https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mondak-football-show--6863839The show is syndicated during the football season, airing in 20+ communities on 31 outlets, including 11 radio stations, 2 streaming platforms, 13 content websites, and 5 podcast platforms.
About The Hosts
-Sam has covered the FCS since 2012, and he has covered the subdivision full-time since 2018 for HERO Sports.
-Brad has 21 years of radio experience and has hosted an FCS national pregame show on Bison 1660.]]>enFootballCopyright MonDak Football LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/759fb8f5638b45079af6553a4b7bc190.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mondak-football-show--6863839Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:30:22 +0000MonDak Football LLCMonDak Football LLCmondakfootballshow@gmail.comHosted by Sam Herder and Brad Jones, the MonDak Football Show focuses on FCS football teams in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Every episode, the two will discuss top storylines surrounding Montana, Montana State, UND, USD, and SDSU. The show...The show is syndicated during the football season, airing in 20+ communities on 31 outlets, including 11 radio stations, 2 streaming platforms, 13 content websites, and 5 podcast platforms.
About The Hosts
-Sam has covered the FCS since 2012, and he has covered the subdivision full-time since 2018 for HERO Sports.
-Brad has 21 years of radio experience and has hosted an FCS national pregame show on Bison 1660.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/samuel-akem-talks-montana-going-from-player-to-media-and-more--73097090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73097090Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:30:09 +0000MonDak Football LLCFormer Montana wide receiver Samuel Akem joins Brad to review and preview the Griz. He talks about his experience with Bobby Kennedy, how he found out about Bobby Hauck leaving and what the next step is for Keali'i Ah Yat. Plus, Sam Herder is back...2425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-michaels-voice-of-the-und-fighting-hawks-talks-football-and-shares-stories--72861690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72861690Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:00:25 +0000MonDak Football LLCBrad is joined by the voice of the UND Fighting Hawks, Jack Michaels. They share some stories about former legendary voice of NDSU Scott Miller, dive into a wild UND season a year ago and preview the team this year. Jack also adds some stories from...2322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-thayer-voice-of-the-usd-coyotes-on-a-roller-coaster-season-and-a-coaching-change--72659801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72659801Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:54:25 +0000MonDak Football LLCJohn Thayer joins Brad to discuss last season's peaks and valleys that ended in the quarterfinals. They discuss the coaching change in the offseason, look ahead to this fall and discuss the new NCAA policy on 5 years to play 5 seasons.2555falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyler-merriam-voice-of-the-sdsu-jackrabbits-joins-the-show-to-review-and-preview-the-jacks--72557534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72557534Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:46:09 +0000MonDak Football LLCThe Voice of the Jackrabbits Tyler Merriam joins a kidney stone-free Brad to talk about the roller coaster that was last year's season with a new coaching staff, 7 straight wins, and hanging on to make the playoffs. They also look ahead to what's...2513falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keaton-gillogly-voice-of-the-montana-state-bobcats-plus-brad-gets-a-kidney-stone-during-the-show--72448295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72448295Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:03:04 +0000MonDak Football LLCSam is out on leave as a new dad! We start with a quick intro on why the podcast had a bit of an abrupt and, for Brad, painful ending. The Voice of the FCS Champion Montana State Bobcats Keaton Gillogly joins Brad to discuss calling the FCS...1563false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-do-the-mondak-teams-belong-in-the-preseason-fcs-top-25--72185558Who has the better argument for No. 2 between Montana and SDSU? Is there a gap between Montana State and everyone else? Is UND a preseason Top 10 team? How should USD be viewed with its roster/head coach turnover, yet sustained success in recent years?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72185558Wed, 27 May 2026 13:43:53 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam discuss preseason FCS rankings and where the MonDak schools should be ranked. Who has the better argument for No. 2 between Montana and SDSU? Is there a gap between Montana State and everyone else? Is UND a preseason Top...Who has the better argument for No. 2 between Montana and SDSU? Is there a gap between Montana State and everyone else? Is UND a preseason Top 10 team? How should USD be viewed with its roster/head coach turnover, yet sustained success in recent years?]]>2452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/announcement-the-mondak-football-show-will-be-syndicated-this-fall--72060118This fall, the MonDak Football Show will be syndicated in 20+ communities on 31 outlets, including 11 radio stations, 2 streaming platforms, 13 content websites, and 5 podcast platforms.
Our media partners include:

