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| HR. 1 – One Big Old Booty | 01 Oct 2026 | 01:09:53 | |
The guys preview Vikings-Dolphins, wonder whether Minnesota can actually be a bad 4-0 team and debate the proper size of a bag of Pirate’s Booty. Cory tells the story of playing poker with Michael Jordan, Sauce recalls accidentally making out in front of MJ, Tommy Olson and Fargo Flash preview Gophers-Michigan and weigh in on P.J. Fleck’s bloody celebration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 - This Is Your Sign to Sign | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:46:06 | |
Ben Leber joins Tommy Olson and Fargo Flash to debate how much the Gophers should celebrate big wins and whether Michigan is there for the taking. Cy Amundson stops by, the guys preview the Wild opener and Tom Pelissero joins to discuss the J.J. McCarthy trade, Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill, Kyler Murray and the NFL trade market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Kirkland Dart | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:43:56 | |
William Sawalich talks Starkey Day, meeting Peyton Manning, preparing for Las Vegas and what it’s like entering Turn 1 at nearly 200 mph. Cy Amundson and Ben Leber dissect the psychology surrounding the J.J. McCarthy trade before the conversation wanders through SNL, WNBA gambling, Henry Ford, Disney World, aging body parts and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Pleasure in the Woods | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:11:13 | |
Julia Daniels joins the show as the guys react to the Lynx getting bounced by the Liberty, Brock Faber’s fractured skull and what his absence could mean for the Wild. Plus, the Vikings prepare for a bad Dolphins team, Julia ranks some of her favorite local athletes to interview, an Uber Eats driver pulls off an incredibly stupid food heist and an old reality show leads to some questionable television history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – You Had Me at Slap | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:01:54 | |
Parker Fox joins Julia Daniels as the crew talks Vegas, crying during movies, Chris Hawkey’s six days of silence, YouTube golf and the Power Trip’s potential future in competitive mini golf. Mike Grimm stops by to break down the Gophers’ huge win at Washington and preview Michigan before the guys get into Vikings news and Ben Leber’s ridiculous Auburn “Dunkaroo.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 – Middle Estate Agent | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:47:05 | |
Julia Daniels, Parker Fox and Mike Grimm react to the Vikings moving on from J.J. McCarthy and debate what went wrong. Plus, the possibility of a new Wolves arena leads to St. Paul, Newport and Zach’s war against Coke Freestyle machines, the guys consider backup careers, learn far too much about mortgage interest and eventually discover that Sauce may have technically been a drug dealer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Anal Help | 29 Sep 2026 | 01:12:33 | |
The guys react to the Vikings officially trading J.J. McCarthy to the Giants and debate whether McCarthy failed the Vikings, the Vikings failed McCarthy or both. With Kyler Murray on a one-year deal, the conversation quickly turns to an even bigger question: who in the world is Minnesota’s quarterback in 2027? Plus, Saved by the Bell memories, What Really Matters and Sauce learns about a particularly unconventional chess accusation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Raw Dog the Entire Way | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:48:35 | |
Marney Gellner joins the show as the guys wonder whether they could survive an entire week without speaking for $100,000 — and whether Sauce could avoid accidentally talking to himself. Plus, Hawk begins his medically mandated stretch of silence, the Vikings’ struggling offense comes under the microscope, Josh Oliver’s injury creates another problem and the crew continues breaking down the J.J. McCarthy trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Bingo | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:43:46 | |
The guys debate the greatest fictional teachers and school administrators, announce Treasure Island Resort & Casino as the new title sponsor of The Initials Game and discover how intense competitive bingo can get. Plus, Marney talks Lynx, the crew gets creeped out by Instagram Plus, Brian O’Neill joins to discuss the Vikings offense, Justin Jefferson, Miami and saying goodbye to J.J. McCarthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Horse Bugler Johnson | 28 Sep 2026 | 01:08:23 | |
The Vikings improve to 3-0 after beating Tampa Bay, Myles Price takes a punt to the house after apparently dreaming it would happen and the guys wonder whether the offense can eventually catch up with Brian Flores’ dominant defense. Plus, the Gophers pull off a massive win at Washington, P.J. Fleck celebrates by rubbing a player’s blood on his face, Hawk prepares for nearly a week of complete silence and the crew reviews Prime Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 - Soap Money | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:47:25 | |
Ben Leber breaks down the Vikings’ win in Tampa, including Kyler Murray’s struggles against pressure, what made him successful in Arizona, the offensive line, Justin Jefferson’s injury and what losing Josh Oliver could mean. Adam Thielen joins to explain why the Vikings offense hasn’t found a rhythm, how Jefferson’s injury changes the receiver rotation and why Kyler may simply need more time to become comfortable in Kevin O’Connell’s offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Brumbies | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:40:46 | |
