Back in the Swing: GDG Talks with Members of the Vikings

Segment 4: Speaking of the NFL, the smell of Mini Camp is in the air.  Larry sat down with a trio of Vikings (Sam Bradford, Stefon Diggs, and Everson Griffen) as they get the wheels in motion preparing for the 2017 season.

Purple Pride for the Newest Ring of Honor Inductees

Segment 5: There will be two new members of the Vikings Ring of Honor.  Randy Moss and Ahmad Rashad will be inducted this season.  Eric and Larry describe the impact of these two legends on the field.

Lynx Keep on Rollin’

Segment 6: The Lynx continue their torrid start.  The guys tell us about the team’s motivation, as well as some well-earned accolades for a couple of team members.  Plus, the Twins host their first-ever Draft Party.

The heat is coming to the Upper Midwest, but not before the hot takes that Eric and Larry give during this week’s program.  They’re reunited in the Downtown Minneapolis studio to discuss all sports.  The Twins continue to lead the A.L. Central.  GDG’s Tom Tuttle joins our hosts to see if that can last.  Are the NBA Finals creating intrigue for the league?  A Packers player hitched a ride to Green Bay, thanks to a couple of fans.  And some legendary sports names make it on to the show…but not as guests.

Turning the Heat Up

Segment 1: It might not officially be Summer, but this weekend will definitely feel like it.  The guys prepare for the weekend heat.  After that, they get into a little soccer action, with MN United beginning play in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup this weekend.

The Kindness of Strangers

Segment 3: A Green Bay Packers cornerback gave some thanks to a couple of local fans after they drove him from MSP Airport all the way to Lambeau.  Then, Larry & Eric regale their own stories of using alternate plans after initial travel arrangements fell through.

GDG’s Tom Tuttle Discusses the Twins’ Rise

Segment 4: So, how are the Twins keeping it together as we roll into June?  And how long can they keep up their first-place ways?  The guys welcome in GDG’s Tom Tuttle to discuss what the Hometown Nine can do to stay on top of the division.

Famous Names with Bits of Infamy

Segment 5: Eric and Larry get into some controversial, outspoken figures in this segment.  What makes Charles Barkley so polarizing to many?  What could we expect when Al Pacino plays the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in an upcoming movie?  And Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops steps away from the sideline.

A Heroic Act, Another Draft Party, & A Well-Received Return

Segment 6: Former World Series hero Luis Gonzalez became a real-world hero last week.  The Twins are getting set to host their very first MLB Draft party.  Plus, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer returns to the team after his latest eye surgery.

The Anti-Climactic Culmination of the NBA Postseason?

Segment 2: The NBA Finals gave us the matchup we all wanted to see.  But did it come at a price?  Is the Association suffering from a lack of competition to Golden State and Cleveland?  Our hosts offer their differing opinions.

If it’s early June, then it’s time for our hosts to part…temporarily.  Eric is in the Downtown Minneapolis studio this week, while Larry is out in Oakland to cover the NBA Finals.  The guys take a look at Game 1 of the series, which turned out well for Golden State.  They also dive into the sudden popularity of the dynamic Warriors, and we hear Game 1 reaction from Cavs forward Kevin Love and NBA.com writer Steve Aschburner.  But it’s not just about hoops.  GDG’s Scott Taylor joins the proceedings to break down the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.  Plus, the Twins and Lynx hope to continue their winning stretches as they both head West over the weekend.

A Lopsided Start to the Finals

Segment 1: The 2017 NBA Finals got underway on Thursdaynight.  Larry is out in the Bay Area covering the series, and he & Eric dissect Golden State’s convincing victory in Game 1.  How historic is the run that the Warriors are on?  And how much does the “revenge” factor play in this series?