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Chris Hawkey, Cory Cove, Paul Lambert
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The The Power Trip podcast is a show that I have been listening to for years, and I am continually impressed by how it just keeps getting better and better. Unlike most shows that tend to go downhill over time, this one seems to be on an upward trajectory. The cast of three hosts, Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert, Cory Cove, and Chris Hawkey, complement each other perfectly and create a dynamic that is both hilarious and entertaining.
One of the standout aspects of this podcast is the regular guest Zach Halverson, who is unlike anyone I have ever heard before. He has this ability to sound completely annihilated after drinking one minute and then sound completely normal the next. It's odd but incredibly intriguing, reminding me of Meatsauce from his earlier days in 2008-2009. Additionally, Tuesday through Thursday they have Mark Rosen, a Sports Media Hall of Famer who brings his knowledge of sports and love for movies to the show. He's even responsible for me knowing what the Alaskan Pipeline is, which is both interesting and irritating at times.
The chemistry between the hosts is undeniable, and their ability to make listeners laugh is unparalleled. I have never listened to a show that consistently delivers such humor like these guys do. They also have a great lineup of regular guests who enhance the show even further.
Overall, this podcast is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota (St. Louis Park) and offers a fantastic listening experience. Hawkey, Cory, Meatsauce (along with various other guests throughout the week) bring hilarity and must-listen shows every day! Some of my favorite segments include Duel of the Decades and Initals game.
However, there are a couple of aspects that could be improved upon in this podcast. One being the inclusion of the "like" girl on Tuesdays who doesn't add much substance to the show besides her looks and her marriage to an uninteresting hockey player. It would be great to see more raw female talent like Marney on the show consistently.
In conclusion, The Power Trip podcast is my favorite morning show by far. Even though I can only catch a small amount on the radio during my commute, I make sure to listen to the podcast once I get to work to stay caught up. The hosts make you feel like you're hanging out with friends who constantly make fun of each other and have a tendency to keep their minds in the gutter. They cover a variety of topics outside of sports, making for an engaging and entertaining listen. Despite their low-brow humor, they also know how to approach serious subjects with the necessary seriousness and intelligence. This show is simultaneously stupid but also stupid-good, and it's definitely worth a listen if you want to stay updated on sports, Twitter trends, rock music, and all things Minnesota.
The guys react to Josh Allen and the Bills beating Detroit, discover an absolutely horrifying Florida family story and reminisce about Hawk's bizarre old Sturgis concert lineups. Plus, Mr. Z previews Robert Pattinson's Primetime, the Power Trip launches its new weekly NFL parlay and Mark Parrish reacts to Quinn Hughes saying he's “really happy” in Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, discuss MSP once again being named one of the best airports in North America and learn about the successful separation of conjoined twins. Plus, Tom Pelissero returns to the show to break down Josh Allen's ridiculous start, the Vikings' comeback against Green Bay, Kyler Murray's status and the chess match between Brian Flores and Caleb Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back to the normal four for a regular, ol' Initials Game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys react to Bill Belichick's viral appearance, Tommy Olson tries to explain what went wrong for the Gophers against Mississippi State and starts planning two separate birthday parties. Plus, What Really Matters dives into virgin-birth turkeys, enormous squid, animal fights and an alarming amount of information about lions and hyenas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fargo Flash and Ben Leber break down a loaded college football weekend, including LSU-Ole Miss and some questionable Lane Kiffin injury-report gamesmanship. Plus, Hawk unveils an AI-generated Tommy Olson/Dav love story, Tommy prepares for his first weekend home completely alone and Ben begins previewing Vikings-Bears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Leber explains why Caleb Williams presents a completely different challenge for Brian Flores, gives his gut feeling on whether Kyler Murray will play Sunday and raves about Dallas Turner's breakout performance. Plus, the guys debate the decline of the ManningCast, get ready for Wild training camp and tackle NFL finances, movie trivia and the simple joy of getting comfortable at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sauce reveals the unfortunate way he celebrated his 44th birthday, the guys preview