Episodes

Jared Allen reacts to reviews from a blind taste test of his new bourbon. Fred Minnick reads his ASCOT Awards judges reviews, stunning Jared of their thoughts! Jared's new bourbon, Full Ryde: https://www.fullrydebourbon.com/ Fred's new book, Bottom Shelf: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bottom-shelf-fred-minnick/1147295501 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Minnick and Jared Allen discuss the most-important topic of the Minnesota Vikings Off Season: What is happening at the quarterback position? Who will start? Is Kyler Murray poised for a comeback? Or will J.J. McCarthy show why the Vikings drafted him in the first round? Jared's quick to point out that don't rest on Carson Wentz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we explore the fascinating worlds of sports, gambling, horse racing, and the cultural phenomena surrounding them. Jared Allen and Fred Minnick question the integrity in sports, and the impact of gambling and social media on society. Plus, Fred's obsessed with this lawyer on X, disrupting the legal world. Are new lawyers soft? The tweet: https://x.com/lawyer_memes/status/2048756312813826269?s=46 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Minnick and Jared Allen discuss the NFL Draft, reflecting on personal experiences and the current landscape of college football influenced by NIL deals. They delve into draft strategies, team needs, and the impact of coaching practices on player health. The conversation shifts to the spirits industry, exploring lobbying ethics and the implications of recent controversies in North Carolina. In this engaging conversation, Fred Minnick and Jared delve into various topics ranging from the ethic...

Jared Allen and Fred Minnick interview , Dan Greenberg, a senior legal fellow in the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute. Greenburg recently helped his client, The Hobby Distillation Association, defeat a Century-Old Home Distilling Law in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Expecting the government to appeal, Greenberg discusses the implications of this ruling on the state of distillation at home, the three tier system and more. He also comments on the potenti...

What's up with this moon business? Fred and Jared talk Artemis, the upcoming NFL draft, why Jared hated offensive lineman drafted hire than him and Fred details the potential sale of Jack Daniel's. Is it going to happen? Plus, they translate Gen Z's language. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Language Skills 03:00 Generational Differences in Language and Communication 06:05 Music Evolution and Cultural Shifts 09:07 NFL Draft Insights and Player Development 11:54 The Importance of Mentorship...

Fred Minnick and Jared Allen talk to the great Wyatt Hendrickson, USA World Team member and NCAA heavyweight wrestling champ from 2025. We preview the NCAA wrestling tournament starting March 19, discuss Wyatt's training regimen, how RAF helps his World matches . But most importantly, we learn how Wyatt would take down an alien. His answer will shock wrestling fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred and Jared talk college wrestling, NFL locker room fights, CTE and more. Check out Fred's new book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bottom-shelf-fred-minnick/1147295501 Jared's new bourbon: https://www.fullrydebourbon.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction with Fred Minnick and Jared Allen 01:48 College wrestling highlights and NCAA tournament excitement 03:36 The culture of NFL players and hall of fame debates 08:16 Discussion on CTE, brain trauma, and mental health in sports 13:44 Impact of ...

Fred and Jared discuss the NFL off season, remember Lou Holtz and make fun of the McDonald's CEO, while jumping into the differences between food processing and alcohol marketing. Jared asks Fred about the military mindset going into war. 00:00 Introduction and Lawn Care Banter 02:51 The McDonald's CEO Controversy 05:38 Fast Food and Health Concerns 08:41 The Impact of Food Processing on Health11:20 Bourbon and Distilling Traditions 14:12 Tribute to Lou Holtz 17:14 NFL Coaching Changes and...

11:51 Cal Baptist Wrestling Situation Fred's new book, Bottom Shelf: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1464227055?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_56F3T0629RKVR63J5W9J&bestFormat=true Fred Minnick and Jared Allen talk about their kids recent ups and downs in their respective sports and do what they usually do--dive off a cliff. This week, the boys tackle Cal Baptist cancelling wrestling, food safety and university funding. Where is all the money going? Chapters 00:00 Living the Chicken Life 02:59 Celebr...

After a short break, Fred Minnick and Jared Allen return to discuss the curling controversy plaguing the Olympics. Special guest, Curling Legend Johnny Mo, breaks down what happened. Plus, they discuss the conspiracy theory that curling was invented by aliens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Minnick and NFL Legend Jared Allen preview the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics. Jared gives his insights on what it's like to play in a Super Bowl and his Curling expertise, while Fred recalls possibly eating a dog in Nicaragua. Fred also talks about his time at the Waste Management Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of power from the ice storms, Jared Allen takes a moment to opine on Bill Belichick not being inducted into the Hall of Fame. His reaction will surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 20, Fred Minnick blind tasted his Top 25 American whiskeys of the year, and No. 4 absolutely stunned and shocked Fred's palate. The owner of that brand, Brother Justus, Phil Steger, joins Fred and Jared Allen this week. Jared also itches a conspiracy theory that Phil was ready for: Are Dinosaurs Real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happened to Mike Tomlin? Pro Football Hall of Famer Jared Allen gives his opinion, while Fred Minnick drops some big news about his annual Top 100. The fellas reminisce about iconic SNL skits, discussing the impact of comedians like Chris Farley and Norm MacDonald, and how modern comedy has shifted towards political commentary. Some new conspiracies drop in this episode and Jared Allen talks about a touchy subject.... is the NFL scripted? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

In their first episode in the New Year, Fred Minnick and Jared Allen discuss the 1-900 Numbers of the 1990s, the new food pyramid, the Minnesota Vikings, a teacher who gave kids alcohol and Fred reviews the new Eagle Rare 17 Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this engaging conversation, Fred Minnick, Jared Allen, and Tom Lamphere (Minnesota Vikings Chaplain) discuss how Christians view aliens, the holiday season to the intricacies of wrestling and the role of faith in sports. They explore the challenges faced by athletes, the importance of authenticity, and the generational differences in perspectives on spirituality. The discussion also touches on Christmas traditions, the significance of relationships, and the impact of faith in overcoming adver...

Fred Minnick and Jared Allen discuss leftover pizza, AI kidnappings, college sports and Fred's annual Top 100 American whiskey list. Takeaways Fred's family is learning Italian for their trip to Italy. Leftover pizza can be healthier due to resistant starch. AI is being used in scams, including virtual kidnappings. The NCAA is losing control over college sports. NIL is turning college sports into a professional league. AI technology is evolving rapidly and unpredictably. Bourbon tasting require...