Shows
Minnesota Sports Fan DailyWolves better w/o KAT + Gobert?, KOC tells NFL to protect JJ, Gophers transfer portal catchup-- 12/20: Are Wolves better w/o KAT and Gobert?, O'Connell tells NFL to protect JJ (for good reason), I was wrong about Dalvin Cook, Gopher FB transfer portal catchup, Everyone wants to play w/Athan --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-12-2051 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyI called out Chris Hine and woke Timberwolves Twitter is big mad-- 12/14: I called out Chris Hine for bullshit reporting and now woke Timberwolves Twitter is big mad --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-12-1429 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyCorrea watch continue, Scott Boras weighs in, Vikings underdogs vs Lions-- 12/6: Correa watch continues, "But we need pitching", Scott Boras weighs in, Twins move up 2023 draft board, Vikings underdogs vs Lions, Vegas + nerds smell collapse, tax budget surpluses are bad --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-12-0739 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyTwins shopping Arraez, waiting on Correa, Vikings a team of destiny-- 12/6: Twins shopping Luis Arraez, waiting on Carlos Correa, Vikings a team of destiny, underdogs vs Lions, Cam Bynum prepped for INT, Gophers MBB is BAD, Wild need another top-6 forward, Gophers football to Pinstripe Bowl --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-12-061h 07Minnesota Sports Fan DailyJustin Jefferson is really good and Zimmer hated him, Could Wolves be better without KAT?-- 12/2: Wild beat up Oilers, Justin Jefferson is really good and Zimmer hated him, Patrick Peterson fires back at Kyler Murray, Could Wolves be better without KAT?, Cade McNamera transferring to Iowa, Gophers Bowl predictions unanimous --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-12-0241 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyUnrest in Wolves locker room, Markus Allen picked Gophers because of Athan Kaliakmanis-- 11/30: Unrest in Wolves locker room, Towns out several weeks, USA defeats tyranny with European Kickball, Markus Allen picked Gophers because of Athan Kaliakmanis, Ibrahim snubbed, Transfer Portal exodus begins --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-11-3030 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyWe're in for a long winter, Can PJ Fleck change best?, How real are Vikings?-- 11/29: Wolves and Gophers MBB both lose big, We're in for a long winter, Can PJ Fleck change best?, Gophers get Badgers WR commit out of portal, Kirk Leadership Cousins, How real are Vikings? --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-11-2939 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyMSF credentialed again, PFF is obsessed with Gopher FB, MBB slides past St. Olaf11/3: MSF credentialed again, PFF is obsessed with Gopher FB (especially Tanner Morgan), except the WR's, Hockenson happy to be a Viking, Wounded Gophers MBB slides past St. Olaf, Are we worried about the Wolves yet? --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-11-0341 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyVikings splash in TJ Hockenson trade, Kwesi's first fleece? Gophers bowl projections-- 11/2: Adam Zimmer Dies at 38, Vikings splash in TJ Hockenson trade, Kwesi's first fleece?, Go big or go home in year 1..., Gophers bowl projections, Wild dominate Canadians --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-11-0233 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyWild extinguish Sens, Chase Claypool + Vikings steam, Saturday a must-win for Gophers-- 10/27: Wild extinguish Sens, Fleury great again, Chase Claypool + Vikings steam, Packers Nation Melting Down, Saturday a must-win for Gophers, Twins hire new trainer --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-2833 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyWolves Redemption Tour has begun, NBA reacts to KAT's comments, ESPN debates Kirk Cousins-- 10/27: Wolves Redemption Tour has begun, Ant + Nowell go off vs Spurs, NBA reacts to KAT's comments, Oli Udoh denies arrest charges, ESPN debates Kirk Cousins --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-2737 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyWild win, Wolves panic overblown, Trading Mattison a bad idea-- 10/26: Wild win, Fleury a different goalie, KAT calls Ant out for diet, Wolves panic overblown, Trading Mattison a bad idea, Reviewing Athan Kaliakmanis' starting debut --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-2640 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyWolves lit up by Spurs, Gophers therapy session, NFC North is Vikings to take-- 10/25: Wolves lit up by Spurs, Give it time..., Gophers FB therapy session, Fleck defends defense, NFC North is Vikings for taking, Can Fleury carry momentum into Tuesday night? --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-2545 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyGophers MBB lands historic recruit, Wild move to 0-3-- 10/18: Gophers MBB lands historic recruit, Wild move to 0-3, Rossi Scratched, Kirk Cousins extension likely, Twins to offer Correa, Arraez, A-Rod, Lore closing in on another payment --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-1846 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyWild lose opener, How big is Gophers vs Illini on Saturday?-- 10/14: Wild lose opener, MAF plays siv, How big is Gophers vs Illini on Saturday?, Correa to opt-out, Twins roster/payroll situation entering offseason --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-1431 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyKirk Cousins joins 'Pardon My Take', John Hollinger Hates Wolves-- 10/13: Dolphins claim that both Tua and Teddy are doubtful vs Vikings, Kirk Cousins joins 'Pardon My Take', John Hollinger Hates Wolves, Gophers MBB will go how far Battle + Garcia take them, Wild season starts Thursday --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-1328 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyKOC trusts in Kirk Cousins, PFF loves Vikings OL, Twins to offer Carlos Correa-- 10/12: KOC trusts in Kirk Cousins, Vikings + NFL power rankings, PFF loves Vikings OL, Experts + Projections love Wild & Kaprizov, Twins will offer Carlos Correa, Twins make roster moves, Gophers FB adds Alabama future --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-1244 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyVikings vs Saints preview, Twins fans hate Carlos Correa-- 10/1: Vikings vs Saints preview, Tua's concussion situation, Twins fans hate Carlos Correa, The rise of Joe Rossi, Joe Ryan's solid finale --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-10-0132 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyCorrea calls out Twins on extension, Gophers vs Purdue Preview-- 9/30: Correa calls out Twins on extension, Falvey sticking around, Gophers vs Purdue Preview, Saints QB a mystery for Sunday, KOC breaks down film --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-09-3032 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyClutch Kirk Cousins, Rich Gannon critical of JJ, Can Wolves win West?