Montana
Continental Divide Radio
Missoula: ESPN 102.9 
Bozeman: ESPN 104.1/1480 
Great Falls: KXGF/Fox Sports 98.3/1400 
Sidney: sidneyherald.com

South Dakota
Midwest Sports+
Brookings: The Ranch AM 910
Vermillion: ESPN 101.5/1570 
Yankton: ESPN 101.5/1570
Sioux Falls: ESPN 102.3/1000 
Rapid City: Fox Sports 106.7/1150
Huron: 1210 KOKK AM 
Rapid City: KNBN/newscenter1.tv 
Sioux Falls: siouxfallslive.com
Mitchell: mitchellrepublic.com 
Pierre: capjournal.com 
Madison: madisondailyleader.com

North Dakota
WDAY+
Fargo: 740 The FAN 
Wahpeton: KBMW 94.3/1450 
Fargo: inforum.com 
Grand Forks: grandforksherald.com
Jamestown: jamestownsun.com
Dickinson: thedickinsonpress.com
Williston: willistonherald.com 
Watford City: watfordcitynd.com
Hankinson: hankinsonnews.com

Minnesota
Moorhead: 740 The FAN 
Breckenridge: KBMW 94.3/1450 

Podcast Platforms
Apple 
Spotify 
iHeart 
Spreaker 
Amazon Music

For sponsorship opportunities, email herder.samuel@gmail.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72060118Mon, 18 May 2026 19:50:58 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam reveal an exciting announcement about the show. This fall, the MonDak Football Show will be syndicated in 20+ communities on 31 outlets, including 11 radio stations, 2 streaming platforms, 13 content websites, and 5...This fall, the MonDak Football Show will be syndicated in 20+ communities on 31 outlets, including 11 radio stations, 2 streaming platforms, 13 content websites, and 5 podcast platforms.
Our media partners include:

Montana
Continental Divide Radio
Missoula: ESPN 102.9 
Bozeman: ESPN 104.1/1480 
Great Falls: KXGF/Fox Sports 98.3/1400 
Sidney: sidneyherald.com

South Dakota
Midwest Sports+
Brookings: The Ranch AM 910
Vermillion: ESPN 101.5/1570 
Yankton: ESPN 101.5/1570
Sioux Falls: ESPN 102.3/1000 
Rapid City: Fox Sports 106.7/1150
Huron: 1210 KOKK AM 
Rapid City: KNBN/newscenter1.tv 
Sioux Falls: siouxfallslive.com
Mitchell: mitchellrepublic.com 
Pierre: capjournal.com 
Madison: madisondailyleader.com

North Dakota
WDAY+
Fargo: 740 The FAN 
Wahpeton: KBMW 94.3/1450 
Fargo: inforum.com 
Grand Forks: grandforksherald.com
Jamestown: jamestownsun.com
Dickinson: thedickinsonpress.com
Williston: willistonherald.com 
Watford City: watfordcitynd.com
Hankinson: hankinsonnews.com

