Worst Seats in the House w/ Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta - Minnesota Wild Podcast

Steak Tutorial

15 Aug 2024

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  During a salivating Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod at Splitrocks, we get a lesson and giveaways from Feller's Ranch, plus Russo and LaPant...

Restaurant Ribbon Cutting

08 Aug 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk #mnwild’s interest in Laine, fan confidence in front office, Rossi’s summer, Royce’s stardom & LaPanta’s lack of ji...

Brock's monster extension

30 Jul 2024

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Russo and LaPanta break down Brock Faber's big payday, Dean Evason's #cbj hiring, discuss the likelihood of a Freddy Gaudreau reunion and whether the...

Live From Lisbon

16 Jul 2024

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In front of a large group of guests on their latest European venture, Russo and LaPanta invite up Miguel for a lesson on Portugal and field questions ...

Development camp recap

10 Jul 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk #mnwild development camp, Stramel, Ohgren, Heidt, a crowded crease and Rossi’s positive example. Stay Tuned for the next Liv...

Identity signing

02 Jul 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk about the #mnwild's decision to sign Yakov Trenin, discuss the Zeev Buium steal, next season's roster and talk NHL free agency ...

Game 7 at Tuttle's

25 Jun 2024

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With Michael Russo out covering Game 7 of the Stanley Cup, Kevin Gorg joins Anthony LaPanta LIVE at Tuttle’s. They answer some great audience quest...

Back to Edmonton

20 Jun 2024

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Russo continues his continental odyssey for another Stanley Cup Final game in Edmonton, and Russo and LaPanta breakdown Gustavsson trade options, Matt...

Birthday Pod

14 Jun 2024

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Russo and LaPanta celebrate Russo’s undisclosed XXth birthday by talking #mnwild trade talk, draft, Kevin Stenlund chances, rebrand fake news, PWHL ...

Russo gets Fla residency back

05 Jun 2024

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Russo and LaPanta discuss Darby Hendrickson’s dismissal, the upcoming draft and free agency and buyout decisions, plus talk NHL playoffs and Russo’...

Carts joins

28 May 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk PWHL Minnesota rollercoaster of emotions, the NHL conference finals, reputation calls, Rossi, and Ryan Carter joins to talk Min...

Mat Sells joins

22 May 2024

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Newly promoted #mnwild assistant GM Mat Sells to join to discuss his path, the value of analytics and his style of contract negotiations, plus Russo a...

Worst Seats in the House w/ Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta –

17 May 2024

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Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild front office changes, go through the @theathletic player poll, and take Twitter questions, plus Vinny LaPan...

Homerism and journalism

06 May 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk "objectivity" and "homerism," crazy playoff travel, Bally's situation, Dallas divers, and the latest with the #mnwild. Stay T...

Exit interviews

23 Apr 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk Kaprizov’s future, discuss #mnwild exit meetings, get into a brawl, give an ode to Julie, and welcome Feller’s Ranch. Sta...

Offseason early look

18 Apr 2024

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Russo and LaPanta discuss whether Fleury’s extension will lead to Gustavsson’s departure, plus talk Ohgren, Wallstedt, next year’s lineup, and ...

Wild eliminated

11 Apr 2024

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Russo and LaPanta break down #mnwild’s season, talk Wallstedt’s shutout, Ohgren’s recall, Wild goaltending woes, MacKinnon’s dominance and th...

Portal frenzy

04 Apr 2024

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Russo and LaPanta tackle the college portal, talk Stramel, Hartman, #mnwild goalie future, Parise, and prank wars. Next live show: Stay Tuned for t...

Pace Schmace

28 Mar 2024

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Russo and LaPanta gush over Brock Faber’s “impressive” play for #mnwild, Russo loses his mind about Vegas’ “pace,” and Dylan Loucks joins...

Beepers and Nostalgia

22 Mar 2024

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Russo and LaPanta debate the #mnwild’s awful loss in LA, talk Khusnutdinov, Brodin’s injury, the GM’s Meetings, and get nostalgic talking about...

Gutsy John Hynes

14 Mar 2024

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Russo and LaPanta break down the #mnwild coach pulling the goalie in overtime and the forethought that went into it, talk trade deadline, Khusnutdinov...

