Wes Burdine of Black Hart of St. Paul joins the show this week! Zoey and Ari pick his brain about the club's response to the ICE occupation, supporter's groups, building community, and more!

Then, they transition into discussing the best and worst moments of the season so far.

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Black Hart of St. Paul Owner Wes Burdine + The Best and Worst Moments of the First Half of the Season!

Ari, Dia, and Gorts come together to discuss the draw against RSL this past week before discussing some rumors coming out of the club concerning an incident with Kelvin Yeboah.

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Breaking Down the Draw vs. RSL

Gorts, Dia, and Ari are back to breakdown the latest match vs Austin FC in which James took over the game! We share very quick thoughts on the Columbus match before breaking down Sunday's match. Then, a brief discussion on Kelvin Yeboah and his performance as a Loon so far.

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James Rodriguez Helps the Loons Salvage a Point vs. Austin FC! 

In which Gorts, Ari, and Dia come together to discuss the situation in Vancouver before moving on to the LAFC home match. They preview the Open Cup match in San Jose before Ari shares their quick reactions the day after.

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The Fight to Keep the Caps in Vancouver + Thoughts from the LAFC Match and Open Cup Quick Reactions!

We have a very special episode for you all this week on this international break! Dan from 'The Loony Bin' podcast is on to share his experience starting a podcast with his friend Matt, and how they built it from nothing to regularly interviewing players and coaches just two years in!

Please go and subscribe to The Loony Bin! They've been great stewards to our show, and if you haven't listened already, their show is the perfect mix of informational and fun. Are you a Loon or a Loonlet? 

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Dan from 'The Loony Bin' Shares His MNUFC Thoughts, and How His Podcast Came to Be

In which Dia, Ari, and Andrew share their thoughts about the 6-0 thrashing by the hands (feet?) of Vancouver before moving on to the draw at home this past Sunday. They talk about the lack of attacking idea, how James fits into this team long term, Nicolas Romero's first start, and more!

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Reviewing the 0-0 Draw vs. Seattle (Plus Our Vancouver Thoughts)

In which Gorts, Ari, and Diakena discuss whether this loss is a result of a poor Loons performance, or an outstanding Nashville performance. We discuss our inexperienced backline, Triantis' banger and potential impending move, Bongi's lack of impact so far, and much, much more!

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Breaking Down the Loons' First Loss of the Season vs. Nashville

Ari, Diakena, and Gorts discuss the Loons home opener! Gorts shares his experience at Allianz. Diakena eats an apple, and Ari talks for way too long about Joaquim Pereyra! Just buy the dang kit already, Ari!

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Recapping the Loons Home Opener vs. Cincinnati!

Loons superfans react to and recap the team's season opening match at Austin FC! Which Loons impressed us? Which have the potential to be special this year? We unpack all of this and more in this episode!

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The 2026 Season Opener vs. Austin FC! 

In this inaugural episode of Loon Calling, we introduce ourselves before diving into our overall thoughts on the Ramsay tenure and the 2025 season as a whole. Then, we transition to overviewing this tumultuous off-season so far!

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Going Over the 2026 Off-Season So Far

Super fans from the Loons Discord (Looncord) get together to talk in-depth about Minnesota United Football Club. 