Episodes

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). The first ever Iowa born player to wear a Wild jersey, the first ever Iowa born player to score a goal for the Wild and now the first ever Iowa born player to join the podcast… Luke Toporowski joins Ben and Joey to talk growing up as a hockey player in Iowa, saving new teammate Turner Elson from missing his flight, his budding Tik Tok stardom and plenty more. The guys also talk about Iowa’s strong play as of late, and a...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Coming to you from the annual Pucks & Pins Event, a slew of guests sit down with Ben and Joey including Wild 365 members, Iowa Wild staff, and Iowa Wild defenseman Brenden Miller. The guys also recap a great February weekend, explain their troubles with time zones, and more!

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Ben and Joey are back…did you miss them? The guys catch up on all things Iowa Wild over the last few months, look back on an amazing post game concert, and then hit the cold tub with Mason Shaw for a one of a kind interview.

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Iowa’s on a bit of an early season roll… with points in four of their last five games. Ben and Joey weigh in on what they’ve seen so far (full disclaimer, this was recorded before the Nov. 18-19 Rockford home series). Veteran goalie, Zane McIntyre also hops on the bus for a fascinating look behind the goalie mask. Zane shares his knack for making card tables, who the big winners and losers are at the Wild card table, an...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). This week Ben and Joey welcome Nic Petan to the bus to discuss his wizarding ways. “Petey” fills us in on some gorgeous golf courses he played this summer, how he’s canvassed the Des Moines food scene, how he’s grown to like his nickname and plenty more. Ben and Joey also discuss their predictions for opening weekend (which they swing and miss on). Full disclosure… This episode was recorded PRIOR to opening weekend, so ...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). As the Wild get ready for the annual Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, Assistant Director of Player Development, Matt Hendricks, hops on the bus to talk about DEVO life. Filled with stories from his playing days, including the times he squared off with now Player Development Coach Cody McLeod, Matt gives you a peak at the inner workings of the Minnesota Wild player development team. Ben and Joey also talk about Iowa Wild p...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). The long awaited “Shakey Pod” has arrived. Iowa Wild equipment manager, Richard “Shakey” Krouse jumps on the bus for an hour-long session loaded with laughs. Shakey is one of the great storytellers around the sport, and provides some insight to life in the equipment room, a few side-splitting stories from the road, some of the most unique repair jobs he’s had to do and more. Ben and Joey cover the aftermath of Joey’s co...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). It’s a sign hockey season is right around the corner… the Iowa State Fair. Ben and Joey hang out at the Iowa Wild booth at the fairgrounds for their second ever “Faircast”. Once again, this very structureless show features a host of fairgoers talking about everything under the sun, and a little hockey. Guests include young Wild fans, an Iowa State Fair historian, a special goalie guest appearance and more. Plus, learn t...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Ben and Joey welcome back Iowa Wild GM, Mike Murray, to the podcast to talk all things ’23-’24 roster. Mike runs through every player fans could possibly expect to see this coming season and helps us get to know some of the new faces joining the Wild organization. Ben and Joey also welcome team Graphic Designer, Travis Green, to the show for another staff spotlight. They talk his journey to joining the Wild and take a d...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). He’s Iowa’s loudest guy in the locker room and no one loves scoring goals more than this guy. Wild forward Adam Beckman joins the podcast to share on his huge personality, corruption in the Wild’s pregame sewer ball games, tips for a great shot (like his), useless kitchen utensils and plenty more. Ben and Joey talk Iowa’s new hockey ops hirings, favorite memories of RTB’s 20 episodes, Joey’s marathon sprint through Denv...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). After wrapping up a stellar rookie season, Iowa Wild defenseman Daemon Hunt hops on the bus to talk about his love for fashion, his newest tattoo and having his sights set on a roster spot in Minnesota this coming season. Ben and Joey also give their thoughts on the Stanley Cup, Calder Cup and the latest Iowa Wild player signing.

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). A bit of a different episode this week as the Iowa Wild annnounced that Brett McLean has become the 5th Head Coach in team history. Ben is out sick, so Joey sat down with the new “Bench Boss” to get his thoughts on the new role in the organization, his visions for the team and the best sushi spot in Des Moines.

