Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Russo

-- Falness is joined by Brian Rolston to talk his career with the Wild, and Michael Russo joins on his way to Wild practice.

-- Nordo is joined by Michael Russo to discuss the dramatic win for the Wild last night

Russo and LaPanta dissect a 2-0 road trip, preview tonight's home opener vs. WPG, rave about Freddy Gaudreau and the #mnwild's depth. Plus, an interview with Wild PT Brian Theisen, from TRIA Orthopedics.Next live show Nov. 15 at Tuttle's in Hopkins. Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=worst-seats-podcast-logo_demo_awareness&utm_term=audio_v1__,) Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/,) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Michael Russo checks in from California to preview the Wild season, and Lavelle E Neal makes his weekly appearance.

Live from Elsie's, LaPanta puts the kibosh on any thought Russo could ever manage a hockey team, plus a #mnwild season preview.  Next live show is Monday, October 18 at Elsie's at 7 p.m. Supported by: TRIA (https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=worst-seats-podcast-logo_demo_awareness&utm_term=audio_v1__,) Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/,) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Russo and LaPanta guess the final roster, plus talk Beckman, Duhaime, Rossi, Eichel, Kaprizov, Fiala and Leipold's comments on Parise and Suter.  Next live show is Wednesday, October 13 at Elsie's at 7 p.m. Supported by: TRIA ( https://tria.com/?utm_campaign=orthopedics_ortho-urgent_21m10_care_tria&utm_source=talknorth_&utm_medium=digitalradio&utm_content=worst-seats-podcast-logo_demo_awareness&utm_term=audio_v1__,) Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/,) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Final hour #92Noon features the voice of US Bank Stadium(and Avalanche, Super Bowls, etc..) Alan Roach, and Michael Russo checks in on the Wild!

Russo and LaPanta catch you up on the latest in Wild and Winter Classic news, LIVE from Elsie's in NE Minneapolis. Supported by: Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/,) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

2:00 – Training Camp is underway for the Blues 2:15 – Jon Morosi of NHL and MLB Network on the state of the NHL entering into the new season 2:30 – Pete Weber, Nashville Predators play-by-play, on the off season moves made by the Preds 2:45 – Tarasenko is ready to go 3:00 – What's Trending 3:15 – Reacting to Armstrong 3:30 –Darren Pang, Blues TV Analyst, on the newcomers chemistry in training camp for the Blues 3:45 – We want Tacos! 4:00 – Josh Bogorad, Dallas Stars play-by-play, on the Stars getting healthy for this upcoming season 4:15 – Michael Russo who covers the Wild for the Athletic on the Wild's transition from a boring team to an exciting franchise 4:30 – Line Combos 4:45 – Perunovich entering into the fold 5:00 – Tyson Nash, TV Analyst for the Arizona Coyotes, on the Coyotes entering into the Central Division 5:15 – Sports Six Pack 5:30 – John Wiedeman, radio voice of the Chicago Blackhawks, talks about the Hawks getting pieces put in place to compete this season 5:45 – Bet the Board

Russo and LaPanta do a breaking news Worst Seats pod where they dissect the Kaprizov contract, talk Rossi and Boldy, Dewar and Duhaime, talk Trampled by Turtles, and remind folks about Monday night's live recording at Elsie's. Supported by: Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/,) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Author Kyle Mills makes his yearly appearance on the show as he continues Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Ben Simmons and Michael Russo joins to discuss the breaking news that the Wild reached a contract agreement with Kirill Kaprisov.

Author Kyle Mills makes his yearly appearance on the show as he continues Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings and Ben Simmons and Michael Russo joins to discuss the breaking news that the Wild reached a contract agreement with Kirill Kaprisov.

Russo and LaPanta return to discuss the latest in the Kirill Kaprizov negotiations, if the Wild would ever even consider trading him, plus Boldy, Rossi and much more. Also, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., come to Elsie's in NE MPLS for a live WSITH pod. Supported by: Grain Belt (https://www.grainbelt.com/,) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

On this week's Worst Seats, LaPanta and Russo discussed the mixed Winter Classic jersey reax, predict #mnwild Olympians, who should wear the A's, Khusnutdinov, and of course Kaprizov. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Dan and JG are live the State Fair. Brian Oak joins to talk music and Brianne jumping ship, Pat Kessler makes another signature appearance for an hour, then Michael Russo joins to talk Wild and more.

During a fun, live showdown at Kowalski's in Shoreview, the self-provisioned Akaushi steak master Anthony LaPanta gets edged out by Troy during a fun event that includes mostly Wild talk. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Gabe Henderson of the Vikings Entertainment Network joins the show to break down the Vikings potential 53 man roster, Dave Sinykin and Lavelle E Neal take on PA in the annual Great NFC North Debate, and Michael Russo stops by for some Wild talk.

