This week on The Water Cooler Brainerd Warriors Head Boys Golf Coach Tim Johnson stops by to tell us about his boys' hot start to the season! The guys also got to pick the brain of a REAL NFL Draft expert! Thor Nystrom from SKOR North and the Purple Daily podcast joins the water cooler to give us his in depth thoughts on some of the Vikings draft picks and Undrafted Free Agents! But first we start it all off with highlights from Warrior baseball vs St. Cloud! Another great episode you don't want to miss!

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This week on The Water Cooler we're talking Brainerd Boys Tennis with Head Coach Garrett Goeden! Logan & JD break down the first round of the NFL Draft, and professional motocross rider Brandon Green stops by to preview the upcoming Brainerd Motocross Series!

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This week on The Water Cooler the guys give you their thoughts on the Minnesota Twins' recent hot streak! Brainerd Girls Golf Head Coach Karissa Haugen stops by to give us a rundown on this year's squad as they wrap up their first week of competition! And finally spring sports are BACK on The Fan with highlights from Brainerd Softball's home opener doubleheader against St. Cloud! It's an episode you don't want to miss!

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This week on The Water Cooler, we’ve got a fun crossover episode you won’t want to miss.

The guys from the Morning Sports Desk podcast stop by to talk shop as we dive into local high school spring sports, break down storylines and players to watch, and look ahead to a busy season around the lakes area. We also hit the national stage with a discussion on The Masters and take an early look at the upcoming NFL Draft.

Plus, Brainerd Warriors Track & Field Head Coach Casey Miller joins the show to talk about how the team is progressing as they wrap up indoor competition and gear up for the outdoor season.

Local insight, big-picture sports talk, and a great crossover conversation—this week’s episode has it all.

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This week on The Water Cooler, we’re joined by two great guests making an impact in the Brainerd community.

We catch up with Joel Clough to talk about the Brainerd Sports Boosters and the upcoming Tapped & Corked fundraiser—why it matters, what people can expect, and how it supports local student-athletes.

Plus, Shane Riffle from the Brainerd Family YMCA joins the show to highlight everything happening at the Y, from youth sports and programming to the role it plays in keeping the community active and connected.

It’s a packed episode focused on community, sports, and the people helping both thrive.

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This week on The Water Cooler, we sit down with Brainerd alum and College of St. Benedict senior Olivia Tautges to talk about her final collegiate softball season, her family’s incredible run of college athletes, and what’s ahead after graduation. She’s also briefly joined by her former high school coach, Shane Jordan, who adds some great perspective on Olivia’s growth and impact over the years.

Plus, we go a little beyond the Lakes Area this week—featuring a clip from Logan’s appearance on the Morning Sports Desk podcast from Sportscow/Hubbard Radio Wadena, where he helped preview the upcoming Minnesota Twins season. It’s a fun crossover that brings even more baseball talk into the mix.

Another packed, local-focused episode you won’t want to miss!

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This week on The Water Cooler, it’s all about great conversations.

We sit down with Pequot Lakes Boys Basketball Head Coach Kurt Stumpf, along with team captains Gus Bolz-Andolshek and Owen Krueger, to break down a memorable season, capped off with a section championship and a return trip to the state tournament. From leadership and team chemistry to handling the pressure of postseason play, the guys give a great inside look at what’s made this team special.

Plus, we catch up with Robb Kolodziej, head coach of Central Lakes College Clay Target Shooting and an assistant track & field coach at Brainerd, where he works with the pole vaulters. We dive into the growth of clay target shooting, his approach to developing athletes in two very different sports, and what makes both programs unique.

Two outstanding interviews, one great episode.

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This week on The Water Cooler, JD and Logan break down a chaotic week of NFL free agency, hitting the biggest signings, surprising moves, and what they mean for the league heading into the new season. 🏈

Later in the show, we’re joined by longtime Brainerd Dispatch sports writer and editor Mike Bialka, who spent nearly 40 years covering local sports. Mike shares stories from his career and reflects on some of the biggest moments and changes he witnessed in the Brainerd Lakes Area sports scene. 📰🎙️

Free agency frenzy and local sports history — all on this week’s Water Cooler.

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