Dewy 1 traded

07 Mar 2024

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In the wake of Brandon Duhaime being dealt to the Avs, Russo and LaPanta break down the deal, discuss possible Dewar/Maroon deals, are curious about G...

Dewy's on the block?

27 Feb 2024

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Russo and LaPanta dissect the #mnwild's dominant top line, The Athletic's Wild player poll, talk Marat Khusnutdinov and lots of trade deadline steam...

LaPanta almost fined

22 Feb 2024

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Russo and LaPanta rehash the incredible 10-7 Wild-Canucks eruption, talk Rossi, Eriksson Ek, memorabilia, Russo’s drive to Winnipeg, plus LaPanta c...

"Do you floss?"

16 Feb 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk about the red-hot #mnwild and their top line, Mason Shaw's signing and the trade deadline, plus being judged by the dentist and...

Flower Night

09 Feb 2024

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Marc-Andre Fleury will be honored before Friday’s game. Russo and LaPanta talk Fleury’s future with #mnwild, team’s outlook and guess Bill Gueri...

Press clippings

23 Jan 2024

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Russo and LaPanta rave about Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek, expect Zach Parise to sign somewhere soon and give a stringing and press clippings tutorial. ...

Pest control

17 Jan 2024

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Russo and LaPanta talk fleury, #mnwild injuries, defense and a raccoon infestation, plus lots of questions answered and Ryan from Huxley stops by.  ...

Moody Margo

10 Jan 2024

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LaPanta and Russo preview Jesper Wallstedt’s NHL debut tonight, talk about the #mnwild’s precarious position in the standings and discuss how Marg...

Ravaged with injuries

04 Jan 2024

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LaPanta and Russo marvel over the number of major injuries on the #mnwild, talk Ryan Hartman, Brenden Dillon, Jared Spurgeon’s health and PWHL rules...

Russo and LaPanta peppered

27 Dec 2023

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The guys talk Fleury, John Hynes’ 10-3 #mnwild, plus Vinny LaPanta and Michael Waters join the show to pepper the boys with Wild questions. Next l...

Kirill Finally Thrills

21 Dec 2023

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Russo and LaPanta breakdown Kaprizov's breakout game, Faber's iron lungs, whether the #mnwild can make the playoffs and serial divers. Next live sho...

Packed out at Splitrocks

14 Dec 2023

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In front of a full house, Russo and LaPanta discuss Hynes' 5-2 #mnwild, Boldy's resurgence, the strong goaltending and much more. Next live show: 7 ...

3-0 under Hynes

05 Dec 2023

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Russo and LaPanta break down the unbeaten new coach, Mats Zuccarello’s torrid start, Brock Faber and Marco Rossi’s rookie years. Next live show:...

Out with Dean, in with Hynes

28 Nov 2023

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Russo and LaPanta break down all the ins and outs of Dean Evason’s firing and John Hynes’ hiring by the #mnwild. Next live show: 7 p.m. Dec. 13 ...

Back from Sweden

22 Nov 2023

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Russo and LaPanta talk about whether they think the #mnwild started to repair their game in Stockholm and, if not, what’s next? Next live show: 7 ...

What’s wrong with the Wild?

17 Nov 2023

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Live from Stockholm, the pressure is mounting on the skidding #mnwild and Russo and LaPanta talk coaching staff, goaltending, penalty kill and more. ...

Ode to Adam Johnson

02 Nov 2023

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Russo and LaPanta talk about the tragic death of Adam Johnson, neck guards, what’s wrong with #mnwild’s Kirill Kaprizov and the return of Matt Bol...

LaPanta owes Russo money

26 Oct 2023

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It’s been a choppy start for the #mnwild, but LaPanta and Russo break down top line, the shoddy D and Mermis’ impact. Next live show: 7 p.m. Nov. ...

Russo Swarmed by flies

19 Oct 2023

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Alex Goligoski’s injury gives #mnwild cap relief, Brock Faber’s been unreal, Flower in MTL and talking Foligno/Duhaime. Next live show: 7 p.m. O...

Opening Night

12 Oct 2023

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The Wild open the season Thursday night and Russo and LaPanta take you through a final season preview in front of fans at Elsie’s, plus giveaways ga...

