Loonacy Podcast

Loonacy Podcast

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Four guys talk Minnesota United, craft beer and real life, providing an independent and unbiased perspective of MNUFC's tactics and decisions. These guys are unwilling to hold back on their opinions about the Loons and their direction while throwing in humor, insight into their lives, and odd news with a sprinkling of guests to boot. They regularly visit Minnesota craft breweries, recording on location, to offer listeners an opportunity to explore and support the local, thriving craft beer culture.

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Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

077 2020 MNUFC Regular Season Ends: It's Not About Tactics, but Playing Football 10.11.2020

MNUFC's Regular Season comes to a close with a draw against Chicago Fire and a win over FC Dallas. Heath takes a shot at someone about tactics, tactics, tactics. Reynoso bags his first as a Loon. A few new appearances on the pitch. Craft beer from Sockeye Brewing, Lift Bridge Brewery, Brass Foundry Brewing and Insight Brewing.

076 Two Games, Or Maybe One Game, Left: MNUFC Get Win v Rapids, Playoffs & Cursed Strikers 03.11.2020

MNUFC get points off of Colorado Rapids after a wild end, then have another Covid case, calling off Sunday's game against Sporting KC. The guys talk about the Colorado match, then implications of the last two games, whether one or both or none are played, then discuss the curse up top. Also some Stars history and of course, craft beer.

075 A Win Finally Comes: MNUFC Get 3 Points in Cincy, Ugly 26.10.2020

MNUFC finally get a win in three matches, stretching their unbeaten streak to five, but it wasn't pretty. Also talk on the standings, Supporters Shield, and two funny stories. Plus beer from Schell's, Able Seedhouse and Mankato Brewery.

074: MNUFC is Back from Covid and STILL Dropping Points 20.10.2020

After a two week break due to Covid-induced postponements, we talk MNUFC's game against Dynamo and how much the lack of training time and action has harmed the team. We also talk if we think anyone should be blamed for the recent form, plus indecency on an airplane, and craft beer.

073 Back to Winning Ways? Molino is Back and MNUFC Get a Win Over FCC 06.10.2020

We talk at length about MNUFC’s match against Cincinnati. Discuss what it means to have Molino in the lineup, the issues with Chase Gasper, trying to get players back from injury, and a little bit of history. Oh, and craft beer.

072 Dropping Points Is So Hot Right Now: MNUFC Can't Find a Way to Win 29.09.2020

We briefly discuss MNUFC's loss in Columbus, then move to the draw against RSL at Allianz, and discuss Lod, Gasper, the Reynoso effect, plus winning without top players. Finally a few funny stories, and of course craft beer.

071 Texas Ain't Our Friend: MNUFC Can't Secure 3 Points, and We Don't Mention Johnny 22.09.2020

The guys discuss MNUFC's continued lack of success in TX, fueled by a couple individual mistakes that tanked the team. More injuries lead to a couple new signings, and of course Minnesota craft beer.

070 Oktoberfest: A MNUFC Win Over FCD, Wing Walking and the Misuse of an English Garden 14.09.2020

The guys talk the MNUFC win over FCD and what it means for the Loons in the standings, plus injuries piling up, and funny stories about a joy walk on a wing and a delivery man needing a garden for a restroom. Also check to see how right or wrong we were on SKC.

069: Reynoso and Lod Power MNUFC to a Bounceback 08.09.2020

We do a quick look at the Loon's mid-week loss to Houston with Reynoso's debut, then change gears to the big win over RSL on Sunday night where Reynoso's start and Robin Lod sparked a 4-goal win. Some other injury talk, and David is turning 40.

068 Elm Creek Brewery: Another MNUFC Loss, a Chacon Sighting, Amsterdam Urinals, and Zoom Meeting Gone Wild 31.08.2020

We discuss another ugly loss for the Loons who couldn't get their attack going again, and the defense has a few more troubles early. Plus, craft beer, outdoor urinals, and a scandal caused by a zoom meeting.

067 MLS Returns Phase 1: Loons Lay an Egg in Return to Play 24.08.2020

The Loons come back to Minnesota for play in Phase 1 of the restart and look out of sorts and disjointed against SKC. The guys talk about what happened, maybe how things could have gone, as well as some personnel and history.

