Sound of the Loons Podcast
1) Episode 324: The Year of the Loon with Shari Ballard
CEO (and 2025 Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year) Shari Ballard joins Zarek to talk through a historic 2025 season, the intersection of emotion and performance, and the 2027 league schedule change.
2) Loons Matchday Preview: Onto the Next
Manny and Jonathan recap a strong effort to end the season in San Diego and look ahead to a tough but exciting 2026 schedule.
3) Episode 323: The Goal Approach with Tom Fawdry
Goalkeeping coach Tom Fawdry joins Zarek to talk about his path to Minnesota and the specifics of both playing and coaching such a vital position.
4) Loons Matchday Preview: The League's Latest with Andrew Wiebe
MLS reporter Andrew Wiebe joins Manny and Jonathan to discuss World Cup qualifiers, the schedule flip, and the Loons' upcoming showdown in San Diego.
5) Loons Matchday Preview: A Game to Remember with Cal Williams
Commentator Cal Williams joins Manny and Jonathan to recap a cinematic Seattle game, bounce around the rest of the league, and look ahead to USMNT friendlies.
6) Episode 322: The Road to the Loons with Dennis Lawrence
Assistant Coach Dennis Lawrence joins Zarek to reminisce on his soccer journey, from Trinidad to Wrexham A.F.C and all the way to Minnesota.
7) Loons Matchday Preview: The Big Game 3
Manny and Jonathan recap the Twos' playoff run, take a brief look around the league, and home in on the upcoming make-or-break matchup against Seattle.
8) Episode 321: The Road to Success with Logan Dorsey
MNUFC2 striker Logan Dorsey joins Zarek to talk all things Twos, from the pressure of the pros to the team's unprecedented playoff run.
9) Episode 320: The Pregame Pep Talk with Cameron Knowles
Assistant Coach Cam Knowles joins Zarek to touch on the Twos, recap the Loons' most consistent season so far, and look ahead to a make-or-break Game 2 in Seattle.
10) Loons Matchday Preview: Live from Brit’s with Dayne St. Clair
Dayne joins Manny and Jonathan at a live recording at Brit’s Pub to talk playoffs, Goalkeeper of the Year finalists, and the big PK win over Seattle.