Best Nate Riggs Podcasts (2025)

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NLA: Prank calls, SDSU's new vibe, USD's "edge," McCarthy, Wolves lace Lakers, Seymour Weiner, Beavis & Butthead 1:14:39

17h ago1:14:39

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Things certainly feel different in South Dakota State's football program — at least the personality of the head coach and staff and therefore the atmosphere of spring football. Happy Hour host John Gaskins and Sioux Falls Live SDSU reporter Matt Zimmer compare notes of their recent interviews with quarterback Chase Mason and offensive lineman Quint…

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WED. FULL SHOW: Chase Mason & Quinten Christensen on SDSU's new team, same old standards 1:04:22

1d ago1:04:22

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Meet The Conquistadors of the South Dakota State football program, and how they conquistadored. When head coach Jimmy Rogers, his entire staff, and over a dozen players left South Dakota State for Washington State in late December, two SDSU players who refused to become "Washington State Jackrabbits" turned into recruiting generals to salvage the r…

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SDSU QB Chase Mason & OL Quinten Christensen on Jacks' new coaches, spring football 48:38

2d ago48:38

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Meet The Conquistadors of the South Dakota State football program, and how they conquistadored. When head coach Jimmy Rogers, his entire staff, and over a dozen players left South Dakota State for Washington State in late December, two SDSU players who refused to become "Washington State Jackrabbits" turned into recruiting machines to salvage the r…

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Vikings "JJ Day" presser (John's impressed), Packer Pal Bart Winkler (nat'l radio host), Augie acrobatics & tumbling coach Kaelyn Dillon 1:33:05

3d ago1:33:05

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Tuesday was the day Minnesota Vikings fans may have very well fallen in love with J.J. McCarthy. Well, at least it was that day for Happy Hour host John Gaskins. Who knows how the now-undisputed starting quarterback will perform on the field. But Tuesday, he sure looked and sounded like "the man" in front of the microphone. To hell and back things …

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Packers Draft, Tucker Kraft, Aaron Rodgers & NFC North outlook with "Packer Pal" and national radio host Bart Winkler 34:03

3d ago34:03

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Instead of running into a buzzsaw in the playoffs over and over, wouldn't it be nice to just be the buzzsaw? That's how lifelong, die-hard Green Bay Packers fan and Milwaukee-based nationally-syndicated radio host Bart Winkler feels about the Green Bay Packers in 2025. How does he feel about Year 2 of South Dakota native Tucker Kraft ("George Kittl…

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Augie Acrobatics & Tumbling coach Kaelyn Dillon on reaching "Final Four" and hosting national championships 30:55

3d ago30:55

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Take the dazzling dynamics of gymnastics and add the sizzle and sparkle of cheerleading. Toss in a raucous crowd full of charged-up students that includes college wrestlers, football players — some shirtless and doing their own tumbling and tossing acts — and Augustana had the Elmen Center rocking like it was hosting an NCAA basketball regional ove…

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ANT elevating to rarified air / Kurtiss Riggs on all things local football (NFL Draft, SDSU & USD spring/portal, Sanford Sports prep combine) 1:12:31

4d ago1:12:31

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Aren't we lucky! Well, that is, those of us that actually watch the NBA Playoffs and the joy and electricity that Anthony Edwards is pumping out playoff game after playoff game. The Timberwolves' All-Star torched the Lakers for 43 points on Sunday, including 16 in a fourth quarter comeback in front of a rocking Target Center that put L.A. on the ro…

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Kurtiss Riggs (Sanford Sports Academy) on local football: Zabel's Draft, locals-to-NFL, CFB springs, portal, NIL "package" deals 51:58

4d ago51:58

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Take a peek behind the curtain of how NIL deals are done and why most are irresistable for FCS players like those who left SDSU, USD, and NDSU the last few months. Conversely, catch a glimpse into the signs of light former University of Sioux Falls coach Kalen DeBoer is experiencing in his second offseason at Alabama — he lost zero his scholarship …

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Zabel salvages FCS stock, Vikings nailed pick, Midco's Jay Elsen (USD & FB portal close), KSTP-TV's Darren Wolfson (Vikings Draft and Wolves-Lakers) 1:35:08

7d ago1:35:08

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A South Dakota kid may have just saved FCS football — including the Jackrabbits and Coyotes — just by staying at North Dakota State. Is that a stretch? Maybe. But as dire as things were looking with FBS squads pillaging FCS rosters in these last 10 days of the spring portal window (which closed Friday), the "little guys" certainly got a shot in the…

