Phil Miller from the Star Tribune joins Steve Thomson to voice his displeasure with the historical comeback Twins victory last night. He and Steve talk about some big name reinforcements that have gotten off to good starts. They also talk about the strength of the pitching staff and how the bats need to provide cushion more consistently.…

The full first hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson.Guests in the first hour include Steve Carney on fishin' and Chris Hine on the Wolves' demise. Plus a conversation about Pete DeBoer's comments about Jake Oettinger and the Oilers taking the next step.

Chris Hine covers the Timberwolves for the Star Tribune. The season ended again with a thud in the Western Conference Finals. Big decisions looming. Kevin Durant rumors, etc.

The weekly meeting of the Steves is a jovial one. The fish are biting and the temperatures swell. Carney has been mostly using plastic bait and catching a lot of bass and crappies. He also gets into some of the conditions that make fish less likely to take a nibble.

💬 Blair Imani Ali is an author, historian and the creator of Smarter In Seconds, an online series that is helping change people’s perspectives on issues of politics, identity, race, health and more. ⚡️In this episode Blair and I delve into common biases that impact society, how we’re conditioned to think and feel the way we do, and how to find nuan…

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastBen is in Boston with his openers/friends Armin Arbabi and Ari Shield. The three sit in Ben's room and talk about the current state o…

What if the horrors of Auschwitz weren’t a historical exception—but part of a global pattern we refuse to name? Andrea Pitzer joins Frank Schaeffer to expose the uncomfortable truth behind her book One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps. From colonial Cuba to contemporary detentions, we trace the chilling evolution of mass civilian…

Jonathan Lowe in for Steve Thomson this week. First, Jonathan Lowe is joined by Kevin Lynch to preview WCF Game 3 between the Wolves and Thunder. Then, what films are attracting Jonathan and Lindsey to theaters this summer. Finally, a conversation with Andy Greder about the Loons and their defensive identity. All of that and updated scores on a PAC…

Andy Greder (MN United Beat Writer, Pioneer Press) joins Jonathan Lowe on this gorgeous Saturday to talk some Loons soccer. They note how stingy the Loons defense has been so far this season as the team forms their identity. They also talk about Head Coach Eric Ramsey’s personnel deployment and the reasoning (and success) behind the adjustments.…

Jonathan Lowe is in for Steve Thomson on this Sports Weekend. He is joined by Kevin Lynch (NBA Analyst, Fanduel Sports North) to break down the biggest game of the Minnesota Timberwolves season… game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Jonathan says that it feels eerily similar to last year’s series vs the Dallas Mavericks. Kevin notes OKC’s consis…

Heather Rule (Minnesota Hockey Magazine) joins Jonathan Lowe to preview Game 3 of the PWHL Finals between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge. Jonathan and Heather get into how long the road has been for the Frost who had to fight their way into the playoffs, who will be in net today and getting a few more pucks behind Ottawa.…

💬 Hydroxide is a food scientist and digital creator, with a strong following on Instagram and TikTok. She uses her deep knowledge of food and deadpan comic style to debunk viral myths, and raise awareness of food safety. ⚡️In this episode Hydroxide and I examine various food trends circulating right now and uncover what’s nonsense and what’s worth …

Support Ben at www.patreon.com/benbankas Tickets: www.benbankas.comAll podcast links can be found at www.benbankas.com/podcastBen gives a recap of his last week of travel and performing, last week Ben was in Minneapolis at the Mall of America for 2 nights, 4 shows then Sunday night show in Philly that was 20 tickets shy of a sell out. Poughkeepsie …

Episode 60 : An SGP Quick Hitter Twitter: Sports Gone Postal (@SportsGonePost) / X (twitter.com) Leave a voicemail: Send a voice message to Sports Gone Postal (memo.fm) Text us: 1(716)391-0705 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sportsgonepostalBy Robert Koteras, Justin Mongielo, Sean Conmy, Jamie Jablonski, Austin Carney

Is your Jesus making your sons more radical—or more compassionate? In this scorching conversation, Frank Schaeffer sits down with Rev. Angela Denker to unpack her explosive new book Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood. From Lutheran pulpits to CNN, Denker has tracked how faith, fear, and masculinity are being fused in d…

Usually when we hear from Jess Myers (Pioneer Press) we get to talk hockey but he’s officially on the Twins beat in Milwaukee. Both Correa and Buxton are on the concussion list but the Twins have a chance to make it 13 wins in a row tonight. They also reminisce about Milwaukee’s Old County Stadium.