-- 9/28: Clutch Kirk Cousins vs Numbers Kirk Cousins, Rich Gannon critical of Justin Jefferson, Can Wolves win West?, Bailey Ober has big night, Twins getting new logo and uniforms --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-09-2828 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyTanner Morgan better than 2019, PJ Fleck not so full of BS, Vikings defense is ok-- 9/27: Gophers win, Tanner Morgan better than 2019, PJ Fleck not so full of shit after all, Vikings squeak one out, Cousins not good, but clutch, Don't worry about defense, Should we worry about Cine?, Judd Zulgad stereotypes Adam Thielen --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-09-271h 01Minnesota Sports Fan DailyReusse jumps in Fleck's boat, National media out on Cousins, Rudy Gobert wants ball-- 9/22: Reusse jumps in Fleck boat, Glen Mason high on Gophers, Favorites @ Mich St?, National media jumping out on Kirk Cousins, Rudy Gobert wants ball on offense, Will Wild swing trade?, Moss jersey retirement questions resurface --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-09-2247 minMinnesota Sports Fan DailyBally Sports North nearing end?, Biggest questions facing Vikings, Twins-- 9/20: Twins lose again, Bally Sports North nearing end?, Biggest questions facing Vikings after week 2, Biggest questions facing Twins this offseason, ESPN Top-100 Loves Wolves (So does Zach Lowe), Gophers should be favorites in B1G West --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-09-2159 minMinnesota Sports Fan Daily9/19: Vikings decimated in Philly-- 9/19: Vikings decimated in Philly, and maybe some other stuff --** Eric Strack of MinnesotaSportsFan.com talks (mostly) MN sports news every week night on Minnesota Sports Fan Daily. Watch on YouTube or Twitter! Listen on your favorite podcast app!
2022-09-2025 min
Zone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show: MN Twins, MLB News Wolves New Era, HTC and Xbox 360 GamesCurrent Events Show
https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/5/23195248/htc-android-tablet-a101-africa
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/the-a-rod-lore-era-is-not-for-losers-minnesota-timberwolves/
https://www.techradar.com/news/xbox-games-with-gold-is-ditching-xbox-360-support
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2022-07-0755 min
Zone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show: Mn Twins with MLB Updates, R Kelly, Usher, PSVR 2 and Whats AppHere is Current Events Show.
https://www.techradar.com/news/new-whatsapp-update-will-make-group-chat-admins-even-more-powerful
https://www.techradar.com/news/can-psvr-2-or-apples-headset-stop-oculus-quest-2s-continued-vr-dominance
https://www.twinkietown.com/2022/7/4/23192686/mlb-minnesota-twins-thinking-about-bullpen-blowup-risk
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/minnesota-twins-trade-talks-with-cincinnati-reds-and-oakland-athletics-include-spencer-steer/
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2022-07-0447 minZone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show: MN Twins and Gophers, MLB, AEW Forbidden Door, Vergecast, and IBMToday's Current Events Show
https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/29/23187986/asus-rog-zephyrus-g14-roe-data-privacy-vergecast-podcast
https://www.techradar.com/news/ibm-is-about-to-launch-its-first-ever-cloud-based-mainframe
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/former-transfer-val-martin-goes-after-pj-fleck-minnesota-gophers-football-twitter/
https://zonecoverage.com/2022/mn-twins-news/did-wes-johnson-leave-for-lsu-because-of-pay-or-the-lifestyle/
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2022-06-2941 minZone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show: Mn Twins and MLB news, Jeff Hardy Arrest,Microsoft Teams and Stream Next FestToday's Current Events Show
https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/13/23166512/steam-next-fest-pc-game-demos-livestreams-badge
https://www.techradar.com/news/a-new-generation-of-microsoft-teams-on-windows-11-could-be-coming-to-your-work-laptop
https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ryan-jeffers-struggling-future-catcher/
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/five-front-end-starters-minnesota-twins-should-target-at-trade-deadline/
https://zonecoverage.com/2022/mn-twins-news/the-twins-need-to-take-care-of-royce-lewis/
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2022-06-1431 minZone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show Special: Twins Baseball Monthly Report June 2022Here is the latest take on the Twins for the month of May.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/schedule/_/name/min/minnesota-twins
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/just-a-byron-buxton-slump-or-something-worse/
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2022-06-0218 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 71: JC Tretter to Vikings? Twins Need Ace Pitcher... but How?After some technical difficulties to start the show, Eric and Brandon caught their usual groove and touched on the Twins faltering and injured pitching staff and how difficult it is to get an ace pitcher with cheap mid-market owners.Then gears switched to the Vikings and JC Tretter's reported interest in wearing purple. Would he be worth the price tag? What is the price tag? Looking back on the draft, Kwesi and O'Connell wanted Cine the whole time.
2022-05-1348 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 70: COVID Madness Hits Twins; Making Sense of Dave Benz Firing and Kwesi's First DraftThe Minnesota Twins are struggling with a COVID outbreak, which begs to question why we're still panicking over such nonsense. Eric and Brandon also hit on Dave Benz weird firing, Kwesi's first draft and laugh at how happy the Timberwolves were to accept their playoff participation trophy after losing in game 6 to Memphis.
2022-05-0659 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 69: Byron Buxton the GOAT, Elon Musk the Hero, Vikings at 12, the KAT ConundrumIt's the 69th episode of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast and we're celebrating with margaritas (Eric is at least) and talking all the major topics including:- Byron Buxton's historic hot streak to start the season- Elon Musk saving democracy when he bought Twitter- We run a handful of mock drafts from PFF and see what type of options the Vikings could have at 12th overall on Thursday- KAT's antics hold him back and drive people nuts but the Wolves need him on the floor
2022-04-261h 24Zone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show Special: Twins Baseball Sesaon PreviewDiscussing the 2022 Minnesota Twins Team.