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Portal Closed! USD veteran reporter Jay Elsen (Midco) on the wild spring football losses & gains of Coyotes via transfers 36:53

7d ago36:53

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What the transfer portal take-ith'd, it gave-ith'd (at least something) back. After a whirlwind 10 days of college football players being allowed to make themselves available to change teams, and so many from the University of South Dakota taking advantage, the Coyotes made some late additions from the FBS and FCS to help fill the roster. South Dak…

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Vikings Draft & "viable" Super Bowl talk with Darren Wolfson (KSTP-TV, Minneapolis) 23:18

7d ago23:18

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Sexy? No. But the Minnesota Vikings got as close to exactly what they needed most by selecting Ohio State left guard Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 overall pick on Thursday and not taking a potential offer to trade down for at least one more pick. And even with a "rookie" quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, they are a "viable" Super Bowl contender. Hear…

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Shaq/Kobe, Larry Bird, Durant & Dez Bryant stories from former NBA/NFL P.R. man and Sioux Falls native Tom Savage 1:09:14

8d ago1:09:14

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Shaquille O'Neal confided in him about Kobe Bryant. Phil Jackson swapped stories about growing up in the Dakotas with him. He interviewed for his Los Angeles Lakers job with the NBA's "logo" Jerry West, who brought Vin Scully to their table at a golf club — and he tried to turn down all that. He moved on to work with Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, t…

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Zabel to Vikings? Who should be QB2? / Tom Savage (SF sportswriter) with Shaq, Kobe, Magic, Phil Jackson and other stories from NBA and NFL P.R. career 1:29:23

8d ago1:29:23

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Shaquille O'Neal confided in him about Kobe Bryant. Phil Jackson swapped stories about growing up in the Dakotas with him. He interviewed for his Los Angeles Lakers job with the NBA's "logo" Jerry West, who brought Vin Scully to their table at a golf club — and he tried to turn down all that. He moved on to work with Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, t…

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Wolves lollygag to an "L," Cousins linked to possible Vikings trade, SDSU player can't be bought / Nate Kaeding (hoops) and Jim Olander (Stampede) join 1:49:30

9d ago1:49:30

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Charles Barkley has even weirder word than the ones host John Gaskins used — weebled and wobbled — about how the Minnesota Timberwolves blew a chance to go up 2-0 on the L.A. Lakers in their NBA Playoffs series. In fact, Chuck's word channels the second-best baseball movie of all-time, Bull Durham. (Major League, of course, is the best baseball mov…

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Jim Olander on Stampede's heartbreaking 2OT loss yet wildly successful season 23:39

9d ago23:39

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What a comeback season! What an agonizing way for it to end. The Sioux Falls Stampede and their fans were ready to celebrate a Game 4 USHL playoff series win in Waterloo on Tuesday night, up by a goal with a minute to play in regulation before the Black Hawks gamble to leave the net open paid off to send the game into overtime. That turned into dou…

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Nate Kaeding (Sanford Sports Hoops) breaks down Wolves-Lakers, local talent, Hendo/Bryan Petersen 42:50

9d ago42:50

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Why should Timberwolves fans have doubts about Minnesota being able to take down the LeBron and Luka's Lakers in this series, especially after what unfolded in Game 2? Why is Michael Jordan the GOAT over LeBron, and what of MJ do we see in Anthony Edwards? A lifelong Wolves fan who tutors the most talented young basketball players in South Dakota a…

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NLA: NFL Draft (SD dudes?), Vikings-Rodgers (still hope?), Augie remodeling Elmen Center 43:11

10d ago43:11

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Beyond Pierre lineman Grey Zabel, a North Dakota State Hall-of-Famer-to-be, it appears there may not be a South Dakotan (native, high school alumnus or local college player) drafted. But history tells us that doesn't mean there aren't several that could make an impact on NFL teams. It appears J.J. McCarthty will "hit the ground running" as Vikings …

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Five More Reasons to Move to Jacksonville Florida 12:20

10d ago12:20

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In this episode, Nate and Shawna Riggs discuss five compelling reasons to live in Jacksonville, Florida. They highlight the affordable cost of living, beautiful beaches and outdoor activities, a growing job market, the absence of state income tax, and the mild weather. The conversation emphasizes the unique lifestyle Jacksonville offers, making it …

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USD is fine / Wolves now favorites? / Vikings latest QB remarks 1:07:01

