Listen Live to Couch Potato Radio with Derek Hanson on the Mighty 790 KFGO weeknights from 6-8pm and Sundays after Twins and Vikings games. Sports, politics, pop culture and phone calls from you the listener are featured in every show!
Derek and Thomas Fuchs are talking Twins both on and off the field with Seth Stohs from Twins Daily, also look ahead to the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets series.
Derek Hanson, along with producers Thomas Fuchs and Reggie Funk talk all things NCAA basketball (both men and women), Twins baseball, interleague games this early, and Jeff Kolpack, host of the "Golf Show" on 740 the Fan (10am Saturday mornings) previews his interview with PGA Pro Tom Hoge.
Derek Hanson and Jack Michaels with the Tuesday "Twins Wrap" previewing the upcoming 2024 season with Twins broadcasting legend Dick Bremer. Also, Thomas Fuchs and Derek talk about the new kickoff rules that will be coming in 2024 to the NFL.
Derek Hanson breaks down UND vs. Michigan in the Missouri Regional and the NCAA Frozen Four Hockey Tournament with veteran college hockey play by play broadcaster Ben Holden.
Derek's birthday show with Thomas Fuchs producing and John Holler, Vikings beat writer for the USA Today joins the show to celebrate!
Derek Hanson, Thomas Fuchs and Kevin Kennedy analyze Anthony Edwards' dunk everyone is talking about, breakdown ESPN's deal with the College Football Playoff for almost $8billion and Twins Broadcasting Legend Dick Bremer and Jack Michaels join for the Tuesday "Twins Wrap" to preview the upcoming 2024 season.
Derek Hanson, Thomas Fuchs and Kevin Kennedy talk about the three Twins pitchers who are injured, the Vikings getting another first round draft pick after their trade with the Texans and the Packers releasing Aaron Jones and Minnesota snapping him up right away.
Derek Hanson chats with Bison defensive end Hunter Zen Zen about this recovery from his 2023 season ending injury, and his take on his former teammate at Iowa State Brock Purdy, about him quarterbacking the 49ers in the Super Bowl Sunday.
After the Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 27-19 on Sunday (11-12-23) Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with center Garrett Bradburry, guard Ed Ingrahm, defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard, and saftey Josh Mettelus.
Derek Hanson talked with Viking OL Christian Darrisaw after the tough 28-24 loss to the Chargers.
Derek Hanson caught up with Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.
Derek Hanson caught up with Twins pitcher Dallas Keuchel Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.
Derek Hanson caught up with Twins outfielder Matt Wallner Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.
Derek Hanson caught up with Twins outfielder Michael A Taylor Saturday (9-23) a day after the team wrapped up the AL Central Division title.
Derek Hanson, Jack Michaels, Tank McNamara called up former UND great, and current President of Hockey Operations/General Manger for the Fargo Force Cary Eades about the passing of Henry Boucha, legendary NHL player from Warroad, MN.
Derek Hanson caught up with Vikings fullback CJ Hamm after the loss to Tampa Bay at US Bank Stadium.
Derek Hanson and Thomas Fuchs talk all things NFC North after week one of the NFL season.
Derek Hanson on KFGO's Couch Potato Radio talked with Bison DE and Shanley grad Jake Kava and Ada native OT Mason Miller about the upcoming 2023 season!
Derek and John break down what happened in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Derek Hanson talks with Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse about the passing of Bud Grant and other topical events going on in MN sports.
Ben and Derek talk about the Vikings cutting Adam Thielen, Erick Kendricks and Cam Dantzler.
Derek and Kevin talk about the new defensive coordinator for the Vikings and preview the Super Bowl.
John and Derek talk about the AFC and NFC Championship Games, preview the Super Bowl and talk about who might be cut or traded this offseason for the Minnesota Vikings.
