Best Good Beer Hunting Podcasts (2025)

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FULL THURSDAY SHOW: Week 1 Local CFB & prep Football Forecast / Hawkeyes, Cyclones & Huskers with Travis Justice / USD QB Aidan Bouman 1:51:27

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Are we there yet? Eight months of breathless anticipation has led to football fanatics foaming at the mouth for an actual game. We're almost there, and neither of South Dakota's two Div. I teams are easing into the season against punching bags from Sloppy Joe State on Saturday. Both games are seeping with scintillating storylines, particularly for …

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Thirsty Thursday Football Feast No. 1 - SDSU-Sac State, USD-Iowa State, Augie, USF, top Metro prep games 57:28

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Are we there yet? Eight months of breathless anticipation has led to football fanatics foaming at the mouth for an actual game. We're almost there, and neither of South Dakota's two Div. I teams are easing into the season against punching bags from Sloppy Joe State on Saturday. Both games are seeping with scintillating storylines, particularly for …

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Aidan Bouman on his return to Iowa State, new teammates and OC post-training camp 21:28

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FCS No. 5 South Dakota is a 16.5-point underdog at FBS No. 22 Iowa State. Aidan Bouman — stop if you've heard this — has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take down the Big 12 school that initially took him in as a four-star prep QB from Minnesota. In a one-on-one interview with Happy Hour host John Gaskins, Bouman explains why he left Ames for Vermil…

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Hawkeyes, Cyclones & Huskers with veteran Iowa sports talker & Husker podcaster Travis Justice 32:32

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FCS No. 5 South Dakota is a 16.5-point underdog at FBS No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday. USD's Aidan Bouman — stop if you've heard this — has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take down the Big 12 school that initially took him in as a four-star prep QB from Minnesota. How can the Cycolones prevent that, and what did we learn from ISU in their white-knuc…

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FULL WEDNESDAY SHOW - Travis Johansen, FBS future for SDSU/NDSU?, local sports author Pat Duncan 2:16:00

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As we celebrate Saturday's kickoff to the 2025 college football season, the fans of both of South Dakota's Division I teams may just have Nashville and the FCS National Championship on their mind. They should. Both South Dakota State and South Dakota fell one win short of playing for the title last year and both are ranked in the preseason FCS Top …

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John-o-Logue: FBS future for SDSU, NDSU, USD? / Thielen back in Minnesota 41:39

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As we celebrate Saturday's kickoff to the 2025 college football season, the fans of both of South Dakota's Division I teams may just have Nashville and the FCS National Championship on their mind. They should. Both South Dakota State and South Dakota fell one win short of playing for the title last year and both are ranked in the preseason FCS Top …

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USD head coach Travis Johansen previews monster game at Iowa State 22:44

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He's back! — just in time for his debut as FCS No. 5 South Dakota's head coach and his first-ever game as a head coach, period. While Travis Johansen spent over 25 minutes last week with Happy Hour digging in to his first eight months in that role and how he'll handle it on gamedays, this week's one-on-one with host John Gaskins focuses on his firs…

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Thank Your Local Horse, OG Canners, Busting Bird Gender Norms 1:01:34

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Nathan H. Lents joins the show to discuss why some birds are extra loud in bed, along with his new book: The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. Plus, Sara Kiley explains how horses are used to create snake anti-venom, and Rachel talks about how Napoleon played a part in instigating the art …

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NLA: Zim on SDSU-Sac State, USD-ISU, Jimmy Rogers & WSU, Gronowski/Iowa, Wentz-to-Vikings 1:14:31

2d ago1:14:31

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Will Saturday be another story of the "farm kids" from South Dakota being underestimated by a bunch of thoroughbred athletes from California? The Dan Jackson Era and Chase Mason era at South Dakota State opens with a likely sold-out home game against Sacramento State, a 3-9 team from last year with over 50 FBS transfers and a brand new coach that i…

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There's a new Podcaster in town 1:31:39

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I am always glad to talk with other podcaster who loves to talk dogs, hunting and in general, loves the people as much as the dogs!

