Best Ben and Becka Podcasts (2025)

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Game Fair, High School Football, and radio broadcasting 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

34:48

Mike Max talks with Chuck Delaney from Game Fair about the event, what makes a good hunting dog, Lakeville South Football Head Coach Ben Burk on getting ready for the season, and he and Chris Tubbs talk about the art of good radio play-by-play.By Audacy

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Lakeville South FB HC Ben Burk on getting ready for the season 8:23

2+ y ago8:23

8:23

Mike Max talks with Lakeville South Football Head Coach Ben Burk about getting ready for the season, having extended summer access to players, being the defending state champion, dealing with the COVID-19 year, and more.By Audacy

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Chuck Delaney from Game Fair on the joy of the outdoors 8:50

2+ y ago8:50

8:50

Mike Max talks with Chuck Delaney from Game Fair about the joy of the outdoors, the process of acquiring a hunting dog, Ron Schara coming on board, how important his wife was to the success and more.By Audacy

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Are you mad at Kirk, and why wouldn't info be on a drive? 18:12

2+ y ago18:12

18:12

Mike Max wonders if you're mad at Kirk Cousins for testing positive for COVID-19. He also wonders why outgoing Presidents would want paper documents instead of putting it straight on a drive?By Audacy

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Becka Thompson from the Minneapolis Park Board on the Hiawatha Golf Course 18:16

2+ y ago18:16

18:16

Mike Max talks with Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner Becka Thompson about math being connected to several other parts of life, the past and future of Hiawatha Golf Course, making something a "Historical Landmark" and more.By Audacy

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MLS All-Star week, D.J.Wonnum and Rev. Jerry McAfee 39:22

2+ y ago39:22

39:22

Mike Max recaps the MLS All-Star Activities with Minnesota United FC President Chris Wright, Minnesota Vikings DE D.J. Wonnum on training camp, Rev. Jerry McAfee from 21 Days of Peace on the shooting in downtown Minneapolis and more.By Audacy

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Rev. Jerry McAfee from 21 Days of Peace on the shooting in downtown Minneapolis 17:29

2+ y ago17:29

17:29

Mike Max talks with Rev. Jerry McAfee from 21 Days of Peace about the shooting in downtown Minneapolis, what he saw firsthand, trying to de-escalate the situation, can he tell if someone is carrying a firearm and more.By Audacy

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Minnesota Vikings DE D.J. Wonnum on training camp 4:02

2+ y ago4:02

4:02

Mike Max talks with Minnesota Vikings Defensive End D.J. Wonnum about training camp, the influence of Danielle Hunter, what he gets out of pre-season and more.By Audacy

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Former Minnesota United FC President Chris Wright on the MLS All-Star Activities 9:42

2+ y ago9:42

9:42

Mike Max talks with former Minnesota United FC President Chris Wright about the on the MLS All-Star Activities, his goals for Allianz Field, the diversity of soccer and soccer fans and more.By Audacy

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Do we still care? 18:17

2+ y ago18:17

18:17

Because Kirk Cousins missed practice due to illness, Mike Max wonders if we still care if NFL players get COVID-19, or are we passed it? Maxie also gets into some of the violence in downtown Minneapolis and takes calls from listenersBy Audacy

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MLB insider Scott Miller talks about the incredible Dodgers and what's to come in the AL Central 15:58

2+ y ago15:58

15:58

Scott Miller joins the program to talk baseball, from the incredible LA Dodgers to the AL Central race from here to the end of the season.By Audacy

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The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi on the latest from the NASCAR Cup Series 7:24

2+ y ago7:24

7:24

NASCAR! What's the latest from the track? Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic joins Steve Thomson to discuss.By Audacy

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FOOTBALL! All you need to know about Viking's camp thus far from Purple Insider's Matthew Coller 19:11

2+ y ago19:11

19:11

Purple Insider's Matthew Coller sits down with the filling in Steve Thomson to talk FOOTBALL! Vikings, Vikings and more Vikings in this segment of the show.By Audacy

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Gene Glynn and Dixie Downtown 35:12

2+ y ago35:12

35:12

Mike Max talks with Former Twins 3B Coach Gene Glynn about the rush of a pennant chase, his thoughts on some current and former Twins, Dixie From Downtown about violence issues facing downtown Minneapolis, and Maxie says making memories is all about the peopleBy Audacy

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Dixie From Downtown on issues facing downtown Minneapolis 9:09

2+ y ago9:09

9:09

Mike Max talks with Dixie From Downtown about violence issues facing downtown Minneapolis, how weather plays a role, when he knows to intervene and more.By Audacy

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Former Twins 3B Coach Gene Glynn on the rush of a pennant race and the Twins 15:51

2+ y ago15:51

15:51

Mike Max talks with Former Twins 3B Coach Gene Glynn about the rush of a pennant chase, making the right moves at the right time, difference makers he sees on the Twins, Miguel Sano, Byron Buxton and more.By Audacy

