Episodes
Filip Gustavsson loves fermented herring and ripping glizzy's between periods, while Carts goes madmax style in the big apple. This is a do not miss.
Published 10/30/23
Wild forward Marco Rossi descends from the Alps, is fueled by schnitzel, and purifies himself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
Published 10/23/23
Wild on 7th fan and Minnesota Wild Owner Craig Leipold joins us this week to talk hockey, his favorite player, beverages on the team plane, and excitement for the season, while Carts and King breakdown the home opener.
Published 10/16/23
Minnesota Wild play by play announcer Joe O’Donnell talks his humble beginnings, jokes about his “entry-level contract” in the NHL, and Carts and King join with their bold predictions on the season, and additional hair style banter.
Published 10/09/23
Wild goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt talks style, his focus, and how he makes his own rules, while King and Carts shut down the bar in true preseason form.
Published 10/02/23
Scott Burnside joins us to discuss his travel wardrobe and training camp buzz, and Marcus Foligno breaks down the new Wild third jersey, talks last season’s playoff exit, and his optimism for the 23-24 season.
Published 09/25/23
LIVE from the Royal Golf Club in Lake Elmo, Matt Boldy joins us prior to Wild Off The Tee to discuss Brock Faber’s golf game, Ryan Carter’s attempt at becoming a Kardashian, and nothing else related to or about golf.
Published 09/18/23
Wild GM Billy Guerin and the guys are live from the Minnesota State Fair. Topics covered include State Fair trivia, the Global Series in Sweden, Kirill and Zuccy living together in Florida, the chemistry of championship teams, and how all things pickles are dominating the Great Minnesota Get Together this summer. 
Published 08/31/23
The Alberta Shaman, Mason Shaw, has been rehabbing and saying yes to all Minnesota has to offer this summer. The guys discuss whether Nickelback will help the Wild win the Cup, Matt Dumba’s departure, the Gus signing, and where Shawzy is in his 4th ACL recovery.  
Published 08/16/23
The guys catch up with Wild GM Bill Guerin, discussing the playoffs, draft, and development camp. Guerin shares the recipe to a world class summer drink, his Nashville hot spots, and his admiration for anyone holding open a door at Wawa.  
Published 07/06/23
It was a first round exit for the Wild. Carts, King, and Burnside dissect the series, and how the Wild and their fanbase can break the mold and change the vibe by expecting to win. 
Published 05/02/23
The Wild head back from Dallas for a must win Game 6 on Friday night. Carts, King, and Burnside breakdown the Game 5 shutout loss and look ahead to what they hope will be a crazy Friday in Saint Paul to even the series. 
Published 04/27/23
The officials and missed opportunities even the series at home. Carts, King, and Burnside dissect the loss and look ahead to what the Wild need to do to assert their will in Dallas on Tuesday.
Published 04/24/23
A surprise Alberta Shawman for Let’s Play Hockey, Mats Zuccarello has entered the chat, double Gus, and Hot Laps at the X. Carts, King, and Burnside discuss close to a perfect game 3 for the Wild.
Published 04/22/23
Carts and King break down a penalty filled second game of the series, rotating goalies, and how the fragile Minnesota fanbase can help break the mold.  
Published 04/20/23
Carts, King, and Burnside break down the longest playoff game in franchise history, a gritty 3-2 win down in Dallas.
Published 04/18/23
The guys break down Carts eventful evening between the benches, before scrawling their playoff predictions onto sandpaper, hoping the Wild’s Grit First mentality will get them past the Dallas Stars in round one.   
Published 04/15/23
When he’s not hanging in Ibiza, John Klingberg walks the line on the Wild’s powerplay and occasionally beat boxes. The guys discuss Klingberg’s arrival in Minnesota, Frozen Four, filling Eriksson-Ek’s big boots, and how Brock Faber’s glasses should have their own Twitter account.  
Published 04/10/23
Wild Skating and Skills Coach Andy Ness helps injured players return to the ice. The guys learn about the steps to returning to gameplay, discuss the heater Matt Boldy is on, and how a playoff mentality may be starting early.
Published 04/04/23
The guys talk to Team Services guru "Whitey" about the new Wild Alumni events. John copes with missing Kirill, and Matt Boldy continues his stroll down easy street. 
Published 03/28/23
Ryan Hartman makes a return visit to the pod to discuss a crazy game with Saint Louis and the role of an agitator. The guys discuss the team’s scoring surge without Kirill, Reavo’s impact, big bad Boston coming to town, and Matt Boldy’s hat trick.  
Published 03/20/23
Zuccy stops by the pod to discuss his long stick, forgetfulness, and his buddy Kirill. The guys discuss the State Tournament, how the Wild have been playing without KK97, and possible playoff scenarios. 
Published 03/13/23
Jake Middleton and his mustache visit the pod to discuss lost flippers, shoveling snow, the Swedish mafia joining the Wild, and how Mr. Irrelevant became a top two pairing in the NHL.   
Published 03/07/23
The guys break down a superhero performance from 97, the trend towards physicality again in the NHL playoffs, and what to expect from the Wild at the trade deadline.
Published 02/27/23
The Wild homestand is trending up thanks to Ryan Hartman’s sternum and the calming presence of the Gus Bus. With the trade deadline looming, assistant GM Chris O’Hearn stops by the pod for a visit.  
Published 02/20/23