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Dan Barreiro (3pm-6:30pm) dives into the world of sports, politics and the day's top news.

Dan Barreiro


    • Jun 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 5,675 EPISODES

    4.3 from 191 ratings Listeners of Dan Barreiro that love the show mention: twin cities, dan, sports, best, show, great.


    Ivy Insights

    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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    Gaardsy in for Bump! Pete Najarian! - Bumper to Bumper 6/27/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 43:46


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    Pickleball Noise, NBA Draft Picks Ungrateful? - Bumper to Bumper 6/27/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 40:55


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    Top 5, Lavelle E Neal III! - Bumper to Bumper 6/27/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 43:31


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    Russo in for Bump! Dan Hayes, Chris Johnston! - Bumper to Bumper 6/26/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 50:05


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    Judd Bracket, Jonny Athletic, Nico Sturm! - Bumper to Bumper 6/26/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 44:53


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    Bill Guerin, Joe Smith! - Bumper to Bumper 6/26/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 57:03


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    Gaardsy in for Bump! Open Letter to Wolves Owners! - Bumper to Bumper 6/25/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:16


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    Dane Moore! - Bumper to Bumper 6/25/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:55


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    Top 5, Pat Kessler! - Bumper to Bumper 6/25/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 57:45


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    Gaardsy in for Bump! Todd Tuesday With Meatsauce! - Bumper to Bumper 6/24/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 46:38


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    Pair and a Spare! - Bumper to Bumper 6/24/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 45:54


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    Top 5, Lou Nanne! - Bumper to Bumper 6/24/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 58:53


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    Gaardsy in for Bump! Pierre Noujaim! - Bumper to Bumper 6/23/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 43:47


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    More Nouj! - Bumper to Bumper 6/23/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 49:52


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    Top 5, Jonny Athletic, Ryan Burns! - Bumper to Bumper 6/23/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 57:04


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    ESPN Problem/Andy Luger In-Studio - Bumper to Bumper 6/20/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 43:53


    Dan Barreiro opens the show ranting about an issue he's having with ESPN's NBA coverage before former U.S. Attorney Andy Luger joins in-studio for his thoughts on the tragic events of last weekend and other legal issues as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5/NBA on ESPN/Lavelle Neal - Bumper to Bumper 6/20/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 63:14


    Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Dan revisits the NBA on ESPN issue he has and Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance for Twins and NBA Finals talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Andy Luger In-Studio - Bumper to Bumper 6/20/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 44:17


    Andy Luger is in-studio for the first segment of the second hour before Dan reacts to some of his comments and heads back to the toy department with more NBA talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Death Threats in Sports - Bumper to Bumper 6/19/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 45:28


    Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour examining the death threat trend from fans to athletes and talks about how much sports gambling may contribute to the ridiculous threats that athletes face. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5/Dr. Dan's Inbox/Tot Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 58:53


    Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before they open "Dr. Dan's Inbox." Much of the hour also devolves into Tater Tot Talk around the Twin Cities! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Russo Radio - Bumper to Bumper 6/19/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 46:29


    Michael Russo is back from the Stanley Cup Final and joins Dan to review the series and look ahead to the next few weeks for the Minnesota Wild and their offseason plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Death Threats in Sports - Bumper to Bumper 6/19/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 45:25


    Dan Barreiro opens the show and spends the first hour examining the death threat trend from fans to athletes and talks about how much sports gambling may contribute to the ridiculous threats that athletes face.

    Top 5/Dr. Dan's Inbox/Tot Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 60:37


    Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before they open "Dr. Dan's Inbox." Much of the hour also devolves into Tater Tot Talk around the Twin Cities!

    Russo Radio - Bumper to Bumper 6/19/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 45:39


    Michael Russo is back from the Stanley Cup Final and joins Dan to review the series and look ahead to the next few weeks for the Minnesota Wild and their offseason plans.

    Latest Caitlin Clark Crisis/John Millea on Retirement - Bumper to Bumper 6/18/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 43:17


    Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Caitlin Clark Controversy: Dan rips all sides and wonders if the WNBA will ever truly get it? Legendary preps writer John Millea stops by the studio for some reflections on his career as he has covered his last high school event after a great run at the MSHSL and Star Tribune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    John Millea/Michael Hurley - Bumper to Bumper 6/18/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 50:50


    John Millea shares some more stories and gives his observations on what has changed in youth and high school sports over the years before our longtime friend Michael Hurley joins with his insights on the situation between Iran and Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5/Pat Kessler - Bumper to Bumper 6/18/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 54:13


    Dan and Gaardsy talk Lakers sale, College Football Playoff and Lynx and Twins in the extended Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to recap the horrible events in the Twin Cities over the weekend and the days since. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Latest Caitlin Clark Crisis/John Millea on Retirement - Bumper to Bumper 6/18/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 42:37


    Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest Caitlin Clark Controversy: Dan rips all sides and wonders if the WNBA will ever truly get it? Legendary preps writer John Millea stops by the studio for some reflections on his career as he has covered his last high school event after a great run at the MSHSL and Star Tribune.

    Top 5/Pat Kessler - Bumper to Bumper 6/18/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 54:44


    Dan and Gaardsy talk Lakers sale, College Football Playoff and Lynx and Twins in the extended Top 5 before Pat Kessler makes his weekly appearance to recap the horrible events in the Twin Cities over the weekend and the days since.

    John Millea/Michael Hurley - Bumper to Bumper 6/18/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 45:28


    John Millea shares some more stories and gives his observations on what has changed in youth and high school sports over the years before our longtime friend Michael Hurley joins with his insights on the situation between Iran and Israel.

