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Happy Hour with John Gaskins — 323 episodes

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1

FULL SHOW: Stampede & USD Softball coaches on their titles; Wolves taken to woodshed in San Antonio

2

Wolves taken to woodshed in Game 5. How can they win the next two games to reach a third straight Western Finals? It's Timberwolves Talk with USF coach Chris Johnson and fellow die-hard Jon Oppold (owner of Wolves watch bar Orion Pub)

3

USD softball coach Robert Wagner on the Summit League title & his 10 years in Vermillion

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Stampede coach Ryan Cruthers after clutch Game 5 win puts Herd in Clark Cup Finals

5

NLA: Zim on NDSU-Polasek deal & FBS price of poker, NCAA Tourney expansion (mid-major fools gold?), Augie softball and baseball dominance, Twins, Wolves-Spurs, Adrian Peterson & Vikings Mount Rushmore

6

FULL SHOW: Tim Huber, Augie baseball & softball dominance, Vikings Mount Rushmore, Timberwolves Talk after the Flying Elbow Game

7

Minnesota Vikings Mount Rushmore & Augie sweeps NSIC diamond titles

8

Augie baseball coach Tim Huber after a 5th NSIC tourney win and 9th NCAA berth

9

Wolves win "Wemby elbow" game to tie Spurs series: Timberwolves talk with USF coach Chris Johnson & Orion Pub owner Jon Oppold

10

FULL SHOW: Bruns to USD, Gronowski & Bouman updates from their NFL markets, Timberwolves Talk after Game 2 trampling

11

SD Sports Lounge: Justin Sell, Jerry Olszweski, Matt Zimmer, and the new "Where Are They Now" series

12

Will Timberwolves recover from Game 2 trampling? USF coach Chris Johnson joins fellow Wolves die-hard & Orion Pub owner Jon Oppold for some group therapy

13

USD to USC: Isaac Bruns finds new home. Plus, Gronowski praise from Dolphins GM & Bouman's chances in Green Bay.

14

FULL SHOW: Jacks & Yotes '26 schedule takeaways and Augustana's "Coach OJ"

15

Augie's Jerry Olszewski on consistent success, staff changes, QB battle, recruiting in NIL world

16

Jacks & Yotes '26 schedules are set! Whose is more favorable?

17

Happy Hour Special: A look at Tuesday's Sioux Falls Mayor Debate, and last week's gubernatorial debate

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Happy Hour Best of: USD legend Chris Streveler

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Happy Hour Best of: SDSU quarterback legend Taryn Christion

20

Happy Hour: Aidan Bouman lands a minicamp tryout with the Green Bay packers

21

Riggs, Part 2: Kalen DeBoer's new Alabama deal, Tide's NIL, Ty Simpson to Rams, Vikings/NFL Draft views, Cooper Terwilliger (Pierre) commits to Penn State, standouts from Riggs prep combine

22

FULL SHOW: Kurtiss Riggs & John Gaskins on local talent getting NFL shot, plus Riggs on DeBoer's new deal, Cooper Terwilliger signing with Penn State, the Riggs prep combine & more

23

Kurtiss Riggs on Gronowski, Bouman, Payton NFL landing spots, Kalen DeBoer's new Alabama deal, Terwilliger to Penn State & more

24

Gronowski, Bouman, Payton NFL landing spots, USD's GM leaves for NDSU, Nate Tibbets' homecoming & homage to father Fred, and are Wolves done?

25

SD Governor Debate Preview with Moderator Patrick Lalley

26

Timberwolves tear through Nuggets in Game 3! USF coach Chris Johnson & fellow Wolves super fan Jonny Opps join John to break down Game 3 and preview Game 4

27

Kalen DeBoer's new bag & sports bucket lists — Is the NFL Draft on ours? It's Thirsty Thursday with John and Trent from Orion Pub!

28

Stig Part 2: Career turning point, money-hungry modern world of CFB, NDSU's FBS move, leadership, and making the right hire

29

STIG Part 1: Jacks '26, Mason McCormick wedding (SDSU 2022-23 reunion), Chase Mason's development, Jimmy Rogers at Iowa State

30

FULL STIG CHAT! John Stiegelmeier on Jacks spring, Dan Jackson, Chase Mason, Jimmy Rogers at Iowa State, NDSU's FBS move, and the book about his life

31

Zim NLA: Jacks/Yotes national title contenders? Schemmel extended, Gronowski & Bouman NFL potential, NBA watchability Wolves win wild Game 2

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Timberwolves roar back to tie series with Nuggets! USF coach Chris Johnson & Sunny's/Orion Pub owner Jon Oppold join

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FULL SHOW: Jacks & Yotes are football twins, Gronowski & Bouman NFL outlook, and USF's Jim Glogowski joins

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Jacks & Yotes are football twins, Gronowski & Bouman NFL potential

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Spring Fling! USF coach Jim Glogowski sizes up '26 Cougars

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FULL SHOW: Thirsty Thursday (prep hoops and football news), Stampede & Wolves Playoff Time!

