Henry Lake

Is next Sunday going to be Harrison Smith's last game? If so, what is his legacy with the Vikings? Matthew Coller gives us his opinion.

Matthew Coller turns the conversation back to Vikings talk in this hour. What should the team do at quarterback for next season? And where does Harrison Smith rank in Purple lore? After that, he goes through some of the more intriguing games of the NFL weekend.

The Gopher football program extended their postseason win streak on Friday by beating New Mexico at the Rate Bowl. Daniel House of GopherGuru.com breaks down the overtime victory and what it means moving forward.

Did Anthony Edwards' reactions (and ultimate ejection) ruin the end of a classic Christmas night game? Matthew Coller reviews the finish to Wolves-Nuggets. After that, Gopher Guru Daniel House wraps up the Gophers' win in the Rate Bowl.

Well, it wasn't very pretty, but Vikings fans left U.S. Bank Stadium happy on Christmas Night. Purple Insider contributor Brian Murphy pours through the victory that knocked the Lions out of the playoff race.

Why does Matthew Coller love college bowl games so much? He'll let us know. Later, Purple Insider's Brian Murphy offers a review of the Christmas Day win for the Vikings.

Final hour of the Lake Show with Chris Tubbs filling in - we discuss video games and finding your zen, your release! Also Josh has the Word on the Street! Then we have MLB fan rankings - that and more on the Lake Show!

There is a fan base ranking for various Major League Baseball teams around the league and you could guess who made number one - Chris Tubbs and Josh Wheeler share their sympathies with the various teams struggling!

In an article - a study finds that video games are actually good for you in the sense that many find a release from the stresses of life - Chris Tubbs elaborates!

It appears the Vikings are in trouble - they are going back to Max Brosmer at QB - we talked to Matthew Coller, Purple Insider about their struggles at QB and the injuries that plague this team including Ryan Kelly's ongoing concussion issues! Then Josh has Bite of the Night and Headlines! Also Josh gets put to the test on his knowledge of Stranger Things (or Normal Things)

With the iconic Netflix show Stranger Things coming to an end soon we play a game with producer Josh Wheeler - who has NOT seen the show - Stranger Things or Normal Things?

Matthew Coller - the Purple Insider joins us to talk about the Vikings struggles now going from JJ to Max Brosmer once again, the injuries plaguing this team including Ryan Kelly's ongoing struggles with concussions and what veteran QB do the Vikings need to look into to help guide JJ to success heading into next season!

Chris Tubbs in for Henry Lake on this Christmas Eve Eve! We begin with a Festivus airing of grievances where we let you and we also share some of our frustrations! Then we switch to one of said frustrations in JJ McCarthy! Also Chris Tubbs breaks down the DK Metcalf suspension!

Well, here we are again - JJ McCarthy OUT on Thursday for the Christmas Day showdown - so we now go back to Brosmer as the starting QB but what does the JJ McCarthy future possibly hold!

Alright - you all know you have something to get off your chest - it is Christmas week! We discuss some of the annoyances and grievances we are facing and yes the Vikings are one of them!

This hour Henry and Chris discuss the Wild and Wolves could be left scrambling if FanDuel Sports Networks fold mid-season, they take more suggestions about old school ads, and Lake chats up former co-host Jay Binkley from 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City.

Henry talks with his former co-host Jay Binkley from 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City about moving on from Arrowhead Stadium, how fans are reacting, why communities can't assume all is fine, is a rebuild on the way, Patrick Mahomes injury and more.

This hour Henry asks which Minnesotans are most synonymous with certain companies or brands, Lake says he was right but yet so wrong about the College Football Playoffs, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

This hour Henry and Chris discuss the Vikings recent winning streak, but why it's not all good news, and Lake chats up Michael Rand from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Henry talks with Michael Rand from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the latest JJ McCarthy injury, the Wolves problems, are the Wild a real contender and more.

Henry looks back on Thursday's tragic plane crash that killed, among others, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. We hear the scoreboard from a Friday night. Then, what could we learn from Friday's DOJ release of some of the Epstein files?

During the first segment of Friday's show, Henry brings us up-to-date on a 40-plus-year-old kidnapping case that finally got solved. What should happen to the mother that committed the crime?

The Timberwolves will try to turn things around against the toughest opponent out there. What does Henry want to see out the team as they host Oklahoma City on Friday?

Henry believes the Wolves have something to prove against OKC. Can Jordan Love lead the current edition of the Packers to a title? And should the Vikings give a new contract to Jalen Nailor in the offseason?

What are the best ice cream-related desserts? Henry gives a couple that top his list, then he turns the suggestions over to the listening audience.

On a Friday night, Henry looks into an odd cold kidnapping case that was solved more than 40 years later. After that, what's the best ice cream treat? He reaches out to the listener base for their answers.

This hour Henry reacts to the news that Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett is back with the team in an off-court role, he talks Wolves and more with Charles Hallman from the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, plus we have Word on the Street.

Henry talks with Charles Hallman from the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder about the Wolves underwhelming play, Kevin Garnett reconciling with team ownership, JJ McCarthy's progression, the changes with Twins ownership and more.

This hour we go "Around the NFL", Lake talks Vikings with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Henry talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about the vibes around JJ McCarthy, why the Christian Darrisaw situation is "weird", where the wide receivers rank behind Justin Jefferson, what he wants to see from JJ McCarthy, what's behind the inability to connect with Justin Jefferson, Vikings matchup with the New York Giants, and more.

Henry is joined in studio by former Minnesota Senator Jeff Hayden as they discuss Gov. Tim Walz 'handling of the fraud issues, misconceptions of Somalians, how challengers can stand out, Donald Trump's speech Wednesday, ACA fallout and more.

This hour Henry reacts to more coaching fallout due to cause and the responsibility they have, he's joined in studio by Political Analyst Jeff Hayden.

This hour Henry explains why Mike Lindell announcing his bid for Minnesota Governor can be misleading, he chats up Fox 9 News Anchor Kelcey Carlson, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Henry talks with Fox 9 News Anchor Kelcey Carlson about her Christmas shopping, why parents are the hardest to shop for, what she asks for and more.

This hour Henry says the Quinn Hughes trade officially makes the Minnesota Wild are a serious team, he reacts to the ownership changes the Minnesota Twins are making, their Josh Bell signing and more.

This hour Henry says we should follow Michigan's lead with protecting our kids in schools, why losing with grace isn't not the norm anymore, plus we have Word on the Street and Headlines.

This hour Henry says outgoing Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison shouldn't have his travel to Harvard covered, Lake chats up Camdentown Tennis Club Director Jared Florell, plus we have Bite of the Night.

Henry talks with Camdentown Tennis Club Director Jared Florell about why he started their club, is tennis a forgotten sport, their core events, what makes them different, their upcoming fundraiser, and more.

This hour Henry and Chris react to WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley severing ties with the WWE over their relationship to Donald Trump, Snoop Dog is coming to Minneapolis on Christmas, Henry talks with Totally Committed Wellness and Fitness Founder Tyler Phillips about staying healthy during the holidays, and more.

Henry talks with Totally Committed Wellness and Fitness Founder Tyler Phillips about the genesis of their company, creating community with training, "chasing dreams with innovative minds", getting right before the holidays and more.

This hour Henry and Chris discuss the murder of Rob Reiner and why some people seem to be obsessed with communication, and because of injuries, the NFL has become even more unpredictable.

Henry talks with Jessi Pierce from the Bardown Beauties podcast about the Quinn Hughes trade, is it Stanley Cup or bust, the exciting part of the trade why fans shouldn't be upset, the selfie she was nervous to take, and more.