MonDak Football Show

Brad and Sam discuss the fallout of Week 5 results, highlight five midseason MVPs, and then preview and predict the Week 6 slate.  The MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Brad and Sam react to a newsy Week 4, discuss key injuries, and go over the toughest remaining schedule. They then preview and predict the Week 5 slate. The MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Brad and Sam react to SDSU's Top 10 win over Youngstown State, Chase Mason's injury, South Dakota's impressive showing at Boise State, and Montana State's ugly win over CCSU. They then preview Week 4, which features three MonDak schools in ranked FCS matchups. The MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Mont...

Brad and Sam react to Montana State's FBS win over Nevada. Then, they discuss offensive standouts, analyze the quarterbacks, and name some defensive players who haven't been talked about enough. They also look ahead to a big Top 10 matchup as South Dakota State hosts Youngstown State. Plus, how well will Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota compete against their tough FBS opponents? The MonDak...

Brad and Sam discuss their biggest takeaways from Week 1. And they look ahead to Week 2 with their previews and predictions.  Montana State is favored at FBS Nevada in a game with many juicy storylines. And will any of the other MonDak schools get tested in their favorable matchups?

Brad and Sam discuss takeaways from Week 0. And they look ahead to Week 1 with their previews and predictions.  The MonDak Football Show is syndicated across 11 radio stations and 13 content websites in the Midwest, highlighting the FCS powers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The MonDak Football Show's syndicated episodes launched this week on radio stations and content platforms across Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.  This episode gets you set for Week 0 games.

On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss some preseason camp storylines for the five FCS schools in the MonDak states. With just one week until game week, what has caught their attention? They also go through some days/times when you can listen to the MonDak Football Show on several radio stations across the three states.

The guys go team-by-team and discuss one player they expect to have a breakout season. Who is under the radar entering the 2026 season that could be in store for an all-conference campaign?

There is a strong number of players from the Dakota and Montana schools named on the preseason watch lists for the Walter Payton and Buck Buchanan Awards. On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss who the favorites are for each award.

Sam returns from parental leave, and on his first episode back, he and Brad discuss the preseason Big Sky and MVFC polls. Which MonDak teams could rise above their predicted finish? Are Montana State and SDSU the clear favorites? Is there a surprise team in the Big Sky? And is the Valley still 6 playoff teams deep? Those questions, and much more!

Former Montana wide receiver Samuel Akem joins Brad to review and preview the Griz. He talks about his experience with Bobby Kennedy, how he found out about Bobby Hauck leaving and what the next step is for Keali'i Ah Yat. Plus, Sam Herder is back next week!

Brad is joined by the voice of the UND Fighting Hawks, Jack Michaels. They share some stories about former legendary voice of NDSU Scott Miller, dive into a wild UND season a year ago and preview the team this year. Jack also adds some stories from the road as only he can.

John Thayer joins Brad to discuss last season's peaks and valleys that ended in the quarterfinals. They discuss the coaching change in the offseason, look ahead to this fall and discuss the new NCAA policy on 5 years to play 5 seasons.

The Voice of the Jackrabbits Tyler Merriam joins a kidney stone-free Brad to talk about the roller coaster that was last year's season with a new coaching staff, 7 straight wins, and hanging on to make the playoffs. They also look ahead to what's coming back and how this year is shaping up after spring ball.

Sam is out on leave as a new dad! We start with a quick intro on why the podcast had a bit of an abrupt and, for Brad, painful ending. The Voice of the FCS Champion Montana State Bobcats Keaton Gillogly joins Brad to discuss calling the FCS Championship game and the reaction from Montana State fans, coaches and players after the game. We also start to look ahead to the title defense for the upcomi...

On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss preseason FCS rankings and where the MonDak schools should be ranked. Who has the better argument for No. 2 between Montana and SDSU? Is there a gap between Montana State and everyone else? Is UND a preseason Top 10 team? How should USD be viewed with its roster/head coach turnover, yet sustained success in recent years?

On this episode, Brad and Sam reveal an exciting announcement about the show. This fall, the MonDak Football Show will be syndicated in 20+ communities on 31 outlets, including 11 radio stations, 2 streaming platforms, 13 content websites, and 5 podcast platforms. Our media partners include: Montana Continental Divide Radio Missoula: ESPN 102.9  Bozeman: ESPN 104.1/1480  Great Falls: KXGF/Fox Spor...

On this episode, Sam goes in blind, unsure of what Brad is going to ask. It results in a fun discussion ranging from who’s the better conference (MVFC vs. Big Sky), to which program is most fun to play quarterback at, to head coaching futures, to best places to eat in each town.

On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss who will be the most impactful offensive/defensive transfer for Montana State, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and South Dakota State.

On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss last week’s NFL Draft. Why was there such a low number of draft picks from the FCS, and how should the FCS count draft picks? They also discuss MonDak players who earned NFL opportunities this year, and then look ahead to 2027 prospects.

On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss who they think is the best returning player on offense and defense for each team.

On this episode, Brad and Sam set the ceilings and floors for the five teams. Who has a national championship ceiling? Who has a floor of missing out on the playoffs?

On this episode, Brad and Sam dive into the 2026 schedules. Who has the toughest schedules and the easier schedules? How are the non-conference slates looking? Who has winnable FBS games? And finally, what should the over/under wins be for each team?

On this episode, Brad and Sam take a break from on-field scenarios to discuss some off-the-field scenarios. They talk about how the potentially changing college football landscape in the next 5-6 years could impact FCS teams in Montana/ND/SD. Is a new autonomy subdivision coming? How does the CFP format impact movement? And how high should the level of FBS desire be for these MonDak teams?