Best Max Cowger Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 74 Minnesota Wild Break Our Hearts... Again. 1:01:46

2d ago1:01:46

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There has been a shooting spree across Minneapolis. In a 12 hour span there were 3 separate shootings in the Phillips neighborhood. 6 people were shot, 3 of them fatally. The boys discuss the latest of what we know. Later in the show we discuss the heartbreak that the Minnesota Wild have caused in their playoff series against the Golden Knights. Th…

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Ep 73 Wild V Golden Knights With La Velle Neal III 56:30

9d ago56:30

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The first round of the playoffs are in full swing and both Minnesota teams are tied 1-1 as the series shift back to Minnesota. The boys discuss the first two games of each series and give their thoughts on who has looked the best so far. Later in the show (29:57) Matt chats with La Velle E Neal III to break down the Minnesota Wild Series with the L…

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Ep 72 Timberwolves V Lakers Preview With Evan From Twolvesinsider 1:12:18

14d ago1:12:18

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For the fourth time ever both the Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Timberwolves have made the postseason but can either of them get out of the first round. The boys are back to discuss the matchups and give their take on which team is more likely to win their match up. Later in the show (37:00) Matt is joined by Evan Porter. Evan runs a Timberwolve…

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Ep 71 MN Twins Home Opener 55:11

30d ago55:11

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On today's show it is more hometown sports. We have finally arrived to the Minnesota Twins home opener. The boys take a look back and talk through some memorable moments throughout the history of the Twins. They look at the festivities scheduled for this years home opener and all of the new foods on display at Target Field. Send us a text…

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Ep 70 With East Grand Forks Assistant Coach Jake Useldinger 58:05

1M ago58:05

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Will the Wild blow a late season lead and miss the playoffs just like the Twins did? The boys breakdown the odds. Later in the show (26:58) Matt chats with Jake Useldinger. Jake is an assistant coach for the East Grand Forks GreenWave varsity boys hockey team who recently won the MSHSL State Championship for Class 1A. Jake talks about the champions…

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Ep 69 With Cole Ehresmann Of King Bee Cannabis 1:24:21

1M ago1:24:21

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The boys are back after a months hiatus just in time to get you ready for March Madness. They take an in=depth look at the Gophers history in the tournament. Later in the show (28:33) Matt sits down with Cole Ehresmann of King Bee Cannabis. Cole is an entrepreneur who started out by wanting to make a difference. He operates dozens of bee hives and …

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Ep 68 | MN ICE FESTIVAL | SUPER BOWL LIX | VALENTINES DAY TRIVIA 1:11:33

3M ago1:11:33

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The boys have shaken off their Super Bowl hangover. They recap the game and discuss their favorite commercials. Matt went and checked out the Minnesota Ice Festival at TCO Stadium. He gives a rundown of his experience and gives you some insightful tips if you are thinking of attending. Check out the event here: https://minnesotaicefestival.com/ Las…

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Ep 67 MN House Of Representatives Chaos With Professor David Schultz 1:12:41

3M ago1:12:41

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Matt's home improvement debacles continue. He recaps his week from hell with his septic backing up into his basement. Max tries his luck ice fishing again. Later in the show (23:40) Matt is joined by professor David Schultz. David Schultz is Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal…

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Ep 66 Hockey Day MN & US Pond Hockey Championships 1:06:43

3M ago1:06:43

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All things hockey on this weeks episode of the show. Max competed in the US Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis. Matt went to check out Hockey Day MN at Valley Fair in Shakopee. They both give their rundown of each even. Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 65 MN Trout Opener 48:24

3M ago48:24

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Max went out to try his luck trout fishing on opener this past weekend. He details the results of his excursion and the guys explore the soft white underbelly of stream trout being stocked in lakes around the state. Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 64 The Autism Treatment Centers Fraud With Joey Peters From Sahan Journal 1:27:15

4M ago1:27:15

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The Vikings suffered a devasting lost in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The boys mourn the loss and ask where do they go from here. Max details his recent expedition pheasant hunting South Dakota. Matt goes over his spear fishing excursion up on Lake Winnibigoshish. Later in the show (48:43) Matt sits down with Joey Peters from the Sahan Jour…

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Ep 63 University of Minnesota Professor Dr. Gretchen Hansen 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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On today's show (30:24) Matt is joined by Dr. Gretchen Hansen. Dr. Hansen is an associate professor of Fisheries Ecology in the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology department at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hansen recently coauthored a published paper in the Science of the Total Environment looking at increased mercury concentrations …

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Ep 62 Red Lake Ice Fishing 1:10:00

4M ago1:10:00

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The Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death has returned to the US and is facing federal charges. The guys go over the latest updates to the story. Kirk Cousins has been benched by the Atlanta Falcons, what a fall from grace. The boys discuss that along with the Monday night win over the Bears. Later in the show Matt breaks down what makes early …

