The Water Cooler

Sports

Hosted by Logan Veo and JD Berns

Welcome to The Water Cooler — your new weekly destination for all things sports in the Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Replacing the long-running Coaches Corner, this fresh take keeps the heart of the original show — exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes — while adding even more insight, entertainment, and a dash of friendly banter.

Every Saturday, Logan and JD break down the latest in local high school and college sports, while also keeping tabs on the teams that matter most to Minnesota fans: the Vikings, Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, Loons, Lynx, Frost, Gophers, and more. With in-depth conversations, community-first coverage, and fun segments like sports trivia, The Water Cooler brings locker room talk to the airwaves — and your favorite podcast platform.

Catch it every weekend on KLIZ The Fan or wherever you listen to podcasts. It’s time to pull up a chair, crack open a cold take, and join the conversation.

The Water Cooler - Episode 1

Welcome to The Water Cooler hosted by Logan Veo and JD Berns! The Water Cooler is your all-access pass to everything sports in the Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond! In the series premiere Logan and JD give some insight into their sports backgrounds, talk Twins trade deadline activity, and sit down for a chat with Brainerd Warriors Activities Director Jack Freeman!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 2

On this episode of The Water Cooler Logan & JD go drag racing! The guys had a chance to talk to Trevor and Kendra Larson from Larson Racing as well as Chris Bishop and Jordan DeCosta from Bishop's Performance Motorsports at Brainerd International Raceway! The guys also got to talk Pillager Huskies sports and the upcoming fall season with Pillager High School Activities Director Matt Moen!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 3

This week on The Water Cooler, we’re talking soccer and a little bit of everything else! Brainerd Warriors Boys Soccer Head Coach Nick Weeks and team captain Cole Pop stop by to preview the upcoming season and let us get to know them both on and off the field. We swap stories, share some laughs, and find out what makes this year’s team one to watch. Then we wrap things up with some fantasy football chatter — sleepers, strategies, and maybe a few hot takes you’ll want to remember.

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The Water Cooler - Episode 4

On this episode of The Water Cooler Logan & JD talk Brainerd Warrior football with Head Coach Jason Freed as the team gets ready for the new season! The guys also sit down with Tim Johnson, one of the head course pros at Cragun’s Legacy Courses, to preview the upcoming CRMC Championship golf tournament!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 5

This week on The Water Cooler high school football is back!! Highlights from the Brainerd Warriors win over Buffalo plus a chat with Pequot Lakes Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Bill Magnuson. JD checks in with Crosby-Ironton volleyball on their expectations for the season, and we talk PGA Tour Americas with the CRMC Championship presented by Northern Pacific Center going on now at Cragun's Legacy Courses!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 6

FOOTBALL IS BACK! This week on The Water Cooler, we’ve got highlights from Brainerd’s big win over Duluth East, plus a sit-down with Crosby-Ironton Head Coach Bryan Syrstad to talk Rangers football. Logan also catches up with Brainerd Girls Tennis Head Coach Garrett Goeden, and to top it all off, Logan & JD lock in their NFL Week 1 picks!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 7

This week on The Water Cooler Logan & JD sit down with Cindy Clough to talk about the upcoming Warrior Dance season & the huge alumni dance performance at halftime of next week's homecoming football game. They also talk a little bit of running and the homecoming 5K with Warrior legend Justin Grunewald and also talk about his non-profit Brave Like Gabe. And don't forget the football! We have highlights from the Warriors big win over Sauk Rapids and NFL Week 2 picks are made!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 8

This week on The Water Cooler it's homecoming week! Er, it WAS homecoming week and now we're here to recap it with Warrior Football AND Volleyball highlights! Plus we talk about the Pioneers with Pierz AD David Rocheleau! Finally Logan & JD make their week 3 NFL picks!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 9

This week on The Water Cooler, Logan & JD go around the horn with high school football in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Logan chats with longtime Warrior voice Mac McDonald about his 30 years behind the mic, passing the torch—and his recent hole-in-one on the course. The guys also make their Week 4 NFL picks and break down highlights from the Battle for Babe’s Bell!

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The Water Cooler - Episode 10

This week on The Water Cooler it’s all about the hometown Warriors! Logan sits down with Girls Soccer Head Coach Grant Gmeinder to break down their stellar season and look ahead to the playoffs. Then, the guys catch up with Brainerd Hall of Famer Tony Veith for some great stories and memories. And of course, Logan & JD wrap it all up with their Week 5 NFL picks!

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