Sports And Songs Podcast

Can fans separate the performer from the song

Happy Birthday Bon Scott

Show Date: 7/6/26Dan and Andy provide updates on Town Ball Baseball, The St. Paul Saints, NY Mets, MN Twins, MLB and the FIFA World Cup.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 7/2/26Andy and Dan review the 1975 album "Fool for the City" by Foghat.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/29/26Dan and Andy provide updates on Town Ball Baseball, MLB and the WNBA. Special shout out to the Home Run Derby in Union Hill sponsored by Home Town Bats and Jeff Belzer Auto Group. New Prague Orioles' Gavin Bergman won the event.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/25/26Andy and Dan review the 1978 album "Excitable Boy" by Warren Zevon.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/22/26Dan and Andy provide updates on College Baseball World Series, MLB, Town Ball and Senior Men's Baseball. Andy has three (3) "Soap Box" segments. Dan talks about the recent new name for the Valley View Tennis Courts in Bloomington. Renamed the "Marcia Bach Tennis Courts" at a ceremony on June 17, 2026. Marcia is a friend of the show and promoter of tennis for over 55 years and a local Legend. Congrats!Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/19/26Andy and Dan review the recent Pride Themed events causing a stir in Major and Minor League Baseball this week.Link 1: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/doj-opens-civil-rights-probe-153339495.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAC249bgUx24rCqRS_TmZN4bnrNrGO0kUyPtLHoMqAzSASqgxE1F82qBQK3bwlzm1UrpxzGoQ5xmbvDxQlwwwUqg3ILuztSfsW4DZMfDecp3AfnXRlhhS6LasLDWwbPQ_EQNd9EZ1YtyAHJ7rCm7ZsjrIZgORStgOZjOWpEH5pCsKLink 2: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/minor-league-baseball-team-forfeits-pride-night-game-after-players-refuse-to-wear-themed-jerseys-183012328.htmlSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/18/26Andy and Dan review the 1981 album "World's Apart" by Saga.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/14/26Dan and Andy provide updates on NBA, NHL, MLB, college baseball, UFL Championship game, MN High School Spring Sports State Tourneys.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/11/26Andy and Dan review the 1978 debut self-titled album by The Cars.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/8/26Dan and Andy provide updates on NBA, NHL, MLB, college baseball and UFL. High School State Tournaments this week for Baseball.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/4/26Andy and Dan review the 1975 album "Black Bear Road" by C.W. McCall.Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Bear_Road_(album)Link to song info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convoy_(song)Link to music video: https://youtu.be/Sd5ZLJWQmss?si=KiqXTqXrO4phsADLSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 6/1/26Dan and Andy provides updates on NBA, NHL, MLB, college baseball and UFL. Andy reports on the death of Larry Fitzgerald Sr, who died today at 71. Gary Carter's #8 was discussed along with Andy's "What Grinds My Gears" Segment.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 5/28/26Andy and Dan review the album "The Royal Scam" from 1976 by Steely Dan.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 5/25/26Dan provides updates on NBA, NHL, WNBA, College Baseball, MLB and Town Ball Baseball. Delano A's vs Waconia Lakers at 6:30pm tonight. Each team has won a state title in the past two seasons. Waconia (Class C in 2024) and Delano (Class B in 2025). Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 5/21/26Andy and Dan review the album "Machine Head" from 1972 by Deep Purple.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Cock Fighting

Show Date: 5/18/26Dan and Andy talk MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA and UFL.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 5/14/26Andy provides a full artist review for Tom Cochrane. He turns 73 today!Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 5/11/26Dan and Andy talk MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA and UFL.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 5/7/26Dan and Andy review the 1975 album "Fly by Night" by Rush.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Weekend Happenings

Show Date: 5/4/26Dan and Andy talk MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA, NASCAR, UFL, Pro Wrestling, Kentucky Derby and the upcoming HR Derby in Union Hill this June.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/30/26Dan and Andy review the 1982 album "Combat Rock" by the Clash.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Baseball, music and more