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/opening-day-start-great-for-joe-ryan-bad-for-twins/
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2022-04-0427 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 68: MN Sports Madness - Correa, Buxton, Z. Smith Bill Guerin and WolvesThe Minnesota sports scene is hotter than it has been in recent memory and the Minnesota Sports Fan podcast has it all covered. In episode 68, Brandon and Eric discuss what has gotten into the Twins and what's left to happen with the Twins. But the Vikings also signed Za'Darius Smith today, which needed a full segment. We also discussed Bill Guerin's massive balls and how good we should feel about the Wolves going into the playoff stretch.
2022-03-231h 07Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 67: We're Back Just Like the WolvesBrandon and Eric are back and the world of Minnesota sports are on fire. In their return episode, they focus on the Vikings and Twins offseasons and wtf each team might be planning. Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves are the topic that closes the show. He's a new man and the Wolves have a new future of possibilities.
2022-03-1653 minZone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show: Byron Buxton Contact, MN Gophers Football and Basketball, Soul Train Awards Performances, Will and Jada Smith and Tech NewsThis is the episode that I'll be discussing the Byron Buxton new contact. Also, discussing the latest in MN Gophers football and basketball. Discussing the performances at the Soul Train Awards, Will and Jada Smith Media Troubles and the latest tech news.
https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-12-01/129903/petition-demands-end-of-will-jada-pinkett-smith-interviews/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-creates-new-standalone-teams-essentials-edition-for-smbs/
https://www.techradar.com/news/steam-deck-wont-get-exclusives-that-leave-other-pc-gamers-out-in-the-cold
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/minnesota-twins-sign-byron-buxton-to-7-year-100m-contract-extension/
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2021-12-0135 minZone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show: T-pain and Usher, Twins Baseball Update and This Weeks games, MLB All Star Rankings, MLB, Music and Tech NewsHere are today's episode of the Current Events Show discussing Twins Baseball, T-pain and Usher and other Critical MLB, Music and Tech News. I don't own the videos or Music.
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/t-pain-says-usher-told-him-you-really-f-cked-up-music-news.134315.html
https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/conway-the-machine-reflects-on-charity-work-news.134299.html
https://www.mlb.com/news/2021-all-star-ballot-phase-1-second-standings-update
https://www.pcmag.com/news/hyundai-now-owns-robot-maker-boston-dynamics
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/rocco-baldelli-needs-to-play-byron-buxton-minnesota-twins/
https://www.twincities.com/2021/06/20/josh-donaldson-remains-out-of-lineup-but-twins-hopeful-he-avoids-il/
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2021-06-2256 minZone 103 Podcast Media Presents: Ben's Community Commentary SpaceCurrent Events Show: KG Celtics, and MN T-wolves, Essence Festival 2021, and MLB, Tech and Music NewsThis episode is talking about Kevin Garnett Celtics and T-Wolves. Also, Essence Festival 2021 and MLB, Tech and Music News. I don't own rights to music and video.
https://www.minnesotasportsfan.com/a-rod-wants-to-move-timberwolves-to-seattle-garnett-pushing-him-to-stay/
https://thegrio.com/2021/06/01/essence-lineup-virtual-2021-festival/
https://thegrio.com/2021/05/31/swizz-beatz-timbaland-verzuz-aaliyah-missy-elliott/
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2021-06-0344 min
S.S. MinnesotaS.S. Minnesota Podcast (Pilot) - WCCO Hates PJ FleckStephen Strom and Eric Strack launch their new podcast, S.S. Minnesota, under the minnesotasportsfan.com umbrella!Today's topics:- WCCO hit piece on PJ Fleck- Twins season over?- No Deal for ARod- Wild playoff run- Random MN player
2021-05-1157 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 66: Richard Pitino knows he's done, Brandon hates KAT and Eric is nervous about the TwinsRichard Pitino had an interesting postgame speech for his team after another terrible loss, this time to Nebraska. He knows it's his last few games as Minnesota Gophers head coach. Brandon's been dreaming of this day for years.Then, we jump over to the lowly Timberwolves, and whether KAT can be a sidekick on a willing team, before Eric talks about how the Twins make him nervous.
2021-03-0255 min
Wake Up Minnesota!Wake Up! W/ Eric Strack on his Miami Trip, Spring Training, Gopher Hoops and Brady's CelebrationStephen Strom chats with Eric Strack, the founder of MinnesotaSportsFan.com chats with Strom on his back injury, Eric's trip to Miami, Spring Training 2021, Gophers Hoops and much more! Wake Up Everyone!
2021-02-1847 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 65: Should the Vikings Trade Kirk Cousins to San Francisco?After opening updates involving Eric's sex life and Brandon's big boy move, this episode is all about Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and blockbuster Minnesota Vikings + San Francisco 49ers trade rumors.
2021-02-0245 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 64: Brandon Goes MIA + Kubiak Replacements, Timberwolves Scapegoats and JA Happ ReactionIn episode 64, Brandon has gone MIA so Eric carries the show with three major topics. - Who will replace Gary Kubiak- Who is to blame for the Timberwolves terrible season.- The Twins could have done better than JA Happ.
2021-01-2223 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp 63: Why Does Rick Spielman Hate the Gophers?Episode 62 of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast is full of presidential pardon history knowledge, TIGER documentary reviews, Kirill Kaprizov and.... WTF was Rick Spielman thinking when he passed on Antoine Winfield Jr and Tyler Johnson?
2021-01-1937 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 62: Buzzed Brandon Takes First 15 Minutes and Then We Fight About... Timberwolves Basketball?The Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast is now on two-a-weeks and Brandon couldn't get through without drinking. He has a lot to say about a few controversial subjects to start things off. Then He and Eric eventually get into it over the Twins and Timberwolves. So... alcohol or not, this episode is pretty much the same as all of the others.
