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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Loonacy Podcast

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

152 Coming Off A Soccer High : Team USA Moves On & Fun With A Turkey Named Kevin 30.11.2022

The guys start the episode discussing what they did for Thanksgiving. Then it's on to the beers for the night, and they discuss some of the surprises & stories from the group stages of the World Cup. They then discuss the 3 group stage games for Team USA, with a more in depth discussion regarding game 3 against Iran. The guys finish the podcast with a funny story about a rogue turkey named Kevin.

151 Maybe That Wasn't The Best Choice : FIFA World Cup Preview & Expensive Used Shoes 23.11.2022

The guys start the pod talking about Dave going to Orlando, Bracket Challenge talk & the beers they are drinking. Then it's on to the World Cup, and problems before it even started. They then talk about the first match between Ecuador & Qatar. After that discussion, they talk about their picks for who will win the cup, along with some surprises they predicted along the way. They end the pod discus...

150 When One Cup Ends, Another One Begins : MLS Cup Talk, Sexy Garlic & Golf Carts 07.11.2022

The guys open the podcast talking about the weather, Halloween & horse racing in bars. It's then on to todays beers, and a discussion about the MLS Cup Final between LAFC & Philly. They discuss the crazy last 20 minutes of the game, a goalie injury, overtime, and PK's. They then give a small preview of the World Cup, and announce the Loonacy Podcast Bracket Challenge. After the break, the guys dis...

149 The Birds And The Bees : A Loons 2022 Year In Review 25.10.2022

The guys start the pod talking about their activities during the past week. Then it's on to the beers, and a review of the 2022 Loons season. The discuss the good things that happened, the bad things that happened, and give out awards for MVP, LVP (Alexi Gomez Award) and Best Newcomer. After the break, we have a quick MN Soccer History segment, followed by two funny stories dealing with bees and a...

148 A Win When We Needed It : Loons Get A Win On Decision Day & Here Come The Playoffs 10.10.2022

The guys open the pod talking about their weekends, then it's on to the beers. The decision day matchup between the Loons and Vancouver is up next. They discuss the record breaking crowd, a sluggish start, a Franco goal, & a Jo-Go clean up goal to cap it off. The playoff brackets are up next, with the guys discussing how it all played out on decision day. After the break, they make their predicati...

147 Eye Of The Storm : Loons Look Lifeless in San Jose & Cheating At Chess 04.10.2022

The guys start the podcast by getting right to the beers. They then discuss David's experience during Hurricane Ian. The Loons game against SJ is up next, which turns into a general discussion of how the Loons seemed to have peaked too early in the season, and are losing steam at the end. Heath's future on this team is discussed along with what has to happen during decision day for the Loons to ma...

146 Train Car : Loons Still Can't Win & A Nursing Home With Benefits 19.09.2022

The guys open the pod talking about allergies, hurricanes & Quantum Leap. Then it's on to beers, and a brief discussion about Elm Creek Brewing's expansion. Then it's on to the Loons draw against LAFC and the loss to SKC. Items discuss include the amount of fouling LAFC did, Kallman's goal, Mender's goal, and how we can't win in KC. Before the break, they have a discussion about the standings, and...

145 Beating A Dead Bush : Loons Drop Third In A Row & Riding In Cars With Bears 12.09.2022

The guys open the pod talking about MN sports & the death of the Queen of England. Then it's on to the beers and the Loons loss to Portland. They discuss the interesting formation and lineup due to Rey & Franco missing the game. The fault for Portland's lone goal is discussed, along with the good play of Mender Garcia. Before the break, the guys discuss the standings, and what that means for the L...

144 Let's Just Have Some Fun : Loons Drop Two & Unsolicited Plane Pics 06.09.2022

The guys open their Labor Day episode talking about drinking at the MN State Fair. Then it's on to the beers they are drinking on the show, with Brazilian beers from listener Blake. After that, it's on to the two disappointing losses against RSC & Dallas. They discuss what went wrong with lineups, and a lack of offense. After the break, they make their predications for the upcoming match against P...

143 Don't Call It A Comeback : Loons Pull Out A Win & Sailboats Are Back 31.08.2022

The guys open the pod talking about Tony's annual trip to the MN State Fair and the amount of craft beers he'll consume. Next it's on to the beers they are drinking and the win against Houston. They spend a fair amount of time discussing Dibassy's injury and what that means for the CB position moving forward. They also discuss the goals that occurred during the game, the subs and the bicycle kick...

142 Ope, Sorry Austin, Just Gonna Grab Those Points : Loons Get A Win & Nothing Funny Happened 23.08.2022

The guys start the episode talking about how the only person who watched the game live was missing the podcast. Then it's on to beers and the Loons victory over Austin. Penalties, handballs and goals are discussed, along with Franco coming alive over the past couple games and the new kids getting some minutes. After the break, the guys make their predications for the upcoming match against Houston...

141 It Sounds Dirty, But It's Not : Loons Win In Nashville's New Home & Splooting In NYC 17.08.2022

The guys start the pod talking about attending the MLS All-Star game. Then it's on to beers and a little talk about Callum Williams. Then it's on the Loons victory over Nashville, which included discussions about the goals, DSC getting his mojo back and what Benitez brings to the attack. After the break, the guys discuss what their thoughts are on the final 9 games of the season, and how many poin...

