Podcasts about Dan Cook

The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for December 31st, 2025. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the show, a discussion about the year that was 2025. How do you look at this past year, are you ready to leave it behind or wish it could stay around for a little bit longer? Listeners share their end of year vibes. In the second half of the hour, Tracy Perlman makes her weekly appearance as she heads down to Grand Casino Arena for the World Junior Championships.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the second hour, Dan and Lindsey weigh in on one of the biggest stories of the day, the Feds cutting off funds for child care. Dan provides some facts and numbers before sharing his feelings on the matter. Dan and Lindsey sift through listener texts. In an effort to foster connection around loss, Dan runs through some of the lives we lost this year.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To kick off the final hour of the show, Dan and Lindsey depress you before saving your faith in humanity in 3 Disasters & Puppies. Then, Dan and Lindsey chat a bit about billionaires and the newest member to the club, Beyonce. Finally, to wrap up the show Dave Schwartz makes his weekly appearance to chat about World Juniors, the Vikings and the Wild.

The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for December 30th, 2025. Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in studio. Guests include Russ Hanes, Sydney Kamps and Dave Schwartz

Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook. Korzo runs through some new laws being implemented in the new year. Pete Najarian joins to talk Minnesota Vikings and if it's imperative for the team to extend Brian Flores' services. To wrap up the show, Lindsey puts Korzo on the shot clock.

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the show, a discussion about citizen journalism as Youtube journalists descend on the Twin Cities. Dan speaks to the necessity of a system to check your stories through and bona fides to show that you know how to vet a story. Listeners chime in with their thoughts on the phones and text line. A conversation with Russ Hanes from the Invisible Wounds Project wraps the hour.

Sydney Kamps is an Outreach and Housing Coordinator for the St. Paul Homeless Assistance Response Team. She joins Dan Cook to discuss St. Paul's approach to homeless encampments and how it differs from Minneapolis and other neighboring communities. They discuss how they support people experiencing homelessness in their community and if and when it's the right time to get someone help. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/report-concern/homeless-assistance-response-team

Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha. To open the hour Dan and Lindsey debate which of the local men's professional sports is most likely to break the 34-year-long championship drought. Then, Dan speaks with Sydney Kamps from the St. Paul Homeless Assistance Response Team about how St. Paul is providing services to those in their community experiencing homelessness. To wrap the hour Dan goes to his happy place… MOON TALK! He gives his reasons why we should go back to the Moon.

The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for Monday, December 29th. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook.

Nottingham Forest were beaten 2-0 massive game in the Premier League by a threadbare Everton on Tuesday night. With tough games to come, it's one Forest fans had targeted for three points. Forest put in another poor performance against Everton after losing 3-0 to them a few weeks. Just not good enough. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and Paul Morley from to discuss Sean Dyche's questionable tactics and use of the bench, as well more poor set piece deliveries. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook. To open up the hour, Korzo talks about the call of several Republican leaders for the resignation of Tim Walz as governor of Minnesota. He also details a story in today's Star Tribune that provides an update to sourcing behind some of the ties of alleged fraud to members of the Somali community in Minnesota. Korzo and Lindsey discuss publicly funded stadiums and how different politically Korzo was in the 90s. They wrap the hour up with a recap Battle of the Sexes part II.

Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook. We open up the show with a conversation about the Minnnesotan snow culture and how he dealt with yesterday's winter storm. Then, Korzo and Lindsey talk a bit about chat boxes, how friendly they can be and the problems/pervasiveness of synophancy. Korzo gets in his bag with some Timberwolves talk with a few words for Anthony Edwards including complacency. Finally, we wrap the hour with an ode to Korzo's childhood bombshells.

Final hour with Dan Cook in for Jason DeRusha! Charlie Oakes joins us for a couple of segments to talk movies coming out in 2026 hes most looking forward to and one he currently really is raving about! Then Alec Lewis recaps the Vikings win on Christmas Day, Brian Flores future and much more!

Twas the day after Christmas at WCCO Radio and Dan Cook fills in for Jason DeRusha where we discussed the end of Christmas Day but the celebration of the season throughout and beyond the day itself! Also Wendy Blackshaw joins to talk about the IIHF World Junior Championships getting underway in the Twin Cities today, play a game of Card DeSharks and Alec Lewis joins to talk Vikings and their Christmas Day win!

We begin the first hour with Dan Cook filling in for Jason DeRusha on this Friday after Christmas Day with a discussion on how to best address the holiday season, then we skate on over to the hockey rink to talk World Juniors with Wendy Blackshaw of the Minnesota Sports and Events and we also talk about what qualifies as a federal holiday!

Many face a conundrum of gifts you may already have - Dan Cook and Josh Wheeler break down how to best approach duplicate gift giving!

Another hour with Dan Cook in for Jason DeRusha and of course it is Friday so we are playing Card DeSharks and we also discuss the hard question of how to receive a duplicate gift which you already have!

This hour we tackle the possibility of Mike Lindell, yes - the MyPillow guy of becoming the next Governor of Minnesota! Then we discuss the perfect gift to give dads (and Dan Cook for Christmas). Also, we remember Dick Enrico!

