Podcasts about Dan Cook

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook bring you "DriveTime w/ DeRusha" live from Target Field as they discuss the highly anticipated Joe Ryan vs. Shohei Ohtani matchup, is the voter ID bill really a "national emergency?", did you know there is a record for the world's loudest person, Jason chats up Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll, and more!

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook continue the "Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction, benefitting NMDP" by auctioning off a chance to see with Gophers/Wolverines with Jason and Dan along with a Weber Genesis E-330LP grill and a a whole hog that will be prepared by the Butcher and Boar culinary team and Jason talks with Krystal and her son Brady, who was a beneficiary from NMDP, and he talks with Mike Frattallone about why this is important to him!

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook continue the "Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction, benefitting NMDP" by auctioning off four tickets to a Twins game in the Thrivent Club, an opportunity to take in batting practice on the field and help Kris Atteberry and Dan Gladden read the starting lineups live on the air before first pitch. They also offer an in-studio Card DeSharks in-studio experience (on a Friday to be mutually decided upon, fan and a guest get to come in and play the game, get to hang out with Jason and Dan, and we'll provide food & beverage + free parking downtown! Jason also talks with NMDP Patient Navigator Leanna Cooper about the process of a transplant, why the action isn't the most stressful part, and more!

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook continue the "Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction, benefitting NMDP" by auctioning off an evening at Surdyk's (custom cocktails and food experience at the iconic Surdyk's in Oldtown NE Minneapolis - including an assortment of artisan cheeses and custom cheese board crafted just for your table, 2 exceptional bottles of wine perfectly paired to your food selections, and a multi-course dining experience for 6-7 guests) and he talks about it with Surdyks Culinary Director Gina Mangiameli. They finish it up with a Continental Diamond VIP Experience,which includes a Raymond Weil Toccata men's wristwatch featuring a Swiss quartz movement, a one hour exclusive Continental Diamond experience for up to 10 guests. Enjoy complimentary beverages and light appetizers while exploring diamond jewelry and luxury watches, take photos, and enjoy conversation hosted by Jason DeRusha!

Dan Cook in for Jason on a Tuesday - we begin sharing the latest on Federal charges being brought down on ICE protesters and how it correlates with the other pieces to the ICE investigation puzzle! Then we pivot to talk gas prices in Minnesota with Gas Buddy himself Patrick DeHaan!

Another hour, Dan Cook in for Jason on this Tuesday afternoon and we begin with the Social Media Bans in Other Countries, Could it be the U.S.? Then we talk to Tracy Perlman and get her thoughts on whether we should be satisfied with former Minnesota players winning titles elsewhere and get her take on a time capsule and what she would send 250 years from now in Minnesota!

Final hour of Dan Cook in for Jason on a Tuesday and we dive into marathon running with the annual Duluth Grandma's Marathon this weekend - but what is the point? Then we move our Wednesday segment ENOUGH up to today with NMDP taking over tomorrow - what have you had enough of?

A lot to get into on a Friday! Dan Cook in for DeRusha - we start with thoughts on the latest with these ICE protester indictments being handed down from the Federal Government. Then we talk fuel economy with Patrick DeHaan, Tracy Perlman and our Tuesday edition of ENOUGH!

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their third scouting report of the summer as they put together a 25 man shortlist of striker Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. #nffc #nottinghamforest

We circle back on the Star Tribune poll results amid the GOP bid for governor and get more of your reaction on that. Then we talk all things sports with Dave Schwartz from KAT winning a title and the Wild potentially pursuing trades this offseason and then Dan Cook shares a couple opportunities for the NMDP auction taking place Wednesday!

Another hour with Dan Cook in for DeRusha and we begin with some philosophical conversation on AI and data centers and how to differentiate human interaction and AI interaction! Then we talk to Dr. Mark Bell, Political Science Professor with the University of Minnesota on the reported end of this conflict in Iran!

Dan Cook in for DeRusha on a Monday and we begin with the latest poll results from the Star Tribune showing a massive gap between Amy Klobuchar and everyone else - so does this mean it is over? Then we pivot to the New York Knicks winning a championship but more importantly why KAT winning it should NOT make us feel happy - Dan explains!

