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Minnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMinnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMVP: Ben Leber Breaks Down The 2024 Quarterback Prospects, Vikings Potential To Move Around In The Draft | Episode 266Welcome to Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are only two weeks away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and VEN Analyst Ben Leber joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson try to sift through all of the noise that's been swirling this week. Ben dives into all of the possible scenarios facing the Vikings as they look to possibly draft a first-round quarterback, reviews the potential to grab a top defensive prospect, and explains why he's incredibly excited to attend the 2024 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party at U.S...2024-04-1541 minMinnesota Vikings PodcastMinnesota Vikings PodcastMVP: Ben Leber Breaks Down The 2024 Quarterback Prospects, Vikings Potential To Move Around In The Draft | Episode 266Welcome to Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are only two weeks away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and VEN Analyst Ben Leber joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson try to sift through all of the noise that's been swirling this week. Ben dives into all of the possible scenarios facing the Vikings as they look to possibly draft a first-round quarterback, reviews the potential to grab a top defensive prospect, and explains why he's incredibly excited to attend the 2024 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party at U.S...2024-04-1541 minGo Long PodcastGo Long PodcastBen Leber and the NFL's violent realityHis 2009 Minnesota Vikings fell victim to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship, but it's not "Bountygate" that pisses off Ben Leber to this day. Far from it. I think you'll be surprised by his thoughts on that iconic game, Gregg Williams and this sport's ruthless reality. Also, we discuss the state of youth sports in America, playing with Junior Seau as a rookie in San Diego, his best memories from a 10-year NFL career and Leber's expectations for the 2023 Minnesota Vikings. Today, he's a sideline analyst for the team, in addition to co-hosting Twin Cities Live. Follow...2023-05-1745 minMinnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMinnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMVP: Ben Leber Recants The Colts Comeback, Breaks Down Playoff Reality | Episode 190Welcome to Episode 190 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson welcome Vikings Radio Network's Ben Leber to the show. Ben discusses the change in tone defensively versus the Colts, the Vikings Offense repeatedly being battle tested versus top tier Defenses this season, the key to stopping Saquon Barkley in the run game, the locker room mentality in clinching a Division Title, the need for the Defense to setup third-and-long situations, and gives his thoughts on the upcoming "White Out" game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Christmas Eve. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Tatum and Gab...2022-12-2043 minMinnesota Vikings PodcastMinnesota Vikings PodcastMVP: Ben Leber Recants The Colts Comeback, Breaks Down Playoff Reality | Episode 190Welcome to Episode 190 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson welcome Vikings Radio Network's Ben Leber to the show. Ben discusses the change in tone defensively versus the Colts, the Vikings Offense repeatedly being battle tested versus top tier Defenses this season, the key to stopping Saquon Barkley in the run game, the locker room mentality in clinching a Division Title, the need for the Defense to setup third-and-long situations, and gives his thoughts on the upcoming "White Out" game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Christmas Eve. Plus, Jay Nelson joins Tatum and Gab...2022-12-2043 minMinnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMinnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMVP: Ben Leber On Season Expectations & 2010 Philly Memories - Episode 165Welcome back for Episode 165 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by . Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome Ben Leber for your Friday edition of the show. Ben talks about what the public can gleam from the win over the Packers last weekend, reminisces about the 2010 blizzard game in Philadelphia, and looks at the challenges ahead this Sunday versus the Eagles. Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips checks in with his weekly press conference and Gabe and Tatum talk about their one big thing for the upcoming matchup.  All of this and more is in Episode 165 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi...2022-09-1622 minMinnesota Vikings PodcastMinnesota Vikings PodcastMVP: Ben Leber On Season Expectations & 2010 Philly Memories - Episode 165Welcome back for Episode 165 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by . Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome Ben Leber for your Friday edition of the show. Ben talks about what the public can gleam from the win over the Packers last weekend, reminisces about the 2010 blizzard game in Philadelphia, and looks at the challenges ahead this Sunday versus the Eagles. Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips checks in with his weekly press conference and Gabe and Tatum talk about their one big thing for the upcoming matchup.  All of this and more is in Episode 165 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi...2022-09-1622 minIt\'s a BitIt's a BitFormer Vikings LB Ben Leber | 3M Recap + Bit of the Week + Buy or SellOn this episode of "It's a Bit" presented by 10K Takes: We recap our experience at the 3M Open PGA Tour Event this past weekend. We also give our bits of the week including the Dog Days of Sports Gambling bit. Next we welcome former Minnesota Vikings linebacker and current co-host of Twin Cities Live, Ben Leber. We talk about Ben’s experience making the transition into a full time TV job and we also talk about current events in the NFL. Lastly we bring back our segment, Buy or Sell, where we take turns buying or selling various cu...2022-07-272h 08Purple FTW! PodcastPurple FTW! PodcastBen Leber Elaborated on Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins' Toxic Relationship (ep. 1436)Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker and current sideline reported Ben Leber elaborated on the toxic relationship between former head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Timestamps: • (0:40) Leber On Zimmer/Cousins • (9:19) Cowherd Loves Vikings • (16:07) Ouch • (23:26) Top-10 Mr. Mankato Candidates • (33:55) Za'Darius Hyped for Week 1 • (37:42) Q&A A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast2022-07-1859 minUnrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberCoach Ben Johnson. Head Coach- University of Minnesota Men's Basketball.Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Iconic Steakhouse in Historic NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsCoach Ben Johnson:https://twitter.com/coachbenjohnson  (Twitter)https://gophersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/ben-johnson/2454  (UofM)- 2X All State Football & Basketball DeLaSalle High School. Minneapolis, MN- Northwestern University Basketball (2yrs)- University of Minnesota Basketball (2yrs)- Grad Assistant- University of Dayton- Assistant Coach- University of Texas Pan American - Assistant Coach- University of Northern Iowa (5yrs)- Assistant Coach- University of Nebraska (1yr)- As...2022-05-301h 31The Fit Point PodcastThe Fit Point PodcastEp. 