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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 PodFellowship of the Rink Ep111 - Feat. Matthew Wood | Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild | Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild | Jesper Wallstedt has arrived | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 111 Show Outline: Minnesota Wild DAL vs MIN feat. Seth Toupal -Minnesota Wild dominate Game 1 -How to carry momentum into Game 2 -Who…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep204 - Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild | NHL Series Previews | Eye Test vs Analytics | Stanley Cup Playoffs | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep204 Stanley Cup Playoffs Spoked Z, Hoppy, and Brett break down every series BIG emphasis on Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild, evaluating eye…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep110 - Feat. Michael Russo | NHL Playoff Preview | Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild | Game 1 Goalie | New Marco Rossi?
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 110 Show Outline: Frozen Four 2026 -Atmosphere in Las Vegas -Joe embedding with North Dakota -Crazy finish to Denver vs Wisconsin…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep203 (part 2) NHL firing EVERYBODY | JoJo extension looming? | Brink getting Rossi treatment?
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep203 Part 2 of the Latest Judd'z Budz were Hoppy and Spoked Z talk all things Frozen Four and College Hockey! Part 2 Features NHL News, and…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep203 (part 1) Frozen Four 2026 Vegas | David Carle runs College Hockey | Brett Larson fills Minnesota Gopher Hockey coaching staff
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep203 Part 1 of the Latest Judd'z Budz were Hoppy and Spoked Z talk all things Frozen Four and College Hockey! Part 2 Features NHL News, and…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep109 - Feat. Scott Wheeler and Max Veech | Frozen Four + CHL to NCAA | Minnesota Wild and Max Plante
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 109 Show Outline: Minnesota Wild -Line tinkering -Chasing Dallas Stars for home ice -Can they contend? Scott Wheeler Interview…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep108 - Bobby Brink is home | Minnesota Wild skid | Brett Larson review for Gopher Hockey fans | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 108 Show Outline: Minnesota Wild -Steering out of the skid after 4 days off -Vancouver Canucks game -Dallas Stars matchup -Good time…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep202 - Tortorella BACK after Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy | Stramel wait continues | 2026 Frozen Four Vegas | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep202 -NHL News -- John Tortorella replaces Bruce Cassidy behind Vegas Golden Knights bench -- Danny Briere's ringing endorsement for College…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep40 and 41 - We were WRONG about Michael McCarron | Stanley Cup Playoff Depth |
Brett Marshall talks about how well the newly aquired Minnesota Wild players have been doing analytically and provides his thoughts on potential Stanley Cup…
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Judd'z Budz Ep201 - NCAA Regionals for Frozen Four Las Vegas | Kirill Kaprizov + JEEK vs Mikko Rantanen + Roope Hintz | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep201 We remember our friend Jessi and struggle to find the right wordds after her tragic passing -- PLEASE share (donate if you can)…
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Fellowship of the Rink Ep107 - Feat. Pat Micheletti | Bob Motzko & Gophers Coach Search | Minnesota Wild contention viability | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 107 Show Outline: INTRO jessi Pierce: Beginning the process of saying good bye... -PLEASE share (donate if you can)…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep166 - The HIGHS and LOWS of the 2025-26 Season for the Minnesota Gophers | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 166 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate recap the quicker-than usual end to the Gophers' season after bowing out of the Big Ten tournament in…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep165 | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 165 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about a lackluster weekend for the gophers, but a bit of a bright spot for senior night. They…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep106 - Feat. Wes Walz | Minnesota Wild End of Season Stretch | Stanley Cup Playoff Preperations | College Hockey Wrap Up | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 106 Show Outline: 10% off Waggle hats, polos, quarter zips, and MORE https://tinyurl.com/45bh24chJoe’s latest articles…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep200- Losing to lottery teams | Kaprizov & Zuccarello divorce | Auston Matthews pursuit | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep200 Mason McTavish scratched Minnesota Wild continue to play down to their competition Should Kaprizov and Zuccarello be split up? Bill…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep199 - Bobby Brink over Trocheck? | Adam Benak to WMU | Updating top 10 Wild Prospects | NHL Trade Deadline | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep199 Trade Deadline Recap How do Minnesota Wild stack up post-deadline New look top 10 prospects Adam Benak committing to Western Michigan…
