Best Bitinator Podcasts (2025)

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Carney says get out to the lake early before the water skiers… the fish are bitin’ 7:37

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11d ago7:37

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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.

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There's money money money in College Sports 1:01:48

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A truncated show today due to Twins coverage so Steve and Lindsey pack as many sports in as they possibly can. Steve doesn’t believe its time to panic about the Twins despite dropping three straight to the red hot Blue Jays. PWHL expansion, what it means for the Frost and Steve’s surprise that Maddie Rooney wasn’t protected.The Lynx still perfect a…

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Bobby Nightengale previews Twins v Jays 15:46

4d ago15:46

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Bobby Nightengale (Star Tribune) joins Steve Thomson ahead of the Twins Saturday tilt with the Blue Jays at Target Field. They start off talking about Friday’s loss which featured a rare tough outing for Bailey Ober. They chat about Chris Paddack who will be on the mound today and his journey back from his second Tommy John surgery and Royce Lewis’…

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Phil Miller prefers not to scrap articles late in the ninth… but a Twins win is a win 14:07

11d ago14:07

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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.…

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Pete DeBoer is not a goalie guy 35:05

11d ago35:05

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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.

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Chris Hine on a disappointing end to the Timberwolves season 15:44

11d ago15:44

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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.

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Jonathan Lowe in the driver's seat 35:17

18d ago35:17

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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…

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Andy Greder on beating some dude named Austin in soccer 8:30

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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.…

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Kevin Lynch wants to see Ant defending SGA for Game 3 17:53

18d ago17:53

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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…

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Heather Rule on Frost v Charge Game III & defending the title 7:50

18d ago7:50

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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.…

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Jess Myers on the baker’s dozen win potential for your Minnesota Twins 11:47

25d ago11:47

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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.

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There's a price for being a revolutionary 36:19

25d ago36:19

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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.…

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ANYTHING is possible with Chris Hine 16:52

25d ago16:52

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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…

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Steve Carney hates the weather cool down 6:57

25d ago6:57

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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.…

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Bobby Nightengale says open those windows 12:34

1M ago12:34

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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.

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Great weather, fishing and Game 3 in the Bay 35:16

1M ago35:16

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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"…

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Kristin Rortvedt on the Twins' Week of Service 4:30

1M ago4:30

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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

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Jace Frederick live from the basketball palace in San Francisco ahead of game 3 15:50

1M ago15:50

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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.

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Who else gets to talk to Steve Carney on the walleye opener?! 7:31

1M ago7:31

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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.…

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A gorgeous day at Fenway Park with Bobby Nightengale 8:57

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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.…

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Steady conditions aheady with Steve Carney 9:14

1M ago9:14

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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!

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Episode 91 - Podcastmania 1:05:58

1M ago1:05:58

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The boys discuss hockey, wrestling and record store dayBy From The Outside Looking In

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Are we the center of the sports world? 35:11

2M ago35:11

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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

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Steve Carney on fluctuating water temps & fishies 3:32

2M ago3:32

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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.

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Chris Hine on the Wolves taking the series lead 11:30

2M ago11:30

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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.

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Masters coverage, NHL points system, Wolves/Wild on the precipice of playoffs & more! 35:29

2M ago35:29

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

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Steve Carney on afternoon Crappie delight 5:31

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Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for a meeting of the Steves about the state of the great Minnesota outdoors. Temps are on the rise and most of the ice is out. Crappies are good eating and already hanging in the shallows according to Carney. Things are on track for the walleye opener he reports.

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Chris Hine says all hands on deck for the Wolves 8:56

2M ago8:56

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Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins Steve Thomson to talk playoff seeding scenarios for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they wrap up the regular season. Anthony Edwards will be available against the Jazz as the Wolves fight for consistency and a favored spot in the playoffs.

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Jess Myers on the Wild having a chance to control their playoff destiny 5:23

2M ago5:23

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Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins Steve Thomson to preview the last couple games of the regular season for the Minnesota Wild. They've gotten away from their identity a bit but Jess says reinforcements could be on the way...

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Sports in the Spring Time - nothing better! 53:49

2M ago53:49

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It is April so in truncated fashion we covered the best of the best in spring sports - as Ron Sirak joined to preview Masters week, Kevin Lynch of Fan Duel Sports Network previewed Wolves-Sixers and the beginning of the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez era. Recapped the Twins action from the day and even chatted some Minnesota Wild as well then finally we …

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Steve Carney out with the ice fishing gear, in with the open water! 3:06

2M ago3:06

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Spring is finally here which means it is almost time to grab the fishing poles and venture outside like we did today with Steve Carney as he puts the ice fishing gear away and prepares for the open water fishing season!

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Kevin Lynch on the Wolves final stretch into playoffs, ownership and more! 10:36

2M ago10:36

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Checked in with Kevin Lynch of Fan Duel Sports Network in Philadelphia ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Sixers. We discussed the latest in team ownership from this past week, the Wolves matchup in Philly, and much more!

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Ron Sirak on Augusta Women’s National, previews the 2025 Masters! 16:31

2M ago16:31

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It is that time of the year where the grass is green and the crowds at Augusta begin to fill. With the Masters beginning this next Thursday we talked to Ron Sirak, writer for Golf World and Golf Digest and we also checked in on the leaderboard with the Augusta National Women’s Amateur!