Hawk and Ben rave about Tampa before Ben explains the ridiculous “Dunkaroo” he participated in during his weekend at Auburn. The guys revisit P.J. Fleck’s bloody celebration, get into the latest on Justin Jefferson, go around the NFL and learn about everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts to Australian Brumbies and the extinction of the passenger pigeon. Plus, Hawk prepares to finally begin his six days of silence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Can You Team to Drive Without a Penalty? | 25 Sep 2026 | 01:09:23 | |
The guys celebrate another rough night for Green Bay and try to decipher one of Meatsauce’s most incomprehensible tweets yet. Plus, they preview Vikings-Buccaneers, learn about an alarming number of snakebite deaths around the world, Mr. Z reviews Brad Pitt’s Heart of the Beast and the Power Trip Parlay returns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Billy Guerin Needs a Trans Am | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:44:56 | |
The guys share some important home fire-safety reminders before Bill Guerin joins the show for an extended visit. Billy G talks growing up in the ’80s, old-school hockey toughness, NHL preseason, winning gold with Team USA, his new Wild contract and the time he learned he’d been traded from a random stranger at the mall. Plus, Bill explains why leadership matters more than the X’s and O’s when running a team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Initials Game 650 feat. Bill Guerin | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:43:21 | |
Wild GM and President of Hockey Ops Bill Guerin is the special guest on Initials Game 650! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – The Undertow | 24 Sep 2026 | 01:11:32 | |
The guys get into Lizzie Borden and Aileen Wuornos, Sauce struggles with a picnic table and Tommy Olson recaps his glorious weekend home alone. Plus, Tommy gives Hawk some extremely specific Tampa recommendations, the crew reads brutal strip-club Yelp reviews and Fargo Flash previews Gophers-Washington and a loaded college football weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Baby Batter on Board | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:42:03 | |
Fargo Flash finishes breaking down the biggest games in college football before Ben Leber joins Tommy for another round of questionable off-air confessions. Plus, Tommy explains how he’d distribute a massive Powerball jackpot, Ben weighs in on Caleb Williams’ injury reaction and Tom Pelissero joins to discuss the Vikings’ running-back depth, Brian Flores, Tampa Bay, J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - How High Above Sea Level? | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:42:59 | |
The guys marvel at Tom Pelissero’s encyclopedic NFL knowledge, debate whether Kirk Cousins has a Hall of Fame résumé and discuss how J.J. McCarthy has handled losing the Vikings’ starting job. Plus, the crew discovers the mathematically preferred Monopoly properties, Sauce asks an important question about sea level, Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner welcome a baby and the guys celebrate 35 years of Nirvana’s Nevermind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Two Pumps and a Quiver | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:12:03 | |
The guys debate Caitlin Clark vs. Olivia Miles, celebrate Bill Guerin’s new deal with the Wild and react to Jackson Dart’s latest injury news. Plus, the Power Trip discovers Armored MMA, immediately goes from mocking it to wanting to participate and somehow turns medieval sword fighting into an elaborate business plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Grimm Job | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:43:06 | |
John Kriesel and Parker Fox join the show as the guys discuss a massive new crater on the moon, Randy’s belief in a secret lunar base and a rogue Waymo wandering into a farmers market. Plus, Mike Grimm previews the Gophers’ late-night trip to Washington, breaks down the challenge of playing at Husky Stadium and explains what Minnesota needs to do to pull off the upset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 – I Went Full Le Pew | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:43:26 | |
The guys react to the upcoming Norm Macdonald documentary and remember why fellow comedians revered him so much. Plus, Parker Fox talks Gophers basketball, a fake 49ers player story somehow gets even stranger, the crew debates “food divorce,” learns about a scandalous medieval pope and tries to identify TV shows where the supposed lead wasn’t actually the funniest character. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Grimace the Plug | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:08:13 | |
The guys welcome the first day of fall, discuss Kyler Murray returning to the Vikings lineup and learn just how miserable Ben Leber was during Sunday’s rainstorm in Chicago. Plus, Hawk reveals he’s preparing to go nearly an entire week without speaking, Sauce tunes his imaginary bass, an Elton John conspiracy theory gets tested live and the crew defends Point Break from one of the worst movie takes imaginable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Yeast Rock | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:50:55 | |
Marney Gellner joins the show to talk Wolves ownership, bread, breakfast and why some people thrive in complete silence while others need constant noise. Sauce explains his lifelong battle with “food noise,” the guys debate whether boredom is actually good for you and Fan Five covers Kyler Murray’s return, Vikings-Bucs and the final days of Wild preseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Tickle It Till It Starts Moving | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:35:47 | |
