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The Sota Pod
The Sota Pod is a collection of hockey podcasts with a strong leaning to Minnesota coverage. Our shows: Fellowship of the Rink: Minnesota Wild insider info from Joe Smith and regular interview guests MNW Young Guns: Wild Prospect talk, looking at players in Iowa Wild, College Hockey, CHL, and European leagues MNCAA: NCAA hockey talk, with an emphasis on the 6 MN-based D1 programs Wildly Informed: Minnesota Wild podcast with a big emphasis on analytics, hosted by Brett Marshall
Episodes
The Sota PodCharlie Stramel's FIRST AHL Goal | INSANE Series WIN for Gophers vs UND 〽️ | Minnesota Wild Prospects Podcast | MNW Young Guns
MNW Young Guns - Minnesota Wild segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Wild Prospect NEWS including… Charlie Stramel's First AHL goal College Hockey…
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Connor Hellebuyck FINALLY TRADED | Brady Tkachuk homecoming in Ottawa | Central Division INSANITY | NHL News & Chaos
ManBearPod - Minnesota Wild segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Minnesota Wild NEWS and… NHL chaos -- Connor Hellebuyck traded to New Jersey Devils…
The Sota PodEp137 feat. West Coast Joe | Quinn Hughes Vancouver homecoming | How soon is SOON? | MINN sweeps #3 UND | Charlie Stramel update | Minnesota Wild Podcast | Fellowship of the Rink
Fellowship of the Rink - Minnesota Wild News & Interviews podcast on The Sota Pod Joe Smith signs in from the west coast road trip ahead of the final game of…
The Sota PodQuinn Hughes scores and celebrates 500 Points in VANCOUVER | Bobby Brink Ends his scoring Drought | Daemon Hunt to Nashville | ManBear Pod
ManBearPod - Minnesota Wild segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Minnesota Wild NEWS and… Minnesota Wild -- Quinn Hughes goal in Vancouver for 500…
The Sota Pod#3 UND vs MINN preview | 〽️ Gophers first “win” over UMD | Home&Homes across MN | WMU Adam Benak & BU Ryder Ritchie | Mankato Mustangs aren’t THIS bad | College Hockey Podcast | MNCAA
MNCAA - Minnesota College Hockey segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: NCAA topics including… MNCAA rundown for SCSU, Mankato, Bemidji, UST Western…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 136 feat. Dylan Loucks | Yurov or Larkin? | 97-14-12 stack | NHL Awards voting and unhinged Twitter | Minnesota Wild Podcast
Joe Smith is on the west coast road trip, so THN Wild Reporter Dylan Loucks steps in to break down the latest Minnesota Wild news and storylines like the…
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Paying Hellebuyck to Couch Surf | Tkachuk returns to Ottawa | 200 point McDavid 👀 | Bowness Jellyfishing 🪼 | NHL News & Chaos
NHL News & Chaos segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Chaos around the National Hockey League includes… How long will the Boston Bruins trick Z into…
The Sota PodBabcock endorses Yurov | Kaprizov vs McDavid 97 SHOWDOWN | Joel Hofer CLEAN, DIRTY, or JAIL? | Minnesota Wild Podcast | ManBearPod
ManBearPod - Minnesota Wild segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Minnesota Wild NEWS and… Danila Yurov propaganda SZN feat. John Hynes and Mike…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep135 feat. Mike Russo | Can Quinn Hughes carry a DECIMATED blue line? | Detroit Red Wings brass attending Wild games | Minnesota Wild Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink - Minnesota Wild News & Interview podcast on The Sota Pod Show Outline: Injuries plaguing the Wild early, particularly the blueline with…
The Sota PodWMU Adam Benák’s 4-point game | Filip Růžička 🔥 | Iowa Wild remain a fun hockey team | Minnesota Wild Prospects Podcast | MNW Young Guns
MNW Young Guns - Minnesota Wild segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Wild Prospect NEWS including… Adam Benak goes off against Ferris State Filip…
The Sota Pod#9 UMD vs #20 MINN preview feat. Max Veech | Dave Hakstol to ASU | USCHO Rankings Gripes | College Hockey Podcast | MNCAA
MNCAA - Minnesota College Hockey segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Hoppy is joined by UMD hockey insider Max Veech to break down all of the week 2 topics in…
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Dylan Larkin hears Habs fans | Nurse vs Spector | MAJOR blow to NYR | STINKY Flyers | NHL News & Chaos