140 Playing The Blame Game : Loons Lose In Colorado & Too Many Snakes 09.08.2022

The guys start the podcast talking about Tony & Dave's trip to Sunken Ship Brewing in Princeton. Then it's on to the beers and an update on the new players acquired by the Loons during the transfer window. The Loons loss to the Rapids is up next which we discussed each goal given up by the Loons & who was to blame for that goal. We also discussed the formation, the lack of a bench, and the goals s...

139 Yes, We Have To Play The Second Half : Loons Draw With Portland & Beavers Looking For Beer 02.08.2022

The guys open the pod talking about their eventful weeks. Beers are up next, then it's on to the Loons vs the Timbers. Discussion about the game includes a tale of two halves, a bad game from DSC, yellow cards being handed out like candy, Bongi scoring again, Amarilla getting a brace, & it being an exciting game. After the break, David talks about the safe way to transport kegs, and the guys discu...

138 It's Bongi Time: Loons Win in Houston & Bongi Gets His First Goal 27.07.2022
137 Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting : Loons Get 4 Out Of 6 Points & Wisconsin Man Has Skills 19.07.2022

The guys start the pod talking about absences and then really get into a discussion about 3 new breweries coming to MN. Beers are up next and a quick story about a beer cave found in Iowa. The Loons midweek matchup against SKC is talked about, with the guys doing to quick around the horn to get everyone's opinion. The victory over DCU is up next, which is bit more in depth. They discuss the lineup...

136 Let's Make It Three : Loons Win Third Straight & You Can't Fool A Penguin 12.07.2022

The guys start the pod talking about work, breweries and rumors. Beers are up next, then it's on to the Loons victory over the Whitecaps. They discuss the goals, Rey's off game and what it means in the western conference standings. After the break, they make predictions regarding upcoming games against SKC and DCU. Then it's on to some MN Soccer history and they finish with a story about penguins...

135 Wait, Are You Telling Me We Can Score Goals : Loons Get Two Victories & Beware Of The Super Clap 06.07.2022

The guys (minus Connor) start the pod talking about the 4th of July, and what they did after their long weekend in Fort Lauderdale. Then it's on to beers and a brief discussion regarding the Loons win against LAG & the injury to Arriaga. The win against RSL is up next with discussion regarding changes to the lineup, the scoring outburst, and almost giving the game away for the second time this wee...

134 Ft Lauderdale / Miami: We Came. We Saw. We Lost... We Had a Good Time. The Loons Didn't 28.06.2022

The guys start the podcast on location at Lauderdale Brewing. They discuss the brewery and the beers they are drinking. Then it's on to the game, which saw the Loons loss to Inter Miami. The attacking in the first was was great, the subs and the defense in the second half was not. After the break (which is in a new location, minus Tony), the guys discuss picks for next game against the galaxy. The...

133 I Didn't Realize Auto Insurance Covered That : Loons Come Back From Break, Drop One To NER 22.06.2022

The guys are back after a nice break and start the pod talking about the heat, and their trip to Miami coming up on the 24th. Beers are next, then it's on to the Loons loss to NER. They discuss the attacking in the first half, the let down in the second half, DSC showing why he's one of the best, and problems once again with subs. After the break, they make predictions for the game against Inter M...

132 Something's Gotta Give : Loons Lose Two & Changes May Be On The Way 31.05.2022

The guys open the pod talking about hanging with the Pod On You Loons guys on Thursday. Then it's on to beer, and Dave & Tony discuss their disappointing day at the MNUFC2 match. The Loons loss to Union Omaha is up next, with discussions regarding this being the worse loss in team history. Then it's on to the Loons home loss to NYFC with discussions regarding the attack, yellow cards and #Heathout...

131 Ugly Wins Are Still Wins : A Win, A Draw & An Ode To Pay Phones 25.05.2022

The guys start the podcast discussing the future of sports betting in MN. Then it's on to beers, and the big announcement that the free the growler bill has been signed into law in MN. A brief discussion about the midweek draw at home against LAG is next, which is followed by a more in depth discussion about the Loons victory over Dallas on Sunday evening. After the break, Tony talks about trying...

130 Let's Just Stop Playing Seattle : A Win, A Loss & A Lot of Unanswered Questions 17.05.2022

The guys open the pod down two co-hosts. Beers are up next, then it's on to the US Open Cup victory against the Rapids. David joins the pod after getting back from his trip to Miami. The guys then talk about the loss to Seattle which includes a decent first half, cherry picking passes after falling on the pitch, and a total collapse in the second half. After the break, the guys make their predicat...

129 System? Sorry We Don't Have One : Loons Lose A Bad One To FCC & Heath Is On The Hotseat 10.05.2022

The guys start the pod talking about Mother's Day. Then it's on to the beers and alcohol. The Loons loss to FCC is up next, which includes talk about the system we play, Will Trapp stats, Heath's tinkering & how long will Heath last with the Loons. After the break, we drop our score predictions for the US Open Cup match with Colorado, and our next regular season match against the Sounders. Then th...

128 Down & Out In Beverly Hills : Loons Take A Loss Against LAFC 03.05.2022

The pod starts with the guys talking about David's local alligator. Then Tony tries to jump ahead to the game, totally forgetting about beers. The guys rope him back in and the beers are discussed. The Loons loss to LAFC is next, which included talk about a new starting lineup, Boxy taking a ball to the face, players getting worn out & problems with Franco. Predictions for the Loons upcoming game...

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