The Sports Block with Nathan Stacken

The Sports Block Podcast #484

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:18:39 +0000

(0:00 - 1:10.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk MLB with major injury news to Tarik Skubal and an injury scare for Joe Ryan. The Timberwolves advance to the second round over Denver and a pair of 3-1 series comebacks.

(1:10.40 - 2:09.03) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk the Minnesota Wild moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs over Dallas and the Timberwolves moving on to face San Antonio.

The Sports Block Podcast #481

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:39:33 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2026 Masters as Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back. Transfer portal season, the hot start for the Minnesota Twins and an NBA Playoff preview.

The Sports Block Podcast #479

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:25:32 +0000

Nathan Stacken reactions to the 2026 Elite Eight and previews the Final Four. UConn's comeback vs. Duke. Arizona, Illinois and Michigan all advance.

The Sports Block Podcast #478

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:35:09 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the first weekend of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and preview the Sweet 16. South Dakota State women's basketball has its season come to an end. Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season.

The Sports Block Podcast #477

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:40:06 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks, all 67 games of the 2026 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament. Upset, Final Four and National Championship picks. The Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray and the World Baseball Classic final.

The Sports Block Podcast #475

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:58:15 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the conference tournaments across College Basketball, at look at the Summit League in Sioux Falls and the final week of the regular season. Minnesota Twins spring training notes and the dysfunctional Minnesota Vikings.

The Sports Block Podcast #474

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:42:56 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens take a look at the latest NCAA College Basketball Tournament projections, the final week of the regular season in the Summit League, and the first week of Spring Training for the Minnesota Twins. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the 2026 Winer Olympics and the U.S. men's hockey team winning goal vs. Canada.

The Sports Block Podcast #472

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:12:13 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk North Dakota State football moving to the Mountain West conference. USD with a new head football coach. One of the most boring Super Bowls ever. Multiple top 10 teams lose in a crazy week of College Basketball. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

The Sports Block Podcast #470

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:43:51 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the NFL conference championship games. A snooze fest in Denver and excitement in Seattle. Nebraska basketball stays undefeated. A down year for the SEC. MLB Hot Stove.

The Sports Block Podcast #468

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:32:19 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap NFL Wild Card weekend, the College Football Playoff semifinals and week of College Basketball.

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the semifinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the National Championship Game between No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami.

Nathan makes his NFL Divisional Round picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #467

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:44:06 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs, the Vikings finish the season on a five game winning streak and a look at the NFL Playoffs.

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff and preview the semifinals between Miami/Ole Miss and Indiana/Oregon.

Nathan makes his NFL picks for Wild Card Weekend.

The Sports Block Podcast #463

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:48:09 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first round of the FCS playoffs with SDSU and USD winning easily at home. The final week of the College Football regular season. The Vikings get shutout at Seattle.

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at rivalry week, the coaching carousel and preview the College Football conference title games.

Nathan makes his picks for week 14 of the NFL.

The Sports Block Podcast #462

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:29:26 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap state volleyball, the Vikings problems and Feast Week not so great in College Basketball.

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at a quiet week of College Football, in preparation for the final week of the regular season. What's at stake, who could be upset and Bowl Bound or Not.

Nathan makes his picks for week 13 of the NFL.

The Sports Block Podcast #459

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:25:18 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 7 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays. J.J. McCarthy returns to lead the Vikings to a win vs. the Lions. Four weeks to go in the college football season. Nathan makes his Week 10 NFL picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #453

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:33:19 +0000

(0:00- 1:31.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 4 of College Football with Nebraska coming up short vs. Michigan, Indiana destroying Illinois and Clemson losing again. Nathan gives Travis his Week 3 NFL Quiz. The final week of the MLB season with Detroit and Cleveland battling for the AL Central, Seattle winning the AL West and both Wild Card races yet to be decided.

(1:31.40 - 2:41.14) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk college football. Nebraska vs. Michigan. A Week 5 preview with big games in the Big Ten (Penn St. vs. Oregon) and the SEC (Georgia vs. Alabama). Nathan makes his picks for Week 4 of the NFL.

The Sports Block Podcast #453

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:31:46 +0000

The Sports Block Podcast #451

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:35:28 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings come from behind victory on Monday night at Chicago, defeating the Bears 27-24. A great Week 2 of College Football, South Dakota State with a two overtime win at Montana State, and the latest MLB playoff races. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and Stacken makes his NFL picks for Week 2.

The Sports Block Podcast #450

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:46:11 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Week 1 of the College Football season with three top 10 matchups. Trouble for Alabama and South Dakota State rolls past Sacramento State. Plus, the 2025 NFL season preview with playoff picks and Super Bowl predictions.

The Sports Block Podcast #449

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:11:59 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens give their picks fort he 2025 College Football season. Conference champions, playoff teams and national title picks. The NBA television schedule, MLB and the Twins new pitching strategy. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look at Week 0 with an Iowa State win over Kansas State. Conference, playoff and national title predictions.

The Sports Block Podcast #448

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:46:57 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Charlie Hildebrand continue their College Football preview looking at the Big 12 and the ACC.

The Sports Block Podcast #447

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:56:49 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the first week of the amateur baseball state tournament in Brandon, Nathan's trip to Target Field and the not too bad Minnesota Twins. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan continue their College Football preview with the SEC.

The Sports Block Podcast #446

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:04:55 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the MLB trade deadline the the new look Minnesota Twins.

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the college football season and the Big Ten, MAC and Mountain West conferences.

The Sports Block Podcast #445

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:11:48 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the recent severe weather in South Dakota, Nathan's trip to Target Field, the MLB Trade Deadline and the death of Hulk Hogan.

The Sports Block Podcast #444

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:50:40 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2025 Open Championship with another dominant win from Scottie Scheffler. An exciting finish to the MLB All-Star Game. The Dodgers continue to struggle, while the Brewers and Blue Jays stay hot.

The Sports Block Podcast #443

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:26:54 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the MLB All-Star Game, look back at the first half of the baseball season and Cal Raleigh's HR Derby championship.

The Sports Block Podcast #441

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:52:27 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk South Dakota tornados and severe weather coverage. College sports news, the Twins dominated by Tarik Skubal and NBA free agency.

The Sports Block Podcast #440

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:17:22 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Game 7 between Oklahoma City and Indiana, along with the Tyrese Haliburton injury and the NBA Draft with Cooper Flagg going No. 1 to Dallas. LSU defeats Coastal Carolina in the College World Series. The Minnesota Twins continue to struggle. The emergence of SP Jacob Misiorowski for the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Sports Block Podcast #439

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:43 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk NBA Finals, the upcoming offseason, the U.S. Open, the College World Series and the struggling Minnesota Twins. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan for the final half hour to talk the Stanley Cup Finals and a repeat from the Florida Panthers.

The Sports Block Podcast #438

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:06:33 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the College World Series and the changes in the NCAA. Indiana and Oklahoma City tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals and Florida leading Edmonton in the Stanley Cup Finals. U.S. Open at Oakmont and the classic French Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The latest from MLB.

The Sports Block Podcast #437

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:17:58 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Upsets in the College Baseball Regions. Texas vs. Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series. Top 5 sports shows of all-time.

The Sports Block Podcast #436

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:29:11 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Minnesota Twins hot stretch through the month of May. Will it last? Surprises through the first third of the MLB season. The NBA Playoffs with Indiana and Oklahoma City hold 3-1 series leads in the conference finals. What future holds for the Minnesota Timberwolves after two straight conference finals.

The Sports Block Podcast #435

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 09 May 2025 16:22:06 +0000

(0:00 - 1:24.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the upsets in the second road of the NBA Playoffs dominated by the road teams. Nathan is ready for NFL schedule release day and the Minnesota Twins put together a winning streak.

(1:24.30 - 2:32.54) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap of first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and talk Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves.

The Sports Block Podcast #434

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 02 May 2025 14:49:37 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves advancing past the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Reaction to the 2025 NFL Draft and the fall of Shedeur Sanders. Major League Baseball at the one month mark.

The Sports Block Podcast #433 - 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:15:12 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs and the latest baseball news. The 2025 NFL Mock Draft special with picks for all 32 first round selections.

The Sports Block Podcast #432

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:31:44 +0000

(0:00 - 1:38.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk Rory McIlroy's dramatic win at the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava leaves for greener pastures (maybe?). The latest in MLB as the Twins continue to struggle and the Padres and Giants are off the hot starts. A preview of the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals picks.

(1:38.00 - 2:34.39) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the latest transfer news in College Football.

The Sports Block Podcast #430

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:17:10 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the 2025 Final Four while looking back to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Plus a preview of the 2025 MLB season.

The Sports Block Podcast #429

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:30:20 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the South Dakota State's women's run in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The first two rounds of the men's tournament with a lack of upsets.

The Sports Block Podcast #426

Nathan Stacken — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:46:57 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the Summit League tournament in Sioux Falls and take a look at the rest of College Basketball with conference tournament beginning and the final week of the regular season.

The Sports Block Podcast #425

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:32:48 +0000

(0:00 - 1:26.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk College Basketball and what teams are trending in the right directions at the end of the regular season.

(1:26.00 - 2:10.30) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the Four National hockey tournament with Canada defeating the U.S. in the finals in overtime and South Dakota State basketball heading into the Summit League Tournament.

The Sports Block Podcast #424

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:41:56 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the new NBA All-Star weekend, a deep dive into the top 10 of College Basketball with No. 1 Auburn winning at No. 2 Alabama, some late MLB HOT STOVE news and Stacken reacts to the NHL's Four Nations Tournament.

The Sports Block Podcast #423

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:54:36 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Super Bowl 59, a 40-22 win for the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs. The New York Jets move on from Aaron Rodgers. The NBA at the All-Star break. The week that was in College Basketball with No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Alabama facing off on Saturday.

The Sports Block Podcast #422

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:51:48 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to the Luke Doncic and Anthony Davis trade over the weekend, a preview of Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and an upset filled weekend of College Basketball.

The Sports Block Podcast #421

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:49:25 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, as well as the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. NFL coaching hires and the week of College Basketball.

The Sports Block Podcast #420

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:28:07 +0000

(0:00 - 1:32.55) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk NFL Divisional Playoffs with Washington, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Kansas City advancing. Ohio State defeats Notre Dame for the College Football National Championship. The latest in College Basketball and the L.A. Dodgers continue to dominate the offseason.

(1:32.55 - 2:18.35) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the College Football National Championship game and thoughts on the first years of the 12 team playoff. What changes need to be made.

The Sports Block Podcast #419

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:08:42 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings Wild Card Playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The rest of the weekend in the NFL Playoffs, the latest in College Basketball and the College Football Playoff Champion between Notre Dame and Ohio State. Plus, the first week of parenthood.

The Sports Block Podcast #418

Nathan Stacken — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:30:58 +0000

(0:00 - 1:30.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Vikings Week 18 loss at Detroit and the NFL Playoffs ahead. The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs and picks for the semifinals. The latest with South Dakota State football and new head coach Dan Jackson. Plus, the birth of Travis' first child, Rachel.

(1:30.30 - 2:38.49) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the College Football Playoff. Reaction to the quarterfinals and picks for the semifinals.

The Sports Block Podcast #417

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 14:49:29 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look back at Week 15 of the NFL with Buffalo defeating Detroit and the Vikings winning on Monday night vs. the Bears. The FCS Playoff semifinals with South Dakota State at North Dakota State and South Dakota at Montana State. The first round of the College Football Playoff.

The Sports Block Podcast #416

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:20:08 +0000

(0:00 - 2:13.15) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens break down the 12 team College Football Playoff. Vikings use a big fourth quarter to defeat the Falcons. Dan Campbell rolls the dice in the Lions win over the Packers. SDSU football rolls into the second round of the FCS Playoffs.

(2:13.15 - 3:08.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to give his reaction to the 12 team College Football Playoff, preview the first round matchups, look back at the conference title games and talk Heisman Trophy.

(3:08.00 - 3:18.46) Nathan recaps Week 14 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 15.

The Sports Block Podcast #415

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:46:22 +0000

(0:00 - 1:53.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look back at a busy Thanksgiving week of College Basketball, top 10 losses during the final regular season of College Football and the Minnesota Vikings came back vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

(1:53.30 - 2:52.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the final week of the College Football regular season, preview the conference title games and look ahead towards the playoffs.

(2:52.00 - 3:04.19) Nathan recaps Week 13 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 14.

The Sports Block Podcast #414

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:03:27 +0000

(0:00 - 1:45.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at a crazy weekend of college football, the Thanksgiving slate of college basketball, South Dakota State and the Vikings beat the Bears in overtime.

(1:45.20 - 2:39.05) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the week of College Football with Alabama and Ole Miss taking their third loss. The final week of the college football regular season and the CFP rankings.

(2:39.05 - 2:51.36) Nathan recaps Week 12 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 13.

The Sports Block Podcast #413

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:03:49 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the final week of the FCS regular season as USD takes on North Dakota State, plus SDSU takes on Missouri State. College Football Playoff and NFL Week 11 with the Vikings pick up a win at Tennessee and Buffalo winning at Kansas City. The latest in College Basketball. Nathan makes his NFL picks for Week 12.

The Sports Block Podcast #412

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:02:37 +0000

(0:00 - 1:59.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap an ugly 12-7 win for the Vikings in Jacksonville. The rest of the week in the NFL. College Football Playoff rankings and the potential for conference tiebreakers. The first week of the College Basketball season.

(1:59.20 - 2:55.55) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the week of College Football with two top 5 teams falling in Miami and Georgia. Just three weeks remaining in the regular season.

(2:55.55 - 3:05.54) Nathan recaps Week 10 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 11.

The Sports Block Podcast #411

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:27:38 +0000

(0:00 - 1:59.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at a quiet week across the NFL and college football. College Basketball season preview

(1:59.20 - 2:43.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the College Football Playoff, Ohio St takes down Penn St and the rest of the week in college football

(2:43.00 - 2:55.16) Nathan recaps Week 9 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 10.

The Sports Block Podcast #410

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:52:04 +0000

(0:00 - 1:44.25) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees, Vikings injuries vs. the Rams, Week 8 of the NFL and a quiet week of College Football with SDSU defeating USD.

(1:44.25 - 2:42.25) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk college football with Nebraska nearly upsetting Ohio State, SDSU wins in OT vs. USD and Penn State vs. Ohio State preview

(2:42.25 - 2:55.34) Nathan recaps Week 8 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 9.

The Sports Block Podcast #409

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:55:12 +0000

(0:00 - 2:08.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 5 of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx. The Detroit Lions hand the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season. No. 1 Texas falls to Georgia. The start of the NBA season.

(2:08.40 - 2:59.55) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk college football with Georgia winning at Texas and Tennessee taking down Alabama. A preview for the week to come.

(2:59.55 - 3:11.00) Nathan recaps Week 7 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 8.

The Sports Block Podcast #408

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:23:14 +0000

(0:00 - 1:31.25) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at Week 6 of the NFL, overtimes across College Football, ALCS and NLCS, plus the future sale of the Minnesota Twins.

(1:31.25 - 2:40.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about Week 7 of the College Football season filled with overtime, plus Oregon defeats Ohio State. Preview of Week 8 with Texas vs. Georgia and Tennessee vs. Alabama.

(2:40.40 - 2:52.39) Nathan recaps Week 6 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 7.

The Sports Block Podcast #407

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:59:46 +0000

(0:00 - 1:41.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first week of the MLB playoffs, the Minnesota Vikings Week 5 win in London vs. the New York Jets and upsets abound in College Football with Vanderbilt defeating No. 1 Alabama.

(1:41.30 - 2:18.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about Week 6 of the College Football season with numerous top 10 upsets.

(2:18.00 - 3:10.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the NHL season and look at the Minnesota Vikings 5-0 start.

(3:10.00 - 3:22.00) Nathan recaps Week 5 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 6.

The Sports Block Podcast #406

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:51:03 +0000

(0:00 - 2:07.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings Week 4 win in Green Bay. Alabama takes down Georgia. MLB Playoff preview

(2:07.00 - 2:46.35) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about Week 5 of the College Football season and look back at Week 4 with Alabama become the new No. 1 team after a win vs. Georgia.

(2:46.35 - 3:01.07) Nathan recaps Week 4 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 5

The Sports Block Podcast #405

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:08:19 +0000

(0:00 - 1:39.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings Week 3 blowout win vs. the Houston Texans. The rest of week 3 of the NFL and week 4 of College Football. The Twins playoff collapse is almost complete, plus BIG NEWS

(1:39.30 - 2:22.20) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about Week 4 of the College Football season and preview No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 4 Alabama.

(2:22.20 - 2:34.00) Nathan recaps Week 3 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 4

The Sports Block Podcast #404

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:31:27 +0000

(0:00 - 1:43.50) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings Week 2 win vs. the San Francisco 49ers. The rest of week 2 of the NFL and week 3 of College Football. The Twins collapse and the MLB playoff race with less than two weeks remaining.

(1:43.50 - 2:35.50) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about Week 3 of the College Football season. Plus, the first edition of "When Will They"

(2:35.50 - 2:49.52) Nathan recaps Week 2 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 3

The Sports Block Podcast #403

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:50:46 +0000

(0:00 - 1:24.45) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Minnesota Vikings Week 1 win vs. the New York Giants and the rest of the NFL. Northern Illinois upsets Notre Dame and the rest of Week 2 of College Football. The Twins late game losing streak.

(1:24.45 - 2:21.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about Week 2 of the College Football season and look forward to Week 3

(2:21.40 - 2:33.34) Nathan recaps Week 1 of the NFL and gives his picks for Week 2

The Sports Block Podcast #402 - 2024 NFL Season Preview

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:54:29 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the 2024 NFL season, give their playoff picks and Super Bowl prediction. Recap of Week 1 of the College Football season and the playoff races in MLB.

The Sports Block Podcast #401

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:25:25 +0000

(0:00 - 2:00.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the 2024 College Football season. The Minnesota Vikings set their final roster and the Twins continue to fade.

(2:00.20 - 2:43.45) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to finish their 2024 College Football preview and make their 12-team playoff picks, Heisman winner and National Title game.

The Sports Block Podcast #400

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:35:13 +0000

(0:00 - 1:24.25) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk J.J. McCarthy's injury, the rest of the Vikings roster and Sam Darnold, a look back at the last week in MLB and next week's College Football preview

(1:24.25 - 2:21.36) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the Big Ten and Big 12

The Sports Block Podcast #399

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:54:43 +0000

(0:00 - 1:26.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recaps Travis' trip to Chicago with Marcus Traxler to see the Cubs and Minnesota Twins. The end of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, MLB playoff races, Vikings preseason and the race for the White House.

(1:26.30 - 2:44.15) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the ACC and SEC.

(2:44.15 - 4:00.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk about his trip to Chicago and the Olympics.

The Sports Block Podcast #398

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:08:33 +0000

(0:00 - 1:29.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the Olympics, MLB trade deadline and the latest political news.

(1:29.30 - 2:34.38) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk EA Sports College Football 25 and preview the none Power 4 conferences.

The Sports Block Podcast #397

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:18:27 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. The Summit League changes their basketball tournament schedule. Xander Schauffele wins his second straight major at the British Open. U.S. men's basketball struggles in the leadup to the Olympics. MLB news and notes just one week away from the trade deadline.

The Sports Block Podcast #396

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:31:22 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the Trump assassination attempt, the first half of the MLB season and midseason baseball awards.

The Sports Block Podcast #395

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:59:42 +0000

(0:00 - 1:51.10) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Twins hot streak and a trip to Target Field. MLB nears the All-Star break, NBA free agency and politics

(1:51.10 - 2:37.48) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the Stanley Cup Finals, the NHL Draft, Soccer, Vikings, Twins and Marcus' trip to Greensboro.

The Sports Block Podcast #394

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:55:46 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens return to talk the flood of 2024 in SE South Dakota, southern Minnesota and NW Iowa. The Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup and Tennessee wins the College World Series. A boring NBA Draft in store, the week in baseball, weird foods and more record ratings for Caitlin Clark.

The Sports Block Podcast #393

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:14:28 +0000

(0:00 - 1:49.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2024 U.S. Open, the collapse of Rory McIlroy and a second major for Bryson DeChambeau. The latest WNBA/Caitlin Clark ratings. A boring NBA Finals and the week of baseball, plus the debut of odd foods.

(1:49.00 - 2:49.00) Marcus joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, the U.S. Open, along with some soccer and national media notes

The Sports Block Podcast #392

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:05:15 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens are back to discuss "National Donut Day", the latest media reaction to Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic team, and the rest of the week in the NBA and MLB.

The Sports Block Podcast #391

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:35:38 +0000

(0:00 - 1:51.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens are back to take Stacken Baby #3. The latest Caitlin Clark controversy. The NBA Finals are set between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. MLB thoughts.

(1:51.40 - 2:56.53) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to wrap up the Minnesota Timberwolves season, a preview of the Stanley Cup Finals and reaction to Justin Jefferson's contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

The Sports Block Podcast #390

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:08:47 +0000

(0:00 - 1:51.40) - Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens make some predictions on the NFL schedule and streaming options, the Twins put their winning streak on the line vs. the Yankees, the NBA TV rights and the NBA Playoffs

(1:51.40 - 3:14.29) - Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk about the NFL schedule release, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Sports Block Podcast #389

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:40:44 +0000

(0:00 - 1:44.50) - Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens return to talk the post season run of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the bad week for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and the week across Major League Baseball.

