Dad Days

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, records a podcast beginning with Kevin O’Connell’s Monday press conference. Lewis talks about J.J. McCarthy, McCarthy returning to practice, his health, his mechanics and more. Lewis also discusses Carson Wentz, the run defense, O’Connell’s gameplan for the Browns and 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/)) — Drop No. 1: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl   Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Randy looks ahead to big end-of-season matchups with Jim Paulsen of Star Tribune, plus former Gopher great Adam Weber and Ogilvie star running back Kaden Felde join the show.   Sponsored by: TruStone Financial, Your Neighborhood Credit Union. It’s true. (trustonefinancial.org), Aquarius Home Services (aquariushomeservices.com/), 612 Quarterbacks (612quarterbacks.com), & 10k Construction (10kconstruction.com)

Today on the show, we chat with KFAN personality Brandon Mileski. Stanley Cup dreams and High School hockey memories take center stage.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)

Minnesota DNR Big Game Program Coordinator Paul Burr joins the show to talk about the state of the state of Minnesota whitetail deer and the upcoming hunt.   Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/), Compeer Home (compeerhome.com), MN DNR (dnr.state.mn.us/cwd/index.html), Pleasureland RV (pleasurelandrv.com/), & Sitka Gear (sitkagear.com/)  

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #191 features an incredible visit from Gopher basketball wing player Cade Tyson, who transferred into the program from North Carolina, and is hoping for big things in maroon and gold.   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), OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/), & Cub Foods (www.cubfoods.com)

This week on the DIA podcast, Tony is on Leech Lake, catching up with Remington Moren and Mitch Hackenmueller. The three are recapping a summer guide season that has gone way too fast and sharing fishing secrets along the way. Of course, it’s fall and the three can’t help but talk about upcoming hunting trips and must-do fishing trips yet this fall.   Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

Roy Smalley, LaVelle Neal & Jim Souhan on Louie's great pitch, former Twins hitting coach, MGR search 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/)

Ryan Sparks, Quail Forever editor, published the 2025 Quail Hunting Forecast and joins the show to break it all down.  Travis and Ryan discuss areas where quail production saw huge spikes and places where numbers took a hit this year. We cover nearly 30 states throughout America’s quail country to give hunters a glimpse at what they might find when they hit the fields this season. @quailforever   Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Hunt Huron (HuntHuronsd.com), Federal Premium Ammunition (federalpremium.com/) Hunt North Dakota (helloND.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (luckyduck.com/) & Samaritan Tire (samaritantire.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond has a different view of Vikings' qbs, and thinks injuries may be key to season.   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 talks RD, JC, Shannon, Jr. and the point guard position.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)   Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute (www.chuvision.com/) Princeton’s Liquors (www.princetonsliquors.com/) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or www.tsrinjurylaw.com) Royal Credit Union www.rcu.org/ Lexus of Wayzata (Lexusofwayzata.com) Lexus of Maplewood (Lexusofmaplewood.com)

Lea B. Olsen on the Lynx & WNBA frustrations; then Dawn chats with canicross star Lori Anne Johnson.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on what we'll learn before the Vikings face the Eagles.   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

Injuries continue to mount throughout the NFL, and the struggling Bengals trade for a crafty veteran. Shaver and Gorg break down all the important trends and stats for Week 6.   Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (https://www.lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (https://www.lexusofmaplewood.com/), Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), 10k Construction (10kconstruction.com), & Aquarius Home Services (aquariushomeservices.com/)

With the #mnwild season on the horizon, Russo and LaPanta look ahead, talk Gus extension, Yurov/Ohgren, the other 97’s extension and give a TV tutorial. Next live show: Oct. 27 at 7 pm at Tuttle’s   from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit Union (www.rcu.org/) Twill Edina Galleria  OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) Clamshell Beach Resort (www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/) Stretchlab (www.stretchlab.com)

Randy talks with one of the top players in the state, Carson Heimer of Byron. Plus, NDSU Defensive Coordinator Grant Olson on his prep days at Wayzata, and "Salute To Service" at Minnetonka. Watch this week's Shaver Prep Football Podcast!   Sponsored by: TruStone Financial, Your Neighborhood Credit Union. It’s true. (trustonefinancial.org), Aquarius Home Services (aquariushomeservices.com/), 612 Quarterbacks (612quarterbacks.com), & 10k Construction (10kconstruction.com)

Chad Hartman talks about growing up as Sid’s kid, carving out a versatile career as a play-by-play announcer and a radio host and his most rewarding role as a dad   Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)

Paul Allen, the host of 9-noon on KFAN and the voice of the Vikings, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the Vikings' matchup with the Cleveland Browns. They talk about the offensive line injuries, Kevin Stefanski, the Browns' defensive line, quarterback Carson Wentz, the London trip and 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: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/)   Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com)   Email for other sponsorship/endorsement inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

This week, we recap another amazing week of weather and fishing. Tony shares some insights on how to adjust techniques to fluctuating water temperatures. Once again this week, he is chasing everything from pike, walleye, smallmouth, perch and crappie. He shares the magic of reactionary presentations that will help you put more fish in the boat.   Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

Week 5 starts the Bye weeks. Numerous key injuries make this a challenging process. Randy and KG get you primed.   Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (https://www.lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (https://www.lexusofmaplewood.com/), Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), 10k Construction (10kconstruction.com), & Aquarius Home Services (aquariushomeservices.com/)

Clair Maples, DVM joins the show for a refresher course on first aid for hunting dogs using Paradigm Sporting Dog field kits. Clair and Travis walk through Clair’s handmade field kit & truck kits, discussing the tools in each kit and how to use them. They also discuss several topics like rattlesnake bites & Benadryl, removing porcupine quills, stapling a dog in the field, mean seeds, when to go to the vet, tailgate checks, how & when to use Hunt.Vet, and being prepared with a plan for emergencies in the field. @paradigmsportingdog   Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Huron (huronsd.com/) Federal Premium Ammunition (federalpremium.com/) Hunt North Dakota (helloND.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (luckyduck.com/) & Samaritan Tire (samaritantire.com/)