Podcast
Worst Seats in the House w/ Michael Russo & Anthony LaPanta - Minnesota Wild Podcast
Michael Russo and Anthony LaPanta talk Minnesota Wild and the rest of the NHL
- Hockey chart
- #25
- Episodes
- 463
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 59 min
- On air since
- 2017
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
463 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 15 min
Minnesota Wild Dominate on the Road
Episode 568
Show notes
In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta talk about the Wild's dominant top line, Quinn Hughes' future, Jesper Wallstedt's brilliance, Daemon Hunt's exit and ... press box bathroom strategies. Next live show: Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at Splitrocks
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1 hr 4 min
Magical Hotel Room
Episode 567
Show notes
With @anthonylapanta in front of the ugliest wallpaper, he and @russohockey give an ode to the Saddledome, talk about the Wild stars' 5-on-5 dominance of the Oilers' stars, and whether Dylan Larkin will soon be traded. Next live show Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at Splitrocks.
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1 hr 14 min
You’re bald!!!
Episode 566
Show notes
In front of a packed house at Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta discuss hot mics, TV distribution, the Wild’s start, injuries, Rieger Lorenz and Anthony’s favorite restaurants. Next live show: Nov. 16 at 7 pm at Splitrocks.
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1 hr 3 min
Life on the Road
Episode 565
Show notes
In this edition of WSITH @talknorthpod, @anthonylapanta and @russohockey tell a bunch of road stories, discuss Dylan Larkin, the squandered lead and 22 scouts in Buffalo and no-trade clauses. Next live show: Oct. 14 at Elsie's at 7 pm
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50 min
Faber Out Indefinitely
Episode 564
Show notes
Before even playing Game 1, the Wild were dealt a huge blow with a scary injury that has sidelined Brock Faber. Russo and LaPanta break down the injury and how the Wild will respond in this edition of WSITH @talknorthpod. Next live show: Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at Elsie's.
Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)
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49 min
Training Camp Review
Episode 563
Show notes
With this short training camp in its wrap-up stage, Russo and LaPanta talk about which players have impressed, forecast the opening-night roster and give a Quinn Hughes update. Next live show: Oct. 14 at Elsie's at 7 p.m.
Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)
OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), & Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/)
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1 hr 12 min
Camp on Horizon
Episode 562
Show notes
In front of a packed house at Tuttle’s, Russo and LaPanta talk Wild training camp, exciting news for Anthony, answer loads of questions and of course discuss the latest with Quinn Hughes.
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18 min
Quinn Talks!
Episode 561
Show notes
In this bonus Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod, Quinn Hughes talked publicly in Las Vegas to a group of reporters about his contract negotiations with the Wild, and Russo dissects the quotes. Next live show with Russo and @anthonylapanta is Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle's. We'll be giving away a $250 gift card to @greatclips, so come on out!
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45 min
Laptop Issues
Episode 560
Show notes
After LaPanta finally figured out how to work a computer, Russo and Anthony discuss the Wild’s TV confusion, do a roster projection and touch on Guerin’s Quinn Hughes comments and Kurtis Gabriel’s comments on the Wild. Next live show, Sept. 14 at 7 PM at Tuttle’s.
Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)
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1 hr 7 min
Russo's Mea Culpa
Episode 559
Show notes
In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta discuss how Cale Makar's anticipated contract could affect Quinn Hughes' negotiations, the Connor Hellebuyck trade request, rage baiters and doom scrollers and Russo putting his foot in his mouth on X. Next live show: Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle's.
Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)
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1 hr 18 min
Do You Prep?
Episode 558
Show notes
In front of a packed house at Elsie’s, Russo and LaPanta go through The Athletic’s Wild survey and answer a bunch of terrific questions from the crowd, including some touchy-feely moments when Anthony's asked if he ever has a bad day. Next live show: Sep. 14 at 7 p.m. at Tuttles.
Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)
OnX Maps (www.onxmaps.com/), Tony Hoaglund State Farm (www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/champlin/tony-hoaglund-y8gzf5052al), & Great Clips (www.greatclips.com/)
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52 min
Gotta Know When to Fold'em
Episode 557
Show notes
In the dog days of summer, Russo's jet-setting to concerts and poker tournaments and LaPanta's golfing and doing cabin life. The boys talk about that, Quinn Hughes and many Wild things on this edition of WSITH. Next live show: Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at Elsie's.
Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)
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45 min
Possible Line Combos
Episode 556
Show notes
Six weeks from camp, LaPanta and Russo break down possible Wild lines, the Quinn Hughes situation and answers loads of X questions.
Next live show: Aug. 18 at 7 pm at Elsie’s
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1 hr 3 min
Band’s Back Together
Episode 555
Show notes
Russo and LaPanta discuss the Wild’s recent TV announcement, their offseason adventures, the latest on Quinn Hughes and run through some #mnwild fan questions. Next live show: Aug. 18 at Elsie’s at 7
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1 hr 3 min
Crowd to the Rescue
Episode 554
Show notes
During a dead time in the offseason and with little to talk about, a packed house at Elsie’s came to the rescue by delivering loads of Wild questions to @russohockey and @anthonylapanta during a blast of a Worst Seats in the House @talknorthpod.
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48 min
2026-27 Schedule Reveal
Episode 553
Show notes
Russo and LaPanta are back from Europe and break down the Wild's 2026-27 schedule, discuss how Steve Yzerman's exit affects the Wild's pursuit of Dylan Larkin and answer Twitter questions. Next live show: July 20, 7 p.m., Elsie's
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1 hr 8 min
Live from the Italian Riviera
Episode 552
Show notes
Back in their homeland of Italia, Russo and LaPanta tell stories from their latest European adventure, plus open the floor to their tour group of #mnwild fans for the most pertinent of questions (Hughes, Larkin, Kirill, Zuccy and so much more). Next live show: July 20 at 7 pm at Elsie’s.
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57 min
Wild Reshape Roster
Episode 551
Show notes
Three days into free agency, the Wild replace Mats Zuccarello, Vladimir Tarasenko, Marcus Johansson and Jake Middleton with Blake Coleman, Maxim Shabanov, Olli Maatta and kinda sorta Bobby Brink. Are they better? Russo and LaPanta discuss. Our next live show: July 20, 7 p.m. at Elsie's
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1 hr 13 min
Defining Wild Week Ahead?
Episode 550
Show notes
Live at Splitrocks, Russo and LaPanta give an update on the #mnwild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin, where things stand with Mats Zuccarello and answer lots of questions about the offseason ahead.
Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/)
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1 hr 5 min
Russo's Back
Episode 549
Show notes
Finally back from the Cup Final, Russo and LaPanta break down the Canes' victory and lessons that can be learned, plus they talk about scoring wingers available if Zuccarello doesn't return and #mnwild's coaching search for Iowa. Next live show: June 23 at 7 p.m. at Splitrocks.
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