coach, Emma Sobieck, joins the show.
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Philadelphia Flyers forward Noah Cates -- a former two-year UMD captain -- checks in ahead of his second NHL season.
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Joe Smith of The Athletic checks in, just minutes after reporting that the Wild and Filip Gustavsson are close to agreeing on a multi-year deal to avoid salary arbitration.
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Chris Long of KSTP talks Vikings training camp and more.
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Phil Steele, the man behind the Phil Steele College Football Preview, joins to talk Big Ten football, including why he has Wisconsin atop the Big Ten West.
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Ahead of Big Ten Football Media Days, we talk to Gophers voice Mike Grimm and look ahead to the 2023 season. We also catch up with former UMD men's hockey captain and New York Islanders forward Karson Kuhlman.
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Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast helps us preview Green Bay Packers training camp.
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We're joined by former UMD men's hockey star, 2011 national champion, 2012 Hobey Baker winner, and a 2023 inductee into the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame, Jack Connolly.
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We talk to Matthew Coller of Purple Insider on Vikings training camp, Kirk Cousins and the Netflix show "Quarterback," and his book out this fall.
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We preview the Women's World Cup and talk Minnesota United/MLS with Jeff Rueter of The Athletic.
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Some hockey talk, both pro and college, with Pat Micheletti.
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We usher in the weekend by talking baseball with Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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We visit with a couple UMD coaches for summer check-ins: Women's basketball's Mandy Pearson, then men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin.
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We continue Bulldog Week with UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck.
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We're joined on the Tuesday show by UMD women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell, as well as UMD football coach Curt Wiese, as we kick off our summer check-in series.
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Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald and The Rink Live broke the story of NCHC expansion last week. After we get the latest on that, Bruce calls out the Twins. Well, sort of.
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We chat with Jess Myers of The Rink Live about the breaking news involving pro women's hockey, as well as his story on the departure of Orono girls' hockey coach Larry Olimb.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV talks about going viral with a Taylor Swift-themed sportscast.
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Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Wild offseason and draft prep.
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Henry Lake of WCCO Radio talks some Minnesota sports. Before that, we hear from Chris Peters of Flo Hockey on this week's NHL Draft.
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Jeff Rueter of The Athletic talks Minnesota United and MLS, then Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune talks about our player draft for the Ray Peterson Heritage Hockey Classic.
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We were joined by two members of Esko's state championship winning baseball team, Ty Christensen and Cale Haugen.
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We previewed the NBA Draft with draft expert Chris Monter of College Basketball News.
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Minnesota-born boxer and former world champion Caleb Truax joins the show ahead of his fight at the Armory in Minneapolis Saturday night.
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Former Duluth TV sports anchor and Friend of the Show Kelly Hinseth talks about marathon running before tackling the Grandma's 26.2 for the first time.
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Grandma's Marathon legend and long-time course record holder Dick Beardsley talks about his life in running and the history of this great race.
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Alison Desir joins the show ahead of her presentation as part of Grandma's Marathon race weekend Friday at Paulucci Hall.
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Esko baseball coach Ben Haugen joined ahead of this week's Minnesota State Tournament.
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We chat college baseball and the upcoming draft with JJ Cooper of Baseball America.
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Brandon Warne of Access Twins joins the show.
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Superior softball coach Mike Sather checks in ahead of this week's state tournament.
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Moose Lake/Willow River coach Kelly Goeb previews this weekend's state softball tournament.
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We talk Packers offseason, Rodgers drama, and more with Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast.
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Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon talks about race weekend events as we approach two weeks from the big day.
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The 2023-24 captain for the UMD men's hockey team, Luke Loheit, joins the show, along with Duluth FC head coach Sean Morgan.
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Hope everyone had a good holiday weekend. Catch our conversation with UMD women's hockey 2023-24 captain Mannon McMahon from the Tuesday show, along with some discussion of the weekend in baseball and schadenfreude.
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Kevin Gorg of Bally Sports North and Canterbury Park chats hockey and horse racing on the eve of Canterbury's live racing season.
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Dan Hayes of The Athletic joins to talk Twins.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune discusses a busy offseason for the UMD men's and women's hockey teams as they build their rosters for 2023-24 and beyond.
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We chat about some big-name returns to the Minnesota men's hockey team, as well as the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Pat Micheletti.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV checked in on the Twins and Wild.
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UWS softball coach Melissa Fracker previewed the NCAA Division III Tournament.
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Duluth Wolf Pack girls' lacrosse coach Naomi Rogge talks about her first year of coaching, along with a big event they are hosting Saturday at Duluth East High School.
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Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic checks in on the Timberwolves offseason.
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We chat with Brandon Warne of Access Twins on, you guessed it, the Twins. Then Brett Skinner of the NAHL Midwest Division champion Minnesota Wilderness checks in ahead of this weekend's Robertson Cup Finals in Blaine.
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Matt Snyder of CBS Sports dot com talks baseball, then we check in with Minnesota Wilderness coach Brett Skinner as the NAHL playoffs continue this weekend in Cloquet.
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Bruce rambles on about a few things before we hear from UMD softball coach Lynn Anderson ahead of the Bulldogs' NCAA Tournament trip to Missouri.
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The great Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald riffs on the transfer portal, NCHC expansion, and other college hockey items of interest.
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Plenty of conversation about Mike Budenholzer's firing in Milwaukee, as we're joined by Kevin Moore of Northern News Now.
