Gravel Roads Radio

Ep. 56 - Nonsense @ Nine - Hanging on by a thread

Ron took the wheel for Episode 56, and the man absolutely delivered. Dan the Man kicked things off with the open, setting the tone for another classic night of nonsense.
The boys talked weather, debated when the show should actually happen, and Ron even let everyone in on a little secret. Max, of course, had another meltdown, because it would not be Nonsense @ Nine without one.
Will the Thrill also joined the show to talk graduation foods and Minnesota Wild hockey, bringing the perfect mix of serious sports talk and questionable food takes.
Ron hosted. Max melted. Secrets were shared. The weather was discussed far too much. Another great night on Gravel Roads Radio.

Ep. 55 - Nonsense @ Nine - Can we make it to 100 episodes? or even 56?

After a few weeks off, the Nonsense @ Nine crew returned exactly how you’d expect: a little rusty, a little chaotic, and somehow still on the air.
Dan the Man kicked things off with some Harry Potter talk before helping the crew sing happy birthday to Aaron. Max melted down — more than once — and we officially introduced the SISU Backyard Ultra, a race Steve and Ryan are organizing for anyone who thinks running forever sounds like a good idea.
The guys also talked steak, recapped the Knapp Open, and tried to shake off the cobwebs after the break. Was it smooth? Not really. Was it Nonsense @ Nine? Absolutely.
Featuring: Dan the Man’s Harry Potter opener, birthday singing, multiple Max Meltdowns, SISU Backyard Ultra talk, steak debates, and a Knapp Open recap.

GRR Outdoors - Carp Fest 2026

On this episode of Carpfest, the music starts early and keeps rolling late into the night at Spike Halonen’s place. Host Lars Anderson is joined by past GRR Outdoors guests Mike “Spike” Halonen and Tony Fratzke for a laid-back conversation packed with stories, laughs, and all things outdoors. The crew talks Carpfest, recaps Spike’s trapping season, dives into fishing reports and outdoor adventures, and shares the kind of campfire conversations that make northern Minnesota special. Good music, good friends, and plenty of outdoor talk on this episode of Carpfest.

Knapp Open Pregame Show

Join us for the official Knapp Open Pregame Show as we set the stage for one of the area’s premier golf events.
This year’s pregame coverage features special guest Orrin Grangroth of Knapp Corporate, along with Knapp Open Hall of Famer Bill Aho and Eric Hendrickson, as we look back on tournament history, break down the field, and preview the storylines heading into the event.
We also go live from the course for coverage of the mini games with Guy from Stockholm and Rooster Koivisto, bringing viewers closer to the action before tournament play begins.
Plus, we welcome Grant Haataja and Bryce Randell to the broadcast and preview all of the teams competing in this year’s Knapp Open.
From player interviews to team breakdowns, mini-game coverage, and pre-tournament analysis, the Knapp Open Pregame Show delivers everything fans need before the opening shots are hit.

Ep. 52 - Nonsense @ Nine - Standard Nonsense

Episode 52 of Nonsense @ Nine had a little bit of everything — and somehow, even underwear.
Dan the Man kicked things off, Will the Thrill got everyone fired up, and Primeline Asphalt Services made podcast history by sending underwear. Max, of course, melted down in classic fashion, while the crew dug into some Knapp Open insight ahead of the big event.
Nels Anderson joined the show, we tested the crew with an AI game, and the whole thing stayed perfectly on brand: slightly organized, mostly ridiculous, and exactly what you’d expect from Nonsense @ Nine.

Ep. 51 - Nonsense @ Nine - Newspaper Interview Fanline

Episode 51 of Nonsense @ Nine brings the perfect mix of small-town summer talk, heated debate, and Gravel Roads updates.
Dan the Man kicked things off with some summertime thoughts, which somehow led the crew into a full-blown argument about unmarked police vehicles. Then Mike Koivisto stopped by to talk about the Gravel Roads Sports Network, what’s coming next, and how GRR is growing into more than just nonsense.
Summer vibes, strong opinions, and a little look at the future of Gravel Roads Radio — this one has it all.

Ep. 50 - Nonsense @ Nine - The half century mark

Episode 50 is packed with classic Nonsense @ Nine chaos. Dan the Man kicks things off with more Harry Potter talk, while Will the Thrill joins by phone to chat Menahga and break down his trip to Florida. The crew also dives into a review of the GRR Outdoors podcast, somehow manages to squeeze 18 holes into 18 minutes, and watches as Max’s Meltdown gets especially heated. Max also pulls off a harmonica fake-out that had everybody fooled, and the episode wraps with a special music segment from Max himself. Another wild night of laughs, stories, and nonsense you won’t want to miss.

Ep. 49 - GRR Outdoors - Wild Game Secrets with Hank Shaw

Join Gravel Roads Radio Outdoors for a warm, wide-ranging conversation with award-winning wild game chef Hank Shaw — the man behind HuntGatherCook.com and the Substack To The Bone. We dive into Hank’s journey from newspaper reporting and commercial fishing to becoming a trusted voice on cooking venison, preparing offal (yes, really), and turning backyard prairie plantings into wildlife habitat. He shares practical tips on aging and handling deer, how to cook tough cuts like shanks (low and slow!), tricks for judging doneness without a thermometer, and why you shouldn’t grind every tough cut.
Hank also walks us through foraging season basics — ramps, nettles, dandelion uses — and offers straightforward, no-nonsense advice for people curious about organ meats, turkey cooking (Jake vs. longbeard), and even oddball species like burbot and carp. The chat is full of memorable hunting stories, kitchen-tested recipes, and the kind of approachable, hands-on wisdom that makes wild foods delicious and accessible. If you’re into hunting, foraging, or just want to get more adventurous in the kitchen with ethically sourced meat, Hank’s tips will up your game.
Find Hank at huntgathercook.com, on Instagram at @HuntGatherCook, or read his Substack To The Bone. Grab one of his signed cookbooks (we’ve got three to give away) and get ready to learn how to make the most of every part of the animal — even the parts most folks throw away.

Ep. 48 - Nonsense @ Nine - The return of Nate Hillstrom

Episode 48 brings the chaos right away as Dan the Man kicks things off with some Harry Potter knowledge before the guys dive into another classic night of laughs, sports talk, and complete nonsense. Nate Hillstrom joins the show again, the conversation turns to golf, and the crew even gives Jack a call along the way. As expected, things spiral into full meltdown territory with just about everyone losing it at some point, but Ryno steals the spotlight with an absolutely elite ad read. It’s another fun, unpredictable episode packed with the kind of moments that make Nonsense @ Nine what it is.

Ep. 47 - Nonsense @ Nine - The Jeff Janks cast

Dan the Man opened the show, then Jeffery Janckila joined in to share old stories from the past. A big chunk of the night was spent reliving Easter at the Andersons and the legendary hiding skills of the Easter Bunny. The guys also talked golf, club fitting, Max had a meltdown, and overall it was just a fun episode.