Dan Cook in for Jason on a Friday and we began the show talking safety when it comes to public figures, the power of gift giving, we played Card DeSharks. Also Charlie Oakes joins to join the conversation about Christmas movies we must see and shares his top flicks of the year and Alec Lewis joins to preview the Vikings-Giants this weekend!

Dan Cook in for Jason DeRusha on a Friday and we begin discussing the need for more protection for public figures in wake of two Minneapolis council members receiving threats and even going further back to June 14th where Speaker Melissa Hortman was murdered and Senator John Hoffman was shot! We then talked to Collin Murr of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol podcast about the various versions of the Christmas classic and go over some of the movies you chose 'if you were stranded on an island and had to pick ONE Christmas movie'!

Today we had a battle between Linda and Nikki for Card DeSharks with Dan Cook hosting!

Another hour with Dan Cook in for Jason DeRusha - we begin with a game of Card DeSharks between Nikki and Linda! Then we break down the art of gift giving - is it more about giving or receiving?

Chris Egert is in for Jason. He talks with Mark Freie about WCCO's big holiday party coming up this weekend, and with producer Dan Cook about why he's not going, and the danger zone that holiday parties can be.

On Thursday's "Drivetime with DeRusha".... 3pm Hour: Do you want a flashy, loud candidate, or a boring competent one? Then he talks with WCCO-TV's Adam Duxter about his new podcast exploring Minnesotans and their faith. 4pm Hour: Another exciting edition of Card DeSharks is followed by DeRusha Eats and what number is In-N-Out Burger getting rid of?! 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Mike Lindell is running for Governor, and Dan Cook goes "In Depth" with Twins beat writer Dan Hayes. Then Jason is joined by Steve Chepokas to talk about the beauty of the "Pinky Swear"

On Thursday's "DeRush-Hour": Mike Lindell is running for Governor... KARE 11 is reporting 400 ICE arrests since December 1st... and Ant gets to show off his personality in a new Prime Video show. Then, producer Dan Cook goes "In Depth" with Dan Hayes from The Athletic with a recap of baseball's winter meetings for the Twins.

Nottingham Forest picked up their first away win in the Europa League this season as they beat FC Utrecht 2-1 on Thursday night thanks to goals from Arnaud Kalimuendo and Igor Jesus. It was a good night for the likes of Douglas Luiz and Murillo as they returned from injury, but a bad one for James McAtee as he was subbed at half time. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder Sam Collins to discuss the game in full. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 at Everton as they put in their worst performance under Sean Dyche as Leeds United and West Ham United reminded people they won't be relegated from the Premier League without a fight. We'll discuss the game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and ask if James Tarkowski should have been sent off. We'll also look at Forest's injury problems and the wider relegation battle as Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder David Prutton. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!. Korzo opens up the hour talking about his latest financial investment, a hot tub. Then, a story of discovery for all those dino enthusiasts out there. Alec Lewis from The Athletic stops by to try to talk Korzo off the ledge regarding JJ McCarthy. Finally, to wrap the show Lindsey puts Korzo on the clock.

The full episode of Drivetime with DeRusha for December 12th, 2025. Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!. Korzo opens up the hour talking about President Trump's comments on the Somali people living in Minnesota. Then, he wades into the Minnesota state budget… surplus, deficit, which is it? Korzo then brings in some ironic results of the roll back of DEI initiatives and discusses why he would be comfortable letting Waymo driving him crosstown on 94.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!. Korzo opens up the show discussing 3M usage of PFAS (forever chemicals) and the impact on our local communities. He references a ProPublica article that illustrates what they knew, when they knew it and what they didn't do about it. Then, Korzo weighs in on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his ongoing strikes on an alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Finally, Paul McGuire Grimes stops in to discuss the Netflix/Warner Brothers merger.

Nottingham Forest were beaten by an impressive Brighton team in the Premier League on Sunday. It was a difficult day for Morato as he covered for an injured Murillo. We discuss if he should keep his place against Wolves if Murillo is out. We also ask if Omari Hutchinson has to start after impressing off the bench again as well as who should cover for Morgan Gibbs-White if he succumbs to a back problem. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Rob Adcock and former Reds defender Kelvin Wilson. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon with an absolutely incredible performance. The Reds were even better than their win of a year ago when Callum Hudson-Odoi got the only goal. This time they moved out of the relegation zone with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and former Reds midfielder Lewis McGugan. #nffc #nottinghamforest

It's the international break and with that in mind it's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Paul Morley team up to take on Steve Battlemuch and Ian Finch with Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

3pm Hour: Target told their workers who was getting laid off today, and it was a bit messy. Is there a "good" way to get fired? Then producer Dan Cook feels he was irrationally committed to watching the end of the World Series game last night. What are you irrationally committed to?

4pm Hour: Blois Olson is in for Jason. He talks with Brad Lassiter, CEO of LastTech, about the Amazon Web Services outage this week, what caused it and how we can protect ourselves. Then he gives producer Dan Cook a little grief about his astronomy obsession with a little space talk!

