Dan Barreiro (3pm-6:30pm) dives into the world of sports, politics and the day's top news.
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The Dan Barreiro podcast is a refreshing and unapologetically honest take on sports and current events. While I may not agree with everything he says, I appreciate that Dan calls it like he sees it and isn't afraid to blast either side of the aisle. This podcast strikes a perfect balance between sports coverage and discussions about current events, which keeps me engaged as a listener. As someone from Minnesota, I particularly enjoy the fact that it is skewed towards the local perspective, adding an extra layer of relatability for me.
One of the best aspects of The Dan Barreiro podcast is the quality of guests that are featured. Whether it's athletes, coaches, analysts, or other influential figures in the world of sports and beyond, Barreiro consistently brings in intriguing individuals who offer valuable insights and perspectives. This elevates the overall listening experience and makes each episode compelling and worth tuning into.
Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is Dan Barreiro's interviewing skills. He has a knack for drawing out the best from his guests and asking thoughtful questions that elicit informative responses. His ability to navigate conversations makes each interview feel dynamic and engaging.
However, one potential drawback of this podcast is its skewed focus towards Minnesota. While this may be enjoyable for listeners from the area, those outside of Minnesota might find some episodes less relevant or relatable to their own interests or experiences. It would be great to see a broader range of topics covered to appeal to a wider audience.
In conclusion, The Dan Barreiro podcast offers a refreshing blend of sports coverage and discussions on current events. Dan's unfiltered approach to commentary is both entertaining and thought-provoking. With high-quality guests and skilled interviewing techniques, this podcast delivers an engaging listening experience overall. While its focus on Minnesota at times limits its broader appeal, it remains one of the best sports/talk radio shows in the Twin Cities.

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Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, we open Dr. Dan's Inbox and review what we think might be the entire Vikings schedule! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show lamenting the meltdown Wild loss before Lou Nanne gives us some extra time with his thoughts on what went wrong and what moves he expects this offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan discusses something bugging him about the Wemby Revenge coverage, the Wild season in general and what we know so far about the Vikings schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show rethinking his stance on the Wemby non-suspension and wondering if the Wolves were too nice in their own reaction to the incident? More Wolves and Wild discussion make up the first hour of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show rethinking his stance on the Wemby non-suspension and wondering if the Wolves were too nice in their own reaction to the incident? More Wolves and Wild discussion make up the first hour of the show.

Michael Russo joins from Denver where the Wild are playing for their season tonight against the Avs. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance for the usual Kessy nonsense and a political roundup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend Sam Mitchell joins for his reaction with to the Wolves Game 5 loss to the Spurs: what went wrong, what to do with the lineup and why he thinks they can win Game 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend Sam Mitchell joins for his reaction with to the Wolves Game 5 loss to the Spurs: what went wrong, what to do with the lineup and why he thinks they can win Game 6.

Michael Russo joins from Denver where the Wild are playing for their season tonight against the Avs. Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance for the usual Kessy nonsense and a political roundup.

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the Wild loss to Colorado and some concerning comments from John Hynes after the Wild went down 3-1 in the series. Dan and Gaardsy also discuss some of the reaction to Victor Wembanyama not getting suspended and how the Wolves may respond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the Wild loss to Colorado and some concerning comments from John Hynes after the Wild went down 3-1 in the series. Dan and Gaardsy also discuss some of the reaction to Victor Wembanyama not getting suspended and how the Wolves may respond.

Dan is joined by Trent Tucker with his thoughts on the Wolves/Spurs series, Wemby reaction, and how the Wolves can win Game 5 to put themselves in a good spot moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including a Wolves/Spurs Game 5 injury update before Lou Nanne joins with his thoughts on the Wild loss in Game 4 and what needs to change to extend the series starting tomorrow night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by Trent Tucker with his thoughts on the Wolves/Spurs series, Wemby reaction, and how the Wolves can win Game 5 to put themselves in a good spot moving forward.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 including a Wolves/Spurs Game 5 injury update before Lou Nanne joins with his thoughts on the Wild loss in Game 4 and what needs to change to extend the series starting tomorrow night.

Aaron Gleeman joins Dan in-studio to discuss his big announcement that he's leaving The Athletic and going back out on his own at AaronGleeman.com! Dan and Gleeman also talk Twins and Wolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by Michael Russo to preview Wild/Avs Game 4 and what went well for the Wild in Game 3 before Dan and Gaardsy discuss a bizarre postponement for the Frost and more Wolves/Spurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Gleeman joins Dan in-studio to discuss his big announcement that he's leaving The Athletic and going back out on his own at AaronGleeman.com! Dan and Gleeman also talk Twins and Wolves.

