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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back on the podcast and give their thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby Saga for the first time. They also discuss The Barn naming rights, some interesting summer recruiting news with a familiar name to Gopher fans (and podcast fans!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derek in studio with D.J. Coulter from American Family Insurance stops in for "Coulter's Corner," Justin Gaard from "Bumper to Bumper" talks the Minnesota sports scene, and Jack checks in from Kansas City to preview the final game of a three game series against the Monarchs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a two-guest week this week with host Justin Gaard visiting with football player Jaxon Howard about his free football camp for kids coming up in July and Track and Field Associate Head Coach Peter Miller joining to discuss the 5 throwers competing in the NCAA Outdoor Championships next week in Oregon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the Gophers first Summer Splash recruiting weekend, the Drake Lindsay Hype Train has left the station with 1st round draft speculation, and Chip reviews his sitdown with Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle now 10 years into the job at the U.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are talking to another Gopher legend this week: Darrell Thompson! DT joins to talk about the work he has done post-football with Bolder Options (a youth mentorship program) and tells some incredible stories about being recruited by Lou Holtz, jumping right into stardom as a freshman and his time in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers. The guys also discuss who Darrell has enjoyed watching run the ball during his time as a broadcaster and what it was like sharing a broadcast booth with the legend Ray Christensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are joined by former Gopher quarterback Bryan Cupito on the podcast this week! The guys talk to to Cupito about his journey to the U, waiting his turn to play, what it was like playing on some of those incredible offenses and the big wins and tough losses through his outstanding career. They also talk about his role now as a sports dad watching his kids as well as his involvement coaching other kids in Minneapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back and review Chip's emotional anniversary post last week, Burnsie is "that guy" at a family function, the Moorhead-Dinkytown pipeline stays open and Drake Lindsey gets arrested. The guys also discuss the latest on the College Football Playoff expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Head Baseball Coach Ty McDevitt joins Justin Gaard to preview two big home series to wrap up the regular season against Michigan and Nebraska. Coach explains that "postseason baseball" is already here with the Gophers playing for a spot in the Big Ten Tournament, a place they have not been since 2019. It's been a really good season for Gopher Baseball so far and Gaardsy and Coach McDevitt discuss the hot streak that has them in a good position for postseason play as well as about some great individual performances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back (Chip is back from Mexico!) to recap the Gopher Spring Game and Spring Practice in general: Who helped themselves in the spring? Which newcomers look to fill an immediate role? Why is PJ Fleck so optimistic about the defense? The guys discuss those topics as well as Chip's vacation and Burnsie's reaction to a 50-yard field goal on Saturday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derek Hanson in for Jack chats with DJ Coulter for "Coulter's Corner," Justin Gaard from "Bumper to Bumper" and Kevin Falness from the Minnesota Wild Radio Network previewing the huge night in the Twins Cities for sports with the Timberwolves and Wild trying to close out their series at home in game sixes and the Twins hosting Toronto for a four-game series at Target Field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Joker hit a 3 pointer and the Nuggets beat a Wolves team without Donte and ANT. Justin Gaard and Scott Shapiro join Kilby to discuss the game including - all those turnovers, how to win Game 6, and do you remember when Jamal Murray threw the heating pad? All this plus, it's time for TJ Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FAN's Justin Gaard is live in studio to talk about the winter teams' playoff performances yesterday, including Pat Micheletti talking Wild and Jace Frederick talking Wolves!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back on Tax Day with a border states edition of the podcast: Burnsie gives his impressions from Gopher spring practice and the guys discuss the Wisconsin Athletic Director leaving (before he could get fired?) and the stupidity of the NCAA vacating Iowa wins from a couple years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a two guest podcast this week as host Justin Gaard is joined by gymnastics coach Jenny Hansen live from Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas before All-Big 10 rower Manon Field joins to discuss her career at the U and the Twin Cities 2k race coming up in a few weeks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New men's hockey coach Brett Larson continues his media tour joining host Justin Gaard. Coach Larson and Gaardsy discuss his newly-announced coaching staff, the process getting the job, how he'll navigate the changing college hockey landscape and his own hockey journey! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chip Scoggins, Justin Gaard and Ryan Burns are back after a couple weeks off and discuss Burnsie signing a contract extension with 247 Sports as well as observations from the open spring practice and coaches press conferences. The guys also go over the first Big Ten over/under win totals and give their opinion on what they think is too low, too high or just right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gopher basketball player Brynn Senden joins Justin Gaard from Sacramento! Brynn and Gaardsy discuss her role on the team, how she leads from the bench and supports her teammates, her family legacy at the U and how she decided to join the Gophers knowing that she may not get an opportunity to play much. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Guest Lineup Drew Trafton, Forum Content Director Justin Gaard, KFAN Radio Randy Misegades, Henning boys basketball head coach Max Iversen, NDSU 2026 Basketball Signee