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Timberwolves Playoff Talk '26, No. 1 with Jonny Opps & Cordell

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Stampede president Jim Olander previews Herd's playoff series

39

Thirsty Thursday with Trent Singer (Huge prep sports news)

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FULL SHOW: Brooklyn Meyer, Matt Vitzthum, Buxton continues Twins tear, and boycotting the Twins

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Buxton amazes us again, and why Brooklyn Meyer did not get a WNBA opportunity

42

Matt Vitzthum (USD head coach) on being "the man," spring developments, QB, Charles Pierre, transfers, NDSU-to-FBS

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Brooklyn Meyer on her epic SDSU career and what's next

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Zim NLA: Twins, indoor vs. outdoor stadiums, Jacks spring, portal buzz, Dan Jansen, Sioux Falls prep sports landscape, Fargo Shanley hoops parental mutiny

45

FULL SHOW: Dan Jansen on replacing Derek Robey, plus thoughts on the Bergen Reilly Bash with Huskers in Sioux Falls

46

John-o-Logue: Dan Jansen hired at O'Gorman, Bergen Reilly with Huskers in Sioux Falls

47

Dan Jansen: New O'Gorman head boys basketball coach & Augustana's all-time leading scorer

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Steve Kueter (O'Gorman A.D.) on hiring of new boys basketball coach Dan Jansen

49

Bergen Reilly (Re-Release from June 2025) on her volleyball journey, playing for Huskers powerhouse

50

FULL SHOW: NDSU writer Jeff Kolpack (Avery Koenen coming back, men's exodus, FBS launch) & Thirsty Thursday with Trent Singer

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NDSU writer Jeff Kolpack on Avery Koenen returning, men's team portal exodus, early FBS life

52

Summit League Player of the Year staying at NDSU leads off Thirsty Thursday with Trent Singer (Also: Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Hawaiian shirts, tornado watches)

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FULL SHOW: Chase Mason 2.0 (look out) & Sports Movies Mount Rushmore

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Sports Movie Mount Rushmores according to John & Cordell

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Why Chase Mason's injury could be rocket fuel for 2.0. Plus, a case why portal combat and NIL are good things.

56

Zim part 2: Jacks, Yotes, Augie & USF springs, Twins, Wolves, Tiger & Geno heel turns

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Zim part 1: Major League, Denis Leary, Final Four, portal combat, JT Rock

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NLA: Zim on Major League, Jack Black, portal combat, spring football (SDSU, USD, Augie, USF), Twins, Timberwolves, Tiger, Geno

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Austin Sumner: SDSU Years (Part 2, re-release)

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Austin Sumner: The Brandon Valley Years (Part 1, re-release)

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Austin Sumner FULL CHAT! (Re-Release)

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FULL SHOW: Thirsty Thursday local sports & food talk + Michael Rand (Star Tribune sports columnist and podcast host)

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Star Tribune columnist Michael Rand on Gophers (Dawn Plitzuweit, NIL, hockey hire), Vikings (Kyler Murray, draft), Wolves (postseason prediction) & Twins (what's to actually like?)

64

Thirsty Thursday with Trent: Yotes unique season ends, mid-major portal perspectives, prep hoops awards, Yuengling, dingalings, Oppenheimers, Barbies, Raisin' Canes and local food

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FULL SHOW: Mitch Begeman on his basketball life, Brooklyn Meyer's latest honor, and some April Fools Day fun

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Brookyln Meyer wins Becky Hammon Award (but not Summit POY?!), Yotes play slick April Fool's trick, and sports moments fans wish were April Fool's jokes

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Mitch Begeman on his basketball journey, bond with his father, and why now was the time to quit coaching HS hoops

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NLA: Zim on Jacks & Yotes NFL pro days, OC chat with Eidsness, USD WNIT run

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Jerry P! Part 2 - NCAA events in Sioux Falls, bidding on men's D1 hoops, no state hoops in 2026 & a busy half-year for Sioux Falls Sports Authority

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Jerry P! Part 1 - USD women's magic WNIT carpet ride

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FULL SHOW: Jacks-Bison rivalry rages on (keyboards) while Jerry Palleschi talks USD's joy ride & busy month at PREMIER Center

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USD women's voice Jerry Palleschi on the Yotes' March run & a busy month in the Denny for Sioux Falls Sports Authority

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Jacks-Bison rivalry rages on (the keyboard) while USD's joy ride goes on

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Justin Sell on NIL investments, portal, NDSU-to-FBS (Jacks next?), Jackson & Peterson year 1, Aaron Johnston & keeping him around

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Dan Jackson on "light years" improvement between springs 1 and 2, spring roster studs, NDSU-to-FBS

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FULL SHOW from SDSU: Justin Sell & Dan Jackson

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FULL SHOW: Matt Zimmer & Carrie Eighmey

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NLA: Zim on "dog (bleep) Twins, Huskers-Hawkeyes, mid-major portal pity, SDSU hoops, Begeman resigns, Bob Dylan in Sioux Falls

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Carrie Eighmey on "juice" and "joy" of her WNIT-dancing Yotes, plus the future of the program

80

FULL SHOW: Portal pity party and Nebraska basketball legend Bruce Chubick on Huskers' first ever Sweet 16 (vs Iowa!)