John Read (bestselling author and host of “Learn to Stargaze” channel) joins Dan Cook for a conversation about comets, meteor showers and other stargazing musings.

Drivetime with DeRusha today driven by Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown Dan opens up the third hour of the program with discussion about a weird dream he had last night. He and Lindsey chat about what dreams they've been experiencing lately. Then, a conversation with John Read, (bestselling author and host of “Learn to Stargaze” channel) about comets, meteor showers and other stargazing musings.

Abou Amara (lawyer and democratic strategist) joins Dan Cook to discuss the current state of politics for the democratic party. Dan asks if democrats are in a place to capitalize on the momentum of the No Kings Protest. Abou speaks to the long game in winning one of the Houses of Congress back in the next election cycle. They also discuss the redistricting campaigns and the states that stand to be impacted the most.

Drivetime with DeRusha today driven by Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown Dan opens up the second hour of the program with vengeance against the HWY 394E. Lindsey doesn't forget the little congestors with the worst stoplights. Then, Abou Amara (lawyer and democratic strategist) joins Dan Cook to discuss the current state of politics for the democratic party. Dan asks if democrats are in a place to capitalize on the momentum of the No Kings Protest. Abou speaks to the long game in winning one of the Houses of Congress back in the next election cycle. They also discuss the redistricting campaigns and the states that stand to be impacted the most.

Patrick De Hann (Head of Petroleum Analysis, GasBuddy) joins Dan Cook on Drivetime with DeRusha. They touch on the influence of the executive branch on gas prices, why we're seeing gas drop below $3 now and what to expect in the winter season.

Drivetime with DeRusha today driven by Dan Cook and Lindsey Brown Dan opens up the show aghast with our leaders and the process we undergo to put them in power positions. He interacts with listeners about voting third party candidates, building community and frustration with the status quo. Then, a conversation with Patrick De Hann (Head of Petroleum Analysis, GasBuddy). He and Dan touch on the influence of the executive branch on gas prices, why we're seeing gas drop below $3 now and what to expect in the winter season. Finally, an update on Lydia Kaiser who survived the Annunciation Catholic school mass shooting.

Chad speaks with Attorney General Keith Ellison about announcing another campaign for the office, responds to reaction from listeners after the interview, and speaks with Dan Cook as he prepares to fill in for Jason today.

Ange Postecoglou has been unceremoniously sacked 20 minutes after Nottingham Forest were beaten 3-0 by Chelsea, ending a shambolic stint as manager after eight winless games. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook, Paul Morley and Adam Summerton from TNT Sports to react to the news, the timing of the decision from Evangelos Marinakis, what next and who is to blame as Forest reportedly look to bring in either Sean Dyche or former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto Mancini. #nffc #nottinghamforest

5pm Hour: On the "DeRush-Hour" - Jason talks to a farmer who's started a business to help other farmers get their business organized. Then producer Dan Cook shares 3 tales of woe from this week's news, and one story to lift your spirits centered on ... puppies!

Welcome back to another episode of Leadership Blueprints. Join our conversation with today's guest, Dan Cook, as he shares what his role at the University of Notre Dame entails and why he initially decided to join the Navy. Dan sheds light on the leadership lessons he learned in the military and how he had to adjust his leadership style for civilian life. We also dive into how he approached his transition, what life is like now, and how he balances work and life. For all this, plus his prediction on the upcoming Navy/Notre Dame game, be sure to tune in now!  Key Points From This Episode:•   He highlights the responsibilities in his role at the University of Notre Dame.•   His journey in the Navy: what got him into it and the path forward from there.•   A leadership lesson that has served him well in the transition.•   Adjusting leadership styles due to changes in the work environment.•   What life is like now, his work-life balance, and what gives him joy in this new season. Quotes:“The military taught me as well, when you have a big organization [and] a lot of responsibility, you've got to empower your leaders, you've got to lead with intent, [and] you've got to let decentralized command rule the day.” — Dan Cook “What served me the best in transition is when I finally stopped trying to be who I thought they expected me to be and just was myself.” — Dan Cook “Don't underestimate how hard transition is.” — Dan Cook Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dan Cook on LinkedInNotre Dame UniversityRaving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach To Customer ServiceThe 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with LessMVP (The Movie)Leadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

It's the international break and it's been a bit miserable talking Nottingham Forest on the pitch in the last few weeks as Ange Postecoglou struggles. With that in mind we decided it would be good to do something different to lighten in the mood. It's quiz time on today's podcast as Matt Davies and Steve Battlemuch team up to take on Pete Blackburn and Elliott Talbot with Dan Cook and Paul Morley posing the questions. #nffc #nottinghamforest

What is producer Dan Cook "nerding out" over this week? How about an optical illusion tied to the full moon? Do you give him a "green light" or a "gong"? (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

3pm Hour: Jason talks about how we choose to engage the world. Are you approaching things with optimism? Then producer Dan Cook nerds out over this weekends full "supermoon" and the optical illusion connected to it.