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All Big Ten basketball player Grace Grocholski joins host Justin Gaard to talk about the excitement of Selection Sunday and hosting the NCAA Tournament at Williams Arena, the season as a whole, her career here at the U and why she has been such a great fit with the program and coaching staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard continue the offseason tradition of welcoming guests on the show and catch up with the Voice of the Gophers Mike Grimm! They talk to Mike about his career path to Minnesota, some of his favorite moments in the booth and about how he gets ready for games. Gaardsy and Grimm discuss how they fight like brothers and end up relitigating an argument from over a decade ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Distance runner Zoie Dundon joins host Justin Gaard to talk about her record-setting season so far and preview her participation in the NCAA Semifinal race in the 800m event later this week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to react to another Moorhead Spud committing to the U, discuss the Big Ten revenue discrepancies and differences, reminisce about their favorite Spring Game memories with the news the Gophers will do one again this year and take some questions from the audience to wrap up the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests include: Cole Payton, Former NDSU Quarterback; Mike McFeely, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Columnist; Dave Richman, NDSU men's basketball head coach and; Justin Gaard, KFAN Radio
After a week off Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to cover some more global college football topics including PJ Fleck and the Gophers continuing to recruit the entire state of Minnesota, North Dakota State moving up to FBS and the Mountain West Conference (they think it's great), the rumored College Football Playoff Plan by the Big Ten and some eye-opening stories from the old Nebraska Athletic Director in a new book that is coming out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senior catcher Weber Neels returns to the podcast to help preview the 2026 Gopher Baseball season that starts this weekend in Florida. Weber and host Justin Gaard talk about the excitement to get started, the expectations for the season, go over some of the pitching staff that will kick things off and also discuss Weber's outlook coming back for his senior year after not getting selected in the MLB Draft a year ago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After a brief break Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the PJ Fleck contract amendment that was recently announced and then spent the rest of the episode taking a hard look at the Minnesota Athletic Department's latest fiscal year budget: How much do they spend on football? How much do they make on football? What do they do about lagging ticket sales at all venues, will their bets on basketball pay off?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gymnastics coach Jenny Hansen joins host Justin Gaard to talk about the team and season so far, how the exciting freshman have stepped right into competition, the reasons why the program has been so stable and successful in reaching new heights the last few years, and preview what should be an awesome day on Saturday with the Gophers hosting UCLA in front of a sold-out crowd! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard jump in a little later this week to react to the Gopher schedule for next season which was released this week. The guys also discuss some comments from PJ Fleck and University President Rebecca Cunningham at the annual Gopher fan meeting in Naples, Florida. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had an epic press conference last week regarding tampering in the portal and the guys wonder if there aren't some penalties that come out of what he alleged...are there really any rules?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a two-guest affair on the Golden Gopher Podcast this week as host Justin Gaard is joined by Gopher hockey captain Brody Lamb to discuss his senior season and what he is hoping for the rest of the way as well as freshman cross country runner Sal Wirth to recap his amazing experience at the World Cross Country Championships this month!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to discuss the awesome Championship Game between Indiana and Miami. The guys agree with the popular opinion that the Indiana ascension is the craziest in the history of the sport. What are the lessons every program (and school) can learn from Indiana? How does the SEC feel about the Big 10 winning 3 titles in a row? Finally, the guys discuss Matt Limegrover coming back to the Gophers as an assistant line coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back and discuss the upcoming championship game between Indiana and Miami. The guys agree it feels like Indiana's title to lose and discuss how remarkable the Hoosier ascension has been and how they don't see any signs of it slowing down. Burnsie recaps Transfer Portal Season for the Gophers and how he thinks they did filling their needs compared to last year. Finally, the guys react to Koi Perich committing to Oregon out of the portal and discuss the fans reaction to Koi leaving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard usher in 2026 with a lively episode discussing the news that Koi Perich is hitting the transfer portal after two years at Minnesota. What led to this, where do they Koi will end up, how will the Gophers use the unexpected money now? Burnsie gives a transfer portal update on who the Gophers have committed (and at what positions). The guys then discuss the new position coaches with deep Minnesota ties before talking about the College Football Playoff semifinals and the fact that Indiana is two wins a way from a championship in football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap the Gopher trip to Arizona. It was a dominant performance by Anthony Smith and a coming out party for Jalen Smith. The guys discuss the huge news that Anthony announced after the game he was coming back to the U next season. Portal needs, staff changes and Kyle Whittingham getting the Michigan job are also discussed as the show wraps up 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Gaard leads the show in place of Dan Barreiro and opens the show by giving an update on the Twins ownership situation, as well as previewing the NBA Cup Championship. Then Kevin Seifert joins in studio to talk about JJ McCarthy, and Jalen Nailor.