NHL News & Chaos segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Chaos around the National Hockey League includes… Montreal Canadiens fans chant “WE WANT…
The Sota PodMinnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights POSTGAME | The Official Rieger Lorenz Podcast | Which defenseman is TOI leader 🤨 | ManBearPod
ManBearPod - Minnesota Wild segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Minnesota Wild NEWS and… Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights postgame Who are…
The Sota PodIowa Wild are a FUN team | Rieger Lorenz & Mason Shaw take over | Minnesota Wild Prospects | MNW Young Guns
MNW Young Guns - Minnesota Wild segment of Judd’z Budz livestream Show Outline: Wild Prospect NEWS and Spoked Z and Hoppy breaking down the new-look Iowa Wild…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 134 - feat. Mason Shaw | Blue Line sans Faber | Boldy struggles | 1st to sign: Comcast v Quinn Hughes | Fellowship of the Rink
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 134 Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota talks to Mason Shaw, answers listener questions and addresses the latest Minnesota Wild news…
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Jack Hughes REACTION | Oghren & Rossi Dominating in Vancouver | Maple Leafs REGRET a Major Decision | NHL News & Chaos
DESCRIPTION: Spoked Z and Hoppy discuss the Detroit Red Wings continued blunders, the Toronto Maple Leafs regretting some big decisions, Jack Hughes reacts to…
The Sota PodIs Yurov's Developing? HOW GOOD is the Spurgeon + Hughes Pairing? Wallstedt is an NHL Superstar! | Minnesota Wild Podcast | ManBearPod
Show Outline: Minnesota Wild NEWS and… Yurov's Play, is it concerning? Spurgeon + Hughes Pairing, HOW good is it? Wallstedt NHL Superstar? Watch FULL VIDEO on…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 133 - Brooks & Wyatt Cullen | Brock Faber injury | Minnesota Wild & Gopher Hockey season opener
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 133 Episode 133 features an interview with Gopher Freshmen Brooks Cullen and Wyatt Cullen and Minnesota Wild insider info from Joe…
The Sota PodGONGSHOW Preseason Finale | Brock Faber injury | Quinn Hughes contract extension | Iowa Wild playoff pursuit | ManBearPod
Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about the GONGSHOW Preseason Finale, Brock Faber's injury, the Minnesota Wild pursuit of Dylan Larkin, Quinn Hughes' contract…
The Sota PodNHL 2026-2027 Season Preview | Kirill Marchenko traded to Toronto Maple Leafs | Odds on Stanley Cup & NHL Awards| Judd'z Budz Ep 221
Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about the NHL 2026-2027 Season Preview, Kirill Marchenko trade to Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, Pacific…
The Sota PodFellowship of the RInk - Ep 132 | Minnesota Wild Mailbag | Preseason standouts | Russian line | Quinn Hughes & Dylan Larkin
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 132 Episode 132 features a Minnesota Wild Preseason Breakdown and Answer listener questions in a Mailbag Episode SHOW OUTLINE…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep 220 - Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks postgame | Maxim Shabanov debut | Hanging with Stars & Avalanche
Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about ACTUAL HOCKEY GAMES! First they rundown the Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks Pre-Season Game, then the boys cover Maxim…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep131 feat. Michael Russo | Minnesota Wild training camp | Will Shawn Horcoff trade Dylan Larkin?
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 131 Episode 131 features an interview with Mike Russo on the eve of Minnesota Wild training camp SHOW OUTLINE -John Hynes extension…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep219 - Quinn Hughes has spoken | Biggest Qs at Minnesota Wild training camp | CENTRAL ROSTERS: Utah Mammoth
This week on Judd'z Budz, Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about Quinn Hughes and Matt Boldy at NHL Players Media Tour, and the Central Division Rosters Preview…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep130 Feat. David Carle | Quinn Hughes spoke at NHL Media Tour | How should Minnesota Wild fans feel?