11d ago1:07:01

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Has something gone awfully wrong with the USD football program? That could be a knee-jerk conclusion after the Coyotes lost five All-Conference players since the spring transfer portal window opened last Wednesday. How much does it have to do with new head coach Travis Johansen, or offensive coordinator Josh Davis leaving for Fresno State? Nobody r…

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Sam Herder (HERO Sports) on FCS portal pillaging and where SDSU, USD and NDSU stand in '25 title hunt 30:41

11d ago30:41

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While all three Dakotas schools that reached the FCS semifinals last season have taken some hits by players entering the transfer portal since it opened last Wednesday, South Dakota has suffered the most, with five All-Conference players leaving in that time. How and why? How the recent House settlement that creates a "clearinghouse" led to even mo…

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Stampede & NHL playoff preview with Trent Singer 27:52

13d ago27:52

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The Sioux Falls Stampede play their first home playoff games in six years this weekend. Sioux Falls Live puckhead reporter Trent Singer explains the how the Herd have regained their traction and trampled competition so far. Will Waterloo be their Waterloo? Plus, a glimpse into the Minnesota Wild's playoff showdown with Las Vegas and the Timberwolve…

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SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah on CFB NIL/portal hell & what's next 32:20

13d ago32:20

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Veteran SEC Network anchor Dari Nowkhah gives us a deep dive into the seedy world big boy college football has become with NIL and the transfer portal. Nowkhah explains the chaos around $2.5 million quarterback Nico Iamaleava leaving South Dakota native Josh Heupel's Tennessee for UCLA, and what college football's first "holdout" means going forwar…

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Wolves-Lakers! / SEC Network's Dari Nowkhah / Stampede playoff preview with Trent Singer 1:22:57

14d ago1:22:57

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It's playoff time! — for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Minnesota Wild, and the Sioux Falls Stampede. What is not to be excited about? Hard to beat the bursting-with-stars Wolves-Lakers series and that chance for flyover country to steal LeBron and Luka's Hollywood spotlight. Anthony Edwards has seized others' playoff pizazz before. Can he do it a…

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Headed for a Housing Crash in Jacksonville? | Tips On How To Win in Today's Real Estate Market 41:05

14d ago41:05

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In this episode of 'This is Jax', host Nate Riggs and mortgage expert Trevor Harrington discuss the current state of the Jacksonville housing market, including national trends, mortgage opportunities, and the importance of communication between buyers and their agents. They explore the dynamics of inventory levels, the impact of potential recession…

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Everybody Hurts in Portal! / USF coach Jim Glogowski joins 1:07:58

15d ago1:07:58

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In the wake of the latest tranfer turmoil -- this one invol⁹ving Tennessee's $2.5 million quarterback -- and some big Day 1 window portal jumps at NDSU and USD, host John Gaskins channels the band R.E.M. Everybody hurts. Well, at least every FCS powerhouse football program in the Dakotas. Nobody is immune. But who really suffers from the "wild west…

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NLA: Hot topics from SDSU & USD spring football and the Twins dumb owner 56:18

16d ago56:18

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South Dakota State's roster full of youngsters and rookie starters looks green, while several USD players are leaving -- perhaps for literally greener pastures (NIL money?). Those are a couple headlines from spring football at the Rushmore State Div. I schools, according to Sioux Falls Live's Matt Zimmer, who joins John Gaskins for another "Nobody …

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Twins apocolypse?! And state of hoops (prep, college, NBA) with USF's Chris Johnson 1:00:04

17d ago1:00:04

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The season may be over, but the work is far from done for college basketball coaches like the University of Sioux Falls' Chris Johnson, who dives right in to the rigorous postseason recruiting efforts now required in the portal era? Does the always candid and "good hang" Div. II bench boss bemoan the portal, and the new 3-balls and transition style…

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Happy Hour: Dan Jackson sit down & Masters recap 1:07:39

18d ago1:07:39

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The shows host, John Gasksins, made his return Monday and found himself chatting with a big guest. Head coach of the South Dakota State Jackrabbit football team, Dan Jackson, chatted with John fresh off their spring game. The two talked about what made this weekends masters so inspirational with Rory McIlory catching a huge win. They eventually tra…

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Dan Jackson talks Jackrabbit football post spring game 44:12

18d ago44:12

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The South Dakota State Jackrabbit spring game took place over the weekend, which made for a perfect time to sit down with head coach Dan Jackson. He talked about what he looks for out of the spring game, and walked through what he saw on the field this year. Jackson also spent time talking about his excitement for Chase Mason as he gears up to take…

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Happy Hour: Sit down with sportswriter Mick Garry 40:44