Russo and LaPanta discuss Fiala contract, Rossi feeling 100%, the Winter Classic, a humbling surprise at Profile, and they announce an Aug. 30, 6 p.m. live show at Kowalski's in Shoreview. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Russo and LaPanta discuss the latest threat in the problematic Wild-Kirill Kaprizov contract negotiation, plus they break down the Central Division, talk Kevin Fiala, and answer your Twitter questions. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest development in the Kirill Kaprisov situation before Michael Russo joins to let us know what his reporting has uncovered. Our boss Gregg Swedberg joins for a fun hour in-studio to take us back to the beginning of KFAN as we celebrate our 30 Year Anniversary this month! Towards the end of the Dan discusses his most recent concerns with the Vikings offensive line.

Dan Barreiro opens the show discussing the latest development in the Kirill Kaprisov situation before Michael Russo joins to let us know what his reporting has uncovered. Our boss Gregg Swedberg joins for a fun hour in-studio to take us back to the beginning of KFAN as we celebrate our 30 Year Anniversary this month!

Russo and LaPanta discuss whether the NHL will follow the NFL's vaccination path, break down the Wild's decision to take Kevin Fiala to arb, and talk in-depth about Jack Eichel's situation. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

The Athletic's Michael Russo breaks down Fiala's arbitration, Kaprizov's contract, Eichel Trade, and more with Brandon Mileski and Pat Micheletti on this episode of Beyond The POD!

The Athletic's Michael Russo breaks down Fiala's arbitration, Kaprizov's contract, Eichel Trade, and more with Brandon Mileski and Pat Micheletti on this episode of Beyond The POD!

Michael Russo fills in for Common, plenty of Wild and Hockey talk, guests include Frank Seravalli, Chad Graff, Anthony Lapanta, and John Vogl.

Russo and LaPanta talk about the Wild draft, their free-agent pickups highlighted by Goligoski, Kaprizov negotiations, and of course Jack Eichel.  Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Incredible episode with the legendary beat writer Michael Russo! We talk about Wild moves they need to make this off season to be contenders, Kirill contract situation and his journey to success!! Biggest takeaway "Take chances!!!" Tune is for a great show.

--Nordo is in for PA, Michael Russo talks about the Wild's loss of Carson Soucy in the NHL Expansion Draft, Bethel track and field coach Andrew Rock shares his Olympics experience, Ben Leber and Matt Birk make their regular Thursday appearances!

Russo and LaPanta discuss how to replace Soucy/Suter, talk Kaprizov, Jack Eichel, a possible Foligno Bros. union, free agency, and Russo's pending surgery. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Why the Wild bought out Parise, Suter, the expansion and cap repercussions, where will they sign, and who do the Wild sign. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

It was all Zach Parise and Ryan Suter coverage today as the Wild announced they were buying them out. Wild General Manager joins to explain the move and our hockey experts Lou Nanne and Michael Russo give their reaction to the seismic move.

Dan reviews a huge day as the Minnesota Wild have officially moved on from Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joins to discuss the move and our hockey experts Lou Nanne and Michael Russo react to it.

Panther and Russo discuss expansion scenarios, buyouts, trades, the Tampa Bay Lightning's latest Cup championship, and how to get into the sports biz. -recorded 7/13/2021, Update on its way. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

FULL COMMON MAN PROGRUM: --Michael Russo joins --Lil' B --State Fair T-Shirts --Progrum Password --Mark Rosen

Another Friday episode of The DFO Rundown is here! It's rumour season around the NHL, so to kick off today's episode Frank and Jason dug into to some of the big stories around the league starting with some potential buyouts candidates before digging into the Duncan Keith trade talks. They also talked about soon-to-be free agent Tony DeAngelo and had some fun with the Nikita Kucherov press conference.   They also welcomed Michael Russo of The Athletic, who covers the Minnesota Wild, into the Wood Jerseys Studio! They talked about a potential Zach Parise buyout, Kirill Kaprizov's new deal, and more big items that GM Bill Guerin needs to handle this summer.   They also had a new edition of Buy or Sell with Tyler Yaremchuk where the guys were grilled on Andrei Vasilevsky, potential buyouts, the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens!

