The Bruce Ciskie Show

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins to preview the 2025-26 season over a couple of segments. In segment one, we talk about the landscape of college sports, UMD's portal additions, the leadership group, goaltending, the defensemen, and retirement. Segment two dives into UMD's forward group, led by its dynamic all-sophomore top line. Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon also dropped by the studio to talk about 2026 race weekend registration, opening at 7pm on Oct. 1 via grandmasmarathon.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian R. Solomon is the author of a new book on professional wrestling legend Gorilla Monsoon, available everywhere on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Hear after that from our friend Jeff Papas on the UMD football team grinding out a fifth straight win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Bentley has written the latest novel in the Mitch Rapp series, started of course by the late, great Vince Flynn. It's called "Denied Access," and is out on Sept. 30. UMD volleyball associate coach Christyn May also joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs' 10-0 start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado College coach Kris Mayotte joins as we continue our NCHC season preview. After that, hear from UMD football coach Curt Wiese on his team's 4-0 start and the importance of a "1-0 this week" mentality within a football team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our NCHC preview continues with two segments talking to Denver hockey coach David Carle. Before that, we recap another UMD football win with Jeff Papas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the UMD women's hockey 2025-26 season with head coach Laura Schuler and captain MK O'Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We roll on with our NCHC preview, as head coach Brett Larson of St. Cloud State joins the show. Pat Micheletti chimes in on a couple NCHC talkers, then we discuss the Kaprizov saga and the start of Wild training camp in St. Paul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our NCHC Preview continues with Miami coach Anthony Noreen. Hear about the 21 (!) new faces on the Miami roster this season, how it all came together, and the next steps in the RedHawks' intense rebuild.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know UMD women's hockey junior Grace Sadura. The Bulldogs open their 2025-26 season Friday at Mercyhurst!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omaha hockey coach Mike Gabinet joins as our NCHC Preview continues. We also hear from UMD football defensive coordinator Trey Dill after the win over Mankato, as another challenge awaits the Bulldogs Saturday afternoon in Sioux Falls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD football pulled off a huge win over Minnesota State Saturday at Malosky Stadium. We recap with Jeff Papas, then talk UMD sports with athletic director Forrest Karr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off our NCHC previews with the head coach of defending national champion Western Michigan, Pat Ferschweiler. Find out how badly his phone blew up when the Broncos won it all, his thoughts on many of his players, and hear more about the Broncos' new arena, coming in 2028 at last check.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD offensive coordinator and associate coach Chase Vogler previews the home opener Saturday against MSU. UMD junior Paige Decker talks about the volleyball team's start to the season last weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos talks about his team's 4-0 start to the season over the weekend, and we also look ahead to this week's home matches at Romano Gym. After that, there's some discussion about the Vikings' comeback win over the Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Papas, the voice of UMD football, recaps a blowout win over Concordia. We also recap NFL Week 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast lays out why he believes the Packers are a Super Bowl contender. We also talk about the Micah Parsons trade and Sunday's opener against Detroit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our UMD fall sports previews with volleyball head coach Jim Boos and soccer senior co-captain Malory Russ. Come for the soccer talk, stay to learn about Sparta, Wisc., and to hear Malory play This or That!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime UMD soccer coach Greg Cane previews the 2025 season, which starts Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD football coach Curt Wiese recaps the Bulldogs' big season-opening win over Winona State. We also preview the 2025 Vikings and talk a bit about the NFC North meat-grinder with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An abbreviated show on the air because of breaking news coverage, but we had a chance to talk to longtime Packers radio voice Wayne Larrivee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rich of Fox 9, um, strongly encourages Bruce to attend the State Fair. OK, maybe. Someday. We also talk Vikings roster moves, most notably the addition of Carson Wentz as QB2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the radio show to talk about the State Fair. And Marco Rossi's new deal. But mostly the State Fair, to be honest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our UMD football season preview continues with defensive coordinator Trey Dill, who apparently has the worst hair on the team (the head coach said so!). Then hear from longtime UWS volleyball coach Lynne Deadrick, as the Yellowjackets try to build off a school-record 24-win season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of Gopher football, Mike Grimm, joins to talk about playoff expectations, the transition to a freshman QB, and of course Koi Perich. We also chat with longtime St. Scholastica women's soccer coach Dave Reyelts as the 2025 season approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit with longtime UWS men's soccer coach Joe Mooney ahead of their 2025 season opener next week. Then hear from UMD football offensive coordinator and noted Cheesehead Chase Vogler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti joins the radio show to discuss a number of hockey topics, NHL and college!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rich of Fox 9 talks Vikings training camp and the Pohlads, then we preview the 2025 UMD football season with head coach Curt Wiese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Warne joins the show to talk about the Pohlads' decision to retain controlling interest in the Twins going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Herman of the Pack A Day Podcast checks in on the banged-up Packers as training camp continues. Then hear from UMD athletic director Forrest Karr as we kick off the 2025-26 sports season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider updates us on Vikings camp, including the annoying JJ McCarthy discourse, the struggles of backup Sam Howell, and the dominance from Brian Flores' defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime UMD athletic communications director (and informal Bulldog historian) Bob Nygaard stops by the studio and helps us break down the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former two-sport standout Kristi Plante is part of the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, she joins us on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Steele, the man behind Phil Steele's College Football Preview, joins us to talk Gophers, Badgers, and the Big Ten in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, we catch up with Chris Peters of FloHockey, U.S. World Junior coach Bob Motzko, USA Hockey's John Vanbiesbrouck, and USA Hockey Communications Director/UMD alum Dave Fischer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up Bulldog Week with volleyball coach Jim Boos and softball coach Nat Wagner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit with UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson as Bulldog Week continues. Steven Walters from the Harbor Monsters also drops by ahead of their regular season finale Saturday at the DECC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin checks in as we approach 70 days to the season opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler joins the show. Before that, we talk about the Big Ten men's hockey tournament format change that has been proposed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jim Rich of Fox 9 joins the show to break down the Twins, Timberwolves, and talk about Kirk Cousins' feelings being hurt. The podcast will be on hiatus next week. Browse the archives and check out a show or two, then join us back here on July 21 as we kick off Bulldog Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WCHA commissioner Michelle McAteer talks about her first year on the job, leading the best league in women's college hockey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend Brandon Warne joins the show to talk about the Twins' disappointing (and disappearing) offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.