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Remembering Clyde Turner 18:49

2+ y ago18:49

18:49

Mike Max remembers Gophers Men's Basketball star Clyde Turner, and chats up Al Nuness about his legacy, what he meant to the community and more.By Audacy

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AEW Star and TBS Champ Jade Cargill on her career 10:42

2+ y ago10:42

10:42

Mike Max and Chris Tubbs talk with AEW Star and TBS Champion Jade Cargill on her career so far, how she got into the business, how her husband has helped her and more.By Audacy

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St. Paul Saints Broadcaster Sean Aronson on player development 15:31

2+ y ago15:31

15:31

Mike Max talks with St. Paul Saints Broadcaster Sean Aronson on being a veteran broadcaster, the moves the Twins made at the deadline, Jose Miranda's growth, Alex Kiriloff's injury, why he's a Jake Cave fan and more.By Audacy

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Steinbach, Manny and guns 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

37:29

Mike Max breaks down the Twins vs. Blue Jays play at the plate Sunday afternoon with former Twins catcher Terry Steinbach, Manny Lagos on the MLS All-Star week in Minneapolis and Maxie on the Tour de Tonka, and the gun at WCCO TV.By Audacy

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Lagos Legacy 9:36

2+ y ago9:36

9:36

Mike Max talks with Manny Lagos from the MN United FC on the MLS All-Star Week in Minnesota, what this means to the state, franchise, and more.By Audacy

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Steiney's Take 17:34

2+ y ago17:34

17:34

Former Twins Star and Bench Coach Terry Steinbach breaks down the play at the plate from Sunday's Twins vs. Blue Jays, why the officials may have made the right decision overturning it, has his thoughts on Rocco's reaction and more.By Audacy

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Rocco's Reaction 19:10

2+ y ago19:10

19:10

Mike Max gets into the blown call at the home plate that cost the Twins the game vs. Toronto Sunday afternoon and takes calls from fans.By Audacy

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Twins talk, cycling, hoops and parking 34:17

3y ago34:17

34:17

The Twins made some moves at the trade deadline, and after their series win over the Tigers. Mike Max talked with Carlos Correa, and new closer Jorge Lopez. Plus more talk about parking in downtown Minneapolis, former Hopkins star Vinnie Shaheed and Tim Litfin from Tour DeTonka on the event.By Audacy

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Tim Litfin from Tour DeTonka on the event 8:26

3y ago8:26

8:26

Mike Max talks with Tim Litfin from Tour DeTonka on the event, late summer in Minnesota, the amount of permits and more.By Audacy

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Former Hopkins basketball star Vinnie Shaheed on their camps 7:50

3y ago7:50

7:50

Mike Max talks with former Hopkins basketball star Vinnie Shaheed about the Hopkins alumni basketball camp, being a part of the culture, what kids need to learn and more.By Audacy

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Who won the debate? 23:25

3y ago23:25

23:25

Mike Max reacts to the Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen from Farm Fest in Redwood Falls and takes calls from listenersBy Audacy

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St. Paul Pioneer Press' Chris Tomasson gives us an update from the first week of Vikings training camp 14:36

3y ago14:36

14:36

Chris Tomasson joins Steve Thomson to discuss week one of Vikings training camp.By Audacy

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Preserving golf course and legion baseball 36:34

3y ago36:34

36:34

Mike Max talks with CEO and President of the Bronze Foundation Darwin Dean about preserving the back nine and embracing the history of the Hiawatha Golf Course, Robert Weber from the State Legion baseball tournament on the state of Legion baseball in the state, and more discussion on being told you're not good enough.…

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Robert Weber from the State Legion Tournament on the state of Legion ball 10:26

3y ago10:26

10:26

Mike Max talks with Robert Weber from the State Legion baseball tournament about the meaning behind Legion baseball, how big the sport is, honoring veterans and more.By Audacy

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CEO and President of the Bronze Foundation Darwin Dean on saving the back nine of the Hiawatha Golf Course 12:03

3y ago12:03

12:03

Mike Max talks with CEO and President of the Bronze Foundation Darwin Dean about preserving the back nine, why it's so important to embrace the history of the Hiawatha Golf Course, why it's a celebration and more.By Audacy

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The Spin Doctor and NIL opportunities 37:01

3y ago37:01

37:01

Maxie chats up Vikings legend Chuck Foreman about playing football growing up, coaching staffs, and Dalvin Cook. Plus he also talks with former Gopher football star Derek Burns from Dinkytown Gophers about his new venture wanting to help facilitate NIL deals for athletes and more.By Audacy

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Derek Burns from Dinkytown Gophers on helping athletes with NIL opportunities 15:15

3y ago15:15

15:15

Mike Max talks with former Gopher football star Derek Burns about his new venture with Dinkytown Gophers, why he wants to help facilitate NIL deals for athletes, common misconceptions, where the athletes might have an advantage, and more.By Audacy

