Best Midwest Legends Podcasts (2025)

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Midwest Legends Episode #9: Jared Schutz— Brett Favre, A Bearded Dragon, and Wisco Dive Bar Reviews 1:00:16

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Every dive bar has at least one story to tell, and thanks to Jared Schutz, those stories and the bars themselves are reaching a wider audience. Jared and Russell discuss dive bar charm, quirks, and maybe most importantly: etiquette. He shares the memories he’s made and hidden gems he’s discovered along the way (check out his interactive “bar map” o…

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Bre & Richie on Midwest Legends and a Milwaukee Uncut Q&A 45:23

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Richie asked Bre out where? Do they get sick of going to tailgates? What’s in store for Milwaukee Uncut in 26’? Just a few of the questions answered on this episode. First Richie and Bre take some questions and next is a segment from Rusell Nicolet’s new podcast Midwest Legends from when Bre and Richie were on last week. Topics covered: Should Bre …

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FULL THURSDAY SHOW: State Football Championship preview with Jared Fredenburg, Matt Christensen, & the Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with Trent and John 1:28:53

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The Lamborghini or the F-450 Super Duty? Which fully-loaded vehicle will win Saturday's rematch race to the Class 11AAA state football championship, an expected barnburner you can watch live free of charge on the Midwest Sports Plus app and MidwestSportsPlus.com, with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.? No. 1 Brandon Valley is the heavy duty pickup tru…

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast, State Championship Edition 1:03:23

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The Lamborghini or the F-450 Super Duty? Which fully-loaded vehicle will win Saturday's rematch race to the Class 11AAA state football championship, an expected barnburner you can watch live free of charge on the Midwest Sports Plus app and MidwestSportsPlus.com, with coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.? No. 1 Brandon Valley is the heavy duty pickup tru…

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Lincoln coach Jared Fredenburg on chasing a 3-peat, Brody Schafer's brilliance, how to reverse the loss to BV 12:01

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Ninth-year Lincoln football coach Jared Fredenburg is taking his Patriots to the DakotaDome for a third consecutive season. The Patriots won each of the first two finals, the second against Brandon Valley 31-21 last season. Now, a rematch. Among the topics ahead of this showdown: How the Pats became a consistently dominant program Brody Schafer's r…

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Brandon Valley coach Matt Christensen previews title game with Lincoln 13:30

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Fifth-year Brandon Valley coach Matt Christensen explains how his No. 1 Lynx reached the DakotaDome for a second straight season and sixth time in 10 years. This time, in a rematch of last year's final against No. 2 Lincoln. Among the topics: The Lynx powerful running game and stout defense Quarterback Briggs Knutson's reture and what it brings Rig…

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FULL WEDNESDAY SHOW: Travis Johansen, USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell, and SDSU offers scholarship to the potential GOAT of SD prep QB's 1:47:41

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It's good to be Travis Johansen right now. South Dakota's head coach won his first "State vs U" rivalry showdown on Saturday to continue the 17th-ranked Coyotes' climb back into the FCS playoff fold. The Yotes have beaten back-to-back ranked teams in the DakotaDome to flip their season from 5-4 and in danger of missing the postseason and maybe even…

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John-o-logue: SDSU offers local QB stud Brody Schafer (big news), why Jacks & Yotes can still make runs at a national title, and why both would compete well in FBS right now 40:40

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Gaskins opines on the much-needed burst of sunshine South Dakota State football fans needed this week — the scholarship offer to Sioux Falls Lincoln junior quarterback Brody Schafer, who is on pace to obliterate his older brother (and current USF starting QB) Tate's school and state records. Hear from Patriots coach Jared Fredenburg and prep and co…

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USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell on how the sports as grown and how the Olympic trials came to Sioux Falls 28:36

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Happy Hour host John Gaskins chats with USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell about the U.S. Olympic Trials, which are currently unfolding in the PREMIER Center through Sunday and televised globally on Peacock (Saturday and Sunday action will be on USA Network). Sioux Falls is the site the top curlers in the nation have come to compete to reach their Olympi…

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Travis Johansen on SDSU win, Little Brown Jug, his hair, Yotes, late season surge Bouman's leadership, and more 38:27

