Bobby Finn Knows Everyone
by Pulltab Sports
Host Bobby Finn is from the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota. And no matter where you might be from, Bobby believes we all have an East side, and these are the values that have shaped him. Eastsiders are thick as thieves, which means Bobby, quite literally, knows everyone. Enjoy listening to the guys sharing ridiculous stories from the past, chatting with unexpected guests, and breaking down current events and sports. There's only one rule when you grow up like Bobby Finn did - don't be a dick. That’s Bobby Finn Knows Everyone, proud member of the Pulltab Sports family.
Episodes
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Corey Millen | Episode 66
Bobby Finn Knows Everyone heads to the Let's Play Hockey Expo during the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament for a beauty of an episode with special guest Corey Miller–– former NHLer, 2-time Olympian, and Gopher Hockey legend. Corey joins the show to talk about his incredible hockey...
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Sheriff Chad Koranda | Episode 65
This week, the guys sit down with Pierce Sheriff Chad Koranda to talk about his path from St. Paul’s East Side to serving his community As a proud Harding kid, Chad reflects on growing up on those iconic streets, the rivalries that shaped him, and how coming from a tough, blue-collar community...
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Tom Chorske & Zach Lamppa | Episode 63
Bobby Finn Knows Everyone is back with a can’t-miss hockey episode as the guys welcome Tom Chorske and Zach Lamppa to the show. From the chaos of the World Juniors to the pressure cooker of the Olympics, the crew dives deep into all things hockey—past, present, and legendary. Chorske shares...
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Naughty Or Nice? | Episode 62
It’s a full-on holiday takeover on Bobby Finn Knows Everyone as the guys get festive, opinionated, and just a little unhinged. The crew debates their official Naughty or Nice List, featuring breakdowns of Mrs. Claus, Ellen Griswold, and Ralphie’s mom and more. They also rank the ultimate…
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John Kriesel | Episode 61
On this episode of Bobby Finn Knows Everyone, the guys welcome John Kriesel — former Minnesota state representative, decorated war hero, and funny contributor to KFAN’s Power Trip Morning Show. John shares his extraordinary story of perseverance and positivity, recounting the day in Iraq when an...
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Haunted Stillwater | Episode 60
This week, the guys are on location in Stillwater — deep in the basement of the 3rd Street Post - a spot with a chilling past. From 1931-1966 it served as a mortuary and funeral home for the hard-working St. Croix River loggers… and let’s just say, some of them may have never left. Joining the…
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Hot Takes With Zach Lamppa | Episode 59
Iron ranger, Bulldog and White Bear bear — Zach Lamppa joins the podcast with some bold takes and hot insider scoop. The guys cover everything from crazy hockey dad stories, the Kirill Kaprizov signing, and how you should tip on drinks at a sporting event. They also break down the Ryder Cup...
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Raw Doggin' The Pod | Episode 58
Bobby’s back in town after touring the country. And without a guest and without a microphone for Sal, the guys raw dog it all. They get into the upcoming Wild and Vikings seasons, making their bold predictions; including how much money Kaprizov will make, how many wins the Vikings will have, and...
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Best of Stillwater with Jen McCormick - Discover Stillwater | Episode 57
In this can't-miss episode the crew is joined by Jen McCormick of Discover Stillwater, diving into what makes Stillwater, Minnesota the crown jewel of the state. Jen shares insider stories, hidden gems, and why Stillwater is the place to be. Then things get serious as everyone unveils their picks...
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Attorney Brian Karalus | Episode 56
Criminal Defense Attorney Brian Karalus returns to the podcast for a deep dive into today’s most talked-about legal battles. In this episode, Brian shares firsthand insights from his own high-profile case representing a guy from the Hells Angels in northern Minnesota. They also chat about...
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Windbreaker Sploosh with Zach Ogaard | Episode 55
Their own personal Timberwolves correspondent Zach Ogaard is back to talk NBA playoffs. The guys break down the playoffs, rip on LeBron James and the Lakers, and even play an outrageous trivia game. Zach shows off his apparel line with gifts for the guys. Plus there’s Bobby’s Bar Review of a fine...
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Strictly Leighton | Episode 54
If you follow sports on social media, chances are you’ve seen Leighton’s videos. He’s the one behind those intriguing sports posts touting the top talent across high school, college and pro sports. On this episode the guys talk about the success of Leighton’s channels including Strictly Leighton,...