(1:44.50 - 3:06.11) - Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Timberwolves, the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NFL schedule release later this month.

The Sports Block Podcast #388

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 02 May 2024 12:51:16 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the 2024 NFL Draft with six quarterbacks taken in the top 12. J.J. McCarthy to the Vikings and Michael Penix Jr. to Atlanta. The rest of the week in sports with the NBA Playoffs and the first 30 games on the MLB season.

Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Vikings draft.

2024 NFL Mock Draft

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:21:59 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens make their picks for the 2024 NFL Draft. Will the Vikings trade up for a QB? Who will be busts. Picks for all 32 selections of the first round.

The Sports Block Podcast #387

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:13:16 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens are back after a few weeks off. Travis recaps his vacation to the Smokey Mountains, with stops in Kansas City, St. Louis and Nashville. The end of the College Basketball season. The first month of the MLB season and the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs.

The Sports Block Podcast #386

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:47:50 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the second week of the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament as the 2024 Final Four is now set. Plus, a MLB season preview.

The Sports Block Podcast #385

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:34:37 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the recent gambling controversies with Shohei Ohtani in MLB and Jontay Porter in the NBA. A recap of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

The Sports Block Podcast #384

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:54:55 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and pick every game. Also, the Vikings acquire a second first round pick and they look for their next quarterback.

The Sports Block Podcast #383

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:50:02 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens break down the conference tournament across College Basketball, including another Summit League Championship for the South Dakota State men and women. Plus, a big first day of NFL free agency as Kirk Cousins leaves Minnesota for Atlanta.

The Sports Block Podcast #382

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:03:58 +0000

(:00 - 1:13.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk plenty of College Basketball as conference tournaments have started. Plus, NFL offseason news with Kirk Cousins potentially leaving Minnesota.

(1:13.40 - 1:37.50) Matt Zimmer of Sioux Falls Live joins Nathan to preview the 2024 Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls and look at South Dakota State's path to a championship.

(1:37.50 - 2:30.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk some College Football offseason news, and expanded playoff, NIL's and NFL Draft

The Sports Block Podcast #381

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:38:50 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens are back after a week off as we head towards March. High School and College Basketball regular seasons come to an end. The start of spring training for MLB. The atrocious NBA All-Star weekend and more changes to the College Football Playoff.

The Sports Block Podcast #380

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:44:27 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Super Bowl 58, a 25-22 overtime win for the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers. The third championship in five years for Kansas. What went wrong for the 49ers.

The Sports Block Podcast #379

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:30:42 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview Super Bowl 58 between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. Some late MLB HOT STOVE news and what College Basketball team do you trust going into March?

The Sports Block Podcast #378

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:39:40 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to NFL Conference Championship Sunday as San Francisco meets Kansas City in Super Bowl 58. Were the Lions too aggressive? Will the Ravens ever get it done?

The Sports Block Podcast #377

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:48:34 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the NFL Divisional Playoffs with Detroit, San Francisco, Baltimore and Kansas City advancing to the conference title games. Joe Mauer elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the week of College Basketball with South Dakota State sweeping South Dakota.

The Sports Block Podcast #376

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:46:36 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the 2023 NFL Wild Card Weekend with lots of blowouts and one big upets, plus a preview of the Divisional Round. Top 10 upsets continue in College Basketball.

The Sports Block Podcast #375

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:19:28 +0000

Nathan Stacken is joined by Travis Kriens and Charlie Hildebrand to discuss back-to-back National Championship for South Dakota State, Michigan defeats Washington in the final four team College Football Playoff, Week 18 recap and NFL Wild Card weekend previews and upsets continue across College Basketball.

The Sports Block Podcast #374

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:45:08 +0000

(0:00 - 1:41.45) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the College Football Playoff semifinals, Week 17 of the NFL as the Lions get screwed and the Vikings give up.

(1:41.45 - 2:50.20) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap to 2024 College Football Playoff as Michigan defeats Alabama in overtime at the Rose Bowl, while Washington holds off Texas in the Sugar Bowl. A preview of the National Championship Game and the FCS Title Game between South Dakota State and Montana.

(2:50.20 - 3:04.28) Nathan recaps Week 17 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 18

The Sports Block Podcast #373

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:49:16 +0000

(0:00 - 1:12.35) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the Vikings loss vs. Detroit and Nick Mullens turnovers, plus the rest of week 16 of the NFL. boring college football bow season, the Detroit Piston continue to lose and the game of the year in College Basketball.

(1:12.35 - 1:59.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan from New York City to talk about Chip Kelly's idea for the future of College Football and picks for the final week of Bowl Mania, plus a playoff preview.

(1:59.30 - 2:11.22) Nathan recaps Week 16 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 17.

The Sports Block Podcast #372

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:28:51 +0000

(0:00 - 1:07.30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss South Dakota State advancing to the FCS national title game with a 59-0 win over Albany, college basketball, the bad start to bowl season and the Vikings overtime loss at Cincinnati.

(1:07.30 - 1:45.20) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the first weekend of the College Football bowl season and make picks for the upcoming week.

(1:45.20 - 1:56.27) Nathan recaps Week 15 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 16

The Sports Block Podcast #371

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:49:23 +0000

(0:00 - 1:27.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Shohei Ohtani $700 million contract with the Dodgers. Vikings defeat the Raiders 3-0. The Cowboys blowout the Eagles and Pat Mahomes cries.

(1:27.20 - 2:11.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the Heisman Trophy and make some bowl picks for this weekend.

(2:11.00 - 2:23.54) Nathan recaps Week 14 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 15

The Sports Block Podcast #370

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:16:00 +0000

(0:00 - 1:56.10) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens debate the College Football Playoff committee's decision to put Alabama in over Florida State. The rest of the bowl season. The 49ers dominate in Philadelphia. College Basketball and the NBA in-season tournament continues.

(11:56.10 - 2:38.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to discuss the College Football Playoff committee, conference championship weekend with big wins for Alabama and Washington.

(2:38.00 - 3:25.45) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk changes for the Minnesota Wild, his Heisman vote and the College Football Playoff.

(3:25.45 - 3:38.15) Nathan recaps Week 13 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 14

The Sports Block Podcast #369

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:02:31 +0000

(0:00 - 1:17.55 ) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk another close Vikings loss, this time to the Bears on Monday night in one of the worst games of the year. College Football Playoff rankings as #3 Michigan defeats #3 Ohio State. Feast Week recap in College Basketball.

(1:17.55 - 2:14.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to take a look back at the last week of the College Football regular season. What will the College Football Playoff look like after conference championship weekend?

(2:14.30 - 2:25.17) Nathan recaps Week 12 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 13.

The Sports Block Podcast #369

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:58:16 +0000

(0:00 - 1:38.00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Vikings last second loss in Denver. Joe Burrow out for the year for Cincinnati. Chiefs and Eagles preview. College Football recap. Feast Week for college basketball.

(1:38.00 - 2:41.25) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to discuss his five days in Las Vegas and joys of sports betting. The final week of the college football regular season on the way. Washington picks up a big win at Oregon State. Michigan and Ohio State preview

(2:41.25 - 2:54.39) Nathan recaps Week 11 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 12.

The Sports Block Podcast #367

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:48:28 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk another Minnesota Vikings victory as they hold on to defeat the New Orleans Saints behind good defense and another strong showing from QB Josh Dobbs. The rest of Week 10 on the NFL with numerous last second, game winning field goals.

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh is suspended three games by the Big Ten. The rest of College Football is two weeks left in the regular season.

The first week of the college basketball season and the NBA in-season tournament.

Nathan recaps Week 10 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 9.

The Sports Block Podcast #366

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:46:03 +0000

(0:00 - 51.35) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk a Vikings win in Atlanta and the rest of Week 9 of the NFL.

(51.35 - 1:50.50) The Texas Rangers are first time World Series winners. MLB HOT STOVE. The start of the College Basketball season and Final Four picks.

(1:50.50 - 3:00.15) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at Week 10 of the college football season. The top 8 of the College Football Playoff stays the same. Another edition of Bowl Bound or Not.

(3:00.15 - 3:13.22) Nathan recaps Week 9 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 10.

The Sports Block Podcast #365

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:45:51 +0000

(0:00 - 1:45.10) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the end of Kirk Cousins' season with a torn rich achilles. Where do the Vikings go from here. The rest of week 8 of the NFL. Another boring week of College Football. The Texas Rangers on the verge of its first World Series vs. Arizona.

(1:45.10 - 2:47.15) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at Week 8 of the college football season.

(2:47.15 - 2:59.53) Nathan recaps Week 8 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 9.

The Sports Block Podcast #365

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:24:57 +0000

(0:00 - 1:09.55) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the MLB Playoffs with Texas and Philadelphia taking 2-0 series leads. Noah joins with some animal thoughts. Vikings win at Chicago, while the Eagles and 49ers are upset. Washington beats Oregon as the College Football Playoff field continues to evolve.

(1:09.55 - 2:13.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at Week 7 of the college football season. Washington takes over the Pac 12 with a win over Oregon. Will Gameday come to Vermillion? Penn State at Ohio State in a top 10 matchup.

(2:13.00 - 2:25.50) Nathan recaps Week 6 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 7

The Sports Block Podcast #364

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:50:36 +0000

(0:00 - 1:29.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the first week of the MLB Playoffs. Does a format change make sense. The Twins finally win something. The Vikings lose again and lose Justin Jefferson.

(1:29.20 - 2:14.45) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at Week 6 of the college football season. Oklahoma defeats Texas. Washington hosts Oregon for the top spot in the Pac 12.

(2:14.45 - 3:08.30) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the 2023-24 NHL season, the Minnesota Wild and Stanley Cup picks.

(3:08.30 - 3:20.30) Nathan recaps Week 5 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 6

The Sports Block Podcast #363

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:42:41 +0000

(0:00 - 1:20.15) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap another close Vikings games, Week 5 of the NFL, another boring week in College Football and MLB Playoffs picks.

(1:20.15 - 1:57.50) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at Week 5 of the college football season. A weak year for the SEC.

(1:57.50 - 2:13.26) Nathan recaps Week 4 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 5.

The Sports Block Podcast #362

Nathan Stacken — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:41:53 +0000

(0:00 - 48.55) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk Taylor Swift, another Vikings loss and the rest of week 3 of the NFL.

(48:55 - 1:06.00) A big college football week fizzles out. Florida State wins at Clemson in overtime. Ohio State wins on the last play at Notre Dame.

(1:06.00 - 1:39.00) Final week of the regular season. AL and NL Wild Card races. Minnesota Twins set their rotation for the playoffs. Damian Lillard traded from Portland to Milwaukee.

(1:39.00 - 2:42.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to look back at Week of the college football season with big wins for Florida State, Oregon and Ohio State.

(2:42.00 - 2:56.19) Nathan recaps Week 3 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 4.

The Sports Block Podcast #361

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:29:30 +0000

(0:00 - 1:21.40) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk South Dakota State football's win at Target Field, Week 3 of the College Football, the Vikings continue to fumble the season away and the Twins close in on the AL Central.

(1:21.40 - 2:05.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview a big Week 4 of the College Football season with five ranked matchups.

(2:05.30 - 2:21.00) Nathan recaps Week 2 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 3.

The Sports Block Podcast #360

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:52:32 +0000

(0:00 - 1:21.15) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk Week 1 of the NFL season. Aaron Rodgers out for the season. Vikings lose at home vs. Tampa Bay. Dolphins outlast the Chargers, Lions win in Kansas City and other surprises in Week 1. Week 2 of College Football as Colorado rolls over Nebraska and Texas upsets Alabama. The final week of the MLB season and the latest playoff races.

(1:21.15 - 2:07.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football. The ongoing problems at Michigan State. Is Texas for real? Will anything noteworthy happen in Week 3?

(2:07.40 - 2:23.42) Nathan recaps Week 1 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 2.

The Sports Block Podcast #359

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:25:58 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look back at Week 1 of the College Football season with Colorado upsetting TCU and Florida State knocking off LSU. The Minnesota Twins take control of the AL Central, while the Texas Rangers are in danger of missing the playoffs. Plus, the 2023 NFL season preview.

The Sports Block Podcast #358

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:17:44 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the 2023 College Football season and make their bowl and playoff picks. Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to wrap up their month's long College Football preview.

The Sports Block Podcast #357

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:09:05 +0000

(0:00 - 1:12:25) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talks the oppressive heat and humidity, coming up on the final month of the MLB season and baseball playoff races. The Tour Championship concludes the PGA Playoffs.

(1:12:25 - 2:40.15) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the college football season for the SEC and ACC..

(2:40.15 - 3:25.20) Marcus Traxler gives his thoughts on the Women's World Cup winners Spain and the new Summit League streaming deal.

The Sports Block Podcast #356

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:04:49 +0000

(0:00 - 52.45) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talks the new Summit League streaming network and deal with CBS Sports Network. Also Peacock and streaming College Football games this fall.

(52:45 - 1:23.40) MLB News and Notes. Tampa Bay SS Wander Franco may be done with allegations of a relationship with a minor. The Minnesota Twins continue to lengthen their AL Central lead. and the Wild Card races.

(1:23.40 - 2:55.07) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the Pac 12 and Big 10 for college football,.

The Sports Block Podcast #355

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:17:23 +0000

(0:00 - 1:21.50) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talks the demise of the Pac 12 conference with Oregon and Washington leaving for the Big Ten, while Arizona, Arizona State and Utah go to the Big 12. The Twins win a season-high five in a row to lengthen its lead in the AL Central with Byron Buxton on the DL.

(1:21.50 - 3:04.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to give his reaction to conference realignment and what the future holds for college athletics. Plus a Big 12 college football preview.

(3:04.00 - 3:31.37) Marcus Traxler talks with Nathan about the United States early exit from the Women's World Cup.

The Sports Block Podcast #354

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:56:29 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the latest major changes to the landscape of college athletics. Colorado to the Big 12. Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten? Arizona to the Big 12. What does this mean for the future of the Pac 12.

Reaction to the MLB Trade Deadline. Which teams won or lost?

The Sports Block Podcast #353

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:28:54 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the 151st Open Championship, won by Brian Harman. One week to go until the MLB trade deadline. The Minnesota Twins are off to a good start after the All-Star break. Marcus Traxler then joins Nathan to talk about the first weekend of the Women's World Cup and other soccer news.

The Sports Block Podcast #352

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:09:33 +0000

(0.00 - 1:20.15) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the hazing allegations at Northwestern, the Wimbledon Final, a previous of the Open Championship and MLB's All-Star break

(1:20.15 - 1:56.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the 2023 Woman's World Cup

The Sports Block Podcast #351

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:23:36 +0000

Nathan and Travis are back after a week off. Northwestern fires head football coach Pat Fitzgerald after hazing allegations.
MLB is at the All-Star break. Biggest surprises and disappointments of the first half.
NBA Summer League and free agency.
ESPN cuts

The Sports Block Podcast #350

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:05:52 +0000

Nathan and Travis are back before the July 4th holiday and the halfway point of the MLB season.

Twins continue to hang on to first place and .500. The Reds and Giants surge.

Early season NBA offseason moves and trades.

The Sports Block Podcast #349

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:58:05 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk the first place and under .500 Minnesota Twins. The surging Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants.

The 2023 U.S. Open won by Wyndham Clark

The 2023 NBA Draft is this week and some potential off season trades, including Bradley Beal going from Washington to Phoenix

The Sports Block Podcast #348

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:15:49 +0000

(0.00 - 28.30) Nathan and Travis recap the Denver Nuggets NBA Finals win in five games over the Miami Heat.

(28:30 - 53.20) The PGA Tour accepts the Saudis money.

(53.20 - 1:33.25) Oklahoma wins the College Softball World Series. Oral Roberts makes the College Baseball World Series. College pitchers pitch counts. The stupid Minnesota Twins.

(1:33.25 - 2:37.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the Stanley Cup Final as Vegas defeats Florida in five games.

The Sports Block Podcast #347

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:01:41 +0000

(0.00 - 27.00) Nathan and Travis react to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. A preview on the NFL Finals between Denver and Miami.

(27:00 - 1:11.40) Travis vents his frustration with the Twins bullpen and the rest of the week in baseball.

(1:11.40 - 1:47.22) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Florida.

The Sports Block Podcast #346

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:04:44 +0000

(0.00 - 1:18.30) Nathan and Travis talk the frustrating Minnesota Twins, the Denver Nugget making their first NBA Finals and Brooks Koepka wins the PGA

(1:18.30 - 2:24.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Arizona Coyotes, Big Ten media rights and Western Illinois leaving the Summit League

The Sports Block Podcast #345

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:50:48 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss the latest with the Minnesota Twins, the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs, as well as Western Illinois leaving the Summit League for the OVC.

The Sports Block Podcast #344

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 13 May 2023 12:53:11 +0000

(0:00 - 1:30.20) Nathan and Travis discuss the problems with the first place Minnesota Twins. The NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs continue. Was the NHL Draft Lottery rigged, plus Nathan anticipates the NFL schedule release.

(1:30.20 - 2:31.41) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Chicago Blackhawks getting the #1 overall pick and some NFL schedule ideas.

The Sports Block Podcast #343

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:15:20 +0000

(0:00 - 1:37.55) Nathan and Travis recap the 2023 NFL Draft. NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs continue with first round upsets. The first MLB Hitter of the Week.

(1:37.55 - 2:38.45) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Minnesota Wild series vs. Dallas. Marcus gives his thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings draft from last week.

The Sports Block Podcast #342: 2023 NFL Mock Draft

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:04:14 +0000

Nathan and Travis give their 2023 NFL Mock Drafts in what looks like an unpredictable year.

The Sports Block Podcast #341

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:15:09 +0000

(0:00 - 1:33.30) Nathan and Travis are back to talk about one of the biggest times in the sports calendar. NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs., the first month of the baseball season and just one week away from the NFL Draft.

(1:33.30 - 2:36.50) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to look at the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Minnesota Wild series vs. Dallas. Marcus gives his thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings options in next week's NFL draft.

(2:36.50 - 3:13.35) Jeff Lloyd II breaks down the final week of prep before the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #340

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:30:04 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the good start to the Minnesota Twins season, including Travis' trip to the home opening series vs. Houston. Jon Rahm wins the Masters. The NBA Playoffs and the Play-In Tournament.

The Sports Block Podcast #339

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:01:26 +0000

(0:00 -57.00) Nathan and Travis recap the NCAA Tournament. UConn wins on the men's side and LSU for the woman. Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Resse.

(57.00 - 1:41.14) The first weekend of the MLB season. Faster games, quicker pace of play, more stolen bases.

The Sports Block Podcast #338 - MLB Preview 2023

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:13:16 +0000

(0:00 -1:15.45) Nathan and Travis look back at a surprising Sweet 16 and Elite 8 that sets up a unique Final Four with UConn, Miami, San Diego State and Florida Atlantic

(1:15.45 - 2:26.08) MLB preview for 2023. World Series, playoffs and award picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #337

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:38:03 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first two rounds of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament as a pair of one seeds go down. South Dakota State woman's basketball falls to #1 Virginia Tech. Travis recap Mitchell Kernel boys basketball's run to the state championship game in Rapid City this past weekend.

The Sports Block Podcast #337 - NCAA Tournament Preview 2023

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:41:24 +0000

Nathan and Travis break down the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket and make picks for all 63 games.

The Sports Block Podcast #336

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:09:32 +0000

(0:00 - 1:21.:10) Nathan and Travis discuss some NFL news and notes, the 2023 Summit League tournament and college basketball conference tournament with Selection Sunday just days away.

(1:21.:10 - 1:56.44) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Draft and prospects.

The Sports Block Podcast #335

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:09:20 +0000

(0:00 - 57:20) Nathan and Travis discuss the latest blizzard of 2023. Plus a preview of the Summit League Tournaments and the first weekend of MLB Spring Training with the new rules.

(57:20 - 1:52.00) Coming up on the final weekend of the regular season, a wild college basketball weekend and conference tournament picks.

(1:52.00 - 2:33.00) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Draft and prospects.

The Sports Block Podcast #334

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:44:27 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss the next big winter storm as blizzard conditions are expected this week in the upper Midwest.

The NBA has it's All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City.

Two weeks to go in the College Basketball regular season. The latest bracket projections.

Spring Training starts for MLB with plenty of new rules changes for the 2023 season.

The Sports Block Podcast #333

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:53:03 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap Super Bowl 57 as the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. All the big plays, controversial calls and slippery field.

Also, more upsets in College Basketball as #1 Purdue goes down and the latest bracketology projections..

A busy NBA trade deadline as the Nets trade Kevin Durant to Phoenix.

The Sports Block Podcast #332

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:45:47 +0000

(0:00 - 1:14.30) Nathan and Travis talk Shingles and illness. Tom Brady retires, Vikings choose Brian Flores as the new defensive coordination and the potential QB changes this offseason

(53.00 - 1:32.20) The NBA nearing the All-Star break. Kyrie Irving traded to Dallas. More mediocre College Basketball.

(1:32.20 - 2:06.15) Preview and picks for Super Bowl 57

(2:06.15 - 2:22.54) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk more Senior Bowl and the NFL Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #331

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:44:37 +0000

(0:00 - 1:14.30) Nathan and Travis talk the AFC and NFC Championship Games as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles make the Super Bowl.