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Two-time U.S. Olympian Kara Goucher joins on the morning of her induction into the DECC Athletic Hall of Fame. Then we hear from Minnesota native Piper Shaw, who covers the surprising Seattle Kraken for Root Sports Northwest.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network puts a bow on a topsy-turvy Timberwolves season that ended last week.
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We talk with 2023 DECC Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Pat Francisco, then Jessi Pierce of NHL.com discusses another early Wild playoff exit.
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The Friday show features a long and winding conversation with Chris Long of KSTP-TV on a lot of Minnesota sports matters.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider previewed the 2023 NFL Draft and talked some Vikings and NFC North.
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Pat Micheletti previews Wild-Stars Game 5. Then we visit with the new women's basketball coach at UWS, Emily Carpenter.
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Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network checks in on Wild-Stars as they head back to Dallas for Game 5.
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Get a preview of Wild-Stars Game 3 from Joe O'Donnell of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network. After that, we chat with longtime political reporter Chris Cillizza, who has authored a new book called "Power Players" that chronicles the sports our presidents have played over the years.
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Before previewing the UMD football spring game with head coach Curt Wiese, we go live to Denver and update the Timberwolves ahead of Game 2 with the Nuggets, as we speak with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
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Joe Smith of The Athletic helps us break down the Wild's double overtime playoff win in Dallas and preview Game 2.
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Longtime Grandma's Marathon race director Scott Keenan joins the show to reflect on his career ahead of his induction into the DECC Athletic Hall of Fame next month.
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The Minnesota Wild are off to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We look at that with Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network before chronicling a historic Twins win over the Yankees in New York.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in on the Play In Tournament and Friday's must-win game against Oklahoma City. Then we hear from former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Smith as the Packers Tailgate Tour rolls through the Northland.
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We recap a busy and newsy weekend, then chat with UMD athletic director Forrest Karr.
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Jessi Pierce of NHL.com talks Wild, and then we wrap up a magical UMD women's basketball season with head coach Mandy Pearson.
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UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins to put a wrap on the 2022-23 season.
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UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson talks about the upcoming Division II national championship game.
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Pat Micheletti joins to talk Wild and about next week's Men's Frozen Four.
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Brandon Warne of Access Twins joins to preview the 2023 Twins season.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune checks in on the college hockey transfer portal, plus the Women's Frozen Four.
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The NCAA men's hockey tournament goes on without UMD. We preview the Fargo Regional, which starts Thursday in, oddly, Fargo, as we chat with Jess Myers of The Rink Live. Then Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in amid news of Karl-Anthony Towns' imminent return to the lineup.
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Hear from UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson after her team's NCAA Elite Eight win in Missouri on Monday.
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We start the show with Dave Starman on the NCAA men's hockey tournament, which starts this week. After that, Kevin Moore of Northern News Now joins to talk UMD basketball.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checked in from Chicago, where the Wolves face the Bulls. We also preview the NCAA Division II Men's Elite Eight with UMD coach Justin Wieck.
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UMD athletic director Forrest Karr joins to discuss both Bulldog basketball teams moving on to the NCAA Elite Eight, plus UMD hosting the Women's Frozen Four at Amsoil Arena this weekend.
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Pat Micheletti talks hockey with us, then we chat with the head coach of the UMD women's basketball team, Mandy Pearson, after UMD won the Central Regional at Romano Gym Monday night.
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The "normal" Wednesday show features UMD women's hockey associate coach Laura Bellamy and sixth year senior Naomi Rogge, ahead of UMD's NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Minneapolis.
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A special podcast-only edition of the radio show! We preview the NCAA Division II Central Region Tournaments with Mandy Pearson, head coach of the top seed UMD women's basketball team, which is hosting the regional for the first time in program history. After that, hear from UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck, as the Bulldogs head to Missouri for their regional tournament starting Saturday.
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From Monday's show, we preview the Minnesota State Boys High School Hockey Tournament with Chris Long of KSTP-TV, along with Hermantown coach Pat Andrews.
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St. Cloud State coach Brett Larson joins to preview this weekend's series with UMD.
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Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Wild ahead of Friday's trade deadline.
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Jam-packed Friday show! Hear conversations with UMD women's hockey fifth year senior Kylie Hanley, UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson, and UMD men's hockey captain Tanner Laderoute.
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Get the latest on the winter storm with Northern News Now meteorologist Hunter McCullough, and hear a conversation with Miami hockey coach Chris Bergeron.
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We preview the girls state high school hockey tournament with Chris Long of KSTP-TV.
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We look forward to this week's NSIC basketball tournament with UMD men's coach Justin Wieck.
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We talk Wild with Pat Micheletti, including a good conversation on the state of the team and its cap situation as the trade deadline approaches.
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Bruce returns from a four-day isolation retreat (sort of) and talks to UMD athletic director Forrest Karr. Off the top of the show, hear a conversation with former hockey player-turned hockey analyst Justin Bourne, who discusses his new book "Down And Back" and his battle with alcoholism, while mixing in a couple great stories.
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Jessi Pierce of NHL.com joins to talk Wild and darkness.
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We chat fighting, load management, and actual basketball with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
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The dashing Tom Roubik chats with Julie Johnson, who won the 2023 Great Medallion Hunt. Check out the Twin Ports Medallion Hunt Facebook page for more details on the location and a breakdown of all the clues.
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We preview UMD men's hockey vs Western Michigan with UMD defenseman Derek Daschke and WMU coach Pat Ferschweiler.
