Bardown Beauties: A Minnesota Wild and hockey podcast

Are we looking at the worst season in Wild history? Or at least the worst since the meltdown of the 2018-19 Paul Fenton era? The Minnesota Wild continue to look at the big uphill battle they face coming off the all-star break while Kirsten and I still try to answer the big question – and yours – is this team worth saving? As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by sotastick, brough...

The Minnesota Wild bye week is here but if we're Bill Guerin, we're making sure the boys aren’t completely enjoying a vacation after squandering away playoff hopes once again. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into the bad, badder and downright worst part of the Wild’s season until now – and try to sort out what to do. Plus, Kirsten is a one-timing all-star and Jessi thinks she could reveal in a...

We check in with former Minnesota Wild tendy and current squirts coach and nhl network analyst Devan Dubnyk to get his thought on Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild and much more. Plus, our favorite State of Hockey holiday is here. Kirsten and Jessi share their fave Hockey Day Minnesota mems. As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sotastick, brought to you by Talk North, Livea, Grain...

This team is on fiiiiire – a dumpster fire. How hot is Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s seat right now following an even poorer last 15 games than the first 15? And how can he change it – is it even worth changing? A heavy dose of those questions answered in more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties.   As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Cr...

Let’s go deeeep. The Minnesota wild are showcasing the depth of their lineup as guys are entering and exiting with injuries. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss that, plus The Wall of St. Paul’s nearing debut, Jon Merrill’s saving grace, and the PWHL creating an amazing atmosphere for all.   As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Bea...

New year, new goals, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce set up their Minnesota Wild vision board while also projecting what the goalie situation might look like as injuries continue to ravage the hometown squad.   As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 208. See Privacy Policy at htt...

Jingle Bells Hockey Gear smells But Brock Faber leads the way Oh what fun it is to ride a Minnesota Wild sleigh   Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss which Wild players are on Santa’s naughty and nice list, as well as dive into Faber and Kirill Kaprizov numbers so far this year.   As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain...

Connor Dewar is going to Soar.   A 2-2 road trip and a chance to see some of the bigger impressions John Hynes can make on this team, Kirsten and Jessi make their predictions on who will come out ahead the most in the full throttle Hynes era, and how the Minnesota Wild will fare in this week’s play. Plus, let’s hear it for PWHL Minnesota. Forward and gold medalist Kelly Pannek joins to recap train...

Dean Evason is packing up his St. Paul house, but not before one last final goodbye to his favorite NHL fans and the Beauts. The former Minnesota Wild coach gets candid with us on his on-the-bench celebrations, Kirill Kaprizov’s nagging injury and why his hair wasn’t the problem attributing to the Wild’s early struggles.   All of that plus walking the tight line of player’s privacy and reporting i...

Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good.   Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk Nor...

Time for a rebuild without Dean Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good.   Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaS...

Marco Rossi continues to impress even while we continue to be unimpressed with the Minnesota Wild’s ways. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins us to discuss how realistic Rossi’s bid for Calder is, as well as why the Wild still might have a shot at the playoffs, despite a rocky 5-win start.   All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by So...

SOS! Have the Minnesota Wild hit rock bottom? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce delve into more of the Wild's woes before the team heads across the pond for the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden.   Plus, should we send in a squad to safely remove Connor McDavid from Edmonton?   All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, b...

Are Dakota Mermis and Daemon Hunt around to stay? Can they please? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce make their case for the two defenseman to stay on the ice while others sit in the press box.   The Beauts also take a look ahead at the Minnesota Wild opponents for the week, and give a moment of silence for the insanely bad San Jose Sharks team. Woof.   As always we’re created by new voice studios, p...

Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me more than a Wild defeat.   Happy Halloween Beauts. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull talk about some spooky recent play from your Minnesota Wild, while also giving a treat to Marco Rossi and Pat Maroon. Plus, are we gonna make a trade here?   As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sotastick, brought to you by Jim Beam, Grain Belt, Livea and R...

200 episodes and man, is this one a good one.   Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce catch-up with Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber and hit him with the important questions: like is his mom more famous than him? And is Jonas Brodin actually a Swiftie?   Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week and a plea to Wild coach Dean Evason make some lineup changes.   As always we’re created by n...

The OG Beaut Jamie Hersch checks in to share her early thoughts on some of this year’s squads (including potential trophy conversation for one Minnesota Wild player)   Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week. As always we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sota stick, presented by talk north, grain belt, royal credit union, livea weight control centers and jim beam, t...

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready.  Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota.   As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by SotaStick and brought to you by Talk North, Jim...

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready.  Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota.  As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by SotaStick brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam...

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us breakdown the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa.   And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections….   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, L...

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us break down the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa. And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections…. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Live...

Thanks to Grainbelt, we were live from Ray J's American Grill to kick off the hockey season. Where does Marco Rossi play this year? Is Joel Eriksson Ek your number one center? As always, we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

The Beauts are giving Minnesota Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau a new nickname and checking in on the chemistry he’s building with Marcus Foligno and Marco Rossi at camp.    Plus are the Wild mid? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts and early speculation on the Wild squad ahead of the 2023-24 season.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought t...

Minnesota Wild training camp opens up on Thursday and our favorite sport finally returns as Wild play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell gives us a peek into what we can expect from the State of Hockey squad this season.   Also, can we be done recycling the same old coaches yet? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts on the Mike Babcock situation.   As always, we’re created by new voice studi...

There’s a new GM in town and she’s continuing to make moves for the women’s game here in the State of Hockey. Natalie Darwitz joins to talk about her new role with the latest professional team in Minnesota.    Plus, NAHL showcase, Tom Kurvers Prospects Tourney and captains practices – it’s officially hockey season baby.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North,...