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Ep 61 With Outdoor Photographer Ryan Rumpca 1:23:56

5M ago1:23:56

1:23:56

The Minnesota Vikings spoiled the return of Kirk Cousins back to US Bank stadium. The UHC CEO is assassinated in New York City. Max tries the European Christmas Market. The boys break all of that down and more. Later in the show (42:58) Matt is joined by Ryan Rumpca. Ryan is a freelance photographer, videographer, and director specializing in outdo…

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Ep 60 Green Lake Kayaker Fakes His Own Death 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

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In this episode we dive into 2 intriguing topics: the beloved traditions surrounding Thanksgiving Eve (ie. dranksgiving, i.e. blackout Wednesday) and the unbelievable story of a kayaker who fakes his own death. First we take a closer look at the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, one of the biggest drinking days of the year. The boys discuss their home…

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Ep 59 Deer Camp Recap & New Restaurant Reviews 53:20

6M ago53:20

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The boys swap stories from their successes and shortcomings of an eventful deer hunting opener. Max got out and checked out a show at the Guthrie Theatre while Matt tried out a new brewery in town. Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 58 2024 MN Deer Hunting Opener 1:13:31

6M ago1:13:31

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The boys are getting you ready for the 2024 Minnesota Firearm Deer Hunting opener. They dive into state record bucks harvested throughout the years, some trivia and factoids from last year. They share a few past hunting stories about getting the deer and missing the all-time buck. Max highlights the new fusion restaurant in North Loop, Guacaya Bist…

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Ep 57 Collapse Of The MN Twins With La Velle E. Neal III 1:24:30

6M ago1:24:30

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Max is back from a 10 day hunting trip and Matt has been hopping around town at a handful of Halloween events. The guys recap their recent excursions then look ahead to some upcoming events on the Horizon. Later in the show (44:33) Matt is joined by La Velle E. Neal III to discuss the disastrous end to the Minnesota Twins season and the Pohlad fami…

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Ep 56 Twin City Marathon Recap With Ben Larson 1:13:05

7M ago1:13:05

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Max is back from the BWCA and recaps his trip. Matt tries new dinner spot Barcelona Wine Bar in the North Loop. He also gives his review of the Haunted Trolly Tour being put on by River Siren Brewery in Stillwater. Later in the episode (36:45) Matt is joined by 7x Twin City Marathon runner Ben Larson. Ben shares his experience running this years ma…

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Ep 55 How Anoka Became The Halloween Capital Of The World 1:05:51

7M ago1:05:51

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Today Matt speaks with Karen George (36:08) from the Anoka Halloween Committee. They discuss the rich history of Anoka and how it became the Halloween capital of the world. They also hit on some of the events happening around town throughout the month of October. Check out the events here: https://anokahalloween.com/events/ Send us a text…

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Ep 54 With Claire Butorac of the PWHL Frost 1:04:49

7M ago1:04:49

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Hunting season is in full swing! The boys break down their hunts during opening weekend and look ahead to upcoming hunts on the horizon. Max discusses his latest bark in park experience at Target Field. Later in the episode (29:06) the boys are joined by Claire Butorac. Claire is a professional women's hockey player currently playing for the newly …

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Ep 53 Waterfowl Hunting Opener & Top Fall Scenic Drives 1:04:14

8M ago1:04:14

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Hunting opener is right around the corner! The boys discuss their opener traditions and what they are most looking forward to this hunting season. Later in the episode they breakdown their top 5 most scenic drives for seeing the fall colors. Number 1 will surprise you! Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 52 Vikings Season Preview With Tyler Forness 1:11:43

8M ago1:11:43

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The NFL season is right around the corners and the boys are back to get you ready with a Vikings preview. The boys are joined again by returning guest Tyler Forness to break down how we think this season is going to play out! Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 51 State Fair & Zach Bryan Recap 51:59

8M ago51:59

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It has been a very busy week in Minnesota. Join us as the boys recap their time at the Minnesota State Fair and seeing Zach Bryan at U.S. Bank stadium. Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 50 The Great Minnesota Get-Together 1:06:31

9M ago1:06:31

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The Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner and the boys are here to get you ready. Today we deep dive into the new attractions, foods, drinks and events coming to this years fair. We look at the Grand Stand line up and for the first time ever, the state fair has an app. Check out everything about this year at the fair here: https://www.mns…

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Ep 49 MN Yacht Club & 3M Open Recap 1:10:58

9M ago1:10:58

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Join us as we recap two of Minnesota's top summer events: the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival and the 3M Open Golf Tournament. We cover the excitement of the concerts and vibrant festivities at the Yacht Club Festival, then shift to the thrilling moments and standout performances at the 3M Open. Whether you're into music or golf, this episode capture…

