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Henry Lake

Lake Night — Dooo!  Henry Lake has been a fan favorite of Minnesota sports fans for two decades.  His basketball takes are legendary.  And his love for all Minnesota sports is what makes him such a good listen.  After Twins games, he hosts Final Pitch.  And hosts The Call-In Show after Timberwolves games.
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Episodes

What does Steven Silton think about the current state of NIL?

Henry talks with Sports and Business Attorney Steven Silton from Cozen O'Connor about the current state of the NIL with the transfer portal, FSU Men's Basketball players suing their Head Coach, why he likes the college football playoff and more.

Jan 03, 202527 min

Is your new year dampened, Henry has a foodie question, and Vineeta Sawkar

On this first show of 2025, Henry wonders what are the expectations for the world we live in now? Has your enthusiasm for a new year been dampened any with the events of New Orleans and Las Vegas? He asks as a foodie, he has a confession to make and was seeking suggestions, and more.

Jan 03, 202540 min

Hour 3: Dance the Night Away Doopa Loopa but don't drive

Henry starts the final hour 2024 with a plea for people to drink responsibly this New Year’s Eve. According to the NHTSA, Every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 39 minutes. In 2022, 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths. These deaths were all preventable. Lindsey brings the hot goss to Word on the Street ft. Dua Lipa, Brangelina and Kate Beckinsale sharing her experience with some of the horrors of the entert...

Jan 01, 202540 min

Hour 2: Stay away from me Mark Zuckerberg and prehistoric sloths

Henry Lake and Lindsey Brown talk about the changing Facebook landscape as AI users are set to be introduced. It sparks a larger discussion on where Big Tech is headed and what that means from an industry and consumer perspective. Bite of the Night comes from Desmond Howard on Ashton Jeanty and Boise State’s chances against Penn State. Henry asks what constitutes a Cinderella story in college football vs college basketball. Plus new laws that go live in Minnesota starting at midnight and Headlin...

Jan 01, 202543 min

Hour 1: Henry says NYE is OVERRATED

Henry kicks off the show with his reasons why NYE is so overrated especially if you’re paying Las Vegas prices. Henry takes a few calls on what we will miss about 2024. Henry and Lindsey have a lively debate about whether or not the Eagles should play Saquon Barkley this weekend with the rushing record within reach.

Jan 01, 202541 min

Wild Try to Gain Some Positive Momentum to Close Out '24

As 2024 comes to a close, the Wild hope to use Tuesday night's contest as a positive launching pad for the rest of the season. Bardown Beauties podcast co-host and NHL.com reporter Jessi Pierce describes what we should expect from the team moving forward.

Dec 31, 202411 min

Jessi Pierce and Remembering Celebrities are People

NHL.com reporter Jessi Pierce explains what's happening in this up-and-down stretch for the Wild. Henry looks into why we should remember that celebrities are normal working people. And our host teases a big topic for Tuesday night.

Dec 31, 202440 min

So Many Plates Spinning in D.C.

There are a lot of headlines in Washington ahead of the installation of the second Trump administration. Public Notice publisher Aaron Rupar talks about the kerfuffle over HB-1 Visas and the latest in Donald Trump's legal battles against E. Jean Carroll. He also remembers the life and impact of former President Jimmy Carter.

Dec 31, 202414 min

Aaron Rupar, Sitting Out Bowl Games, and the Trouble with Tanking

Public Notice publisher Aaron Rupar discusses a chaotic Washington even before Donald Trump re-takes the presidency. Should U of Miami QB Cam Ward have played the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl? And is there a danger to sports organizations tanking to get that "Can't Miss" draft pick?

Dec 31, 202439 min

Holidazzle Without the Parade, MLB Teams Over Luxury Tax, The Twins Need a Guy

Holidazzle is going on right now. Is it the same without the parade? Where are some other events around Minnesota that are worth checking out? 9 MLB teams are now over the luxury tax threshold for 2024. Who is the guy for the Minnesota Twins? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Lake Show!

Dec 21, 202439 min

The Photo of Luigi Mangione Being Arrested Shows Inequities in the System, Jessi Pierce Breaks Down The Wild After a Rough Game, Caitlin Clark's Jersey is Retired

The photo of Luigi Mangione being arrested gives off the impression that the death of a CEO is different from the death of a person that is not in that position of wealth and status. Callers and texts weigh in on Henry’s opinion on the story. Jessie Pierce joins the show to break down the Minnesota Wild hoping they will bounce back after a rough game against the Florida Panthers. The University of Iowa retired Caitlin Clark’s jersey and it is the right time.

Dec 21, 202438 min

Charles Hallman on The Lake Show

Charles Hallman on the return of Karl Anthony Towns to the Target Center. Charles and Henry talk about Karl’s impact off the court in the community. Henry asks about Hallman’s story on local legend Al Frost Jr. and the legacy he left behind.

Dec 20, 202414 min

Go off Julius

Charles Hallman on the return of Karl Anthony Towns to the Target Center. Charles and Henry talk about Karl’s impact off the court in the community. Henry asks about Hallman’s story on local legend Al Frost Jr. and the legacy he left behind. Lindsey brings all the hot goss for another edition of Word on the Street ft. The Rodman’s Henry and Lindsey break down the welcome back ceremony for Karl Anthony Towns and early magic from Julius Randle Henry closes the show with the growing (rift?) between...

Dec 20, 202436 min

Talking Vikings: Matthew Coller needs no introduction

Matthew Coller makes his weekly appearance (sans open) on the Lake Show. Henry asks on who he considers the true defensive MVP for the Vikings, grading Sam Darnold’s messier than lately performance and previews what could be a tricky matchup in Seattle this weekend

Dec 20, 202415 min

Josh McDaniels is so last year

Matthew Coller makes his weekly appearance (sans open) on the Lake Show. Henry asks on who he considers the true defensive MVP for the Vikings, grading Sam Darnold’s messier than lately performance and previews what could be a tricky matchup in Seattle this weekend Henry features a clip from Giannis Antetokounmpo for Bite of the Night. Dude is an amazing teammate Lindsey doesn’t stick to directions when discussing the current most unlikable sports figure and makes another attempt at topical topi...

Dec 20, 202438 min

The Lake Show extends a warm welcome back to Karl Anthony Towns

Henry Lake calls for a celebratory and appreciative reception of Karl Anthony Town’s return to the Twin Cities… he doesn’t support the booing that Kirk Cousins experienced a few days ago. Henry discusses an Ohio funeral home mixing booze with their end of life celebration service offerings Henry and Lindsey get into the spectacle that was Luigi Mangione’s arrival for his first appearance in the New York federal courts.

Dec 20, 202436 min

Henry Lake 12-18- 800pm

This hour Henry says RFK Jr.'s approach to vaccines is going to get many Americans needlessly sick, no matter what we say, we will always be deeply impacted by gun violence in this country, plus we go "Around the NFL."

Dec 19, 202436 min
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