(1:14.30 - 1:57.00) The latest in College Basketball and the Summit League

(1:57.00 - 2:29.40) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk Senior Bowl and the NFL Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #330

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:25:24 +0000

(0:00 - 17.50) Nathan and Travis talk the retirement of John Stiegelmeier after 26 years as head football coach at South Dakota State.

(17.50 - 1:15.00) A dull NFL Divisional Playoff weekend. A preview of the conference title games.

(1:15.00 - 1:49.00) The Twins trade Luis Arraez for Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez. A wild season of College Basketball continues.

(1:49.00 - 2:32.00) Matt Zimmer joins Nathan to talk John Stiegelmeier, South Dakota State and his move to Forum Communications. Nathan makes his picks for the NFL Conference Championship games between the 49ers and Eagles and Bengals and Chiefs.

The Sports Block Podcast #329

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:06:32 +0000

(0:00 - 1:13.40) Nathan and Travis talk the end of the 2022 Vikings season with a home playoff loss to the Giants. The rest of the NFL Wild Card weekend and a preview of the Divisional round.

(1:13.40 - 1:37.20) College Basketball and the 13th anniversary of the Sports Block

(1:37.20 - 1:55.25) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk about his trip to Frisco, Texas, and the South Dakota State FCS National Title

(1:55.25 - 2:02.24) Nathan makes his picks for NFL Divisional Weekend

The Sports Block Podcast #328

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:17:38 +0000

(0:00 - 52.40) Nathan and Travis talk the South Dakota State FCS National Championship win over North Dakota State, Georgia blows out TCU to win its second consecutive National Title.

(52:40 - 1:55.00) Carlos Correa ends up with the Twins for 6-years and $200 million. HOT STOVE!!! NFL Wild Card weekend preview. The latest College Basketball news.

(1:55.00 - 3:21.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to wrap up the College Football season as Georgia wins its second straight National Title and SDSU wins its first FCS National Title.

(3:21.30 - 3:33.57) Nathan makes his picks for NFL Wild Card Weekend

The Sports Block Podcast #327

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 06:08:52 +0000

(0:00 - 1:34.45) Nathan and Travis talk about the big winter storm in South Dakota after two feet of snow. The condition of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. The rest of Week 17 of the NFL. College Football Bowl Games and SDSU vs. NDSU.

(1:34.45 - 2:28.50) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk bowl games the College Football Playoff and the National Title Game between TCU and Georgia.

The Sports Block Podcast #326

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 01:22:35 +0000

(0:00 - 37.15) Nathan and Travis talk another close Vikings win as the playoff picture starts to take shape in the NFL.

(37.15 - 1:01.30) A boring bowl season. More Hot Stove with Carlos Correa. A quite time in College Basketball.

(1:01.30 - 1:44.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and makes some bowl picks

(1:44.00 - 2:13.10) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to wrap up the World Cup and to talk about his Christmas trip to Florida.

(2:13.10 - 2:28.29) Nathan recaps Week 16 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 17.

The Sports Block Podcast #325

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:22:36 +0000

(0:00 - 1:12.30) Nathan and Travis discuss the largest comeback in NFL history with the Vikings coming from 33 points behind to beat the Colts. The awful officiating across the NFL. An unbelievable finish between the Raiders and Patriots.

(1:12.30 - 1:40.00) The first weekend of bowl games. All the top MLB free agents have signed. A big Saturday of College Basketball before conference play starts.

(1:40.00 - 2:14.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and makes some bowl picks

(2:14.30 - 2:30.14) Nathan recaps Week 15 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 16.

The Sports Block Podcast #324

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:33:20 +0000

(0:00 - 23:40) Nathan and Travis talk the sudden death of Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach.

(23:40 - 1:06.15) Vikings lose at Detroit. NFL Playoff positioning with four games left.

(1:06.15 - 1:42.55) Bowl Mania preview. A big Saturday of College Basketball. Hot Stove with more big signings. How long do the Twins wait on Carlos Correa?

(1:42.55 - 2:40.20) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football, including Mike Leach, Deion Sanders and Bowl Mania.

(2:40.20 - 2:52.49) Nathan recaps Week 14 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 15.

The Sports Block Podcast #323

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:52:52 +0000

(0:00 - 42:05) Nathan and Travis talk another close Vikings win, this time over the Jets.

(42:05 - 1:35.15) Conference title game weekend across College Football. Utah ends USC's playoff hopes. Not much drama on Saturday with Georgia, Michigan and TCU advancing. Hot Stove with Trea Turner going to Philadelphia, Jacob deGrom to Texas and Justin Verlander to the Mets.

(1:35.15 - 2:14.45) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk about the U.S. run in the the World Cup, his Heisman vote South Dakota State's FCS playoff run and Christmas vacation in Florida.

(2:14.45 - 2:28.47) Nathan recaps Week 13 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 14.

The Sports Block Podcast #322

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:55:16 +0000

(0:00 - 1:39:10 ) Nathan and Travis look at an exciting Thanksgiving Day of football. Is Justin Jefferson better than Randy Moss? Lots of top 10 upsets in College Football to wrap up the regular season. A big Feast Week of College Basketball and the Hot Stove keeps burning.

(1:39:10 - 2:35.10) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about the final week of the regular season in College Football. Michigan upset Ohio State. USC is in position to make the playoffs. Nebraska hires Matt Rhule

(2:35.10 - 3:22.45 ) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk about the World Cup and the U.S. 1-0 win over Iran to advance.

(3:22.45 - 3:37.19) Nathan recaps Week 12 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 13.

The Sports Block Podcast #321

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:57:20 +0000

(0:00 - 38:50) Nathan and Travis recap the Vikings blowout home loss to Dallas. The rest of Week 11 in the NFL.

(38:50 - 1:33.40) Plenty of near upsets in College Football. USC wins at UCLA. Tennessee is blown out at South Carolina. Week 2 of the College Basketball season as we enter Feast Week. The Twins make some moves as we keep an eye on the Hot Stove.

(1:33.40 - 2:23.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to play Bowl Bound or Not for the final time this season as we enter the final week of the regular season in College Football

(2:23.00 - 2:36.04) Nathan recaps Week 11 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 12

The Sports Block Podcast #320

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:47:58 +0000

(0:00 - 53:25) Nathan and Travis talk about the Vikings upset win at Buffalo in the Game of the Year. What does this mean for the Vikings moving forward?

(53:25 - 1:46.05) A shooting involving the University of Virginia football team. The rest of the week in College Football as the Pac 12 slips up. The 2022 Mid-term elections are a surprise.

(1:46.05 - 2:38.35 ) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football is just two weeks left in the regular season.

(2:38.35 -3:09.20) Matt Zimmer of the Argus leader joins the program to talk South Dakota State Football and the start of the basketball season.

(3:09.20 - 3:48.40) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the 2022 World Cup

(3:48.40 - 4:01.03) Nathan makes his picks for Week 11 of the NFL season

The Sports Block Podcast #319

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:07:27 +0000

(0:00 - 38:40) Nathan and Travis talk Week 9 of the NFL. The Vikings win their sixth in a row at Washington with another 4th quarte comeback. The Colts fire Frank Reich and hire Jeff Saturday. The Packers continue to struggle, losing at Detroit.

(38:40 - 1:03.50) Clemson and Alabama both lose and will miss out on the playoffs after losses to Notre Dame and LSU. South Dakota State sneaks past Northern Iowa.

(1:03:50 - 1:51.30) The Houston Astros win the World Series. Turn on the HOT STOVE!!! Final Four predictions with the start of the College Basketball season.

(1:51.30 - 2:53.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk Georgia defeating Tennessee, LSU upsetting Alabama and Bowl Bound or Not.

(2:53.40 - 3:04.35) Nathan makes his picks for Week 10 of the NFL season

The Sports Block Podcast #318

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:20:11 +0000

(0:00 - 56:15) Nathan and Travis talk Week 8 of the NFL. The Vikings win again at home vs. Arizona. The 49ers win its 8th straight vs. the Rams. The Packers lose in Buffalo. An unusually busy NFL trade deadline.

(56:15 - 1:36.25) Week 9 of the College Football season. Michigan St and Michigan brawl. Tennessee travels to Georgia in a top 3 matchup. Reaction to the first College Football Playoff standings. The 2022 Election coming up on Tuesday.

(1:36.25 - 2:42.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk Halloween, College Football and Bowl Bound or Not.

(2:42.40 - 2:55.46) Nathan makes his picks for Week 9 of the NFL season

The Sports Block Podcast #317

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:03:22 +0000

Nathan and Travis are back to talk about the terrible football from the weekend, featuring Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, along with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
South Dakota State stays at #1 with a win at North Dakota.
Three undefeated teams fall in College Football as we head towards the final weekend of October.
The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies square off in the 2022 World Series.
Two weeks until 2022 Election Day
Nathan makes his NFL picks of Week 8 and his College Football picks for Week 9

The Sports Block Podcast #316

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:41:31 +0000

Nathan and Travis are back to discuss a wild week of College Football with Tennessee defeating Alabama, 52-49 in the Game of the Year. TCU with a big overtime comeback vs. Oklahoma State. Utah takes down USC from the ranks of the unbeaten.

The Vikings improve to 5-1 in a defensive battle against the Dolphins.

The NBA season tips off this week. Playoff and Finals predictions.

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to discuss his bet on the Vikings and Dolphins game and why he now is a blond. Also, the rest of the week in College Football.

Nathan makes his weekly NFL and College Football picks

The Sports Block Podcast #315

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:20:24 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap the Vikings win vs. the Bears as they improve to 4-1. More awful roughing the passer penalties. Alabama struggles vs. Texas A&M. The start of the MLB playoffs.

Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the NHL season and talk Minnesota Wild

Nathan wraps up the show with his weekend football picks

The Sports Block Podcast #314 - Part 2

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:38:06 +0000

Nathan and Charlie look back at Week 5 of the College Football season. Georgia survives a scare at Missouri. Clemson takes the top spot in the ACC with a win over N.C. State. Alabama loses QB Bryce Young. Ohio State and Michigan continue to roll. Nebraska's coaching change and win vs. Indiana. Nathan makes his Week 5 NFL picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #314 - Part 1

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:34:12 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap Week 4 of the NFL season. The Vikings get away with one in London vs. the Saints.
College Football recap as Georgia gets a scare at Missouri. Alabama loses Bryce Young.
The MLB playoff take shape as the Wild Card round starts this weekend.

The Sports Block Podcast #314

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:32:58 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap Week 1 of the NFL season. Vikings dominate the Packers. The Bills and Chiefs roll. The Bengals and Steelers try to lose, while the Colts and Texans tie.

Charlie joins Nathan to talk a crazy Week 2 of the College Football season. Nebraska fires Scott Frost after losing to Georgia Southern. The Sun Belt also takes down Notre Dame and Texas A&M.
Nathan makes his picks for Week 2 of the NFL season.

The Sports Block Podcast #313

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:16:43 +0000

Nathan and Travis give their predictions for the 2022 NFL season. Division winners, playoff teams, MVP picks and Super Bowl.
Nathan makes his Week 1 NFL selections, plus the rest of the week in sports.

The Sports Block Podcast #312 - College Football Preview with Charlie and Zimmer

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:34:11 +0000

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview Week 1 of the College Football season.
Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to preview the 2022 South Dakota State football season as the Jacks open up at Iowa.

The Sports Block Podcast #312

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:16:33 +0000

Nathan and Travis make their College Football Playoff picks for the 2022 season, conference winners and New Year's 6 Bowl Games.
A look at Week 1 in College Football and the final month of the MLB season.

The Sports Block Podcast #311

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:15:51 +0000

Nathan and Travis give their 2022 College Football preview.
The Twins lose at home to Texas as the playoffs slip away.

The Sports Block Podcast #311 - College Football Preview (ACC, Independents, Group of 5)

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:08:43 +0000

Nathan and Charlie continue their College Football preview with a look at the ACC, the Independents and other Group of 5 conferences. Will Miami or NC State challenge Clemson in the ACC? Can BYU or Notre Dame make a playoff push? Does a Group of 5 team have a change at the playoffs like Cincinnati did last year?

The Sports Block Podcast #310 - College Football Preview (Big 10, Pac 12)

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:19:57 +0000

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the upcoming College Football season. A look at the Big 10 and Pac 12 with less than two weeks left until the regular season. Plus, Charlie recaps his trip to New York City.

The Sports Block Podcast #310

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:14:48 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk some College Football with the regular season less than two weeks away. NFL preseason Week 1. Cleveland overtakes the Twins in the AL Central.

The Sports Block Podcast #309 - College Football Preview (AAC, Big 12, SEC)

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:27:26 +0000

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the upcoming College Football season. A look at the SEC, Big 12 and ACC with just two weeks left until the regular season.

The Sports Block Podcast #309

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:23:10 +0000

Nathan and Travis are back after a summer break. Travis talks about his wedding and two week honeymoon.
DeShaun Watson suspension
A busy MLB Trade Deadline

The Sports Block Podcast #308

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:19:05 +0000

The BIG wedding weekend for Travis as he talks with Nathan about June 18, 2022, and the honey moon to follow.
Golden State and Boston tied at two in the NBA Finals.
Colorado takes on Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Finals
MLB Pitcher and Hitter of the week and the Twins win a game vs. the Yankees and take two of three from Toronto and Tampa Bay.

The Sports Block Podcast #307

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:16:53 +0000

Nathan and Travis return after a week off.
Less than two weeks until Travis' wedding.
A stormy Spring season continues
Celtics and Warriors tied at 1-1 in the NBA Finals
Colorado awaits the winner of the Rangers and Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Twins struggle against the worst of the AL Central

The Sports Block Podcast #306

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 25 May 2022 14:10:42 +0000

(0:00 - 16.00) Nathan and Travis talk to finish of the PGA Championship with Justin Thomas coming from 7 shots down to win.

(16:00 - 1:01.30) The French Open begins, NIL in College Football, Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban trade words. Blowouts continue in the NBA Playoffs.

(39.00 - 1:08.20) The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Tampa Bay advancing. MLB Players of the Week. Tim Anderson vs. Josh Donaldson. Twins continue to roll. SDSU Softball season ends.

(1:08.20 - 1:41.21) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk some offseason College Football and Jimbo vs. Saban.

The Sports Block Podcast #305

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 17 May 2022 15:34:20 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss the severe Spring weather that hit eastern South Dakota and southwest Minnesota the past week.

Dallas stuns Phoenix in Game 7. The Stanley Cup Playoffs see OT in Game 7's.

The Twins get back on track and the NFL schedule release.

The Sports Block Podcast #304

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 10 May 2022 15:42:49 +0000

Travis and Nathan talk the latest NFL schedule releases, NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs and the first month of the MLB season.

The Sports Block Podcast #303 - Jeff Lloyd II 2022 NFL Draft Reaction

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 05 May 2022 13:15:59 +0000

Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to give his reaction to the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #303

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 05 May 2022 13:15:33 +0000

Travis and Nathan give their reaction to the 2022 NFL Draft. Latest MLB and NBA, plus Nathan goes in depth on the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Sports Block Podcast #302 - Jeff Lloyd II 2022 NFL Mock Draft

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:08:33 +0000

Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to give his 2022 NFL Mock Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #302 - Travis and Nathan 2022 NFL Mock Draft

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:05:50 +0000

Nathan and Travis share their 2022 NFL Mock Drafts.

The Sports Block Podcast #301

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:52:38 +0000

(0:00 - 18.40) Three feet of snow in North Dakota. The Twins offense struggles and Byron Buxton gets hurt. The rest of the week in MLB.

(18:40 - 37.45) NBA Playoffs start. Minnesota takes Game 1 at Memphis.

(37.45 - 1::07.00) Stanley Cup Playoff still a few weeks way. NFL Draft in Vegas next weekend.

(1:07.00 - 1:36.20) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Draft, less than one week out.

The Sports Block Podcast #300

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:12:56 +0000

(0:00 - 30.00) Late winter weather in the Upper Midwest. Matthew Mors transfers to South Dakota State.

(30:00 - 1:01.30) First weekend of the MLB season.

(1:01.30 - 1:46.10) NBA Playoffs start. QB Dwayne Haskins dies. Vikings at Green Bay, 1998

(1:46.10 - 2:14.13) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #299

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:18:30 +0000

(0:00 - 55.00) Nathan and Travis recap the College Basketball season. North Carolina beats Duke. Kansas wins the National Title. SDSU Women win the WNIT.

(55:00 - 1:51.15) 2022 MLB Season Preview

(1:51.15 - 2:12.50) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to walk the WNIT Championship for the Jacks.

The Sports Block Podcast #298

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:09:22 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap the second week of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and look forward to the weekend's Final Four in New Orleans.

USD's run ends in the Sweet 16 against Michigan. SDSU women continue its run to the WNIT semifinals with a win vs. Alabama.

The Twins add SP Chris Archer a week before the regular season opens.

The Sports Block Podcast #297

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:18:26 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap the first week of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, plus more trades in a very active NFL offseason.

The Sports Block Podcast #296

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:20:25 +0000

Nathan and Travis looks at the NCAA Tournament and fill out their bracket. They also talk the end of the MLB Lockout and the start of NFL free agency.

The Sports Block Podcast #295

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:48:59 +0000

(0:00 - 22.30) Travis and Nathan talk the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the reaction in the sports world.

(22:30 - 34.30) MLB lockout continues.

(34.30 - 1:04.15) 2022 Summit League Tournament preview

(1:04.15 - 1:47.00) The Top 6 teams in College Basketball all lose on Saturday. The rest of the conference tournament starting this weekend.

(1:47.00 - 2:14.37) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to preview the Summit League Tournament.

The Sports Block Podcast #294

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:09:06 +0000

(0:00 - 1:07.00) Travis and Nathan talk NBA All-Star weekend, NBA MVP race, Juwan Howard suspended, College Basketball, The Summit League and the MLB Lockout.

(1:07.00 - 2:12.41) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Winter Olympics, hockey, Vikings and The Summit League Tournament.

The Sports Block Podcast #293

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:36:27 +0000

(0:00 - 51.00) Travis and Nathan look back at Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The Vikings officially hired Kevin O'Connell as their new head coach.

(51.00 - 1:22.44) Winter Olympics and the finals weeks of the College Basketball regular season. The NBA heads into the All-Star break.

The Sports Block Podcast #292

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:05:31 +0000

(0:00 - 32.30) Travis and Nathan preview Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.

(32.30 - 1:24.15) Minnesota Vikings hire Rams OC Kevin O'Connell. Brian Flores sues the NFL alleging racial discrimination. College Basketball

(1:24.15 - 1:57.34) Jeff Lloyd II talk Senior Bowl and the East/West Shrine Game along with other NFL Draft news with Nathan.

The Sports Block Podcast #291

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:07:38 +0000

(0:00 - 49.00) Travis and Nathan talk the AFC and NFC Championship games. The Bengals and Rams advance to Super Bowl 56. The Vikings interview Jim Harbaugh

(49.00 - 1:24.15) College Basketball. South Dakota State men continue to be undefeated in the Summit League

(1:24.15 - 1:54.09) Jeff Lloyd II takes Senior Bowl and NFL Draft with Nathan

The Sports Block Podcast #291

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:40:27 +0000

(0:00 - 1:08.35) Travis and Nathan talk the NFL Divisional Round. The Chiefs and Bills play an all-time classic. Should the NFL change the overtime rule? Aaron Rodgers and the Packers disappoint again.

(1:08.35 - 1:29.00) Summit League and the rest of the week in College Basketball

(1:29.00 - 1:37.40) Nathan makes his NFL Championship Game picks

The Sports Block Podcast #290

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:50:55 +0000

(0:00 - 19.35) Travis and Nathan talk the 12th Anniversary of The Sports Block, dating back to January 18, 2010.

(19.35 - 57.40) NFL Wild Card Weekend with 5 of the 6 home teams winning. NFL Divisional Round picks.

(57.40 - 1:26.38) Rest of the week in sports. Nathan makes his NFL Divisional Playoff picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #289

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:58:57 +0000

(0:00 - 25.30) Travis and Nathan talk the changes in Minnesota. Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman are fired.

(25.30 - 56.45) A great Week 18 in the NFL. Nathan and Travis make their NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl picks.

(56.45 - 1:28.55) Georgia defeats Alabama for their first National Title in over 40 years. College Basketball and NBA updates. New podcast for Travis.

(1:28.55 - 2:08.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the Alabama vs. Georgia, National Championship Game

(2:08.40 - 2:22.30) Nathan looks back at Week 18 of the NFL season and makes his Playoff picks

The Sports Block Podcast #288

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:57:25 +0000

(0:00 - 39.20) Travis and Nathan talk College Football. Bowl games, the playoff, players skipping bowl games. COVID PPD across College Basketball.

(39.20 - 1:11.30) Vikings playoffs hopes are over after a loss at Green Bay. Week 17 of the NFL. Playoff race.

(1:11.30 - 1:33.35) John Madden passes away at the age of 85.

(1:33.35 - 2:16.55) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the College Football Playoff and to preview the Alabama vs. Georgia National Title Game

(2:16.55 - 2:31.06) Nathan looks back at Week 17 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 18

The Sports Block Podcast #287

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:21:19 +0000

Nathan takes a look at the final weeks of the NFL season. A Week 16 recap and a Week 17 preview.
Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and give some bowl picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #286

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:37:43 +0000

(0:00 - 1.17.40) Travis and Nathan a near Vikings loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday night. New England is a top the AFC. SDSU Football advances to the semifinals with a win over #5 Villanova. More upsets in College Basketball.

