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Brian & Dave start the show by examining the best traditions in sports today. The tradition of Dave Hoops joining continues with beer talk and the NFL Pick'em segment. The first hour closes out with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

Paul Allen, the "Voice of the Vikings," reflects on the European tour and previews the Vikings hosting the Eagles. Vencie Glenn talks about the mentality of a player coming off a bye week as part of the "Drawing Lines Segment" (courtesy of Arola Architecture Studio). Duluth East Soccer Coach Steve Polkowski previews his team making a second straight trip to the State Girls Soccer Tournament.

This week was the 36th Anniversary of the infamous Herschel Walker trade. In its honor, Brian Prudhomme & Dave Cook tackle the transactions in Minnesota sports history that felt right at the time, and ended up horribly wrong. Dave Hoops discusses great new beers for the fall season and offers his picks for NFL Week 7. The hour concludes with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

Brian Prudhomme, Dave Cook, and Dave Hoops select their respective NFL picks for week 6. Nick Nelson of Twins Daily tries to explain the circus that is the Minnesota Twins and their managerial search. The Drawing Lines segment (courtesy of Arola Architecture Studio) closes the show. Former Viking Vencie Glenn provides his assessment of the team as they enjoy their bye week.

It's Hall of Fame induction day at St. Scholastica for Dave Cook! A man pf many talents, Dave and Brian discuss if they prefer to be an owner/GM, coach, or announcer for the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Wolves, and Lynx given the present ongoings of each team. Legendary former volleyball coach Dana Moore gives a public "induction speech" for Dave Cook. Dave Hoops joins in from Winona, and concludes the f...

Hermantown has a big role in the Swain Invitational returning to the Northland. We open the second hour chatting with one of the elite runners for the Hawks -- Cooper Lucarelli. The show takes a trip down memory lane with a Swain champion from 1953 -- Jerry McNeal -- who is now 88 years old. Hermantown Head Coach Andy Wilcox closes the show in the Drawing Lines segment (courtesy of Arola Architect...

Brian, Dave, and Dave had no complaints on a picturesque day LIVE at the Swain Invitational -- but what would be the biggest complaints if you're coaching the Twins, Vikings, Wild, or Wolves? It's a fun debate. Week 5 NFL Picks were made -- don't take them to Vegas. The first hour concluded with the guys playing "Buy or Sell."

Ray Kosey has worn many hats in his athletic career and is now prominent in Twin Ports officiating. He discusses the shortage of officials and the general desire for people to get involved. Viking legend Chad Greenway previews the Vikings' battle with the Steelers in Ireland. Vencie Glenn closes the show as part of the Drawing Lines segment (courtesy of Arola Architecture Studio).

Brian Prudhomme is joined by Steve Pitoscia because Dave Cook is out at the drag races. With that, speed becomes the theme of the opening topic. Who was the fastest member of the Twins, Vikings, Wild or Wolves? Whose career began the fastest? Whose "flamed out" the fastest? Monsters GM Steve Walters clarifies the big news this week regarding the Arena Football Team based in Duluth. The first hour...

Week 3 of our NFL Pick 'Em sees Dave Hoops try to recover from a sub-.500 Week 2. Brian & Dave recap a fun HS Football Game of the Week, a wonderful Gala for the Montgomery Sports Foundation, and the machine that is the Minnesota Lynx. The Drawing Lines Segment (courtesy of Arola Architecture) has Vencie Glenn explaining just how much the Vikings might be in panic mode.

In honor of the Vikings preparing for a "Back-up Bowl" -- Brian & Dave spotlight some of the best "Back-up" players in Minnesota professional sports history. Matt Bremer exudes his excitement and optimism for his first home game as the head coach for St. Scholastica Football. Dave Hoops helps conclude the first hour with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

Radio voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen, basks in the Week 1 win and previews the home opener in Week 2. New Duluth East Activities Director Bill Zwak discusses the challenges of his new position. Former Viking Vencie Glenn brings the unique perspective of a former player to the early goings of the NFL season.

