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Justin Ekstrom is back for another edition of Purple Positivity, and even he’s a little surprised by how the Vikings have gotten here. Minnesota is sitting at 3-0, but it hasn’t exactly been because the offense has been lighting up the scoreboard. Instead, the defense and special teams have been absolutely carrying the load, making big plays and giving the Vikings everything they need to keep stacking wins. So now the question becomes…  Is THIS the week the offense finally explodes? 👀 The 0-3 Miami Dolphins come to town, and Justin breaks down whether this could finally be the matchup where the Vikings offense puts together a complete game and joins the defense and special teams in the fun.  Can Minnesota move to 4-0? Can the offense finally break out? And how real is this undefeated start?  Justin gives his thoughts on all of it in the newest episode of Purple Positivity! 🍕 Purple Positivity is brought to you by 7th Avenue Pizza! 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio through the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network. 💜💛 Purple and gold until he’s dead and cold. #PurplePositivity #Skol #Vikings #MinnesotaVikings #NFL #MiamiDolphins #BeerBellySports #BBSRN #SemiProOfSportsTalk #7thAvenuePizza Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

This isn’t just another Saturday in Fargo. It’s a BIG one for NDSU Football. 🦬🔥 It’s Homecoming Weekend, it’s Hall of Fame Weekend, and on top of all that, the Bison have some hardware to fight for.  NDSU and Wyoming square off in the “Battle for the Bit” — with the brand-new Bison trophy on the line. 🏆 TJ and Tim break down the matchup, what NDSU needs to do against Wyoming, the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, and what a packed Homecoming atmosphere could mean for the Bison. And eventually we have to ask the question… WHO WINS THE BIT?! 👀 Don’t worry — TJ and Tim will tell you. 😂 🎙️ Bison Bitz with TJ & Tim 🦬 FBS Football. Real Talk. No Filter. 📻 Part of the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network — Semi Pro Of Sports Talk. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio #BisonBitz #NDSU #NDSUFootball #GoBison #BisonFootball #Wyoming #CowboysFootball #BattleForTheBit #NDSUHomecoming #Homecoming #MountainWest #CollegeFootball #BBSRN #BeerBellySports Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

NOW THAT was truly Gophers After Dark. 🌙😂 Vince Wright is burning the midnight oil after the Minnesota Golden Gophers went into Seattle and knocked off the Washington Huskies, 27-24! 🐿️〽️ It was a huge road win for Minnesota, and Drake Lindsey stepped up with a big-time performance while the Gophers defense made the plays it needed to when the game was on the line. Vince breaks down the late-night win, what impressed him about Lindsey, how the defense answered the call, and what this victory could mean as Minnesota keeps rolling through the Big Ten schedule. And there isn’t much time to celebrate… 〽️ NEXT UP: MICHIGAN. 〽️ The Michigan Wolverines come to town next Saturday, and after what Minnesota just accomplished in Seattle, things just got a whole lot more interesting. Grab some coffee because Vince recorded this one VERY late last night. 😂☕ 🌙 🎙️ Gophers After Dark with Vince Wright 📻 Beer Belly Sports Radio Network 📱 Apple Podcasts • Spotify • iHeartRadio 🌐 BBSportsMN.com SKI-U-MAH! ROW THE BOAT! GO GOPHERS! 〽️🏈  #Gophers #GophersFootball #SkiUMah #MinnesotaFootball #GophersAfterDark #BigTenFootball #WashingtonHuskies #MichiganFootball #GoldenGophers #CollegeFootball #BBSRN #BeerBellySports #SemiProOfSportsTalk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

Justin Ekstrom is back with another episode of Purple Positivity, and this week he’s got a little explaining to do. 😅  First up, Justin recaps the Vikings vs. Bears matchup — and apparently there’s one Vikings player who deserves an apology after Justin spent some time talking a little too much smack about him. 👀 Then it’s on to Week 3 as the Vikings get ready for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Justin isn’t exactly sold on Kyler Murray stepping back into the starting role, and he’s got plenty of questions about what this Vikings offense will look like. On the other side, Tampa Bay enters the game 0-2 and dealing with plenty of injuries. Can the Vikings defense take advantage, get after the quarterback, and make Sunday miserable for the Bucs? Justin breaks it all down — the good, the bad, the injuries, the matchup, and whether he’s feeling that Purple Positivity heading into Week 3. 🍕 Purple Positivity is brought to you by 7th Avenue Pizza! 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio through the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network.  💜 Purple and gold until he’s dead and cold. #PurplePositivity #Skol #Vikings #MinnesotaVikings #NFL #Week3 #BeerBellySports #BBSRN #SemiProOfSportsTalk #7thAvenuePizza Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

