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Couch Potato Radio
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Listen Live to Couch Potato Radio with Derek Hanson on the Mighty 790 KFGO weeknights from 6-8pm and Sundays after Twins and Vikings games. Sports, politics, pop culture and phone calls from you the listener are featured in every show!
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Cary Eades-President of Hockey Ops / Assistant General Manager Fargo Force
2w ago00:16:45Tap to summarizeThe Fargo Force are in a best of five series with the Sioux Falls Stampede with game three Friday night and game four Saturday night at Scheels Arena. The series is tied at one game a piece, and the winner goes to the USHL Clark Cup Finals. Derek talks with the President of Hockey Ops and former UND great Cary Eades about this series, the recent USHL futures and entry draft that took place this week, and a quick chat about the NHL playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DEREK'S ODE TO JOE SENSER
2w ago00:10:32Tap to summarizeFormer Viking tight-end and radio analyst Joe Senser passed away Thursday, May 7 at the age of 69. KFGO Couch Potato Radio host Derek Hanson was a huge fan of him as a kid for what he did on the field, and later in the broadcasting world. Derek got to know him and looked back on his impact around the region for fans of "the purple" with this audio tribute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Paul Allen Voice of the Vikings/9-Noon on 740 the Fan
2w ago00:16:59Tap to summarizeDerek talks with PA about the Wolves and Wild in the postseason, the unbelievable Kentucky Derby this past Saturday, and a final recap of the Vikings draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Kevin Falness-Wild Radio Network Previewing Game 6 vs. Dallas
3w ago00:13:26Tap to summarizeIt's and exciting time for sports in the Twins Cities, with Thursday night featuring the Twins hosting Toronto at Target Field 6pm on KFGO 790 AM and 94.1FM, the Timberwolves trying to close out their series vs. Denver in game six at the Target Center (8pm pregame on 104.7 KFGO FM, and Derek talks with Kevin Falness from the Minnesota Wild Radio Network to talk about game six at Grand Casino Arena vs. Dallas (6:15 pregame on AM 740 the Fan/107.3FM KNFL). Can the Wild close out the series to face Colorado in the next round, can Minnesota improve on special teams, and more in this conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BEN LEBER PREVIEWING THE VIKINGS UPCOMING 2026 DRAFT!
4w ago00:16:16Tap to summarizeFormer Viking linebacker and current sideline analyst Ben Leber joins Derek to talk about Minnesota's wants and needs coming up for this upcoming draft. Don't forget, Derek and Jack Michaels will be broadcasting live from CJ's Tavern Thursday night (4/23) for the first round until the Vikings select at pick #18. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Head Coach and General Manager of the Fargo Force Brett Skinner
Apr 1800:13:32Tap to summarizeBrett Skinner has been the head coach of the Fargo Force since the 2023-2024 season, winning the Clark Cup Championship in his first season at the helm. He became the general manager in the summer of 2024. He joins Couch Potato Radio as the Fargo Force prepare for their playoff push starting tomorrow, as they take on the Sioux City Musketeers in the Western Conference Semifinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gavin Drexler-NDSU Bison Wrestler
Mar 1900:10:58Tap to summarizeDerek previewed the NCAA Wrestling Championships that are taking place in Cleveland this weekend (3/19-21) with NDSU wrestler Gavin Drexler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Viking Beat Writer/USA Today John Holler
Mar 1700:33:03Tap to summarizeDerek and John talk in-depth about the Vikings signing Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting QB job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jeff Kolpack-Host of 740 the Fan Golf Show/Bison Beat Writer for the Forum
Mar 1700:17:29Tap to summarizeDerek and Jeff Kolpack talk about the Bison facing Michigan State Thursday afternoon at 3pm (TNT Television) in Buffalo, NY in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the NDSU's finalized first FBS schedule for the 2026 season, and preview Saturday's 740 the Fan Golf Show which is kicking of the 2026 season Saturday morning at 10am. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Moorhead Spuds State Wrestling Champion Billy Ward
Mar 300:12:05Tap to summarizeDerek had a chance to catch up with two-time Minnesota State Wrestling Champion (also won a championship in ND his sophomore year at Fargo North) in Class AAA at 189 pounds Billy Ward. Ward goes into detail on his thrilling championship match, also about moving down a weight class this year, and continuing his career at Arizona State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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