2021-01-1547 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 61: Do You Even Lift Bro?Brandon and Eric are in your ears again and this time Eric is apparently "working out"... which can't be true, according to Brandon. After spending way too much time on work outs, it's time for things that don't matter, like the PJ Fleck's new infatuation with the transfer portal, Dalvin Cook with a chip on his shoulder and Tim Walz hating sports fans around the state.
2021-01-1352 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 60: We're Back.It's been a little while, but the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast has returned and both Eric and Brandon are ready to get to work. I hope you're ready...
2021-01-0653 minWake Up Minnesota!Wake Up! With Sheriff Eric StrackStephen Strom (@SStrom_) chats with MinnesotaSportsFan.com owner Eric Strack and discuss personal sports stories, Minnesota sports and much more. More handsome, PJ Fleck or Ryan Saunders? What would Eric want to change in sports journalism and much more. An interesting, funny and entertaining conversation.
2020-12-2345 minWake Up Minnesota!Wake Up! Wild blank Canucks + Twins respond over the weekendStephen Strom introduces the new morning podcast "Wake Up Minnesota" on minnesotasportsfan.com.The first ever "Wake Up Minnesota sports update," along with "chronicles from the sofa": Alex Stalock steals the show and the Twins win three of four against the Cleveland.
2020-08-0319 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 59: Wolves Don't Want Tyus, Do They Want Russ?... and Topless Chicks in Lake SuperiorIt's episode 59 and we're all over the place. MSF is moving up in the world again and we have an announcement for some activities next week. Then, we move on to the Tyus Jones news that dropped on Wednesday morning (we try to figure out why the Wolves don't want any serviceable PG's on their team). Could they possibly want Russell Westbrook? Does that make sense for the Wolves? Amir Coffey got the 2-way contract he was seeking when he left school a year early. But, Eric is still trying to figure out why he wanted out...
2019-07-1059 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 58: Ryan Burns Talks Fleck Recruiting 2020 + Wolves and Wild Anxiety w/Seth and ZakIn episode 58 of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast, I open the show with Seth Toups (MSF Writer, KLGR Radio) and we talk mostly Wolves and their crazy weekend, where they lost out on D'Angelo Russell and then helped the Warriors finish the deal to land him? But.... hope is what came out of the weekend. Hope that we might deal Andrew Wiggins.After chatting a little Twins to end our segment with Seth, Ryan Burns joined the show for 30 minutes of our Gopher recruiting bliss. When all you do lately is beat Wisconsin, life feels pretty good.
2019-07-021h 19
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 57: Madden 20 Details, NCAA Ignores Constitution Again, and Why DLO + Wolves is FalacyIt's been another big week in the sports "abyss". Eric heard details on the new Madden and it looks like EA is going big this year... that's what we discuss during a well-read 1st segment before transitioning to the Twins being back. They beat the Rays in game 1 of a 3 gamer in Target Field this week. Are we worried about Miguel Sano???Then, shit gets real controversial when we start discussing the NCAA's latest fight. It's with Brandon's favorite (and Eric's least favorite) state, California. Cali is woke and wants to be abot to pay players...
2019-06-2655 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEP. 56: Wolves Draft, Twins Trades, Fleck + Pitino Hunt 2020, & 2019 Vikings Will SuckEpisode 56 is lit.We discuss PJ Fleck and Gopher Football's big weekend and talk about the next step in our recruiting development.The Timberwolves are slotted to pick number 11 in Thursday's draft... but rumors are swirling... but does it matter with Wiggins on the roster?The Twins have hit a small bump in the road over the last 4 games. It's nothing to worry about but our playoff pitching is. What do the Twins do to fix it?Have you seen the Minnesota recruits that Pitino is after for 2020? Jalen Suggs is just the beginning of what...
2019-06-2053 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 55: We Fight Over Trading Royce Lewis + Producer Kyle Reads About KyleWelcome to Episode 55 of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast where we have another new producer named Kyle. There is a war on that name, if you haven't heard. Kyle reads and talks about that.Most of this episode is filled with Brandon and Eric fighting about how "untouchable" the top Twins prospects really are and what it would take for the team to bring in some dominant pitching to help with a world series run.Kyle then does a dramatic reading of the Barstool Sports article "The War on Kyles" so we can learn more about...
2019-06-111h 01
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 54: What's Hotter than the Smoking Hot Twins....? Smoking Hot Twins.The Minnesota Twins are the hottest team in baseball and might have the best team to ever step onto a professional Minnesota diamond... but the first 20 minutes of this show was derailed because Brandon's mind gets sidetracked when you mention "smoking hot" and "twins" in the same sentence....Eventually, we did recover and were able to talk about how good this baseball team really is and what kind of move they should make at the trade deadline.Should the Twins be ready to unload one of their top-2 prospects for the type of pitching it would...
2019-06-0459 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 53: The Twins Can't Lose, Saunders vs "The Field", and the MIAC Hates WinnersEpisode 53 is full because the Minnesota Sports Abyss is non-existent in 2019. The Twins continue to dominate everyone, winning 6 of 7 in their last two series and pulling a ridiculous record of 33-16 to start the season... wtf is happening?Ryan Saunders won a contest for the Minnesota Timberwolves head coach that didn't have any other contestants...The MIAC kicked St. Thomas out of their conference because they win too much and we can't help but try to save society, when discussing.The Gopher football team has had some interesting news flow through the last couple of days and...
2019-05-241h 03
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 52: Brian Heintz Judges Kirk Cousins and Won't Miss Kyle Rudolph + Twins & TWolves LotteryMinnesota Sports Fan Writer and the Great Kirk Cousins Defender, Brian Heintz joins the MSF Podcast for the entire show and we put his QB love to the test immediately by having him stack Kirk Cousins vs the rest of the QB's in the league... Where does Kirk really stand vs his adversaries?Is Kyle Rudolph leaving? Probably... Will we miss him?Then, it's onto our current team in action, the Minnesota Twins, who have quietly started a little mini-slide... are we worried about them? Do they need help?Oh yeah, and the Timberwolves...
