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HR. 3 – Loose the Hounds Sep 17, 2026

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Ben Leber explains why Caleb Williams presents a completely different challenge for Brian Flores, gives his gut feeling on whether Kyler Murray will play Sunday and raves about Dallas Turner’s breakout performance. Plus, the guys debate the decline of the ManningCast, get ready for Wild training camp and tackle NFL finances, movie trivia and the simple joy of getting comfortable at home.

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HR. 1 – Beyond Embarrassing Sep 16, 2026

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Sauce reveals the unfortunate way he celebrated his 44th birthday, the guys preview Vikings-Bears and react to the Wild extending John Hynes. Plus, Trivia Mafia takes over the show for an hour of cheeseburgers, geography, spelling disasters and general humiliation.

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HR. 2 – Aquarium for Smokers Sep 16, 2026

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Parker Fox joins the show and Hawk unveils another deeply unsettling AI creation. Plus, the guys discuss Target’s expansion plans, realize Christmas is only 100 days away, revisit the glory days of smoking sections.

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HR. 3 – Poopy Stadium Sep 16, 2026

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The guys debate whether the Vikings should stick with Carson Wentz or go back to Kyler Murray against Chicago, discuss Brian Flores’ massive Week 1 blitz rate and preview Gophers-Akron. Plus, NBA expansion could bring Seattle and Las Vegas back into the league, the crew guesses how much Minnesota football spends on its roster and Headlines tackles lethal espresso, Dr Pepper and overloaded brains.

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Hawkey - Hazelden Betty Ford Podcast Sep 16, 2026

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HR. 1 – Long Barnacles Sep 15, 2026

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The guys discuss the Twins’ increasingly bleak finish, Matt Rhys’ historic Emmy night and whether adults really need more friends. Plus, John Bonnes assesses the state of the Gophers under P.J. Fleck, the Wild are somehow already starting preseason and What Really Matters teaches everyone far too much about barnacle anatomy.

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HR. 2 - Doug Llewelyn Sep 15, 2026

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Sauce celebrates his 44th birthday with apple fritters, Judge Judy retires and Hawk reveals a road-rage incident that probably shouldn’t be recreated. Plus, the guys confess their top speeds behind the wheel, trace the bizarre origins of several sports-team names and discuss the latest on Kyler Murray’s concussion.

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HR. 3 – The Shart of a Champion Sep 15, 2026

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John Bonnes explains why the Twins’ offense fell apart down the stretch, an endurance athlete refuses to let an unfortunate bathroom situation stop her from winning and the guys discover an obviously fake 90-year-old pole vaulter. Plus, Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill joins the show to discuss Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray, Minnesota’s comeback against Green Bay and rookie Max Bredesen.

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HR. 1 – Sexual Cannibalism Sep 14, 2026

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The guys celebrate the Vikings’ wild comeback win over Green Bay, react to Kyler Murray’s scary concussion and debate whether Carson Wentz should remain the starter after throwing three touchdowns. Plus, the crew breaks down the Packers’ disastrous fourth-down decision, recaps a chaotic football weekend and learns far too much about the sex lives of praying mantises.

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HR. 2 – Violence Is Not a Violation Sep 14, 2026

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Ben Leber breaks down the Vikings’ comeback against the Packers, explains why he would start Carson Wentz against Chicago and looks at what changed defensively in the second half. Plus, Ben previews the Bears, defends Green Bay’s decision to go for it on fourth down and unloads on several controversial penalties from Sunday’s game.

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