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Bardown Beauties

227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratings

Raising the bar on top-shelf hockey content with Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull. Covering all things hockey with a Minnesota lean.

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#200. Split the Top Line Up (guest: Wild's Brock Faber)

October 24, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

200 episodes and man, is this one a good one.   Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce catch-up with Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber and hit him with the important questions: like is his mom more famous than him? And is Jonas Brodin actually a Swiftie?   Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week and a plea to Wild coach Dean Evason make some lineup changes.   As always we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sotastick, presented by Talk North, Livea Wei...

#199. Filip Gustavsson for Vezina with Jamie Hersch

October 17, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

The OG Beaut Jamie Hersch checks in to share her early thoughts on some of this year’s squads (including potential trophy conversation for one Minnesota Wild player)   Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week. As always we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sota stick, presented by talk north, grain belt, royal credit union, livea weight control centers and jim beam, this is season 5 episode 199.

Title: #198. The Wild Play Hockey This Week! Guest: BC Gravy Train

October 10, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready.  Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota.   As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by SotaStick and brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt, and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 5, episode 198. 

#198. The Wild Play Hockey This Week! Guest: BC Gravy Train

October 10, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready.  Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota.  As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by SotaStick brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Olivia Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union.

#197. The Dallas Stars are the best team in the West (sorry) with Scott Burnside

October 03, 2023 12:10 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us breakdown the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa.   And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections….   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 5, episode 197. 

The Dallas Stars are the best team in the West (sorry) with Scott Burnside

October 03, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us break down the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa. And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections…. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 5, episode 197. 

Live from Ray J's with Judd Zulgad

September 28, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Thanks to Grainbelt, we were live from Ray J's American Grill to kick off the hockey season. Where does Marco Rossi play this year? Is Joel Eriksson Ek your number one center? As always, we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union. 

#195. Jon Merrill is this year’s dark horse with Freddy Gaudreau

September 26, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

The Beauts are giving Minnesota Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau a new nickname and checking in on the chemistry he’s building with Marcus Foligno and Marco Rossi at camp.    Plus are the Wild mid? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts and early speculation on the Wild squad ahead of the 2023-24 season.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Se...

#194. Marco Rossi HAS to make the roster out of camp

September 19, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Minnesota Wild training camp opens up on Thursday and our favorite sport finally returns as Wild play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell gives us a peek into what we can expect from the State of Hockey squad this season.   Also, can we be done recycling the same old coaches yet? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts on the Mike Babcock situation.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, SotaStick, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal ...

#193. New GM in Town with Natalie Darwitz

September 12, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

There’s a new GM in town and she’s continuing to make moves for the women’s game here in the State of Hockey. Natalie Darwitz joins to talk about her new role with the latest professional team in Minnesota.    Plus, NAHL showcase, Tom Kurvers Prospects Tourney and captains practices – it’s officially hockey season baby.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 5, episode 193....

#192. Matt Boldy is a starting QB, Guest: Minnesota Warriors

September 05, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

Let’s head back to school and figure out just which cliques Minnesota Wild players belong in.    Plus, we check in with the Minnesota Warriors and make a pretty big on-ice commitment.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 192. 

#191. Would you date a Blackhawks fan?

August 29, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

This Minnesota Wild offseason has been…well, boring. So, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce are spicing things up with sports rival relationships, and T-Swift eras.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 191. 

#190. Bill Guerin will make a trade by November

August 22, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

Kirsten Krull knows Yung Gravy, and Jessi Pierce happen to have the smartest kid alive. All this plus burning Minnesota Wild and NHL questions – and oh so much more.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 190. 

#189. Why aren’t there more ambidextrous hockey players? With Marcus Foligno

August 15, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

It’s beginning to feel a lot like hockey season out there…As the offseason winds down, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your fun questions while speculating about what’s to come ahead of NHL preseason.    Plus, how many Minnesota lakes can Minnesota Wild alternate captain Marcus Foligno name? We find out and see how is summer in Sudbury is going.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union...

#188. Best of Season 4 (Producer Fred)

August 08, 2023 05:15 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

So far we have heard from both beauties, Jessi and Kirsten, and their favorite moments from Season 4 of Bardown Beauties, next up? Me, Producer Fred    From getting sweaty with Sammy Walker, trolling Kirsten with some Minnesota chants, to Ryan Carter coaching girls hockey.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 188. 

