After a week's worth of chirps on social media, Cody Janzen of the World Hockey Report returns to the podcast to preview and smack talk the Wild @ Oilers game, the trajectory of both teams moving forward, and lament both country's Men's Olympic hockey teams while celebrating Canada vs USA women's gold medal game.
On this episode of Wild Takes, Dev and Zooch break down an exciting last week of Wild games. Then they are joined by the fantastic Jessi Pierce, who talks about the origins of Bardown Beauties (19:22) her experience with Doc Emrick (25:19) and her overall impressions of the Wild through the halfway point of the season (29:27). Then Jessi and Zooch square off in Wild Fact or Fiction (39:50) before giving TWO Wild Takes (58:53). After Jessi leaves, Dev and Zooch preview the upcoming week of Wild g...
On this episode of Wild Takes, Dev and Zooch are joined by Iowa Wild radio announcer Ben Gislason AKA Benny G. Ben talks about what makes Des Moines such a great city, the future of the Wild organization, and a possible Calder Cup run going on in Iowa. The boys also recap the first half of the season & the All Star break, then preview the absolute madness that is the Wild's 40 games in 80 days remaining schedule. All that and much, much more on an episode critics are calling "full of depth" ...
A new collaborative effort to highlight the best of Minnesota Wild podcasts from the last week. Show Outline 01:10 - LockedOn Wild 04:11 - The Sota Pod 08:45 - Minnesota Sports Chat 13:40 - Juddz Budz 21:40 - Wild Takes 23:37 - The Call Up w/ Kid Jen 27:00 - MNCAA Podcast 30:40 - Brave the Wild Podcast EP 1 - Minnesota Sports Podcast Collaboration Show Feat. LockedOn Wild, The Sota Pod, Juddz Budz, Wild Takes, The Call Up, MNCAA, & Brave The Wild...
On this week's episode of Wild Takes, Dev and Zooch make up for lost time by recapping the Minnesotan Cup (2:35) with how fun it was and how many clipboards gave their lives for the bit. Then introduce a new segment (11:30) that leads into talk about the Vikings new GM/Coach situation (14:06) before getting into the meat and potatoes of the episode: The Wild are on a HEATER (17:28) and our good friend Greg Wyshynski gave us a shoutout on ESPN's The Daily Wager (19:38) We keep the conversation go...
On this inaugural episode of The Call Up, Kid Jen welcomes on Wild Prospect, St. Cloud State Husky, and Olympian Sam Hentges on the show. They talk about how Sam's experience getting selected to the Team USA Hockey team compared to getting drafted by his favorite team, what it's been like for him playing D-1 hockey in the COVID era, how the Fenton-to-Guerin regime change impacted his life, and what his go-to drink would be if he manages to lead Team USA to a Gold Medal will be. You're not going ...
On this episode of Wild Takes, the Dev and Zooch talk a little hockey including MLK Day's exciting but controversial game against the Avalanche. During the interview segment, they welcome on Kid Jen, Marlow, and Spoked Z to talk about the offshoots coming to Wild Takes. Kid Jen will now be hosting The Call Up, a weekly series within Wild Takes specifically focusing on prospects that will feature interviews as well as banter with Spoked Z. Marlow will be bringing his signature A Wild Hangover to ...
On this episode of the Wild Takes podcast, Dev and Zooch celebrate the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Fiala before moving on to recap two electric Wild games between the Bruins and Capitals, and all of the, um, other hijinks, that ensued the last week in hockey. The Trent Frederic hit? Covered. Capitals own goal? Covered. Kodak Black getting busted for high sticking from behind at a Panthers game? Covered. Tiger King 2 talk? Covered. Critics are calling this episode "a surprisingly jam packed episode c...
On the first episode of 2022, Dev and Zooch reunite to catch up about the Wild's unexpected COVID delay and how that impacted their routines. They also chat about the beginning of the future in Minnesota as Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy are called up for their NHL debuts this week. And of course, they'd be remiss if they didn't talk about a little thing called THE WINTER CLASSIC. All that and more on an episode that critics are calling "better than Christmas with my in-laws" and "warmer than the -1...
