Best Opposite Lock Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS: Licking toads, shucking oysters, saving roller coasters and more 31:23

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8m ago31:23

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This week, our stories have a bit of a theme. They’re all about feeling a rush – from that stomach-dropping sensation you get while riding a roller coaster to the joy of perfectly shucking an oyster to… some more questionable ways to live on the edge. With audio from Scoot and Tommy Tucker from WWL in New Orleans, the Dana & Parks Show from KMBZ in…

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The FULL SHOW! Major Garrett, Sheletta Brundidge, Rochelle Olson, Matthew Coller, Am I Wrong? and more! 1:57:03

1h ago1:57:03

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Check out Chad's full Friday show which includes Vikings talk to start, Major Garrett on politics, Feisty Friday with Sheletta, Cheers & Jeers with Rochelle Olson, Matthew Coller breaking down the Vikings and the weekly resolutions from the Am I Wrong? committee.

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Matthew Coller & Am I Wrong? 36:07

1h ago36:07

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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider gives us two excellent segments breaking down the problems with the Vikings before The Committee returns for Am I Wrong? to wrap up the show.

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If I want chicken parmesan in Italy, I should be able to get chicken parmesan. Am I Wrong? 12:38

27m ago12:38

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The Am I Wrong? committee is back with talk about the problem with Italy's restaurants, the phrase 'full stop' and the issue with Big Photo as part of this week's resolutions.

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O-line injuries can explain the offensive struggles, but why is the Vikings defense so bad? Matthew Coller joins! 23:28

29m ago23:28

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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Chad to review the terrible performance from the Vikings last night and talk about what's happened to a defense we all expected to once again be very good.

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What does Trump really think about China? | Insiders On Background 29:00

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Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump this week was widely hailed as a triumph. There was an awkward exchange with Kevin Rudd but also comments from the US President dismissing the prospect of China invading Taiwan. And as the alliance with the U.S. is deepening, what does this mean for Australia’s defence spending and military planning? Jus…

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Sheletta Brundidge & Rochelle Olson 38:04

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Two of our favorite regular guests are with us over the hour, first with Sheletta Brundidge before Rochelle Olson.

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Rochelle Olson talks Cheers & Jeers and questions why Dave Harrigan is even alive 17:18

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Great fun and serious talk with Rochelle Olson about tomatoes and other farmer's market treats, President Trump, and local politics and stories featured in this week's Cheers & Jeers column.

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Sheletta Brundidge is feeling 'disturbed' about a number of news stories today 20:46

1h ago20:46

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Sheletta Brundidge joins with a heavy heart today during the usual Feisty Friday segment feeling concerned and saddened by several topics in the news today.

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Vikings look awful & Major Garrett 42:51

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Can the Vikings be fixed? Chad opens the show with a review of a terrible performance from the Purple in Los Angeles last night before diving into great political discussion with Major Garrett of CBS News.

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How serious should we take talk of a third Trump term? Major Garrett says we have to take it seriously 18:33

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Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad with excellent insight and analysis on continued talk from Steve Bannon that President Trump will serve a third term, why he sees no end to the shutdown coming soon and much more from politics and a bit of nonsense.

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The Vikings were terrible last night. How do you fix it? 24:18

26m ago24:18

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What's wrong with the Purple and how does it get fixed? Chad reacts, along with Adam Carter, to a terrible performance from the Vikings last night getting drilled by the Chargers.

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Rapid Fire Radio & Jason DeRusha 38:19

1h ago38:19

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Chad jumps into multiple topics and asks for listener interaction during two segments of Rapid Fire Radio before Jason DeRusha returns to his weekly segment after a wonderful WCCO listener trip to Greece.

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Jason DeRusha shares the best and worst from his trip to Greece 17:03

1h ago17:03

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From a wonderful little restaurant in Santorini to hearing people get busy in the neighboring hotel room, Jason DeRusha joins Chad to share about the highlights and lowlights of his trip to Greece.

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Would you enjoy a bar that requires you to lock up your phone? Let's do Rapid Fire Radio! 21:16

1h ago21:16

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Chad dives into some Rapid Fire Radio with topics like a bar that requires patrons to lock up their phones, the insane cost of being a bridesmaid today and more!

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Jim Petersen, Sophia Forchas going home & secrets of Susie's dating history 40:25

33m ago40:25

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Jim Petersen joins for a couple segments on the Wolves talk before Susie Jones joins for a serious and wonderful discussion about Annunciation victim coming home from the hospital today and some fun with Susie sharing the secrets of her previous dating life.

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Annunciation shooting victim Sophia Forchas is home! 8:46

38m ago8:46

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Annunciation shooting victim Sophia Forchas left the hospital today, made a stop at the school to see friends, and is finally coming home! Susie Jones joins Chad in studio to share what she knows about a great day for Sophia and her family.