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Batter Up | Episode 53
Andy Judkins and Parker Hageman join the podcast to talk all things baseball. They talk about their podcast Ducks on the Pond as well as their scouting service Prep Baseball Report and how they’re helping kids get in front of baseball scouts. The guys also break down how much the game has changed...
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2025 High School Hockey Tournament On Location | Episode 52
The guys are live from the 2025 Boys High School Hockey Tournament. They are joined by members from the All-Hockey Hair Team, including the winner from Hibbing High School, who talks about what inspired him to skate up chewing on a beef stick. The guys also speak with Greg Glynn who specializes…
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La Velle Live in Studio | Episode 51
MN sportswriter and personality, La Velle E. Neal III joins the studio to give the guys the scoop on the Twins, Wild, Wolves and Vikings. He talks about his time covering the World Cup, the Olympics and of course the Twins. From how he joined a bowling league to get the scoop with Ron Gardenhire,...
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Holiday Hangover | Episode 50
The guys regroup after the holidays and talk about all the craziness that happened over the long booze and food-filled Christmas break. They debate Dry January, holiday sweets and treats, a weight loss challenge and there’s plenty of talk about Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, World Juniors and more....
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Zach Ogaard - Sports, Music and Fashion Guru | Episode 49
Zach and the guys get into it with a Timberwolves season kickoff podcast. He gives the guys his expert opinion on the season, the trade and what the Wolves need to do to be successful. Zach talks about his sports apparel brand Uniform Goods and they also listen to Zach’s new music. Bobby’s Stoli...
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Audra Martin - Sports Broadcaster | Episode 48
On this episode the crew welcomes local Minnesota Twins and Wild broadcaster Audra Martin live in studio. She fills them in on how she’s navigated the gauntlet of a male dominated industry while sharing incredible eye-opening stories. And not only does she know more about sports than most people,...
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Greg Bakun Paranormal Expert | Episode 47
On this special Halloween episode, the guys are joined by paranormal investigator Greg Bakun, host of the radio program GhostBox Radio on AM 950. Greg takes the guys to one of one of the most haunted sites in Stillwater, the basement of the Grand Garage. With special devices they contact spirits....
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Joe Schmit – KSTP Sports Anchor | Episode 46
An icon in Minnesota sports, Joe Schmit joins the podcast to give the guys the behind-the-scenes scoop on Minnesota sports. From Randy Moss, to Kevin Garnett, Joe Mauer and Brett Favre, Joe talks about his favorite memories and makes predictions on what will happen with this year’s teams. Joe and...
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Tom’s on the Wagon | Episode 45
Fall brings all types of exciting new things, including cool weather, football and Tom taking a 30-day break from drinking. Bobby and Sal can’t get enough of poking fun at him at every turn. They also discuss dropping kids off at college, the new Happy Gilmore movie, The Minnesota Vikings and...
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Live from the State Fair with Corey Roberts | Episode 44
The guys are at the State Fair broadcasting live from the store, The Minnesotan. Owner Corey Roberts joins them and shares his firsthand experiences of managing one of the most beloved stores in the area. They discuss how he comes up with all of the unique and nostalgic Minnesota apparel, his...
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Meteorologist Dave Dahl | Episode 43
If you know Minnesota news, then you know Dave Dahl. The retired KSTP weatherman joins the guys as they get the real scoop on what it was like being an on-air talent for 43 years. They have a blast talking about crazy weather stories and what’s real science versus what’s just showbiz these days....
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Boys Break It Down | Episode 42
Bobby, Tom and Sal take an episode to catch up on what’s happening. That includes breaking down Bobby’s daughter’s grad party, how to get invited on your friend’s boat and their deep insights and analysis on St. Croix Valley Magazine’s Best "Of" list. Wait until you hear what they think of that...
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Rapping Timberwolves with Zach Ogaard | Episode 41
Minneapolis designer, musician and Wolves superfan Zach Ogaard joins the guys as they continue to talk Wolves basketball. From the keys to winning against the Dallas Mavericks, to Ant, Kat and Naz, plus how NBA referees are the Dicks of the Week. They also get into Zach’s T-Wolves inspired…
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T-Wolves Talk with Jeff Munneke | Episode 40
You won’t believe it. The Timberwolves are hot and the guys are on the bandwagon. They’ve brought in 35-year Timberwolves employee Jeff Munneke to break it all down. Jeff shares incredible stories from playing against Dennis Rodman, to the first game the Timberwolves ever played and then his...
