Archives: Episodes

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman talk Dragon men's basketball. They discuss MSUM hiring Jason Kemp as the program's 15th head coach.

The Jay Thomas Show from Thursday May 1st, 2025.  Guests include Governor Kelly Armstrong and Kathy Diekman plus your calls and emails.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ricot Aladin welcomes Troy White, founder of Upstream and Beyond the Barriers, for an honest conversation about trauma, transformation, and helping young professionals rise above the limitations holding them back. A former marketing exec turned mental wellness advocate, Troy shares how his own story of childhood trauma and anxiety led him to develop the Cognitive Transformational Model—a framework that’s changing lives from boardrooms to jail cells.

Together, they unpack how our hidden thoughts shape our reality, why fear of success can be just as limiting as fear of failure, and what it means to truly rewire your belief systems. Whether you're a young professional seeking clarity, a leader wanting to build trust in your team, or simply someone looking to live with more intention—this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful conversation, host John Adams reunites with legendary sports executive and fellow Owl, Bob Bowlsby. The two reflect on their shared fraternity experience at Moorhead State (now MSUM), the meaning of brotherhood, and the evolution of college athletics. From NCAA policy to the wild world of NIL and the importance of leadership in higher ed, this episode blends nostalgia, wisdom, and current hot-button topics in college sports.

📌 Standout Moments with Timestamps:

• [0:00] – John opens the show with Owl Legacy weekend reflections and introduces Bob Bowlsby.

• [5:01] – Bob shares how his time at MSU shaped his leadership journey, from wrestler to NCAA executive.

• [7:16] – The transfer portal explosion: Bob explains the real numbers and myths around athlete transfers.

• [9:28] – Legal battles and "restraint of trade": How lawsuits are changing NCAA policy on athlete mobility.

• [13:47] – “We never envisioned this”: John and Bob unpack the chaos and unintended consequences of NIL.

• [17:56] – $21M for a title? Bowlsby critiques the bidding-war culture brewing in major college sports.

• [28:36] – The state of higher ed: Will 1,000 small colleges close? Bowlsby shares sobering projections.

• [30:00] – A message to Dr. Timothy Downs, MSUM’s new president and newest Owl initiate.

• [34:00] – Bob shares emotional stories of friendship, Hell Week, and lifelong bonds from his college years.

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The Coffee Club from Thursday May 1st, 2025.  Guests include Mark Johnson and Christine Conrad.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman shift their focus to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They look into the first four games of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, they look into what to expect in Game Five.

The Jay Thomas Show from Wednesday April 30th, 2025.  Guests include Michelle Powers and Keith Stengard plus your calls and emails.

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The Coffee Club from Wednesday April 30th, 2025.  Guests include Mary Aldrich and Jen Pickett.  Plus your calls and emails.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman talk the NHL playoffs. They specifically look into the Minnesota Wild - Vegas Golden Knights series and they give their keys to success for Game 5.