#187. Best of Season 4 (Kirsten Krull)

August 01, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Last week Jessi Pierce gave you her favorite moments from season four, and now it’s Kirsten Krull’s turn…    From style rankings to some of Kirsten’s most unhinged moments, here are a few of her favorites from this past year.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 187. 

#186: Best of Season 4 (Jessi Pierce)

July 25, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

It’s the best part of the offseason while each of us Beauts take a look back at the best of Season 4, starting with host Jessi Pierce.   From Devan Dubnyk’s empty arena memories to a Ryan Suter chirp video, here are a few of my favorite moments from this past year.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 186. 

#185. Salary Cap Squeeze with Charlie Coyle

July 18, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB

One down, two to go and only so much money to do it with. Bill Guerin locks up restricted free agent Brandon Duhaime as Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce figure out how and when he will sign on Filip Gustavsson and Calen Addison.    Plus, like championship trophies in Boston most years, it’s tradition to check in with Charlie Coyle each summer as he begrudgingly looks back at last year and ahead to life as a girl dad.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you b...

#184. Danila Yurov Is On His Way

July 12, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Minnesota Wild development camp welcomed six Minnesota natives this past weekend, and Minnesota Hockey executive director Glen Andresen explains how so many State of Hockey born make it to the NHL.    Plus, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce: the offseason golf edition.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 184. 

#183. The Minnesota Wild Will Make A Trade (Probably)

July 05, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

Happy 4th, Happy Canada Day and more importantly, happy free agent frenzy. The Wild part ways with unrestricted free agent Ryan Reaves and Matt Dumba who is still looking for a home, but also welcome in Vinni Leitteri and Patrick Maroon to the squad.   We hear from GM Bill Guerin and Patrick Maroon as the hockey offseason begins to wrap up (ugh).    As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union thi...

#182. What if the Wild Don’t Draft a Center?

June 27, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

And the Minnesota Wild select…NHL draft week is here, and we’ve got you primed with a peek at what the Wild might do. And we have to know: what makes a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ draft class? All that plus, some summer offseason to-dos and a Kirsten Krull T-Swift recap.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 182. 

#181. The Minnesota Wild Should NOT Move Up in the Draft with Cory Wong

June 20, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

Will the Minnesota Wild move up in this week’s NHL Entry Draft? And who did Cory Wong draft first for the nearing Crazy Game of Hockey Charity Game July 7-8? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull find out and answer all that in more in our new Tuesday release.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 181. 

#180. Brooks Koepka is the best Florida Panthers fan

June 05, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Celeb sightings and ice bucket throwdowns, we’re ready for some Stanley Cup Finals and offseason fundraising.    DinoMights Scott Harmon joins us to share how money raised could end up with Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull AND Producer Fred drenched in cold water.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 180. 

#179. Hockey Changes Lives with Danny Hendrickson

May 30, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

It’s one of the best hockey weekends around town. Danny Hendrickson from the Hendrickson Foundation joins to share all the exciting happenings going on at this year’s National Hockey Festival at the National Sports Center in Blaine.    Come check it out and you might even see Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce get wet (polar plunge wet, guys, c’mon)   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this ...

Live from Dugarel's in Hastings

May 26, 2023 15:42 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

The Beauts invaded Hastings for a summer night at Dugarel's courtesy of Grain Belt Beer.  As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union.  

#178 Inaugural Bardown Beauties Award Ceremony

May 22, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

It’s the FIRST EVER Bardown Beauties Award ceremony where we present your Minnesota Wild members with some very esteemed and prestigious awards from this past season.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 178. 

#177, Rename the Selke the Bergeron

May 15, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

Were the Minnesota Wild ever really contenders this season, or were they pretenders? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull discuss that, plus the importance of a plump draft coming up in June before taking a peek around the NHL and into your questions.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 177. 

#176. The Minnesota Wild WILL trade a fan favorite this offseason, with Kevin Gorg

May 08, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

Enough of the doom and gloom, Bally Sports North’s Kevin Gorg joins us to spring some positivity into the Minnesota Wild fanbase (and blame Jessi once more for the poor postseason prediction). Plus, Kirsten and I give our offseason priorities list to Bill Guerin.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 176. 

