Gravel Roads Radio
Gravel Roads Radio is where small-town charm meets unfiltered conversation. Join a group of lifelong friends as they swap stories from the past, share laughs, and wander down conversational side roads about anything and everything that crosses their minds. From childhood memories on dusty backroads to random debates you never knew you needed, it’s all fair game here. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and ride along.
Episodes
It’s Christmas chaos on Gravel Roads Radio.
Dan the Man called in, sang with the boys, and dropped Diary of a Wimpy Kid facts. Nate Hillstrom from the Decoys Hockey Club joined the show to talk Township Cup action coming up Sunday. Ryan delivered a solid Polar Bear Rinks update, Steve talked a little hockey, and then… things went off the rails.
There was singing (bad), effort (minimal), and preparation (questionable at best). It mi...
Episode 29 rolled in with absolutely zero preparation… so naturally, it delivered everything you’d expect from a night of pure, unfiltered Gravel Roads chaos. Dan the Man opened the show with whatever thoughts were bouncing around his head, and from there we wandered down every possible detour.
We recapped Thanksgiving, debated Black Friday madness, and then — for reasons no one fully understands — Santa himself called the show. Ma...
GRR Outdoors – Episode 28: “Boundary Waters Legends”
Episode 28 brings three seasoned north-woods storytellers into the studio as Lars Anderson, Davey Halonen, and Mike Koivisto sit down to talk all things Boundary Waters. From wilderness philosophy to the gear they trust, the crew dives deep into what makes the BWCA one of the most iconic places in Minnesota.
They swap decades of camping stories—portage mishaps, perfect sunsets, w...
Episode 27 set a new GRR record — the longest show in Gravel Roads Radio history — and it was packed from start to finish.
Bob Anderson joined in studio with stories from his bike trip to the U.P. and a few legendary tales from 30th Street. Meanwhile, Garrett Impola joined via video for most of the episode to walk us through his cross-country bike adventure and everything he learned grinding across the U.S.
Dan kicked things off wi...
Featuring: Mike "Spike" Halonen
Come hang out with us like we’re sitting on the tailgate — Spike’s got stories about trapping skunks, beaver hauls, and the strange world of fur markets. Whether you hunt, trap, or just love being outside, this episode is full of laughs, practical tips, and honest talk about seasons, gear, and memorable encounters.
Stick around for local trivia, behind-the-scenes trapping tricks, and that classic sm...
Episode 25 fires up with Dan the Man dropping some all-timer Culver’s facts and giving the boys a health and wellness check-in.
Then we’re joined by Logan Hyrkas, host of The Obsessed Podcast, who dives into hunting stories, why he started his show, and what drives him to chase the things he can’t stop thinking about.
Carl Aho swings through with pizza offerings for his favorite fan club, and from there… things get chaotic fast. Ro...
In the debut of GRR Outdoors, hosts Davey Halonen and Lars Anderson are joined by Mike Koivisto for a deep dive into all things deer hunting. The trio swap stories about how they first got into the woods, share some favorite hunting memories, and break down this year’s hunting season. The crew even drifts west to touch on a few Wyoming land laws and discuss future plans to bring in more guests to share their own hunting tales.
A la...
Dan the Man returned for a festive “Christmas in November,” while Will the Thrill from the Copper Country made his debut to give us the lowdown on Upper Peninsula sports. We caught up on Jack’s new business venture – jackneedsahouse.com, and once again tipped our hats to our sponsor, Dairy Queen of Cokato.
Ron showed up wielding an annoying chicken tool, and Max delivered a full-scale meltdown about Highway 494, sunglasses, and cap...
Ep. 22 - Nonsense @ Nine - Carl Aho Comes Reverse Trick or Treating - Dan Work Life and Thanksgiving
Presented by Dairy Queen of Cokato – the breakfast spot of choice for farmers and blue-collar early risers.
Dan the Man kicked things off with some Thanksgiving talk and stories from his new gig at Hobby Lobby. The crew dove into a heated Mud Lake Decoys vs Knapp Men’s League Hockey preview, debated town vs. country trick-or-treating, and witnessed another classic Max meltdown—this time about flies in the car.