Stick to hockey

05 Oct 2023

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Russo and LaPanta break down the Twins’ series win, plus talk Foligno, Zuccarello contracts and answer your #mnwild questions. Next live show: 7 p...

Halfway thru camp

30 Sep 2023

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Russo and LaPanta provide #mnwild camp updates, answer Twitter ?’s galore and share touching thoughts about Chris Snow. Next live show: 7 p.m. Oct...

Inundated by Mullets

22 Sep 2023

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Russo and LaPanta dissect #mnwild training camp, talk Rossi, find out why Eriksson Ek pisses off opponents and are greeted by the Minnesota Mullets. ...

Packed house at Kowalski’s

15 Sep 2023

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In front of 100 folks on a beautiful night in Woodbury, LaPanta seemed to stack the audience with fans plus #mnwild talk. Next live show: 7 p.m. Sep...

Training camp closing in

05 Sep 2023

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With the Wild opening camp in less than 3 weeks, Russo and LaPanta answer a bunch of questions and of course much more nonsense. Next live show: 6 p...

Margo’s gonna be mad

30 Aug 2023

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LaPanta puts his foot in his mouth umpteen times and Russo walks us through his trip to visit Eriksson Ek and Gustavsson. from Aquarius Home Service...

Month from training camp

22 Aug 2023

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With #mnwild training camp a month away, Russo and LaPanta start the show in a pukey way, then get rolling on Wild questions. Next live show: Aug. 2...

Jet-setting

18 Aug 2023

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Two-million @delta miler Russo returns from Hawaii and preps for Stockholm, but LaPanta and he talk #mnwild in front of a terrific studio audience at ...

Gus Bus inked

02 Aug 2023

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Michael Russo and Anthony LaPanta weigh in on Filip Gustavsson’s new 3-year deal, talk Rossi, Lettieri, the #mnwild’s future and more, plus answer...

“I’ve got nowhere to be”

25 Jul 2023

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In a must-listen Worst Seats in the House @talknorth pod in front of a standing-room-only crowd at Elsie’s, #mnwild defenseman Jake Middleton opens ...

Live from Sicily

17 Jul 2023

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In front of a studio audience, Russo and LaPanta dish on their homeland, tell funny stories, answer #mnwild questions, and hear Russo childhood storie...

Sicily Schmicily

12 Jul 2023

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Despite currently visiting their homeland, LaPanta and Russo break in to talk Maroon, Lettieri and arbitration, plus the upcoming #mnwild season. Next...

Crazy Game of Hockey

07 Jul 2023

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In anticipation of the #CrazyGameofHockey weekend, Michael Russo and Joe Smith are joined by #mnwild’s captain Jared Spurgeon, former players Devan ...

LaPanta beats buzzer

01 Jul 2023

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Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta, just on time yet again, review the draft, preview free agency and talk Dumba, Reaves, Gustavsson, Stramel and mor...

Be Real, LaPanta

23 Jun 2023

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Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta talk NHL draft, #mnwild trade possibilities, the Stanley Cup Final, plus Panther joins another social media app. ...

LTIR and future of TV

16 Jun 2023

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Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta talk Stanley Cup Final, LTIR loophole, TV platforms and break down the #mnwild offseason, plus your Twitter ?'s. ...

Bruce there he is

09 Jun 2023

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Bruce Boudreau is our guest on this week’s Worst Seats to talk wrestling, Cup Final and TV + Russo answers your #mnwild Twitter questions. Next li...

Blood Bath

30 May 2023

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Russo and LaPanta preview the Stanley Cup Final, talk Gustavsson negotiations, Brett McLean’s elevation to Iowa, review #mnwild @theathletic survey ...

Darts and Curses

19 May 2023

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Russo and LaPanta from Splitrocks talk Gustavsson, Spurgeon, the conference finals, Arizona, and in a dry period for the #mnwild talk darts and debate...

Things get heated

09 May 2023

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For a change, LaPanta tussles with a #mnwild fan, not Russo, plus live lottery reaction, Russo loses a diner bet, diving, would ya trade Gus, and more...

