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). 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.