The Power Trip

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.

The State Fair is finally in the rearview mirror, the guys get ready for a huge football weekend and react to Harrison Smith officially returning for a 15th Vikings season. Plus, Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary has everyone fascinated, the crew wonders how quickly they’ll know whether Kyler Murray can work in Minnesota and the Michigan-Western Michigan finish sparks a conspiracy-fill...

Marney Gellner and John Bonnes join the show, Hawk wonders why he wasn’t invited to Marney’s pool party and the crew discusses everything from State Fair etiquette to Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes. Plus, the Vikings prepare for Green Bay, Harrison Smith’s return raises questions about Minnesota’s banged-up safety room and Hawk discovers a new way to think about his inner monologue. See omnys...

Fall weather has finally arrived, the guys look around the sports world and revisit an unbelievable Charles Manson clip. Plus, Carrie Underwood embraces her Limp Bizkit side, Kelly Clarkson reminds everyone just how ridiculous her voice is and exploding streaming prices have the crew reconsidering how many subscriptions they actually need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are back at the fair, they play fast money, team codes, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Parrish tells the incredible story of watching Ryan Tedder and Imagine Dragons perform at a private birthday party, the guys react to the Gophers’ 59-7 season-opening win and discuss the Wild with preseason suddenly just two weeks away. Plus, Michael Keaton’s birthday leads to a debate over the alternate Batmans and Jokers we almost got in 1989. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Marney Gellner, Belinda Jensen and Glen Schmidt join the show ahead of the final Initials Invitational semifinal, the guys debate the Gophers’ new rowing tradition and learn about the Vikings assistant coach who left rocket science for football. Plus, Belinda explains what a “40% chance of rain” actually means and looks ahead to a potentially significant El Niño. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

The final semifinal of the 2026 Initials Invitational presented by St. Paul Federal Credit Union features Power Trip favorites Meatsauce and Chris Hawkey, Glen Schmidt and longtime KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen battling for the final spot in the Initials Invitational Championship! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Olson arrives ready for Gopher football season, Sauce reviews his increasingly dangerous list of Gopher bets and the guys discuss the massive punishment handed down in the Kawhi Leonard/Clippers scandal. Plus, Aaron Sorkin explains why Facebook has changed dramatically since The Social Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Olson AND Fargo Flash go game-by-game through the Gophers’ 2026 schedule and, as per usual, end up planning a national championship parade. Plus, Ben explains why Kyle Van Noy is such a natural fit for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben discusses how NFL practice squads have changed, Kirk Cousins gets the Week 1 starting job in Las Vegas and Laquon Treadwell’s jersey-number dispute leads to a celebration of his improbable 10-year NFL career. Plus, the guys revisit Teddy Bridgewater’s devastating knee injury and Headlines tackles faking your own death, toilet-paper consumption and Dolly Parton’s legacy. See omnystudio.com/list...

The guys recap a surprisingly pleasant night at the Minnesota State Fair, debate whether Fair prices have gotten out of control and react to the Vikings signing Kyle Van Noy. Plus, the Twins keep rolling and the crew dives into some incredible movie memorabilia from The Big Lebowski and Kingpin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.