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Episode 39 | Catching Up | Spring Break, Pranks, Wild Wild Season, Vikings Draft pick.
The guys are back after a short break, Spring Break tails. They catch up on all things Minnesota sports and what direction to go. Reminisce on old High School pranks.
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Episode 38 - Live from The Tourney
Bobby and Tom broadcast from the Let's Play Hockey Expo at the boys state hockey tournament. Hear them break it all down as they bring in different guests to talk about All-Hockey Hair Team, the best cellys from the tournament and an Elk River talks about his experience in this year's state...
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Episode 37- Talking hockey with Pulltab Wild correspondent Kelly Rivard
It’s playoff hockey time of the year and the guys welcome the newest Pulltab Sports contributor Kelly Rivard to break it all down. NHL playoffs, high school playoffs and more. They also talk about whether it’s cool or not to slapshot a puck on an open net, and how about this Rangers kid, Matt…
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Episode 36 - Two East Side Bobbys
Saint Paul East-Sider Bob Kroll joins the podcast to talk about the old days growing up on the east side. From secret keg parties on the top of a ski hill to playing in beer league, full-contact football games against prisoners, these guys did it all. The guys also review an epic St. Paul bar in...
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Episode 35 - Tourney Time Author David La Vaque
For a second time, author and Star Tribune reporter David La Vaque joins the podcast to talk all things high school hockey. David shares his current and all-time high school dream teams and the guys play a fun game of high school hockey trivia based on David’s book “Tourney Time”. Bobby has an...
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Episode 34 - Muy Aggressivo
The guys are on fire this week, taking a break from having a guest so that they can go deep on some crazy topics. Sal, Tom and Bobby break it all down, including Christmas music, aggressive card games, college sports being ruined, Patrick Mahomes being a dick and is it true that can NFL coaches...
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Episode 33 - Gopher Head Coach Brad Frost
University of Minnesota women’s coach Brad Frost hangs out with the guys, sharing incredible stories about his program which includes winning 4 national championships, 62 games in a row and going 41-0 during one season. He talks about the program, his coaching philosophy and something every coach...
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Episode 32 - MN Twins Pitcher Louie Varland
North Saint Paul native and Minnesota Twins pitcher, Louie Varland, joins the guys in the studio. Hear how he went from Concordia College to the major leagues, what it was like making his debut at Yankee Stadium and an incredible Bill Murray story. He also talks about helping kids at his training...
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EPISODE 31 - Saints Owner Tom Whaley
Tom Whaley, former co-owner of the Saint Paul Saints for 30 years, joins the guys to discuss the new Saints Netflix documentary, “The Saint of Second Chances.” He explains how his team came up with dozens of wild promotions like Randy Moss Hood Ornament Night and Bud Selig Tie Night. He goes on…
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EPISODE 30 - Greg Zanon - Former Wild player and high school hockey coach
Tom and Bobby are joined in studio by former NHL Minnesota Wild player and current Stillwater high school hockey coach, Greg Zanon. Greg talks about his career path to the NHL which included bus rides, ferry rides, fishing for pigeons, scoring goals, and blocking shots from Shea Webber. They also...
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EPISODE 29 - Tom Garrity - I hate goodbyes!
Tom and Bobby are in the new studio again, joined by Pulltab Sports founder Tom Garrity before he moves down to Phoenix, AZ. The guys cover it all from road rage, best pizza in MN, Bobby’s Bar Review and more. Can a bar without pulltabs, Touch Tunes and Golden Tee score above a 9?