Following the ups and downs of Monday night for the Vikings, Brian & Dave discuss games in sports history that took us on an emotional rollercoaster. Dave Hoops joins for his second week of NFL pick'em. The first hour concludes with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

Andy Wilcox of Hermantown High School kicks off the second hour by previewing the October return of the Swain Invitational Cross Country meet. Erik Lofald of Duluth Denfeld football recaps his team's experience playing at TCO Stadium. Bill Anttila of Sonju Two Harbors concludes the show by promoting their busy celebration day (Arola Architecture Studios Drawing Lines Segment).

Up at Sonju Two Harbors -- "Where the cars are" -- Brian, Dave, and Dave decide which type of car most resembles the Twins, Vikings, Wild, and Wolves. The guys then debut what will be a season-long "Saturday, Sunday, Monday NFL Pick-em challenge." The first hour concludes with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

The "Voice of the Vikings" Paul Allen joins the show as he prepares for the season and chats all things NFC North. It's the third installment of "Twins Quarterly Awards" and this one might be deemed both depressing and realistic. Vencie Glenn closes the show with his usual NFL thoughts from a former player's perspective as part of the Drawing Lines segment courtesy of Arola Architecture Studio.

Brian & Dave each did two of their favorite things on Friday -- public address work and radio work. So they tried to bring that positivity to Saturday while selecting their two favorite things about the Twins, Vikings, Wild, and Wolves. Dave Hoops joins the guys to predict the NFL playoff field and Super Bowl winner, followed by concluding the first hour with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell"

Star Tribune columnist LaVelle E. Neal III discusses the latest on the Twins, Lynx, and Bears -- OH MY!! Mike Zagelmeyer previews his team's season as the Hermantown Hawks try to defend their Section 7AAAA football title. The Drawing Lines segment, courtesy of Arola Architecture Studio, concludes the show with Vencie Glenn explaining what the end of preseason is like from a player's perspective.

In the aftermath of the latest bad news regarding the ownership of the Twins, Brian and Dave admit that it caught them by surprise. As a result, they explore other events in Minnesota sports history that genuinely caught them by surprise. Dave Hoops of Hoops Brewing returns after a week away. He brings his usual for the Vikings, and tells us what beers to drink to survive the rest of the baseball...

In the second hour of the training camp visit, the guys get a visit from legendary Viking Leo Lewis, as part of the Drawing Lines segment courtesy of Arola Architecture Studio. Following that, it's on field interviews with current Vikings Jonathan Greenard, Will Fries, Eric Wilson, Josh Metellus, and Duluth native C.J. Ham. The show finishes with a thank you to the folks in Eagan for helping make...

Brian and Dave spent Monday, August 11th at Vikings Training Camp in Eagan. With the help of Nick Stoltman, they put a show together that aired on August 16th. In the first segment, the guys rate each starting QB in the NFC North. The second segment continues to stack the division against each other at all skill positions, offensive line, and complete defense. The final segment plays Buy or Sell,...

Hour 2 begins with Herb Gibson, general manager of your playoff-bound Duluth Huskies. He beams about the infusion of local energy that leads to his team's winning ways. Nick Nelson of Twins Daily tries to examine what is left of the Minnesota Twins for the final 45+ games remaining this season. Vencie Glenn is back as the preseason is upon us for the Minnesota Vikings. He examines the mindset of a...

Duluth has fallen in love with the two summer teams, the Harbor Monsters and Huskies. They play different sports, but both are vying for a championship. Brian & Dave examine the history of the Stanley Cup Final, NBA Finals, Super Bowl, and World Series and try to find times when they liked both teams. Dave Hoops joins to hype up a very busy beer-drinking sports Saturday. The first hour closes with...

Shaun Marline is the Executive Director of NXS and he informs the community of a pending mega-sports complex coming soon to Proctor. Jay Hagen drifts into August for the final installment of "Five Guys in July." Herb Gibson closes out the show in the Drawing Lines segment courtesy of Arola Architecture Studio. He basks in being the general manager of the Duluth Huskies -- as their playoff magic nu...

After Brian had a midyear review at his day job, he and Dave decide whether the Wild, Wolves, Vikings, and Twins meet, exceed, or are below expectations. Not even the optimism of Dave Hoops can put a positive spin on the Twins after the trade deadline fire sale. Brian, Dave, and Dave end the first hour playing "Buy or Sell."