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Ep 48 With Tim Goth From Recovery Is Possible 1:38:57

10M ago1:38:57

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Today Matt is joined by his good friend Tim Goth. (30:45) Tim is a recovering alcoholic and is working on a new passion product titled Recovery Is Possible. He joins the show to share his journey to sobriety and share his message. You can follow his journey on Instagram and TikTok @the_real_slimtim Send us a text…

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Ep 47 New State Fair Foods Announced & Changes To The DNR Record Fish Tracking 1:00:57

10M ago1:00:57

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The Minnesota State Fair has announced their new foods for 2024 and we have got you covered! On this Episode the guys break down all of the food that will be available at this years state fair (20:56). MN State Fair foods for 2024: https://www.mnstatefair.org/new-this-year/food/ Later in the episode (35:30) we go over changes to the how the DNR is …

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Ep 46 Bally Sports Saga With Sports Business Journalist Dan Kaplan 1:05:56

10M ago1:05:56

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Tired of not being able to watch Twins baseball? On this episode Matt discuss the Bally Sports bankruptcy Drama with Dan Kaplan (25:41). Dan is a sports business journalist that has been following the story since its inception. You can follow him and his work on X @KaplanSportsBiz. To kick the episode off the guys discuss the major flooding happeni…

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Ep 45 With Olympic Sailor Lara Dallman-Weiss 1:24:53

11M ago1:24:53

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Today Matt chats with Olympic Sailor Lara Dallman-Weiss (49:54) as she gets ready to compete in her second Olympics this July in France. Lara is from Shoreview, MN and grew up sailing in the White Bear Lake Yacht Club. Earlier in the episode Max discusses the monsoon that he survived at Winstock. They also go over some of the local town days and fe…

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Ep 44 Feeding Our Future Trials With Joey Peters From The Sahan Journal 1:23:09

11M ago1:23:09

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On this episode we chat with Joey Peters. Joey is a journalist for the Sahan Journal and has been covering the Feeding Our Futures Trial. The "Feeding Our Future" case involves a significant fraud scheme where multiple individuals and entities exploited federal nutrition programs intended to provide free meals to children during the COVID-19 pandem…

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Ep 43 Kicking Off Summer | PWHL Minnesota Winning the Walter Cup 49:36

11M ago49:36

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Summer is officially here, when it is not raining at least! Early in the episode the boys talk about their first trips up to cabin land for the season. Later in the show they give discuss PWHL Minnesota winning the Walter Cup in the first season of the new Professional Women's Hockey League! Send us a text…

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Ep 42 Bring Yo A** | Minnesota Timberwolves Reach The Western Conference Final & Max BWCA Trip 1:03:18

12M ago1:03:18

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have defeated the Denver Nuggets and reached the Western Conference Final. The guys break down game 6 & & 7 as well as look ahead to the match up with the Dallas Mavericks. Later in the episode Max shares how his recent trip to the BWCA went and they talk through the current news story of the missing group whose canoes we…

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Ep 41 Fishing Opener | Northern Lights | Canadian Wildfires 1:13:58

12M ago1:13:58

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In this episode, we delve into the time-honored tradition of Minnesota's Fishing Opener, where anglers from across the state eagerly anticipate the start of the season. We also discuss the science behind the northern lights and why we are already seeing a haze in the sky. Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 40 Timberwolves V Nuggets Preview With Dylan From The CND NBA Show 1:22:36

1y ago1:22:36

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On today's episode the boys are joined by Dylan from the CND NBA Show to give us a preview for the Timberwolves second round series match up against the Denver Nuggets. Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 39 With TJ Eich from Peckin Peppers giving us tips, tricks & hacks for gardening in MN 1:17:47

1y ago1:17:47

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Max bagged his first Tom turkey hunting this past weekend. He re-tells the story and shares his experience with the first annual 'bark in the park' night at Target Field. Matt breaks down his time going to the State Theatre to see a comedy show and his first time visiting Cuzzy's in the North Loop. Later in the episode the guys are joined by good f…

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Ep 38 Vikings Draft Talk With Tyler Forness From The Vikings 1st & Skol Show 1:15:52

1y ago1:15:52

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The boys chat with Tyler Forness about what the Vikings should do in the upcoming NFL draft taking place on April 25th. His work has been featured on Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Voices of Wrestling, SB Nation, and NBC Sports Edge among others. You can find him on Twitter/X @TheRealForno. Also hopping on this episode to help share his Vikings ins…

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Ep 37 Early Season BWCA Trips With Eric Glasson 1:43:53

1y ago1:43:53

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On this episode the boys are joined by Eric Glasson. Eric is an avid outdoorsman living in Ely, MN just outside of the Boundary Water Canoe Area. He lives and breathes the outdoors. You can check him out at his youtube channel FarWater or on his website ChasingFarwater.com. He joins to give us his BWCA experience and chat with us about early season…