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Kurtiss Riggs (SDSU, USD-ISU, Gronowski, Wentz, Alabama) / USF A.D. Jon Hart (rebranding, facility plans, NIL & D2 landscape) 1:23:07

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Fresh off calling the IFL championship on CBS, Riggs digs into SDSU and USD opening games (plus Mark Gronowski and Kalen DeBoer), while Hart chats about recent USF re-branding and issues facing D2 schools It is finally game week for local and regional high school and college football, and there is nobody better to help kick off a fresh season than …

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USF A.D. Jon Hart on re-branding (new logo & Nike deal), facility upgrade plans, NIL & D2 landscape 37:23

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Death. Taxes. A winning season for University of Sioux Falls football. These are some of the inevitable truths about life, at least the last 30 years, during which USF has only had one non-winning record. That was two years ago in the first season of current coach Jim Glogowski, whose second squad last season turned the 3-8 record upside down to 8-…

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Kurtiss Riggs on SDSU-Sac St, USD-Iowa State, Gronowski, Wentz/Vikings, Alabama, HSFB state contenders 45:45

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It is finally game week for local and regional high school and college football, and there is nobody better to help kick off a fresh season than veteran prep and college TV analyst Kurtiss Riggs, the 11-time league champion former coach of the Sioux Falls Storm and three-time national championship assistant coach with current Alabama coach Kalen De…

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#142 Farewell, Flavor & Friendship: Matt Hunt and the Taste of B’ville 1:45:14

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Matt Hunt, President of the Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce, as he shares some big news — his upcoming retirement from the role. But don’t worry, Matt isn’t going far! He’ll still be around to support and stay involved with GBCC. Matt reflects on his 11 impactful years with the Chamber, highligh…

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Buffalo Rollers, Football Bets, and T. Rex Equals Good Eats 47:11

6d ago47:11

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This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Austin roll into flavor with homemade buffalo chicken rollers—just like the ones from your favorite gas station, but better. They make a football season bet (Notre Dame vs. Kansas State) and guess the list of the top 10 meats sold in the US, of course. Things get prehistoric when they debate whether the…

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John-o-Logue: SDSU finds kicker from outside, LLWS heartbreak for Sioux Falls, Canaries catching fire again, Vikings trade Harrison Phillips 34:36

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Happy Hour host John Gaskins Gaskins tackles a few big local/regional topics of the day: South Dakota State found its 2025 place kicker eight days before the season starts! Eli Stader is a grad transfer from Northwestern College in Iowa, a two-time All-American who drilled three road playoff game-winning field goals the last four seasons, including…

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FULL THURSDAY SHOW: USD head coach Travis Johansen & OC Tim Morrison / Jacks land decorated NAIA kicker (It's a big deal!) / SF Little League's heartbreaker at LLWS 1:21:39

7d ago1:21:39

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He seems beyond ready. He has seemed beyond ready since he was introduced as South Dakota's head football coach in January. But things get real for Travis Johansen when he leads the Coyotes onto the field at Iowa State's Jack Trice Stadium next Saturday — his first game not just as USD's head coach, but as a head coach for the first time in his lif…

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USD offensive coordinator Tim Morrison (His stamp on Yotes offense, changes from past, Bouman's time to let loose) 17:21

8d ago17:21

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It would perhaps be a daunting first season for Tim Morrison as the man who coordinates and calls South Dakota's offense if senior quarterback Aidan Bouman decided not to return. Not that Morrison wouldn't be up for the task. He was tight ends coach on a pair of USD playoff teams the last two seasons, a group which included All-American and current…

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USD's Travis Johansen on his first game as head coach (Preparation, philosophy, style, in-game decisions, Yotes defense) 29:43

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He seems beyond ready. Has seemed beyond ready since he was introduced as South Dakota's head football coach in January. But things get real for Travis Johansen when he leads the Coyotes onto the field at Iowa State's Jack Trice Stadium next Saturday — his first game not just as USD's head coach, but for the first time ever for him in that role. So…

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FULL WEDNESDAY SHOW: Voice of USF Tom Frederick / LLWS overexposure? / Do Vikings need a WR trade hunt? 1:30:27

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There are several elements that are synonymous with University of Sioux Falls athletics over the last 30 years — a winning football tradition (29 of 30 winning seasons), Bob Young (and Bob Young Field), Kalen DeBoer, Kurtiss Riggs, Chuck Morrell, The Stewart Center, and 17-year basketball head coaches Chris Johnson and Travis Traphagen. But besides…