(1:17.40 - 2:19.15) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to make his first College Football Bowl Picks and the rest of his thoughts on the end of the regular season.

(2:19.15 - 2:33.13) Nathan looks back at Week 14 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 15

The Sports Block Podcast #285

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:06:34 +0000

(0:00 - 52.25) Travis and Nathan discuss the final College Playoff Rankings of 2021. The 44 other bowl games are set. Alabama blows out Georgia. Michigan wins the Big Ten. Cincinnati makes the Playoff

(52.25 - 1:28.00) Lions get their first win of the season vs. the Vikings. The rest of the week in the NFL. Come College Basketball talk.

(1:28.00 - 1:40.20) Nathan looks back at Week 13 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 14

The Sports Block Podcast #284

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:13:45 +0000

(0:00 - 55.20) Travis and Nathan talk football from the Thanksgiving week. Michigan defeats Ohio State. Oklahoma State defeats Oklahoma. Alabama gets away with one at Auburn in 4 OT. Lincoln Riley leaves Oklahoma for USC. South Dakota State rolls UC Davis in the FCS Playoffs. Vikings lose another close one at San Francisco.

(55.20 - 1:27.40) Duke takes down #1 Gonzaga. College Basketball from the holiday weekend. MLB HOT STOVE!!! Scherzer to the Mets. The Rangers spend the $$$. Buxton stays with the Twins.

(1:27.40 - 2:29.05) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about the College Football coaching changes. Brian Kelly to LSU. Lincoln Riley to USC. Michigan and Oklahoma State finally defeats it rivals

(2:29.05 - 2:41.44) Nathan looks back at Week 12 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 13

The Sports Block Podcast #283

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 27 Nov 2021 19:15:21 +0000

(0:00 - 49.20) Travis and Nathan talk the Vikings win over the Packers. More NFL upsets. The Thanksgiving week ahead.

(49.20 - 1:27.22) College Football with just a week to go. Oregon is out of the Playoffs with a loss at Utah. Where does Cincinnati sit?

(1:27.22 - 2:23.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about what he expects in the final week of the College Football regular season.

(2:23.00 - 2:36.06) Nathan looks back at Week 11 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 12

The Sports Block Podcast #282

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:20:20 +0000

(0:00 - 30.40) Travis and Nathan discuss a razor thin Fantasy Football matchup. Week 10 in the NFL. Vikings defeat the Chargers. Detroit and Pittsburgh tie. Week two of the College Basketball season.

(30.40 - 1:04.10) Oklahoma football finally loses. Top teams all win with just two weeks left in the College Football season.

(1:04.10 - 2:02.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and the latest playoff rankings. Plus, Bowl Bound or Not.

(2:02.00 - 2:13.49) Nathan looks back at Week 10 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 11.

The Sports Block Podcast #281

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:45:24 +0000

(0:00 - 42.20) Travis and Nathan talk SDSU keeping the Dakota Market vs. NDSU. FCS Football changes. Vikings lose again in overtime to Baltimore.

(42.20 - 1:50.25) Aaron Rodgers has COVID and is unvaccinated. College Football Playoff rankings and a College Basketball preview

(1:50.25 - 2:36.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football and the latest playoff rankings. Plus, Bowl Bound or Not.

(2:36.40 - 2:50.43) Nathan looks back at Week 9 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 10.

The Sports Block Podcast #280

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:19:25 +0000

(0:00 - 37.30) Travis and Nathan talk Halloween, the Vikings lose to the Cowboys and the rest of the week in the NFL.

(37.30 - 1:17.10) Ole Miss and Kentucky fall on the road. The first week of the College Football Playoff rankings are released on Tuesday. The Braves take a 3-2 World Series lead to Houston.

(1:17.10 - 2:22.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk Halloween ideas and the week that was in College Football.

(2:22.40 - 2:35.53) Nathan looks back at Week 8 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 9. Noah also makes an appearance with his picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #279

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:28:48 +0000

(0:00 - 21.00) Travis and Nathan talk a quiet week of football. The Mitchell Kernels win in overtime at Huron. Vikings on a BYE. Titans defeat the Chiefs and Bills in 6 days. Green Bay takes on Arizona on Thursday night.

(21.00 - 53.15) Good, early games during the College Football Weekend. Can Ole Miss, Kentucky or Wake Forest make a case for the Playoffs? Oklahoma struggles at Kansas. The AAC expands.

(53.15 - 1:22.30) The Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. Travis wearing random teams, hats and shirts. Halloween.

(1:22.30 - 1:41.40) Nathan looks back at Week 7 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 8. Noah also makes an appearance with his picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #278

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:23:50 +0000

(0:00 - 42.00) Travis and Nathan talk another Vikings nail biter as they win in OT at Carolina heading into the BYE week. The rest of Week 6 in the NFL

(42.00 - 1:25.25) #2 Iowa loses at home to Purdue. ALCS and NLCS continue in Boston and Los Angeles. NBA season preview

(1:25.25 - 2:03.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football. Ed Orgeron out at LSU. Washington St fires their head coach. Iowa is upset at home vs. Purdue.

(2:03.40 - 2:17.21) Nathan looks back at Week 6 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 7

The Sports Block Podcast #277: Part 2

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:49:20 +0000

(0:00 - 1:02.10) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap a very exciting week of College Football. How does the Alabama loss change the playoffs? Is Iowa a serious contender? Is Scott Frost finally turning Nebraska around?

(1:02.10 - 2:10.20) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Pickleball and to preview the 2021-22 NHL Season

(2:10.20 - 2:22.57) Nathan looks back at Week 5 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 6.

The Sports Block Podcast #277: Part 1

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:20:26 +0000

(0:00 - 38.00) Travis and Nathan discuss a Vikings win over Detroit that seemed like a loss. The rest of Week 5 in the NFL with Buffalo blowing out Kansas City and the Packers winning at Cincinnati. Travis loves the Chargers and they win over Cleveland.

(38.00 - 1:10.20) The best College Football week in years. Texas vs. Oklahoma. Arkansas vs. Ole Miss. Texas A&M upsets Alabama. Iowa takes down Penn State. Nebraska comes close vs. Michigan.

(1:10.20 - 1:32.39) MLB Divisional Series continue. Boston and Houston are close to advancing. The Giants and Dodgers go back and forth.

The Sports Block Podcast #276: Part 2

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:20:55 +0000

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football. Georgia and Alabama seem playoff bound? Is anyone else? Oregon loses and Nebraska crushes Northwestern.

The Sports Block Podcast #276

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:19:03 +0000

(0:00 - 39.30) Travis and Nathan talk another Vikings loss, this time to the Cleveland Browns at home, 14-7. The rest of the week in the NFL. Tom Brady and the Bucs win at New England.

(39.30 - 1:03.20) The week in College Football. Ole Miss and Arkansas get pounded by Georgia and Alabama, Oregon loses, Iowa gets ready to host Penn State

(1:03.20 - 1:36.10) MLB Playoff preview and what should the Twins do with Byron Buxton?

(1:36.10 - 1:52.22) Nathan recaps Week 4 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 5.

The Sports Block Podcast #275: Part 2

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:42:00 +0000

Charlie joins Nathan for College Football talk and to preview an exciting weekend
Nathan recaps Week 3 of the NFL and makes his Week 4 picks

The Sports Block Podcast #275: Part 1

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:38:57 +0000

Nathan and Travis take Week 3 of the NFL. The Vikings win their first game of the season at home vs. Seattle. The Chiefs lose again and the poor, poor Lions.
More upsets in College Football
Tight AL Wild Card race in the final week of the baseball season
The final week of Cereal talk before ranking the top 10 next week

The Sports Block Podcast #274

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:44:55 +0000

(0:00 - 1:00.35) Travis and Nathan talk the nice Fall weather, another outstanding Vikings loss at Arizona and the rest of the Week 2 in the NFL.. Zach Wilson sucks. Ravens upset the Chiefs. Fantasy Football

(1:00.35 - 1:33.10) More upsets in College Football and closer than expected games.

(1:33.10 - 2:03.00) The "S" and "R" Cereals

(2:03.00 - 2:20.38) Nathan recaps Week 2 of the NFL season and makes his picks for Week 3.

The Sports Block Podcast #273

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:59:29 +0000

(0:00 - 43.00) Travis and Nathan talk Vikings Week 1, an overtime loss at Cincinnati. The rest of Week 1 in the NFL and some fantasy news.

(43.00 - 1:03.50) Week 2 of College Football. Clay Helton fired at USC. Oregon upsets Ohio State on the road.

(1:03.50 - 1:32.30) Three weeks to go in the MLB season as both Wild Card races are too close to call. The "Q" and "R" Cereals

(1:32.30 - 2:34.30) Charlie Hildebrand reacts to Week 2 of the College Football season and Noah makes his podcast debut with Preschool Picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #272

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:04:55 +0000

(0:00 - 47.50) Travis and Nathan look at Week 1 of the College Football season as many top 10 teams disappoint. Last month of the MLB Season

(47.50 - 1:57.20) 2021 NFL Preview

(1:57.20- 2:08.45) Nathan makes his Week 1 NFL picks

The Sports Block Podcast #271 - Part 2

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:45:27 +0000

Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to preview the South Dakota State College Football season coming of its first National Championship Game appearance.

The Sports Block Podcast #271 - Part 1

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:41:26 +0000

(0:00 - 1:37.00) Travis and Nathan with their 2021 College Football preview, along with Conference and Playoff picks

(1:37.00 - 1:55.00) MLB Playoff races get closer and the "O" and "P" Cereals

(1:55.00- 2:48.58) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk Nebraska's loss at Illinois and the future of Scott Frost. The third and final week of the College Football preview looking at the Group of 5 teams, Notre Dame, surprises and Playoff picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #270

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:10:30 +0000

(0:00 - 15.25) Travis and Nathan with a quick look at the ACC and the new Alliance between the ACC/Big Ten/PAC 12

(15.25- 1:30.11) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the ACC and Big 10

The Sports Block Podcast #269

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:08:15 +0000

(0:00 - 34.30) A quick look College Football with Travis and Nathan, still two weeks ago from the season openers.

(34.30 - 1:08.40) NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day schedule released. 50 Cent at Hy-Vee in Sioux Falls. The Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees. MLB Playoff races get tight.

(1:08.40 -1:36.10) The "M" and "N" cereals

(1:36.10- 2:59.06) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan for the first of his three week College Football Preview

The Sports Block Podcast #268

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:52:34 +0000

(0:00 - 19.35) NFL Training Camps up and running. COVID and sports. The Vikings get their QB's back. The NFL Hall of Fame ceremony. The South Dakota Amateur Baseball Tournament starts.

(19.35 - 33:40) The end of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. More NBA Free Agency. A potential PAC 12 and Big 12 merger?

(33.40 - 50.25) Latest in baseball with 50 games to go. Trevor Bauer continues to be suspended.

(50:25 - 1:20.10) Getting ready for another NFL Fantasy season. Josh Allen signs a BIG contract with Buffalo.

(1:20.10 -1:53.44) The I, J, K and L cereals

The Sports Block Podcast #267

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:24:59 +0000

(0:00 - 34.15) Nathan and Travis talk the end of summer. The Amateur Baseball Tournament in Mitchell kicks off. The Vikings and their COVID vaccination problems.

(34.15 - 52:030) NBA Free Agency and the latest Olympics update

(52.30 - 1:20.29) A very busy and active MLB Trade Deadline. The SEC invites Texas and Oklahoma to join the conference.

The Sports Block Podcast #266

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:57:49 +0000

(0:00 - 40.30) Nathan and Travis back from vacation. The Olympics start in Tokyo, Japan

(40.30 - 1:11.00) The Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Finals over Phoenix in six games. Collin Morikawa wins the Open Championship. MLB Trade Deadline. The Twins are sellers and try to sign Byron Buxton. Aaron Rodgers reports to Packers training camp.

(1:11.00 - 1:25.30) Oklahoma and Texas are headed to the SEC.

(1:25.30 - 1:51.20) The "H" and "G" Cereals

The Sports Block Podcast #265

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:31:34 +0000

(0:00 - 35.00) Some much needed rain in the Upper Midwest. Racists Soccer fans. The Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor controversy. The Suns up on Milwaukee 2-1 in the NBA Finals.

(35.00 - 1:14.30) .MLB All-Star Weekend. The first half of the MLB Season. Stephen A. Smith and Shohei Ohtani

(1:14.30 - 1:47.50) The Open Championship, Travis going to Denver and finally gets his neighbor's garage moved. The "F" Cereals

(1:47.50 - 2:27.22) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk hockey and soccer

The Sports Block Podcast #264

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:14:38 +0000

(0:00 - 19.15) Medical cannabis legal in South Dakota and athletes refusing to get vaccinated for COVID.

(19.15 - 35.30) NBA Conference Finals, more injuries and the Stanley Cup Finals.

(35:30 - 50.10) The week in baseball.

(50:10 - 1:25.40) The "C" Cereals this week

(1:25.40 - 1:58.50) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Finals and soccer.

The Sports Block Podcast #263

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:00:16 +0000

(0:00 - 22.50) The Supreme Court rules that College Athletes can be compenetrated.

(22.50 - 45.30) An interesting U.S. Open with Jon Rahm winning his first Major. The conference finals in the NBA.

(45:30 - 1:11.20) The Twins win 5 in a row and the rest of the week in MLB. Women's basketball recruiting in South Dakota.

(1:11.20 - 1:41.52) The latest cereals that Travis may or may not like.

The Sports Block Podcast #262

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:37:04 +0000

(0:00 - 14.40) The NBA Playoffs continue with three of the four semifinals tied at two games each

(14.40 - 32.20) The College Football Playoff likely to expand from four teams to 12.

(32:20 - 53.20) Twins win a game vs. the Yankees. More bad bullpen decisions by Rocco. The rest of the week in MLB.

(53.20 - 1:14.40) Vikings defense adds depth and more cereal talk.

(1:14:40 - 2:00.20) Charlie joins Nathan to talk about the likely expansion of the College Football Playoff

(2:00.20 - 2:41.23) Marcus joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs and some soccer

The Sports Block Podcast #261

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:43:48 +0000

(0:00 - 28.20) More Hot Summer weather and more baseball talk with Nathan and Travis

(28.20 - 49.40) Second round of the NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Playoffs get closer to the semifinals

(49:40 - 1:08.00) The Falcons trade Julio Jones to Tennessee. The Vikings wanted to trade up for Justin Fields.

(1:08.00 - !:19.50) Travis talks more ridiculous new cereal.

(1:19:50 - 2:08.18) Marcus joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Sports Block Podcast #260

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:28:14 +0000

(0:00 - 13.00) Nathan and Travis talk the Hot Summer weather to start June and TV Shows

(13.00 - 41.00) Fans going wild in NBA arenas. The rest of the NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup.

(41:00 - 1:28.57) Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open. The week in MLB. Travis has problems with cereal.

The Sports Block Podcast #259

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 27 May 2021 12:46:57 +0000

(0:00 - 30.25) Nathan and Travis talk about Stacken's trip to the Black Hills and the NBA Playoffs

(30.25 - 1:08.50) Phll Mickelson wins the PGA Championship at 50 years old. Two no-hitters last week in MLB, six on the season. The Twins start to turn it around.

(1:08:50 - 2:19.12) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs and Stacken's vacation to the Black Hills

The Sports Block Podcast #258

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 19 May 2021 22:01:20 +0000

(0:00 - 31.20) Nathan and Travis discuss Sam Houston State defeated South Dakota State, 23-21, in the FCS National Title Game.

(31.20 - 59.30) NBA Playoffs Preview and the week in baseball.

(59:30 - 1:51.16) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk his trip to Frisco, Texas and the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Sports Block Podcast #257

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 13 May 2021 20:04:28 +0000

(0:00 - 31.10) Nathan and Travis talk SDSU Football as they defeat Delaware 33-3 in the National Semifinals to advance to Frisco, Texas.

(31.10 - 58.50) Two more no-hitters in MLB last week. The Twins still suck. Albert Pujols is released.

(58:50 - 1:23.25) The final week of the NBA regular season.

(1:23.25 - 1:50.20) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to preview South Dakota State vs. Sam Houston State

(1:50:20 - 2:19.43) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk more SDSU Football

The Sports Block Podcast #256

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:31:44 +0000

(0:00 - 48.00) Nathan and Travis recap the 2021 NFL Draft

(48.00 - 1:22.25) South Dakota State football advances to the FCS Semifinals vs. Delaware. The Twins play better and the rest of the week in baseball. Byron Buxton wins the AL Player of the Month

(1:22:25 - 1:54.20) Jeff Lloyd II gives his thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft

The Sports Block Podcast #255 - 2021 NFL Mock Draft Edition

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:00:23 +0000

(0:00 - 1:31.55) Nathan and Travis give their 2021 NFL Mock Draft

(1:31:55 - 2:49.18) Jeff Lloyd II gives his 2021 NFL Mock Draft

The Sports Block Podcast #254

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:30:50 +0000

(0:00 - 43:15) Nathan and Jeff Lloyd II break down the offensive side of next week's NFL Draft. A breakdown of the QB's in the 2021 Draft.

(43:15 - 1:46.35) Travis joins Nathan to talk South Dakota State Football as they head into the FCS Playoffs as the #1 seed. The Minnesota Twins continue to struggle and the rest of the week in MLB. The potential Super League in European Soccer on shaky ground. What would that look like in College Football?

(1:46:35 - 2:20.46) Jeff Lloyd II is back with a look on the defensive side of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #253

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:05:11 +0000

(0:00 - 13:00) Nathan and Travis discuss the latest Police shooting of a black man outside of Minneapolis and the sports world's reaction.

(13:00 - 34.30) Hideki Matsuyama wins the 2021 Masters.

(34.30 - 51.00) Twins struggle in the late innings. Byron Buxton is on fire. The Padres final get a no-hitter.

(51:00 - 1:31.47) Conference realignment at the FCS level. NFL Draft less than two weeks.

The Sports Block Podcast #252

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:35:13 +0000

(0:00 - 13:00) Nathan and Travis talk the Pros and Cons of One Shining Moment

(13:00 - 53.45) 2021 Final Four. Baylor ends Gonzaga's undefeated season. UCLA and Gonzaga play one of the greatest College Basketball games ever.

(53.45 - 1:18.30) First week of the MLB season

(1:18.30 - 1:48.15) Aaron Rodgers hosting Jeopardy! More broadcasting and game show host talk.

The Sports Block Podcast #251

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:30:36 +0000

(0:00 - 54:00) Nathan and Travis talk NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga, UCLA, Baylor and Houston in the Final Four.

(54:00 - 1:44.20) 2021 MLB Preview. Division, Playoffs and World Series picks.

(1:44.20 - 2:18.09) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Draft less than one month away.

The Sports Block Podcast #250

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:09:17 +0000

Nathan and Travis react to the first two round of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
#15 seed Oral Roberts moves on to the Sweet 16
The Big 10 struggles while the Pac 12 shines
SDSU and USD Women are knocked out in the first round
DeShaun Watson continues to face over two dozen allegations of sexual misconduct

The Sports Block Podcast #249

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:21:29 +0000

Nathan and Travis pick all 67 games of the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

The Sports Block Podcast #248

Nathan Stacken — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:34:06 +0000

(0:00 - 26:45) Nathan and Travis look back at a lack luster Summit League Tournament won by the Oral Roberts men and USD women

(26:45 - 1::03.50) The rest of the conference tournament with Selection Sunday less than a week away.

(1:03:50 - 1:34.20) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to look back the Summit League Tournament and what went wrong with SDSU.

(1:34.20 - 2:16.10) Nathan talks with Marcus Traxler about the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls and the NHL returns to ESPN

(2:16.10 - 2:35.11) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Pro Days with the NFL Draft less than two months away

The Sports Block Podcast #247

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:10:47 +0000

(0:00 - 1:22:25) Nathan and Travis preview the Summit League Tournament and look at the rest of the College Basketball with less than two weeks away from Selection Sunday

(1:22:25 - 1:57.41) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to break down the Summit League Tournament

The Sports Block Podcast #246

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:36:49 +0000

(0:00 - 33:50) Travis gives his thoughts on finishing Game of Thrones. Nathan also discusses the Carson Wentz trade from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. Other NFL QB news and more DeShaun Watson speculation

(33:50 - 1:24.18) Spring Training is underway. Fernando Tatis Jr and the Padres make it official. SDSU Football with a season opening win at Northern Iowa. SDSU Basketball and the rest of the College Basketball world three weeks away from Selection Sunday.

The Sports Block Podcast #245

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:37:26 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk the historical cold weather across much of the U.S. A slow time in sports with a month to go in the College Basketball regular season and a week before Spring Training for MLB. The finals weeks of the Summit League regular season.

The Sports Block Podcast #244

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:42:27 +0000

(0.00 - 45:20) Nathan and Travis talk Super Bowl 55. Tampa Bay defeats Kansas City 31-9. The 7th Super Bowl for Tom Brady.

(45.20 - 1:27.04) More PPD games in College Basketball. The Twins sign Nelson Cruz and Alex Colome. South Dakota State Women sweep USD in Brookings, while the Men split.

The Sports Block Podcast #243

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:47:44 +0000

(0.00 - 27:30) Nathan and Travis talk the Rams and Lions QB swap of Matt Stafford and Jared Goff. Will any other QB's be on the move?

