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Longtime Twin Cities radio personality, Henry Lake brings his passion for Minnesota sports and the Twin Cities weeknights at 9 pm, or after the game.  

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    What is our identity, "Sinn"esota,and This Day In Sports History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 39:11


    This hour Henry wonders what is the current "identity" of the state of Minnesota, where does Minnesota rank with regards to most “sinful” states, and we have This Day In Sports History.

    Cash or credit?, and Richard Coffey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 55:51


    Henry kicks off the show by discussing some of the misconceptions of using cash vs. credit card, and Lake chats up former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Men's Basketball star and Ujamma Place Executive Director Richard Coffey and mo

    How can Ujamma Place be an asset to young men?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 21:48


    Henry talks with Ujamma Place Executive Director Richard Coffey about being a place to help young men develop, why it takes sacrifice to make it work, why he was drawn to it, challenges to working in a non-profit, bringing Chicken Salad Chick to the twin cities and more. For more information on Ujamma Place , visit their website, https://ujamaaplace.org/.

    Why solo sports can be the toughest, Dawn Plitzuweit, and This Day In Sports History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 36:54


    This hour Henry explains why sometimes there is a very difficult aspect to playing an individualized sport, he talks with University of Minnesota Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

    What makes Gopher Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit proud of her program?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 13:51


    Henry chats up University of Minnesota Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit about the direction of the program, facing adversity, not being a "bubble team" this year, closeness of the athletes and more.

    A warning about "sextortion", Vikings clear cap space, Bite of the Night and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 40:48


    This hour Henry discusses the sad story of kids getting dragged into "sextortion", the Minnesota Vikings are working to clear some salary cap space, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

    Did the White House lie about Iran, and Johnny Tauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 40:22


    This hour Henry discusses the Pentagon admitting Iran wasn't preparing to attack the U.S. before the war, and he chats up St. Thomas Men's Basketball Head Coach Johnny Tauer.

    What does St. Thomas Men's Basketball Head Coach Johnny Tauer feel can set his program apart from others?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 17:15


    Henry talks with St. Thomas Basketball Head Coach Johnny Tauer about his team heading into the Summit League tournament, why facilities can set them apart, support from former players, not feeling "transactional" and more.

    What is "law and order", the wrong people speak on education, and This Day In Sports History and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 39:27


    This hour Henry asks what says law and order than defying the Supreme Court and losing court cases, there is a reason why America is getting dumber, plus we have This Day In Sports History and Headlines..

    The end of an era, being a sports fan is expensive, Bite of the Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 38:04


    Henry says it's the end of an era as the final D'Amico & Sons locations are set to close, being a sports fan is costing you more money and it needs to be looked at, plus we have Bite of the Night.

    Wear what you want, and "The Shopping Cart Theory",

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 39:21


    This hour Henry says airports shouldn't dictate what you wear when you travel, and he wonders if shopping carts truly reveal what kind of person you are and more.

    Healthy inspiration, This Day in Sports History! and Scoreboard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 37:25


    There are reasons to be inspired when you go to the gym - and there are two amazing stories that Henry shares from his recent sessions at LifeTime Fitness! Then Josh has the This Day in Sports History! Edina is on the way to state hockey tournament history and finally we go around the NBA with a scoreboard update ahead of the Timberwolves-Clippers game tonight!

    Finding your motivation in the gym!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 12:06


    Henry shares a couple inspirational stories that has really stuck with him during his recent visits to LifeTime Fitness - and Josh shares a couple of his as well and we let you the listeners chime in with some of your amazing inspirations when it comes to working out and living a healthy life!

    Purple Insider, Bite of the Night, and Headlines!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 39:13


    Another hour with the Lake Show and we dive right in with the Purple Insider himself Matthew Coller, then we play Bite of the Night, Josh has Headlines!

    Minnesota Vikings prove they can get some things right!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 9:19


    Sure, the Vikings cannot seem to win much but when it comes to their facilities and attracting incoming players and staff - the Vikings rank high on the list - Lake breaks down the best and worst of the NFL when it comes to the NFLPA report cards for each organization!

    Matthew Coller on Vikings QB inquiries, RB situation and needs of the team!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 13:40


    It was quite a week at the NFL Combine, we caught up with Matthew Coller, the Purple Insider himself who is fresh off the trip to Indianapolis - we discussed what the future of JJ McCarthy looks like and discussed some of the needs of the Vikings as we inch closer to the NFL Draft!

    Men should step it up and Cutting out the political violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 41:11


    We begin the first hour talking about this Olympic hockey controversy as the PWHL and NHL seasons respectively resume this week! Then we jump to a story in the Minnesota Star Tribune where there was a man in northern Minnesota charged with threatening to kill a Senator at the Capital in Saint Paul!

    We need to be better, especially as men!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 20:06


    There has been a lot of buzz regarding the phone call from President Trump to the US Men's Hockey Team and the controversial jokes made by the President amid having to invite the women's team as well - Henry, Josh, and Lindsey Brown weigh in on this debacle, comments from Hilary Knight and more with this issue!

    Pressure is in the USA, Jontay's back, Bobby Nightingale, and This Day In Sports History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 40:06


    This hour Henry wonders if Paul Skenes comments put a target on the USA's back in the World Baseball Classic, the USBL's Seattle SuperHawks have signed Jontay Porter, he's joined by Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightingale from the Minnesota Star Tribune, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

    What are some good early signs that Bobby Nightingale has seen from Twins Spring Training?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 8:37


    Henry talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightingale from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the early takeaways from Spring Training, Joe Ryan's state of mind, questions about Byron Buxton's health, who's stood out early, his "must go" places in Fort Myers, and more.