On this unique episode of the Wild Takes podcast, Dev has a conversation with Minnesota Wild Emergency Backup Goalie Connor Beaupre. They talk about what the EBUG Life is like, the ins and outs of being a goalie, how sick the different guys are in the room. Critics are calling this episode "the appreciation that netminders finally deserve" and "almost as good as Spider-Man: No Way Home" so definitely download it and give it a listen.
On this episode of the Wild Takes podcast, Dev and Zooch welcome back Wags and JJ, the original hosts of the Wild Takes podcast! There is much to reminisce about, and also a lot to look forward to with this team. The Wild have won 7 in a row, could potentially make it 10 in a row by the end of this road trip. What's gone right for the team thus far, and just how special can this team be? All that and more on an episode critics are calling "a surprisingly pun filled episode" and "the type of thin...
On this episode of the Wild Takes podcast, the boys are joined by Adam Ehrmantraut of World Hockey Report to talk a lil bit about how the Wild match up against the Edmonton Oilers, what's a realistic outcome for the Wild this season, who will win the Calder, and much more. Critics are saying this episode "is a most serendipitous example of mistaken identity" and "truly heartwarming".
Boy oh boy, the Wild are a wagon. Dev and Zooch break down the Wild's current 5 game win streak, check in on the teams strengths, weaknesses, and identity at the 1/3 mark of the season, and use fancy stats to spin some narratives you wouldn't think they're smart enough to come up with. Also both of them drop some WILD takes at the end. You're gonna wanna hear this. Critics are calling it "one of the best ways to start the Christmas Season" and "the type of podcast you listen to while enjoying a ...
On this week's episode of Wild Takes the boys are joined by Kevin Falness! He talks about his broadcasts from his home, how he's been with the Wild since Day 1, and what makes this Wild team special. All that and more on a jampacked episode critics are calling "Anthony LaPanta's worst nightmare" and "the kind of thing you can just hear the Michael Russo exasperated sigh even though he wasn't a part of the podcast."
Dev and Zooch are joined for the full episode by Miami news station WPLG's David Dwork and Ian Margol to preview the upcoming Wild roadtrip to Florida. They also touch on the growth of hockey in South Florida, seeing guys like Brandon Duhaime succeed, some betting, and how the Wild will ultimately match up against the Panthers and the rest of the NHL's elite teams. All that and more on an episode critics are saying "really makes me wish I had been invited to Dev's wedding" and "more touching tha...
The boys realize that this Wild team can absolutely be something special. The team doesn't quit and has more depth and skill than they're getting credit for. We could be in the midst of a VERY special Wild season. Critics are calling this episode of the Wild Takes "full of great opinions of Greg Wyshynski's work" and "the kind of podcast that makes me forget that there's a Home Alone reboot coming out in a few weeks"
On this episode of Wild Takes, Dev and Zooch are joined by Spoked Z to talk about how much he is loving this Wild season, his new podcast Juddz Budz, and which young players in the Wild's system will make the biggest impact on the franchise. They also give advice on how to get free money. It's a great episode, give it a try!
On this episode of Wild Takes, the boys record during the second period of the Ottawa Senators visit to St. Paul (that the Wild wound up winning 5-4 in OT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH) to grade how October went for the club, weigh in on the fact Kaprizov (at the time!!!) hadn't scored a goal yet, and reassess what would be considered a successful season. All that and more on an episode of Wild Takes critics are saying "feels unnecessarily pro-Poland".
On this episode of the Wild Takes podcast, the boys are joined by Cody Janzen of World Hockey Report - They compare the Battle of Alberta to college football's Iron Bowl, talk about the merits of being a bandwagon fan, the best Goalie Fights ever, Cody's hatred of the Lightning, and much more on this jam packed episode. Critics are calling this episode "the kind of podcast that makes me think about my life choices" and adding that it's "Gary Bettman's least favorite podcast, so they must be doin...
On this week's episode of Wild Takes, the NHL season has officially returned. The boys preview the Wild's first week, the season as a whole, and then have on the Wild's #1 social media superstar Erin Loughrey where she gives a behind the scenes look at just how chaotic the offseason was before the Wild signed Kirill. All that and much, much more on the episode of Wild Takes critics are saying "could honestly solve world hunger".