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their second scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of midfielders Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. We also discuss a report linking Forest with Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their first scouting report of the summer as they put together a 30 man shortlist of midfielders Nottingham Forest could consider this summer, some in the event Elliot Anderson goes, some as possible options regardless. We also discuss a weekend in report in The Sun suggesting Morgan Gibbs-White is on Arsenal's summer transfer list, as well as Lina Souloukou's departure as Forest CEO, following on the exits of key personnel in Ross Wilson and Craig Mullholland as well as the controversial Edu. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz talking stress at work. Is "back to the office" making things worse? And Happy National Game Show Day! Then he talks with listeners about whether Lisa Demuth should abide by the endorsement or keep running for Governor after "voting irregularities". Plus, why did producer Dan Cook go camping this weekend?

On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha.... 3pm Hour: both the DFL and GOP held endorsing conventions over the weekend and neither went smoothly. Are incidents like the "moment of silence" for Derek Chauvin evidence that they're no longer helpful? Jason talks with listeners. Then he's joined by the newly endorsed GOP candidate for US Senate for Adam Schwarze who makes it clear he wasn't in the room for the "moment of silence" and doesn't want to talk about it. 4pm Hour: Jason is joined by Kate Raddatz talking stress at work. Is "back to the office" making things worse? And Happy National Game Show Day! Then he talks with listeners about whether Lisa Demuth should abide by the endorsement or keep running for Governor after "voting irregularities". Plus, why did producer Dan Cook go camping this weekend? 5pm Hour: Jason replays his interview with GOP-endorsed candidate for Senate Adam Schwarze - do listeners think Jason was being "intellectually bankrupt"? Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz - the Vikings have a new GM, the Twins are the walking wounded, the Lynx keep winning and much more!

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Mark Sutherns as we review the entire Nottingham Forest 2025/26 squad and ask whether we would keep, sell or loan each player who has played a first team game, plus those who were out on loan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch as we preview Nottingham Forest's final game of the season against Bournemouth in the Premier League. We also discuss transfer links with Burnley defender Maxime Esteve and potential positive signs around the City Ground development. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Tuesday 5pm Hour: producer Dan Cook had a restaurant conundrum. Listen to his story and consider, would YOU have said something? Then Jason plays some insane comments from fans of an accused murderer. What is going on?! Finally - Jason thinks the Republicans "won" this year's legislative session. Blois Olson joins him to tell him why it's more complex than that.

On Tuesday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Chad Hartman's work pet peeve has been fixed and he can't wait to tell Jason about it. What's YOUR work pet peeve? Then Jason talks with Matt Meunier, bid director and EVP of Event Development for Minnesota Sports and Events, about bringing the 2028 NFL Draft to Minnesota and how their aiming to make it the biggest yet 4pm Hour: Jason talks up an interesting candidacy for LA Mayor. Could this kind of Republican populist campaign work in Minnesota? Then on DeRusha Eats he welcomes in Bill Collins, owner of Alary's Kitchen & Bar in St. Paul! 5pm Hour: producer Dan Cook had a restaurant conundrum. Listen to his story and consider, would YOU have said something? Then Jason plays some insane comments from fans of an accused murderer. What is going on?! Finally - Jason thinks the Republicans "won" this year's legislative session. Blois Olson joins him to tell him why it's more complex than that.

Card DeSharks kicks off the second hour of Drivetime with DeRusha LIVE from Target Field. Scott from Rosemount and Jack from Stillwater face off.

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson as we reflect on a chaotic season for Nottingham Forest as they ultimately stayed in the Premier League with two games to spare. We look ahead to the summer and how the team will look next season when it comes to Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Elliot Anderson, Neco Williams and manager Vitor Pereira. #nffc #nottinghamforest

RMR 0357: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit It's a Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) [PG-13] Genre: Drama, Romance, Period Piece,   Starring: Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Jessica Tandy, Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw, Gailard Sartain, Timothy Scott, Gary Basaraba, Lois Smith, Jo Harvey Allen, Macon McCalman, Richard Riehle, Raynor Scheine, Grace Zabriskie, Reid Binion, Afton Smith, Danny Nelson, Nancy Moore Atchison, Constance Shulman, Nick Searcy   Directed by: Jon Avnet Recorded on 2026-04-17

Nottingham Forest take a 1-0 lead to Villa Park as they host Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final second leg. It's a slender advantage but Forest go into the game on the back of a 10 match unbeaten run and five wins in a row. Villa are fifth in the Premier League and have lost three games in a row but can Forest make it to the final in Istanbul? Their cause would certainly be helped if Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Ibrahim Sangare and Dan Ndoye are passed fit. #nffc #nottinghamforest Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Steve Battlemuch to preview the game in full.