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Husker Hoops legend Bruce Chubick breaks down the Sweet 16 Big Red and showdown with Iowa

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Portal Pity Party for NDSU, UND, USD and all mid-majors. Is the game no fun to watch as a fan anymore?

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FULL SHOW: Aaron Johnston, Blake Ellwein (Huron state champ & SDSU signee) & Trent Singer on Augie hockey's big day

84

Trent Singer on the shocking news of Augie hockey coach Garrett Raboin turning down Minnesota job, plus state hoops thoughts

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John-o-logue: SDSU falls short in NCAA while Huskers and Hawkeyes to meet in the Sweet 16

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Jackrabbit-to-be Blake Ellwein on Huron's state championship, his basketball family, and why he chose (and stuck with) SDSU

87

Aaron Johnston on SDSU's latest NCAA trip, Brooklyn Meyer's legacy, transfer portal, what keeps him at SDSU

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Mike Henriksen & Craig Mattick tell stories about state basketball tournaments past (re-release)

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FULL SHOW: SDSU NCAA preview with Missy Heidrick (CBS/Midco) & State Hoops Preview with Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus/SDPB)

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Boys State Hoops preview with Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus & SDPB)

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Missy Heidrick (CBS/Midco) seizes up SDSU's matchup with Washington + talks NDSU & USD postseason

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Zim part 2: Best sports events Zim has covered, boys state hoops, Alex Rodriguez story, March Madness, Huskers chance at history

93

Zim part 1: SDSU to Fort Worth, matchup with Washington

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NLA: Zim's SDSU NCAA draw reaction, ranking past Jacks "big dances," an Alex Rodriguez story, SDSU spring football storylines, boys state hoops preview

95

Happy Hour: Patrick and Trent talk all things local sports

96

FULL SHOW: Matthew Mors & Thirsty Thursday (Kyler Murray/Vikings, Augie hockey, state hoops)

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Kyler Murray to Vikings?! Plus, USD coaching hoopla, Augie hockey hysteria & state hoops on a Thirsty Thursday with Trent Singer

98

Matthew Mors looks back on his long, winding South Dakota basketball journey

99

NLA: Zim on SDSU women's dominance (again) at SLT, USD's hoops coaches (Eighmey getting new deal, Peterson not), Jacks first spring football practice, NDSU's immediate presence in MWC (projected to be favorite in every game)

100

(FULL) USD A.D. Jon Schemmel on hoops coaches' deals, Summit League stability and future, and Summit League Tournament future

101

FULL SHOW: NDSU, MWC favorite? Schedule unveiled. Plus, Summit A.D. on the league's stability & Craig Mattick joins to talk state hoops issues

102

NDSU, MWC favorites? Football schedule unveiled. Hear from Tim Polasek. Plus, NDSD A.D. on Summit League's stability

103

Craig Mattick (SDPB) on state hoops venues & formats, Summit League & MVFC future, looking back on SDSU leap into Div.

104

FULL MONDAY SHOW: SDSU's home court SLT advantage (unfair?) and CBS Summit League analyst Missy Heidrick on the Jacks women and Bison men titles

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CBS Summit League analyst Missy Heidrick

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John-o-logue: Is SDSU's home court Summit League Tourney advantage a reason to consider moving the event?

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Jackrabbit Lounge: SDSU's 13th title, A.J. gets emotional, and another "dance"

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Joint Jackrabbits/Coyotes Lounge: SDSU wins rubber match to advance to SLT championship

109

Summit Tourney Coyote Lounge: Women advance to face Jacks while men bow out

110

Jackrabbit Lounge from the SLT: Business as usual for women, same old 2026 tune for men

111

USD legend Matt Mooney looks back on his Coyote career, Final Four year at Texas Tech, pro balling worldwide

112

Josh Fenton, Summit League commissioner, addresses membership & TV deal

113

State of the Summit League with Gary Sharp, veteran voice of the Omaha Mavericks

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FULL SHOW: State of the Summit League with Gary Sharp & commissioner Josh Fenton, plus USD legend Matt Mooney (re-release)

115

FULL SHOW: T.J. Otzelberger, USD guard Angie Robles, and Midco analyst Brad Newitt for "last call" before tipoff of the Summit League Tournament

116

T.J. Otzelberger on SDSU's SLT success during his time & his four-year run in Ames (re-release)

117

SLT Preview with Brad Newitt, Midco Sports analyst

118

USD guard Angie Robles on her journey from San Diego to Denver to Vermillion

119

NLA: Zim's Summit League Tournament Preview

120

FULL SHOW: Summit Tourney preview with Missy Heidrick and the coaching masterpieces of AJ (Jacks women) and EP (Yotes men)

121

John-o-logue: AJ & EP powered big February's and big "State vs U" wins on Saturday

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Summit Tourney preview with CBS Sports Network & Midco commentator Missy Heidrick

