Henry Lake

The football chatter is heavy in the program's final hour of 2025. Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe update the New Years' Eve Bowl schedule, look ahead to the last weekend of the NFL's regular season, and discuss where the future of college football may go.

What are the top sports stories of 2025? Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe pour through the list that CBS Sports provided.

On Sunday, UW-River Falls will play for their first D-III football championship. Coach Matt Walker recaps this magical season, where they emerged from the mighty WIAC gauntlet.

In this segment from the first hour, Steve Thomson asks the listening audience when they plan to take down their Christmas decorations.

When do you plan to take down your Christmas decorations? Steve Thomson finds out. Later, he chats with UW-River Falls football coach Matt Walker ahead of the program's first Stagg Bowl appearance.

The Wolves had a big night in Chicago. Now, can Ant Edwards and crew build on the momentum? Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine hits some of the finer points.

Chris Hine takes us through the Wolves' big win in Chicago. Some big names grace Tuesday's Word on the Street segment. Then, Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe discuss their first real jobs as teenagers.

With a lot of shuffling on the roster and in the front office, the Twins have a lot of questions to answer going into the New Year. Star Tribune reporter Bobby Nightengale peers into some of those as the Hot Stove continues to warm up.

There's a lot going on at Target Field. Steve Thomson asks Bobby Nightengale what the late-season movements have meant for the offseason. An NBA MVP will miss some time with an injury. Plus, should the PGA Tour punish Brooks Koepka if/when he decides to return to the organization?

What can the Vikings learn when they take the field Sunday? Pioneer Press reporter Dane Mizutani will be at U.S. Bank Stadium, and he looks ahead to the "showdown" with the hated Packers.

How well do we acclimate to the weather of this northern climate? Steve Thomson wonders about that. Later, Dane Mizutani offers a preview of the Vikings regular season finale against Green Bay.

During this portion of the interview, Steve Thomson chats with ArsTechnica's Stephen Clark about NASA's growing effort to use reuseable rocket services (SpaceX, Blue Origin) for its future projects.

ArsTechnica's Stephen Clark brings us the latest headlines from the Space industry. Why one NFL lineman's game streak still doesn't match up to a Viking legend. Plus, headlines from the final Monday of 2025.

With the World Juniors hockey tournament in town, the Wild have been relegated to the longest road trip of the season. Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers tells us how the team is playing as they head into their Monday night tilt in Las Vegas.

Jess Myers joins Steve Thomson to preview the Wild's second stop on the extended road trip (Vegas). What should the Vikings do to address the QB position in the offseason? Then, what's at stake as the NFL closes its regular season this upcoming weekend?

In this portion from the first hour of Monday's show, Steve Thomson hears listener stories of the worst weather conditions they've had to drive through.

The Winter storm that came through Sunday left its mark on the region. Steve Thomson got back from South Dakota ahead of the system, but had to encounter some bad fog during the trip. He asks about the worst weather conditions you've driven through.

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.