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.

It’s a full-throttle episode of Gravel Roads Radio! The crew dives deep into Dassel-Cokato Chargers football and the energy of Spirit Week, with a few classic 30th Street stories sprinkled in.

Everyone's favorite guest Dan the Man joins to talk inspiration, Harry Potter, and some wild trivia that had everyone laughing. Then Chargers legend Aaron Haataja hops on to break down the team, share memories, and drop some real small-town wisdom.

Plus — Ryan debuts a hilarious new ad read, and Max has a full-blown meltdown that just might go down as a GRR classic.

🔥 Chargers pride, laughs, and chaos — it’s all here on Episode 17 of Gravel Roads Radio.

This week on Gravel Roads Radio, we welcomed Grant Haataja of the Knapp Hockey Club to the studio. Grant brought some heat with a hilarious Would You Rather question and shared legendary 30th Street stories that had us all cracking up.

We also looked back at other GRR podcasts, reliving some of the highlights while telling even more 30th Street tales. Meanwhile, Jack decided to skip—so naturally, the rest of us made it extra epic.

If you like small-town laughs, hockey talk, and stories that only Gravel Roads Radio can deliver, this one’s a must-listen.

Featuring: Davey Halonen, Lars Anderson, Mike Koivisto

Hey — come hang with us for a cozy, laugh-out-loud trip back to 30th Street: bunkhouse sleepovers, trampoline launches, stickball scars, hay-bale hustle and midnight adventures fueled by Mountain Dew.

This is a warm, messy collection of small-town memories — equal parts nostalgia and “how did we not get hurt?” — perfect for anyone who grew up roaming free and making stories out of nothing.

Presented by Polar Bear Rinks - Scoob and Orrin Grangroth join Host Ryan Koivisto, and special guest Mike Koivisto in Episode 1 of the ODR Podcast.

Pull up a stump — this episode feels like a late-night coffee chat at Scoob's rink. We trade tips on flooding, Zamboni hacks, Metrodome boards, and the kind of prank-filled, boot-hockey nights that make small-town winters legendary.

Whether you’ve built a rink or just dream of one, these stories are warm, real, and full of the people and moments that keep coming back every winter. Come skate with us.

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Today’s episode was packed with small-town energy and plenty of laughs. Calder Anderson and Dan “the Man” Heinonen joined the table while Max melted down about Menards. We raced through 18 holes in 18 minutes, debated bb guns and airsoft guns, and even got Calder’s girlfriend chiming in with a timely comment.

Listeners brought the heat with some solid contributions, Sandy Narr got a little spotlight, and of course we couldn’t skip the Minnesota classic: talking about the weather. We wrapped things up with more food chatter (because what’s a GRR episode without it?).