The Sports Block with Nathan Stacken

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The Sports Block with Nathan Stacken

Nathan Stacken takes a weekly look at the world of sports.

  1. 430

    The Sports Block Podcast #484

    (0:00 - 1:10.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk MLB with major injury news to Tarik Skubal and an injury scare for Joe Ryan. The Timberwolves advance to the second round over Denver and a pair of 3-1 series comebacks.(1:10.40 - 2:09.03) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk the Minnesota Wild moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs over Dallas and the Timberwolves moving on to face San Antonio.

  2. 429

    The Sports Block Podcast #481

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2026 Masters as Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back. Transfer portal season, the hot start for the Minnesota Twins and an NBA Playoff preview.

  3. 428

    The Sports Block Podcast #479

    Nathan Stacken reactions to the 2026 Elite Eight and previews the Final Four. UConn's comeback vs. Duke. Arizona, Illinois and Michigan all advance.

  4. 427

    The Sports Block Podcast #478

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the first weekend of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and preview the Sweet 16. South Dakota State women's basketball has its season come to an end. Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season.

  5. 426

    The Sports Block Podcast #477

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks, all 67 games of the 2026 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. Upset, Final Four and National Championship picks. The Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray and the World Baseball Classic final.

  6. 425

    The Sports Block Podcast #475

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the conference tournaments across College Basketball, at look at the Summit League in Sioux Falls and the final week of the regular season. Minnesota Twins spring training notes and the dysfunctional Minnesota Vikings.

  7. 424

    The Sports Block Podcast #474

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens take a look at the latest NCAA College Basketball Tournament projections, the final week of the regular season in the Summit League, and the first week of Spring Training for the Minnesota Twins. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the 2026 Winer Olympics and the U.S. men's hockey team winning goal vs. Canada.

  8. 423

    The Sports Block Podcast #472

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk North Dakota State football moving to the Mountain West conference. USD with a new head football coach. One of the most boring Super Bowls ever. Multiple top 10 teams lose in a crazy week of College Basketball. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

  9. 422

    The Sports Block Podcast #470

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the NFL conference championship games. A snooze fest in Denver and excitement in Seattle. Nebraska basketball stays undefeated. A down year for the SEC. MLB Hot Stove.

  10. 421

    The Sports Block Podcast #468

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap NFL Wild Card weekend, the College Football Playoff semifinals and week of College Basketball. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the semifinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the National Championship Game between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami. Nathan makes his NFL Divisional Round picks.

  11. 420

    The Sports Block Podcast #467

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs, the Vikings finish the season on a five game winning streak and a look at the NFL Playoffs. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the semifinals between Miami/Ole Miss and Indiana/Oregon. Nathan makes his NFL picks for Wild Card Weekend.

  12. 419

    The Sports Block Podcast #463

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first round of the FCS playoffs with SDSU and USD winning easily at home. The final week of the College Football regular season. The Vikings get shutout at Seattle.Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at rivalry week, the coaching carousel and preview the College Football conference title games.Nathan makes his picks for week 14 of the NFL.

  13. 418

    The Sports Block Podcast #462

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap state volleyball, the Vikings problems and Feast Week not so great in College Basketball. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at a quiet week of College Football, in preparation for the final week of the regular season. What's at stake, who could be upset and Bowl Bound or Not. Nathan makes his picks for week 13 of the NFL.

  14. 417

    The Sports Block Podcast #459

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 7 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. J.J. McCarthy returns to lead the Vikings to a win vs. the Lions. Four weeks to go in the college football season.  Nathan makes his Week 10 NFL picks.

  15. 416

    The Sports Block Podcast #453

    (0:00- 1:31.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 4 of College Football with Nebraska coming up short vs. Michigan, Indiana destroying Illinois and Clemson losing again. Nathan gives Travis his Week 3 NFL Quiz. The final week of the MLB season with Detroit and Cleveland battling for the AL Central, Seattle winning the AL West and both Wild Card races yet to be decided. (1:31.40 - 2:41.14) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk college football. Nebraska vs. Michigan. A Week 5 preview with big games in the Big Ten (Penn St. vs. Oregon) and the SEC (Georgia vs. Alabama). Nathan makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL.

  16. 415

    The Sports Block Podcast #453

    (0:00- 1:31.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 4 of College Football with Nebraska coming up short vs. Michigan, Indiana destroying Illinois and Clemson losing again. Nathan gives Travis his Week 3 NFL Quiz. The final week of the MLB season with Detroit and Cleveland battling for the AL Central, Seattle winning the AL West and both Wild Card races yet to be decided. (1:31.40 - 2:41.14) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk college football. Nebraska vs. Michigan. A Week 5 preview with big games in the Big Ten (Penn St. vs. Oregon) and the SEC (Georgia vs. Alabama). Nathan makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL.