    Careful What You Wish For/Kevin Seifert - Bumper to Bumper 6/17/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 45:11


    Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why one aspect of the Kevin Durant speculation has him concerned for the Timberwolves before Kevin Seifert joins for his weekly dose of Vikings talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5/Lou Nanne - Bumper to Bumper 6/17/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 61:01


    Dan and Gaardsy react to some Chris Finch comments from his appearance with Paul Allen today during the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Stanley Cup Final, TV ratings and other hockey topics! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Careful What You Wish For/Kevin Seifert - Bumper to Bumper 6/17/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 43:47


    Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why one aspect of the Kevin Durant speculation has him concerned for the Timberwolves before Kevin Seifert joins for his weekly dose of Vikings talk.

    Calendar of Calamity - Bumper to Bumper 6/17/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 42:05


    Dan covers a lot of topics in the second hour and spends considerable time discussing a recent anniversary on the Calendar of Calamity that involves Dave Winfield and the Gopher baseball team in the 1973 College World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5/Lou Nanne - Bumper to Bumper 6/17/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 62:23


    Dan and Gaardsy react to some Chris Finch comments from his appearance with Paul Allen today during the Top 5 before Lou Nanne makes his weekly appearance to talk Stanley Cup Final, TV ratings and other hockey topics!

    Calendar of Calamity - Bumper to Bumper 6/17/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 39:58


    Dan covers a lot of topics in the second hour and spends considerable time discussing a recent anniversary on the Calendar of Calamity that involves Dave Winfield and the Gopher baseball team in the 1973 College World Series.

    Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson/Jonny Athletic - Bumper to Bumper 6/16/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 64:46


    Dan is joined by Acting US Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson on the investigation and charges brought forth today regarding Vance Boelter before Jonny Athletic makes an in-studio visit with the latest on the Wolves and Kevin Durant rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Vulnerability/Chief Blair Anderson - Bumper to Bumper 6/16/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 50:13


    Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the horrific events over the weekend and explains how he keeps coming back to one word: Vulnerability. Former St. Cloud police chief Blair Anderson joins with his reaction and insights into what law enforcement did the past few days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Vulnerability/Chief Blair Anderson - Bumper to Bumper 6/16/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 51:09


    Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the horrific events over the weekend and explains how he keeps coming back to one word: Vulnerability. Former St. Cloud police chief Blair Anderson joins with his reaction and insights into what law enforcement did the past few days.

    Paul Blume, Fox 9 - Bumper to Bumper 6/16/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 36:32


    Dan is joined by Paul Blume (Fox 9) with the latest in the shootings from the weekend and what will happen in the case from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson/Jonny Athletic - Bumper to Bumper 6/16/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 62:16


    Dan is joined by Acting US Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson on the investigation and charges brought forth today regarding Vance Boelter before Jonny Athletic makes an in-studio visit with the latest on the Wolves and Kevin Durant rumors.

    Paul Blume, Fox 9 - Bumper to Bumper 6/16/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 38:15


    Dan is joined by Paul Blume (Fox 9) with the latest in the shootings from the weekend and what will happen in the case from here.

    Plane Tragedy and Miracle/Rick Bozich - Bumper to Bumper 6/13/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 50:48


    Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a plane crash tragedy but also a miracle as we learned about the lone survivor to open the show before Dan's oldest friend Rick Bozich joins to talk about his decision to retire from sports writing after 50 years in the business! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5/Lavelle Neal - Bumper to Bumper 6/13/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 62:35


    Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance (from Houston!) to talk brother birthday trip, Kevin Durant rumors and Twins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plane Tragedy and Miracle/Rick Bozich - Bumper to Bumper 6/13/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 51:51


    Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing a plane crash tragedy but also a miracle as we learned about the lone survivor to open the show before Dan's oldest friend Rick Bozich joins to talk about his decision to retire from sports writing after 50 years in the business!

    Top 5/Lavelle Neal - Bumper to Bumper 6/13/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 64:21


    Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance (from Houston!) to talk brother birthday trip, Kevin Durant rumors and Twins.

    Ben Goessling - Bumper to Bumper 6/13/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 34:25


    Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some JJ McCarthy hysteria talk and some Justin Jefferson summer plans discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ben Goessling - Bumper to Bumper 6/13/25 Hour Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 35:30


    Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some JJ McCarthy hysteria talk and some Justin Jefferson summer plans discussion.

    More J-Mac Love/Sarah Spain In-Studio - Bumper to Bumper 6/12/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 47:11


    Dan Barreiro opens the show lamenting that the season cannot come quick enough as the JJ McCarthy (J-Mac) lovefest has gotten over the top in OTA's and minicamp before Sarah Spain joins in-studio to talk about her new book, her career and her interest in the Minnesota Aurora bringing her to town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Top 5/Russo Radio - Bumper to Bumper 6/12/25 Hour Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 60:35


    Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Michael Russo joins from Florida to look back on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (and the debauchery in the 3rd period) as well as looking ahead to Game 4 tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More J-Mac Love/Sarah Spain In-Studio - Bumper to Bumper 6/12/25 Hour One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 47:43


    Dan Barreiro opens the show lamenting that the season cannot come quick enough as the JJ McCarthy (J-Mac) lovefest has gotten over the top in OTA's and minicamp before Sarah Spain joins in-studio to talk about her new book, her career and her interest in the Minnesota Aurora bringing her to town.

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