The Loony Bin Podcast
The Loony Bin Podcast
The Loony Bin
A podcast dedicated to expanding Minnesota United fandom one newbie, or Loonlet, at a time. 
130: So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance
We look back at two, 3-1 wins that give MN United an outside shot of making the playoffs. We get you ready for Decision Day because 2026 isn’t over just yet. And we take a look at Minnesota United’s Sprint Season schedule that gives us some hints of what’s to come.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Nov 3
1 hr 2 min
Special Episode: A Conversation with Wil Trapp
We sit down with Wil Trapp to talk parenting, Eric Ramsay, Khaled, leadership, disappointment, his future and so much more.    BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Oct 30
58 min
129: Loons Lack Liftoff in Houston
We review another good Loons performance that, again, did not end with three points. We get ready for two of the last three games of the 2026 season as the Loons’ playoff hopes are truly on life support. And we’ll congratulate St. Louis City fans who are celebrating their first trophy in just 4 seasons in the league.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Oct 26
48 min
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. And we’ve got an extended what’s making you feel like a lunatic.    BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Oct 19
1 hr 1 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 support. And we check in on Dayne St. Clair, who had a few things to say after Canada lost to the US last Tuesday.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
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. And we check in on English football to see if they might be able to drink again at games anytime soon.   Support Jon at jonmarthaler.com!   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
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 other reason than to talk about a team that won a game recently.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Sep 20
1 hr
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 upcoming home game that’s the next chance to sing that song that we used to sing.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
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 match in Portland where the Loons scored 4, but left with nothing. And we look ahead to two upcoming games including a midweek match in the hotly contested I35 Shield/Cup.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Sep 8
1 hr 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 conversation with Loons defender Morris Duggan crammed into the middle of everything.   BlueSky: @loonybinpodcast.bsky.social Dan Elias (@oyvey2you.bsky.social) Matt Leaf (@mnloonlet.bsky.social) Email: [email protected] Email Dan: [email protected] Email Matt: [email protected]  Website: theloonybinpod.com Insta: instagram.com/theloonybinpod YouTube: youtube.com/@loonybinpodcast
Aug 31
1 hr 56 min
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