TC Game Time Podcast

Before welcoming in guest Grant McGinnis of Prep Hoops Minnesota to talk about some of the standout teams and stars of girls basketball in the State, Logan, Matt, & Bill react to some of the top stories and news in boys basketball and hockey this week! Starting with boys basketball (4:06), Logan discusses last week's overtime win by Eastview over Lakeville North in a battle of top South Suburban t...

On the latest episode of the pod, Logan, Matt, & Bill are back to talk some heated rivalries to get you through a bitter January in Minnesota! Starting off the show with boys hoops, Logan previews a big matchup between #2 Lakeville North and #6 Eastview this week, as well as the development of Lakeville North big Nolan Winter, one of the top seniors in the State committed to Wisconsin (3:54). Also...

The podcast returns from the holiday break as the crew are joined by Chanhassen Boys Hockey Coach Sean Bloomfield, who's Storm squad are riding a State-best 10-game winning streak entering the New Year! Before the 2nd year head coach joins the program, Logan, Matt, & Bill recap their winter break's before diving into boys basketball, first taking a specific look at an intersting Lake Conference ra...

On the final episode of the pod in 2022, Logan, Matt, & Bill look ahead at some key holiday season matchups in both boys basketball and hockey! Starting with hoops, they discuss last Saturday's nightcap at "The Big Stage" in Osseo as No. 1 Park Center retained their crown with a victory over 2nd ranked Lakeville North (2:15) and how the Pirates' program culture has a new look squad firing on all c...

On the latest episode of the podcast, Logan, Matt, & Bill circle up to discuss some of the early season storylines in boys basketball & hockey before welcoming in the head coach of Cougar Hoops to the program! First heading to the hardwood, the crew discuss early suprises at the top of the 4A field, including an 0-2 start by juggernaut Wayzata (4:40), a huge addition to Prior Lake's lineup (7:33),...

On the latest episode of the podcast, Logan, Matt, and Bill close the book on the Fall sports calendar as they react to last weekend's slate of Prep Bowl Championships, including Maple Grove's first State Title in school history, as well as crowns claimed by Elk River, Simley, and the most exciting finish of the weekend in the 3A bowl. Starting at (20:28), the guys preview the Girls Basketball sea...

On the latest episode of the podcast, Logan, Matt, & Bill return full and well-rested to make their official predictions for this weekend's Prep Bowls in all classes and also look back at their preseason prep football "bold predictions" to see how they did, to mixed results. Next, they preview the Boys Hockey season starting at (25:02), with a particular focus on Class AA and teams in the Metro. T...

The TC Game Time Podcast crew is back just before Thanksgiving to preview the upcoming Prep Bowl Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium, joined by special guest Craig Norkus, the co-host of KARE 11's Prep Preview Show! Before Craig joins the exclusive two-time guest club, Logan, Matt, & Bill break down a matchup of unbeatens in the 6A Championship between Maple Grove and Rosemount next Friday (6:25)....

Logan and Matt are back to first preview a pair of State Football Semifinals in 6A pitting Lakeville South against Maple Grove and Rosemount against Eden Prairie this weekend in Minneapolis (3:02)! Also discussed are games of note in the other classes of football (17:56), including a come-from-behind winner for Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in 3A and a suprising upset of St. Thomas Academy in a 5A tourn...

It's State Tourney week for prep football and volleyball! On the 56th episode of the podcast, Matt, Logan, and Bill welcome in third-time guest Jim Paulsen, a prep sportswriter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune! Before Jim joins the show, the guys catch you up on the 6A football playoff 2nd round, including but not limited to Stillwater going to the ground for an impressive rout of Lakeville North...

On the latest episode of the pod, Matt & Bill take over the show to react to the 6A football playoff first-round, focusing in on key results of Lakeville North beating Minnetonka (2:48), 7-seed Mounds View's bracket buster over Champlin Park (7:20), and a thrilling comeback for Edina over Blaine in a 6 vs 3-seed upset (14:10). They also discuss some vulnerability shown by top-seed Stillwater and P...

Before a conversation with Eagan football coach Nick Johnson to break down Eagan's road upset of Shakopee, Matt, Logan, & Bill are back to react to the 6A football bracket release (6:05)! They key in on favorable draws for Shakopee and Centennial & discuss the ins & outs of an exciting first-round coming up Friday. Discussed are where the tough seeding decisions were made for Forest Lake, Woodbury...

