Todd & Friends

Snow and Bohlsen discuss local kid, Riley Ashburn, helping his team win a D3 Football National Championship. Also, Vikings and the future with JJ McCarthy and some Brooks Koepka talk and his potential return to the PGA Tour. All this and more on Today’s podcast.

Snow and Lefty discuss the New Year and College Football and Anthony Edwards leaving the bench during the blowout loss to Atlanta. All this and more on today’s podcast.

Greg Snow joins Todd and is fine with the Vikings winning out these last games despite it hurting their draft position. He would normally like to see them tank these games, but they need to develop "JJ M" as best they can and that's not done by tanking. Will Brian Flores be back, Greg thinks he is "unhireable" as a head coach. Maybe Dallas as a D-Coordinator.

Todd joins Al Travis for his weekly segment on The Al Travis Show that airs weekdays from 1-4pm on KWLM. Al asks Todd about golf travel and lucky talismans. Should the Vikings play everyone on Sunday? Will the Vikings have Brian Flores as their D-Coordinator in 2026.

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd and they talk about the Wild being the third best team in the league in terms of points. Unfortunately the two teams ahead of them both play in their division. Timberwolves have been somewhat frustrating this season. Todd isn't sure they will get back to the Western Conf. Finals again, citing the immergence of Victor Wembanyama with the Spurs and the seeming dominance of OKC. Can JJ McCarthy get the Vikings to and through the playoffs anytime soon? The guys differ on that.

JP Cola, News Director for Lakeland Media sits in with Todd and previews his "Year in Review" news program he's working on. He and Todd talk Vikings. JP was dead on with his Vikings season prediction, including that JJ McCarthy would struggle with injuries.

It's a Golden Gopher Tuesday with the Voice of the Gophers Mike Grimm joining Todd and they preview the Rate Bowl on Dec 26th when the Gophers play in Phoenix vs New Mexico. The College Football Playoffs. Todd didn't like Tulane and JMU getting in and getting blown out. Grimmer says blame the ACC.

Todd makes his weekly appearance on The Al Travis Show that airs weekdays from 1-4pm on KWLM. Al asks Todd for some positives from the Vikings game with the Giants, other than the win. Is JJ McCarthy too fragile? The Wolves are in a good stretch, but still haven't made up ground on the top Western Conference teams, can they?

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd and says he has major concerns about JJ McCarthy being able to stay healthy in part due to his playing style. Citing the TD dive into the end zone as a play that seems "reckless." Shawn wants the Vikings to bring in a vet to "compete" for the starting QB job with McCarthy next season. Todd still just wants a competent back-up without a "competition." The Wild are rolling, but Colorado is the class of the NHL.

Snow and Lefty discuss driving and worrying about our kids in winter weather. Also they break down last night's final four in College volleyball and the upcoming Finals on Sunday.

It's a Golden Gopher Thursday as Mike Grimm joins Todd and they talk about the upcoming bowl game vs New Mexico.

Greg Snow joins Todd and talks about the simulator golf season at Eagle Creek. Both guys are committed to the Vikings doing this at QB for the remainder of this season and next. Todd is not a fan of the K-Ball rule this year in the NFL.

Todd is a gust on the Al Travis Show each Tuesday. Al and Todd talk Vikings, to tank or not to tank, Al and Todd are on the same page. Do the Wolves play better as a team without Anthony Edwards?

It's a Timberwolves Tuesday as studio host of the Timberwolves Radio Network Cal Soderquist joins Todd.

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd and they talk Vikings. JJ McCarthy starting to play like the Vikings hoped he would. Shawn not worried about Jefferson not being productive, he will, "he's a legit superstar." Shawn thrilled with the trade by the Wild to acquire all-star defenseman Quinn Hughes.

Jeff Asche joins Todd for his Friday visit and talks about what it's like to referee 5/6 grade basketball. It's volunteer, so parents please relax a little bit. Jeff handicaps the NCAA Div I & II Volleyball tournaments. What would it be like if the Vikings traded for Joe Burrow?

It's a Golden Gopher Thursday as Mike Grimm joins Todd. They talk about the Gophers Bowl game vs New Mexico on Dec. 26. Is QB Drake Lindsey going to enter the portal and skip the game?

Greg Snow joins Todd and gets asked about his attire for an important annual County Commissioner's meeting for the state in the Twin Cities. That leads to Todd saying something about "the degradation of society." Find out how they got there. Both guys encouraged almost as much by KOC's gameplan change as JJ McCarthy's ability to execute it. Greg was screaming at players at the Timberwolves game, even though they couldn't hear him.

It's a Timberwolves Tuesday as The Voice of the Wolves Alan Horton joins Todd.

Todd makes his weekly appearance on The Al Travis Show, which airs weekdays from 1-4pm on KWLM. They talk Vikings and Timberwolves.

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd to kick off another week. They recap the Vikings win. JJ McCarthy didn't remove all doubt about his ability to play NFL QB, but it's a good start. The Wild are a surprise how they've played recently, can they maintain it. The College Football Playoffs and selections will almost certainly always have controversy about who did and didn't make the playoff field.

Jeff Asche joins Todd and talks ice fishing, girls high school hoops and the Vikings.

It's a Golden Gopher Thursday as Mike Grimm joins Todd. They talk about a nice upset win for the Men's basketball team. Where are the Gophers heading for their bowl game? Todd asks Grimmer if the Football Conference Championship games will ever go away.

Greg Snow joins Todd and they talk about Todd's golf in Arizona. Greg can't believe he only player 3 times in a week. Neither guy is ready to bail on JJ McCarthy yet. Todd says there's three levels of judging JJ. He's the '26 starter, find a veteran backup. Find a vet to come and compete for the starting job and bust. Where do the guys stand.