Minnesota
Moorhead: 740 The FAN 
Breckenridge: KBMW 94.3/1450 

Podcast Platforms
Apple 
Spotify 
iHeart 
Spreaker 
Amazon Music

For sponsorship opportunities, email herder.samuel@gmail.com
]]>993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-blindside-blitz-of-random-offseason-questions--71984708It results in a fun discussion ranging from who’s the better conference (MVFC vs. Big Sky), to which program is most fun to play quarterback at, to head coaching futures, to best places to eat in each town.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71984708Wed, 13 May 2026 02:01:46 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Sam goes in blind, unsure of what Brad is going to ask. It results in a fun discussion ranging from who’s the better conference (MVFC vs. Big Sky), to which program is most fun to play quarterback at, to head coaching futures, to best...It results in a fun discussion ranging from who’s the better conference (MVFC vs. Big Sky), to which program is most fun to play quarterback at, to head coaching futures, to best places to eat in each town.]]>2957falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-impactful-transfer-for-each-team--71883661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71883661Wed, 06 May 2026 02:54:34 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam discuss who will be the most impactful offensive/defensive transfer for Montana State, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and South Dakota State.2311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-discussion-on-the-nfl-draft-fcs-numbers-and-mondak-prospects--71748167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71748167Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:26:57 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam discuss last week’s NFL Draft. Why was there such a low number of draft picks from the FCS, and how should the FCS count draft picks? They also discuss MonDak players who earned NFL opportunities this year, and then look...2645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-returning-offensive-defensive-player-on-each-team--71580528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71580528Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:21:27 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam discuss who they think is the best returning player on offense and defense for each team.2678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/each-team-s-ceiling-floor-in-2026--71332958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71332958Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:20:20 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam set the ceilings and floors for the five teams. Who has a national championship ceiling? Who has a floor of missing out on the playoffs?2598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/analyzing-2026-schedules-setting-over-under-wins--71170863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71170863Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:55:34 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam dive into the 2026 schedules. Who has the toughest schedules and the easier schedules? How are the non-conference slates looking? Who has winnable FBS games? And finally, what should the over/under wins be for each team?2696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-realignment-episode-how-could-potential-changes-in-cfb-landscape-impact-mondak-teams--71054904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71054904Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:33:24 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam take a break from on-field scenarios to discuss some off-the-field scenarios. They talk about how the potentially changing college football landscape in the next 5-6 years could impact FCS teams in Montana/ND/SD. Is a new...2942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-important-position-battle-for-each-team--70862213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70862213Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:24:22 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam discuss the most important position battle for each FCS team in Montana and the Dakotas.2470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-all-defensive-team-draft-and-specialists--70706924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70706924Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:35:43 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam have some fun with another draft of the best returning MonDak players. They each pick their top defensive players at each position heading into the 2026 season along with punters and kickers.2341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-guest-samuel-akem-discusses-mondak-storylines--70578593The two discuss Montana moving forward under head coach Bobby Kennedy, will SDSU bounce back after a down year, top contenders to Montana State’s throne, USD's rise, and can UND take the next step?
They also discuss FBS aspirations and the FCS landscape.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70578593Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:21:55 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Sam is joined by Samuel Akem, a former Montana wide receiver who now covers the Big Sky and FCS. The two discuss Montana moving forward under head coach Bobby Kennedy, will SDSU bounce back after a down year, top contenders to Montana...The two discuss Montana moving forward under head coach Bobby Kennedy, will SDSU bounce back after a down year, top contenders to Montana State’s throne, USD's rise, and can UND take the next step?