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POSTGAME: USD sweeps SDSU men with wild comeback in Vermillion

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POSTGAME: SDSU beats USD 82-49 in the battle for Summit League's No. 2 seed

125

FULL SHOW: SDSU legend Michael Orris (now Augie assistant) & Summit/NSIC hoops talk on a Thirsty Thursday from Orion Pub

126

Summit & NSIC hoops talk on a Thirsty Thursday with Trent Singer at Orion Pub

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SDSU hoops legend & Augie assistant coach Michael Orris on "the shot" and a wild basketball life

128

FULL SHOW: Derek Robey (retiring O'Gorman coach) & daydreaming about SDSU & USD in the Mountain West

129

John-o-Logue: NDSU schedule makes one think about life in the MWC and if it's the life for SDSU and USD someday

130

Derek Robey on deciding to retire after 40 years of coaching & his career crossroads before coming to Sioux Falls

131

NLA: Zim on "State vs U" Round 2 hoops, Matthew Mors, Augie-USF thriller, USA Hockey

132

John-o-logue: USA & Augie hockey's huge wins & Augie-USF delivers a thriller

133

Jacks, Yotes & Summit Hoops talk with Brad Newitt (Midco Sports)

134

FULL SHOW: Jacks-Bison & other Summit/NSIC hoops, Stampede coach Ryan Cruthers, USF women's coach Travis Traphagen

135

Stampede coach Ryan Cruthers on a dynamite season so far & his types of "PHD" players

136

Jacks-Bison, USD-NDSU, Augie-USF hoops talk with Gaskins & Singer on a Thirsty Thursday from Orion Pub

137

USF women's coach Travis Traphagen on the bumps, brusies, breakthroughs and big wins of his 18th season

138

FULL SHOW: Jacks & Yotes dream football scenarios and Prep Hoops talk with Nate Kaeding

139

John-o-logue: Jacks & Yotes dream football scenario for five years from now

140

Prep Hoops with Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus TV analyst & Sanford Sports Academy coordinator)

141

NLA pt. 1 - Zim on Sac State to MAC, FBS/FCS near future landscape for Jacks & Yotes

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NLA pt. 2 - Zim on Summit League stability beyond this season after Denver leaves

143

NLA: Zim on Sac State MAC fleecing, FBS options down road for SDSU/USD, Summit League looking not-so-stable

144

Special: Smithfield moving from Falls Park. What does it mean for history and future of Sioux Falls? (Patrick Lalley joins)

145

USD football coach Matt Vitzthum on his journey, stamp he'll put on USD football

146

USD A.D. Jon Schemmel on Vitzthum hire, football tragectory, FCS/FBS future, attendance and interest

147

FULL SHOW: Matt Vitzthum Day at USD - Chats with the coach & A.D. Jon Schemmel

148

Summit Hoops & Thirsty Thursday local sports talk with John & Trent Singer

149

Augustana hockey coach Garrett Raboin ahead a of critical stretch run

150

FULL SHOW: Augie hockey coach Garrett Raboin and Thirsty Thursday Summit Hoops (& other local sports) with Trent Singer

151

FULL SHOW: SDSU & USD A.D.'s react to NDSU-FBS, Cameron Fens (USD center) & Mike McFeely (Forum of Fargo-Moorhead)

152

John-o-logue: Jacks & Yotes A.D.'s react to NDSU-to-FBS, Craig Bohl's crusade against NIL agents

153

Mike McFeely on Bison's big leap, competition level, leaving rivalries behind, the money involved

154

USD center Cameron Fens on his country roots, transferring to USD from Chicago, Yotes' remarkable season

155

NLA w/ Zim: Bison bid farewell, what now for Jacks & Yotes, USD hires from within

156

FULL SHOW: Aidan Bouman on Matt Vitzhum, Kurtiss Riggs on NDSU-to-FBS (and what now for SDSU & USD) & John Gaskins on it all

157

John-o-logue: NDSU-to-FBS, USD's coaching change

158

Aidan Bouman on USD new coach Matt Vitzhum, Travis Johansen's legacy, NDSU's move

159

Kurtiss Riggs on NDSU-to-FBS, USD's coaching change, Super Bowl

160

Matt Zimmer, part 2: Jacks & Yotes & Summit hoops, college coaches speaking out against NIL agents and "tampering" of players

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Matt Zimmer, part 1: Super Bowl (game & halftime shows), Vikings & Twins fire GMs, Catherine O'Hara dies

162

Re-Release: Jeff Fylling, 40-year Voice of Augustana on his career in broadcasting and recent battle with cancer

163

FULL SHOW: SDSU's Bryan Petersen, Thirsty Thursday State vs U hoops preview, Timberwolves trade talk with USF's Chris Johnson

164

SDSU vs USD men's preview, Montana's new coach makes big, fun splash, and Super Bowl preview & predicitons

165

Timberwolves Trade Deadline Talk with Chris Johnson (USF men's coach)

166

SDSU's Bryan Petersen on his first year as head coach, Jacks midseason struggles, March potenial