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Turnovers and other problems, but the Wolves still got a season opener victory. Jim Petersen joins! 23:50

1h ago23:50

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Wolves TV analyst Jim Petersen joins Chad with talk about where the Wolves struggled in their season opener last night and what went right for them to still pull off a victory.

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Illegal gambling rings, mobile betting evils & young men struggling with gambling and much more 37:54

18m ago37:54

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The opening hour is devoted to the FBI arrests and charges against many allegedly involved in illegal poker and sports betting rings and, specific to mobile sports betting, if this will lead to changes with how closely tied all of the big sports leagues have become with the gambling businesses.

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Today's FBI arrests surrounding a sports better ring emphasize how much trouble young men are having today in America 13:01

23m ago13:01

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The sports betting side of today's FBI illegal gambling arrests and charges emphasize how much trouble young American men are having today. Chad discusses young men and gambling and how it intersects with other issues we've discussed earlier this week.

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Federal gambling arrests and charges bring the dangers of mobile betting back to the forefront 24:53

35m ago24:53

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The illegal gambling story involving Chauncey Billups on the poker side and Terry Rozier on the sports betting side is everywhere today. Chad dives into all aspects and we speak in detail about the impact mobile sports betting has on all sports today.

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How Albanese won Trump over 45:00

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Anthony Albanese has received high marks across the board for his White House meeting with Donald Trump. The US President even parroted many of Labor's own talking points, so does this meeting knock the wind out of the Opposition's attacks on AUKUS, defence spending and even tariffs? And Opposition leader Sussan Ley hasn't reiterated her call for K…

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WCCO's Marconi Award loss, MN Supreme Court transgender athlete decision & Wolves expectations 39:57

11h ago39:57

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Who can we blame for WCCO losing out on a Marconi Award last night? Chad opens with that topic before some serious discussion about a Minnesota Supreme Court decision involving a transgender athlete and talk about expectations for the Wolves this season as they open tonight.

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After two straight Conference Finals losses, what can be considered a successful season for the Wolves this time? 12:22

11h ago12:22

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What is the bar the Wolves must clear this year to consider the season a success? Chad talks hoops and what he thinks the team needs to prove as they open the season tonight.

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Whose fault is it that WCCO failed to bring home a Marconi Award last night? 9:50

11h ago9:50

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Chad opens the hour looking for someone to blame for WCCO failing to bring home the gold at last night's Marconi Awards in New York City. The boss, Brad Lane, steps in to explain what happened, what we submitted, and if he is at fault.

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Our full visit with former US Attorney Andy Luger discussing violent extremism, fraud and his illustrious football career 39:31

12h ago39:31

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Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins Chad in studio for three excellent segments discussing the dangers of Nihilistic Violent Extremism within America, fraud in Minnesota, and his own football career leading to his Vikings obsession.

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Andy Luger talks about fraud in Minnesota, specifically within the Somali community 14:13

12h ago14:13

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How much of a problem is fraud coming specifically from within the Somali population? Andy Luger gives us great insight and knowledge of how some fraud is certainly coming from Somali residents, but it does not reflect the greater Somali community within the state.

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Former US Attorney Andy Luger warns about the significant harm Nihilistic Violent Extremism is having within the country 12:09

12h ago12:09

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Former US Attorney Andy Luger joins Chad in studio to share about the significant harmful impact being felt in Minnesota and around the entire country from Nihilistic Violent Extremism.

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Spiking health care costs & Rena Sarigianopoulos 39:36

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Chad opens the show discussing the rise in health care costs hitting many Minnesotans very hard before so lighter topics and fun with our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos from KARE-11.

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What was Rena Sarigianopoulos thinking while filming her 'Queen of the Capitol' KARE promo? 14:01

13h ago14:01

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Our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11 makes her regular visit to talk about filming a new promo airing on KARE, workers who choose not to take their vacation days and more.

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Health care costs are making a significant jump. How will you manage the increase? 25:34

13h ago25:34

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Minnesotans are seeing their health care costs take significant jumps. How is that impacting your family and your wallet?

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What Trump's China message means for Australia 20:00

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Anthony Albanese says Donald Trump's comments about US Ambassador Kevin Rudd were "just banter", while Liberal Senator Jane Hume says calls for the Ambassador to stand down — which came from the Opposition leader — were "churlish". But it was the US President's comments downplaying the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan that raised broader …

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Keith Ellison, interview reaction & a few minutes with Dan Cook 40:10

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Chad speaks with Attorney General Keith Ellison about announcing another campaign for the office, responds to reaction from listeners after the interview, and speaks with Dan Cook as he prepares to fill in for Jason today.