Derek talks with West Fargo native and long time NFL beat writer Ryan O'Halloran, now with the Buffalo News covering the Bills, about the tragic situation he witnessed in Cincinnati Monday night in the Bengals/Bills game with Damar Hamlin suffering a cardiac arrest on the field.
Derek Hanson chatted with members of the Barnesville football team after they won the state championship.
Derek Hanson and Minnesota Vikings Beat Writer for USA Today John Hollar talk the state of the Minnesota Vikings.
Professor Jeff Baumgardner and Derek Hanson sit down to talk about the Uvalde shooting, and what went wrong.
Seth Stohs began writing the Minnesota Twins blog at www.SethSpeaks.net in May of 2003. Over time, it became much more "TwinsCentric." He places a strong emphasis on the Twins minor league system. Derek Hanson talks with Seth about the Twins during the All-Star break.
Derek Hanson and Jack Michaels talk sports stories that the public doesn't always get to hear.
Derek Hanson and Jeff Kolpack talk golf, and what is coming up on this weekend's Golf Show that airs on 740 The Fan.
With the NHL Draft in progress, Derek Hanson talks with Travis Dunn about the moves and the power players.
On Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness Derek Hanson joined the show to talk about the breaking news that USC and UCLA are considering moving from the Pac 12 to the Big 10 Conference.
Former local sports personality David Moulton joins Derek Hanson about a variety of sports topics.
Derek talks with Coste about the RedHawks finally being at home, opening up a nine game homeset starting Tuesday night (6-7) again Sioux Falls at Newman Outdoor Field.
Derek Hanson talked with World of Outlaws star and North Dakota native Donny Schatz about the races coming up Friday (6-3) in Grand Forks.
John Hollor, Minnesota Beat Writer for USA Today joins Derek Hanson to talk Minnesota Vikings Football.
Derek Hanson is back and he talks with Seth Stohs, from the Twins Daily, about moves and performances from the Twins.
Derek Hanson and Jack Michaels talk the Kentucky Derby with the President of the Horse Racing Network, Mike Penna, on The Kentucky Derby weekend, and who to watch during the race.
With Derek Hanson on vacation, KFGO Sport's Jack Michaels talks with Fargo-Moorhead's General Manager Matt Rau about the upcoming 2022 Redhawks season
John Holler, Minnesota Vikings Beat Writer with USA Today joins Derek Hanson to talk his experience at the Elton John Concert and everything Vikings
Derek Hanson filled in for Tyler Axness on Afternoons Live Friday, March 18 and had a chance to talk with Super Bowl winning center Matt Birk. Birk is on the campaign trail, trying to win the Republican nomination in Minnesota to become the Lieutenant Governor on the Dr. Scott Jensen ticket. Derek and Matt talk about the challenges in Minnesota, how the campaign is going and his thoughts on Kirk Cousins and the Vikings. (Photo Credit-Jeff Weese / CC)
Many know the name Dennis Eastman, a great athlete and coach from Wahpeton, ND. His son is doing great things in Idaho as a coach, Derek Hanson is his cousin, and bragged him up in his 8:15am sports report during News and Views.
Jeff and Derek talk about the upcoming golf show on 740 the Fan, his book COVID KIDS and the changing perception of Carson Wentz in the NFL.
Derek Hanson and Jack Michaels talk to the television voice of the Minnesota Twins Dick Bremer about the lock-out ending, the various trades the team has made, and the upcoming spring training games being broadcasted.
Derek and Patrick talk about the crazy weekend with the Twins trades, Kirk Cousins signing a contract extension and the amazing Minnesota Class AA Boy's Hockey Championship.
Grace Olson tragically lost her life in an automobile accident on February 27. Megan and many of Grace's friends and family are holding a benefit for the family to help with funeral expenses. Megan and Derek detail the event coming up Saturday, March 19th.
Derek talks with "Ole" about the weekend sweep over the UMD Bulldogs, some of the players who are clicking for the Fighting Hawks and much more!