(27:30 -54.20) Nolan Arenado traded to the Cardinals. Will the MLB season start on time? Twins sign Andrelton Simmons. Will they keep Nelson Cruz? No Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

(54:20 - 1:26.00) Super Bowl 55 Preview

(1:26.00 - 1:57.38) Nathan visits with Jeff Lloyd II to talk Senior Bowl and NFL Draft. Nathan makes his Super Bowl pick

The Sports Block Podcast #242

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:01:48 +0000

(0.00 - 57:30) NFC and AFC Championship recaps. Tampa Bay over Green Bay. Kansas City defeats Buffalo. The 10th Super Bowl for Tom Brady. Another missed opportunity for Aaron Rodgers.

(57:30 - 1:39.00) Lions hired Dan Campbell as head coach and the Eagles hire an unknown. The week in College Basketball. SDSU Women back in the top 25. More bad COVID news

(1:39.00 - 2:14.16) Nathan visits with Jeff Lloyd II to talk Senior Bowl and NFL Draft

The Sports Block Podcast #241

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:49:44 +0000

(0.00 - 15:45) Travis celebrates his 33rd birthday and the 11th Anniversary of the Sports Block. Travis and Nathan talk Game of Thrones.

(15:45 - 53:35) NFL Division Round recap. Green Bay, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Buffalo advance. The end of Drew Brees and the Saints.

(53:35 - 1:18.15) The new Big 3 in Brooklyn. March Madness dates announced. Duke, North Carolina and Kentucky all outside the top 25.

(1:18.15 - 1:26.04) Nathan looks at the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament schedule and makes his Super Bowl picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #240

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:12:14 +0000

(0.00 - 42:15) Travis and Nathan talk Alabama's 6th National Title in 12 years with a dominating win over Ohio State. Plus, which NFL teams have questions at Quarterback?

(42:15 - 1:06:00) NFL Super Wild Card Weekend recap. Divisional Round preview.

(1:06:00 - 1:17.20) The rest of the week in sports. Does the College Football National Title game need to change dates? James Harden traded to Brooklyn

(1:17.20 - 1:44.40) Travis and Nathan react to the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week and where the country stands.

(1:17.20- 2:15.00) Charlie joins Nathan to look back at Alabama vs. Ohio State and the College Football Season

(2:15.00 - 3:00.00) 2021 NHL Season preview with Marcus Traxler. Marcus and Nathan give their NFL Playoff picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #239

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:17:22 +0000

(0.00 - 1:04.40) Travis and Nathan recap the NFL regular season. Nathan hates on the Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Week 17 of the NFL. Poor officiating calls in Detroit and New York. NFL Playoff predictions and Super Bowl picks.

(1:04.40 - 1:22:40) College Football Playoff. Ohio State vs. Alabama for the National Title. College Basketball in the new year.

(1:22:40 - 2:04.35) Charlie joins Nathan to talk the College Football Playoff and preview Ohio State vs. Alabama.

(2:04.35 - 2:33.45) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to preview the South Dakota State Summit League season.

(2:33.45- 2:49.20) Nathan looks back at Week 17 of the NFL and makes Wild Card picks.

The Sports Block Podcast #238

Nathan Stacken — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:46:37 +0000

(0.00 - 50.00) Travis and Nathan put a wrap on the 2020 Fantasy Football season. Another winter storm headed to the Great Plains. Week 17 of the NFL. Vikings lose big in New Orleans

(50:00 - 1:05:00) A good minute on the NBA. Padres trade for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish. The end of 2020.

(1:05:00 - 1:01.50) Charlie joins Nathan to debate the Christmas merits of Die Hard. Also, College Football bowl season and the bowl pick 'em.

(2:00.00- 2:18.09) Nathan looks back at Week 16 of the NFL and makes his Week 17 picks and playoff predictions.

The Sports Block Podcast #237

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:42:55 +0000

(0.00 - 38.00) Travis and Nathan talk Fantasy Football playoffs, the Vikings loss (Dan Bailey) at Tampa Bay and the rest of the week in the NFL.

(38:00 - 1:01.50) South Dakota State women's basketball drops two road games after being ranked in the top 25. The SDSU Men win two of three in Sioux Falls at the Dakota Showcase. The final week of the College Football season.
(1:01.50 - 1:23.00) A name change for the Cleveland Indians. Vikings kicker trivia. #1 Gonzaga vs. #3 Iowa in Sioux Falls this weekend.
(1:23.00 - 2:18.55) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan for some College Football reaction and Conference Title game picks. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

(2:18.55 - 2:33.39) Nathan looks back at Wee 14 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 15.

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The Sports Block Podcast #236

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:23:55 +0000

(0.00 - 19.00) Travis and Nathan talk College Football cancellations. Ohio State vs. Michigan will not happen. Coastal Carolina takes down BYU.
(19:00 - 44.00) South Dakota State men's and women's basketball. The men win at Iowa State and Bradley. The women are ranked in the top 25 for the first time in 11 years.
(44.00 - 1:11.30) Vikings defeat Jacksonville in overtime to make the NFC Wild Card race interesting. WR Justin Jefferson continues to put together an all-time great rookie season.
(1:11.30 - 1:25:27) Stacken with his Week 13 NFL recap and Week 14 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #235

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:46:23 +0000

(0.00 - 53.20) Travis and Nathan discuss the continued problems with COVID across the country and sports. Sports over Thanksgiving and the Vikings comeback vs. Carolina.
(53:20 - 1:14.00) The week ahead. Big time College Basketball games. USD Women start with two losses and the SDSU Women start with two wins. All-time Passer Rating leaders
(1:14.00 - 1:47.30) Charlie talks some College Football with Nathan. Regular season start to wrap up. More cancelled games.
(1:47.30 - 2:02:27) Stacken with his Week 12 NFL recap and Week 13 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #234

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:21:09 +0000

(0.00 - 48.20) Travis and Nathan talk rising COVID numbers across the Upper Midwest. The start of College Basketball next week.
(48:20 - 1:10.45) Vikings lose to Dallas. The rest of the week in the NFL.
(1:10:45 - 1:22:09) Stacken with his Week 11 NFL recap and Week 12 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #233

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:52:23 +0000

(0.00 - 28.00) Travis and Nathan talk rising COVID numbers across the Upper Midwest. The start of College Basketball next week.
(28:00 - 58.30) Vikings in at Chicago on Monday Night Football. A Hail Mary wins it for Arizona over Buffalo.
(58:30 - 1:17.30) Chris Paul traded to Phoenix. Milwaukee Bucks make some moves. NBA Draft preview
(1:17:30 - 1:30:16) Stacken with his Week 10 NFL recap and Week 11 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #232

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:29:15 +0000

(0.00 - 34.10) Travis and Nathan talk the week in College Football, NFL and the upcoming Masters
(34:10 - 1:37.45) Reaction to Joe Biden defeating Donald Trump in the 2020 Election. The death of Alex Trebek
(1:37.45 - 2:06.10) Charlie and Nathan talk Notre Dame vs. Clemson and the rest of College Football
(2:06:10 - 2:18:22) Stacken with his Week 9 NFL recap and Week 10 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #231 - 2020 Election

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:45:12 +0000

(0.00 - 43.50) Travis and Nathan talk the Vikings upset of the Packers, the Dodgers and Justin Turner, College Football and the rest of the week in sports.
(43:50 - 1:51.50) 2020 Election Preview
(1:51:50 - 1:58:57) Stacken with his Week 8 NFL recap and Week 9 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #230

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:57:39 +0000

(0.00 - 26.50) Travis and Nathan talk World Series as the Dodgers take a 3-2 despite an amazing Game 4 comeback by Tampa Bay. The Vikings make a trade and the rest of the NFL week in review.
(26:50 - 49.25) A potential start to the NBA and some delays in College Basketball. One week until Election Day.
(49:25 - 1:34:00) Charlie and Nathan talk the weekend in College Football. First weekend of Big Ten football. Indiana upsets Penn State
(1:34:00 - 1:47:59) Stacken with his Week 7 NFL recap and Week 8 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #229

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:55:46 +0000

(0.00 - 14.00) Travis and Nathan talk the first new snow of the season. Sid Hartman passes away at 100. The retirement of Doc Emrick
(14:00 - 1:10.15) The Vikings continue to suck. The terrible NFC East and Big Laramie returns to Earth. Low World Series ratings between the Rays and Dodgers.
(1:10:15 - 1:54:00) Charlie joins Nathan to talk College Football from the weekend. Alabama beats Georgia. Who is the most surprising team this season? The Big Ten returns to play this weekend.
(1:54:00 - 2:14:26) Stacken with his Week 6 NFL recap and Week 7 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #228

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:14:45 +0000

(0.00 - 50.10) Travis and Nathan talk new house, Travis' hats and the Vikings losing at Seattle. Titans COVID cases and the rest of the NFL news
(50:10 - 1:24.20) Rays defeat the Yankees. ALCS and NLCS previews
(1:24:20 - 2:04:15) Charlie joins Nathan to talk College Football from the weekend. The lack of defense in the SEC. Georgia vs. Alabama preview. Oklahoma beats Texas again.
(2:04:15 - 2:23:03) Stacken with his Week 5 NFL recap and Week 6 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #227

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:48:49 +0000

(0.00 - 40.30) Travis and Nathan talk more Minnesota Twins playoff disappointment. The rest of the Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs. Division Round preview.
(40:30 - 1:16.05) Vikings win their first game at Houston, then the Texans fire Bill O'Brien. Nobody cares about the NBA Finals. College Basketball bubbles?
(1:16:05 - 2:00:00) Marcus joins Nathan to recap the Stanley Cup Finals between Tampa Bay and Dallas. Also, Twins thoughts.
(2:00:00 - 2:17:14) Stacken with his Week 4 NFL recap and Week 5 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #226

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:58:39 +0000

(0.00 - 17.30) Vikings play better, but still lose late to Tennessee.
(17:30 - 1:10.10) 2020 MLB Playoff preview. Can the Twins win a playoff game for the first time in 16 years? World Series picks. NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals
(1:10:10 - 1:42:00) Charlie Hildebrand talks College Football with Nathan. Kansas State upsets Oklahoma and Mississippi State wins at LSU
(1:42:00 - 1:59:07) Stacken with his Week 3 NFL recap and Week 4 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #225

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:47:27 +0000

(0:00 - 55:30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk Travis' new house and the move. Vikings struggle again at Indianapolis. The rest of Week 2 in the NFL
(55.30 - 1:22.30) The final week of the MLB regular season. Twins try to avoid the Yankees AGAIN in the playoffs. U.S. Open in golf. A Supreme Court vacancy a month before the election.
(1:22:30 - 1:49:40) Charlie Hildebrand talks another week of College Football with Nathan.
(1:49.40 - 2:32.20) Marcus talks the Tampa vs. Dallas Stanley Cup Final with Nathan and more about the Vikings
(2:32:20 - 2:49:21) Stacken with his Week 1 NFL recap and Week 2 preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #224

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:29:49 +0000

(0:00 - 35:00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Kernel Bowl, the Vikings poor performance vs. Green Bay and Travis' lack of excitement for the Vikings. Week 1 of the NFL
(35.00 - 1:11.20) Wildfires out West, Hurricanes and flooding in the South, more COVID and lack of facts. Big 10 Football is back next month. Two weeks left in the MLB regular season. Neutral sites games set for the playoffs. The Battle 4 Atlantis comes to Sioux Falls?
(1:11:20 - 1:49:50) Charlie Hildebrand talks the return of College Football with Nathan.
(1:49.50 - 2:08.30) Stacken with his Week 1 NFL recap and Week 2 preview.

(2:08:30 - 2:48:22) Stanley Cup talk with Marcus

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The Sports Block Podcast #223

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:43:36 +0000

(0:00 - 32:50) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk MLB with three weeks left in the season. Twins are on a roll, as are Cleveland and Chicago. NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. When will College Basketball start and will they use a bubble? College Football games are played.
(32.50 - 1:28.10) 2020 NFL Preview, playoff and Super Bowl Predictions
(1:28:10 - 1:59:35) Travis' article on COVID response in South Dakota compared to the response to Meth last year.

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The Sports Block Podcast #222

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:19:15 +0000

(0:00 - 28:00) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the Vikings trade of Yannick Ngakoue. People still mad at the Big Ten. NDSU schedules a football game in October.
(28:00 - 1:13:50) The Twins lose 6 in a row. San Diego is the most active team at the MLB trade deadline. The NBA, MLB and NHL protest for racial justice.
(1:13.50 - 1:51.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk actual College Football games, the Big Ten and pork chops.
(1:51:40 - 2:32:18) Marcus Traxler and Nathan talk Stanley Cup Playoffs, sports protest and the Vikings trade.

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The Sports Block Podcast #221

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:30:02 +0000

(0:00 - 26:30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the start of High School sports in South Dakota amid COVID. The amazing Luka Doncic, the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs continue
(26:30 - 1:17:00) MLB news, Twins finally win a series vs. Kansas City. Fernando Tatis Jr., Fantasy Football, Thom Brennaman, the latest racial injustices.
(1:17:00 - 2:05:37) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the latest College Football as the SEC, ACC and Big 12 start next month.

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The Sports Block Podcast #220

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:37:26 +0000

(0:00 - 18:30) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the latest COVID sports news. Limited or no fans at NFL games. Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a Grand Slam on a 3-0 count. A look at potential MLB Playoff matchups a little over 20 games into the 60 game season.
(18:30 - 1:03:10) Big Ten parents are mad at the Big Ten, NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. A new house for Travis.
(1:03:10 - 1:49:52) Stanley Cup Playoff talk with Nathan and Marcus Traxler

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The Sports Block Podcast #219

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:29:10 +0000

(0:00 - 1:02:45) Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about the latest in a crazy week of College Football news. Will there be Spring football? What has to change in the U.S.?
(1:02:45 - 1:55:35) Charlie Hildebrand joins Stacken to talk the about the Pac 12 and Big 10 PPD the College Football season until the Spring.
(1:55:35 - 2:10:35) Nathan talks the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay beats Columbus 3-2 in 5 OT's after 6 hours.

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The Sports Block Podcast #218

Nathan Stacken — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:14:58 +0000

(0:00 - 56:55) Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about his big win at Midco Sports Summer Trivia series. Travis goes on vacation to Kansas City. A good 10-2 start for the Minnesota Twins. Updates on the NBA and NHL season.
(56:55 - 1:30:10) Charlie Hildebrand joins Stacken to talk the likelihood of a College Football season. What changes can be made in the future?
(1:30:10 - 2:09:44) Marcus Traxler talks hockey with Nathan.

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The Sports Block Podcast #217

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:24:10 +0000

Nathan Stacken shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 outbreak in MLB, the restart of the NBA season and players who are opting out of their seasons. Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs in Canada.

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The Sports Block Podcast #216

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:45:59 +0000

(0:00 - 1:05:00) Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens. Where the sports world is at in the middle of July. The return of MLB, NBA and NHL. The Washington Redskins changes name.
(1:05:00 - 1:47:33) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk about the possibility of a 2020 College Football season

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The Sports Block Podcast #215

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:41:36 +0000

(0:00 - 44:30) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan Stacken to give recap 2020 NFL Mock Draft.
(44:30 - 2:07:59) Travis joins Nathan to give recap the 2020 NFL Mock Draft. MLB season ideas. The Last Dance, Week Two

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The Sports Block Podcast #214

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:05:38 +0000

(0:00 - 57:45) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan Stacken to give his 2020 NFL Mock Draft.
(57:45 - 2:01:00) Travis joins Nathan to give his 2020 NFL Mock Draft.

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The Sports Block Podcast #213

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:12:28 +0000

(0:00 - 43:45) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan Stacken to preview the NFL Draft next week.
(43:45 - 1:49:53) Travis joins Nathan to talk the stoppage of sports, the NFL Draft, video games, Tiger King and Ozarks.

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The Sports Block Podcast #212

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:17:07 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk the coronavirus, its impact on sports and the rest of the world. NFL free agency with Tom Brady going to Tampa, while Stefon Diggs and DeAndre Hopkins are on the move.

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The Sports Block Podcast #211

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 22:00:43 +0000

(0:00 - 35:15) Summit League Tournament preview
(35:15 - 1:13:55) Coronavirus affecting sports. More top 10 teams lose in College Basketball. More conference tournament previews
(1:13:55 - 1:31:55) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to look at the Summit League Tournament
(1:31:55 - 1:51:09) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Combine.

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The Sports Block Podcast #210

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:31:01 +0000

(0:00 - 26:20) A final farewell to Kobe. The latest CBA news from the NFL and early draft talk.
(26:20 - 53:10) Summit League Tournament and College Basketball bracket talk.
(53:10 - 1:27:00) USD Women up to 12 in the Coaches Poll. Alex Ovechkin scores his 700th goal. Can he reach Gretzky? David Ayers comes in as an emergency goalie. Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder
(1:27:00 - 1:56:32) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk NFL Combine

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The Sports Block Podcast #209

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:56:03 +0000

(0:00 - 22:50) Ryan Newman crashes in the final turn of the Dayton 500. The Houston Astros sign stealing scandal continues.
(22:50 - 41:00) More Bracketology in the final weeks of the College Basketball regular season. The Summit League Tournament less than three weeks away
(41:00 - 57:45) Stefon Diggs getting traded? XFL Week 2. Mitchell Kernel boys continue to play well.

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The Sports Block Podcast #208

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:05:00 +0000

(0:00 - 16:15) The Mookie Betts trade finally goes through to the Dodgers. The Twins side of the deal.
(16:15 - 29:00) An active NBA Trade Deadline. The Timberwolves change nearly its entire roster. Most surprising teams at the All-Star break.
(29:00 - 58:25) Mark Dantonio quits at Michigan State. College Basketball a month out from the best time of the year.
(58:25 - 1:15:53) The return of the XFL. Potential changes to the MLB postseason

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The Sports Block Podcast #207

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:49:14 +0000

(0:00 - 57:30) Nathan and Travis recap Super Bowl 54, the first Chiefs Super Bowl win in 50 years.
(57:30 - 1:20:45) College Basketball rolls on with a huge tournament bubble 40 days out. Mookie Betts expected to be traded to the Dodgers.

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The Sports Block Podcast #206

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:41:17 +0000

(0:00 - 47:20) Nathan and Travis talk the passing of Kobe Bryant.
(47:20 - 1:22:30) Super Bowl 54 preview. Is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer? Derek Jeter and Larry Walker make the Baseball Hall of Fame
(1:22:30 - 1:39.57) Jeff Lloyd II talks more NFL Draft with Nathan.

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The Sports Block Podcast #205

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:39:30 +0000

(0:00 - 24:40) Nathan and Travis talk the early blizzard of 2020. San Francisco and Kansas City play in Super Bowl 54.
(24:40 - 39:20) More on the MLB sign stealing scandal. Some terrible reactions to it.
(39:20 - 1:24.25) Zion makes his debut for New Orleans. More crazy upset in College Basketball. USD women dominate SDSU.
(1:24:25 - 1:45.37) Jeff Lloyd II talks Senior Bowl and NFL Draft with Nathan

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The Sports Block Podcast #204

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:50:10 +0000

(0:00 - 30:50) Nathan and Travis talk the sign stealing scandal in baseball involving Houson and Boston, for now. Twins surprise the baseball world by signing Josh Donaldson to a 4-year, $92 million deal.
(30:50 - 1:04:30) 49ers end the Vikings season. What decisions do Minnesota make this off season? An amazing comeback by the Chiefs. The Titans and Packers move on.
(1:04:30 - 1:41.15) LSU defeats Clemson to win the National Championship to cap one of the best seasons in College Football history. Nathan wins the Bowl Pick'em. College Basketball talk.
(1:41:15 - 2:19.50) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the College Football season and the historic run of LSU and Joe Burrow.

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The Sports Block Podcast #203

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:15:39 +0000

(0:00 - 54:00) Nathan and Travis talk the Vikings upset at New Orleans and the rest of Wild Card weekend.
(54:00 - 1:07:00) Nathan leading the annual Bowl Pick'em with one game to go. NFL Division Round picks. Clemson vs. LSU in the National Title game.
(1:07:00 - 1:22.00) Twins sign Homer Bailey and Rich Hill. College Basketball in the new year. Some early Bracketology.
(1:22:00 - 1:37.50) Are Frank Gore and Eli Manning Hall of Famers?
(1:37.50 - 2:18.39) Charlie Hildebrand talks with Nathan. The latest New Year's bowl games and a National Title game preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #202

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:38:32 +0000

(0:00 - 1:11:25) Nathan and Travis talk about the big winter storm at the end of the year. Plenty of bowl game talk and NFL Playoff preview.
(1:11.25 - 1:57.42) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk more college football.

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The Sports Block Podcast #201

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:57:22 +0000

(0:00 - 21:40) Nathan and Travis get excited, or not, for bowl season. Patriots caught video taping again. Vikings win vs. the Chargers.
(21:40 - 32:30) MLB HOT STOVE, Gerrit Cole to the Yankees. Anthony Rendon to the Angels. Twins miss out on an impact pitcher.
(32:30 - 42.30) South Dakota vs. Georgia Tech in the NIVC Final.
(42:30 - 1:09.50) Travis gets a new flip phone. Fantasy Football Playoffs. The best and worst of bowl season. College basketball upsets and more bad news for the Governor of South Dakota
(1:09.50 - 2:01.45) A bowl season preview right before the Holidays from Charlie Hildebrand.
(2:01.45 - 2:16.14) Nathan looks back at Week 15 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 16.