The NDSU Bison have hit the first of their two bye weeks, and so far, you can’t argue with the record: 4-0 and perfect through the opening stretch of the season. But that doesn’t mean TJ and Tim are giving them a free pass. On this episode of Bison Bitz, the guys take advantage of the week off to give their early-season report card on the Bison. What’s working? What has impressed them through four games? And more importantly… what are the couple of things that still have them a little concerned as the schedule starts getting tougher? The record is spotless. The expectations are still sky-high. But there’s always something to clean up.  🦬 4-0 Bison 📊 Early-season critique 👀 Biggest concerns so far 💪 What NDSU is doing right 🏈 What needs to improve after the bye Bison Bitz with TJ & Tim — FBS Football. Real Talk. No Filter. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio 📻 Part of the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network 🌐 BBSportsMN.com #BisonBitz #NDSUBison #NDSUFootball #BisonFootball #GoBison #FBSFootball #MountainWest #CollegeFootball #BisonNation #BeerBellySports #BBSRN #SemiProOfSportsTalk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

Ski-U-Mah! The Golden Gophers got back to business and absolutely steamrolled the Akron Zips, 41–7! Vince Wright is back for another episode of Gophers After Dark, breaking down Minnesota’s dominant performance — what looked better, what stood out, and what the Gophers can build on after putting 41 on the board. But now the difficulty gets turned up. Next week Minnesota hits the road for a trip out west to take on the Washington Huskies. Vince starts looking ahead at the matchup, what Minnesota will need to do on the road, and whether this win over Akron can give the Gophers some momentum heading into Big Ten play. 🌙 Late-night takes. Gopher football. No bedtime. 🎙️ Gophers After Dark with Vince Wright 📻 Part of the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network 〽️ SKI-U-MAH! #GophersAfterDark #GopherFootball #SkiUMah #MinnesotaFootball #GoldenGophers #BigTenFootball #BBSRN #BeerBellySports #SemiProOfSportsTalk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

The Bison have officially entered the Mountain West win column. 🤘 NDSU picked up a win in its first-ever Mountain West Conference game, and Tim was there in person to take it all in. On this episode of Bison Bitz, TJ and Tim break down the game, what stood out, what the atmosphere was like, and Tim shares the full experience from being there for a little piece of Bison history. Then it’s on to Sacramento State. What should NDSU expect? What matchups are worth watching, and what do the Bison need to clean up before the next one? And finally… What beef do TJ and Tim have with the Bison right now? 👀😂 Because apparently even after a win, these two can still find something to complain about. 🎙️ Bison Bitz with TJ & Tim 🦬 FBS Football. Real Talk. No Filter. 📻 Part of the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio #BisonBitz #NDSU #BisonFootball #MountainWest #SacState #FBSFootball #BBSRN #BeerBellySports Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

The Vikings started the season the right way — with a win over the Green Bay Packers! 💜💛  Green Bay had themselves a good old-fashioned meltdown, and Justin Ekstrom is more than happy to talk about it. 😂 Justin breaks down what he liked from the Vikings, what stood out in the Border Battle, and whether there are even more reasons to feel positive about this team after Week 1. But there’s no time to celebrate for too long. Next up: the Chicago Bears… in Chicago. 🐻 How do the Vikings match up? What does Justin want to see? And can Minnesota keep this thing rolling on the road? Well… I guess Justin will let us know. 😂 It’s another episode of Purple Positivity — because he’ll always be Purple and Gold until he’s dead and cold. 💀💜💛 🍕 Purple Positivity is brought to you by 7th Avenue Pizza. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio 📻 Part of the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network — Semi Pro Of Sports Talk. #PurplePositivity #SKOL #Vikings #MinnesotaVikings #Packers #Bears #NFL #BBSRN #BeerBellySports Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

It’s another episode of Sports & Songs on the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network! Dan welcomes a trio of guys who know Minnesota Townball pretty darn well. Joining the show are Jordan Flick of the Dassel-Cokato Saints and John Anderson of the Litchfield Blues, two of the voices behind the Talkin’ Townball Podcast alongside Ryan Hayes of the Delano Athletics. Around here, summer means one thing: Townball. ⚾🍻 Dan, Jordan, and John look back at the 2026 Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament, breaking down the results from both Class B and Class C, some of the teams that made their mark, the biggest moments from the tournament, and everything that makes the Minnesota State Tournament one of the best traditions in amateur baseball. If you love small-town baseball, packed ballparks, cold drinks, and spending your summer following Minnesota Townball, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Sports & Songs 📻 Beer Belly Sports Radio Network “Semi Pro Of Sports Talk.” Listen to BBSRN at BBSportsMN.com and catch the podcast replay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. #SportsAndSongs #TalkinTownball #MinnesotaTownball #MNTownball #StateTournament #AmateurBaseball #ClassB #ClassC #BBSRN #BeerBellySports Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

Well… that was ugly. 😬 The Minnesota Gophers got absolutely manhandled at home by Mississippi State, 38-13, and Vince Wright is back for a new episode of Gophers After Dark trying his best to find something positive after yesterday’s performance. Vince breaks down what went wrong, where the biggest concerns are starting to show, and what Minnesota needs to clean up fast. The Gophers’ Big Ten schedule is coming, and after what we just watched, there are definitely some questions surrounding this football team. But first… 🏈 Akron is up next. Minnesota has a chance to regroup, get back on track and build some confidence before conference play starts getting serious. Vince previews the matchup, talks about what he wants to see from the Gophers, and explains why Akron can’t simply be treated like a throwaway game after Saturday’s performance. Can Vince keep the faith?  Is it time to start worrying?And can Minnesota get this thing straightened out before the Big Ten schedule hits? 🎙️Gophers After Dark with Vince Wright 🟡 All Gopher Football. All Night. 〽️ SKI-U-MAH! 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio through the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network. Beer Belly Sports — Semi Pro Of Sports Talk. #GophersAfterDark #Gophers #GopherFootball #MinnesotaFootball #SkiUMah #BigTenFootball #BBSRN #BeerBellySports Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

