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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, talks about what he's most excited for for training camp. His thoughts begin with J.J. McCarthy and include Dallas Turner, Rondale Moore, the run game, Theo Jackson and more. He also answers listeners' questions. 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/ Also, GIVEAWAY details: — Follow @AlecLewisShow on Instagram & X: https://www.instagram.com/aleclewisshow/ — Subscribe to YouTube channel — Like this post: https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/1937192647149383771

Joining us this episode is the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award Winner, Sarah Thompson! First, Connor and James do a quick recap of the biggest news and updates in college hockey (00:00:00-00:13:20). Next, Sarah joins the pod to talk about her incredible work with the "Sticks Together" Foundation that she started back in 2022 while playing with Syracuse to provide children in disadvantaged areas opportunities to learn and grow through the sport of hockey. Sarah has led humanitarian trips to Argentina (2022) , South Africa (2023), the Philippines (2024), and most recently Kenya (2025). For her non-stop work while also being a D1-Athlete finishing her college career at St. Lawrence, Sarah received the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award and continues to push herself and others to grow the game wherever possible. Hear about her experience through each trip with Sticks Together, her journey to college hockey, her advice for young athletes, and much more (00:13:21-01:01:57). Need more college hockey coverage? Follow us here: Everything College Hockey ◦ Website →https://www.echlocker.com/shop ◦ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/everythingcollegehockey ◦ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/everythingcollegehockey ◦ Twitter → https://twitter.com/TeamECH ◦ Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@everythingcollegehockey Tag us on social media: #Everythingcollegehockey #ECH

Former WCCO-TV exec Tracy Perlman tells Dawn Mitchell and Jim Souhan about making a big career move Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), Natreum (natreum.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Jon Krawczynski returns from Vegas with insights on Beringer, the Wolves' front office and ownership From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Presented by Gigli THC Beverages (www.Gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off your first order 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)

Men who become caregivers are the last to ask for help. Kyle Woody's organization does that and more. Sponsored by: Broadway Dental (https://smilebroadway.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (https://www.lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (https://www.lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Following a childhood spent hiking, camping, fishing, and foraging in Michigan, author Tamara Dean set out to live lightly on the land in Wisconsin's Driftless region. In her new book, Shelter and Storm: At Home in the Driftless, she shares twelve true tales of discovery about the natural world based on her experiences there. Presented by Kinetico (kineticoMN.com/), Star Bank (star.bank/), & North Dakota Tourism (https://www.helloND.com/)

Roy Smalley, LaVelle Neal & Souhan on all-star stuff, Twins' plans, and Booze & Blues From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Minnesota Masonic Charities (www.mnmasoniccharities.org/), onX FISH!(www.onxmaps.com/fish) Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com) PromoCode: TalkNorth for 50%off of first order and Clamshell Beach Resort (www.cottagesonwhitefish.com/)

Today on the show, we welcome back the great Tony Granato. Tony covers the league on the NHL Network and also works on TV with the Chicago Blackhawks. We are both involved with The Ranch - Teammates for Life program. Great perspective here on all fronts Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Ollie Connolly, who writes the Read Optional newsletter and for The Guardian, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the 2025 Vikings. They discuss his evaluation for J.J. McCarthy coming out of Michigan, McCarthy’s fit with Kevin O’Connell, Brian Flores’s new-look defense 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/ Also, GIVEAWAY details: — Follow @AlecLewisShow on Instagram & X: https://www.instagram.com/aleclewisshow/ — Subscribe to YouTube channel — Like this post: https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/1937192647149383771 On Ep. 95 of @AlecLewisShow, @alec_lewis talks to @OllieConnolly about J.J. McCarthy’s arm, Brian Flores’s defense and more:

Lund Mania is a celebration of building Lund boats in New York Mills, MN. This week, we are on the shores of Lake Ottertail, pre-fishing for the Lund Mania walleye tournament. Our special guest, Al Beurbe, sits down to discuss how this tournament and town festival got its start. He also shares tournament stories of the past and how this walleye tournament brings the community together. 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/)

Scott Rall from Nobles County Pheasants Forever in southwest Minnesota joins the show to celebrate the acquisition of Pheasant Run #50. Scott explains how his chapter has been able to purchase thousands of acres of farmland and convert it into public hunting land. Scott and Travis also talk about drinking water and water quality in his county, public relations with farmers, small efforts lead to big results, bleeding conservation, Adopt-A-WMA, Dinner in the Wild, perfect pheasant nesting conditions in his county, huge brood sightings, and so much more. @habitatchampion 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/)

From the summer league in Vegas, Jon Krawczynski on Alexander-Walker's departure and how the Timberwolves' rotation could shake out From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Presented by Gigli THC Beverages (www.Gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off your first order 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)

Dawn Mitchell and Jim Souhan chat with North Dakota native and MN resident Kat Perkins about touring & the music life. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), Natreum (natreum.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), & Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull select their Minnesota Wild winners (and losers) to and name this year’s Beaut of the Year in the third annual award show. Plus, we’re waiting on offer sheet dramatics. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, and Grain Belt. This is season 6, episode 283.

Rick Aberman longtime Twin Cities native sports psychologist, talks Sports Psychology with Minnesota Sports Teams, being the University of Wisconsin’s first Sports Psychologist, and the challenges today’s athletes and businessmen have in the ever-changing world. Sponsored by: Broadway Dental (https://smilebroadway.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (https://www.lexusofwayzata.com/) & Lexus of Maplewood (https://www.lexusofmaplewood.com/)

Happy 4th of July! On this podcast, Tony shares some tips on how to catch more walleyes during a bug hatch! We also discuss the new Minnesota boater safety law, which went into effect on July 1, 2025. Then we dive into the topic of Forward-Facing Sonar. The FFS controversy wages on among anglers. Is it ruining fishing? Tony shares his views and why he is a fan! We also speculate on why some professional circuits are “limiting or banning” the use of FFS or live sonar. 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/)

Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on the national media disses of the Vikings, describing his NFL career path and two top vet corners off the market. 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) and Natreum (www.natreum.com) Discount Code for 15% off TalkNorth15 Continental Diamond (www.continentaldiamond.com)

Russo and LaPanta look back at the Vladimir Tarasenko pickup, Nico Sturm signing, why no Brock Boeser and, guess what, Marco Rossi’s still here … for now. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (https://aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit Union (https://www.rcu.org/) Twill Edina Galleria & OnX Maps (https://www.onxmaps.com/) Gigli THC Beverages (www.gigli.com)

Jon Krawczynski goes solo this week in breaking down the Wolves' deliberate approach to free agency. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Presented by Gigli THC Beverages (www.Gigli.com) Promo Code: GigliNorth for 50% off your first order 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 #178 features a visit with former Gopher signal caller Tanner Morgan, who is helping develop quarterbacks through his unique and intentional QB Motion camps and more 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 (https://www.onxmaps.com/)