22d ago40:44

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Thursday's Happy Hour with John Gaskins (AKA Patrick Lalley) took place at Orion Pub in downtown Sioux Falls. Patrick sat down with his former co-worker from "The Mothership" Mick Garry. Garry has been a sportwriter for decades and the conversation centered around SDSU and USD and how things have changed over the years. The two also swapped stories…

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Happy Hour: Big commit for Augustana Hockey 26:15

23d ago26:15

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Wednesday's Happy Hour included Sioux Falls Live Editor Patrick Lalley sitting down with Trent Singer. Discussions centered around the Augustana Hockey team follow their playoff birth, specifically a new commit. Cole Birch is a redshirt junior and he's expected to have a large impact on the program. Trent also talked about the success as a whole th…

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Happy Hour: Matt Wilber takes over NSU 37:19

24d ago37:19

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It's been just over a week since Matt Wilber was announced as the new head coach of the Northern State University Wolves. Wilber previously had long-tenured success as Dakota Wesleyan University, before taking on an assistant role in the WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury. He also has run basketball camps across the state of South Dakota for decades. Tue…

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From Atlanta to Jacksonville: A Journey of Growth | Aaron Robles | This is Jax Podcast 44:22

24d ago44:22

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In this episode, Nate Riggs interviews Aaron Robles, a physical therapist who shares his journey of moving to Jacksonville and building a business in the local community. Aaron discusses the importance of networking, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the support he received from fellow business owners. He reflects on his experiences in Atlant…

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Happy Hour: South Dakota's NCAA Lawsuit Breakdown 30:17

25d ago30:17

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Sioux Falls Live Editor Patrick Lalley was at Sunny's Pizzeria for the first show of the week. Sportswriter Rich Jensen was Monday's guest to talk about the lawsuit filed against the NCAA by the state of South Dakota. It was recently decided that the case will stay in state court, and Rich walked us through the logistics of the case.…

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Happy Hour: Bryan Peterson day at SDSU 46:02

28d ago46:02

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It's been nearly a week since Bryan Peterson was announced as the new head coach at SDSU, and Friday he was available to chat with Matt Zimmer on Happy Hour. He has big shoes to fill as Hendo moves onto Drake, but those around him believe he is up to the task. We sit down with coach, Matt Moores, and athletic director Justin Sell to take a look at …

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Happy Hour: GBB Metro Super 6 & Griffin Goodbary 36:48

29d ago36:48

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John Gaskins is officially on vacation, so editor of Sioux Falls Live, Patrick Lalley, filled in. He and Trent Singer went player by player for the girls basketball players announced as part of the Metro Super 6. They also talked about Griffin Goodbary, who recently announced his decommitment to SDSU to explore other options. This comes after Eric …

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Zim on Hendo, "Petey" hire, SDSU's lot in mid-major life 48:59

1M ago48:59

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Are Jackrabbits fans spoiled? They are treated to national championship football teams and every-other-year NCAA Tournament berths for men's basketball. Yet, there's still frustration among some about the football and basketball coaches leaving after 2-6 years. How do we make sense of it, and of Eric Henderson leaving for Drake, a job that seems "b…

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Bryan Petersen is the perfect new driver for SDSU's Porsche / Tyler Merriam (Voice of the Jackrabbits) 1:25:27

1M ago1:25:27

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None of this was a surprise. All of it feels like a grand slam — for Drake and for South Dakota State. Both Porsches of their mid-major basketball leagues have the best possible drivers to keep things running fast and smooth and away from crashes. In a 24-hour span, South Dakota State lost men's basketball coach Eric Henderson to Drake and replaced…

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Tyler Merriam (Voice of the Jacks) on Bryan Peterson hire, what SDSU will miss about Hendo 42:49

1M ago42:49

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What will those within the SDSU athletic department miss most about Eric Henderson, and why was Associate Athletics Director Tyler Merriam not particularly suprised Hendo moved on to Drake? Merriam has been the radio Voice of the Jackrabbits for 15 years and has plenty of behind-the-ropes insight into how the men's basketball program before and dur…

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Drake's appeal to Hendo (or any candidate), Timmer transfers from SDSU women, and Sioux Falls Christian coach Mike Schouten joins 1:20:50

1M ago1:20:50

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As of the 2 p.m. Friday publishing of this show, Sioux Falls Live has not reported on what extent SDSU coach Eric Henderson has talked with Drake University in Des Moines about its head coach opening. But if there is mutual interest, we found a sneaky yet high-level reason why Drake would be a big step up from coaching at SDSU, a step that goes bey…