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The Sports Block Podcast #200

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:50:06 +0000

(0:00 - 24:45) Travis gets a different phone but not a new phone. Week 14 NFL recap. Vikings beat Detroit, New Orleans and San Francisco in a shootout and more missed calls.
(24:45 - 52:20) The College Football Playoff are set with LSU vs. Oklahoma and Ohio State vs. Clemson. The return of the College Bowl Pick 'em.
(52:20 - 1:18.30) Northern Iowa ends South Dakota State's football season, 13-10 in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. Attendance issues continue. MLB HOT STOVE!!!
(1:18.30 - 1:32.48) Nathan looks back at Week 14 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 15.

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The Sports Block Podcast #199

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:09:23 +0000

(0:00 - 26:45) A winter storm recap and the Vikings loses a close one in Seattle on Monday night.
(26:45 - 39:25) MLB HOT STOVE!!! Zack Wheeler goes to Philadelphia. Looking at the Twins starting pitching options.
(39:25 - 47.35) College Football conference title game weekend. Where do things stand between Utah and Oklahoma?
(47:35 - 1:15.15) Another exciting College Basketball weekend.
(1:15.15 - 1:53.40) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the final regular season week of the College Football season, along with his conference title picks.
(1:53.40 - 2:06.51) Nathan looks back at Week 13 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 14.

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The Sports Block Podcast #198

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 21:20:36 +0000

(0:00 - 31:00) First winter storm of the season in the Northern Plains and South Dakota ON METH one week later.
(31:00 - 48:00) College Gameday in Minneapolis for Minnesota vs. Wisconsin. The last regular season week of College Football
(48:00 - 59.40) Lamar Jackson solidifies his MVP season on Monday night vs. the Rams. San Francisco beats Green Bay. Vikings travel to Seattle.
(59:40 - 1:17.00) Early season College Basketball, Luka Doncic is great, SDSU Football gets a 7 seed in the FCS Playoffs.
(1:17.00 - 2:06.30) Charlie Hildebrand with the final edition of Bowl Bound or Not and a preview of the final regular season week.
(2:06.30 - 2:19.25) Nathan looks back at Week 11 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 12.

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The Sports Block Podcast #197

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:00:40 +0000

(0:00 - 22:30) South Dakota is ON METH
(22:30 - 46:20) SDSU wins vs. Northern Iowa. NFL Official continue to miss easy calls. The Vikings comeback vs. Denver.
(46:20 - 58.30) The Gophers lost at Iowa. Oklahoma with a big comeback at Baylor. Tua gets hurt.
(58:30 - 1:23.15) Kentucky basketball continues to struggle. VCU beats LSU, James Wiseman sits for Memphis. Myles Garrett hits Mason Rudolph in the head with his helmet.
(1:23.15 - 2:09.40) Charlie Hildebrand is not ON METH and talks College Football. More Bowl Bound or Not.
(2:09.40 - 2:27.00) Nathan looks back at Week 11 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 12.

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The Sports Block Podcast #196

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 21:38:03 +0000

(0:00 - 22:40) Gophers beat Penn State and skyrocket up the College Football Playoff rankings. LSU holds off Alabama.
(22:40 - 42:00) Vikings win at Dallas on Sunday night. Dalvin Cook in the MVP discussion.
(42:00 - 1:20.45) More NCAA trouble for Memphis. Evansville wins at Kentucky. Houston Astros accused of stealing signs with cameras. SDSU basketball starts 3-0. Kawhi rests.
(1:20.45 - 2:07.25) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk Gophers, Penn State, LSU, Alabama and the latest playoff rankings.
(2:07.25 - 2:22.55) Nathan looks back at Week 10 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 11.

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The Sports Block Podcast #195

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:51:56 +0000

(0:00 - 14:00) Nationals win Game 7 at Houston to win its first World Series.
(14:00 - 36:00) The first College Football Playoff rankings with two teams in the Big Ten and SEC. Penn State at Minnesota and LSU and Alabama this weekend.
(36:00 - 1:21.10) 2019-20 College Basketball Preview and Final Four picks
(1:21.10 - 1:38.00) Stacken goes down to Kansas City to see the Vikings lose to the Chiefs.
(1:38.00 - 1:57.00) Pierre beats Spearfish 103-0 in the quarterfinals of the 11AA Playoffs.
(1:57.00 - 2:07.20) Nathan looks back at Week 9 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 10.
(2:07.20 - 2:51.16) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the first College Football Playoff rankings and a big weekend ahead.

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The Sports Block Podcast #194

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 21:55:21 +0000

(0:00 - 27:40) North Dakota State wins at South Dakota State again with College Gameday in town.
(27:40 - 37:00) Houston and Washington go to a Game 6 and Game 7.
(37:00 - 54.05) NFL talk. Are the Browns on the come? Bears lose, Vikings and Packers win.
(54.05 - 1:04.15) First week of the NBA season. Warriors are terrible. Wolves start 3-0. Travis switches to YouTube TV
(1:04.15 - 2:01.40) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk College Gameday in Brookings and SDSU Football.
(2:01.40 - 2:23.35) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader talks more SDSU and College Gameday.
(2:23.35 - 2:37.30) Nathan looks back at Week 8 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 9.

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The Sports Block Podcast #193

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:17:17 +0000

(0:00 - 47:00) ESPN College Gameday is coming to Brookings. Nathan and Travis talk all the excitement.
(47:00 - 57:55) Houston vs. Washington in the World Series. Stacken still can't take the length of the game.
(57:55 - 1:27.15) Kirk Cousins and the Vikings continue to roll with a 42-30 win at Detroit. The 2019-20 NBA Season preview
(1:27.15 - 2:33.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Stacken to talk plenty of College Football and Gameday coming to Brookings.
(2:33.30 - 2:31.34) Nathan looks back at Week 7 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 8.

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The Sports Block Podcast #192

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:55:39 +0000

(0:00 - 16:00) Nathan and Travis recap the College Football weekend that saw Georgia get upset vs. South Carolina, LSU takes down Florida and Minnesota moves to 6-0
(16:00 - 54:00) Nathan reacts to his trip to Minneapolis to see the Vikings defeat the Eagles. The NFL Playoff picture six week in. Who are the top 5 QB's in football right now?
(54:00 - 1:13.00) Nationals win the National League after a stunning win vs. the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw. The Astros and Yankees continue in the American League
(1:13.15 - 1:31.34) Nathan looks back at Week 6 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 7.

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The Sports Block Podcast #191

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:04:22 +0000

(0:00 - 1:15:40) Nathan and Travis talk the weather, another Twins playoff loss to the Yankees, the Vikings win at New York and the NBA's problems with China.
(1:15:40 - 2:07:10) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan for some College Football talk.
(2:07:10 - 2:35.15) Marcus Traxler give his 2019-20 NHL Preview
(2:35.15 - 2:47.08) Nathan looks back at Week 5 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 6.

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The Sports Block Podcast #190

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:50:16 +0000

(0:00 - 34:00) 2019 MLB Playoff preview. Can the Twins final beat the Yankees? Can anyone take down the Astros or Dodgers?
(34:00 - 44:00) Kriens' NHL Preview. California's Fair Pay to Play.
(44:00 - 1:03.30) Vikings struggle, as usual, at Chicago. Kirk Cousins is no good. Travis has a dark horse, future QB for the Vikings.
(1:03.30 - 1:23.00) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader check in on South Dakota State football and the Twins playoff series vs. the Yankees.
(1:23.00 - 1:37.28) Nathan looks back at Week 4 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 5.

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The Sports Block Podcast #189

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:52:31 +0000

(0:00 - 38:40) Vikings play well again at home vs. Oakland. The rest of the week in the NFL. Some puzzling coaching decision in Week 3. Teams going for two.
(38:40 - 52:30) UCLA makes a historic comeback at Washington State. Notre Dame stays close at Georgia. Wisconsin whups up on Michigan.
(52:30 - 1:09.00) The Brewers are the hottest team in baseball. The Twins on the verge of clinching the AL Central. A week until the MLB Playoffs.
(1:09.00 - 1:27.00) Jeff Lloyd II takes the Cleveland Browns and makes his playoff picks.
(1:27.00 - 1:40.56) Nathan looks back at Week 3 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 4.

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The Sports Block Podcast #188

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:56:00 +0000

(0:00 - 19:30) Tornadoes in Sioux Falls and major flooding in SE South Dakota in the middle of September.
(19:30 - 48:00) More drama with Antonio Brown and terrible officiating. Kirk Cousins sucks.
(48:00 - 1:07.00) Two weeks left in the baseball season as the Twins put away Cleveland with a doubleheader sweep. A possible bullpen game in the playoffs?
(1:07.00 - 1:36.25) College Football from the weekend and Nathan wraps up the Podcast with his Week 3 NFL Picks

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The Sports Block Podcast #187

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:45:54 +0000

(0:00 - 23:15) Vikings open the season with a win vs. Atlanta. Why is it so difficult to find a good QB around the NFL?
(23:15 - 49:50) Antonio Brown forces his way out of Oakland and signs with New England. An amazing finish between Houston and New Orleans.
(49:50 - 1:23.00) Tennessee Football, why so bad? A great LSU and Texas game. The final weeks of the MLB season. Ranking the Summit League basketball jobs.
(1:23.00 - 2:01.16) Charlie Hildebrand looks at Week 2 of the College Football season.

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The Sports Block Podcast #186 - 2019 NFL Preview

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:21:27 +0000

(0:00 - 16:40) Less than a month to go in the MLB season. Twins are rolling. Playoffs are almost set.
(16:40 - 1:20:21) 2019 NFL Preview, Division winners, Playoffs picks and Super Bowl prediction

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The Sports Block Podcast #185 - 2019 College Football Preview

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 22:01:25 +0000

(0:00 - 54:00) Charlie Hildebrand and Nathan Stacken preview the ACC, SEC and Pac 12
(54:00 - 1:15:10) Jeff Lloyd II gives his 2019 College Football thoughts and talks about the top prospects.
(1:15:10 - 2:18.00) Charlie returns to preview the Big 12 and Big 10 and give some College Football Playoff and National Championship picks.
(2:18.00 - 2:48.15) Travis Kriens gives his College Football picks

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The Sports Block Podcast #184

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 21:59:27 +0000

(0:00 - 17:15) Twins take on Atlanta and Cleveland this week as Nelson Cruz is the hottest hitter in baseball. Playoff races with less than two month and 50 games to go.
(17:15 - 40:10) New rules from the NCAA regarding agents, college football, Kevin Durant explains why he went to Brooklyn, Good Bye PFW
(40:10 - 57.23) More mass shootings in America

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The Sports Block Podcast #183

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:01:55 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap the 2019 MLB Trade Deadline. The Astros make the biggest move getting Zack Greinke. The Twins add two more to the bullpen. The rest of a relatively quiet deadline.

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The Sports Block Podcast #182

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:41:14 +0000

(0:00 - 32:55) Nathan is worried about the Twins. Travis is taking it steady.
(32:55 - 43:30) Shane Lowry wins the Open Championship
(43:30 - 1:05.00) Jim Harbaugh has honest and correct thoughts on Urban Meyer. Kansas City Chiefs Tyreek Hill is not suspended
(1:05:00 - 1:20:13) Dan Le Batard thoughts on racism.

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The Sports Block Podcast #181

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:49:17 +0000

(0:00 - 9:45) Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic play a classic final at Wimbeldon
(9:45 - 20:15) British Open preview
(20:15 - 33.15) MLB second half begins. Angels throw a no-hitter in memory of Tyler Skaggs. Potential 100 win and 100 loss teams.
(33:15 - 40.15) Russell Westbrook traded to Houston. The end of NBA free agency.
(40:15 - 55:06) An 18 game NFL schedule. Will Jalen Hurts start at Oklahoma? Stacken reacts to the ESPY's?

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The Sports Block Podcast #180

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:48:40 +0000

(0:00 - 30:35) Kawhi Leonard and Paul George headed to the Clipppers. A look at the NBA after free agency.
(30:35 - 46:00) U.S. Women's Soccer wins another World Cup. Do they deserve equal pay?
(46:00 - 1:07.00) MLB All-Star break. HR Derby. First half thoughts.
(1:07:00 - 1:24.44) The Stacken family moving to St. Cloud. Nathan doesn't think Seinfeld is funny. Travis disagrees.

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The Sports Block Podcast #179

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:26:50 +0000

(0:00 - 20:30) Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs passes away. All-Star roster announced.
(20:30 - 1:08:40) NBA free agency. Warriors add D'Angelo Russell; Lakers clear space. Kawhi still undecided. Kyrie and Durant to Brooklyn. Butler to Miami.
(1:08:40 - 1:40.43) Marcus joins Nathan to talk the Women's World Cup and NHL free agency.

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The Sports Block Podcast #178

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:12:05 +0000

(0:00 - 21:55) NBA Draft recap
(21:55 - 52:40) Stacken is off the Twins World Series chances. Travis disagrees. More trade speculation. The Montreal/Tampa Bay Rays. Yelich and Bellinger on a historic pace. Mets are a mess.
(52:40 - 1:05.43) UMKC returns to the Summit League

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The Sports Block Podcast #177

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:27:32 +0000

(0:00 - 30:00) Blues and Raptors are Champions. Anthony Davis traded to the Lakers. NBA Draft this week.
(30:00 - 42:15) Gary Woodland wins the U.S. Open. O.J. Simpson joins Twitter
(42:15 - 1:18.40) Twins continue to roll. Twins retire Joe Mauer's number. Tom Douple likes chislic

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The Sports Block Podcast #176

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:21:33 +0000

(0:00 - 16:45) Kevin Durant's achilles injury as the Warriors win Game 5 in Toronto.
(16:45 - 46:50) Mitch Haniger has an unfortunate injury. Stacken is disappointed in the Twins not signing Craig Kimbrel or Dallas Keuchel. The Twins trade prospects at the deadline.
(46:50 - 1:13.30) Women's World Cup ratings in England? Saul Phillips to Northern State.
(1:13.30 - 1:41.48) Marcus joins Nathan to talk the St. Louis Blues winning their first Stanley Cup with a Game 7 win at Boston.

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The Sports Block Podcast #175

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:43:55 +0000

(0:00 - 21:00) Nathan and Travis talk the first two games of the NBA Finals between Toronto and Golden State. How will the Warriors respond to more injuries? Boxing, the French Open and Horse Racing.
(21:00 - 53:30) Nathan is all in on the Twins. The Dodgers, Astros and Yankees are the class of MLB. More netting at baseball stadiums? MLB Draft.
(53:30 - 1:12.32) Marcus joins Nathan to talk the Stanley Cup Final between St. Louis and Boston, tied at 2-2.

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The Sports Block Podcast #174

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 22 May 2019 21:46:55 +0000

(0:00 - 23:50) Nathan and Travis talk the surprising, power hitting Minnesota Twins and a look at the other division in baseball
(23:50 - 1:04:30) Golden State reaches the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year. Bucks and Raptors tied a two games each. Replay in hockey. Brooks Koepka wins another PGA Championship
(1:04:30 - 1:21.29) Marcus joins Nathan to talk the Stanley Cup Final between St. Louis and Boston

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The Sports Block Podcast #173

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 18 May 2019 15:00:09 +0000

(0:00 - 38:25) Nathan and Travis talk the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, how this affects free agency and the rest of the NBA Playoffs.
(38:25 - 56:50) Edwin Jackson joins team 14, Twins split with Detroit, Harper struggles
(56:50 - 1:13.20) Marcus joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The Sports Block Podcast #172

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 07 May 2019 21:49:47 +0000

(0:00 - 16:00) Nathan and Travis discuss the controversial Kentucky Derby finish.
(16:00 - 32:00) The second round of the NBA Playoffs continues.
(32:00 - 58:30) The Twins take three of four from Houston and don't get swept in New York. Why is baseball attendance down in the first month?
(58:30 - 1:29.51) Marcus joins Nathan to talk the ponies and the Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The Sports Block Podcast #171

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 01 May 2019 21:31:46 +0000

(0:00 - 28:40) Nathan and Travis talk the 2019 NFL Draft and Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill
(28:40 - 43:00) The guys have some thoughts on Russell Westbrook, James Harden and the rest of the playoffs
(43:00 - 57:35) Baseball talk, Twins are playing well and killing Baltimore.
(57:35 - 1:34.35) Jeff Lloyd II recaps the 2019 NFL Draft

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The Sports Block Podcast #170: NFL Mock Draft 2019

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:24:30 +0000

(0:00 - 1:26:30) Nathan and Travis reveal their 2019 NFL Mock Draft.
(1:26:30 - 2:25:47) Jeff Lloyd II gives Nathan his Mock Draft.

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The Sports Block Podcast #169

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:05:43 +0000

(0:00 - 34:45) Nathan and Travis are back from the Final Four in Minneapolis. Another Spring blizzard. Tiger Woods wins his 5th Masters and 15th Major.
(34:45 - 1:05:50) The burning of Notre Dame. The first month of the NBA Playoffs. Columbus upsets Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Russell Wilson signs a record deal.
(1:05:50 - 1:39.40) Marcus Traxler talks his Final Four experience and Stanley Cup Playoffs
(1:39:40 - 2:18.00) Jeff Lloyd II talks NFL Draft with Nathan one week out.

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The Sports Block Podcast #168 - National Championship Edition

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:36:49 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship. A game that exceeded everyone's expectations. Virginia wins its first National Title with an 85-77 overtime win over Texas Tech.

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The Sports Block Podcast #167 - Final Four Edition

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:32:51 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk about their first Final Four experience in Minneapolis at U.S. Bank Stadium. Virginia gets a gift vs. Auburn and Texas Tech shuts down Michigan State. Did the Final Four live up to expectations?

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The Sports Block Podcast #166

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 22:00:12 +0000

(0:00 - 38:15) Nathan and Travis talk David Jenkins Jr. transferring from South Dakota State and the SDSU women losing to Oregon in the Sweet 16.
(38:15 - 54:15) A great Elite Eight sets up a disappointing Final Four.
(54:15 - 1:37.39) 2019 MLB season preview

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The Sports Block Podcast #165

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:32:27 +0000

(0:00 - 19:30) Nathan and Travis talk South Dakota State Men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger leaving for UNLV.
(19:10 - 46:20) SDSU Women advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history.
(46:20 - 1:32.25) The first two round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament, with UCF nearly knocking off Duke. Sweet 16 preview. Baseball preview next week.

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The Sports Block Podcast #164

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:53:59 +0000

Nathan and Travis give all of their picks for the 2019 NCAA Tournament.

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The Sports Block Podcast #163

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:51:54 +0000

(0:00 - 1:05:10) Nathan and Travis talk the 11th Summit League Tournament this weekend in Sioux Falls and the NCAA bubble.
(1:05.10 - 1:30.42) Jeff Lloyd II recaps the NFL Combine. The players that helped and hurt themselves with the NFL Draft less than two months away.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 4, #6

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:44:20 +0000

Nathan Stacken previews the 2019 Summit League Tournament and talks with Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader.

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The Sports Block Podcast #162

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:44:01 +0000

(0:00 - 13:40) Nathan and Travis talk allegations against Patriots owner Robert Kraft
(13.40 - 25.25) Ole Miss basketball protests.
(25:25 - 49:40) North Carolina dominates Duke without Zion. Bracket talk. One week away from the Summit League Tournament.
(49:40 - 1:10.10) Manny Machado goes to the Padres. Bryce Harper close to signing with Philadelphia. Lakers in danger of missing the playoffs.
(1:10.10 - 1:30.42) Jeff Lloyd II talks NFL Combine and Draft.

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The Sports Block Podcast #161

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:39:55 +0000

(0:00 - 33:35) Nathan and Travis discuss the long winter. The Summit League Tournament two weeks ago.
(33.35 - 1:10.27) Bracketology, MLB free agency, Twins extensions and The Big Project

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The Sports Block Podcast #160

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:12:49 +0000

(0:00 - 34:40) Nathan and Travis talk the most boring Super Bowl ever, a 13-3 Patriots victory.
(34.40 - 1:09.16) A couple of week from Spring Training. Latest in College Basketball. Anthony Davis wants to be traded. Kristaps Porzingis to Dallas

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The Sports Block Podcast #159

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:00:09 +0000

(0:00 - 1:11:30) Nathan and Travis try not to freeze to death. Super Bowl preview and prop bets. The rest of the week in College Basketball with some amazing comebacks.
(1:11.30 - 1:32.11) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to continuing looking at NFL Draft prospects from the Senior Bowl.

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The Sports Block Podcast #158

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:52:45 +0000

(0:00 - 46:00) Nathan and Travis talk The NFL conference title games. Controversy in New Orleans and New England does it again. Tony Romo in a class by himself.
(46:00 - 1:08.20) MLB HOT STOVE!!!, James Harden on a historic run, College Basketball as Tennessee is #1, Two bid Summit League and The Big Project
(1:08.20 - 1:30.38) Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to talk 2019 Senior Bowl and NFL Draft.

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The Sports Block Podcast #157

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:45:29 +0000

(0:00 - 44:20) Nathan and Travis talk the one year anniversary of the Minneapolis Miracle. The NFL Conference Title games are set. Eagles QB future. Antonio Brown traded?
(24:45 - 1:21.05) The Cuse beats Duke. Looking at the bracket two months out. The next great South Dakota high school girls player. Nathan makes his picks.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 4, #5

Nathan Stacken — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:50:41 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks the start of Summit League play for South Dakota State. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to talk plenty of basketball.

