The Bruce Ciskie Show

Chris Long of KSTP-TV talks Indy 500, JJ McCarthy/Kyler Murray, Twins, and reveals what he's doing with this year's Grandma's Marathon. No, he is not running it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Warne joins the show to talk about the somewhat-surging Twins, who find themselves in a playoff position in the American League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk college hockey rules changes, the Men's World Championships, NHL playoffs, and the Wild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Snyder of CBS Sports is on the show to talk about the Brewers and how they really aren't plucky underdogs anymore, no matter what Pat Murphy says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College hockey insider Mike McMahon joins the show to talk about the proposed NCAA rule change regarding athletic eligibility and how the hockey community has united to offer what it thinks is a better idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in as the offseason begins for the Wolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press recaps the end of the Wild season and looks ahead to what could be a busy summer for Minnesota's NHL team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in ahead of Friday's must-win Game 6 at Target Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk NHL playoffs, men's worlds, and, yes, Gophers-Bulldogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Twins and other baseball matters with Dan Hayes of The Athletic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his playing days, Fred Harbinson was an All-American at UWS, helping the Yellowjackets to the Frozen Four in 1994. Now, he's the longtime president, GM, and head coach of the Western Hockey League's Penticton Vees, who were a revelation this season as a WHL expansion team. Fred talks about leading the Vees in their jump from the BCHL to the WHL and life in Penticton. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Jim Rich of Fox 9 talks Wolves and Wild playoffs, including a great rant about the Wolves players laughing and joking on the bench as they're getting blown out Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freelance writer Heather Rule joins the show to talk PWHL and NHL playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timberwolves voice Alan Horton joins the show from San Antonio as we unpack a Game 1 Timberwolves win over the Spurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network unpacks a chaotic series opener between the Wild and Avalanche. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare guest-free show as we talk about the Timberwolves and Wild both moving on in their respective postseasons! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Wilderness coach Zach Stepan joins the radio show, and we also preview tonight's big Wild and Wolves playoff games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Timberwolves and Wild playoffs, including some whining about start times and TV piecemealing, with Chris Long of KSTP-TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gorg of FanDuel Sports Network joins the show to talk about the Wild's comeback win to even their series against Dallas. We sneak in some Kentucky Derby talk, too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new women's basketball coach at UMD is 2023 Honda Division II Athlete of the Year and four-time NSIC Player of the Year Brooke Olson. She joins the show to talk about her journey through basketball, one that brings her back to a place she knows very well for her first head-coaching job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider previews the Vikings at the 2026 NFL Draft, along with some thoughts on the Kyler Murray acquisition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the NFL Draft from a Packers perspective with Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk NHL playoffs and Frozen Four/Vegas trip with Pat Micheletti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show to review a 2025-26 season that saw UMD return to the NCAA Tournament. We talk about UMD's transfer portal additions, recruiting class, Plantes, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the Wolves-Nuggets playoff series with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network. Hear all Wolves playoff games on our family of stations, either on KDAL, AM 710, or FM 98.1! NOTE: UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show Monday to recap the 2025-26 season and take a first look ahead to next fall. You can get questions in by emailing bruce(dot)ciskie(at)mwcradio(dot)com....