3: Ben LeberEpisode 3 brings you former NFL player and commentator Ben Leber. Ben brings tremendous insight and a humble backdrop to this episode. Join us as we dive in to: His mentality with nutrition and fitnessHis 'Unrestricted' podcastWhat other sports he's fascinated with?The Minneapolis MiracleHow he has overcome adversityHis favorite concertYou can find Ben Leber and his many ongoings at benleber.com and Ben Leber (@benleberofficial) • Instagram photos and videosOur podcast page at The Fit Point Podcast (@fitpointpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosAlice...2022-05-091h 22Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberEverson Griffen. 12yr NFL Defensive End. USC Trojan. Mental Health AdvocateSpecial Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic Minneapolis steakhouse since 1933.  Serving steaks not trends.https://redmond.life/  Use promo code 'LEBER' for 15% entire order.EVERSON GRIFFEN:- 12yr NFL Defensive End- 10yrs with Minnesota Vikings- USC Trojan- 2010 4th Round Draft pick to Minnesota Vikings- 2017 2nd Team All-Pro- 4X Pro Bowl Selection- 85.5 Career Sacks- 79.5 Sacks for Minnesota Vikings- Diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder- Mental Health Advocate- Aspirations for 100 sacks and to win a Super Bowl2022-04-181h 11Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberDr. Peter Neff. Ice Core Paleoclimatoligist. Climate Change Expert. U of Minnesota.Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/  Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderDR. PETER NEFF:https://www.instagram.com/icy_pete/  Instagram Profilehttps://twitter.com/icy_pete Twitter Profilehttps://www.facebook.com/peter.neff.161  Facebook Profile- Professor at University of Minnesota: Soil, Water, Climate- Undergrad & Masters from University of Washington- PhD from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand - Glaciologist - Ice Core Analyst in West Antarctia- Expert in study of last 8,000 years of Global Climate- Direc...2022-04-111h 21Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberHouston White. Serial Entrepreneur. Minnesota Change Maker. Creator of Black Excellence ApparelSpecial Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderHOUSTON WHITE:- Mississippi born. Minnesota raised- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Person to Watch 2022- Successful home developer- Creator of Black Excellence Apparel and Accessories- Owner of 'Fresh' Barbershop in Camdentown- Owner of 'Get Down Coffee', now sold in Target- Created 'Be the Change' Golf Tournament- Creating Cultural Relevant housing in North Minneapolis- Partnerships with US Bank Corp, Target, Bell Bank & Best Buy2022-04-041h 11Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberKelly in Vegas. Sports Betting Expert for Barstool Sports. Las Vegas Insider. Kansas State WildcatSPECIAL THANKS:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy Device... order here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=iaso&_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&af=true&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keysKELLY STEWART aka Kelly in Vegashttps://www.instagram.com/kellyinvegas/?hl=en INSTAGRAMhttps://mobile.twitter.com/kellyinvegas/with_replies TWITTERhttps://www.barstoolbets.com/bio/40229198/kelly-in-vegas  BA...2022-03-281h 17Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberPaul Charchian. Godfather of Fantasy Football. Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame.Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy devicePAUL CHARCHIAN:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulCharchian?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorGuillotine Leagues: https://guillotineleagues.com/public/index.phpLeague Safe dot com: https://www.leaguesafe.com/- Track athlete at St. Olaf- Graduate of University of Minnesota- Created Fantasy Football Weekly magazine in 1993- Created Fanball.com shortly after...2022-03-211h 20Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberBrian Robison "B Rob". 11yr NFL Vet. Professional Bass Fisherman. U of Texas Hall of Honor.Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/  Worlds' only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy devicehttps://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=iaso&_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&af=true&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keysBRIAN ROBISON:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brian_Robison?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReelEmIn96- Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...2022-03-141h 34Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberMajor Michelle "Mace" Curran. Former USAF F-16 Pilot & Thunderbirds Lead Pilot. Speaker. Leader. MotivatorSpecial Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy Device.MACE CURRAN:Upside Down Dreams https://macecurran.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran/?hl=en- Wisconsin native- University of St. Thomas graduate- Chief of Scheduling and pilot on first deployment in Japan- Flight Commander and Instructor in Fort Worth, TX- 163 Combat hours during Operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel over Afghanistan...2022-03-071h 17Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberMatt Miller. NFL Draft Analyst for ESPN & at The Draft Scout website. Vikings PredictionsSpecial Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use promo code 'LEBER' for 15% your entire order.https://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser therapy deviceMATT MILLER:Twitter- https://twitter.com/the_draftscoutSubstack- https://www.thedraftscout.com/- Die hard NFL Draft expert his entire life- Helped create and develop NFL Draft coverage for Bleacher Report- Created his own NFL Draft website- Signed with ESPN to cover the 2022 NFL Draft- Exclusive Minnesota Vikings Draft projections- His thoughts on this QB Cl...2022-02-2843 minUnrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberFred Bryan. 13yr NFL Umpire. Super Bowl 55 Crew. A Remarkable Journey to the Top.Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home, hands-free Cold Laser Therapy deviceFRED BRYAN:- Minneapolis native- Played DL at University of Northern Iowa- Worked at the Hennepin County Department of Juvenile Corrections- Started officiating after a 3yr stint as a High School Football Coach- Noticed by an NFL officiating recruiter while working a Division III game- Worked with NFL Europe for 2yrs- officiated the last World Bowl...2022-02-211h 18Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberAsk Me Anything (AMA). Co-Hosted by Abby Leber. Great Questions from Listeners.Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free cold laser therapy deviceAMA:- Fantastic questions from the listeners- Co-hosted by my wife, Abby Leber!!- Another 2009 NFC Championship game question- When did I know the NFL was possible?- What would I do if I didn't play in the NFL?- Best and worst memories about playing in San Diego- Work/Life balance thoughts- Abby talks...2022-02-141h 28Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberTommy Kramer. 14yr NFL QB. 50 Greatest Minnesota Vikings. College Football HOF.Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Pure ancient sea salt for hydration, cooking, pre-workouts and other products. Use PROMO CODE- "LEBER"  for 15% off every orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/World's only at-home, hands-free Cold Laser Therapy deviceTOMMY KRAMER- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kramer9Tommy- Website: https://www.tommykramer9.com/- 14yr NFL QB- Minnesota Vikings. New Orleans Saints- Known as "2-Minute Tommy" for his knack of comeback victories in High School- Rice University Hall of Fame- Led Owls in Passing for 4 straight years- C...2022-02-071h 01Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberWill Ragatz. Vikings Reporter for Sports Illustrated. Northwestern Graduate.Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/Promo Code- LEBER for 15% OFF entire order. Pure ancient sea salt harvested in the USA.  Health conscience hydration, electrolytes, pre-workout and many other products.https://www.wellscare.net/Worlds only at-home, hands-free Cold Laser therapy deviceProfessional pain relief for aches, pains, strains, inflammation.Will Ragatz:- Twitter: @WillRagatz- Minneapolis, MN native- Graduate of Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University- Intern at Sports Illustrated- 3yrs at Minnesota Vikings beat writer for Sports Illustrated at h...2022-01-311h 28Vikings CountryVikings CountryVC - 2021 - Ben Leber - CreeksBend - 11-9Former Viking & current KFAN/Vikings Entertainment Analyst, Ben Leber is my guest on this week's episode of Vikings Country! We were at CreeksBend Golf Course with Miller Lite. Ben & I talk about where the 2021 Vikings are now, the matchup with the Chargers, bear spraying teammates, locker room stories, Aaron Rodgers and "Spock-toe".2021-11-111h 13Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberChris Eyer. Montana Badass. Muledragger. Philosophical Cowboy. Truly, A Man of many hatsSpecial Thanks:www.wellscare.net World's only at home hands-free cold laser therapy devicewww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted First class customized insurance for your familyChris Eyer:IG- @muledraggerwww.bmwf.org Bob Marshall Wilderness Fund. Please help keep our public wild lands accessible, safe and beautiful- Learn about a what a mule dragger is and how this Frontier occupation is still needed- ex-Marine. Former avionics electrician- Professional saddle maker- Master Buddhist Teacher- A true Philosophical Cowboy in every sense- "The...2021-11-011h 33Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberDarren Sproles. College Football HOF. Super Bowl Winner. KSU Wildcat. Chargers. Saints. Eagles. Pro Football HOF??Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net Worlds only at-home hands-free Cold Laser devicewww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted The best customized insurance for family and businessDarren Sproles:twitter- @DarrenSprolesIG- @dsproles43www.darrensproles.com- All time leading rusher at Kansas State University. College Football HOF- 2005 4th Round Draft pick to San Diego Chargers. Chargers 50th Anniversary Team- 2011- 2013 New Orleans Saints- 2014- 2019 Philadelphia Eagles. Super Bowl LII Champ.  3X Pro Bowler. 2014 2nd Team All Pro- Current Philadelphia Eagles Consultant2021-10-2554 minUnrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberDr. Amy Shah. Intermittent Fasting & Immune Health Expert. Double Board Certified MDSpecial Thanks:www.wellscare.net Worlds only hands free at-home Cold Laser therapy devicewww.wexfordharbour.com/unrestricted Specialized & Customized Family InsuranceDr. Amy Shah: Integrative Medical Doctorwebsite: www.amymdwellness.comIG: @fastingmdTwitter: @AmyShahMDNew Book!- "I'm so Effing Tired" Please find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Im-So-Effing-Tired-Burnout/dp/0358446422/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i%27m+so+effing+tired&qid=1634527685&sr=8-1- What is fasting and intermittent fasting??- Different types of fasting?- What is the importance of understanding...2021-10-181h 01Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberAlexa Score. Pro Wakeboarder. TV Host. Speaker. Role Model on how to live with CancerSpecial Thanks to:www.wellscare.net  The only at-home, hands-free, cold laser device for all your aches & painswww.wexford-harbour/unrestricted  Customized Insurance for all your family's needsAlexa Score: www.alexarscore.com IG- @alexascore Twitter- @alexascore - At 16yrs old, she was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia to which there is no cure... how does one process life in that moment??  You'll be amazed to hear how an experimental drug has her living a normal, albeit fast paced, life.  Her outlook on life is something we should all learn from....2021-10-111h 06Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberNFL MVP QB Rich Gannon. Thoughts on NFL past & present; Kirk Cousins; Jerry Rice.RECORDED LIVE  FROM MYSTIC LAKE CASINO!!Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net      First ever hands-free, at home cold laser therapy devicewww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted    Customized & optimized Insurance Rich Gannon: 17yr NFL Veteran- Vikings. Redskins. Chiefs. Raiders.4th Rd Selection in 1987 NFL Draft out of Delaware1st Team All-Pro 2000 & 20022002 NFL MVP16yrs Commentator for NFL on CBSNFL Monday QB on CBS Sports NetworkThe Blitz on SiriusXM NFL Radio2021-10-041h 10Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberHenry Lake. Host of Lake Night on WCCO. What to do about Police Reform and downtown MinneapolisSpecial Thanks:www.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted First class independent insurance. Family owned. www.douglasandtodd.com Grain to glass MN Bourbon. Gold medal winnerHenry Lake:- Host of Lake Night on WCCO radio in the Twin Cities- Tip of the spear social advocate in the wake of George Floyd- Decades of service work and mentorship with local schools and children- Morehouse College- Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity- Born in Memphis. Raised in North Minneapolis- Formerly at KFAN radio in the Twin Cities. Co-Host o...2021-09-061h 20Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberJenny Taft. Fox Sports Host/Reporter. College Football. Undisputed. Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Battle BotsSpecial Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com  Grain to Glass Minnesota made Gold medal winning bourbonJenny Taft:- Lead College Football Reporter for Fox Sports with Gus Johnson & Joel Klatt- Host of FS1 show Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe & Skip Bayless- Host/Reporter for World Cup Soccer- Host of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show- Host of Battle Bots- Former track reporter for Supercross- Former Lacrosse walk-on at Boston University- Start at Fox Sports North in Minneapolis- 3 Sport athlete at E...2021-08-301h 17Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberCharlie Berens. Comedian/Actor/Host. Creator of Manitowoc Minute. Emmy Award Winner.Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com Award Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota MadeCHARLIE BERENS:- Actor and Comedian. Comedic content creator: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConQeJRfaLwJ9LbXBS5nhxQ- Emmy Winning television reporter for "The Cost of Water" (KDAF Dallas, TX)- Created Manitowoc Minute in 2017: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB- New Book coming out: Midwest Survival Guide- Featured on MTV, Funny or Die, Fox, CBS, Variety, and many others- One of 12 kids... raised outside of Milwaukee...2021-08-231h 17Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberMark Parrish. Former NHL Stud. Inspiration to manySpecial Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com Gold medal winning bourbon. Grain to Glass MN Made.Mark Parrish:- Current analyst for the NHL Network- Current analyst for the Minnesota Wild on Ballys Sports North- 11yr NHL player. Over 700 games played. 387 Points Scored- NHL All Star in 2002- Silver Medal at the World Junior Championships in 1997- Celebrated his 1yr Anniversary of Sobriety... through a very public acknowledgment of his battle with alcoholism, Mark has become an inspiration to many. He now realizes his story resonates with a lot...2021-08-161h 17Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberDr. Frederick Harris. Concussion Expert. Essential Information for Parents & Athletes.Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com  Gold medal winning bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota MadeDr. Frederick Harris:- Board Certified Neurosurgeon - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University and A&M- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Master of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas- Medical Degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine- Residency: University of Tennessee-Memphis Health Science Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Memphis, Tennessee- Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery. Spine & Neck Care. Lumbar Surgery. Spinal Tumors/On...2021-08-091h 15Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberPaul Allen. Vikings VOX. One of the Most Interesting Men in the World.Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com  Gold Medal winning bourbon. Grain to Glass MN MadePaul Allen:- Voice of the Minnesota Vikings for Flagship Radio KFAN FM 100.3- Voice of Canterbury Park; premier horse racing park in Minnesota- Voice of 9-Noon on KFAN FM 100.3Learn About:- his Spiritual journey and why he's so passionate about it now- how he came to become the VOX of the Vikings- how his upbringing shaped who he is- why his Covid situation changed his life...2021-08-021h 21The Art of Living Well Podcast®The Art of Living Well Podcast®RERUN: E18: Overcoming self doubt and developing a win from within mindset approach with college football & Minnesota Vikings analyst Ben LeberRE-RELEASE: This episode with Ben Leber first aired in March 2020 and we are re-running it today because it's a fantastic conversation filled with tips, strategies and inspiration on how to shift your mindset and overcoming your limiting beliefs. Today's guest, Ben Leber, is a retired 10-year NFL linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers (now LA), the Minnesota Vikings and the St. Louis Rams.   Ben’s football journey began when he accepted a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University in the summer of 1996. In his time at KSU, Ben was twice named to Big 12 All...2021-07-2851 minUnrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberSarah Kay Hoffman. Gut Health Expert at agutsygirl.com. Certified Holistic Health CoachSpecial Thanks to:www.previmedica.com Use Promo Code "Ben-20" for 20% off your order               - Alcat Food Sensitivity Test and many otherswww.douglasandtodd.com Gold Medal Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass MN MadeSarah Kay Hoffman: @agutsygirl   www.agutsygirl.com- Certified Holistic Health Coach- Gut Health Expert- The Gutsy Girl Bible- A Decades long journey of self health discovery that will inspire all- Learn how important Gut Health is to your overall wellness and immune health- Tips on what we can do...2021-07-261h 36Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberSteve Hutchinson. NFL Hall of Fame Left Guard. Seahawks. Vikings. Titans.Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com Use Promo Code Ben-20 for 20% your wellness orderwww.douglasandtodd.com Award Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota MadeSteve Hutchinson: @HutchSevenSix (twitter) @hutchhof335 (IG)- 335th Member of the NFL Hall of Fame- class of 2020- 12yrs as an Offensive Guard (Seahawks, Vikings, Titans)- University of Michigan alum- 1st Round Draft pick to Seattle in 2001- 6X All- Pro- 7X Pro Bowler- 2X NFL Alumni Offensive Lineman of the YearDiscussion:- NFL Hall of...2021-07-191h 04Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberDr. David Chao. ProFootballDoc.com. Orthopedic Surgeon for Elite Athletes.Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com  Alcat Food Sensitivity Test. Use Promo Code "Ben-20" for 20% offwww.douglasandtodd.com  Award Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota made.Dr. David Chao:- SiriusXM Sports Medical Analyst & Outkick.com- Founder of www.profootballdoc.com (real time injury analysis for all major sports games)- 17yrs as San Diego Chargers lead orthopedic physician- former ESPN Winter & Summer X Games lead physician- Medical Degree from Harvard. Trained at Northwestern2021-07-121h 01Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberRyan Carter. 10yr NHL Veteran. Stanley Cup Champion. Minnesota Wild CommentatorSpecial Thanks:www.previdmedica.com Alcat Food Sensitivity Test. Use (Ben-20) for 20% off your order.www.douglasandtodd.com  Gold Medal Winning Bourbon.Ryan Carter:- From White Bear Lake, MN- Green Bay Gramblers 2001-2004- Mankato St University 2004-2006- Anaheim Ducks 2006- Stanley Cup Champion in 2007 Finals- Carolina Hurricanes & Florida Panthers 2010-2011- New Jersey Devils 2011-2014- Minnesota Wild 2014- 2016- Minnesota Wild Color Commentator for Bally's Sports North 2020- present2021-07-051h 24Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberCharles Davis. NFL on CBS Commentator. EA Sports Madden Football. Ep. 36Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com Alcat Food Sensitivity Test. Promo Code (Ben-20) for 20% off orderwww.douglasandtodd.com  Award Winning BourbonCharles Davis:- Voice of EA Sports Madden Football- NFL on CBS Color Commentator- NFL Draft Analyst for NFL Network- Former Fox Sports Commentator for College & NFL Football- Played Football at University of Tennessee- Degree in Political Science with Masters in History- High School is New Paltz, NY- Former Stanford Assistant Athletic Director- Former PGA Disney Golf C...2021-06-281h 35Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberTodd Durkin. World Renowned Personal Trainer. Owner of Fitness Quest 10. Ep. 35Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com Promo Code Ben-20 for 20% your orderwww.douglasandtodd.com  Award Winning BourbonTodd Durkin: www.todddurkin.com- Owner of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego- Personal Trainer for NFL Hall of Famers, Olympians, MLB, UFC- Trained Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer, LaDainian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles, Gerald McCoy, Reggie Bush and many more.- 2X Personal Trainer of the Year- Author of 3 Books: "Get Your Mind Right". "The WOW Book". "The IMPACT Body Plan"- Featured Trainer on the TV Show N...2021-06-211h 00Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberNick Hardwick. 11yr NFL Center. San Diego Chargers. Weight Loss Coach.Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.comwww.previmedica.com PROMO CODE: Ben-20 for 20% your orderNICK HARDWICK:- 11yr NFL Offensive Center for the San Diego Chargers- Former walk-on at Purdue University- Drafted in 3rd Round of 2004 NFL Draft- 2006 Pro Bowl- Played with Drew Brees, Phillip Rivers, Antonio Gates, LaDainian Tomlinson, Darren Sproles- Retired after 2014 season- Current Broadcaster- Wellness & Lifestyle Coach "Lose Like a Lineman"- Hardwick.Life  Promo Code: HARDWICKFF252021-06-141h 37Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberRobert Smith. Minnesota Vikings Great (RB). Fox Sports Commentator. Ep. 33Sponsorship Thanks:www.previmedica.com  Promo Code: Ben-20 for 20% your orderwww.douglasandtodd.comRobert is a former 8yr NFL Running Back for the Minnesota Vikings.  He is currently an NFL & College Football Commentator for Fox Sports.  Robert was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in his first year at Ohio State.  He stepped away from football for one year to focus on Track & Field.  He came back for one last season at OSU which lead to being selected in the 1st Round (21st overall) to the Vikings in the 1993 NFL Draft. After setting the s...2021-06-071h 38Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberCaleb Truax. Former IBF Super Middleweight Champion. Ep. 32Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com  PROMO CODE: Ben-20 for 20% off your orderwww.douglasandtodd.com  for award winning bourbonCaleb Truax is a current badass and the former IBF Super Middleweight boxing champion.  He grew up in Osseo, MN where he excelled in football and baseball.  He went onto play football for one year at Virginia State where a severe knee injury ended his football career.  He moved back to Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota.  On a dare, he competed in a toughman contest where he ended up losing the fight.  But, that fight s...2021-05-311h 21Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberSteve Patterson. Twin Cities Live Co-Host. TV/Radio Personality. Ep. 31Big Thank you to my Sponsors:www.douglasandtodd.comwww.previmedica.com PROMO CODE: BEN-20 for 20% off your orderStraight entertaining... that's what Steve is all about.  Ever since he was a young boy in Pittsburgh, PA he's always wanted to be in the entertainment business. That early curiosity became a passion when he saw a popular local television reporter doing a Live hit.  From that moment he knew he had to work in the business.  After high school, he and his girlfriend (now wife)  attended Azuza Pacific University just outside the entertainment capital of the...2021-05-241h 17Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberEJ Henderson. MN Vikings Pro Bowl Linebacker. Ep. 30My ole teammate EJ Henderson is a freaking badass.  He played 9yrs in the NFL, all with the Minnesota Vikings. He was drafted 40th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft out of University of Maryland.  While at Maryland, he was a 2X All-American, 2X ACC Defensive Player of the Year and winner of the Bednarik and Butkus awards.  All of those accolades earned him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame.  As a pro, he earned a Pro Bowl nod after the 2010 season.  He discusses his College Football HOF induction and what that means to him.  We also t...2021-05-171h 02Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberJamaal Stephenson. MN Vikings Director of College Scouting. Ep. 29Jamaal has quickly risen up the ranks within the Minnesota Vikings scouting department.  He joined the staff in 2002 as a regional scout after a couple of short stints with the then Washington Redskins and also Houston Texans.  For years he learned the craft and art of evaluating college prospects.  During that time, he forged an impressive trusted network of college coaches and players.  He learned the life of an NFL scout is certainly not glamorous; it's jammed packed with flights, rental cars, hotels, early mornings, late nights, tight schedules,  and many days away from your family.  But it seems to be...2021-05-101h 04Upon Further ReviewUpon Further ReviewDave Dameshek Recaps NFL Draft, Steelers, and, Ben Leber on Aaron Rodgers Drama in Green Bay, Potential Vikings QB CompetitionDave Dameshek joins the show to recap the NFL Draft, Aaron Rodgers, going around the AFC North, why Washington Football fans should be excited and a lot more. THEN, Ben Leber joins the show to give his thoughts on the draft, the Vikings taking Kellen Mond, if Kirk Cousins is on the hot seat, his reaction to finding out the Aaron Rodgers story before Twitter, why he isn't surprised, his evaluations on some of the top prospects, Jack Black's mother saving Apollo 13, and a lot more  [34:24] Share, Thumbs Up & Subscribe to Upon Further Review!! YouTubeiTunesSpotify Follow Upon Further Review on So...2021-05-051h 02Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberCourtney Cronin. ESPN Vikings Reporter. NFL Draft Breakdown. Ep. 28I have the inside scoop on all things NFL and Vikings Draft! Courtney Cronin is the Minnesota Vikings beat writer and insider for ESPN and ESPN.com. Courtney is from a suburb outside of Chicago.  She attended Indiana University where she received her degree in Broadcasting. She spent an internship with the NCAA then got her first job working for the newspaper in Jackson, MS.  She covered prep sports and SEC football and basketball.  She excelled quickly and got a job in San Jose covering all the major sports teams in the Bay Area.  After a short time, she jump...2021-05-031h 53Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberDave Ostlund. World Strongman Competitor. Ep. 27Big Dave Ostlund is a former World's Strongestman competitor.  At one point he lifted his way to be the 3rd Strongest man in the World.  Dave began his love of weightlifting at Edina (Minnesota) High School while competing in the shot put and discus.  He knew to improve in those sports, he needed to get stronger.  From there, his passion for pushing his body grew as fast as his gains went up.  While in college, he entered a Strongman competition just for fun and ended winning the damn thing.  It became a life altering moment.  And from there he pushed...2021-04-261h 18Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberTom Pelissero. NFL Network Reporter Extraordinaire. Ep. 26Tom Pelissero is an NFL Network reporter and has quickly become one of the go-to voices in NFL media.  He contributes on NFL.com, Gameday Morning,  Good Morning Football, NFL Now, Total Access and hosts SiriusXM NFL Radio.  He graduated from Edina High School in Minnesota.  He got his start at KFAN.com covering Minnesota sports. He went onto become a beat writer for the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.  Then as one of the head NFL reporters for USA Today before moving to the NFL Network.  He perfectly blends his role as reporter and news breaker.  We discuss...2021-04-191h 13Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberAlan Roach. World Renowned PA Announcer. Ep. 25Alan Roach is a man the World has heard but rarely seen... and he's okay with that.  No hyperbole here, I guarantee hundreds of millions of people know his voice.  He has been the Public Address Announcer for 13 Super Bowls and the last 6 Olympics.  He is also works for the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Vikings.  And if you've ever flown into Denver International Airport and ridden the train, he's told you to "Please hold on" and "This train is departing."  He grew up in Minnesota where he found a love for working on the radio.  His radio gigs took h...2021-04-121h 15Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberDr. Baumgartner (Dr. B). Regenerative Medicine Expert at Rejuv Medcial. Ep. 24Dr. B is one of the leaders in Non-Surgical Orthopedic procedures in the Nation.  He practices regenerative medicine at Rejuv Medical in Waite Park, MN.  He is a board certified phsyician with a degree from University of North Dakota.  He later went onto specialize in sports medicine and now helps patients get their lives back pain free without surgery. He has written a book on the science and practice of prolotherapy and PRP injections. We do a deep dive into how/why these techniques work along with learning about how stem cell therapies work. Everything you need to know...2021-04-051h 12Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberMatt Birk. Super Bowl Champion. All Pro. Pro Bowl. Governor?? Ep. 23Matt Birk may be the most accomplished guy I've been around in a long time.  He played Center for 15yrs in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens.  He has an economics degree from Harvard University; 2X All-Pro; 6X Pro Bowler; Super Bowl Champ.  He is the father of 8 children (6 biological & 2 adopted). He has created multiple businesses along with a charitable foundation.  He has also dabbled in stand up comedy, showing off his quick wit and likeable personality. This episode is full of football stories, one of which he's never told before, and what his life is like...2021-03-291h 19Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberBlake Baratz. NFL Agent. Founder of Institute for Athletes. Ep. 22Ever wonder what it's like to be an NFL agent?  Do the movies get it right? Besides negotiating contracts, what do agents do?  All these questions are answered and then some.  Blake is the founder and lead agent for Institute for Athletes based in Minneapolis, MN.  He is from Hopkins, MN and graduated from U of Wisconsin-Madison.  After graduation his love of sports took him to New York City and Los Angeles to learn the sports management world.  From this experience he realized he could provide a holistic service that seemed to be lacking from the big agencies. He cre...2021-03-221h 20Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberGreg Jennings. 10yr NFL WR. Super Bowl 45 Champ. Ep. 21Greg Jennings played 10yrs in the NFL as a stud wide receiver.  He was drafted in the 2006 NFL Draft to the Green Bay Packers in the 2nd Round out of Western Michigan.  He played 7 years with the Packers where he won a Super Bowl in 2010.  He played 2 years with the Minnesota Vikings and finished up his 10th and final year with the Miami Dolphins.  He attacked his post-football career with equal discipline and success.  He is the reigning Mr. Natural Bodybuilder of Minnesota.  He also works with Fox Sports as an NFL commentator and studio analyst.  A true inspira...2021-03-151h 15Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberSenator Karla Bigham. Sports Betting/Cannabis/MN Politics. Ep. 20Senator Karla Bigham represents Minnesota District 54.  She has been a longtime public servant and has a passion for making her community and the state of Minnesota a better and cleaner place to live.  Most recently she has co-authored a bi-partisan bill to legalize sports gambling.  This vote will face a major challenge but she makes some really compelling points as to why it should it should be passed.  She also gets into the State budget issues and where we are at with the new Federal relief allocation.  Lastly, we discussed how the State views decriminalizing Cannabis and/or adding the c...2021-03-081h 09RoadiesRoadiesRoadies - 3-1 - Ben LeberOn this episode of ROADIES, Former Minnesota Viking & 10 year NFL veteran Ben Leber joins me! My fellow Minnesota Vikings Radio Network member talk about the time he and Junioe Seau road tripped to hang with Dennis Rodman, how I nearly drowned frolicking in the ocean with Ben - in need deep water, high school cruisin' and how out of town girls are always hotter, and two weird Tim McGraw stories!2021-03-0457 minUnrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberMike McElhiney. Army Special Forces. 21yr Vet. Ep. 19Mike McElhiney is a retired Army vet who served in our Military for 21 years.  He climbed the ranks from Army infantryman to Senior Weapons Sergeant in the Army Special Forces.  His time in the service was at a critical time in American history.  Just after the 911 attacks he was quickly reassigned to carry out operations in Afghanistan.  One of those missions was the inspiration behind the movie 12 Strong.  Shortly after that mission, Mike and his men experienced a tragic friendly fire attack in which many men were killed and Mike suffered serious injuries.  He continued to serve our country even a...2021-03-011h 56Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberFrank Ragnow. NFL All-Pro Center. Detroit Lions. Ep. 18Frank has just completed his 3rd year in the NFL as a center for the Detroit Lions.  After the 2020 season he was selected to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro teams.  He is widely considered one of the top Offensive Lineman in the League.  He is from Victoria, MN and attended Chanhassen High School.  He chose to play college football at the University of Arkansas over the likes of Florida State and Ohio St.  He talks about why the Razorbacks was the best fit for him.   After a tremendous college career he was selected in the 1st Rd of the 20...2021-02-151h 10Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberBrooks Bollinger. Rose Bowl Champ. NFL Vet. Ep. 17My boy Brooks Bollinger is a 7yr NFL QB who played for the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys.  He also played professionally in the UFL for the Florida Tuskers, where he won the UFL Championship and was named MVP.  Brooks played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers where he won a Rose Bowl as a redshirt freshman.You will absolutely love his personality, candor and introspection.  There are 2 things that he values from his playing days, and you may be surprised by one of his answers.  We go deep into that specific life less...2021-02-081h 29The JimBob Sports JamThe JimBob Sports Jam#172: Chuck Foreman, Jim Rich on the SB, Ben Leber on Deshaun WatsonThe latest episode of The JimBob Sports Jamboree features Vikings legend Chuck Foreman and Fox 9's Jim Rich chatting about the Super Bowl, as well as former Vikings LB Ben Leber on what it will take for the Vikings to acquire Deshaun Watson.2021-02-0451 minIt\'s a BitIt's a BitFormer Vikings LB Ben Leber | Bit of the Week, Craigslist + Super Bowl PredictionsEnjoy this episode of “Its a Bit” presented by 10K Takes: We bring on former NFL Linebacker and current College Football Announcer, Ben Leber. We give our bits of the week including Jake & Bubba getting stuck in an elevator, we list the weirdest things we can find on Minneapolis Craigslist, and give our predictions for Super Bowl 55 between the Chiefs and the Bucs.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-a-bit/support2021-02-021h 51Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberReed Robinson. Tech Insider. Groove Capital CEO. Ep. 16Reed Robinson is one of the top Tech insiders in the state of Minnesota.  He is the owner and CEO of Groove Capital and was formerly at Beta.MN.  With over a decade working firsthand with Tech entrepreneurs, Reed realized there is a major gap in pre-seed and angel investing.  He created Groove to help qualified entrepreneurs get the funding needed to bring their dreams to life.  The ultimate goal is to bring the extremely deep and diverse talent pool to the forefront of the Nation.  Why can't the Twin Cities become the next tech hub?  It's Reed's vision to get...2021-02-011h 25Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberKyle Rudolph. 10yr Vikings Tight End. 2X Pro Bowler. Ep. 15Welcome to Season 2!!!!  I can't thank Kyle Rudolph enough for his willingness to sit down.  Kyle began his NFL career as a 2nd Rd. Draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings in 2011 out of Notre Dame.  He has been selected to the Pro Bowl twice, 2012 and 2017.  He is 5th All-Time in Vikings history with 47 receiving TD's and has the 2nd most receptions and yards for a TE.  Kyle was extremely open and real about his thoughts on the 2020 Vikings season.  He also freely talked about his future with the franchise and showed a rational understanding of where the Viking...2021-01-251h 48Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberKyle Kingsley MD. CEO Vireo Health. Medical Cannabis Expert. Ep. 14Kyle is the founder and CEO of Vireo Health.  Vireo is the leading medical cannabis company in Minnesota along with being one of more prominent companies in the Country.  Vireo has licenses in 10 States including Puerto Rico.  He is a licensed board certified physician who spent over years at a medical clinic and as an ER doctor before he founded Vireo.  He also prides himself as a serial entrepreneur founding a couple companies in the healthcare space before taking the leap into Medical Cannabis.  He is a vocal advocate for the use of Cannabis as a way to treat chron...2020-12-281h 15Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberAMA #1. Episode 13Thanks to all the listeners who chimed in with their questions.  I didn't have time to get to all of them because I didn't want to hear the sound of my voice for that long.  There were a few questions that were repeated by many so I made sure to answer those first... ie- Toughest moment as a Viking; my "ah-ha' NFL moment; how does the NFL daily schedule look?  I even took the leap and answered a political question... gave you an answer that I hope you appreciate.  I even touched on a controversial locker room question one of y...2020-12-2140 minNobody\'s Listening AnywayNobody's Listening AnywayCrotch shot heard 'round the state & Ben Leber on Vikings, Huskers/GophersJacks-Yotes rivalry gets a punch in the nuts from Noah Freidel (6:00). What would it take to get Sioux Falls an affiliated team now that the Saints have joined the Twins (28:30)? Plus the Dan Bailey blame game (41:45). Ben Leber on Vikings (46:30) and his observations on two flawed CFB teams -- Minnesota and Nebraska, a game he analyzed on FS1. 2020-12-151h 09Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberJimmy Kleinsasser. Minnesota Viking Hero. Ep. 12Jimmy Kleinsasser is a former 13yr NFL Tight End who played his whole career with the Minnesota Vikings.  He grew up in Carrington, ND and attended the University of North Dakota.  During his time with the Vikings he played for four different Head Coaches, played alongside many Vikings legends and became of one the most beloved players in Vikings history.  His work ethic, playing style and mentality has become the epitome of what a Vikings player should be.  Even in his post-football life, he is still regarded as a cult hero.  Hear about what life was like growing up in Ca...2020-12-141h 16Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberJohn Kriesel. Purple Heart & Bronze Star Veteran. MN State Rep. Ep. 11John Kriesel is a Military veteran who served in the Minnesota National Guard.  His combat career was abruptly ended when the vehicle he was in struck a roadside bomb while on a patrol in Iraq.  Tragically he lost two of his closest friends in the attack.  He also suffered near fatal injuries with the loss of his legs and numerous other injuries.  He tells the surreal story of that horrific moment and the minutes, hours and days after of him clinging to life.  John recovered and with a new perspective on life he went back into public service but this...2020-12-071h 25Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberMarney Gellner. Fox Sports North Super Talent. Ep. 10Hey it's Marney Gellner!!  Marney  is the super talented, can-do-it-all broadcaster for Fox Sports North in the Twin Cities.  She's also one of the most popular contributors to the Powertrip Morning Show on KFAN.  You see and hear Marney as the Minnesota Twins field-reporter, Timberwolves courtside-reporter and VOX of the Minnesota Lynx.  She made history by being one of the very few women to call a professional Men's basketball and baseball game.  Marney is a native of North Dakota and wears that badge proudly... (personally, as a South Dakotan myself, I agree the Dakota's are pretty awesome).  Just as you...2020-11-301h 20Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberLevi LaVallee. 13X X-Games Medalist. World Record Holder. Ep. 9Levi LaVallee is a native of Longville, MN.  He is a 13x X-Games medalist (7X Gold Medalist) in various Snowmobile events.  He also is the World Record Holder for longest snowmobile jump at 412ft!  He accomplished this feat during the 2011 Red Bull New Year No Limits event in San Diego.  Levi was a multi-sport athlete growing up, playing football, basketball and baseball.  During the winter of his Freshman year of high school he made the decision to drop basketball and start pursuing his true passion of riding snowmobiles.  His never ending desire to push himself yielded a meteoric rise in the...2020-11-231h 28Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberRyan Dungey. 9X Motocross and SuperCross Champion. (promo code below) Ep. 8Ryan Dungey is a 9X Champion in MotoCross and SuperCross in both the 250 and 450 class.  The Belle Plaine, MN native has the most amazing journey for any athlete that I've ever talked to.  He caught the Dirt Bike buzz at a young age because of his father's love of the sport.  From there the Championship dream was born.  He moved up quickly in the amateur ranks and moved out to California all by himself at age 16!  He won both the MotoCross and SuperCross Championships in his rookie year.  From there, he was a dominate force for years.  He is current...2020-11-161h 23Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberTen Creek Range by Stoney Creek Farm. RegenAg. Ep. 7Ten Creek Range by Stoney Creek Farm practices Regenerative Agriculture and is the leader of this practice in the State of Minnesota.  If you've never heard of Regen-Ag, this is a must listen.  If you have heard of Regen-Ag, you still need to listen:).  The owners and operators, Cody and Carley, have ditched conventional farming practices and converted their farm into a fully sustainable, organic, non-gmo, regenerative system.  The benefits of this practice are not only healthier for the crops and the animals which graze it, it's also a cheap and easy way to sequester carbon dioxide from the air...2020-11-091h 21Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberJamie Erdahl. Broadcaster for SEC Football & March Madness for CBS. Ep. 6Jamie Erdahl is the lead sideline reporter for SEC Football on CBS.  She works alongside Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson as they cover the week's top SEC matchup.  She also works as the lead reporter for CBS during March Madness.  Jaime is a native of Bloomington, MN.  She attended the Breck School in Minneapolis and then onto St. Olaf College where she played basketball.  She was always drawn to the art of broadcasting so after 2yrs at St. Olaf she took the leap to American University in Washington, DC to pursue a degree in Broadcast/Communications.  After college, she worked...2020-11-021h 16Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberChad Greenway- 11yr NFL Linebacker. Helluva Model American. Ep. 5Chad Greenway is a former NFL Linebacker who played 11 seasons all with the Minnesota Vikings.  He is a farm-kid from Mount Vernon, SD, a small town of 400 people.  He attended the University of Iowa, where he was an All-American player.  The MN Vikings drafted him 17th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft.  He is a father of 4 daughters and is very active in their lives.  You will learn what life was like on his farm where they raised pigs and crops.  And that upbringing was the foundation for all his success.  His story is an amazing example of self-belief and perseve...2020-10-261h 41Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberLaura Schara- TV Host/Conservationist/Fashionista. Ep. 4LAURA SCHARA IS THE DAUGHTER OF OUTDOOR ICON, RON SCHARA.  SHE HAS BLAZED A NEW TRAIL FOR ALL WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS.  SHE SPENT OVER A DECADE IN THE FASHION WORLD THEN FOLLOWED IN HER FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS AS A TV HOST AND ADVOCATE FOR CONSERVATION.  SHE HAS PERFECTLY BLENDED HER LOVE OF BOTH WORLDS AND CHANGED HOW SOCIETY VIEWS WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS.  YOU WILL FIND HER JOURNEY INSPIRATIONAL AND SHE WILL MOTIVATE YOU TO KEEP PUSHING YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIMITS.  SHE IS AN AMAZING PERSON AND YOU WILL ENJOY HER.  THANK YOU!2020-10-121h 31Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberErik Stolhanske- Actor, Writer, Producer. Ep. 3Erik Stolhanske is an actor, writer and producer best known as the character Rabbit from the Super Troopers movies.  He is from Minneapolis, MN; went to Breck School and attended Colgate University in NY. He is a member of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard.  He has a hilarious story of how he and Broken Lizard director, Jay Chandrasekhar met.  He was so enlightening on how movies are made... the process of writing; acting; pitching; and selling... and you learn how nude scenes are filmed:)  He even mentions how an influential Hollywood producer helped bring attention to Super Troopers at the...2020-10-051h 27Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberJared Allen- Sacks Machine. Ep.2He was known as one of the biggest personalities in the NFL.  And more importantly, he was one of the best defensive ends in the game.  His mix of long arms, leverage and power made him of the most dangerous pass rushers.  A few weeks ago, he was nominated to the NFL Hall of Fame for the class of 2021.  But his journey wasn't an easy one.  He attended a football powerhouse (wink wink) in Idaho State.  He was a draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs where his carefree personality and behavior led him into trouble.  Because of that, he was...2020-09-281h 09Unrestricted with Ben LeberUnrestricted with Ben LeberMark Rosen- Minnesota Broadcasting HOFHear from Minnesota icon Mark Rosen on what he has to say about the current state of sports. He talks about how he came to be the household name he is.  He answers what his worst personality trait is; which athlete he would've traded places with; which sport he wishes he was better at; and many other enlightening and open answers.  This is Mark Rosen Unrestricted!2020-09-201h 12Upon Further ReviewUpon Further ReviewBen Leber, former NFL linebacker (Chargers/Vikings)Zach chats with former NFL linebacker Ben Leber about his college career at Kansas State, getting drafted by the San Diego Chargers, how he handled his rookie season, then signing with the Minnesota Vikings, his tenure there, as well as his move into broadcasting.Donate to Feeding America Follow Upon Further Review on Twitter Subscribe on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-06-2938 minLife of Fitz | A Cancer Warrior\'s Conversations about LifeLife of Fitz | A Cancer Warrior's Conversations about LifeBen Leber in MinneapolisOn this episode of the Life of Fitz podcast, host Tim Fitzgerald calls his friend, Ben Leber, a former NFL linebacker and currently an analyst for Fox Sports. Leber was a star running back coming out of high school in Vermillion, South Dakota, but when he came to Kansas State in 1997, he switched to linebacker. It was a very good decision. Leber went on to become a two-time All-Big 12 linebacker, and then a third-round selection by the San Diego Chargers in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played 10 seasons with three different franchises, but after four years in San Diego, Ben...2020-04-0757 minThe Art of Living Well Podcast®The Art of Living Well Podcast®E18: Overcoming self-doubt and developing a win from within mindset approach with college football & Minnesota Vikings analyst Ben LeberToday's guest, Ben Leber, is a retired 10-year NFL linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers (now LA), the Minnesota Vikings and the St. Louis Rams.   Ben’s football journey began when he accepted a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State University in the summer of 1996. In his time at KSU, Ben was twice named to Big 12 All-Conference Teams, 3rd Team All-American team, and he ended up 5th in tackles in school history while graduating with a business degree. It’s a reflection of the hard work he put in to balance and excel in both football and a...2020-03-0450 minMinnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings Podcast: 2020 NFL Combine Preview with Ben Leber | Episode 26On this edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast vikings.com's Chris Corso and Jay Nelson sit down with Ben Leber of the Vikings Radio Network to preview the NFL Combine, cover some Vikings offseason storylines and relive Ben's performance as a player at the 2002 NFL Combine.2020-02-1900 minMinnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMinnesota Vikings Podcast NetworkMinnesota Vikings Podcast: 2020 NFL Combine Preview with Ben Leber | Episode 26On this edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast vikings.com's Chris Corso and Jay Nelson sit down with Ben Leber of the Vikings Radio Network to preview the NFL Combine, cover some Vikings offseason storylines and relive Ben's performance as a player at the 2002 NFL Combine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-02-1942 min