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It's good to be Travis Johansen right now. His No. 17 ranked FCS team won the annual "State vs U" rivalry showdown over No. 16 South Dakota State on Saturday and continued their climb back into the FCS playoff fold. The Coyotes have beaten back-to-back ranked teams in the DakotaDome to flip their season from 5-4 and in danger of missing the postsea…

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NLA: Zim on USD's win & where Jacks & Yotes go from here 1:02:39

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What is there to say that hasn't already been said about South Dakota's 24-17 win over South Dakota State on Saturday, or already been written in columns like this one by Matt Zimmer or this one by John Gaskins? As it turns out, of course, plenty. In their weekly "Nobody's Listening Anyway" podcast from Gibs Sports Bar in Sioux Falls, Zim and John …

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Aidan Bouman, Kurtiss Riggs, and John's therapy for angry Jacks fans after USD loss 2:03:04

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It's difficult to not like Aidan Bouman or feel ecstatic for him after he led South Dakota's win over South Dakota State... even if you're a Jackrabbit fan. (Well, the latter is difficult if you wear blue and yellow. We get it. You're a fan.) Always affable and always gracious with teammates, coaches, fans, and media, the 24-year-old senior has flo…

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New MKE based org Next 18: Raises over $1M & Helps 374 Vets and First Responders in just 4 years 33:26

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Army Veteran Matt McDonnell nearly ended his life, instead, he started an organization that in its first four years, has raised over $1M and helped 374 Veterans and First Responders using the game of golf as a catalyst to provide mental wellness education to veterans and first responders. It’s an incredible story about a grassroots Milwaukee organi…

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Down to the Wire-Fairways of Life w Matt Adams Tues Nov 11 56:42

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The 2025 Golf season is winding down but not short on storylines! Matt Adams is joined by 2-time Major Champion Brittany Lincicome who will be playing in Annika's event this week as well as PGA Tour Player Trevor Cone fresh off a 4th place finish who is in Bermuda trying to secure a job for 2026 with everything on the line.…

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Eau Claire Deep Dive (with Passion Pod) 48:13

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Learn all about Eau Claire, WI, in this episode of The Cabin Podcast! We’re joined by Christopher Johnson, also known as the creative behind the Passion Pod! Tune in for the best food spots, travel itineraries, and more! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Sauk County; https://bit.ly/36RRoVd Th…

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John-o-logue: Therapy for disgruntled Jacks fans and an appreciation for the "State vs U" game 28:40

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Saturday marked SDSU's first loss to USD in three years, first three-loss regular season since 2021 and first three-game losing streak since hardly anyone who follows the program can remember. If you spend a few minutes on social media, you'll find plenty of angst from Jackrabbit fans who are not used to losing. You may have heard that angst walkin…

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Kurtiss Riggs on USD beating SDSU, state of both programs, HSFB state championships, McCarthy/O'Connell 57:58

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local football legend Kurtiss Riggs drops by Gibs Sports Bar for a beer and his weekly Monday Afternoon quarterback hour. The 11-time indoor pro football champion, SDSU gameday TV analyst, and Sanford Sports Academy's football director digs into "State vs U:" How and why the Yotes won SDSU quarterback Jack Henry's first start Bouman the USD offense…

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Aidan Bouman, Kurtiss Riggs, and therapy for disgruntled Jacks fans 2:03:04

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It's difficult to not like Aidan Bouman or feel ecstatic for him after he led South Dakota's win over South Dakota State... even if you're a Jackrabbit fan. (Well, the latter is difficult if you wear blue and yellow. We get it. You're a fan.) Always affable and always gracious with teammates, coaches, fans, and media, the 24-year-old senior has flo…

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Aidan Bouman on emotional win over SDSU, struggles of senior seasson, Travis Johansen's 36:27

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USD's senior quarterback, his offense, and the Coyotes have had a bumpy ride in 2025, but the roller coaster turned into a wild and breathtaking thrill the last two weeks with wins over UND and SDSU. In his first Happy Hour conversation since the first game, Bouman gives insight and stories into all the struggles, how chemistry developed with new l…

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Midwest Legends Episode #8: Richard Lorbach --Tattoos, Chris Farley, and Drink Wisconsinbly 45:10

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Richard Lorbach, the man behind “Drink Wisconsinbly,” joins Russell Nicolet to share stories about growing up in the Midwest and talk about watching his homegrown brand take off. Richard and Russell bond over their shared love for Wisconsin, childhoods spent outdoors, and the communities and friendships that form at local dive bars. Now 13 years st…

