Dad Days

Local writer Heather Rule talks about her extensive coverage of hockey and other local sports.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

On Edwards leaving a game early, the up-and-down nature of this team, Finch's approach and a weakened bench.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)   Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute (www.chuvision.com/) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or www.tsrinjurylaw.com) Lexus of Wayzata (Lexusofwayzata.com) Lexus of Maplewood (Lexusofmaplewood.com)

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about J.J. McCarthy's final start of 2025, the hand injury, exiting the game, the season-long evaluation of him, what the Vikings will do at QB, future options, potential Brian Flores replacements and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Honoring Smith & Ham, wondering about McCarthy & Flores.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio    Supported by Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com), onX Maps(www.onxmaps.com/maps)  MN Lottery

Star Tribune columnist LaVelle E Neal projects the 2026 prospects of the Wild, Wolves, Twins, Lynx, the Vikings, and, of course, his beloved Bears.   Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)

The #mnwild have points in the first 5 games on this 7-game trip, and Russo and LaPanta talk about Quinn Hughes’ impact, plus 8 Olympians, Johansson’s omission and the reasons behind the Jason Robertson snubbing. Next live show: Jan. 13 at Splitrocks    from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)   OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) 

LaVelle and Jim kick that topic around, pick the bullpen & talk cruises. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) and onX MAPS!(www.onxmaps.com/)  

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on what will happen with Flores, and what's happening around the NFL.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) Golf Club Hospital (www.Golfclubhospital.com)  Continental Diamond (www.continentaldiamond.com)

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on a meaningless game with lots of fascinating subplots, including Flores and McCarthy   From Aquarius Home Services Studio    Supported by Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Twill by Scott Dayton (www.twillmn.com/), onX Maps(www.onxmaps.com/maps) Clamshell Beach Resort (www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/) MN Lottery

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #202 features a visit with Gopher forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, who has helped Minnesota basketball win four of its last five games as the team resumes Big Ten play this weekend.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/)   Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/), & Cub Foods (www.cubfoods.com)

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about Brian Flores’s, what replacing him would look like, other coaching candidates who make sense on Vikings’ staff, running back of the future, Aaron Jones, Jeremiyah Love, 2026 QB options, how to think about future at QB. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

This week, we recap some of the great fishing adventures of 2025 and look forward to some new ones ahead. Tony also teases out the upcoming episode where he and son Robbie explore a new lake for giant bluegills. Happy New Year, everyone!    Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster) & 13 Fishing (rapala.com/us_en/13-fishing), FishUSA (fishusa.com/), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), Runnings (runnings.com/), L&M Fleet Supply & Dewalt (landmsupply.com/), Ski-Doo (ski-doo.brp.com/), MN DNR Ice Safety (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)

This week on the show, we focus on where we have been and where we are going. The Minnesota Wild are legit and might be a wagon - we dive into that today. Plus, we tackle the excitement of the World Juniors Tournament and give you some players to focus on.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)

Dawn Mitchell talks with Minnesota hockey legend Natalie Darwitz on the Hall of Fame and women's sports.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

When one door closes, another opens. Minnesota Bound makes a big move from KARE 11 to KSTP and KSTC.  Both stations are part of the Hubbard Broadcasting family. Sherck and Tadych talk about the importance of the move and the BRIGHT future of Minnesota Bound.   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (helloND.com/), Pleasureland RV (pleasurelandrv.com/), Ebels Voyageur Houseboats (ebels.com/), Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/), & Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota (https://davmn.org/)

Mark and Jim analyze the Vikings, Wild, Wolves and Twins.    Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on McCarthy, Brosmer and what the last two games mean.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)   Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) Golf Club Hospital (www.Golfclubhospital.com)  Continental Diamond (www.continentaldiamond.com)

Roy Smalley, LaVelle Neal & Jim Souhan tell their favorite baseball stories, about the Twins and the game itself. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (www.mnmasoniccharities.org/), onX MAPS!(www.onxmaps.com/)  and Clamshell Beach Resort (www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/)

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about J.J. McCarthy’s hand injury, how it happened, when it happened, what the Vikings and Kevin O’Connell said about it, what it means for the Vikings’ QB future, Brian Flores’s future, Vikings young players stepping up, the offseason questions and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

This week's podcast, we peel back the curtain on our Mille Lacs episode dropping this weekend. In addition, we have some of the hottest fishing reports from across the ice belt. If you are making holiday fishing plans, tune in for the latest information from the experts. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from all of us at Dialed In Angling!   Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster) & 13 Fishing (rapala.com/us_en/13-fishing), FishUSA (fishusa.com/), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), Runnings (runnings.com/), L&M Fleet Supply & Dewalt (landmsupply.com/), Ski-Doo (ski-doo.brp.com/), MN DNR Ice Safety (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html)