Talk North - Souhan Podcast Network

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. He talks about J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury, McCarthy's performance, the offensive issues, Carson Wentz's debut, Max Brosmer and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/ Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/) Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Scott Studwell, the Vikings' all-time leading tackler, discusses this year's team and this week's tribute to the late Jim Marshall. Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)

Randy has an entertaining conversation with former Minnesota high school football stars, Billy Turner & Beau Allen. Plus, Randy speaks to Deron Russell of Waseca, and we talk quarterbacks with Quinn Frisell of 612QB's. Sponsored by: TruStone Financial, Your Neighborhood Credit Union. It’s true. (trustonefinancial.org), Aquarius Home Services (aquariushomeservices.com/), 612 Quarterbacks (612quarterbacks.com), 10k Construction (10kconstruction.com), & Pizza Barn (pizzabarnprinceton.com)

Jon Ledyard, who writes the Audibles & Analytics substack and who co-hosts the Read Optional podcast with Ollie Connolly, joins The Alec Lewis Show and Vikings beat writer Alec Lewis to talk about the Vikings-Falcons matchup on Sunday Night Football. They chat about J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons defense, Brian Flores and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/ Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (http://mnlottery.com/) Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Zach Johnson is a Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and the founder of Roger Up!, a nonprofit organization serving veterans and first responders by connecting those in need to healing experiences in the great outdoors. Listen to Zach's inspirational and brave story of his time served in the Marine Corps that led him to start Roger UP! Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)

This week, Tony takes a drive up the north shore and all the way to the end of the Gunflint Trail. He meets up with Chad Kieper of Gunflint Wilderness Guide Service, Joe Friedrichs of Paddle and Portage Podcast, and Paul Zak. The group talks about their personal journey to the Gunflint and why they all decided to call this place home. We discuss how anglers can navigate these border waters and pursue the endless fishing opportunities this region has to offer, both in the BWCA and outside of the wilderness area. Everyone shares their favorite things to do, from winter camping to paddling wilderness waters in search of lake trout. This road trip is a reminder of how special a place this is and leaves Tony figuring out how to get back there soon. Presented by: Strike Master (rapala.com/us_en/strikemaster), On-X Fish (onxmaps.com/fish), Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort (arnesens.com/), & Visit Cook County (VisitCookCounty.com), Visit Watertown South Dakota (visitwatertownsd.com/), Mantrap Lodge (MantrapLodge.com), & Runnings (runnings.com/)

In the latest Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta break down where things go from here now that Kirill Kaprizov has so far turned down the richest contract in NHL history. Next live show: Sept. 17 at 7 at Elsie's from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit Union (www.rcu.org/) Twill Edina Galleria & OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/)

Pat Micheletti joins the show today to talk through the ongoing saga of Kirill Kaprizov and the possible contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. We dive deep into that drama and also visit some key players to focus on during Training Camp, which starts next week. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Roy Smalley analyzes the Twins' best and most worrisome hitters, the future rotation & Buxton. Then we talk music. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (www.mnmasoniccharities.org/), onX MAPS!(www.onxmaps.com/) and Clamshell Beach Resort (www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/)

The NFL season is underway, and now we speculate and try not to overreact to what happened in week 1. Who won the big matchup between Shaver and Gorg? Who are the best targets on the waiver wire? Give yourself the edge this week and check out The Fantasy Huddle. Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (https://www.lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (https://www.lexusofmaplewood.com/), Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), 10k Construction (10kconstruction.com), & Aquarius Home Services (aquariushomeservices.com/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on the Bears game, the Falcons' challenge and what's happening around the NFL. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) Golf Club Hospital (www.Golfclubhospital.com) Continental Diamond (www.continentaldiamond.com)

Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins Travis Frank in Big Sky Country to kick start the new season of The Flush television show. The two discuss their do-it-yourself Montana bird hunting adventure for sharp-tailed grouse & Hungarian partridge mixed with fishing for big lake trout, salmon and walleyes. The duo discusses planning a wild adventure, scouting online and in person, putting the pieces together to find more birds, dealing with heat, maximizing time in the field, grouse numbers, hail damage, OnX Hunt features to read terrain, making goals for the season, and a whole lot more… @benbrettingen Presented by: Walton’s (waltons.com/) OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/) Aluma Trailers (alumaklm.com) GAIM Hunting & Shooting Simulator (https://alnk.to/74wKReb) Compeer Home (compeerhome.com) Federal Premium Ammunition (federalpremium.com/) Hunt North Dakota (helloND.com/) Lucky Duck Premium Decoys (luckyduck.com/) & Samaritan Tire (samaritantire.com/)

And how will it affect Timberwolves fans? Jon Krawczynski interviews the innovator of an app that could change sports fandom. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Brought to you by Chu Vision Institute (www.chuvision.com/) Princeton’s Liquors (www.princetonsliquors.com/) Shepherd Goods & Lamb Chops (https://sglambchops.com/ - Promo Code: JonK20 for 20% off) TSR Injury Law (612-TSR-TIME or www.tsrinjurylaw.com) Royal Credit Union www.rcu.org/ Lexus of Wayzata (Lexusofwayzata.com) Lexus of Maplewood (Lexusofmaplewood.com)

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #187 features long-time Gopher football player Lucas Finnessy, who is in his 6th year with the team and who is having an impact on the field in 2025. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Sponsored by: (https://www.sunbeltminnesota.com/ & https://www.tnma.com), Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (https://www.affinityplus.org/gogophers), OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/)

In this emergency pod, Russo discusses the breaking news that Kirill Kaprizov has turned down the most lucrative contract in NHL history. Next live show: Sept. 17 at 7 pm at Elsie’s from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit Union (www.rcu.org/) Twill Edina Galleria & OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/) Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com)

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. He gives his thoughts J.J. McCarthy’s debut, Brian Flores’s plan vs. Caleb Williams, Christian Darrisaw’s absence, Blake Cashman’s injury, Jordan Mason’s introduction, Kevin O’Connell’s offensive design and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/ And here is a link to all of their locations! https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/ Sponsored By: Minnesota Lottery (mnlottery.com/) Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan on JJ's fourth quarter, Caleb's poor play and the new look of the NFC North. From Aquarius Home Services Studio Supported by Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Twill by Scott Dayton (www.twillmn.com/), onX FISH!(www.onxmaps.com/fish) Clamshell Beach Resort (www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/) MN Lottery

Dawn Mitchell chats with the Minnesota Aurora chief of staff about athlete's mental health and the team's latest initiative. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Long-time Vikings radio analyst previews tonight’s season opener in Chicago and discusses his fun association from a player, assistant coach, to now color commentator, all with Minnesota. Sponsored by: Lexus of Wayzata (https://www.lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (https://www.lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Gopher great Darrell Thompson joins Randy this week on the Shaver’s Prep Football Podcast. Plus, Iowa State commits Caleb Francois and Ethan Beckman are in studio, and we dive into the Guardian Caps in Minnesota football. Sponsored by: TruStone Financial, Your Neighborhood Credit Union. It’s true. (trustonefinancial.org), Aquarius Home Services (aquariushomeservices.com/), 612 Quarterbacks (612quarterbacks.com), 10k Construction (10kconstruction.com), & Pizza Barn (pizzabarnprinceton.com)