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Raising the bar on top-shelf hockey content with Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull. Covering all things hockey with a Minnesota lean.

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United States

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Raising the bar on top-shelf hockey content with Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull. Covering all things hockey with a Minnesota lean.

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English


Episodes

#221. Fleury is the Goalie to Close the Regular Season (with Wild Play-by-Play Joe O'Donnell)

3/26/2024
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.

Duration:00:54:09

#220 Please Beat a Central Division Team (with Wild forward Jake Lucchini)

3/19/2024
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.

Duration:00:40:19

#219 The Minnesota Wild Go For 2 (with Grace Zumwinkle)

3/12/2024
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 Union this is season 5 episode 219.

Duration:00:51:10

#218. The Minnesota Wild Will Trade 2 Players

3/5/2024
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.

Duration:00:37:56

#217. The Minnesota Wild Now Buyers at Deadline (with Gopher defenseman Bryce Brodzinski)

2/27/2024
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.

Duration:00:44:33

#216. Are the Minnesota Wild Back?

2/20/2024
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.

Duration:00:45:10

#215. Brock Faber Will Win the Calder

2/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:42:17

#214. Worst Wild Season in History?

2/6/2024
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

Duration:00:28:03

#213. The Minnesota Wild Just Aren't That Good

1/30/2024
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, presented by Sotastick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Livea, Royal Credit Union, Grain Belt and Jim Beam, this is season 5 episode 213.

Duration:00:41:24

#212. Jessi Predicts a Wild Winning Streak?! with Guest Devan Dubnyk

1/25/2024
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.

Duration:00:41:38

#211. The Minnesota Wild are a Dumpster Fire

1/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:52:48

#210. Trade This Player for Gretzky’s Autograph

1/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:41:26

#209. Is it going to be Jesper time?

1/2/2024
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.

Duration:00:38:53

#208. Welcome Matt Boldy to Santa’s Nice List

12/19/2023
Jingle Bells Hockey Gear smells But Brock Faber leads the way Oh 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

Duration:00:35:05

#207. Connor Dewar will soar, guest: Kelly Pannek

12/12/2023
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 we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sota stick, presented by talk north, grain belt, livea, royal credit union and jim beam, this is season 5 episode 207.

Duration:00:36:47

#206. Kirill Kaprizov is finding his stride again, guest Dean Evason

12/5/2023
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 sotastick, brought to you by royal credit union, livea, jim beam and grain belt, you’re listening to episode 206, season 5.

Duration:00:58:37

#205. Time for a rebuild without Dean

11/28/2023
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 episode 205.

Duration:00:44:14

#205.Time for a rebuild without Dean

11/28/2023
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 Grain Belt, this is season 5 episode 205.

Duration:00:44:14

#204. Rossi for Rookie of the Year

11/21/2023
Marco Rossi continues to impress even while we continue to be unimpressed with the Minnesota Wild’s ways. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins us to discuss how realistic Rossi’s bid for Calder is, as well as why the Wild still might have a shot at the playoffs, despite a rocky 5-win start. All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Livea, Royal Credit Union, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. You’re listening to episode 204, season 5.

Duration:00:49:02

#230. How bad are the Wild actually?

11/14/2023
SOS! Have the Minnesota Wild hit rock bottom? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce delve into more of the Wild's woes before the team heads across the pond for the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden. Plus, should we send in a squad to safely remove Connor McDavid from Edmonton? All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Livea, Royal Credit Union, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. You’re listening to episode 203, season 5.

Duration:00:37:25