We welcome Jaci and Michael Russo, authors of “He Said, She Said: Branding," to Discover Lafayette. Their new book shares the wisdom they've garnered through their combined decades of experience working in branding and with each other as a married couple. It's important to understand that in today's world, a company's "brand" is much more than a logo or type of product. The Russos define brand in the same way as Marty Neumeier, an American icon in the world of advertising and business creativity: "A brand is a person's emotional connection to a company, product or service." That emotional connection is why consumers seek out the products that they like, that make them feel good, and that they're willing to pay more for. We can all relate to products that we're proud to wear or drive....the things that make us feel good every time we encounter them. Jaci and Michael Russo are the co-founders of brandRUSSO, a strategic branding agency in Lafayette, LA. The agency focuses on helping their clients build their brand, help them effectively tell their story, and decipher their best business practices to effectively distinguish them from the crowd of competitors. Experience has shown that their clients may then command a premium price for their products or services once their targeted market identifies with their brand and trusts that they will deliver on their company's promises. "He Said, She Said: Branding" can be purchased online at Amazon or at Beausoleil Books on Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette. Michael and Jaci Russo share not only their tips on effectively branding a company but how they have managed to stay married while working together for over 20 years! About 15 years ago, the Russos sat down and analyzed how they strategically solved their clients' problems and trademarked it "Razor Branding." In a nutshell, the Russos ask clients the following questions: "Who are you talking to?" "Why should they pick you?" "What are you trying to say?" "Where should you say it?" Razor Branding has four core elements that work for any type of business or service for which you are wanting to build a solid and loyal client base: focus (the "Who"), promise (the "Why"), connection (the "What"), and harmony (the "Where"). It works by "first identifying their client's target audience and then developing messaging, strategies, and creative that builds awareness, loyalty, and eventual advocacy." "In the entrance to our building, we have a quote from Jef Richards: 'Creative without strategy is art. Creative with strategy is advertising.' I came across this quote while I was touring agencies in Texas back in college. I like to think if Jef had written that today, it would have said, "Creative with strategy is branding." Michael Russo Our interview is full of colorful anecdotes that will inspire both budding entrepreneurs and established business owners to closely examine their business practices and how they place media ads. Since 2008 there has been a drastic change in marketing due to the explosion of social media. Before then, television, radio, and print ads were the way to go. Today, Jaci and Michael call themselves 'media agnostic," meaning that there is no one (media) size that fits all businesses to effectively share messaging about a client's offerings. For some clients, it is still best to place tv ads. Others will advertise solely on digital platforms. It all depends on who the targeted market is and how best to reach them. It is interesting to note that South Louisiana is a huge radio market....." people here love their radio!" "Consumers have all the power now. They have the ability to communicate their experience, and many businesses, such as Uber and Airbnb have built their brands upon that feedback. Uber riders have to give their driver a rating and vice versa. Everyone has access to this information. Crowdsourcing of reviews means that companies have to earn your loyalty; they can...

Michael Russo fills in for Dan with a guest loaded show. Guests include Jonny Athletic, Judd Brackett, Lou Nanne, Ryan Clark, Ian Cole, and Kenny Albert.

Russo and LaPanta break down Joel Eriksson Ek's new 8-year deal, the Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala negotiations, expansion, and the Cup Final. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Lou Nanne invites Russo to his gorgeous cabin on Balsam Lake for storytime, what it was like GMing back in the day, Dino Ciccarelli, plus they talk Stanley Cup Final and #mnwild offseason (i.e. how'd he handle Kaprizov talks). Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Dan is red-hot about the Twins no-rain rainout, Michael Russo talks Wild offseason, and Dan discusses the option for the Wolves to pick up Ben Simmons.

Russo and LaPanta pay tribute to late Tom Kurvers and talk #mnwild offseason, Kaprizov negotiations, center trades, and Stanley Cup playoffs. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

FULL COMMON MAN PROGRUM: --Father's Day recap --Michael Russo on death of Tom Kurvers --Five Questions --Mayday in Green Bay --Mark Rosen

Russo and LaPanta do a podcast with many, many distractions but talk awards, Kaprizov contract, talk expansion and center acquisitions. Plus Chad Graff makes a cameo. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski's (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane Association (https://propane.com/)

Wild GM Billy Guerin pops into Worst Seats to talk the #mnwild’s season with LaPanta and Russo plus a busy offseason that includes re-signing Kaprizov, Fiala, and Eriksson Ek, why no Matt Boldy, expansion, trading for a center, and much more. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski’s (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/)

Russo and LaPanta tee up Game 6, plus talk Parise, Addison, Boldy, Kaprizov and discover LaPanta has been mispronouncing Akaushi. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski’s (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/)

--Vox in the Box is back for the playoffs! Dean Evason joins right away to give his thoughts heading into Game 6, Michael Russo joins to give his insight on the Wild, and Wes Walz previews Game 6!

Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild loss to Vegas and where they go from here. Our terrorism and international relations expert Michael Hurley joins to give an update what's going on in Gaza. Michael Russo joins to talk Wild as well. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins (among other Minnesota sports).

Dan Barreiro opens the show reviewing the Wild loss to Vegas and where they go from here. Michael Russo joins to talk Wild as well. Lavelle Neal makes his weekly appearance to talk Twins (among other Minnesota sports).

Russo and LaPanta break down the first 2 games of #mnwild #goldenknights series and tee up Game 3. We talk fans in the stands, Fleury, freeing up Kaprizov/Fiala, and Parise. Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/,) Profile By Sanford (https://www.ProfilePlan.com,) Bosch Law Firm (https://www.WorkCompExperts.com,) Kris Lindahl Real Estate (https://www.krislindahl.com/,) Kowalski’s (https://www.kowalskis.com/,) & Minnesota Propane (https://propane.com/)