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Vikings Legend Chuck Foreman on training camp 15:33

3y ago15:33

15:33

Mike Max talks with Vikings legend Chuck Foreman about his football camps, playing football growing up, coaching staffs, Dalvin Cook and more.By Audacy

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Are you good enough? 21:24

3y ago21:24

21:24

Mike Max talks about Kevin O'Connell's journey, and why his personality and approach is different from most in the NFL, and wonders if you've ever been told you've been told the same.By Audacy

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Hockey and NASCAR 37:07

3y ago37:07

37:07

Local Author Dan WHENESOTA talks w/ Steve Thomson about his recent book release about the St. Paul Fighting Saints, NASCAR writer Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic tries to sort out what happened last week at Pocono and could a deal be in place to bring Britney Griner home?By Audacy

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NASCAR Writer Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic on what happened at Pocono 11:34

3y ago11:34

11:34

Steve Thomson (in for Mike Max) talks with NASCAR Writer Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic about what happened at Pocono where two drivers were disqualified and the third place driver was declared the winner, how teams are trying to gain an advantage and moreBy Audacy

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Local Author Dan WHENESOTA on his recent release about the St. Paul Fighting Saints 17:54

3y ago17:54

17:54

Steve Thomson (in for Mike Max) talks with local author Dan WHENESOTA about his recent release about the St, Paul Fighting Saints, where did he get the idea, was there a "Slapshot" influence and more. His book "A Slap Shot in Time" is available here. -> http://a.co/d/jfn2JpaBy Audacy

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Twins troubles and Vikings Training Camp 37:51

3y ago37:51

37:51

Steve Thomson (in for Mike Max) talks with Twins Beat Reporter Do-Hyoung Park from MLB about the team's struggles and trade deadline, and Matthew Coller from Purple Insider on the beginning of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Plus Steve and Chris Tubbs wonder what are realistic expectations for the team in 2022?…

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Matthew Coller from Purple Insider on the beginning of Training Camp 12:25

3y ago12:25

12:25

Steve Thomson (in for Mike Max) talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about the start of training camp, early observations, yearly expectations, will the changes make a difference and more.By Audacy

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Twins Beat Reporter Do-Hyoung Park from MLB on the team 15:37

3y ago15:37

15:37

Steve Thomson (in for Mike Max) talks with Twins Beat Reporter Do-Hyoung Park from MLB about the teams pitching struggles, their lack of options, upcoming trade deadline, why he's holding onto Miguel Sano and more.By Audacy

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Twins in Trouble? 19:52

3y ago19:52

19:52

Steve Thomson (in for Mike Max) and Chris Tubbs get into recent Twins troubles, upcoming trade deadline, and the Vikings open Training Camp.By Audacy

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Tony O. gets the call and a weekend to remember 36:23

3y ago36:23

36:23

Journalist and Tony Oliva fan on boycotting the Hall of Fame until he got inducted, how she became a fan, Chris Tubbs on a weekend he won't forget.By Audacy

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Tony Oliva fan Carla Baranauckas on her love of baseball 15:11

3y ago15:11

15:11

Mike Max talks with Carla Baranauckas about taking to the team, becoming a big Tony Oliva fan, boycotting the Hall of Fame until he got inducted and more.By Audacy

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The Benchwarmer and Baseball 36:37

3y ago36:37

36:37

Mike Max talks with former Minnesota Twins Hitting Coach Joe Vavra on what he sees with the team, Minnesota Vikings Legend Bob Lurtsema about training camp, and what makes a good coaching staff great.By Audacy

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Vikings Legend Bob Lurtsema on training camp 10:08

3y ago10:08

10:08

Mike Max talks with Minnesota Vikings Legend Bob Lurtsema about being excited for training camp, sneaking out, players having too much influence, dealing with a new coaching staff and more.By Audacy

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Former Twins Hitting Coach Joe Vavra on what he sees with the team 16:37

3y ago16:37

16:37

Mike Max talks with former Minnesota Twins Hitting Coach on having a routine, Miguel Sano's struggles, word association with several players and more.By Audacy

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Legendary Boys BB HC Larry McKenzie on his legendary career 13:29

3y ago13:29

13:29

Mike Max talks with legendary Boys Basketball Head Coach Larry McKenzie about his career, why this was the right time, doing right by the kids, teaching through tragedies and more.By Audacy

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Sports to the Max: Pat Thompson 11:37

3y ago11:37

11:37

If you think the sport of baseball has an age limit, you'd be wrong. Pat Thompson is part of a league with players at an advanced age. He reminisces with Mike about playing the game past your "prime".By Audacy

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Sports to the Max: Abe Woldeslassie 15:11

3y ago15:11

15:11

The head coach of Macalester's men's basketball team doesn't quit stalking the sidelines during the Summer. He tells us about the local league that brings some big names to the court.By Audacy

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