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Lots of hockey talk on Wednesday's show. Hear from Minnesota Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner, as well as UMD men's hockey assistant coach Cody Chupp.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network discusses an 11-5 month for the Wolves and how it might help predict the future. Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune joins to discuss a major controversy from last weekend's Minnesota-UMD women's hockey series.
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Natalie Grant of Northern News Now joined us live from the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon with an update. Then we talked Wild with Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network.
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Hear conversations with Minnesota women's hockey coach Brad Frost, along with UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck.
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We crank up the heat in the ol' stove and talk Twins with Brandon Warne of Access Twins. Then we get the latest on the Timberwolves with Alan Horton, who joins from New Orleans.
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Pat Micheletti joins to talk some hockey, specifically the Bruce Boudreau firing in Vancouver and the future of Matt Dumba.
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Joe Smith of The Athletic talks about the Wild and the NHL.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network talks about Monday's loss to Utah and the team's improvements as of late. Then we break down where the Vikings' season went awry with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.
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We talk college hockey with Dave Starman of CBS Sports Network and Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald/The Rink Live.
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Bruce's conversation with UMD freshman forward Ben Steeves.
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UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause previews this weekend's series with Omaha, then we talk to Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network.
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Hear from Bruce on his beloved Packers blowing a last chance to make the playoffs, then we talk to UMD athletic director Forrest Karr.
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Longtime UMD assistant AD for communications Bob Nygaard talks about his career with the university and his emotions ahead of a pregame ceremony Saturday where the press box at Amsoil Arena is named in his honor.
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UMD senior forward Luke Loheit discusses the Bulldogs' struggles during the first half of the season and looks ahead to the 2023 portion of UMD's schedule.
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Plenty of hockey talk, as we're joined by Pat Micheletti on college hockey and we talk with Minnesota Wilderness coach Brett Skinner.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network joined on the first live show of 2023. Happy New Year!
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider talks about the crazy Vikings' comeback win over Indianapolis Saturday.
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Hear a conversation with UMD men's basketball junior Austin Andrews.
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UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin gave us a midseason look at his team as holiday break begins. We then go to Northern News Now and get a blizzard update with meteorologist Hunter McCullough.
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Meteorologist Hunter McCullough of Northern News Now checked in with the latest on an impending winter storm in the area. Then we talk Wild with Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
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We preview UMD men's hockey vs Denver with Denver coach David Carle and UMD forward Ben Steeves.
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Hear from UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck before the basketball teams head to North Dakota.
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Enjoy two fun conversations from Thursday's show, as we talk to Minnesota Wilderness coach Brett Skinner and UMD men's hockey assistant Cody Chupp.
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The Timberwolves are off a tough back-to-back, facing a playoff rematch Wednesday, and Karl-Anthony Towns is injured. Get the latest on the Wolves from Alan Horton. After that, we chat with UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson.
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Back from the long weekend, we discuss the hiring of Luke Fickell at Wisconsin before talking hockey with Pat Micheletti.
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We put the wraps on the 2022 UMD football season with Jeff Papas, then chat with UMD athletic director Forrest Karr. Among the topics: DII football playoff selection process (he's a past member of the selection committee), UMD's new DEI council, the restart of the UMD Hall of Fame committee.
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We talk UMD volleyball and preview this week's NCAA Central Region tournament with Bulldogs head coach Jim Boos. Then UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck joins the program.
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We preview the weekend of UMD men's hockey with UMD junior forward Luke Mylymok and Omaha coach Mike Gabinet.
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Hear a conversation with UMD football coach Curt Wiese, previewing the Bulldogs' regular season finale at Northern State.
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We're joined by Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, then catch a preview of the NSIC volleyball tournament with UMD coach Jim Boos.
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We talk Bulldog football with Jeff Papas, as we do every Monday, then chat about the Wild with multimedia superstar Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
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Jeff Papas joins to talk Bulldog football, then Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network tries to get Bruce in trouble.
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Minnesota Wilderness coach Brett Skinner previews this weekend's home and home with St. Cloud, which is followed by a four-game trip to Alaska starting next week. After that, we preview a BUSY weekend of Bulldog hockey with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune.
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Catch our weekly chat with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, then hear from UMD offensive coordinator Chase Vogler.
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We talk about losses with Jeff Papas (UMD football) and Pat Micheletti (hockey). No more negativity this week!
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We preview UMD men's hockey vs Wisconsin with Badgers coach Tony Granato. Then hear a fun conversation with UMD volleyball super senior Madison Gordon.
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Minnesota Wilderness head coach Brett Skinner joins the radio show, then we preview this weekend's big UMD-Bemidji State football game with Bulldogs coach Curt Wiese.
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We preview what should be an exciting 2022-23 Timberwolves season with radio voice Alan Horton, then talk UMD women's hockey with associate coach Laura Bellamy.
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The Monday show features Jeff Papas on UMD football, then Bruce talks about how it's okay to panic about the Packers, but not yet the Wild.
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Bruce chats with Minnesota State men's hockey coach Mike Hastings before the weekend series against UMD.
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The Minnesota Wild open the season Thursday. Hear a preview with Pat Micheletti. Then we talk about the UMD cross country teams with head coach Brette Jensen.
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We start the show with Jeff Papas on UMD football, then talk to UMD athletic director Forrest Karr, who will be dropping by the second Monday of every month!
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Hear conversations with UMD fifth year senior center Gabbie Hughes, along with North Dakota hockey coach Brad Berry from NCHC Media Day.