The guys uncover an absurd Vikings turnover statistic, wander deep into Whitesnake history and welcome Brian O’Neill to the show. Brian breaks down the rainy win in Chicago, how Minnesota is preparing for the Tampa heat and what changes when the offense switches back from Carson Wentz to Kyler Murray. Plus, Sauce asks Brian an extremely important birthday question and a boa constrictor under a car hood leads to some questionable snake-handling advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – PhD in Drowning | 21 Sep 2026 | 01:17:22 | |
The guys celebrate the Vikings’ ugly 9-3 win over Chicago, react to Caleb Williams’ injury and try to figure out just how good this 2-0 team actually is. Plus, Sauce’s game-day tweets make even less sense the next morning, the crew learns Sudan has more pyramids than any other country and What Really Matters somehow turns into a debate about drowning animals for science. Adam Thielen joins late in the hour. Adam Thielen reacts to the Vikings’ win in Chicago, discusses playing receiver in miserable weather and explains why Kyler Murray should remain Minnesota’s starter when healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Screwing Studs | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:39:46 | |
Ben Leber joins to break down the Vikings defense, Kevin O’Connell’s late field-goal decision, Brian Flores’ blitz numbers and Jalen Redmond’s emergence as a legitimate star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 – The Heart Smells Like Mushrooms | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:41:16 | |
Ben discusses Kyler Murray’s recovery, Jordan Addison’s slow statistical start and whether the Vikings could actually reach the bye at 5-0. Plus, he explains what has changed for Dallas Turner, Jalen Redmond earns a new “Juggernaut” nickname, the guys marvel at Eric Wilson’s physique and go around the NFL before What Really Matters reveals what a human heart apparently smells like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Slutty Kansas City | 18 Sep 2026 | 01:07:34 | |
The guys react to Josh Allen and the Bills beating Detroit, discover an absolutely horrifying Florida family story and reminisce about Hawk’s bizarre old Sturgis concert lineups. Plus, Mr. Z previews Robert Pattinson’s Primetime, the Power Trip launches its new weekly NFL parlay and Mark Parrish reacts to Quinn Hughes saying he’s “really happy” in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – I Don’t Speak Space | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:43:06 | |
The guys celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, discuss MSP once again being named one of the best airports in North America and learn about the successful separation of conjoined twins. Plus, Tom Pelissero returns to the show to break down Josh Allen’s ridiculous start, the Vikings’ comeback against Green Bay, Kyler Murray’s status and the chess match between Brian Flores and Caleb Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Initials Game 649 | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:42:01 | |
Back to the normal four for a regular, ol' Initials Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Hawk Going Down to Suckle | 17 Sep 2026 | 01:06:24 | |
The guys react to Bill Belichick’s viral appearance, Tommy Olson tries to explain what went wrong for the Gophers against Mississippi State and starts planning two separate birthday parties. Plus, What Really Matters dives into virgin-birth turkeys, enormous squid, animal fights and an alarming amount of information about lions and hyenas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Ectoplasm From His Eyeballs | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:45:25 | |
Fargo Flash and Ben Leber break down a loaded college football weekend, including LSU-Ole Miss and some questionable Lane Kiffin injury-report gamesmanship. Plus, Hawk unveils an AI-generated Tommy Olson/Dav love story, Tommy prepares for his first weekend home completely alone and Ben begins previewing Vikings-Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 – Loose the Hounds | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:42:46 | |
Ben Leber explains why Caleb Williams presents a completely different challenge for Brian Flores, gives his gut feeling on whether Kyler Murray will play Sunday and raves about Dallas Turner’s breakout performance. Plus, the guys debate the decline of the ManningCast, get ready for Wild training camp and tackle NFL finances, movie trivia and the simple joy of getting comfortable at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Beyond Embarrassing | 16 Sep 2026 | 01:10:53 | |
Sauce reveals the unfortunate way he celebrated his 44th birthday, the guys preview Vikings-Bears and react to the Wild extending John Hynes. Plus, Trivia Mafia takes over the show for an hour of cheeseburgers, geography, spelling disasters and general humiliation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Aquarium for Smokers | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:40:46 | |
Parker Fox joins the show and Hawk unveils another deeply unsettling AI creation. Plus, the guys discuss Target’s expansion plans, realize Christmas is only 100 days away, revisit the glory days of smoking sections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 – Poopy Stadium | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:43:26 | |
The guys debate whether the Vikings should stick with Carson Wentz or go back to Kyler Murray against Chicago, discuss Brian Flores’ massive Week 1 blitz rate and preview Gophers-Akron. Plus, NBA expansion could bring Seattle and Las Vegas back into the league, the crew guesses how much Minnesota football spends on its roster and Headlines tackles lethal espresso, Dr Pepper and overloaded brains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Hawkey - Hazelden Betty Ford Podcast | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:42:27 | |