Before a conversation with Walt Weaver, the now assistant volleyball coach for the Lakeville North Panthers, Matt, Logan, and Bill reconvene to set you up for Week 8 of High School Football! Topics discussed include Lakeville South's big win over Shakopee and where the Cougars rank among the 6-7 teams that could win the 6A title this year (4:50)! Also discussed, the teams with the most on the line...

Before welcoming in guest Jake Smothers, the 10th year head coach of Stillwater Boys Soccer, Logan, Matt, & Bill return to talk prep football! Topics discussed include Rosemount's case for a No. 1 ranking (3:30), how Stillwater's air raid offense will fare as the weather turns (14:18), Centennial's offensive outburst (23:07), Carson Hansen's case for Mr. Football (25:29), and Shakopee's historic w...

Before a conversation with Maple Grove Football Head Coach Matt Lombardi (40:55), Logan, Matt, & Bill are back at it to discuss an exciting Week 5 in prep football! Topics discuss include but are not limited to Rosemount rolling to 5-0 (5:10), Shakopee's overtime win over North (11:30) and how the Sabers match up with Eden Prairie in the "Game of the Week" this Friday! They also head to the East S...

Before a conversation with "the voice of the Lakers" Dom Dandrea to help preview this Friday's top-5 matchup between Prior Lake and Eden Prairie, Logan, Matt, & Bill are reunited to discuss a miriad of prep football topics. Discussed is Rosemount's stunning upset of Eden Prairie last Thursday (2:30) and where the Eagles should fall to in this week's rankings (11:27). Also discussed is Maple Grove...

Bill and Logan break down Eden Prairie's big time win over Lakeville South. They also talk about Northfield volleyballs unbeaten start and Bill's experience covering Elk River football. We are then joined by Star Tribune Prep Writer David La Vaque.

Before a conversation with Forest Lake's first year head coach, Logan, Matt, & Bill gather to discuss Prep Football Week 2, headlined by a thriller in Prior Lake and a dominating display by Lakeville South in the trenches in a pair of 6A rivalry matchups (7:20). Also discussed is blowout wins for Eden Prairie and Maple Grove and two big Top-5 matchups this week between EP & South and MG and Tonka...

FOOTBALL IS BACK! Longtime Eden Prairie coach Mike Grant joins the podcast to talk about the Eagles' Week 1 win over East Ridge, and the outlook on the perennial powerhouse heading into the legendary coach's 30th season at the helm. Before Grant joins the show, Logan, Matt, & Bill discuss the results of Week 1 of high school football, including Bill's scouting report after watching Ponies QB Max S...

Logan, Matt, & Bill return for one last show of theoreticals as they get you set for Week 1 of high school football, including games of the week in 6A and 5A and how they suss out another loaded Metro Gold South division featuring the likes of Eden Prairie, Lakeville South, Shakopee, and Prior Lake. Finally, "North of the River Bill" makes his final prediction on who will walk away at the top of t...

Before delving into the philosophical musings and high school football insight from KARE 11's Prep Sports Preview show co-host Craig Norkus, Logan, Matt, and Bill discuss standout players and make their bold predictions for the 6A high school football season starting at (4:15). Next, they open up their Prep Volleyball Preview (24:00), including Wayzata's return to dominance, and other teams that w...

Logan, Matt, & Bill return from their summer hiatus to recap the summer, including the exciting new additions to the Game Time Media family of networks (3:18). As part of their summer recap, Bill talks about his experiences broadcasting the Legion State Baseball Tournament (10:21), Logan talks about his impressions of Becker Girls Hoops (13:41), and Matt talks about some standouts from Rosemount o...

On the final episode before summer break, Matt, Logan, and Bill recap last week's State Tournament action in Boys & Girls Lacrosse and baseball! First discussed is the thrilling State Championship overtime victory that saw Benilde-St. Margaret's lift their second consecutive title over Prior Lake (3:15). Bill gives his notes from the booth calling the State Championship game before they discuss ot...

Before a conversation with Park Baseball Head Coach Dave Darr, Matt, Logan, & Bill preview all three State Tournaments getting underway this week, including a breakdown of the boys lacrosse (7:54) and girls lacrosse (19:45) brackets, and their shortlist of title contenders in each. Next, they discuss the Class 4A Baseball field, including a State Championship rematch in the first-round between the...

The latest pod does not feature a guest as Matt, Logan, and Bill are all back together again to discuss some of their favorite State Tournament locations, and ideas for where some of the Spring sports could host their annual tourneys (5:03). They also discuss boys lacrosse Section Finals of note, including a top-5 battle between Shakopee and Chanhassen, among others (14:30). Next, they preview the...