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We talk Bulldog football with Jeff Papas, then visit with UMD women's hockey associate coach Laura Bellamy.
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Denver hockey coach David Carle joined us at NCHC Media Day to discuss the Pioneers as they try to defend a national title.
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UMD soccer coach Greg Cane joined ahead of Homecoming weekend on campus, then we preview the UMD-Arizona State hockey series with ASU coach Greg Powers.
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Jeff Papas joins to recap the UMD football game from the weekend in Sioux Falls. Then catch our chat with Miami hockey coach Chris Bergeron as the NCHC previews continue.
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The Friday show included two interviews recorded at NCHC Media Day. Hear from St. Cloud State coach Brett Larson, along with Western Michigan's Pat Ferschweiler.
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We chat with Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network at NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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We visit with Denver captain Justin Lee at NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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We chat with North Dakota hockey captain Mark Senden at NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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We chat with UMD men's hockey captain Tanner Laderoute at NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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We preview the UMD hockey seasons with men's coach Scott Sandelin and women's coach Maura Crowell.
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We talk UMD football with Jeff Papas and Bulldogs defensive coordinator Trey Dill.
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Joe Smith of The Athletic joins to discuss his move from covering the Lighting to the Minnesota Wild. We also talk Twins with Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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Lots of hockey talk, as we visit with Minnesota Wilderness coach Brett Skinner, then talk UMD hockey with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune.
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UMD football offensive coordinator Chase Vogler updates everyone on the Bulldogs entering a Week 3 date with Upper Iowa.
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An abbreviated chat with UMD football VOX Jeff Papas is followed by some hockey talk with Pat Micheletti.
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Author Kyle Mills joins one day before the latest Mitch Rapp book, Oath of Loyalty, hits bookstores. We then chat all things UMD sports with athletic director Forrest Karr.
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We talk Border Battle, college football, and more!
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The Thursday show includes a chat with Brett Skinner of the Minnesota Wilderness coaching staff, as well as UMD cross country senior captain Lucas Selmon.
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UMD football coach Curt Wiese joins to preview what should be a really good game Saturday between UMD and Minnesota State.
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Jeff Papas checks in on UMD football, then we talk to UMD's director of cross country/track and field, Carly Brautigam.
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Hear a conversation with UWS men's soccer coach Joe Mooney.
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As St. Scholastica prepares for the start of men's soccer season, we chat with head coach Barry Chastey. Then we preview the UMD offense with coordinator Chase Vogler.
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On a very busy Tuesday, hear from UMD sixth-year senior running back Wade Sullivan, UWS women's soccer coach Allison DeGroot, and UMD volleyball head coach Jim Boos.
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St. Scholastica volleyball coach Dana Moore joined to preview the Saints' season. Then we get to know new UMD athletic director Forrest Karr.
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Bruce returns from the sick ward to chat with Mike Grimm about Gophers football, which opens up on Thursday. We also chat with Chris Long of KSTP-TV on the Vikings and Twins.
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We talk UMD hockey with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune.
NOTE: Bruce is going on vacation the rest of this week. Podcast returns Monday, Aug. 22. Thanks for listening!
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Wisconsin high school football season fires up this week. We chat with Superior head coach Bob DeMeyer.
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We talk with author Jason Reid on his book Rise of the Black Quarterback, then visit with Dave Starman on the World Juniors.
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Some hockey (and Packers?) talk with Pat Micheletti.
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The man behind the Freezing Cold Takes social media accounts now has a book about the worst takes in NFL history. We chat with Fred Segal!
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Jim Vanek of the Minnesota Wild discusses the Wild Road Tour event set for Duluth on Thursday. Then we talk college hockey with Jess Myers of The Rink Live.
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After reviewing the controversial play at the plate from Sunday's Twins game and hearing the audio from an incensed Rocco Baldelli, we talk World Juniors with Chris Peters of FloHockey.
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We recap trade deadline moves and talk Twins with Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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We talk Vikings training camp with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider. Prior to that, a lot of news, including the Brewers trading Josh Hader, the Twins adding a reliever, and a couple hockey talkers.
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Dan Whenesota joins the radio show to discuss his book on the Minnesota Fighting Saints, which is available now!
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After some updates from Packers training camp, we catch up with UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson.
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Hear offseason updates from UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin and UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos.
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We chat with UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck off a historic 25-win season and return to the NCAA Tournament.
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We start a week-long series of mid-summer check-ins with UMD coaches by chatting with football coach Curt Wiese.
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We preview the college football season with magazine author Phil Steele.
NOTE: Bruce is on vacation for the next week, returning July 25 with a new show and podcast. Thanks to all of you for your support!
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Matt Halverson of KBJR6 joined for a review of the local sports season and some Timberwolves talk.
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Scott Wheeler of The Athletic talks about the NHL Draft, specifically the UMD ties from last week's selections. Then we hear from former UMD captain Karson Kuhlman, who has just re-signed with the Seattle Kraken.
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Brett Olson and Andy Welinski of the Twin Ports Pro Development Camp talk about this year's camp, scheduled for later this month in Superior.
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We chat about the ongoing saga between the NHL and Russia with author and historian Bruce Berglund, then chat NHL Draft and Wild offseason with Pat Micheletti.
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The latest on the Wild/Kirill Kaprizov/Russia story as we know it, followed by the new commissioner of the NCHC, Heather Weems.
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We preview the NHL Draft with Chris Peters of Daily Faceoff.