Vikings-Bears and react to the Wild extending John Hynes. Plus, Trivia Mafia takes over the show for an hour of cheeseburgers, geography, spelling disasters and general humiliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parker Fox joins the show and Hawk unveils another deeply unsettling AI creation. Plus, the guys discuss Target's expansion plans, realize Christmas is only 100 days away, revisit the glory days of smoking sections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys debate whether the Vikings should stick with Carson Wentz or go back to Kyler Murray against Chicago, discuss Brian Flores' massive Week 1 blitz rate and preview Gophers-Akron. Plus, NBA expansion could bring Seattle and Las Vegas back into the league, the crew guesses how much Minnesota football spends on its roster and Headlines tackles lethal espresso, Dr Pepper and overloaded brains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The guys discuss the Twins' increasingly bleak finish, Matt Rhys' historic Emmy night and whether adults really need more friends. Plus, John Bonnes assesses the state of the Gophers under P.J. Fleck, the Wild are somehow already starting preseason and What Really Matters teaches everyone far too much about barnacle anatomy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sauce celebrates his 44th birthday with apple fritters, Judge Judy retires and Hawk reveals a road-rage incident that probably shouldn't be recreated. Plus, the guys confess their top speeds behind the wheel, trace the bizarre origins of several sports-team names and discuss the latest on Kyler Murray's concussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Bonnes explains why the Twins' offense fell apart down the stretch, an endurance athlete refuses to let an unfortunate bathroom situation stop her from winning and the guys discover an obviously fake 90-year-old pole vaulter. Plus, Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill joins the show to discuss Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray, Minnesota's comeback against Green Bay and rookie Max Bredesen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys celebrate the Vikings' wild comeback win over Green Bay, react to Kyler Murray's scary concussion and debate whether Carson Wentz should remain the starter after throwing three touchdowns. Plus, the crew breaks down the Packers' disastrous fourth-down decision, recaps a chaotic football weekend and learns far too much about the sex lives of praying mantises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Leber breaks down the Vikings' comeback against the Packers, explains why he would start Carson Wentz against Chicago and looks at what changed defensively in the second half. Plus, Ben previews the Bears, defends Green Bay's decision to go for it on fourth down and unloads on several controversial penalties from Sunday's game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben explains what made Justin Jefferson's two-touchdown performance so impressive, discusses why Carson Wentz may be the best natural fit for Kevin O'Connell's offense and goes around the NFL after a wild opening weekend. Plus, the guys react to the Gophers' loss at Mississippi State, beg Minnesota to unleash Drake Lindsey and celebrate a trio of important birthdays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, John Kriesel and Mark Parrish reflect on how the attacks changed their lives and share memories of the country and New York coming together afterward. Plus, the guys recap the NFL's first game in Australia, debate a college football mercy-rule situation and Mr. Z reviews the latest movies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marney Gellner joins the show as the crew gets ready for the Initials Invitational Championship, Mark Parrish weighs in on the latest Quinn Hughes situation and Hawk provides another Las Vegas walking update. Plus, the guys preview Vikings-Packers, hear from Kyler Murray and Jordan Love and pick the Vikings players they're most excited to watch in Week 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2026 Initials Invitational has reached the finish line. After weeks of qualifying rounds, semifinals, upsets and eliminations, it all comes down to one championship matchup as Glen Schmidt, Gregg Swedberg and Rick Fields battle for the title. Three finalists. One trophy. And one final chance to make Initials Invitational history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys deep dive into the state of AI, recap the NFL season opener. plus Tommy Olson joins in on the fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hawk and Cory tell us what really matters. Tommy, Fargo Flash, and Ben Leber break down the Gophers week 1 win, and their upcoming matchup with Mississippi State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vikings news includes a conversation about KOC's QB2 announcement, Kyler's quiet nature, & more. The guys debate if soup is a meal, and discuss what'd they change about their favorite fast food itemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NFL season finally arrives, Hawk