Talking Preps

By Star Tribune

Star Tribune prep reporters David La Vaque and James Paulsen are bringing all you Minnesota high school sports enthusiasts another way to stay connected to the action.... more

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The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.

Talking Preps episodes:

September 26, 2018 Listen: Mid-season 'Preppy Awards' bestowed on Minnesota high school football's best so far
Best surprise team after four games? Top defense? Team of the year? Top player? The Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen reveal their favorites in the latest "Talking Preps'' podcast.
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21min
September 21, 2018 Listen: Running obstacles, 'hyper-vigilant officiating,'' and city teams holding their own against the bigs
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen talk cross-country, volleyball and soccer before setting up the weekend in Twin Cities metro football.
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21min
September 13, 2018 Listen: Who should be No. 1 now? Plus some surprising 2-0 and 0-2 teams
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, staff writers Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque re-hash football heading into week three and shine some light on top soccer and volleyball.
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18min
September 05, 2018 Listen: Who were the week one prep football surprises?
Talented Isaiah Watts and Bloomington Jefferson knocked off Orono. Eden Prairie needed an end zone interception to preserve its win. Staff writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen offer their takes in the latest Talking Preps podcast.
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18min
August 29, 2018 Listen: Is this the year Minnetonka comes down with a Prep Bowl title?
With the season kicking off Thursday, Ryan Phelps of Minnesota Prep Spotlight joins the Star Tribune's Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque to discuss all manner of high school football in the return of the Talking Preps podcast.
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22min
June 20, 2018 Listen: Putting a bow on the 2017-18 high school sports year
Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque wrap up the high school tournament season by looking back at lacrosse and baseball championships while also revealing their fondest memories of the entire season.
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17min
June 06, 2018 Listen: Prep coaches want a shot clock so what will it take to get one?
In the latest Talking Preps, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen hold court on the recent rejection of a basketball shot clock -- remember that wacky Hopkins-Shakopee game? -- and preview state softball and track and field competition.
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21min
May 30, 2018 Listen: Lacrosse growth spawns new success where rankings respect has lagged
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, the Star Tribune's David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen talk about the division of strength in boys' and girls' lacrosse, how new school facilities are serving other community needs, and the upcoming adapted softball state tournament.
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20min
May 23, 2018 Listen: What do Wayzata and St. Paul Johnson have in common this spring?
In the latest Talking Preps podcast, David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen start counting down team champions, look ahead to section play in lacrosse, tennis and softball, and ponder spring sports changes to better cope with weather.
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25min
May 16, 2018 Listen: Time to pump the brakes on prep recruiting hype machine?
In the latest Talking Preps, Jim Paulsen takes aim at the seemingly unchecked internet-fueled buzz about young high school stars while David La Vaque previews the True Team state track meet and its awesome post-game party scene.
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19min

FAQs about Talking Preps:

How many episodes does Talking Preps have?

The podcast currently has 257 episodes available.