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Derek and long-time beat writer for UND hockey Brad Sclossman for the Grand Forks Herald about the mulitple former and incoming University of North Dakota stars who were selected in Friday night's NHL draft.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with Bison guard Griffen Empey about the offseason and preview the NDSU Youth Football Camps coming up.  Details at: https://www.ndsufootballcamps.com/2026-camps.cfm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Hanson previews the "Golf Show" that is coming up Saturday on 740 the Fan at 10am with Jeff Kolpack, Jon Krawczynski from The Athletic wraps up the Timberwolves season, and long-time Star-Tribune columnist Patrick Ruesse joins the show to talk about the Minnesota sports scene.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Hanson and West Fargo native Ryan O'Halloran talk all things football, as he has been a long-time beat-writer for various NFL team, and currently with the Florida Times-Union.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fargo Force are in a best of five series with the Sioux Falls Stampede with game three Friday night and game four Saturday night at Scheels Arena.  The series is tied at one game a piece, and the winner goes to the USHL Clark Cup Finals. Derek talks with the President of Hockey Ops and former UND great Cary Eades about this series, the recent USHL futures and entry draft that took place t...

Former Viking tight-end and radio analyst Joe Senser passed away Thursday, May 7 at the age of 69.  KFGO Couch Potato Radio host Derek Hanson was a huge fan of him as a kid for what he did on the field, and later in the broadcasting world.  Derek got to know him and looked back on his impact around the region for fans of "the purple" with this audio tribute.  See omnystudio.com/list...

Derek talks with PA about the Wolves and Wild in the postseason, the unbelievable Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, and a final recap of the Vikings draft.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's and exciting time for sports in the Twins Cities, with Thursday night featuring the Twins hosting Toronto at Target Field 6pm on KFGO 790 AM and 94.1FM, the  Timberwolves trying to close out their series vs. Denver in game six at the Target Center (8pm pregame on 104.7 KFGO FM, and Derek talks with Kevin Falness from the Minnesota Wild Radio Network to talk about game six at Grand Casino...

Former Viking linebacker and current sideline analyst Ben Leber joins Derek to talk about Minnesota's wants and needs coming up for this upcoming draft.  Don't forget, Derek and Jack Michaels will be broadcasting live from CJ's Tavern Thursday night (4/23) for the first round until the Vikings select at pick #18.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Skinner has been the head coach of the Fargo Force since the 2023-2024 season, winning the Clark Cup Championship in his first season at the helm. He became the general manager in the summer of 2024. He joins Couch Potato Radio as the Fargo Force prepare for their playoff push starting tomorrow, as they take on the Sioux City Musketeers in the Western Conference Semifinals. See omnystudio.co...

Derek previewed the NCAA Wrestling Championships that are taking place in Cleveland this weekend (3/19-21) with NDSU wrestler Gavin Drexler.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and John talk in-depth about the Vikings signing Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting QB job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and Jeff Kolpack talk about the Bison facing Michigan State Thursday afternoon at 3pm (TNT Television) in Buffalo, NY in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the NDSU's finalized first FBS schedule for the 2026 season, and preview Saturday's 740 the Fan Golf Show which is kicking of the 2026 season Saturday morning at 10am.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Derek had a chance to catch up with two-time Minnesota State Wrestling Champion (also won a championship in ND his sophomore year at Fargo North) in Class AAA at 189 pounds Billy Ward.  Ward goes into detail on his thrilling championship match, also about moving down a weight class this year, and continuing his career at Arizona State.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Halverson won the Minnesota State Wrestling Championship in Class A at 172 pounds on Saturday, Feb. 28.   Derek had a chance to catch up with him to talk about the experience, his career, and upcoming college opportunity at Concordia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek talks about Sam Darnold taking the Seahawks to the Super Bowl to face the Patriots and what is to come for the Vikings this offseason.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek got a chance to catch up with former Twins All-Star Glen Perkins, and current players Alan Roden and Luke Keaschall about the upcoming season for Minnesota at the 2026 Twins Winter Caravan! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Fargo native and long time beat-writer (Jacksonville/Denver/Buffalo) and now columnist for the Florida Times-Union joins Derek to talk all things NFL and college football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Hanson from KFGO's Couch Potato Radio and 740 the Fan's Jack Michaels Show had a chance to catch up with rookie offensive guard Donovan Jackson after the Vikings tough 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 16.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with NDSU Bison quarterback Cole Payton about the 15-10 victory over UND and a look ahead to the final two regular season games of the year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek talks with the former Minnesota Timberwolves and North Carolina Tar Heel star about the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, all things basketball and sports with the mental health program he founded that you can find at https://www.myndset.online/ , the books he has authored, and how he was named after a former Minnesota Vikings great. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and David span the globe talking all things sports on the day after the MLB All-Star Game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and producer Will Thompson talk about Will's great experience at Target Field Saturday watching Byron Buxton hitting for the cycle, and longtime Viking beat writer John Holler joins the show, as all players report in just one week, July 22.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Vikings player, assistant coach, current radio analyst and host of his YouTube channel "Eye in the Sky" Pete Bercich joins Derek to preview Thursday's NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and Matt talk all things offseason football and wrap up the Academy Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.