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SFC coach Mike Schouten on state title, SDSU commit Griffin Goodbary, Class A vs AA 51:53

1M ago51:53

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In a state tournament run straight out of Hollywood, the Sioux Falls Christian boys basketball lost one of their best players to a brutal knee injury late in the first round game, were devastated and needed a pick-me-up idea from head coach Mike Schouten to lift their spririts before the semifinal game, then captured a state title the next night to…

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Rodgers-Vikings still maybe Favre 2.0? / Des Moines sports host Travis Justice (Hawkeyes, Drake, TJ, Hendo) 1:13:27

1M ago1:13:27

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Opening Day of Major League Baseball is not completely lost on host John Gaskins, but he, like many, are left in the dark with access to the Twins game, plus there's that itch we can't stop scratching with the Minnesota Vikings. Hmmmmm. Legendary former Packers quarterback is looking for that last chance at glory after a lackluster run with the Jet…

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Hendo, Otzelberger, Drake, Hawkeyes & Cyclones with Travis Justice (Des Moines radio host) 46:13

1M ago46:13

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So, how desirable is the Drake basketball job, should Eric Henderson be a candidate? What do we make of Hendo's old friend and boss T.J. Otzelberger after an Iowa State season that reached the high of being ranked No. 2 in the polls but the low of losing three of the last four games, including a second-round blowut in the NCAA Tournament? And why i…

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Entire All-Summit League first team transferring / Landon Dulaney (SDSU WR '25 from Brandon Valley) 1:17:55

1M ago1:17:55

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It's a daily soap opera in college basketball — As The Transfer World Turns, and most episodes for the mid-majors end in heartbreak for those schools' fans. Every player on the All-Summit League first team has joined the transfer portal which shouldn't really come as a surprise. These were, after all, the very best players in the league, including …

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Jacks '25 WR Landon Dulaney on sticking with SDSU, speed, competing for state titles in winning community of Brandon Valley 50:17

1M ago50:17

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If speed kills, Landon Dulaney has been pulverizing opponents on the football field, basketball court, and track his whole life. Now, the 200-meter dash state champion as a sophomore at Brandon Valley is ready to make FCS opponents bite the dust as a South Dakota State wide receiver. While he blazes through most sporting events, Dulaney thoughtfull…

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Jacks UConn'd. Now what for AJ & SDSU women? 1:17:33

1M ago1:17:33

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So, SDSU became just another pile of road kill that UConn dismantled in an early round in the NCAA Tournament. That doesn't diminish what the Jackrabbits accomplished this season — particularly another NCAA Tournament win against the Big 12's third-best team Oklahoma State on Saturday — and nor should it change the way Aaron Johnston builds his tea…

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CBS/Midco's Missy Heidrick on SDSU-UConn & what now for AJ & the Jacks on national stage 44:01

1M ago44:01

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So, SDSU became just another pile of road kill that UConn dismantled in an early round in the NCAA Tournament. That doesn't diminish what the Jackrabbits accomplished this season — particularly another NCAA Tournament win against the Big 12's third-best team Oklahoma State on Saturday — and nor should it change the way Aaron Johnston builds his tea…

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Jacks-UConn hoopla with Matt Zimmer 1:14:54

1M ago1:14:54

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Is SDSU vs UConn the biggest sporting event in the history of South Dakota State — and maybe even the state of South Dakota — considering the Jackrabbits' opponent, the stakes, and the national stage this game is on? Yes, there have been football FBS national titles and Div. II men's and women's national titles, plus other matchups with big-name, t…

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A Mid-State Tourney Night's Dream: Marcus Traxler & Trent Singer break down all 3 classes after Day 1 47:06

1M ago47:06

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And, then, there were four! The final four in each class of South Dakota's boys state basketball tournaments. In Class AA, will No. 1 Lincoln avenge its only loss this season against defending state champion Mitchell? Will No. 2 Brandon Valley do the same thing against Harrisburg? In Class A, can anybody realistically beat No. 1 Sioux Falls Christi…

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Happy Hour: Dakota Alliance Frank Gurnick talks the growth of local soccer 26:22

1M ago26:22

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Patrick Lalley, the editor of Sioux Falls Live filled in for John on Happy Hour Friday. Frank Gurnick, the director of soccer operations for Dakota Alliance joined the show at Sunny's Pizzeria. He talked about a local soccer star who just had a great achievement overseas. The growth of soccer locally, the role that Neighborhood Soccer plays, and mu…

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