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If you have not listened to episode 119, part 1 of Dan's interview, you can click here and listen there first: Episode 119 Dan Cook part 1Dan Cook, a HealingStrong Group Leader, is a Stage 3 colon cancer survivor, healing consultant, and advocate for faith-based natural healing. After undergoing surgery and choosing to forgo chemotherapy and radiation, he turned to God for guidance and transformed his health through diet, lifestyle, and environmental changes, successfully eliminating all signs of recurrent disease within a year.Today, Dan shares his journey through Dan's Cancer Healing Story, http://myhealingquest.com , and the My Healing Quest podcast. He also writes and produces music as Lyrics by DMC, with all healing-focused songs available for free on Bandcamp and streaming across major platforms. As co-leader of HealingStrong Victor Valley, Dan empowers others to embrace hope, take charge of their health, and discover their own path to healing.HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org
Dan Cook, a HealingStrong Group Leader, is a Stage 3 colon cancer survivor, healing consultant, and advocate for faith-based natural healing. After undergoing surgery and choosing to forgo chemotherapy and radiation, he turned to God for guidance and transformed his health through diet, lifestyle, and environmental changes, successfully eliminating all signs of recurrent disease within a year.Today, Dan shares his journey through Dan's Cancer Healing Story, http://myhealingquest.com , and the My Healing Quest podcast. He also writes and produces music as Lyrics by DMC, with all healing-focused songs available for free on Bandcamp and streaming across major platforms. As co-leader of HealingStrong Victor Valley, Dan empowers others to embrace hope, take charge of their health, and discover their own path to healing.HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey: Support Group Directory Holistic Curriculum - Participant Guide Support Our Mission - Donate Additional Health Resources Listen to Previous Episodes Website: healingstrong.org
On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason asks listeners how long they think this conflict between MN and the Feds will last. Then State Sen. John Hoffman joins the show to talk about getting shot, recovering and his priorities going forward. 4pm Hour: Protesting at church is a new low. Dan Cook connects MLK, justice and Minnesota on the Monday Message. And Steph March from Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine talks about restaurants that are suffering. 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason updates on the latest ICE-related news and replays a portion of his interview with Sen. Hoffman. Then Dave Schwartz joins the the show to talk Vikings depression, NFL coaches, the Natty, and much more!
Kelly Cates is joined by Rory Smith, Andros Townsend and Joe Hart to reflect on what's been a tough few days for Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur, but will either Olivier Glasner or Thomas Frank make it until the end of the Premier League season?Oliver Glasner confirmed on Friday he we will be stepping down at the end of the season, but after the sale of captain Marc Guehi to Man City, reports that Jean-Philippe Mateta is also on the verge of an exit and defeat to Sunderland meaning it's no win in 10 for Palace – things have gone from bad to worse. The Palace boss gave an explosive post-match interview in which he claimed the team had been ‘abandoned' by the board.There's also mounting pressure on Thomas Frank at Spurs. With just seven wins from 22 Premier League games this season, there are reports that the club are considering calling time on his seven-month reign.BBC Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel gives the latest on both Glasner's and Frank's future and Palace fan Dan Cook discusses whether fans will be sticking by the manager or the board.Plus, journalist Maher Mezahi reflects on Senegal's win over Morocco in the AFCON final which saw a walk-off, 17-minute delay, a missed-Panenka penalty and extra-time winner.Timecodes: 1'00 Chris Sutton packs his bag 1'30 Sami Mokbel on the futures of Frank and Glasner 4'00 Spurs focus 4'50 Frank speaks ahead of Borussia Dortmund 27'50 Palace focus 28'20 Glasner post Sunderland defeat 29'00 Spurs podcaster Dan Cook 44'30 AFCON final reactionCommentaries this week: Tuesday 1745: Bodo Glimt v Man City on 5live Tuesday 2000: Spurs v Dortmund on 5live Wednesday 2000: Newcastle v PSV on 5live Wednesday 2000: Marseille v Liverpool on Sports Extra
Monday 4pm Hour: Jason shares his disgust at the thought of people interrupting a church service to protest ICE. Then producer Dan Cook talks about MLK, justice and Minnesota on the Monday Message. And finally Jason talks with Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine Editor-at-Large Stephanie March about the impact of ICE on restaurants and how people can help. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Nottingham Forest have a four man shortlist of strikers to sign in the January transfer window according to David Ornstein in the Athletic. The Reds are linked with Wolves' Jorgan Strand Larsen, Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce, Roma's Artem Dovbyk and Mehdi Taremi of Olympiacos. Matt Davies is joined by Pete Blackburn and Dan Cook with a brief assist from TNT Sports' Adam Summerton to discuss the options and rank them in their opinions. #nffc #nottinghamforest
Arnauld Kalimuendo has officially left Nottingham Forest to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan with the German club having an option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of the season. With Chris Wood injured, Taiwo Awoniyi looking a shadow of the player he was and Igor Jesus struggling for goals, Forest are in desperate need of a striker. Matt Davies is joined by Dan Cook and the i paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey to discuss that situation and some possible options to bring in with Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen at the top of the list in the media. Callum Wilson also looks set to leave West Ham and become a free agent. We also preview the FA Cup third round tie at Wrexham as Forest look to avoid an early upset exit. #nffc #nottinghamforest
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 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
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 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 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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?
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'!
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.