Hitting the Hardwood Podcast

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Hitting the Hardwood with host Mitchell Hansen is your destination for in-depth coverage, analysis, and opinion on the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA.

  1. HTH Episode 67: CBA Talks and Behind the Scenes at Unrivaled with Ryan Eichten

    JAN 20

    HTH Episode 67: CBA Talks and Behind the Scenes at Unrivaled with Ryan Eichten

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Ryan Eichten, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx at Canis Hoopus and is co-host of the Two Words, Wolves Pod. Hansen and Eichten open the episode talking all things CBA negotiations, including who has more leverage in the talks, what the delay in an agreement could do to the WNBA season and the players. Eichten then discusses his behind-the-scenes experience at Unrivaled at the start of its season, touching on what things are like in Miami and more. --- Presenting Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage! Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter- Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    43 min
  2. HTH Episode 66: Reflecting on 2025, Previewing 2026 with Terry Horstman & Andrew Dukowitz

    12/23/2025

    HTH Episode 66: Reflecting on 2025, Previewing 2026 with Terry Horstman & Andrew Dukowitz

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Andrew Dukowitz from his car and Terry Horstman from his palatial estate in a gathering of the entire Hitting the Hardwood team. The three ramble about anything and everything, including reflecting on 2025 and the memorable moments from the past year, the offseason and the CBA negotiations, and finish up by looking ahead to 2026 and what they are looking forward to in the coming year. --- Presenting Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage! Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter- Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    43 min
  3. HTH Episode 65: Offseason and CBA Talk with Aryeh Schwartz

    10/28/2025

    HTH Episode 65: Offseason and CBA Talk with Aryeh Schwartz

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen catches up with Winsidr founder and Minnesota native Ayreh Schwartz to talk all things offseason! They revisit what took place in the WNBA Finals and takeaways from that series before shifting to the current state of the offseason — notably the impending CBA negotiations deadline — and discuss what the WNBA could use this time for to improve things league-wide. --- Presenting Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage! Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter- Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    45 min
  4. HTH Episode 64: Napheesa Collier Takes Aim at WNBA with Andrew Dukowitz

    10/01/2025

    HTH Episode 64: Napheesa Collier Takes Aim at WNBA with Andrew Dukowitz

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen sat down with fellow HTH'er Andrew Dukowitz of The Missing Lynx Podcast to break down all that took place surrounding Napheesa Collier and the Lynx at Tuesday's exit interviews. They talk about Collier's statement in calling out the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before discussing the impact that this stand could have on CBA talks and the future of the WNBA. --- Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX. HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter- Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    44 min
  5. HTH Episode 63: Sweeping Onto the Semifinals with Carley Knox

    09/18/2025

    HTH Episode 63: Sweeping Onto the Semifinals with Carley Knox

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox! The two dive into the Lynx's thrilling Game 2 victory, talking about the resiliency of the team and being the only team to complete a sweep in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. They then discuss advancing to the semifinals, the potential matchup in the semifinals, the Target Center crowd and Lynx fans showing out to support the team, and much more! --- Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX. HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter- Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    26 min
  6. HTH Episode 62: We Talkin' Playoffs with Terry Horstman and Andrew Dukowitz

    09/13/2025

    HTH Episode 62: We Talkin' Playoffs with Terry Horstman and Andrew Dukowitz

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, the gang is all together! Mitchell Hansen is joined by fellow HTH'ers Terry Horstman and Andrew Dukowitz to talk all things WNBA Playoffs before Round 1 begins. The guys chat about each of the first-round matchups before diving into the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries showdown. They then shift to which team worries them the most in the postseason and much more! -- Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX. HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter- Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    45 min
  7. HTH Episode 61: Talking Lynx/Liberty, MVP Race and Postseason with Winsidr's Myles Ehrlich

    08/19/2025

    HTH Episode 61: Talking Lynx/Liberty, MVP Race and Postseason with Winsidr's Myles Ehrlich

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Winsidr senior writer and New York Liberty beat writer Myles Ehrlich! Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast talking the WNBA MVP race and if Napheesa Collier is still a frontrunner for the award despite missing time with injury, then shift focus to the WNBA and which teams have been surprises over the last few weeks. Later, the two take a deep dive into the Lynx/Liberty regular season matchups and conclude the episode by discussing the playoffs just weeks away. -- Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX. HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter- Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    52 min
  8. Emergency Podcast! 🚨 Lynx Trade for DiJonai Carrington

    08/04/2025

    Emergency Podcast! 🚨 Lynx Trade for DiJonai Carrington

    The Minnesota Lynx bolstered their roster Sunday with the acquisition of DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, and our guys Mitchell Hansen and Andrew Dukowitz had to come together for an emergency The Missing Lynx Podcast to break it all down! -- Sponsors From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com! Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits! Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com! BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX. HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA Support Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more. Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

    39 min
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Hitting the Hardwood with host Mitchell Hansen is your destination for in-depth coverage, analysis, and opinion on the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA.

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  • Creator
    Hitting the Hardwood Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
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