    Why do we care what other people eat, Randy Meier, Bite of the Night and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 41:35


    This hour Henry wonders why some people are so consumed with what other people buy with their SNAP benefits, he chats up FOX 9 News Anchor Randy Meier, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

    Who were FOX 9 News Anchor Randy Meier's crushes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 11:57


    Henry chats up FOX 9 News Anchor Randy Meier about his early crushes, JD Vance's comments on Minnesota, other stories they're working on and more.

    Competence needed, and Jeff Hayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 42:36


    This hour Henry discusses a call from Drivetime with DeRusha and why we have to stop having people in government do jobs that they have no experience or clue about, and he breaks down Tuesday's State of the Union with former Minnesota State Representative Jeff Hayden.

    How did last night's State of the Union miss the mark with Jeff Hayden?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 21:17


    Henry is joined in studio by former Minnesota State Representative Jeff Hayden as they discuss last night's state of the union, why this "American Exceptionalism" is backfiring against the United States, expected decorum, the Democrats response, Pete Stauber bringing Nick Shirley as a guest, and more.

    A Player of Many Roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 7:13


    An actor of many roles over the years, the world is mourning the passing of Robert Carradine. Carradine's most-known role holds a special place for our host. Henry talks about the impact of "Revenge of the Nerds".

    The Champion of the Nerds, Bite of the Night, Kirk Cousin's Viability, and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 40:06


    Henry takes a few moments to discuss the passing of actor Robert Carradine. In the Bite of the Night segment, we hear from a whistleblower about the concerns of new training techniques for ICE agents. Should the Vikings even bat an eye toward a potential Kirk Cousins reunion?

    Second Fiddle Despite Being First Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 5:30


    What are your opinions on the joke that the President told the U.S. Men's Hockey team (about the Women's team)? Henry opened the phone lines to hear your takes.

    A Potential Lack of Respect and Trapped in a Bad Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 39:24


    Did the President's joke about the U.S. Women's Hockey team fall on deaf ears? Henry explains his thoughts about the ongoing controversy. Plus, how much danger are American tourists in as some stay trapped in a volatile situation in Puerto Vallarta?

    Court Storming, This Day in Sports History, and a Letdown in a Media Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 40:06


    When does court storming in college basketball cross a line? Henry may have found it. Later on, how could the BBC let a second of horrific speech be broadcasted over the air?

    A Golden Shine for U.S. Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:27


    For the first time, both the U.S. men's and women's hockey teams won gold at the same Olympics. Bardown Beauties host Jessi Pierce explains what the success means for the local teams (Wild & Frost) and the national leagues.

    Using the Gifts You Were Given

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:35


    Henry admits he has a bad habit. But do you spend those gift cards in a timely manner? Out host explains why you should keep an eye on them.

    Using Those Gift Cards and Olympic Hockey Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 40:39


    Do you have gift cards that are gathering dust? Henry says you shouldn't wait too long to use them. After that, Jessi Pierce recaps the gold medal-winning efforts of USA Hockey.

    Suffering on the Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 16:54


    With this weekend's discovery of the suspected suicide of former Vikings WR Rondale Moore, Lake hopes to dive deeper into the causes of this affliction. He invites David Goehl-Manolis, MN Suicide Prevention Coordinator for NAMI, to provide some answers.

    Can Unity Go Beyond Sports and The "Why"s of Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 38:22


    Why is it that sports can unify the feelings of the country, but it doesn't continue past that? Henry dives into the question. Then, David Goehl-Manolis from NAMI discusses the warning signs of a suicide attempt for someone you may know.

    A Crash Course on Betting the Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 10:04


    If you've had an interest in betting horse races, but need help gaining the knowledge, Canterbury Park offers a helping hoof. Media spokesman Jeff Maday discusses a contest the park is putting on to learn those ins-and-outs.

    The Impact of the Late Rod Simons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 12:01


    It's a sad anniversary in the world of Twin Cities sports journalism. Star Tribune writer La Velle E. Neal III joins Lake to remember the life, career, and everlasting impact of the late sports reporter Rod Simons.

    Remembering a Legendary Journalist, Learning to Play the Ponies, and This Day in Sports History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 38:04


    La Velle E Neal III joins Henry to remember the legacy of the late Twin Cities sports writer Rod Simons. Jeff Maday tells us about a contest that will help you learn how to be on horse racing. Plus, a few nuggets of knowledge from this date in sports history.

    Annually Having Fun on the Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 12:28


    The annual American Birkebeiner takes place Saturday, showcasing the fun you can have in the snow in Northern Wisconsin. Executive director Ben Popp previews the event and explains its popularity.

    Hockey Heaven, Boasting About the Birkie, and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 23:27


    The Lake Show is shortened thanks to the Twins' Spring Training opener. Henry offers an update on the Olympic Men's Hockey tournament. Ben Popp previews the annual American Birkebeiner.

    Drinking on the job, a Wolves arena timeline, and This Day In Sports History

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 38:25


    This hour Henry discusses the Australian television reporter apparently being drunk while giving her report, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore lay out a timeline for a new Minnesota Timberwolves arena, plus we have This Day In Sports History.

    Matthew Coller, Jace Frederick, Bite of the Night and Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 39:11


    This hour Lake talks Vikings and NFL with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, he chats up Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

    What did Jace Frederick make of the Wolves inconsistent first half of the season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:09


    Henry talks with Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Jace Frederick from the St. Paul Pioneer Press about the maddening first half of the season, not selling the farm for Giannis Antetokounmpo, why Rob Dillingham didn't work out, where he sees the Wolves postseason seeding and more.

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