167

FULL SHOW: Hauck retires, Samuel Akem (Skyline Sports) & Drew Trafton (WDAY Fargo) react, and USD coach Carrie Eighmey

168

Bobby Hauck retires from Montana in vintage Hauck fashion: Triumphant, turbulent, controversial, chaotic

169

Griz alumnus Drew Trafton (WDAY-TV, Fargo) on Hauck's retirement and what's next at Montana

170

USD coach Carrie Eighmey on constructing a transfer-heavy roster that has led to year two success

171

Montana alumnus (WR) and Skyline Sports FCS analyst Samuel Akem reacts to Bobby Hauck's sudden retirement

172

NLA: Zim on Vikings & Twins firing GMs, Super Bowl, Jacks and Yotes hoops at Summit midpoint

173

FULL SHOW: Brad Newitt (Summit hoops), LaVelle Neal (Vikings-Twins-Wolves) and the John-o-logue (USD women using portal to their advantage)

174

Yotes women use portal to burst back on to Summit scene, Jacks women not as lethal, USD men still amazing despite OT loss, and Vikings fire GM

175

Star Tribune columnist LaVelle Neal on Vikings & Twins firing GM's, Wolves seeking trade for Giannis

176

Brad Newitt, Summit Hoops Analyst (Midco) on USD women's win over SDSU, NDSU's dominance of both men & women (so far) and what to make of Jacks and Yotes men

177

Super Bowl! SDSU alumnus Adam Timmerman on playing in four Super Bowls from 1996-01 (Re-Release)

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FULL SHOW: Travis Johansen (post-portal) & Thirsty Thursday Summit Hoops and local sports talk

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Thirsty Thursday Summit Hoops & local sports talk with Trent Singer

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Travis Johansen on portal gains and losses, USD's momentum, HS class of '26, philosophies & process of talent scouting

181

FULL SHOW: Gronowski's One Shrine-ing Moment, Augie coach Cody Schilling, Prep Hoops with Nate Kaeding

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Augie coach Cody Schilling on 2nd year success, show-stopping point guard Tameron Ferguson, in-state studs

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Gronowski's One Shrine-ing Moment & Nebraska basketball's first loss

184

HS Hoops Huddle with Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus & SDPB analyst and Sanford Sports Academy basketball director)

185

Zim part 2: Darnold & Vikings, Summit Hoops, State vs U women preview

186

Zim part 1: Streaming sucks! Bring back cable TV, radio, and newspapers!

187

NLA: Zim on good old days (80's & 90's), streaming sucks, Darnold-Vikings teeth gnashing (?), Summit hoops

188

FULL SHOW: Kurtiss Riggs on NFL title games, Grey Zabel, the Sam Darnold hindsight Vikings question, Stafford's all-time status, and more

189

John-o-logue: Grey Zabel's stay-in-FCS guide, Vikings made right move by ditching Darnold, and Husker Hoops is Top 5

190

Kurtiss Riggs FULL CHAT: Sam Darnold (Vikes mistake?), Grey Zabel, Broncos go for it, Stafford MVP(?) & legacy, AAA teams to play Omaha squads

191

Kurtiss Riggs part 1: Darnold, Stafford, should Broncos have kicked FG, snow games, Super Bowl early prediction

192

Kurtiss Riggs, part 2: Grey Zabel, Patriot fatigue(?), Steelers hire McCarthy, AAA prep teams to play Omaha teams

193

FULL SHOW: Quinten Christensen, Thirsty Thursday local sports with Trent Singer, Timberwolves Talk with USF coach Chris Johnson & Jonny Opps

194

Jacks destroy UND, Yotes win without leading scorer, prep football & hoops buzz — Thirsty Thursday with Trent Singer

195

Quinten Christensen, Pt. 1 - Cattle ranch roots & coming of age in the "big city" of Brookings

196

Timberwolves Talk with USF coach Chris Johnson & Orion Pub's Jonny Opps: Playing with food, trade ideas, ANT's evolution

197

Quinten Christensen, Pt. 2 - Turning down million dollar offers, Jackson & Stig, 2025 roller coaster, Mason McCormick influence

198

Quinten Christensen (SDSU OL) on his cattle ranch roots, turning down BIG NIL $$, Jacks culture & future

199

FULL SHOW: Dan Jackson and Vikings trade-to-draft Mendoza dreaming

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John-o-logue: Should Vikings trade a haul to draft Fernando Mendoza as QB of future?

201

Dan Jackson on retaining all but one starter, portal additions, how agents work, which HS '26 signees might see field

202

Kurtiss Riggs, Pt. 2 - CFB - How Hoosiers won, if local teams (Huskers, Hawkeyes, Gophers) can follow suit, building through portal, SDSU OL turning down $1M from SEC school

203

Kurtiss Riggs, Pt. 1 - NFL Playoffs, Vikings, Mendoza as pro, coaching carosel

204

FULL SHOW - Kurtiss Riggs (CFB & NFL Playoffs) and are the Huskers, Hawkeyes or Gophers closest to becoming the next Hoosiers?