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Chad responds to reaction and criticism on his interview with AG Keith Ellison 18:39

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Some liked the interview Chad had with Keith Ellison and others did not. Chad shares many of the responses, but good and bad, and responds to criticism to both his questions and Ellison's answers.

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Keith Ellison responds to criticism from his opposition and explains why he's seeking another term as Attorney General 17:27

1d ago17:27

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins Chad to talk about announcing today he's seeking another term in office and respond to many of the points of criticism he will face during the campaign.

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Fearing a massive internet outage, pardoned man threatening Hakeem Jeffries & MN's signature sports moments 38:34

1d ago38:34

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After seeing the disruption yesterday caused by the AWS internet outage, how much should we fear a massive outage or attack that would take internet services away on a massive scale? We start with that conversation before talk about a man convicted for his role in the January 6th riots, later pardoned by President Trump, now arrested for threatenin…

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George Springer gave Toronto a signature sports moment last night. What are Minnesota's biggest sports moments? 12:58

1d ago12:58

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What moments are the biggest and most important in Minnesota sports history? Chad provides and takes plenty of right and wrong answers.

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Are Trump supporters OK with a man pardoned for his role in Jan 6 now threatening the life of Hakeem Jeffries? 13:20

4d ago13:20

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A man pardoned by President Trump after a conviction for his role in the January 6th riots was arrested again, this time for threatening the life of Democrat Hakeem Jeffries. Are Trump supporters still OK with the man being pardoned on Trump's first day back in office?

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Keeping guns out of MN schools & Ask Adam Anything 36:20

1d ago36:20

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With the number of guns confiscated inside Minnesota schools increasing, what can we do to bring that back down and keep guns out of schools? Chad opens the show with that topic before leaning into some fun with Adam Carter joining for Ask Adam Anything.

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What is it about little chocolate donuts that Adam Carter can't resist? Ask Adam Anything! 17:55

1d ago17:55

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It's another fun round of Q&A with Adam Carter discussing the Paul McCartney concert, comfort foods, overbearing sports parents and much more!

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Minnesota schools report a big increase in confiscated guns. What should be done? 18:25

1d ago18:25

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As Minnesota schools report a significant increase in the amount of guns confiscated on school property, Chad opens the show by sharing the statistics and asking what we should do in this state to cut down on guns coming to school.

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Applied Theatre, Writing Bilingual, and Dramaturgical Playwriting - Playwright's Spotlight with Ankita Raturi 1:21:19

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Send us a text Ankita Raturi basked under the Playwright's Spotlight for the World Premiere of her play Neha & Neel. In this discussion we break down the concept of applied theatre and being a teaching artist, how it effects character, exercises that extrude character and whether or not the practice makes it into a piece. We unpack earning a monolo…

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Albanese heads home with a Trump card 26:00

2d ago26:00

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump have finally met. The two world leaders inked a landmark deal on critical minerals, while Donald Trump gave reassurances on the AUKUS deal and heaped praise on Anthony Albanese for "doing a fantastic job". But while the meeting was a resounding success for the PM, it was US Ambassador an…

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Chip Scoggins & No Kings protests 40:54

5d ago40:54

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Chip Scoggins joins for two segments of sports talk after a busy weekend of action before Chad dives into reaction to the No Kings protests seen around the country on Saturday.

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Will the No Kings protests have any lasting effects? 15:01

2d ago15:01

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Did Saturday's No Kings protests around the country create enough energy among Democrats to have a lasting effect on the country? Chad talks about what he saw from the rallies and responses from several people on the Right.

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Vikings, Ohtani, Gophers and more with Chip Scoggins! 25:51

2d ago25:51

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Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins to talk about the weekend of sports that including a Vikings loss, Shohei Ohtani giving us perhaps the best baseball performance ever and a strong showing from Gopher football beating Nebraska.

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Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & Rapid Fire Radio! 36:50

2d ago36:50

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Susie joins us for the usual Monday fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before Chad jumps into several topics with Rapid Fire Radio.

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Why is the Supreme Court even considering a decision on if a former drug user can own a gun? 15:11

2d ago15:11

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Should a former drug user, now sober, be barred from owning a gun? The Supreme Court weighing a decision on that case is one of a few stories Chad shares his opinion on during Rapid Fire Radio.

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Chad's night with Sir Paul was perfectly rated 21:37

3d ago21:37

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Susie Jones joins us today talk about fighting with her sisters during a family trip and Chad tells about his night with Sir Paul McCartney during a fantastic Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.

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Vikings reaction & Kurt Daudt 38:56

3d ago38:56

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Chad reacts to the Vikings loss and says it's time to give up on any Super Bowl dreams and spend the remainder or the season working on developing JJ McCarthy. Later, Kurt Daudt joins to talk about the GOP side of the Senate and Governor's races and reveals he hasn't entirely closed the door on running for Governor himself.…