2019-05-141h 05
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 51: Wolves Won't Win with Wiggins; Twins Won't Lose, Period (Except vs Yankees)Episode 51 of the Minnesota Sports Fan podcast has forced us to talk about the Timberwolves since they hired a New President of Basketball Operations, in Gersson Rosas. Your PoBOing skills don't matter when you have Andrew Wiggins strapped to your back.The sun starts shining again when we talk about the Twins, who we knew would bounce back last night after losing 2 of 3 in New York. Now standing at 21-12 and atop the Central Division, the Twins are a train that can't be stopped. Destination: Playoffs.We found some time left available to talk about the...
2019-05-0749 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 50: Recapping Vikings Draft, Falling For Twins Baseball, and Questing for Moist BoxxEpisode 50 went off the rails a lot. Brandon and Eric were distracted driving through this entire episode and it made for one of the best yet. Through it all, we recap the Vikings draft, discussing all of the good things and some of the flaws Spielman displayed over the weekend. Twins Baseball doesn't get left off of this podcast anymore since all they do is win, with another victory last night, this time against the AL West leading Houston Astros. And in between our planned topics is our usual nonsense which, this time, consists...
2019-04-301h 01
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 49: Vikings Draft w/Expert Jordan Reid + Tiger Montages, Brandon Buys Taco Bell, and Eric: The Big J,In episode 49, our professional is showing. We have our favorite draft expert, Jordan Reid to get us all hot and bothered for the incoming NFL Draft and what the Vikings will do with their picks. You can be the smartest Vikings draft person at work if you listen to this half hour.After letting Jordan go, we dive into our best montage yet... and it's Tiger Woods - Masters related. We talk about it too.. but the MONTAGE...Eric also covered the Gopher Football Spring Game as a member of the media. He talks about his...
2019-04-161h 14
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 48: Pitino's Hot Seat Extension + Brandon Warne Talks Twins Baseball and Unwritten RulesAs we episode closer and closer to the half-century mark, we have a new guest this week! Brandon Warne was gracious enough to lend us his baseball expertise to anwer questions on the Twins and the unwritten rules of baseball. It's time for America's pastime to make some changes.Once we finally let Brandon go, we found some time to talk about Richard Pitino's contract extension and what it means.... (hint: nothing)
2019-04-091h 09
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 47: Twins to the World Series and Boycotting NCAA TournamentsIn episode 47, Brandon and Eric dive deep into the Minnesota Twins optimism now that we have a series win over Cleveland under our belts.It's not all positive though as the NCAA Tournament is evil and we discuss whether it's worth watching the tournament next year or worth spending time at US Bank stadium or downtown for this year's Final Four.We recap the Gopher Basketball season as JellyFam looks to transfer away.
2019-04-021h 12
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 46: We Fix the NCAA While the Gophers Get Ready to DanceIn episode 46, we get ready for the NCAA Tournament by doing the NCAA a favor and round-tabling how to fix the "non-profit" organization with Brandon's old friend, David Queck who drops all sorts of knowledge. After some calm discussion, we think we may have fixed it.After fixing the NCAA with Queck, Brandon and I discuss the upcoming tournament for the Gophers. Can they win a game in the dance? Can the beat Louisville? Does it matter? Then, we have a calm discussion about Richard Pitino and why Brandon is a dumbass for wanting him fired still.
2019-03-191h 37
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 45: Kirk Cousins Can't Sleep and Tampering Vikings Free AgencyThis is a very Vikings-centric episode with Free Agency upon us. We talk about the moves that have been made so far and what we might see yet to come. We also listen to Kirk Cousins tell Paul Allen how pissed off he is at how last season ended. Is this really fire we are hearing from Kirk Cousins?We also talk about the status of Richard Pitino and the Gopher Basketball team, who can't seem to lose themselves out of the NCAA Tournament.We can't miss the Twins either. Byron Buxton is going...
2019-03-121h 05
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 44: Twins Optimism, Bubbling Gophers, and Vikings Trade Rumors... + Some PJ FleckIn episode 44, the guys work to stay on task in an episode that doesn't have a guest. Some straying from topic leads to talk about Twitter troll accounts and more love for PJ Fleck.While on topic, we talk about how good the Twins will be and we estimate how many home runs they will hit by going through the lineup player by player. Can the beat 225?It's a big Tuesday in Minnesota sports and that includes the first of two games this week where the Gophers will have a chance to win their way into the NCAA...
2019-03-051h 03
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 43: Let's Talk Vikings Draft with Jordan Reid + Cursed Ja Rule and the New Minnesota TwinsThe NFL Draft is around the corner and there is nobody better on the internet to talk to us about it than Jordan Reid or Climb the Pocket and Cover1 Sports. Jordan's road to NFL Draft Analyst fame isn't a normal one. It's the Twitter Cinderella Story!Jordan drops all sorts of knowledge on the Vikings' options at 18. He tells us if it's a lock for the Vikings to go offensive line or if they might look elsewhere. Who would need to drop for the us to look at drafting outside of OL?With so much...
2019-02-271h 18
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 42: Ryan Burns Talks Jealous Jerry + Pitino's Hot Seat and Rocco's Modern TwinsJerry Kill made a fool of himself on Tuesday evening when he went on national radio with an agenda to slander PJ Fleck. Unfortunately for him, everyone listening has a brain and knows what he said was false. Ryan Burns comes on the show to give us his inside take on the entire situation and then updates us on the current state of Gopher Football recruiting. Then, Brandon and I discuss why Jerry is so salty and jealous of PJ Fleck.Then, we move on to the other coach on campus, Richard Pitino. The Gophers are on the...
