Dad Days

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.

Today on the show, High School Hockey fans get paid as we walk down memory lane with Mike Schwartz. The 1996 Section Semi-Final featured White Bear Lake and Hill Murray who was the top ranked team in the State. The legend of the "Giant Killer" starts right here.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/fish)

Former FBI Special Agent Jon Dubin chats with Laura about his career transition from special agent to founding partner of a world class hunting outfitter called Pineapple Brothers. Located in Lanai Hawaii, Laura and Jon share stories of their unforgettable Axis Deer Hunting adventures on the island.    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)

Russo and LaPanta discuss McDavid's chicken wing, another missed call, #mnwild's injury woes and Russo missing the pandemic. Next live show: Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at Elsie's.  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/)

LaVelle E. Neal and Jim Souhan congratulate Roy Smalley on his retirement from the broadcast booth. Plus ownership and international signing updates. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/) onX FISH!(https://www.onxmaps.com/fish)   Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com) Clamshell Beach Resort(https://www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/)

Dawn and Jim talk about that night in AZ, then WCCO's Tracy Perlman joins from LA to talk about the fires and her work on the Diamond Awards.   Thanks to Rudy Luther Toyota (https://www.rudyluthertoyota.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & Natreum (https://www.natreum.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on Darnold, JJ and Daniel Jones, plus Qbs around the league entering best weekend of football.   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

Tony and good buddy Bill Dietz travel north to Lake Winnipeg in search of “Greenbacks”. Tony has a three part interview this week. It includes Lee Nolden former guide and bait shop owner in Selkirk,MB. Lee talks the history of the fishery and how this whole thing got started. Donovan Pearase, fishing guide and owner of Blackwater Cats Outfitter. Donovan sits down on the ice to chat about his backstory, the status of the lake and what anglers can expect if they are planning a trip to LW. Part three Bill and Tony sit down to put a wrap on their trip…and tease out a little of this week's episode.   Presented by: Strike Master (https://www.rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (www.onxmaps.com/fish) & St. Croix Rods (https://stcroixrods.com/)

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on the flop, the aftermath and the decisions to be made.   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)

Steve Hall is a farmer, bird hunter, dog breeder, family man, and volunteer PF chapter member from central Iowa.  Steve and Travis discuss life on the farm, balancing agriculture farming with wildlife habitat, breeding bird dogs, checking the boxes to breed dogs, falling in love with a dog breed, experiences & lessons learned raising puppies, finding the right homes for bird dogs, hunting accidents, grading this hunting season, upland bird hunting in Iowa, balancing family time with hunting, positive attitude in life, laughing off a scary hunting accident, and more @castironkennels   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/)

Jon Krawczynski on a potential Randle trade, lineup changes, Towns, turnovers and fan angst.   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)  

Holiday shutdown? MN track in Iowa? Plus The Pride of Proctor, Thank a Ref and MVT From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Thanks to Pizza Barn in Princeton, MN (https://www.PizzaBarnPrinceton.com) 

We’re checking in with Liam Ohgren while more Minnesota Wild players check in with the local doctors and injuries continue to run rampant.   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 261.

Today on the show we are treated to a real life College Hockey Guru. Bruce Ciskie is the play by play voice of the UMD Bulldogs and host of a radio show daily in that market. For nearly 2 decades he has helped to promote and grow college hockey with his tremendous passion and knowledge of the game.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (https://mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/fish)

David Thionnet is a lifelong quail hunter from Oklahoma.  David and Travis share stories from their action-packed bobwhite quail hunt, David explains the quail hunting tradition that hooked him as a young child and his love of the covey rise, why numbers are up this year, habitat that helps and hurts quail populations, hunting with 6 bird dogs at one time, OLAP public access program, Quail Coalition, sharing in the hunting traditions, more stories from Beadie the blind bird hunter, and plenty more! 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)

Minnesota is off to a great ice season. Josh Bullivant talks about his life on ice up in Northern Minnesota running a resort and guiding in sub-zero temps.   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)