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The Sports Block Podcast #156

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:49:25 +0000

(0:00 - 24:45) Nathan and Travis discuss a second national title for Clemson in the last three season as they dominate Alabama
(24:45 - 47.00) New NFL head coaches, who will be the Vikings offensive coordinator and the Wild Card weekend in the NFL.
(47.00 - 1:25.00) Plenty of upsets the past weekend in college basketball. USD and SDSU women play to double overtime. RIP Mean Gene
(1:25.00 - 1:54.00) Charlie Hildebrand talks with Nathan to talk more Clemson vs. Alabama
(1:54.00 - 2:03.23) Nathan makes his NFL Divisional round picks

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The Sports Block Podcast #155

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:32:21 +0000

(0:00 - 38:30) Nathan and Travis are back in 2019 talking the big Winter storm of 2018, the Vikings season and the NFL regular season.
(38:30 - 57.30) Bowl season is trash as we get ready for another Alabama vs. Clemson National Title Game
(57.30 - 1:17.00) College Basketball as Furman loses, NBA Christmas Day games and Ben Simmons still can't shoot.
(1:17.00 - 1:38.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the College Football Bowl season.
(1:38.30 - 1:48.00) Nathan makes his NFL Playoff picks

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The Sports Block Podcast #154

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 04:44:07 +0000

(0:00 - 22:40) Nathan and Travis discuss the big week of South Dakota State Athletics and Augustana moving to Division I.
(22:40 - 40.30) A light College Basketball schedule. Gonzaga loses at North Carolina. The final two week of the NFL season.
(40.30 - 54.20) MLB HOT STOVE!! and Holiday plans.
(54.20 - 1:33.30) Charlie joins Nathan. Big news for Charlie and the rest of the College Football Bowl games.
(1:33.30 - 1:46.30) NFL recap for Week 15 and Nathan makes his Week 16 picks.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 4, #4

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:48:07 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks South Dakota State athletics. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader previews the semifinal game between SDSU and North Dakota State. The SDSU men set school records vs. Savannah State and the women come up short vs. #7 Oregon.

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The Sports Block Podcast #153

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:44:49 +0000

(0:00 - 28:55) Nathan and Travis talk Vikings and Seahawks from Monday night and the firing of John DeFilippo. Rest of the NFL Playoff picture.
(28:55 - 39.20) MLB HOT STOVE!!! Patrick Corbin signs with Washington, Twins address 2B and maybe DH? Cleveland trading Bauer or Kluber? SDSU puts up 90 in a half.
(39.20 - 53.15) FURMAN!!! Villanova loses to Penn. SDSU Women defeat ranked Drake.
(53.15 - 1:17.15) Steph Curry and the moon landing, hockey in Houston? Kyler Murray wins the Heisman. Chris Klieman leaves Fargo for Kansas State. Bowl Pick 'em
(1:17.15 - 1:34.10) Charlie Hildebrand talks College Football and bowl pick 'em.
(1:34.10 - 1:49.52) NFL Week 14 recap and Week 15 picks from Nathan

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The Sports Block Podcast #152

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 22:45:56 +0000

(0:00 - 32:30) Nathan and Travis discuss the College Football Playoff. Oklahoma in over Georgia.
(32:30 - 38.50) Seattle trades Cano and Diaz to the Mets. The fire sale continutes
(38.50 - 50.50) Kansas City fires Kareem Hunt. The NFL still doesn't care about domestic violence.
(50.50 - 1:01.00) Green Bay fires Mike McCarthy, Vikings lose at New England
(1:01.00 - 1:13.20) College Basketball, SDSU wins at U.S. Bank Stadium and FURMAN!!!
(1:13.20 - 1:32.07) NFL Week 13 recap and Week 14 picks from Nathan

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 4, #3

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:31:33 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks South Dakota State athletics. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins the conversation as SDSU football hosts Duquesne in the FCS Playoffs. SDSU Men's Basketball plays at U.S. Bank Stadium and the SDSU Women lose in Vegas.

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The Sports Block Podcast #151

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:34:20 +0000

(0:00 - 28:00) Nathan and Travis talk Turkey Day and the end of the regular season for College Football. The Playoff takes shape along with bowl season.
(28:00 - 41.00) Duke and Gonzaga in the game of the season in Hawaii. SDSU men play in Minneapolis. Women struggle in Vegas.
(41.00 - 1:05.00) Vikings end the Packers season, Baker Mayfield, the NFL playoff outlook and the end of Bottles.
(1:05.00 - 1:31.30) MLB HOT STOVE!!! C.J. Cron to the Twins, Josh Donaldson to Atlanta, Seattle starts over.
(1:31.30 - 1:44.35) Football recap and picks from Nathan

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The Sports Block Podcast #150

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:04:59 +0000

(0:00 - 36:40) Nathan and Travis are going to the Final Four. More College Basketball talk.
(36:40 - 59.30) Next to final week of the College Football regular season as the postseason starts to take shape.
(59.30 - 1:26.25) Vikings play poorly in Chicago and Mike Leach is great.
(1:26.25 - 2:09.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football with rivalry week on tap.
(2:09.00 - 2:24.20) Weekly picks for Nathan as Week 12 of the NFL is on tap and a recap of Week 11

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The Sports Block Podcast #149

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:43:55 +0000

(0:00 - 26:15) Nathan and Travis discuss the Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia. Will this make Minnesota better?
(26:15 - 35.40) Duke is the real deal vs. Kentucky. First week of College Basketball.
(35.40 - 57.40) Another slow week of College Football. Oklahoma holds off Oklahoma State. Vikings on a bye. Stacken Birthday week.
(57.40 - 1:31.30) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football as the end of the regular season nears.
(1:31.30 - 1:46.22) Weekly picks for Nathan as Week 11 of the NFL is on tap and a recap of Week 10

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The Sports Block Podcast #148

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:56:14 +0000

(0:00 - 33:45) Nathan and Travis talk MLB off season, Vikings, NFL and the first few weeks of the NBA season
(33:45 - 1:31.10) 2018-19 College Basketball season preview
(1:31.10 - 42.35) Nathan recaps Week 9 of the NFL and makes his picks for Week 10

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 4, #2

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:15:57 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks South Dakota State athletics. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins the conversation as the football season enters its final weeks and the college basketball regular season starts next week.

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The Sports Block Podcast #147

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:53:58 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Charlie Hildebrand talk plenty of college football right before the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings. Nathan makes his weekly NFL picks and recaps the previous week.

The Sports Block Podcast #146

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:39:20 +0000

(0:00 - 22:50) Nathan and Travis talk Game 1 of the World Series and the Brewers mismanage Game 7.
(22:50 - 34.00) First week of the NBA season, Lakers and Rockets fight and Kriens likes the Nuggets and Pelicans
(34.00 - 42.35) NFL Week 7, Saints win at Baltimore, Vikings win at Jets and Bears come up short vs. New England
(42.35 - 55.00) Purdue knocks off Ohio State and Washington State shows up vs. Oregon.
(55:00 - 1:17.25) Preseason College Basketball poll
(1:17.25 - 1:36.06) NFL Week 7 recap and picks for Week 8

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The Sports Block Podcast #145

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:39:54 +0000

(0:00 - 18:50) Nathan and Travis talk ALCS and NLCS, Joe Buck travel schedule and calling two volleyball matches at once.
(18:50 - 35.50) Vikings win vs. Arizona, Adam Thielen is the best WR in the NFL, Josh Allen still sucks
(35.50 - 50.45) College Football recap with plenty of upsets and hypothetical playoff talk.
(50.45 - 1:21.15) 2018-19 NBA Season preview
(1:21.15 - 2:03.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk a crazy week of college football
(2:03.00 - 2:23.36) Football recap and picks from Stacken

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The Sports Block Podcast #144

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:43:44 +0000

(0:00 - 21:25) Nathan and Travis react to the fallout of UFC 229 , and MLB Playoffs and Paul Molitor
(21:25 - 37.15) Vikings win at Philadelphia, Browns win another close one and the best from Wyoming struggles.
(37.15 - 56.35) College Football recap, Texas is back, Notre Dame is good, Group of 5 team, NBA preview next week.
(56.35 - 1:33.50) Marcus Traxler previews the 2018-19 NHL season
(1:33.50 - 1:52.20) Nathan recaps NFL Week 5 and makes his picks for Week 6

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The Sports Block Podcast #143

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:14:37 +0000

(0:00 - 33:30) Nathan and Travis preview the 2018 MLB Playoffs
(33:30 - 56.40) Vikings defense struggles, the Browns get screwed in Oakland and the Colts are dumb.
(56.40 - 1:19.00) Penn State loses to Ohio State, Notre Dame impresses vs. Stanford and Kentucky is in the top 15. NHL and NBA season on the horizon.
(1:19.00 - 2:05.00) Charlie joins Nathan for a look at College Football and the season premier of Bowl Bound or Not.
(2:05.00 - 2:21.51) Nathan wraps up the program with the football recap and preview on this weekend

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The Sports Block Podcast #142

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:22:42 +0000

(0:00 - 12:50) Nathan and Travis discuss the first win for Tiger Woods in five years
(12:50 - 35.40) Final week of the MLB regular season with a lot of spot still open in the National League. Jimmy Butler wants to be traded and Marc Cuban fined.
(35.40 - 1:06.30) Bills upset the Vikings. Lions upset the Patriots. Rest of the week in the NFL and College Football
(1:06.30-1:33.31) Nathan with recap and reaction to the weekend of football, his picks for this week and Everson Griffen.

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The Sports Block Podcast #141

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:52:14 +0000

(0:00 - 35:10) Nathan and Travis are back to talk at 29-29 tie in Green Bay, more roughing the passer calls, Josh Gordon traded to New England and the rest of NFL Week 2
(35:10 - 1:13.50) Another quiet weekend of College Football, SDSU scores 90 and the final two weeks of the MLB season.
(1:13.50 - 1:34.07) Nathan makes his Week 3 NFL picks

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 4, #1

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:35:19 +0000

Nathan Stacken is back with another season of the SDSU Podcast. Jackrabbit Football with an impressive 45-14 season opening win vs. Montana State. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins the conversation.

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The Sports Block Podcast #140

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 11:11:13 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss Serena Williams, the tightening MLB division and Wild Card races, plus the week in football, including Week 1 of the NFL.

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The Sports Block Podcast #139

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:44:46 +0000

(0:00 - 45:10) Nathan and Travis look at the final month of the regular season of baseball and the first week of College Football
(45:10 - 1:31.45) NFL Preview
(1:31.45 - 2:05.28) Jeff Lloyd looks at College Football prospects and Nathan gives his Week 1 picks

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The Sports Block Podcast #138

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:45:12 +0000

(0:00 - 1:16:00) Nathan and Travis preview the 2018 College Football season. Conference winners, playoff picks, Heisman winners and National Title contenders
(1:16:00 - 2:02.41) Charlie joins Nathan to discuss the suspension of Urban Meyer and gives his Playoff picks.

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The Sports Block Podcast #137

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 11:31:19 +0000

(0:00 - 50:10) Nathan and Travis talk baseball, MVP races, Jose Urena, Nagy recruiting Sioux Falls
(50:10 - 1:13:35) Charlie joins Nathan to preview the Pac 12
(1:13:35 - 1:29:30) Big 12 preview
(1:29.30 - 2:00:32) Big 10 preview

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The Sports Block Podcast #136

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 13:47:34 +0000

(0:00 - 17:30) Nathan and Travis recap the PGA Championship and the resurgence of Tiger Woods
(17:30 - 42:30) Maryland football in trouble, the week in baseball, the throw of the year and Cy Young contenders
(42:30 - 1:00:40) NFL preseason and protests. Changes in college basketball and SDSU basketball schedules
(1:00:40 - 1:58:13) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the SEC and ACC

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The Sports Block Podcast #135

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 11:30:23 +0000

(0:00 - 19:10) Nathan and Travis talk Urban Meyer and UNC suspensions
(19:10 - 27:50) More racists tweets from Trump, this time about LeBron James
(27:50 - 39:30) The Oakland Athletics continue to be the hottest team in baseball. The Red Sox run away from the Yankees. Tight races in the NL. Former Twins find success with new teams.
(39:30 - 59:24) NBA Christmas Day schedule, the Las Vegas Aces have travel problems and the NFL Hall of Fame

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The Sports Block Podcast #134

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:35:52 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens are back just ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Twins make moves and other contenders get ready for the post season. The rest of the world of sports as we move on to the month of August and football.

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The Sports Block Podcast #133

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:51:50 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap an exciting British Open with Tigers Woods making a charge
(17:30 - 35:20) MLB All-Star weekend, HR Derby, trade deadline and Josh Hader
(35:20 - 55.30) Kawhi Leonard to Toronto, DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio and the death of Tony Sparano

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The Sports Block Podcast #132

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:40:48 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk the hot of summer, the misjustice of the Hot Dog Eating Contest, LeBron to LA, DeMarcus to Golden State
(24:45 - 48:15) MLB All-Star snubs, HR Derby, the poor AL Central and changes in the PGA Tour schedule
(48:15 - 1:14.30) Marcus Traxler with World Cup talk as we get ready for the Finals.

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The Sports Block Podcast #131

Nathan Stacken — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 15:11:50 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap the 2018 NBA Draft and preview NBA free agency
(27:10 - 38:40) MLB talk, a look at the Twins offseason moves, Joe Mauer and Arkansas loses the College Baseball World Series
(38:40 - 50:00) The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss and the 4th of July
(50:00 - 1:08:08) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk World Cup

The Sports Block Podcast #130

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:38:24 +0000

Nathan and Travis look at the 2018 U.S. Open as Brooks Koepka wins for the second straight year. Tough greens and Phil loses his temper.
(13:10 - 21:45) The World Cup is happening and Barry Trotz says so long to D.C.
(21:45 - 32:35) Twins continue their up and down season, the Astros win 12 in a row, Scherzer makes his MVP case and the Tigers are the surprise team in 2018.
(32:35 - 52:45) Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio, NBA Mock Draft and paying big money to sports personalities.
(52:45 - 1:22.43) Marcus joins Nathan to talk the World Cup and U.S. Open

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The Sports Block Podcast #129

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:04:03 +0000

Nathan and Travis are back to wrap up the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.Â Where will LeBron go?Â Another Triple Crown winner.Â Marcus Traxler joins Stacken to talk hockey.

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The Sports Block Podcast #128

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:00:53 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss the latest blend of politics and sports, this time concerning the Philadelphia Eagles
(27.25 - 1:02.40) JR Smith makes a career defining decision, the rest of the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and baseball
(1:02.40 - 1:18.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan for more hockey talk.

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The Sports Block Podcast #127

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 30 May 2018 15:44:35 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk Game 7's of the NBA.
(27.20 - 44.00) Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and a quick baseball recap.
(44.00 - 1:08.05) NFL anthem protests
(1:08.05 - 1:27.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan for more hockey talk.
(1:27.00 - 1:49.08) Nathan talks with Jeff Lloyd II for some NFL Draft recaps

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The Sports Block Podcast #126

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 24 May 2018 18:34:02 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk Vegas in the Stanley Cup Finals, expansion franchises, NBA conference finals, baseball and WWE TV contract with FOX. Marcus joins Nathan to take a deeper look at the Washington and Tampa Bay series and the Golden Knight four wins away from the Cup.

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The Sports Block Podcast #125

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 17 May 2018 18:30:19 +0000

Nathan is back after a week off, talking sports gambling and NBA Playoffs with Travis Kriens and the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Marcus Traxler

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The Sports Block Podcast #124

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 03 May 2018 22:21:24 +0000

Nathan and Travis with a full recap of the 2018 NFL Draft, a look back at the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs and what to expect in the 2nd round.

(1:15.15) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The Sports Block Podcast #123: 2018 NFL Mock Draft

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 16:28:09 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens and Jeff Lloyd II about the 2018 NFL Draft. 1st Round mock draft with all 32 picks. Over two hours of draft coverage.

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The Sports Block Podcast #122

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:16:15 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk the Blizzard of 2018, the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs and MLB. What can we expect with the NFL Schedule release and the Draft?
(1:17.55 - 1:46.00) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to break down the first week of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
(1:46.00 - 2:14.55) Jeff Lloyd II previews the NFL Draft less than a week away.

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The Sports Block Podcast #121

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:25:28 +0000

Nathan and Travis are back talking NHL and NBA Playoffs. Shohei Ohtani is the story of baseball. Patrick Reed wins the Masters. USD Men's Basketball get a new head coach.
(1:02.45 - 1:33.40) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs
(1:33.40 - 1:59.32) Jeff Lloyd II talks NFL Draft just two weeks away.

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The Sports Block Podcast #120

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 22:57:16 +0000

Villanova wins a second National Title in three years. What teams to look at for next year. A fantastic Women's Final Four.
(22:25 - 1:06.00) The Twins are idiots, MLB Division picks and awards winners. The first week of the baseball season.
(1:06.00 - 1:41.00) NHL Playoff picture coming together. NBA standings still too close to call in the final week of the season. NFL Draft three weeks away

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #15

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:55:14 +0000

Nathan Stacken wraps up the basketball season for South Dakota State. The men lose to Ohio State and the women fall in overtime to Villanova. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to recap the season.

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The Sports Block Podcast #119

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:18:29 +0000

More 2018 NCAA Tournament discussion with Nathan and Travis. Loyola-Chicago makes the Final Four. Leonard Hamilton is confused. Craig Smith goes to Utah State.
(31:50 - 44.10) Final weeks of the NBA Playoffs. Stacken has concerns over Curry and the Warriors.
(44.10 - 1:28.00) 2018 MLB season preview. Division winners.

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The Sports Block Podcast #118

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:36:02 +0000

Plenty of upsets in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Nathan and Travis discuss all the games, surprises, disappointments and UMBC making history.
(56:45 - 1:14.40) Seth Gross wins a National Championship for South Dakota State Wrestling. Baseball opener is 10 days away. Vikings sign Kirk Cousins.
(1:14.40 - 1:46.40) Jeff Lloyd II takes NFL Combine and Draft with Nathan, just over a month away from picks.

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The Sports Block Podcast #117

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:31:31 +0000

Nathan and Travis pick every game of the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Who has the toughest path to the Final Four? What teams were snubbed? Championship picks and more.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #14

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 05:35:05 +0000

Nathan Stacken is back with a preview on the 2018 Summit League Championships. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to look ahead of what could be an all South Dakota final.

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The Sports Block Podcast #116

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 05:27:43 +0000

(0:00 - 17:30) Nathan and Travis discuss the Vikings QB situation and Kirk Cousins
(17:30 - 30:40) Mark Cuban, the West is crowded and Jimmy Butler. Tiger Woods is competitive and the end of the Winter Olympics
(30:40 - 56:25) Scandal in College Basketball. Big 10 Tournament at MSG. A look at the bracket projections.
(56:25 - 1:23.15) SDSU women at-large chance. Summit League Tournament preview
(1:23.15 - 1:54.09) Nathan talks NFL Combine and Draft with Jeff Lloyd II

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The Sports Block Podcast #115

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:09:25 +0000

(0:00 - 14:35) Nathan and Travis talk about another school shooting, this time in Florida.
(14:35 - 35:05) Eric Hosmer signs with the Padres, Yu Darvish goes to Chicago. JD Martinez ends up with Boston. Are the Twins done? Pace of play.
(35:05 - 50:25) NBA All Star weekend, a new playoff proposal and LeBron James
(50:25 - ) A fantastic weekend of College Basketball. What teams are on the bubble? Can Oklahoma recover? One week away from the Summit League Tournament

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The Sports Block Podcast #114

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 20:40:26 +0000

(0:00 - 54:10) Nathan and Travis recap Super Bowl 52. What happened to Malcolm Butler? What will the Eagles do with Nick Foles. The aggressive play calling of Doug Peterson. The controversial touchdowns.
(54:10 - 1:43:32) The Cavs are a disaster. Upsets in college basketball. Winter Olympics.

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The Sports Block Podcast #113

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:35:46 +0000

(0:00 - 57:00) Nathan and Travis preview Super Bowl 52, the Alex Smith trade and the return of the XFL
(57:00 - 1:05:50) The Michigan State scandal
(1:05:50 - 1:33.55) More upsets in College Basketball. Stacken believes in Virginia. West Virginia and UNC struggle. The weekly Cavs trash fest. Tiger Woods finishes a golf tournament.
(1:33.55 - 1:54.47) More NFL Draft talk with Jeff Lloyd II. Recap of the Senior Bowl.

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The Sports Block Podcast #112

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:31:21 +0000

(0:00 - 37:40) Nathan and Travis discuss the NFC and AFC Championship Games and look at the Super Bowl between the Eagles and Patriots. Where do the Vikings go from here at quarterback. Look forward to the NFL Draft.
(37:40 - 45:15) Alex Rodriguez joins ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. Still a lack of Hot Stove.
(45:15 - 1:11.00) NBA and College Basketball from the past week. Milwaukee fires Jason Kidd. Kansas gets back on track. Weak #1 seeds?
(1:11.00 - 1:33.37) Jeff Lloyd II makes his return to the Sports Block. Plenty of NFL Draft talk. Who will Cleveland take at #1. Does Jeff like any of the top QB's?

The Sports Block Podcast #111

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:44:17 +0000

Nathan and Travis recap the Minneapolis Miracle, Keenum to Diggs, to extend the Vikings season with a 29-24 win in New Orleans. The rest of the NFL Divisional Playoffs and what to expect from Championship Sunday.