2019-02-211h 22
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 41: Let's Watch "The Office" and Talk Super Bowl10 Years ago to the day, "The Office" released the best episode (2 parts) in the best TV series of all time. It immediately followed the Super Bowl in 2009 and "Stress Relief" brought the show to a completely new audience. We watch the best scenes of that episode together. From "The Fire Drill" to "CPR Training" this episode lives in TV infamy.During, in-between, and after we watch "The Office" we chat about the Winners of Super Bowl 53, which included Brady, Belichick, and Barstool Sports.Eric also tries to teach Brandon what love is and why it's different...
2019-02-0559 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 40: State of Minnesota Sports AddressIn Episode 40, Brandon is on another vacation so Eric is joined by his brother Brett and they break down the state of Minnesota sports as things sit right now. Vikings Can Kubiak and Stefanski be the key to success? What makes us nervous? Find out.Timberwolves:Who will be the next Timberwolves head coach and does it matter? In the meantime, will the interim operators be allowed (or want) to make a blockbuster move that might involve Andrew Wiggins? Who else may we see go or arrive?Gopher Basketball:What is the ceiling for...
2019-01-251h 04
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 39: Hosts Fighting | Moss+Vikings Coaching | KAT Softing | Twins Cheap-Skating | and MOREBrandon is back from vacation physically but who knows when he'll be back mentally...In-between him and his party music, we yelled at each other about California and whether or not it should fall into the ocean, the status of life in MN vs other states, and some relevant sports topics.Randy Moss jumped onto Instagram to request a coaching interview from the Vikings. We discuss how stupid the organizations would be if they don't contact him.Twins fans are internet fighting and there's no reason for it.Jackie McMullen from ESPN...
2019-01-1941 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 38: Darren Wolfson Helps Us w/ Timberwolves Coaching Future + Gopher Fball/Bball + VikingsBrandon is out on another vacation but is spelled by the infamous Seth Toupal, who writes for the site and talks on the radio for a living at KLGR in Redwood Falls/Alexandria area as the host of "The Scoop."Darren Wolfson was nice enough to hop on the phone with us to give us the low-down on all of the latest Minnesota Sports News. - How excited are we about new-look Wolves? - Who is the TWolves next FULL-TIME coach? - What happened with Gophers OC Kirk Ciarocca and WVU? (It's not the first...
2019-01-101h 03
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 37: Maple Syrup, Insta-Pots, and Gopher MBB Victories as we discuss Vikings/Twins FutureIn episode 37 we spend a lot of time on what's important in life. Maple Syrup and Insta-Pots.Cub Foods let Eric down when he needed maple syrup this week and he needs a vent line.Meanwhile Brandon’s new Christmas present might make him a real adult finally.We also move over to MN Sports where the Gopher Basketball team got a huge upset win in Wisconsin Thursday night. How good can they be this year now that they are 12-2 on the season?We don't forget about the Vikings, unfortunately.
2019-01-0441 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 36: Fanny Pack Revolutions and Government Conspiracies + Gophers, Twins, and VikingsMinnesota Sports Fan has been quiet with Eric planning and executing major renovations on the site while Brandon tries to forget about Winter with vacation after vacation but the MSF Podcast always delivers.We get sidetracked with government conspiracies, sex-ed recommendations, and arguments about whether one can rock a fanny pack but those are distractions that you deal with in everyday conversation.We do get to some sports talk. We are jacked up about the future of Gopher Football after they charged out of bowl season on absolute fire.The Twins sign...
2018-12-2859 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 35: Press Conference Etiquette w/Ryan Burns + Recruiting Latest, Vikings, and MORE...WOW.It was a packed show for Episode 35.We start with Ryan Burns of GopherIllustrated.com. Drama rocked the Gopher Football world when certain reporters at PJ Fleck's NSD Press Conference railroaded the coach with questions about team rule violations.We get Ryan's take on that fiasco since he was there... He also tells us who he is betting on to win the QB job come next year, now that we will have 4 scholarship players fighting in an "open competition".Lastly, we chat the ups and downs of National Signing...
2018-12-211h 15
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 34 - Insider Darren Wolfson Gives Us "The Scoop" on all of this MN Sports DramaWow Minnesota Sports Fam! We have one hell of a show for you today! Scheduling conflicts mean we were able to upgrade from Brandon to Darren "Doogie" Wolfson of Channel 5, 1500 ESPN and "The Scoop" Podcast, who graced us with his insider knowledge for almost an ENTIRE HOUR! You won't want to miss this episode.. Here's a preview:- Glen Taylor gets all up in his feelings with Darren and talked Butler, Thibs, and Kevin Garnett. How hurt was Thibs through the Jimmy Drama? What caused the riff between KG and Glen Taylor? We discuss all of this with...
2018-12-1352 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 33: What does Today’s Sports News, Netflix, and Porn have in Common... and Would You Use Bae’s Deodorant?In episode 33 of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast, Eric tries to get some positivity out of Brandon but without much success. First, we discuss what Netflix, Porn, and Sports News all have in common (you don’t want to miss this convo).With the Vikings struggling and a questionable future for basketball and hockey in this town, Brandon is ready to give up. Eric reminds him that Minnesota has always been like this (in case he forgot). Why these expectations now? A win in Seattle would make Brandon feel a lot better but can th...
2018-12-051h 09
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 32: It’s a Sconnie Sweep + Vikings-Patriots Tale of the TapeAfter an unsuccessful attempt at recording early Tuesday morning the MSF Podcast crew was back at it for episode 32. It isn’t always easy but we grind it out for you guys. But enough about our heroism, it was a big weekend.We start with the Gopher football team, who finally brought Paul Bunyan’s Axe back to Minneapolis after 15 years of building up layers of cheese dust (not the good kind created by eating too many cheese balls — it’s more of a layer of a dust-type mold that smells like framented cheese).The victory complete...
2018-11-281h 12
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 31: Thinking about Betting on MN Sports? Don’t.It was a big day for Minnesota sports on Sunday. 4 major-market teams were in-action and Eric thought it would be fun to place wagers on said events......he finds out again the hard way that he should never bet on anything because the world is against him, and especially not on Minnesota teams. They are way too good at letting us down for free, to trust them with money on the line. He bet on all 4 teams and only got as good as a push on his betting ticket. We talk about that, along with all...
