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Hitting the Hardwood Podcast

Hitting the Hardwood Podcast

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Hitting the Hardwood with host Mitchell Hansen is your destination for in-depth coverage, analysis, and opinion on the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA.Copyright 2025 Hitting the Hardwood Network Basketball Politics & Government
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  • HTH Episode 61: Talking Lynx/Liberty, MVP Race and Postseason with Winsidr's Myles Ehrlich
    Aug 19 2025

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Winsidr senior writer and New York Liberty beat writer Myles Ehrlich!

    Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast talking the WNBA MVP race and if Napheesa Collier is still a frontrunner for the award despite missing time with injury, then shift focus to the WNBA and which teams have been surprises over the last few weeks. Later, the two take a deep dive into the Lynx/Liberty regular season matchups and conclude the episode by discussing the playoffs just weeks away.

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    Sponsors

    From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!

    Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!

    Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!

    BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

    HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

    Support

    Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-

    Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

    Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.

    Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

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    52 mins
  • Emergency Podcast! 🚨 Lynx Trade for DiJonai Carrington
    Aug 4 2025

    The Minnesota Lynx bolstered their roster Sunday with the acquisition of DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, and our guys Mitchell Hansen and Andrew Dukowitz had to come together for an emergency The Missing Lynx Podcast to break it all down!

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    Sponsors

    From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!

    Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!

    Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!

    BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

    HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

    Support

    Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

    Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

    Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.

    Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

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    39 mins
  • HTH Episode 60: Iconic Calls, Lynx/Liberty and More with ESPN's Ryan Ruocco
    Jul 29 2025

    In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN play-by-play commentator Ryan Ruocco!

    Hansen and Ruocco talk about ESPN coming to Minneapolis on July 30 for the Lynx/Liberty in the first meeting since the 2024 WNBA Finals, followed by looking back on some of Ruocco's favorite broadcast calls of his career. They then take a deep dive into the upcoming matchups between Minnesota and New York, discuss why they are favorites to return to the Finals again this year, which teams could make a run behind the Lynx and Liberty, and much more!

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    Sponsors

    From the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!

    Fantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!

    Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!

    BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.

    HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBA

    Support

    Subscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter

    Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood

    Visit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.

    Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

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    41 mins
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