Chad Greenway was scheduled to join, but ran into some unexpected issues, so Dave & Brian break down what excites them about a preseason opener. With the "early edition" of the show, we introduce a new segment called, "Early or Not Too Early" as it relates to various topics regarding the Twins, Vikes, Wild, and Wolves. Vencie Glenn is back doing the safety dance, as the former Vikings standout gets you in the football mindset.

It's a much earlier edition of our show, thanks to the preseason kicking off for the Vikings. However, Brian & Dave begin the show with baseball. They recap their "Savannah Bananas" experience, and hand out their "Twins Quarterly Awards" 75% of the way through the season. Dave Hoops joins from Costa Rica to rank the most "fun" and most "frustrating" seasons in the history of the Vikings. The first hour concludes with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

"The Voice of the Vikings," Paul Allen, provides his first impressions from training camp as the preseason for the Vikings kicks off in just one week. "BrackeTanner" Volume 4 examines the greatest "dynasties" in sports history. The show concludes with a reminder of next week's early start time, and the shock value of the Twins adding pieces at the trade deadline.

With the Savannah Bananas in Minnesota this weekend, and Brian & Dave planning to attend -- we reflect on some of the most "bananas" plays in sports history. Dave Hoops enthusiastically contributes to our NSP "Best of the Best" -- where we rank the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Wolves and Lynx in rosters, coaches, uniforms, stadiums, and front offices. The first hour concludes with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

It's the third edition of "BrackeTanner" -- was this one overrated? We examine the most overrated athletes. The final segment of "Five Guys in July" slides into August, as Jay Hagen spotlights Craig Fellman and his West Point accolades in hockey and military life. Nick Nelson of Twins Daily concludes the show as the Twins are -- dare we say -- in the playoff hunt in August!

Jenae Pitoscia of Comfort Systems kicks off the show with a preview of their upcoming Customer Appreciation Day. Brian & Dave then continue the topic of "appreciation" and debate some of the more underappreciated facets of MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL as the games stand today. Dave Hoops joins from South Carolina, and celebrates his Best Local Author Nomination. To that end, Brian, Dave, and Dave discuss books they would write about the Twins, Vikings, Wild and Wolves. The first hour concludes with the latest edition of Buy or Sell.

It's "BracketTanner" for the second straight week, as "Intern Tanner" examines the best rivalries in all of sports in a "Sweet 16 format." Jay Hagen's fourth installment of "5 Guys in July," features well-known Duluthian, Dennis Hughes. The show concludes with "Burning Questions" that Brian & Dave would love to ask various members of Minnesota professional sports organizations.

As the Northland FAN celebrates becoming your home for Minnesota Wild radio broadcasts, Brian & Dave bring in television broadcaster Anthony LaPanta to sort out a topsy-turvy offseason for the team. It's 3M Open week in Minnesota, and Dave Hoops joins to put "M words" as descriptions of the Twins, Vikings, Wild, and Wolves. The first hour wraps up with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."

It's the debut of "Bracketanner" as our intern Tanner creates a Sweet 16 of "most watchable sporting events." Brian & Dave crown a champion. Jay Hagen leads the third installment of "Five Guys in July" -- spotlighting Pat Milinovich and his time as an athlete, referee, and military veteran. Dave Reyelts of St. Scholastica Women's Soccer shares his thoughts on the final days of the World Cup -- as the final segment of the show.

With the smoke-filled air and wildfires impacting us all week, Brian and Dave debate who in Minnesota professional sports is "straight fire" or simply "blowin' smoke." Dave Hoops joins on the third Saturday of July, and the guys examine what "third" could mean for the Minnesota pro teams. The first hour concludes with the latest edition of "Buy or Sell."