Minnesota Sports Fans Unfiltered

Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press - and a cool golf podcast called Bunker 2 Bunker which you should all definitely check out here -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bunker-2-bunker/id1557287821 - drops in to breakdown the first two games of the Wild/Vegas series.  And Brandon makes himself edit….himself. (recorded 5-19-21)

Dane stops by to run down the suddenly intriguing Wild. Plus he gives us a reco on his favorite eats in the TC. (recorded 3-3-21)

Hockey and pizza January wraps up with none other than Kevin Falness who brings all the energy, info, and stories that you could possibly ask for in a Wild-centric podcast.

Pizza and Hockey January week 4 features Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press. We discuss his background, and a TON of Wild stuff.

Hockey and Pizza January rolls on as Dave Schwartz of KARE 11 is back, talking tons of Wild, and previewing NFL conference championship games.

Peter Campbell, chef and owner of Red Wagon Pizza Company stops by to talk about how he got into the restaurant business, his philosophy on what his actual product is, and what running a restaurant during a pandemic is like. Really cool conversation about a food everyone loves.

Hockey season is here, and Kevin Gorg stopped by to break it all down. Tons and tons of Wild stuff, plus World Juniors recap.

Tony Hoaglund and Nick chew on why kickers and Kirk aren’t the Vikes’ big problem, and who is, as well as some Gopher/NCAA football, and Guerin/Wild stuff.

Frecon and Nick breakdown and review the NHL Reverse Retro Jersey program, plus a little fantasy football grumbling.

Wild anthem singer John deCausemeaker is back, and we’re talking anthems in bubbles, Wild/North Stars jerseys, and representing the full spectrum of Vikings fans in this weird season.

The Co-host of the Bardown Beauties podcast, voice of the Whitecaps (and everything else MN sports it seems), drops by to coach us up on NWHL, Whitecaps, Doc and PA, and her grade for Billy G’s off-season so far.

Frecon’s back! Bringing tales of hanging with PJ, some Vikes, and a whole lotta Wild stuff.

Lonnie and Nick post-mortem the Twins and pretty much the Vikes. Some Wild, too.

Nick’s long time buddy Pete makes his fan show debut. We fire up the way back machine, but also talk Vikes mess and Twins optimism.

With everything happening, we brought Dave Schwartz from KARE 11 back to break it all down. Vikes look awful, Twins/Yanks? And Wild offseason.

Summer’s over but who cares because there’s non-stop sports! The Fan show returns, with Lonnie and Mike, talking Vikes, Twins, Wild.

MFG rolls on with Kevin Gorg! Kevin brings the heat with three absolute monsters for his favorite games. Plus we discuss the Wild/Canucks series.

Dave Schwartz from KARE11 stops by to reminisce about his favorite game: Twins v. Tigers, 2009 game 163. Plus MLB, NHL starting back up.

Whether it’s Twins, Lynx, Wolves, or sketch comedy, Marney Gellner has it covered. She drops by to take us through her career, producing sports on TV during a pandemic, and her not-so secret dream to be on SNL.

Wild Radio voice, and Russo arch nemesis, Kevin Falness drops by to dish on his two favorite games ever, late-90s Avs, and restarting speculation.

Debut of a new series features UMD Bulldogs radio PXP Bruce Ciskie talks about his Favorite Game(s) Ever.

Nick and Lonnie chat with John Markus, of the hit Tv show BBQ Pitmasters about how Al Franken got him into smoking, the competitive Q scene, what makes good Q, and tons more.

Mr. deCausmeaker stops by for a fun chat on how he ended up getting the Wild anthem gig, his military service and how the Wild incorporates the military into games, his influences, what makes a good anthem rendition and he even sings a bit of the Soviet anthem. REALLY fun episode.

It’s hockey without borders, as Alex Frecon’s back talking about his international hockey adventures. And also lots of Wild talk with him and Lonnie.

Nick and Tony react to the Kobe Bryant story, talk some Wolves, Twins roster, NHL All-Star Game.

Vikings post-mortem, Astros fallout, and Wild stink. Plus, the NHL is wrong about Kassian/Tkachuk.

Other than Gopher pigskin, more to be anxious about than not in the MN scene, and Lonnie and Nick break it all down.

Tony, Lonnie and Nick get caught up, go deep on Wolves, Vikings playoffs and Pro Bowl, and lament the Wild is messing up their tank.

Mike and Nick on Gophers in Iowa, Twins keep rolling, Wild stink - and that’s ok, and not liking Zimmer.

The guys discuss Gopher relevance, Astros, Vikings, and Wild.

Mike & Lonnie stop by to help Nick eulogize the 2019 Twins season. The highs, the lows, and what we want to see as they re-tool this winter.

What a time to be alive! Gopher gridiron, Vikes, Wild, and Twins/Yanks predix with your friendly neighborhood RussosFilter and Mike Burgoyne.

Nick brings Tony back to defend the Gopher football program. And also talk Bill Guerin, Twins, and Vikes

Nick, Lonnie, and Mike break down goings on in Twins, Vikes, Lynx, Loons, Gopher pigskin, and even Wild lands.

Have we seen this movie? It’s starting to feel like we have. Mike and Lonnie drop in to discuss.

And then, out of nowhere, all heck broke loose in Wild-Land. Lonnie and Nick react - with the help of your tweets - to the stunning news from St. Paul.

Nick, Tony, and Mike discuss whether to be sweating the Twins right now, with help from your tweets. Plus some 3M Open and Lynx.

Nick and Lonnie talk Twins and Wild, and then weigh in on the USWNT goal celebration debate.

Nick was prepared for the switch-a-roo this week, and went proactive, bringing up the Wild to harsh the mellow from the Twins and Lynx. With Tony and Mike.

Nick tries to be positive (Twins) but Lonnie wasn’t having it (Wild). Good thing Mike was around to referee.

Hoaglund and Burgoyne help Nick celebrate a fun Twins team, review the NFL draft, and then turn to hockey - the playoffs, and the galling state of the Wild.

Mike and Lonnie help Nick lay this Wild season to rest. Plus early Twins positivity.

Some good (college sports), some bad (Wolves, Wild), some hope springing eternal (Twins), with some guys (Tony and Mike).

Tony Hoaglund, and Mike Burgoyne makes his fan show debut in a hockey-heavy show. The Tourney, down on college puck, and conflicted about the Wild.

Thanks to Jim Souhan and Tony Hoaglund for celebrating this momentous episode with us. And Thank You for listening.

Lonnie and Nick discuss the strange reality of a likable Wolves team. Also still no warm and fuzzies for Zimmer, and too many slumps on the Wild.

Tony and Nick on the frustrating state of Minnesota sports teams, not including the Gopher football squad. Is missing the playoffs good for the Wolves, Wild and Vikes?

Nick and Tony achieve balance on the Vikes and Wild maybe just being what they are. It was peaceful, if a little disconcerting. Plus Gopher women’s sports success.

Nick, Lonnie, and Tony discuss why Minnesotans all drive to Tennessee for vacation, Row The Axe, Wild positivity, and Vikes/Pack. Plus Nick hates coaches.

Nick and Tony discuss recent activity with the wild and Joe Mauer and then talk about the big wolves trade.

Nick and Lonnie struggled to drum up much indignation about the MN teams currently in action. But they persevered and Lonnie tapped into a strong vein of rage in his Minnesota Goodbye.