The Mike McFeely Mess

Nick Kindelsperger is a food writer for the Chicago Tribune. He recently tweeted about his disdain for the sainted pork tenderloin sandwich. Podcast host Mike McFeely, a lover of the pork tenderloin since childhood, took great offense. They spar in this very special podcast.

Detroit Lakes, Minn., angler Tony Mariotti makes his weekly podcast appearance with host Mike McFeely and talks about a hot walleye bit in Minnesota lakes. There are many anglers, many walleyes and wonderful weather -- a pretty good combination for mid-summer in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

North Dakota State political science professor Thomas Ambrosio joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss Iran's taking of a British-flagged oil tanker and the election of Boris Johnson as the new prime minister of Great Britain. There is much more more than just the hair in the latter case.

StarTribune columnist and podcaster extraordnaire Jim Souhan joins podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss the travails of the Minnesota Twins, which Souhan says aren't travails at all. Instead, he argues, there are going to ups and downs in a 162-game season and the Twins are simply going through a down swing. Also, a preview of the New York Yankees series that begins Monday, July 23 at Target Field. Huge series? Make-or-break series? Listen to hear Souhan's reaction.

Illinois State athletic director Larry Lyons joined podcast host Mike McFeely to discuss the news that the Redbirds will allow beer and wine sales in their football, basketball and other sports venues during the upcoming school year. It's a growing trend in college sports, including in the Missouri Valley Football Conference of which ISU is a member. Yes, that's the same league in which North Dakota State plays. How long before the Bison go down this path?