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Fellowship of the Rink Ep105 | Recapping Minnesota Wild Trade Deadline | Trades that fell apart | B1G Hockey | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 105 Show Outline: Joe Smith's NHL Trade Deadline recap Minnesota Wild acquisitions Robby Fabbri, Michael McCarron, Jeff Petry, Nick…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep198 - McCarron OVERPAY | Minnesota Wild trade bait and untouchables | Trocheck, Thomas, Stamkos, or punt? | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep198 Trade Grades: Michael McCarron Minnesota Wild trade deadline targets Prospects: Trade Bait vs Untouchable Russia Top 10 draft eligibles…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep164 - CRAZIEST Weekend in BIG 10 Hockey | Gophers beat BEST TEAM in the Nation | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 164 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate chat about the weirdest weekend in the Big 10 so far this year. Minnesota splits with #2 Michigan in…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep104 | Mike Russo previews Wild Trade Deadline | Rosemount's Nate Percy on "The Tourney" + Charlie Stramel | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
SORRY FOR THE AUDIO ISSUES on THIS EPISODE Fellowship of the Rink Ep 104 Show Outline: Joe Smith and Michael Russo Team USA winning gold Quinn Hughes impact on…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep197 - Can McDavid win the big one? | Wild trade deadline | Russian Draft Eligibles | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep197 USA vs Canada Minnesota Wild trade deadline Russia Top 10 draft eligibles Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota…
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Fellowship of the Rink - Ep103 | Wild MAILBAG | Trochek vs offseason | Quinn Hughes future | Guerin builds USA Gold | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 103 Show Outline: MAILBAG Minnesota Wild roster Ryan Hartman's fit Vincent Trochek, Ryan O'Reilly, Jack Hughes Can the Wild make a…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep163 - Another DISAPPOINTING Weekend | Coach on HOT SEAT?| NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 163 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about another disappointing weekend against the Big Ten's worst team. They talk about how they…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 102 - Feat. Eddie Olczyk | 2026 Olympic Hockey | Quinn Hughes elevates Team USA and Minnesota Wild | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 102 Show Outline: Eddie Olczyk interview Quinn Hughes effect and the level to which Minnesota Wild can contend in the Stanley Cup…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 101 - Feat. Taylor Heise & Lee Stecklein | USA vs Canada | Minnesota Wild trade for Vincent Trochek?| Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 101 Show Outline: Team USA dominates Canada Interview with Taylor Heise and Lee Stempniak Is Vincent Trochek the right move for the…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep196 - Olympic Hockey Preview | Adam Benak ROCKS | 2026 NHL Draft - Finland Top 10 | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep195 NHL playoff picture at the Olympic break Minneota Wild + Prospects Olympic Hockey preview Finland Top 10 draft eligibles Stay WILD & up…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep162 - GOPHERS SWEPT by OHIO SATE | National STATISTIC Compariosons | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 162 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about the weekendthat saw the Gophers being Swept by Ohio State. From some thoughts on the…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 100 - Feat. Bill Guerin | Minnesota Wild & Team USA | Gophers Sweep Badgers Whipple & Motzko | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 100 0:00 INTRO 2:55 Bob Motzko Postgame 8:55 John Whipple Interview 33:28 Bill Guerin Interview 52:55 OUTTRO Show Outline: Bill…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep195 - Hutson & Caufiled vs Guerin | Brock Ankle-Breaker | 2026 NHL Draft SWEDEN top 10 | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep195 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep161 - GOPHERS SWEEP the BADGERS | 12 Goal Weekend | Big 10 RankingsNCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 161 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate finally talk about a GOPHERS SWEEP against thw top 10 rated Badgers. They dive into the 12 goal…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 99 - Feat. Joe O'Donnell talks Quinn Hughes, Jesper Wallstedt, and Minnesota Wild playoff scenarios | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 99 0:00 INTRO 0:29 Joe O'Donnell Interview 32:54 Gophers vs MSU Show Outline: Minnesota Wild with Joe -Covering Quinn Hughes - -Are…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep194 - Minnesota Wild STILL Dealing with INJURIES | Prospect Report | Iowa OUTDOOR Game | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep194 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep160 - Gophers SWEPT AGAIN | Wisonsin Series PREVIEW | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 160 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about the latest sweep against the Gophers, this time at the hands of Michigan State. They talk…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep37 | BIG Trade? | Analytics Agenda: Is MIddleton FAILING more than the EYE TEST?
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 37 of Wildly Informed! A weekly LIVE…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 98 - Feat. Jackson Blake of the Carolina Hurricanes | Minnesota Wild trade targets | Charlie Stramel Stock Rising | Fellowship of the Rink | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 97 Show Outline: -Minnesota Wild Injury report Foligno and Hartman stepping up Trade targets Worth it to trade Yurov or Wallstedt?…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep193 - Minnesota Wild Top TRADE TARGETS | Prospect Report | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep193 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep159 - What went Wrong LAST WEEKEND? | Michigan State PREVIEW | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher Hockey PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 159 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about the Gophers weekend against Michigan, what went wrong, what is encouraging, and how they…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep37 | BIG Trade? | Analytics Agenda: Is MIddleton FAILING more than the EYE TEST?
