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!

Presented by First National Bank of Cokato

It’s another wild one from the Gravel Roads crew! Tyler Niemela joins the Chargers Fan Line… kind of. He called in from a bachelor party and mostly talks about his New York trip and Mudlake Decoy hockey instead of football. Dan the Man breaks down Halloween candy rankings, Ryan starts a full-blown petition to bring Taco Bell back to Cokato, and the Keyword Game makes its glorious return.

Meanwhile, Max goes off the rails with an all-time meltdown about steak. It’s small-town comedy, chaos, and community all rolled into one.

Special Episode, Presented by Niemela Productions

In this episode, we’re joined by members of the Mud Lake Decoys Hockey Club — General Manager Nate Hillstrom, Head Coach Tyler Niemela, Captain AJ Niemela, and Assistant Captain Luke Niemela. Together, they share insights on the upcoming season, the team’s culture, and the long-standing Decoys vs. Knapp rivalry that defines local hockey pride.

From leadership and preparation to small-town passion for the game, this conversation dives into what makes Men's League hockey so special in Minnesota.