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The Loony Bin Podcast

The Loony Bin

A podcast dedicated to expanding the fan base of Minnesota United FC

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01:05:56

86: As 2026 Season Ends, We Hope You Watched With...

The Loony Bin Podcast ·

2025/11/26

We talk about the loss to San Diego that put an end to a mostly successful season. We start our planning early for next year's away travel. And we'll take a look at what a roster might look like for those extra cold weather games that are coming our way. (6:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:00) Quick Hits (23:00) San Diego Review (51:35) 2026 Schedule Release (59:30) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf

01:23:00

85: Time to Trip About the Calendar Flip? (feat. Wes...

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2025/11/17

We're joined by Wes Burdine to break down what ended up being a very newsy week across MLS. We get you ready for the Western Conference Semifinal in San Diego that will AGAIN be played late on a Monday. And we'll take a peek at our holiday gift lists, wondering if anyone wrote down "mechanoreceptor" crocs. (5:05) More Seattle Game 3 Review (13:00) MN Aurora Update (26:20) Midway/United Village/BlackHart Update (32:40) MLS Flips the Calendar (1:05:00) San Diego Western Conference Semi Preview

01:24:19

84: Loons Drown the Sounders in Cathartic Fashion

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2025/11/10

We do everything we can to help you re-live that crazy and eventually AMAZING night at Allianz Field. We peak ahead to what lies around the corner for our Loons in the playoffs. And we'll brainstorm what someone should do with the NW corner of Snelling and University, after the CVS is inevitably is demolished. (4:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (9:25) Quick Hits (17:40) Seattle Game 3 Review (1:19:50) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias

57:39

83: Late Night Loss Sets Up Do or Die Game Three

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2025/11/04

We get into everything that happened during that Game 2 loss late last night. We review the most recent release of the team's salary numbers including how much the new guys are making. And we discuss where one should and should not place their jacket when peeing at a urinal. (8:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (14:00) Quick Hits (28:50) Seattle Game 2 Review (48:15) Seattle Game 3 Preview (52:20) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias

01:01:49

82: Loons Eat Monday Night Playoff PKs for Breakfast

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2025/10/28

We break down that Game 1 PK win thanks to Dayne and the post. We look ahead to Game 2 in Seattle that will definitely end past our bed times. And we'll congratulate the back to back winner of MLS Referee of the Year even if we do so begrudgingly. (4:15) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (10:40) Quick Hits (23:15) Seattle Game One Review (51:15) Seattle Game Two Preview (55:45) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf

29:05

Special Episode: A Conversation with Anthony Markanich

The Loony Bin Podcast ·

2025/10/23

The Loony Bin was honored to be joined by Loons defender Anthony Markanich. Thank you to Minnesota United for helping make this conversation happen. Matt and Dan ask Anthony about his dogs, the scoring spree he’s been on, and we try to figure out "How Minnesotan is Anthony." ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com. Insta:

01:00:02

81: Loons May Rue Missed Opportunity, Playoffs Hath...

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2025/10/20

We look back at that Decision Day dud from our Loons and how it didn’t impact the Western Conference standings. We preview the Best-of-3 series against that soccer team from Seattle. And we introduce you to the MacGuffin Trophy, even though we’ve just learned it existed earlier this week. (6:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:30) Quick Hits (22:35) LA Galaxy Decision Day Recap (47:20) Seattle Best-of-3 Preview (53:05) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan

01:19:24

80: Decision Day Awaits & 2025 Newsy Updates (feat....

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2025/10/13

We have a discussion with Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press to go through some big talkers of the 2025 season. We get you caught up on the Western Conference standings that sees our Loons falling a little behind. And we’ll celebrate the first professional goal of a former Loon even if it has been wiped away from the history books. (7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (15:45) Quick Hits (24:45) Andy Greder Interview (1:00:40) Western Conference Update (1:07:45) Loon Droppings ------------------

01:06:23

79: Fans Appreciate a Comfortable Win on Fan...

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2025/10/06

We look back at last night’s home finale win on fan appreciation night that keeps our Loons in the Western Conference title race. We preview Decision Day in LA, in spite of it still being two full weeks away. And we check in on the newly released game ball for the 2026 World Cup, even if its “intentionally deep seems” seem intentionally intentional. (7:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (15:20) Quick Hits (28:00) Sporting Kansas City Recap (52:55) LA Galaxy Decision Day Preview (1:00:15) Loon Droppings

01:16:17

78: A Point is a Good Point at this Point, I Guess

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2025/09/29

We look back at the draw against Colorado that stopped the bleeding for our Loons (Thank you Nectar). We preview the last regular season home game of the season, the return leg of the Monarch Path Derby. And we’re wondering what trophy the Loons win for having the most General Allocation Money … IN THE WORLD! (5:00) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:20) Quick Hits (26:45) Colorado Rapids Recap (59:45) Sporting Kansas City Preview (1:06:25) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky:

01:27:35

77: Gut-Punched in the Cup-Nuts (feat. John Rynders)

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2025/09/22

Misery loves company so we’ve asked Loonlet John Rynders back into the studio to help us grieve the last-second Open Cup loss to Austin and the regular season game against the Chicago Fire that sent us further into the dumps. And we have a nice long vent sesh, hoping it will make a feel just a wee bit better. (7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (16:15) Quick Hits (33:05) US Open Cup Austin Recap (57:35) Chicago Fire Recap (1:16:30) Colorado Rapids Preview (1:21:45) Loon Droppings ------------------

01:03:40

76: Loons nearly Crash, then Smash & Grab Three...