Jason talks Twins baseball with Dan Hayes from The Athletic every Friday. Unfortunately our phone connection wasn't great, so Jason and producer Dan Cook talk about Louie Varland's return with Toronto, the inconsistency of the bullpen and owner Tom Pohlad.

On Friday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm: Dan Cook hosts for Jason - are you feeling the K-shaped economy? Plus a pair of lawmakers are trying to stop local governments from signing NDA's with tech companies. 4pm: It's another exciting edition of Card DeSharks as Scott and Jeff battle for a $50 Jester Concepts restaurant gift card! Plus, Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press gives us a Wild playoff preview. 5pm: What's bothering Dan about the back-and-forth between President Trump and Pope Leo? Plus, another reason why the death penalty is a problem in the Boelter case. And Dan Hayes talks about the Twins hot start - is it sustainable?

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in on a Friday edition of Drivetime w/ DeRusha! To open the show, Dan and Lindsey start with a conversation about the local economy and how it's being affected by people cutting back on leisure spending. They chat with the listeners about how they're cutting back. Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL, District 63B) and Rep. Drew Roach (R, District 58B) from the Minnesota Legislature stop by to talk about their bipartisan bill targeting Non-Disclosure Agreements that they've co-authored. Dan asks about what the bill would do, what detractors are saying in opposition and the support they've rallied from both sides of the aisle. Lindsey and Dan wrap the hour with a report of a Nutella shortage in at least one store.

Card DeSharks kicks off the 4pm hour on Fridays. Dan Cook and Laura Oakes guide Scottie and Jeff through a space travel themed edition today.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in on a Thursday edition of Drivetime w/ DeRusha! To open the show, Joe Tamburino, owner of Tamburino Law Group stops by to parse through the news of an ICE agent being charged for allegedly pointing his gun on two motorists while driving on the shoulder of the cross town during Operation Metro Surge. Dan asks about the parameters of Second Degree Assault in the state of Minnesota. He also asks Joe if he's surprised that the charges were brought in this case.

Alex Hassan is the Assistant General Manager of the Minnesota Twins. He joins Dan Cook on Drivetime today to talk about the great run the Twins have been on early this season. Dan asks Alex about feelings they had about this roster internally ahead of the season. Alex runs through some of their offseason planning and how it's set them up for unexpected success. Dan and Alex then chat about individual performances that have exceeded his expectations. Dan asks about Taj Bradley and how he has performed off the mound, Alex details some of the pitches that Taj has improved. Dan also asks the Twins' aggressiveness in using the ABS system.

Marcus Fuller and the Strib Varsity have a two week series running about Minnesota state high school transfer rules. He joins Dan Cook to discuss why they're dedicating so much attention to this issue, how the issue has evolved and grown over recent years and the impact on the young athlete. They also chat about those who game the system and the trickle down effect that the current state of college athletics has.

The full second hour of Drivetime with DeRusha for Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio for Jason. Marcus Fuller from the Star Tribune stops by.

The full and final hour of Drivetime w/ DeRusha for Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio. To open the third hour and final hour of the program Dan and Lindsey talk about the NFL's image problem with the developing Mike Vrabel/Dianna Russini drama. They wrap with a conversation with Dr. Damennick Henry and things we learned from Artemis II.

The full Drivetime with DeRusha episode for April 16th, 2026. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio. Guests include Joe Tamburino, Alex Hassan, Marcus Fuller and Dr. Damennick Henry!

Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley as we preview Nottingham Forest's Europa League quarter-final second leg against FC Porto at the City Ground. With the tie evenly poised at 1-1, we are once again left to debate Vitor Pereira's team selection with one eye very much on a huge Premier League game against Burnley at the weekend. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's time for another one of our not massively popular Nottingham Forest quizzes as fans wait for the Reds to return to action after the international break and FA Cup weekend. Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook pose the questions as Matt Davies and Steve Battlemuch take on Paul Morley and Elliott Talbot. #nffc #nottinghamforest

RMR 0359: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) [R] Genre: Horror, Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Period Piece,   Starring: Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn, Ian Holm, Richard Briers, John Cleese, Robert Hardy, Cherie Lunghi, Celia Imrie, Trevyn McDowell, Gerard Horan, Mark Hadfield, Joanna Roth, Sasha Hanau, Joseph England   Directed by: Damien Chazelle Recorded on 2026-02-16

Monday 4pm Hour: Jason reacts to the President's loathsome response to Robert Mueller's death, and producer Dan Cook reminds us that we're not alone when we grieve the passing of someone like hockey writer Jessi Pierce and her kids. Then Jason talks with real estate expert John McCarthy - could data centers help stabilize things in the downtowns?

