Episodes
Inject even more playoffs into our veins as PWHL playoffs kick off Wednesday with Minnesota earning its berth. Plus, Jessi gets to taunt Kirsten and Minnesota fans by calling the Dallas Stars good for at least another round.     All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 227.
Published 05/07/24
Published 05/07/24
The New York Rangers break out the brooms, and Jessi is still hoping the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets will advance (while Kirsten shuns her for such decisions).  Plus EWhite on the Mic joins from Salt Lake City to highlight their new hockey team.  All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 226.
Published 04/30/24
Hello, offseason! You're Minnesota Wild are done, but playoffs are in full swing. Jessi and Kirsten, take a look at their preseason predictions to see how accurate they were. Plus, what do the Wild need to do to not get dummied in the playoffs next year? And what does that mean for Bill Guerin this offseason? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5...
Published 04/23/24
So long, farewell and good riddance to the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 season. We’ll save most of our analysis for next week, but let’s get excited about some of the young guns we’ve already seen. That, plus a recap of an exciting college hockey weekend in St. Paul, and some Salt Lake City nicknames for the newest NHL squad.  All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is...
Published 04/16/24
What if Brock Faber wasn’t a thing? Would Marco Rossi be the next-it rookie for the Minnesota Wild? Either way, the future is bright, in the state of hockey.   All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 223.
Published 04/09/24
It’s the final countdown. The Wild’s playoff chances continue to dwindle, though they're still not officially out. What does that mean for the final regular season? And, hey, at least we’ll have frozen four hockey in St. Paul – with no Minnesota teams either... ok nvm. That and your !s with the beauts.    All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 222.
Published 04/02/24
How did Minnesota Wild radio play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell spring Kirill Kaprizov's hot streak a few seasons back? And which non-Wild goalie should Kirsten cheer for? We dive into those questions, and take a peek at Cawlidge Hawkey regionals all in this week’s ep.   All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 221.
Published 03/26/24
Let’s meet Jake Lucchini. The former Michigan Tech Husky and current mainstay on the Minnesota Wild third line joins us to talk spaghetti, haircuts and dress code, and his brother’s jersey request. Plus, I take a look at the Wild week ahead while also figuring out – can the Wild really make the playoffs? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 220.
Published 03/19/24
John Hynes has got some balls and teaches us all about some unknown NHL rules as he goes for 2 and the Wild continue to go for the playoffs now just 6 points back from a wild card spot with less than 20 games to go.  Plus, PWHL Grace Zumwinkle joins as Minnesota nears the end of its regular season with some fun rule changes of their own. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit...
Published 03/12/24
March Madness is here and for us that includes the big NHL trade deadline and boy’s high school hockey tourney – among a dozen other hockey-related events. So, will the Wild make a move? Will they still make the playoffs? And how can the Beauts fix the Class A/AA discourse? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 218.
Published 03/05/24
Which is more confusing: Jessi’s takes on the Minnesota Wild, or the Wild themselves?  Minnesota continues to roll but will Billy G roll with this team past the trade deadline or are moves on the horizon? + U of M blue liner Bryce Brodzinski joins to check in on the college hockey ranks. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, and brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 216.
Published 02/27/24
Let’s talk chaos. The Minnesota Wild drop 10 goals on the No. 1 Vancouver Canucks, and the top line stays red hot as the team moves within two pts of a wild card spot BUT is it sustainable? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into what’s working, what’s real and what’s the deal with a tough week ahead. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 216.
Published 02/20/24
Stanley Cup celebrations beat a Super Bowl any day – Kirsten and I explain why. Plus, Morgan Reilly, Brock Faber, and more of your questions from around the Minnesota hockey world, all in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 215.
Published 02/13/24
Are we looking at the worst season in Wild history? Or at least the worst since the meltdown of the 2018-19 Paul Fenton era? The Minnesota Wild continue to look at the big uphill battle they face coming off the all-star break while Kirsten and I still try to answer the big question – and yours – is this team worth saving? As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by sotastick, brought to you by livea, royal credit union, jim beam and grain belt, this is season 5 episode 214
Published 02/06/24
The Minnesota Wild bye week is here but if we're Bill Guerin, we're making sure the boys aren’t completely enjoying a vacation after squandering away playoff hopes once again. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into the bad, badder and downright worst part of the Wild’s season until now – and try to sort out what to do. Plus, Kirsten is a one-timing all-star and Jessi thinks she could reveal in an obstacle course – it’s all-star skills, baby.   As always, we’re created by new voice studios,...
Published 01/30/24
We check in with former Minnesota Wild tendy and current squirts coach and nhl network analyst Devan Dubnyk to get his thought on Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild and much more. Plus, our favorite State of Hockey holiday is here. Kirsten and Jessi share their fave Hockey Day Minnesota mems. As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sotastick, brought to you by Talk North, Livea, Grain Belt, Royal Credit union, and Jim Beam, this is season 5 episode 212.
Published 01/26/24
This team is on fiiiiire – a dumpster fire. How hot is Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s seat right now following an even poorer last 15 games than the first 15? And how can he change it – is it even worth changing? A heavy dose of those questions answered in more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 211.
Published 01/16/24
Let’s go deeeep. The Minnesota wild are showcasing the depth of their lineup as guys are entering and exiting with injuries. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss that, plus The Wall of St. Paul’s nearing debut, Jon Merrill’s saving grace, and the PWHL creating an amazing atmosphere for all. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 210.
Published 01/09/24
New year, new goals, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce set up their Minnesota Wild vision board while also projecting what the goalie situation might look like as injuries continue to ravage the hometown squad. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 208.
Published 01/02/24
Jingle BellsHockey Gear smellsBut Brock Faber leads the wayOh what fun it is to ride a Minnesota Wild sleigh Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss which Wild players are on Santa’s naughty and nice list, as well as dive into Faber and Kirill Kaprizov numbers so far this year. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to season 5, episode 208
Published 12/19/23
Connor Dewar is going to Soar.   A 2-2 road trip and a chance to see some of the bigger impressions John Hynes can make on this team, Kirsten and Jessi make their predictions on who will come out ahead the most in the full throttle Hynes era, and how the Minnesota Wild will fare in this week’s play. Plus, let’s hear it for PWHL Minnesota. Forward and gold medalist Kelly Pannek joins to recap training camp, pregame fits and much much more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties. As always...
Published 12/12/23
Dean Evason is packing up his St. Paul house, but not before one last final goodbye to his favorite NHL fans and the Beauts. The former Minnesota Wild coach gets candid with us on his on-the-bench celebrations, Kirill Kaprizov’s nagging injury and why his hair wasn’t the problem attributing to the Wild’s early struggles.   All of that plus walking the tight line of player’s privacy and reporting in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by...
Published 12/05/23
Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Livea Weight Control Centers, Jim Beam, Royal Credit Union and Grain Belt, this is season 5...
Published 11/28/23
Time for a rebuild without Dean Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Livea Weight Control Centers, Jim Beam, Royal Credit Union and...
Published 11/28/23