considers traveling to Greece with Buckcherry and the show somehow turns international travel into an extended discussion about movie locations and Sauce's dad. Plus, the Wild's Quinn Hughes situation gets debated, the Twins stay barely alive in the playoff race and the crew gets ready for Vikings-Packers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parker Fox returns to recap his wedding and Caribbean honeymoon, the guys react to a bizarre and deadly airport accident and Daryl Thompson joins to break down the Gophers' season-opening win and this weekend's matchup with Mississippi State. Plus, DT explains the impact of Minnesota's revamped special teams and talks Vikings-Packers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys preview Vikings-Packers, debate Minnesota's biggest weaknesses entering Week 1 and predict big things for Big Citrus and Ty Ingram-Dawkins. Plus, a Hugh Grant discussion turns into a struggle to remember Divine Brown, Headlines celebrates Adam Sandler and the crew debates TV shows that completely fell apart after great starts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The State Fair is finally in the rearview mirror, the guys get ready for a huge football weekend and react to Harrison Smith officially returning for a 15th Vikings season. Plus, Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary has everyone fascinated, the crew wonders how quickly they'll know whether Kyler Murray can work in Minnesota and the Michigan-Western Michigan finish sparks a conspiracy-filled clock debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marney Gellner and John Bonnes join the show, Hawk wonders why he wasn't invited to Marney's pool party and the crew discusses everything from State Fair etiquette to Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes. Plus, the Vikings prepare for Green Bay, Harrison Smith's return raises questions about Minnesota's banged-up safety room and Hawk discovers a new way to think about his inner monologue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fall weather has finally arrived, the guys look around the sports world and revisit an unbelievable Charles Manson clip. Plus, Carrie Underwood embraces her Limp Bizkit side, Kelly Clarkson reminds everyone just how ridiculous her voice is and exploding streaming prices have the crew reconsidering how many subscriptions they actually need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys are back at the fair, they play fast money, team codes, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Parrish tells the incredible story of watching Ryan Tedder and Imagine Dragons perform at a private birthday party, the guys react to the Gophers' 59-7 season-opening win and discuss the Wild with preseason suddenly just two weeks away. Plus, Michael Keaton's birthday leads to a debate over the alternate Batmans and Jokers we almost got in 1989.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marney Gellner, Belinda Jensen and Glen Schmidt join the show ahead of the final Initials Invitational semifinal, the guys debate the Gophers' new rowing tradition and learn about the Vikings assistant coach who left rocket science for football. Plus, Belinda explains what a “40% chance of rain” actually means and looks ahead to a potentially significant El Niño.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The final semifinal of the 2026 Initials Invitational presented by St. Paul Federal Credit Union features Power Trip favorites Meatsauce and Chris Hawkey, Glen Schmidt and longtime KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen battling for the final spot in the Initials Invitational Championship!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tommy Olson arrives ready for Gopher football season, Sauce reviews his increasingly dangerous list of Gopher bets and the guys discuss the massive punishment handed down in the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers scandal. Plus, Aaron Sorkin explains why Facebook has changed dramatically since The Social Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tommy Olson AND Fargo Flash go game-by-game through the Gophers' 2026 schedule and, as per usual, end up planning a national championship parade. Plus, Ben explains why Kyle Van Noy is such a natural fit for Brian Flores' Vikings defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben discusses how NFL practice squads have changed, Kirk Cousins gets the Week 1 starting job in Las Vegas and Laquon Treadwell's jersey-number dispute leads to a celebration of his improbable 10-year NFL career. Plus, the guys revisit Teddy Bridgewater's devastating knee injury and Headlines tackles faking your own death, toilet-paper consumption and Dolly Parton's legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys recap a surprisingly pleasant night at the Minnesota State Fair, debate whether Fair prices have gotten out of control and react to the Vikings signing Kyle Van Noy. Plus, the Twins keep rolling and the crew dives into some incredible movie memorabilia from The Big Lebowski and Kingpin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys learn just how much Big Ern McCracken's bowling ball actually sold for, Sauce's adventures reading to Louie take several unfortunate turns and a serial butt-sniffer makes the news. Plus, Mike Grimm previews the Gophers opener and explains what a big season from Drake Lindsey could look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys discuss the Vikings practice squad, the 49ers' early trip to Australia and Sauce's surprising hatred of Skittles. Headlines debates whether Keanu Reeves is the greatest action star ever, ranks America's most overrated tourist destinations and questions whether slot machines are secretly operating as one giant hive mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Power Trip is LIVE from the State Fair! The cast of thousands rip away, play games with the crowd, and was Sauce even listening?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys complain about another brutally hot trip to the State Fair, Hawk admits he intentionally lost Toddler Golf, the Vikings' latest roster moves create even more questions about J.J. McCarthy and John Bonnes lays out the Twins' shrinking-but-still-alive path to the playoffs. Plus, the original Jurassic Park continues to embarrass its sequels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The crew tries to launch Hawk's second career as a slot-machine influencer, Lionel Messi calls it a career with Argentina, the guys react to AI recreating Gene Wilder's voice and debate Toy Story. Plus, Hawk and Sauce recap their Vegas gambling, the State Fair Tilt-A-Whirl turns 100 and the crew reviews the Dave Matthews concert and Minnesota's new amphitheater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marney Gellner gets emotional as her son leaves for college, a woman wakes up with a bat trying to crawl into her mouth and Hawk conducts an exclusive interview with the accused bat. Plus, the guys discuss Howard Stern's new HBO Max deal, the Initials Invitational and the increasingly strange J.J. McCarthy injury situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys complain about another brutally hot trip to the State Fair, Hawk admits he intentionally lost Toddler Golf, the Vikings' latest roster moves create even more questions about J.J. McCarthy and John Bonnes lays out the Twins' shrinking-but-still-alive path to the playoffs. Plus, the original Jurassic Park continues to embarrass its sequels.
The crew tries to launch Hawk's second career as a slot-machine influencer, Lionel Messi calls it a career with Argentina, the guys react to AI recreating Gene Wilder's voice and debate Toy Story. Plus, Hawk and Sauce recap their Vegas gambling, the State Fair Tilt-A-Whirl turns 100 and the crew reviews the Dave Matthews concert and Minnesota's new amphitheater.
Marney Gellner gets emotional as her son leaves for college, a woman wakes up with a bat trying to crawl into her mouth and Hawk conducts an exclusive interview with the accused bat. Plus, the guys discuss Howard Stern's new HBO Max deal, the Initials Invitational and the increasingly strange J.J. McCarthy injury situation.
Hawk and Sauce recap their Las Vegas trip and Sunday's impromptu Vikings roster stream, the guys react to J.J. McCarthy surviving cutdown day and revisit Kevin O'Connell's live analysis during the preseason finale. Plus, a fake 49ers player scams women out of more than $1 million and Aaron Donald announces his return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Leber breaks down the Vikings' final 53-man roster, explains why keeping four quarterbacks suggests the J.J. McCarthy conversations aren't over and evaluates Minnesota's young defensive line. Plus, Hawk reveals he spent an embarrassing amount of time analyzing “Kyler Murray” during warmups...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hawk and Sauce recap their Las Vegas trip and Sunday's impromptu Vikings roster stream, the guys react to J.J. McCarthy surviving cutdown day and revisit Kevin O'Connell's live analysis during the preseason finale. Plus, a fake 49ers player scams women out of more than $1 million and Aaron Donald announces his return.
Ben Leber breaks down the Vikings' final 53-man roster, explains why keeping four quarterbacks suggests the J.J. McCarthy conversations aren't over and evaluates Minnesota's young defensive line. Plus, Hawk reveals he spent an embarrassing amount of time analyzing “Kyler Murray” during warmups...
The guys recap more Vegas chaos, discuss the Wolves' latest trade and revisit an adorable Sesame Street moment before Headlines tackles an 85-year-old OnlyFans star, pheromone maxing, a Hooters origin movie, Indiana's mysterious “lion” and whether three-year college degrees should become the norm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys recap more Vegas chaos, discuss the Wolves' latest trade and revisit an adorable Sesame Street moment before Headlines tackles an 85-year-old OnlyFans star, pheromone maxing, a Hooters origin movie, Indiana's mysterious “lion” and whether three-year college degrees should become the norm.
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