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). The tenth anniversary season is officially over… and what a season it was. Ben and Joey recap the year talking favorite moments, biggest goals, Iowa’s vacant head coach position and more. The guys also have their first recurring guest, Dakota Mermis, who heads out on the golf course with Ben and Joey. The captain shares plenty from the previous season, including some hilarious stories from the room, how he digested the ...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). 9th Overall Pick of Minnesota in 2020 and current Iowa center Marco Rossi hops on the bus. He shares his joy for pranks, traveling around Europe as a young player born in Austria, his kinship and competitive streak with fellow first-rounder, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt and plenty more. Ben and Joey catch up on why the Wild are one of the hottest teams in the AHL in March and the guys need some help on their next podcast...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Current AHL rookie leading scorer and AHL all-star Sammy Walker hops aboard to talk living the Minnesota high school hockey dream, being a daredevil, his musical pursuits and more. Ben has by far his worst podcast performance to date, and Joey makes sure to let him know just how bad it was… in comical fashion. The episode finishes with a pitch to watch the guys’ podcast bet from November, where Joey paid up and strapped...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Iowa Wild rookie goaltender, Jesper Wallstedt, hops aboard for a wonderful chat. Topics include: moving away from home at 15 years old, achieving his goal as the highest drafted Swedish goalie ever, how his grandma played a huge role in his hockey career, being pestered by Marco Rossi and much more. Plus, Ben and Joey recap Joey’s stint in goal for a shootout in practice against the team.

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Iowa Wild forward, Ty Ronning, joins the show to talk his first AHL hat trick, cooking tips, best bus movies and tons more. Ben and Joey also carve out a few of the loudest and funniest guys in the Iowa locker room, according to Ty. The Ridin’ The Bus crew also gives their favorite Thanksgiving meals, what they’re thankful for and they’ve concocted their best punishment for a podcast bet yet.

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Iowa General Manager (and MN Wild Hockey Ops Director) Mike Murray hops on with Ben and Joey for a terrific chat about life in the GM chair and out of it. Topics include the design and challenges of building an AHL roster, under the radar players on Iowa’s roster and more. Mike also discusses his career before Iowa, both in the AHL league office and as a player. This includes a harrowing bus ride, dressing up as a team ...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Former Iowa Wild forward Landon Ferraro climbs aboard with Ben and Joey to share some fabulous stories both funny and sentimental. Landon discusses why Iowa is a hidden gem spot to play in the AHL, his effort to ruin teammate Cal O’Reilly’s poker games, the inspiration behind winning the AHL’s Man of the Year in 2019 and more. Ben and Joey wrap up the final podcast of the offseason and set the stage for what to expect m...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Former Iowa Wild assistant coach and current Minnesota Wild assistant coach, Brett McLean, hops on the bus to tell some fantastic stories. Brett shares stories from his time at the legendary Notre Dame Boarding School, lessons from the many stops along his “journeyman” pro hockey career, and why Des Moines is such a special place to him and his family… plus much more. Ben and Joey cap off this episode with an unpreceden...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). For the 10th episode, it’s time to hear from someone who’s been with Iowa for all nine (soon to be 10) seasons, VP of Business Operations, Allie Brown. She shares her path from office manager to running the front office, the huge growth the organization has seen over a decade and some of keys to why the Wild have become a staple AHL franchise. Ben and Joey talk about Wild prospect Jesper Wallstedt’s great performance at...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). It’s the Iowa Wild on a stick! This week’s episode goes on location from the Iowa Wild Booth at the Iowa State Fair. A unique show features a rotation of guests… from a high-school volleyball team, a local firefighter to Wild staffers working the booth, Ben and Joey welcome lots of new voices to the show. The guys try some fair food and give fans a peak at what special merchandise and ticket deals people can get by visi...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). The Iowa Wild promotion schedule is out… Ben and Joey take a peek inside what it’s like delivering a promotional schedule in the AHL. Minnesota Wild forward and Iowa alum Matt Boldy climbs aboard to talk adjusting to NHL life on-and-off the ice, his rivalry with Iowa alum Brandon Duhaime, an unfortunate ping-pong mishap with his college head coach, all the sports he excels in and more. The show concludes with Ben’s puni...

Ridin’ The Bus is presented by Explore Minnesota (www.exploreminnesota.com). Ben and Joey provide a few hints at some new promotions for the upcoming tenth anniversary season and break down World Junior Championship rosters that are laden with Wild draft picks. Stanley Cup champion and Minnesota Wild General Manager, Bill Guerin, hops on the bus to tell stories as a player, in the front office, a rarely used nickname and don’t miss his fake phone call to Mom story… Period three includes an upcom...