The Loony Bin Podcast

The Loony Bin
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The Loony Bin Podcast

A podcast dedicated to expanding the fan base of Minnesota United FC

  1. 5D AGO

    68: Loons Declare Independence with Set Piece Ascendence (feat. John Rynders)

    We’re joined by a second Loonlet, John Rynders, who takes his chances at Loon or Loonlet Trivia, we talk about that win in Dallas thanks to two more set piece goals, and we’ll get you ready for another busy stretch for our Loons that including a home game in the US Open Cup Quarterfinals this Tuesday.    (10:50) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (18:50) Quick Hits (35:30) FC Dallas Recap (50:40) Holstein Kiel Preview (51:50) Chicago Fire Open Cup Preview (57:30) SJ Earthquake Preview (1:01:30) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 13m

  2. JUN 30

    67: June Swoon Ain’t Nothing But an Old Tune

    We take a look at that Bongi Brace on Dylan Wolpers birthday that had the South African running to his mama. We review the 2-2 draw at Red Bull Arena that had Sandro Schwartz filing reports. And we get ready for a Fourth of July clash with FC Dallas that will include the return of 3 of our 4 Loons away from the team.    (6:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:40) Quick Hits (31:05) Houston Dynamo Recap (46:35) New York Red Bulls Recap (1:03:05) FC Dallas Preview (1:06:35) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 12m

  3. JUN 23

    66: Club World Gold Cup Chaos (feat. Jon Marthaler)

    We're joined for the full episode by the ever present and always funny Jon Marthaler, freelance Loons beat writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune. We check in on our Loons away at the Gold Cup. And we’ll look ahead at not one, but two, games coming up this week for the Loons.    (5:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:50) Quick Hits (38:15) Houston Dynamo Preview (48:50) New York Red Bulls Preview (54:00) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 4m

  4. JUN 16

    65: Loons Lose, No Kings, Queer Joy Always (feat. David Gass)

    David Gass from Soccerwise joins The Loony Bin to talk about the history of the sandwich, our favorite theorems, and all things Minnesota United. Matt and Dan also dig deep into the home loss against San Diego FC.    (5:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:20) Quick Hits (22:10) David Gass Interview (1:09:00) San Diego FC Review (1:34:50) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 40m

  5. JUN 8

    64: Mid-Season Awards and Grades (feat. Ryan Moy)

    We take a look at that Vancouver whitecaps loss down in Mexico that has everyone in the s***s, we have a conversation with Minnesota's head groundskeeper Ryan Moy, and we’ll give mid-season awards and grades to some of our boys in black and blue.   (6:35) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:45) Quick Hits (24:10) Ryan Moy Interview (55:10) Mid-Year Awards and Grades (1:08:05) San Diego Preview (1:13:25) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 20m

  6. JUN 2

    63: Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming! Loons Take Three Points in Seattle!

    We take a look at the late night mid-week draw against Vancouver that was tough to stay awake for, then we’ll revel in the first point (and we got three!) the Loons have ever earned in Seattle. And we salute all the women’s professional teams in Minnesota that keep showing us how to deliver wins and championships.    (6:56) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:30) Quick Hits (28:28) Vancouver Whitecaps Recap (40:47) Seattle Sounders Recap (1:03:50) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 13m

  7. MAY 26

    62: Markanich Cup Comeback and Drawing the Verde and Black

    We take a look at the Open Cup win against St. Louis City that has the Loons in the Quarterfinals and we review the home draw against the defensive Austin FC. And we take a look ahead to a trip northwest that has Minnesota playing against some top dawgs in the West. In memory of George Floyd.    (6:40) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:00) Quick Hits (21:11) St. Louis City US Open Cup Recap (34:00) Austin FC Recap (52:35) Vancouver Whitecaps Preview (56:08) Seattle Sounders Preview (1:00:20) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 7m

  8. MAY 19

    61: Wednesday Flop Followed by Saturday Mic Drop

    We’re talking all about Coach Ramsay’s decision to rotate the squad on Wednesday at Houston and whether it was justified by the comprehensive win at home against St. Louis City on Saturday. It’s short rest as the Loons host that same St. Louis City team in the US Open Cup Round of 16 followed by a visit from Austin FC on Saturday. And news out of LA regarding their head coach is a bit of a surprise for Loonlet Matt and many others.    (7:38) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:45) Quick Hits (25:41) Houston Dynamo Recap (36:47) St. Louis City Recap (55:40) St. Louis City US Open Cup Preview (1:01:43) Austin FC Preview (1:06:50) Loon Droppings   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

    1h 12m
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A podcast dedicated to expanding the fan base of Minnesota United FC

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  • Creator
    The Loony Bin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    The Loony Bin Podcast

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