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How to watch SF Metro High School & USF football on TV (& other devices) with Midwest Sports+ 4:46

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The University of Sioux Falls on Wednesday announced its new partnership with Forum Communications — which owns Sioux Falls Live — that will include the live streaming of USF home football and basketball games on the new Midwest Sports+ app. The Midwest Sports+ app will allow Cougars fans to watch USF games on high-definition TV (those able to down…

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John-o-Logue: LLWS feels a little creepy / Should the Vikings make a trade for a WR while Addison is out? 29:48

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Make it three straight evenings of watching 12-year-olds from South Dakota go after a national championship — and, then, potentially a world championship — at the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania. Do you have Max Snoozy fever yet? Can you not get enough of these energetic kids and these intense, globally-watched ESPN games? Happy Hour hos…

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Voice of USF Tom Frederick on the craft of play-by-play, USF football's amazing 30-year run, and his life changes (tragedy, marriage, long hair!) 1:00:40

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There are several elements that are synonymous with University of Sioux Falls athletics over the last 30 years — a winning football tradition (29 of 30 winning seasons), Bob Young (and Bob Young Field), Kalen DeBoer, Kurtiss Riggs, Chuck Morrell, The Stewart Center, and 17-year basketball head coaches Chris Johnson and Travis Traphagen. But besides…

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NLA: Zim on SDSU-to-Vegas, Chase Mason hype, USD's new O-line, LLWS coverage (too much for 12-year-olds?), Putrid Pohlads, Mike Meyer's Canaries legacy 1:02:16

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While waiting breathlessly for actual football games (that count) to start, South Dakota State fans and media felt an early Christmas present drop in their lap on Monday with the news of the Jackrabbits accepting an invitation to play Montana in the new Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegian Stadium — home of the Raiders — in 2029. In this week's additi…

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: South Dakota LLWS assistant coach Brandon White (also Harrisburg HS football head coach) / Mason's moxie, Vikings QB2 quandary, Pohlad legacy, Canaries' new all-time skipper 54:12

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Imagine playing for a world title with teammates you met just several weeks ago, in a sport you love, and in front of over 30,000 people mostly cheering against you and a global television audience in the millions. Now, imagine doing that and you're 12 years old. And then imagine being a 39-year-old assistant coach and one of those kids — who just …

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John-o-Logue: Chase Mason ready to rip it up, Vikings QB2 quandary, Mike Meyer becomes Canaries' all-time wins leader 37:02

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It isn't unreasonable to be unsure of if Chase Mason will perform at a championship level as South Dakota State's new starting quarterback. After all, he has never started a game at SDSU — only backup and wildcat action — and he hasn't played a full game as a starting quarterback in six years, back to his junior year in high school. But based off h…

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Live(ish) from the Little League World Series, it's SD assistant coach Brandon White! (Also Harrisburg HS head football coach) 17:10

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Imagine playing for a world title with teammates you met just several weeks ago, in a sport you love, and in front of over 30,000 people mostly cheering against you and a global television audience in the millions. Now, imagine doing that and you're 12 years old. And then imagine being a 39-year-old assistant coach and one of those kids — who just …

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#141 Tree to Bottle: Craft Spirits with Derek Grout at Harvest Spirits 49:16

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In this special on-location episode of Brews & Banter, we sit down with Derek Grout, founder of Harvest Spirits Distillery, recorded right at the heart of Golden Harvest Farms in Valatie, NY. Golden Harvest Farms, a third-generation orchard established in 1957, is home to some of the Hudson Valley’s finest apples—and it’s here that Derek pioneered …

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Public Lands Beer!! and a lot more 1:08:55

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The Lansing Brewing company is brewing something just for you! The Michigan Chapter of BHA is throwing a preseason party just for us!!!