On this week's episode of Wild Takes, Dev is joined by the elite hockey mind of Alex Micheletti while Zooch is on vacation. Alex and Dev talk about which Minnesota Wild prospects have lit it up the most in camp (hint: Adam Beckman) and how exciting the future of the Wild is, conspiracy theories surrounding the Wild's cap situation, and how much of a dirt bag Evander Kane is. Critics are calling this episode "funnier than Evander Kane trying to pass a fake vaccine card off to medical doctors"....
On this episode of Wild Takes, Dev and Zooch get to rejoice as Kirill Kaprizov has finally signed his extension with the Minnesota Wild. They talk about what that means for the Wild's future, and speaking of future they also break down the exciting moments from prospect camp. Then the boys are joined by 10K's Veech and Marlow to draft their all-time best Wild starting lineups. It's an electric competition you won't want to miss. Critics are calling this episode "infuriating when [redacted] was l...
On this episode of Wild Takes, the boys are joined by Doug Greenberg - a professional gambling writer, as he breaks down what the best futures are looking like in the NHL this year. He also gives out some sleeper picks he likes, including one trend that he expects to continue for the fourth straight year. To find out what the trend is, you have to listen to the episode of Wild Takes critics are calling "good for my wallet, bad for my marriage" and "the second best thing you could hear today with...
On this absurd episode of the Wild Takes Podcast, Dev and Zooch are joined by Rex, Dev's buddy from Alabama as he tries to assess which team names and logos are the best in the NHL. He also addresses which 3 teams in the NHL need to be flat out cancelled. Which ones? You'll have to listen to find out. Critics are calling it "the funniest episode yet" and "the podcast that convinced me to get the COVID-19 vaccine".
On this episode of Wild Takes, Jenner is on a well deserved vacation and is temporarily replaced by 10K's Timberwolves writer Lancman. Dev can't figure out how to pronounce his name, (shocker) but puts together a game to compare players, coaches, and franchises between the NBA and the NHL. Also Kirill Kaprizov is going to sign in Minnesota. Relax. Critics are calling this episode "honestly, a little frustrating to hear Dev fuck up another name" and "a nice change of pace, but definitely one I'm ...
On this episode of Wild Takes, Dev and Zooch formally acknowledge Kid Jen as the third co host of the Wild Takes podcast. Then the three of them all team up to knock out Expansion Draft, Free Agency, what's happening with Fiala/Kaprizov. But the real Wild Takes are the friends we made along the way. Critics are calling this episode "the reason Greg Joseph's wife left him" and "much better than the Delta variant" so download and go crazy! Thanks to our friends at Sota Stick for the swag hookup....
On this week's episode of Wild Takes, 10K's own Kid Jen returns to guest host with Dev and Zooch as they discuss the expected buyout of Zach Parise and the unexpected buyout of Ryan Suter. What it means, how the Wild can still win a Cup with that dead money, and Kid Jen has the inside track about how it went down. They also address the new MN Wild Pup, Celly, and figure out a way to get hockey back to Atlanta. All that and more on an episode that critics are calling "more important to me than my...
On this electric episode of the Wild Takes podcast, the gents are joined by The Sota Pod's State of Hoppy. They talk NHL Awards, scandals involving former players and mom's wives, Hoppy asks if Pat Maroon is possibly better than Marion Hossa, and also puts together a possible way for the Wild to go get Brayden Point to play between Zuccarello and Kaprizov. All that and more on an episode critics are calling "soulcrushing" and "not a great episode for wives".
Dev and Zooch welcome on the newest Wild contributor to 10K, Kid Jen! The Kid has a long history in scouting prospects so he gives everyone a sneak peek of who the Wild may wind up drafting in a few short weeks. They also talk Habs vs Vegas, make heads and tails of the Kevin Weekes Kaprizov tweet, and Jen issues an open challenge that he can down 5 beers before Bossman. Critics are calling this episode "tremendous, educational, and a bit unhinged" adding "listening to this podcast probably saved...
On this episode of Wild Takes, the fellas are joined by a different Bruins guy who is developing a way to keep NHL officials accountable. They also make jokes about the Canadian teams in the NHL, Dev takes up for the Canadiens, and the boys get excited about Marco Rossi skating for the first time in months. To paraphrase the poet O'Shea Jackson "it was a good episode" Critics are calling this must listen episode "heartwarming" "two thumbs way up" and "wait a minute, these are just generic lines ...
