Best Fred Arena Podcasts (2026)

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Guest Host Bruce Boudreau Believes The Minnesota Wild HAVE IT ALL 33:06

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Former NHL head coach and current analyst Bruce Boudreau guest co-hosts with Jessi Pierce to celebrate what Quinn Hughes brings to the Minnesota Wild, and why the Wild are poised to get out of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no…

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‘Comedy Nerd’ Judd Apatow Returns for Our Final Episode 57:58

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Judd Apatow didn’t realize it at the time, but as a young teenager growing up on Long Island in the ‘70s, he was inventing the comedy podcast by doing the first-ever long-form radio interviews with his stand-up heroes. So it’s only fitting that he’s the last guest ever on The Last Laugh podcast. In his fourth and final appearance on the show—taped …

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Kathryn Hahn: ‘The Studio’ Is the Comedy Show of the Year 55:54

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Kathryn Hahn never set out to be an explicitly comedic actress. But starting with breakthrough roles in instant classics like ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Step Brothers,’ she has slowly but surely established herself as a comedy powerhouse who can go toe-to-toe with everyone from Will Ferrell to Amy Poehler. So it should come as no surprise that she spent 2025…

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The Minnesota Wild now LEGITIMATE STANLEY CUP CONTENDERS with Quinn Hughes 51:06

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The Minnesota Wild add defenseman Quinn Hughes and skyrocket to true Stanley Cup contenders. Minnesota Wild play-by-play announcer Joe O'Donnell joins to talk Quinn Hughes and the improved desire to jump through that Stanley Cup window. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

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Michelle Wolf: Trump, Riyadh, and Netflix Special ‘The Well’ 52:11

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Michelle Wolf is probably best known for being the comedian who roasted Sarah Huckabee Sanders to her face at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2018. Seven years later, her only regret is that she wasn’t meaner. In this episode, Wolf reflects on how much—and how little—has changed since, from Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on comedians t…

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The Minnesota Wild NEED to trade for THIS scorer 34:02

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The Minnesota Wild are on a three-game slump with losses to some of the worst teams in the NHL and while Jessi Pierce says don't panic, Kirsten Krull is ringing the alarm. Would this rumored winger be the answer to bring the Minnesota Wild back into the win column? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…

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Tim Meadows: SNL, ‘The Ladies Man,’ and ‘DMV’ 50:47

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Tim Meadows was once the longest-serving cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ These days, he’s subtly stealing scenes as the third lead on a CBS sitcom, ‘DMV.’ But despite plenty of ups and downs over the course of his nearly 40-year career, Meadows seems to be at peace with his particular level of fame. In this episode, Meadows traces the arc of …

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#299. Zach Parise Joins the Show 33:21

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Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull help 19-year-NHLer Zach Parise write his upcoming U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction speech while checking in on retirement life. Plus, Colorado Avalanche fans are the worst and goaltender cellys are the best. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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Sebastian Maniscalco on Filling Arenas and Telling ‘Offensive’ Jokes 49:46

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Sebastian Maniscalco is consistently one of the highest-grossing stand-up comedians in the country. With his Netflix special ‘Is It Me?’ and his autobiographical movie ‘About My Father’ co-starring Robert De Niro, he’s on the verge of finally becoming a household name. In this episode, Maniscalco opens up about doubling down on nostalgia and (mostl…

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#298. Matt Boldy Will Outscore Kirill Kaprizov 33:59

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The Minnesota Wild are back as they continue to be the hottest team in the NHL through the month of November, thanks in large part to Jesper Wallstedt and Filip Gustavsson, but we also have to throw some love to Matt Boldy's play, too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…

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Patton Oswalt: Trump, Kimmel, and the State of Stand-Up Comedy 55:32

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Patton Oswalt begins his latest stand-up special (‘Black Coffee and Ice Water,’ streaming on Audible Nov. 20) by reading a fake disclaimer about how he’s gone full MAGA in an attempt to avoid the authoritarian hand of Donald Trump. It’s a funny bit that also underscores the comedian’s very real fears about being an outspokenly anti-fascist voice in…

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#297. The Minnesota Wild D Is Back -- and So Are the Minnesota Frost (with Frost goaltenders Maddie Rooney and Nicole Hensley) 36:41

