Hitting the Hardwood Podcast

By Hitting the Hardwood Network

Hitting the Hardwood with host Mitchell Hansen is your destination for in-depth coverage, analysis, and opinion on the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA.... more

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The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

Hitting the Hardwood Podcast episodes:

January 20, 2026 HTH Episode 67: CBA Talks and Behind the Scenes at Unrivaled with Ryan Eichten
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Ryan Eichten, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx at Canis Hoopus and is co-host of the Two Words, Wolves Pod.
Hansen and Eichten open the episode talking all things CBA negotiations, including who has more leverage in the talks, what the delay in an agreement could do to the WNBA season and the players. Eichten then discusses his behind-the-scenes experience at Unrivaled at the start of its season, touching on what things are like in Miami and more.
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Presenting Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage!
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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43min
December 23, 2025 HTH Episode 66: Reflecting on 2025, Previewing 2026 with Terry Horstman & Andrew Dukowitz
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Andrew Dukowitz from his car and Terry Horstman from his palatial estate in a gathering of the entire Hitting the Hardwood team.
The three ramble about anything and everything, including reflecting on 2025 and the memorable moments from the past year, the offseason and the CBA negotiations, and finish up by looking ahead to 2026 and what they are looking forward to in the coming year.
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Presenting Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage!
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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44min
October 28, 2025 HTH Episode 65: Offseason and CBA Talk with Aryeh Schwartz
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen catches up with Winsidr founder and Minnesota native Ayreh Schwartz to talk all things offseason!
They revisit what took place in the WNBA Finals and takeaways from that series before shifting to the current state of the offseason — notably the impending CBA negotiations deadline — and discuss what the WNBA could use this time for to improve things league-wide.
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Presenting Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage!
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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45min
October 01, 2025 HTH Episode 64: Napheesa Collier Takes Aim at WNBA with Andrew Dukowitz
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen sat down with fellow HTH'er Andrew Dukowitz of The Missing Lynx Podcast to break down all that took place surrounding Napheesa Collier and the Lynx at Tuesday's exit interviews.
They talk about Collier's statement in calling out the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before discussing the impact that this stand could have on CBA talks and the future of the WNBA.
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Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.
HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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45min
September 18, 2025 HTH Episode 63: Sweeping Onto the Semifinals with Carley Knox
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox!
The two dive into the Lynx's thrilling Game 2 victory, talking about the resiliency of the team and being the only team to complete a sweep in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. They then discuss advancing to the semifinals, the potential matchup in the semifinals, the Target Center crowd and Lynx fans showing out to support the team, and much more!
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Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.
HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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26min
September 13, 2025 HTH Episode 62: We Talkin' Playoffs with Terry Horstman and Andrew Dukowitz
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, the gang is all together! Mitchell Hansen is joined by fellow HTH'ers Terry Horstman and Andrew Dukowitz to talk all things WNBA Playoffs before Round 1 begins.
The guys chat about each of the first-round matchups before diving into the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries showdown. They then shift to which team worries them the most in the postseason and much more!
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Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.
HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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46min
August 19, 2025 HTH Episode 61: Talking Lynx/Liberty, MVP Race and Postseason with Winsidr's Myles Ehrlich
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Winsidr senior writer and New York Liberty beat writer Myles Ehrlich!
Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast talking the WNBA MVP race and if Napheesa Collier is still a frontrunner for the award despite missing time with injury, then shift focus to the WNBA and which teams have been surprises over the last few weeks. Later, the two take a deep dive into the Lynx/Liberty regular season matchups and conclude the episode by discussing the playoffs just weeks away.
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Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.
HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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52min
August 04, 2025 Emergency Podcast! 🚨 Lynx Trade for DiJonai Carrington
The Minnesota Lynx bolstered their roster Sunday with the acquisition of DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, and our guys Mitchell Hansen and Andrew Dukowitz had to come together for an emergency The Missing Lynx Podcast to break it all down!
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Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.
HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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39min
July 29, 2025 HTH Episode 60: Iconic Calls, Lynx/Liberty and More with ESPN's Ryan Ruocco
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN play-by-play commentator Ryan Ruocco!
Hansen and Ruocco talk about ESPN coming to Minneapolis on July 30 for the Lynx/Liberty in the first meeting since the 2024 WNBA Finals, followed by looking back on some of Ruocco's favorite broadcast calls of his career. They then take a deep dive into the upcoming matchups between Minnesota and New York, discuss why they are favorites to return to the Finals again this year, which teams could make a run behind the Lynx and Liberty, and much more!
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Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!
Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing [email protected]!
BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.
HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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42min
July 15, 2025 HTH Episode 59: Midseason Breakdown with Lea B. Olsen
In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by FanDuel Sports Network North Broadcast Analyst, Lea B. Olsen.
Hansen and Olsen discuss the FanDuel Sports Network North broadcast crew, how Olsen got introduced to the industry and what it's like to see the increased interest in women's basketball, later diving into what we've seen in the first half of the WNBA season. The two break down the play of the Minnesota Lynx, discuss what has stood out, hand out midseason awards and much more!
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Sponsors
From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!
Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!
BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.
HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
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53min

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How many episodes does Hitting the Hardwood Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

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