205

Huskers, Hawkeyes or Gophers -- Who is closest to becoming the next Indiana Football?

206

Kurtiss Riggs on Hoosiers — and how close Bama, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota are — NFL playoffs & coaching carosel, SDSU & NDSU portal headlines

207

NLA: Zim pt. 1 - SDSU's 67-game WBB win streak ends (now what?), and don't sleep on the Jacks men

208

NLA: Zim pt. 2 - Attendance at CBB games, Christensen turns down $1M+ to stay at SDSU

209

NLA: Zim on Jacks' 67-game Summit streak ending, SDSU football surviving portal, declining regional hoops crowds

210

FULL SHOW: USF's coach Chris Johnson, Thirsty Thursday, Timberwolves Talk

211

USF coach Chris Johnson on Coo's six-game win streak, young guns, picking up the pace, 300th win

212

Thirsty Thursday with Trent Singer & John: Burger Battle, Jacks-Bison hoops, USD women gain footing, USF men red hot, O'G girls standard-ing

213

Timberwolves Talk with USF coach Chris Johnson & Orion Pub's Jonny Opps

214

FULL SHOW: Aaron Johnston (SDSU), Eric Peterson (USD), and why Vikings should seek Aaron Rodgers again

215

John-o-logue: Vikings pushing for QB (Rodgers?) & to keep Flores / Adam Thielen retires (is he on the Vikings WR Mount Rushmore?)

216

Aaron Johnston (SDSU women's coach) on being a sports dad, Nancy Neiber (then and now), Brooklyn Meyer's dominance, identity of this year's team

217

USD men's coach Eric Peterson on his M*A*S*H unit, newly-added players, adjusting style to roster depletion, attacking Summit League

218

NLA: Zim Part 2 - The Basketball Part (SDSU-NDSU, Huskers 17-0, Derek Robey to retire soon)

219

NLA: Zim Part 1 - The Football Part

220

Kurtiss Riggs, Pt 2 - CFB and NFL playoffs

221

Kurtiss Riggs, Pt 1 — FCS & FBS portal news & how CFB agents work

222

NLA: Zim on Jacks-Bison hoops, Aaron Rodgers, FCS portal news, Indiana football & Husker hoops bizarro world

223

FULL SHOW: Kurtiss Riggs & Gaskins on Phillips commits to Iowa, K

224

Kurtiss Riggs on Iowa landing L.J. Phillips, Fenner to Cincy, Griffin Wilde in '26, Packers without Kraft, Eagles and Illinois State coaching blunders, CFP and NFL Playoffs

225

L.J. Phillips commits to Iowa, Kraft & Goedert "what if's" from NFL Playoffs, and incredible local hoops performances

226

FULL SHOW: Ben Leber, (Vikings), Sam Herder (FCS) and Thirsty Thursday local hoops (Trent Singer)

227

Thirsty Thursday local college & prep hoops with Trent Singer

228

Sam Herder (FCS analyst, HERO Sports) on FCS championship, major portal news, '26 outlook

229

Ben Leber (Vikings insider) on C.J. Ham, McCarthy, Wentz, Flores, 2026 future

230

FULL SHOW: Big USD transfer news, SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah (Alabama, CFP), and Packer podcaster Bart Winkler

231

John-o-logue: Three USD studs have big portal days (Phillips, Fenner, Crawford)

232

SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah on Alabama's future under DeBoer, Ty Simpson declaring, Big Ten vs SEC, CFP semifinals, Lane Kiffin

233

Packer podcaster Bart Winkler's hilarious takes on Green Bay, LeFleur, Love, Bears, Vikings, Lions

234

FULL SHOW: NLA with Zim - Jacks & Yotes FB brands, Epic FCS final, early Summit hoops, Vikings QB quandary, don't doubt DeBoer

235

NLA (Part 2): Summit hoops, give McCarthy time (or go after Aaron Rodgers), don't doubt Kalen DeBoer

236

NLA, Pt. 1: Zim on Jacks & Yotes FB brands, Epic FCS title game (ISU blew it!), state of FCS

237

Full Show: Happy Hour: C.J. Ham Day and Kurtiss Riggs on Jacks/Yotes portal combat, Bama, Gronowski

238

John-o-logue: C.J. Ham "what if" in transfer portal era, Bama's beatdown, Gronowski's glory, Huskers humiliation

239

Kurtiss Riggs talks trip to the Rose Bowl, Gronowski's season, and the transfer portal

240

Sweet 16 of '25, Ep. 8 - Zach Zenner and Jack Cochrane

241

Sweet 16 of '25 - Chuck Long and Chuck Foreman

242

Sweet 16 of '25 - Kalen DeBoer and Bergen Reilly

243

Sweet 16 of '25 - Canaries legends Jabari Henry & Gary Weckwerth

244

Sweet 16 of '25 - Aaron Johnston and Matt Mooney

245

Sweet 16 of '25: Kim Nelson (HSFB legend) & Kim Hubers (Disabled Veteran of the Year)

