Former Vikings GM on John Randle, the Vikings' plans, possible trade partners and the explosion of the NFL draft.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com)

On this episode of Wooden Sticks we visit with former North Star goaltender Pete Lopresti.   His father Sam was a legendary NHL goalie too. We take the journey with Pete from Eveleth to Denver and finally to the Met Center today.   Thanks to Bay to Bay Boat Club (https://baytobayboatclub.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)

Adam Nelson & Evan Curtin join the show to discuss the mission at Hunters For Access, a non-profit organization working with private landowners on their private lands to foster positive hunter relationships to create more publicly accessible hunting opportunities. Presented by HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #118 features a visit with Gopher defensive line coach, a rising star in the college coaching ranks, who will give us a review of spring football for Minnesota, and much more. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Sponsored by:   (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (https://www.affinityplus.org/gogophers) & Bay to Bay Boat Club (https://baytobayboatclub.com/)

Russo and LaPanta talk Kaprizov’s future, discuss #mnwild exit meetings, get into a brawl, give an ode to Julie, and welcome Feller’s Ranch. Stay Tuned for the next Live show! from Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Fellers Ranch (https://fellersranch.com/) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Livea (https://livea.com/) Huxley Eyewear (https://huxleyeyewear.com/) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.bosch-law.com/) Twill (https://www.twillmn.com/) Royal Credit Union (https://www.rcu.org/)

Hello, offseason! You're Minnesota Wild are done, but playoffs are in full swing. Jessi and Kirsten, take a look at their preseason predictions to see how accurate they were. Plus, what do the Wild need to do to not get dummied in the playoffs next year? And what does that mean for Bill Guerin this offseason? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 225.

Dawn Mitchell and Jim Souhan talk about the biggest stories on the local sports scene then chat with new Aurora coach Collette Montgomery. Thanks to Bay to Bay Boat Club (https://baytobayboatclub.com/) Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/) & Defined Destinations (https://www.defineddestinations.com/)

Tony sits down with Jan Dizard, retired professor of sociology at Amherst College and author of several books on hunting, including "Hunting: A Cultural History" (MIT Press, 2022). They discuss hunters at Amherst, non-utilitarian views of nature and animals, struggling R3 efforts, growing up in Duluth, hunting by two rivers, the spiritual attachment that human beings have to food, the mortal stakes of hunting, growing uneasy with killing as you age, the Rinella/Hanes/Rogan effect on hunting, de-fetishizing technology, the moral compact that the hunter has with the animal s/he is pursuing, and more.   Find Jan's latest book here: https://amzn.to/3W0SgkP   Find Tony's new book at GodOfWildPlaces.com   https://reverendhunter.com/

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on a spectacular Game 1 and whether it was an indicator of what is to come against the Phoenix Suns.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Brought to you by Defined Destinations (https://www.defineddestinations.com/spain-2024) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or https://www.TSRTime.com) & HeadFlyer Brewing (https://www.headflyerbrewing.com/)

Awesome hockey conversation with former Wild captain Wes Walz on this episode.   We dive deep into the talent of Kirill Kaprizov and his potential to bring a Cup to Minnesota.   Plus we relive that fantastic run the Wild had back in 2003.   Thanks to Bay to Bay Boat Club (https://baytobayboatclub.com/) & Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/)

Episode #117 features a visit from all-time great Gopher QB Rickey Foggie, who is about to open the new arena league season as coach of the Minnesota Myth. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (https://www.affinityplus.org/gogophers) & Bay to Bay Boat Club (https://baytobayboatclub.com/)

Bill Sherck has Minnesota Regional Fisheries Manager Marc Bacigalupi on the show to discuss how this weird winter will affect our upcoming fishing season. Sponsored by: Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) Tito’s Vodka (https://www.titosvodka.com/) Your Boat Club (https://yourboatclub.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) & Lakes Gas (https://www.lakesgas.com/)

Roy Smalley, LaVelle E Neal and Jim Souhan on the Twins' hitting - and pitching- woes, a why a family member thinks Varland should be in the bullpen. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Your Boat Club (https://yourboatclub.com/)

Part 2 of Minnesota Music Hall of Famer Ricky Peterson's (Stevie Nicks, Prince) conversation with Dave More stories from his career including a little gem about Bruce Willis! Another great episode for the MN Music History series! This is Part 2 of 2!   Sponsored by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/), Star Bank (https://star.bank)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond speaks from Texas Tech, home of Patrick Mahomes, on the process and difficulties of evaluating college qbs, and what big-name players could be traded in next week.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com)

MSHSL prep sports and activities writer John Millea on the amazing Bob Karn, state speech, basketball coaching news, refs who deserve thanking and his MVT.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com)  and Bay To Bay Boat Club (https://baytobayboatclub.com)

Russo and LaPanta discuss whether Fleury’s extension will lead to Gustavsson’s departure, plus talk Ohgren, Wallstedt, next year’s lineup, and much more. Stay Tuned for the next Live show! from Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Livea (https://livea.com/) Huxley Eyewear (https://huxleyeyewear.com/) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.bosch-law.com/) Twill (https://www.twillmn.com/) Royal Credit Union (https://www.rcu.org/)

Meadow Kouffeld joins the show for another deep discussion into the life of Ruffed Grouse. Meadow explains ruffed grouse mating, nesting, raising chicks, daily patterns, habitat choices, predators, diseases, turkey vs grouse debate, West Nile disease, and hunting techniques. Plus, Meadow answers listener questions about our favorite upland birds, research projects, and life in the outdoor field. Presented by HI VIZ Shooting Systems (https://www.hivizsights.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com/) Ready Rest (https://readyrest.com/) Aluma (https://www.alumaklm.com) Walton’s (https://www.waltonsinc.com/) & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

Timberwolves boss Tim Connelly joins Jon and Jim at Headflyer Brewing for a talk about this season and the playoffs. Steve Terry joins to stir things up.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Brought to you by Defined Destinations (https://www.defineddestinations.com/spain-2024) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or https://www.TSRTime.com) & HeadFlyer Brewing (https://www.headflyerbrewing.com/)

So long, farewell, and good riddance to the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 season. We’ll save most of our analysis for next week, but let’s get excited about some of the young guns we’ve already seen.  That, plus a recap of an exciting college hockey weekend in St. Paul, and some Salt Lake City nicknames for the newest NHL squad.  All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 224.