The Power Trip

Latest Episodes:

HR. 1 – Slightly Used Will Do Aug 28, 2026

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Hawk and Sauce continue their Las Vegas adventure as Hawk recounts his questionable walk to Circus Circus, the guys debate whether J.J. McCarthy’s time with the Vikings is nearing an end, Ben Maller gives the national perspective on Minnesota’s quarterback situation and Mr. Z discusses Coyote vs. Acme.

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HR. 2 – Edifumami Aug 28, 2026

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Marney Gellner joins the show, the guys react to Walker Jenkins getting called up by the Twins, Sauce doubles down on his J.J. McCarthy trade prediction and Kelsey Cook talks about reaching Netflix’s Top 5, getting married and the chaos behind the scenes of her new special.

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HR. 3 - Initials Invitational SF: Fields/Blakemore/Martin/Cook Aug 28, 2026

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The semifinals of the 2026 Initials Invitational presented by St. Paul Federal Credit Union continue as Rick Fields, KFAN’s Brett Blakemore, Minnesota sports broadcaster Audra Martin and stand-up comedian Kelsey Cook battle for a spot in the Initials Invitational Championship!

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HR. 1 – Marshmallow Mateys Aug 27, 2026

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Hawk and Sauce somehow get on the air from Las Vegas despite a nearly destroyed Comrex, recap their first night gambling at Circa and react to Jed York’s bizarre arrest. Plus, the Vikings prepare for their preseason finale and Tommy Olson begins talking himself into another Gophers football season.

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HR. 2 – House of the Lord Aug 27, 2026

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Tommy, Fargo Flash and Ben Leber preview the college football season, Hawk considers hammering the Gophers’ win-total over and the crew celebrates the death of the NFL Pro Bowl. Plus, Ben weighs the chances of J.J. McCarthy staying in Minnesota, being traded or being released.

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HR. 3 – Twenty-Five and a Half Aug 27, 2026

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Ben gives a behind-the-scenes look at Kevin O’Connell joining the Vikings radio broadcast while actively coaching, the guys discover the fascinating story of Jacob Thomas and debate another Power Trip trip to Vegas. Headlines remembers Tim Curry and somehow gets into Michael Jordan conspiracies and dinosaur denial.

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HR. 1 – Five Cents an Hour Aug 26, 2026

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The guys remember Dolly Parton and her enormous legacy, prepare for another Vegas trip, react to the Vikings’ new Rivalries uniforms, imagine a future filled with flying air taxis and revisit the greatness of Speed.

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HR. 2 – Hottie Dog Aug 26, 2026

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The guys continue their Speed obsession, debate the perfect hot dog, discuss which Vikings should risk playing in the preseason finale and wonder whether J.J. McCarthy could actually be moved before the season begins.

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HR. 3 – Piss Waffle Aug 26, 2026

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The crew picks its favorite MLB uniforms, discovers a woman who reportedly gave birth to an astonishing number of children, looks back at old Power Trip audio, tests Sauce’s historical knowledge and learns just how much money Blockbuster once made from late fees. Plus, Cory has had enough of the new season of Ted Lasso

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HR. 1 – Zipper Mold Aug 25, 2026

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The guys dissect questionable Billy Joel lyrics, Sauce returns to the Maple Grove Costco, the crew wonders whether they’ll ever live to see a Vikings Super Bowl and John Bonnes breaks down the Twins’ push for a playoff spot.

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