The Loony Bin Podcast

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128: Is This What Joy Feels Like?

We bask in the joy of the St. Louis City game that had everyone singing again. We get ready for the Loons’ trip to Texas to see if we can keep our playoff hopes alive. An

Oct 19
1 h 01 min

127: Ho Hum, Is This Season Almost Done?

We discuss another late lead lost that stopped a losing streak but still feels like crap. We get ready for two more games this week as the Loons playoff hopes are on life

Oct 12
50 min

126: We Need to Take a Break (feat. Jon Marthaler)

We are joined by Jon Marthaler because misery loves company and the Loons have been miserable lately. We discuss the loss in Seattle that runs the losing streak to five.

Sep 28
56 min

125: 1/10, Please Try Again

We again talk about another Wonderwall-less night at Allianz. We look ahead to the upcoming game against Schmetzer’s Sounders. And we check in with the Twoonies, for no o

Sep 20
1 h 00 min

124: Losing Feels the Same in the Press Box

We cover the last two games that didn’t go the Loons way. We recap our first experience in the press box and radio booth at Allianz Field. And we get you ready for the up

Sep 14
54 min

123: Goals Come but Point Goes, Transfer Window Blows (feat. Andy Greder)

We close the book on the uninspiring Summer Transfer window with the help of Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press. We catch our breath after watching the MLS After Dark mat

Sep 8
1 h 14 min

122: Everything Bagel (feat. Morris Duggan)

We look back at three games gave us some low lows, some high highs, and some meh mehs. We talk all about the news that our C-S-O just said, C-U-Later. And we’ve got a con

Aug 31
1 h 56 min

121: Drawing is More Fun with Crayons

We review the Loons' 2nd return to MLS action in less than a month and we get you ready for the “decade in MLS” celebration for our Loons midweek. BlueSky: @loonybinp

Aug 17
1 h 00 min

120: We’re Almost Always a Good Soccer Team

We review the first two Leagues Cup games that were totally “fine”. We discuss how the Loons are going to get out of their funk. And we check in on the summer transfer wi

Aug 10
1 h 06 min

119: Stumbling Out of the Re-Starting Blocks

We debate if “unbeaten in 2” overrules “winless in 7”. We get you ready for the Leagues Cup which includes a matchup against a giant of Liga MX on Friday. And we check in

Aug 3
1 h 16 min

118: Loons Back, Shari Going, World Cup Gone

We get ready for the Loons’ return to MLS action that’ll see them play three matches across 10 days. We discuss the news that Shari Ballard will be retiring as CEO at the

Jul 20
1 h 00 min

117: Never Say Never (feat. Jon Marthaler)

We catch up with Jon Marthaler to get his take on the World Cup before it's all over. We review that uninspiring US Men’s National Team performance against Belgium in the

Jul 14
1 h 03 min

116: Group Stage Morphs into Beautiful Knockouts

We catch up with the US Men’s National Team and their matchup with Belgium. We check in on MN United and some players and coaches that are on the move. And we watch along

Jul 6
58 min

115: The World Cup Hype Train Rolls On

We get Matt telling stories about his time soaking up the World Cup. We check in on Minnesota Aurora who punched their ticket to the playoffs this weekend. And we’ll talk

Jun 23
57 min

114: Matt Earns the Call Up to the World Cup

We get Matt ready for his World Cup Debut. We check in on the US Men’s National Team. And we look in on the Peruvian police and their fugitive apprehension strategies.

Jun 16
40 min

113: Checking In With Ourselves

We discuss what natural New Zealand materials should be used for the Michael Boxall statue, we get you caught up on what’s happening, or not happening, with a former Loon

Jun 6
44 min

112: Late Draw Soothes Slump into Summer Break

We recap the RSL home draw that the boys left until late that only slightly smoothed over the Loons’ recent slump. We look ahead to the World Cup break and make a Minneso

May 26
53 min

111: Aggressively Regressing to the Mean

We spend some time discussing not one, but two, disappointing results from our Loons this week. We look ahead to the Loons match against RSL that will be the last chance

May 18
1 h 02 min

110: James Hoopla, We Hardly Knew Ya

We look back on that I-35 Shield draw against Austin FC that saw the first meaningful contributions from our, soon to be former, Colombian #10. We look ahead to a home ga

May 12
59 min

109: The Return of the Set Piece FC (feat. Andy Greder)

We check in with Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press to see what he thinks of our Loons at the one third mark of the season. We review that rollercoaster of a game in San Jo

May 4
1 h 05 min

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Very fun to listen to and the guys do a great job of breaking down topics. A must listen for Minnesota United fans.

Soccercraze201 · Nov 2025

I’m a big podcast guy and as such I try to find a podcast for my interest and hobbies, which includes soccer and the Loons. I’m so thankful for Dan and Matt, as I think they’re producing not only the best podcast about the Loons we have, but one of the best MLS fanbase podcasts. It’s the perfect format that makes it approachable and accessible: it’s two fun, affable guys that cover the spectrum of soccer fandom, from expert to newbie. They’re professional enough that they now get interviews with local and MLS media (which we’re very, very lucky to have the likes of Marthaler and Greder, other marks don’t have writers like that for their team) and interviews with the team, which have an element of guys just gabbin’ that I appreciate and you don’t normally get from player interviews. They seem to let their media-trained guard down just a little bit. It’s well-made with good audio quality (which far too many shows drop the ball on), and most importantly for a successful podcast, they’re *consistent*. To truly build a great podcast following, your listeners have to look forward to an episode each week, and I for one am always excited and anticipate a new episode of The Loony Bin when it hits my podcast app (I’ve even put it in my Pocketcast queue as one that hits the top when new episodes arrive).

Messianni · Nov 2025

This is the best podcast for MNUFC news, game breakdowns, and everything in-between! You can hear the authentic Minnesota-Nice through your headphones, and the fact that it’s one host with lots of soccer knowledge and one that’s still learning about the sport creates a fun dynamic

peder976 · Oct 2025

Excellent and accessible analysis of the game, from minutia to big picture.

Sambegee · May 2025

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