Dan is joined by Michael Russo to preview Wild/Avs Game 4 and what went well for the Wild in Game 3 before Dan and Gaardsy discuss a bizarre postponement for the Frost and more Wolves/Spurs.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Art of Not Fouling and why it's critical for both the Wolves and Wild the rest of the way before our friend Tom Crean joins for another outstanding segment talking Wolves/Spurs and other basketball topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Art of Not Fouling and why it's critical for both the Wolves and Wild the rest of the way before our friend Tom Crean joins for another outstanding segment talking Wolves/Spurs and other basketball topics.

Dan and Gaardsy continue the Wolves and Wild discussion before Ben Goessling joins for the latest on the Vikings general manager search and some things that Kevin O'Connell said today at the opening of rookie minicamp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy continue the Wolves and Wild discussion before Ben Goessling joins for the latest on the Vikings general manager search and some things that Kevin O'Connell said today at the opening of rookie minicamp.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing all the things the Wolves did not do in their blowout loss to the Spurs in Game 2 before our friend Craig Kilborn joins with his observations on the Wolves playoff run so far and some updates on his movie project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and Ode our friend Joe Senser who died today at 69 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing all the things the Wolves did not do in their blowout loss to the Spurs in Game 2 before our friend Craig Kilborn joins with his observations on the Wolves playoff run so far and some updates on his movie project.

Craig Kilborn stays for the start of hour two for more Wolves and movie talk before Kevin Seifert joins with an update on the Vikings general manager search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5, open "Dr. Dan's Inbox" and Ode our friend Joe Senser who died today at 69 years old.

Craig Kilborn stays for the start of hour two for more Wolves and movie talk before Kevin Seifert joins with an update on the Vikings general manager search.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Wild problems after losing both games to start the Avs series: Gus Bus wasn't good, what to do now? Alec Lewis joins from The Athletic to give us the latest he's hearing in the Vikings general manager search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Russo joins Dan to talk about the goalie issues the Wild are having and what needs to change to get back in the Avs series before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance (with an Ode to a Dead Guy Ted Turner).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the Wild problems after losing both games to start the Avs series: Gus Bus wasn't good, what to do now? Alec Lewis joins from The Athletic to give us the latest he's hearing in the Vikings general manager search.

Former Timberwolves Vice President and Anthony Edwards confidante Dr. Robby Sikka joins Dan to discuss the quick recovery by Ant, what makes him different, the achilles problem in the NBA, the science of load management and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Russo joins Dan to talk about the goalie issues the Wild are having and what needs to change to get back in the Avs series before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance (with an Ode to a Dead Guy Ted Turner).

Former Timberwolves Vice President and Anthony Edwards confidante Dr. Robby Sikka joins Dan to discuss the quick recovery by Ant, what makes him different, the achilles problem in the NBA, the science of load management and more!

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and discusses the Wild move at goalie for Game 2 and how things look for the rest of the Colorado series. Dan also continues the Wolves/Spurs discussion to wrap up the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that the Wild are taking the Gus Bus out of the garage for Game 2 before Wolves assistant coach Micah Nori joins to talk about the massive Game 1 win in San Antonio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news that the Wild are taking the Gus Bus out of the garage for Game 2 before Wolves assistant coach Micah Nori joins to talk about the massive Game 1 win in San Antonio.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance and discusses the Wild move at goalie for Game 2 and how things look for the rest of the Colorado series. Dan also continues the Wolves/Spurs discussion to wrap up the show.

Dan is joined by longtime friend and music legend Jimmy Jam Harris to talk about the big news that Jimmy and Terry Lewis are bringing their show to the Minnesota State Fair this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is joined by longtime friend and music legend Jimmy Jam Harris to talk about the big news that Jimmy and Terry Lewis are bringing their show to the Minnesota State Fair this year!

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news and the risk of Anthony Edwards reportedly making his (quick) return from injury for Game 1 against the Spurs before Michael Russo joins with his recap of the Wild's loss to the Avs on Sunday night and the injury update for Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance with the latest he heard on how Anthony Edwards made such a quick return and a full Wolves/Spurs preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the news and the risk of Anthony Edwards reportedly making his (quick) return from injury for Game 1 against the Spurs before Michael Russo joins with his recap of the Wild's loss to the Avs on Sunday night and the injury update for Minnesota.

Dan continues to preview the Wolves series and discuss the massive Anthony Edwards news as well as react to the Wild injury news and the questions coming out of Game One. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance with the latest he heard on how Anthony Edwards made such a quick return and a full Wolves/Spurs preview.

Dan continues to preview the Wolves series and discuss the massive Anthony Edwards news as well as react to the Wild injury news and the questions coming out of Game One.

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