The Water Cooler

On this episode of The Water Cooler , we recap a busy week of local sports with highlights from Brainerd Boys Wrestling’s triangular against Rocori and Sartell. We’re also joined by Brainerd Boys Swimming & Diving Head Coach Josh McKeag, who shares insight on the Warriors’ season so far. Later, Pine River–Backus Girls Basketball Head Coach Tucker Sheley stops by to discuss his team’s undefeate...

This week on The Water Cooler JD and Logan sit down with Mya Tautges and Tori Oehrlein for a fun and insightful conversation about growing up together, elite athletic careers, and life beyond the scoreboard. Plus, Warrior Girls Hockey highlights , Warrior Boys Basketball highlights , and Week 18 NFL picks to close out the regular season! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

This week on The Water Cooler , we make history with our first-ever broadcast of Brainerd Warriors Girls Wrestling ! We kick things off with highlights from an exciting home triangular featuring the Warriors, Mora, and Sauk Centre/Melrose. Then, we’re joined by Brainerd Boys Basketball Head Coach Charlie Schoeck to break down the Warriors’ early-season progress and preview a big matchup against Mi...

This week on The Water Cooler we start out by taking a look at a wide variety of area teams! Next we dive into Brainerd Warrior highlights from the week. Logan & JD bring it home by making their week 15 NFL Picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week on The Water Cooler we've got our biggest guest yet! 6x Minnesota Sportscaster of the Year and 3x regional Emmy winner Dave Lee joins the show & brings stories from his time announcing Gopher Football, Twins Baseball, MSHSL Prep Bowls & more. But first we've got TONS of Warrior Highlights from the week! Finally Logan & JD wrap up the show with their week 14 NFL picks. See Pri...

This week on The Water Cooler , Logan and JD dive into winter hoops with a pair of coaches getting their seasons underway. We start with an interview with Crosby-Ironton Rangers Girls Basketball Head Coach Pete Vukelich as he breaks down his roster, early expectations, and the growth of standout guard Tori Oehrlein. Then we catch up with Brainerd Warriors Boys Basketball Head Coach Charlie Schoeck...

This week on The Water Cooler , we open with highlights from the Brainerd/Little Falls Warrior Girls Hockey victory over Detroit Lakes. Then Logan sits down with Warrior Girls Hockey Head Coach Tony Couture to break down the team’s early-season performance. After that, JD and Logan chat with Brainerd Boys Hockey Head Coach Jerr Johnson following their season opener. And to wrap things up, Logan an...

On this episode of The Water Cooler , we open with highlights from the Brainerd/Little Falls Warrior Girls Hockey team’s 3–1 win in their home opener against Bloomington Jefferson. We’re joined by Brainerd Girls Basketball Head Coach Troy Nelson for a preview of the upcoming season, and Central Lakes College Women’s Basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director Krystal Brodeen checks in to talk abou...

This week on The Water Cooler we're talking Raiders basketball with Coach Jim Russell! We grade Logan's referee test, and make our NFL picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week on The Water Cooler we’re talking cross country and more! Brainerd Head Coach Dave Herath joins the show to recap the Warriors’ season, and Zeke Fuhrman from The SportsCow and Hubbard Radio Wadena stops by for a state meet preview. Also, Brainerd Dispatch sports writer and “rival” podcaster Conrad Engstrom joins the show for an in-depth chat on all things local sports. Finally, Logan &am...

It’s another packed show on The Water Cooler ! We’ve got highlights from Brainerd Football’s playoff game, chats with Pillager football coach Paul Clark and Warrior Girls Swimming & Diving coach Dan Anderson, and Logan & JD go head-to-head with their Week 8 NFL picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

This week on The Water Cooler we’ve got Warrior Football highlights and postgame reaction, plus a chat with Mille Lacs Raiders Head Football Coach Austin Hackett. We also catch up with longtime high school football and basketball official Kevin Ruen for some great stories from the field. And of course, Logan & JD wrap things up with their Week 7 NFL picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

This week on The Water Cooler we’ve got another jam-packed show! We kick things off with highlights from Warrior Football and Volleyball before welcoming legendary Brainerd football coach Ron Stolski, who stops by to share some stories about Tony Veith — last week’s guest and fellow Warrior great. Finally, Logan & JD go head-to-head with their Week 6 NFL picks! See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

This week on The Water Cooler it’s all about the hometown Warriors! Logan sits down with Girls Soccer Head Coach Grant Gmeinder to break down their stellar season and look ahead to the playoffs. Then, the guys catch up with Brainerd Hall of Famer Tony Veith for some great stories and memories. And of course, Logan & JD wrap it all up with their Week 5 NFL picks! See Privacy Policy at https://a...

This week on The Water Cooler , Logan & JD go around the horn with high school football in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Logan chats with longtime Warrior voice Mac McDonald about his 30 years behind the mic, passing the torch—and his recent hole-in-one on the course. The guys also make their Week 4 NFL picks and break down highlights from the Battle for Babe’s Bell ! See Privacy Policy at https://...

This week on The Water Cooler it's homecoming week! Er, it WAS homecoming week and now we're here to recap it with Warrior Football AND Volleyball highlights! Plus we talk about the Pioneers with Pierz AD David Rocheleau! Finally Logan & JD make their week 3 NFL picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

This week on The Water Cooler Logan & JD sit down with Cindy Clough to talk about the upcoming Warrior Dance season & the huge alumni dance performance at halftime of next week's homecoming football game. They also talk a little bit of running and the homecoming 5K with Warrior legend Justin Grunewald and also talk about his non-profit Brave Like Gabe. And don't forget the football! We hav...

FOOTBALL IS BACK! This week on The Water Cooler , we’ve got highlights from Brainerd’s big win over Duluth East, plus a sit-down with Crosby-Ironton Head Coach Bryan Syrstad to talk Rangers football. Logan also catches up with Brainerd Girls Tennis Head Coach Garrett Goeden, and to top it all off, Logan & JD lock in their NFL Week 1 picks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

This week on The Water Cooler high school football is back!! Highlights from the Brainerd Warriors win over Buffalo plus a chat with Pequot Lakes Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Bill Magnuson. JD checks in with Crosby-Ironton volleyball on their expectations for the season, and we talk PGA Tour Americas with the CRMC Championship presented by Northern Pacific Center going on now at Cragu...

On this episode of The Water Cooler Logan & JD talk Brainerd Warrior football with Head Coach Jason Freed as the team gets ready for the new season! The guys also sit down with Tim Johnson, one of the head course pros at Cragun’s Legacy Courses, to preview the upcoming CRMC Championship golf tournament! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

This week on The Water Cooler , we’re talking soccer and a little bit of everything else! Brainerd Warriors Boys Soccer Head Coach Nick Weeks and team captain Cole Pop stop by to preview the upcoming season and let us get to know them both on and off the field. We swap stories, share some laughs, and find out what makes this year’s team one to watch. Then we wrap things up with some fantasy footba...

On this episode of The Water Cooler Logan & JD go drag racing! The guys had a chance to talk to Trevor and Kendra Larson from Larson Racing as well as Chris Bishop and Jordan DeCosta from Bishop's Performance Motorsports at Brainerd International Raceway! The guys also got to talk Pillager Huskies sports and the upcoming fall season with Pillager High School Activities Director Matt Moen! See...

Welcome to The Water Cooler hosted by Logan Veo and JD Berns! The Water Cooler is your all-access pass to everything sports in the Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond! In the series premiere Logan and JD give some insight into their sports backgrounds, talk Twins trade deadline activity, and sit down for a chat with Brainerd Warriors Activities Director Jack Freeman! See Privacy Policy at https://art19...