246

Sweet 16 of '25 - Augie & USF's Venerable Voices — Jeff Fylling and Tom Frederick

247

Sweet 16 of '25 - John Stiegelmeier

248

Sweet 16 of '25 - John Stiegelmeier (Jan. 2) and Bob Nielson (Nov. 6)

249

FULL Year in Review Spectacular! — From Jacks & Yotes coaching changes to all the wild & wonderful local sports events that marked 2025 in Sioux Falls and South Dakota

250

Year in Review Spectaular, Part 2: Jacks & Yotes roller coaster football seasons, epic Augie-USF comeback, Sioux Falls LLWS run, Canaries electric championship chase, spring portal, House Settlement for NIL, state football rematches

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Year in Review Spectacular, Part 1: Jacks & Yotes new football coaches, SDSU women's run to UConn, state hoops rematches and controversy

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NLA: Zim on NDSU's latest FBS "footsie" with MWC, CFB Playoff future's effect on SDSU's FCS-or-FBS future, early portal news, DeBoer & Alabama move on despite Michigan murmurs

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FULL SHOW: Dan Jackson, Kurtiss Riggs, and early big SDSU & USD portal comings, goings and stayings

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Portal Update! SDSU's best players staying, while USD's All-Americans leaving... what can we make of it?

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Kurtiss Riggs on Kalen DeBoer-to-Michigan buzzkill, Alabama vs Indiana, G6 in CFB Playoff, FBS future for NDSU/SDSU?

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Dan Jackson on Mason & others staying, friendship with Jimmy Rogers (and last year's WSU-SDSU portal pillage), why NFL scouts advise Jacks to stay, FCS or FBS future

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L.J. Phillips Re-Release! All-American running back describes journey to USD after his 301-yard breakout game in September

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FULL SHOW: Travis Johansen, FCS analyst Samuel Akem, Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with John Gaskins and Trent Singer

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Travis Johansen on transfer portal, USD's big comeback year, Bouman's last hurrah, closing gap toward national title

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with John Gaskins and Trent Singer

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FCS Analyst Samuel Akem picks apart Montana-Montana State "Brawl of the Wild Part II"

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FULL SHOW: Aidan Bouman, Alabama reporter Nick Kelly on DeBoer drama, and tamping down on transfer portal paranoia

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Why Jacks & Yotes fans shouldn't be as "portal petrified" as last year

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Aidan Bouman reflects on wild final season & entire career at USD

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Alabama beat reporter Nick Kelly (AL.com) on DeBoer-to-Michigan speculation, DeBoer's performance so far, matchup at Oklahoma

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NLA: Zim on Mason staying at SDSU, his pro prospects vs Gronowski, DeBoer staying at Alabama, SDSU '26 outlook, McCarthy deserves Vikings' patience

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FULL SHOW: Chase Mason on why he is staying at SDSU instead of taking big FBS money, and reaction to DeBoer staying at Alabama and USD's season-ending loss at Montana

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Mason staying at SDSU, DeBoer staying at Alabama, a salute to USD & Aidan Bouman, and McCarthy's big night in Dallas means what?

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Chase Mason on foot injury, SDSU's roller coaster season, and why he is staying at SDSU

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FULL SHOW: Chris Streveler (USD legend), Thirsty Thursday Yotes-Griz forecast, Nate Kaeding previews metro HS Hoops season

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Chris Streveler looks back on wild, pioneering USD career & has thoughts on Bouman and the 2025 Coyotes

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USD-Montana Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with John Gaskins and Trent Singer

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Metro HS Hoops season preview from Nate Kaeding (Midwest Sports Plus analyst)

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FULL SHOW: Travis Johansen & Montana FCS analyst Samuel Akem preview USD's game while portal game is (maybe) on

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SDSU & NDSU primed for pillaging from Rogers & new Iowa State coach Roehl?

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USD-Montana preview from Griz great and FCS analyst Samuel Akem

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Travis Johansen on 47-0 Mercer win, Griz showdown, air travel hell, OC Tim Morrison, Bouman's confidence

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NLA: Zim on Griz-SDSU-USD, Bison losing, Rogers-to-Iowa State, Chase Mason future

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Kurtiss Riggs, Part 1 — Yotes 47-0 win, Jacks loss in Montana, Chase Mason NIL $$$ temptations, NDSU upset & Polasek staying in Fargo (for now)

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Kurtiss Riggs, Part 2 — Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State & "loyalty," Alabama in playoffs, NFL (Chiefs, Vikings, Packers-Bears)

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Kurtiss Riggs and John Gaskins — USD dominates, SDSU eliminated, NDSU upset, Chase Mason future, Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State, Alabama in playoffs, Chiefs dynasty is over, NFC North Sunday results

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John-o-logue: USD will fare better than SDSU at Montana, Jimmy Rogers is perfect hire at Iowa State despite "loyalty" concerns

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Kurtiss Riggs FULL chat: USD dominates, SDSU eliminated, NDSU upset, Chase Mason future, Jimmy Rogers to Iowa State, Alabama in playoffs, Chiefs dynasty is over, NFC North Sunday results