The NFL season is finally here, and we’re starting with a BORDER BATTLE! The Minnesota Vikings kick off Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, and Justin Ekstrom is back behind the mic with a fresh dose of Purple Positivity! What better way to start a new season than against Green Bay? Justin breaks down the matchup, what he wants to see from the Vikings, the players he’ll be watching, and how he thinks Minnesota will fare in the first big test of the year. And apparently we’re trying something new this season… Justin may or may not have turned the language down a notch. He’s attempting to keep things a little more Minnesota Nice. How long will that last during a Vikings-Packers game? Place your bets now. 🤣 🍕 Purple Positivity is brought to you by 7th Avenue Pizza! 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & iHeartRadio Purple & Gold until he’s dead & cold. 💜💛 #PurplePositivity #BeerBellySports #BBSRN #SKOL #MinnesotaVikings #Vikings #Packers #BorderBattle #NFL #NFLWeek1 #PurpleAndGold Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

Bison keep rolling! NDSU crushed Fordham 38-0, moving to 2-0 and checking another box in their first season of FBS football. But now, things get a whole lot more interesting. 🏈🔥  It’s time for another milestone in NDSU football history — the Bison’s first-ever Mountain West Conference game, and they’re opening conference play against Air Force! TJ and Tim break down what they liked from the dominating win over Fordham before turning their attention to the Falcons. They’ll tell you what to watch for, who to keep your eyes on, and the keys NDSU needs to handle a completely different style of football. Air Force brings toughness. NDSU brings toughness. This one has all the makings of an old-fashioned SLOBBERKNOCKER. 💥🦬 The FBS era has begun. Now it’s time to find out what the Bison can do in the Mountain West. 🎙️ Bison Bitz with TJ & Tim 📡 Brought to you by the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network  #BisonBitz #NDSUFootball #BisonFootball #GoBison #AirForceFootball #MountainWest #FBSFootball #BBSRN Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

GOPHERS FOOTBALL IS BACK — and what a way to start the season! Vince Wright returns for the first Gophers After Dark of the year with a small breakdown of Minnesota’s season-opening beatdown of Eastern Illinois, 59-7.  The Gophers also had no problem covering the massive -42.5 spread. Vince gives a quick look at all three phases — offense, defense, and special teams — including two amazing punt returns, some of the biggest standouts from the night, and what we can take away from Minnesota’s dominant Week 1 performance. Nothing too crazy tonight — just a quick breakdown of a very, very good night for Gophers football. 🌙 Late-night takes 🏈 Gopher Football 〽️ SKI-U-MAH! Gophers After Dark with Vince Wright Part of the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network Semi Pro Of Sports Talk. #GophersAfterDark #GopherFootball #MinnesotaGophers #SkiUMah #RowTheBoat #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #Gophers #BeerBellySports #BBSRN #SemiProOfSportsTalk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

History made. The Bison have their first win as a member of the FBS! 🏈🔥 TJ and Tim are back to break down NDSU’s historic first victory of the new era. The guys go through the good, the bad, and everything in between from the Bison’s FBS debut and talk about what stood out on both sides of the football. They’ve also got a few things to get off their chest about the Fargodome experience — what worked, what didn’t, and a couple complaints that need to be addressed. Then it’s time to turn the page as the guys look ahead to Fordham and what the Bison need to do to keep the momentum rolling. 1-0 in the FBS. The next chapter of Bison football is officially underway. 🦬 🎙️ Bison Bitz with TJ & Tim 📡 Brought to you by the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network #BisonBitz #NDSUFootball #BisonFootball #GoBison #FBSFootball #MountainWest #Fordham #BBSRN Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.

A brand-new chapter in the storied history of North Dakota State football is about to begin. The championships, the tradition and the dominance have brought the Bison to this moment — NDSU is officially entering the world of FBS football! And first up: Jacksonville State. TJ and Super Fan Tim get you ready for the Bison’s inaugural FBS game, breaking down the matchup on both sides of the football. What should we expect from the new-look Bison offense? Can the defense set the tone? And where can NDSU take advantage of Jacksonville State? Plus, the guys give their keys to the game and what NDSU needs to do to start this historic new era with a win. The wait is over. New conference. New opponents. New era. Same Bison. 🦬🔥 🎙️ Bison Bitz with TJ & Super Fan Tim 📡 Brought to you by the Beer Belly Sports Radio Network #BisonBitz #NDSUFootball #BisonFootball #GoBison #FBSFootball #MountainWest #JacksonvilleState #BBSRN Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-belly-sports-radio-network--5080802/support.