Carl Aho swung by wit...
Presented by the Knapp Open Golf Tournament – the official sponsor of Gravel Roads Radio Ep. 21
Presented by the Knapp Open Golf Tournament – the official sponsor of Gravel Roads Radio Ep. 21 Part-Time Jack made his return, and chaos followed. We opened the show battling technical difficulties before diving into the hot debate: with two years and unlimited money and resources, could you make the NFL… or the PGA Tour? The crew had s...
Sponsored by the Knapp Open Golf Tournament
It’s a packed episode of Gravel Roads Radio! Nate Hillstrom of the Mud Lake Decoys Hockey Club kicks things off, giving us an update on the squad’s 1–1 start. Ryan delivers what might go down in GRR history as the best ad read ever for our official sponsor — the Knapp Open Golf Tournament.
Max has a full-on meltdown about morning radio, we recap Dassel-Cokato Charger fall sports and prev...
Special Episode, Presented by Niemela Productions
In this episode, we’re joined by members of the Mud Lake Decoys Hockey Club — General Manager Nate Hillstrom, Head Coach Tyler Niemela, Captain AJ Niemela, and Assistant Captain Luke Niemela. Together, they share insights on the upcoming season, the team’s culture, and the long-standing Decoys vs. Knapp rivalry that defines local hockey pride.
From leadership and preparation to sma...
It’s a full-throttle episode of Gravel Roads Radio! The crew dives deep into Dassel-Cokato Chargers football and the energy of Spirit Week, with a few classic 30th Street stories sprinkled in.
Everyone's favorite guest Dan the Man joins to talk inspiration, Harry Potter, and some wild trivia that had everyone laughing. Then Chargers legend Aaron Haataja hops on to break down the team, share memories, and drop some real small-town ...
This week on Gravel Roads Radio, we welcomed Grant Haataja of the Knapp Hockey Club to the studio. Grant brought some heat with a hilarious Would You Rather question and shared legendary 30th Street stories that had us all cracking up.
We also looked back at other GRR podcasts, reliving some of the highlights while telling even more 30th Street tales. Meanwhile, Jack decided to skip—so naturally, the rest of us made it extra epic.
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Featuring: Davey Halonen, Lars Anderson, Mike Koivisto
Hey — come hang with us for a cozy, laugh-out-loud trip back to 30th Street: bunkhouse sleepovers, trampoline launches, stickball scars, hay-bale hustle and midnight adventures fueled by Mountain Dew.
This is a warm, messy collection of small-town memories — equal parts nostalgia and “how did we not get hurt?” — perfect for anyone who grew up roaming free and making stories out...
Presented by Polar Bear Rinks - Scoob and Orrin Grangroth join Host Ryan Koivisto, and special guest Mike Koivisto in Episode 1 of the ODR Podcast.
Pull up a stump — this episode feels like a late-night coffee chat at Scoob's rink. We trade tips on flooding, Zamboni hacks, Metrodome boards, and the kind of prank-filled, boot-hockey nights that make small-town winters legendary.
Whether you’ve built a rink or just dream of one, the...
Today’s episode was packed with small-town energy and plenty of laughs. Calder Anderson and Dan “the Man” Heinonen joined the table while Max melted down about Menards. We raced through 18 holes in 18 minutes, debated bb guns and airsoft guns, and even got Calder’s girlfriend chiming in with a timely comment.
Listeners brought the heat with some solid contributions, Sandy Narr got a little spotlight, and of course we couldn’t skip ...
We finally found out who Adam was… and had him on the show! Plus, Bum from the Bum and Zilly Show dropped by, Ross Halonen’s redemption call came through, and Calder Hayes Hoover Anderson shared some wild 30th Street stories. We even squeezed in a pizza review, witnessed a classic Max meltdown, and wrapped it all up by realizing we forgot to give out the keyword (don’t worry, next week we will).
Small-town stories, big laughs, and ...
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