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Ep 36 Lumberjack World Championships & the exit of ride shares in Minneapolis 1:14:26

1y ago1:14:26

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The Minneapolis city council has made a new ride share ordinance raising the pay for drivers. In return, Uber and Lyft have said they will leave the city when the ordinance goes into effect starting May 1st. The boys breakdown the last updates with the story and what it means for rideshare travel around the city. Later in the episode Matt chats wit…

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Ep 35 With Sami Cowger, Edina Girls Varsity Hockey Coach 1:20:24

1y ago1:20:24

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Minnesota sports continue to be cursed. The boys discuss Kirk Cousins not resigning with the Vikings and the injury to KAT. Max gives his breakdown of his experience at the Minnesota State Boys High School Hockey Tournament. Later in this episode the boys chat with Sami Cowger. Sami is the head coach for the Edina girls high school varsity girls ho…

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Ep 34 How to Fix the MSHSL Hockey Tournament & American Birkebeiner 55:10

1y ago55:10

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With all of the talk this week around the section seeding and how all of the top teams in Class AA play each other before making it to state, the boys discuss alternative ideas to allow more of the top teams into the state tournament. Then they discuss one of the few events that was not cancelled this year, the American Birkebeiner. The Birkie is a…

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Ep 33 The Loppet Cup 58:24

1y ago58:24

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The COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup is coming to Minneapolis in February 2024! The world’s best athletes in cross-country skiing will race in the first world cup race to be held on U.S. soil in twenty years and the Loppet Foundation is amped to bring the world to Wirth. Inspiration is everywhere in Theodore Wirth Park. Come explore world-class ski…

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Ep 32 With Kellen From Embrace North 1:21:32

1y ago1:21:32

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On this episode the guys discuss their soap boxes of the week. Then they go over some recent headlines coming from around the state of Minnesota. Later in the episode they are joined be Kellen from Embrace North to explore the craze around sauna and cold water immersion. Embrace North is a new space in NE Minneapolis dedicated to all things hot and…

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Ep 31 Joe Mauer HOF | KAT 62 Points | Hockey Day MN 1:03:16

1+ y ago1:03:16

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Joe Mauer is officially a first ballot hall of famer! Matt and Max talk about one of their childhood icons being officially inducted into the hall of fame. Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 points, breaking the single game Timberwolves scoring record but still end up losing the game. Finally the boys discuss this years Hockey Day Minnesota taking place …

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Ep 30 Artic Blast | Spear Fishing 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

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On this episode Matt and Max discuss the artic blast sweeping across the US, How well do electric vehicles hold up in the cold and finally getting a true winter jacket. Then they breakdown how to go spear fishing in a dark house. What it all entails and what someone should expect if they wish to try it. Send us a text…

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Ep 29 Ryan Paul & Red Bull Heavy Metal Event 1:04:52

1+ y ago1:04:52

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In this episode we chat with Ryan Paul. Ryan is a professional snowboarder from Cottage Grove, MN. He walks us through his journey on how he became a pro snowboarding being from Minnesota. Then he tells us what people should expect from the Red Bull Heavy Metal Event. Red Bull Heavy Metal is a single-day street snowboard contest that features the m…

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Ep 28 New Year Resolutions | Top Storylines To Follow In 2024 1:25:04

1+ y ago1:25:04

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Join us for a special episode diving into New Year's resolutions and the top stories coming out of Minnesota to follow in 2024! Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 27 Christmas Traditions | Extreme Events MN | Skijoring 1:08:28

1+ y ago1:08:28

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On this episode Matt & Max discuss their favorite Christmas activities then debate their favorite Christmas movies. Later on Matt is Joined by Ted Slather to talk about Extreme Events MN & Skijoring. Extreme Events MN is a production company that produces rodeo style events across the state of Minnesota. Skijoring is best described as skiing while …

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Ep 26 Exploring Holiday Pop-Up Bars and Lights Across Minnesota 1:02:35

1+ y ago1:02:35

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Join Matt & Max on "10,000 Adventures" for a joyful ride through Minnesota's holiday scene! This episode is all about discovering the best pop-up bars with cozy vibes and exploring the dazzling lights that make our state sparkle during Christmas. Send us a textBy Matthew Holthaus & Max Cowger

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Ep 25 Ice Fishing With Tony Dahlberg 1:06:24

1+ y ago1:06:24

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Gear up for an exhilarating episode of "10,000 Adventures" as we dive into the heart of Minnesota's ice fishing season! Join [Host Name] as we chat with local legend Tony Dahlberg, a seasoned fisherman with a treasure trove of ice fishing wisdom. Discover the best spots, must-have gear, and insider tips to make your ice fishing experience unforgett…

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