  17. 414

    The Sports Block Podcast #451

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings come from behind victory on Monday night at Chicago, defeating the Bears 27-24. A great Week 2 of College Football, South Dakota State with a two overtime win at Montana State, and the latest MLB playoff races. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and Stacken makes his NFL picks for Week 2.

  18. 413

    The Sports Block Podcast #450

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 1 of the College Football season with three top 10 matchups. Trouble for Alabama and South Dakota State rolls past Sacramento State. Plus, the 2025 NFL season preview with playoff picks and Super Bowl predictions.

  19. 412

    The Sports Block Podcast #449

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks fort he 2025 College Football season. Conference champions, playoff teams and national title picks. The NBA television schedule, MLB and the Twins new pitching strategy. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look at Week 0 with an Iowa State win over Kansas State. Conference, playoff and national title predictions. 

  20. 411

    The Sports Block Podcast #448

    Nathan Stacken and Charlie Hildebrand continue their College Football preview looking at the Big 12 and the ACC.

  21. 410

    The Sports Block Podcast #447

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the first week of the amateur baseball state tournament in Brandon, Nathan's trip to Target Field and the not too bad Minnesota Twins. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan continue their College Football preview with the SEC.

  22. 409

    The Sports Block Podcast #446

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the MLB trade deadline the the new look Minnesota Twins. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the college football season and the Big Ten, MAC and Mountain West conferences.

  23. 408

    The Sports Block Podcast #445

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the recent severe weather in South Dakota, Nathan's trip to Target Field, the MLB Trade Deadline and the death of Hulk Hogan.

  24. 407

    The Sports Block Podcast #444

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2025 Open Championship with another dominant win from Scottie Scheffler. An exciting finish to the MLB All-Star Game. The Dodgers continue to struggle, while the Brewers and Blue Jays stay hot.

  25. 406

    The Sports Block Podcast #443

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the MLB All-Star Game, look back at the first half of the baseball season and Cal Raleigh's HR Derby championship.

  26. 405

    The Sports Block Podcast #441

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk South Dakota tornados and severe weather coverage. College sports news, the Twins dominated by Tarik Skubal and NBA free agency.

  27. 404

    The Sports Block Podcast #440

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Game 7 between Oklahoma City and Indiana, along with the Tyrese Haliburton injury and the NBA Draft with Cooper Flagg going No. 1 to Dallas. LSU defeats Coastal Carolina in the College World Series. The Minnesota Twins continue to struggle. The emergence of SP Jacob Misiorowski for the Milwaukee Brewers.

  28. 403

    The Sports Block Podcast #439

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk NBA Finals, the upcoming offseason, the U.S. Open, the College World Series and the struggling Minnesota Twins. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan for the final half hour to talk the Stanley Cup Finals and a repeat from the Florida Panthers.

  29. 402

    The Sports Block Podcast #438

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the College World Series and the changes in the NCAA. Indiana and Oklahoma City tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals and Florida leading Edmonton in the Stanley Cup Finals. U.S. Open at Oakmont and the classic French Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The latest from MLB.

  30. 401

    The Sports Block Podcast #437

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Upsets in the College Baseball Regions. Texas vs. Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series. Top 5 sports shows of all-time.

  31. 400

    The Sports Block Podcast #436

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Minnesota Twins hot stretch through the month of May. Will it last? Surprises through the first third of the MLB season. The NBA Playoffs with Indiana and Oklahoma City hold 3-1 series leads in the conference finals. What future holds for the Minnesota Timberwolves after two straight conference finals.

  32. 399

    The Sports Block Podcast #435

    (0:00 - 1:24.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the upsets in the second road of the NBA Playoffs dominated by the road teams. Nathan is ready for NFL schedule release day and the Minnesota Twins put together a winning streak.(1:24.30 - 2:32.54) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap of first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and talk Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves.

  33. 398

    The Sports Block Podcast #434

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves advancing past the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Reaction to the 2025 NFL Draft and the fall of Shedeur Sanders. Major League Baseball at the one month mark.

  34. 397

    The Sports Block Podcast #433 - 2025 NFL Mock Draft

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs and the latest baseball news. The 2025 NFL Mock Draft special with picks for all 32 first round selections.

  35. 396

    The Sports Block Podcast #432

    (0:00 - 1:38.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk Rory McIlroy's dramatic win at the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava leaves for greener pastures (maybe?). The latest in MLB as the Twins continue to struggle and the Padres and Giants are off the hot starts. A preview of the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals picks. (1:38.00 - 2:34.39) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the latest transfer news in College Football.

