Henry Lake
Lake Night — Dooo! Henry Lake has been a fan favorite of Minnesota sports fans for two decades. His basketball takes are legendary. And his love for all Minnesota sports is what makes him such a good listen. After Twins games, he hosts Final Pitch. And hosts The Call-In Show after Timberwolves games.
Seriously, stop whining, Around the NFL, This Day In Sports History and a couple of sports meltdowns
This hour Henry has one message to athletes always whining about fouls, we see a couple of sports meltdowns in real time, we go "Around the NFL", plus we have This Day In Sports History.
Matthew Coller, Eytan Shander, and Bite of the Night
This hour Henry talks Minnesota Vikings and more NFL with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider, he chats up Sports Betting Expert Eytan Shander from Odds Shopper, plus we have Bite of the Night.
Why does Eytan Shander feel attacking Green Bay this week is a smart choice?
Henry chats up Sports Betting Expert Eytan Shander from Odds Shopper about the best NFL bets for Week 7, what sports can be the most profitable, as an Eagles fan how he views the Jalen Hurts situation, Nick Sirianni's future, attacking the LaFleur's this weekend and more.
Why is Matthew Coller high on the Vikings coming out of the bye?
Henry talks with Matthew Coller about the Vikings game this weekend vs. the Colts, how can they avoid a letdown, who are his team MVP's, will Brian Flores get a head coaching job soon, and more.
Stop downplaying things we know are wrong, and a problem with the upcoming Lindsey Graham doc
Henry kicks off the show by saying we have to start being honest and stop downplaying things we know are wrong in society, he has a problem with the new explosive documentary about Lindsey Graham that is about to drop and more.
Wolves extinguish Heat in dominant season opener
Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs recap the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-106 win over the Miami Heat.
A coach Lake can't tolerate, Aaron Rupar and This Day In Sports History
This hour Henry says the older he gets, the more turned off he gets by a certain type of coach, Lake chats up independent political journalist Aaron Rupar from Public Notice Newsletter about midterms, and other politics, plus we have This Day In Sports History and more.
What does Aaron Rupar make of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s DC home being raided?
Henry talks with independent political journalist Aaron Rupar from Public Notice Newsletter about Katie Zacharia being ousted after five days, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s DC home being raided; is this anything other than trying to come up with something to prosecute a political opponent, Elon Musk and Starlink being disabled in Ukraine, meetings to discuss ending a Russia-Ukraine war without the Ukrainian President being a part of the meeting and more.
Prediction markets ARE sports betting, Trump's loyalties, Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Henry says there's no way anyone can tell him that prediction markets and sports betting are the same, why is President Trump beholden to Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
Debates are good, the problem with LeBron, and Trent Tucker
This hour Henry says debates are good for us to shape who we will vote for, why is LeBron James playing in Philly, but living in New York City, he chats up Trent Tucker about the Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-2027 season opener in Miami and more.
How does Trent Tucker describe this year's version of the Timberwolves?
On the eve of the Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-2027 season opener in Miami, Henry talks with former NBA Champ and broadcaster Trent Tucker about the optimism surrounding the team, what Lamelo Ball adds that Chris Finch hasn't had before, what could be considered a failure for the 76ers, and more.
Stop downplaying football injuries, the NFC North had a good week, and This Day In Sports History
In the wake of Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts likely out for the rest of 2026 season due to blood clots, Henry says we need to stop downplaying injuries in football, it was a really good week for teams in the NFC North, plus we have This Day In Sports History.
A tough break for the Gopher Women's Basketball Team, Cal Soderquist, Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Henry and Chris discuss Tori McKinney's season ending injury, Lake chats up Cal Soderquist from the Minnesota Timberwolves Radio Network, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
Discrimination is always wrong, and have we reached a tipping tipping point
This hour Henry says all people matter, and we know discriminating against anyone is wrong, has tipping and tipping culture gotten out of control, and more.
What has Cal Soderquist noticed about the lead up to the start of the Timberwolves this season?
Henry talks with Cal Soderquist from the Minnesota Timberwolves Radio Network about expectations for the team this season, what he's noticed leading up to the season opener, Jonathan Kuminga's influence, Rudy Gobert's homemade honey, what could derail the season, Chris Finch going under the radar, and more.
Hiring the "Best" and A Quiet Weekend for MN Sports
Ahead of the preseason finale for the Wolves, Henry offers his thoughts on the firing of former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia. But was this hire the worst of the 2nd Trump administration? The listeners also provide some feedback. There are no local sports teams playing until Sunday evening. What to do with a mostly open sports weekend? Plus, what does Henry not want to hear from the mother of the Bend, OR school shooter?
New-Look Timberwolves Setting Up Final Touches
The NBA's regular season gets going next week. Can the altered Timberwolves hang with the best in the Western Conference? Radio studio host Cal Soderquist offers a preview of what to expect from the tweaked roster.