The full first hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. There's sport coming out of our ears. Steve Thomson gets his update on the outdoors with Steve Carney followed by a chat with Chris Hine about the Wolves returning to the WCF. Lindsey and Steve also get into some golf talk withe the PGA Championship underway.…

Despite a wildly inconsistent regular season your Minnesota Timberwolves are back in the Western Conference Finals. Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins Steve Thomson to talk about the swift end to the Wolves/Warriors series. They get into the stylistic battle that's about to go down in the Eastern Conference. Chris also gets into the secondary b…

Steve Carney and Steve Thomson get together to talk about the great outdoors to kick off every show. Carney is still flying high from a great opener weekend. The wind has been prohibitive ever since and he’s itching to get back on the water. He also touches on how the fish are affected by weather inconsistencies.…

💬 In this episode Dr Anthony Youn and I discuss the biggest and latest trends in plastic surgery - and how to know when you should get work done. ⚡️Anthony is one of America’s most trusted plastic surgeons and a leading voice for safe, ethical cosmetic procedures. With millions of followers online, he’s known for cutting through the hype and sharin…

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY !!! EPISODE 59 Topics Discussed : Happy Mothers Day Hope no one got HURT NHL PLAYOFFS ARE FIRE !!! Gabe Davis Released - Is a Return in the Works ??? BANDITS Back in The CHAMPIONSHIP Listener Calls and Text Twitter: Sports Gone Postal (@SportsGonePost) / X (twitter.com) Leave a voicemail: Send a voice message to Sports Gone Postal…

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Phyllis E. Leavitt, exploring her work and the themes of her book, America in Therapy, A New Approach To Hope And Healing For A Nation In Crisis. _____ LINKS https://phyllisleavitt.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-phyllis-leavitt I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the le…

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the Star Tribune and he joins Steve Thomson ahead of their game against the San Francisco Giants. They talk about the suddenly red hot AL Central, the health of the Twins pitching staff and what to expect tonight at Target Field.

Steve Thomson is here to educate the masses on all things sports on Saturdays. First, he checks in on Steve Carney on the fishing opener. Then, Jace Frederick joins to preview the Wolves game 3 vs the Warriors. Finally, Kristin Rortvedt fills us in on the Twins organzation's work in their "Week of Service"…

Kristin Rortvedt (Executive Director of the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and Twins Senior Director, Community Engagement) joins Steve Thomson to talk about the Twins organization's Week of Service

Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press joins Steve Thomson live ahead of the Wolves game 3 vs the Warriors in San Francisco. They get into the roller coaster ride that has been this series so far, Anthony Edwards’ availability, and Chris Finch’s management of the season and Julius Randle.

Elbow Lake is where Steve Carney went for the opener to escape the crowds but found some anyways. A fantastic morning filled with walleye and crappies he reports. Carney gets into some of the bait he used so successfully today as well as some misplaced techniques he noticed from his fellow fisher peoples.…

💬 In this episode Dr Federica Amati explore how our nutritional needs change and evolve at different stages in our life, and explain how the science of good health is much more clear than we’re led to believe. ⚡️Federica is the Head Nutritionist at ZOE and Nutrition Lead at Imperial Medicine and WellFounded Health. She’s also the best-selling autho…

Full episode on www.patreon.com/benbankasTickets & Tour Schedule: www.benbankas.comThis episode Ben touches on being in Canada during the election. In the full episode on Patreon Ben talks about how he was supposed to go on Katie Couric and Breakfast Television in Canada but had his appearances cancelled at the last second. Ben talks about the love…

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Brian Kaylor, President and Editor-in-Chief of Word & Way, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Baptizing America. _____ LINKS https://briankaylor.com https://wordandway.org https://dogma.wordandway.org/ https://bsky.app/profile/briankaylor.bsky.social https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conve…

EPISODE 58 Topics Discussed : Little League Lessons BILLS sign Former 2nd Rounder Elijah Moore Mikko Rantanen has HISTORIC Game 7 to lift STARS past AVS NHL PLAYOFFS Rolling - Ready for 2nd Round BANDITS One WIN from FINALS 100 MEN VS. GORILLA ??? The Crew weighs in Listener Calls and Text TPT Gambling Corner Twitter: Sports Gone Postal (@SportsGon…

Bobby Nightengale joins Steve Thomson ahead of Twins v. Red Sox at Fenway Park. Bobby gets into one of the bright spots of a challenging Twins season so far: the pitching staff. Steve also inquires about players making their return from injury and the facing the potent batting lineup of the Boston Red Sox.…

Steve Carney takes time out of a gorgeous day for a meeting of the Steves. This amazing weather bodes well for the approaching fishing opener, Carney says that target temperature of 60 degrees in close and expects crappies in the pencil reeds by the end of the week!