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 36 of Wildly Informed! A weekly LIVE…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 97 - Feat. Michael Russo | Quinn Hughes experience | NHL Trade Deadline wish list | Busting the slump | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 97 Joe Smith and Michael Russo tall about the long road trip, potential trades, and current state of the Minnesota Wild 10% off…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep158 - Gophers SWEPT by Penn State: What Went Wrong? | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 158 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate are back to chat about the Gophers first series of the New Year, a sweep against Penn State. The boys…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 96 Minnesota Wild Mailbag with Joe Smith | World Junior | Olympic Hockey Rosters | Guerin's trade targets | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 96 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep192 - 2026 World Junior Analysis & Breakdown | Quinn Hughes BREAKING RECORDS | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep192 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep191 - World Junior Analysis and Bracket Preview | Quinn Hughes Effect | 2026 NHL Draft | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep191 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 95 Feat. Bob Motzko | Team USA Looking to Three-Peat | World Junior Championship PREVIEW | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Joe Smith talks with Bob Motzko about coaching team USA for the World Junior Championship, as USA looks to three-peat. Also, Spoked Z and Hoppy Preview the…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep190 - Minnesota FINALLY Healthy | Quinn Hughes UPDATE | Canucks REBUILD is OVER | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep190 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep36 | Wild vs. Blue Jackets | Analytics Agenda: Is Quinn Hughes Better than Makar?
Nico Sturm PERFECT Role Player! Also Brett talks about the crazy road trip out west! Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep157 - NCAA Standings | World Junior Championship PREVIEW | NCAA College Hockey Podcast: Gopher PuckCast
#MNCAA Episode 157 Presented by #TheSotapod Holiday Special! Standings going into the break and world junior championship preview Stay WILD & up to date in the…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep189 - Quinn Hughes traded to Minnesota Wild | Updated Prospect Pool | Contender vs Pretender | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep189 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 94 Feat. Brandon Duhaime | Minnesota Wild AQUIRE Quinn Hughes | Biggest Trade in Franchise History | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Joe Smith talks about the Quinn Hughes trade and Washington Capitals forward and former Minnesota Wild Player Brandon Duhaime joins the show! Michael Russo…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep35 | Nico Sturm PERFECT Role Player: Analytics Agenda | WEIRD & WILD Road Trip
Nico Sturm PERFECT Role Player! Also Brett talks about the crazy road trip out west! Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep34 | Jesper Wallstedt for Calder? | Danila Yurov is a Top Center: Analytics Agenda
Jesper Wallstedt for Calder? Is Danila Yurov is a Top Center?! Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep188 - Marco Rossi almost traded | Kiefer Sherwood trade rumors | Olympics and World Juniors | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep188 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 93 Feat. Michael Russo | WEIRD Western Road Trip | WILD Trade Rumors | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Michael Russo joins the show to talk about the WEIRS Western Road Trip and the WILD Trade Sumors in the NHL Fellowship of the Rink Ep 93 Joe Smith of The…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep187- Thanksgiving NHL Playoff Picture | Minnesota Wild's GREAT November | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep187 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 92 Feat. Frédérick Gaudreau | Edmonton vs Wallstedt | November Momentum | LJ Mooney to Team USA WJC | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Newly inducted Hockey Hall of Famer Brianna Decker joins the show to talk about her new role with the PWHL's Minnesota Frost and her career. Fellowship of the…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep156 | HUGE Win over DENVER | Ohio State Series PREVIEW NCAA College Hockey Podcast
#MNCAA Episode 156 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about the thrilling 6-5 OT win over #4 Denver, who has been the Gophers bellwetherthis season…
The Sota PodSOVIET SLAYER - Back Channel Brewing x The Sota Pod BEER COLLABORATION! | Soviet Slayer 2025 aged in White Russian Coffee State of Hoppy
Imperial Stout Review: Soviet Savior | Kaprizov Tribute Collab Brew! Back Channel Brewing x The Sota Pod In today's Podcast, we dive deep into a tasting and…
The Sota PodEp91 Feat. Jesper Wallstedt | Players only meeting saves Minnesota Wild season | ️Gophers vs. Penn State
Jesper Wallstedt joins the show to talk about this HUGE turnaround for the Minnesota Wild Fellowship of the Rink Ep 91 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep186 - Jesper Wallstedt is a STARTER | Danila Yurov is a TOP Center | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep186 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep155 | Axel Begley's FIRST GOAL! | Gophers vs. Denver PREVIEW - A Minnesota Golden Gophers and NCAA College Hockey Podcast
#MNCAA Episode 155 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about the split with Penn State and all the improvement they saw from the weekend. From Axel…