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Dan Hayes and Twins Pre-Pregame! 16:04

2M ago16:04

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We recap the rough outing in the Home Opener with the Twins falling to the Astros with some highlights and also chat with Dan Hayes previewing the Saturday matinee against the Astros, possible update on Royce Lewis, Bailey Ober getting the start after battling some illness and much more as we lead you up to Twins pregame in their second game of thi…

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Episode 90 - Friendly NeighborhoodDumpster Fire 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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The boys discuss the new Marvel show Friendly Neighborhood SpidermanBy From The Outside Looking In

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May we interest you in some sports? 48:10

2M ago48:10

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It’s a truncated Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson but PACKED with local updates for every sports enthusiast! Wild hockey? Jess Myers is here. Loons soccer? Andy Greder is also here. Wolves consistency? Kevin Lynch is begging for it. PLUS, word on the outdoors with Steve Carney.

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Steve Carney is begging for rain this spring 6:10

2M ago6:10

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Respool those reels… every day down is another closer to the fishing opener!

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Living life on the basketball edge with Kevin Lynch 10:32

2M ago10:32

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Kevin Lynch is a Timberwolves analyst for Fan Duel Sports Network. Consistency has been a struggle ALL season long for the Wolves, why would it be any different with eight games left in the regular season? Kevin and Steve air out their frustrations and discuss a potential offseason trade for Kevin Durant. Is there enough benefit to offset the poten…

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Andy Greder on Loons defense and Gopher Men's Hoops 14:57

2M ago14:57

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Andy Greder covers the Loons and the Gophers for the Pioneer Press. It’s the home opener for the Loons and there’s a high chance for soggy. The defense was solid to start the season but the last few halves have been inconsistent. Andy previews tonight's match vs Real Salt Lake and gives his thoughts on the coaching change for Gopher Men's Hoops and…

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Jess Myers on Wild v Devils and injury updates 9:03

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Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press. The Wild are coming off a big W over the Caps and Ovi and have the New Jersey Devils for the next couple. Jess and Steve talk game details, trends and injury updates.

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The Twins and Wild are ready for takeoff 33:45

3M ago33:45

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The full second hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Lindsey gives a quick recap of her trip to the North Shore PLUS conversations with Bobby Nightengale and Jess Myers!

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Marco Rossi gets his groove back and other Wild news with Jess Myers 9:52

3M ago9:52

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Jess Myers covers the Wild for the Pioneer Press and was in the building for their win over the Buffalo Sabres. It wasn’t a must win but a should win in Jess’ book. Lots of games these days and Alex Ovechkin and his record pursuit are on the way.

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Bring on the regular season! 14:06

3M ago14:06

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Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the Star Tribune and has been at Spring Training for weeks. He’s ready to move on to the regular season and so are the Twins. Bobby also gets into the bullpen being a potential strength for the club this season, his sleeper picks for Cy Young and an injury update on Royce White.…

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IT'S TOURNEY TIME BABY 36:32

3M ago36:32

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To some this is the most magical time in sports... thank goodness for the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson! Jonathan Lowe in the studio to provide score updates. Steve Carney and John Millea stop in to talk hooks and hoops!

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John Millea joins LIVE from the Barn at the Minnesota State Boys Basketball Tournament 14:35

3M ago14:35

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John Millea has been a frequent visitor on the program over the last few weeks as winter state championships have progressed. He joins us today from the Barn for the final tournament of the winter season for Boys State Hoops.

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Steve Carney declares the ice fishing season OVER 11:24

3M ago11:24

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It's the first meeting of radio Steve (Thomson) and outdoor Steve (Carney) of the new season? Spring is here but flaky and Steve Carney says the ice is officially too fragile for him to feel good being on the ice so he’s going to safely store his ice fishing gear until next winter. Carney also gets into some of the techniques he uses when he fishes…

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Aaron Rodgers needs to stay on his side of the Mississippi 37:11

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A truncated edition of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson! First, a conversation with Steve Carney about his trip down the Missouri River and storing your ice fishing gear. Then, Jess Myers checks in ahead of Wild/Blues as the regular season runs out with hopefully a playoff spot in tow. Steve also gets into some sports headlines, Minnesota high…

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Rest is a weapon according to Jess Myers 12:24

3M ago12:24

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Jess Myers returns to the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson to preview the Wild’s game against the Blues tonight… the schedule isn’t kind to the Minnesota sweaters but they’re at least enjoying some early spring weather. Jess talks about how scoring has been tough lately at home but at least the Wild are playing good defense. Steve asks about a pot…

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Steve Carney has a “tremendous Walleye hangover” 10:07

3M ago10:07

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Steve Carney makes his weekly appearance with Steve Thomson and promptly gives his update from his fishing trip down the Missouri River. The Steve’s get into boat motors and how you should proceed with caution in gunning a brand new boat/motor off the boat landing… FOLLOW THE MANUAL! Plus, some tips on storing your ice fishing gear the right way.…

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Fighting for survival in the crease and the Alaskan wilderness 40:49

3M ago40:49

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The full second hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Steve and Lindsey break down a state championship clinching goal made of goalie nightmares and survival in the Alaskan wilderness. Steve is also joined by David LaVaque and Dane Mizutani