Is this real life? Your Minnesota Wild are atop the Central Division AND the National Hockey League as they continue to win in more ways than one. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull explain some of the reasons for success, and a few areas of concern plus a bigger look around the division through the opening month. As always, we’re greeted by new voice …

Your Minnesota Wild look to close out a 7-game road trip with another W and Beaut Live, presented by Grain Belt will have all your action TONIGHT at Tom Reid’s. Plus, this episode covers offensive prowess, Halloween horror stories, and shocking positivity. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk…

Goalie goals, point streaks and –gasp–a solid start. Your Minnesota Wild are looking pretty good right about now. Plus, new Minnesota Frost GM Melissa Caruso stops by to get an early look at year 2 in the PWHL. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam an…

Week 1 of the NHL is in the books and your Minnesota Wild are 1-0-2, but how bad is 3 points in 4 games? Kirsten and Jessi discuss plus look at the Wild Week ahead and discuss the injuries to Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, L…

Hockey season is officially here and Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce have some hot takes to kickoff the 2024-25 year. Plus, Wild forward Jakub Lauko joins to talk Lord of the Rings, pregame meals and his hope for the Stanley Cup Finals. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit …

The Minnesota Wild roster is down to 30 players and we are little more than one week away from the season opener in St. Paul. ESPN legend Linda Cohn joins to talk all things puck, and even shares a little bit about her favorite musical acts… As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal C…

We’re inching closer and closer to the Minnesota Wild opener, and we’re in full swing into Wild training camp. So, which players are making some noise? And more importantly, what’s the noise surrounding Filip Gustavsson, Jesper Wallstedt, and even Bill Guerin? As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by …

Minnesota Wild training camp is just days away, and Iowa Wild’s Ben Gislason joins us to take a look at this past weekend’s Tom Kurvers Showcase to find some names that we might want to pay attention to when camp opens on Thursday. Plus, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce take a look at Joel Eriksson Ek’s career trajectory and figure out what Kirill Ka…

We’re getting closer and closer to the 2024-25 season, so Bally Sports North’s own Kevin Gorg joins us to take a peek ahead and what to keep on eye on when the Minnesota Wild enter training camp next week. Plus, Jessi and Kirsten give their initial thoughts on the new PWHL names and logos. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to y…

It’s the end. The end of summer, and the end of Kirsten and Jessi’s preseason predictions as we close out Season 5 with a look at the Atlantic Division. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, episode 243.…

It’s on to the Eastern Conference as the Beauts continue with their preseason predictions. This week: the Metropolitan. Plus, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your questions in this week’s Qs with the Beauts. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam…

The Beauts continue their preseason division-standing predictions as Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their breakdowns of the Pacific. Plus, it’s State Fair time, so why not compare Minnesota Wild players to fair food favorites… As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Unio…

Who will sit atop the Central Division this year? And who is going to be at the bottom? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull give their breakdowns of the Minnesota Wild’s division. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought to you by SotaStick, presented by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livia, Jim Beam and Grain Belt. This is season 5, epis…

Why are Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull such terrible luck for Macklin Celebrini. And what grade are we going to give Bill Guerin this time in his tenure with the Minnesota Wild Organization? All that, plus much more as we get closer and closer to Wild training camp opening up here in September. As always, we’re greeted by new voice studios, brought…

It's Kirsten Krull's turn to go back with some of her favorite moments from this past season of episodes. As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea. This is season 5 episode 238.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt

Jessi Pierce returns with some of her favorite moments from this past season of episodes. As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea. This is season 5 episode 237.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt

A recap of development camp, and another lens on all the movements PWHL Minnesota has made since winning the inaugural Walter Cup. Plus, Jessi and Kirsten would gladly take a buyout contract anytime. Maybe. As always we're created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by TalkNorth, Grain Belt, Royal Credit Union and Livea.…

The boys are back in town as Minnesota Wild development camp gets underway this week, and Da Beauty League returns to Braemar Ice. Plus, the facts behind why Marco Rossi's name continues to be in the trade rumor circles... All in this week’s episode, created by New Voice Studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal C…

Minnesota should go with a forward. Jessi and Kirsten take a look at the free agency market. All in this week’s episode, created by New Voice Studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union, this is season 5 episode 234.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt

The Florida Panthers are your 2024 Stanley Cup champs, and Brock Faber is your 2024 Beaut of the Year. Find out our other winners in the second annual Bardown Beauties Awards. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 233.…

Jessi thinks the Florida Panthers claim it all in Game 5, while Kirsten still holds out for Connor McDavid and co. to push it the distance. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 232.…

Jessi and Kirsten are in full offseason mode with this week's episode. Buckle up.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt

We talk champs (PWHL Minnesota) and non-champs (Dallas Stars) plus get to your offseason Qs with the Beauts. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 230.By Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull and Fred Veinfurt

What would you give up for a Nathan MacKinnon or Connor McDavid? Is Marco Rossi still on the trade market? And what can the Wild learn from the Timberwolves and PWHL Minnesota deep run? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode …

OK, is Jessi a Dallas Stars fan? She doesn't think so, but Kirsten Krull sure does. Maybe it's the cheering... But the girls are on the same page cheering for PWHL Minnesota who look to tie up the best-of-5 series in St. Paul on Wednesday. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain…

Inject even more playoffs into our veins as PWHL playoffs kick off Wednesday with Minnesota earning its berth. Plus, Jessi gets to taunt Kirsten and Minnesota fans by calling the Dallas Stars good for at least another round. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Liv…

The New York Rangers break out the brooms, and Jessi is still hoping the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets will advance (while Kirsten shuns her for such decisions). Plus EWhite on the Mic joins from Salt Lake City to highlight their new hockey team. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Ta…

