The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm

Episode #28 features former Gopher football player Mark Dusbabek, who has risen up the ranks to become one of the PGA Tour's top rules officials.  He's in his home state this week for the 3M Open and shares some stories. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund (...

Episode #27 the talented Dave Revsine of the Big Ten Network joins Mike Grimm to discuss Big Ten expansion, Big Ten football, and more. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://www.champlininsurance.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Episode #26 features an in-depth look at one of the great traditions in all of college athletics...the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band and director Betsy McCann. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://www.champlininsurance.com/ ) See Privacy Policy a...

Episode #25 took Mike Grimm to the office of Golden Gopher men's basketball coach Ben Johnson where the two talked about summer workouts, the new players, recruiting, and the unfortunate injury to Parker Fox. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://www...

Episode #24 features linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin, who previews the offseason, gives us his detailed restaurant review with his personal Minnesota Top Ten, and tells the amazing story of how his dad came to the U.S. from Cuba in the 1960s. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm A...

Episode #23 features the inspirational story of former Gopher basketball player Al Nolen who is making the community a better place by giving young people a way to grow and learn through basketball. Al will also recount some of his memories of playing in Gold Country. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.t...

Episode #22 features "The Athletic" sportswriter Scott Dochterman with an in-depth discussion on the future of the Big Ten Conference - including football divisions, TV contracts, potential expansion, and more. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://w...

Episode #21 dives into Gopher baseball with freshman infielder Brady Counsell, whose father is former big leaguer and current Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://www.champlininsurance.com/ ) See Privacy Pol...

Episode #20 gives Minnesota softball fans all the info they want heading into this week's NCAA Tournament.  Gopher softball head coach Piper Ritter leads off the discussion, followed by former Gopher player and BTN analyst Erika Smyth. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent...

Episode #19 features former Gopher basketball player Luke Loewe joining Mike to talk about his season in Gold Country, and how he is still representing the Gophers on the college fishing team, with the goal of becoming a professional Bassmaster. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State F...

Episode #18 features the Gopher Radio Network Football Broadcast crew - DT, JG, and colleague Corbu Stathes.  They recap the Gopher spring football game, look ahead to 2022, and tell a few unfiltered stories from their travels throughout the Big Ten. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & St...

Episode #17 features Gopher football beat writer Andy Greder from the St. Paul Pioneer-Press, giving us a preview of this weekend's spring game and a look ahead to what he expects from the Maroon and Gold in 2022. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ) & State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https:...

Episode #16 features football offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, who is back on campus after a two-year stint at two other places.  He tells us about his return to Gold Country, what he learned while he was away, the anatomy of play-calling, and so much more. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.co...

Episode #15 features one of the all-time great athletes in Minnesota sports history.  Gopher women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen joins Mike to talk about being selected for the Basketball Hall of Fame.  The former Gopher and Lynx star tells us how she received word she'd been selected for enshrinement and so much more. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions...

Episode #14 previews the upcoming NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships with Gopher head coach Jenny Hansen and Gopher star gymnast Lexy Ramler. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode #13 celebrates the Golden Gophers going to the Frozen Four with the two men who celebrated with everyone - on the air!  The Voices of Golden Gopher hockey Wally Shaver and Frank Mazzocco join Mike to talk about the regional championship, break down the radio call of the overtime game-winning goal in the opening round, and much, much more! Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North...

Episode #12 dives into March Madness with Gopher athletic director Mark Coyle, who serves on the NCAA Men's Basketball Committee, and Gopher deputy athletic director Julie Manning, who is helping organize the upcoming Women's Basketball Final Four at the Target Center. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www....

Episode #11 features an inside look at Gopher Football, including how this week's on-campus NFL Gopher Pro Day went, what scouts are saying about the Gopher prospects in the draft, and much more with Golden Gopher Football director of player personnel Marcus Hendrickson. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://ww...

Episode #10 features Golden Gopher wrestling coach  Brandon Eggum to preview the NCAA Championships, as well as the Voice of Gopher Women's Basketball Justin Gaard. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ,) State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://www.champlininsurance.com/ ) & TSR Injury Law (6...

Episode #9 features hockey reporter Jess Myers, who gives us a breakdown of the nationally-ranked Gopher men's and women's teams, with an eye to a potential Frozen Four berth for both. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ,) State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://www.champlininsurance.com/ ) &am...

Episode #8 features basketball recruiting expert Ryan James, who gives us his breakdown of Ben Johnson's first year, recruiting nuggets and notes, and a look at which Big Ten teams might contend for the Final Four. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ,) State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://ww...

Episode #7 features Golden Gopher legend Dick Jonckowski, who was the voice of Williams Arena for 31 seasons.  Dick discusses his recent bouts with cancer, COVID, and a car crash....and how he is feeling now.  And, as expected, “The Polish Eagle” also gives us some great one-liners and Gopher memories. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbel...

Episode #6 features a true Golden Gopher legend, as baseball coach John Anderson joins Mike.  This weekend, John begins his 41st season as head baseball coach at Minnesota and he is as excited as ever. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com ,) State Farm Agent Tony Hoaglund ( https://www.champlinins...

Episode #5 goes deep with Gopher quarterback Tanner Morgan, who talks about all kinds of things, including why he came back for a sixth year, what it is like having his old offensive coordinator back, and how special it is to be part of a team of guys he loves. Thanks to Sunbelt Business Advisors and True North Mergers and Acquisitions ( https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com...

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #4 brings us two of Mike's all-time favorite Gophers, who were recently engaged!  Gopher basketball greats Rachel Banham and Andre Hollins tell Mike how their romance got off the ground, about their fun engagement at Williams Arena, why the engagement got delayed, how wedding plans are coming so far and so much more! Thanks to State Farm Agent Tony H...