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FULL THURSDAY SHOW: John Stiegelmeier, Griz analyst Samuel Akem, Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with John & Trent

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast: Jacks & Yotes roadies in the FCS Sweet 16

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FCS Analyst & Griz great Samuel Akem (Skyline Sports MT) previews SDSU-Montana

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John Stiegelmeier on SDSU's turnaround, Mason & Jackson's leadership, recruiting stories, and update on "Stig Tree" FBS head coaches

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FULL WEDNESDAY SHOW: Travis Johansen, Eddie Whiting (Michigan State signee), Jhace Woods (SDSU signee) and some kudos for Jacks and Yotes coaches

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John-o-logue: Johansen worthy of MVFC Coach of the Year while

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Jhace Woods, SDSU signee and SF Washington HS receiver

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Eddie Whiting, Michigan State signee and SF Jefferson HS receiver

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Travis Johansen on Drake win, key to late-season surge, the Fenner factor, Mercer

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NLA: Zim on Mason's return, SDSU & USD nat'l title contention, possible quarterfinal meeting, Gronowski beating Iowa

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: First round fireworks from Jacks and Yotes! Dan Jackson and Peyton Riggs join

295

John-o-logue: Mason & Bouman rip it up in first round. What makes them special? Plus, Iowa dominates Nebraska and who is to blame for Vikings' mess?

296

Peyton Riggs breaks down SDSU-NH, USD-Drake, Mason, Bouman, Mason vs Cole Payton, Huskers-Iowa, Washington State bowling

297

Dan Jackson on Chase Mason's brilliance, how he handled Chase status updates, and the Griz

298

FULL THANKSGIVING SHOW: USD's Travis Johansen, Huskers-Hawkeyes with Travis Justice, Thirsty Thanksgiving Football Forecast with Trent and John

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast: SDSU & USD playoff games, Huskers-Hawkeyes, P4 rivalries, NFL

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Hawkeyes & Huskers talk show host Travis Justice dives into the Black Friday brawl

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Travis Johansen on health of Phillips & other major starters, how Drake is better since September matchup, more insight on Yotes' late surge

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NLA: Zim on Jacks' huge win at UND, Jackson & Eidsness leadership, Chase Mason conspiracy theories, FCS playoff field

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FULL MONDAY SHOW: Dan Jackson on SDSU's epic win & Chase Mason's health, Peyton Riggs & John break down Jacks, FCS playoff picture and other local CFB topics

304

John-o-logue: How SDSU reversed its month of misery in an epic win at UND. What about the playoff draw?

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Peyton Riggs on Chase Mason, Aidan Bouman, SDSU & USD playoff draws, Gronowski's year at Iowa, Alabama, Washington State, New Mexico and J.J. McCarthy's misery

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Dan Jackson on thrilling win at UND, Henry, Goehring, believing, Chase Mason's status, New Hampshire

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FULL THURSDAY SHOW: SDSU-UND preview with Voice of the Hawks Jack Michaels, SF Christian coach Jared Smith, and the Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with John Gaskins and Trent Singer

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SDSU-UND and State Football recap: Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast with Trent & John

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Voice of UND Jack Michaels preview SDSU showdown and describes Hawks' current state of affairs

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SF Christian football coach Jared Smith on building back a champion, celebrating a title with mentor Kim Nelson, and the notion SFC should move up to 11AA

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FULL WEDNESDAY SHOW: Travis Johansen on USD's wild comeback, LaVelle Neal (Star Tribune) on Vikings, Twins and USA Curling trials, and John Gaskins breaks down the performance of the four Dakotas FCS football coaches

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LaVelle Neal (Star Tribune) on McCarthy, Twins new manager, USA Olympic curling trials in Sioux Falls, his time at Gibs Sports Bar

313

John-o-logue: Comparing the four Dakotas FCS schools' new coaches, USD hasn't offered Brody Schafer yet (bad look?), and a Bears' fan's perspective on J.J. McCarthy

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Travis Johansen on wild win at SIU, how Yotes were clutch in last 7 games to earn playoff spot

315

NLA: Zim on Jacks' debacle & UND showdown, latest on Chase Mason, booing, coaching, USD's surge, FCS playoff picture

316

John-o-logue: SDSU's slide, USD's surge, major Chase Mason news, and more misery for McCarthy and Gronowski

317

FULL MONDAY SHOW: Dan Jackson, Kurtiss Riggs, and the "John-o-logue" as Jacks slide and Yotes surge

318

Dan Jackson on meltdown vs Redbirds, play calling, Jacks' confidence, Chase Mason's status, UND

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Kurtiss Riggs on SDSU's slide & USD's surge, will Chase Mason come back (this season or next)?, Brody Schafer's SDSU offer, McCarthy's misery

320

Re-Release: Matt Christensen's Football Life (July 9)

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Re-Release: Jared Fredenburg's Football Life (July 30, 2025)

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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

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Thirsty Thursday Football Forecast, State Championship Edition