#175: The Wild Need A Coaching Change

April 29, 2023 18:02 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull are pissed. And rightfully so. Another year, another first round exit for your Minnesota Wild. So, the Beauts have some changes that they want addressed in the offseason, starting with the bench boss. But first, they look back on how the Wild got to the golf course in April (again) with another Game 6 loss.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Cr...

#174. Kirill Kaprizov Heater Incoming

April 25, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

The first round series is tied 2-2, but with a four-game sample size, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce are still feeling pretty good about the Minnesota WIld’s chances to move on and out of the first round for the first time since 2015.   Plus, Kirill Kaprizov will start a scoring heater beginning in Game 5.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, ep...

#173: The Wild NEED to Win Game 3

April 21, 2023 16:40 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

THE PLAYOFFS HAVE REACHED ST. PAUL. The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are at Xcel Energy Center for Games 3 and 4, so Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull are getting you prepped and amped for what’s to come this weekend in an early episode release.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 173. 

#172. The Minnesota Wild WILL Make it to the Second Round

April 17, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

The Minnesota Wild will make it to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. At least that’s what Jessi Pierce thinks.   Kirsten Krull and she breakdown the Dallas Stars key players, and how the Wild can defeat them.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea Weight Loss, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 172. 

#171. Can the Minnesota Wild Get Through Playoffs Without Joel Eriksson Ek? With Judd Zulgad

April 10, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Joel Eriksson Ek gets hurt and Kirstin is dead inside.   Skor North’s Judd Zulgad joins to break down the latest Minnesota Wild woes, while also looking ahead at what’s to come.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 171. 

#170: The Minnesota Wild Are The Hottest Team In The NHL

April 03, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

The Minnesota Wild are the hottest team in the National Hockey League right now – and they’re doing it all without superstart Kirill Kaprizov. Right behind them? The other hottest team from Minnesota, your University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull talk about both and dive into goalie rotations, Kaprizov’s return and Hobey Baker finalists.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt,...

#169. Frozen Four and Wild Score with Dan Myers

March 27, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

It was a Beauts battle on the college hockey scene as Kirsten Krull’s St. Cloud State tackles Jessi Pierce’s No. 1 Gophers.    We bring in noted Minnesota State alum Dan Myers to get chirped for his Mavs early exit, and talk more college hockey, too.    Not to mention – only 10 games left in the regular season?! Hear how we think the Wild will fare.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and ...

#168. The Frozen Four is the Best College Sports Tourney, guest Pat Micheletti

March 20, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Has Kirill Kaprizov been holding back the Minnesota Wild’s scoring? Just kidding, but Minnesota has finally found a stride in some 5-on-5 action even without their No. 1 guy. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull. Plus, “Why’d you wanna play college hockey?” University of Minnesota Gopher legend and hockey know-it-all Pat Micheletti joins to chat all things NCAA men’s tourney   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt...

#167. Filip Gustavsson is the No. 1 Goalie… and guest.

March 13, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Filip Gustavsson is your No. 1 goalie in Minnesota. No ifs, ands or buts about it… except one – Marc-Andre Fleury is also finding his groove at the right time for the Minnesota Wild.    Gustavsson joins Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull to talk about the goaltending tandem, and so much more in this week’s ep.    Plus, a very special thank you to each and everyone of you for swinging by our Bardown Beauties Booth at the Let’s Play Hockey Expo in St. Paul (oh, and go Mahtomedi Zephyr...

#166. How Swede it Is with Lou Nanne

March 06, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Get out your bleach, mullets and salad dressing – it’s boy’s state tourney time which means ‘Hi Moms’, hockey hair and a ton of fun.    Legend Lou Nanne joins to break it all down, plus don’t forget to some see the Beauts at the Expo this week.    Oh, we’ve also got a TON to talk about on the Wild front, don’t worry.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season...

#165. Kirill Kaprizov: A new kind of superstar (with Basil McRae)

February 27, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Is Kirill Kaprizov a completely different type of NHL superstar? And should defenseman Matt Dumba finish out the season with the Minnesota Wild?   Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull hit those hot topics, plus grab a beer with Minnesota North Stars legend  Basil McRae to do a dive back into old time hockey.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 165.  ...