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EPISODE 28 - New Studio Christening
Bobby and Tom try out the new studio at Pulltab Sports for the first time. They talk shop and break down the NHL Draft and the controversial firing of the Orono hockey coach Larry Olimb. Bobby also reviews the Cloverleaf Bar with glowing remarks. Also, look out. If you wear a hood, you might be…
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EPISODE 27 - UFO Expert Tom Maher
Bobby and Tom dedicate a whole podcast to UFOs by welcoming Tom Maher, the Minnesota Chapter Director of MUFON – the mutual UFO network. He gives insight to the biggest national cases like the Tic Tac sighted by a Navy pilot and the most recent UFO crash in a family’s Las Vegas backyard. Tom…
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EPISODE 26 - East Side Legend Jim Stalmer
The guys are joined in studio by fellow east-sider Jim Stalmer. They talk about the good old days of growing up on the rough-and-tumble Dayton’s Bluff area of St. Paul—playing outdoor hockey, crazy bar fights and even a story about surviving a gunshot to the chest . There’s also Bobby’s Bar…
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EPISODE 25 - Bill Rhody - Whiz Kid Turkey Boogie
East-side legend and a constant at Strauss Skates and Bicycles for over 30 years, Bill Rhody has seen it all. Not to mention his days with the Fighting Saints, working with everyone from Bobby Hull to Goldie Goldthorpe (AKA Ogie Oglethorp). All this plus Bobby’s Bar Review and our Don’t Be A Dick...
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EPISODE 24 - Bobby Gets Legal Advice
Attorney Brian Karalus joins the podcast and gives much needed legal advice to the guys—some good, some interesting, some you have to hear to believe. Along with that, Brian gives his professional opinions on some famous cases including OJ, Alec Baldwin, Alec Murdaugh and Oscar Pistorious. And...
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EPISODE 23 - Slap Shot
Bobby and Tom put on the foil and duke it out with two hockey legends. They welcome former North Stars tough guy Jack Carlson as well as actor Yvon Barrette who played Denis Lemieux in the movie, “Slap Shot”. The guys talk all about the movie and Jack’s real-life experiences that inspired it.…
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EPISODE 22 - All Things High School Hockey
Author and Star Tribune reporter who covers MN high school hockey, David La Vaque joins the guys at the Boys State High School Hockey Tournament. They discuss David’s book, “Tourney Time”. From Mayasich to Boucha, Crowley and Olimb, they cover the most memorable stories, teams and players as well...
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EPISODE 21 - Cash-ing In at the Girl’s State Tourney
Stillwater Girls Coach Annie Cashman meets the guys on location at Wild Bills Saloon for the Girls High School Hockey tournament. They discuss Annie’s coaching career including winning a state championship in North Dakota, as well as her thoughts on this year’s high school hockey tournament. All...
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EPISODE 20 - The Ron
With a name like this guest, Theron von Behren you know he’s got great stories. Hear all about his playing days with Gopher Football, making to the State High School Hockey Tournament. Plus the guys rip on Eagles fans and give you pro tips on playing the best bar music through Touch Tunes
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EPISODE 19 - Hockey Day MN With Tom Chorske
Stanley Cup winner and Minnesota hockey legend Tom Chorske joins the podcast on location in White Bear Lake for Hockey Day Minnesota. The guys discuss the event and the teams participating—from the throwback jerseys including Hill Murray’s uniforms to the past and possible future sites. Chorske...
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EPISODE 18 - Tarps Off With Jake and Cooper
This week the guys have two guests—Bobby’s cousin Jake, and also Cooper Howe who joins Pulltab Sports' social media team. The guys quiz Cooper about the Stillwater hockey team, the hockey slang he uses on their Twitter page as well as his opinion of the hockey pump up songs. The crew also breaks...
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EPISODE 17 - Salazar Smorgasbord
Chris Salazar joins the podcast and the guys work their way through a Christmas buffet of topics. They go deep into Christmas—the stress, the meaning and whether the holidays should be re-arranged throughout the year. They also talk about if sports are rigged and then play "Bobby Finn 6 degrees…
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EPISODE 16 - A Very Special BFKE
Chances are you’ve heard rumblings about ayahuasca. In this episode, Matt Mateo joins the show and gives his first-hand experience with how this ceremonial and spiritual South American medicinal psychedelic helped him overcome addiction and anxiety. The guys also get into how ChatGPT could...
About this show
Host Bobby Finn is from the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota. And no matter where you might be from, Bobby believes we all have an East side, and these are the values that have shaped him. Eastsiders are thick as thieves, which means Bobby, quite literally, knows everyone. Enjoy listening to the guys sharing ridiculous stories from the past, chatting with unexpected guests, and breaking down current events and sports. There's only one rule when you grow up like Bobby Finn did - don't be a dick. That’s Bobby Finn Knows Everyone, proud member of the Pulltab Sports family.
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