The Loony Bin Podcast

86: As 2026 Season Ends, We Hope You Watched With Friends

We talk about the loss to San Diego that put an end to a mostly successful season. We start our planning early for next year's away travel. And we'll take a look at what a roster might look like for those extra cold weather games that are coming our way.    (6:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (12:00) Quick Hits (23:00) San Diego Review (51:35) 2026 Schedule Release (59:30) Loon Droppings    ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

85: Time to Trip About the Calendar Flip? (feat. Wes Burdine)

We're joined by Wes Burdine to break down what ended up being a very newsy week across MLS. We get you ready for the Western Conference Semifinal in San Diego that will AGAIN be played late on a Monday. And we'll take a peek at our holiday gift lists, wondering if anyone wrote down "mechanoreceptor" crocs.   (5:05) More Seattle Game 3 Review (13:00) MN Aurora Update (26:20) Midway/United Village/BlackHart Update (32:40) MLS Flips the Calendar (1:05:00) San Diego Western Conference Semi Preview (1:15:50) Loon Droppings    ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

84: Loons Drown the Sounders in Cathartic Fashion

We do everything we can to help you re-live that crazy and eventually AMAZING night at Allianz Field. We peak ahead to what lies around the corner for our Loons in the playoffs. And we'll brainstorm what someone should do with the NW corner of Snelling and University, after the CVS is inevitably is demolished.     (4:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (9:25) Quick Hits (17:40) Seattle Game 3 Review (1:19:50) Loon Droppings    ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

83: Late Night Loss Sets Up Do or Die Game Three

We get into everything that happened during that Game 2 loss late last night. We review the most recent release of the team's salary numbers including how much the new guys are making. And we discuss where one should and should not place their jacket when peeing at a urinal.    (8:20) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (14:00) Quick Hits (28:50) Seattle Game 2 Review (48:15) Seattle Game 3 Preview (52:20) Loon Droppings    ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

82: Loons Eat Monday Night Playoff PKs for Breakfast

We break down that Game 1 PK win thanks to Dayne and the post. We look ahead to Game 2 in Seattle that will definitely end past our bed times. And we'll congratulate the back to back winner of MLS Referee of the Year even if we do so begrudgingly.     (4:15) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (10:40) Quick Hits (23:15) Seattle Game One Review (51:15) Seattle Game Two Preview (55:45) Loon Droppings    ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast

Special Episode: A Conversation with Anthony Markanich

The Loony Bin was honored to be joined by Loons defender Anthony Markanich. Thank you to Minnesota United for helping make this conversation happen.    Matt and Dan ask Anthony about his dogs, the scoring spree he's been on, and we try to figure out "How Minnesotan is Anthony."   ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social   Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social)   Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social)   Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com   Website: theloonybinpod.com.    Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod   YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

81: Loons May Rue Missed Opportunity, Playoffs Hath Cometh

We look back at that Decision Day dud from our Loons and how it didn't impact the Western Conference standings. We preview the Best-of-3 series against that soccer team from Seattle. And we introduce you to the MacGuffin Trophy, even though we've just learned it existed earlier this week.    (6:05) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (13:30) Quick Hits (22:35) LA Galaxy Decision Day Recap (47:20) Seattle Best-of-3 Preview (53:05) Loon Droppings    ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast  

80: Decision Day Awaits & 2025 Newsy Updates (feat. Andy Greder)

We have a discussion with Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press to go through some big talkers of the 2025 season. We get you caught up on the Western Conference standings that sees our Loons falling a little behind. And we'll celebrate the first professional goal of a former Loon even if it has been wiped away from the history books.    (7:30) Loon or Loonlet Trivia (15:45) Quick Hits (24:45) Andy Greder Interview (1:00:40) Western Conference Update (1:07:45) Loon Droppings    ------------------   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: theloonybinpod@gmail.com Website: theloonybinpod.com.  Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast