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MPR News with Angela DavisHow The Current shapes Minnesota's music sceneSince it was launched 20 years ago by Minnesota Public Radio, The Current has grown into much more than your average music radio station. It’s become a cultural hub for music lovers across Minnesota.It’s where local artists are played alongside national names, and for many musicians, hearing their song on The Current isn’t just exciting — it’s a career milestone.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with some of The Current’s staff. They’ll pull back the curtain on The Current’s sound and how it all comes tog...
2025-10-0735 min
What's the Score?Episode 20 (Carson Breber)On the 20th episode of What's the Score?, Gannon Hanevold welcomes Carson Breber, host of Blaze Radio's Nerd Sesh and Down the Line. Breber discusses the barrier between American sports fans and individual sports, the allure of tennis, and his midseason NBA award picks.
Carson also gives us his thoughts on early-2000s punk and alternative rock, with artists discussed including The Killers, Green Day, My Chemical Romance, and blink-182!
2021-03-0659 minWhat's the Score?Episode 19 (Michael Bosque)On What's the Score? Episode 19, Michael Bosque joins the show to talk soccer and classic rock. Bosque is a future intern for the Phoenix Rising soccer club and he gives his pitch on becoming a soccer fan. Bosque and Gannon Hanevold also discuss expanding the NBA All-Star game and the biggest snubs from this year's roster.
On the music side, Bosque tells us his all-time music Mt. Rushmore and favorite Beatles stories. Bosque and Hanevold also discuss the legacies of legendary musicians like Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Kanye West, J. Cole, Elton John, and more!
2021-02-2658 minWhat's the Score?Episode 17 (Ethan Jordan)17 episodes into the show, we've officially met every Blaze Radio director as Sports Director Ethan Jordan joins the cast. Listen in to hear his thoughts on the New York Jets' offseason plans, the allure of baseball, and the unheralded heroes on the Denver Nuggets. Ethan is also a longtime host of Dad Rock on Blaze Radio, a show dedicated to rock and roll in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Tune in for his opinions on The Beatles, Jackson Browne and Jimmy Buffett, among others.
2021-02-1256 minWhat's the Score?Episode 16 (Theo Ash)On the sixteenth episode of What's the Score?, we are joined by Theo Ash, a sports journalist known for his @16gamesamplesize TikTok and YouTube accounts. Listen as Gannon Hanevold and Theo Ash discuss Super Bowl predictions, the 2021 NFL Draft QB class, and his short-lived feud with Barstool's Dave Portnoy. On the music end, Theo shares his thoughts on the greatest bands of all-time, the legacy of MF DOOM, and which Beatles members would be drafted first in an NFL-style mock.
2021-02-051h 00What's the Score?Episode 15 (Nick Sanchez)For the second straight episode, What's the Score? welcomes a brand new Blaze Radio director. This week, it's Promotions and Recruitment Director Nick Sanchez. Nick and Gannon share stories about growing up around Las Vegas and discuss life as a Golden Knights fan. (Yes, there is a mention of the famously heartbreaking five minute major). Nick also explains his love for the Beastie Boys, Los Angeles Clippers, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. It's a Vegas Strong episode on What's the Score? Season 3 is off to a great start!
2021-02-0355 minWhat's the Score?Episode 14 (Peyton Gallaher)What's the Score? kicks off season 3 (and season 2 on Blaze) by welcoming brand new Blaze Radio Production Director Peyton Gallaher! Listen as Peyton and Gannon discuss how geography impacts one's values and music taste. Peyton gives his take on what Sarah Fuller meant to the Vanderbilt football program as a Commodore fan and then lastly, there's plenty of NFL Draft analysis on the incoming quarterback class. #SZNPREMIERESZN
2021-02-0359 min
What's the Score?Episode 13 (Thanksgiving Special)It's a very happy Thanksgiving special edition of What's the Score? Listen as Gannon Hanevold takes questions that were submitted before the show on Twitter or taken live from the Instagram Live audience. Make sure to stick around to hear Hanevold's NFL MVP predictions, Super Bowl picks, and which four artists, living or dead, he would choose to assemble a music supergroup.
2020-11-2600 min
What's the Score?Episode 12 (Vaughan Jones II)On the second episode featuring Blaze Radio Music Director Vaughan Jones, Jones and Gannon Hanevold break down their favorite (and least favorite) picks in the NBA Draft. Listen to hear their thoughts on Anthony Edwards, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, Tyrese Haliburton, and more. To absolutely nobody's surprise, they also talk about Phoebe Bridgers, The Lumineers, and experimental rap. If you listen long enough, you'll even get a sneak peak at the album title and concept for Jones' band Cablebox's debut album coming in 2021!
2020-11-1900 min
What's the Score?Episode 11 (Wesley Johnson)Wesley Johnson, Arizona State football recruiting assistant and sports videographer, joins us to talk about where his passion for Film started. Listen to hear Wesley's advice about trying new things and a few stories from his many years of football experience. Gannon Hanevold and Johnson also discuss some of the best rappers that aren't getting attention and the influence music has.
2020-11-1500 min
What's the Score?Episode 10 (Jairo Moreno Rubio)On the first double-digit episode of What's the Score?, we are joined by singer-songwriter Jairo Moreno Rubio. Jairo delivers a What's the Score? FIRST: a live performance of two original songs. Listen to hear his acoustic performances and about his experience learning to sing and play guitar. On this episode, Gannon Hanevold and Jairo Moreno Rubio also discuss Jairo's weightlifting recommendations and favorite movies.
2020-11-0600 min
What's the Score?Episode 9 (Jordan Spurgeon)On the fifth Blaze Radio-sponsored episode of What's the Score?, Gannon Hanevold is joined by Blaze Radio Production Director Jordan Spurgeon. The two of them talk about Jordan's predictions for the rest of the NFL season, the wild MLB World Series Game 6, and Jordan's path through sports journalism that led him to transferring to Arizona State University. Stick around to also hear thoughts on musical artists including Chance the Rapper, blink-182, Tom Petty, Daughtry, and AC/DC!
2020-10-3000 min
What's the Score?Episode 8 (Julia Sorgie)On Episode 8 of What's the Score?, Gannon Hanevold and Blaze Radio News Director Julia Sorgie reminisce on the place they met six years ago: PlayByPlay Sports Broadcasting Camp. Listen to hear stories about their camp experiences and what SBC did to set Julia and Gannon up for success as journalists. Also on deck in the eighth edition, Julia explains her love for U2, why New York's pizza is superior to the Chicago-style deep dish, and which movies are the most guaranteed tearjerkers.
2020-10-2300 min
What's the Score?Episode 7 (Michael Donohue)On the seventh installment of What's the Score?, Arizona State University lacrosse player Michael Donohue joins the show to discuss his journey to collegiate LAX. As a sports journalist and Minnesota Timberwolves fan, Donohue gives his thoughts on the upcoming NBA Draft decision that his T-Wolves will have to make with the first pick. Also on deck: Gannon Hanevold and Michael Donohue lay their takes as to the best Mac Miller and Kendrick Lamar albums and where the two artists stand in the history of hip-hop.
2020-10-2100 min
What's the Score?Episode 6 (Allie Krusniak)Since Blaze Radio is our new home, for the second straight week, our guest is a member of the Blaze Radio board of directors! Check out a conversation with Allie Krusniak, the Blaze Program Director. She gives us her three best albums of 2020 (hint: Phoebe Bridgers-related content is back on What's the Score? yet again). Allie is also an Arizona hockey fan, so listen to hear her thoughts on the future of the Coyotes and predictions for this offseason!
2020-10-0900 min
What's the Score?Episode 5 (Vaughan Jones)This is the first episode of What's the Score? to air on Blaze Radio, Arizona State University's local student station. Fittingly, today's guest is Blaze Radio's music director, Vaughan Jones! Vaughan talks about the creation of his indie-pop-funk-rock-all-of-the-above band, Cablebox, and how he got started at Blaze. On the sports side, Gannon Hanevold and Vaughan Jones collaborate for the first ever What's the Score? NBA Mock Draft. Which big name slips out of the lottery? A surprise with the top pick? Who do the two Suns fans agree on bringing to Phoenix? It's a perfect Blaze Radio debut for...
2020-10-0255 min
What's the Score?Episode 4 (Adrian Stresow)After a hiatus of a few weeks, "What's the Score?" is back! On Episode 4, Gannon Hanevold speaks with hip-hop musician Adrian Stresow. Listen to hear Stresow and Hanevold discuss their mutual Minnesota Vikings fandom, who the best rapper alive is, The Truman Show, and more!
2020-09-0332 min
What's the Score?Episode 3 (Andrew Kurland)The guest for the show's third episode is Andrew Kurland, NASCAR reporter, country music fanatic, and sports journalist at Arizona State University. Kurland has been a NASCAR media member for over six years and has interviewed some of the best drivers in the sport. Make sure to stick around for when he and Gannon Hanevold play a round of the game "Word Sneak", popularized by Jimmy Fallon! When he's not at the speedway, Kurland is an avid listener of country music and recently started writing and playing music of his own. Listen to hear about his passion for NASCAR...
2020-08-0439 min
What's the Score?Episode 2 (Amontá Jones)On the second episode of "What's the Score?", Gannon Hanevold talks with Amontá Jones, a hip-hop musician and student at Arizona State University. Listen to hear Jones talk about promoting music as an independent artist, expectations for the NBA Playoffs as a Lakers fan, Kobe Bryant's legacy, and more!
2020-07-3131 min
What's the Score?Episode 1 (RJ Hubert)This is the first episode of a brand new podcast, hosted by Gannon Hanevold, where music and sports collide. Here on Episode I of "What's the Score?" Gannon has a conversation with University of Utah defensive back RJ Hubert. Listen to hear Hubert's thoughts on his three favorite albums of all-time, the hip-hop Mount Rushmore, the impact of sociopolitical messages in music, and more!
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2020-07-0637 min