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2025/09/15

We deep dive the trip to San Diego that has the Loons flying high. We look ahead to Austin’s Open Cup visit to Allianz that will send one team to the final. And we’re counting down the weeks until the 2026 World Cup, wondering if this might be a good time to have another kid. (6:25) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:15) Quick Hits (24:10) San Diego Recap (46:45) US Open Cup Austin Preview (53:55) Chicago Fire Preview (57:50) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan

01:14:11

75: International Break Takes (feat. Jonathan Harrison)

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2025/09/08

We’re joined by Jonathan Harrison, host of the Sound of the Loons Matchday Preview podcast and color commentator on the SKOR North Loons radio call, to get his takes on all things Minnesota United and MLS and he takes his chances with Loon or Loonlet trivia. We’ll also give you an update on what happened to The Loony Bin sticker that we left on a urinal during last week’s home match against Portland. (8:10) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (16:25) Jonathan Harrison Behind the Scenes (22:40) Quick Hits

01:42:56

74: Drawing the Timbers & More Transfer Window Talk...

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2025/09/02

We have an interview with Jeff Rueter from The Athletic talking about the Loons summer transfer window, we talk about that Trapp pass and the Lod Finnish that salvaged a point against Portland, and we get you ready for a big game against San Diego, who sit just ahead of our team in 1st place in the West. Dedicated to Harper and Fletcher. (8:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (14:55) Quick Hits (18:00) Jeff Rueter on the Transfer Window (1:05:55) Portland Timber Recap (1:25:35) San Diego Preview (1:31:50)

01:37:45

73: Deadline Day Drama & the Season of Firsts

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2025/08/25

We recap three games that included two firsts for our Loons. We dig into the summer transfer window that brought in five new players, even if we had to wait until deadline day to get them done. And we’ll say goodbye to at least one key Loon, who will break the record for most expensive outgoing transfer fee in team history. (12:15) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (19:10) Transfer Window Recap (1:02:15) Colorado Rapids Recap (1:10:35) Seattle Sounders Recap (1:18:00) Real Salt Lake Recap (1:28:15) Portland

01:22:05

72: Leagues Cup Wrap-Up & Prep for the Stretch Run

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2025/08/08

We put a bow on Minnesota United’s 3rd year participating in the Leagues Cup. We get you ready for, not one, not two, but three upcoming MLS games. And we’ll look at some of the new players OTHER teams are signing, because, as of now, we’ve got no new Loons flying our way. (8:45) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (14:35) Quick Hits (26:05) Leagues Cup Review (1:02:10) Colorado Rapids Preview (1:05:50) Seattle Sounders Preview (1:09:25) Real Salt Lake Preview (1:13:20) Loon Droppings ------------------

59:10

71: Yeboah Penalty Kick Brace Helps Loons Keep Pace

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2025/07/27

We talk about the sluggish win in the St. Louis heat thanks to two Ya’ Boi Yeboah penalty kicks. We get you ready for the new look Leagues Cup that pits our Loons against three Mexican sides. And we’ll keep talking about the Transfer Window, hoping that just talking about new players will help them materialize. (3:55) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (10:10) Quick Hits (18:35) St. Louis Recap (41:00) Leagues Cup Preview (50:35) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan

01:05:45

70: New Kit, Penalty Kick & Not Quite Enough Grit

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2025/07/20

We talk about the home loss to LAFC despite the team’s new sweet kits, we review the away draw against the Portland Timbers late Saturday night, and we mourn the end of the Bromance Era as Sang Bin packs his bags for St. Louis. (5:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (10:40) Quick Hits (24:20) LAFC Recap (39:20) Portland Recap (53:50) St. Louis Preview (58:40) Loon Droppings ------------------ BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)

01:12:21

69: Loons Douse Fire in Cup & Bake the Quakes in the...

The Loony Bin Podcast ·

2025/07/14

We talk about the “most aggressive set-piece team in the world.” We review the friendly draw with the Germans, the Open Cup win over the Fire, and the thrashing of the Quakes 4-1. And we get ready for two matches against Western Conference teams that are trying to catch our Loons in the standings. (4:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (11:00) Quick Hits (26:15) Holstein Kiel Recap (28:10) Chicago Fire Open Cup Recap (45:40) SJ Earthquake Recap (1:01:15) LAFC Preview (1:04:30) Portland Preview (1:08:25)

01:13:11

68: Loons Declare Independence with Set Piece...

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2025/07/07

We’re joined by a second Loonlet, John Rynders, who takes his chances at Loon or Loonlet Trivia, we talk about that win in Dallas thanks to two more set piece goals, and we’ll get you ready for another busy stretch for our Loons that including a home game in the US Open Cup Quarterfinals this Tuesday. (10:50) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (18:50) Quick Hits (35:30) FC Dallas Recap (50:40) Holstein Kiel Preview (51:50) Chicago Fire Open Cup Preview (57:30) SJ Earthquake Preview (1:01:30) Loon Droppings

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