Gravel Roads Radio

Ep. 29 - Nonsense @ Nine - Slightly Below Average Effort

Episode 29 rolled in with absolutely zero preparation… so naturally, it delivered everything you’d expect from a night of pure, unfiltered Gravel Roads chaos. Dan the Man opened the show with whatever thoughts were bouncing around his head, and from there we wandered down every possible detour.
We recapped Thanksgiving, debated Black Friday madness, and then — for reasons no one fully understands — Santa himself called the show. Max provided his weekly moment of instability with another legendary meltdown, and Ron capped off the randomness by singing a completely fake song that somehow made sense in the moment.
It's loose. It's messy. It’s slightly below average effort at its finest…and exactly what Nonsense @ Nine fans have come to love.

Ep. 28 - GRR Outdoors - Boundary Waters

GRR Outdoors – Episode 28: “Boundary Waters Legends”
Episode 28 brings three seasoned north-woods storytellers into the studio as Lars Anderson, Davey Halonen, and Mike Koivisto sit down to talk all things Boundary Waters. From wilderness philosophy to the gear they trust, the crew dives deep into what makes the BWCA one of the most iconic places in Minnesota.
They swap decades of camping stories—portage mishaps, perfect sunsets, wildlife encounters, and the kind of memories that only come from miles of paddle strokes and campfire nights. The guys even jump into some Boundary Waters trivia, testing each other’s knowledge and adding plenty of laughs along the way.
If you love the outdoors, live for the BWCA, or just enjoy good stories told by people who’ve lived them, this episode is a must-listen.
Grab a cup of camp coffee and enjoy Episode 28 of GRR Outdoors

Ep. 27 - Nonsense @ Nine - The Bob Anderson and Garrett Impola Cast

Episode 27 set a new GRR record — the longest show in Gravel Roads Radio history — and it was packed from start to finish.
Bob Anderson joined in studio with stories from his bike trip to the U.P. and a few legendary tales from 30th Street. Meanwhile, Garrett Impola joined via video for most of the episode to walk us through his cross-country bike adventure and everything he learned grinding across the U.S.
Dan kicked things off with some camping tidbits, Will delivered another top-tier Yooper Scoop, and Max… well… Max melted down. Again.
Small-town chaos. Big-time stories. One marathon episode.

Ep. 26 - GRR Outdoors - Mike "Spike" Halonen - Trapping tales

Featuring: Mike "Spike" Halonen 
Come hang out with us like we’re sitting on the tailgate — Spike’s got stories about trapping skunks, beaver hauls, and the strange world of fur markets. Whether you hunt, trap, or just love being outside, this episode is full of laughs, practical tips, and honest talk about seasons, gear, and memorable encounters.
Stick around for local trivia, behind-the-scenes trapping tricks, and that classic small-town charm. It’s casual, real, and made for folks who love gravel roads and late-night campfire stories.

Ep. 25 - Nonsense @ Nine: Culver’s Tales, Meltdowns & The Obsessed Podcast

Episode 25 fires up with Dan the Man dropping some all-timer Culver’s facts and giving the boys a health and wellness check-in.
Then we’re joined by Logan Hyrkas, host of The Obsessed Podcast, who dives into hunting stories, why he started his show, and what drives him to chase the things he can’t stop thinking about.
Carl Aho swings through with pizza offerings for his favorite fan club, and from there… things get chaotic fast. Ron melts down. Max melts down. Nobody is safe.
Ryan delivers a crowd-pleaser with his “Back in My Day” ad read before the guys break down his elite performance between the pipes as a men’s league goalie.
To wrap it all up, Ron sings (yes, really), and the crew delivers some high-quality education on the legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Another classic small-town, big-laughs episode of GRR. Buckle up.

Ep. 24 - GRR Outdoors - Deer Season Stories

In the debut of GRR Outdoors, hosts Davey Halonen and Lars Anderson are joined by Mike Koivisto for a deep dive into all things deer hunting. The trio swap stories about how they first got into the woods, share some favorite hunting memories, and break down this year’s hunting season. The crew even drifts west to touch on a few Wyoming land laws and discuss future plans to bring in more guests to share their own hunting tales.
A laid-back, storytelling start to a brand-new GRR series — perfect for anyone who loves the sound of crunching leaves, early mornings in the stand, and small-town hunting talk done right.

Ep. 23 - Nonsense @ Nine - Christmas in November & UP Invasion

Dan the Man returned for a festive “Christmas in November,” while Will the Thrill from the Copper Country made his debut to give us the lowdown on Upper Peninsula sports. We caught up on Jack’s new business venture – jackneedsahouse.com, and once again tipped our hats to our sponsor, Dairy Queen of Cokato.
Ron showed up wielding an annoying chicken tool, and Max delivered a full-scale meltdown about Highway 494, sunglasses, and capitalism. The crew circled back to Halloween stories, previewed the upcoming Obsessed Podcast, and teased next week’s taping of the long-awaited Big Brothers episode.
Another perfectly average installment of small-town chaos, laughs, and friendship from the GRR gang.

Ep. 22 - Nonsense @ Nine - Carl Aho Comes Reverse Trick or Treating - Dan Work Life and Thanksgiving

Presented by Dairy Queen of Cokato – the breakfast spot of choice for farmers and blue-collar early risers.
Dan the Man kicked things off with some Thanksgiving talk and stories from his new gig at Hobby Lobby. The crew dove into a heated Mud Lake Decoys vs Knapp Men’s League Hockey preview, debated town vs. country trick-or-treating, and witnessed another classic Max meltdown—this time about flies in the car.
Carl Aho swung by with Taco Bell, Brad Johnson walked away with a DQ hat, and we wrapped it all up with a look back at the Dassel-Cokato Chargers fall sports season.
It’s small-town chaos, caffeine, and community pride—just another day on Gravel Roads Radio

Ep. 21 - Nonsense @ Nine - Steve's Meltdown - The Chett and Abbi Hillstrom and Tyler Niemela Cast

Presented by the Knapp Open Golf Tournament – the official sponsor of Gravel Roads Radio Ep. 21
Presented by the Knapp Open Golf Tournament – the official sponsor of Gravel Roads Radio Ep. 21 Part-Time Jack made his return, and chaos followed. We opened the show battling technical difficulties before diving into the hot debate: with two years and unlimited money and resources, could you make the NFL… or the PGA Tour? The crew had strong opinions, Ron sang his heart out, and Max went nuclear over every store begging you to join their loyalty programs. Chett and Abbi Hillstrom joined us via phone, Tyler Niemela stopped by to talk Mud Lake Decoys hockey, and somehow we managed to hold it all together — barely.
It’s unpredictable, off-the-rails, and proudly small-town. In other words, classic GRR. We promise next episode will be better… probably.

Ep. 20 - Nonsense @ Nine - The Knapp Open Cast - W Guest Nate Hillstrom of the Mud Lake Decoys Hockey Club

Sponsored by the Knapp Open Golf Tournament 
It’s a packed episode of Gravel Roads Radio! Nate Hillstrom of the Mud Lake Decoys Hockey Club kicks things off, giving us an update on the squad’s 1–1 start. Ryan delivers what might go down in GRR history as the best ad read ever for our official sponsor — the Knapp Open Golf Tournament.
Max has a full-on meltdown about morning radio, we recap Dassel-Cokato Charger fall sports and preview the upcoming playoffs, and somehow never manage to talk about Apple vs Samsung (you’re welcome). Brad Johnson shows up big in the live chat, we get sidetracked by Olive Garden, and the crew surprises Ryan with some birthday gifts.
It’s small-town chaos at its finest — powered by the Knapp Open Golf Tournament!