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Passing It On with Dan Stark: Moose, Salmon, and Mentoring in the Wild 1:03:44

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Dan Stark, a dedicated mentor with Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors, joins us in studio to share stories from the field—and the freezer. From harvesting a massive Alaskan moose to battling salmon on the line, Dan dives into the highs and hurdles of his adventures up north, including unforgettable bear sightings and the challenges of vac-packing fish. Mo…

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Little League World Series, Sioux Falls wrestling, and more 29:02

14d ago29:02

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John remains on vacation, so Trent Singer and Patrick Lalley took to the mic at "The best bar in Sioux Falls," according to Trent, the Orion Pub. The conversation began with a rundown of the stories that Trent has been working on over the past month, including the Sioux Falls wrestling scene. They then shifted the conversation in the Little League …

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#140 Laughs, Beers, and Chaos with Paul Sojdak 1:09:03

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Our good friend Paul Sojdak is back in the studio, and as always, things get wild right from the start. Between the relentless ball-busting and Paul’s nonstop jokes, we were laughing so hard we were nearly on the floor. We swap stories about our recent event, Hops on the Seneca, and how much fun we had with live bands, great beer and an unforgettab…

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Jack's media day part 2, Chase Mason, Julius Loughridge, fall coaches, and more 1:01:58

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As one of the top teams in preseason polling, the South Dakota State Jackrabbit football team comes into the 2025 season with high expectations. Those expectations were voiced by many of the players and coaches throughout media day as they voiced their goal of playing for a national championship. Part two of our Jackrabbit fall media day coverage i…

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Medical Butt Chugging, Ancient Ice Cream Pyramids, "The Thing" but Midwestern 56:01

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Mary Roach RETURNS to Weirdest Thing to share her new book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy! From this phenomenal new read, she discusses a section on breathing through your butt, a thing not only turtles can do, but also apparently humans. Plus, Rachel talks about the ancient (and DEADLY) origins of ice cream, and Lauren explains a st…

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SDSU media day with Quinten Christensen, Alex Bullock, Coleman Kuntz, and fall coaches 48:44

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Tuesday's Happy Hour takes us up to Brookings, South Dakota, home of the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. The Jacks hosted their fall media day, allowing media personnel to get an inside look at a football practice before hearing from each of the coaches for the fall sports. Today's portion of media day coverage will include Quinten Chris…

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Developing a young pup for the rest of its life 1:33:17

16d ago1:33:17

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Jordan Horak from Cato Boards is back to help us think about how we can train through development. So many good points to take in you should listen to this one twice!! Support the Show and Listen to the Bonus Patreon episode this month: Zeno and Zara's stories and antics! https://www.patreon.com/huntingdogpodcast Get 10 Tips for Buying and Training…

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Gronowski's first performance for media/fans (Chad Leistikow, Des Moines Register) / Amar Johnson's Lambeau Leap, Isaiah Davis's big block, McCarthy and Keaschall and Jabari, oh my! 54:10

18d ago54:10

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Up until Saturday, South Dakota State legend Mark Gronowski had said all the right things and made all the right moves as Iowa's new $2 million quarterback — including a seemingly breathtaking, tight-window sideline laser last week that made viral waves. But until Saturday, the Hawkeyes' eigth August camp practice, Gronowski had not performed in fr…

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John-o-Logue: Amar Johnson's Lambeau Leap! Isaiah Davis' TD block, J.J. McCarthy's series, Twins' Keaschall Fever 27:35

18d ago27:35

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We finally had a chance to see some NFL football games over the weekend, and while preseason games are mostly meaningless and non-reflective of what we'll see on real NFL Sundays, a couple of former South Dakota State running backs had their time to shine. Amar Johnson is playing to make the Green Bay Packers' final 53-man roster, and he took a gia…

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Gronowski report from Chad Leistikow, veteran Iowa football reporter (Des Moines Register) 26:36

17d ago26:36

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Up until Saturday, South Dakota State legend Mark Gronowski had said all the right things and made all the right moves as Iowa's new $2 million quarterback — including a seemingly breathtaking, tight-window sideline laser last week. But until Saturday, the Hawkeyes' eigth August camp practice, Gronowski had not performed in front of the media nor I…

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#139 Fearless & Engaged – Catching Up with Jennifer Johnson 47:10

17d ago47:10

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We welcome back Jennifer Johnson, owner of Fearless Fitness, for another round of laughs, stories, and real talk about health and wellness. Since her last visit, Jennifer’s been busy — and she surprised us with some exciting news… she’s engaged! We kick things off by catching up on life updates before diving into funny stories from the world of pub…

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John-o-Logue: Miracle "Bari Bomb" at The Birdcage could skyrocket slumping Canaries 17:56