2018-11-2053 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 30: The Timberwolves are Now Doomed and Joe Mauer Wants to Thank EveryoneOn the latest episode of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast, we start with Joe Mauer’s retirement press conference where he thanked everyone in the state of Minnesota by name. Brandon can’t handle all of the Thank you’s and almost quits the podcast on the spot.Meanwhile, everyone in Minnesota is celebrating Jimmy Butler’s departure and thankful for the haul the Timberwolves received in return from Philly. However, little does everyone seem to know that this trade has cemented the Wolves foreseeable future in mediocrity, which will bring down any hope that we once had with Tow...
2018-11-131h 11
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 29: Mr. Optimistic: TWolves Tank, Gopher Hoops, SKOL Victories, and Hockey ExpertsWe are bringing heavy optimism for Episode 29!The Timberwolves have been losing and that’s something that we should be happy about. The NBA Draft is loaded at the front end and being there to snag a future star is the only hope the Wolves have at a future.We also may have found some inside-the-locker-room footage that shows how bad the dysfunction is and how badly Dwight.. I mean KAT.. wants “Jim” out of town.... We also find out something new about KAT and his obsession with Derrick Rose.We Segway to Gopher Basket...
2018-11-071h 01
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp.28: Pat Micheletti, PC Vikings, and TWolves Conspiracy TheoriesWhat a show! On episode 28 of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast, we were able to talk to Minnesota hockey legend Pat Micheletti about his fascinating career. From his LEGENDARY Gopher career to his time with the North Stars and pro time across the pond. It was absolutely incredible. It wasn’t just a trip down memory lane, however. He also talked with us about the state of SCSU hockey now that Bob Motzko is gone and gives us some in-depth analysis on the Minnesota Wild. The whole conversation was awesome.Outside of our chat with Mr. Mi...
2018-10-311h 06
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 27: Vikings Win, Racist NFL, and Fantasy Football Winners and LosersOn episode 27 of the Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast, we discuss another Vikings victory. Brandon is in the boat with one leg still out while Eric is driving. Also, why does the NFL hate Adam Thielen so much? It can’t be his skin color can it........... nah...Eric tries to talk about the other MN Sports and gets a little bit in on the Gopher Basketball and Football team but Brandon isn’t really having it. We have a new segment on Fantasy Football winners and losers called “Fuck You, Thank You and Thank GOD Pl...
2018-10-231h 06
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 26: It’s a Vikings Victory Sunday... w/more Jimmy Butler NewsThe Minnesota Vikings get their second victory in a row and are giving us all hope again.Brandon and Eric host a postgame Sunday special where we look at what’s different about the Vikings the last couple of weeks. It was the tail of two halves as the Vikings prove that they need a running game and a functional offensive line if they are going to make hay this season and make the Super Bowl run we are all salivating over...We look at the schedule going forward too.We finish with more Ji...
2018-10-151h 14
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 25: The Vikings are BACK and Jimmy Butler Should GO AWAYThe title pretty much sums up this episode. Little Brother Caleb joins the show for the first time as he tries to prove his manhood.The Vikings have us back to feeling like it’s “Super Bowl Home-Boy” after Kirk Cousins and his receiving core led the team to victory last week over the reining Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. With two bad teams on the schedule in back to back weeks, it’s time to make hay now. That shouldn’t be too difficult but the Bills loss still have us thinking cautiously...We tried to skip th...
2018-10-101h 13
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 24: Molitor Out, Butler Still Here, and Vikings on Brink of DisasterWhat a week it's been since episode 23... We're breaking it all down. And our new producer, Lance Bass-Wiczek adds a whole new dimension to the show!- How much trouble are the Vikings in as they enter Philadelphia this weekend? Is it a must-win game? We discuss our panic levels... let's just say that the Vikings REALLY need to win.- Jimmy Butler is whining and nobody cares. How should Thibs handle it? Unlike most, we discuss how incredibly well he's dealing with this situation so far. But, things could get awkward very quickly this week...
2018-10-031h 10
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 23: Vikings/Wolves Disasters + Pizza, Alcohol, and a Nude 100 YD DashIn our 23rd installment, sports talk around town is slightly upsetting so we mix in some things that really matter. Do we live in the best generation ever for pizza lovers who don’t have any money? Have you ever gotten drunk and ran a 100 yard dash in your birthday suit on a D2 college football field?The answers are yes and....... Plus, if anyone has college stories that beat a nude 100 yard dash drunken escapade, it’s Brandon.We eventually turn to sports.....How nervous are we for the Vikings? Is this going to b...
2018-09-261h 28
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 22: New Season; Same Kickers, Same Culture, Same DramaWith a new football season upon us and a break to clear our minds, the old “No Shirts, Just Skins” hosts are back with a rebranded podcast name. The “Minnesota Sports Fan Podcast” is here. Eric and Brandon still host and episode one of the rebrand may show they are better than ever!We start with a quick recap from Brandon’s Las Vegas trip where Canadians and backside tattoos may or may not have happened... We quickly move onto the Vikings and continued kicking problems. We have some things to say for those feeling bad for Daniel. Eric strik...
2018-09-191h 06
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 21: It’s Football Season!We are talking a lot of Vikings football as we return to the studio better than ever!- Are we worried after an ugly showing by the Vikings offense this weekend?- We look at all the players drafted ahead of Stefon Diggs- Stop with the Strength of Schedule Nonsense- Where do Brandon and Eric stand on the new helmet and hit rules in the NFL?After quick-hitting all of the other Minnesota topics we move on to your fantasy football draft strategy and what it should look like....