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Maryam the Psychic: Aliens, Spirits & Lost Pets—Unveiling the Unseen 58:24

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In this extraordinary episode of Dairyland Frights, host John Radtke sits down with Maryam the Psychic — a natural-born clairvoyant, medium, and spiritual teacher with over 25 years of experience helping people and pets alike. From remote viewing across the world to communicating with extraterrestrials and rescuing lost animals, Maryam opens up abo…

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Ed Porter: On The Art of Cooking and Rapping and Being Human 1:32:52

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Ed Porter is a creative storyteller who moves fluidly between the worlds of food, music, and media. Born in Mount Vernon and raised in The Bronx, Ed’s journey took him from the kitchens of acclaimed restaurants like Aquavit, Café Beulah, and Sweet Ophelia’s to the screen, where he appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games (Food Network) and Netflix’s Pressur…

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FULL THURSDAY SHOW - USD legend Bob Nielson & the "State vs U" Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast 2:15:58

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It's time to get down to brass tax. Who's going to win "State vs U" on Saturday? On another Thirsty Thursday over beers at the Orion Pub, John Gaskins and Trent Singer tap into the scintillating storylines and matchups over some Miller High Life tap beer, then make their predictions of this Top 25 showdown. Chase Mason. Other injuries. Aidan Bouman…

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast - State vs U edition (SDSU-USD, HSFB state semis, Augie, USF, Iowa-Oregon) 1:16:43

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It's time to get down to brass tax. Who's going to win "State vs U" on Saturday? On another Thirsty Thursday over beers at the Orion Pub, John Gaskins and Trent Singer tap into the scintillating storylines and matchups over some Miller High Life tap beer, then make their predictions of this Top 25 showdown. Chase Mason. Other injuries. Aidan Bouman…

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High School Football State Semifinal Preview with John & Trent! 13:39

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Sioux Falls live preps reporter Trent Singer and Midwest Sports Plus preps play-by-play broadcaster John Gaskins preview the state semifinal showdowns in Class 11AAA, 11AA and 11A. In particular, deep dives into the Lincoln-Jefferson and Harrisburg-Brandon Valley matchups in the state's largest class.…

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Bob Nielson, Part 2 — USD under Travis Johansen, how Bob built USD into a contender, the SDSU rivalry, and the '21 Hail Mary 26:35

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Part 2 of this hour-long conversation with the USD legend turns to his observations of the 2025 USD squad under the leadership of Johansen. How much do Bob and Travis talk? How much does Bob miss coaching, and what things does his miss most? Then, a walk down memory lane of how Nielson slowly but surely took the from Coyotes a program that struggle…

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Bob Nielson, Part 1 — Retired life, AFCA gig, CFB's major issues & future, Midwest football quality 33:18

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Bob Nielson retired last season after 35 years as a head coach at multiple levels, winning wherever he went. His last stop was a USD, where he turned the Coyotes into a national championship contender by his ninth and final season in 2024. Shortly after they fell 14 points short of reaching the FCS title game. Nielson retired a month later, turning…

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FULL chat - USD legend Bob Nielson on reitred life, AFCA gig, CFB issues, Johansen, SDSU rivalry, '21 Hail Mary 59:16

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Bob Nielson retired last season after 35 years as a head coach at multiple levels, winning wherever he went. His last stop was a USD, where he turned the Coyotes into a national championship contender by his ninth and final season in 2024. Shortly after they fell 14 points short of reaching the FCS title game. Nielson retired a month later, turning…

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FULL WED. SHOW - Mason Mystery, State vs U trophy, Travis Johansen, Kurtiss Riggs, BTN's Rick Pizzo (Gronowski, Wilde, Hawkeyes, Huskers, Gophers) 2:33:48

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The Chase Mason Magical Mystery Tour, Week 3 — will SDSU's sublimely athletic quarterback play or won't he? — is the biggest storyline heading into Saturday's massive Top 25 in-state showdown against USD in Vermillion. Mason's possible return could look something like J.J. McCarthy's masterful performance in Detroit, if you examine the nature of th…

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John-o-logue: Can Chason Mason model J.J. McCarthy's return? And how about a new "State vs U" trophy? 30:44