Hello, offseason! You're Minnesota Wild are done, but playoffs are in full swing. Jessi and Kirsten, take a look at their preseason predictions to see how accurate they were. Plus, what do the Wild need to do to not get dummied in the playoffs next year? And what does that mean for Bill Guerin this offseason? All in this week’s episode, created by …

So long, farewell and good riddance to the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 season. We’ll save most of our analysis for next week, but let’s get excited about some of the young guns we’ve already seen. That, plus a recap of an exciting college hockey weekend in St. Paul, and some Salt Lake City nicknames for the newest NHL squad. All in this week’s episode, …

What if Brock Faber wasn’t a thing? Would Marco Rossi be the next-it rookie for the Minnesota Wild? Either way, the future is bright, in the state of hockey. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 223.…

It’s the final countdown. The Wild’s playoff chances continue to dwindle, though they're still not officially out. What does that mean for the final regular season? And, hey, at least we’ll have frozen four hockey in St. Paul – with no Minnesota teams either... ok nvm. That and your !s with the beauts. All in this week’s episode, created by new voi…

How did Minnesota Wild radio play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell spring Kirill Kaprizov's hot streak a few seasons back? And which non-Wild goalie should Kirsten cheer for? We dive into those questions, and take a peek at Cawlidge Hawkey regionals all in this week’s ep. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, …

Let’s meet Jake Lucchini. The former Michigan Tech Husky and current mainstay on the Minnesota Wild third line joins us to talk spaghetti, haircuts and dress code, and his brother’s jersey request. Plus, I take a look at the Wild week ahead while also figuring out – can the Wild really make the playoffs? All in this week’s episode, created by new v…

John Hynes has got some balls and teaches us all about some unknown NHL rules as he goes for 2 and the Wild continue to go for the playoffs now just 6 points back from a wild card spot with less than 20 games to go. Plus, PWHL Grace Zumwinkle joins as Minnesota nears the end of its regular season with some fun rule changes of their own. All in this…

March Madness is here and for us that includes the big NHL trade deadline and boy’s high school hockey tourney – among a dozen other hockey-related events. So, will the Wild make a move? Will they still make the playoffs? And how can the Beauts fix the Class A/AA discourse? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by Sota…

Which is more confusing: Jessi’s takes on the Minnesota Wild, or the Wild themselves? Minnesota continues to roll but will Billy G roll with this team past the trade deadline or are moves on the horizon? + U of M blue liner Bryce Brodzinski joins to check in on the college hockey ranks. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, pres…

Let’s talk chaos. The Minnesota Wild drop 10 goals on the No. 1 Vancouver Canucks, and the top line stays red hot as the team moves within two pts of a wild card spot BUT is it sustainable? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into what’s working, what’s real and what’s the deal with a tough week ahead. All in this week’s episode, created by new voi…

Stanley Cup celebrations beat a Super Bowl any day – Kirsten and I explain why. Plus, Morgan Reilly, Brock Faber, and more of your questions from around the Minnesota hockey world, all in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this i…

Are we looking at the worst season in Wild history? Or at least the worst since the meltdown of the 2018-19 Paul Fenton era? The Minnesota Wild continue to look at the big uphill battle they face coming off the all-star break while Kirsten and I still try to answer the big question – and yours – is this team worth saving? As always we’re created by…

The Minnesota Wild bye week is here but if we're Bill Guerin, we're making sure the boys aren’t completely enjoying a vacation after squandering away playoff hopes once again. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into the bad, badder and downright worst part of the Wild’s season until now – and try to sort out what to do. Plus, Kirsten is a one-timi…

We check in with former Minnesota Wild tendy and current squirts coach and nhl network analyst Devan Dubnyk to get his thought on Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild and much more. Plus, our favorite State of Hockey holiday is here. Kirsten and Jessi share their fave Hockey Day Minnesota mems. As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sota…

This team is on fiiiiire – a dumpster fire. How hot is Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s seat right now following an even poorer last 15 games than the first 15? And how can he change it – is it even worth changing? A heavy dose of those questions answered in more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties. As always we’re presented by S…

Let’s go deeeep. The Minnesota wild are showcasing the depth of their lineup as guys are entering and exiting with injuries. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss that, plus The Wall of St. Paul’s nearing debut, Jon Merrill’s saving grace, and the PWHL creating an amazing atmosphere for all. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you b…

New year, new goals, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce set up their Minnesota Wild vision board while also projecting what the goalie situation might look like as injuries continue to ravage the hometown squad. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to …

Jingle Bells Hockey Gear smells But Brock Faber leads the way Oh what fun it is to ride a Minnesota Wild sleigh Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss which Wild players are on Santa’s naughty and nice list, as well as dive into Faber and Kirill Kaprizov numbers so far this year. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North,…

Connor Dewar is going to Soar. A 2-2 road trip and a chance to see some of the bigger impressions John Hynes can make on this team, Kirsten and Jessi make their predictions on who will come out ahead the most in the full throttle Hynes era, and how the Minnesota Wild will fare in this week’s play. Plus, let’s hear it for PWHL Minnesota. Forward and…

Dean Evason is packing up his St. Paul house, but not before one last final goodbye to his favorite NHL fans and the Beauts. The former Minnesota Wild coach gets candid with us on his on-the-bench celebrations, Kirill Kaprizov’s nagging injury and why his hair wasn’t the problem attributing to the Wild’s early struggles. All of that plus walking th…

Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, pr…

Time for a rebuild without Dean Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is …

Marco Rossi continues to impress even while we continue to be unimpressed with the Minnesota Wild’s ways. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins us to discuss how realistic Rossi’s bid for Calder is, as well as why the Wild still might have a shot at the playoffs, despite a rocky 5-win start. All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which …