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Brandon Warne of Access Twins discusses the Twins' loss of pitching coach Wes Johnson to college baseball, then outgoing UMD athletic director Josh Berlo bids farewell before his departure for Denver next week.
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Some baseball talk, followed by a chat with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald on college hockey rules changes.
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After an unscheduled Rocco Baldelli rant, Bruce chats with Kristen Vake of CBS3 on her last day at the station, discussing her time working in news in the area where she grew up.
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On the anniversary of Tom Kurvers' passing, hear our chat with Mike Sertich from last June 24.
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Dan Wolfe of KBJR6 talks about the tenth anniversary of the Duluth flood and the coverage planned on the TV station surrounding that historical event.
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Mary Kate Vaughn, one of those running Grandma's Marathon in hopes of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Trials, talks about overcoming injuries and running Grandma's for the first time this weekend.
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We chat with Jim Nowack, one of only two people to complete every Grandma's Marathon to date. He'll be in Duluth to run again this weekend.
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Aaron Raskin talks about running Grandma's Marathon this weekend and the organization he is raising money for.
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Chris Long of KSTP-TV joins to talk Minnesota sports, as well as about the ongoing aging process.
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One more state softball preview, this time with Moose Lake/Willow River coach Kelly Goeb. We also talk Twins with Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
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John Millea of the Minnesota State High School League talked about the shot clock coming to high school basketball, as well as this week's state tournaments in softball and track. Then we hear about the Timberwolves and Lynx Basketball Academy with VP of Basketball Development John Thomas.
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We chat with a couple of the softball coaches who are taking teams to state this week, hearing from Proctor coach Bud Joyce and Superior head man Mike Sather.
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An fired-up Pat Micheletti chatted about hockey officiating and standards and respect for opponents, plus some about the Wild.
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UMD senior associate athletic director Karen Stromme talks about her impending retirement and the departure of AD Josh Berlo to Denver. After that, we talk Packers with Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast.
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We talk Twins with Brandon Warne of Access Twins as the baseball team hits a bit of a skid.
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Longtime UMD men's basketball coach -- most recently the school's director of development -- Dr. Gary Holquist talks about his career after this week's announcement that he will retire next month.
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A few thoughts on leadership and the events of Tuesday in Texas, please give that a listen. After that, we dive back into sports with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic on the Timberwolves' big front office move this week.
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Duluth Denfeld baseball coach and friend of the show Joe Wicklund checks in, and then we preview UMD's Title IX panel with Bulldog two-sports great Kristi Plante.
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Jess Myers of The Rink Live discusses the ongoing Robertson Cup NAHL championship in Blaine.
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Dr. Katie Schofield, a UMD track and field alumna, joined the show to talk about Title IX as UMD prepares to host a panel discussion on its impacts next week.
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Matt Halverson of KBJR6 stopped by the studio to talk about the end of the Bucks' season, some Timberwolves, and local sports.
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Bruce discusses the Wild's end-of-season press conference and the Royce Lewis demotion, then we chat with UMD athletic director Josh Berlo on a bunch of important topics.
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Plenty of college hockey news in the past week, which we talk about with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald.
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We wrap up a disappointing Wild playoff run with Pat Micheletti.
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Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon and Jessi Pierce of NHL.com joined the show.
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After Bruce rants about the Wild being on the brink after two poor games, we talk Twins with Friend of the Show Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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Dan Myers of Wild.com joined to preview Game 5 of the Wild-Blues series.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network wrapped up the Wolves' season.
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The Minnesota Wild evened their series in St. Louis Wednesday night. We discuss that and this weekend's Kentucky Derby with Kevin Gorg of Bally Sports North.
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We preview Game 2 of Wild-Blues with Pat Micheletti.
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After a breakdown of the Wild's Game 1 loss to St. Louis, we chat with JR Radcliffe of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the Bucks and Brewers.
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Dan Myers of Wild.com previews the Wild-Blues Stanley Cup Playoff series, then Doug Farrar of USA Today wraps up the NFL Draft.
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Mike Grimm of the Gopher Radio Network checks in to talk spring football.
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We got an NFL Draft preview from Matthew Coller of Purple Insider on the show, then talked about the Timberwolves' Game 5 loss in Memphis with Alan Horton.
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Matt Halverson of KBJR6 popped by the studio to talk NBA playoffs.
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After recapping a busy, busy weekend, we talk hockey with Pat Micheletti, getting his thoughts on a few of the Wild's top prospects in Iowa, along with the NHL team's health heading down the stretch.
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Jessi Pierce of NHL.com breaks down the Wild and the run Kevin Fiala is on. We then talk about the gut-punch loss the Timberwolves took Thursday with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
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Minnesota native Piper Shaw chronicles her first year covering the expansion Seattle Kraken for Root Sports NW.
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network recapped a disappointing Game 2 loss in Memphis from Tuesday night. After that, UMD athletic director Josh Berlo checked in from sunny Florida.
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Get a preview of the UMD football spring game with head coach Curt Wiese.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune recapped a busy week of UMD hockey news, for both the men and the women. We also caught up with Kevin Moore of CBS 3 Duluth and talked about the Timberwolves and NBA playoffs.
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Catch our extensive conversation with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network on Tuesday's play-in game victory, the upcoming matchup with Memphis, and the "controversy" surrounding the Wolves' postgame celebration Tuesday.