Wild postmortem

04 May 2023

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Russo and Lapanta talk Billy G’s presser, Evason’s coaching, lack of discipline, Gus, Kaprizov, Boldy, Foligno, and the Stars. Next live show is M...

Game 6 preview

28 Apr 2023

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In advance of tonight's Game 6, Russo and Lapanta discuss officiating, the Game 5 loss, the #mnwild's PK, Kaprizov, Foligno, Evason/DeBoer, and much m...

Game 3 preview

21 Apr 2023

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Russo and Lapanta talk the split in Dallas, advance Game 3 between #mnwild and Stars and talk diving, Suter's cross-check, Kaprizov/Zuccy, and odd Gam...

#mnwild playoff preview

15 Apr 2023

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Russo’s distracted by the Avs game and Lapanta tries to keep the show on its wheels as they preview the playoffs in front of a packed house at Split...

Eriksson Ek repercussions

08 Apr 2023

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With Kirill Kaprizov returning, the #mnwild lose Joel Eriksson Ek. Russo and LaPanta break it down plus talk playoffs and Frozen Four. from Aquarius ...

Carts, the beekeeper

27 Mar 2023

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Russo and LaPanta talk Kaprizov outlook, playoff lineup and #mnwild Alumni Association, plus Ryan Carter talks about making honey. Next live show: Spl...

Crashing weddings and hospitals

26 Mar 2023

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Russo and LaPanta break down Matt Boldy’s hot streak, talk #mnwild final 10 games, Game 1 starter and lineup and spying on Panther. Next live show: ...

LaPanta & Gorg from Splitrocks

17 Mar 2023

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Anthony LaPanta and Kevin Gorg break down the last 4-game stretch, injuries, what’s next for the team, share some stories, and more Live from Splitr...

Russo distracted by rodeo

08 Mar 2023

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Russo and LaPanta break down the active trade deadline, Jordan Greenway’s trade, talk Calen Addison, and answers lots of questions. Next live show: ...

Trade deadline primer

28 Feb 2023

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In their final show before the trade deadline, Russo and LaPanta talk trade deadline and the heating up #mnwild. Next live show: Tuttle's, Monday, Mar...

What a difference a week makes

21 Feb 2023

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A couple #mnwild wins set a different tone for Russo and LaPanta, plus they talk trade deadline, Waves, and answer lots of ?’s during this fun show ...

Shocking Development

17 Feb 2023

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Back live at Splitrocks, Russo and LaPanta agree on almost nothing regarding the #mnwild’s recent stumble. Next live show: Tuttle's, Monday, Februar...

Russo blocks someone for LaPanta

06 Feb 2023

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All-Star Game analysis, #mnwild coming out of the break, No. 1 center/scoring issues and Russo blocks LaPanta's first "fan" on social media. Next live...

Much can change in a week

26 Jan 2023

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With the #mnwild having lost 3 in a row and outside playoff bubble, this week’s show had a different tone than last week. Things get fiery with Russ...

Italian Vacation

18 Jan 2023

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Russo and Lapanta discuss Matt Boldy's contract, the repercussions, and ideal playoff opponents for #mnwild. Next live show: Splitrocks, January 25th ...

Trip down memory lane

10 Jan 2023

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Russo and LaPanta get nostalgic, talk about Russo's trip to the NHL Situation Room, discuss the #mnwild 4th line, and Evason going 11/7 alignment. Nex...

Could Russo/LaPanta swap jobs?

04 Jan 2023

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Russo and LaPanta talk Jared Spurgeon’s greatness, Ryan Hartman’s redemption, Connor Bedard, and the difficulty of reporting medical emergencies. ...

Helmets and high sticks

31 Dec 2022

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Russo and LaPanta discuss the helmet and high-sticking rules, Ryan Hartman, Sammy Walker, Marco Rossi, and a ton more about the #mnwild. Next live sho...

LaPanta’s late again

23 Dec 2022

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LaPanta rants (gives his latest excuses) about why he was 30 minutes late, plus Russo and him talk about the Wild's play heading into the holidays and...

Sicilians heading to Sicily?

16 Dec 2022

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Russo and LaPanta discuss the Wild's hot streak, Ryan Reaves' impact, Reverse Retros maybe becoming permanent, the lineup when healthy and their Euro ...

