The Loony Bin Podcast

We look back at two, 3-1 wins that give MN United an outside shot of making the playoffs. We get you ready for Decision Day because 2026 isn’t over just yet. And we take a look at Minnesota United’s Sprint Season schedule that gives us some hints of what’s to come.

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We sit down with Wil Trapp to talk parenting, Eric Ramsay, Khaled, leadership, disappointment, his future and so much more.

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We review another good Loons performance that, again, did not end with three points. We get ready for two of the last three games of the 2026 season as the Loons’ playoff hopes are truly on life support. And we’ll congratulate St. Louis City fans who are celebrating their first trophy in just 4 seasons in the league.

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We bask in the joy of the St. Louis City game that had everyone singing again. We get ready for the Loons’ trip to Texas to see if we can keep our playoff hopes alive. And we’ve got an extended what’s making you feel like a lunatic.

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We discuss another late lead lost that stopped a losing streak but still feels like crap. We get ready for two more games this week as the Loons playoff hopes are on life support. And we check in on Dayne St. Clair, who had a few things to say after Canada lost to the US last Tuesday.

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We are joined by Jon Marthaler because misery loves company and the Loons have been miserable lately. We discuss the loss in Seattle that runs the losing streak to five. And we check in on English football to see if they might be able to drink again at games anytime soon.

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We again talk about another Wonderwall-less night at Allianz. We look ahead to the upcoming game against Schmetzer’s Sounders. And we check in with the Twoonies, for no other reason than to talk about a team that won a game recently.

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We cover the last two games that didn’t go the Loons way. We recap our first experience in the press box and radio booth at Allianz Field. And we get you ready for the upcoming home game that’s the next chance to sing that song that we used to sing.

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We close the book on the uninspiring Summer Transfer window with the help of Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press. We catch our breath after watching the MLS After Dark match in Portland where the Loons scored 4, but left with nothing. And we look ahead to two upcoming games including a midweek match in the hotly contested I35 Shield/Cup.

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We look back at three games gave us some low lows, some high highs, and some meh mehs. We talk all about the news that our C-S-O just said, C-U-Later. And we’ve got a conversation with Loons defender Morris Duggan crammed into the middle of everything.

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We review the Loons' 2nd return to MLS action in less than a month and we get you ready for the “decade in MLS” celebration for our Loons midweek.

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We review the first two Leagues Cup games that were totally “fine”. We discuss how the Loons are going to get out of their funk. And we check in on the summer transfer window to see if any additions to the roster are on their way.

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We debate if “unbeaten in 2” overrules “winless in 7”. We get you ready for the Leagues Cup which includes a matchup against a giant of Liga MX on Friday. And we check in on Gianni Infantino’s job security hoping he’s given his walking papers any day now.

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We get ready for the Loons’ return to MLS action that’ll see them play three matches across 10 days. We discuss the news that Shari Ballard will be retiring as CEO at the end of the year, and Christina Hennington will be taking over. And we look back at the final matches of the World Cup and cross our fingers that MN gets the chance to host the Women’s Team in 2031.

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We catch up with Jon Marthaler to get his take on the World Cup before it's all over. We review that uninspiring US Men’s National Team performance against Belgium in the Round of 16. And we get you ready for the World Cup Final halftime show to see if our Jon’s favorite musicians are playing.

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We catch up with the US Men’s National Team and their matchup with Belgium. We check in on MN United and some players and coaches that are on the move. And we watch along while England heads to Mexico and tries to “rise” to the occasion.

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We get Matt telling stories about his time soaking up the World Cup. We check in on Minnesota Aurora who punched their ticket to the playoffs this weekend. And we’ll talk about the US Men’s National team that is taking care of business in a way no US men’s team has before.

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We get Matt ready for his World Cup Debut. We check in on the US Men’s National Team. And we look in on the Peruvian police and their fugitive apprehension strategies.

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We discuss what natural New Zealand materials should be used for the Michael Boxall statue, we get you caught up on what’s happening, or not happening, with a former Loon at the World Cup, and we’ll check in on FIFA as they again try to ruin the greatest sporting event in the world with yet another money grab.

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We recap the RSL home draw that the boys left until late that only slightly smoothed over the Loons’ recent slump. We look ahead to the World Cup break and make a Minnesota United positional wish list for this summer transfer window. And we’ll check in on a new rule MLS is supporting that would change the way the soccer clock works.

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