The Power Trip

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...

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 om...

Back to the normal four for a regular, ol' Initials Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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 omnys...

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.

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.

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....

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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.

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.

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 omnyst...

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 fo...

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.

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 fo...

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.

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 in...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parker Fox returns to recap his wedding and Caribbean honeymoon, the guys react to a bizarre and deadly airport accident and Daryl Thompson joins to break down the Gophers’ season-opening win and this weekend’s matchup with Mississippi State. Plus, DT explains the impact of Minnesota’s revamped special teams and talks Vikings-Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys preview Vikings-Packers, debate Minnesota’s biggest weaknesses entering Week 1 and predict big things for Big Citrus and Ty Ingram-Dawkins. Plus, a Hugh Grant discussion turns into a struggle to remember Divine Brown, Headlines celebrates Adam Sandler and the crew debates TV shows that completely fell apart after great starts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.