Nottingham Forest beat Midtjylland 2-1 in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie before going through on a penalties after a bizarre shootout where the hosts missed all three kicks. The Reds trailed 1-0 as they look to overturn a deficit in Denmark with a heavily rotated team which impressed on the night before more senior players came on and momentum was lost. Matt Davies is joined by Chris Aylmer and Dan Cook to discuss the good and bad of the night in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest head to Denmark to play Midtjylland in the Europa League last 16 second leg on Thursday night. Forest trail 1-0 after defeat at the City Ground and with a Premier League six pointer against Tottenham on the horizon, manager Vitor Pereira has already promised changes to his team. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley to preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest face Fulham in the Premier League in a game they can ill-afford to lose if they are to avoid relegation. Forest go into the game with fans fed up after the Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland with calls for Ola Aina to be dropped after his poor defending cost a goal. Igor Jesus was also poor, while there has even been criticism of Omari Hutchinson for saying his face cream ran in heavy second half rain. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Emily Anderson and Mikey Clarke to preview the match in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

RMR 0358: Special Guest, Dan Cook, joins your hosts, Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Whiplash (2014) Genre: Drama, Music   Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang, Chris Mulkey, Damon Gupton, Mr. Kramer, Suanne Spoke, Aunt Emma, Max Kasch, Charlie Ian, Jayson Blair Jayson Blair   Directed by: Damien Chazelle Recorded on 2026-01-08  

Nottingham Forest head to Manchester City on Wednesday night in the Premier League. It looks a thankless task for the Reds on paper given the league position of the two clubs. Can Forest spring a massive shock against Pep Guardiola's team at the Etihad Stadium? Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley to preview the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

The third hour of Drivetime with DeRusha. Blois Olson and Lindsey Brown in studio on this Friday for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. Blois and Lindsey touch on the Olympic men's hockey team controversy. Heather Rule stops by to talk about the Minnesota Frost resuming their season. Finally, the show wraps with a discussion about the most formative of food traumas.

Blois Olson and Lindsey Brown in studio on this Friday for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. After setting up the show, Blois embarks on a conversations with Speaker Lisa Demuth and DFL Leader Representative Zack Stephenson following the budget forecast for the state of Minnesota.

Blois Olson and Lindsey Brown in studio on this Friday for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. To begin the hour Blois chats with Jim Schowalter about the budget forecast for the state of Minnesota. Lindsey brings the bangers as always and Blois asks the listeners to share their Twin Cities clubbing stories from their 20's.

Jason DeRusha in studio with Lindsey Brown filling in for Dan Cook. To open the program, a discussion about Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his relationship/influence with President Donald Trump. Then, Jason weighs in on the city of Champlin's decision to fly the old Minnesota state flag. Gloria Perez from the Women's Foundation of Minnesota stops by to share some updates to fundraising efforts supporting our community. Jason wraps the hour with a discussion about an Inspector General for the State of Minnesota.

Jason DeRusha in studio with Lindsey Brown filling in for Dan Cook. To open the program, Jason talks about his new intern he's working with and how he spent the unpaid internship period of his life. Jason and Lindsey then wade into the pajamas at the airport controversy following a tweet from the Tampa Bay airport. Dawn Southworth from Grand View Lodge joins to talk about the De'Vine Wine Weekend slated to included Jason's appearance. Finally, Lindsey continues to make a case for Jason to watch Heated Rivalry.

Jason DeRusha in studio with Lindsey Brown filling in for Dan Cook. To open the program Jason discusses President Trump's State of the Union Address and his support for Rep. Ilhan Omar's in-chamber dissent. Jason interacts with and gets their thoughts. Tracy Perlman makes her weekly appearance on the show.

Jason chats up Dave Schwartz about the fantastic Winter Olympics for the United States Men's and Women's Hockey teams, why the NHL has historically not been able to take advantage of it, Dan Cook not wanting to partake in "forced fun", Mike Tirico's ability and more.