Show Date: 4/27/26Dan and Andy talk MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, NASCAR, UFL and U of M Golden Gopher Gymnastics and Baseball.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/26/26Dan does a deep dive into the Class C teams from the CRVL. He is joined by Dan Chies (Arlington A's) and Brody Bratsch (Asst Coach - Glencoe Brewers).They review the 2025 season, and preview the 2026 season for all nine teams.They review the new Top 10 Rankings for Class C as well. Glencoe Brewers appear at #4 for the first state rankings.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/24/26Dan provides an overview of the Twins surprising start to the season and discusses the players with injuries and what the month of May could look like for the club. The month of May has been the Twins best month the last two seasons.MN Twins: https://www.mlb.com/twinsSt. Paul Saints: https://www.milb.com/st-paulLink to November's episode: https://youtu.be/vZq6iVrAttc?si=9YhkDogCnneLzV3ILink to December's episode: https://youtu.be/39IX4M6WBek?si=f2U5PnndSF0Q9fWFLink to January's episode: https://youtu.be/On5-5d4GL7c?si=dZDJ2zo-VdJaWtylLink to February's episode: https://youtu.be/0w3yQ5jODO8?si=9VUnbOasZgKJ9ZuQLink to March's episode: https://youtu.be/eyNo3QCqqf8?si=wMX3SKr2SWvfrtLrSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/24/26Dan provides an introductory overview of Minnesota's Federal League baseball league. An over-35 amateur baseball league with 33 teams. The three-month regular season kicks off on Sunday. Concludes with a two-week State Tourney.Dan reviews the teams in each of the divisions, and the past winners from the past four seasons.Federal League Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFedMNFederal League X account: https://x.com/TheFedMNSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/23/26Dan and Andy review the 1979 debut album "Unknown Pleasures" by Joy Division.Link to the film "Control" Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/21/26Dan welcomes "Craig from Philly" to the show for our 4th Annual NFL Draft Preview show. Craig provides his picks for the Top 10 overall picks, and also the MN Vikings needs in this year's draft.Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday (Round 1), Friday (Rounds 2 & 3) and Saturday (Rounds 4 thru 7).Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/20/26Dan and Andy talk MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, NFL Draft, USBC Minnesota State Bowling, UFL and Federal League Baseball.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/16/26Dan and Andy review the 1980 self-titled album by Iron Maiden.Link to the Rockumentary Trailer "Burning Ambition"Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Concerts and Town Ball

Show Date: 4/13/26Dan and Andy talk MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, Town Ball Baseball, Holly Rowe and Mark Gronowski.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/10/26Dan follows up on a story that we covered in February. New update in the New Prague Times, but again....Nothing on the Digital version of the newspaper regarding this story.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/9/26Dan and Andy review the 1979 album "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC.Link to Bon Scott article: https://consequence.net/2026/02/acdc-bon-scott-merchandise-80th-birthday/Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/6/26Dan and Andy talk MLB, NASCAR, ULF, NBA, NHL, NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tourney, College transfer portal and UFL.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 4/2/26Dan and Andy review the 1975 album "Red Headed Stranger" by Willie Nelson.Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091834/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkYouTube Film: https://youtu.be/DH3iaMvAzks?si=MocabvwEGeKwIymJSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/30/26Dan and Andy talk High School State Boy's Basketball Tournament, MLB, AAA Minor League Baseball, NASCAR, NCAA Men's Basketball Tourney and UFL opening weekend were discussed. Dan and Andy talk about the deaths of impactful Minnesota athletes, Joey Browner and J Robinson.A special 6-degrees of separation with Michigan Wolverine Men's Basketball player Will Tschetter was detailed at the end of the show. Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/26/26Dan and Andy review the 1984 album "Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply" by Slade. Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/25/26Dan and Andy are on site at The Lab in Watertown, MN for a Baseball Roundtable discussion regarding the upcoming 2026 Crow River Valley League (CRVL). Special guests include Patrick Tschida (Watertown Red Devils), Clint Aretz (Hamburg Hawks) and Alex Logelin (Young America Cardinals).The Lab is a baseball/softball training facility that opened in February, 2026 in Watertown, MN. Owned and operated by Patrick Tschida, this facility is across the street from the Watertown Red Devils ballfield.The discussion included the upcoming State Baseball Tournament, the Section/Region/District Tournaments, MBA proposed rule changes for the season and other noteworthy tidbits.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/25/26Dan does a FINAL deep dive into the MN Twins organizational depth chart and reviews the opening day roster for the MN Twins and the projected roster for the St. Paul Saints (AAA) for 2026.Link to November's episode: https://youtu.be/vZq6iVrAttc?si=9YhkDogCnneLzV3ILink to December's episode: https://youtu.be/39IX4M6WBek?si=f2U5PnndSF0Q9fWFLink to January's episode: https://youtu.be/On5-5d4GL7c?si=dZDJ2zo-VdJaWtylLink to February's episode: https://youtu.be/0w3yQ5jODO8?si=9VUnbOasZgKJ9ZuQLink to March's episode: https://youtu.be/h4AeAAMc66Y?si=IUqbI_suD8zcD-xpSports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/23/26Dan and Andy talk High School State Boy's Basketball Tournament. MLB, AAA Minor League Baseball, NASCAR, Coach Pitino, NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tourney and UFL opening weekend were discussed. Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/19/26Dan and Andy review the 1986 debut album by the Georgia Satellites. Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/16/26Dan and Andy talk High School State Girl's Basketball Tournament. World Baseball Classic, MLB, Arena Football and NCAA College Basketball were also discussed.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/15/26Dan and Andy welcome Dustin Geiser to and Shauna Geiser to the show to talk 2026 MN State Girl's Wrestling. Shauna (a Freshman) was a State Qualifier at 112 lbs. for the New York Mills Eagles and finished her Varsity Season 29-14. Her dad Dustin, is Girl's Wrestling Head Coach for the Eagles and talks about the growth of Girl's Wrestling in the State of Minnesota.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/12/26Dan and Andy review the 1989 debut album by Badlands. They are joined by special guest TJ from Bizon Bitz. Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Show Date: 3/9/26Dan and Andy talk High School State Boy's Hockey Tournament, Girl's State Basketball, MLB, NASCAR, WBC, NHL, PWHL and College Basketball.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/