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The Minnesota Wild have extended their point streak to five games thanks in large part to quality play in the defensive zone. While the Wild mount their way back into playoff conversation, Minnesota Frost goaltenders Maddie Rooney and Nicole Hensley join to talk the Frost's quest for a third straight Walter Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

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Fred Armisen: SNL, ‘Portlandia,’ and ‘100 Sound Effects’ 54:55

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Fred Armisen knows that nobody can ever tell whether he’s joking or not—and he doesn’t quite understand why. Despite being one of the hands-down funniest ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast members of all time, Armisen can, in fact, be pretty sincere when he wants to be. It’s a trait that shines through on his latest project: a painstakingly produced album …

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#296. Jesper Wallstedt Pushing For Minnesota Wild No. 1? 29:17

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is looking pretty good in back-to-back starts -- is he challenging for the 1A spot from Filip Gustavsson? And with Marcus Johansson's 15 points in 17 GP, should the Wild look at re-signing him already? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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‘Bugonia’ Writer Will Tracy: ‘The Onion,’ John Oliver, and ‘Succession’ 53:23

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The new conspiracy-laden film ‘Bugonia’ has been described by critics and audiences alike as “bleak.” But the comedy writer who penned the script doesn’t see it that way. In this episode, Will Tracy shares how he went from ‘The Onion’s’ editor-in-chief to winning Emmys for ‘Last Week Tonight’ and ‘Succession’ to writing the mind-bending script for …

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#295. The Minnesota Wild ARE Fixable 33:48

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The Minnesota Wild are looking to string some wins together for the first time this season -- but can the season be successful after the hole they dug in October? And if so, what will it take to fix the problems? Plus, Jessi and Kirsten answer your Qs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com…

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Alex Borstein: ‘MADtv,’ ‘Family Guy,’ and ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ 56:53

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Most people probably don’t realize Alex Borstein is the same actress who broke out on ‘MADtv,’ has been voicing Lois Griffin on ‘Family Guy’ for 25 years, and won two Emmys for her role as Susie Myerson on ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.’ And yet, while she may still not be a household name, she has slowly but surely put together a more accomplished an…

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#294. 'Good Enough' Isn't Anymore For the Minnesota Wild 36:44

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The Minnesota Wild's lack of consistency, depth and confidence has dug an early hole for them that just might be too big to climb out of... Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull explore what changes could (and should) be made to bring the Wild back to success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

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SNL’s Leslie Jones: Lorne Michaels, Donald Trump, and ‘Life Part 2’ 51:07

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Leslie Jones has been a comedic force of nature for nearly 40 years. And in her new stand-special ‘Life Part 2’ (streaming this Friday, Oct. 24 on Peacock), she displays more bravado and confidence on stage than ever. In this episode, Jones breaks down everything that went into getting to this moment in her career, from controversial breakout perfo…

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#293. The Minnesota Wild Have NO Scoring Depth 31:49

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The Minnesota Wild can't score 5-on-5 because beyond Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, the goals are dried up. So which winger needs to step up? And why does the Wild defense continue to struggle in the system that they usually thrive in? Plus: Buy or Sell the idea that Marcus Foligno should get more physical? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

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‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Director Colin Hanks 46:15

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By all accounts, John Candy was such a decent and kind person that when Colin Hanks set out to direct the definitive documentary about his life and career, he knew there wouldn’t be any “dirt” to uncover. In the words of Candy’s friend Bill Murray, “I wish I had some more bad things to say about him.” But ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ (streaming now on A…

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#292. Marcus Johansson Should NOT Be Top 6 For Minnesota Wild 31:49

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The Minnesota Wild season is underway and it only took three games for forward Marcus Johansson to be moved back into the top 6 -- which Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull do not care for. Plus, NHL debut for Danila Yurov and season debut for Jesper Wallstedt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19…

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Phoebe Robinson: Stand-Up, Trump, and the Manosphere 48:41

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Raphael Bob-Waksberg was still in his 20s when he convinced Netflix to produce his audacious Hollywood satire about a washed-up, alcoholic former TV star who also happens to be a horse. Now, as a 41-year-old father of two, the creator of ‘Bojack Horseman’ is back with another animated Netflix series that is just as boldly funny and devastatingly em…