  36. 395

    The Sports Block Podcast #430

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the 2025 Final Four while looking back to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Plus a preview of the 2025 MLB season.

  37. 394

    The Sports Block Podcast #429

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the South Dakota State's women's run in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The first two rounds of the men's tournament with a lack of upsets.

  38. 393

    The Sports Block Podcast #426

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the Summit League tournament in Sioux Falls and take a look at the rest of College Basketball with conference tournament beginning and the final week of the regular season.

  39. 392

    The Sports Block Podcast #425

    (0:00 - 1:26.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk College Basketball and what teams are trending in the right directions at the end of the regular season.(1:26.00 - 2:10.30) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the Four National hockey tournament with Canada defeating the U.S. in the finals in overtime and South Dakota State basketball heading into the Summit League Tournament.

  40. 391

    The Sports Block Podcast #424

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the new NBA All-Star weekend, a deep dive into the top 10 of College Basketball with No. 1 Auburn winning at No. 2 Alabama, some late MLB HOT STOVE news and Stacken reacts to the NHL's Four Nations Tournament.

  41. 390

    The Sports Block Podcast #423

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Super Bowl 59, a 40-22 win for the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs. The New York Jets move on from Aaron Rodgers. The NBA at the All-Star break. The week that was in College Basketball with No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama facing off on Saturday.

  42. 389

    The Sports Block Podcast #422

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the Luke Doncic and Anthony Davis trade over the weekend, a preview of Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and an upset filled weekend of College Basketball.

  43. 388

    The Sports Block Podcast #421

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, as well as the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. NFL coaching hires and the week of College Basketball.

  44. 387

    The Sports Block Podcast #420

    (0:00 - 1:32.55) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk NFL Divisional Playoffs with Washington, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Kansas City advancing. Ohio State defeats Notre Dame for the College Football National Championship. The latest in College Basketball and the L.A. Dodgers continue to dominate the offseason.(1:32.55 - 2:18.35) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the College Football National Championship game and thoughts on the first years of the 12 team playoff. What changes need to be made.

  45. 386

    The Sports Block Podcast #419

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings Wild Card Playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The rest of the weekend in the NFL Playoffs, the latest in College Basketball and the College Football Playoff Champion between Notre Dame and Ohio State. Plus, the first week of parenthood.

  46. 385

    The Sports Block Podcast #418

    (0:00 - 1:30.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Vikings Week 18 loss at Detroit and the NFL Playoffs ahead. The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs and picks for the semifinals. The latest with South Dakota State football and new head coach Dan Jackson. Plus, the birth of Travis' first child, Rachel.(1:30.30 - 2:38.49) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the College Football Playoff. Reaction to the quarterfinals and picks for the semifinals.

  47. 384

    The Sports Block Podcast #417

    Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look back at Week 15 of the NFL with Buffalo defeating Detroit and the Vikings winning on Monday night vs. the Bears. The FCS Playoff semifinals with South Dakota State at North Dakota State and South Dakota at Montana State. The first round of the College Football Playoff.

  48. 383

    The Sports Block Podcast #416

    (0:00 - 2:13.15) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens break down the 12 team College Football Playoff. Vikings use a big fourth quarter to defeat the Falcons. Dan Campbell rolls the dice in the Lions win over the Packers. SDSU football rolls into the second round of the FCS Playoffs.(2:13.15 - 3:08.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to give his reaction to the 12 team College Football Playoff, preview the first round matchups, look back at the conference title games and talk Heisman Trophy.(3:08.00 - 3:18.46) Nathan recaps Week 14 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 15.

  49. 382

    The Sports Block Podcast #415

    (0:00 - 1:53.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look back at a busy Thanksgiving week of College Basketball, top 10 losses during the final regular season of College Football and the Minnesota Vikings came back vs. the Arizona Cardinals. (1:53.30 - 2:52.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the final week of the College Football regular season, preview the conference title games and look ahead towards the playoffs. (2:52.00 - 3:04.19) Nathan recaps Week 13 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 14.

  50. 381

    The Sports Block Podcast #414

    (0:00 - 1:45.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at a crazy weekend of college football, the Thanksgiving slate of college basketball, South Dakota State and the Vikings beat the Bears in overtime.(1:45.20 - 2:39.05) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the week of College Football with Alabama and Ole Miss taking their third loss. The final week of the college football regular season and the CFP rankings.(2:39.05 - 2:51.36) Nathan recaps Week 12 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 13.

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Nathan Stacken takes a weekly look at the world of sports.

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