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We talked Frozen Four and recapped the UMD men's hockey season with Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin. After that, hear from Tom Alesia, the author of a book about Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Bancroft, who lived most of his life in Superior.
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We recapped the Frozen Four with Minnesota State devotee Dan Myers.
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We remember Vikings legend Doug Sutherland with longtime friend Vince Repesh. Also went live to Boston to preview the Men's Frozen Four with Jess Myers.
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We talk Wild and Frozen Four with our friend Dan Myers of Wild.com.
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We chatted with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, then preview the 2022 Twins with Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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Matt Halverson of KBJR6 stopped by the studio to talk about Noah Cates' NHL debut, the NBA playoffs, and more!
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Author Craig Calcaterra talked some baseball with us, and before that we went north of the border to chat with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
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We talk Wild and Frozen Four with Pat Micheletti.
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We're joined live from the Women's Frozen Four by Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune.
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Hermantown boys hockey coach Pat Andrews talked about winning a state championship, the play of his top players, and also addressed the A/AA "controversy."
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UMD women's hockey coach Maura Crowell previewed the Bulldogs' trip to the Frozen Four this week, then we talk with UMD men's hockey captain Noah Cates.
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After recapping a busy weekend, we talk to Dan Myers of Wild.com.
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Hear from UMD women's hockey fifth year Naomi Rogge ahead of their NCAA Tournament game against Harvard.
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UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson looked ahead to the NCAA Central Region Tournament, starting Friday. We then preview state boys' hockey with Chris Long of KSTP-TV.
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Three UMD teams are in NCAA Tournaments this week. We talked to the head coach of the UMD women's hockey team, Maura Crowell, before the Bulldogs head to Minneapolis and face Harvard Thursday.
UMD athletic director Josh Berlo then checked in on the athletic program's continued broad-based on-field success.
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Hear from Hermantown boys' hockey coach Pat Andrews ahead of this week's state tournament, then we talk about the stupid baseball lockout with Matt Snyder of CBS Sports dot com!
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We previewed UMD-St. Cloud State with UMD fifth year forward Koby Bender and St. Cloud State coach Brett Larson.
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Bruce rants about Hermantown haters, then talks to UMD women's hockey coach Maura Crowell.
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Author and historian Bruce Berglund offered perspective on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both from the real and sports world views.
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We talk college hockey with Pat Micheletti.
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We preview UMD vs Miami and a busy weekend of playoff hockey, then talk Wild and Wordle with Kevin Falness.
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UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson previewed the NSIC Tournament ahead of the Bulldogs' quarterfinal game Sunday.
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We talk NCHC hockey with Dave Starman of CBS Sports Network, then discuss the Olympic experience with St. Cloud State head man and Team USA assistant Brett Larson.
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Chris Peters of Hockey Sense and DailyFaceoff.com joined to talk Olympics and IIHF events coming this summer.
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We preview a busy weekend of UMD hockey with St. Cloud State women's coach Steve MacDonald and North Dakota coach Brad Berry.
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We chat with UMD forward Elizabeth Giguere ahead of the Bulldogs' regular season finale this weekend. Then it's Alan Horton on the Timberwolves as they make their way to the NBA All-Star break.
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Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune updated us on UMD and Olympic hockey.
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Discussion of Zach Stejskal's return to play with UMD men's hockey is followed by an unfortunately abbreviated chat (thanks a lot, technology) with Dan Myers of Wild.com.
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UMD athletic director Josh Berlo makes his monthly stop to the show, and we talk Vikings with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.
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National Signing Day was this week. Get the lowdown on the 2022 class for UMD with head coach Curt Wiese.
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Tommy Haines, the director of "Hockeyland," joins to talk about the new movie, based off the 2019-20 boys' hockey seasons for Hermantown and Eveleth-Gilbert.
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We talk Timberwolves with Alan Horton off a big win over Denver!
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Natalie Grant of CBS3 Duluth joined live to update us on the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.
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We cover lots of hockey, plus NFL conference championship weekend, and discuss the red-hot Wild with Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
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We talk to UMD women's hockey co-captain Kylie Hanley and head coach Maura Crowell. In between, hear from UMD men's hockey junior Quinn Olson.
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The Thursday show includes a conversation with Western Michigan hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler.
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We were joined by Minnesota State women's hockey coach and 1980 U.S. Olympian John Harrington, then UMD men's hockey assistant coach Adam Krause.
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Enjoy our weekly chat with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
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We ponder what's next for the Packers, then talk hockey with Pat Micheletti.
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We talk Timberwolves with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
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We talk lucky clothes and basketball with UMD men's coach Justin Wieck.
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Lots of hockey talk on the Monday show, capped by Dan Myers of Wild.com live from Denver ahead of Wild vs Avalanche.
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We preview a busy UMD hockey weekend with Miami coach Chris Bergeron and UMD women's senior Gabbie Hughes, who talks about the start of Sophie's Squad and a lot more.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider updated on the Vikings' housecleaning and offered thoughts on what will happen next. We then chat with UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson.
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We talk UMD/Olympic hockey with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune, then visit with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
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Jess Myers of The Rink Live talked about his beloved Vikings starting over again, as well as Gophers goalie Jack LaFontaine turning pro. We then had our monthly chat with UMD athletic director Josh Berlo.
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Breaking news off the top of the show, as the Vikings have fired coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman. After that, we talk to Alexis Bass of KBJR6.
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After a visit with UMD women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell, Bruce rants about the Gopher men's basketball team not scheduling St. Thomas.
