Sunday night scuffle, and Aaron Rupar
Henry says he's not upset with the fight between the Timberwolves and Pistons, and he talks politics with Aaron Rupar from Public Notice Newsletter.
Apr 01, 2025•36 min
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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How does Aaron Rupar perceive the current relationship between the United States and Canada?
Henry talks with Aaron Rupar from Public Notice Newsletter about Donald Trump's statement regarding running for a third term, normalizing antics, how he's trained his supporters, why the Wisconsin Supreme Court election is crucial, the relationship with Canada and more.
Mar 31, 2025•15 min
Paige goes pro, Word on the Street and a Scoreboard
This hour Henry says kudos to Paige Bueckers for battling through her injuries and she has earned the right to be the top pick in the WNBA Draft, plus we have Word on the Street and a Scoreboard and more.
Mar 29, 2025•38 min
Henry Lake-3-28-700pm Why help banks, tourney time! Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Henry wonders why we're helping banks, tourney time, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines
Mar 29, 2025•47 min
The problem with some religious leaders, and a high profile NBA feud
This hour Henry says for SOME church pastors, it’s all about the money who's to blame for the Stephen A Smith vs. Lebron James feud and more.
Mar 29, 2025•40 min
Always protect children, did Jimmy deserve his reaction, and Daniel House
This hour Henry says we always need to do right by our kids no matter what, did Jimmy Butler receive the appropriate fan reaction in his return to Miami, plus he talks about Gopher football Pro Day and more with Daniel House from Gophers Guru.
Mar 27, 2025•38 min
What stood out to Daniel House from Gopher Football Pro Day?
Henry talks with Daniel House from Gophers Guru about last week's Gopher Football Pro Day, what stood out to him, Max Brosmer's feedback, can Williams Arena be an asset, what he's looking for in spring football, and more.
Mar 27, 2025•11 min
Jessi Pierce, Kelcey Carlson, Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Henry talks Minnesota Wild with Jessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties Podcast, he chats up Fox 9 News Anchor Kelcey Carlson, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
Mar 27, 2025•39 min
Is it time to panic about the Minnesota Wild?
Henry talks with Jessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties Podcast and wonders if it's officially panic time, why she isn't bothered about where they're at in the standings, when are key guys returning, Alex Ovechkin's greatness, and more.
Mar 27, 2025•11 min
Enough with the lies, no parade support, and concert budgets
This hour Henry says it's time for politicians to stop lying to us an insulting our intelligence, he wonders what's behind the lack of support for the LGBTQ Pride parades all of a sudden, and says sorry, but he's on a concert budget this year.
Mar 27, 2025•37 min
Henry Lake has thoughts on Niko Medved, NIL and the transfer portal
Niko Medved is the next Gopher Basketball coach and comes to Dinkytown having won everywhere he's been. But can he solve the U's NIL and transfer portal issues? Henry breaks it down.
Mar 26, 2025•12 min
Abusive coaches need to be punished, Dobber is back, and Word on the Street
This hour Henry wonders what is the best way to punish high school coaches who are abusive towards their players, Randy Dobnak returns to the Minnesota Twins, plus we have Word on the Street.
Mar 26, 2025•38 min
Henry Lake-3-25-700pm Niko is official, a sad night for women's college basketball, Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Henry gives his thoughts on Niko Medved officially being introduced as the new Gopher Men's Basketball Head Coach, it was a tough night for women's college basketball as USC star JuJu Watkins injures her knee, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
Mar 26, 2025•39 min
"I" for incompetent, and will Trump harm MLB
This hour Henry says incompetent is the word of the day, will the Trump travel ban negatively impact MLB and other forms of sports and entertainment, and more.
Mar 26, 2025•38 min
Wolves down to the wire, and Stephen Clark covers spaceflight for ArsTechnica
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) wonders if the Timberwolves reach a top six seed in the Western Conference or has that ship sailed, plus he talks spaceflight with Stephen Clark from ArsTechnica.