LIV Barely Scraping and Wolves Howling to Go
Is LIV Golf on its last legs? Steve Thomson offers some thoughts after news that Jon Rahm is leaving that tour. Later, Cal Soderquist previews how the Timberwolves are getting ready for the new season.
Prepping for the Football Playoffs
It's a late Prep football season in 2026, but the drama is still the same. Strib Varsity reporter Jim Paulsen talks about the favorites in 6A, along with some of the other stories across the state's gridiron classes.
Prep Football, A Breakaway Pumpkin, and NFL Attractiveness
In this hour, Steve Thomson catches up with Jim Paulsen to talk high school football. The Bite of the Night includes an inflatable squash. And which NFL Week 6 games would you pay to see...or not see?
Wild Trying to Stay on the Ice
The Wild are off to a good start on the scoreboard, but they've racked up the injuries as well. Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers takes inventory of the roster and the season.
Comfort Food and Injured Wild
On a chilly, rainy Steve Thomson has a question for you. What's your favorite comfort dinner? He provides his list and gets suggestions from the listening audience. Plus, Jess Myers goes through the Wild's early-season injury list.
Contrasting A Cap and Biggest Wolves Worry
Ahead of Wednesday night's preseason game between the Timberwolves and Pistons, Henry digs into a couple of topics during the only hour of the show. First, there's disagreement on whether MLB should institute a salary cap. Then, what's our host's biggest worry for the Wolves this season?
Best TV shows of all time, and Kevin Seifert
In the wake of RJ Mitte's passing, Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs wonder what is your favorite television show of all time, and Coller talks with NFL Writer Kevin Seifert from ESPN.
What does Kevin Seifert think is the biggest question regarding Kevin O'Connell?
Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with NFL Writer Kevin Seifert from ESPN about the start of the season, how he looks at the injuries, questions around Kevin O'Connell, and more.
"Around the NFL", Gopher deja vu, and Daniel House
This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs go "Around the NFL", why does it feel like every PJ Fleck year is the same, and Coller talks Gopher football with Daniel House from Gophers Guru.
What does Gopher football need to reach the next level?
How are we feeling about the MLB playoffs, and Dane Moore
This hour Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) wonders how you feel about the Brewers/Guardians/Rays being in the final four of MLB give you hope for the Twins or does it frustrate you that they haven't been able to compete,what is your favorite World Series, and he chats up Minnesota Timberwolves Reporter Dane Moore.
What does Dane Moore see as the "ceiling" for the Timberwolves?
Matthew Coller (in for Henry Lake) talks with Timberwolves Reporter Dane Moore about the calmness of Chris Finch, Lamelo Ball's unique skill set, what is the ceiling of the Wolves, Jonathan Kuminga being in the right role, the best teams in the Western Conference and more.
A mixed weekend for Minnesota football
Henry and Chris discuss the Minnesota Vikings win over the New Orleans Saints and the rough weekend for Gopher football.
Around the NFL, This Day In Sports History, and a Scoreboard
This hour Henry and Chris go "Around the NFL", we have This Day In Sports History, plus a Scoreboard.
Do we need a public execution, Daniel House, Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Henry and Chris wonder if we really need to see a public execution by firing squad, Lake talks Gopher football with Daniel House from Gophers Guru, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
How can the Gophers avoid a letdown this week vs. Purdue?
Henry talks with Daniel House from Gophers Guru about the unexpected win over Michigan, why there is one common thread is the defense legit, how they can avoid a letdown this weekend vs. Purdue, and more.
RIP Ditka, and big personalities
This hour Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs discuss the passing of Mike Ditka and why we miss big personalities like that, as well as asking what are the biggest Minnesota coaching personalities of all time.
A big week in the NFL, Stephen Clark, and This Day In Sports History
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs look at this week in the NFL, Steve talks spaceflight with Stephen Clark from ArsTechnica, plus we have This Day In Sports History.
Matthew Coller, Jordan Bianchi, Bite of the Night and Headlines
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks Minnesota Vikings and more NFL with Matthew Coller, he chats up NASCAR Reporter from The Athletic Jordan Bianchi, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
What does Jordan Bianchi feel about NASCAR's "home game?"
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with NASCAR Reporter Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic about Miami being a driver's track, why they're happy about a "home game", Kyle Larson's performance so far, who still has a legitimate chance to win and more.
Why did the Vikings bring in Odell Beckham Jr.?
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Matthew Coller from Purple Insider about the Odell Beckham Jr. signing, why Justin Jefferson won't miss the game, Kyler Murray's second half vs. Miami, and more.
Skeptical athletes, is MLB making progress, and Miles misses MVP
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss athletes being skeptical of facts, MLB's latest proposal but is it a non-starter, Aces star A'ja Wilson (not Olivia Miles) is the WNBA MVP, and more.
A Jim Bakker Minnesota connection, a controversial retirement, This Day In Sports History
This hour Henry explains the connection to Jim Bakker, Philadelphia Eagles star Lane Johnson announces his retirement, plus we have This Day In Sports History.