Straight From The Source with Michael Russo: A show about the Minnesota Wild

Straight From The Source with Michael Russo: A show about the Minnesota Wild

Author: The Athletic Language: English Episodes: 155
For anyone following the Minnesota Wild, the rhythms of a season are defined by road trips, locker room conversations, and the insights of those who live the game. Straight From The Source with Michael Russo brings that world directly to you. As a seasoned reporter for The Athletic, Russo turns his extensive access into an intimate audio diary, recorded from hotels and arenas across the league. The core of this podcast is built on direct conversations with the people who shape the franchise. You’ll hear from star players about the nuances of a shift, coaches breaking down strategy beyond the clichés, and scouts and executives explaining the decisions that happen away from the spotlight. It’s a blend of immediate reaction, long-form storytelling, and the kind of candid talk that only happens when the recorders are on during the grind of an NHL schedule. This isn’t just recap; it’s about context, personality, and the stories behind the scoresheet. Tune in for a genuine feel of life around the team, straight from the source.
Episodes
Bally Sports North's Kevin Gorg makes many preposterous statements [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:23
The estimable Kevin Gorg returns to SFTS for a laugh out loud funny show on the Minnesota Wild, his favorite interviews, how he could have invented GO-pro, shirtless Jake Middleton, the emotional game in Buffalo and lots…
Ryan Reaves - the toughest man in hockey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:46
The toughest man in hockey, and the newest Minnesota Wild Ryan Reaves, joins Russo on Straight From the Source to talk about the job he does in the NHL, and what it's like to be cheered by Wild fans, after so many years…
Mason Shaw's long journey to the NHL [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:20
Wild rookie and former Iowa captain Mason Shaw -- aka Matt Damon's lookalike -- joins SFTS to talk about his journey to the NHL, his cattle farm, his Alberta hometown, his love of Karaoke and country music, moving into h…
Great Wall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:43
Not only can first-round pick Jesper Wallstedt stop the puck, he can shoot the puck. Fresh off his 20th birthday and scoring a goal, Wallstedt joins Russo on SFTS to talk goalie goals, transitioning to North America on a…
Rookie Calen Addison going with the flow for the Minnesota Wild [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
Straight From the Source returns with an all new episode featuring Minnesota Wild defenseman Calen Addison, the NHL rookie leader with 7 assists. Calen talks about his ascension to power-play quarterback, his home and fa…
Ray Shero in one of us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:25
Longtime NHL executive and former Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils General Manager Ray Shero joins SFTS to talk about his role with the Bill Guerin's Minnesota Wild, his Hall of Fame dad Fred Shero, and stories…
Joe Smith joins The Athletic's Minnesota Wild coverage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:11
Joe Smith, the now former writer covering the Tampa Bay Lightning, joins Michael Russo on this edition of Straight From the Source to discuss his move from Tampa Bay to Minnesota, how he got his start in his career, and…