They also discuss FBS aspirations and the FCS landscape.]]>2255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assessing-the-qbs-entering-the-2026-season--70432833It’s a star-studded group returning in 2026. Who is the best of the bunch? What are some question marks? Keali'i Ah Yat vs. Justin Lamson debate, Chase Mason’s ceiling, Jerry Kaminski’s potential, USD’s QB competition, and more topics in this one.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70432833Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:25:36 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam discuss the MonDak quarterbacks.  It’s a star-studded group returning in 2026. Who is the best of the bunch? What are some question marks? Keali'i Ah Yat vs. Justin Lamson debate, Chase Mason’s ceiling, Jerry Kaminski’s...It’s a star-studded group returning in 2026. Who is the best of the bunch? What are some question marks? Keali'i Ah Yat vs. Justin Lamson debate, Chase Mason’s ceiling, Jerry Kaminski’s potential, USD’s QB competition, and more topics in this one.]]>3151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-all-offensive-team-draft--70254004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70254004Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:37:57 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam have some fun with a draft. They each pick their top offensive players heading into the 2026 season.2960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biggest-offseason-question-for-each-mondak-team--70126498They both ask a big-picture question for each program. And they both ask an on-field question for the 2026 season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70126498Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:18:35 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn this episode, Brad and Sam discuss their biggest offseason question for the Montana, Montana State, UND, USD, and SDSU football teams. They both ask a big-picture question for each program. And they both ask an on-field question for the 2026 season.They both ask a big-picture question for each program. And they both ask an on-field question for the 2026 season.]]>3091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-the-2026-transfer-portal-impact-teams--69966475We also discuss newsy items of some financials behind NDSU’s FBS jump, Solomon Tuliaupupu getting another year of eligibility, and Bobby Hauck heading to Illinois.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69966475Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:38:11 +0000MonDak Football LLCWho were the biggest winners and losers in this year’s transfer portal cycle? Which teams lost the biggest names to the FBS? Who retained the most talent? Which incoming transfers could make the biggest impacts? And is it better to bring in proven...We also discuss newsy items of some financials behind NDSU’s FBS jump, Solomon Tuliaupupu getting another year of eligibility, and Bobby Hauck heading to Illinois.]]>2945falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-bonus-bonus-pod-ndsu-to-fbs-is-nearing-reality--69856087The latest news hit late Friday night and could create seismic shifts in the FCS.
NDSU football is nearing a move to the FBS and the Mountain West.
According to Yahoo Sports, the Mountain West is in serious talks with NDSU for the Bison to join as a football-only member starting this coming season. NDSU plays its Olympic sports in the Summit League, which wouldn’t be impacted by an FBS football-only move. According to Ross Dellenger, Mountain West presidents have recently agreed to extend an invitation to NDSU. However, it would come with a steep entrance fee that could be in the eight figures. The figure has been a subject of negotiation over the last several days.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69856087Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:29:27 +0000MonDak Football LLCWhat a week! As we debuted the MonDak Football Show earlier this week, we anticipated publishing one weekly episode. But three shocking news items all happened after our first episode, making for three bonus pods. The latest news hit late Friday night...The latest news hit late Friday night and could create seismic shifts in the FCS.
NDSU football is nearing a move to the FBS and the Mountain West.
According to Yahoo Sports, the Mountain West is in serious talks with NDSU for the Bison to join as a football-only member starting this coming season. NDSU plays its Olympic sports in the Summit League, which wouldn’t be impacted by an FBS football-only move. According to Ross Dellenger, Mountain West presidents have recently agreed to extend an invitation to NDSU. However, it would come with a steep entrance fee that could be in the eight figures. The figure has been a subject of negotiation over the last several days.]]>3725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-bonus-pod-travis-johansen-departs-usd--69852482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69852482Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:15:24 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn another bonus episode for this week, Brad and Sam discuss today’s news of South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen departing to be the defensive coordinator at Rutgers. The Coyotes quickly named co-offensive coordinator Matt Vitzthum as their next...1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-pod-discussing-bobby-hauck-s-retirement--69798494They also briefly touch on Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe taking a job in the NFL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69798494Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:37:40 +0000MonDak Football LLCOn a bonus episode for this week, Brad and Sam discuss today’s breaking news of Montana head coach Bobby Hauck announcing his retirement. They talk about Hauck’s reasoning behind retiring, what it means from a transfer portal perspective, and chat...They also briefly touch on Montana State defensive coordinator Shawn Howe taking a job in the NFL.]]>2154falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rating-each-team-s-season-analyzing-1st-year-head-coaches--69779247On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss some newsy items, including players in all-star games and the Super Bowl, along with some assistant coaching news.
They then dive into a 2025 look-back, including rating each team’s season and how much of a success it was. They also discuss the first-year head coaching jobs at SDSU, USD, and UND.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69779247Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:23:52 +0000MonDak Football LLCWelcome to the debut episode of the MonDak Football Show! Our show covers the FCS football teams in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss some newsy items, including players in all-star games and the Super...On this episode, Brad and Sam discuss some newsy items, including players in all-star games and the Super Bowl, along with some assistant coaching news.
They then dive into a 2025 look-back, including rating each team’s season and how much of a success it was. They also discuss the first-year head coaching jobs at SDSU, USD, and UND.]]>4324falsefull