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Happy Hour host John Gaskins with the latest on Chase Mason's injury and status for Saturday's mammoth SDSU-USD game. Kurtiss Riggs weighs in on if Mason will play, the difference he could make, and how effective he can be if he does. John likens Mason's situation to J.J. McCarthy's in Minnesota for numerous reasons. Could that translate to the sam…

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Gronowski, Wilde, Huskers & Gophers with Big Ten Network veteran Rick Pizzo 34:25

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A national perspective on former Jackrabbit All-Americans Mark Gronowski and Griffin Wilde — and their Hawkeyes and Wildcats teams — from 17-year BTN anchor/reporter Rick Pizzo. Also: Is Iowa built to win its last three games and reach the CFB Playoffs? Iowa vs Oregon Matt Rhule at Nebraska — how do we assess his program after almost 3 seasons? Sam…

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Kurtiss Riggs on SDSU's awful loss, Jacks-Yotes matchup, Gronowski vs Oregon, Huskers-USC, McCarthy's triumphant return 53:47

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SDSU TV analyst and Sanford Sports Academy football director Kurtiss Riggs makes his weekly appearance to dive into: SDSU's awful loss to Indiana State — what's wrong with the Jacks? "State vs U" matchup with USD Current state of Chase Mason and how his presence or absence would affect outcome in Vermillion Gronowski and the Hawkeyes vs Oregon Husk…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Best Places to Meet Women, Shocking Call-ins, Bomb Strategy and more with Erica, Bre, Marleigh and Chef Adam Pawlak 1:00:37

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Navigating being single in Small-waukee isn’t always easy, but don’t worry we have some advice. Is it good? maybe, but we can guarantee the entertainment value is there on this week's episode of Milwaukee Uncut, we cover: Life updates from Marleigh and Erica Meeting guys in bars Bars and coffee shops guys should go to meet women Is Milwaukee a toug…

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Travis Johansen on massive UND win, freshmen making big plays, State vs U meaning and preview 34:55

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In a 35-minute weekly chat with USD's football coach on SDSU week, we chat about: 🏈 What "State vs U" means to him 🏈 Preparing for Chase Mason 🏈 UND win 🏈 Bouman's efficiency 🏈 Freshmen playmakers "all over the place"By John Gaskins

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NLA: Zim & John take a swing — and a swig — at "State vs U" 1:21:55

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What could possibly be better than shooting the bull over beers for an hour about the state of both Jackrabbit and Coyote football and the big "State vs U" Top 25 high stakes showdown on Saturday in the DakotaDome? How about shooting the bull while guzzling cans of the official in-state brewed beers of both universities? The hosts of the weekly "No…

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The Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Later 49:06

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On November 10, 1975, the icy waves of Lake Superior took all 29 men aboard the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Nearly fifty years later, the mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald still echoes across the Great Lakes. In this episode of The Cabin Podcast, we dive deep into the legend, the storm, and the unanswered questions surrounding one of the most haunting shi…

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Jacks & Yotes both flip the script ahead of showdown & SDSU coach Dan Jackson 53:14

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It's worth repeating. The stated motto from the beginning of this show almost a year ago comes from 90-year-old former NFL coach Jim Mora, and it's not his famous "PLAYOFFS" rant. "You don't know," Mora told reporters when he was the New Orleans Saints coach in the 1990's. "You may think you know, but you don't know." There is a reason we bring tha…

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John-o-logue: SDSU's inexcusable loss to Indiana State, USD's narrative-changing(?) win, and the "Varsity Vikings" win in Detroit 36:51

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It's worth repeating. The stated motto from the beginning of this show almost a year ago comes from 90-year-old former NFL coach Jim Mora, and it's not his famous "PLAYOFFS" rant. "You don't know," Mora told reporters when he was the New Orleans Saints coach in the 1990's. "You may think you know, but you don't know." There is a reason we bring tha…

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Dan Jackson on Indiana State loss, key injuries, how to regain focus for USD 15:50

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SDSU coach Dan Jackson gives more depth to the Jackrabbits' 24-12 loss to previously winless-in-conference Indiana State on Saturday, injury updates, and a glimpse into Saturday's in-state showdown with South Dakota. Examples of "lack of focus" in the ISU loss Are most focus mistakes made by young or inexperienced players/ How can "lack of focus" b…

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Re- Release of The Legend of the Hodag & Haunted Rogers Theater 1:03:21