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The Sports Block Podcast #110

Nathan Stacken — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:39:26 +0000

(0:00 - 12:20) Nathan and Travis preview the Vikings vs. Saints NFC Division Playoff game.
(12:20 - 26:00) Alabama defeats Georgia in overtime to win another National Championship.
(26:00 - 37.15) Ball family talk. The lack of MLB Hot Stove
(37:15- 1:17.00) College Basketball and the rest of the NFL Wild Card weekend. The Chiefs collapse again.
(1:17.00 - 2:05.43) Charlie talks with Stacken about the Alabama and Georgia National Title game. Looking back at the college football season and what to expect for next year, plus NFL playoffs. Nathan makes his NFL Division round picks to wrap up the show

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The Sports Block Podcast #109

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:29:48 +0000

(0:00 - 14:20) Nathan has a kid, talks bowl season and the Rose Bowl with Travis. Alabama rolls Clemson. Michigan's offense sucks. Stacken struggles in the Bowl Pick'em
(14:20 - 38:30) QB's coming out for the 2018 NFL Draft. Will any be good? Jon Gruden goes back to the Raiders. NFL Wild Card weekend.
(38:30 - 1:01.30) College basketball and NBA. South Dakota State basketball
(1:01.30 - 1:50.15) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk the bowl season, the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl semis and the Georgia vs. Alabama National Title Game.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #13

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 04:56:49 +0000

South Dakota State football advances to the FCS semifinals with a 56-14 win over New Hampshire. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader talks with Nathan Stacken to preview Saturday's game at James Madison.

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The Sports Block Podcast #108

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:22:36 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens discuss the latest in the NFL. Vikings lose at Carolina. Eagles win in Los Angeles, but lose Carson Wentz. The Packers get Aaron Rodgers back. Snow in Buffalo. The latest MLB offseason moves. SDSU football plays at James Madison in the FCS semifinals.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #12

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 04:49:29 +0000

South Dakota State football wins its 2nd round playoff matchup vs. Northern Iowa. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader recaps the game with Nathan Stacken and preview this weeks quarterfinal vs. New Hampshire. The SDSU men play Witchita State and the women play Louisville close before taking down Oklahoma. Plus, the SDSU Sports Update.

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The Sports Block Podcast #107

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:08:52 +0000

(0:00 - 19:00) Nathan and Travis discuss another Vikings road win in Atlanta. The Giants are a mess.
(19:00 - 38:30) College Football Playoff. Clemson vs. Alabama, Oklahoma vs. Georgia. The rest of bowl season. SDSU Football wins vs. Northern Iowa
(38:30 - 54:45) SDSU Men's basketball wins at Ole Miss, loses to Missouri St in Sioux Falls. The women lose close to #4 Louisville with Oklahoma coming up. College Basketball recap. ACC/Big 10 challenge
(54:45 - 1:18.00) MLB HOT STOVE!!! Where with Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton go? Baby Stacken on the way and the final regular season week of Fantasy Football
(1:18.00 - 2:17.00) Charlie joins Nathan to recap the conference title game weekend, preview the College Football Playoff and the rest of bowl season. Scott Frost to Nebraska and the continued coaching changes.
(2:17.00 - (2:35.45) Nathan recaps the previous week in football and makes his picks for this week.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #11

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 14:38:55 +0000

A bye week for South Dakota State football as they get ready to host Northern Iowa in the 2nd round of the FCS Playoffs. Nathan Stacken previews that game and talks Jackrabbit basketball with Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader

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The Sports Block Podcast #106

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:26:41 +0000

(0:00 - 22:40) Nathan and Travis talk Vikings win at Detroit and the rest of the week in the NFL.
(22:40 - 44:15) Grizzlies fired their coach, a big Thanksgiving weekend of College Basketball, SDSU football rematch vs. Northern Iowa and good starts for Jackrabbit basketball
(44:15 - 1:11.15) Pitt takes down Miami, Auburn defeats Alabama, conference title game previews, the College Football Playoff and Greg Schiano.
(1:11.15 - 2:09.15) Charlie joins Nathan for more College Football talk and the new coaching hires
(2:09.15 - 2:24.10) NFL recap and predictions for Stacken

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The Sports Block Podcast #105

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 23:29:45 +0000

(0:00 - 54:30) Nathan and Travis recap the 2017 South Dakota Volleyball Tournament, the Vikings continue to roll, the first couple of week of College Basketball, a slow week in College Football, SDSU gets a 5 seed in the FCS Playoffs and UCLA players in trouble.
(54:30 - 1:42.20) Charlie and Nathan discuss the final week of the College Football regular season and what teams are still alive for the Playoffs.
(1:42.20 - 1:58.05) Nathan makes his Week 12 NFL Picks

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #10

Nathan Stacken — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 22:00:18 +0000

Nathan Stacken looks back at a 27-24 OT victory for South Dakota State football vs. Illinois State to wrap up the regular season home schedule. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader previews the season final at South Dakota and looks at what to expect with the reveal of the FCS Playoffs next weekend. Plus, the SDSU Sports Update.

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The Sports Block Podcast #104

Nathan Stacken — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 21:45:38 +0000

(0:00 - 12:20) Nathan and Travis talk MLB offseason, Gold Gloves and award. The Vikings QB situation.
(12:20 - 22:30) College Football weekend with the top 5 in the country struggling. Auburn over Georgia, Miami over Notre Dame and Alabama escapes Mississippi State
(22:30 - 1:17.40) 2017-18 College Basketball Preview. Conference breakdowns, Final Four picks and a Summit League preview.
(1:17.40 - 2:02.15) Charlie joins Nathan to talk College Football, movement at the top of the Playoff rankings and what coaches are on the way out? Only three weeks left in the season.
(2:02.15 - 2:16.24) Nathan makes his Week 11 NFL Picks

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #9

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 12:59:36 +0000

A recap of the 33-21 Dakota Marker victory for South Dakota State and a preview of the regular season home finale vs. Illinois State. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to discuss the Missouri Valley Football Conference and a look ahead to the men's and women's basketball season.

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The Sports Block Podcast #103

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:59:58 +0000

Nathan and Travis back for another week. The tragic death of Roy Halladay. The latest College Football Playoff rankings. World Series recap. Teddy Bridgewater is back. Vin Scully has trouble. Stack still worried about the Cavs. The start of the College Basketball season. SDSU football wins at home vs. NDSU
(1:11.25) Charlie Hildebrand check in with a full hour of College Football thoughts. Playoffs, Bowl Bound or Not and a preview of an exciting week ahead.
(2:08.30) Nathan wraps up the show with his Week 10 NFL picks

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #8

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 20:30:15 +0000

Nathan Stacken previews the Dakota Marker game between South Dakota State and North Dakota State Saturday in Brookings. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader looks at the Jackrabbit side, while Joe Kerlin of Bison Illustrated gives the NDSU perspective.

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The Sports Block Podcast #102

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:19:07 +0000

Another week of The Sports Block. Nathan and Travis look at the NFL trade deadline, comments from Texans owner Bob McNair and slow starts from the Cavs and Warriors
(15:30) Reaction to the World Series. Game 5, the greatest game of all-time.
(48:00) College Football recap and thought before the first playoff rankings.
(1:11.30) Charlie Hildebrand takes with Stacken for the latest in college football and his playoff rankings. Ohio State comes back vs. Penn State. Latest edition of Bowl Bound or Not
(2:11.15) Nathan wraps up Week 8 of the NFL and gives his Week 9 predictions.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #7

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:56:54 +0000

South Dakota State football wins on the road at Missouri State 52-30. Nathan Stacken talks SDSU athletics with Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader and preview the game this Saturday at Western Illinois.

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The Sports Block Podcast #101

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:09:54 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk Game 1 of the World Series. The Nationals fire Dusty Baker
(25:20) Reaction to the first week of the NBA season
(28:50) The week in College Football. Does Central Florida have a chance to make the playoffs?
(44:25) Travis recaps his Minneapolis trip
(1:22.20) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk College Football. The latest edition of Bowl Bound or Not
(2:26.40) Nathan recaps the football week and makes his picks for this weekend

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #6

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:22:01 +0000

South Dakota State football loses at home on Hobo Day 38-18 to Northern Iowa. Nathan Stacken recaps the game with Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader.

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The Sports Block Podcast #100

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:27:13 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk Aaron Rodgers injury, another Vikings win and how much Travis doesn't care.
(12:30) Upset abound in College Football.
(22:00) Houston takes an early lead over the Yankees in the ALCS. The Dodgers dominate the Cubs in the NLCS
(33:00) 2017-18 NBA Preview
(1:11.00) Charlie joins Nathan to talk the upsets in College Football. Also Bowl Bound or Not and a new game to the podcast

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #5

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 04:05:15 +0000

Nathan Stacken looks at the week that was at South Dakota State. The Jacks win at home vs. Southern Illinois 49-14. They now look towards Hobo Day and Northern Iowa. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to break it all down.

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The Sports Block Podcast #99

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:01:42 +0000

Another week of the Sports Block Podcast. Nathan and Travis recap the Vikings win at Chicago. Aaron Rodgers does it again to Dallas, major injuries in Week 5 and the mix of football and politics
(53:50)Â MLB Playoffs as the Yankees push the Indians to Game 5. The Astros use Verlander to end the Red Sox season. The Nationals offense struggles and the Dodgers roll
(1:17.00)Â Another down week of College Football. Michigan loses at home to Michigan State and Oklahoma loses at home as a 30 point favorite to Iowa State. Is Florida State bowl bound or not? Can Miami run the table?
(1:42.00)Â Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the 2017-18 NHL season
(2:21.20) Nathan recap Week 5 of the NFL and makes his Week 6 picks

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #4

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 16:42:11 +0000

Nathan Stacken looks back at the 19-7 SDSU road loss at Youngstown State and previews the #9 Jackrabbits home game vs. Southern Illinois.

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The Sports Block Podcast #98

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:13:54 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss the latest mass shooting in Las Vegas.
(8:45) MLB Playoff preview and MVP/Cy Young talk
(46:20) Dalvin Cook tears his ACL. Vikings lose to Detroit
(57:00) Butch Jones still has a job at Tennessee. LSU loses to Troy. Clemson wins at Virginia Tech. SDSU loses to Youngstown State
(1:07.20) Louisville fires Rick Pitino. Will this change anything and what law was broken? NBA season less than two weeks away.
(1:24.50) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to recap the week in College Football. The first edition of Bowl Bound or NOT
(2:15.00) Nathan makes his football picks for the upcoming weekend

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #3

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 23:01:01 +0000

Nathan previews #4 SDSU at #5 Youngstown State. Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leaders joins the discussion.

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The Sports Block Podcast #97

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 22:58:37 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss the NFL protests.
(55:00) Milwaukee stays alive as the Cubs and Brewers go extra. Will the Rockies hold on to the final NL Wild Card?
Case Keenum leads Minnesota to a win vs. Tampa Bay. Penn State gets it done in Iowa City. Alabama destroys Vanderbilt. Kentucky lets one slip away vs. Florida. The rest of the week in football.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State, Season 3, #2

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:07:31 +0000

Nathan Stacken looks at the week that was in South Dakota State athletics and the week coming up. Football wins 51-10 at home vs. Drake. The Jacks are on a bye week before a top 5 matchup at Youngstown state.

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The Sports Block Podcast #96

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:04:10 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk the Vikings loss at Pittsburgh and Sam Bradford's knee. The rest of the week in the NFL. Denver destroys Dallas. Tony Romo continues to shine. Should the Vikings go after Drew Brees? Los Angeles doesn't care about the NFL.
(48:30) USC has a scare vs. Texas. Clemson takes down Louisville. Thoughts on Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Memphis and UCLA entertain us all.
(1:07.15) Twins continue to lead the Wild Card. Nathan likes Arizona. The Cleveland winning streak comes to an end. The NBA on NBC.
(1:24.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk more College Football. Will Clemson get back to the playoffs? Is Oklahoma the most surprising team early in the season or could it be Purdue? Any potential upsets this week?
(2:12.45) Nathan makes his football picks for this week.

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The Sports Block Podcast #95

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:59:52 +0000

Nathan and Travis looks at the Vikings 29-19 season opening win vs. New Orleans.
(24:20) Oklahoma moves to #2 with a two score win at Ohio State. Washington State with a 21 point comeback vs. Boise State. Tony Romo impresses in the booth.
(58:40) The Twins continue to lead the 2nd Wild Card spot. Cleveland continues to amaze with 19 wins and counting. What is wrong with the Dodgers?
(1:24.00) Nathan recaps the rest of Week 1 in the NFL and makes his Week 2 picks.

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The Sports Block Podcast: South Dakota State Season 3, #1

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:59:48 +0000

Nathan Stacken is back with another year looking at South Dakota State athletics. The Top 5 nationally ranked Jackrabbits defeat Duquesne in the season opener 51-13. They travel this week to Montana State.
(25:00) Matt Zimmer of the Argus Leader joins Nathan to preview the season and look at the high expectations.
(43:15) Joe Kerlin from Bison Illustrated looks at North Dakota State football this season.

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The Sports Block Podcast #94

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 17:28:42 +0000

Nathan and Travis talk more hurricanes, the first week of the college football season with plenty of upsets and the final month of the baseball regular season.
(50:55) The 2017 NFL Preview

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The Sports Block Podcast #93

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:58:23 +0000

A 3 hour podcast extravaganza!!!
Nathan and Travis talk Hurricane Harvey, Stanton hits HR's, Twins on a roll, NFL Preseason continues.
(51:40) Nathan and Travis make their college football prediction, conference -by-conference.
(1:46.00) Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to talk Game of Thrones and give his College Football preview.
(2:24.30) Jeff Lloyd III gives his football preview.

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The Sports Block Podcast #92

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:11:58 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk Colin Kaepernick, Ezekiel Elliott suspension, the PGA Championship, some NFL preseason talk, Bryce Harper is injured, the Twins lead the Wild Card. a good non-conference schedule for South Dakota State women's basketball and a big baseball trip for Travis.

Charlie Hildebrand joins Nathan to preview the College Football season.

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The Sports Block Podcast #91

Nathan Stacken — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:41:33 +0000

A crazy Boston and Cleveland finish from last week. More MLB trades past the deadline. The AL Wild Card race picks up again. The Astros struggle. The Dodgers continue on a record pace. Nathan looks at the NL MVP race in Colorado. Andrew Wiggins awaits his contract. The final major of the PGA season in Charlotte and the PGA Championship. The NFL Preseason is upon us.

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The Sports Block Podcast #90

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 01:27:59 +0000

Nathan and Travis look at the big moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline.
Good run for the Twins comes to an end.
Nathan hates LaVar Ball, the Cowboys and the NFL. Travis agrees
Travis is already dreading another Vikings season.

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The Sports Block Podcast #89

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:05:43 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the Open Championship win from Jordan Spieth. (0:00 - 15:10)
(15:10 - 33:40) Twins trade for Jaime Garcia. More trades a week away from the deadline.
(33:40 - 49:30) Hugh Freeze fired at Ole Miss and NFL Training Camps open up.
(49:30 - 1:08.58) Kyrie Irving wants out of Cleveland and O.J, is out of prison.

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The Sports Block Podcast #88

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:29:29 +0000

Nathan and Travis discuss another Roger Federer Grand Slam title, Venus Williams falling just short and the state of tennis. Baseball is back after a successful All-Star break. What teams need to make moves at the deadline? How much did the Cubs and Nationals help themselves with trades for pitching? Mayweather vs. McGregor heats up.

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The Sports Block Podcast #87

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:23:04 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens to recap the first half of the MLB season. Can the surprising teams hang on to make the playoffs. How many games with Houston and the Dodgers win? Live reaction from the Home Run Derby in Miami with Aaron Judge beating Miguel Sano. NBA free agency recap. What teams and player impressed? Nathan has strong thoughts on the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight next month.

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The Sports Block Podcast #86

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:33:16 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk about the NBA Draft and the Jimmy Butler trade to Minnesota. Chris Paul is the big free agent. Where could he go? The Kings and Hornets impress.

The Twins sweep Cleveland to climb back to the top of the AL Central. Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger lead the AL and NL in home runs as rookies.

IUPUI leaves the Summit League to the Horizon League.

Nathan reacts live to LaVar Ball and family on WWE RAW.

The Sports Block Podcast #85

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 19:40:21 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens preview the NBA Draft coming up this week in the first half hour. Paul George is leaving Indiana next year. The Twins disappoint vs. Cleveland. Nobody watches the U.S. Open.

Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk his trip to Erin Hills, Wisconsin, and the NHL Expansion Draft.

The Sports Block Podcast #84

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:07:09 +0000

The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals are in the books. Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap. Kevin Durant gets his title. What's next for Cleveland? Can Nashville sustain success? The Twins surprise by drafting Royce Lewis #1 overall. McGregor vs. Mayweather

Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the Stanley Cup Finals and preview the U.S. Open in Wisconsin

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The Sports Block Podcast #83

Nathan Stacken — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:53:56 +0000

Nathan Stacken back as the Stanley Cup Finals and NBA Finals continue. Home teams dominated in Pittsburgh and Nashville. Golden State pulls away from Cleveland in the second half. The latest from baseball.

Marcus Traxler talks with Nathan about the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Sports Block Podcast #82

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 20:27:14 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks the Stanley Cup Finals, Pittsburgh vs. Nashville, with Travis Kriens. An NBA Finals preview. The latest in MLB news. Bryce Harper and Hunter Strickland suspended and the Twins bullpen implodes. Also thought on the death of Frank DeFord.

Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to give his thought on the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Sports Block Podcast #81

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 24 May 2017 20:40:41 +0000

This week on the Sports Block Podcast, Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about the NBA Playoffs and the week in baseball. Marcus Traxler joins the program to talk hockey with Nathan as Nashville advances to the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Sports Block Podcast #80

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 18 May 2017 20:46:36 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about the boring NBA Playoffs, the latest baseball news and Colin Kaepernick on this 80th edition of the Sports Block Podcast.

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The Sports Block Podcast #79

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 11 May 2017 17:47:52 +0000

0:00 - 1:00.00 Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about the NBA Playoffs, the week in baseball, Orioles vs. Red Sox, Teddy Bridgewater contract and more.

1:00.00 - 1:34.02 Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Sports Block Podcast #78

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 04 May 2017 17:43:18 +0000

0:00 - 40:10 Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the 2017 NFL Draft.

40:10 - 1:26.55 Nathan and Travis talk the boring NBA Playoffs, some NHL, baseball and ESPN layoffs

1:26.55 - 1:52.50 Marcus Traxler of the Mitchell Daily Republic joins Nathan to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs. Nashville continues to roll. Injuries for Pittsburgh. Rangers let one get away

1:52.50 - 2:36.20 Jeff Lloyd II from TurnOnTheJets.com recaps the NFL Draft. Nathan closes the program with the SDSU Sports Update

The Sports Block Podcast #77: NFL Mock Draft

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:51:03 +0000

Nathan Stacken preview the 2017 NFL Draft with Travis Kriens and Jeff Lloyd II at they make selections for all 32 picks of the 1st round. Also a look at the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The Sports Block Podcast #76

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:27:13 +0000

0:00 - 37:00 Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about the first weekend of the long NBA Playoffs. Bulls upset Boston, Milwaukee takes game one from Houston, Indiana plays Cleveland close.

37:05 - 1:02.10 The week that was in baseball. The Rockies, Reds and Twins continue to play well. Ervin Santana is the best pitcher in baseball at the moment. Byron Buxton has another two hit week. The Reds are using their bullpen right. Joe Mauer can't pull the ball.

1:02.10 - 1:30.35 Marcus joins Nathan to talk the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota on the brink of being swept. Nashville out to an early advantage vs. Chicago. Pittsburgh rolls. Washington struggles again.

1:30.35 - 2:03.12 Jeff Lloyd II previews the defensive side for the 2017 NFL Draft coming up next week.

The Sports Block Podcast #75

Nathan Stacken — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 03:13:34 +0000

0:00 - 23:50 Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about Sergio Garcia winning the 2017 Masters. The first week of the MLB season.

23:50 -1:23.00 Wichita State moves to the AAC. Who moves to the Missouri Valley, an NBA Playoff preview and the MVP race between Russell Westbrook and James Harden.

1:23.00 - 2:01.40 Nathan preview the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs with Marcus Traxler

2:01.40 - 2:32.10 Jeff Lloyd II joins Nathan to preview the 2017 NFL Draft a few weeks out. SDSU Sports Update

The Sports Block Podcast #74

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 22:02:14 +0000

Nathan Stacken talks with Travis Kriens about the 2017 Final Four. North Carolina defeats Gonzaga in an ugly game. Also, 2017 MLB Season Preview, team-by-team, picks, predictions and World Series.

The Sports Block Podcast #73

Nathan Stacken — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:45:03 +0000

The Final Four is set. Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the Regional Finals. South Carolina continues a Cinderella run to the Final Four. Gonzaga makes it for the first time ever and Oregon is Final Four bound for the first time since the first Final Four. Nathan also looks at the week that was in South Dakota State athletics.

The Sports Block Podcast #72

Nathan Stacken — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 13:42:20 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap the first week of the 2017 NCAA Tournament? Where were the upsets? What happened to the East Region. What's the Final Four look like?

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The Sports Block Podcast #71

Nathan Stacken — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:31:43 +0000

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens pick winners in all 67 games of the 2017 NCAA Tournament games. The best show of the year as always.