It's a Timberwolves Tuesday as the Studio Host of the Timberwolves Radio Network Cal Soderquist joins Todd.

Todd joins The Al Travis Show every Tuesday. It's a state-wide sports and news talk show that airs weekday afternoons on KWLM. Al asks Todd if that was the worst Vikings game he's ever seen. Is there hope for the future of the Vikings QB situation. Timberwolves trade rumors, Todd names who he would and would not like to see coming to the Wolves.

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd and talks about watching his son Kaden play pro hockey and score the game winning OT goal, but also watched Willmar native Hunter Mottinger officiate the game as he makes his way up through the pro ranks. The talk Vikings awful performance and season to date. Does Kwesi survive the off season or will he be fired.

Snow and Lefty discuss life at Eagle Creek without The Oaks. A little bit of the Timberwolves late game woes, and can you get a better scenario for Brosmer to start for the Vikings this Sunday?

Snow and Todd discuss his travels to the Phoenix area along with a quick weather update, and then lament the woes of the Vikings and the Timberwolves all wrapped in today’s podcast.

Greg Snow and Cal Soderquist discuss the latest two losses where defeat was squeezed from the hands of victory. Plus a little talk about St Francis legend Ron Larson. All this and more on today’s podcast.

Snow and Bohlsen discuss the tough watch that call themselves the Minnesota Vikings and put a percentage of blame on the young QB for the abysmal performance. Plus the Wild are surging. Why? All this and more on today’s podcast.

Jeff Asche joins Todd as he gets ready to travel to Sioux Falls for a birthday weekend with the family. They're going to play golf in late November in Brandon, SD. Jeff talks about the experience of shooting a large buck while deer hunting this season. The guys just want more consistency from JJ McCarthy for the Vikings this weekend.

It's a Golden Gopher Thursday with Mike Grimm and Todd talking Gopher football.

Greg Snow joins Todd and they talk about their round at Olivia Golf Club last Friday. There are two towels that some Vikings fans have been throwing in, one for the team and one for the QB. Which if either of the towels are the guys throwing.

It's a Timberwolves Tuesday as Radio Network Studio Host Cal Soderquist joins Todd.

Todd joins The Al Travis Show, a statewide sports and political talk show that airs on KWLM from 1-4pm. Todd talks Vikings and Timberwolves with Al.

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd on Mondays and he talks about going to Florida to see his son Kaden play professional hockey in Fort Myers. He plays for South Carolina in the Washington Caps organization. They also talk Vikings. Shawn is very concerned about the inaccuracy and seeming lack of pocket awareness by JJ Mc. Both guys would like to see him be able to be more calm during the game.

It's a Golden Gopher Friday as Voice of the Gophers Mike Grimm joins Todd from Eugene, OR as he prepares to call the Gopher football game at Oregon. They also talk Gopher men's hoops.

Greg Snow joins Todd on his way to a family volleyball/golf trip to Dubuque, IA. Todd gives an update on "rental car crash insurance," story. Greg was itching to talk Wolves, He's "in love with how they're playing." But "OKC might not lose six games this year." Todd says that's hyperbolic, but Greg flat out means it.

Greg Snow joins Todd a somewhat frustrated Vikings fan, but a patient one with the Vikings young QB. "Let's let it play out." Both guys feel the Vikings still have a shot at the post season with two big division games coming up. Are they still as high on KOC and even Justin Jefferson.

Todd makes his weekly appearance on The Al Travis Show, a statewide talk show that airs from 1-4pm on KWLM. They talk gambling scandals in MLB and around sports. Vikings game was ugly, what is KOC doing calling all the pass plays? Todd enjoys the NBA Cup more than Al does and says the NBA is just trying to drum up interest in November and December games.

It's a Timberwolves Tuesday with Cal Soderquist, the studio host of the Timberwolves Radio network.

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd to open the week and they talk about the Viking loss to the Ravens. Todd says "it's been a rollercoaster." Shawn says "has it really?" Todd has always been higher on JJ McCarthy than Shawn and that opinion hasn't changed for either. One that has changed is both their opinions about Caleb Williams. Neither would have taken him first overall, but that could change.

Snow and Lefty discuss the annual Asche Deer Hunting trip along with each of us wondering which Minnesota Vikings team will we see this week against Baltimore. All this and more on Today’s podcast.

The Voice of the Golden Gophers Mike Grimm joins Todd and they talk football and hoops.

Greg Snow joins Todd and talks about the closing of the golf season at eagle Creek is this week. Vikings win, Greg totally shocked, as were most of us. Greg was always with JJ McCarthy and hopes this is just the beginning of good things to come. The Wolves look good, Greg hopes Ant doesn't rush back from hamstring issues.

Shawn Bohlsen joins Todd and they talks Vikings. Shawn saw "some good signs," from JJ McCarthy. Todd was more enthusiastic. Special teams played a big role. The World Series was entertaining but highlights the disparity between the have's and have not's in MLB.

Jeff Asche joins Todd and talks about it being Todd's last full-time day at the radio station. Both guys think the Lions will beat the Vikings on Sunday.

It's a Golden Gopher Thursday on the podcast with Mike Grimm, the play-by-play Voice of the Gophers sitting in with Todd and they talk football.

Greg Snow joins Todd and asks him about how it's been the last week of full time employment. He tries to get Todd to be emotional but that's a tough old nut to crack. Who's fault mostly is the lack of production from the Vikings, KOC or Kwesi. Greg makes his game prediction.