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Welcome back to Dairyland Frights! Join hosts John, Megan, and Brooke as they kick off their spooky Wisconsin series with two of the state’s most chilling legends — The Hodag of Rhinelander and The Haunted Rogers Theater of Wausau. First, Brooke dives into the strange, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt history of the Hodag, the bizarre horned c…

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Re-Release of The Ridgeway Ghost & The Mineral Point Vampire — Wisconsin’s Most Terrifying Legends 56:44

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Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the Midwest’s creepiest paranormal podcast! In this chilling episode, John, Brooke, and Megan uncover two of Wisconsin’s most spine-tingling legends — The Ridgeway Ghost and The Mineral Point Vampire. First, Megan brings us Paranormal News from the Holy Hill Art Farm, where a mysterious trail-cam photo captures wh…

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5 Types of Ghosts and True Ghost Stories – Nightland Frights 19:05

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Step into the shadows with Nightland Frights as host John Radtke uncovers the five main types of ghosts that haunt our world — and the terrifying real stories behind them. From violent poltergeists to mysterious shadow people, discover what kind of spirit might be lurking in your home. Featuring true Midwest hauntings, viral paranormal evidence, an…

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FULL FRIDAY SHOW: Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast (SDSU, USD, Augie, USF, Preps) & USD coach Travis Johansen 1:32:06

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It's now or never for high school football teams all across South Dakota on Thursday night in the state playoffs. Win, and you "survive and advance." Lose, and your season comes to an end. The same can be said for the South Dakota Coyotes (5-4) when they face No. 8 North Dakota (6-2) in the Dakota Dome on Saturday. While USD will have two more regu…

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USD's Travis Johansen on offensive struggles, emerging playmakers, UND, World Series, Halloween 28:17

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It's now or never for high school football teams all across South Dakota on Thursday night in the state playoffs. Win, and you "survive and advance." Lose, and your season comes to an end. The same can be said for the South Dakota Coyotes (5-4) when they face No. 8 North Dakota (6-2) in the Dakota Dome on Saturday. While USD will have two more regu…

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with Trent & John (SDSU, USD, Augie, USF, Prep Playoffs) 48:44

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Gaskins sits down with Sioux Falls Live reporter Trent Singer for their weekly "Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast" from Orion Pub, where they'll pick apart and predict: * SDSU vs Indiana State * USD vs UND * Augustana vs Northern State * USF vs Winona State CLASS 11AAA QUARTERFINALS (8) Sioux Falls Roosevelt at (1) Brandon Valley, 6 p.m. (7) Rapid…

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEW (SF Metro) with Trent Singer 14:36

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Sioux Falls Live prep sports reporter Trent Singer joins John Gaskins from the Orion Pub to preview the Class 11AAA state quarterfinals: (5) Harrisburg at (4) O'Gorman, 6 p.m. (6) Sioux Falls Washington at (3) Sioux Falls Jefferson, 6:30 p.m. (7) Rapid City Central at (2) Sioux Falls Lincoln, 4 p.m. (8) Sioux Falls Roosevelt at (1) Brandon Valley, …

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Exploring Rhinelander, WI 50:18

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Rhinelander, Wisconsin — home of outdoor adventure, rich history, and even a surprising football legacy! Named one of the top ice fishing destinations, this Northwoods town has stories you won’t want to miss. Tune in now to hear why Rhinelander holds such a special place in Wisconsin.By Andrea Boehlke, Megan Christian

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FULL WED. SHOW: Why to root for Jimmy's Ex-Jacks at WSU, Vikings views from Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (KSTP-TV), and USF coach Jim Glogowski 1:35:40

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It appears there is a sizable contingency of South Dakota State fans who are rooting for former Jackrabbits Mark Gronowski and Griffin Wilde. In fact, few would arguable that a decent chunk of SDSU fans on allocate time on Saturdays just for Gronowski's Iowa Hawkeyes and Wilde's Northwestern Wildcats. Likely, there were smiles and fist pumps and ho…

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John-o-logue: A case for pulling for Jimmy's "WSU Jackrabbits" 26:08

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It appears there is a sizable contingency of South Dakota State fans who are rooting for former Jackrabbits Mark Gronowski and Griffin Wilde. In fact, few would arguable that a decent chunk of SDSU fans on allocate time on Saturdays just for Gronowski's Iowa Hawkeyes and Wilde's Northwestern Wildcats. Likely, there were smiles and fist pumps and ho…