066: An Interview with Jerome Thiesson 21.08.2020

Loonacy Podcast sits down with beloved former Loon and current FC Aarau defender, Jerome Thiesson for a special interview to reminisce on his time in Minnesota and talk a bit about his life and future plans.

065 Aegir Brewing: MLSisBack has ended 2020 to Resume 16.08.2020

Two men down, Tony and David talk about MNUFC's crash out of the Semi-Finals, the return to league play, transfers, loans, and a few funny stories.

064 It's Now a Zoomy August: Loons Keep Winning 06.08.2020

MNUFC take out San Jose handily with near perfect execution of Heath's tactics. Also, the Dibassy transfer is official. What could it mean? A peak at the Semi-final vs Orlando and trouble in Atlanta. Will MLS show favor somehow? And of course, Minnesota craft beer.

063 Don't Count Out the Loons: Another Win, Another Guest, and Sex-crazed Macaques 31.07.2020

MNUFC pull off another win against Columbus Crew, Nicholas Bisbee joins the guys to talk about it and San Jose, plus more Reynoso talk and sex crazed monkeys taking over a Thai town, make for an incredibly long episode. Sit back, have a beer or two or three and enjoy.

062 A Special Podcast with Chris Lidholm: MNUFC and Rapids, What Makes a Rivalry, and Chris Lidholm 26.07.2020

The guys continue their Zoomy July with special guest Chris Lidholm. They talk the Loons game v Rapids, then interview Chris Lidholm on his history in broadcasting and MN soccer, and finally close out with some history and funny story from Chris.

061 Zoomy July Part 3: MNUFC Inches Closer to the Knockouts, Plus Bitten by a Squirrel While Naked Sewer Diving 20.07.2020

We discuss the Loons match vs RSL, more Dibassy and Reynoso rumors, MLSisBack, Naked and hypothermic in Duluth sewers and getting bitten by squirrels.

060 Zoomy July Part 2: One Game and One Win for MNUFC 14.07.2020

MNUFC get a win in Game 1 against SKC to sit in 2nd by goal difference. Talk about the game at length, the MLSisBack bubble, more Reynoso and Dibassy transfer rumors and a quick look at RSL on Friday.

059 Zoomy July Pt 1: MNUFC Academy in Shambles and COVID in Orlando 02.07.2020

Part 1 of our extended coverage in July, we discuss the furloughs in MNUFC's academy system, the odd lack of transparency in the FO, and what it may mean for the Loons. Also, we dscuss COVID in Orland with the MLS Is Back Tournament and some bad news at a local brewery; and of course, we talk a bit about the local beers we are drinking.

058 Alloy Brewing: MNUFC is Returning and Loonacy is Back at a Brewery 22.06.2020

The guys are finally back at a brewery for the first time since March, and they talk about MLS' new tournament and MNUFC's chances in the group stage. Also, more history and how COVID is changing Soap Operas and dating in NYC.

057 Back Together: A Solemn Discussion of a Tough Week in Minnesota 08.06.2020

Our first episode back in person, drinking Blue Wolf beer. We spend significant time discussing the recent tragedy in Minneapolis and hope for the future. Plus some MLS news on the CBA, their restart, other sports, poisonous frogs in Spain & the UK gets weird with COVID sex laws.

056 Still Can't Go to a Brewery: Craft Beer, MLS Development, MNUFC & Dolls in Korea 26.05.2020

A third installment from our homes, not without glitches to talk odds and ends of MNUFC, MLS, Bundesliga, our favorite jerseys, and of course, craft beer and spirits.

055 Stay At Home 2: Sports Have a Plan, the MNUFC Do Not, but We Have Craft Beer 11.05.2020

Waiting for MLS & MNUFC to make a decision on this season while other sports' plan and Bundesliga starts. There are craft beverages & social distancing gone wrong.

054 Stay At Home: Guess Who's Back, Back Again; It's Not MNUFC 27.04.2020

Stay at home is in order for this episode as the guys meet via video chat (not without hiccups) and discuss how things have been going, their beers, Dr. Fauci, Mt. Rushmore going wrong, and possible plans if the season keeps getting delayed.

053 Insight Brewing: Two MNUFC Wins and Japanese Men Fight With Sticks 09.03.2020

MLS is back and the Loons get wins in their first two road games. The guys visit Insight Brewing in Minneapolis and talk about the wins, the upcoming Home Opener against RBNY and a festival consisting of naked Japanese guys fighting over sticks.

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