💬 “  Now the UK drinks more coffee than tea…which I think is fascinating.” ~James Hoffmann ⚡️ James Hoffmann is THE coffee expert. On YouTube and Instagram, he shares an untold amount of wisdom for all would-be coffee connoisseurs. He’s the 2007 World Barista Champion, author of "The World Atlas of Coffee" and co-founder of Square Mile Coffee Roast…

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenbankasGet tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-showsJoin the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelistPodcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcastKurt Metzger is a stand up comedian who is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, a regular at The Comedy Mothership in Austin,…

*** SPORTS GONE POSTAL DRAFT PARTY *** THANK YOU - LEO's PIZZERIA & SPORTS BAR *** @ LEO'S Pizzeria (Orchard Park) - 2220 Southwestern Blvd *** EPISODE 57 Topics Discussed : PIZZA WINGS DRAFT - Leo's Pizza was OUTSTANDING (Filthy Cajunator 10/10) A Look at the NEW Bills Draft picks Who WINS Who LOSES ??? NHL PLAYOFFS in Full SWING !!! BANDITS ADVAN…

Marketing or mind control? Dr. Mara Einstein, former NBC and MTV executive, exposes how brands use cult tactics to manipulate you. Based on her book Hoodwinked and featured in Netflix’s Buy Now documentary, this Conversation pulls back the curtain on deceptive marketing’s dark side. _____ https://www.drmaraeinstein.com https://www.instagram.com/drm…

Just an hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Steve is joined by Chris Hine and Steve Carney. Plus, discussions about the NFL draft and Minnesota's sports dominance

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson to talk the great Minnesota outdoors. Crappie behavior is a little suspect according to Steve C and he gives his recs for the upcoming opener.

Steve Thomson is joined by Chris Hine of the Star Tribune to talk about the Timberwolves outlasting the Lakers last night to take a 2-1 series lead. Chris gets into the Lakers depth issues and all the levers that are leading the Wolves to early postseason success.

💬 “ Omega-3s  have important health attributes right across the life course. They're right up there with fruit and veg” ⚡️ Philip Calder is professor of nutritional immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. His specific areas of interest are inflammation and the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. ⚡ In this episode…

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Veeda Bybee, exploring her work and the themes of her book, “A Few of My Favorite Things: Recipes Inspired by Family-Friendly Musicals” _____ LINKS https://veedabybee.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-veeda-bybee _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of…

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*** SPORTS GONE POSTAL DRAFT PARTY *** *** THURSDAY APRIL 24TH *** *** @ LEO'S Pizzeria (Orchard Park) - 2220 Southwestern Blvd *** EPISODE 56 Topics Discussed : NFL Draft WEEK is Finally Here Bills Bring Back ALL-PRO DB SGP Picks the BILLS 1st Rounder Mel Kiper Jamie Mocks the BILLS picks SABRES end Season 7th from the Bottom The REAL NHL SEASON B…

💬 “  When people come in to see me for pelvic pain, you need to convince me that you DON’T have endometriosis.” ⚡️ Dr Jill Ingenito is an endometriosis excision surgeon, one of few Ob/Gyn’s specialising in the field. She’s amassed a strong following online, talking about this chronically under represented health issue affecting so many women. ⚡ In …

Support Ben on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benbankas Get tickets to see Ben: https://www.benbankas.com/live-shows Join the email list: https://www.benbankas.com/jointhelist Podcast: https://www.benbankas.com/podcast Jeff Dolezal is a Austin, TX based stand up comedian with over 45,000 followers on Instagram alone. Jeff runs multiple shows in t…

*** SPORTS GONE POSTAL DRAFT PARTY *** *** THURSDAY APRIL 24TH *** *** @ LEO'S Pizzeria (Orchard Park) - 2220 Southwestern Blvd *** EPISODE 55 Topics Discussed : HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY BOB !!! NFL Draft - A Bills look at OLine and LB SABRES get burnt in the Florida Sun and taking an Early Vacation apparently BANDITS Clinch Home Field Advantage through…

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Yoni Appelbaum, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity. _____ https://www.theatlantic.com/author/yoni-appelbaum/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-yoni-appelbaum _____ I have…

It's a shortened but stacked hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Jess Myers, Chris Hine and Steve Carney stop by.