JINXES AREN’T REAL

07 Dec 2022

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LaPanta rants about jinxes not being real (he's wrong), and Russo, unfortunately, pours cold water on Brock Boeser to #mnwild rumors, plus lots of Wil...

Russo’s starstruck

29 Nov 2022

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Russo and LaPanta talk goalie posts, Foligno’s meltdown, Rossi’s demotion and give a Trampled By Turtles concert and Mara food review. Next live s...

Back at Tuttle’s

22 Nov 2022

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Live from Tuttle’s, LaPanta and Russo talk Goligoski poetry, Rossi, Steel, and #mnwild’s recent play, plus Hockey Moms Aren’t Crazy author joins...

Anthony LaPanta questions Ryan Carter’s eyesight

17 Nov 2022

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Fleury's injury, Jost's scratches, PP, secondary scoring stinks, Gustavsson's opportunity and Panther snipes Carter on the air. Next live show: Tuttle...

Russo rehabs Uber rating

03 Nov 2022

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After whining about the Uber rating LaPanta ruined and his travel nightmare, Russo talks with LaPanta about Shaw, Fleury, Boldy, and the on-fire #mnwi...

Calm down Twidiots

24 Oct 2022

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After LaPanta finally got Margo’s contacts out of his eyes, Russo and Panther go after some of the hot takes during a fiery episode. Next live show:...

Russo-Panther quarrel

19 Oct 2022

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At Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta talk #mnwild’s stunning 0-3 start and debate Marco Rossi’s scratch and the Wild’s leaky defense and goaltending....

Joe Smith takes karaoke requests

13 Oct 2022

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A packed house at Splitrocks welcomes Joe Smith as Joe, LaPanta, and Russo talk #mnwild on the eve of the opener. Next live show: Elsie's, October 18 ...

Russo’s Rossi Rant

06 Oct 2022

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LaPanta returns to Worst seats and Russo implores #mnwild fans to relax about Marco Rossi on the fourth line. Plus blue line prospect talk and great n...

Tales from an agent

29 Sep 2022

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Agent Ben Hankinson joins Russo at Elsie’s and tells stories galore after contract negotiations, his clients, life as an agent and so much more duri...

Parrish puts on a show

21 Sep 2022

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Russo is joined by Mark Parrish, and the former #mnwild player was full of great stories and talked Wild on the eve of training camp. Next live show:...

Brandon avoids technical difficulties

13 Sep 2022

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Brandon to the rescue to get the speakers working, Mark unearths captaincy secret and Russo/LaPanta talk Brock Boeser and his loss. Next live show: El...

Welcome Joe Smith

08 Sep 2022

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Russo and LaPanta announce the arrival of Joe Smith to Minnesota as The Athletic enhances Minnesota Wild and national coverage, plus the boys talk Kul...

Panther grills steak

31 Aug 2022

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Live from Kowalski’s, LaPanta and Chef Troy grill up a feast, Russo talks Sam Steel, takes #mnwild questions and Dylan Loucks joins. Next live show:...

Dog days of summer

25 Aug 2022

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With nothing going on, Russo and LaPanta open it up to #mnwild questions, talk Wallstedt, PTO’s and Justin Morneau’s cow. Next live show: Kowalsk...

Sports media biz

18 Aug 2022

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Russo and LaPanta talk media biz, favorite/worst cities, world juniors, #mnwild and Sammy Walker. Next live show: Aug. 24, 7 p.m., Elsie’s in NE MPL...

Packed house at Tuttle’s

09 Aug 2022

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In front of a packed house at Tuttle’s, Russo and LaPanta hand the mic to #mnwild fans for an offseason full of questions. Next live show: Aug. 24, ...

Visiting Rossi

01 Aug 2022

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Russo and LaPanta are back stateside and update the #mnwild, answer Twitter questions and discuss Russo’s trip to visit Marco Rossi and Judd Bracket...

Peter tells jokes

22 Jul 2022

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Live from Prague and the Russo and LaPanta European vacation, Peter, their Austrian tour guide, tells jokes, Russo almost gets stuck in Paris and they...