Steve Thomson And Eric Nelson

Just two dudes who dedicate themselves to high school sports conversing on the upcoming Winter championships. Each sport has their own traditions and rivalries but the significance of their impact is immeasurable. 10 tournaments in 8 weeks is a WILD pace and John Millea is committed.

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the StarTribune. Pitchers and catchers report this week. Bobby gets into some of the additions the Twins made to their bullpen and outfield to bolster their depth. They still need a first baseman, Bobby expects them to add someone there. Steve is enthused by the Major League talent on the 40-man roster. Plus, forecasting availability for Buxton and Lewis

There's a little bit for every sports fan in the show today. Steve Thomson is back and PACKED with guests: Steve Carney on the frozen fishies. Chris Hine on Anthony Edwards. Jordan Bianchi on NASCAR drivers turning left!

Jordan Bianchi covers NASCAR for The Athletic. Daytona 500 is a week from Sunday. He joins to talk about the history behind the track just driven on for The Clash. Steve welcomes more track variety in the upcoming racing season after some staleness last year. Plus, Jordan gives his handful of drivers he’s keeping his eye on to challenge at Daytona.

Chris Hine covers the Timberwolves for the Star Tribune. He joins Steve to talk about Anthony Edwards finding his groove and stepping into the role as “The Guy”. They get into how the roster will be under pressure to get on the same page as key players return from injury. Plus, other Western Conference powers & the seismic trades made this week

Steve Carney makes his weekly appearance. We finally got the snow Steve asked for and that will certainly affect travel on the ice a little more of a challenge. Watch for those drifts! He’s noticed that some are taking their ice houses off the ice in anticipation of a big storm this week. Plus some thoughts on Tungsten Jigs for catching those fishies under the ice.

Sarah McClellan on the Wild and Fleury's special night PLUS Are the Wolves in must win territory vs the Wizards tonight? And Lindsey tells a story that should enrage every safety monitor.

Sarah McClellan covers the Wild for the StarTribune. The Minnesota Wild are the best in the NHL on the road and they’re in Ottawa tonight. Sarah has the deets on the truly special night that Marc-André Fleury had in his last start in Montreal. Plus the Wild’s formula for staying afloat without Kaprizov.

Steve gets deeper on his concert resume and how he was able to see Frank Sinatra back in the day before circling back to reactions to Championship weekend and the Chiefs being one play better. PLUS conversations withe Steve Carney and Andy Greder

Andy Greder covers the Gophers for the Pioneer Press. The Gophs suffered a tough loss at The Barn to (last place in the Big Ten) Washington today. Andy doesn’t bring much hope for the team turning things around this season and gets into where this program is headed after mostly missing on portal/NIL this season.

Steve reports a great week of fishing as the end of the season rapidly approaches. Steve has moved into deeper water… 30 ft range has been good to him which is atypical as most things seem to be this winter.

Steve Thomson is back for a quick show today. He talks Championship weekend in the NFL, Jess Myers from Hockey Day Minnesota and Steve Carney from the weeds

Steve Carney makes his weekly appearance with Steve to update the masses on outdoor conditions, maneuvering on the ice, where the fish will be once the weather settles down a bit. Steve has been catching tons of fish in shallow waters mostly due to abnormal growth beneath.

Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press visits with Steve Thomson on Hockey Day Minnesota in Shakopee. They discuss one of the state's best traditions, the upcoming Wild slate and early standings watch with the Men's Gopher squad

Steve and Lindsey talk a bit about the NFL divisional round matchups & the feat that is beating the Chiefs. PLUS conversations with Ron Sirak and Bob Nightengale

Bob Nightengale (Audacy MLB Insider) live from Chicago joins Steve to talk Hall of Fame Ballots, Free Agency, Twins sale, etc.

Ron Sirak is an award winning golf writer. He joins Steve to talk the new season is underway, Scottie injured, Tiger/Rory indoor golf league, Golf Channel anniversary, etc.

Twins President and CEO Dave St. Peter discusses the Winter Caravan and Twinsfest activities coming up this week.

Jess Myers (Pioneer Press) joins to talk about the Minnesota Wild’s game against the Nashville Predators. The injury riddled Wild get some help back in the lineup with Brock Faber and Jacob Lauko. Plus Bill Guerin’s salary cap gymnastics, Kaprizov’s not serious month long injury and Ovi math that may add up to history vs the Wild.

Steve Carney makes his weekly appearance to talk about his pursuit of deep water Crappies and his enthusiasm for the lack of snow (makes him a better predator)