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| HR. 1 – Long Barnacles | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:10:53 | |
The guys discuss the Twins’ increasingly bleak finish, Matt Rhys’ historic Emmy night and whether adults really need more friends. Plus, John Bonnes assesses the state of the Gophers under P.J. Fleck, the Wild are somehow already starting preseason and What Really Matters teaches everyone far too much about barnacle anatomy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 - Doug Llewelyn | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:40:26 | |
Sauce celebrates his 44th birthday with apple fritters, Judge Judy retires and Hawk reveals a road-rage incident that probably shouldn’t be recreated. Plus, the guys confess their top speeds behind the wheel, trace the bizarre origins of several sports-team names and discuss the latest on Kyler Murray’s concussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 – The Shart of a Champion | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:44:46 | |
John Bonnes explains why the Twins’ offense fell apart down the stretch, an endurance athlete refuses to let an unfortunate bathroom situation stop her from winning and the guys discover an obviously fake 90-year-old pole vaulter. Plus, Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill joins the show to discuss Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray, Minnesota’s comeback against Green Bay and rookie Max Bredesen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Sexual Cannibalism | 14 Sep 2026 | 01:07:43 | |
The guys celebrate the Vikings’ wild comeback win over Green Bay, react to Kyler Murray’s scary concussion and debate whether Carson Wentz should remain the starter after throwing three touchdowns. Plus, the crew breaks down the Packers’ disastrous fourth-down decision, recaps a chaotic football weekend and learns far too much about the sex lives of praying mantises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Violence Is Not a Violation | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:49:25 | |
Ben Leber breaks down the Vikings’ comeback against the Packers, explains why he would start Carson Wentz against Chicago and looks at what changed defensively in the second half. Plus, Ben previews the Bears, defends Green Bay’s decision to go for it on fourth down and unloads on several controversial penalties from Sunday’s game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 – Goff on Internet | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:40:16 | |
Ben explains what made Justin Jefferson’s two-touchdown performance so impressive, discusses why Carson Wentz may be the best natural fit for Kevin O’Connell’s offense and goes around the NFL after a wild opening weekend. Plus, the guys react to the Gophers’ loss at Mississippi State, beg Minnesota to unleash Drake Lindsey and celebrate a trio of important birthdays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Secret Clock | 11 Sep 2026 | 01:05:14 | |
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, John Kriesel and Mark Parrish reflect on how the attacks changed their lives and share memories of the country and New York coming together afterward. Plus, the guys recap the NFL’s first game in Australia, debate a college football mercy-rule situation and Mr. Z reviews the latest movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 – Butt Squeezer | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:43:26 | |
Marney Gellner joins the show as the crew gets ready for the Initials Invitational Championship, Mark Parrish weighs in on the latest Quinn Hughes situation and Hawk provides another Las Vegas walking update. Plus, the guys preview Vikings-Packers, hear from Kyler Murray and Jordan Love and pick the Vikings players they’re most excited to watch in Week 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Invitational Championship: Schmidt/Swedberg/Fields | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:45:21 | |
The 2026 Initials Invitational has reached the finish line. After weeks of qualifying rounds, semifinals, upsets and eliminations, it all comes down to one championship matchup as Glen Schmidt, Gregg Swedberg and Rick Fields battle for the title. Three finalists. One trophy. And one final chance to make Initials Invitational history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 - Early Big | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:53:35 | |
The guys deep dive into the state of AI, recap the NFL season opener. plus Tommy Olson joins in on the fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 2 - Butter Balls | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:42:46 | |
Hawk and Cory tell us what really matters. Tommy, Fargo Flash, and Ben Leber break down the Gophers week 1 win, and their upcoming matchup with Mississippi State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 3 - Is Soup A Meal? | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:52:25 | |
Vikings news includes a conversation about KOC's QB2 announcement, Kyler's quiet nature, & more. The guys debate if soup is a meal, and discuss what'd they change about their favorite fast food item See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| HR. 1 – Mashing Old Males | 09 Sep 2026 | 01:04:54 | |
The NFL season finally arrives, Hawk considers traveling to Greece with Buckcherry and the show somehow turns international travel into an extended discussion about movie locations and Sauce’s dad. Plus, the Wild’s Quinn Hughes situation gets debated, the Twins stay barely alive in the playoff race and the crew gets ready for Vikings-Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
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