Mar 25, 2025•37 min
Here comes baseball, movie music moments, Bite of the Night and Headlines
Seeing as we're only a few days away from MLB Opening Day, Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) wonders how you're feeling about the 2025 Minnesota Twins, what music brings you to a certain scene in a movie, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
Mar 25, 2025•39 min
Welcome home Niko Medved, and Andy Greder
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) reacts to the Gophers hiring alum Niko Medved as their new Men's Basketball Head Coach, and he breaks it down later in the hour with Beat Reporter Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press.
Mar 25, 2025•38 min
What's Niko's first move?
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Gopher Men's Basketball Beat Reporter Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press about the hiring of Niko Medved, what it means for the program, how much of a factor is Williams Arena, the first thing he needs to do and more.
Mar 25, 2025•14 min
Sports Gambling, The Vikings' QB Plans, and Who Will Win First?
In this last hour of the week, Dave Schwartz and producer Jonathan Lowe discuss a few topics. They include the effect gambling has on our major sports organizations, how the Vikings are handling the QB position going forward, and which team will make the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament first...the Gophers or the Tommies?
Mar 22, 2025•36 min
The Wild Look for a Positive Streak to Close the Season
Can the Wild get some positive momentum going before they hit the playoffs? Wes Walz explains where the team is at now, including his thoughts on Kirill Kaprizov's status.
Mar 22, 2025•13 min
Royce Lewis' Latest Injury, Family Preference, and Wes Walz
Dave Schwartz has a full, smooth hour of audio to work with. With another injury on the books, ss Twins' star infielder Royce Lewis following a fraught-filled trend? Could a father successfully coach his own son in a professional sport? Plus, Wes Walz joins the show to talk Wild hockey ahead of the regular season's stretch run.
Mar 22, 2025•35 min
Tracking the Vikings' Offseason
Have the Vikings made enough good moves ahead of the Draft? Alec Lewis from The Athletic offers some details on the franchise's offseason.
Mar 22, 2025•12 min
The Search for a Coach and Alec Lewis
Through a lot of technical difficulties, Dave Schwartz works with the conditions to discuss his feelings on the Gophers' search for a new men's basketball coach. Then, Alec Lewis from The Athletic updates the offseason moves for the Vikings.
Mar 22, 2025•23 min
Fraternities have a problem, some conversations are unavoidable
This hour Henry says some conversations are unavoidable and fraternities and sororities come with responsibilities.
Mar 20, 2025•46 min
Matthew Coller, Randy Meier, Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Henry talks Vikings with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, he chats up Fox 9 News Anchor Randy Meier, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines
Mar 20, 2025•38 min
What was Matthew Coller's reaction to the Vikings passing on Aaron Rodgers?
Henry talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about the Vikings deciding to pass on Aaron Rodgers, how serious was the interest, what he sees as the biggest move this offseason, who he likes and hates as an option and more.
Mar 20, 2025•18 min
Don't get desperate, and the disrespect is real
This hour Henry says the Vikings did the right thing by not signing Aaron Rodgers and he doesn't want his favorite sports teams to be desperate, why would someone intentionally disrespect a legend like Jackie Robinson, and more.
Mar 20, 2025•37 min
Wolves Try to Shake Off Late Loss
The Wolves hope to quickly get over a tough loss that broke their 8-game win streak. "Pioneer Press" reporter Jace Frederick joins the show to explain how the team has started to heat up ahead of a 2-game home series with New Orleans.
Mar 19, 2025•16 min
Wolves Stumble on Their Hot Streak
Matthew Coller turns the conversation over to the Timberwolves, as he invites "Pioneer Press" reporter Jace Frederick on the show to discuss the playoff push. After that, we go back to football and where the Vikings should go at QB next season. Also, who is our host most excited to see during the NCAA tournaments?
Mar 19, 2025•37 min
The Wild Looking to Find a Positive Gear
The Wild are still looking at a playoff run. But how much of a threat are they? "Pioneer Press" hockey reporter Jess Myers digs into the details.
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
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