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 130 "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 130 features an interview with Head Coach for University of Denver Pioneers Men's Hockey, David…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep218 - Guerin at the Fair | Do we still need a center? | Quinn Hughes continued | Minnesota Wild Prospects
Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about Guerin's interview at the State Fair, the DIRE need for a Top Centre, Minnesota Prospects, and BREAKDOWN the Nashville Predators…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep129 feat. Wes Walz | Quinn Hughes contract | Yurov faceoffs | Amazon Prime | Hartman contract year
Joe Smith interviews former player turned analyst for the Minnesota Wild, Wes Walz! Fellowship of the Rink Ep 129 "Fellowship of the Rink" Episode 129 features…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep128 feat.Vinni Lettieri | Quinn Hughes deadline | Stramel leads Minnesota Wild prospects
Joe Smith interviews University of Minnesota Gophers Men's Hockey Ulumni, former Minnesota Wild player, and key cog in a Calder Cup Championship with the…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep217 - 2026 Minnesota Wild Prospect Rankings | Charlie Stramel, Hunter Haight, and the full prospect pool
This week on Judd'z Budz, we break down our annual Minnesota Wild prospect rankings, focusing on the top 15. JuddzBudz Podcast Ep217 Show Outline: 2026-17…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep127 Feat. Ben Dexheimer | Quinn Hughes contract extension WHAT IFs and Minnesota Wild backup plans
Joe Smith interviews Ben Dexheimer, Wisconsin Captain and newest Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild player Ben Dexheimer Fellowship of the Rink Ep 127 "Fellowship of the…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep216 - Quinn Hughes backup plan | Minnesota Wild Qs | Hlinka & WJSS | CENTRAL ROSTERS: St. Louis Blues
Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about the Quinn Hughes Backup Plan, NHL Updates, Canada's DOMINATION in the Hlinka Gretzky Gold Medal Win against the Americans, and…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep126 | Minnesota Wild Mailbag | Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin, and Bill Guerin's backup plan
FULL Minnesota Wild Mailbag with Joe Smith, talking Quinn Hughes, backup plans for Dylan Larkin, and MORE Fellowship of the Rink Ep 126 On this Episode,Joe…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 125 feat. Matt Cullen | Gophers, Phil Kessel, & Rod Brind'Amour Talk | Joey Cullen commits to Minnesota
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 125 On this Episode,Joe Smith features an interview with former NHLer and new Director of Player Development for University of…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep215 - Quinn Hughes vs Lane Hutson DEBATE | NHL signings: Jason Robertson & Patrick Kane | CENTRAL ROSTERS: Winnipeg Jets
Spoked Z and Hoppy debate WHO IS BETTER: Quinn Hughes or Lane Hutson! Also, they break down the Jason Robertson and Patrick Kane contracts, and continute their…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 124 feat. Michael Russo | Quinn Hughes Contract Extension UPDATES | Is Dylan Larkin still in Play? | Minnesota Wild Line Combinations | Russo's Relationship with New Jersey Devils Fans
Michael Russo joins the show to talk about Dylan Larkin potentially still in play for the Minnesota Wild, Contract talks with Quinn Hughes, Russo's…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep214 | Larkin to Minnesota MORE or LESS likely after Yzercanned | CENTRAL ROSTERS: Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Hockey Podcast
SpokedZ and Hoppy discuss the Dylan Larkin situation after Yzerman ousted as GM. Also, the boys talk about the Central Division, and the Chicago Blackhawks…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep123 Feat. Stu Bickel | Iowa Wild | Dylan Larkin saga evolves with Yzerman OUT as Detroit Red Wings GM | Fellowship of the Rink
Joe Smith interviews new Head Coach of the Iowa Wild, Stu Bickel. We also cover the Minnesota Wild offseason, focusing on Quinn Hughes contract extension and…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz 213 - Kaprizov-Hughes next Parise-Suter? | Matt Boldy GOLF vs HOCKEY | Minnesota Wild offseason checklist
Spoked Z and Hoppy compare Kaprizov-Hughes to Parise-Suter Contract and go over the Minnesota Wild offseason checklist JuddzBudz Podcast Ep213 Show Outline…
The Sota PodEp 122 - feat. David Spacek | Minnesota Wild line combos with Shabanov Coleman | Bobby Brink in top 9 | Minnesota Wild and Golden Gophers Podcast
Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz 212 - Offer Sheet SZN | New-look Minnesota Wild lineup | Dylan Larkin saga | WAY too early 2027 NHL Draft
Spoked Z and Hoppy cover recent trades, Free Agent Frenzy, Remaining RFAs and UFAs, Minnesota Wild news and MORE! JuddzBudz Podcast Ep212 Show Outline: Offer…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep122 Feat. Charlie Stramel and Brett Marshall | Joe Smith on Minnesota Wild Free Agency | Dylan Larkin trade | Quinn Hughes contact | Zuccy moves on | Minnesota Gophers and Minnesota Wild Podcast
LIVE to break down all of the Free Agent Frenzy activity from Day 1 PLUS Charlie Stramel joins us again to talk about his rehab, and plans for Minnesota Wild…
The Sota Pod2026 NHL Draft Preview feat. Scott Wheeler, Max Bultman, Spoked Z | Fellowship of the Rink | BONUS Episode
Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep120 | feat. Max Bultman | Detroit Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin | Brady Tkachuk impact | Kane a UFA target? | Yzerplan update
Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep 211 - Tkachuk BLOCKBUSTER trade | Team USA Reverse Migration... Who's next? | 2026 NHL Draft Week Preview
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep211 Show Outline: Reaction to Brady Tkachuk Trade, NHL Draft Preview, Minnesota Wild trades to come Brady Tkachuk trade to Florida Panthers…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep210 - Can Danila Yurov level up? | Early 2027 Stanley Cup Favorites | ROD the BOD | 2026 NHL Draft Sons
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep210 Show Outline: Stanley Cup Finals Review and NHL 2027 Early Cup Winning Odds Stanley Cup Finals review How do Vegas Golden Knights…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 119 | feat. Scott Wheeler | Wild Prospects & NHL Draft | Dylan Larkin trade & McCarron extension
Joe Smith talks with Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and national prospect coverage for The Athletic. Joe also addresses the latest Minnesota Wild offseason topics…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz - Ep209 | Dylan Larkin sweepstakes | Minnesota Wild trade packages | NHL Draft Combine + Ranking Defensemen
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep210 Show Outline: Hoppy and Spoked Z talk about the Dylan Larkin move rumors, Minnesota Wild news, and Prospect Rankings Carolina…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep118 | feat. Brett Larson | Gophers, CHL, NIL, etc. | Minnesota Wild UFAs + replacing Brackett
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 118 Show Outline: Athletic Beat Writer Joe Smith talks with New Minnesota Gophers Coach Brett Larson -Wild are ALL IN -Judd Brackett…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz - Ep208 | Vegas vs Carolina Stanley Cup Crank-Off | Judd Brackett to Toronto | 2026 NHL Draft Center Rankings
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep209 Show Outline: Stanley Cup Preview, Spoked Z's reaction to Judd Brackett leaving the Minnesota Wild for the Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz - Ep208 | Which Wild players should be traded? | Injury Bug Avs | Iowa Wild debrief | 2026 NHL Draft WINGERS | Minnesota Wild and NHL Prospects Show
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep208 Show Outline: Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about the 2026 NHL Draft Analysis, Minnesota Wild Players still under contract, and Stanley Cup…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 117 | Feat. Bruce Boudreau | Stanley Cup Playoffs | Minnesota Wild | 1C Trade Target | Managing Stars | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 117 Show Outline: Athletic Beat Writer Joe Smith talks with former Minnesota Wild Coach now Hockey Analyst Bruce Boudreau -Boudreau…
The Sota PodJuddz Budz Ep207 | Filip Gustavsson PLAYED ON ONE HIP?! | Minnesota Wild party at Maynards | Guerin & Hynes insights
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep207 Show Outline: Spoked Z and Hoppy talk about the Wild Playoffs, Offseason surgery for Gus and what the roster could look like next…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 116 | Minnesota Wild Season-Ending Media Availability | Guerin and Hynes | Gustavsson Surgery Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 115 Show Outline: Athletic Beat Writer Joe Smith talks about the Post-Season Press Conference, and the Minnesota Wild Injuries -Game…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 115 Feat. Kevin Gorg | GUTTING Game 5 | Colorado Avalanche eliminate Minnesota Wild | Offseason Qs | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 115 Show Outline: Minnesota Wild Collapse feat. Kevin Gorg Kevin Gorg jumps back on the show to talk about the FUN PLAYOFF RUN while…
The Sota PodJuddz Budz Ep206 | NHL Draft Rankings by Position | Stanley Cup Playoffs | Canes SWEEP AGAIN | Ducks and Vegas Competitive
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep206 Show Outline: Spoked Z and Hoppy go over all the top 2026 NHL Draft Prospects by positive (center, defense, and wing), and talk about…
The Sota PodGAME 4 Post-Game Show | Wild trail Avs 3-1 in the Series | Now What? | Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild | Judd'z Budz BONUS
Juddz Budz Podcast BONUS Show Outline: BONUS Podcast featuring Spoked Z, talking about the Wild's Game 4 Loss to the Avs Minnesota Wild Recapping COL-MIN…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 114 Feat. Michael Russo | Joe + Russo COL-MIN Series | Goalie Debacle | Special Teams Dilemma | Split Hughes Faber? | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 114 Show Outline: Minnesota Wild, Round 2 vs. Colorado Avalanche -Goalie Tandem -Special Teams -What are we watching for in the final…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 113 - feat. Kevin Gorg | Zuccarello + Kaprizov | DAL-MIN Series | Wallstedt vs Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 113 Show Outline:Kevin Gorg joins to talk about all things Wild vs. Dallas Series! Kevin Gorg Interview Horse Racing Jonas Brodin…
The Sota PodJuddz Budz Ep205 - Feat. Rieger Lorenz | Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild TIED | GAME 5 Preview | Jamie Benn saga | Line Combos with(out) Zuccarello and Trenin | Part 1
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep205 Show Outline: BONUS Podcast featuring Spoked Z, to preview Game 5 and talk about the Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars series so far…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep112 | Minnesota Wild MAILBAG | Kaprizov dependency on Zuccarello | Dallas Stars series insights | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 112 Show Outline: Post Game 3 Mailbag with Joe Smith from the Athletic Minnesota Minnesota Wild Game 3 DAL vs MIN Wild Mailbag Fan…