Justin Gaard leads the show in place of Dan Barreiro and opens the show by giving an update on the Twins ownership situation, as well as previewing the NBA Cup Championship. Then Kevin Seifert joins in studio to talk about JJ McCarthy, and Jalen Nailor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Gaard leads the show in place of Dan Barreiro and opens the show by giving an update on the Twins ownership situation, as well as previewing the NBA Cup Championship. Then Kevin Seifert joins in studio to talk about JJ McCarthy, and Jalen Nailor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to react to the latest mess at Michigan with Sherrone Moore fired (and charged with crimes). Where does Michigan go from here? Drake Lindsay announced he will be back with the Gophers next season, what's the Gophers next move to build around him? The guys finish the show discussing their Heisman votes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back with their reactions to the College Football Playoff field and the inevitable controversy and complaints surrounding it. The guys discuss the epic Big Ten Championship Game and give their thoughts on the unlikely story of the rise of Indiana football. Gaardsy has some thoughts on the bowl selection process that he had to get off his chest towards the end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap a snowy afternoon in Minneapolis where the Gophers won Paul Bunyan's Axe for the 4th time in 5 years. The guys discuss what the right evaluation is for a 7-5 season and what the big picture outlook is with Drake Lindsay potentially leading the offense the next few years. The Lane Kiffin domino fell to LSU over the weekend, they talk about how that went down and what it means and meant for the rest of the coaches carousel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back on this Thanksgiving Week to discuss the Gophers dreadful defensive performance in a disappointing loss to Northwestern at Wrigley Field. How did they get here and how does it get better? What does it mean for defensive coordinator Danny Collins? The guys do touch on the great performance by Drake Lindsay and the Gopher offense before they preview the Wisconsin game and talk about the Lane Kiffin dominoe that is expected to start the coaching carousel this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Both the Vikings and Wolves lose big games and Justin Gaard from KFAN in Minneapolis joins Kilby to discuss...including JJ's passing issues, the pressure on KOC and the fact that the Vikes most likely can forget about making the playoffs. Plus, some fun. What does a Gaardsy Thanksgiving look like? And where will Kilby be for the special meal? All of this plus, Dilly, Dilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap the Gophers latest road debacle: a 42-13 loss at Oregon. It was definitely a 'Johnnies and Joes" issue with Oregon's offense running all over the Gopher defense. The guys discuss how the roster can be reconstructed next season to deal with some of the issues we've seen this season. They also spend time previewing Northwestern (who had a heart-breaking loss to Michigan at Wrigley) and talk some about Iowa giving up a lead and losing at USC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back and with the Gophers coming off a bye week they spend a ton of time on the big games last weekend in the Big Ten. Oregon out-Iowa'd Iowa in terrible conditions at Kinnick, Indiana had an epic drive for the ages to rally against Penn State and we got word that Luke Fickell will return to coach Wisconsin for a 4th season next year. We also shout out a couple having their wedding reception at Jax Cafe!
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap the Gophers survival rally against Michigan State. Nine games in, do we know what this team is yet? Drake Lindsay was at his best when he needed to be again, the defense was feast or famine, how should we properly evaluate what we've seen so far? The guys also give their thoughts on a huge game between Iowa and Oregon in Iowa City this week and react to the intital College Football Playoff rankings.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap the Iowa rout of Minnesota. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong and went wrong very quickly...why? The guys discuss Drake Lindsay's struggles, Darius Taylor's most recent injury and preview Michigan State before talking about LSU firing Brian Kelly, the buyout bedlam this year and preview what should be a wild coaches carousel this offseason.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap a dominant Gopher win over Nebraska. The defense shined and the offensive line bounced back from a tough start to the season. When will people learn about crowning Nebraska too early? Why do people assume good Gopher players will automatically jump into the transfer portal for more money? The guys also preview the Iowa game and discuss what this Hawkeye team looks like compared to years past.
Chip Scoggins, Ryan Burns and Justin Gaard are back to recap the Gophers comeback win over Purdue on Saturday night; the star players saved the Gophers on a night where they got beat up front on both sides of the ball. Nebraska comes to town as a ranked team, the guys break down what they are curious to see on Friday night. James Franklin was fired by Penn State to the tune of a $49 million buyout, what is next for them? What's next for Wisconsin as well who is as down as they have been since the 1980's.