#164. Has the Flower Wilted? With Sammy Walker

February 20, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

The Minnesota Wild are still sputtering, but the engine is at least turning over – kind of. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull talk the ups and downs of this past week, plus check in with Iowa Wild forward Sammy Walker who is patiently waiting for that call into coach’s office for a reassignment to St. Paul.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 164.  ...

#163. Kirill Kaprizov STILL Needs a No. 1 Center

February 13, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

Should the Minnesota Wild bring back Victor Rask to be the No. 1 C. The rotation and debate continues on who should play the middle with Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, and Kirsten Krull and Jessi have THOUGHTS.    We also share our thoughts on the goaltending tandem (get on the Gus Bus), and Anaheim Ducks Stream host and content producer Alexis Downie joins to talk about how her squad is doing in the #tankforbedard chase.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, p...

#162 All Star Break, Cabo Mode with E. White

February 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

WE OUT HERE; E. White joins to talk about the high school hockey vibes, and Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce talk All Star Game and Cabo vibes given to us from the Minnesota Wild.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 162. 

#161: The Minnesota Wild MUST Win Out with Anthony Walsh

January 30, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

We’re without Minnesota Wild Hockey for the next two weeks, so how do the Wild look heading into the bye week and all-star break? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce check it out, and check in with Anthony Walsh who is doing everything he can to make sure hockey is indeed for everyone. Brought to you by Jim Beam (https://www.jimbeam.com/,) Royal Credit Union (https://www.rcu.org/) & Grainbelt Premium (https://www.grainbelt.com)

#160. This is Why We’re The State of Hockey, Guest Ryan Carter

January 23, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

HOCKEY DAY IS HERE. And who better to help us preview the state’s favorite weekend celebration than White Bear Lake legend, Ryan Carter.    Plus, what do Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull think about Matt Dumba, Minnesota Wild goaltending and the Philadelphia Flyers’ failure on Pride Night? Find out in this week’s episode.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season...

#159. Winning Styles with Sara Civian

January 16, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Let’s have some F-U-N! Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce break down some of the fun plays, teams and goals from the week (and some of the not-so-fun ones too)   Plus, what style points does Sara Civian have for the Minnesota Wild?    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 4, episode 159. 

Bonus Ep! Live from Cozzie's in Stillwater with Grain Belt

January 14, 2023 20:10 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

We took a drive down highway 36 towards Stillwater to hangout at the coolest bar east of the twin cities. With it's own out door rink and Grainbelt specials, we debated everything from what a Matt Dumba trade looks like and who should wear the alternate captain sweater.  As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union.

#158. All-Star Kirill and Captain Gopher, Guest: Brock Faber

January 09, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Tarps off for the boys, and All-Star games for Kirill, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull breakdown shirtless interviews, World Junior Championship mishaps and NHL All-Star Game hopes with a smattering of Central Division dreams for the Minnesota Wild.   Plus, University of Minnesota Gopher captain and Wild prospect Brock Faber joins to answer his biggest question yet: is he a Swiftie? Next LIVE show will be THIS Friday the 13th of January at Cozzie's in Stillwater, 7 pm! Presented b...

#157: Jessi is officially a goalie apologist

January 02, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Happy 2023! Let’s hope the Minnesota Wild kick off the year right with some new year’s resolutions to be better at face-offs…   Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull break down some breakdowns in Minnesota’s game, and Jessi even apologizes to goalies everywhere for her harsh criticisms in 2022.  Next LIVE show will be Friday the 13th of January at Cozzie's in Stillwater, 7 pm! Presented by Grain Belt. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you...

#156 - Team USA All the Way, Guest. Chris Peters

December 26, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

‘Tis the season for Jessi Pierce  to encourage you all to watch the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championships beginning TODAY.    Chris Peters, knower of all things prospects and hockey, joins Jessi and Kirsten Krull to break down Minnesota Wild draft selections, Team USA odds, and much more.    As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 156. 

#155: Kirill Kaprizov is the best there is, and ever will be

December 20, 2022 15:39 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Kirill Kaprizov is re-writing the Minnesota Wild record book – and he’s only played 167 games.    Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull try find even more synonyms to describe just how insanely good No. 97 is. Plus are the Minnesota Wild back to greatness?   As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam and Royal Credit Union, this is Season 4, episode 155.