21d ago17:56

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It was a scene made for a Hollywood movie if Hollywood producers wouldn't reject it for being too corny. The slumping Sioux Falls Canaries, losers of seven of their last nine games, had not mustered one hit all night — and hadn't scored one run the previous 19 innings — and were down to their final strike in a full count with two outs in the 11th i…

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Jay Elsen's USD football camp breakdown so far! 30:56

20d ago30:56

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Despite a litany of key losses to the transfer portal in the offseason, the South Dakota Coyotes will be the No. 4 ranked FCS team in the nation when they kick off the season at Iowa State on Aug. 29. But with the exception of proven senior quarterback Aidan Bouman returning to the Big 12 school where he started his college career, there is a lot t…

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FULL FRIDAY SHOW - Miracle "Bari Bomb" at The Birdcage, USD and Minnesota Vikings camp deep dives with Jay Elsen (Midco) and Darren Wolfson (KSTP-TV Minneapolis) 1:17:16

21d ago1:17:16

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It was a scene made for a Hollywood movie if Hollywood producers wouldn't reject it for being too corny. The slumping Sioux Falls Canaries, losers of seven of their last nine games, had not mustered one hit all night — and hadn't scored one run the previous 19 innings — and were down to their final strike in a full count with two outs in the 11th i…

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Vikings & Twins talk with veteran Minneapolis reporter & commentator Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (KSTP-TV & SKOR North) 28:25

21d ago28:25

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What do we make of J.J. McCarthy's reportedly rampant misfirings in the first 12 Minnesota Vikings practices? How much will a young quarterback's camp struggles, plus No. 2 receiver J.J. Addison's three-game suspension to start the season, hold back the offense and therefore the Vikings once the games that count kick off exactly a month from now? S…

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AI Animals, Sourdough Pancakes & Cloned Cows 49:11

20d ago49:11

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On this episode of the Meatgistics Podcast, we kick things off with some taste-testing — sourdough pancakes and skinless snack sticks are on the menu. Then, the crew plays a round of “AI or Real?” to see if they can spot fake animal footage. We dive into some wild food news, from maggot-based meat to a presidential ban on broccoli, and wrap it up w…

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Zach Zenner, part 1 - NFL years & life after football (health obsession that became profession) 33:24

22d ago33:24

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There are few humans and even fewer football players who truly fall into the category of "one of a kind" or "the man, the myth, the legend." But Zach Zenner is undeniably one of them, perhaps South Dakota's version of those old Dos Equis commercials — the most interesting man in the world. The South Dakota State and Missouri Valley Football Confere…

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Zach Zenner, pt 2 - The Jackrabbit Years 34:44

21d ago34:44

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There are few humans and even fewer football players who truly fall into the category of "one of a kind" or "the man, the myth, the legend." But Zach Zenner is undeniably one of them, perhaps South Dakota's version of those old Dos Equis commercials — the most interesting man in the world. The South Dakota State and Missouri Valley Football Confere…

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Zach Zenner (full) goes deep on his record-setting SDSU career, NFL days, life after football, and his famous curiosity and quirks 1:08:35

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There are few humans and even fewer football players who truly fall into the category of "one of a kind" or "the man, the myth, the legend." But Zach Zenner is undeniably one of them, perhaps South Dakota's version of those old Dos Equis commercials — the most interesting man in the world. The South Dakota State and Missouri Valley Football Confere…

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Old friend needs a new dog 1:23:32

22d ago1:23:32

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Jeff has had a dozen breeds over 40 years. Some good some bad and a few in between. He is my oldest hunting buddy and he is going to get back in the fields and woods with me. We go through the list and narrow down the next dog that Jeff is going to get!! Support the Show and Listen to the Bonus Patreon episode this month: Zeno and Zara's stories an…

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FULL WED. SHOW — Beers with Zach Borg, latest Gronowski hype, Bouman is this year's Gronowski, Addison suspended, Barth delivers Canaries walk-off 1:46:05

22d ago1:46:05

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You'll never mistake him for anybody else. When Zach Borg delivered you local sports highlights or told stories about local athletes on both KDLT-TV and KSFY-TV the last 12 years, his style was boldly and uniquely his own. Energetic, detailed, fun. He was stocked with a treasure chest of his own Sportscenter-y catch phrases — "Tre, Bien!" — and a b…