2018-08-201h 22
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 20: So Much Football During Baseball SeasonNow that the NBA and NHL seasons are over, we start episode 20 with some FANTASY FOOTBALL quick tips on your draft research as we creep toward August.We also argue about Terrell Owens vs. the NFL HOF. Is TO doing the right thing? Should he have been a 1st ballot guy?Then, we hit both Gopher and Vikings Football hard. Is P.J. Fleck the savior of what Gopher Football should have always been? Will he stay after success? Are we sure he will have success? How much will the Vikings pay Anthony Barr...
2018-06-091h 08
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 19: Filling the Abyss w/Thibs, KAT, Twins & Gopher B-BallIt’s the middle of the sports abyss but we still find some topics. Like, what are the Timberwolves going to do with Tom Thibodeau. Does he have to go if KAT is going to stay? If he goes, does Butler go too? It’s scary right now at the Mayo Center.We also discuss the disappointment so far in the Twins’ season and all of the injuries plaguing another promising Minnesota sports team. The Gophers also got their last basketball recruit for 2018. How good will they be? High expectations? Probably not.... thankfully.
2018-05-2155 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 18: Thibs Losing It, Pitino Filling Final ScholarshipWe’re back and we are talking all things Minnesota sports but stop to take a hard look at what the hell is going on at the Mayo Center with the Timberwolves. Reports have him throwing computers through glass windows while arguing with Scott Layden. Is it time for Thibs to go? Richard Pitino needed a big month to make up for everything he lost after a disappointing season. He’s done just that as he has grabbed two huge transfers for 2019, picked up two assistant coaches that some say are upgrades to who left him. AND, Monday he w...
2018-05-1456 min
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 17: Vikings are Drafting, Timberwolves are PlayoffingWe are just days away from Brandon’s favorite time of the year and if we wouldn’t have dedicated half the show to the NFL Draft, he might have exploded. So, we have your draft preview from a Vikings’ fan perspective right here (as always). Meanwhile, the Wild are out of the playoffs so we don’t need to pretend we know hockey anymore. The Timberwolves, however, have swung the momentum in their first round matchup against the Houston Rockets, after a big game 3 victory (HOU now leads 2-1), and now look to even things up on Monday n...
2018-04-231h 13Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 16: Fleck Rising, Pitino Falling, and Why TWolves Can Beat Rockets?We are talking Timberwolves and whether they actually stand a chance vs the Rockets (p.s.: Eric thinks they do). We also discuss how good the Gopher Football team seems to be coming along as Fleck starts to fill the locker room with his guys.Meanwhile, Coach Pitino can’t keep assistant coaches around lately and that makes us REALLY nervous about what’s happening with the basketball team internally.We mix in some Wild, Twins and Brandon’s MANY complaints about the weather this wonderful April weekend.
2018-04-161h 14Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 15: Twins, Wild, and Wolves, Oh My!What a show we have for you this week!Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx Web Manager/Editor (more titles means more important) and my old friend, Kyle Ratke joins the show to talk about how successful he is. Just Kidding (he’s too nice for that). We get his inside knowledge on some of the big questions about the Timberwolves as the playoffs quickly approach. We’re asking all the tough questions and Ratke answers MOST of them...But first, we talk the Twins and the excitement around this season and some questionable decisions made by Paul Molitor in g...
2018-03-311h 14
Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 14: Minnesota Sports Teams Getting SeriousThe change in the sports culture around Minnesota is starting to blossom.The Vikings go all in with Kirk Cousins while solidifying the D-Line. They've also opened 2 national benchmark facilities in the last 3 years.The Twins are spending their most $$$ ever, while bringing in LEGIT free agents to bolster one of the best young offenses in the MLB.The Timberwolves and Wild are playoff bound, not to mention some of the recruiting that is happening at the college level.Oh, and Eric had a new baby last weekend. It's a boy.
2018-03-1859 minMinnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 13: "Juice Week"PJ Fleck and The Ultimate Warrior have Brandon feeling ELITE... or ULTIMATE??? Might have to go to our YouTube page to WATCH the podcast for that!However, there isn't much going on in the Gopher Football world so we stick to what EVERYONE in Minnesota is talking about: THE VIKINGS QB SITUATION.We also do our first "Ice Cold Hockey Calls" Segment where we get Hunter on the second try and talk some PUCK with him!
2018-03-041h 11Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 12: Twins FA Train ROLLING; Butler Train Derailed"No Shirts, Just Skins" is LIVE to talk about ANOTHER huge offseason signing for the Twins and Jimmy Butler's secret meniscus injury/surgery! Send questions/comments via FB/Twitter/Spreaker and we'll address them during the show!
2018-02-251h 26Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 11: BREAKING: The Twins DID SomethingLate Saturday, the Twins actually went out and made a move for a legitimate front-end starter. That's what we spend the first 45 minutes discussing. Then, in the last 20 minutes, we talk about the dumpster fire that is the 2017-18 Gopher Basketball season, but we look forward to a near-future that could be more promising than any we've ever seen as Minnesota Basketball fans.Oh, and Brandon actually lives up to the hype and goes shirtless for the entire hour.... that's right ladies.
2018-02-191h 06Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 10: "Is Kirk Cousins Even a Top 15 QB"We dig DEEP into whether or not Kirk Cousins is even a tp-15 QB, let alone a guy that's worth $110M GUARANTEED. Some people in this town are getting delusional.We finish with some inspiring talk about the local basketball teams. Things aren't as bad as they seem for the Wolves or the Gophers. Hockey talk nwxt time.....
2018-02-111h 15Minnesota Sports Fan PodcastEp. 9: "Time to Move On"@TheJohnnyMN and @Cofell_Official are in the studio with us we are trying to move on from the Vikings' loss to the Eagles and try to look toward 2018. Meanwhile, Brandon has completely given up on Minnesota Sports, in general. While we try to deal with his negativity, we also try to find answers for the offseason, including where we go at QB. We even take a stab at building a roster for next year.To finish things off, we even touch on the Duke Basketball Team and their likely cheating ways. Hell, everyone is doing it.W...
2018-01-281h 59