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The Minnesota Wild have called up top prospects Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi. Hear thoughts on them, as well as on the Winter Olympics and this weekend's UMD-St. Cloud State men's series, with Pat Micheletti.
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We talk about the cancellation of the World Juniors with Chris Peters of DailyFaceoff.com.
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My full conversation with Minnesota State junior forward Ryan Sandelin, the son of UMD head coach Scott Sandelin. We talk about family, hockey, winning, and more. Enjoy!
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Our Best of 2021 series recalls the Suter/Parise buyouts with Michael Russo of The Athletic. Then we talk Wolves with Alan Horton.
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As part of our "Best of 2021" series, hear the September interview with thriller novelist Kyle Mills. Then we chat with Minnesota State men's hockey coach Mike Hastings.
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Dan Myers of Wild.com updated us on the Wild pause, the upcoming Winter Classic, and we had some college hockey talk in there.
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Dave Starman of NHL Network fought off some phone issues that made him sound like a robot to help preview the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships.
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We preview a big UMD-Denver series this weekend with UMD fifth year senior Kobe Roth and Denver head coach David Carle.
NOTE: Bruce is going on vacation, back live next Friday 12/17 with a new show and new podcast. Enjoy the week!
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Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network talked about Wednesday's home loss to Utah. Then Bruce Berglund discussed his book about the global history of hockey.
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Chris Long of KSTP joins to discuss what's gone wrong with the Vikings, who sit at 5-7 heading into Thursday Night Football.
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We chat with UMD athletic director Josh Berlo, then UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson checks in.
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We dissect what went wrong for the Vikings, then talk hockey with Pat Micheletti.
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Hear conversations with Northern Michigan hockey coach Grant Potulny, as well as Brandon Warne of Access Twins.
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We talk to UMD men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck about his team's 7-0 start to the season.
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The Monday show features highlights from the weekend and Dan Myers of Wild.com on the first-place Wild.
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The latest (at the time, we didn't know very much) on Everson Griffen with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider, preceded by a chat with UMD women's hockey coach Maura Crowell.
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Esko football coach Scott Arntson previewed Saturday's state semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium. We then talk to UMD women's hockey associate coach Laura Bellamy as the Bulldogs return from a three week layoff.
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We chat with Minnesota Wilderness coach/GM Dave Boitz, then look at UMD vs North Dakota with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald.
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We talk UMD football with Jeff Papas and then head coach Curt Wiese.
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Alan Horton joins to talk Timberwolves, then we preview the NCAA Cross Country Championships with UMD head coach Karly Brautigam.
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We talk about the news of women's hockey finally getting an expansion of the NCAA Tournament (to 11 teams) with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune. Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network checked in on the red-hot Wild.
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Evan Moore, co-author of Game Misconduct, joins to talk about the culture of hockey, what is broken, and how to fix it.
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UMD football talk with Jeff Papas, then a visit with UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos.
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Aaron Rodgers has COVID and apparently lied about being vaccinated, and the NHL sucks.
Happier talk in the last half of the show, as we visit with UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson!
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A hoops kind of day, with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, followed by UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck.
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We talk UMD football with Jeff Papas, and Minnesota college hockey with Pat Micheletti!
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On the Friday show, hear conversations with UWS women's hockey coach Dan Laughlin and St. Scholastica women's hockey coach Julianne Vasichek.
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Thursday guests:
St. Scholastica interim men's hockey coach Dave Williams Kevin Falness, Minnesota Wild Radio Network
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UMD volleyball assistant coach Christyn May talks about a five-set win Tuesday night over Michigan Tech. We also talk UMD football with offensive coordinator Chase Vogler.
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Our weekly chat with Alan Horton covers many topics, including the arena scene in Seattle, which (for now) doesn't even have an NBA team. Then we preview the UWS men's hockey season with head coach Rich McKenna.
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Jeff Papas joined to talk Bulldog football, then we discuss a huge weekend for UMD men's and women's hockey with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune.
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We preview UMD vs Minnesota and chat with UMD grad transfer Casey Gilling.
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Minnesota Wilderness GM and coach Dave Boitz looked ahead to his team's Cancer Awareness Weekend in Cloquet. We also hear from UMD women's hockey top line center Gabbie Hughes.
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We were joined by Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network for a season preview, then we chat with UMD soccer coach Greg Cane.
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Lots of stuff and things on a Tuesday!
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The Monday show features Jeff Papas on a UMD football Homecoming win, and Pat Micheletti on hockey, including the controversial Gophers/St. Cloud ending.
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We chatted with Dan Myers of Wild.com to get a season preview, and then visited with UMD athletic director Josh Berlo.
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We were joined by UMD men's hockey associate coach Derek Plante, then UMD football associate coach John Steger.
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Live at Amsoil Arena as the Minnesota Wild practice, we are joined by general manager Bill Guerin and Michael Russo of The Athletic.
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We talked UMD football with Jeff Papas after another down-to-the-wire Bulldog road win. Then Vikings legend Scott Studwell discussed his new book and talked about life after football.
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We preview UMD vs Bemidji State with UMD captain Noah Cates and Bemidji head man Tom Serratore.
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UMD senior forward Tanner Laderoute joined before Opening Night in Bemidji. We also talk Wild with the great Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.
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Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald and The Rink Live previews the NCHC season and talks about picking Denver to win it all. We then talked to UMD women's hockey associate coach Laura Bellamy.
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Hear conversations with UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin and UMD football defensive coordinator Trey Dill.
