Dad Days

Tony and Greg Berg, Mille Lacs area fisheries supervisor, sit down to talk about his past work with the MNDNR and dive into the buzz surrounding the Lake Mille Lacs perch bite. They explore the lower food web and its impact on the fishery before Tony chats with local business owners about how this ice season has been a boost for their shops. Hear insights from Tutt’s Bait & Tackle, Reeds Family Outfitters, Beachside Resort, Nitti’s Hunters Point Resort, North Mille Lacs Ice Fishing/Red Door Resort, and Sue’s Bait Shop on what to look for and what they are seeing from customers to fishing reports.. Finally, Mitch Hackenmueller of Roach’s Guide Service joins Tony to break down perch locations, how to track them down, and reflect on how things have changed over the years. Presented by: Strike Master (https://www.rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (www.onxmaps.com/fish) & St. Croix Rods (https://stcroixrods.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on the quick transition to the NFL offseason, rookie quarterback deals, what the Vikes could learn from playoffs.     From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) Crazy Fresh Foods MN Masonic Charities Natreum

Scott & Hannah Fransen join the show to provide an update to Hannah’s journey into hunting. Hannah shares the steps she took to finally harvest her first bird, the struggles she overcame, the mental game a first-time hunter must endure, missing birds, breaking through, learning how to read habitat, becoming one with her bird dog, appreciating wild places, and future goals as a hunter that’s hooked. Plus, Scott gives a father’s perspective of this journey, pheasant updates from the last week of hunting in South Dakota, The Flush Podcast now has video, and we begin sharing hunting stories from our listeners.   Presented by: Walton’s (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Lucky Duck Premium Kennels (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com) & Marsh Wear Clothing (https://www.marshwearclothing.com/)

Dawn Mitchell of Fox9 takes us to New Zealand for a chat with former Gopher and new Aurora coach Jen Larrick.   Thanks to Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Natreum (https://www.natreum.com/)

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on the Eagles, Chiefs, Wilfs, Daniel Jones, bad endings and big names with MN connections   From Aquarius Home Services Studio    Supported by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Twill by Scott Dayton (https://www.twillmn.com/), Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/), Crazy Fresh Foods, Natreum and new sponsors onX FISH!(https://www.onxmaps.com/fish)  Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off of first order

MSHSL sports and activities guru John Millea on Heart of the Arts, Hall of Fame coaches, record pursuits, girls wrestling and this week's MVT From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) 

Jon Krawczynski on the big issues and deadlines facing the Timberwolves following a fascinating week.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/) Princeton’s Liquors (https://www.princetonsliquors.com/) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or https://www.tsrinjurylaw.com) Royal Credit Union https://www.rcu.org/ Gigli THC Beverages (www.Gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off your first order

Things are still a bit sideways for the Minnesota Wild – is the defense to largely blame? Or is it the lack of offensive output? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull discuss.  As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 263.

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on the Vikings signing O'Connell, what's up with Kwesi, and the state of the NFC North   From Aquarius Home Services Studio    Supported by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Twill by Scott Dayton (https://www.twillmn.com/), Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/), Crazy Fresh Foods, Natreum and new sponsors onX FISH!(https://www.onxmaps.com/fish)  Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com)

Fresh off a week on the road with the team, Jon Krawczynski brings insights into the Timberwolves' mindset and plans.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/) Princeton’s Liquors (https://www.princetonsliquors.com/) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or https://www.tsrinjurylaw.com) Royal Credit Union https://www.rcu.org/ Gigli THC Beverages (www.Gigli.com)

Today on the show is Coordinator of Hockey partnerships for the Minnesota Wild, Gabby Billing. Gabby has a tremendous passion for hockey and is so talented in her role. She played 3 sports at Breck before committing to play D1 hockey at Dartmouth. Smart, funny, and incredible at her job...a perfect guest for Wooden Sticks.  Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/fish)

Today on the Minnesota Bound Podcast, lots of good news about the once-polluted St. Louis River and streams around Duluth. Ron Schara gets an update from DNR folks on the front lines.  Presented by Kinetico (https://www.kineticoMN.com/) Star Bank (https://www.star.bank/) Explore Alexandria (https://explorealex.com/) & DNR Ice Safety (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)

Tony loads up his wheelhouse and heads to Ottertail County in MN to meet up with friend and Guide Randin Olson of Lock Jaw Guide Service. Randin is on a killer panfish bite, where they hook up the Marcum cameras and get to work! After filming the guy's trade guide stories. Find out more about Randin and recap this incredible view experience.   Presented by: Strike Master (https://www.rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (www.onxmaps.com/fish) & St. Croix Rods (https://stcroixrods.com/)

In front of a live audience at Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta discuss Kaprizov, fine showings by Jiricek and Ohgren, Rossi and answers lots of #mnwild questions. Next live show: Feb. 5 at 7 pm at Splitrocks   Supported by: Fellers Ranch (https://fellersranch.com/) Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit Union (https://www.rcu.org/) Twill Edina Galleria OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Clamshell Beach Resort (https://www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/) & Gigli THC Beverages (https://gigli.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on Kevin O'Connell's deal, Kwesi's negotiations, the big games and the big moves in the NFC North.     From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (http://www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) Crazy Fresh Foods MN Masonic Charities Natreum

Nick Martin is known as the Iowa Bird Chaser.  Nick is on a mission to harvest a wild pheasant on public land in every county in Iowa.  We discuss the goal Nick set for himself and the value of setting goals, the struggles that have come trying to find birds on some public properties, what he’s learned about himself, grading Iowa’s public lands, celebrating success, breaking down a property, the ones that get away, achieving goals, finding a hunting balance in life, and so much more...@iowa_birdchaser Presented by: Walton’s (https://www.waltons.com/) OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (https://www.alumaklm.com) Lucky Duck Premium Kennels (https://www.luckyduck.com/) Hoksey Native Seeds (https://hokseynativeseeds.com) & Marsh Wear Clothing (https://www.marshwearclothing.com/)

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #155 features one of the all-time great Gopher football players Greg Eslinger, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (https://www.affinityplus.org/gogophers) Cub Foods (www.cubfoods.com) OnX (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

PWHL Broadcaster Alexis Pearson tells of her journey to pro hockey & we also pay tribute to the legendary Willard Ikola.   Thanks to Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Natreum (https://www.natreum.com/)

MSHSL sports and activities guru John Millea on girls wrestling in his hometown, making Mom happy, state debate, a milestone, Thank a Ref and MVT From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) 

When will the Minnesota Wild be at full strength? Is David Jiricek here to stay? And WHY CANT THEY WIN AT HOME? We answer your Qs and more in this week’s episode, plus, should we make Beauts BookTok a thing? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 262.