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We talk UMD football with Jeff Papas after the Bulldogs' dramatic win, then Jess Myers of The Rink Live checked in on Minnesota college hockey.
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We chat with Minnesota Wilderness GM/coach Dave Boitz on his team's weekend series with Janesville. Then UMD women's hockey head coach Maura Crowell checks in for a season preview.
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We were joined by UMD women's hockey fifth-year senior captain Anna Klein. Before that, hear from Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon ahead of the opening of registration Friday night.
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Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic chronicled all the Timberwolves drama. We also talk UMD hockey with Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune and The Rink Live.
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We were joined by UMD football coach Curt Wiese to talk about last week's Wayne State loss and look ahead to Moorhead this weekend.
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We talked UMD football with Jeff Papas, then checked in with Kelly Hinseth of CBS3 ahead of the Twin Cities Marathon this weekend. She's running to benefit the American Cancer Society, and you can donate here: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app305b?px=57117090&fr_id=101201&pg=personal&NONCE_TOKEN=3E33E4E5A227E1C33C791BE078854772.
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Pat Micheletti joined to talk some hockey as the Wild open up training camp. Prior, hear from Wild GM Bill Guerin and forward Kirill Kaprizov. And Bruce goes on a mini-rant about people behaving badly on social media.
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Minnesota Wilderness coach/GM Dave Boitz previewed the team's home opener in Cloquet this weekend. We also visit with the new coach of UMD's track/cross country teams, Karly Brautigam.
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Joe O'Donnell, the new radio voice of the Minnesota Wild, talked about his time in the AHL and ascending to the NHL starting this season. We also talked to UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos and previewed their Tuesday match with Crookston.
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UMD volleyball fifth-year senior Kate Berg checked in on her team's season to date, and we talk college hockey with Dave Starman of CBS Sports Network.
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Hear conversations with St. Cloud State men's hockey coach Brett Larson (recorded at NCHC Media Day in St. Paul) and new UMD softball coach Lynn Anderson.
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Bruce chats with Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network live from Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
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Bruce's interview with UMD captain Noah Cates at NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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Bruce's chat with Omaha captain Kevin Conley from NCHC Media Day in St. Paul.
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UMD offensive coordinator Chase Vogler talked about the offense's performance against Minnesota State and looked ahead to this week's game at Winona.
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Author Kyle Mills joined to discuss the 20th book of the Mitch Rapp series, Enemy at the Gates. We then talk UMD volleyball with longtime assistant coach Christyn May.
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We talked UMD football with Jeff Papas, then visited with UMD athletic director Josh Berlo.
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We were joined by Minnesota Wilderness GM Dave Boitz and UMD soccer coach Greg Cane.
(NOTE: Couple days off coming for Bruce. The pod returns Monday 9/13!)
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We talk Bulldog football with the Voice of the Bulldogs, Jeff Papas, along with associate head coach John Steger.
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We wrap up live shows for this week with a couple more fall sports season previews, looking at UWS men's soccer and UMD football with their respective (and respectable) head coaches.
Off the rest of the week, the podcast returns Tuesday, Sept. 7. Have a good Labor Day weekend!
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We continue our fall sports previews with UWS women's soccer coach Allison DeGroot. Then Matthew Coller of Purple Insider checks in on a few Vikings talkers heading into the opener next week.
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Joined Monday by St. Scholastica women's soccer coach Dave Reyelts, then UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos, as our fall sports previews continue!
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Joined on the Friday edition by St. Scholastica volleyball coach Dana Moore, and then UMD football defensive coordinator Trey Dill.
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UWS volleyball coach Lynne Deadrick previewed the 2021 season for the Yellowjackets. We then chat with longtime Packers radio voice Wayne Larrivee!
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St. Scholastica men's soccer coach Barry Chastey offered up a season preview as the Saints move into the MIAC.
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St. Scholastica football coach Mike Heffernan talked about navigating through a lost 2020 season and preparing for the move to the MIAC this fall.
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We chatted with Iowa Wild coach Tim Army about some of the NHL Wild's top prospects, many of whom could find themselves in the NHL this fall.
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Esko athletic director Chad Stoskopf talked about the upcoming Bob Thompson Memorial golf tournament to benefit the school's athletic programs. We also looked at the UMD football team with offensive coordinator Chase Vogler.
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We talked to former UMD men's hockey associate coach Jason Herter, as news broke of his new gig at Western Michigan. Hear him talk about taking that job. Later on, we visit with longtime Superior High School football coach Bob DeMeyer as the Spartans prepare to open their season Friday.
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We talked to former UMD men's hockey associate coach Jason Herter, as news broke of his new gig at Western Michigan. Hear him talk about taking that job.
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Matt Halverson of KBJR6 joined to discuss high school football, both in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Northwestern football coach Jovin Kroll previewed the Tigers ahead of Friday's season opener.
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Former NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk shared his mental health journey ahead of an event he is holding Sunday at Hermantown High School. We also talk Lynx and Olympics with Sloane Martin.
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Friend of the show Chris Long of KSTP-TV joined to talk Vikings, with some Twins and Wild (well, Kaprizov) talk thrown in.
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Hear from UMD athletic director Josh Berlo on a variety of topics, including the start of fall sports, optimism that things will be close to normal this coming season, and the departure of a couple head coaches last week.
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Kelly Hinseth of CBS3 dropped by the studio to talk about outdoor adventures, sticking around Duluth a while longer, and more.
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